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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18

round and saw that Mile. Laves-
seur was in the study a few yards
away from him. standing with a
distorted and livid face. Their
eyes met. He was on the point of
speaking to her, but she moved
away, without leaving the room,
however.
What the devil was She listen
ing for?" Don Luis wondered.
And why that look of dismayg''
Meanwhile, Mazeroux contin-
ued:
She said, you know, that she
wouldn try to kill herself. But
it must have taken a goodish
amount of pluck"
But how did she do it2" Per-
emma asked.
I'm tell you another time.
They're calling me. Whatever you
ito, chief, don't come"
Yes" he replied, firmly, Elm
coming. After all. the least I can
do is to be in at the death, seeing
that it was l who found the scent.
But don't be afraid. | shall keep
in the background"
"Then hurry, chief. We're de-
livering the attack in 10 minutes"
I'm be with you before that"
He quickly hung up the receiver
and turned on his heel to leave the
telephone box. The next moment
he had flung himself against the
farther wall. just as he was about
to pass out he had heard something
click above his head and he but
barely had the time to leap back
and escape being struck by an iron
curtain which fell in front Of him
with a terrible thud.
Another second and the huge
mass would have crushed him. He
could feel it whizzing by his head.
And he had never before expert
enced the anguish of danger so in
tensely.
After a moment of genuine
fright, in which he stood as
petrified, with his brain in a whirl,
he recovered his GOODNESS and
threw himself upon the obstacle.
But it at once appeared to him
that the obstacle was unsurmount-
able.
1t was q heavy metal panel, not
made of plates or lathes fastened
one to the other, but formed of q
solid slab, massive, firm, and
strong, and covered with the sheen
of time darkened here and there
with patches Of rust. On either
side and at the top and bottom the
edges of the panel fitted in a nor
row groove which covered them
Theoretically.
He was a prisoner. La a sudden
fit of rage he banged at the metal
with his fists. He remembered
that Mile. Levasseur was in the
study. If she had not yet left the
room-and surely she could not
have left it when the thing hap.
pened-she would hear the noise.
She was bound to hear it. She
would be sure to come back, give
the alarm, and rescue him.
He listened. He shouted. No
reply. His voice died away against
the walls and ceiling of the box in
which he was shut up, and he felt
that the whole house-drawing
rooms, %staircases, and passages
remained deaf to his appeal.
And yet and yet ees
Mile. Levasseur-
What does it meant he NUT
tered. What can it all meant"
And motionless now and silent,
he thought once more of the girls
strange attitude, of her distraught
face, OF her haggard eyes. And he
also began to wonder what acct
dent had released the mechanism
which had hurled the formidable
iron curtain upon him, craftily and
ruthlessly.
CHAPTER vi.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18
CHApTER FIVE. (continued.)

WHO SNoSt
"In this ease, Mazeraux. a man
like myself, who knows Ncuilly
and the neighborhood of the Bots,
y at once struck by those three let
ters, b. h. w and especially by
the w. a foreign letter, an Eng
Aish letter. SO that ia my mind S
eYc, instantly, as in a flash, | saw
Ghe three letters in their logical
place as initials at the head of the
words for which they stand. | saw
the b Of boulevard and the r.
and the English W. Of Richard
Wallace. And so L came to the
Boulevard Richard Wallace. And
that. my dear sir, explains the
milk in the cocoanut."
Mazeroux seemed a little doubt
ful.
"And what do you think,
chief"
~ think nothing. L am looking
about. | am building up a theory
on the first basis that offers a
probable theory. And [ say to my
eelf l say to- myself
y ICY to myself, Mazeroux, that
this il a devilish mysterious little
hole and that this house--Hush
IdDten-"
he pushed Mazeroux into a dark
corner. They had heard a noise,
the slamming of a door.
Footsteps crossed the courtyard
~ front of the house. The lock of
the outer gate grated. Some one
appeared, and the light OF a street
lamp fell full OH his face.
Dash it ALL" muttered Mazer-
sux, tits he!"
II believe YOU re right
Its he, chief. Look at the
black stick and the bright handle.
And did you see the eye glasses
and the beard? What a oner YOU
are, chief!''
"Calm yourself and let's go
after him"
The man had crossed the Boule-
ward Richard Wallace and was
turning into the Boulevard Mail
lot. He was walking pretty fast,
with his head up, gaily twirling
his stick. He lit a cigaret.
At the end of the Boulevard
Maillot, the man passed the octroi
and entered Paris. The railway
station Of the outer circle was
close by. He went to it and, still
followed by the others, stepped
into q train that took them to
Auteuil.
That funny" said. Mazeroux.
Hes doing exactly what he did a
fortnight ago. This is where he
was seem"
The man now went along the
Notifications. In a quarter Of an
hour he reached the Boulevard
ouchet and almost immediately
afterward the house in which Nj.
Fauville and his son had been muir
dered.
He climbed the Notifications op-
postte the house and stayed there
Tor some minutes; motionless, with
~ face to the front of the house.
Thsn continuing his road he went
. LIS Muette and plunged into the
dusk Of the Ro.s de Boulogne.
TO work and boldly!" saidl
Don Luis. quickening his pace.
Maxeroux stopped him.
What do you mean, chiefs,.
well, catch him by the throat.
There are two of us; we couldu,ti
-hepe for a better moment"
Y Hyvhat! Why it's iRpossible p
"lmpossiblel Are y6r afraid4|
'veey well, I'll do it by myself"
Look here. chief. you're not
ssrieusi"
Vvhy shouldn't L be seriousf,
because one cant arrest \ man
without Q reason"
I without . reas0nf A scoun-l
'6sVdlik0 thisf "A murderers What
M6qa;Ao you want"
I'm the absence Of compulsion,
u catching him in the act, I want
GouttlHiEstkat,I ,hsven't GOT
whats that"
- warrant. i haven't : war
sesk"
1faserouxih accent WAS - full Of
A0Msiaal0aL and the answer struck
NAHMSa.HAeannasa n 20 com3cal.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18


Still -
What the wattcr with Won.
M~azcrouNs asked tho deputy
chief. taking him on II side.
Don You ser that our men are
getting rcstiycs They re afraid of
this sportsman. There's only one
way. which is to set them ON him
as If he were y wild beast. Besides.
the business must be finished by
the time project comes.
is he comingg"
Yes. He wants to sec THINGS
for himself. The whole affair i'm.
%terests him enormously. so. for
ward! Are You ready. menY I'm
going to ring
The bell sounded, and the house
keeper at once carc and half
opened the gate.
Although the orders were to OBJ
serve great quiet, so as not 80
alarm the enemy too soon, the fear
which he inspired was so intense
that there was a general rush; and
all the detectives crowded into the
courtyard. ready for the fight.
But a window opened and some
one cried from the second floor:
What's happening9"
The deputy chief did not reply.
Two detectives, the chief inspec-
tor, the commissary, and himself
entered the house, while the others
remained i'll the courtyard and
made any attempt at flight impos.
sible.
The meeting took place on the
first floor. The man had come
down, fully dressed, with his hat
on his head; and the deputy chief
r0ared:
"Stop! Hands up! Are you
Hubert Lautieri"
The man seemed disconnected.
Five revolvers were levelled at
him. And yet no sign of fear
showed in his face; and he simply
said:
What do you want, monsieurs
What are you here fort"
"We are here in the name of the
law, with a warrant for your ar
rest"
"a warrant for my arrest?',
"A warrant for the arrest of
Hubert Lautier, residing at 8
Boulevard Richard Wallace"
"But it's absurd!" said the
man. cts incrediblel What does
it meant What fort"
They took him by both arms,
without his offering the least re-
sistance, pushed him into a fairly
large room containing no furni-
ture but three rush bottomed
chairs, an armchair, and a table
covered with big books.
"There," said the deputy chief.
"Don't stir. If you attempt to
move, SO much the worse for you"
The man made no protest. While
the two detectives held him by the
collar, he seemed to be rejecting,
as though he were trying to I'M
derstand the secret causes of an
arrest for which he was totally UNI
prepared. He had an intelligent
face, a reddish brown beard, and a
pair of blue-gray eyes which now
and again showed a certain hard
ness of expression behind his
glasses. His broad shoulders and
powerful neck pointed to physical
strength.
"Shall we tie his wrists9" Maze
roux asked the deputy chief.
Zone second. The project com
ing; l can hear him. Have you
searched the mans pocketsY Any
weaponsf"
"No."
"No flask, no phialf Nothing
s,lspiciousi"
ono, nothing
NJ. Desmalions arrived and.
while watching the prisoner face,
talked in q low voice with the dep
uty chief and received the p%articu-
lars of the arrest.
This is good business" he said.
1--WE wanted this. Now that both
accomplices are in custody, they
will have to speak; and everything
will be cleared up. So there was
no resistancei"
NNnvn AZ III 1f.,. III
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-04-18

while watching the prisoner face,
talked in q low voice with the dep
uty chief and received the particu-
lars of the arrest.
"This is good business" he said.
"We wanted this. Now that both
ac%complices are in custody, they
will have to speak and everything
will be cleared up. So there was
no resistancei"
None at all, Monsieur lie
|Prefet."
"No matter, we will remain on
our guard"
The prisoner had not uttered q
word, but still wore q thoughtful
look, as though trying to under
stand the inexplicable events of
the last few minutes. Nevertheless.
when he realized that the new
conner was none other than the
project Of police, he raised his
head and looked at M..Desmahons..
who asked him:
1T Is unnecessary 10 tell you
the cause of your arrest, I pre-
sumei"
BE replied, in . defersntial
"Excuss me, Monster lie Prefet,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-29
TWO BOYS

Fergus Falls, Mimi, Nov. %
Ossian Holstrum. ~ years old, and
Warner Norman, IA, were drowned
while skating on Lake Ida, near
Pelican Rapids, last night. The
bodies have been recovered. Two
other boys were rescued.
John Ellwanger was ki1led in an
automobile %acoidentr while returning
home from a Thanksgiving party late
last night.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-29

GERMAN CoUR1ER-7- TEL
Copenhagen, Nov. 29.-Kurt Els
ner,~ the Bavarian premier, has caused
the arrest Of a German courier on his
way to Austria, according to a Ber-
lin dispatch to the Berlingske
Tidende. The courier's documents
we're seized
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-29

Won Tirpitz has gone to switzer-
land. TO Introduce subterranean u
boats into the Swiss navy, probably.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
ANNAPOLIS APPOINTMENT
Senator Mclean Has One t
 Make This Year.

Senator George P Mclean has just been informed by te navy depart ment that he will have an appointment to make to the naval academy at An napolis this year. It is necessary for him to make this appointment before the middle of March so that the suc- cessful candidate can take the final examination on April 16
 Senator Mclean will, as in the past, hold competitive examina tion as he believes this is the only fair way and gives all Connecticut boys an equal chance for the appointment He has asked the Civil Service Commis- sion to hold the examination in Bridge rort, New Haven and Hartford on Feb. 14 and the four boys standing the highest in the preliminary examination will receive appointments as principal and three alternates in accordance with their rating by the civil service commission.
 The senator will be glad to hear from any boys who wish to take the rreliminary examination. They should write immediately in order that he may give them a card authorizing them to report to the secretary of the l lccal civil service boards. They should also advise in which city they desire i to take the examination All candi- = dates must have been actual residents l of Connecticut for not less than one year at the time of taking the exam nation be not under 16 or over 20
 years of age on the date of admission 1 to the academy; not less than ) it. :
 in. in height between the ages of 1f
 and IS. and not less than ) it. 4 in
 in height between the ages of 1S and 20 It would also be advisable for all
 candidates to be physically examined before taking the examination, as nc
 one will be accepted by the depart
 ment who is not physically perfect.
 If any of the young men desiring tc
 take this examination wish to receive copies of the regulations, also copies of the previous examination papers l Senator Mclean will be glad to fur.
 nish same if sthev will apply to hin l direct.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Farmer Mack.

Commenting on the trade that took Bush, Schang and Strunk from the Athletics, Ring Lardner has this to say:
 Personally, think Connie Mack made a good deal, as his park is To- cated in choice part of Philly, and don't believe he will have any trouble in cutting it up into lots and selling it Or he can blow it and plant it in something.
 Mack could sit on the bench with his program and give the gardeners signals what to plant. Suppose he wags his program for a double plant. The gardener right away plants a few rows of succotash. Suppose he wants to pull of a delayed plant The coach drops his hoe. That tips the field gardener and he sows winter wheat.
 
 "On days when Connie wanted to SOW wild oats he could use left hand CTS. Think what a large garlic patch Bodie could cover! And what treat it would be for Hugh Jennings to coach on a field like that. where he could feast on turnip tops and young onions instead of grass! \
 They could have the same crowd out to see 'em garden as to see 'en play ball, as those fellows go out there to knit every day, anyway; both o1 them"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
FINANCIAL IND COMMERCIAL:
MARKET WAS IRREGULAR.
Advance in Call Leans Served to
 Per Gent. Aestrain Speculation.


 New York. Jan. 15.--On a progress sive contraction of business today.s stock market consistently pursued it's indefinite trend of the past fortnight.
 Early irregularity gave way to mod- crate strength. this in turn being sue ceeded by another reaction in the lat CT trading, with an irregular rally just before the close.
 Suggestions that the first business day of the week be made a holiday ill eastern territory pending adjust ment of the existing economic strain excited little attention at first, but probably eXerted sentiTpental inf1u- ence later.
 An advance in call loans to per cent also servied to restrain specula- tive ardor. The rise was ascribed to a sudden inquiry due to final payment on the second Liberty loan. Incidental ly, Liberty 2nd As fell to a low record.
 News of the day. threw little light on the foreign situation, but rumor again dealt with the dividend value of cer- tain industries The cut in the Will lys-O Overland dividend accounted for the heaviness of the motor dividend, but other equipments and specialties were lower most of the day. U. S. Steel f1uctuated within a ra- dius of two points. but closed virtual ly unchanged at 90, contributing fully one third to the days operations. Rails averaged one point recessions, with partial recoveries. The few issues of strength were rep resented by shippings. Crucible Steel, Mexicans and several of the less ac- tive miscellaneous issues. Sales amounted to 4S5,000 shares. In the general bond list heaviness ruled, both as to rails and industrials Liberty 3 1-2's were quoted at 985S to 9S.50, first 4s at 975S to 97.40 and second As to 96.44. to the new mini mum of 96.14. Total sales. par value aggregated $4,475,000.
 U. S. bonds. old issues. were un- changed on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Order Largest in History-$f5o,oo0 has
 Already Been Spent For Members.

New York, Jan f5.-American so1- diers in France will soon receive from the Young Mems Christian Associa- tion shipment of $15oJ0o0 worth of athletic goods. it was announced by the International War Work council of the association tonight.
 The goods ordered include 5s, ,760 base bans, 14.40o bats 300 masks. 1,5oo cer balls, a,400 basketballs, s,s0o rugby halls, which with other paraphernalia makes the ercstcst single order for athletic goods ever placed. it was said. About $500 has already been spent by tire organization for athletic goods for soldiers still in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Basketball Mgr. Norwich '. NJ c. A.,
 Norwich, Conn.

Dear Sir: The Fort Wright basket gall five is desirous of securing a place on your schedule for a game on your court.
 The members Of the nost team are all old and experienced players who have earned wide regulations among the followers of the game MaFofley of the old Jersey League and Daur of the Dallas, Texas, league, are forwards: Leonard center; Rheinfrank and Bak- CT are guards Leonard and Ahein- frank have played together with va rious teams in the Westchester (New York; league, while Baker has played with various teams in and around Boston. All in all it is well bal anced team. one that we guaraai e to put up an interesting exhibition against the best teams in the game.
 At present we have several dates open, but are especially anxious to close next Saturday night, January 19. If it is possible for you to book us for that night please call me up at the 9fst Company Barracks, Fort Wright, between the hours of a. m. and F noon. Should you have this date al- ready filled. please consider the follow ing: February 2. and 18th.
 ! The team plays absolutely clean, fast basketball and guarantees the best of sportsranship. Please let me know
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD
 at Norwich. within and for the District
 of Norwich. on the 18th day of Janu-
 Present-NEIl SON J. AYLTNG. Judge.
 Estate of William F. Crary. late of
 Preston. in said District. deceased The Administrator exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate
 to the Court for allowance; it is there fore
 Ordered, That the 22d day of Janu- ary. A. D 1918. at 2 o'clock in the af- ternoon, at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District, be. and the same is, appointed for hearing the same. and the said Admin istrator is directed to give notice thereof by publishing this order once in some newspaper having q circula- tion in said District, at least three days prior to the date of said hearing, and make return to the Court. NELSON ]. AYLTNG. Judge The above and foregoing is a true Attest: HELEN M. DREsCHrR, jan16d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to ali per- sons liable to pay a Personal Tax in the Town of Lebanon that I have a warrant to levy and collect the per sonal taxes payable Feb. 1, 1918, each of such persons being assessed the sum of two dollars as his personal tax.
 For the purpoe of collecting said taxes, I shall be at the Postoffice at Lebanon Center on Saturday, Feb. g., from 8 until II a. m. On same day, from 1.30 to 3.s0 D. m. at the resi- dence of c. Byron Dimon in North Society. On Saturday. Feb. 16, at the residence of F. O. Brown fin Exeter, from until II a. m. On same day, from 1,30 to 3.S0 p. D.. at the resi- dencs of William G. Thomas in Goshen.
 All persons neglectfng this notice must be proceeded against as the Statutes of this State direct
 GEORGE B. BRIGGS, Collector.
 Dated at Lebanon. Jan. 5. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
yOTICE TO CREDITORS,

AT 4 COURT OF PRGBagE RHgiN at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich on the 12th day of Janu- ary. A: D. 1918. Present-NEISON J. AYLING, Judge.
 Erate or Samnei snid IL 6,strt Hartsh9rn 6dd iate
 Ordered. That the Executrix cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months rom this date. by with a copy of this order. on the sign post nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt. and in the same Town and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having a circulation in said District, and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYIING. Judge The above and foregoing is a trua copy of record, Attest: HELEN NJ. DREsCHER.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Five Dodgers Dodge the Draft.

President Charles H. Ebbets of the Brooklyn baseball club last night an- nounced that he will purchase another star for his service flag because John P. Kelleher. another of his players, has joined the aviation corps and has gone into training at Kelley field, San An tonic, Tex.
 Four other Brooklyn players now in the United States service are Cadore Smith, Malone and Pfeffer
 President Ebbets also announced that Rube Marquard and Russell had called at the Dodger headquarters in Brooklyn and signed their contracts for 1918. Contracts to out of town members of the club will be mailed next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
N. A. A. U. Boxing Championships to
 Be Held in Boston,

Chicago. Jan. 15.-The National Se- nior indoor track and field champion ship will be held at the 22nd Regiment Armory in New York city March IS, according to an announcement today by
 Charles A. Dean, president The N. A. A. U. boxing champion
 ships will be held at Boston, April 8,
 and 9, under the auspices of the Bos- ton Athletic association, Dr. Dean said
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Eighteen Eastern Colleges Drop Ath t Ietics on Account of War.

New York. Jan. 15.-Eighteen col leges in four Eastern states have drop ped athletics because of the war. ac- cording to returns from a question naire distributed by Prof Frederick B We'll, of the College of the City of New York. The collegee are in New York New Jersey. Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
 all preseason coaching and the oth- CTS have cut down the period. Twen- ty-tiree colleges have dispensed with a training table. and the other three answering kept it only for football
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO PERSONAL TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to pay the Personal Tax in fine Town of Sprague that I have g. war rant to levy and collect the Personal Taxes payable Feb. 1st 1918. each of such persons being assessed the sum of two dollars as his Personal Tax, and for the purpose of collecting the same shall be at the Town Clerks Office every Tuesday and Saturday, from $ p. ID. to p. n-. during the month of Feb ruary, 1918; at the store of Webster Standish, in Hanover, Monday. Feb. 4th. 1918. from Il a. m. to 1 p. m.. and at the Versailles Postoffice Monday. Feb. Il tn. 1918. from 1o.3O a. m.' to 12 m.; and at any other time at my office at the Baltic Inn on all week days dur ing the month of February, 1918.
 All persons neglecting to pay this tax during the month of February, 1918, will be proceeded against and prosecuted as directed by the laws of this State.
 Dated at Sprague, Conn, this 2d day of January, 1918.
 JAMES INQUIRE. Collector.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
w. and ]. Schedule,

Washington, Penn, Jan. 15-Ten games comprise the 1919 Washington and Jefferson football schedule as made public today. It follows:
 September 2s. Kisk at Washington; October 5. Indiana Pa), Normal at Washington: 12. Pennsylvania State at Washington; 19, Westminster at Wash lngton; 26. Notre Dame at South Bend; November 2. Bethany al Wheeling, w. Va.; as University ot Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh; 16, Geleva al Beaver Falls; 23. West Virginia Wes- leyan at Washington, (tentative); 28 West Virginia University at Fair mont, W. Va
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16

Ties abound in the Palace League as the result of the play during the last week. Teams { and z are tied for first place, Teams 1. and 5 for second and Teams and for fourth place. The teams arc all closely punched and the coming weeks play wf1G be watched with more than usual interest,
 The standings:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16

at the earliest possible moment as to whether you can can book us fer the 18th. Yours very truly, CORPORAL FRANK LEONARD,
 31st Co, L. I. S.,
 Ft. H. C. Wright, N. Y.