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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
FAMOUS
PEACE TREATIES
TREATY OF VIENNA, 1864.
sehieswig and HolstsIn to Prussia.
BY II. IRVING KING

The treaty Of Vienna, signed in 1864.
between Denmark on one side anu
Austria and Prussia on the other, put
an end to the war which the two latter
powers had been waglng against the
former and tore the duchles of Schles-
wig and Holstein from the Danish
crown. The revolutionary spirit which
had swept Germany in 1S4S had grad
ually died away and a period of re-
action had set In. Nowhere was the
reaction so strong as In Prussia. In
1857 Frederick William, under whom
Prussia had suffered so many humili-
ations, became insane and his brother
William became first regent and. early
In 1861, king. He was a Hohenzollern
OF the true type. deeply imbued with
the spirit of mllitarlsm. Bismarck
had already made for himself reputa-
ton as the exponent of force and the
new king employed him as just the
man he wanted to work out his plans.
William proposed great increase In
the Prussian amy and navy, and when
the Prusslan parliament rejected his
plans sent for Bismarck and, making
him mlnister-presldent, told him to
tame" the parliament. He tanned II,
or acted without 1t, as he pleased.
THE German problem" he told
them, could not be solved by parli-
mentary DEGREES, but by blood and
iron" He forced bills through by en-
ploying every means in his power; he
Instituted the army reforms; he
framed trade treaty with France
which Austria declared unfriendly and,
upon Austria's protesting, he recog-
nized the new kingdom of Italy. He
dispatched an ultimatum to the elector
of Hesse, which brought that poten-
tate to reason with regard to the af-
fairs of his electorate.
Illegal and Arbitrary Powers.
To the Austrian delegate to the diet
Count Karolyi, ancestor of the Count
Karolyi who has just played so i'm
portant a part In the affairs OF Hun
gary-he said: "Our relations with
Austria must soon become either bet
ter or worse-we sincerely desire the
former of the two alternatives" His
entire policy was directed to driving
Austria out of Germany and giving to
Prussia the hegemOny of the confed-
GRAFTON. In other words, Austria was
to be driven out and Prussia would
eat up what remained. To build up
Prussia, King William did not hesitate
to use illegal and arbitrary power.
Won Moltke appeared In the military
councils of Prussia and the country
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
WORSE THAN
DEADLY
POISON GAS

Kidney disease Is no respector Of per-
sons. 1t attacks young and old alike:
In most cases the victim Is warned
of the approaching dangen. Nature fights
back. Headache, Indigestion. insomnia.
lame back, lumbago,. sciatica, rheuma-
tism, pain in the loins and lower abb
domen, difficulty In urinating, all are
indication of trouble brewing In your
kidneys.
When such symptoms appear you win
almost certainly find quick relief in
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
This famous old remedy has stood
the test for two hundred years in help
ing mankind to fight of disease.
It is imported direct from the homo
laboratories in Holland, where it has
helped to develop the Dutch into one
of the sturdiest and healthiest races In
the world, and it may be had at
almost every drug store. Your money
promptly refunded If it does not re-
iieve you. Be sure to get the genuine
GOLD MEDAL Brand. In sealed pack
ages, three sizes.-Adv.
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CHAPTER xlI-continued.

with the landlords approval" ne
explained, pointing to the instrument,
"but unknown to the telephone COM
pany, you may be sure. Call him up
about half past ten. ODowd may be
up ut this unholy hour, but not she.
Now must be off to discuss literature
with Mrs. Jim Conley. The hardest
part of my Job is to keep her from
subscribing for set of Dickens. Con-
ley's house is not far from Green
Fancy. Savvy?"
Barnes, left to his own devices,
wandered from taproom to porch,
from porch to forge. from forge to
taproom. his brain far more active
than his legs, his heart as heavy as
lead and as light as air by turns.
More than once he felt like resorting
to a well-known expedlent to deter
mine whether he was awake or dream
ing. Could all this be-real?
Ten minutes later he was In
Sprouse's room, calling for Green
Fancy over an extension wire that had
cost the company nothing and yielded
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10

Il do not quite like so many French
men brought into our house against
their WILL"
At German headquarters the ex-
preston: "We will bleed France
white" was common saying, and in
demnity proposed by Bismarck was
six millards-about one billion two
hundred million in American money.
But British influence had been at work
urging Germany to abate her demand,
and Theirs obtained from Bismarck a
reduction Of a millard-S2OO, OOO. 900.
Alsace and Lorraine were coded to
Germany. There was no help for it.
Germany was to hold certain fortresses
in France until indemnity was paid
Through Arch Of Triumph.
The German army had not as yet en-
tered Paris. though that city had sur
rendered. 1t was now insisted that IL
France retained Belfort a part of the
invading army should enter the French
capital. This demand was made SIM
ply for the purpose Of theatrical eff
feet. The world must see the Ger
man kaiser leading his legions through
the Arch of Triumph. Theirs protest
ed that this would only cause lrrita-
ton and effect nothing. Bismarck in
sisted, the emperor William made a
point of II, and so 10000 German
troops marched under the great tri-
umphal arch of Napoleon l and occu-
pied for two days the Champs
Elysees.
1t was calculated that 1t would take
ten years for France to pay off the
indemnity and the German troops were
to be withdrawn gradually as its In
stallments were paid. All the expenses
of the army of occupation were, in the
meantime, to be paid by France. When
the terms of this treaty were present
ed 20 the national assembly sitting at
Bordeaux the members from Alsace-
Lorraine lodged a solemn protest
against their repatriation and some Of
the more radical members resigned
their seats rather than confirm the
treaty. The treaty was confirmed by
the assembly on March 2 and the defln-
tive treaty signed at Frankfort on
May 10.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10

was at once thoroughly "mllitarized"
The Polish insurrectlon In 1863 gave
Bismarck chance to make friends
with Russia, and he declared that II
Russia were driven out of Poland
Prussia would march In. The affairs
of the "duchies" gave Bismarck an
other opportunity. The Danish gov
eminent had prepared. constitution
for Schleswig which made that duchy
an Integral part OF the Danish king
dom. which was contrary TO the last
Of the many settlements of the
"Schleswig- Holstein question" The
Germanic confederation refused to
take any steps and Bismarck made
advances to Austria-he would en-
veigle her and then destroy her.
The Danes counted upon aid from
France and England. In both of which
countries there had been an outbreak
of sympathy for small nation men
aced by two powerful ones. and In
March of 1863 a royal proclamation
issued at Copenhagen repudiated the
settlement of 1852 and offered the
gage of battle.
Beginning Of War.
On January 10, 1864, Prussia and
Austria sent an ultimatum to Den
mark demanding that the constitution
of Schleswig be withdrawn within two
days. The Danish foreign minister
pointed out that as the Danish parlia-
ment was not In session this was i'm
possible.
The Prusslan troops massed on the
Elder at once crossed the frontier and
war began. Austrian troops Joined
the Prusslans and the Danes fought
vallantly but unavailingly against the
invaders. The fortress of Dupple fell
on April Is and the Danes, driven
island of Alsen. There came pause
in the war and a conference of the
powers was hastily assembled In Lon
don. But Bismarck would listen to no
compromise and the war was renewed.
1t was now clear that Prussia de-
but while Austria saw this she was
scared by a fire In the rear" For,
taking advantage of Austrias engage
ments elsewhere, Italy was threaten
ing Venetla. Prussian troops had al
ready crossed the borders of Jutland
and were prepared for advance.
Denmark surrendered and the peace
treaty was signed at Vienna on OctO-
Der 30. BY 1t Denmark rellnquished
both duchies to be administered joint
ly by Austria and Prussia.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
sIoths Ancient and Modern.

Not more than 100000 years ago
there were on this continent giant
sloths, as big as falr-sized elephants.
The skeletons Of specimens are pre-
served today in museums, one of the
largest species being called the me-
gatherium. At the present time their
race is represented In tropical Amer
lea by a small and degenerate breed.
These modern sloths live In trees,
hanging from branches for hours with
out moving. Thus II is not easy to
discover their presence; and, as a spe-
cial and peculiar disguise, grayish-
green lichen grows on their fur.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
my God! Have You Killed Hmm"

and-again silence. Barnes blood ran
cold. He waited for the next football
of the passing man. 1t never came.
A sharp whisper reached his ears.
"Come here-quick -
He floundered through the brush and
almost fell PROSTATE over the kneel-
ing figure Of a man.
"Take carel Lend a hand" whis-
pered Sprouse.
Dropping to his knees, Barnes felt
for and touched wet, coarse garments,
and gasped:
"My God! Have you killed him?"
Temporarily" said Sprouse, be-
tween his teeth. "Here, unwind the
rope I've got around my waist. Take
the end-here. Got knife? Cut off
a section about three feet long. I'll
get the gag in his mouth while you're
doing 1t. Hangmen always carry their
own ropes" he concluded, with grew
some humor. "Got IL cut? Well, cut
two more sections, same length"
With incredible swiftness the two
OF them bound the feet, knees and
arms of the inert victim.
81 came prepared" said Sprouse. so
calmly that Barnes marveled at the
iron nerve OF the man.
by heaven. Sprouse, IL believe
he's dead. We've haven't any right
to kill "a"
Don't be finicky," snapped Sprouse.
1T wasn't much Of a crack, and IL
was necessary" Strengthening up,
with a sigh OF satisfaction, he laid his
hand on Barnes shoulder. "We've
just got to go through with it now,
Barnes. Wen never get another
chance. Putting that fellow out of
business queers us forever afterward."
He dropped to his knees and began
searching over the ground with his
hands. "Here 1t is. You can't see 1t,
of course, so I'll tell you what 1t is.
A nice little block of sandalwood. I've
already got his nice little hammer, so
We'll see what we can raise In the way
of wireless chit-chat."
Without the slightest hesitation he.
struck a succession OF quick, confidert
blows upon the block of wood.
by CAD, you are a wonderr I"
wait till tomorrow before you say
that" replied Sprouse, sententiously.
Come along now. Stick to the trail.
We've got to land the other one"
Turning sharply to the right,
Sprouse guided his companion through
the brush for some distance, and once
more came TO halt. Again he stole
on ahead. and as before the slow, con-
fident, even careless progress of a
man ceased as abruptly as that of the
comrade who lay helpless In the
thIcket below.
Barnes laid a firm, OBTAINING hand
on the mans shoulder.
"See here. Sprouse." he whispered.
ats all very well for you. knocking
men over like this, but just what Is
your object? What does all this lead
up tor"
Sprouse broke In. and there was
not the slightest trace Of emotion in
his whisper.
"Quite right. You ought 70 know.
I suppose you thought / was bringing
you up here for a Romeo and Juliet
tete-a-tete with the beautiful Miss
Cameron-and for nothing else. Well,
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10

Telegraph" he whispered. "It's a
system they have of reporting to each
other. There are two men patrolllng
the grounds near the house. You see
what we're up against, Barnes. Do
you still want to go on with it?'
''Tll stay by YOU" replied Barnes
sturdlly.
Several minutes went by. There
was not a sound save the restless pat
ter of rain In the tree tops. AT last
the faraway thud of footsteps come TO
the ears of the tense listener. They
drew nearer, louder. and once more
seemed to be approaching the very
spot where he crouched.
Then came the sound of a dull,
heavy blow, hoarse gasp, momen-
tary commotiOn in the shrubbery,
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
"SHE is LYING AWAKE"

synopsIs.-Thomas X. Barnes,
a wealthy young New Yorker,
on a walking trip In New Eng
land near the Canadian border,
Is given a lift In an automobile
by a mysterious and attractive
girl bound for house called
Green Fancy. At Harris tavern
Barnes finds a standed troupe
OF Transforming" actors, of
which Lyndon Rushcroft is the
star and miss Thackeray" the
leading lady. He learns Green
Fancy is a house of mystery.
That night Andrew Room and
his servant, guests at the tavern,
are shot near Green Fancy.
Barnes comes under suspicion
and stays to help clear up the
double murder. He gets into
the Green Fancy grounds; meets
the mysterious girl, who gives
him the cut direct, and is polite
ly elected by O'Dowd, an inter-
esting adventurer. Enter at the
tavern another man of mystery,
Sprouse, book agent" Barnes
visits Green Fancy with the
sheriff and stays to dinner. En-.
ter still another mysterious per
sOnage, Loeb" secretary to
Curtis, owner of Green Fancy,
who does not appear because of
illness. Barnes again meets
Miss Cameron" the mysterious
girl, who Is q ravishing beauty
in evening dress. She is a pris-
oner and secretly appeals to him
for help. Sprouse reveals him
self as a secret service man and
tells the enthralling story Of
the Green Fancy representatives
Of a royal house oppressed by
Germany and his purpose to re-
cover royal papers and jewels
that night.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
CHAPTER XIII.
The Second Wayfarer Receives Two
Visitors at MidniQht

HC SCNOH0 "NSS'NNo Wv
Visitors at Midnight.
The coroner's inquest over the bod
les OF Room and Paul was held that
afternoon at st. Elizabeth. Witnesses
from Harris Tavern were among those
to testify. The verdict was Murder
at the hands of parties unknown"
Sprouse did not appear at the Tav-
ern until long after nightfall. The Sc
cret agent listened somewhat indiffer-
emily to the latter's account of his
telephone experiences. At nine o'clock
he yawned prodigiously and announced
that he was going to bed, greatly TO
the surprise of Mr.. Barnes, who fob
lowed him from the taproom and de-
manded an explanation.
people usually go to bed at night
don't they?" said Sprouse patiently.
at Is expected, believe"
"But, my dear man. we are to I'M
dertake-"
II have some cause for believing
that one OF those chaps In there is
from Green Fancy. Go to bed at ten
o'clock. my friend. and put out your
light. l don't insist on your taking
Off your clothes, however. / will rap
on your door at eleven o'clock. BY
the way, don't forget to stick your re-
volver In your pocket"
A few minutes before eleven there
came gentle tapping on Barnes
door. He sprang to his feet and
opened II. presenting himself before
Sprouse fully dressed and. as the Sc
cret agent said later on, eft to kill"
The night was as black as pitch.
Barnes, trusting to the little mans
eyes and hanging close upon his coat
tails. followed blindly but CALAMITY
In the tracks OF the leader. 1t seemed
to him that they stumbled along par
allel to the road for miles before
Sprouse came to a halt. "This is the
short cut to Green Fancy" he Wills
pered, laying his hand on Barnes
arm. 1--WE save four or five miles,
coming this way. Do you know where
we are?"
IL haven't the remotest idea"
About a quarter OF a mile below
Curtis house. Are you all rIght7"
"Fine as a fiddle. except for a
barked knee and a skinned elbow, a
couple of more or less busted ribs.
I've banged into more trees than"
SSH" After a moment of silence,
intensified by the mOurnful squawk OF
night birds and the chorus of katy
dds, Sprouse whispered, did you
hear that?"
Barnes thrilled. This was real mel
odrama. clear what7" he whispered
shilly.
LISTEN After second or two
'There !"
ITS a woodpecker hammering on
the limb OF a."
"Woodpeckers don't hammer ct
night, my lad. Don't stir Keep your
ears open"
Sprouse clutched his companions
arm and, dropping to his knees In the
thick underbrush. pulleI the other
down after him.
Presently heavy footsteps ap-
preached. An unseen pedestrian
passed within ten yards of them. They
scarcely breathed until the sounds
poised entirely out Of hearing Sprouse
put his lips close to Barnes ear.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
"BAYER CROSS" ON
GENUINE ASPIRIN
4 4 \
tGAYgRl
"

"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" to be
genuine must be marked with the
safety "Bayer Cross" Always buy an
unbroken Bayer package which con-
tains proper directions to safely re-
lieve Headache, Toothache, Earache,
Neuralgia, Colds and pain. Handy tin
boxes Of II tablets cost but a few
cents at drug stores-larger packages
also. Aspirin Is the trade mark OF
Bayer Manufacture Of Monoacetic-
acidester Of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
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nothing In return. After some delay
ODowd's mellow voice sang out:
"Hellol How are you this morn
ing7"
GENEROUSLY lonesome" replied
Barnes, and wound up a doleful ac-
count Of himself by lmploring O'Dowd
20 save his life by bringing the entire
Green Fancy party over to dinner
that night.
O'Dowd was heart-broken. Person
ally he would go to any extreme to
save so valuable n life, but as for the
rest of the party. they begged him to
say they were sorry to hear of the ex-
pected death Of so promising a chap
and that, while they couldn't come TO
. his party they would be delighted to
come to his funeral. In short, II would
be impossible for them to accept his
kind invitation. The Irishman was
so gay and good-humored that Barnes
took hope
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
Creatures Of Circumstances.

Judge-What is a fair compensa-
tlon for the receiver and his attorney
In this case?
Attorney should say, your honor.
81 900 for the attorney and $500 for
the receiver would be a very meager
allowance, considering the great
amount Of actual work performed.
Judge-The amount in the hands OF
the receiver Is how much?
Attorney-Fifteen hundred dollars.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
Proving II.

"Pussyfooting is calamity"
81 suppose 1t Is something of cat
astrophe. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10

The thumb is stronger than all thu
fingers together.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10

In Bed Twelve Weeks From
Rheumatic Trouble. Now
Praises Doan's.

For twelve weeks lay abed, unable
to move MUSCLE" says Mrs. Gust
johnson, 654 L. Seventh ST., Red Wing,
Mimi.
The pains that shot through my
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-07-10
CTo BE CONTINUED

All that busters is not bold
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-10
THE WHOLE WORLD
WANTS M0TnERINGw
BY MRS. ROBERT c. MORRIS
pnal President of the War Mothers of America

Two years ago, when May brought again that ten
der anniversary of Mothers day. millions of Ameri-
mothers searching their hearts for courage
Measured by emotions. experiences, and reconstruc
tion of our lives we lived lifetime in year.
Then came Mothers day, 1918, and endless
chain of cables, kilograms and letters sent the
second Sunday in May, by the men in cantonments
and overseas--that mother back home might know
the boys did not forget the gracious day set apart
for her honor
Now Mothers day returns again, and with it the
promise of world peace to heal the wounds of war.
Many and many happy home doors have opened to
receive again the boys returning safely home from
the wars and thousands more looking forward to
joyous homecomngs
But already the door of every real home has opened
to welcome in spirit the invisible army of heroes
whose bodies lie somewhere in France
1t is for who live and love and remember to
dedicate lives to guarding the treasures they
have preserved at high cost. In two years
American have known suspense. service,
sacrifice, and hope All these things are nodded now
into a great love- Our fresides used to be big
enough to embrace family of loved ones.
Now we hold out our arms to friendless, homeless
children, anywhere everywhere.
The truth that has come home to us since that
epocha Mothers day two years ago is that the whole
world wants mothering.
And that is the service to which pledge our
selves in thankfulness for our dear sons who have
returned to us in the flesh and in reverent memory
of those who have returned to us in spirit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-10

Ruth Garrison. now held In the
juvenile ward OF the King county
jail. will be committed TO the insane
ward OF the state penitentiary at
waIla WaIla early next week. Until
the girl is removed TO the peniten-
tiary she will be held In the county
jail. Sheriff stringcr announced.
"The court has no option but TO
send Ruth Garrison to the state
penitentiary," said Prosecuting At.
torney Fred G. Frown Saturday.
Then, IL is up to the state board
OF control. II the board judges some
other institution advisable. she prob
ably will be sent there"
Because Of the inadequate facilities
at the insane ward OF the pen.ten.
tiary II is expected the girl VIII be
transferred to the state hospital for
insane at Medical Lake.
Found not guilty OF numbering
Mrs. Grace Storrs and held mentally
irresponsible for taking the life OF
her rival, Ruth Garrison was placed
in the room prepared for her in the
county Jail Friday night. The Yer.
dict was brought in at Sis Friday
afternoon after the jury had debated
an hour and 55 minutes
Douglas Storrs. for whose love the
girl poisoned Mrs, storrs by putting
strychnine In her fruit cocktail when
the two lunched together at the Bon
Msrche tea room, March 49, Is on his
way 10 Okanogan where no faces
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-10
NATION IS
ORDERED IN
MOURNING
A Government Proclamation
Says Treaty OF Peace
Is UnbearabIe
ASSEMBLY WILL MEET FACES SERIOUS CHARGE

BERLIN. May Ie.--united
Pr~ssls--The national assembly
will meet here Monday 10 dis
russ the terms Of the peace
treaty.
The government IL depending
upon the ability Of Its represen.
tatives In Versailles TO induce
the allies 20 accept counter pro-
posnls and permit oral discus
sions. however. a. konstsntin
FehrenbArli. head Of the national
assembly. slrcads has declared
on behalf Of political leaders that
the present terms cannot he nc.
copied.
The peace terms are unbearabls
and cannot he put into practice,
declared proclamation issued b,
the government today. Unlimited
violence would be done 20 Germany
Fresh hatred and killing would re
suit from such a peace"
The German people. according &c
advices received here. are dumbfound
ed and panic STRICKEN by the terms
with the exception Of the radicals
who demand immediate peace on
any basis
The government has decreed q
weeks period Of mourning thruou'
the country. instructing the people
TO attend no theaters or engage In
other nmusements. At the same
time. the population OF the threat
ened provinces" tos,ensibly the terri
tory TO be taken from Germany
have been advised to undertake nc
rash acts"