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Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29
CHAPTER XIII.
Monsieur Appeals to Me.

The effect of our words on monsieur
was the last thing we could have fore
seen. He had been standing all this
while. He sank heavily into his chair,
buried his face in his hands-and
wept! Billy raised disgusted eyes to
the ceiling, inviting it to come down
with noise and end the unpleasing
spectacle of man crying tears on a
rug. Then catching my commiserating
eye. Billy communicated his ideas on
the subject with a little sneer of his
lip I'd little shrug Of his shoulder.
The next instant, he had seized me by
the arm and pulled me along the hall
whispering: "While he's on the weep
we can talk" and he thrust me inside
the bedroom door, himself remaining
on the sill with an eye to the dining
room.
Monsieur continued to weep-pos-
sibly he thought we'd left him out Of
consideration for his emotion.
"Say-this is the very deuce Of a
hole" Billy began In rapid whisper,
''the very devil of a hole. What we
must do is to 60 to Washington to-
morrow"
But. Billy"
"Well. tonight. then-we can catch
the midnight train and be- there the
first thing In the morning"
II won't. At least. not now. Do
please listen. won't do anything till
I've seen Mrs. Delario-"
"What the good of wasting time see
Ing herr? he Interrupted. Here's q
case where hours count-minutes-
seconds. for all we know. How'll she
help. anyway"
"That's not the question. She en-
trusted them to me-so she's the one
to take them back to first-and then
II she says"
"Oh. you know what she'll say" he
argued. women are always that
way-don't want any trouble. Now,
you take the bull by the horns-go to
Washington tonight"
"No. I'm responsible to her."
"How can you be-when she only
found them where the girl must have
put them? He'll confess that, too,
when he gets over his weeps."
"Oh, well, since you've got 'em,
suppose you'll do as you like for all Of
my advice" Billy said glumly, stuffins
his hands In his pockets. But II
you'll take my advice, you'll not waste
time over anything-it's too serious"
CTO BE CONTINUEDJ
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29
"That's Quite a Yarn" Observed Billy.

men had given and taken a mortal blow
for monsieur. In his single word. had
returned as good as he got and they
now measured each other.
Billy broke the silence and recalled
me with: "Say-where's that ash
trayT
The scarlet that had leaped to mon
sieur's cheeks faded as I entered the
room. He stood. He lowered. Yet he
spoke with humility.
1T Is not as De Ravenol I explain
how 1t is I am seeking re diamonds Eat
belong to re Emperor William-lt Is as
ze emperor's messenger to ze court of
Mexico. And yeti is as plain De
Ravenol-ze fazer Of Claire whom you
know-zat 1 implore you to keep my
confidence Eat I give you now at re
peril Of my life"
He paused, and we both felt con-
strained to assure him we would keep
his confidence. and he proceeded.
II have undertook zis secret mission
for which re emperor have select me
from all his friends-as he have select
me, may call myself his friend-and
1 have dedicate myself to 1t wis all my
zeal.
"Since Napoleon I. Europe has seen
no like der Kaiser Wilhelm-he Is war
rior and conqueror in his heart, even
as zey were-we have now ze concert
Of powers Eat prevent to one man to
own re whole of Europe any more.
"And re emperor looks ahead for re
future Of his people and he say: How
do zey be fed in hundred years? Ze
fields Of all re fazerland-ze science of
all re fazerlands will not do 1t. But
wis money, my people may buy zeir
food as zey will-beef and wheat from
re whole world. Wis industry-manu-
es-commerce-we have re
money. But Eat our commerce does us
some valuable good, we must make
some alliances for els purpose. Eng
land have sst hsr seal On India, her
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29

bUot on Africa and her hand on Can
ada; but she have not touch re Latin
nations-she owns not Mexic0-she
controls not yet re some-day Panama
canal. Zere we have great strategic
land have not got hold Of In Mexico.
zen, ze Emperor William sees some
bright future for ~ fazerland.
"Now ze madame president Of Mex
leo is young; she have great beauty
and she rule her venerable husband
wis Eat beauty-as have women at all
times. So once she have hear re le-
gend of re seven blood-red diamonds.
Above all ozzer sings In ze world she
desire zoze diamonds and she have
communicate her wish to der kaiser
and he have seen in her wish some
way to his own for ze fazerland.
ITO zis end he have arrange treaty
wis Mexico which make Mexico a sis
ter state Of ze great German alliance
he have in mind. To Zis end, also, ha
have commissioned me"
The rest of what monsieur said just
then was lost on me, for there had
swooped on me a lightning stroke of
understanding-the whole nefarious
scheme Of Germany and the emperor
lay bare to my inner eye. Mexico-the
Panama canal-these were the stra-
tegic points Of world conquest such
as history had never witnessed. Ger.
many in possession of Mexico. with
half a million troops massed on our
border-why. she could fippantly tread
on the lions tall any day and go to
war and say to us: "Help England
and lose Texas. Arizona, New Mexico
troops in Mexico. Germany could
spank US into almost anythingf
And Mexico, with her almost un-
touched resources with her hot-blood-
ed troops under German discipline for
twenty years-for ten-for FIVE!
But I could stop it! For the lever
that was to set the scheme in motion
was thumb tackled to the bottom Of my
sideboard drawer-the seven blood-red
diamonds
Monsieur's voice had reached stop.
My resolve was taken.
"Never!" was the one impassioned
word uttered.
Billy echoed it-"Never" His
thoughts had flown with mine and had
seen the impending calamity which we
two. out Of the world, could now pre-
vent. Then, drawing himself to his
full height. he gave forth our ultima
tum to the nation at large: you just
go back and tell your Emperor WILL
liam that he can never have Mexico or
the Panama canal"
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29

Forget your enemies. and remember
your friends.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29
off with fingers

Excess is an enemy Of success.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29
contre1 vanadIum Production.

American interests are said to be
In complete control Of the vanadium
production which 10 located in the
Peruvian Andes, from which locality
about 95 per cent Of the material u
obtained. vanadium has now become
one Of the vital factors Of the steel
industry. -Four pounds Of this materi-
n added to q ton Of steel results In
an increase Of IS per cent in the
strength Of the steel and at the same
time produces an alloy which has sat
isfactory machining qualities. The
economy of it, use u considerable.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29
Eurs and Feathers.

From the dawn Of human history
furs and feathers have been used to
satisfy our taste and need for cloth
ing and adornment. Our most primi-
tive ancestors were connoisseurs in
the plumage Of birds and the pelts Of
animals and admired them for their
possibilities in furnishing himself and
his family with raiment and adorn-
ment, and so do we.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29
Keen Out the Moisture.

A very effective agent for moisture
proofing wood has been found In an
aluminium leaf coating. This coating
practically insulates the wood against
any change in atmospheric conditions.
and 10 particularly valuable for use
where accurate form and balance must
be maintained, As would ba necessary
In IN airplans proDellsk.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29

An office holder who has a pull
doesn't generate much push.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-04-29

To Have q Clear Sweet Skin.
Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching. If any, with Cuticura Oint-
ment, then bathe with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to
leave q fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere Csc each.-Adv.
FORGET ynur enemies and rememher
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
TWO PLEAD GUILTY:
TWO STAND TRIAL

Adolph HT0ac2konsk and Walter
Ra,Kiu.ni. tWo Strcat0ritcs who were
indicted by the grand jury tor com.
.mittiul jwo robborics IN Sucator last
FAN, went ON trial this Afternoon in
the Circuit court.
Dominic Niuoca. of La Sallr plead
ed guilty to a charge o) assault with
a deadly weapon. before Judge Lld-
rcdge and was fined $210g at the re,
commcndation Of States Attorney
Wiley. Mincca shot at some boys
who were stealing tomatoes from his
garden in La Sale.
James {. Wilbort- OF NimmicE
pleaded guilt to ~ like charge AVID
was also assessed $3.50 fine
Wilhcrts, was employed on the
.CraiEc farm and shot a' some Italians
boys from Ladd who were scining
fish from the Nermilliou river one
boy was struck and slightly injured
.by the bullet. but as they wero
breaking a tresspass law and a game
law. Statr- Attorney Wiley recon.
mended light fine.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
CASE MAY BE THRESHED
OUT SOME TIME
IN MARCH
CONTINUE PETITION
DELAY WAS GRANTED ON ApPLl.
CATION OF TRACTION ATTOR.
NEYS-LETTER ENDS DOUBT
AS TO WHERE HEARING WOULD
BE HELD.

Assurance that the hearing Of the
petition of the car fare rates, OF the
Northern Illinois Light aud Traction
Co. would be held in ottawa was re
ccivcd this morning. by Mayor George
v r. Weeks, from the Public Utilities
Commissions The date for the hear
ing has not been set, according to
the letter received By the mayor.
which VAS written by H. NJ Slater
transportation rate expert. of the
Commission MIR Slater stated how
ever. that it would probably hc held
the middle of March.
Mayor Weeks and Git Attorney
Weesc. were slightly uCeasy last
week. when the former received an
announcement from the Commission
that the date of the hearing which
was scheduled to take place in Ottawa
this morning, Was indefinitely post
poned. They feared that the traction
company was making an effort to
have the place for holding the session
changed from Ottawa to some other
town, where the city would be at a
disadvantage in fighting their o2posi-
ton to the raise OF two cents on the
present street car fare rate
The representatives o; the city,
with four Witnesses went to Chicago,
last Monday where the hearing was
to take place. ready TO battle the pro
posed raise No evidence was taken
however as representatives of the
company failed to appear, A motion
which was made by Mayor Weeks
that the place for the hearing be
changed from Chicago to Ottawa. was
granted. The city feel that they will
be able to assemble their testimony
to better advantage here. AZ taking
their witnesses to another citJ would
entail big expense,
Mr.. George V. b Weeks Mayor,
ottawa Illinois.
Dear Sir
Referring to tho application of the
Northern Illinois Light and Traction
company for increase street car fares
in the city. Of Ottawa. covered b. our
docket No 9973.
At the request OF tho applicant, the
hearing has been post IOned indeii-
nately. It will probably be held
sometime during the middle Of March
at Ottawa.
You will be reformed Of the time
of the hearing at an early date,
Yours very truly.
Public Utilities Commission.
by H. NJ. Slater,
Transportation Rate Expert.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
SHIP BOARD OFFERS SEIZED LINERS
FOR SALE, IN FACE OF COURT SUIT

ice to Hamburg and Bremen For
these vessels George w. GOethalS OF
the American Snip and Commerce
Corporation offered $I3H00.000
While he bidding was in progress
Associate Justice Bailey Of the Dis
trict supreme Court took under ad-
yiscment the application for an in
junction to stop the sale of the Vos-
sells He will give decision Friday
The first vessels offered were the
Black Arrow, the Alnphion and the
Philippines composing the group of
the Black Sea service No bids were
offered for them. The group com
posing the South American service,
the Aeolus. Dekalb, Princess Matoi-
ka and POCahontaS, was then offered,
No bids were received for these
vessels nor for the Colombia. Ven
zuela and Brazilian service ships, the
Moccasin and the Otsego; the South
ampton service vessels, the Levia-
than. Mount Vernon. AggamemnOn
and Nansemond; the Hamburg serv-
ice ships, the George Washington
Martha Washington, Won Steubon
and America; the Mediterranean
service vessels the AntiEone, Sus-
Quehanna. President Grant and Ar
tennis, and the Baltic service ships
the Matewaska and POwhatan.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
NECRESS IS NAMED
CORRESPONDENT IN
LA SALE DIVORCE
WIFE SAYS HUSBAND HAD IL
LIClT RELATIONS WlTf BLACK
AFFINiTY-ALSO NAMES a
WHITE WOMAN IN HER BILL.

Naming Il ncgrcS and a white Wom-
an named Flo as those who won her
husbands affections from her Mrs
RoSabel Baker of LA Sale started suit
fer divorce against her husband, Vic
tor Baker, in the Circuit Court today,
The complainant alleges that she
lived with her husband for four
months after her marriage, which took
place Aug 6, 1918, and was Il loving
and devoted wife.
Her bill does not mincc words when
1t comes to making charges. against
her husband and openly charges him
with InhdclltS, naming the woman Flo
and the colOrcd woman, who is said
to live at No. >, near Spring Valley.
she asks that tho court end forever
the alliance existing between herself
and Victor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
COLD WAVE PASSES:
OTTAWA NOT SAD

Witli the thermometer at I below
zero Saturday and 7 under the minus
mark on Sunday, Ottawan's enjoyed
today when the mercury climbed to
II above. after spending the EARL
hours OF the morning at 3 undcs The
figures ON the recent cold wave were
furnished by Frank Welsh official
weather observer for Ottawa and are
authentic, tho they conflict with
"milkman's count OF II below ycstcr-
day morning and at 10 below Satur-
dag.
Relief is in sight for Tuesday. as
the weather man has promised fair
nd warmer.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
AMERICAN HELD
FOR BIG RANSOM

Washington Iab. l6-Wilson w.
Adams an American has been captur,
ed by bandits in Zacatccas, Mexico,
and is being held for 10000 pesos
ransom. The state department was
advised today. Adams home is in
Los Angeles where his wife and child
now live.
The American embassy at Mexico
City has been instructed to request
the Mexican authorities to take steps
to procure Adams release. The kid
mapping occurred at Avalns last Fri
day and the bandits We're reported to
have looted the warehouse OF the
mine operated by al American con
Germ Adams was superintendent OF
the mine.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
FLU is ALMOST
BACK TO NORMAL

Springfield, Feb. lG SO far as new
cases are concerned the influenza sit.
uation in northern Illinois. Is prac.
TALLY back to normal says a report
of the state department OF health
In Central Illinois the disease is on
the wane. while in the Southern part
Of the state it has passed its peak.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
STOCK MARKET is
REPORTED UNEASY

New York. Feb. 1.-THE stock mar
ket was much unsettled today leading
shares showing a steady decline.
Latest aspects of the international
situation particularly the Adiraitc
question took wall street by surprise
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
SHOPMEN STRIKE
ONLY POSTPONED

strike of the more than 3000fO Nom
bers of the United brotherhood OF
maintenance of way employees, and
railway shop laborers has not been
cancelled but merely postponed Pres
ident Earker announced today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
McGlasSon.Je Jerde.

Announcement of the marriage OF
Joseph Jerdc, well known Ottawa res.
ldcnt, o Miss Ethel McGlasson, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Elizabeth MCGlaSson. iO22
Clinton street. which took place Sat
urday afternoon at Joliet, was made
this morning by the mother Of the
bride.
The young couple have a wide cir
clio of friends in this city and their
marriage came as surprise to all
They left for Jolict Saturday morning
to have the marriage performed, not
letting any of their friends know about
II. They were accompanied by Miss
Iva Jensen and Frank t.. Thumm, who
stood up with them during the Ccrc-
mOny.
Immediately after the service the
bride and groom returned to this city
whore they will make their future
home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16

Sugar once sold aS high as S2.39
of it's production Urom l312 to l4O0).
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
REPORT WILSON HAS
SENT ULT|mATum ON
ADR|ATIc sQUABBLE
tBy the Associated press)

Washington, Feb. I6.-President Wilson, it
was learned today at the White House, did not say
IN his note to the entente premers regarding the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
WE A THE n.

Generally fair and
warmer tonight and Tues
lay.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16
.ST.CO[UMBAC CHURCH
IS SCENE Of THREE
WEDDINGS
BUSY MORNING is PUT IN BY
DEAN QUINN WITH RUSH OF
PRE-LENTEN MARITAL CERE.
MONIES.

Miss Nellie G.. Doughrrty, "A popular
Ottawa girl, became the bride oj
Edwin Read Of Grand Ridge this
morning at s O'Clock at pretty
church ceremony which took place il
ST. Patrick's Church Father Law
renee IIackctt oNiCiated at the nup-
tial high mass.
Miss Elizabeth Schitigcns acted as
maid of honor and Arthur Dougherty,
u brother Of the bride, was best man.
Miss DOugherly was handsomely
soWned in navy blue tric0tne suit,
a blue hat and a COrSage bouquet Of
pink sweet pcaS Miss SchitfgenS was
at'ircd in a navy tricotine suit, pic.
turo ha' and a bouquet similar to .ha
one worn by the bride,
Following the ceremony the guests
went to the home OF the brides par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. John Doughcrly.
llO7 West Jackson street where q
fuurCOurSC wedding breakfast was
served to thirty OF the relatives of the
young couple.
Mr. Read and his bride LET. on a
late morning train for ChicagO and
Kokomo, Ind whore they viii spend
Il honeymoon pOn their return they
will make their home on the groom
farm near Grand Ridge.
The bride has Il large circle Of
friends in Ottawa She is a graduate
OF st. Xayicr's Academy aud was until
recently employed in the office OF
George t. Hills.
The groom is the son Of Mrs. I.aatz
OF Grand Ridge. He is "A graduate OF
the Ottawa High School and Of the
Rahe Au.o SChool in Kansas City.
since finishing school he has made
his homo on iarm ncar GraMd Ridge
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-16

OTTAWA FREE TRADE R
Established 184O
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
Resolutions Of Coincidence Adopted by
MinOt Lodge No. 6 X. Of p.

Resolutions of Coincidence Adopted by
Minot Lodge No. 6 X. of p.
WHEREAS, the Supreme Ruler has
seen fit to call from our midst our
Sister, the beloved wife of Brother
Joseph Hunt, and, whereas, we bow
in humble obedience to the will Of the
Supreme Ruler, inasmuch as "He do
eth all things we'll" and it is not with
in the province of mere mortal man
to question His acts. therefore,
BE 1T RESOLVED, that we extend
to Brother Joseph Hunt and family
our sincere and heartfelt sympathy
in this their hour Of bereavement,
And, further, we request that copy
Of these Resolutions be prepared and
presented to Brother Joseph Hunt, by
the Keeper Of Records and Seal, and
that copy be. supplied the press Of
the city for publication.
H. J. HEIGHT, Chairman.
o. p. SIGERSETH,
" FRANK DAVIS,
Committee.
Adopted unanimously in open lodge
this 9th day Of June A. D. 1920.
FRED L.lANDERSON.
l.. M. SWIGART.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
FEEDING VALUE OF SUNFLOW

While sunAowers may be fed green
and are said to be consumed readily
by cattle, their greatest value is as
silage crop. Silage made from them
is palatable, resembles corn silage in
composition and digestibility and COM
pares favorably with it in feeding
value. Dairy cows, beef cattle, in
Guiding calves, breeding ewes and
brood sows have been fed sunflower
silage with satisfactory results. From
2.5 to 3.75 pounds of sunfower sill
age are required to equal l pound of
choice alfalfa or clover hay. AS sun
flower silage sometimes appears to
be rather laxative it may be neces-
sary to feed slightly less than of corn
silage. IL,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-24
CULTIVATION OF CORN

One of the most common ways of
insuring poor stand of corn is I'M
proper cultivation and cultivation APP
piled at the wrong time. The differ
ence between poor crop and good
one lies in cultivation and just as it
requires good care to fatten a hog
that will bring a profit on the market
it takes good cultivation to make corn
bring q profit.
The most effective method isl to
use harrow before the corn is up
to disc before planting. Cultivation
at that time kills weeds easily and
helps to keep the land in good filth.
Cultivation has three chief purposes
weed destruction, moisture conser-
walton and soil aeration and filth.
There are additional reasons as to
why the corn crop should be prop
erly cultivated, but these are import
ant enough to warrant good cultiva,
ton. The use of the cultivator should
begin soon after the corn is planted.
The first and second civilizations
should be deep and close to the hills.
This is the only time during the life
of the plant that it should be cult
waited deeply and close. Thereafter
the cultivation should be shallow and
far enough from the. hill to avoid
cutting the lateral roots. One and .
half to two and half inches is con-
sidered shallow cultivation.
The necessity of shallow cultivation
is shown. by the fact that when the
corn plant is 30 days old the lateral
roots practically occupy the soil be-
tween the rows. They are close to
the surface. In cutting them
you cut off part of the food supply,
and unless conditions are favorable
the yield is materially decreased.
The type of cultivator is immaterial,
provided it does the kind of work
that it should, namely stirring the
ground thoroughly without stirring it
deeply. The eight shovel cultivator
gives excellent results and can be
handled to greater advantage and the
surface cultivator is very satisfactory
in later cultivation.
The number of times that corn
should be cultivated can only be de-
termined by conditions. In this area
where rainfall is light fine surface
mulch should be preserved at all times.
This may require six or eight cult
vations durin" the season. In local
tiles fewer civilizations may be sat
isfactory but the most successful corn
growers will cultivate often enough
to keep the land free from weeds and
preserve fine surface mulch. The use
of a hoe around the stalks is absolute
ly essential where the field is badly
infested with such weeds as wild oats,
French weed and other annuals that
grow too close to the stalk to get the
cultivator.
Proper cultivation is essential not
only to give to corn plant a fighting
chance for life but the land is be-
ing freed from weeds, which, if yal-
lowed to grow will go to seed and
decrease the yield of the following
years crop. If weeds are allowed to
60 to seed around the stalks almost
one third of the labor of cultivation
has been wasted.
Ward County Farm Bureau News.