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Show ncsrcm . THE THE SECRET BA TTL E f v l Two American Officers Join the German "Council of Five in Spain, Enter Germany by Sub- -' marine from San Sebastian to Kiel and Secure the Plans of the Last Drive on - Paris, after the British and French U Had Declared it Impossible to . , Obtain Them. v J Von Hindeaburg and the Gavu II Uh Conmand Cleverly Deceived by the Pretended DatritnuA Thrilliag Aimtirt That Leads to th Defeat of tbe Bocbe and the Swung of the Armistice The Story of the Two Mysterioos Prisoner Seat from France to the Military ; Intelligence Staff ia Washington ' , Jf la July Last. .2. ;a BY MAJOR C. E. RUSSELL Provost Marshal, Second Uaitod States A nay ta IVairc AntthM Expedttfonnry ' -- -- , I i Copyright, HU.lijr Federal New gorrlr. Inc. Brii.tn ftlfhU Beamed) 4 (Canadian , it (All Right Keeerved) f 8TNOP8W OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS . c! 1 ! , In Mar. the Cerma drive on Pari vu sweeping the Allied armies before tt. General Pooh railed a eonferenee of allied (eneral la n old chateau (a Northern Free, where he stated that tber waa no bape of stopping the hocbe nnJess some exact laforiuatlos na te their plan could be obtained. This seemed Impossible, as the meat ebmpeteat and trusted men of the Freffch and British military Intelligence departments who bad 'penetrated tbe enemy line had Amen detected and abet. General Pershing's chief of military, Intelligence stated he believed he had men who could enter the German lines, secure the nenesanry information and escape with it-- After two days deliberation permission was given tbe America a a to make tbe attempt. An American major was selected for this work. Under pretence that he had embexxied battalion funds, be waa arrested at Henday, a French town on tbe Spanish herder. He mad hi escape and reached Ban 8ebaatlan In Spain. Here he wae approached by an American renegade who broaght him in contact with German secret agents. ' He joined them and had two tasks assigned him Drat the rescue of a '"German prinee whom the American had captured and held for execution ; and, secondly, the procurement of the plans f the Liberty motor. Disguised as a Spaniard, provided with a large asm of mosey sad passports that would enable him to travel anywhere in France, the major Toceeded to Parig. wtjere he met,(pllow officer and planned with them te rescue pi the condemned) prince to morn effectively ingratiate hint- -' , Jlf into tbe confidence of the German i j: j Tbe American chief of Intelligence Staff finds that Ihe'senWfe Vf tK trman prince has been approved and that American, officials are about ' publish (he sentence and execute the Kaisers relativa,, ,, ltS. J secret-pervied- CHAPTER VII -- tbe Americana. , ANS OF LIBERTY MOTOR i , ... - . Realizing that thq , American troops might1 be 'on the lookout for him,, the major . decided ,to return to France.ihia ,'itime in the guise of an enlisted man. The crossing,, of course, had., to be made secretly. Arrangements were made by. the leader fora department. The captain was fully informed of the dangers of the undertaking and told that if he was captured it would inevitably mean a brick wall and a fir- ing squad atsunrise. Like all Americans, however, the captain never flinched at the risks and was eager to join in day I received the plans of a new twelve cylinder motor that has been sent over here for a tryout under war conditions. I can obtain the plans of this one and the boche will never know the difference. The plan as then worked out, was for the two officers to return to Spain and there the captain was to so confuse the Group of Five with his technical descriptions that they would see the necessity of sending him to Germany with the The plan was blue prints. checked and rechecked to avoid the possibility of a slip up, and the major and the captain prepared to go to Spain. Leaving Pans on a night train, travelling as an officer and his orderly, the two officers made their way op into the mountains, they one day quietly passed over the frontier into Spain, making their way to the Group of Five at San Sebastian. The captain, in describing the motor to these men, soon succeeded in so confusing them that they realized that the only hope of the German High Command ever understanding .the motor lay in sending the captain to Germany. And that is exactly what they suggested. The captain, however, refused to go un-the major .accompanied him. i; 'CHAPTER Vlu TO GERMANY BY SUBMARINE ; . m . At this point in the discussion the prince entered into the conversation. Both of these, men shall go to Germany with me. I will look after them .and .will vouch for. them to the- High Command. l!aving proved to the group t he waa honest in his pro-- ; lions f desire-thelp the :aan cause, they asked him Thats all very well, re -- fding the Libert, motor, plied the major, but how do i major replied: , v; "I can get the plana without friendly Spaniard ' to act as you expect to get into Germany ? When a suitable night If we make the attempt through --Acuity., When I was in Paris guide. I met a man who is connected) came, with the guide assist France, we will surely be cap- i'.b the motor corp3 . and . ona;anoe, jihe 'maj started to croRs tured and shot. If we try it jhrough aTieutraf ccmntiyr'our who knows all, about the Liberty over Into ranee. ; r:ztar. I am sure that I can buy It waa k miserable night and fate will be the same, for Enghim if I am supplied , with ao dark that it was impossible land will not allow us to pass. You need not fear capture, faxda for. that purpose. ,,,, s for the major to see the, guide k fpoesibly bo, replied the lead-- , five feet in front of . him. The e4 but; your' sudden .disappear, rain .cam: down, in torrents and ance from the town here His J ;,tra wasjsoon Highness was confined will con-- 1 turned into a raging brook, and sliding around in sect you with hia escape; most of the time theh darkness cannot as return you seguently with the water up to their knees, you did before. No, I do not believe they are and in imminent danger of enough to connect me im? down the aide of the with the escape. At least I can tain, they finally made the cross-g- o over in a different disguise biff. and try it. i ' .When r daylight1 came, the While this conversation was major once more stood on taking place,4 the pripce entered French soil. Hiding by day and the room. When he learned what traveling n freight trains by it was all about, he turned to night, he succeeded in reaching the leader and said i ' Paris; and there,' escaping the Meyer, I do not want- my notice of the military police, he friend here to take any more made his way to the hotel where Sixty years ago Gail risks. I am under a life-lothe other Americans officers in Borden foresaw the need to him and I desire the the enterprise were awaiting of making pure milk ' him. .opportunity to repay the debt available for every one "There is tio danger,, replied The major was greetcd with the year round. Through the major, I want just one more-tr- great acclaim, for the others the honest cooperation at them, anyway, and then were beginning to fear someof progressive dairymen, I will be content to go with you. thing had gone wrong with their I can take good care of myself. plans. ' He gave them a detailed the scrupulous care of And so it was finally decided explanation of the situation as it skilled workmen and a that the major should have hia had shaped itself since he had rigid adherence to tbe one more chance for revenge on fled from the prison with the highest standards erf German, and told then that to purity and quality, the further the work he would have Borden Institution has aOAIfS LIIIIL1ENT to be supplied with plans and been able to meet that coached on Liberty - motors. VER FAILS OE! need. Realizing that no one' of the four knew enough about motors to Today, as 60 years ago. wn an h keep It successfully pass himself off as AJ man orwUI the public has absolute tell you tbet bendy necesdeemed an expert, it was . , tame thing confidence in the purity man a from the to fifth uid sary and whoiesomeness of motor corps to those already those frequently ESPECIALLY rheumatic twinge. Bordens MHk Products. working on the great problem. A Sloans LinifinalME one was the ment scatters the congest ion end Captain o - , con-flippi- ng fall-clev- er J Dairy Cooperation - 1 ob-)"3ti-on ng II N. W . M p- - V P counter-irritan- t, tm-buf- ct lniktui mbbtnr to the afflicted pert, sooa relieving the ache and paia. Kept handy ami used everywhere tsdudng and finally eliminating psins and acbeis of lumbago, awdgia, Itrasde strain, join stiffness, sprains, bruises, the result of exposure - t weather. (cr i : ;i i - ly chosen. After carefully check- ing up1 his record both with hia organization and with the - Central Records Office, the chief asked for his detail to" his department. Much to the captain's surprise and disgust, he received an cutler to report at Once for , special duty. On his arrival the chief took Captain E!. into,hi3 confidence and told him why he had had I him detailed to the Intelligence, Spanish neutrality. After the captain of the submarine had delivered the mail bags to the leader of the Group of Five and had, in turn, re-ceived the mail for Germany, he Borden 'sCondcnsed Milk Co. Established 1S57 j . ' rest. The captain and the princej stepped into the boat and were rowed away inot the darkness The leader of the Group of Five had noticed the deliberate insult of the captain of the sub said the leader. Ever since the; marind at the introduction and war stated we ifave maintained said by way of an apology: Some of ouroffleers do not a line of submarines, running! from the coast here to Kiel, and realize what a help you havei they have been keeping to a 'been to our cause. No doubt regular schedule. The next one you will meet others also, who, is due in a day or so and you can not knowing the true facts, will act in the same manner as did all return on her. ou may rest as-- 1 How simple! But if thus one this captam. that those of humi' however, is captured or sunk, who will be will always remain s know "ho informaable, then, to give this nd ' nd aH for the ,rest' tion to the High Command ? de- - ou on us you have) continue just manded the major. of unmmdlful any, ned Bt fear replied started, for Germany owes you a1 yH Ahe IrwUlhe time they (dpbt she can novH. npay The major replied: It is of no account. We are governed by a high sense of! jduty and will not allow the1 slights of any one to deter us from carrying out our mission. An innocent enough state-- i ment on the face of it, but what a difference it would have made jhad this German plotter beeni aware of the real duty the major then had in mind, After the adventure was all over and the major had returned. to American headquarters in they felt every en his. and couragTment to go forward w ith Tsked chief it. The leader told them to to their quarters and he wouldth ' hJts as vou st0Qd there 5iht notify them when the submarine j j j ; jts. stt'e awaiting Jl' return WeUr of thf boat ? replied was due I was wondering how the major, 1 Sebas-the entire Prty left San j ?oin?to my tian and e t d so she could collect mynwas dead village on the coast where the ,.fe insurance in anythi- ' C&re , 13J0 A. B. S.. laC. 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Yenll get "more money and get it "quicker too. well-know- n SHUBERT RETURNS WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY AND KEEP EM COMING FAST All VO OR FURS DIRECT TO SHIP TODAY SHIP S HUBERT A.B. mtM6STmsiitm'ncmtmiKttcwsMuitf RAW FURS AMERICAN W. Au s lin Ave. .Dept2i o; U.S.A, i making its landing. The night passed, but the boat did not pbt in an appearance. For two days and two nights the party waited, 7 25-2- llu 7 9oChicag If ; Gold of Tinsel all the while growing more and more anxious. On the third night the boat put in appearance. The captain came ashore ina small boat. After greetings were over he was asked why he was so far Which Do You Prefer? behind his schedule. He replied : After we had passed through the English Channel we were The land flowing with milk and honey exists ii chased for two days by an imagination only, but the home of peace and English destroyer. They tried their best to sink us, but by lycomfort is beckoning to every young man in ing still on the bottom, we were the them! to Conference able slip. Ijthe Housekeepers give this community. .the fear that they will be..ork c the! gave a' very able talk on watch for us on the? rtturn Reconstruction of the Home. If you squander your earnings you accumulate Miss Ellen Nielsen contributed) trip. !n that ease we win have in a Miss us selection. out for piano Ney our work cut only the tinsel of life. If you save and invest Neen Farrel sang Tostis Good1 evading them. them you reap the gold. The ladies of the The captain was told there Bye. three passengers for thejious clubs were guests of the i i At the conclusion of, return trip and he as first Begin with a savings account at this bank. Time ladies of the) fused to take them; but when lhe meeting the will take care of the rest. entertained Circle were the prince approached and the Unity on McAlister the by Miss Roy captain recognized who he was, mezzanine floor of the Bluebird he made no further objection. refreshments were Served The two American officers where Rose H.j Mrs. Mrs. Frederick, were then called forward and Mrs. Jennings of Salt! Widtsoe, submarine introduced to the Lake and Miss Blanche Cooper commander. He bowed when ests wffrp sr6Cjai but the introduction was made, UTAH j M TRENTON deliberately ignored the extend- - The Wobyca Society met on ed hand of the major. Monday evening at the home of bis back squarely on the Amen- - Mrg Ijyle Allred with Mrs. he began to talk to t"e, rei and Mrs. Passey as hosdess-other- s, Miss - Lottie - Hendricks BELGIAN HORSE SALE for the table. (Art ?rs It was evident that while nelread -- Embers' and Failures centerpiece were laid for twelve. two Refresh had orders to transport the For Middleton, horse the sale, Belgian George by N Americans to Germany and in- memtg were served. Final initiation was held dn ,BroVod Ingham, forme, lyhandi- tended to obey them, he did not of last week at 'Saturday night Brothers of Benson C. Womens them U. A. Baugh with The associate Faculty intend to in the Sorosis House for the follow met owned was evening Monday absolutely the Benson LeagUe than more by any Cardoi rut A. C.. injj girls: Miss Rula Co. Bids will be re- necessary. Thus our two officers the faculty room of the U. Miss Afton Odell, Miss received their first inkling of Superintendent Henry Peterson ceived him to February for Mies up Miss Mary Hatch, gave the fourth of a series of Cowley,Anderson, the treatment they might and Miss John 13, Mathews, May by King, on e Mary lectui psychology. pect from the Germans. Wallace. initia- - Utah. the Pto toi Following adv. ta all standing While they were tion a banquet was served. Tbef B. of the Crimson .The a patrol Society on the beach, Spanish "'ork knthins came along. For a few minutes Y. C. met Wednesday afternoon Mechanic Arts at Building. the entire party the if it looked as rases. Fifty were in attend- - dissipation. song. ance. mountains would be arrested. The patrol Wright Weaver sang a Muscle moves a demanded to know what they Miss Lettie Anderson read than faith. quicker Miss were doing there and who they short story by OHenry. Misses Mary and Fern White- and Miss Hazel officer Christensen, the din-- ! were. The leader took were hostesses. side of Layton, Utah were Beta In charge to one side. A few Ruth Carpenterwere the ner at Delta) guestR served. A moments later he returned and Refreshments house Friday of last week. of explanation remarked, by way of crystal vase of carnations form Mrs. Christine Frederick Chiropractor Horn: 1 that, in Spain, a few pesos prop Long Island New York, and Miss ed the genterpiece for the table. would Hosss Cel) by Appetataseet were accomplish La Vinia Richardson were din- Around it twelve guests erly expended Arimo Block. Phono 80 seated. almost anything. ner guests atr the Practice This incident proved that the House Wednesday. A bouquet oifeut flowers fonned the can er A party was given in the American intelligence staff that contended it when Wednesday right piece for the table. Covers v; ere River Heights ward Lilaine Olva Thomas while Spain Was supposed to beiid for ten evening of last week at the ward ADJUDICATOR AXD VOCAL amusement hall in honor of Mr,; M neutral, any one . hy expending. COACH beProfeMor of lire at h Ing, Voice money, might cause the police or Lee Watkins and Spencer and Mrs. Howard Maughan Product ion and Hinging raflitaryiiuthorities to look the Furies were dinner guests at the fore their departure for Newj Interview by Appointment other Way when things were Chapter house Suuday. ZextlandrA varied program. was' 466 West First South Logan ing qn which really violated i basket of freezias formed lhe (Continued on Page Six) - , j var-we- re ' West Cache State Bank All-ca- ns nh lWian I 10-1- New York Bcvden BuiUhn excites f announced: It is time to start. Follow me to where the boat is drawn up on the beach. It is impossible for all to go in the small boat at one time, so His Highness and myself will first go on board and I will send the boat back for the tiTie the adventure. t The next move was for the captain to secure blue prints ami plans of some motor that would .fool the Germans into believing that they had the details of tbe real Liberty motor. I know of just the .motor," said the captain. Only yester- Saturday, February 7, 1920. JOURNAL. LOGAN CITY, CACHE COUNTY, UTAH - 1 8-- 4; 0:80-7:3- 0 nun n -- is a |