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Show rv ':. - 7 ?! Jjl.i fQL wll nfrgp &&&& dHy4iWiTfT1 , THE RICH COUNTY NEWS, RANDOLPH, UTAH I supposed I was moving with the utmost caution, every nerve on edge, and feeling a way forward with hands of feet. Once I stepped upon a shell some kind which crunched beneath the hand weight, and again my groping which of wood, block small a dislodged fell with a slight clatter. I halted both times, my heart In my mouth, yet nothing happened, and 1 moved foi ward again confident of not being overheard. I 'could not have told what it was that halted me. I remember I stopped as though shot, my very breath suspended, one foot still uplifted in a step forward, my eyes staring helplessly into the black void. The silence was that of a tomb. I could feel the perspiration flow down my face in a stream; it was an instant of torture. Then an ueen hand gripped me and an electric flash-ligglared into my eyes. f much, but I do not know. They trust her is it not enough? Tis my guess she come special for to do this. Synopsis. In a New York She is a Chilean then? store Philip Severn, United Jewelry States "Maybe; maybe American, Spanish. consular agent, notices a small box What difference If she be in our servwhich attracts him. He purchases ice? They know what she is; tonight it Later he discovers in a secret compartment a writing giving a she is Marie Gessler it has the sound clew to a revolutionary movement of Switzerland. Beyond this I care In this country seeking to overthrow theostensibly nothing. Chilean government but evidently international in But you have seen her, perhaps? character. The writing mentions a Not a sight ; none of the boys have. rendezvous, and Severn decides to She was to meet Alva at Times square investigate. Finding the place mentioned in tjie writing apparently dethis noon. I went with, him, but no serted, Severn visits a saloon In girl just a messenger boy there with the vjcinity. A woman In the place a note In code. Something had frightis met by a man, seemingly apby ened the lady, and she made a night pointment, and Severn, his suspicions aroused, follows them. They appointment over here. go to the designated meeting place, Here ! How did she know the .way an abandoned iron foundry. At the out? rendezvous Severn is accepted as one of the conspirators and admitShe didnt, for the matter of that.; ted. He meets a stranger who apBut sh? had been piped off on Jans pears to recognize him. place, and agreed to be there as soon as it was dark. Im wondering If she showed up ; lets go In and see. CHAPTER III Continued. . The three moved off down the pasin subdued-tone- s, still sage, conversing He pressed something In the l, the sharp jaccent of the Spaniard most back a and disapsliding panel, and I became acutely peared, the rough boards returning In- prominent, aware of the black silence in which I stantly into place. I was left alone, stood. There was no occasion for me staring at the spot where be had dis- to risk my life farther In an effort to appeared. Beyond doubt the entrance learn more. I had located the secret awaiting me lay straight ahead; con- rendezvous of this gang of revolucealed by the hanging curtain. I I was aware of their tionary plotters. stepped cautiously forward, listening connection with the Chilean Junta at for some guiding sound from beyond it would be a comthat barrier, afraid to draw It aside Washington, andmatter now to capture easy paratively and take a blind plunge Into the unI saw therefore no them known. I could detect ,the murmur of reason why I should venture further, voices, several of them speaking Spanor endeavor to learn In detail the naish, yet in such low tones I could disture of this message intrusted to the tinguish only an occasional emphafor delivery. My duty now was sized word. There was no door be- girl tween us : only that thick; hanging curtain, and. I ventured far enough to draw this aside sufficient1 to peer through with one eye. Beyond was a reasonably large room, but so dimly lighted as to be scarcely visible from end to end. I could discern men present, a number of them, lounging about on chairs, their outlines being fairly revealed, but the light was not sufficient to give me any impression of their faces. It seemed quite possible that I might slip In unobserved, and pass among them unrecognized except through accident. But the risk of discovery was too great. I must find some other point of entrance. The private doorway through which Wine hna disappeared gave me the thought that thfire might also be others. I dare not follow after him, but If there was another opening to be found I was perfectly willing to explore into its mysteries. The search was brief, yet the very nature of the rough board wall made concealment impossible. Behind the dangling coats I uncovered what I sought, and not a moment too soon. Even as my hand touched the exposed' latch, a murmur of voices In the outer entry reached my ears there were new arrivals beSo Tightly Grasped at the Throat aa to ing questioned, and admitted. The panel slid back silently In Its Be Nearly Strangled, grooves, and I peered through the revealed opening Into absolute darkness. to report what I had discovered, when All I could be sure of, as exhibited by the prompt arrest of Alva, and a few the dim light of the passage, was a others, would end the whole scheme. single step downward, and then ap- It seemed simple enough, If I could find my way out safely. parently a strip of earth floor. I dare only But escape unobserved was far from not wait and meet those entering; there was but one choice of action. I being assured. Any retreat by way of pressed through the orifice,1 forced the the lighted passage was Impossible; panel back Into place, and stood erect there were guards there at both ends ; in the intense darkness and silence, the only hope lay in a blind effort forward. listening for the slightest sound. I accepted the only course possible, I was still motionless, my heart beating fiercely, when several men en- and began to feel my way to the left, tered the passage I had just left. skirting the wall of rough boarding, Pressing my ear against the thin crack until it widened out into what was apI distinguished words so as to piece parently the larger roqm beyond. No together scraps of conversation. It sound reached me from any direction, seemed to me there were three voices the silence and darkness oppressing one speaking Spanish entirely, the me, as though they had weight. Yet one fact became robre and more others using English. One of the latclear the deliberate purpose with ter spoke first. Tisf a dirty night out, but good for which this deserted iron factory had our purpose. You came by motor, been prepared for a secret rendezvous. Apparently, from without, it stood o. Wine said that was too risky. grim, desolate and .deserted, yet the I whited from the car line. Whats interior arrangements were such that you know, Captain? conspirators could meet securely inup? Theftellow addressed exploded In side, protected from observation, in rooms through whose walls no gleam Spanish. Wty you call me that? I tell you of light might be visible from either . street or alley. Only an accident, or my name! Its safe enough in here, but Ill be constant vigilance without, could recareful outside. What was this meet- veal the true use to which the building was now being devoted. This knowling called for?, the peril of my own po' it was a' message frorn Washing- edge rendered more intense. I could be the sition soon. act we that orders maybe, ton, killed, murdered, and no man would I hope it." From Washington? Is Mendez ever be the wiser. I would simply disappear, vanish, and that would be the here? , Saprista, no! Can he move with- -end. At that moment I had no thought but out a dozen spies at his heels? He find a messenger no one ever suspect. She to discover some means of escape. The knowledge of the danger, I was in bring the word." robbed me of all courage. I was like She? A woman? No one better. was a child afraid In th dark. I moved Sure! that know her; no one ever see her with forward, Inch by inch, feeling my way our people. It was a good trick, and along the rough planking with one hand, my limbs actually trembling unit fool the pigs." der me. . If I could only find some But who is the woman V exclamaa uttered other opening; see some gleam of light: gruff The break away from this terrible silent tion of disgust If I know, yon suppose I tell? Not darkness. ' A MILLION!" - side-wal- ' CHAPTER IV. Thief.' n I. Become a The suddgm, unanticipated attack, the burst of dazzling light In my eyes, rendered me for the moment utterly helpless. I was blinded, and so tightly grasped at the throat as to be nearly strangled. I only dimly realized that my assailant was a man, his grip that of a giant. Then, to my surprise, the fellow laughed oddly, snapping out his light, and releasing his grip. Well, if this dont beat h 11, he said, in the tone of cheerful disgust. Come in here and let me lewfc you Well-Know- over. His hand closed on .the sleeve of my coat, and before I scarcely found time to catch my breath again I had been dragged through a narrow opening and became aware that a door shut silently behind me. The fellow gave me little opportunity to either act, or think. A match flared, and was held aloft to a gas jet which instantly broke into a dull flame, sufficient to render visible the full extent of the small room in which we stood. In some way I was aware of bare walls, of a small table opposite with some writing materials on It, and a short bench covered by a blanket. I suppose I saw these things, yet all that I seemed to perceive was the man fronting me, who stared in piy face, a quizzical smile ca his lips, as though still half uncertain of the reality of my presence. He was tall, a trifle angular, but exceedingly with closely trimmed iron-grabeard and peculiar eyes deeply set In a rather chalky facfe. He broke the silence, evidently inclined to look upon this meeting as a joke. Dont recognize me, I reckon? Well, that aint to be wondered at, for likely enough you never saw me before. Beats the devil though why you should drift in here ; now I suppose It will have to be fifty-flftHis words and manner gave me a new lease on life. Whoever the follow might be he was seemingly friendly. I must meet the fellow in that same spirit and endeavor to extract from him somd knowledge of whom he supposed me to be.-do not quite get the drift of all this, I ventured. You imply that you know me." H 11, yes. Over in Bow Street, on the other side. The Hartlebury robbery case. Id been hearing about you for years, and when that came on; I took a chance and drifted into court one day just to see what you looked like. Youve shaved your mustache, and look ten years younger, but I knew you, all right. I never forget a face. Say, who put you onto this game Waldron? I nodded, taking a chance. Id have bet my life he was the guy. I might me have known he would double-cros- s some way. Of course a tips a tip in this game, and I dont blame you for horning in. Naturally you never knew this was my game how could you? Waldron never said a word about me, did he? Not once. That is how I had it sized up, so I dont hold any grudge against you. Now listen, and he bent forward confidentially, lowering his voice, so I could barely distinguish the words. Well talk It all over later, when were alone. Talnt exactly safe here, for these walls are thin, and there is quite a bunch around tonight. Theres plenty for the two of us, if we play the cards right, and well let Waldron hold the bag. What do you say, Daly? So my name was Daly. Well, that was interesting at least, although it gave me no new light. However, nothing remained for me to do except agree to his blind proposition. Thats mighty handsome of you. Whats the figure? "A million! enthusiastically. Wait until I get a chance to explain the plan ; it looks like Providence had just hand'ed us out the money. Why not explain the scheme to semi-conscio- well-dresse- y I RULES Another Amendment to the Constitution? domicile and to enjoy all other privi- leges , possessed as a single state and federal court. new which would make it compulsory for .the President to appoint a woman to the United States Supreme court bench is under contemplation. A measure drafted for the reorganized National Womans party has been submitted to legal authorities, to ascertain whether it can be made a part of the Constitution as a womans bill of rights. As it now stands, one of its sections y provides that women shall sit on board, commission and court whose membership is appointed by the President or other fedeial official. ' One section deals with the rights of wles, providing that every married woman shall have the right to retain her maiden name, choose her own WASHINGTON. A ev-Cf- The protection of illegitimate children is provided in another section, requiring the father of a child born un der the bar sinister to contribute te Its support and to give lb the protection of his name. By another section, the measure would write the single moral standard into the Constitution. Equal pay for equal work, the removal of all discriminations from women in the civil service, the right of women who marry foreigners to retain; their American citizenship and equal, opportunities for women in all educational and medical institutions which are supported In whole or in part byj state or federal funds are also pro vided in the measure. If it is decided not to submit it aa a constitutional amendment, the measure will be introduced, in congress. Senator Curtis of Kansas, Kepublican. whip of the senate, will introduce it la, the upper house and Congressman Fess of Ohio in the lower house. Desired Nutrienta Furnished by Giving Young Animal Variety Avoid Sudden Changes. ( by the United States Department of Agriculture.) Feeding is an important factor in developing a good breeding animal, or a favorite in the show ring. There are many points to be remembered. These points may be called rules of feeding, among which specialists of tlie United States Department of Agriculture give the following: (Prepared 1. Provide a variety of feeds at all times, if possible. It is easier to supply the proper amounts of the desired nutrients which the calf needs If sev.eral different feeds are used. The ration will also be more palatable. 2. Do not make sudden changes in the feeds used .or in the amounts given. If it becomes necessary to change feeds from, say. clover to alfalfa hay. Federal Law on Automobile Stealing evidently wants to on the automobile thieves. The senate has passed an amendment to the act of 1919. Senator Nelson of Minnesota said of the UNCLE SAM up amendment : The only amendment proposed to be made in the law is to put in the word embezzlement, so as to include not only cases where the automobile is stolen, but as well cases of embezzlement. 'Tlie distinction is very well put by the Supreme court of the United States In the case of Moore vs. The United States (160 U. S., 269), where the court says: Embezzlement Is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom such property has been entrusted or into whose hands it has lawfully come. It differs from larceny in the fact that the original taking of the property was lawful or with the consent of the owner, while in the case of larceny the felonious Intent must have existed at the time of the taking. This bill simply proposes to amend the law so as to cover those cases Where a man may have hired an automobile or may have come into possession of an automobile and afterward concluded to embezzle It. The act, as amended, reads as follows : Sec. 3. That whoever shall trans Grain in Medium Amount, Fresh Water and Pasture Are Necessary for With Calves. , Success port or cause to be transported in interstate or foreign commerce a motor vehicle, knowing the same to have been stolen or embezzled, shall be punished by a fine of not more than or by imprisonment of not more than five years, or both. Sec. 4. That whoever shall receive, conceal, store, barter, sell or dispose of any motor vehicle, moving as, or which is a part of, or which constitutes interstate or foreign commerce, knowing the same to have been stolen or embezzled, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by Imprisonment of not more than five years, or both. Senator King of Utah argued that it was the duty of the states rather than of the federal government to handle the situation. He finally withdrew his objection. $5,-00- 0, Congress Worried Over Our Agriculture appears to be worried agricultural situation. At aay rate a congressional Investigation is quite possible. Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin sponsors the following resolutions : Resolved by the senate (the house of representatives concurring),' That a Joint commission is hereby created, to be known as the Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry, which shall consist of five senators to be appointed by the president of the senate and five representatives to be appointed by the speaker. Said commission shall investigate and report to the congress within 90 days after the passage of this resolution upon the following subjects: (1) The causes of the present The of agriculture. (2) condition cause of the difference between tne CONGRESS prices of agricultural products paid to the producer and the ultimate cost to the consumer. (3) The comparative condition of Industries other than agriculture. (4) The relation of prices of commodities other than agricultural products to .such products. (5) The banking and financial resources and credits of the country, especially as affecting agricultural credits. (6) The marketing and transportation facilities of the country. The commission shall include in Its report recommendations for legislation which in its opinion will tend to remedy existing conditions, and shall specifically report upon the limitations of the powers of congress in enacting relief legislation. The commission shall elect Its chairman, and vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. The commission is authorized to sit during the sessions or recesses of congress, to send for persons and papers, to administer oaths, to summon and, compel the attendance of witnesses, and to employ such personal services and Incur such expenses as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution. feed part clover and part aliatfa for a few days. Gradually reduce the amount of clover and at the same time increase the alfalfa. 3. Do not overfeed the calf. Feed as much grain as it will clean Up in 30 minutes and wish It had just n little more. Feed left in the trough to be breathed over is worse than wasted. If any remains it should be removed and less given the next time. Digestive disorders occur from feeding too much rather than too little. 4. Do not underfeed the calf. It If should make a continuous gain.it does not grow 'each day the feed given it is about the same as wasted. It never pays to starve a calf. In fact, the calf does not begin to pay for feed until it is given more than enough to make some gain. 5. Do not annoy or disturb the calf unnecessarily. It requires more feed to keep it growing while standing or moving about than while lying down at rest. 6. Do not feed moldy, musty, or spoiled feeds. To do so may cause serious digestive disorders. All hays should be bright, well cured, and free from mustiness, dirt, and coarse weeds. The grain also should be free front dirt, mold, and mustiness. If ground feeds get wet they are likely to mold. This is especially true of cottonseed meal and ground corn. 7. Do not waste time in feeding the calf, or In preparing feed, since wasted time needlessly Increases the cost o gains. Grain should be fed whole except when teaching the calf to eat and possibly also near the end of the fitting or finishing period. Whole grain as a rule is more palatable than ground feeds. Ear corn may be shelled, broken, or chopped up in the feed box rather than ground. Husks on snapped corn need not be removed for this purpose. It rarely pays to shred stover or to cut or chaff hay for the calf. It need not be fed three times a day when twice a day will do as well, although the former may be practiced when fitting the animal for show or 'sale. Do not go to the expense of buying prepared stock feeds or remedies. Home-mixe- d feeds are cheaper and equally, if not more, satisfactory. A healthy calf does not need condition powders. ENCOURAGE Who,s Who in the Washington Lobby senate may get at the facts the lobbying situation in Washington. Anyway, Senator King of Utah has introduced a resolution with many a whereas which reads In part : Resolved, That a special committee, me. - ' (o consist of five members of the senHe ate, be appointed by the vice presiNot now; there aint time. glanced at his watch, and besides, for dent, which committee is hereby auall I know, some guy might be listen- thorized and Instructed to investigate ing In to what we say. You see there the charge that various corporations is a bunch o hell-cain there waiting and associations, 'organizations and for me to give thenj a song and dance. combinations of corporations engaged Pm the big end right now, but Ive got in various lines of trade, commerce to sing low until Im sure what word and industry are and have been carrythese guys have got from Washington. ing on an extensive propaganda After that Ill know how to trim sail. throughout the country, and are and You wait until I come back, Daly, and have been maintaining offices and lobthen well plan this thing out You byists- in the city of Washington for think Im aiming toplay fair, dont the purpose of influencing tariff, revenue and other legislatioa pending in you? ongress; the charge that the dye industry Is controlled by a combination of corporations which is in fact a monopoly and have employed agents, attorneys and lobbyists tJ influence congress In behalf of special legislation In (TO BE CONTINUED.) the Interest of such, monopoly; and the charge that officials in the various Courage may be largely callous- departments and bureaus of the fed ness; but that kind is valuable, too. ts she woman. Tlie measure also establishes the right of women to sit on juries in every FOR FEEDING CALVES THE eral government have engaged in propaganda throughout the country seeking additional appropriations and other legislation for the extension of their authority; and to Investigate generally the expenditures made In behalf of such propaganda and for the maintenance of lobbies in Washington, to ascertain the names of persons who are engaged In such activities and the nature and extent of their activities, and report Its findings to the senate. Resolved, That the committee Is authorized to subpoena witnesses, send for persons and papers, to administer oaths, and to employ the necessary clerical assistance in the prosecution of such investigation. FENCE JUMPERS Con. Dilapidated Fencing Is Source stant Trouble for Owner of Dairy Herd. , Half broken down fences help to teach the cows to be fence jumpers. Heifers that are constantly jumping the fences in easy places are difficult to break in later life and nothing Is more wasteful of time and patience than constantly chasing your cattle out of your neighbors crops or your own. Good fencing Is necessary equipment for the dairyman and poor fenc- -' ing is a constant risk. GIVING YOUNG CALVES MILK Care Should Be Taken That Temperature la Uniform When Poor In Quality, Give Less. Care should be taken to see that any milk fed to the young calves is of uniform temperature of about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Many feeders attempt to overcome poor quality in the feed by Increasing the quantity. This is radically wrong. When on account of age. souring, dirt, etc.,, the quality if the milk Is poor, the quantity dw'id be reduced rather than y 0 |