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Show SOUTH CACHE COURIER HYRUM, UTAH CHAPTER VIII Continued. -1- 21 "Your position Is unanswerable. jwill tell you nil 1 can, but that may .not be much. You mean I am to question you? j j You may tryf but I warn you; 1 am a very dltlicult subject. 1 may. answer land I may not. If I refuse, still you jmust pretend to be content. Are tbe ' . jtferms too rigorous? "It sounds like a test. It is a test. I must remain a mystery. not from any real desire to conceal my Identity from you, but because of a duty to others. Now 1 will tell you all I can. You greet me as Philip Severn tonight, yet last evening I told you my name was Harry Daly. How did you know I lied? And how did you discover who I really was? Her eyes sparkled with enjoyment. I knew that would be your first question. The answer Is extremely simple. Did you wonder why 1 did not denounce you to those men In the other room? You Oh, you did! knew you were there surreptitiously. In' disguise, under a false name, masquerading as a friend of that fellow Horner. You knew It well, so did I. But how could you know that? What gave you such a suspicion? Atd, knowing It, why should you desire to iprotect me? Ill waive your last question; that She leaned ;lcan wait its own answer. toward me and her extended hand touched a ring I wore. Because men who wear a Yale signet of 1899 are not going to be with that kind of a gang. she isald gravely. But, I exclaimed, bewildered, how ,dld you recognize the signet? My brother wears one. j Your brother I In my class? You i .will not tell me his name? No, Mr. Severn; I have reason to belleve you know him very well, or did a few years ago. However, that was why I trusted you so suddenly. I pinned my faith on the honor of old jYale. That Is why I kept silent and ,asked you to call at 247 Le Compte i j con-jnect- street., "I did call, rather Indignantly. And was Informed there was no Miss Conrad residing In the house. I suspected you might make some such discovery. Yet your coming was appreciated ; It afforded me the opportunity I sought to discover where you were stopping and under what name you registered. To confess the truth, this was my sole object In the sudden Invention of Miss Conrad. Then there Is no such person? I would hardly go as far as thafr; undoubtedly there Is; In factt I know a very estimable stenographer by that name, but she does not reside on Le Compte street. But how could my Inquiry there have brought you the Information desired? I was not asked my name. A boy got Into the car with you at the corner, did he not a Jewish boy? You pnid no attention to him after that ; you had no conception flint he got off nlso where you did and was not far behind you when you entered the hotel. He did not remain long, merely long enough to assure himself that you were given a key from the box and went upstftirs. That proved you to be a registered guest. Ten minutes later lie met me outside and told me what he had learned. - Then I paid him and he went away. Not at all complicated, you see. No, but even then your Information was incomplete. Yet I found it quite easy to fill In the details. Do you recall your class picture, with the names printed beIt was I copied those names low? quite a task and, in a way. memorized them. With these In mind I ran hack over the hotel register until I came to Philip Severn. Washington, Then I knew I had D. C., found you. She laughed softly. Then you did not return to Washington? There was really no need. Besides, circumstances compelled me to change my plans. The answer Instantly brought back lo my mind what those circumstances might be. Her Immediate presence, her ease of manner nnd happy mode of speech had for the moment obliterated the dark crime with which she was associated. . V "You know of Alvas death, 1 presume? I asked, endeavoring to put the question carelessly. Her lips were grave again, but her clear eyes met mine frankly. I read what the papers said. It was very terrible. Who do you suppose did It? The police seem to have no clew, I answered, astounded by her calmI wondered If you knew anyness. thing? He asked you to ride down with him, did he not? Why, yes, he did make such a but I never liked the man. Of course, 1 only met him that night you remember In the saloon, but he was very disagreeable even during the short time we were together. I would not have ridden alone with him at that hour for worlds. Mr. Krantz and 1 came downtown together on a street car he was the old man, you may remember. I asked him to escort me. I am very glad to hear you say that. Glad I Why, what do 7 her eyes widened, with sudden appreYou did not suppose 1 was hension. with Alva when he was murdered, did you? Yet Is It so strange, after all? 1 defended, rather Indignantly. In a way It seemed Impossible enough to connect you even Indirectly with such a crime. But I have only known you as an associate with these men. In truth, 1 know very little more regarding you, even now. . You meet them secretly, bearing credentials and orders from high Junta conspirators, who are plotting against the very life of their country. You know their plans and are aiding them. Why. under such conditions should 1 make an exception in your case merely because you are a woman?" So you actually believed me capable of that atrocity? Perhaps you are Justified, If you think me a Chilean. Are you not? No, I am not a Chilean, Mr. Severn. I am an American girl, as loyal to my Will you country as my ancestors. accept my word for this? I certainly do, more gladly than you dream. .Then let us talk no more about It. she glanced at her wrist watch. You have a story to tell me how you came to be present last night? A mere accident put me In possession of certain Information that a coterie of South American conspirators In this country were receiving a large sum of money from friends in London, I explained briefly. This money was to be expended either In the purchase of arms or the billing of certain Chilean officials, lending to an overthrow of government My knowledge was extremely vague not sufficient, you understand, to warrant my making any report to the United States authorities. had no proof beyond a rather vague suspicion. In truth, about all the clew I actually possessed was that these fellows met secretly at a certain number on Gans street I was half a day in learning that Gans street was- located in Jersey City and I went over there that evening to seek blindly for further Information." w the names of those In volved?" , had heard of Only casually. Alva; that the agent bringing the boodle from England was known as Horner and that the actual money exchange was to be made through Adolph Krantz. the banker. "You had never seen any of these men? . Only Krantz; 1 knew him by sight. Then it was my meeting with Alva which led you to the factory?" Yes. I had dropped into the saloon because it was the only place to eel out of the rain. When Alva irrived, it was perfectly plain to he seen you two had never met before. You went out together and I could not help hut connect the whole affair together. The mud enabled me U trail you down the a lie; and good luck enabled me to gain entrance to the factory without detection. That is about the whole ' story " Bite sat motionless, with hands clasped In her lap and eyes fastened upon me. The depth of her interest In my recital was very apparent. Then you were not really a friend sug-gestl- you-mea- 1 - n of that Horner? You told me you were." I laugl-- d, the absurdity of the recollection coming suddenly home with full force. I had to account In 6ome way for my presence; that was the only Inspiration which came to mind. It happened that Horner had adopted me and even given me a rechristening, which I was compelled to. accept" Harry Daly, 'the name you gave me? Yes. He ran across me prowling about In the dark and flashed an electric light In my face. Before move the fellow thought he recognized me and jumped at once to the conclusion that I was there on the same Job he was. What was that?" Robbery. The the English money vhlch was to be paid over? Of course it looked easy; all cash and no one would dare go after It by law." And Horner was In It the agent? Why didnt he help himself before?" How could he? It was a mere letter of credit to be cashed In this country. He had to wait until It was transmitted into currency. Besides, this fellow was not the real Horner; he Is an American thief who has been operating in London. The real Horner has been put out of the way. Good heavens! 1 am beginning to see a ray of light Who, then, is the man? "George Harris Gentleman George they call him. "And he actually mistook you for one of his kind? He certainly did; extremely flattering, wasnt It? I am supposed to be one of the fraternity. In good standing Harry Daly, whoever he may be. Unfortunately I am not up In criminal biography. Her glance left my face and swept the room ; then sought her watch again. I am so glad you told me all this. she said gravely. It is going to be a wonderful help when have time to think. You are still willing to go where I ask, without questioning?" 1 pray? I stopped on the corner, at the delicatessen store, and made some Inquiries. She laughed, one of her soft laughs, with an odd suggestion of music In the tone. Why, really, you are developing wonderfully. I must give you credit Well, then it may Interest you to know that I am going now to meet The place where I Ivan Waldron. believe him to be Is not altogether safe for a woman without an escort Your mere presence will be sufficient protection, however; It Is not necessary that you encounter him. By the way, what has become of your friend Horner, alias Harris? Dropped completely out of sight I admitted, since early this morning. That chances to be why I feel some Interest in this man Waldron. It was a note from him, left at Costlgans saloon, which caused Harris to leave so hurriedly." Who shp brought the note? stopped suddenly, and faced me In the dim lamp light. A Jewish - boy, known as Sly Levy (TO BE CONTINUED.) INVOKED NAME OF HARVARD Indignant Boston Woman Was Pacified by Assertion Which Some what Overstepped Truth. How The burying ground on the Boston has what Is probably the most unusual stone In the city. It was set up In memory of Mrs. Sally Morse (wife of Samuel Morse), who died July 25, 1799, of the cramp In her stomach, after about one hours Illness, nnd two years aged twenty-simonths. One day, relates the Detroit News, the door of the cemetery office in the city hall was flung open and a pompous matron entered and requested that the stone on the common be destroyed, because of the indelicate nnd unladylike inscription. The visitor waxed more Insistent ns the secretary pleaded a lack of authority to destroy anything. Finally the caler took a dramatic stand and demanded that some action be taken while she waited. The secretary happened to be a great admirer of George Washington, but ho had work to do, nnd he saw one way common x out. ' Madam, he whispered Impressivethat stone Is of great value. Harvard university has Just been making an Investigation nnd has pronounced that stone Important evidence of the first authentic case of appendicitis. he continued, that stone Madam, cannot be destroyed. At tbe magic name of Harvard the visitor retreated, vanquished, and went forth to tell her friends of the appendicitis stone, as It came to be called. ly, THOUGHT OUT BY JUVENILES Examination Papers in American Public Schools Are Replete With Unconscious Humor. "Why, Yes. He Did Make Such a Suggestion, But I Never Liked the Man. I am even pleased to be asked and trusted. Then we will go now. Perhaps It will be better If you depart first and wait for me outside at the entrance. She arose when I did. turning slightly, so that the back of her hat became visible for the first time. There, bravely displayed was the ornamental dagger hilt 1 had believed hidden in ray valise at the hotel. The sight of it there vanquished my last suspicion. brood-brimme- d CHAPTER IX. You-kne- 1 refer tt the agitator, the socialist That was his wife, wasnt It, where you sent me this afternoon? She turned toward me in surprise. How did you chance to learn that If you Peronds Cafe. thousand questions were upon my lips as I waited just outside the door, yet when she appeared, wrapped from head to fopt in a raincoat, I asked nothing. The pressure of her hand on my arm guided me across Broad way. Into the quieter streets beyond. It was a dark, cool nighO cloudy but without rain, and we walked rapidly, entering a region with which I was unfamiliar. Here was a strange situation indeed, acting as escort to a woman about whom knew next to nothing; voluntarily accompanying iter on a mission of peril, with no conception of Its nature, or the purpose she had in view. I glanced aside at her profile revealed hy the gleam' of a street lamp, but site appeared indifferent to my presence, intent only upon whatever object she had in mind We were In the gloom of the deserted block beyond, when she spoke abruptly,-sta- rt ling me with the Inquiry. Do you know a Russian named Waldron? No.' I tav heard of him; that is. A 1 -- Name Bayer on Genuine Take Aspirin only as told iu each package of genuine 'Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. Then you will be following the directions and dosage worked ont by physicians during 21 years, and proved safe by millions. Take no chances with substitutes. If vou see the Bayer Cross on tablets, yOU take them without fear for Coida Headache, Rheumatism Neuralgia, Earache, Toothache, Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. Aspirin is the trade 'mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetleaeidester of Salicylicacld. Advertisement. A Moneyed Crowd. Sir, exclaimed the artist who bd been engaged to entertain the Wadlfgh guests, ray contract lie call for two songs zis evening. TPou ask me to sing three. Its one outrage. I sing before zee crowned heads of Europe. Oh, thats all right, said Mr. You are not before soothingly the crowned heads of Europe now, but real people. Why, theres enough money represented in this little gathering to make the fortune of the average king look like a collection taken up for a childrens outing. Birmingham Wad-leig- Age-Heral- d. If You Need a Medicine You Should Have ii:e Best Have you ever stopped to reason why so many products that are extensively advertised, all at once drop out of sight and are soon forgotten? The reason is plain the article did not fulfill the promises of the manufacturer. This applies more particularly to a medicine. A medicinal preparation that has real curative value almost sells itself, as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited, to those who are in need of it. A prominent druggist says Take for a example Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Roopreparation. I have sold for many years and never hesitate to recommend, for in almost every case it shows excellent result s, as many of my customers testify. No other kidney remedy has so large a ale. According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have ' used the preparation, the success of Dr Kilmers Swamp-Roo- t is due to the fact so many people claim,- that it fulfills almost every wish in overcoming kidney, liver and bladder ailments; corrects urinary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid which causes rheumatism. You may receive a sample bottle of Swamp-Roo- t by Parcels Post. Address Dr. Kilmer A Co., Binghamton, N. Y., and enclose ten cents; also mention this paper. Large and medium size bottles for sale at all drug stores.Advertisement it is that t, - "Her Close Shave. ticket seller related this Incident. They were showing in a small town, and the admission was 'iP cents, with children under ten, At the two o'clock performance a lad of fourteen put down 75 vents and asked for tickets for himself and his sister. x How old Is the little girl? asked the ticket seller. Well, said the boy. to tell the truth today is her tenth birthday, hnt she wasnt born until five oclock in Boston - Transcript. the afternoon. A circus Every once In awhile some school teacher reveals to the world some of the unconscious humor of her pupils as shown In their answer to questions In their school tests. One such answer sent by a schoolinarm of Spring-fielS. D., sounds like it might be A criticism of much of the literature of the day. for the' pupil remarks: Sentiment is mostly of dust or other impurities that it may get and this usually settles at the bottom. Another answer seems to disclo-- e 9 serious disorder from which the moon is suffering, lending to the conjecture that what pseudo scientists have mistaken for efforts to signal the earn may he but frantic calls for the doctor. The pupil says: The moon lias sort of blisters on It, some of them have busted and have formed deep crusts. Rivers carry tlielr load in sclu I. a and expansion. ,but qualifies this U statement with another which says: "Benefactors which influence (lie amount of runoff arc, if tlmy are streams In deseits, most generally they are always short. Another young scientist explains the formation of snow by the statemeut that it is formed by the freezing o tiie atmosphere that Is on the air, and anotliet explains the formation of rttla as tiie small particles of Ice that yet so big they cannot stay In the air, ami so come down as rain. May Strana-thain the Pittsburgh Dispatch. Her Voice improved. When Jennie was a child at sci.,1 and had to read aloud the lessons to the blackboard, tiie pupils in fa benches two or three rows in front of her could hardly hear her.'. Now Jennie is married and has two small and when she takes them 5, t neighborhood picture show and wnd.i the lines flashed on tiie screen, it h audible to everybody for six or so eu rows In front of her. Film Fun d, half-pric- e. The Limit of Devotion. They seem to get along r,r fectly. "Yes. Even when they play he doesnt object to the way she p'a.'3 her hands. Adequate Reason. How do you know you lo' Because CJladjS Seorge. Virginia rants him. Toledo Blade. Alice Sure Relief O IN 6 Bellans n hil-dre- ' aspirin V 2) FOR Hot water Sure Relief JN DIGESTION Cuticura Soap Clear the Sking AND OINTMENT So m 25c. OinfMt 2S sad 50, Tslcuffl |