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THE OREGON STATESMAN 81 XI.V. MAY 10, I02O. ' . Tie ecret Battle Two American Officers Join the German Conncll of Fire la Spain, En ter Germany by Submarine from San Sebastian to Kiel and Secure the Plana of the Last Drive on Paris, after the British and French Had De- 1 dared it Impossible to Obtain Them. Von Hlndentrarg and the German High Command Cleverly Deceived by the Pretended Deserters A Thrilling AdTentnre that Leads to the De feat of the Boche and the Signing of the Armistice The Story of the Two Mystetions Prisoners Sent from France to the Military Intelligence Staff in Washington in July Labi Br Major C. E. Rossell Prorost Marshal. 2nd United States Army American Expeditionary Forces in France Copyright, 1919, by Federal News Service, Jnc (Canadian and Great Britain Rights Reserved) - (All Rights Reserved) PART IV SYNOPSIS OP PREVIOUS CHAPTERS imoaei 10 scaie oi iub yiw w i IVstrover. and the marine will en-ln ' ' . . H fmannenr. II sraV M ,. An American major, detailed to penetrate the German lines to secure information In reference to the Enemy's plans for the great drive on Paris, Is arrested as "an embezzler and deserter at Henday, France. He "es capes' and reaches San Sebastian in Spain, where his reputation leads him to be solicited to join the German secret service. He accepts the offer made bim and Is ordered to first rescue a German prince whom the American army, holds under sentence of death as a spy, and then to procure the plans of othe Liberty motor. " -A The prince is "rescued" that the major's position with the German , PT system may be made as strong as possible. A captain in the aviation corps, who is an expert on aeroplane motors, is detailed to. work with! him as ?"a deserter, who has stolen the plans of the Liberty motor." The captain so confuses the "Group of Fire" in San Sebastian that the German prince suggests that the two Americans be seat to Kiel with bim on a submarine that the captain may explain the plans to the High Com mand. This is done and they arrive in Kiel after all are nearly killed and; the . sub-sea boat destroyed by the explosion of a depth bomb launched - irom a-British destroyer. The, major and captain are kept in Kiel but a short time under the care of a Captain Schmidt, who never loses an opportunity to covertly in suit them. They are sent to Coblenx to be questioned' by the German High Command. Before they leave, the remark of a German general convinces the major, that they are to be murdered as soon as they divulge all they know. The major understands German but has pretended he does not, in this wsy learning many things that would otherwise have escaped him. ' In Coblenx they are quartered in a hotel and are approached by two women living there, whom they suspect are members of the German se cret service. Tbepr gain the confidence of these women, who tell them the Germans are not sure of them and that they are to be killed after they have given the German general staff all the Information . . . fT . - lauiu " iuri it meir story ana convince me women that they I in the truck caravan, and will uieniB owenen wiu a price on meir neaas. ?Tne vameii mMunM th.-oin Tfc SHIP BY TRUCK IS LATEST PLEA Modern Commercial Vehicles To Parade Portland Streets Next Monday Portland to Regent ami Ilrtuni. 'May 17th to 2 1st, 102O. " From the slow Ticket y ox-drawn wagon to the swirt sturdy motor truck seems a Ions way. Monday the 17th. at -8:30 a. m. through Jhe main streets ot Portland some thiry of these modern commer cial vehicles will parade, starting on a ? demonstration Journey of trans portation education, and to bring forcibly to the people ot Oregon the business economy ot good roads, and the 'wisdom of voting "302 YES." The motor vehicle and good roads the motor vehicle came first are of vital Interest to every man. wo man and child in the country, for they cut distances and bring the city and country closer together, causing a mutual benefit by allowing each more readily the natural advantages of the other. Besides this closer so cial and political contact, there is a business side of the motor truck and good roads. They cut down distances, bring the city market closer to the producer, save time, and greatly en hance farm values. rThe modern motor vehicle , and good roads came into their own with the boys in France, being next to those brave lads, the greatest factor in winning the war. This is conceded by almost everyone, and especially by the army, the navy, and the ma rines. The motor truck and roads not only brought the flghtting men and the supplies up to the front for the army, but they also enabled the "Devil Does- and the "Blue Jackets to jump ashore, get Into the tray, and lug their largest naval guns to the front, eo effectively. This is why the army, the navy and the marine corps are Interested be army win model to scale of the type 312 foot IVstroyer. and the marine will en tertain la their usual "Peptomlst" mannenr. The dealers are particularly inter ested in this up state ship-by-truck short-haul caravan due to their en thusiam over the recently organlxed Oregon Automobile Dealers associa tion, which Is affiliated wltn tne na tional organization. . From the. ox-team to the motor truck seems a long way. bat It is but a step, for this train ot mooern wag ons will be viewed by many young in spirit Oregon pioneers, the remain ders of the advance guard of the civ ilization who crossed bat yesterday with the oxen, and who have grown with Oregon, spiritually, physically, financially, and progressively, and who own trucks and tractors, appre ciate the value of good roads and are urging "302 YES." Hit" yelled the " loud-mouthed person at the man chasing bis bat down the street. "Why dont you nail it on?" "Thafs what, I'd do." remarked the hatless, "if. my bead was made of the same material yours is." Capper's Weekly. report that ther are what thev claim to tw : Th nnt mnrn iw id,, i.,,. U .... . ,.vi. f-nhl.n. o i t,. j -w. " Y . . - o .w -lium uuo ui iu" '6t " 5 CAPTER XV. ' Hlndenburg's headquarters. : PLOT OF. THE TWO WOMEN ; 1 (Continued from Last Sunday) "I nave solved it for you you, ma jor," cried one of the women. "Listen and do not Interrupt, and yon will never say that woman's wit is not a match for a man's brain. ' - "- W "Both of you men are now ont flawa In France there Is a price on your heads because you have turned traitors, and. if captured, vou will he shot unless you can offer something ;'pf great value In exchange for your lives, ijlere in Germany , it "U only a 'question -of time before you will be muzea ary ana then it will be a search lights in the' world, in the commercial train, it weighing over entering into the plan, go to the au-two tons, mounted on a special six thorities and betray us. . our lives and a half ton truck. 'The fifteen would not be worth an old mark." I million candle power ray will oe I know them, for I have already flashed along the line, announcing In been at work on them." answered the I the sky at night the approach of the woman. - Tonight 1 win bring them I heavily laden modern country to city nere. .. - . . , . , -i. l short haul train. It wss agreed that the two Ameri cans should remain within doors all day and that , the two women should see if they could influence the two colonels to carry out their share of the plot. After the two women had departed, themajor and the captain went , over the scheme in detail and came to the; conclusion that it con tained every element of success. Late that night, , the -- signal was once more sounded "on the door and it was opened to admit,, not only the two women, but also two German quiet stab, or a shot in the back and . colonels in uniform. When the ln- the Rhine. You cannot remain here j traductions were over, one of the and you cannot escape into Holland. i women said: ' . so your only , hope is to return to' "I have talked it over with these MOTHER i "CaKfornia Syrup of Figs" Child's Best Laxative The navy will exhibit a perfect Accept "California" Syrup of Figs only look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child is having the best and most harmless physic for the little stomach, liver and bowels. Children love Its fruity taste. Full directions on each bottle. You must say "Cal ifornia." Pi - . fl-: f : ' , HH"1 C-1 'j (frrtf ' Our stock of all kinds of furniture ii thi most complete la the city. We ar trpdiUj well prepared to show jtm the best Una of DarcsporU. Our prices art alwaji the lowest and it is not necessary to tear down our prices to mike sales. The public realise this and feel confident that the goods and prices are right, hence sales af err store is an nnccssxn thing. "Ton get better values, you get less discount and you don't pay so much. That is the essential point in buying goods. Try . Hsunni nil toil ' 340 Court Street, 7er Low Prices STATESMAN CLASSIFIED ADS ONE CENT A WORD Only tiie Biest Shoes thiat money can buy are offered at Trance through the front. "Your one problem is to take back; with you a sufficient consideration for your pardon. I can supply this. Before you came Into our lives we were friendly with two colonels of staff command. They have read the reports of both your interviews with Von Hlndenburg and they . realize that not only has Germany lost the war, but that also when the final de feat does come a regular army officer In Germany will be in a very precari- two officers. They ; are willing to carry out their part of the agreement and they can assist you to escape, it you, on your part will do what you can to help them when you arrive safely in France r ' "Ouri proposition Is this," said one of the German colonels: "We can se cure all the data needed by Marshal Foch to enable him to so plan his at tacks that victory will of a certainty be his, but for this information we I demand three things: First, must PRICE'S SHOE SALE ous position. These two officers have i be protected as long as we live from access to all the plans and .drawings the long arm of the German spy sys of the battle and defense lines and tern; second, we are giving up all our If they were assured protection they property In Germany, so we must would desert and take all this lnfor- have 150,000 in cash for our own use mation with them. Now this Is my and, third, we ' must be furnished plan: . . - ' - I transportation to some foreign coun- "I can induce' these twd officers to I try where under other , names, we take those plans and join you. Then can start lite over again. the four ot you can make way into "We can. without dangersecure Met, and at the first opportunity, I the necessary passes to allow us to you can all slip over the trenches and I take you to the front. -In tact, we can cross No Man's Land and surrender, say we are taking you up to the front "You will be granted a pardon, for o that you will be killed there, in the information these two German stead ' ot here. In Coblenx. , We are officers will bring with them will be allowed to travel anywhere, end when so valuable . that. instead of being we get to the front lines we can slip classed as deserters, you will be I over In the night and before morn- hailed as heroes. What do you think I lng be safely in the Allied trenches." of 1t?" - - i .Tine." said the major. "We will It was a wild plan. No one but a I give you our word that if we can woman would have conceived such an I reach the Allied lines you will receive Idea; but, by its very boldness it held I all that you have asked for, provided the chances ot success. The more the I that you can show them-that you major thou eh t of It. the more it an-1 have valuable information." peeled to him. , , J "Never fear on that score. We will "If you can fulfill your part of the! have all ot the copies of the various bargain," he said.. "I believe I can! trench systems and also the plans do mine, but you must know your I for the campaign against Paris.' Our stock b clean, fresh and np-to-cate, as we permit no accumulations, howeyerae to the great Y&riety of styles shown exclnirrely by us and the immense amount of business done, lines become broken, while others are. discontinued. 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T. - A child's prayer bas long been cel ebrated . in song and. story. There are few. so hardened as not to be moved by such prayers, or remember with awe their own lisping of "Now I lay me down to sleep." Children also. . in their innocence. sometimes say prayers which are not without their humorous side, and these, too, have been handed down to posterity.. In this latter class be longs the following true account of the prayer of a little girl who lives in Us Angeles. v r Little Lois was completing hr evening prayer at her mother's knee. "Amen," finished . Lois. . and then without a pause: - "Mamma, has the Lord got a bald i heal like flafldyT" The, Season's Latest Ladies black or brown oxfords. All this season's styles, High or Military heels. Long pointed toes. All widths. Bought to pell at $11.00, now $7.95 WW flmi&ies 'SeJbYSioei ftufsops Serawlodj wJJiCkNev CalSskiSoeU FxX AIaa7f 6'Sifot-itoiDTeYW.pcJrt An Economical Bny Choose from an assorted lot of black kid and patent leather shoes, button. All sizes in the lot, Cuban and Military heels. These were regular $5.00 and $6.00 shoes. $2.95 A Snap At The Price One lot Ladies' black kid shoes, lace or button, Cuban, military or Louis heels. All sizes in lot. Our regular $6.00 and $7.00 values $3.95 Hanan Shoes $4.95 A rare bargain for women with small feet. Ha nan black kid shoes, lace or button, small sizes only. High or low heels. These are worth $12.00 and $15.00. Special $4.95 Ladles' Brown Shoes New brown calf ramp, cloth top shoes, Cuban or Louis heels, lace, pointed toes, late lasts. Our regular $10 sellers $5.95 Black Dress Shoes Ladles all kid black lace shoes, Cuban or Louis heels. All sizes and widths. A dressy shoe sell ing regularly at $11.00 are now . $6.95 $11, $12 and $13 Shoes $11.00 gun metal lxce shoes, low heels. $12.00 brown calf shoes. Hi or low heels; $13.00 black kid shoes, baby Louis heels. Come in all sizes. Priced Special at J7.95 AN ANNOUNCEMENT Drama League Players oi Portland In 3 one-act plays at Grand Theatre. Friday. May 21st Benefit Woman's Buflding at UniTersity. Election will be announced. T3 Men's Elk, Bals 500 pairs Men's brown elk bals. The most com. fortable dry weather shoe made. Cost at the factory at present, $3.50. Will go during this tale at $2.65 m Shoes At 1-2 Price Odd lot, broken lines. Men's black and brown calf shoes. , AH sizes in the lot. $10.00 and $12.00 values. , ; . $595 -' Why Pay More? Men's black calf blncher lace shoes, wide toe. All sizes. Our regular $10.00 shoes in stock $6.95 Dairy Shoes Twenty pairs Wooden Sole Dairy Shoes, blnch er or lace. Regular $3.00 $3.95 THE PRICE. SHOE CO. . Daytcn Loggers Twenty-flTt pairs l!a'i Dayton Loggers. Regular $10 and $12 $7.95 Ask For These Shoes Men's black or brows, blucher orbal.laca. AH sizes and lasts. Our regular $11X0 and $12X0 shoes. If ot shown elsewhere for less. $7.95 Men's Oxfords Men's north tin's Oxfords, brows calf , English last. Regular $15.00 $13.95 Men's Brown Brogues EngHih last, Bal lace, latest nor. elty. Regular $18X0, will go at $14.95 Calls)! faUfaWl SrtrrSeaf CiiBssOd .&& HceSL ftet twrft Sit