Igg. ft was a iace off unosuaTirtE^ woumT cau reBim/R ~tKe doubtedly step* had already beenvtaken ir SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF LIS *1 tmnes^tfot *eftilar, perhaps, i* United 8fcates on a special .mission. to do this. The~delay in reply ?W£*y„S WSWDENS I of its features, yet filled with c&arac* and also won you^the rank of captain. would have afforded opportunity for •, J*""- .*•'•: I Tho Case ter, and glo^n* wlthllfe. He liked the fijince then you have been honorably seme Investigation, a£ his address STATE OF MINNESOTA, -A3, giri, and believed in her. dischai^ed, hut have made no effort would give the necessary cine to his •Koochiching County m? "I can 'only tfiank you,' to resume professional work. You rT. District Court, identity. The request tof evening he^ laid. lather lainely. "Although I do not are twenty-six, and unmarried. Is \, Fifteenth Judicial District. *4' clothes, however, rather reassured understand now how we could ever there anything else you. care to and him evidently his, first plunge into, Madge, E. Rauch, -I Plaintiff become enemies.' Surely, that is not s/ '. this mystery \tfas not to-occur in any Jsnow?" J.r' 7 threat '0-"Oh, stratum of low society hk* vast "I think not really your agency has to the E. M. Gofft C. G. Hjmkey, Frank B. no, it "is far too true. Touhave amount of-personal danger'.could be involved been nupst efiiclent. And so this review Hfch* 1 "Wilbur, County of Koochiching, yet to learn what I require. Yet that satisfied you that I was really the in such preliminaries.- The advertiser and alsp all ottfer persons unknown- was very nicely said. 1 take It to was a woman! This fact also'stilhulated man £ou sought?'* claiming any right, -$'. mean your first impression of me is his Imagination, and rendered ^»No, it did not.Wholly satisfy, but It title, estate, interest or lien on not unfavorable "J him the more eager. By Jove! _the real estatelleseribed in the looked promising. You were evidently XVery far from lit I am already complaint herein, Defendants. ke would see the thing through! courageous, and a gentleman. These of the VJ= =t*r deeply Interested in my msk. Jf I qualities were essential whether In His decision was reached. He •h The state of Minnesota to the above By Randall Parrish lacked an incentive before, you have other respects you measured up to my would go, but would make every effort State of Minnesota named defendants: •A furnished it." purpose, could oifly be ascertained to protect himself against any You are hereby summoned and required She laughed again softly, £er eyes VI through a personal interview. There possible treachery. "He had a room at* to answer the complaint of the still on his face. waa no other way." the club, and wrote a letter or two before plaintiff in the above entitled action, "Really, I had not anticipated sudr "And now?" he persisted. proceeding to dress, arranging" which complaint is on file in the office Subletted by the Legislature at a sincere compliment. No doubf yOu "Still encouraging, I mUst admit, of the clerk of the above named court, for their personal delivery in case he learned ^ese delightful speeches in and to serve a copy of your answer to its Genera] Session, 1921, to although the test is not yet complete. failed to returp at a designated time Copyright X92S bf AIM A. Knopf, 1M. said complaint upon the subscriber at France," she answered, a very faint However, we are now approaching the the People of Minnesota at the carefully .examined his service revolv: his office inthe citv of International tinge of sarcasm in t^e words. "However, aid of our journey. Before we turn General 1922 Election Together er, and deposited it in the pocket of CHAPTER I Falls, in said county and state, within this is a very serious matter, in I am going to ask a favor of you— the'business suit he decided to wear. with Statements of twenty (20) days after the service of Captain West, and really has nothing N call me Natalie." Satisfied with these arrangements, he The Lady in the Limousine. this summons upon you, exclusive of Purpose and Effect to do with my personal appearance. I "Natalie that will be easy." dressed rapidly, and then packed his the day of such service and if you fail West, still attired in khaki uniform, am seeking neither flirtation nor compliment "And also/forgive me if I fall In bag, bearing: it in his hand as he departed to answer said complaint within the bat wearing the red chevron of honorable merely a trustworthy agent. always addressing you formally as in ample time fof the point of time aforesaid, plaintiff herein will apply discharge on his left sleeve, First of all, it is necessary that you Captain West. I presume your friends to the court for relief demanded in of each Rendezvous. A cab took him to the eat In the club writing room, his feet comprehend this." the contolaint in this action. say Matt, do they not?" place designated, and he found himself comfortably elevated, endeavoring to Daten September 29, 1922. He bowed, impressed by her manner,i "Some have that habit." ^dlone in a rather desolate spot, extract some entertainment from the Prepared by J. H. BROWN, ar^d somewhat ashamed of his impetuosity. "Then I claim also' the privilege." with which'he was in no way familiar. evening paper. The news was not Attorney for Plaintiff, CLIFFORD L. HILTON She bewildered him, left him in wonderment He had no knowledge of how/he particularly Interesting, however, and International Palls, Minn. "I accept the reproof," he said as to what she would io next, was to be approached, or Identified, finally, obsessed with the feeling that quietly, "and will endeavor henceforth but there was scarcely time in which but his being requested to bring a Attorney-General of Minnesota. it would soon be time for him to seriously STATE OF MINNESOTA, not to offend in any way. I am entirely to answer before the speeding limousine bag containing evening clothes, somehow Koochiching County contemplate the. procuring of Addressed to at your service." turned abruptly into a private suggested "riding,^ rather than District Court, MIKE HOLM suitable employment, the young man "IJhere is no offense I merely driveway, curving gracefully to the walking, and consequently his eyes Fifteenth Judicial District. turned the sheet about rather Jdlyy and* thought it best there should be iio misunderstanding. front of a rather imposing stone mansion, followed more or less Intently the constant ran his eyes down the columns devoted Ma^lge E. Rauch, Plaintiff Now, I am .sure, we set well back from the road. stream of automobiles.1- to-classified advertising. can proceed intelligently.* Indeed, I Soon they were at tiie side entrance, ^Secretary of State. Half way down.the first.column, under He grew restless and doubtful as the E. M. Goff, C. G. Hankey, Frank B. .am going to frankly confess, I also and a servant, in the same unobtrusive the head of "miscellaneous," he moments slipped past. Then suddenly, 1 Wilbur, Co'unty of Koochiching, vand ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, like your appearance. This mutual livery as the chauffeur, Was quietly 'paused .and read a paragraph with without the slightest warning, a black also all other persons unknown OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, to liking ought be half the battle. We opening the door. He turned and June 30. 1922. some interest then read it over again, limousine whirled in alongside the claiming any right, HONORABLE M.IKE HOLM, have qttite a ride before us yet you helped his companion to emerge. ,i emitting a soft whistle between hl» title, estate, interest or lien on cii-b, and came to a stop immediately Secretary of State, may question me'if you wish." "Take the gentleman's bag to the Capitol. the real estate described in the teeth, In front of where he waited. The SIR: "You mean I am to question you blue room, Sexton," she said calmly, complaint herein, Defendants. "Well, by Jove!" he said to himself As required by section 46, General Statutes chauffeur, dressed In plain dark livery, freely." "and then lay out his evening clothes." Notice is hereby given, tljiat an action of the state of Minnesota for the slowly, "That doesn't sound so bad, stepped out, and threw open the rear year 1913, I nave the honor to furnish has been commenced in this court by "Assuredly while I am to remain "Yes, miss." either out of the ordinary, at least. door, without1 asking so muchs as you, herewith, a statement of the purposes said plaintiff against said defendants and effects of all amendments proposed quite as free in my answers. That is "I will be in the hall when you come Say, Thompson," and he turned to question. Except that the fellow stood to the constitution of the state for the object and purpose of determining perfectly fair, is it not,?" a tall young fellow busily writing at dowo, Captain, but there Is no hurry." of Minnesota by the legislature of 1921 there, looking directly toward him, his the adverse claims of the above "At least, It sounds Where and which are to be submitted to the ak am I the adjoining desk, and shoved the fingers on/the latch, expectantly, WeSf'followed the servant up the named defendants in and to the.following electors of said state at the general election being transported, then? And why the paper ui^der his eyes, pointing at the West-woula not have known that he softly carpeted stairs, finding the in 1922. ^described premises, situated in dress suit?" PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. ONE paragraph which had attracted attentlon, was wanted. Yet It was all so obvious apartmen( assigned him not only extremely JCoochiching county, Minnesota, to-wit: His question* evidently amused, for Chapter 52S, Session Laws of Minnesota with one finger, "What do you" comfortable, but even elegant The West half of the Northwest he could not question. Silently he for the ylear 1921 proposes an amendment heroes sparkled. quarter (W% IWVi4) of section nine (9) make out of that, old man?" picked up his bag, and stepped forward. In Its furnishing. Evidently he was In to section 10 of article 9 of the "Naturally that query comes first constitution of said state. Said section and the East half of the Northeast The' other, rather sober-faced, and He saw no one within, but firm a home of wealth and refinement. Who now reads as follows: and especially the dress suit. You quarter (E% NE^) of section eight (8) slow of speech, read the advertisement in the belief that 'the chauffeur jnust could this strange girl be? this Natalie "The credit of the state shall never all in township sixty-nine (69) North, have the prejudices of your sex, I s^e, be given or loanea in aid of any individual, word by word, with no change of expression. have his orders, he entered blindly, Coolidge? And what could she association or cgrporation. range twenty-four (24) West. and without regret. I shall endeavor possibly desire of him? He stood immersed the door closing instantly Jjehind him. Nor shall there be any further issue Dated September 29, 1922. to reply categorically, yet with reservations. of bonds denominated "Minnesota "Rot," he said solemnly. "Either a The curtains were drawn, the interior in these thoughts, when Sexton J. H. BROWN, state railrpad bonds,' under what We are going to a country joke, or^ some scheme on. Why? Interested' gloomy and Indistinct, and the driver spoke. purports to be an amendment to section ,—. Attorney for Plaintiff, ten of article nine, of the constitution. home, whete we dine, in company with in it?" had resumed his seat, and started/ the "Shall I assist you, sir?" Oct.5-12-19. International Falls, Minn. adopted April 15, 1S5S, which a few guests." "In .a measure, yes. I've a good motor, before West realized that he "v "No it will not be necessary. What is 1: ere by expungtd from the constitution, saving, excepting and reserving "I see I am first all, to be pro- mind to answer, and take a chance." was not alone. In one corner of the Is the hour for dinner?" SUMMONS AND NOTICE^ OF LIS to the state, nevertheless, all jected into society. Are any of'these "You're a fool if you do, Matt," decisively, wide back seat, drawn back from any "Seven o'clock, sir." PENDENS '"rights, remedies and forfeitures accruing guests known to me?" •1 under said amendment." and turning -back to his possible observation from without, sat "I have ample time, then. That will If amended, said section will read "God forbid and I may even venture STATE OF MINNESOTA, waiting. "That is some gajhe being a woman. be ^1." as follows: /, to predict that you will nev^r care Koochiching County "The credit of ^he state shall never pulled off. Likely as not it means The man retired noiselessly, closing At first glance he could only barely be given or loaned in aid of any individual. District Court, to know any of them again. You are blackmail. Besides there is no address." association or corporation, ex-^cept the door after him, and West began distinguish the outlines of her^fjgure, Fifteenth Judicial District. as hereinafter provided. Nor to beypresent as my guest, and will so slowly to dress, rather amused at the shall there be any further issue of be-wel corned." ^That's one thing I like about it," care he took, that all details should bonds denominated "Minnesota State John H. Brown ... Plaintiff 'l feel the honor but would it not retorted the pther "They are in earnest, be as correct as possible. Unquestionably —vs— Railroad Bonds' under what purpep-ta be-well.underthese circumstances for txT be an amendment to section 10 of and taking no chances of having the girl interested him oddly, Emma B. Farnum, Alice E. Hewett, article 9 of the constitution, adopted their purpose guessed at. By Jove, 1 me to know more clearly whose gues£ He endeavored to analyze what constituted Oskar K. Weinman, Bertha April 15, 1858, which is hereto expunged I am? Suppose, for Instance, I had to from the constitution, saving, don't see how any one can get in bad, M. Butler, ^Arthur G. Kingston,. her peculiar attractiveness, excepting and reserving to the state, merely by finding out what it all refer to our lOng friendship, it would Georg^ A. Whitman, Nels J. but without arriving at any definite nevertheless, all rights, remedies and Benson, Warren W. Butler, Hervey be extremely awkward not to ..even be forfeitures accruing under said means." conclusion. She „was young, of course, amendment. Provided, however, that S. Dale, Edith H. Sindop, "We'll, do as you please you wpuld able\o mention your name." and undeniably pretty, with eyes really tor the purpose of developing the agricultural Edith H. Lindop, Porter B. "My name! Why, of course, ou resources of the state, the anyhow. Only you have my advice." remarkable, and a smile not to be Coolidge, Louis D. Taylor, L. ^j. state may establish and maintain a West read the item again. He had do not know what it is. Well, really JL easily forgotten. Then she was so system of rural credits and thereby Farnham, Franl^ H. Keyes, loan money and extend credit to the A been eighteen months in France, and am not altogether certain that I do, self-poised, so confident of herself, so^ Edith H. Russell, and all oAier people of the state upon real estate X. his discharge from the army had left either. We will therefore compromise naturally Informed. All these things persons unknown claiming security in. such manner and upon on the one I am krfown by, which wilt him bored anu dissatisfied with the such terms and conditions as may be had their charm, and, coupled with right, title/ estate, interest, or prescribed by la*w, and to issue and dull routine of civil life. He $readed be safer. Allow m&, Captalh West, to lien on the real estate described her undoubted beauty, left bis brain negotiate bo^ds to provide money to ^to get back into .the harness of a present to you Miss Natalie Coolldge." be so loaned. The limit of indebtedness in the complaint herein, Defendants. in a whirl. contained'in section' 5 of this article prosaic existence even, his profession She held out frankly a neatly He was satisfactorily dressed at shall not apply to the provisions The state of Minnesota to the abo^e as a civil engineer had someway lost of this section, and the purposes for gloved hand, which he as instantly last, and descended the broad stairs, which the credit of the state or the named defendants: its charm. He had tasted the jjoy of took, and retaineid in his own, the girl conscious of a thrill of Expectancy aforesaid municipal Subdivisions You are hereby summoned and required adventure, the thrill of danger, and it thereof may be given or loaned as making no immediate effort to withdraw nor was he ^doomed to disappointment. herein provided are declared to be to answer the complaint of the was still alluring. This advertisement it. N public purposes." Miss Coolidge met him in the dimly plaintiff in the above entitled action, promised a mystery which strangely The PURPOSE of said amendment la to This is very kind of you, Miss lighted vacancy the hall with smiling which complaint is on file in th6 office develop the agricultural resources of the attracted his imagination. Coolidge," he acknowledged, adapting Itate by authorizing the lending of money eyes of welcome. J3he was In evening of the clerk of the above named court, ind credit of the state to the people upon himself to her present mood, "But It "Wanted: Young man of education dress, a creamy satin, revealing and to serve a copy of your answer to teal estate security. seems there is no necessity for me said~~ctSmplaint ujym the subscriber at The' EFFECT of said amendment, II and daring for service involving white shoulders, and rounded, beautifully adopted, will be to authorize the enactment to present, myself. Apparently my his office in the city of International some personal peril. Good molded arms, visible beneath of laws by the legislature for the Farils, in said county and state, within identity is already knojyn." establishment and maintenance of a system pay, and untisuhl reward if successful. fold's of filmy lace. If he had dreamed of rural credits. The legislature will twenty (20) days after the service of "Otherwise you would not be May have.to leave city. the girl attractive before in the plainness be empowered to provide money by the this summons upon you, exclusive of among those present," she admitted Issuance and negotiation of bonds of'the Purpose disclosed only in pergonal of street costume, he now beheld the day of such service and if you fail state to be loaned upon real estate sefcur. frankly. interview." 7 in her a new vision of loveliness. His Ity to the people of the state, and will be to answer said complaint withm the "Then, judge you have not Nap- enabled to prescribe the terms and conditions I heart throbbed at the sight, every time aforesaid, plaintiff herein will apply As Thompson had pointed out, this upon which such money may be cepted me blindly?" nerve "tingling to the Intimate tones to the court for relief demanded in lent and such credit extended. There will was not signed, nor any address given. ^be no limit of Indebtedness In this respect, "No, I have not," earnestly, and of her voice She was apparently In the complaint in this action. West crossed over to an unoccupied 'and the state will be enabled to issue and "We Are to Be Either Friends or Enemies." now releasing her hand, "I do not Dated September 29, 1922. I the highest spirits, eager to overstep negotiate as many bonds for this purpose desk, and wrote a reply, changing the J. H. BROWN, as It deems advisable. think we ever really know any (me all conventionality. wording several times, and finally making Attorney pro se, PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. TWO except through personal intercourse "Again you please me,"' she said, dimly discernible against the dark, a clean copy. The answer read: Chapter 529, Session Laws of Minnesota International Falls, Minn. but I do know who you are, and something surveying him critically. "Really this for the year 1921, proposes an amendment background of the upholstery, but, as To Advertiser^ Am 26 late captain of what your life thus far has to the constitution of the state of Minnesota is too much, the wonderfuK way- in his eyes accustomed themselves to STATE OF MINNESOTA, hy adding a new section to article 9. of Engineers university been." whjch you meet every test." to be known as section 1A, to read as follows: the faint light, her features also became Koochiching County graduate, adventurous disposition. "But how could you? I signed no dimly visible—'enough so, at I "You mean in clothes?" District Court, "Every person, co-partnership, company, Would be glad to consider your name." Fifteenth Judicial District. joint stock company, corporation, least, to convince him that' she was "In everything, so far. Clothes— efi, proposition. Address, Box .57, She smiled, again quite at'her ease. or association, however or for young. Neither spoke for some moments, yes do they not reveal the very soul whatever purpose organized, engaged University club." The box number -at the club was John H. Brown Plaintiff 'in the business of mining or producing while the automobile gathered of a man? I hardly think I could He placed this in an envelope,, called amply sufficient. I have friends th£re iron ore or other ores in this speed, and West had an uncomfortable ever have forgiven If you had come state, shall pay to the state of Minnesota Emma B. Farnum, Alice E. Hewett, a club messenger, and, handing the once possessed of your name and an occupation tax on the valuation feeling that the lady was watching down not looking the part you are to Oskar K. Weinman, Bertha boy a sum\)f money, sent him over fo army rank, the department records at of all ores mined or produced, him with great intentness. He could play." M. Butlerr*Arthur G. Kingston, which tax shall be in addition to all the newspaper office*. Washington furnished all farther information. other taxdb provided by law, said tax only quietly await her explanation of "Nor could I have forgiven myself, George A. Whitman, Nels J. to be due aild payable from such person Two days elapsed before an ahswer So you perceive, Captain, this strange situation. The delay was Benson, Warren W. Butler, Hervey If I am to enjoy the pleasure of taking co-partnership, company, Joint appeared in his box a small envelope, I am not altogether reckless. Are you,' stock company, corporation or association not a long one. She laughed, nervously S. Xale, Edith H. Sindop, you in to dinner." however or for whatever purpose addressed in a lady's handwriting apparently,1 interested in learning ^frhat I know?" Edith H. Lindop, Porter B. perhaps, yet a sense with of humor organized, on May first of the "That privilege is yours even without an^ mailed from one of the I am will you tell me?" Coolidge, Louis Taylor, L. L. X. calendar year next following the at the awkward position. the asking. But." quizzically, and mining or producing thereof. The valuation sub-postoffices. The brief note read: •Willingly," aqd she checked the Farnham, Frank H.. Keye^, "Quite melodramatic, is it not," Captain of ore for the purpose of determining glancing up frankly into his eyes, Edith H. Russell, and^all otheri^persohs points off on her gloved fingers. "You the amount of tax to be "'Box 57, University club. West?" she asked, in decidedly "You may .not care when the time a unknown claiming paid shall be ascertained in the manner are Matthew West, the only son of "Your answer to advertisement and method provided by Jaw. right, title, estate, interest, ojr Funds derived from the tax herein "makes a good impres^iofiT^and I am pleasant voice. "I trust it apj••(•! Judge Robert Peel West, of Atlanta, ... lien on the/rea^ estate described provided for shall be apportioned flfty comes. For the great test arrives first. willing To put,you to the further test thoroughly to that disposition l'o :i. Georgia. Your *mother, who was of per cent to the state general revenue in the complaint herein, Defendants. So, buck up, Captain, for you are going fund, forty per Ant to the perrr.p.r.*nt of a personal meeting. If you are in Notice is hereby given, that an .action venture of which you wrote." the well-known Bullock family, died school fund and ten per cent to hate the shock of your life. has beeii commenced in this court by earnest in this matter, and quite prepared "Nothing mbre could be desired, to the permanent university fund. The when you were about fifteen, and her legislature shall by tew make the Whatever you do, even if you feel th#t said plaintiff against said defendants to assume the necessary risk, am sure." he confessed, surprised a: widowed sister has since been the 'necessary provisions ^or carrying out you are about to faint, don't, fpr my* for the object and purpose of determining V- you will be at the northwest corner the provisions of this section." her tone, and syncing toward her. "1 housekeeper. You are a graduate of the adverse claims of the above sake, let your face'show it." The PURPOSE of said amendment la of Spaulding park /at 5:30 tomorrow certainly am left completely in the the University of Virginia, being to direct the legislature of the state of 'named defendants in. and to the following "But," he protested, "give me some Minnesota to Impose and to keep In effaet afternoon. Do not come in uniform, dark, unable evefi-' to clearly distinguish fourth in your class in scholarship. described premiss, 'situated in warning, some opportunity to prepare an occupation tax upon those engaged In but it~ will be well to bring evening my. mysterious companion in Your engineering course was completed Kbochiching county, Minnesota, to-wit: the business of mining or producing Iron fpr such an emergency 11 N-clothes in a bag. Be sure of yourself, ore or other, ores in this state, In addition adventure." in Massachusetts, and you later Lot Four Ciy of Section 23 and Lot to other taxes Imposed by law, at a rate, "No," she laughed gaily, "there is and be prompt. "And there really" is' no longer any Four (4) of Section 26, all in Township became Connected with the Wyant based uOon the valuation, of the ore produced, no time it is'ordained to#fall upon "Very truly yours, 71, North, .of .Range 23, West. to be determined by the legislature ^occasicM^ for such concealment." She Contracting company, of Chicago. Yoit 1 ahd to provide for the proportionate distribution you like a thunderbolt They are all "The Advertiser." Darted September 2»i 1922. lifted the heavy curtain beside lier, were her9, however, only a very brief of such taxes to the general in there waiting for us now. You will J. H. BROWN, revenue fund, the permanent school fund, permitting the grey light to rest upon time, making but few acquaintances, West read' this over agaija and Attorney pro se, and the permanent university fund. offer me your arm." her face.. "I preferred not to be seen when the war broke out. You immediately: again, smoking furiously, and endeavoring The EFFECT of the amendment, if Oct.5-12-19. International Falls, Minn. He acCoihpanied her, amused, yet .adopted, will be to direct the legislature at the piark for obvious reasons- but entered the first officers' to wfiigh each word. The letter impoM and keep In effect such a tax to bewildered, trarough tfee wide archway here, alone witi you, such precaution Coolidge cordially extended her Mnd training school at Fort Sheridan, graduating upon thOM engaged said business and sounded honest and sincere the in Into the ipore brilliantly lighted drawing to require that the proceeds of auch taxes is quke' unnecessary. We are to' be in greeting. with the rank of first lieutenant, writer evidently had a purpose in shall the 'be distributed In manner room. It was~~a-.magniflceat apartt, either friegds or enemies, 8Q "So glad to learn you could be out. following, to-wit: fifty pop cent to view, and was selecting an agent with -and were ^assigned to a reglibttit the containing a Wlf dozen people. state general revenue fund, forty per cent is fhe best courser* of engineers, among the earllest to Judge." she said, the least perceptible great care and secrecy. No hint as to to the permanent school fund, and ten He saw the face of a young woman hesitancy In l»er voice, "permit me to sail for While per cent to the nermanent university what that object was would be the ^tnaaof middlp-age, ex?eedingly, ponipand fund. of twenty-four, or five, with dark eyes ^present Judge Cable, of the Supreme vealed blindly—he must be tried wounded twice, and ^dted -.«nce for Yours respectfully, dignified, who Immediately and hair, her checks flushed with court Captain West, my fiance.** CLIFFORD L. HILTON, way firsts thoroughly tested ai. Spedal gallantry in, the rwcu| oC,-^ every ffiyse- .to his feet expectantly. iMl^i ^.Attorney General. health and excitement, her lips smil- to both character arid courage. Un­ seriously Injured^ prlvate^^Yo^ last^ aX. ~(T° be Continued) -4 •V~i