cannSt sl^^ well, and so~waIKi IDQii ... SUMMONS AKD KOTICK OF LIS estate came-Th^ckTier possession. &• the flay, revelling a variety" o? I6sires, garden." tl"*' PKNDEWS yoqd this jroti exercised no legal whleh Natalie arranged to graafy. As West nuCde no further effort to authority/m Coolidge, cather to the surprise f- •*«.-«' -rst continue the conversation, but began STATE OF MINNESOTA, "You seem well posted." of the lady, suggested that Natalie accompany Koochiching County to carelessly roll a cigarette, Sexton "The Jjrfy herself informed me as to him Into, the city on a special District Court, slipped silently through the opening, •these facts." errand of mercy. At first, amid the Fifteenth Judicial District. Iw the valise in his hand, and closed the Coolidge gave utterance to an oath, ceaseless' clatter of tongues, West was door behind him. and •£-£~/T which burst from his lips before it Madge E. Rauch, ... Plaintiff unable to grasp the nature of his plea, This attempt to dig Information out tould be wholly restrained. or her reply, but finally overh&td of a servant was not a pleasant experience, to the "D—n you! just what Is your E. M. Goff, C. G. Hankey, Frank B. •s?t w*, enough to arouse his personal Interest, yet West felt that In this Constitution Wilbur, County of Koochiching, game?" he exclaimed roughly, forget* especially when his own name was case Mr was fully justified. If he had and 'also all other persons unknown mentioned in the discussion. retained any lingering doubt to what claiming any right, 1 MI was not aware you ever concerned had occurred the previous night, this title, estate, interest or lien on yourself In such, matters," She doUbt had entirely vanished in the tho r^al estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants. said soberly. "It must be attended to face of Sexton's testimony. His visitor, V*^. of the Vt: today?" and the one who had ordered the The state of Minnesota to the above State of Minnesota "The case is very urgent I am told.'r By Randall Parrish servant to leave the side door unlocked, '25#'ia .•' named defendants: 1/ "But how can I leave my guests— had been the same—not Natalie Coolidge, You are hereby summoned and required especially Captain West?", but strangely resembling her. VI to answer the complaint of the West leaned forward. Whatever else her purpose would be, i-r plaintiff in the above entitled action, "Do not ^hesitate on my account. I one object was clearly connected with which complaint is on file in the office Submitted by tlie Legislature at can easily amuse myself or, if there the presence there of Percival. Very of the clerk of the above named court, :"'l its General Session, 1921, to Is room, and it is not disagreeable to well! this meant that he already1 had and to' serve a copy of your answer to Copyright lKt bf AIM A. Knopf, 1m. said complaint upon the subscriber at the People of Minnesota at the Mr. Coolidge, I might *njoy being of two distinct lines of Investigation SYNOPSIS his office in the city of International the party." opened to him—the woman, and the General 1922 Election Together Falls, in said county and state, within man. The first was like pursuing a with Statements of "Why, of course," she coincided twenty (20) days after the service of CHAPTER I.—Answering an advertisement shadow, but Coolidge was real enough. Purpose and Effect eagerly. "Why couldn't he come calling for. a young man willing this summons jjpon you, exclusive of to engage tn service of danger, Matthew He determined to keep In touch with along? There will be plenty of rrfom the day of such service and if you fail West, ex-service man Just returned from the fellow, confident that he would if I operate the car. It is a case of France, where he had been captain of to answer said complaint within the engineers, meets Natalie Coolidge, writer thus be eventually le0 to a discovery destitution of which Uncle Percival time aforesaid, plaintiff herein will apply the advertisement, and without being of of his companion. has just learned—a widow and three to the court for relief demanded in of each Instructed as to his probable duties, is engaged by her, and that same evening the complaint in this action. children actually suffering. Surely It Introduced to her friends as her fiance. Dated September 29, 1922. can do no harm for Captain West to Prepared by (To be Continued) J. H. BROWN, CHAPTER II.—That night, in-sthe Coolidge accompany us?" CLIFFORD L. HILTON home, West is startled by the appearance Attorney for Plaintiff, Coolidge exhibited no enthusiasm In his room of a young woman, International Falls, Minn. whom he takes to be Natalie, but who NATIONAL BUDGET ON TRIAL over the proposition indeed West felt escapes beldre he can be- sure. Next his response almost discourteous yet Attorney-General of Minnesota. Natalie tells West she has been morning STATE OF MINNESOTA, troubled by some woman, apparently her this very suspicion aroused his own Koochiching County The new director of the budget, double, who has been Impersonating her. Addressed to Vw desire to make one of the party. The District Court, MIKE HOLM General Lord, has before him a standard man was not pleased with 'this new Fifteenth Judicial District. of accomplishment the administration CHAPTER III proposal, that was evident enough points to with an excusable feeling Madge E. Rauch, Plaintiff but the niece unquestionably desired *MI Controlled Her Income." West the First Hand. of pride. Wins Secretary of State. him to accept the invitation. Not E. M. Goff, C. G. Hankey, Frank B. The newcomer stood at the edge of ting his pose. "Are you trying to get only her lips, but equally her eyes, The books of the fiscal year 1922 recently Wilbur, County of Koochiching, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, the front steps, and paused long pressed the matter, and West experienced your nose into my affairs?" closed show the year began OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, and also all other persons unknown enough to light a cigarette before descending. June 30, 1922. "Most certainly not," returned West no hesitancy in saying yes. with a prospective deficit of $24,468,703 claiming any right, HONORABLE MIKE HOLM, His features were as clear coolly, yet facing the other with a "Why, I go," he returned of of course will Secretary State, and ended with a Surplus of receipts title, estate, interest or lien on cut as though done in marble, and Capitol. steady eye. "But I may be led to investigate I be ready heartily, "and will the real estate described in the over expenditures of $313,801,651. SIR: about as expressive. For the first those of Miss Ooolldge, If are." complaint herein, Defendants. Whenever you 46. As required by section General Statutes The national debt has been reduced time, In the glare of the bright morning of the state of Minnesota for the she should so request. It seems she "About half an hour then." 1913, I year have the honor to furnish light, West took stock of the fellow, $1,041,968,884, and a balance of $272,105,512 possesses no one to represent her at He retired to the room upstairs, Notice is hereby given, that an action you, herewith, a statement of the purposes and realized his true nature. Instinctively remains in the general fund. present—not even the family lawyer." and effects of all amendments proposed partly for the purpose of exchanging has been commenced in this court by to the constitution of the state he felt that here was the said plaintiff against said defendants "What do you imply by that remark?" his coat, but also half tempted to Minnesota by legislature 1921 is only fair to say, however, that of the of It particular antagonist he was to be for the object and purpose of determining and which are to be submitted to the make a hasty examination of the valise Secretary Mellon clearly pointed out electors of "said state at the general election pitted against. His companion must the adverse claims of the above "That she has gone to you, and to wjiich Coolidge had thoughtlessly 1922. in some months ago that much of the reduction named defendants in and to the following have sensed the same fact, for she the attorney who represents the estate, left overnight. The conception had PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. ONE of expenditure is merely a described premises, situated in swiftly drew back beneath the shadow 52S, relative to some very strange occurrences Chapter Session Laws of Minnesota already taken strong hold on his mind Koochiching county, Minnesota, to-wit: 1921 for the year proposes an amendment postponement of payments due to a of the vines. of late, only to be laughed that his visitor of the evening before 10 9 to section of article of the The West half of the Northwest "You meet him," she whispered, shift in the government's financial operations. at. No effort has been made to relieve constitution of said state. Said section h^d been the mysterious impersonator quarter (W% NW%) of section nine (9) now reads as follows: "alone. I would rather he did not her anxiety." of Natalie Coolidge and that she had and the East half of the Northeast "The credit of the state shall never find us together." "You mean that fool story about be given or Ioau--i in aid of any individual, come there with some deliberate purpose—no Calm analysis of the results of the quarter (E% NE^4) of section eight (8) association or corporation. She had vanished before he could some one else pretending to be her? doubt a secret conference all in township sixty-nine (69) North, budget system do not warrant more Nor shall there lit- anv further issue |nterpose, slipping away so noiselessly, range twenty-four (24) West. And you propose investigating her with Percival. of bonds denominated 'Minnesota than an indication in its favor, though state railroad bonds,' under what Dated September 29, 1922. he was scarcely aware of her swift wild imaginings, hey? By Gad, you Fdr what purpose? To West's mind purports to be an amendment to section certainly nothing can be said against J. H. BROWN, action. Coolidge strolled on, the blue ten of article nine, of the constitution. are going to have an Interesting time." only one object appeared probable. it. The system has not yet been put ISjS, adopted April 15, which Attorney for Plaintiff, smoke of the cigarette marking his "I hope so at least, I am hoping The man was too far advanced in life is hereby expungt Irom the constitution, to the test, proof of its efficacy being Oct.5-12-19. International Falls, Minn. progress. West stepped carelessly to discover some truth." saving, excepting and reserving —certainly much above sixty from his all to the state, nevertheless, impossible to date. forth from the concealment of the "Good. I wish you well," and his appearance—to be involved in a love accruing rights, remedies and forfeitures SUMMONS AND AOT1CE OF LIS vines, watchful for any change of expression With a more complete knowledge of under said amendment." tone was one of decided relief. "Your affair with so young and attractive a PENDENS If amended, saiu section will read on the face of the other. the resources of the government now adventures ought to prove quite amusing." woman. Some other purpose, demanding as follows: There was none, not even a look of known and a closer tabulation on*expenditures "The credit of .Jhe state shall never immediate attention, must furnish STATE OF MINNESOTA, be given or loaned in aid of nr.y individual, surprise, or a tightening of the lip. that are elastic, the likelihood Coolidge laughed heartily, the whole the reason for her venturing to enter Koochiching County association or corporation, except "Ah! Captain," he said easily, tossing as hereinat'r. provided. Xor this house at such an hour, and coming District Court, affair apparently taking on a new aspect, is that the new budget whch is shall there be any further issue of his stub aside, and drawing fortii Fifteenth Judicial District. now that he felt he comprehended directly to the room where she now in hknd will be much more accurate bonds denominated 'Minnesota State his case for another. "Glorious air supposed Coolidge to be sleeping. To the real purpose of the other. than its predecessor. this morning the advantage of early John H. Brown Railroad Bonds' under what purport* Plaintiff •V "Oh, by the way, West, you must West's mind there could be but one When General Lord is ready to report, to be an amendment to section 10 of rising you. indulge. I presume?" answer. The two were, mutually involved article 9 of the constitution, adopted pandon me If I send Sexton Into your the public will be in a better "An army habit, I mean to do away Emma B. Farnum, Alice E. Hewett, April 15, 1858, which is hereto expunged in a conspiracy of some nature, room for a valise I left there. You from the constitution, saving, Oskar K. Weinman, Bertha with later. Thanks. I suppose breakfast position to judge the system and its undoubtedly connected with the approaching excepting and reserving to the state, see I occupied that suite until you M. Butler, Arthur G. Kingston, Is not ready?" workings and perhaps to appreciate nevertheless, all rights, remedies and came. I do not know why Natalie decided settlement of the Coolidge George A. Whitman, Nels J. forfeitures accruing under said "Hardly yet," glancing about inquiringly. the groundwork laid by General estate. This girl, so' strangely resembling amendment. Provided, however, that to change me this time—naturally Benson, Warren W. Butler, Hervey "My niece Is usually out for the purpose of developing the agricultural Dawes. wished to reserve the best for you, Natalie, had in some way been S. Dale, Edith H. Sindop, resources of the state, the here at this hour, which accounts for On its face the budget appears to be Edith H. Lindop, Porter B. discovered by the scheming guardian, state may establish and maintain a I presume." my venturing forth. She is not here?" system of rural credits and thereby Coolidge, Louis D. Taylor, L. L. who was now using her for his own working in favor "of the American "Very kind of her, I am sure. There 1 loan money and extend credit to the "Not now, although there are evidences Farnham, Frank H. Keyes, people of the state upon real estate selfish ends. She had been selected, Is Sexton now." pocketbook. Edith H. Russell, and all other security in such manner and upon that she ha* been," indicating and trained to act a part—the part of "Which means breakfast Is served. such terms and conditions as may be persons unknown claiming the gloves and pruning shears visible prescribed by law, and to issue and Natalie Coolidge. Her ability to deceive Shall we go in?" right, title, estate, interest, or beside the walk. "We must have ar-. negotiate bonds to provide money to had been tested in various ways. The two men walked slowly up the lien on the real estate described be so loaned. The limit of indebtedness Classified Ads rived too late." Now the moment approached when contained in section 5 of this article graveled path, leading to the side in the complaint herein, Defendants. "So It seems. You are aware of who shall not apply to the provisions they were ready to play out the real door. West's thoughts were busy with of this section, and the purposes for I am, I px*esume? the position I hold game. Yet the nature of that game which the credit of the state or the this ^ew discovery. Had he inadvertently The state of Minnesota to the above relative to her property?" aforesaid municipal subdivisions was in no way apparent. He could named defendants: stumbled upon a clue,? So thereof may be given or loaned as "Certainly you are her uncle and only keep quiet,- and wait for some herein provided are declared to be he had occupied the room usually reserved •?ou are hereby summoned and required public purposes." guardian. "Under the terms of the further development, even appear indifferent, HAY BALING for Percival Coolidge. Perhaps to answer the complaint of the The PURPOSE of said amendment Is to will you remain in full control until develop the agricultural resources of th« while he secretly watched plaintiff in the above entitled action, here was the explanation of the Itats by authorizing the lending of money she is twenty-five, now almost at hand, AM PREPARED to press your hay at every suspicious movement of Percival which complaint is on file in the office coming of his strange visitor. West •nd credit of the state to the people upon except for in annual income, payable a reasonable price. Can bale average of the clerk of the above named court, teal estate security. Coolidge. glanced aside at the face of his unconscious The EFFECT of said amendment, If to her monthly. Is not that the situation?" and to serve a copy of your answer to of twenty-five tons per day. It was not at all probable the'satchel companion, .deciding quickly adopted, will be to authorize the enactment said complaint upon the subscribe! at of laws by the legislature for the contained any criminating evidence, Whether you live near .Ericsburg, to venture a chance shot. his office in the city of International establishment and maintenance of a system "You have apparently made very yet the temptation was-strong to obtain, International Falls, Littlefork, Loman of rural credits. The legislature will "Were you expecting a caller last Falls, in said county and state, within careful inquiry." he commented with a be empowered to provide money by th« if possible, a hasty glance at the or intermediate points, let me nighi?" he asked calmly. twenty (20) days after the service of Issuance and negotiation of bonds of the perceptible sneer. "No doubt this was contents. But for this he was already bale your hay up in first class shape. this summons upon you, exclusive of state to be loaned upon real estate secur^ Coolidge wheeled about, startled out a matter of deep interest to you." Ity to the people of the state, and will bs too late, scarcely reaching the room the day of such service and if you fail of his self-control. Address Box 4, Ericsburg, Minn. enabled to prescribe the terms and conditions "Of some interest, I confess," acknowledged Indeed, before Sexton appeared, announcing to answer said complaint within the upon which such money may be "A caller! Of course not. What Chas. Pine. 15-16-17-18c West, controlling his temper. lent and such credit extended. There will his mission. time aforesaid, plaintiff herein will apply put that in your head?" be no limit of Indebtedness in this respect, "Although my information has to the court for relief demanded in "Coolidge tells me he usually occupied and the state will be enabled to Issue ana "Because I had one, In that room HEMSTITCHING not coir.e from inquiry. Miss Natalie the complaint in this action. negotiate as many bonds for this purpose this room," West ventured curiously, you say you always occupied. The as it deems advisable. was kind enough to talk to me about All kinds. 10 cents per yard neat Dated September 29, 1922. "How did it happen I was put PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. TWO visitor vanished as soon as I was J. H. BROWN, lier affairs, presupposing my interest work, prompt service. in here?" Chapter 529, Session Laws of Minnesota seen, and the thought occurred to me Attorney pro se, in them. My family is far from pov•er|y Border Hemstitching Co., for the year 1921, proposes an amendment "It was upon order from Miss Natalie, International Falls, Minn. just now that you might have been the to the constitution of the state of Minnesota stricken, and I have a very good ^615 NintKM.venue. sir, but she did not mention the by adding a new section to article 9, one sought." profession. It is quite right you should to be known as section 1A, to read as follows: change in time to remove the bag." STATE OF MINNESOTA, know this." "Perfectly absurd. West! You must "Koochiching County "How long have you been here, Sexton?" "Every person, co-partnership, company, have had a nightmare. What did she "What profession, may I ask?" joint stock company, corporation, We Repair District Court, look like." or association, however or for "Civil engineer." Fifteenth Judicial District. Sixteen years, sir." whatever purpose organized, engaged "But not established, I Imagine?" "Oh, I only had a glimpse in the in the business of mining or producing "You knew Miss Natalie's father iron ore or other ores in this moonlight resembled a ghost more John H. Brown Plaintiff "I had very good connections hefoi-# then,, and must enjoy the place to remain state, shall pay to the state of Minnesota the war. Since returning from France, than anything else." an occupation tax on the valuation so long?" Emma B. Farnum, Alice E. Hewett, of all ores mined or produced, GENERATORS I have made no effort to renew these, "And just about what it was," with "It has been very pleasant, sir, which tax shall be in addition to all Oskar K. Weinman, Bertha or seek others. I, of course, expect STARTERS 0 laugh of relief. "Some dream you other taxes provided by law, said tax until the last month or so," regretfully, M. Butler, Arthur G. Kingston, to be due and payable from such person, to do so later, and shall he in no way better forget about. Come along they MAGNETOS George A. Whitman, Nels J. co-partnership, company, joint yet evidently glad of the opportunity dependent upoQ Miss Coolidge's fortune." are waiting on us.". FANS stock company, corporation or association Benson, Warren W, Butler, Hervey to talk, lingering with one hand on however or for whatever purpose They passed up the steps together S. Dale, Edith H. Sindop, HEATERS organized, on May first of the the knob of the door. "Since then "Although quite willing to share it, calendar year next following the Edith H. Lindop, Porter B. and into the pleasant breakfast room, COOKING UTENSILS things haven't been just the same." mining or producing thereof. The valuation I presume?" Coolidge, Louis D. Taylor, L. L. •where the remainder of the company of ore for the purpose of determining "In what way?" and REWIRE CARS. Farnham, Frank H. Keyes, the amount of tax to be JiI think you have insinuated that were already gathered. Coolidge was "Well, I don't exactly know, sir. Before sending your work paid shall be ascertained in the manner Edith H. Russell, and all other -soften enough." returned West, fully sgain perfectly at his ease, genially and method provided by law. Miss Natalie seems to change her away see us. persons unknown claiming Funds derived from the tax herein aroused by the insolent words and greeting the guests, and had apparently mind, an' we never, can please her. right, title, estate, interest, or provided for shall be apportioned fifty Auto Electric manner of the other. "Perhaps it already dismissed the incident from per cent to the state general revenue That's the trouble, mostly. Last night lien on the real estate described fund, forty per cent to the permanent *may be well for us to have a plain his mind. But West had settled on a I waited up until you all went to bed, in the complaint herein, Defendants. school fund and ten per cent understanding without further delay, point which Coolidge overlooked. He Repair Shop to the permanent university fund. The an' then locked the house, the way legislature shall by larw make the Mr. Perclval Coolidge. As I understand had gained the very Information desired. she told me to. But that didn't suit necessary provisions for carrying out Notice is hereby given, that an action matters, you are her guardian He had carefully refrained the provisions of this section." her at all, for she stopped' me on the has been commenced in this court by f§& 815 8th Avenue The PURPOSE of said amendment Is under the special provisions of your from even suggesting the sex Of his I #T stairs, an' made me go back an' leave said plaintiff against said defendants to direct the legislature of the state of JWJ11 ..brother's will?" mysterious visitor. Perclval Coolidge Minnesota to impose and to keep In effect the side door unlocked—just said she'd for the object and purpose of determining an occupation tax upon those engaged In You are perfectly right, sir, and 1 knew, without being tolji, that the 11 attend to that herself." the adverse claims of the Soove fe the business of mining or producing Iron should have been consulted previous caller was a woman. Then he also ore or other ores In this state, In addition named defendants in and to the follow»ing '"Miss Natalie told you? „You are to other taxes Imposed by law, at a rate, to tlrfs engagement," Coolidge said knew who that woman was. described premises, situated in sure. Sexton?" based upon the valuation of the ore produced. Koochiching county, Minnesota, to-wit: dignity. "Even now it is subject The morning meal proved delightfully to be determined by the legislature "Oh, it was her, sir there was a and to provide for the proportionate distribution Lot Four (4) of Section 23 and Lot to my approval." informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, light burning in the 'n'L an' she was of such taxes to the general Four (4) of Section 26, all in Township revenue fund, the permanent school fund, "I think not. Your guardianship and apparently In the highest all dressed up as/th -.i was gJin' 71, North, of Range 23, West. and the permanent university fund. was merely a special provision of the pints. No intimation' of anything out. 'Taint the either. I The EFFECT of the amendment, 14 Ifi Oitmw TMMMn Dated September 29, 1922. CWia la far ••IB—• adopted, will be to direct the legislature ain't got no right nvthing, but J. H. BROWN, to Impose and keep in effect such a tax will, with reference to the estate. So 1 wrong burdened those present, the Attorney pro se, upon those engaged In said business and I understand, at least. At twenty-one. to reaulre that tbe proceeds of such taxes single servant silently performing his It puzzles me what she wants to go out Oct.5-12-19. International Falls, Minn. she became mistress of her own personal shall be distributed In the manner Animals" duties to the constant laughing chatter for at that time o* night. And I following to-wit: fifty per cent to the HMSumnSw'i affairs, and no fonger needed to state general revenue fund, forty per cent of those about the table. Even A E thought majfbe I ought to speak to TWjgA"* to the permanent school fund, and ten AND rv.M, «ad etfccr [consult you." Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, Mr. Percival Coolidge about it." per cent to the permanent university "I controlled her income.",, fund. yielded finally to the prevailing humor, Lawyer "No. I wouldn't, Sexton," said West Yours respectfully, "Only the surplus a certain and joined freely in the conversation, quietly. .It would likely enoogh only International State Bank Bid*. CLIFFORD L. HILTON, was to .be paid'her each month until s: This turned at last to the plans fQr Attorney Generak- get you into troubles Probably she International Falls. Minnesota she was twenty-five then the entire 1 ,V 4$ I MiM Vi fit