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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

"My dear Mr.. Orme!"
"They are clever, those Japanese"
And afterward you went out
again?"
What makes you think that?"
Alcatrante bit his lip. "Why," he
stammered, "the detective reported
that you were absent when he ar
rived"
"And therefore" remarked Orme
coolly, "he got access to my apartment
and, after rummaging through my
things, went sound asleep In my bed
room, where found him snoring when
l returned"
The minister swung his cane vicious.
" at a bit of paper that Law on LAe side
walk.
"He was not clever detective" con-
tinued Orme. And as for Poritol,
don't you think he had better offer his
reward to the Japanese?"
mo" replied Alcatrante. They
may have stolen the clue from you, but
I have reason to think that the papers
we're already gone when they went to
look for them. Poritol is really very
anxious"
Doubtless" added Orme.
perhaps" added Alcatrante, after a
short wait, 'he might even 60 as high
as two thousand"
Indeed? Then there will surely be
many answers to his advertisement"
"Oh, he will not advertise" Alca-
trante laughed. Already he knows
where the papers are. While waiting
for the clue of the bill, he discovered
what others had already availed them
selves of it."
That is curious" Orme smiled.
How did he discover that?"
IN roundabout way. won't take
time for the story"
They walked along in silence for a
little distance. Orme was figuring on
an escape, for the minister's clutch on
his arm was like that of a drowning
mans. Finally he sought the simplest
means of getting away. II have an en-
gagement," he said. II shall have to
leave you, here. Thank you for walk
ing with me thus far" He disengaged
his arm.
my dear Mr. Orme," said Alca.
trante, why should we beat around
the bush?"
Why, indeed?" said Orme.
"PoritOl knows that his papers are
In your possession. Speaking for him.
offer you five thousand"
why do you drag Poritol into this I!
said Orme. "You know that he has
merely been your agent from the start
You think he has bungled, but tell
you, you are the one who bungled, for
you picked him to do the work. He
had bal luck hiring burglar for you
He lost his head when he ran away
with another persons motor car and
had to hand the marked bill to coun
try justice. He showed bad judgment
when he tried to fool me with q fancy
liza but YOU are the real bungler
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
No Other Modern Tongue Enjoys So
Extensive a Vocabulary as
Ours.

mo other modern language has so
copious a vocabulary as English"
says a writer. THE reason lies in the
fact, that it has an Anglo-Saxon basis,
on which has been raj ed an immense
superstructure of the Romance ele-
ment. drawn from Norman-French and
pure Latin sources. English has re-
tanned, dug out from the coliseum OF
Latinity, the following words which
do not exist in Italian, the language
which must nearly approaches Latin
of all the Romance tongues: lnquis-
five, 'perfunctory,' extent despair
performance, 'desultory; 'despond-
ency,' interference, 'hideous' state.
ment, attendance achievement"
Many of them are also lacking IA
French When one examines lists OK
English words often only one or two
of them are to be lounU In foreign
languages. OF labor, travail toll
and work, only the first two Will be
found in French and Italian; OF
large great, big grand, 'huge'
italian has only 'grande. neither
French nor Italian has word for
tall, heaven deep shallow, 'huge'
tough, bid tell earn sore, hurt,
average, home 'fit.' bare, kind ana
host Of others.
"They express these meanings by
using other and often much-worked
words in a new sense. They derive
this faculty from the Latin, which pos
sesses it in high degree. An obser-
want American professor, Gonzalez
Lodge of Columbia university, pointed
out some years ago that the total
vocabulary of Caesar, Cicero and Vir
gill il only 1853 words. This OF
course, means the use of the same
word over and over again to express
different meanings. and doubtless ex-
plains the great prevalence OF the dou-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

Senior Alcatrante. Any capable dip
lomat could tell you that"
Alcatrante's yellow face grew white
about the lips. His eyes flashed bale
fully.
Curse you!" he exclaimed. You
know more than is good for you. Take
carel"
Orme laughed in disgust. "oh, drop
this melodrama. l am not afraid OF
cheap Machiaevallis. In this country
there are some crimes that are not
excused by high office"
The minister's teeth showed. You
shall see, my young friend"
Doubtless. But let me tell you one
thing; If anything happens to me. my
friends will know where to look fol-
the criminal"
Alcatrante snarled. Don't be toe
| sure"
IF necessary" continued Orme, "a
word to certain persons as to the com
mission for building warships-fve
hundred thousand, is 1t not? by the
new arrangement-in gold"
Alcatrante, in ungovernable rage
raised his light cane and struck. orme
Tended the blow with his arm, then
wrenched the cane away and threw
1t into the street. A swarm OF pass
ers-by gathered about them so quickly
that in a moment they were the cen
ter of a circle.
"You Ounce" said orme. DO yor
want the police?"
NO" muttered Alcatrante, control
ling himself with a great effort. "Yor
are right" He darted into the crowt
at one side, and Orme. quick to take
the hint, disappeared in the opposite
direction, crossing the street and jump
4 ing into an empty cab, which hat
drawn up in anticipation Of fight.
ITO the Rookery," he ordered
naming the first office building tha
came into his head.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

"oA no." replied orms. Z waitsS
for little while. but concluded that
something had called you away. Has
Senior Poritol recovered from his anXi.
etyH"
Why, no." said Alcatrante. But the
course Of events has changed" He
linked his arm in Orme's and walked
along with him toward the center OF
the city. you see." he went on, my
young friend Poritol overestimated the
Importance OF that marked bill. 1t did
give the el1e to the hiding place of
certain papers which were Of great
value to him. What he failed to realize
was that the papers could be Of little
Importance to others. And yet, so per.
turbed is he that he has asked me to
offer considerable reward for the re-
covery of these papers"
"Indeed?"
Yes" Alcatrante sent a slanting
glance at Orme. THE sum is ridicu
lously large, but he insists on offering
one thousand dollars"
quite a sum-" said orme calmly
He was interested In the minister's In
directions
"As fo1 the events Of last night
continued AlcatrEnts. stopping short
with significant glance.
"Well?" said Orme indifferently.
Il trust that you did not think me
absurd for sending that detective to
you. That l did 80 was result OF
poor PoritoIs frantic insistence."
"Indeed?"
My young friend was so afraid thai
you would be robbed"
II was robbed" laughed Orme. try
ing to make light of the situation.
why, how was that?" AlcatrantS'f
surprise was we'll assumed.
"Oh, after said goodnight to you
the two Japanese caught me while
was going through the tunnel to the
courtyard"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
SYNOPSIS.

At the expense OF a soiled hat Robert
Orme saves from arrest a girl in black
touring car who has caused traffc Jam
on State street. He buys a new hat ana
y given in change a Ave dollar bill with;
Remember the person you pay this 70.
writton on 1t. A second time he helps the
Tom and Bessie Wailingham they have
mutual frie nds. but gains no further mint
of her Identity. He discovers another IN
4cTiption on the marked bill; when. I1tss IN q
futile attempt to decipher 1t, he copies
and places the copy in drawer In ms
apartment. Senior Poritol, South AmeTni- iIi
can, calls, and claims the marked olil.
Orme refuses. and fight ensuesS IN IN
which roritol is overcome. He, calls IN
Senor A,catrante minister from his coun-
try, to vouch for him. Orme still refuses
and sees two Japs attack Alcatrante. He
rescues him. Returning to his rooms
PRIME is attacked by two Japs who Ell
feet a forcihle exchange Of the maLke@ laL, of
She black car waiting for him. She also
wants the bill. Orme tells his story. She
recognizes 0ne Of the Japs as her tather
butler. Macu. The second inscription on
the bill is Che key to the hiding place OF
important papers stolen from her father.
Both Japs and South Americans want the
the black car in quest Of the papers. In
She university grounds in Evanston the
hiding place Is located. Maku and an
pther Jap art there. Orme fels Maku
Makus pocket q folded slip of paper: He
takes the girl. whose name Is still un-
known to him, TO the home of friend IN
Evanston. Returning to the university
grounds Orme gets in conversation with
guard at the lIte-saving station. They
hear motor boat in trouble In the dark,
pess on the Lake. They find the crippled
boat In 1t are $he Jap with the papers
Rnd Girl" She. jumps into OEme's boat
but the Jap eludes pursuit orme finds
on the paper he took from Maku the
address, "341 N. Parker street" He
goes. there and finds that Arima, teach
sr Of jiu-jitsu Is on the third floor. He
calls on Ala. clairvoyant, on the fourth
hoor, descends by the 1re-escape and
conceals himself under a table In Ar
smas room. Alcatrante, Poritol and the
Jap minister enter. Orme finds the pa
pers In a drawer under the table and
Substitutes mining. prospectuses for
them. He learns that the papers are
OF International Importance with time
limit for signatures of that night mid
night. The substitution Is discovered
The girl appears and leaves again art
er being told that the American has the
papers. Orme attempts to get away
ts discovered and set upon by Arima
and Maku. He eludes them and is hid
den in a closet by the clatrvoyant.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

+ Sure" said the driver, and away
they ratified.
A glance back showed Orme that
the crowd was dispensing.
At a distance was Alcatrante. He
had seen Orme's escape, and was look
ing about vainly for another cab. But
cabs are not numerous on North
Parker street, and Orme, so far as he
could tell, was not followed.
When his cab drew up at the busy
entrance on La Sale street, he found
his way to the nearest public tele-
phone. The hour was close to five,
and he must discover quickly where
he could find the girl. He called up
the Pere Marquette. This is Mr.
Orme," he explained to the clerk.
Have there been any calls or mes
sages for me?"
Yes, sir, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallingham
called up at 1890 to know If you were
going to Arradalc with them"
The golfing engagement! Orme had
| not even thought of 1t since the eve
j ming before.
Anything else?"
"Yes, sir. A Japanese came about
one o'clock He left no name"
"The same man who came last eve
ning?"
mo, sir, an older man"
The Japanese minister had doubtless
gone straight from Arima's apartment
to the Pere Marquette. Anything
else?" asked Orme.
There was phone call for you
about II o'clock. The party left no
name"
"A womans voice?"
Eyes, sir. She said: Tell Mr..
Orme that | shall not be able to call
him up at noon, but will try to do so
as near two o'clock as possible"
Did she call up again at two?"
NO, sir. There's no record Of It."
Orme understood. In the interval
after her attempt to reach him she
had learned at Arima's of his SEEM
ing treachery. Very WELL" he said
to the clerk, and hung up the re-
| ceiver.
What shall he do now? The girl
had given him up. He did not know
her name or where to find her, and yet
find her he must and that within the
next few hours. The unquestionably
great Importance of the papers In his
pocket had begun to weigh on him
heavily. He was tempted to take them
out, there in the telephone booth, and
examine them for clue. The cir
cnmstances justified him.
But-he had promised the girl!
Stronger than his curiosity, stronger
almost than his wish to deliver the pa
pers, was his desire to keep that prom
iss 1t may have been foolish. quixotic; /;
but he resolved to continue as he had
begun. AT ten o'clock" he said to
himself, IF / have not found her, |
will look at the papers or go to the
police-do whatever Is necessary" He
did not like to break promises or miss
| engagements.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
Copious English Language

ble-entendre in the Latin tongues. n
is a mistake to suppose that small
vocabulary connotes, greater ease in
studying language; all the ramitlca.
tions of variety in use have to be fol-
lowed and acquired.
ION the other hand, great wealtH
in language demands higher select
i've powers. The failure to select the
correct word is in itself a form Of
slang, as when an American ceAa
something amusing great or an Eng.
lishman dubs decent that which has
the advantage Of his approval, when
a dozen other words would better e1
press the meaning"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
CHAPTER XIl.-Continued.

The silence that followed these prep
arauons grew oppressive. The clients
were waiting for the right current"
and Madam Ala, Orme had no doubt,
was using the interval to free herself
from her bonds.
In a little while some one started
the hymn, over the River They Beck
on to Me-" and the others took 1t up
women's voices, chiefly, struggling
through the melody in their trebles,
with the mumbled undertones of one
or two men.
A draught Of cooler air struck
OHme's cheek; a hand found his shoul-
der; a voice whispered. Under cover
of the singing Madam ALA had opened
the panel. Her lips were close to his
ear. In the creepy tension Of the
waiting Orme had almost forgotten
that Madam Alias ghosts were a
cheat, and the touch Of her hand made
him start, but her first words brought
him to himself.
"Hush!" she whispered. You'll get
your chance in minute. Put on a
pair of black felt slippers. Here"-she
groped along the floor, and gave him
the slippers. They were large, and
went easily over his shoes.
Nov the black robe, just behind
you"
He took it from its peg, and slipped
into 1t.
Cover your head and face with the
hood"
He did as directed, finding the eye
holes with his fingers.
Hide your hands in the sleeves.
Now, listen. I'm going to keep them
busy looking at the curtains. When
you hear a gong ring tnree times, come
through the panel, and go between the
curtain and the wall-hanging, on the
side toward the window. The gas is
down to a pin-point Those folks think
they can see lot more than they do.
But they won't see you, unless you
show some white. Anyhow they'll be
watching the cabinet. Keep outside
the circle OF chairs, and work your
way to the door of the next room.
There are hGngings there; go through
them. You'll find light enough in the
next rouD 20 get to the door in the
hall. FirE: stuff the robe under the
sofa. You'll find your hat under there
You left 2t here when you came, and |
tucked it away. You'd better wear the
slippers down to the street. Never
mind about returning them--unless you
care to come. Now, be careful"
THE Japanese--where are they?"
AT the other side of the circle.
Don't worry about them. They're Only
kids when 1t comes to my game Now,
wait till get the things need" She
heard faint rustlings as she gathered
her paraphernalla Soon she was back
ct the panel. The last stanza of the
hymn was drawing TO close. "Be
sure you follow directions" she whis.
pered.
81 will" He pressed her hand CRATE
fsIly.
"And-and you won't forget me?"
With sudden yearning that seemed
to be beyond her control, she leaned
kor body against him, Her warm
breath was on his face; her arm found
its way around him and held him con-
vulsively.
"0h," abe whispered, II can't bear to
have you go. Don't forget me-please
Cont forget me-"
Il shall never forget you, sud what
you have done for me- he answered
g1Rvely
you will come back and see me-
sometime? p
Z VIII eSma back And should like
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
A FASHION PUZZLE,
Work and MarrIaue,

In the New York courts recently a
girl, aged II, on being told by her
mother that she was old enough to
go to work, replied: "Work, will
not; prefer to marry" Whereupon
she was married before night to a
young man earning So per week.
That is of piece with the reasoning
of another girl who, being interro-
gated by a friend, Where are you
working now, Mamie?" answered
promptly, 81 amt working; I'm mar
d"-Boston Herald.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
His kspiratIon,

Richard, aged IL, Warburton, aged
IA, and Gordon, aged 10, were discuss
ing what they would do with million
dollars.
Richard said: Il would buy motor
boat"
Warburton said: II would spend my
million for music and theater tickets" +"
Gordon, the 10-year-old, shifted at
them derlsively. "Humph!" said he,
I'D buy an automobile, and spend the
rest in fines !"-Harper's Bazaar.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
CHAPTER XIII.
An Old Man Of the Sea.

"Oh, Mr.. Orme, you are the man
most wished to see." The ministers
voice carried note of unrestrained
eagerness. He extended his hand.
Orme accepted the salutation, mus
tering the appearance Of casual meet.
ing; he must keep Alcatrante out OF
the building.
Il was sorry that could not be at
your apartment this morning." contin
ue6 Alcatrante. ard hope you did
not wait too long"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
Went Too Far.

Yeast--Do you think there il pen
atty for lying?
Crimsonbeak-Sure knew feI
low who dislocated his shoulder while
stretching out his bands to shew the
size of the fish he claimed he haI
caught!--yOnkers StateEEzAA
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

In my S1de, SICK
headaches and ner-
Vousness. Ihad Ia
ken so many medi-
cines that / was
discouraged a nd
thought 1 would
never get well. A
friend told me of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege Com
pound and it re-
stored me to health.
7 have no moro
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
RebelIed,

Mrs. Richquick-John, want you to
buy new parlor suit.
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures, I've been
agreeable enough so far to get differ
ent clothes for morning, noon, after
noon and night, but I'm consarned II
I'll change 'em every time I go into a
different room"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
One Of the Qualifications.

81 believe I have the only perfect
husband"
Does he hook?"
"You didn't catch my remark; was
speaking of my husband. not Of our
cow"
1T was your husband had IN
mind. If he refuses to hook yoW uD
the back he is not perfect"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
A Queer one.

Hayrix-Ole man Sparrowgrass aHI
a queer sort NV critter. amt he?
Oatcake-I dunno. What's queer er
bout him?
Hayrix-Why, ez often ez I've heera
him discussin' polerticks deown t. tn
grocery, amt never yit heerd him
say what he'd do erbout stralgtenin'
things out ef he wuz president fer q
couple Nv hours, by grass!
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

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Vegetable Compound cured me after
everything else had failed, and / rec
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MRS. VIM. SEALS COS w. Howard St.,
Creston, Iowa.
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

honor any man anywhere, who,
in the conscious discharge Of what
be believes to be his duty, dares to
stand alone.-Charles Sumner.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

Give girl present, and she will
not worry about the future.
Some women are good to look at, but
bad to be tied to.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
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Druggists refund money II It fails TO cure. Il. W.
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09
lNFLAM=
NATION
AND PAIN
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Creston, Iowa. was troubled for
a long time with Inflammation, pains
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

The reward of thing we'll done is
to have done it.-Emerson.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

my dear Mr.. Orme!"
"They are clever, those Japanese"
And afterWard you went out
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-17

W. Fleming and Samuel Swain Wis
tied the Grand Lodge L. O. o. T. al
Wilmington last week
c. S. Warren James Neal and Ro,
Masten have returned from a trip in
North Carolina They were very favor
ably impressed with the country.
Amos Galloway, son of b Frank Gala
way of this town. was killed at Trenton.
n j.. last Monday while at work ON the
Railroad Mr. Callaway was coupling a
train, which had pulled apart on curve.
and when the train was backed back to
flsteu the couple Ar Callawav. WHO was
on the narrow side Of the opening, was
caught between the two cars and mashed.
He was rushed to- hospital where he
died about four hours later Deceased
was about IS years of age and leaves a
wife and two children Tie BODY was
brought Harrington YESTERDAY Funeral
services will be held i'm the VI. p Church
here at one O'Clock this afternoon.
BUSINESS NAN.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-17

On December 4th, directors of the
Lewes Company will be elected for the
ensuing year.
! Mrs. Ida Lynch, wife of Jacob Lynch,
OF near here, and mother of Mrs. Kendall
lester. of Milford and sister of Mrs.
Emma LeKites, of Ellendale, died last
Friday morning as the result of the in-
jury sustained a few days prior when a
mule threw its head around as If TO
brush off a Ay and hit her in the head.
Mrs Lynch was rendered unconscious at
the time and remained in a comatose
state until her death It is said blood
vessel was broken, and this caused death
Funeral services were conducted at her
late residence last Sunday afternoon aft
ter which iutermeut was made in Union
Cemetery
Mrs Samuel Eashum, of Bunting,
while returning from d friend S house IN
company with her husband suffered
dislocated arm when the horse became
frightened and ran away oveuuruing the
vehicle