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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-13

seven miles southeast Of Tama, Iowa
The land and improvements are all In
good condition. will sell on easy
terms, or win take small farm al
part payment. This farm is not In the
hands OF any land agent. II interested
write me. Fred Reed. Brooklyn. Iowa,
Route 2. Box u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-13

For Sale-Fine modern house one
six room house partly modern on paved
street Some fine northern Iowa farms:
also southern Minnesota farms; also
fine bargains in South Dakota. NJ. Nc
Nichols.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-13

For Sale, Rent or Trade-The Lis
comb brick and tile factory. Address
Liscomb, Iowa.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11
CHAPTER VIII.

Miss Thorne and Not Mas Thorna.
from pleasant, wide-open bay-wi2-
dow OF her apartments on the seccud
floor Miss Thorne looked out upoa
the avenue with inscrutable eyes. Be-
hind the closely drawn shutters OF an
other bsy-window, farther down the
avenue, On the corner, she knew q
man named Hastings was hiding: she
knew that for an hour or more hs had
been watching her as she wrote. m
the other direction. In a house near
the corner, another man named Blair
was similarly ensconced. and he. too,
mad been watching as she wrote Their.
should be third man. johnson. Miss
Thorne curiously studied the face OF
eacn passer-by, seeking therein some
thing to remember.
She sat at the little mahogany desk
and note with the Ink yet wet upon
II LAY race up before her. It was ad-
dressed to Signor Pietro Petrozinni tn
the district prison, and read:
My Dear Friend:
i have been waiting to write You
with the hope that I could report
'enos Aivarss cut OF danger. but bis
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11

Mr.. Grimm Found Himself inspecting
The Weapon From the Barrel End.
parted Mr.. Grimm stood motionless,
with his hand on Miss Thornes arm.
you were inquiring a moment ago
for revolver" came in a mans voice.
Here II isl"
Mr. Grimm found himself inspecting
the weapon from the barrel end. Aft
err a moment his glance shifted to the
blazing eyes of the man who held it,
young man. rather slight, with clean
cut, aristocratic features, and of the
pronounced Italian type.
my Godl" The words came from
Miss Thorne's lips almost in a scream.
Don't"
81 did make some inquiries about .
revolver. yes" Mr. Grimm interrupted
quietly. Us this the one7"
He raised his hand quite casually,
and his fingers closed like steel
Miss Thorne make some quick en-
phatic gesture, and the newcomer re-
leased the revolver.
II shall ask you. please, TO free Miss
Thorne." he requested courteously. II
shot Senior Alvarez. |, too. am secret
agent OF the Italian government, will
ing and able to defend myself. Miss
Thorne has told you the truth; she
had nothing whatever TO do with it
She TOOK the weapon and escaped be-
cause It was mine. Here is the paper
that was taken from Senior Alvarez"
and he offered a sealed envelope Il
have read it; It is not what expected
You may return II to Senior Alvarex
with my compliments"
After a moment Mr.. Grimm's hand
fell away from Miss Thorne's arm,
and he regarded the newcomer with |
An interest In which admiration, even,
played a part
"Your Manner he asked finally.
"Pietro Petrozinni." was the ready
-eply. As say. I accept all respon-
'ibility"
A few minutes later Mr.. Grimm and
lis prisoner passed out OF the legation
iide BY side. and strolled down tho
trest together, In smicable conversa-
Ion. Half an hour later Senior Al
arez identified Pietro Petrozinni as
he man who shot him: and the maid
ervant expressed belief that he was
he man who slammed the door in her
ace.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11

ment has not yet notified him of the
presence of Prince d'Abruzzi; he does
not believe in the feasibility of the
plan, and we have toto proceed TO
extremes to prevent him working
against u.s."
But they must see the incalculable
advantages to follow upon such a COM
pact with the vast power that will
be given to them over the whole earth
! by this" He indicated the long. lit
tered workable. They must see it
They will see it, Luigi" said Miss
Thorne gently. "And now, how are
you? Are you well? Are you COM
Portable? It's such dreary old place
here"
Il suppose So" he replied. and he
met the solicitous blue-gray eyes for
an instant. Yes, l am quite COM
Portable" he added. Il have no time
to be otherwise with all the work I
must do. 1t will mean so much!'
They were both silent for time.
Finally Miss Thorne walked over to
the long table and curiously lifted one
of the spheriods 1t was a sinister
looking thing, nickeled, glittering. At
one end of 1t was delicate, vibratory
apparatus, not unlike the transmitter
OF a telephone, and the other end was
threaded, as If the spheroid was made
as an attachment to some other de-
vice.
With that we control the worldi-
h0 k-s,,
And it's mine, Rosa, minel"
It's wonderful" she unused softly
wonderful And now / must go.
may not see you again until after the
test. because I shall be watched and
followed wherever l 60 If get an
opportunity I shall reach you by tele-
phone. but not even that unless It il
necessary There is always danger.
always danger" she repeated thought
fully. She was thinking of-Mr. Grimm.
L understand" said the man Sim
ply.
And look out for the signal-ths
light In the apex of the capitol dome.-
The went on. 81 understand the niShf
must be perfectly clear: and you un-
lerstand that the test is to be mads
promptly at three o'clock by your
AT three O'clock" he repeated.
FOR moment they stood with their
rms around each other, then tender
his visitor kissed him, and went
Ut He remained looking after her
acantiy until the chug-chug of her
utomobile, as II moved OF down the
oad' was lost in the distance, then
lrned again to the long workable.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11


OF your bedroom"
Yes, yes" he exclaimed. The fe-
yerish glitter in his eyes despened-
If there is fog, of course you VIII
not attempt the test" she went on.
No, not in fog" he put in quick
ly. 1T must be clear
And if it is clear you can see the
light in the dome without difficulty"
And all your plans are working out
well?"
Yes. And yours? ?"
Il don't think there is any question
but that both England and the United
States will buy. Do you know what
1t means? Do you know what it
means?" He was silent moment, his
hands working nervously Then, with
an effort: And his Highness?"
His HighDess is safe The subtle
eyes grew misty, thoughtful for mo
ment. then cleared again. He ia
SAFE she repeated.
Mexico and Venezuela were-?" 40
began.
I'VE don't know, yet, what they will
do. The Venezuelan answer is locked
In the safe at the legation; l VIII
know what 1t is within forty-eight
hours" She was silent a little. Our .
difficulty now, our greatest difficulty.
is the hostility of the French ambas-
sador to the compact His govern
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11

that that person did not act with my
knowledge or consent. You do be-
iieve that? You do?" She was plead
Ing, eager to convince him.
After while Mr. Grimm nodded.
The revolver is beyond your reach
and shall remain SO" she resumed.
According to your laws / suppose /
am an accomplish. That lie my mis-
fortune. II will in no way alter my
determination to keep silent. If ] am
arrested can't help it, She studied
bis face with hopeful eyes. Am to
be arrested7"
Where Is the paper that was taken
from Senior Alvarez Immediately after
he was shot2" Mr.. Grimm queried.
Il don't know" she replied frankly.
AS ] understand 1t, then, the mo
tive for the shooting was to obtain
possession of that paper? For your
government"
The individual who shot Senior Al
yarez did obtain the paper, yes. And
now, please, am / to be arrestedy'
And Just what was the purpose,
may inquire, of the message you tel
egraphed with your fan in the ball
room7"
You read that?" exclaimed Miss
Thorne In mock establishment You
read that?"
And the man who read that mes
sage? Perhaps he shot the senor?"
Perhaps" she tainted.
For a long time Mr.. Grimm stood
staring at her, staring, staring. She.
too, rose, and faced him quietly.
Am ] to be arrested" she asked
again.
why do you make me do it?" he
THAT is my affair"
Mr.. Grimm laid a hand upon her
arm. hand that had never known
nervousness. A moment longer he |
stared, and then:
Madam, you are my prisoner for
he attempted murder of Senior Al
,arezi"
The rings on the portieres behind
lin clicked sharply, and the draperies
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11
CHAPTER VII.
The sIanaI.

TIC 1TgFTdTs
And the original question remains
unanswered" remarked Mr. Campbell.
The original question:" repeated
Mr.. Grimm
Where is Prince Benedetto d'Abruz-
IL the secret envoyyT HIS chief re-
minded him.
Il wonder," unused the young man.
IF the Latin compact is signed in
the United Statss-?"
"The Latin compact viii not be
signed in the United States Mr..
Grimm interrupted. And then, after
a moment: "Have we received any
further reports on Miss Thorne? /
mean reports from our foreign
agentsr
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11

Prince Benedetio d'Ab7uxzi OF italy.
tie secret envoy OF three countries;
the sudden appearance of Miss
Thosps AZ the Italian embassy. And
IN the mind Of tho younger man there
was more than thir~-a cefnits knovl-
edge Of message ounninxIy trans
nifted 10 Mf. Rankin OF the German
embassy. by Mas Thorns there in the
ballroom
Can you imagine he asked SLOW
". can you imagine person who
would be Of more value 20 the Latin
government In Warrington right at
mis stage OF negotiations than a Dril.
liant vomsn agenty
y most certainly cannot was the
chiefs unhesitating response.
In that case don't think II would
BE- wise to transfer the investigation
~ the shooting affair to another man,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11
CRATER VI.


NSHHtStftH&-
Some vague. lndennsbls shadow
dsrkened Miss rhornes clear. blue
gray eyes. In sharp contrast to the
glow OF radiant health In her cheeks.
a. she stepped from tho automobile In
front OF the Venezuelan legation. and
ran lightly up the steps A iivsris<
servant op~ned the door
Il gentleman 10 waiting ftx you.
madam" be announced. His card Ia
herr on the
Il ~as expecting him." abe inter
ruptcd Which room. pleAser
The blue room. madam"
Miss Thorne passed along tho hall
way which led to suit Of small draw
fng-rooms opening on q garden ir tho
rear. pushed aside the pertieres. and
entered
''rm sorry I've kept you she be
gan. and than. IN tone OF surprise:
II beg your pardon"
A gentleman rose and bowed
srsvely.
I am Mr.. Grimm Of the secret serv
iee.- be informed her with frank
courtesy Il am afraid you we're en-
pscting some one elscl handed my
card TO the footmsn."
ror an instant the oNe gray eyes
opened vide In establishment, and then
some quick, subtle change swept over
Kiss Thorne's face. She smiled gra
ciously and motioned him TO a seat
This is quite different meeting
from tho one Senorita Rodriguez had
planned, isn't it7" she asked
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-10-11
ELUSIVE
ISABEL
CHAPTER "


The bland serenity OF Mr.. Camp
bells lace was disturbed by thin,
sridery lines Of perplexity, and tho
spiieless blue eyes were vacant as he
stared at the top Of his derk. Mr..
Grimm was talking
Prom the moment Miss Thorne
turned the corner lost all trace Of
her. be- said. Either she had an au-
tonobiic In waiting. or else she vas
lucky enough 70 ind one Immediately
abe came out She did not return 10
the mbassy ball last uisht-fhat
much IL certain" lie paused renec-
lively che is guest OF senorits
liner Rodriguez ut the Venezuelan To-
gation. be added
Yer. I know" his chief nodded
II didn't attempt 70 see her there
last night for two reasons" MFR.
Grimm continued First. she can
have no possible knowledge Of tho
fact thai she IL suspected. unless per
haEs The man who slammed tho
door lie paused Anyway, she
vill not attempt 10 leave Washington;
! ans confident OF that Again. II didn't
seem wise TO me 20 employ the ordi
nary crude police methods 10 the case
-~that -. 90 70 the Venezuelan lega-
sion and pick up row "
For a long time Campbell was ~
lent the perplexed lines atlll furrowed
bis benevolent forehead
7fis president Is very anxious that
W get 10 facts IN this reported Latin
alliance ~ soon az possible" he said
a. last. irreieyantly He mentioned
the matter last night. and he has
been keeping In constant commnnlca-
ton with Ganit Ia Lisbon who, how
ever. has not been able to add ma
tefiaily 20 The original dispatch I'M
der all the circumstances. don't you
think Il would be best for me 10 re-
shooting affair so that you can con
ccutrate on this sreater and more lm-
portant thngY"
wan senior Alvarez die7" asked Mr.,
Grimm IN turn
His condition 70 serious, although
the wound IL not necessarily fatal
was the reply
Mr. Grimm arose. stretched his long
legs and stood for a little while gazing
out he window Finally he turned 10
his chief
What do wc know. here In the bu-
rsaa. about Miss Thornof'
"Thls far the reports on her are OF
the usual prrfunctofy nature. Mr..
Campbell explained He drew card
from piseonhole OF his desk and
glanced AT Il, "sbe arrived ia Wash
ngton two weeks and two days ago
rom New York on the Lpsitania.
rom liverpool She brought some
nft Of introduction TO Count al RIOS
al. tbs Italian ambassador. aud be OBJ
aimed for her s special Invitation 10
he state BAN. which Was held that !,
tight Until four days ago she was
guest AZ tho italian embassy. but =.
low. a. you know. IL guest al the
'enexueian legation Since her ar
ivai here she has been prominently
ushed tor~ ard into society she has :
one everw here. and been received y
verywherc m the diplomatic set. We Q
ave no kno~lcdge Of her beyond =
bis 81
There vas a question In Mr Grimm's -
s,less eyes as they met those OF the y
Elef The same line OF thought was =. ~
aiming IN both their minds. born. per y
apps. Of the association OF ideas Italy .
) one of tho three great nations -
nown 10 b. In the Latin compact; "
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
RRInGEP0RT

School closed here for this term on
Monday last. The teacher, Mrs.
Schwarz, of the town hall room, to-
gether with her pupils and few
friends, had set-out and a general
good time This school social was
highly enjoyed by all as Mrs. Sch
warz is held in high esteem by both
pupil and parent, and with her nat
ura1 grace and amiability has endear-
ed herself to our people not only as
a teacher but as loyal citizen.
The Jr Order American Mechanics
gave a very pleasing play in the Town
Hall last Saturday evening.
Our town was startled on Tuesday
last when it was learned that the lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Mckinney had passed away. The fu-
neral was on Thursday last, with in
terment in Swedesboro cemetery.
This little one had been a great suf-
ferer and we know how the care and
attention makes her doubly missed. 3.
Many friends sympathize with the
parents in their sorrow.
The tulips have not done so nicely
this spring in our town as formerly
for some unknown cause.
Among those of the pupils who have
never missed day in the school term
is Miss Mary Folger, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John F'olger, out on the
farm
Mr.. Peter Carey visited Chester on
Monday evening last.
Mr.. Geo. Sharp has been exercis-
ing himself little now and then set
ting out sweet potato plants. He still
has the gait on him notwithstanding
he's not quite as young as he used to
be.
A band of gypsies went through the
town one day this week.
The Grange is expecting to take
class into their order soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Carey enter
tanned over Sunday their daughters
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Bird
and daughters, of Philadelphia.
We think we can report Mr.. Usin-
ger this week as convalescing slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper Springer, of
Atlantic City, have been visiting rel
atives in town and vicinity
Every Tuesday and Friday after
moons, DR.. DeGrofft, of Swedesboro,
has Office hours at the office of DR..
Oliphant.
We are hoping the fire company will
now commence drilling and be q fire
company indeed and in truth. ~
Farmers are hustling out their
plants now, and all the farmers here
are busy as bees.
Miss Fannie Horner is visiting at
the home of her brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Horner on East ave.,
Swedesboro
Our summer folks, mostly Philadel-
|phians, are coming to their cottages
these warm, sunny days, reminding
us again that the good old summer
time" is near at hand.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
COHEN, Pitn,an
STRAW HATS soc to $1.5O

Split and Sennett Straw in stiff aud
soft rims. Also lot OF samples at a
Reduction.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
E. USINGER
JOSEPH C. TIMBERMAN

CONTRACTOR and BUILDER
A speciality made Of Hardweed yieers.
shop at Hendry's Court, Woodbury..
Jsbbing speciality. Bell Phene 1Oo-Y.
Residence on Mantua Avenue.
Y-IR-1Y
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
GRENLOcH.

Mothers Day was observed in the
First Presbyterian Church and Sun
day school on last Sunday especially
in the Sunday school Each Of the
intermediate classes read verses from
the bible, in connection with this
event, and quartette sang Mothers
Prayer" The Rev. William H. Les
lie preached on Mothers Day" in the
morning, and sThe Wayward Boy" in
the evening.
The Grenloch Terrace school clos
ed on last Friday and the teacher,
Miss Rosetta Kramer left for her
home at Wilkesbarre, Pa, on Mon
day. The annual picnic was held on
Friday, in the Park.
A congregational meeting was held
in the First Presbyterian Church on
last Wednesday night, directly after
prayer meeting. The trustees meet
ing was called, and Mr.. Robert A.
Shepherd was elected chairman. Mr..
Frank Bateman and Mr.. Leland Will
lis, were reelected as trustees for
terms of three years each. This be-
ing the end of the trustee business,
the session meeting was called with
Mr.. w. HI. Leslie, the moderator, as
chairman AIessrs. Fred H. Bate
man and Charles w. Foster were re-
elected for terms of three years each.
The Mems Bible Glass held their
regular social meeting on last Mon
day evening. This was called a Sur
prise" social and anyone who was
there does not doubt it.
Glass No. 4 or 4The Sunshine Glass"
spent last Saturday in the Geological
Gardens, Fairmount Park, Phila., last
Saturday.
The Grenloch Y. NJ. c.. A. base
ball team won from the Turnerville
team on last Saturday by the score
of 25 to 10. 1t gave the boys fairly
good practice.
Next Saturday they play Haddon
Heights here.
The Ladies' Bible Circle held their
regular monthly business and social
gathering on last Thursday evening.
Mr.. William J. Hetherton, cleo
trician of the Bateman Mfg. Co., has
removed his family from Philadelphia
to Blackwood. He was helper
when the first electrical apparatus
was installed in 1897.
Miss Sarah Roosevelt, of Philadel-
phia, spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. George DeEaven.
Miss Viola Ward, of Philadelphia,
was a Sunday visitor with her sister,
Mrs. George Jordan and family.
Mr.. Harry Shields, an employee in
the press room of the Bateman Mfg.
Co., had the end of his fore finger on
his right hand cut off on last Thurs
day afternoon. DR.. Smith, of Black
wood, dressed the wound.
Misses Lillian Armstrong and Irene
Hitler, of Camden, were Sunday visit
ors of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Pine
and family.
Mr.. C. N. Vanmeter who is employ
ed by the Bateman Mfg. Co., has
moved his family from Philadelphia
to Blackwood.
Miss Hattie Roun and Mr.. Augustus
Navey, of Cross Keys, were Sunday
visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Thies and family.
Mr. and Mrs. George Kingston en-
tertained relatives from Philadelphia
Saturday afternoon and Sunday.
Miss Lily Gardner, of Camden, spent
Sunday with friends and relatives in
this vicinity.
Rev. W. H. Leslie will talk on
-Four Kinds of Hearers tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Calhoun
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sham
bough, of Philadelphia, were Sunday
visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles CAL
houn.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
MICKLETON

Our schools will close next week.
We are glad to report that both teach
ers. Miss Lena Matter and Miss Mel
lie John will return.
We have seven eighth grade pupils
attending examinations at Woodbury.
Five pupils passed seventh grade
examinations last week, namely, the
Misses HI. Allen, Edith Heritage, al
lie Owen, Howard Bodine and Elva
Dash
William u. John of Elysburg, Pa,
is attending Friends Yearly Meeting
and visiting the family OF his son, y.
Omar Heritage.
Relatives here attended the funeral
of George Peterson, son of Charles
and Sara Peterson, at Woodstown on
the eleventh. The deceased, formerly
a Gloucester county boy, had good
position dn New York City; was taken
ill with pneumonia and passed away
in thirty-si hours before any OF the
family reached him.
class of new members will be
initiated into the Grange this week.
Friends here are attending their
Yearly Meeting in Philadelphia this
Seneca and Rebecca Browell, of
Baltimore. and Grace L. Bond, OF
Grafton w. Va, were recently guests
Of Gideon Peaslee and wife.
e ---
The authorities of Newton. dissatis-
fed over the electric light service in
that town, are getting estimates on
the cost OF a proposed municipal
plant. The proposition must first be
submitted to the voters.
The Atlantic county sealer OF
weights and measures reports that
he has found a very large percentage
of scales and weights that are faulty
and they had to be condemned.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
DIR. r. K. MORGAN

DENTIST
Rsom No. /, Merritt Block, Woodbury..
Residence, 103 So Broad st.
Office Hours:
Q q. N. to p M Open evenings by ap-
psiDtment only.
11-22-Iy.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
DIR. C. T. BENNETT
DIR. AMOS P. UNDERWOOD

DENTIST
Ger. Broad st. and Red Bank Ave-
Phene % L. Woodbury. N. J.
4-1s-1y. Evenings to 9.
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