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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-03

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Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1913-1914, 1914-12-10
Eleventh InstalIment
CHAPTER XVII.
A Girl With One Idea.

Ut was the following day that, lean
ing against the window grating of
iron, she was astonished to find
a 1t bending before her. She looked
more closely and was astonished to
find that one bar had been cut cleanly
through. She examined the remainder
OF the bars. They appeared absolutely
untouched, but when she pulled harsh
ly at them every one gave way. Ready
made was her means of escape.
That night, fully dressed. she stood
beside the window looking out over the
moon splashed patio. A furtive figure
detached itself from the shadows and
crept toward her. Strangely enough
1t did not frIghten her to recognize the
butler.
She crouched in the opposite side of
the room listening to the faint tinkle
Of swapping iron bars as the man de-
tached the ends from their sockets.
His head and shoulders appeared In
the opening.
Breathlessly she watched his ap-
proach. There was nothing undecided
fNDOAs Lac A4G was BNlllg
ne was certain; he was sure. Not a
motion. not step was wasted. He
was almost over the bed when Lucille
sprang from her hiding place behind
the door.
Instantly he turned. his head darting
from side to side like that of a giant
reptile. He did not speak. Slowly bis
hands opened and closed. while a grin
crossed his face. widened his mouth
a hideously inhuman grin. She tried
TO cry out, but her lips were frozen
shut.
He had almost reached her side.
With gasp Lucille grasped a native
vase that stood near and brought It
down on his head with crushing force.
AS he sank to the door with a moan
there was a sound outside, and her
mysterious friend, the lover who had
promised his assistance, leaped lightly
into the room. Reading his thoughts,
yet hearing nothing, she moved toward
the window and lifted her tiny foot as
though to mount a horse. His hands
cupped about IT. She vaulted to the
easement and in a second had scram-
bled through.
BY her side stood the man. For a
moment he waited. then urged her for
ward. She was free, free, freel OF
course there were pickets to be passed.
but she had made one proyidentiaI es-
cape tonight. why not another2
Out Of sight OF the building she
paused and looked about her. How
calm and peaceful and friendly APP
peared the night The moon was full.
the stars winked merrily at her. urg-
Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1913-1914, 1914-12-10

breath coming in quick, eager gasps
AS she overheard their daring plot to
cross the river and stampede the cor.
raj Of an American ranchman. a lit
tie cry Of delight came from her lips
as she heard their illusions to the
United States cavalry they must sift
through before hoping for success.
Her eyes were glittering with ex-
citement when she stole cautiously to
the adobe shack. peering inside slowly
and carefully before entering. She
knew all their plans. and her blood
was boiling: but she also knew from
what they had said that they. too.
would be on the lookout for any upset
to the well laid plot.
From chest IN the corner. which
she hurriedly overhauled. she drew a
similar suit to the one the little lead
er had worn. 1t would just about fit
her, and she must take no chances OF
trying to cross the Rio Grande attired
as she was.
Swiftly she changed, for every mo-
ment now was precious to others as
well as to herself Daughter Of Gen
eral Sumpter Love. she was afire with
rage at the way the Mexicans had
spoken of the border patrol Of her
country. the presumption Of the plan
she haG heard outlined The gaudy
costume fitted her beautifully. and the
broad straw sombrero. with its weight
of silver cording and tassels. made it
e,lsy for her feminine features to be
unrecognizable even as it concealed
her long hair
She was we'll pleased with herself
when again she mounted her horse.
The beast had been ready to drop in
his tracks any moment, and she had
killed two birds with one stone while
changing her costume. Cautiously to-
ward the glittering ribbon Of river she
rode. her eyes always alert for any
Sign of the Mexican foraging party.
The horse hesitated at the bank Of
the stream. but Lucille boldly urged
him forward.
"Hurrah! We're acrossi" she said
to herself. as. dripping and disheveled.
she stood upon the right side of the
Rio" Up and down the bank she
looked for signs of the border patrol.
but none was in sight But in the dis
lance she could make out tiny speck.
The chances were it was one of the
Mexicans. But something must be
done If the ranchman was to be saved
from the plot she had overheard.
Fiercely she urged her mount toward
the speck in the distance until her
heart sank as she recognized the mar
for one of the plotters
Hours it seemed to her she pursued
the sinking figure until it Joined with
two others. Gradually, after a few
miles journeying. a great blaze shot
high in the air. blaze punctuated by
shots and wild cries.
The three men cruelty dashed their
spurs into the sides of their horses.
Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1913-1914, 1914-12-10
CHAPTER XVII.
The Work of a Thief.

TIME girl listened silently to
the ranchman's gratitude. then
watched him as. following the
4 captives. he entered the house
to which they had been brought. 1t
took but little while for the SEN
try to emerge Then she caught her
breath with a cry of delight as she
recognized young officer whom she
had known in the Philippines. He
beckoned her silently. seating himself
ct his desk and writing busiIy for
moment before nodding briskly that
she should speak A dancing imp Of
mischief was in her eyes as she uttered
his name.
Lieutenant Carmody. don't you re-
member me?"
The young officers eyes opered as
wide as his mouth.
Lucille Lover he gasped. half ris-
ing from his seat-"I.ucille Love or her
ghostr
"A very tired and hungry ghost"
she laughed delightedly. Just try me
and see
As he summoned his order:. Had
gave him instructions to bring instant
ly some canned stuff Lucille hurrtedly
sketched out her adventures to him,
eagerly persuading him when his face
showed that he half believed she had
taken leave Of her senses. His ex-
preston was very grave when she I'm
lshed
Il suppose you know that Gibson
was permitted to resign and nobody
knows where he went?" he queried.
Hugo Loubeque showed me the
newspaper" she nodded. And ia
ther"- Her tone was numbed at be-
ing brought into such close contact
Continued next week
Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1913-1914, 1914-12-10

The Costume Fitted Her Beautifully.
Came thunder Of sound as a great
bunch of cattle from the remuda OF
the American were driven toward her
by the fendish Mexicans, Lucille saw
the danger she was in of being tram
pied underfoot by that wild herd. driv-
en- to frenzy by the flames and popping
reyolyers from behind them. She urg-
ed her own horse to the right. escap-
ing just as the cattle whizzed by her
in a wild riot OF sound. Here and
+ 1e the Mexicans had assembled
themselves, always alert. marvellous
horsemen all, keeping the frightened
beasts together while they drove them
In direct line for the river.
Lucille felt shot slash through the
sleeve OF her jacket. She refined in
her horse instantly. for she knew the
Mexicans had passed. AS she turned
she almost collided with a long mus
tached. grizzled man. driving bullet
after bullet after the marauders. She
did not speak. did not even rein In,
but urged her own horse beside his,
drawing her own revolver.
The ranchman uttered a bewildered
ejaculation as he saw she was OF his
own blood
II was trying to get there in time
to warn you." she gasped. There's
chance Of driving them into the pa
troll If you know where It IS"
without another word, as though
complete understanding had been es-
tablished. be waved to the right; came
sudden abrupt wheeling Of the STAN
pede; came a ride shot. more like q
cloth being ripped it was than any
thing else. Lucille heard the sharp
voice Of the sentry; saw the hesltan-
Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1913-1914, 1914-12-10

cy Of the ~. IS even as they hud-
died close together. facing that soil
tary figure III olive khaki bestriding
bis mount as though carved from gran
ite
They looked hesitatingIy behind
them. The ranchman's revolver sound
ed, and their leader threw his hands
IN the air and topped over upon his
horses neck. The soldiers voice rang
out to them. and the frightened bandits
threw down their short carbines in to-
ken Of surrender The sentry waited
until Lucille and the ranchman came
up. then listened to their story. at the
end demanding their presence before
his commanding officer.
Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1913-1914, 1914-12-10
This story is being shown at the
Cozy-Tracy
Mondays. tuesdays and Wednesdays
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS IN
STALLMENTS.

Valuable governmental papers arc stolen
by Thompson, follower of Loubeaue. in
ternational spy. from General Love. whom
LoubeQue hates, in Manila. Loves daugh-
ter Lucille flies to a steamer to recover
the papers in order to clear the name OF
Lieutenant Gibson. whom she loves.
Loubeque, tampering with the wireless
on the steamer is hurt. Lucille nurses
him in an attempt to recover the papers
Lucille gets the papers, but the ship Is
wrecked. She is cast ashore on Pacific
island and is taken by native chief to
his hut to nurse his sick child.
The native child is restored to health.
and the grateful natives idolize Lucille
Loubeque, also cast ashore, tries various
plans to recover the papers, but in vain
Loubeque. bafied, FORCES a message
from a neighboring chief to lure Lucille
away from her friends. She falls into a
pitfall losing the documents.
LoubeQue's native aid steals the papers
from his master, and Lucille takes them
from the native after he is killed by a
lion. She finds and follows an under
ground passage in the jungle.
Lucille falls into the hands of tribe
of ape men, whose leader drops a neck
lace of priceless rubies. which she takes.
ouo anu LOuDeQue are rescued from lHe
island by yacht commanded by Captain
Wetherell.
The girl and Loubeque are set adrift In
an open boat by Wetherell after she re-
pulses the captains advances, and he
takes the papers.
Saved by fishermen. Lucille and Lou
beque are in China. AS she passes a
house Loubeque's diary is thrown to her
mysteriously She tries to board vessel
bound for America. Loubeque RECEIVERS
the papers from Wetherell.
Lucille Slows away, is caught ana
dresses as cabin boy with the aid Of
the captain of the steamer in order to
search Loubeque's stateroom for the pa
pers. He catches her at work
Loubeque takes the papers from Lucille
Landing at San Francisco she is kid
mapped by the spy and held a prisoner in
Loubeque's house by Thompson.
She throws a message from her window
to the captain of the boat, who passes
the house, and fight follows which Lou
beque wins. He is hurt. and she takes
and hides the papers. Thompson tries to
steal the rubies
Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1913-1914, 1914-12-10

Loubeque's native aid steals the papers
from his master. and Lucille takes them
from the native after he is killed by
lion. She finds and follows an under
ground passage in the jungle.
Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1913-1914, 1914-12-10

Loubeque. baffied, FORCES a message
from a nelghboring chief to lure Lucille
away from her friends. She falls into
pitfall. losing the documents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
by AIfreo benrp 1ewi.

Beginning thus violsnny. the Cancy-Mccus ac-
quaintAncs broadensd apAcs In two weeks Miss Clancy
and Oncer McCue were warm frends In three she had
called upon his mother in East Broadway: they
adored each other and ensaxsd-such being
the rapid habit Of Ne East side In thsss tender aairs
Omcer McCue to the scandal o. oil police regulations
had just tossed furtivs but heartfelt at Miss
caneys unseeins blinds when he wss hailed By the
bearskin driver and Mr.. Van Brent OGcer Nccue
shoulders squared like the foreyard OF 4 brir came
forward tw1rling his club PROFESSIONALLY
MT Van Brent. for in his life found himself In
he said
oficer. my name is Van Brent"
Are you the man who established the Van Brent
medal7 I've got one" touching his hat,
That was father"
Shake I'm proud to meet the som" and Omeer
McCus extended his hand
Mr. Van Brent. his fathers representative TOOK
'e cutsretched hand. and impressed by steady
manly seei-like grip The handshake seemed to clear
away the verbal distractions
It's this" said Mr.. Van Brent. II was tbinh1ne
mat Tor tho lark OF the thing. don't know ia ask
II you knew of any family who'd be the hettsr
.or little Christmas cheer ?-somebody that's sck o.
helpless or out of work and money and not Ali. -
nee Christmas in the way he she would like? The
.act is oficer. continued Mr. Brent confdentallv
want to make some one Christmas present: and
uon know soul on earth to whom gift would bring
giint OF Joy. I thought that perhaps you walking
about In your duty. might be able to help mo.
II was as well that Van Brents opening speech
was long, since 1t gave time for Oficer McCues earlier
conviction that he was drunk to wear away
This rich sport Is mebbe dom 1t on a bet" thought
omees McCue tolerantly. for he himself sporting
soul In a moderate way. Then he continued aloud:
There's three kids-boys-who this very house
Iheyre orphans. and haven't got splinter. Oldest
TO- They're mp aginst It, too. and should say q gift
or so right now would be tn hit Of their lives
The people.' ouoth Mr.. Van Brent Then
ensued doubt and hesitation. I'm what manner might
his Christmas philanthropy best siege kids:
Officer McCue reflected head all one side, like
crow looking into a Jug. Then he made snowfall and
hurled It. without certain careasinx softnees In
capable Of description, against the virgin of Miss
Clancy. There delays; Miss Clancy's pretty
had been close to the window ten mnutes and
the official SNOWFALL than landed than went
the sash and out popped the curly head
Stir old Bernstein. Anna. and tell him to como
down"
Miss Clancy withdrew her head. and onscer McCus
turned to Mr. Van Brent.
''smart-old Bernstein is: Solomon was fool to him.
II don't mind, I'll give him. He'll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

music OF the orchestra, 1t booming out the
night:
Eight o'clock
Whence the impulse? Mr.. Brent
professed ignorance. The thing is that with
the final cang of eight he walked back into the cafe
Going to the desk. he called the manager
GARNER said he, let have thousan
Mr.. Van Brent did not money. Millfonaires
do; 1t Of their marks Mr.. Van Brent
went and down the face OF nature and when he
wanted gold he wheeled into the nearest door and de-
nanded IT. And he always got it.
Thrusting the roll Of bills into inside pocket, MT
Van Brent summoned of those Russian eeghs-
with its plumes Its bells and Its bowy robes. Throw
himself into the high-backed seat where his
chances could command the world Mr. Van Brent began
give directions. This his fancy took
took 1T with of hesitation than the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

betrays in Its swift darling home flight Down Fifth
avenue TO Washington through the square to
Fourth street. and the Bowery; along
street at walk.
The driver in his bearsktn cast tentative glance
his shoulder Van the robes.
Where next. sir?'
call the first policeman said Mr.. Van Brent.
Now the first policeman none other than onfcer
McCue. pride of the precinct. flower OF the He
swinging Idly along in his manner
eye cooked arecuonately upward at two lighted
Second-Story swfndows-the chaste windows Of Miss
Clancy. who his
Ofhcer McCues acquaintance with Miss Clancy had
covered me warm space OF six months Their mutual
introduction was characteristic of day and place.
tlpsy rough all unbdden had spoken gayly to Miss
Clancy on tne street Policeman McCue being
hand had tipsy rough to Roosevelt Hospital
like an officer and a gentleman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

you through; them kids what they need"
Their is Week." said Ofacer Mccue. Herr
Bernstein. wrapped up though for Siberia, came
coughing shufing into the snow; .the kids
This Is Bernstein
Ten minutes devoted to explanations the side
Brent and Ofhcer McCue. and understanding
them tho part Of Herr Bernstein. Then Herr Bern
Mr. Van Brent and the pair drove away onacsr Mccns
throw a second kiss toward Miss Cancys easement
which this time harborsd her pretty face. resumed the
of duty
Herr Bernstein proved beyond value. He could
number every Week deficiency OF personal household
kind He knew tho clothing that would At the three
wardrobs Then there we're Gifts q more established
and the better Tor being useess Herr Bernstein knew
his to twenty stores all raging furnaces Of trade
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
Ube QuboIe Morlo Kin

In later years Mr.. Van
Brent declared that he had
never been able to solve
what follows or give the
rea son OF it. 1t was the
more mysterious. he was at
pains to make clear, since
every syllable was alien to
his experience, his educa-
ton, and his heart. This
is what SO bafiied the pow
ers OF Mr.. Van Brent.
Mr.. Van Brent tossed .
dollar on the table, a. . tip
to tho waiter. and lounged
slowly into the Delmonico
hall. He sought his hat and
coat Having tipped the lad
. In charge-for tips were as
April raindrops in the
hand Of Mr.. Van Brent-hs
stood presently in the For
ty-fourth street entrance
of the esta blishment, array
ed for the street and de-
batting what he should do
next. Should 1t be his pet
club. the Union. and .
game Of bridge?
There was the hum OF
many Laughing voices. Over
and under and through the
happy buzz trickled the
sirupy strains Of the or
chestra. 1t was. so Mr..
Van Brent said, as though
he waited for orders. Per-
haps 1t was the dangerous
proclamation Of the church
bells. further UP the ave-
nue., for which he waited.
Louder than the happy
buzz, louder, much louder.
than the suave wheedling
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

xYr day was tho twenty fourth of the month. and
the month was the month of December. HOW
ever let me begin with the block-a city block
on New Tark's East Side
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-06-13
days n Hancock this week visiting his
brother Frank.
Miss Gsnevisve DePlanta, Of Hancock.
= the guest Of her cousin, Madeline
Clyne.
osnsral Verdict o. the Company Wa
That He Spoke From Experiences
More or Less Bitter.

Conversation had drifted once more
to the everinteresting subject Of mar
rage. The smoking room was full,
land almoc5 every man had contributed
something out Of his own personal
experience to the discussion.
Some said long engagements were
better than short ones. some held that
marriage was an utter failure, and
others that It was the only thing that
made life worth living.
One perky little person insisted that
man should be master In his own
kousA" but was violently opposed by
q regular giant, who believed In "leav
ing things to the wife," and 20 on.
This subject. however, was side
tracked BY somebody observing that
Il was curious to note how little men
almost Invariably married large wo
men. At this, q very small, unhappy
looking little man burst suddenly into
life.
mo. sir; you are vrongl" he pro
tested mildly. ''ln Iny opinion It Il
the big women who marry the little
men!"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-06-13
Skanee Notes.

Frank Ley left Tuesday for short
visit in L'Anse and Michigamme.
Oscar Won zellen was = L'Anse visit
or Monday.
Ralph Sengebusch spent Sunday and
Monday at L'Anse visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Sengebusch.
The steamer Huron City loaded at
the Won Zellen docks the first Of the
week.
Alfred Peterson was in L,Anse Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. N. DeHaas, Of Mar
qustte, arrived here Thursday to spend
the summer in their beautiful home on
the shore of Lake Superior.
Miss Ebba Gilman and Lizzie Hart
'vigh returned Thursday from Chicago,
where they have been the past year IA
.Augustans hospital, receiving instruc-
tons Ia nursing,
TBs lBpfsacaas to tho new steel
bFidtSs over Ravine River have been
completed by Highway Commissioner
REIN and traffic has been resumed ov
er the Skanee and L'Anse bay shore
road.
At the special election Tuesday, the
propositions to build . new Town Hall
and extend and repair the township
dock were carried. The tabulatsd vote
will appear next week.
Mrs. o. W. Been and children are
spending two weeks with J. T. Been
and family At Calumet.
Supervisor Been has hsd crew u
men lighting fire on Point Abbayt Tie
past few days. The logs cut BY ths
Baraga Lumber company last winter
have been In danger. 4
Capt r. witte, keeper ~ the Hursn
Island lighthouse, visitsd ftiehds "a
Sksnse this week.
The Skanee GFsaKe wi3l hold spse.
ial meeting o the Town Hall this ev-
ening. Ics crsun win b ssrved.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-06-13

Mrs. Arthur Rose returned from st
Joseph's hospital. Hancock, On Wed
uesday. She y feeling much better.
Miss Alma Helberg Of Baraga, visit
ed her parents here Sunday.
Mrs. Collins and SON, Matthew, called
It Bsraga Friday.
Laura Giddhgs, Of Chassell, visited
here Monday.
Victor Johnson and Harold Beach
vent to Marquette Monday. They
returned n victor's new motor ear.
Miss Josephine Gibeleau was Bara-
g visitor Friday.
Arnold and 'Northey Rowe were
Houghton visitors Saturday.
Supt. Walker Of Mass Mine visited
the mill Tuesday.
Carl Koski Of Portage Entry. is visit.
ing At the homo Of D. F. Leary THU
week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-06-13

Eliza, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Loonsfoet IL dangerously i'll.
William Barbano arrived here Tues
day from Sanborn, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dominick Loonsfoot
returned lost week frsm wintoR MINI.
John w. Hugo and family returned
Tuesday from the copper country.
Joseph verette left Wednesday for a
short visit in Duluah. MINI.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-06-13
First May 28-Lsst June Is 1914
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court Of the County Of
Baraga-
In the Matter Of the Estate OF
Frank LaFerniare. Deceased.
Notice il hereby given that four
months from the 18th day Of Nay, A..
D. 1914, have been allowed for credit
ors to present their claims agaihst said
deceased to said court for examination
and adjustment, and that al creditors
Of said deceased are required to present
their claims to, said court, ct, the pro-
bate Office. In the Village Of L'Anse in
said county, on or before the 2lst day
OF September A. d. 1914, and that
said claims will be heard by said court
on Monday the 2lst day Of September
A. D. 1914, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon.
Dated May 18th A.. d. 1914.
ROGER C. WILLIAMS.
[sEAL1 Judge Of Probate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-06-13

Cigarette smeked By 0neraa Sand.
A curious fsiiS u Gs6fSs Ssnd hal
Just been cold By public auction q
Paris. Il II cigarette case that BE-
lonsed 70 the author. which contain1
the chArred end Of cigarstts smoked
by her at the house Of Doctor LAlle'
mand. a The case, too, - guarantees
OF ~ r1lio. = : note signed ~Cauvert
englneeess ~Ciearott6 smoked By
,0epsvs ta1d ~ the house Of Doctor
knzlon1Ad member Of the institute.
= ~ lSea1ng nf Ncvsmber 8. 1sl& =
f0zss :
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-06-13
Eeonomy IN HIeh Pisces.

Mr.. Bryan's lunch basket habit 70
minds the London Chronicle Of similar
instances in English history. In the
early eighteenth century . wave OF
economy flooded Britain's civil serv.
Ice. The commissioner Of customs.
about 1711, were filed with ideas OF
economical reforms. They restricted
their stan to 20 many reams OF paper
and . certain number Of pens year.
And more. They put their own house
In order. They issued . self-denyins
ordnance to the effect that they would
in future buy their own breakfast COT.
-. pay their own coach hire and pur.
IAase their own books and pamphlets,
except he Book Of Ratss..
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-06-13

August Kopponen returned Tuesday
f.om weeks visit in Duluth.
Olof Skuggen. mate on the steamer
Beatty which il loading At Marquette,
spent Wednesday ut his home here.
The Finnish boys gave q successful
dance at Odd Fellows hall last Satur-
day night.