davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
XMAS SALE.

A miscellaneous sale OF fancy ana
plain articles, and cooked ROOD saie'
Hot chicken dinner 20 cents, py the
Presbyterian Aid society, SATURDAY Dec
8. in the old Gibson-Allen building
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

W in LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of tile disease. Ca
tarrh Is a blood or constitutional disease,
aud in order to cure II you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally. and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surface. Hall )
Cdtarrh Cure is not quack medicine. IL
was prescribed by one of the best phS =
81 fans i'll this country for years and -
a regrlar prescription. II Is composed 81
the best tonics known. combined with lie
best blood purifiers. acting directly on TIL
mucous surfaces TIE perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients Is VIVA, pro-
duces such wonderful rosults IN curin !
catarrh Send for ,estimoniAls. free.
f. J. CHENEY & co. Pros. To'eda, o.
Sold by DruFris's. tt" -.
Take Halls Family Pills f,r constipa ton.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
STEEL BRIDGE AT HANNAH.

The Northern Pacific announces the
intention of beginning the immediate
construction of steel railroald bridge
across the Clearwater at Kamiah. This
is i'm conformity with the policy which
the n. +. has been pursuing in con-
nection with the Clearwater line for
the past two or more years, during
which time the new ties and heavier
rails have been put in, curvatures cut
down, and steel bridges put in at Spald-
ing and Orofino All this improvem ent
certainly means more than simply
branch line would call for or justify
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
ABOUT PIANO CONTEST.

There's good news for the young ladies
of the county in the page ad in this
issue announcing the piano contest TO
be conducted under the auspices of the
Globe, commencing on December 10. A
1850 piano is the principal prize in a
long list of premiums. Full particulars
of the contest will be announced next
week.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Many people in Grangevilbe and vicin
ity win be interested to learn of the
announ ement of the engagement Of
Miss Margaret McCallie of Kamiah to
Mr.. Fred Moore of Moscow. The an
nounc cment was published in a recent
issue Of the Moscow Post. 1t is I'M
densto God that the wedding will take
place this winter. Miss McCallie has
host of friends in the city and sur
rounding country.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
CHARGED WITH STEALING COW.

A man named Wilder was arrested
in the Woodland country Wednesday on
a charge of stealing and butchering
neighbours cow Justice Taylor of Koos-
kia phoned up the facts to the sher-
If and county prosecutor, and at this
writing Deputy Webb is on his way to
meet the Kooskia constable with the
prisoner in charge. Justice Taylor an
nounced that the preliminary was to
be held before him next Tuesday at
KooSkia.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26

no trouble in doing. and Alsop could
not understand why his explanation to
her of the moons phases was failure,
but neither attached any Importance to
the others defect.
When Julia Damon went home In
September and informed her aunt that
she had captured man who had
swept his university clean of prizes
the good lady was dumfounded.
"How about your school conditioner
she asked after her establishment had
worn of.
"Oh, what's the use of my making
up conditions when I'm going to marry
a valedictorianT
"Just So" replied the aunt.
Norman Alsop Is now professor In
- university. He has written some
philosophical works that have given
/ him high rank as an author. When
encomiums are heaped upon him he
shrugs his shoulders and says:
'I'm dead failure. I've never even
been able to learn to swim. IL you
want capability 90 to my wife. There
are lots of real things she can do well
AS for me. can't do anything real.
can only float on an ideal ocean"
And yet when persons mate theil
friends say, what a misalliance be
tween learned man and fool.' or
That's fine match they have thu
same tastes.
Alsop reveres his wife for her gifts
and she looks up TO him as superior
intellectual being.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
CANVAS SOCIAL CLUB MEETING

Camas Social club No. 2 met with
Mrs. A. l.. Bussard Nov. 49, with an
attendance of IS members and guests.
The guests were Mrs. II. Won Berge,
Mrs. Fl. e. Rowe, Mrs. W. o. Mock.
Mrs L. c. Spengler and Miss Bertha
Blessil z. An enjoyable time was had
by all. and delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess, after which the
meetir adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Ora Crca, Dec. Bird.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
DYNAMITE CUTS OF FINGERS.

Herbert Manring. the four year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Manning, lost
the thumb and forefinger of his left
hand Sunday by the explosion of dy
Mantle cap. DR.. w arner who was call
ed found 1t necessary to amputate the
the second finger also at the kuuckle
Joint The little boy got hold of some
dynamite caps which had been left by
men working on the road and ignited
one with a match. The wounded hand
Is healing rapidly.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
MODERN WoODMEN.

Thursday December will be the
annual election Of officers. Every mem
Der should be present. There will be
degree work put ON and a banquet serv-
ed.
The Royal Neighbors are organizing
and any member who is absent will
miss the real thing.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
WANT TO TRADE

A well-built. six-room house with cleo
trio lights and city water, good barn
and six lots, nicely located in Grange
Vile, to trade for any kind Of good
stock or towards a bunch OF sheep.
Address, l.. ]. Root. Boles, Idaho. 4Stf
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-11-26
ON UTILITIES COMMISSION.

John w Graham of Twin Falls will
fill the vacancy left on the Idaho pub
lie utilities commission by the recent
resignation of Judge d. w. Standrod.
Governor Haines announced the APP
polntment of MIR. Graham. The new
member win commence the work about
December l. Mr.. Graham has beer
practieing law in Idaho for the past
four years
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22

spy entered drug store and telephoned. Jim
waited outside. When the man came out
he stroled up the street and entered the near
est saloon Jim's work was done
1t was Braine's lieutenant, however. who
took the news to Braine.
I'VE have succeeded
Good " said Braine
-" He will go to the opera. He viii have
a box Doubtless they have arranged to d.
liver the papers there"
And the next thing is to get the num-
Der Of his box" This BraiRe had no difficulty
in doing. So that's all fixed lie calls
himself servan and registers from Paris. III
show the fool that he has Moujk to deal
with this time"
And what are these Documents" asked
Olga.
All that's what we are SO anxious to
find ont. Some papers are goins 70 be ex-
GAAnxAd bsEwssa this Knxsian nns and Jen4e
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22

~ D4aniey HnrgreRVr, millionaire. after
- miraculous escape from the den OF
s4Ae gang of brilliant thieves known az
~ Black Hundred. lives the life OF
sUENinse for eighteen years, HarErrsse
Snoe4dentmity meets Hratue. leader of the
D1ack Hundred. Knowing Braine will
~ 10 get him. he escapes from his own
n1ne by a balloon. Before escaping he
UR1leA letter 10 the girls school
$IAere eighteen years before he mYs-
1oxlsusiy left on the doorstep his baby
4 Anaghter, Florence Gray. That day
UarEreave also draws sI,00o.e0O from
- hank, bur II is reported that this
dropped into the when the balloon
L - escaped In was puuctured.
Florence arrives from the girls
school, Countess olgn, Hraine's COM
Danion, visits her and claims her aS
3alatfve. The Black Hundred then see
= means of mnitin@ Florence target
fOT their attacks. They after the
u1yoOO.0o0, and Brsine, their leader, sets
traps for Florence. The Black HIM
&reA, after number of attempts, fail,
due to the wisdom of James. fbe HRr-
9resve butter, and Merton. "a newspaper
nan-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22

box tickets for the opera had arrived. He
was informed that they had. Instantly the
SPY. who had dared to lincor about the hotel,
overhearing this conversation. determined to
notify Braine at once And at tie same
time. Norton, In Disguise, determined not to
lose sight Of this man whom he had set
himself to watch.
The spy left by one entrance and Jim by
another jim had learned what be desired;
that the Russian agent would be followed TO
the opera and that it was going to be diff
cult to hand the documents to him. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22

pose" laughed Jim. well, must be on
my way to make that flyer"
The two shook hands and Jim hurried Of
Tie butler watched him till he disappeared
down tie subway.
" He's good lad" he murmureJ, land
brave lad and money is only an incident
in human affairs after all III be a good
angel and let the two be happy, since they
love each other and have proved 1t In Il thou
sand ways
For long time the leather box across
which was inscribed Stanley Hargreave +"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22

9" BE careful And come to the apartments
just as soon as yen can.
"Tu he careful" Braine declared easily
You can watch the play II you wish.
When Servan entered the limousine BE- was
quietly but forcibly aeiged by two men who
had tecn lying in wait for him, due 10 the
apparent treachery of the chauffeur. Strvan
fought eaIantly. for all that he knew what
the end If this exploit going to be One
Of the men succeeded in getting the docu-
ments from Seryaus pocket.
Done, my boy" cried the victor . Give
him crack on the and VIII beat it,"
Just a minute, gentlemen. said voice
from tie seat at the side of the chauffeur
I'm take those papers" And the owner
of the voice backed by 4 cold, sinister looking
automatic, reached in and confscated the
spells Of war s. And | shouldn't make any
attempt to slip out by the side door
Thanks. my friend said Scrvan. shaking
himself free from his captors.
DON'T mention II, !. said Norton amably.
We thought something like this would hap
pen. Keep perfectly quiet, YOU chaps Drive
on, chauffeur drive on!
Yes, my lord, To what particular police
station shall head this ornnibus?"
1.-THE nearest, Jones the very nearest you
can think of! Some day, when I'm rich III
hire you for my chauffeur, But for the pres
ent l shall expect at least box of rartegas
out of that hundred"
Jones chuckled. I'm buy you a box out
Of my own pocket That hundred goes t.
charity"
g" Here we are. Out with you" said Jim
to his prisoners. He shouldered them into
the police station, to the captains desk. +
whats this?" demanded the captain.
Z" RI aldup men, said Jim. Entered this
mans car aud tried to rob him."
"Ch-huh An Nho're you?"
Jim showed his badge and card.
Ohio, Hey. there; l mean YOU" said
the captain, leveling finger at Otto. Lift
up that hat; lift it up. Sure, it's Fountain
Pen Otto! Well, we'll az we've been lookin'
fol you for ten months on the last forgery
case. Mr.. Norton, my thanks. Take em be- :
low. sergeant. You'I be Lere to make the
complaint In TN mornIh sI' NC "uu@1 "
Servan.
." II it is necessary.
at may be against Otto's pal. don't
know him.
Very WE'LL
And Jones and Norton and Servan trooped
out Of the station.
At last Jones and the reporter entered
cheap lunchroom and ordered coffee and toast.
You're wonderful man. Jones, even II
YOU are an Englishman," said Jim a. he
called for the check.
English? What makes you think ! an
English" asked Jones with curious gilt
ter in his eyes.
SIN tell you on the night We put tie roll
ers under Braine and company"
jones stared long and intertly 4 biz youne
I pertpss WHAT An
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22
SYNOPSIS or PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

Concealed st the rendezvous of the
Black Hundred, "a man learns of the re-
eovery of the box from the ses by IA
sailor and of its subsequent return to
the bottom of the sea. and he quickly
communicates the fact TO Jones. dc-
pIicnte box IN planted and later secured
by the band. but before it's contents are
examined the box myntcriousIy di#ap-
pears.
Finding himself checkmafed at every
turn, Brainc endeavors to eamesk the
Hargresye household in the law In
order tn gain free access 30 the house.
The timely discovery of the plot by
Norton sets the police at the heels OF
the peck and results I'm a raid on the
gangs rendezvous. which, however,
proves TO he barren of results.
The Black Hundred begin to fear Nor
ton and PLAZA 90 dispose of him. Again
the unpoticed butler shows his hand by
rescuing Norton and defeating Braine.
Florence secures a mysterious paper
which is of vital Importance TO her
fathers safety. Braine loses hope of
securing the 100000 and turns to re-
wenge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22

lay In peace undisturbed. A busy spider Lad
woven trap across the handle to the quaint
Jock. The box still badly stained from
Its immersion in the salt water. At GER
tain time it quietly withdrawn from
it's hiding place. 1t was stealthly opened.
hand reached in and when II withdrew a
packet Of papers was also withdrawn. TIL,
box was again locked and lowered and pres-
emily the spider returned to find that his
cunning trap had heen totally dest Dyed With
tie infinite patience of his kind he began tn,
weaving Of another trap. Perhaps this would
be more successful than its predecessor.
Later Henri Servsn received telephone
call He was informed that his purpose in
America would be realized by his presence
at such and such box that night at tue
opera. Further information could not be
given over the telephone. Servan seemed well
satisfied. He dressed carefully that evening,
enils6 ~ - 4Gcs clark ~ iaaaisrd u NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22
We are near the rnd7" whispered Flor

"We are near the end?" whispered Flor
ence.
Very near the end"
And / shall see my father?"
Jones bent his head. If We succeed"
There is danger" thinking Of her lover.
There is always danger when l leave this
house So be good" the butler added with
smile.
And Jim?'
He has proved that he can take care Of
himself"
Tell him to be very careful
I'm do so. but it will not be necessary; :"
and with this Jones set forth upon what be
considered the eliminating adventure
The usual brilliant crowd began 10 pour
into the opera. Braine took his stand by
the entrance. He waited long time but his
patience was rewarded. A limousine drove
up and out of the door came his man, who
looked about with casual interest He dis
missed the limousine which wheeled slowly
round the corner whore it could be convenlcnt-
" parked Then Servan entered the opera.
Braine hurried round to tho limousine The
lations, were out. The chauffeur was hud-
died in his seat
My man." said Braine, world you like
to make some money!"
"How much?" listlessly The voice was
muffied.
Twenty"
Good night, sir
Fifty"
Good night aud good morning."
a hundred, "
Now you've got me interested. What
kind of JOY ride do you want?"
No JOY ride. LISTEN
Briefly the couspirator outlined his needs,
and finally the chauffeur nodded Five TWEEN
ties were pressed into his hand and he curlcd
up in his seat again.
Servan entered his box. In the box next
to his sat handsomely gowned young woman,
He threw her an idle glance, which was
paid in kind Later, Brane came in and sat
down beside Olga.
Everything looks like plain sailing" he
whispered.
Olga shrugged slightly.
During the intermission between the first
and second acts Servan took the rear chair of
his box, near the curtains. Braine. watching
with the eyes of lynx, suddenly observed
the curtains stirring. A hand was thrust
through. In that hand was a packet Of pa
pers. With seeming indifference Servaa
reached back and took the papers, slowing
them away in n pocket.
Braine at the beginning of the second
act.
Where are you going2" asked Olga ncrv-
ousy.
ITO see Otto"
a bold attempt made to rob Servan
while in the box. but the timely arrival Of
Jim frustrated this plan. So Braine was
forced to rely on the chauffeur of the lin
cuisine.
Al Farrar's Hasa thEilling ncte died aSasy
1seir w zss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22
tCopyright: 1914; b. Harold AAcGrath,l
CHAPTER MI


tCopSrshf: 1919 -. BY iA~ ,1< AAS7'fS'N4
An salu h"t"'"@ AZ '''@' "'''0' l''s "O-
venture 70 ''Ae'' "''''' inv '''' ~"
hoar later
was II necessary 10 "''P thai 'A
visible letter lie @@Ae@'
No." said Jones.
~would II have given our affairs n serious
turn If it had fallen into alien hands,"
.r.cisef,,v >, answered Homes aft would
rr..n aiybt for the Black Hundred or long
..r,. rrdnr cover n orr friend Braipe learned
a.. Rpss,s yss NOW taking an sctive Inter
/ - 4, ~. aotrrs ~ ,be Black Hundred And
...r,,.,,v al onr work wogld have ia be done
-, .rs,n~
-. , 49,. ...,,,o.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22

or his agents. That these papers concern us
vitality ain certain That is Why am going
to get them II there Las to be murder at
the opera tonight Norton has been to WASH
ington. lie was SEN coming out of the Rus
sian embassy. from the secretaries of state
and war and a do2en other Offices I've got
to find out just what all this means
1t means that the time has come for rs
to H." said Olga. We have failed.
have warned you. We have still plenty of
money left. 1t is time we folded our tents
and stole away quietly. l tell You feel it
in my bones that there is pit before us
somewhere; and if you force issues we shall
ell fall into it,
THE white feather. my DEAR"
There is altogether some difference be-
tween the white feather and common sense
caution"
Il shall never give up. You are free to
pack up ana go if you wish. AS for me, I'm
going to fight this out to the bitter end"
And take my word for it, the end viii
be bitter"
"Weu?"
40. / shall stay. You know that my
future is bound up IN yours In the old days
my advice generally appealed to you sound
and when you followed it you were success
full From the first / advised you not to
pursue Hargreave. See what has happened F."
Enough of this chatter. I've got to die
some time II will be with my face toward
this man | bate with all my soul. You trust
to me III pull ont Of this all right. You
just fix yourself up stunningly for the opera
tonight and leave the rest TO me-
Olga shrugged. She was something of n
fatalst This man of hers had suddenly
gone mad and one did not reason with mad
people.
What shall I wear?" she asked calmly.
Emeralds; they're your good luck stones.
You will 20 to the box before | do, I've
got TO spend some time at the curb to be
sure that this Servan chap arrives. And 1t
Is quite possible that our friend Jones will
come later. If not Jones, then Norton
was fool not to shoot him when had tn.
chance. We could have covered 1t up with
out the least difficulty. But ! needed the in
formation about that paper. With Norton
going to Washington and Jones confering
with this Seryan, I've got to strike quick.
1t concerns us, that I'm certain Perk up:
we've lots of cards in sleeves yet BE
at the opera at $50, Pay attention to
any one; wait for me. Remember, shan't
write notes or send any phone messages. Re
VARY Of any trap like that to get you out
side. Now, I'm off,
Jones approached Florence Immediately
after dinner.
] have important business in the city to-
night. Under no circumstances leave the
house. | shah probably he followed. And
our enemiys will have need OF you far more
tonight than at any previous time. sLali
not send you phone or written message. You
have your revolver. !, Sshoot any strange man
WIN ,oxtmsk Ws'N IN fnnuiri6a IN y d
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-22
$4,000 FOR ONE HUNDRED WORDS

board ,rir he absolute and lfr , Nothing
O. a hferdrR nature WiH he caEsiGcrcd IN
the dccistOT, nor Gtrcn any preference ta
the selection ~ the ptHHor Of the 5iV,0D0
frt-c. The last fsco Teeis, tchict actH gre
the mast acceptable solution to the mBs-
tetg. utN be presented IN the theattrs
ha-teG the feature as coon as II IS p@s-
a,bir 70 produce the same. The Story corre-
speeding to thess motion picture rciH dp-
pear tn the newspapers coincide Htqlip, or
as soon after the Gppc0rauce Of the pic
sHrss az practicable. With the last tic6
ttejs uiH b. tIfotrn the pictures Of the tciH-
scr his or her home, aud other Interesting
rcatarcs 1t is understood Aat the ners-
papers. so far az practicable, in printing
IRE last tsro chapters Of the story by Hdr-
old UdcGrdft icH also shotc picture Of
the successful contest0nt.
Solutions to the mysterg must mot be
more Han 100 cords long. Here are some
questions to be kept ia mind IN connection
ain the mystery az an old TO solution
No. L What becomes Of the mt1oaGiref
No. 2-Hhat becomes Of the fi,000,0g0?
No. s. Whom does Florence marrgr
No. What becomes of the Russian
ooAafessf
Aobodp connected either directly or in
directly 10Th The Million Dollar Wye
terp tciU be considered az a contestant.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-13
GREAT GRQNDS
Greet Former Congressman
Joseph H. Gaines in the
County of Nicholas.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Oct. B
Encouragement Joseph Holt Gaines,
who has been campaigning in Nicho-
las county, writes to friends in TINS
city that he has not had such largely
attended and such enthusiastic meet
ings in years rs he has had in that
county in the last week or ten days.
He predicts great Republican gains
in Nicholas. A prominent citizen OF
redwood, the same county, who is
here, says that county is SUI
fering the worst business depression
that has af1icted 1t since Richwooo
sprung up like mushroohm as
manufacturing center. Unless some
thing happens, he says. the
people employed In the wood-work-
ing factories there VIII be suffering
gerat distress this winter He says.
further, that these. people blame
their unfortunate plight on the Dem
ocratic party's announcement Thls
man is physician and Democrat,
but does not intend to support his
party's congressional candidates tbs
year. He announced himself con
vert to the Republican policy OF pSo-
lection. Redwood people will know
him well from this description: He
is a citizen of weight and wide in
huence. ls
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-13
Smash All Previous Baseball
Records by Taking Four
Straight Games.
ATHLETICS ARE HELPLESS
Before the Sterling Pitching of
Rudolph Who Wins Two of
the Victories.
az A,see,Ar.p ,a.ss,

F'ENWAY PARK, Boston. Oct. B.
The Boston Braves are the worlo
baseball champions of 1914.
They defeated the philadelphia
Athletics today by a score OF 3 to !
winning the series with four straight
games, the champions OF the Ameri-
can League not capturing contest.
Rudolph pitched a masterful game
winning his second contest of the
series today The Athletics could
not hit his elusive slow ball when
hits would have sent runs over the
plate. The Bostons outgamed and
outplayed their opponents today IN
every department of the sport.
They clinched their victory in the
fifth inning after two men were out
with Rudolph's single, Moran's
double and Evers's solid blow to CEN
ter.
1t is the first time that q world
series has been won In four straight
games and after the last man was out
the Athletics rushed over and con-
graduated their rivals. The specta-
tors went mad with Joy and paraded
the field, singing and cheering.
The Official box score: