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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-28
Copyright: 1914: BY Harold MacGrath.1 J
CHAPTER XIV.

NORTON MAKES A DISCOVERY.
~ ERHAPS the most amusing phase of the
secret agents discontinue was the fact
that neither Jones nor Florence had the
least idea what had happened in the
hummer house nor that anything had hap
pened. Florence regretted a hundred times
during the evening that she had not gone out
to the summer house. 1t might really have
been her father. Her regret grew SO deep
in her that just before going to bed she con-
fessed to Jones.
You received letter of that sort and did
not show 1t to meF" said Jones. astonished.
You warned me never to pay any atteA-
don to them"
20" No; warned you never 20 act upon them
without first consulting me. And we might
have made capture My child always show
me these things 1 will advise you whether to
tear them up not"
Jones, believe you are going little too
far" said Florence haughtily. 1t might
have been from my father
"Never in this wide world, Miss Florence
Still, beg your pardon for raising my voice
What do and have done is only for your
own sake. There are two things l wish to
impress upon your mind before I 60. This
can be made a comedy o. a terrible tragedy.
You have already had taste of the latter
and each time you escaped because God was
good to us. But He is rarely kind to thought
less people. They have to look out for them
selves. I am acting under orders always re-
member that
Forgive me; 1 acted wrongly. But I'm
50 weary and tired of this eternal suspicion of
everybody and everything. Can't I go some
where, some place where I can have rest?''
" IL | thought for a single moment it was
possible to take you thousands of miles from
this spot, it would be done this very night
But this is our fortress. So far it has been
impregnable The police are watching it and
that prevents a general assault by the scoun-
drels. IF we tried TO leave we would be fol-
lowed; and they play that game exceedingly
we'll Now, goodnight. Well have you out
OF all this doubt and suspicion one of these
days. There will not be any past that will
be Topped off as you'd lop limb from a tree"
Please let 1t be quick want to see my
father
Jones's eyes sparkled. And you have my
word tnat he wants to see you. But more
dare not tell you"
DO you think he would object to Mr. Nor
ton?" she asked. studying the rug,
In what capacity" he countered, forcing
her hand
As-as u husband?" bravely.
Jones in his turn studied the patterns In the
rug. 1t is only natural for a father to look
high for his daughters husband. But, after
all, an honest man is worth as much any
thing I know of. And Norton is honest and
loyal and brave"
: Thank YOU. Jones. intend to marry him
when the time comes so YOU may as we'll pre-
pare father for this eventuality.'
There is an old aJage--"
Bat she interrupted him. "If xou have
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SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

the water front and succeeds An drop
ping the box into the sea.
Countess Olga causes an enlargement
between Norton and Florence. o.,
AccompIices of Braine kidnap Florence
while she Ii shopping and hurry her on
to sea. She leaps overheard and is
picked ND in a dazed condition by fish
ermen. The Black Hundred locate her
and Braine, disguised as her father, takes
her back to with him. Florence sets
fire to the boat and is rescued by a ship
on which Norton has been shanghaied.
Norton and Florence, safely ashore
and with no longer any misunderstsnd-
ing between them, take the train for
home. The train In wrecked and the
Black Hundred carry the injured Flor
ence to q deserted hut. Norton, who
tries to rescue her, is tied to the railroad
tracks. Florence saves him and finally
Jones comes to the rescue of both.
Concealed above the rendezvous OF the
Black Hundred, q man learns of the re-
covery from the sea of the box of jew
els by a sailor and of its subsequent re-
turn to the bottom of the sea, and he
quickly communicates the fact to jones'
a duplicate box is planted nnd later Sc
cured by the band, but before it's con-
tents are examined the box mysteriOusIy
disappears.
Owing to the falling off of cOntribu-
tiOns to the parent organization in Rus
sin, an agent arrives and assumes the
leadership of the American branch of the
Black Hundred. Through the cOnniv-
ance OF the countess. the new head fs
thoroughly humiIIated. Brnine pursues
his own plans pending restoration to
power.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-28

STANLEY HarxreRves millionaire, after =
miraculous escape from the den OF the
gang of brilliant thieves known the
Black Hundred, lives the life of \ re-
kEIuss for eighteen years. Hargreave &C
IridentaIly meets Braine, leader of the
TRIack Hundred. Knowing Brsine Will
zry to get him, he escapes from his own
home by q balloon. Before escaping he
Writes = letter to the girls' school where
sighteen years before he mysteriously
left on the doorstep his baby daughter,
FLORENCE Gray. That day Hargreave
AIso draws e1. 100000 frona the bank, but
1t IL reported that this dropped into the
lea when the balloon hs escaped IN was
1punct4reds
Forencs arrives from the girls school.
Countess Olga, Brsino's companion, vfs-
it, her and claims her Q relative. Two
bogus detectives call, but their plot is
foiIed by Norton. a newspaper man.
BY bribinE the captain of the Orient,
Norton lays "a trap for Braine and his
gang. Countess OlEa also visits the ORR
eats captain, and she easily falls into
the reporters snare. The plan proves
abortive through Braine's good luck and
only hireIings fall into the hands of the
police.
After falling in their first attempt, the
Black Hundred trap Florence. They ask
her for money, but she escapes, again
fOilinK them.
Norton and the countess call on Flor
ence the next day, once more safe at
home. The visitors having gone. Jones
removes y section Of flooring and from
q cavity takes hox. Pursued by MEM
bers of the Black Hundred. ne rushes to
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NORTON MAKES A DISCOVERY.
ERHAPS the most amusing phase Of the
secret agents discontinue was the fact
that neither Jones nor Florence had the
least idea what had happened in the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
Popcorn New Farming Industry.

The department Of agriculture has
announced an interesting investigation
on the value Of popcorn as brea kfa st
food and states that $l.5O worth of
raw material can be made to produce
$50 worth Of popcorn Oh a piece of
land forty feet long by twenty feet
wide
The department recommends popcorn
as a valua BILE breakfast food-superior
to many Of the market varieties. A
quantity can be grown protitably, and
when there Is surplus not wanted
for home consumption it can be dispos
ed Of to merchants or to consumers
direct at good profit
Different ways in which popcorn can
be prepared as food are suggested
by the department. some of which are
- Two teacupfuls Of white sugar. half
cupful Of corn sirup. two ounces of
chocolate and cupful Of water Put
these ingredients into kettle and
COOK them until the strip hardens
when put In cold water. Pour over
four quarts Of crisp. freshly popped
corn and stir well to insure the uni
form coating Of the kernels.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
falling Leaves.

There = u" G'llbt that climatic con
difiDns ii..ii+rire TIM. fall Of leave, from
trees To determine the effects Of va
ryiug rainfall French ueteoroloyist
has made observations for dozen
years. chiefly 90 lime trees. which are
fed from thu. deep soil. and has found
lhat. with the usliai winter reserve Of
moisture ia the >ub~pii foliage is inde-
pendent of drought aud heat Cold
Is not so well wthstoVd. premature
frosts decidedly na>teniuy leaf fall.
Different plant SPECIES behave differ
emily. and in one year, with plenty OF
soil moisture. the leaves of the lime
trees fell nnseasnnably. two months
before those OF the plane trees and the
fruit trees
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
new
DRESS GOODS.
SILKS and
WASH GOODS

Never before has SO complete a
stock Of piece goods been assembled
in chehaIis County and never before
have prices been so low. II is only
three weeks now until the assessor
calls and we want to sell many thou.
sands OF dollars worth before that
date il possible
Wool goods are at least one-thrd
lower in price than last year on &C
count Of the tariff reduction and all
other goods are lover in order To
compete with them for the trade.
Silks are more beautiful this year
than ever and we cannot describe
them here. but invite you cordially
to come and see them all, and you'll
agree that they are the best ever for
the price. Everyone is making house
dresses now and most OF our custo-
mers buy good materials this year
Only ) or yards is needed, 80 even
at 80 cents a yard the cost for the
dress is slight where you make it
yourself. We have many beautiful
fabrics at % cents, % cents, Is cents
Is cents and even 10 cents yard
however White goods were never
prettier and prices on the staple
articles are lower than last year. Look
through any OF the new Spring fash
ion books, select almost anything
shown there, then come here and
nine times out OF ten you can find 1t
and at reasonable price, too.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

The department of agriculture.
through the bureau Of biological sur.
vey. has issued the fourteenth annual
summary Of the game laws Of the
United States and Canada.
The bulletin contains. among other
things, brief synopsis of the new
game laws enacted in each state and
province and series Of tables show
Ing the provisions relating to seasons.
export, sale. limits and licenses. The
general objects Of the bulletin are to
present in convenient form the restric-
tons on hunting which affect the en-
forcement Of the federal statutes reg
ulating interstate commerce In game
and the protection Of migratory birds
and to show the trend and general con.
dition Of legislation from year to year
Some novel laws enacted by the leg
islatures are found In the bulletin
among them being that Ohio and
Pennsylvania now require lcensee tt.
weav badge conspicuously exposed.
bearing the number Of his hunting
license. In order to minimize shooting
accidents Manitoba requires hunters
to wear white coat or sweater and
cap. and saskatchewan insists that
those who hunt big game must wear
complete outer suit and cap OF white.
The latter province has recently made
the penalty for accidentally shooting a
person fine ranging from $500 to
$1,000 or Imprisonment for six months
and suspension OF further license priv
tleges for ten years.
Connecticut has provided that any
hunter who shall injure fence or
let down q bar without renlacin9 II
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

In the General Advertiser Of Jan. 8.
1850 appeared the earliest known an
nouncement Of Christmas gift book.
and in this case it was undeniably a
gift book:
Given Gratis. BY J. Newberry. at
the Bible and Sun. in st. Paul's
Churchyard. over against the north
door Ut the church tonly paying one
penny for the binding,. Nurse True
loves Christmas Box; or The Golden
PIaything for Little Children. by which
they may learn the letters as soon as
they can speak; and know how to be-
have so as tn make everybody love
them; adorned with thirty cuts."-LOn-
don Mail.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
Cattle Raising.

Reports to the United States depart
meDt of agriculture show that cattle
rsisers in Mississippi during the last
year received net increase OF over
S2cpo.OsD III the value OF their cattle
as the resillt of the WAR the depart
ment has been making. through the
bureau of animal industry. on the cat
tie tick. However. there are number
OF counties in the state that are still
in quarantine. aid H. n result IL Is es-
tiInated tiia- the cattle raisers are los
In. about S3.oopHO annually through
desastafions caused by the tick.
Other southern states are being bene-
fted rs the result of the work OF the
department and up TO date about 200.
600 miles OF territory have been freed
from the tick According to the Off
Gals Of the department. tick eradica
ton is of >ucli vital Importance to the
southern STATES that there should he
no letup until the complete destruc-
ton Of the tick Is accomplished. When
this has been done the south will have
taken long stride toward the success
full development of its cattle industry
Reports to fine department from its
agents in Tennessee. where the cattle
tick graduation has been successfully
conducted. show that in Bradley coun-
ty. where the tick has been complete
ly eradicated. the price Of cattle has
more than doubled. that the interest in
lire stock has been "a great uplift +
the people md that more pure bred
cattle has been brought in than ever
before
1t Is stated that the increased valua
ton of the hides OF cattle that have
been freed of ticks will almost pay
three times the entire cost Of tick Grad
ication The large percentage Of the
chrome leather produced is finished
with the grain on Consequently all
imperfections on the grained side. such
as Is caused by the tick. are very pro-
nounced. few years ago. when
practically all the upper leather was
made from bark tanned stock. all of
the leather was buffed. or. in other
words. the top was grained to enable
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

the tanner to eliminate IA great many
imperfectiOnS from the class of stock
infested by the tick. Tanners then
could buy cheap hides that were GOV.
cred with imperfectiOns and make fair,
~ good leather. The situation today is
different-the public is demanding good
shoes from leather
Hides that have been infested with
ticks are graded as No. 4. while the
same hides II freed from tick marks
would grade No. g The difference in
the price Of these two grades of hides
is 8 cents per pound The average
hides Of Tennessee steers weigh about.
forty-two pounds. Therefore the effect
Of freeing the cattle in Tennessee of
ticks alone would increase the valua.
ton Of each hide 81 or more.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
6yron'0 PROPOSAL.

Lord Byron was led into his unhappy
matrimo nial alliance with Miss NIL.
banke. only daughter and heiress Of
Sir Ralph Nilbanke. through being re.
jected by another young lady. He bad
proposed to the latter, and as he held
her letter Of refusal in his hand he
said to a friend. 1T seems that 1t Is
to be Miss Milbanke after ALL" He sat
down and wrote the fatal letter. hand
ing it to his friend for perusal. "A
very pretty letter" his friend remark
ed after reading it. 1T IS ii pity that
it should not 90" And it shall go."
exclaimed Byron. and thus opened one
of the most tragic chapters Of his
checkered history
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

shall forfeit his hunting license and
the license privilege for two years
Connection. Pennsylvania and British
Columbia require Iicense applicants
under sixteen years Of age to furnish
the written consent of parent or
guardian. Vermont has similar re
striction for those under fifteen. and
Oregon does not permit children under
fourteen years old to hunt except or
the premises Of their parents. relatives
or guardians.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

A CCORDlNti to bulletin just is
~ sued by the office Of public
roads Of the United States de-
part,neut of agriculture. coUn-
IS roads paved with vitritied brisk are
becoming popular in many states. and
owing to the general satisfaction which
the roads SO paved are giving when
properly constructed ii is probu Die that
tile use of brick in road building will
continue to increase rapidly
The principal advantages viii b
roads constructed of yitrihed brick
possess are:
They are durable under heavy traffic
conditions.
They afford easy traction and a good
foothold for horses
They are easily maintained and kept
clean.
They present very pleasing ap-
pearance.
On the other hand. the principal dis
advantage Is the high first cost. The
defects which frequently result from
lack Of uniformity in the qua lily Of
the brick or from poor construction
are usually to be traced to an effort to
reduce the first cost or to popular
feeling that local material should be
used even when Of inferior quality.
Proper engineering supervision is
emphasized by the department in the
construction Of roads Many commu
mites in the past have expended large
sums in efforts to improve public roads
without first having obtained the serv-
Ices Of some one competent to plan
and direct the work The results have
usually been very unsatisfactory. One
Of the mistakes most commonly prac-
ticed Is the constructing Of some ex-
pensive type Of pavement on a road
where the locality Is faulty or the
grades are impracticable.
Even In constructing good earth
roads It Is doubtful economy to dis
pense with the services Of a competent
engineer. and If any considerable guam.
tity OF work is to be done such serv.
ices should certainly be secured. Since
brick pavements are probably more ex-
pensive to construct than any other
type or pavement at present used on
county roads 1t is very important that
their construction should be carefully
planned and well executed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
J. S. WAUGH
A WINTER COUGH

A stubborn, annoying, depressing
cough hangs On, racks the body, weak.
ems the lungs and often leads to ser
ious results. The first dose of DR..
Kings New Discovery gives relief.
Henry d. Sanders. OF Cavendish. VI
was threatened with consumption, aft
er having pneumonia. He writes
"Dr. Kings New Discovery ought to
be in every family; it is certainly the
best of all medicines for coughs, colds
or lung trouble. Good for children 3
coughs. Money back If not satisfied.
Price SOC and 800. At all drug
gists.. %
II. z. Bucklen e. Co. PhiIa. or St. Louis
Please mention The Herald when
dealing with advertisers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

result, in undermining the county
schools -putting them on q par with
city schools. He believes such a re-
suit is OF importance TO every think
ing citizen OF the county. be he To-
Gated in the city or country. He says
IF the back to the farm movement
is ever 10 gain any real headway It
must be through our making the ad
yantages. and in this work the
schools are OF first Importance"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
Sugared Popcorn.

Make strip by boiling together two
teacupfuls Of granulated sugar and
teacupfuI of water. Boil until the
strip strings from the spoon or hard
ems when dropped into cold water
Pour over six quarts Of freshly popped
corn and stir we'll
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
Popcorn 3aIls.

One pint of sirup. one pint Of sugar.
two tablespoonfuls of butter and a
teaspOonful of vinegar Cook till the
strip hardens when dropped into cold
water. Remove to back of stove and
add half teaspoonful of soda dis
solved In a tablespoonful Of hot water
and then pour the hot strip over four
quarts Of freshly popped corn. stirring
I'LL each kernel is well coated. when It
can be nodded into balls or into any
desired form
Baby Talk.
Hostess-SO your baby brother can
talk now! Bubble oh. yes: be can
shy some words real well: Hostess
What words are theyY Bobbie-l don't
know. They're words I never heard
before. Boston Transcript.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
FIGURES Don't Lie.

Hoax Men live faster than women.
JOax-That's right. My wife and l
were the same age when we were mar
ried. but I'm ffty now. and she's just
thirty-One. illustrated Bits
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

Pure sugar will be entirely consum.
ed by FIRE. while an ash will remain II
it is adulterated
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
Y AUGH' )
NEWS

About the busiest place you could
find in Aberdeen during the past week
was the piece goods section OF this
store. We think most eYery woman
in Aberdeen. ar well az many Of those
from the surrounding towns came in
TO see the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

dat OIL man o yoh's is purity good
provider"
He shows his sense" replied Aunt
Chloe. He wants to keep me busy &C.
cupyin' dis here skillet as utensile in
std Of weapon. "-Washington Star
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
MS 1000 oense.

Ambition. like torrent. ne'sr looks
back.-Ben JonsOn.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
PUBLIC SCHOOL
SUGGESTIONS

CONTINUED from page One)
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24

Oldest Established Mems Spe-
cialist Offices Cd Grays Harbor
make a Specially Of Chronic
and Blood Diseases. Diseases
OF the Skin and Nervous System
Stomach. Liver, Kidneys and
Bladder, rheumatism, Asthma.
Special Weakness. General
Breakdown. Rupture and Piles
cured without cutting or delay
from work.
am treating more men than
ever before. Many send their
friends and acquaintance after
having been treated by me-Do
not delay.
Advice and Consultation, free.
Permanently located. Office
work only.
DR.. MESSER,
peciaIist for Men
Over 20 Years Experience
Hours 9 a. m. to $50 p. m;
Sunday l 10 4 p. m.
304i2 E. Heron ST. End Flor
Over Blyth &: Blyth's
Aberdeen Wash.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-02-24
it's Dram.

Where did the phrase The longest
way round is often the shortest way
home originator"
Il don't know" replied the man with
motor. probably with traffic po-
liceman" Washington Star
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
For Baby

Crochet sacques 25c and SOC,
white drawers leggings SOC
and 81, white wool mittens 25c,
comb and brush 81 so, gold
pins 25c and SOC, Teddy Bear
blankets 39c and 75c, fur caps
SOC, Colgates' talcum powder,
silver mug, gold lined SOC and
$1.50; wool bootees 15c and 25c,
baby bibs 10c and 15c.
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
For Brother

Collar button boxes SOC
match boxes SOC, ash trays
SOC, military brushes $3.50,
pocket knives 25c and Soc,
Sterling silver back clothes
brush 50 and So, Sterling
silver back hat brush 81, um.
-brellas 81, $1.s0, 50 and 50 50;
suit cases 81 to Sc, neckties
25c, Soc and ST, scarf Pins 25,
and SOC, tie clasps 25c, initial
and plain hemstitched haDd-
kerchiefs 2 for 2Sc, 25c and
50; capeskin and. mocha gloves
81 and S2, dress gloves 81 and
1.50, silk hose soc, leather
toilet cases So and 50 SO, rain
coats $3.50; books 25c and SOC.
pencil boxes 25c and SOC.
shaving SCI with mirror 50
and S5, cuff links 25c' and SOC.
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
Mems Wear

Mems Suits $40 and $500, Mems overcOats
$40 SIS and $18; Mems Gloves, Dress Cape Kid,
s1oO and $780, Mems Fur Gloves, 81 50 $500 and
$500; Mems Work Gloves, soc and s1.OO, Mems
Cloth Shirt 81 so and $3.50, Dress Suit Cases S1O0
to Sc. Hand Bags LOO to Sc 90, Walkover Shoes
$500 and $3.50, Douglas Shoes So. so, Rubber Boots
81 so Heavy Fleece-lned Arctics 9Oc, Slip On Rain
Coats SIS. 90, $3.50 and $40.
Middletown transcript., 1914-12-12
For Friend

Mems initial handkerchiefs,
12 10; mems initial handker-
chiefs 6 in box 75c, mems ccm.
bination sets, suspenders and
garte-s all silk SOC, mems
fancy silk neckwear 25c and
SOC, mems silk knitted neck
wear SOC to 81, mems dress
cace kid gloves 81 and s1.5O
mems fur gloves s1.5o to s.,
mems plush caps 81 and 81 80
mems combination silk button
and stick pin, fancy box SOC
$L00