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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-05
CHAPTER XIII.
PerilcuS Places.

Ten days later Annette Ilington,
now called the little white angel even
by the shore squad from the cruiser,
felt her skirts plucked by a clutching
hand. She looked down. A native-a
mere bag of bones in a jamble of rags
-crouched at her feet
Little white angel" whined the ma
tive in Spanish-and Annette had
learned enough of the tongue to listen
to appeals for help-"my daughter
just like you-so kind, and pretty.
She lies at deaths door. You have
food, you have medicine-and you can
lay your hand on her. She will get
we'll What you have done for 9th
ers you can do for her"
An officer from the Albany turned
the corner. Annettes heart leaped.
The man was Neal Hardin.
Meal" she cried, listen to him
talk to him for me. Ask him where
his daughter is-Ill go unless it's too
far"
Neal spoke to the man in his native
language. The man jabbered back
eloquently.
"Only a short distance out of town, "
said Neal, lover that hill"
'Ill CO." said Annette.
Neal pondered for a moment "All
right" he said, "and I'm free just
now. I'll go with you"
The native leaped to his feet with
alacrity and ran crookedly ahead of
them. Outside of the town they
plunged into underground and then
through woods-but the ground was
dry and the trail was fairly good.
At the door of a hut the native
paused and motioned them in.
Neal and Annette entered side by
side. In dark corner was a huddled
shape under a filthy cloth. Annette
sprang toward it. At that instant the
native dropped to the ground and
clutched Meals ankles tightly in each
hand. At the same instant the hud-
died figure in the corner leaped to it's
feet-it was no stricken girl-it was
Hernandez, with the light of triumph
in his eyes. And at the same instant
Ponto and the brute sprang into the
fray.
1t was only a matter of a moment
before Annette and Neal found them
selves bound ahd lying on the floor.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-05
SYNOPS SIS.

On the day of the eruption of Mount
Peiee Capt. John Hardin of the steamer
Princess rescues five-year-old Annette
ilington from an open boat, but is forced
to leave behind her father and his com
panions. Ilington Is assaulted by Her
nandez and Ponto in a vain attempt to
get papers which Ilington has managed
daughter, papers proving his title to and
telling the whereabouts of the lost island
Of Cinnabar 1lingtons injury causes his
mind to become a blank. Thirteen years
elapse. Hernandez, now an opium Snug
gler. with Ponto, Inez, a female accom-
was 1ington, come to Seaport, where the
widow of Captain Hardin is living with
her son Neal and Annette Ilington, and
plot to steal the papers left TO Annette
by her father. Neal tries for admission
to the Naval academy, but through the
treachery Of joey Welcher is defeated by
Joey and disgraced. Neal eniists in the
conspirators get him in their power. An
nette discovers that heat applied to the
map reveals the location of the lost is
land. Subsequently In a struggle for its
possession the map is torn in three parts
Hernandez, Annette and Neal each secur-
Ing a portion Annette sails on the Coro-
nado In search of her father. The crew
mutiny, and are overcome by boarding
party from u S. Destroyer Jackson. led
by Neal. In Martinique Annette and Neal
are captured and taken to a smugglers'
cave to be blown up with dynamite. but
are rescued by a sponge diver. lnez FORCES
'dentlhcation papers for herself as An
nettc are again captured. carried to the
Sun City and Annette is offered as sac
rifice to the sun god. They are rescued
by marines from the Albany.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-05
CHAPTER XIII.
Pernicious Plots.

FcrniCiOuS SiOtS.
1t was after dark. Out of a clump
of trees upon a hill there sauntered
forth man-this man was Ponto. He
picked his way carefully-warily. Be-
fore he knew it he was where he
wanted not to be-in the streets of
the town. Once in, he started out,
but something attracted his attention.
A little crowd of men and women
stood about a placard tasked upon the
side of a hut. Ponto read it swiftly.
Ponto raised his eyebrows signif-
cantly. He had heard rumors-this
confirmed them.
Mosquitoes" he said softly to him
self, mosquitoes" He tucked the
word mosquitoes back in the inmost
recesses of his mind and went his
way. Skirting the town he reached
the Inn of the Spanish Don. From
the rear he spled a figure in a win
dow. He whistled softly.
A woman in the window started
slightly, and peered out.
Ponto clambered up to the window
and noiselessly tore the net from it,
Immediately replacing it as best he
might. He shifted the air.
All" whispered Inez Castro softly,
Il am smeared with crude oil-face
and hands and ankles / am immune.
Here, you smear also, Ponto."
Where" queried Ponto, 'is the
map"
80 far as l determine" answered
Inez, she has it still"
You cannot get it?"
Not unless l show my hand" said
Inez.
Ponto shook his head. Not" he
returned, until the chief says the
word. What of mine host?" he quer-
led.
"A bloodsucker," answered Inez;
he'll do anything for coin"
Summon him." said Ponto
The proprietor was summoned. At
the door, at sight of Ponto he started
back in surprise. But Ponto held his
finger on his lips, and exhibited a
multitude of coins in the open palm
of his hand. The proprietor advanced
and quickly appropriated the coin.
More later" whispered Ponto, "sit
confer with u.s."
An hour later Ponto-a black patch
on the background of black night it.
self-stealthily pushed open the door
of a hut in the middle of a clump of
small trees on a hill.
A man inside, waking suddenly. as
suddenly sprang up, knife in hand.
Soft, captain" whispered Ponto, at
is but l."
The two men struck light and sat
down facing each other.
Ponto spoke in measured tones-ev-
cry word that he uttered from now on
contained portent. He knew what he
was about. In the back of his head
he had an idea-baleful but useful.
Yes" he said, the mosquitoes car
ry the pestilence. One might call it
the mosquito sickness Just as well.
And at dusk, then is their time-then
they bite the worst"
go on commanded Hernandez,
grinly. He felt that Ponto was hold
ing something back.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-05

'"The little white ANGEL went on
Ponto as though reciting lesson.
En- cried Hernandez.
"Our young friend of the map
that is what they call her-every-
where. The little white angel. She
goes about from hut to hut-from fe-
verstricken patient to fever-stricken
patient-yet she survives. But she
will answer any call"
He leaned forward. you under
stand, captain" he said, she will an
swer any call. Let sickness call to
her. she goes"
"Ah," said Hernandez, that is we'll
And the gunner-where is he?"
"Everywhere-he, too, will answer
any call"
"Um," said Hernandez, "go on-go
on"
Ponto's eyes cleaned. "Ah," he
said, lone mile out of town-and
through this clump of bushes where
we sit-down in yonder hollow"
go on" commanded Herman 1ez,
what lies down in the hollow by this
hill?"
Ponto shaded his mouth with his
hand. Whisper" he returned, "whis-
per. No one-not even he-shnn
hear"
For moment he whispered into the
ear of Hernandez. When he had fin
ished Hernandez rose to his feet-with
glittering eyes.
Its here" he said, in his turn tap
ping his forehead. Il have it. By
heaven, this time they shall not get
away"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-05

see it-so is the longitude. / know
1t by heart-1S degrees 80 minutes
north and 1913 degrees 40 minutes
west-and there, somehow, | hope to
meet my father-and find his quick
silver mines"
Pacific ocean, unused the COM
mander, "off Mexico. Central Amer
ica-South America-but not far off.
There's something in my mind about
that locality-what is it? I've heard
talk about it somewhere. Something
j can't recall"
He returned the map. What ] de-
sired to say, Miss Ilington," he went
on, lis this-if had my way Id take
you there. But the United States
navy has other duties to perform.
Yonder is Tortuga. Well see you
safe ashore-and if we find the shore
isn't safe, Wen see you safe ashore
some other place. / am expecting or
ders daily, to return. Glad to have
been of service.
An hour later Annette and her
party disembarked from one of the
AlbanyI launches.
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OF bones clad IN a tumble OF rags.
Another native bounced upon him and
shook him like a terrier shakes rat.
This man. senor." said the sober
native, curses on him-he knows
where the little white angel is. Come.
he Will guide us there. Tell them, you
dog"
The dog told. He didn't want to.
but neither did he like the prick OF
bayonets through his hide-so he told,
and then he led the way. BY the time
they had reached the outskirts of the
town, the whole town was with them.
Hernandez, in his hut, heard the
commotion. He knew in his bones
what it was. Come on" he cried to
Ponto, we're going back into that
swamp swore they should not get
away-you swore it, too"
How will we get there" shivered
Ponto.
THE Brute is a brute" said Herman
DEE, where he has been once, he
can always find the way Come. Lead
on-lead on"
of cuffs and blows, led on. Ponto fol-
lowed. At the edge of the swamp,
Hernandez, with wicked smile,
dropped silently to one side and
crawled behind clump of bushes.
Out on that fateful islet in the cen
ter of the quagmire, Neal, his eyes
heavy lidded with sleep, was holding
Annette in his arms. She was OBJ
livious. Suddenly he woke her up and
sprang to his feet, drawing her with
him.
Someone comes" he whispered.
No sooner had he said it than the
Brute was upon them He seized Neal
as in a wise. But Neal-a trickster in
a wrestling match-wriggled out Of
his grasp. He seized a heavy stick
and lunged at the Brute. The Brute
engaged him once again. Ponto tore
the stick away from Neal and whirl-
ing it about his head. brought it down
with a resounding crack upon Meals
head.
Neal dropped like log.
Ponto knowing the reason for haste,
turned and looked about him. He
was puzzled by Hernandez absence.
but this was no time to wonder. He
drew a knife and started toward
Annette.
This time" he cried, you shall
not get away"
Annette ran, crookedly, hysterical-
ly, across the small islet. In another
instant she was waist deep in the
quagmire, and still sinking. Ponto
from terra firma, lunged at her with
his knife-but his lunge fell short.
Annette struggled away-tried to
reach some place of safety. But her
way was blocked by a waterlogged
piece of wood. Against this she rest
ed. wide-eyed, watching Ponto's eff
forts-sinking, sinking all the time.
For the first time she screamed
The Brute, busy with Neal who lay
upon the ground. heard her and swung
around. He saw what was happening.
Ponto has raised his knife on high.
Failing to strike-he was about to hurl
it at the girl-and Ponto's aim wae
perfect
never get away" snarled
Ponto. At that instant the Brute
seized heavy stone in his hand, and
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He spied a Figure in a Window.
hurled it with tremendous force at
him. 1t grazed his head, stunning
MIN. The Brute, grasping in his hand
a sapling, leaned far out from the
shore of the little islet and with one
hand grasped Annette, drew her. drip.
ping from the quagmire and set her
on dry land.
Behind him he heard shouts.
In a frenzy of fear, he seized Ponto's
BODY, slung it over his shoulder, and
then, with the instinct of brute and
not a man, he leaped lightly, but sure.
ly, from bog to bog, and disappeared
along some painless trail.
Ten minutes later Annette, in the
midst of motley crowd of tars and
natives-and in the glare of many
torches, was answering Meals whis-
pered question.
NO, dear" she whispered back.
they didn't get the map. They
couldn't get it. Last week | gave IL
for safe keeping-to the commander
of the Albany"
And then she tainted dead away
(TO BE CONTINUED
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
NORWICH PEOPLE WHO
 ATTENDED FOOTBALL GAME.
Many Saw Ell Beys Defeat Harvard la
 the Bowl at New Haven.

Among the many Norwich people who were in New Haven Saturday att tending the Yale and Harvard game were Mir, and Mrs. Fherwoed Potter, MT. and Mrs. Frank s. Buntfeil, Miss Marguerite Wu1f, William 8. Elliott, Miss Jesaiea D. Eldred. William II, Shields, Harold Thomas Robinson, Will liam Hrisbie, D. J, McCerfnieh, Jrs John J. Cerkery, kay1nend aerdeH, William Gailagtian. Felix Callahan, William F. Hill, pF. T. A. Crowley, Charles RieFdaH, Frederick B. Grewefl, Miss Mabel ftardraaR of Wiltimantie, Miss Agnes FrelaHd, Miss Edna Fre= land, Leroy Swan, Mir. and Mfrs. Ar= thur Thempsea, air. and Mrs. Ebea Learned, Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Ere phy, Miss Bridget Fseig et, Geerge B. NeibeFt, James f,easH, Walter Hines, Robert 0. Fletcher, Charles B. Whit aey, Charles Cassidy. Richard l.. Far= rant, Royal HsiHes, Charles Prentice, Prentice AlsKandet ef quaker Hill, Edward Mckay: William Stanley, James Stanley. caFei spaidiHg, James NearHeE, Albert askFaft, James Ae= Cefaaiet, GeeFge Chase, Chester Bell, Harry WasiaaHFR. ,FehR RaFtsegs, Louis ,PeTtssus, Harefd 6ampheii, Jehn Burke, JaseRh 6,lnRiRghaaa, BE: Alfred Richards, B. Vincent Heusigaa, JahR Afouitea, Benedict Puiiea, ME. aad Mrs. Ha=risaR c: MeFes, Henry FEis- bic, ME. and Mrs: P: L. FaEFeii:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
WEDDING,
Maynard. Phillips,

In the. Baptist church at Fitehviiis Saturday afterHeeh at o'clock, Miss Florence Phillips of Fftehviiie and Adelbert Lineein Maynard of Norwich was handsomely decorated with palms, petted plants and flowers, While the ushers, Warren Thompson and Will- ian Maynard of Wereester, the breth- CT of the groom, were seating the large number attending, Miss Helen Adams who WAS at the organ played Pestiude in c Minor, fdyiIe by Ley- back, and Peace at Even by Reinicke.
 At 5 o'clock the bridal party enter CT the vestibule and preceded to the chaHee1, as the Bridal Chorus from LehengriHs was played, The matron of honor and groom elect were follow ed by the brfde-e1eet and best man. The flower girls were Miss Dorothy bruEeilia Maynard, Btsfer Of the groom, and Miss Cora May Caswell both prettily gewned in pink trans parent silk oyer white crepe, wearing caps to match and pearl beads. gifts from the bride. carrying baskets of pink orysanthefnuns.
 Under q beautiful orflal arch the ceremony was performed by the pas ter of the church. Rev. George A. Chambers. who used the double ring service. -z-
 At the close of the service Miss Dor Is Autbier sang with much sweet ness, O Promise M.
 The bride wore a gown of Duchesse satin cut with train, and trimmed with Georgette crepe and pearls. Her veil was tulle and was held in place by a branch of pearls and she car ried brides bouquet of white crysanthemums. The matron of hon. or, Mrs. Henry A. Metca1f, of Nor gros de Londres silk. trimmed with pearls end cap of tulle to match. She carried chrysanthemums. The matron of honor received from the bride a gold piece; the groom's gift to the best man was a gold fountain pen. The bridal party left the church to the mu- sic of Canzonetta, by J. Roechel.
 Following the church service a re- ception was held and a lunch served at the home of the bride to about 50 relatives and friends. The house was effectively decorated with flowers and poltcd plants. the color scheme being pink and green.
 Besides substantial check from tho brides parents many gifts of crystal, linen and bric-a-brac were re- celved.
 The bride is the older daughter of Fitehviiie. She has a pleasing per- sonality and is great favorite with her friends. The groom Is the eldest son of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Maynard of tos Mckinley avenue, Norwich, and Is employed az sastinsrnith for the Itspkins and Allen Arms Co.
 Tho brides going away gown was of dark blue cheviot trimmed with fur; she wore q black velvet hat trim med with gold. After a short wed- ding Journey Mir. and Mrs. Maynard will reside in a newly furnished home at is7 Laurel Hil1 avenue, Norwich. where they will be at home to their friends after December 18th.
 The wedding guests included reia- lives from New London, Montvilie, Waraastar Norwich and Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
WIDOW OF H. W: TRACY PRESENTS eeMPEk6AFieN CLAIM
Says FeF Husbands 6easi, Resulted From Injury Received ia His ERa=
 playmsnt,


 Fhe eiaiHa ef Mrs. Harry ": Tracy, whose husband died rather suddenly oa the aTth ef 6etsbeE, is eae ef the nest interesting eases ever presented before the compensation esmmissiaHer ee this district.
 AfF. Tracy was a foreman of the liHemeR ja the municipal gas and electrical department fer several years Tine claimant attributes the death ef Mr: Tracy te an injury received iH Tracy worked feF the department uH= til the Saturday before his death which occurred an Friday. There was i hearing before CemzaissieaeI George II. Beers af Middletewn, the Third 6eagFsgsieHal district. heid iH the 6fHee of DF. BeHahue ia this city and practically all day Friday was eo- eupied in hearing witnesses. Those Wha appeared were Df, Jeha ", Cal= iahaR, DR, Patrick J: Cassidy, Dr. Charles c. aildefs1eeve, Mrs. Tracy Mrs. Mary A. Harris, Mrs. Sarah E. Tracy and several employees of the gas and electrical department. There were mere than ehs injury received eus te the death of Mr. Tracy.
 The nearing went eyeF te Tuesday ef this week. Judge Jefaa H. Barnes appeared in behalf of Mrs. Tracy and Corporation Counsel Amos A. Brewn- ing appeared for tae gas and electrical department. GemmiesieReF Beers een= dueted tha hearing on account of the fact that Commissioners Don6hue was disqualified.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27

Monday (today3 County Agent War neF will attend 9 county agents meet- ing in Hartford when the committee an the incorporation of the state as- seeiatiea will report. The state body is out for a66 stockholders, ab ef which hays been secured in this county.
 Tuesday the county agent will at= tend a meeting of New England county agents te be held in Springfield, when the Hliis question will be discussed,
 Wednesday AgeM Warner will be in steHiRgteR fieWeFJ in the interest of these Wha Beddla tiieir LWa uatfk.
 Assistant County Agent FiiiseR is kept busy collecting samRles fFen, the tiaid contests aa,l is blaming te B: E- seRt the results at fine county eera staeW ta be held Saturday ia the ieeai town hail: To-day he Niil De in Salem aHd Lyme. Friday he was in New LeHaea, and SatHFfiaa he was ia jew ett City, GFiswel.i and Feiuatewn. Fhe indications ReiHt te large entry list at the shaT. It is said tkers is a feel jag prevailing that esliY these wha be- long ta the iEHRFaYeaaeHt leagae ST faFHa hHFeaH gan exhibit, but Geuaty Agent Warner says this is net SC, as anyone may enter ard contest fer the prizes:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
Frank A. Rogers.
Typist cIerks for State Service,

The State Civil Service Commission will hold competitive tests at the state capitol, Hartford. Conn.,, Friday, Dec. 15, 1918, beginning at o'clock, to es- tablish eligible lists of male and fe- male stenographer clerks for state civil service.
 Candidates should be at least IS years of age, with at least two. years in high school, or equivalent education and some actual working experience in shorthand and typewriting.
 Eligible lists are maintained in three grades: A. those who take dic- tation satisfactorily at 14o words per minute: B. 11e words: c, 80 words. Certification for positions paying over S75 per month will be made from Grade A; s5s to s7b. Grade B; $52 or less, Grade c. highest eligibles in low CT grades may be certified for higher grade positions if there are no higher grade candidates available for such places. There are frequent calls for Grade c eligibies who are locking for advancement and for Grade B can- didates
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
NoRWicH SOCIETY OFFER
 HUNDRED DOLLAR PRIZE
To Person or Organization Which Does Most to Advance Welfare of Novem- Der Duding 1917.

At the meeting of the Norwich So- ciety of New York on Thursday ev- ening the following resolution was adopted:
 Whereas. 1t is the object of the Nor- wich Gociety of New York. among other things to promote interest in the general welfare of Norwich. Connec- ticut; now, therefore, be 1t
 of New York offer prize of one hum dred dollars ($1oo). at the option of the winner to be paid in cash or an aI,- propriate1y marked piece of silver. to be awarded df, in the opinion of the committee. there are sufficient 1918. by majority vote of a com- mittee composed of the Mayor of Nor- wicfl, the president of the Norwich Chamber of Cemmeree, the president of the United Workers of Norwich, the principal ef the Norwich Free Aead- president of the Norwich Society ei New York te cast the deciding vote te such resident of the town of Nor- wicii. Connecticut, er te such educa- tienaf institution, religious body, er- gaRizatieH eF club, business enter prise, whetheF incorporated or not, 1e- eated in said town, which may, in the epiHieH ef the above named committee have dene the nest te advance the ih- terests or the geed name or welfare of the city eH town ef Norwich, ir its Iheepie, iR aAy manner WhatseeveF during the year 1a17; and be jt
 Further Reseived, That without jF aHy way intending ta limit the scope ef tine award, by said committee, the NeEwicfa aeeiety suggests that due consideration be given ta any achieve meat in scholarship, authorship, phil. aathrepie enterprise, OF gift, the es= tabHsh#eat of new hasfHess enter Rrises, ar anything which may ma: teriaiTy contribute to the advance ei Nerwieh interests, whether local el general,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
TWENTY.FiVE YEARa AT
 BROADWAY CHURCH ORGAN
Anniversary VIII be Observed Tues. day Evening With Organ Recital by E, w. Lseter.

On Tuesday evening the anniver- Congregational church will be held in the church. Frederick W. Lester, tho orgahist, has completed his 25th year as orgs11ist of the church and he will be assisted by the choir. Walter F. Lester has been a member of the choir since 1929.
 The programme for Tuesday night Follows: Fugue in E flat. "St. Anne's" Bach; NoetuTne, d'Evry; scherzo, Judaasohn; Te Deum in D flat minor, Foote. Broadway church choir; Lar- go from New World Symphony, Dve- Courts of Jamshyd,' The. Garden of Tram, salSi: o For a Closer Walk With dod. Schneider, Walter P. Les- tar; Sonata No. l, Mendelssohn, AL legro moderate serioso, Adagio, An
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
|County MiIkmen Rapidly Organizing
Lebanon Producers Will Get Together This Weeks Only District in County Not Organized County Agent Warn Starts Association in South WindhaLocal Units to Affiliate With State Association County Agent to At tend New England Milk Gathering in Springfield Tues day.

That the milk producers of tic eeun- ty are rapidly organising local agse- citations and that by bFlday night of this week every milk district iH New Lenden county will be fully organized was the statement made Sunday night by County ageHt P q, Warner. Leb= aaea is BeN' the only disfriat HHsrgan- iEea and eTf. Friday evening ef this week they will get together and form le6al unit. Ali eE these leeai aaits will affiliate with the Connecticut Milk Producers association recently feFH- ed.
 There is g ieaai Init iH Weateheste#, eRe iR GetehesteF, Has iE H#ataF, eHa in North EteHiagfaH, one iR Preston, eae ia Battle, which iHsiudes Frank lin and ERfagae, and eae iR MeFWieh, the latter unit being confined to Fe= taiiaFs rather than te shippers: Vest efiy has a like association which was organized with tke assistance of CeuH- ty Agent Warner,
 As the agent fer Taiiaaa county has net yet arrived, EaHHty Agent War; ner has gone ta fhe assistance af the farmers .ia that eeuats aRd has as= sisted ia the forming af laeai asseeia- tieas in 4feBFeR and Giiead.