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Arizona republican., 1916-11-14
SAN MARCOS H0T Il T0 OPEN
 |TS SEASON IN NOVEMBER 15

the Suhwara club are now being fur nished and will be ready by Thanks giving. It's guest rooms nave been ready for week. It's early guests in- clude Mir Plummer and party from Tucson, Mir and Mrs. Vim. William son and the Misses Barnett of Grand RaDids, Mich; Schultz, San Luis Obispo. Cal; H. M Moehle, LOS An geles; Clarence Jackes and Miss Ja kes of St. Louis are expected about Thanksgiving, and will winter at the club. Joseph Hammil of Pat te son, N. J. has also engaged winter quarters there. Merton N. Rice, su- perintendent of the Chandler high school and his assistant, P. " Dunn arc permanent denizens at the club
 The Chandler hotel is doing good business and has been full most of the fall.
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a program had been arranged by a committee composed of Mrs. 5. P. km- bTy. Mrs. Harry Bartley, Mrs. J. De Erie, Mrs. NJ. B. Carter and Mrs. Charles Caldwell. Mrs Walter Smith played a piano solo, Miss Marjorie Thomas sang, Miss Merle Miller and Miss Cleta Zellner each recited. There was dialogue by Willie Miller and George Ceiling, and song by Ed ward Graves. Mary Graves, Mary Elm bry, Zena Embry and Leonora 0oidweli. Also some choruses by the school. Af- ter the program, cake and coffee were served
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his home in Ohio, after short visit with his brother, Cleon Sharp.
 Thursday night was the mid month meeting of the Farm Improvement As sociation and q large proportion of the membership turned out to listen to an excellent program-the chief number of which was the speech by Congressman Carl Hayden, on the Pinal Audit Bill. Although this was something like the fiftieth speech made by Mr Hayden in forty days. there was no trace Of fla tigue in his voice or bearing, and he treated all the details of his subject well. In addition to the main address:
The Spectator., 1916-04-28
SYNOPSIS.

Stanley Hargreave, millionaire. after miraculous escape from the den Of the gang of brilliant thieves known as the Black Hundred, lives the life of recluSe for eighteen years Hargreave accident ally meets Braine. leader of the Black Hundred. Knowing Braine will try to get him. he escapes from his own home by balloon. Before escaping he writes a let ter to the girls school, where eighteen wears before he mysteriously left on the doorstep his baby daughter Florence Gray. That day Hargreave also draws one million dollars from the bank but it is reported that this dropped into the sea. when the balloon he escaped in was pune tured. Florence arrives from the girls school. Countess Olga, Braine's compan- ion visits her and claims to be rela- tive Two bogus detectives call, but their plot is foiled by Norton, a newspaper man. By bribing the captain of the Orient Norton lays trap for Braine and his gang. Countess Olga also visits the Orlents captain and she easily falls into the reporters snare. The plan proves abortive through Braine's good luck and only hirelings 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 foiling them. Norton and the countess call on Florence the next day. once more safe at home. The visitors having gone Jones removes a section of flooring, and rom a cavity takes a box. Pursued by members of the Black Hundred. he rushes to the water front and succeeds in drop ping the box into the sea Braine con- cetVes the idea of giving coaching party 10 which Florence is invited. Jones and Norton both go along and are fortunately on hand to save Florence from being i'm prisoned in the country house to which she is lured. Florence goes horseback riding and is captured by one of Braine's men along the roadside. Norton rescues her. They are pursued, however, and the pair make their complete escape only after Norton has exploded q tire on the fast approaching machine with a bullet Countess Olga. scheming to break the en- Sagement now existing between Florence Hargreave and Norton invites them both to her apartments and pretends to faint In the reporters arms. Florence appears In the doorway just at the planned mo- his ring. Accomplices of Brane succeed in Kidnapping Florence while she is shop ping and hurry her off to sea. Norton re- cefves a wireless later informing him that the girl had leaped into the sea and been drowned.
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CHAPT FIR xi.

When Jones received the telegram that Florence was safe. the iron nerve of the man broke down. The suspense had been so keenly terrible that the sudden reaction left him almost hys- terically weak Three weeks of wait ing waiting. Not even the scoundrel and his wife who had been the princi- pal actors in the abduction had been found From great ship in midocean they had disappeared Doubtless they had hidden among the immigrants, who for little money, would have fooled all the officers on board. There was no doubt in Jones mind that the pair had landed safely at Madrid
 AS for Susan, she did have hyster- ics. She went about the room. wailing and laughing and wringing her hands. You would have thought by her actions that Florence had just died. The sight of her stirred the saturnine lips of the
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word at its face value. Black an white. an on paper. says I, hereafter" "
 But I never thought of such a thing" protested Braine, beginning to lose his patience. "I cant risk sending to New York for documents. She is my daughter. and you will find 1t will not pay to take this peculiar stand"
 'In black an white, r y can't have her."
 Braine thereupon rushed forward to seize Florence. Barnes swung Flor ence behind him.
 q guess she'll stay here a leetle longer sir
 Time was vital, and this obstinacy made Braine furious. He reached again for Florence.
 Clear out O here, r show your au- thority," growled Barnes.
 She goes with me. or you'll re- gret it."
 "All right. But I guess tn law won't hurt me none. I'm in my rights. There's the door. mister"
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He pulled out his pockets suggeP lively. Not a postage stamp. They'll put us off at the next station. And. with glance in the little mirror be- tween the two windows, ''I shouldn't blame them bit" He was unshaven, he was wearing the suit substituted for his own and Florence, sartorially, was not much better off.
 She smiled. blushed, stood up, and turned her back to him. Then she sat down again. In her hand she held a small dilapidated roll of banknotes
 "I had them with me when they abducted me-" she said. Besides, this ring is worth something"
 Thank the Lord," he exclaimed, relievedly
 So there was nothing more to do but be happy; and happy they were. They were quite oblivious to the pecu- liar interest they aroused among the other passengers. This unshayen young man. in his ragged coat and soiled jersey; this beautiful yc-pg girl in a wrinkled homesr .-r-, glorious blonde hairy awry; a.ld the way they looked at each other during those lulls in conversation peculiar to lovers the world over, impressed the other passengers with the idea that something very unusual had hap pened to these two.
 The Pullman conductor was not es- pccially polite; but money was money, and the stockholders, waiting for their
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CHAPTER X-Continued.

The man told the story of Florence's leap into the sea and her subsequent arrival at the cape.
 That's funny" said the stranger. 'I don't recollect reading about any young woman being lost at sea But those big liners are always keeping such things under cover Hoodoos the ship. they say, and turns prospective passengers to other lines. It hurts business. Whats the young girl look like?"
 Florence was described minutely. The stranger teetered in his chair and smoked Finally he spoke.
 She probably was insane That's the way generally with insane people They can't see water or look of tall building without wanting to jump. My business is insurance, and we've got the thing figured pretty close to the ground. They used to get the best of us on the suicide game. A man would take out a large policy today and tomorrow he'd blow his head off, and we'd have to pay his wife. But nowadays a policy is not worth the paper it's written on if man commits suicide under two years"
 You ain't tryin' to insure anybody fin town, are you?"
 "Oh, no. No work for me when I'm on my vacation. Well, Pm going to bed and tomorrow morning I'll go out to Captain Barnes beach and have a good swim. I'm no sailor but like water"
 He honestly enjoyed swimming. Early the next morning he was in the water frolicking about as playfully as a boy. He had all the time in the world. Over his shoulder he saw two women wandering down toward the beach Deeper he went. farther out. He was a bold swimmer, but that did not prevent sudden and violent attack of cramps. And it was a rare piece of irony that the poor girl should save the life of that scoundrel who was without pity or mercy. As she saw bis face a startled frown marred her brow. But she could not figure out the puzzle. Had she ever seen the man before? She did not know, she could not tell. Why could not she remem- Der? Why must her poor head ache so when she tried to pierce the wall of darkness which surrounded her men, tally?
 The man thanked her feebly, but not in his heart. When he had suffi- ciently recovered he returned to the village and sought the railway station, where the Western Union had it's of flee.
 "I want to send a code message to my firm. Do you think you can fol low it?"
 "I can try" said the operator
 The code was really Slav; and when the long message was signed 1t was signed by the name Vroon.
 The day after the news came that Florence had jumped overheard of the banks, Vroon with a dozen other men had started out to comb all the fishing villages along the New Eng land coast. Somewhere along the way he felt confident that he would learn whether the girl was dead or alive. If she was dead then the game was draw. but if she was alive there was still fighting chance for the Black Hundred. He had had some Idea of re. maining in the village and accomplish ing the work himself. but after delib-
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 I've been shanghaied, and you know it. Where are we bound?"
 Copenhagen"
 Well, for month or more you'll beat me up whenever the opportunity offers. But l merely wish to warn you that if you do you'll find heap of trou- ble waiting for you the next time you drop your mudhook in North Amer ica."
 "Is that so?" said the giant, eying the spanner and the shaking hand that held it aloft
 Tt is. I'll take your orders and do the best I can, because you've got the upper hand. But, God is witness, you Il pay for every needless blow you strike. Now what do you want me to do?"
 Lay down that spanner an come on deck, I'll tell ye what t's ado. I was goin' t whale tn daylights out O ye; l ye're somethin' av a man. Drop the spanner first"
 Norton hesitated. As 1.-the as a ii. ger the bulk of man sprang at him and crushed him to the floor, wrench ing away the spanner Then the giant took Norton by the scruff of his neck and banged him up the steps to the deck
 T ain't goin' ( hurt ye. I had t show ye that no spanner ever bothered Mike Bannock. Now, d know what a cooks galley is?"
 T dc" said Norton, breathing hard Well, hike there an start in with peelin' spuds, an don't waste em neither. That'n be all fer tn present Ye were due for a wallopin' but kinda like yer spunk."
 So Jim stumbled down to the cook S l gallery and grimly set to work at the potatoes. It might have been far worse. But here he was, likely to be on the high seas for months, and no way of notifying Jones what had hap | pened. The outlook was anything but cheerful. But d vague hope awoke in his heart. If they were still after him might it not signify that Florence | lived.
 Meantime Braine had not been idle. According to Vroon the girls memory was in bad shape; so he had not the least doubt of bringing her back to New York without mishap Once he had her there the game would begin in earnest. He played his cards ex- ceedingly we'll. Steaming up into the l@ Gr1s la tl, yacht in itself would allay any dis trust. And he wore a capital disguise. too. Everything went we'll till he laid his hand on Florences shoulder. She gave a startled cry and ran over to Barnes. clinging to him wildly.
 No, mol" she cried.
 Now what, my child?" asked the sailor.
 She shook her head Her aversion was inexplicable.
 Come. my dear; cant you see that it is your father?" Braine turned to the captain. She has been like this for year. Heaven knows if she'll ever be in her right mind again." sadly. T was giving her an ocean voyage, with the kindest nurses pos sible. and yet she jumped overheard. Come, Florence"
 The girl wrapped her arms all the tighter around Barnes neck
 An idea came into the old sailors head. "Of course, sir. we got proof thet she's your daughter?"
 Proof" Braine was taken aback.
 Yes; somethin' t prove that you're her father. 1 got skinned out of sloop once because took a mans
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 dividends, made it impossible for him to reject it. The regular conductor paid them no more attention than to grumble over changing s2O bill
 So. while these two were hurrylng on to New York. the plotters were hurrying east to meet them. The two trains met and stopped at the same station about eighty miles from New York The princess. accompanied by Vroon, who kept well in the back ground, entered the car occupied by the two castaways.
 In the mirror at the rear of the car Norton happened to cast an idle glance. and he saw the princess. Vroon, however. escaped his eye.
 Be careful Florence" he said 'The princess is in the car The game be- gins again, Pretend that you suspect nothing Pretty quick work on their part, And that's all the more reason why we should play the comedy well. Here she comes. She will recognize you, throw her arms around you, and show all manner of effusiyeness. Just keep your head and play the game"
 She lied about you to me"
 No matter"
 "O!" cried the princess She seized Florence in wild embrace. She was an inimitable actress. and Norton could not help admiring her, Your butler telephoned me. l ran to the first train out. And here you are. back safe and sound! It Is wonderful Tell me all about it. What an adveIi- ture And. good heavens. Mir Nor ton. where did you get those clothes: Did you find her and rescue her? What a newspaper story you'll be able to make out of 1t all. Now. tell me just what happened" She sat down on the arm of Florence's chair The girl had steeled her nerves against the touch of her. And yet she was beauti full. How could any one so beautiful be wicked?
 Well. 1t began like this.' said Flor ence: and she described her adven- lures. emitting. to be sure, Braine's part in 1t.
 She had reached that part where they had been rescued by Captain Ban mock when laundering. grinding crash struck the words from her lips. The three of them were flung violent ly to one side of the car amid splinter ing wood tinkling glass, and the shriek of steel against steel A low vail of horror rose and died away as the car careened over on its side. The three were rendered unconscious and were huddled together on the floor, under the uprooted chairs.
 Vroon had escaped with only slight cut on the hand from flying glass. He climbed over the chairs and passen- gers with a single object in view. He saw that all three he was interested in were insensible. He quickly exam ined them and saw that they had not received serious injuries. He lad but little time. The princess and Norton would have to take their chance with the other passengers. Resoiutely he stopped and lifted Florence ia his arms and crawled out of the car with her. It was diflcult task. but hs managed 1t. Outside. in the confusion. no one paid any attention 70 him. So he threw the unconscious girl over his shoulder and staggered on toward the road.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-16
COURTESY FROM
WATERv|LLE'S new
REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Colby Republican Club are much
honored and clated over the receiving
of letter from William j. Lannigan,
Jr.. secretary of the newly formed Re-
publican Club of Waterville, announc-
ing to the members of the Colby organ
1zation. that at a recent meeting Of
the city club it was voted to extend the
use of the rooms to the Colby boys
gratis, and to give them thereby the
right of associate membership free of
charge. The officers of the Club are
now gathering together the names of
the active members of the club, and as
soon as this list is completed and given
over to Mr.. Lanigan, cards will be is
sued to the Colby members granting
them the privileges of the club rooms.
This kindness on the part Of the Re-
publican citizens of Waterville is great
1y appreciated by the members of the
Colby society, and the boys are sure
to enjoy this privilege OF the rooms.
and ample occasion offered to them to
meet and converse with the leading
Republicans Of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-16
SPUR TRACK OF
L., A. & w. RUM0R

Although no official confirmation Of t
rumor could be obtained Monday it VII
stated on good authority that the Wats
vile, Augusta & Lewiston street railEa
is preparing to build a spur track "
Benton avenue in Winslow and will rA
car up there. AT present the car fron
Augusta remains on the siding in tn
city for 20 minutes out of every hour b
be possible for the car to make TIP
over this line once an hour and wouN
give fairly good Accommodations to TIE
people who live ON the hill back Of Tie
Hollingsworth and Whitney mills Iis
community is a large and CONSTANT
walk to Waterville if they do not OWE
team or automobile and there is no dow
but what they would appreciate ca
service, even if it only ran once an hou
1t would mean neither extra cars o.
crews for the electric road and VIII
most people like a paying proposu0
There is one hitch but doubtless uS
could be overcome, as it would be ne'es
sary for the line to cross the rails Oh |"
Maine Central but as there is tiagmA
on duty there and the crossing Is VI"
protected by block signals to the outslasn
at least this does not seem to amount
anything. Winslow people are repo7~
to be much interested in it and hope
see the plan go through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-16
SAGADAHOC COUNTY
COMMITTEE MEETING

At a meeting of the Sagadahoc
county Republican committee held at
the Colonial cafe, Bath Saturday noon
at which Chairman A. F. Wilson of
Phippsburg presided, the candidacy of
Col. Edward c. Plummer for represen-
tative to Congress was endorsed and
a message of coincidence was sent to
Senator Edwin C. Burleigh in the loss
by death of Mrs. Burleigh.
The endorsement Of Col. Plummer
was as follows: I'VE endorse him not
because he is a resident Of this coun-
ty, but because his years of expert
ence in Washington. his wide &C
quaintance and friendly relations with
congressman. and the way he has
demonstrated that he can get things
done in Congress, show that he will
make an effective representative Of all
the people in this district: while his
recognized power as a campaigner and
his ability to discuss national affairs
and acts Of Congress from his per-
sonal knowledge and observation.
make him candidate who will
strengthen the whole ticket, one who
can meet his Democratic opponent on
his own ground and do much to bring
victory to the Republicans"
The message sent to Senator Bur-
leigh was as follows: "The Republic
can county committee Of Sagadahoc
extend sincerest sympathy to you in
this hour of your great bereavement"
1t was announced today that an
other meeting of the county commit
tee will be neld at New Meadows Inn
on June 8, to which all candidates for
nomination will be invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-16

Mrs. James Hudson, who was operated
upon a week ago at Mayfair hospital, is
getting along nicely. 5
Dennis Daley entertained Saturday
night at Mrs. Geo. Crocker's about 30 OF
the members Of the Sunday school class
of the Friends church at West Gardiner
The meeting was opened by the president,
Ellsworth Bentley, and was followed by
the reading Of minutes of the last meet
ing by the secretary, Dennis DALEY.
considerable amount Of business was dis
posed of at this meeting. social time
then followed and refreshments OF cake
and fruit punch were served. The next
meeting will be held the second Saturday
evening of June.
The quarterly meeting of friends will
open Saturday morning. May 20, at the
Friends church on the Pond road, and
continue throughout the day and Sunday.
The Manchester Woman's Club held its
last meeting at the home of Mrs. Sarah
Wing. The afternoon was passed max
ing aprons. A picnic lunch was served
by the members at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-16
Sunday School Con.
vention Friday, May II

The program for the annual meeting J."
the Sunday School District AssoclaN'''
which will be held at the Congregat0p]
church Friday. May 10, has been ISSUE
The district is composed of Water'las
Winslow, Clinton and Benton. Inc W.
lowing is the program:
AFTERNOON.
200 Song service, III
Rev. F. x. Conant, lean"
215-Devotional service, IA,
Rev. c. F. Robinson, leader
2"-Preliminary business. osL
245-Address, c. w. LOVE-
Report of district officers. L., :.
3.WORoll call of schools with Drlei
Spouse from each school. ,rt.
3.N-Election Of officers and other ""
ness.
Music and offering. m
school, Mrs. Coo~
Music
Supper.
EVENING.
Prot. H. P. Little. lssSs
service, ,..M
Rev. Robt. Kellerman. iss e..
Violin solo, Miss Ethel McESO
Installation of officers.
Music and collection. AZ,
S.OO-Address, How to Teach the ~
OF the Apostles" c.,s
Rev. Lyndon J. Ca''