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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

TIC SefHdHS VIII DC F1eTe lonignt.'
On their arrival woman will send us
word by our telephone"
Larry had not learned that.
"a woman" he exclaimed. "Who is
she?"
II do not know, m'sieu."
as she here now?" Larry persisted.
A suspicion had suddenly swept across
his mind, filing him half with hope,
half with fear, that the unknown wom-
an might be Ethel Willoughby.
The Frenchman shook his head.
mo, m'sieu, wait her return" he
explained.
"She was not, perhaps, Madame de
Lorde--" Larry unused.
II was not told her name, m'sieu. 1
am to find her by CODE"
~ thought possibly it might be a
gIadame de Lorde," Larry told him.
"Until two days ago we were work
ing together in Brussels. Then | had
10 leave. l thought she might
awe come this way" He slipped off
terri he added, as the French spy
looked at him a bit too lnquirlngly.
you can depend on this woman?" he
inquired.
The fellow shrugged his shoulders.
"She serves General Jacques. He
trusts her" he replied, as If that fact
lbsolye ed him Of responsibility.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29
Horticultural
News a s s
OBJECT IN PRUNING GRAPES
Like Other Fruits, Aim Is to Secure
Maximum Quantity of Highest
Possible Quality.

The object in pruning grapes, as
with other fruits, is to secure the
maximum quality of the highest pos
sible quality of fruit. The vine that Is
left unpruned may produce a larger
quantity than the pruned vine, but the
size of the punches and berries are
greatly diminished and the quality Of
the fruit is inferior to that of the well
pruned vine.
The fruit of the grape is borne on
the new shoots which grow from the
buds formed on the preceding years
growth. The grower should know
something of the habits of the variety
before pruning. Varieties vary some
what in their behavior in different
soils. In strong, heavy soils grapes
usually succeed better if set at great
er distance and may be allowed to
carry more old wood than when they
are grown in poor, light soils.
Upon the form of the trellis used will
depend to a considerable extent the
necessities of, the pruning. Four sys-
TENS that are most used are: Four
arm, Kniffen; six arm, Kniffen; fan
arm system and Munson system. For
the harder varieties of the American
grapes the two-wire, four-cane trellis
is quite largely used. When the plants
are set they are cut back to one or
two buds, but the growth the first year
does not require a trellis. The great
point to be secured is as large a
growth of strong vine as possible.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29
FALL SPRAYING FOR CANKER
In Bad Outbreaks of Apple Disease
Application of Bordeaux Mix
ture Is Advisable.

In very bad outbreaks of apple
canker, fall spraying with rather thick
bordeaux mixture, at least as strong
as $3.50, is advisable. This treatment
is not usually necessary in most ap-
pie districts of the United States, but
if the grower is having real fight
against apple cankers, the fall eradi-
cation should be made rather promptly
as soon as the leaves are off, and the
whole orchard should be sprayed with
this mixture. This protects the Tree
against most of the reinfections In the
bark and probably kills the spores on
the surface of the wood and possibly
many minor or incipient cankers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29
CHAPTER XI-Continued.

Larry swiftly cautioned him to be
careful.
Pardon! A slip OF the tonguew his
ally apologized.
you have arranged matters as I
planned with your General Jacques?"
Larry asked.
Yes! Last night we have strung a
wire from the fort to this inn. Even
Aow the end of it is dangling in that
chimney" He nodded toward the huge
fireplace across the room. II have
outside a telephone. ] wait
only the opportunity to connect the m
strument."
"Now sit over therew Larry COM
manded, waving the man to a chair at
one of the tables. The fellow obeyed
elm without question. And after a
quick survey of the place to make
sure that there were no eavesdroppers,
Captain Redmond Joined him.
"Goodr he said. "Now, the Germans
will be here tonight" he confded, as
be seated himself upon the table and
Neaned toward his fellow-spy.
$50 soon?"
"They march fast" Larry said.
"Here the road forks. One turns to
che left, the other to the right. The
Hafety of your fort depends on which
gOad they take"
81 know" the other assented. "And
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

too! Where on earth did you get
that?"
ooh, was in New York" the other
told him proudly. 81 educated my
daughter there. l was a waiter at
the Beaux Arts"
Charlie Brown stuck his hand out.
The Beaux Arts was one of his special
weaknesses.
Greetings" he exclaimed. "And you
brought this with you?" He looked al
most lovingly upon that familiar con-
trivance of oak, glass and nickel.
II had wished to introduce here a
little Of the American-what you call
it?-enterprise. And this year l had
hoped to purchase a book to registra-
ton in, and little boxes behind for the
letters and the keys" Christophe add
ed. "But business has not been good"
He sighed.
you're good sort, old man" Char
lie told him. II hope if they do come,
they'll leave you alone"
II hope so, m'sieu," the innkeeper
answered. And he breathed a silent
prayer that the Germans would not
come that way.
At that moment a lady in white
entered from the street and started
across the room toward a door that
led to the chambers above.
"Bonjour, madamew Christophe
sold III ~
ledger. And since she paid well,
there was every reason why he should
be affable to her.
"Bonjour" the young woman an
swered. She did not recognize her
fellow guest until he approached with
outstretched hand.
Great Scott! Your he cried, scarce
believing his own eyes.
Ethel Willoughby-for 1t was She
could not do otherwise than pause. She
stared at Charlie Brown.
"How do you do, Mr.. Brown" she
said. Her manner was nervous, con-
strained. But Charlie Brown did not
notice that in his surprise. He took
her hand with undlsguised delight.
Imagine meeting you herew he said
with great good-humor. 81 suppose l
ought to say, This is a small world
after ALL"
Henri Christophe had witnessed
their unexpected meeting with all the
interest of curious-minded resident of
small village. 1t pleased him, more
over, that his newly found friend from
New York already knew his feminine
lodger.
"Ah, m'sieu knows Madame de
Lorde! That Is good, good" he MUIR
INJURED, rs he beamed upon them both.
Charlie Brown looked first at Henri
Christophe-then back at Ethel again.
And an expression of bewlderment
spread over his face.
Madame de I.ordeT he said to her
questionlngly.
Yes, yes" she answered impatient
~. And he perceived then that she
was decidedly i'll at ease. But all that
escaped the pleased innkeeper.
"And now myself will prepare din
ner," Chrlstophe announced. Perhaps
You and madame will dine together"
he told Mr.. Brown.
"Why, yes, sure-if madame WILL"
Charlie agreed promptly. So far as he
was concerned, nothing could please
him more.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29
BUCKET FOR FRUIT PICKERS
vas and Spout Closes by Means Of
Gathering Rope.

The bottom of this metal bucket Is
a canvas spout closed by gathering
rope. When the rope is released the
spout opens and the fruit may be dis
charged into bag or barrel or other
receptacle. The rope passes through
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

spent. The doctors
stated that | would
never get we'll with
out a n operation
and that without it
| would not live one
year. My husband
o bic c Re d to any
operation and got
me some of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bleCompound. took
it and commenced
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

In this instaIIment is given a
remarkable picture of Belgian
village Iife--its peacefuIness and
hopefuIness-just before the
German host swept the little ma
zion in 1914. You will enjoy
Charlie Browns meeting with
The innkeeper, and sympathize
with old Henri in his pathetic
effort to reassure his frightened
daughter of her safety. You will
thrill at the meeting Of spies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29
SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel Will
ssughbyA Henry Streetman and Capt.
Harry Redmond The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel,
a resident or Sir Georges household,
secretly married to Streetman, a German
spy, though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond, her old lover,
returns to England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
Stretman; Furthermore, that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets. The European war breaks out
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
10 Brussels as a German spy in order to
get revenge and serve England.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

If the preacher is long-winded the
best plan is to take up the collection
before the sermon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29
Fruit Picker's Bucket.

rings sewed to the canvas and through
two loops soldered to the bucket; its
ends are fastened by means of spring
clip attached to the side of the bucket.
Farmers Mail and Breeze.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

Capt. Larry Redmond, a British
spy, discusses plans with a French
spy in a Belgian village inn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

AS a pillow, Il howitzer shell is a mis-
take.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29
HUSBAND Objects
TO OPERATION
Wife Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkhan's Vegetable
Compound

Des Moines, Iowa. -" Four years ago
/ was very sick and my life was nearly
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

3 Do you believe that Brown )
8 will discover for himself the !
: truth about Madame de Lorde, /:
Z and do you think he will Join !
his friends In their spying work. !
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Gro BE CONTINUED.l
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-29

Lake Superior is as large as Ireland.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09

WHoY Who but the man he had bump ed against in that dark passagewayP
 AS Dick Minot bent over to pick up his scattered property knock sounded on the half open door, and Lord Har- rowby dopped in. The nObleman was gloom personified. He threw himself despondently down on the bed.
 "NIinot, old chap" he drawled, its all over." His eyes took in the wreck age. "Eh? What the deuce have yo1 been doing, old boyT'
 "I haven't been doing anything" MI not answered. But others have been busy While we were at the-er-the- ater, fond fingers have been searching for Chain Lightning's collar"
 "The devil! You haven't lost itT
 "No-not yet, believe" Minot took the envelope from his pocket and drew out the gleaming necklace. "Ah, it's still safe"-
 Narrowly leaped from the bed and slammed shut the door.
 Dear old boy? he cried. "Keep the accursed thing in your pocket. No one must see It. 1 say, who's been search ing here? Do you think 1t could have been O'Malleyp
 What is O'NIalley's interest in your necklace|
 Some other time, please. Sorry to inconvenience you with the thing. Do hang on to it, won't you? Awful mix up if you don't. Bad mixup as 1t Is. As I said when l came in, It's all over."
 "What's all Over?"
 "Everything. The marriage - my chance for happiness-Mlnot I'm a most unlucky chap. Meyrick has just postponed the wedding in a frightfully loud tone of voice..
 Continued Tomorrow
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09

interesting time ahead of him, If ru- nor speaks true The little incident in the lobby of a local hotel the other evening was duly reported in this column at the dme-was but a mild beginning. The gentleman in charge of the claimant to the title held so jealously by our British friend prom ises immediate developments which will be rich, rare and racy.'"
 "Rich, rare and racy| repeated Mil not thoughtfully. "Ah, yes; we were to watch MT TrimmerI l had almost forgot him in the excitement of last evening. By the way, does the Mail know anything about the disappear Rnce of Chain Lightning's collar2"
 Mot as yet" smiled Mir. Paddock, although Mime. On Dit claims to have been a guest at the dinner. By the way, what do you make of last nights melodramatic farce|
 "I don't know what to make of 1t, l" answered Minot truthfully. He was suddenly conscious of the necklace in his inside coat pocket.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09
CHAPTER VII.
After the Trained Scala.

ATE0f tnO lFalneu SSdIu' G FsINOT and Paddock returned fM late, and their dinner was cor II respondingly delayed. It was S S:3O o'clock when they at last strolled into the lobby of the De la Pax. There they encountered Miss Meyrlck, her father and Lord Har- rowby.
 Were taking Narrowly to the movies" said Miss Meyrick. "He con- fesses he's never been. Won't you come along?"
 She was one of her gay selves to- night-white, slim, laughing, lrrtsist- ble
 After the third picture the lights of the auditorium were turned up, and the hour of vaudeville arrived. On to the stage stroIled a pert, confident youth garbed In shabby grandeur, who attempted sidewalk repartee.
 When the young man had wrung the last encore from a kindly audi ence the drop curtain was raised and revealed on the stage in gleaming splendor Captain Ponsonby's troupe of trained seals. An Intelligent ag-
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gregation they proved, balancing balls on their small heads, juggling flaming torches and taking as their just due Jumps or sugar from the captains hand as they finished each feat
 Clever beasts, aren't they?" Lord Narrowly remarked. And as Captain Ponsonby took his final curtain his lordship added
 "Er-what follows the trained sealsT
 The answer to Hurrowby'5 query came almost immediately, and startling answer 1t proved to be.
 Into the glare of the footlights step ped Mir. Henry Trimmer. His manner was that of the conquering hero.
 "My dear friends" he said. 'I appro; ciate this reception. AS l said in my handblll of this afternoon, am work. ing in the interests of justice. The gentleman who accompanies ne to your delightful little city is beyond any question whatsoever George Harrow by, the eldest son of the Earl of Ray brook, and as such he is entitled to call himself Lord Narrowly. 1 know the American people well enough to feel sure that when they realize the facts they will demand that justice be done. That is why l have prevailed upon Lord Narrowly to meet you here In this, your temple of amusement and put his case before you. His lord ship will talk to you for a time with view to getting acquainted. He has chosen for the subject of his discourse The Old Days at Rakedale Hall La dies and gentlemen, have the honor to introduce the real Lord Narrowly"
 Out of the wings shuffled the lean and gloomy Englishman whom MT. Trimmer had snatched from the un- known to cloud q certain wedding day. The applause burst forth. It shook the building. From the gallery descended a shrill penetrating whistle of acclaim.
 Mir. Minot glanced at the face of the girl beside him. She was looking straight ahead, her cheeks bright red, her eyes flashing with anger. Beyond the face of Narrowly loomed, frozen, terrible.
 Shall we-go?" Minot whispered.
 By no means" the girl answered. I've should only call attention to our presence here. I know at least fifty people in this audience. We must see 1t through"
 And there in that crowded little southern opera house on that hot Feb ruary night the actor who followed the trained seals proceeded to go back With unfaltering touch he sketched for his audience the great stone country seat called Rakedale Hall, where for centuries the Harrowbys had dwelt. It was as though he took his audience there to visit-through the massive iron gates up the broad avenue bor- dered with Hines until the high chim- neys, the pointed gables, the mullioned windows and the walls half hidden by Ivy, creeping roses and honeysuckles were revealed to them. He took them through the house to the servants Quarters-which he called "the offices"
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09

-out into the kitchen gardens, thence to the paved quadrangle of the sta bles with its arched gateway and the chiming clock above Tennis courts, grape houses, conseryatories, they vts- Ited breathlessly. They saw over the brow of the hill the low square tower of the old church and the Chimneys of the vicar's modest house, and far away they beheld the trees that fur nished cover to the little beasts 1t was the Earl of RaybrOOk's pleasure to hunt in the season.
 Becoming more specific, he spoke of the neighbors, and a bit of romance crept in in the person of the fair hair cd Hon. Edith TOwnshend, who lived to the west of Rakedale Hall. He described at length the picturesque per sonality of the tracing parsonr" neigh bor on the south and fin ful! accord with the ideas of the sporting Earl of Raybrook.
 Next the speaker shifted his scene to Eton, thrilled his hearers with the story of his revolt against Oxford, Of his flight to the States, his wild days in Arizona. And he pulled out of his pocket letter written by the old Earl of Raybrook himself profanely expos tulating with him for his madness and begging that he return to ascend to the earldom when the old man was no more.
 The real Lord Harrowby" finished reading this somewhat pathetic appeal with a little break in his voice ana stood looking out at the audience.
 "If my brother Allan himself were In the house." he said, he would have to admit that it is OUT father speaking in that letter"
 A rustic of interest ran through the auditorium. The few who had recog- nized Narrowly turned to stare at him now. For q moment he sat silent, his face a variety of colOrs in the dim light. Then with q cry of rage he leaped to bis feet.
 You stole that letter, you cur" he cried. You are a liar, fraud, an impostor."
 The man on the stage stood shading his eyes with his hand.
 "Ah, Allan" he answered, "so you are here, after all? Is that quite the proper greeting after all these years"
 A roar of sympathetic applause greet ed this sally. There was no doubt as to whose side MT. Trimmer's friend, the public, was on. Narrowly stood in his place, his lips twItching, hls eyes for once blazing and angry.
 Dick Minot was by this time escort ing Miss Meyrick up the aisle, and they came quickly to the cool street, Narrowly, Paddock and Spencer Mey. rick followed immediately. Ills lord. ship was most cOntrite.
 At the hotel Minot ascended to the third floor. As he wandered through the dark passageways in search of his room be bumped suddenly into q heavy man walking softly. Something about the contour of the man in the dark gave him a suggestion.
 "GOod evening, MT. Wall" he said.
 The scurry of hurfying footsteps, but no answer. Minot went on to 3S9 and placed his key fin the lock. It would not turn. He twisted the knob of the door. It was unlocked. He stepped inside and flashed on the light.
 His small abode was in mad dis order. The chifFonier drawers had been emptied on the floor, the bed was torn to pieces, the rug thrown in a cor ner. Minot smiled to himself.
 Some one had been searching searching for Chain Lightnlng's collar.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09

Returning to the hoUer rom MS. Bruce's villa, he found awaiting him cable from Jephson. The cable as- sured him that beyond any question the man in San Marco was Allan Har- rowby and. like Caesars wife, above suspicion.
 Yet even as he read Lord Narrowly walked through the lobby, and aS his side was Mir. James O'Malley, house detective of the Hotel de la Pax. They
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09

came from the managers office, where they had evidently been closeted.
 With the cablegram in bis hand Mi not entered the elevator and ascended to his room. The other hand was in the pocket of his topcoat, closed tight Iy upon Chain Lightnlng's collar-the bauble that the Earl of RaybrOok had once wagcred against kiss.
 Mir. Minot opened his eyes on Thurs day morning with the uncomfortable feeling that he was far from his be- loved New York. For a moment he lay dazed, wandering in that dim border land between sleep and waking. Then suddenly he remembered.
 "Oh yes, by joye," be muttered, i've been knighted Groom of the back stairs scandals and keeper of the royal jewels-that'S me"
 He lifted hls pillow. There on the white sheet sparkled the necklace of which the whole British nobility was proud-Chain Lightnings collar. Some seventy-fve blue white diamonds, pear shaped, perfectly graduated. His for the moment.
 What's Narrowly up to, wonder" he reflected. "The dear old top! Nice, pleasant little party if a policeman should find this in my pocket"
 Another perfect day shone in that narrow Spanish street Up in Manhat- tan theatrical press agents were crown ing huge piles of snow with posters an- nouncing their attractions. Ferries were l,.L up by ice in the riveN A breeze rom the arctic swept round the FlatirOn building. Here lazy summer lolled on the bosom of the town.
 In the hotel dining room MT. Minot encountered Jack Paddock, superb in white fannels above his grapefruit He accepted Paddock's invitation to join him.
 By the way" said Mrs. Bruce's jes ter, holding up a small, badly printed newspaper, have you made the ac- quaintance of the San Marco Mail yet?
 No. Whats that2"
 "A morning newspaper, by courtesy. Started here a few weeks back by a noiseless little Spaniard from Havana named Manuel Gonzale. Slipped in here on his rubber soles, GonZale did, dressed all in white, lovely lemon fCce, shifty, can't catch me eyes. And bis newspaper-hot stuff, my boy. It has Town Topics looking like a consular report from Greenland"
 Scandals" asked Mir. Minot, also attacking the grapefruit,
 Scandals and rumors of scandals, Mostly hints, you know. Several ref erences this morning to our proud and naughty friend, Lord Narrowly. For example, Mime. On Dit, writing in her column on page l, has this to say The impecunious but titled English man who has arrived in our midst re, gently with the idea of connecting with certain American dollars has an '-N s-- HE-'-F cod" C. s--
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09

A. E. OrIander arrived on the last boat and will look after the busi- ness of George the Jeweler, while MT. 'Mirlach talks trip outside for his health this winter MT. Or lander is accompanied by Mrs. Or lander. They will make their home in the apartments over the Seward Commercial Company - seward Gateway.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09
FACT PROVEN.
Should Convince Even the Most skep~
 ticaI Of Its Truth.
Continued Tomorrow

If there Is the slightest doubt in the minds Of an~ that Dandruf germs do not exist, their a5.ef is compelled by the fact that l --ri it innoculated with the germs became bald in six weeks time.
 It must te apparent to any person therefore that the only prevention of badness is the destruction of the germ which act is successfully accomplished in one hundred per cent of cases by fine application of Newbro's Herpicide.
 Dandruff is caused by the same germ which causes badness and can be pre- vented with the same remedy-Neworo's Herpicide.
 Accept no substitute. Destroy the cause you remove the effect"
 Sold by leading druggists. Send lOc: In stamps for sample to The Ferpicide Co., Detroit. Mich.
 At all Drug stores.
 Que Dollar bottle, guaranteed.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09

THE sANTOX STORE IS THE SAFE STORE IN WHICH TO TRADE. If 1t were not, 1t could not get the SIn-Tox exclusive agency. Keller Bros. Drug Store Is the Skagway San-Tox Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09

BRUSHES WORTH THE MONEY Perhaps you need a hair brush with hard or soft bristles; a shaving brush that holds Its lather; a tooth brush that doesn't shed bristles; in fact arvthIng in the brush line. Ask Keller Bros, The San-Tox Drug Store to show you their line.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-11-09
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