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things to figure out. to make arrnn..e-
men.s tents ,tN for Iu,cE, action In case our
a " warning rh, n the blue eyes inter.
preached them. hts handsome features
flushed with the jeaiuous anger which
MY dance. Myra," he began. impa-
Hsn;,. Htien;ly.m .movsI. and 1t rs half over now
Alden restrained with difficulty a
thoroughly excusable smile: the irrita-
ton Of the other man vas in 4 sense a
compliment to himself.
And during the dances that followed
he became more and more assured that
Myra's preference for him was sin
cere enough TO give his rival good rca-
son for anxiety.
During one of these heavenly waltzes
other man. who deliberately evaded A
! dance with an impatient girl at the far
| end Of the drawing room. Varncy. with
| a. quick look about to see II he were
brary.
He sat down In the big chair near the
telephone battcry-box. adjusted on the
Dashboard OF the wall. near tho floor,
With a quick movement he leaned for.
ward and Inserted a tiny wedge Of
wood between the small clarper and
| the bell.
Half an hour later he repeated this
operation, with equal secrecy. on the
| other extension.
Then he Joined Myra and her mother,
as they bade good night to the happy
guests.
Alden longed for a farewell word
| with the girl. alone. but Varney was
too ubiquitous. The other man watched
every move he made, and was tenacious
in his attendance.
So the physician satisfied himself with
| a wealth OF meaning 10 his glance MS he
| shook hands for the third time.
Telephone me at once II you have
any trouble" he said. rs he went away.
| And Varney bit his lip with a droll
light In his eyes. He followed the
others shortly. His manner was trium-
| phant.
The dancing had tired Myra more
| than she realized.
well, mother dear" she exclaimed.
| after the doors and windows on the
by the cautious Willis. 'I feel as though
dr.sna could ,h,s sleep ,|ros fer ia week. without
II hope SO. cbild.'' said her mother
tenderlY. You havc gone through
dreadful experiences for girl Of youI
age. hope 1t will soon end-these
| things leave scars on the memoO
which never really heal"
Myra was soon in bed. and had ol.
most drifted to sleep when ahe suddenls
remembered that the selcnium cell had
not been uncovered. She sprang to the
floor nnd arranged II carefully, In the
darkened room. with shades drawn tc
exclude even the moons rays.
Then. like q child tired with too much
play. she relaxed. too exhausted te
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Of horror through varney, used as he
was to such supernatural scenes.
A word from the master, and the
leader was brought back to the spot
from which he had been raised. The
ruler walked toward the four taut
figures, snapped his fingers sharply
before their eyes. and the sleeping
HAwakeH he commanded. Awaken
Their eyes opened, ana they gazed
about them in surprise.
ut Is successful!'' gloated the mas
ter. II have taught you well. To-
night we will succeed. for we have
brought to our resource the greatest
power of the physical world. combin-
ed with my psychic strength"
The men shuddered. and rubbed their
arms. as though they ached from some
tremendous straining Of the muscles.
The master gave them minute instruc-
tion for the task of the coming hours.
and varney gave strict heed to the
important details which were his to
consummate.
Alden was busy working In his bed
room. He hal attached new electric
wire to wall lamp. which had been
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plants and Towering shrubs which Ind
been the especial pride Of Myra,s father
In his strange llfe of seclusion and
study. The whole lower floor Of tho
house was transformed into veritable
fairy bower. while the gay young pe'-
'rl!, danced in ,the !dre - ng room.
through a garlanded doorway into the
music room.
MIRA, however. was the fairest bios:
som of them all. Alden's glovel hand
trembled as he held hers. feastiny his
eyes upon the sweet vision OF ma'dcnly
lovellness.
Her glorious wealth Of golden hair
was coiffcd simply. yet so alluringly
that he longed to caress II.
The ivory shoulders EleaV1ed bewltch-
ingly through the sh!mmerinG folds OF
silk. The depths Of those azure orbs.
turned up SO joyously to his ardent
glance. seemed more ,mmcnsnrabic
than the arch OF a summer sky.
I'm 30 glad yot have come" Myrn
told HIM" Ny dance order has made
me most unpopular. for L have selhshly
insisted on saving several waltzeD for
you. my Lord Hardness "
~ could not help being late" Alden
apologized. for there were still some
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Dramatized by Charles w. Goddard.

a volley from their own weapons, dis
appeared from view. as the car picked
up speed.
Alden turned in disgust. Mrs. May
nard. In a dressing gown. had timidIy
opened the doorway, nanked by wins.
Quicki-take Myra into the house.'
cried the physician. -,
The sirl had been awakened from her
shots. She screamed. and @ Mrs. May y
nard began to sob hystericaliy
Alden turned and ran down the drive
way, leaving the three behind in utter
Nbut II was Of no avail!
The chambers Of his weapon were
empty, and the machine had disap-
peared ;,r down the street; he returned an
ness In letting them escape.
As he mounted the veranda steps Mrs.
Maynard found her tongue.
why, Doctor Alden! What do you
What Is Myra doing out Of the house
T-and In her night dress? Explain IT,"
Alden shook his head helplessiy.
l. can't! ! don't know what 1t Is all
The girl could expiair, nothing. Mrs.
Maynard's Indignation increased, but
Mgva aMa,hu hhushed her impetuously.
at DnAsidMmo'hsr. DR.. Aiden!o hsrd she cried Look
The physician glanced down at his
Iet hand and for the first time reaiiz-.
cd that II was bleeding profusely.
| He Strengthened the fngers. al.
though with pain.
he said stoicaiiy.
BUT Myra caught 1t. and drew him
| Poor hand! You must come right
IN and have 1t dressed-poor hand!"
And the pain. the run, the danger.
were all repaid a thousand times by
the tone OF her voice, and the gentle
caress OF her soft fingers.
(To Be Continued Next sunday.)
See this episode today at the Hin.
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worry over the threats OF future trou-
BILE which had usually Kept her Sleep
less for hours.
In tho lead-lined chamber of the High
Master, Arthur vurney stood before the
unconscious figure Of the evil poatln.
who had commanded him to hypnotIe
him.
Many minutes he waited. until at last
the features Of the coarse face twitchcd
and the black eyes opened.
Varney. All Is ready. She has left her
window open. Now go. at once, with
the brethren Do not delay: No one
hnows Of this. I am certain" said the
Master proudly.
But even ns he was speaking Payson
Alden sat up I'm bed with start. The
wal, light sent it's sharp RAYS int his
sleepy eyes. and the electric bell had
barely censed it's JanslinS.
Great Scott. The astral alarm he
cried. as he ran toward the telephone. :.
He jerked tho receiver from IT'S hook
in frenzy Of terror for the girls
safety. There was n provoking dclaS
before the central operator gavo the
provoking reply: THE party doesn't
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CHAPTER xLvIII.
The Treacherous Varney.

~ HE Maynard mansion never
looked more beautiful than It
did when Payson Alden ar
rived that night. Mrs. MAYNARD
was entertaining a number Of the girls
friends with that conservative yet
charming hospitality which was so
characteristic Of the real aristocrat.
The music room was festooneG with
smilax. the walls decorated with now-
ers. and the gardener had brought IN
from the conservatory OF the estate
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CHAPTER XLvI.
The Astral Alarm.

r.. ALDEN had several days Of
freedom from the haunting
missries OF Black Order pcrsc-
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CHAPTER xLvII.
The Master Instructs.

W YITHIN the dismal quarters OF
M the Black order an unwonted
" " air of excitement was no.
tLcaahI.. among tho eyil
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See this episode today at the Hin.
podrome. 9th St and N. Y. ave.-Adyt.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
TAKE TESTIMONY !
IN OIL LAND CASE

Washington, April 14--Lieutenant-
Commander J. o. Richardson, OF the
navy, testlfying dn federal court to-
day In the governments proceedings
to obtain valuable oil lands held by
the Southern Pacific under congress
sional grant, declared that the rail-
road must have known the value of
tho disputed property when the grant
was made. II is the governments
contention that the railroad acquired
the land fraudulently, while knowing
It's value. The railroad maintains It
did not know the lands worth,
Richardson testified that as early
as 1852 experiments proved that oil
was valuable as fuel. The land grant
was made about 1895. Richardson
suid tho British admiralty, the Amer
lean nayy,hnd many engineering and
scientific societies published reports
Of the oils value MS fuel about the
tlpo the, Lana grant, was made.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
SAYS L. 5, SOLDIERS
VIOLATED PLEDGE

Mexico City. April l4.---Pnbllca-
tion OF news from Parral. where Mex
leans FLASHED with American troops.
caused mild excitement here today.
There were no demonstrations. Gen.
cral Pablo Gonzales issued a mani.
festo warning the public against at
tacking Americans.
Aware obregon. de facto war min
lister. informed the local garrison
concerning details OF the hght. He
declared that the United States SOL
diers had violated their pledge not
to enter cities In Mexico.
Newspapers printed lengthy de-
tails OF the American expedition's
operations. accerting that the troops
are suffering most severely from the
climate and emphasizing the fact
that they have failed to capture villa.
Provisional President Carranxa,
accompanied by General obregon and
members OF his cabinet, has arrived
in a suburb from Queretaro. where
the de facto government capitol was
temporarily located. II Is reported
he plans an ofilcial entry into Mexico
City on Sunday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
SUSSEX MAIL HAS
REACHED NEW YORK

New York. April 14.-Mail pouches
containing the reports of American
embassy attaches at Paris and Lon
don on the British steamer Sussex
disaster, and affidavits from Ameri-
cans aboard the Sussex when 1t was
damaged by an explosion, arrived
here today on the liner st. Paul ana
were Immediately rushed to Wash
ington.
Edwin Huxley, first American sur
vivor OF the Sussex disaster to get
home, arrived on the st. Paul, He
ridiculed the German statement that
another ship. not the Sussex, was
torpedoed near II at almost the same
hour the terrific explosion killed
many aboard the channel steamer.
1--WE were afioat nine hours after
the explosion" said Huxley. Dur
ing that time we saw no other ship.
IL seems that II there had been such
a vessel near us we would have
heard her wireless" M,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
GERMANY SENDING
SUSSEX EVIDENCE

Berlin, April 14-Germany Is for
warding to the United States all avail
able evidence tending to throw light
on the British channel steamer Sussex
explosion. The foreign Office last
Tuesday handed Ambassador Gerard
two pencil sketches of the vessel tor
pedoed near where the Sussex was
damaged. These sketches were made
by officers Of the submarine. Gerard
was also given the London Graphic's
photographs Of the Sussex. showing
1t to be entirely different from the
steamer which the o boat attacked.
Germans believe that President
Wilson will not act until he receives
these drawings. Newspapers here ap-
plaud the latest German note and ex-
press renewed hope OF a satisfactory
settlement. Count Reventlow alone
is irritated over the controversy.
America" he says. thinks It is
an opportune time to drum up a fire
Of notes at Berlin every time an
enemy ship is destroyed in northern
European waters. We restrict our
selves in comment" s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
MEXICAN QUESTION HOLDS spot
LIGHT IN OFF|C|ALD0M FOR moment

to allow the Mexicans to save them
selves. He feels that failure to find
a means whereby the American
columns may withdraw with honor
from Mexico means Intervention,
President Wilson recognizes that
fight in his own ranks may develop.
1t is believed, as he told the ban
queters:
Gentlemen, l am not interested
In personal ambitions. am not en-
thusiastic over mere party success" "
While the trouble at Parral tenn
porarily overshadowed the task of
catching villa, army men indicated
q fear that the bandit chief had es-
capped and that only with Carranza's
cooperation could the Americans
hope to overtake him.
Secretary OF War Baker would not
comment with regard to the request
for withdrawal Of American troops.
He said that General Funston had
been given free hand to control the
Parral situation. Bakers under
standing Is that there Is no objection
to the passage of troops through
towns or cities on the line of march.
though the soldiers have been order
ed not to occupy any settlements.
II Is likely that Consul Rodgers
will confer with Carranza in Mexico
City.
Although Secretary Baker would
not verify tho report, 1t was learned
General Funston had asked for ad-
ditional troops and had suggested
that the main supply base be estab-
lished at Ojinaga. y
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Washington. April l4.--Momen-
tarily forgetting the threatened break
with Germany. official Washington
sought an answer today to these ques-
tlons:
What were the facts at Parral,
where American soldiers fought Mex
lean civilians with the loss OF an
American life?
What will President Wilson do?
It was hoped that reply to the
first question would be found In
Brigadier-G General John ]. Pershing's q
dispatches. supplementing the reports
from Carranzista sources.
The cabinet was expected to an
swer the second inquiry. There was
reason to believe the president would
meet with his advisers with his mind
made up that withdrawal OF United
States soldiers from Mexico is essen
tial to the humanitarian purpose for
which they entered.
President Wilson last night turned
his jefferson day address to demo
cratic leaders into a challenge, asking
In effect:
Have you the courage to come
out2"
His words puzzled the banqueters,
II tho presidents statements meant
that he proposed withdrawal OF
troops, II was Indicated that such a
move would meet opposition in his
own party.
President Wilson Ia known to be-
lieve that intervention viii undo his
three years work, in which ne sought
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
NOCHANGE|N
POLICY IN
MEXICO
Hunt for villa Will Continue,
/. the Cabinet Having Deter
mined Not to Meet Car
ranza's Request at Present

Washington. April i4.--Amerlcan
troops will remain In Mexico for the
present at least. The cabinet at its
session today determined not to
change Its policy. This means the
hunt for villa will proceed. !.
After the session II was stated that
carranzas request for withdrawal
OF American soldiers had not been
answered. Consul Rodgers, In Mex
leo City. has not been instructed to
treat with Carranza toward an amic-
able settlement. The cabinet men,
bers failed to indicate when they In
tended to reply to the request.
No light on President Wilson's
stand during the cabinet meeting was
obtainable.
Lack OF definite information on
events led Carranza yesterday to wire
a renewal OF his request that the
Americans withdraw and this pre-
vented the cabinet from deciding Its
future course. But for the present
II was made clear that there would
be no change. The cabinet members
unanimously decided to gather all
the facts before attempting final &C
ton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
sEPPALA's DOG TEAM
MAINTAINS ITS LEAD

Nome. Alaska. April i4.--Leonard
seppala's team OF Siberian wolf
hounds has a nice lead today In the
All-Alaska sweepstakes. Fay Del
zene and Fred Aver are following In
an almost neck-and-neck race for
second position. At last reports
Aver was but three minutes behind
Delzene.
Roy Brown has dropped out OF the
contest. One OF his dogs went
crippled and his sled was not large
enough to permit the hauling OF the
wounded dog. as provided In the rae
ing rules.
A great deal more interest Is be-
Ing shown In the event by the people
than in several years past. The
purse Ia $4,000.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
FINAL
W0ROTOTHE.
KAISER
Cabinet Ratifes What Wilson
Says in His Final Note to
the Imperial German Gov
eInment'on Submarine Issue

Washington, April 14.--President
Wilson's final word In the submarine
controversy with Germany IL en-
bodied In Q note the cabinet ratified
today. !,
It was reported that the note noti-
ies Germany another submarine dis
aster ieopardizing Americans will
mean severance OF diplomatic rels-
tions.
No hint as to Its exact language
could be obtained at the White
House. 1t was stated Germany would
be informed Of President Wilson's
decision within day or two. The
communication is sharp. concise and
permits Of no dickering, nor Of any
extended negotiations. 1t Is UNDER
stood 1t touches not only upon the
Sussex case but also presents proof
OF repeated violations Of German a.
surances.
The note il said to request not on
ly punishment for offending sub
marine commanders, but to demand
assurances Of a changed submarine
policy which win remove the possi-
bility Of repetition Of the Incidents
which brought the nations danger
ously near to break.
A tentative draft Of the communi-
cation will be presented to the house
and senate foreign committees be-
fore Secretary Lansing shapes 1t into
a formal message. This may possibly
result in slight changes in Its text.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
Of
KEEP At TER VILLA
|SPLAN Of TEXAS
CONGRESSMAN

Washington. April IA resoiu-
ton providing that the American
forces shall not withdraw from Mex
leo until Francisco villa 10 killed.
captured or driven into exile. was
introduced In the house today by
Congressman McLemore OF Texas.
McLomoro's preamble said that
Carranza had been an obstacle to the
expedition and that he had impeded
the capture OF villa. The resolution
empowered tho president TO send re-
inforcements and call volunteers. and
also TO accept offers OF service from
tho militia.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
HUGHES SUPPORTERS
WANT NAME ON BALLOT

Portland, April 14,---supporters OF
Hughes for the republican presiden-
tial nomination declared today that
they will attempt to fle a petition
with Secretary Of State olcott In
Salem tomorrow demanding that
Hughes name be put on the primary
ballots In Oregon.
Secretary olcott already has stated
that he will refuse to put the name
on the ballot because Hughes person.
ally requested that his name be left
out. v
Hughes friends then propose to
ask the supreme court for writ OF
mandamus against Olcott. compelling
him to list Hughes rs n candidate. I
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
FIGHT STILL
|NPROGRESS
At PARRAL
Report From Mexican Sourc-
es Indicates That Ameri-
cans Are Mixing With Mob
That Outnumbers Them

San Antonio. April i4.--Army
headquarters today anxiously await
cd General pershing's report with re-
gard to the fight engaged In by $50
American soldiers. who were attack
ed by McxIcans at Parral. Latest
Mexican reports Indicated that the
hghting continues. with the mob
greatly outnambering the Americans.
In o second outburst OF hate
against the "gringoes' many Mexi-
cans we're reported TO have been kill
ed. II was said that the cavalry
turned n battery OF machine guns
upon tho mob.
Some feared that unorganized ban
dts might have cut on a detachment
separated from the main column and
prevented the news from reaching
Pershing. II was believed that a
force thus surrounded might possibly
face serious casualties fghting its
way out.
Headquarters were inclined to re-
gard the Parral incident M q hys-
terical outbreak OF Mexicans not fam
iliar with the trend Of events In their
own country. Parral had been q vii
i!sta stronghold. but II IL likely that
the Inhabitants we're misinformed
with regard. 20 the American army's
mission, Another day without addl-
tionai untoward incidents will re-
lleve tension here,
General Funston hoped that the
better class Mexicans would discour-
age hasty action. but he was prepared
to meet any new development.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
HOLD
CITY OF PARRAL IS
FL PASO REPORT

Ell Paso. April 14.-American
troops hold Parral. according to un-
confirmed advices to mining inter-
ests today. These messages stated
that two troopers entered the town
Wednesday for messages which were
expected at the telegraph Offices. Car
rama soldiers. ignorant Of the ex-
pedition. shot and killed one and
wounded the second. 1t was declared.
The American commander then en-
tered the city and a street fight fol-
lowed.
The carranza garrison was report
ed dispersed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14

Washington, April 14.--France to-
day sent the state department a re-
port on the British channel steamer
Sussex explosion, in which the COM
mander Of captured submarine was
quoted as naming the crew Of an
other which he said attacked the
Sussex. M..A N-Yl.M. .-LNAlN
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
ELEVEN TREACHEROUS
ZAPATISTAs EXECUTED

Galveston. April l4.--Upon or
ders from General Zapata. eleven
former Zapatistas, accused Of treach-
cry. have been executed in Mexico.
according to a cable received at the
Mexican consulate here. The advices
were believed to be official. It was
charged the men had conspired to
murder Zapata.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
MORE KNOTS UNIFIED THAN
TIED IN LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, April 14.--Los An
geles will un-marry itself within q
few years II this record is kept up"
said Recorder Sparks today, posting
the record Of seven marriage licenses
and IA divorce suits filed here yes
terday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
GERMANY SINKS EIGHTY
ENEMY SHIPS IN MARCH

Berlin, April 14.--Eighty enemy
merchant ships, with total tonnage
Of 100000, were sunk by submarine
torpedoes and mines during the
month of March, It was announced
officially today. s&FS y
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
lULL LAST NIGHT
IN VERDUN BATTLE

Paris, April IA weak German
attack south Of Douaumont was re-
pulsed during the night. the French
Official communlaue announced to-
day.
The Germans bombarded Hill S0t
violently. but failed to emerge from
their trenches for the, expected as
sault at that point.
South Of Haudremont and south OF
Moulainville there was a lively artil-
lery duel
Berlin, April 14.--Attempted
Fronch attacks on the west bank OF
the Meuse have been repulsed, II was
ofilcially announced today. Other
wise there was no change In the sltu-
attion at verdun.
on the eastern front Germans hea-
vily defeated Russian attacks north
west OF Dvinsk. south Of Narocz lake
and north Of zlrin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14
COAST SEAMEN
THREATEN STRIKE

Portland, April 14.--Ninety-five
per cent Of the seamen employed on
the Pacific coast, from Alaska to
South America, will strike May l.,
unless their demands for more pay
and better working conditions are
met by ship owners.
A secret strike vote already has
been taken among members OF the
Pacific coast branch Of the Interna-
tional Seamen's union, said Jack
Rosen. head of the local seamen's
organization. The vote was over
ywhelningly in favor Of q strike
should their demands be refused.
Rosen claims 95 per cent OF the
sailors. firemen, cooks and engineers
on this coast are organized. The sea-
men, however. Rosen said, are hope
full that the shipowners will meet
their demands because Of the in
creased demand for ships.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-14

San Francisco. April l4.-Reports
from Portland that Pacific coast sea-
men had decided to strike May / un-
less wages were increased and work
ing conditions bettered, elected no
comment today from John Tennison.
secretary Of the local branch of the
International Seamen's union. He
merely said that vote was being
taken among members Of the union
and that it would be completed by
next Tuesday. There is at present
pronounced shortage Of seamen
along the coast. many having signed
up with Alaskan fishing companies
and gone north.