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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
J. R. HICKMAN AND
 WIFE RETURN
AFTER AN EXTENDED TRIP TO THE STATES AND
 HONOLULU.

MT. and Mrs. J. R. Hickman, who left here for San Francisco, Cal, early last fall, returned on the S. s. Humboldt yesterday morning. Both Mir. and Mrs. Heckman look much improved in health and spirit due To doubt to the change of scenery and worry over business affairs.
 In speaking of the business of the company of which he is the general manager in Southeastern Alaska, he said that the company was well sat 'isfied with the showing made last year and was in hope of another good season.
 As remarkable as the Panama Pa cific Exposition proved to be to both MT. and Mrs. Hecl1man, the most wonderful thing they witness cd was the volcano they visited on their trip to Honolulu. MT. Heck man says that looking down from the very brink of the volcano that was boiling lava, six hundred feet deep with possibly one thousand feet diameter, one is amazed at natures wonders.
 The party consisting of some 90 persons left San Francisco and on their way to Honolulu, were royalty entertained. On their arrival they were met by delegation of Shrin- CTS with over one hundred auto mobiles and escorted to the crater After visiting the wonderful place. they returned to large hotel where a banquet was given them by the Shriners, who, Mir. Heckman says. never considered the expenses or anything else. Their desire seems to have been to entertain the visit CTS royalty, which they did to the pleasant appreciation of the party
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
ADMIRAL EVANS AND
 CITY OF SEATTLE COMING

SEATTLE, May 1.-Tbe steamer Admiral Evans left last evening with E. J. Smith and E. M. Trott as passengers for Ketchikan.
 The City of Seattle also left. Aboard of her were J. R. Beegle, Peter Karabaugh and two steerage passengers.
 Apparently heavy travel to An chorage has finally started in earn est. On the Admiral Evans one hundred and fourteen have left for that place.
 Leaving on the Jeerson south bound were William Walters, the Misses Gertrude Vibrant, Agnes Danford, Clara Derrick, Mary Bein- erth, w Curry, Ruth Storrs, Paul Smith, Mr. and Mrs. R. w. Wait.
 Al-Ki expected tomorrow south bound
 Dolphin northbound due here at midnight.
 Spokane southbound Wednesday.
 Humboldt arrived yesterday at about ' a. m, and sailed shortly after with the following passengers from here: Alice Larkins, J. A. and F. Kuscher, John Varlome, James Millions, H. T. Johnstone The Hum boldt is due here on her return on Thursday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
.I2T9 .al.gn ..so --.,,a.; " AR NE WIS WIS FROM
EVERY WHERE. x. ]. saM V nHzea sA VI s&N V AAHA"haaA11A ~s~1~
FRENCH OFFICE REPORTS SUCCESS, GERMANY
 DENIES THE REPORT

A message from Paris says that the French troops have captured from the Germans the trenches north of Dead Mans Hill This is con tradicted by the German war of fee. The latter claims that the at tack of the French was repulsed with heavy losses after a. most ter rife battle.
 A report from Petrograd receiv- ed late Saturday evening says that the second attempt of the Turks to an offensive movement against the Russians in Asia Minor, had end ed in a total failure.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
A NEW ENTERPRISE.

MT. c. c. Collen, looking up to good season ventured out of the old path of vehicles propelled by horse power and purchased a motor truck with which he intends to do general work over the city. He says that he will take any kind of work that requires the use of wagon and that he will guarantee to be prompt with all deliveries.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
NEW YORK AND
 LONDON SCARED
REPORT THAT GERMAN RAID- FRS HAD SLIPPED THROUGH
 BRITISH PATROL LINE.

NEW. YORK, May 1.-The rate on war risk taken by the insurance companies here and in London, took a sudden rise today and has reach ed prohibitive point. This is said to be attributed to the report receiv- ed here that the German raiders had managed to slip through the British patrol lines, and were at lib- erty within what was heretofore considered safe field of travel.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
GAS BOAT LUMEN IN PORT.

The gas boat Lumen. Capt Mar tin Burg, of Petersburg, came in port this morning with 15,000 lbs. of k1libut. the result of an eight day trip to the fishing banks with a crew of four men. The fish was sold to one of the local buyers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

LoDNON, May 1, = A dispatch from Kingston. Ireland, says that he main body of rebels surrendered last Saturday evening, although it is reported that considerable fight ing is going on in the suburbs,
 The dispatch says further that the surrender of the rebels is sole ly due to the expressed desire of the provincial President, Peter Pearce. who, it is said advised them to do so.
 The British steamer Teal is re- ported to have been sunk last Fri day by German submarine
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
VERDUN SCENE OF
 MORE FIGHTING
WITH AN INCREASED VIOLENCE THE GERMANS ARE THE
 AGRESSORS.

PARIS, May LA message from Verdun says that the Germans have resumed their aggressive movement with increased violence and are shelling the whole front It is the most destructive fire of the war
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

Rubbish around homes; mud pud- dies, etc, breed mosquitoes and flies that in turn bring typhoid and other ills. All this can be avoided by a general cleanup.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

CHICAGO, May IA big force of police was sent down today to guard the plant of the International Harvester Company as trouble is expected. The plant has been run hing with non-union men for the last several days, strike having been declared last week.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

FL PASO, May 1.-General Scott this morning received a code mess age from Washington which he answered immediately. The general let it be known that he would await q reply to his answer before he would ask another conference with General Obregon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

All in all, MT. Hickman says that this trip was the most pleasant that he has ever made and would re- member it as a rare treat.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

LOST-Friday night, a pair of spectacles somewhere between the Grand theatre and Smiths confect- ionary store. Finder please return to this office or to Capt Forss. If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

Several certain backwards need 3 "raking-over. A lot of rubbish, tin cans and what not are conspicuous. to say the least.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

BERLIN, May IA report from Saloniki says that German sub marine. had torpedoed and sunk 3 large transport. No details have been received.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

WASHINGTON. May 1. = The democrats have started a new move which is to force congress to ad- journ soon. It is said that they want to organize for the coming
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

We have secured the agency for Buttericl Patterns and Publications, J. R. Hecluman & Go.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
DoENGs AT WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May l. = The State Department officials are of the belief that Germany's reply will not reach them before the end of the week. Ambassador Gerard be- lieves that the reply will be concilia- tory.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01
DRAPER CLUB MEETING MAY Z

A meeting of the Draper Club is announced for tomorrow at 2:30 to be held at the home of Mrs. Key holds. All members are urged to be present.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-01

Continued on Page A.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03
SYNOPSIS.

AZ Tr9yon's. a Paris Inn. the youth
as Michael Lanyard, Is caught stealing
by Burke an expert thief. who takes the
boy with him to America and makes OF
him q finished craftsman. After stealing
ahe Omber Jewels and the Huysman war
plans in London Lanyard returns to
Eroyon's for the first time IN many years
because he thinks Roddy, a Scotland
yard man. lie on his trail On arrival he
Mnds Roddy already installed as guest
at dinner e conversation between Comte
de Morbihan, NJ. Bannon and Mile. Ban
non about the Lone Wolf a celebrated
Gracksman who works alone, puzzles and
Rlarn4s him IS TO whether his Identity Is
only guessed or known. To satisfy him
eelf that Roddy is not watching him.
Lanyard dresses and goes out, leaving
Roddy apparently asleep and snoring in
fhe next room, then comes back stealth
ally, to find IN his room Mile. BannOn, who
Explains her presence by saying that she
was sleep walking. In his apartment near
the Trocadero he finds written on the back
pf a twentypound note. part Of his con
Healed emergency hoard. invitation
from The Pack to the Lone. Wolf to join
fhem. Lanyard attempts to dispose Of
the Onber Jewels, but finds that The
Pack Las forbidden the buyers to deal
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03

OF dancers who had now invaded the
floor and paused beside his table.
you're not angry, mon Coco? she
pleaded with provocative smile.
Smilingly Lanyard returned mega
tive.
"Then / may sit down with you and
drink glass of your wine?"
Cant you see I've been saving the
bottle for your"
The woman pumped herself prompt
ly into the chair opposite the adven-
turer. He filed her glass.
"But you are not happy tonight :"
she demanded, staring over the brim
as she slipped.
II am thoughtful" he said.
"And what does that mean?"
81 am saddened to contemplate the
infrmities of my countrymen, these
Americans who can't rest in Paris I'M
til they find some place as deadly as
any Broadway boasts, these English
who adore beautiful Paris solely be-
cause here they may continue to get
drunk publicly after half past twelve!"
"Ah, then it's you are bored. is it
not?" said the girl, gingerly stroking
her faded, painted cheek.
ct is true; am bored"
"Then why not go where you are
wanted?" She drained her glass at a
gulp and jumped up, swirling her
skirts. Your cab is waiting, monsieur
and perhaps you may find 1t more
amusing with that Pack!"
Flinging herself into the arms OF an
other dancing girl, she swung away,
grinning impishly at Lanyard over her
partners shoulder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03

the Interview. you must forgive me
for reminding you that the morning
Wanes apace. | shall be going home
in another hour"
De MorSihan shrugged. "Out of my
great affection for you," he purred
venonously, 81 will do my possible
But can promise nothing"
i have every confidence in your
powers Of moral suasion, monsieur"
Lanyard assured him cheerfully. EAU
revoir!"
And with this, not at all i'll pleased
with himself, he strutted off to an ad-
joining table, where high-strung ses-
sion OF chehin de fer was in process,
possessed himself of a vacant chair,
and IN two minutes was so engrossed
in the game that the Pack was quite
forgotten.
In fifteen minutes he had won thrice
as many thousands Of francs.
Twenty minutes or half an hour
later a hand on his shoulder broke the
grasp Of his besetting passion.
Our table is made up, my friend"
De Morbihan announced with his mex
tinguishable grin. Were waiting for
you"
Quite at your service"
Settling his score, and finding him
self considerably better off than he
had imagined, he resigned his place
gracefully and suffered the count to
link arms and drag him away up the
main staircase to the second story,
where smaller rooms were set apart
for parties who preferred to gamble
privately.
De Morbihan raped, turned the
knob, and stood aside, bowling politely.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03

sc the group You can~-an four OK
you-go pltmb to -"
my deaR friend!" the count cried,
shocked, you forget"
81 forget nothing!" Lanyard cut in
coldly, "and my decision Is final. Con-
slider yourselves at liberty to go ahead
and do your little worst! But don't
forget that it is you who have been
the aggressors. Already you've had
the insolence to interfere with my ar
rangements-you began offensive OPP
erations- before you declared war. So
now, If you're hit beneath the belt you
mustn't complain-you've asked for
it,"
Now what do you mean by that7"
the American drawled with an accent
of irony.
Il leave you to figure 1t out for your
selves. But l will say this: conf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03

All Three Men Wore Visors of Black
Velvet.
wish me to accompany you to the
ah-den Of the Pack?"
Where else?" De Morbihan grinned
Impossible"
What do you propose, them" De
Morbihan inquired, worrying his mus
tache.
What better place for the proposed
conference than here?'
But not here, monsieur
"Why not? Everybody comes here
it will cause no gossip. l am here
have come half way; your friends
must do as much on their part"
ct is not possible"
Then tender them my regrets"
Would you give us aWay?"
Never that-One makes gifts to
ones friends only. But my interest In
yours is depreciating so rapidly chat,
sAould you delay much longer, it will
be on sale for the sum of two SOUS"
"Oh-damn!" the count complained
peevish1y.
with all the pleasure in life. But
nov" Lanyard went on. rising to end
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03

eral private gambling clubs of Paris
which the French government toll
crates more or less openly, despite
adequate restrictive legislation; and
gambling was Lanyard's ruling pas
sion-a legacy from Bourke together
With the rest Of his professional equip
ment
In the esteem of Paris Count Remy
de Morbihan himself was scarcely
more light-hearted plunger than M.
Lanyard.
Naturally, with this reputation, he
was always free of the handsome sa-
Ions wherein the Friends of Humanity
devoted themselves to roulette, auc-
ton bridge, baccarat, and chemin de
fer-and Of this freedom he now pro-
ceeded to avail himself, with his nat
just shade aslant on his head, his
hands in his pockets, a suspicion OF
smile on his lips, and CLINT Of the
devil in his eyes-in all an expression
accurately rejecting the latest phase
Of his humor, which had become large
ly one Of contemptuous liberation,
thanks to what he chose to consider
an exhibition of insipid stupidity on
the part Of the Pack.
Nor was this humor in any way
f1rmed anticipation by discovering M.
lie Comte Remy de Morbihan longing
beside one of the roulette tables,
watching the play and now and then
risking maximum or two on his own
account
A flash of animation crossed the I'M
lovely mask of the count when he saw
Lanyard approaching, and he greeted
the adventurer with gay little firt Of
his pudgy, dark hand.
"Ah, my friend!" he cried. "It is
you, then, who have changed your
mind! But this is delightful"
Then you really wanted to see me
tonight?" Lanyard inquired innocently.
always always, my dear Lam
yard!" the count declared, jumping up.
'But come" he insisted, II have a
word for your private ear, If these
gentlemen will excuse u.s."
dol" Lanyard addressed in conf
Dental tone those he knew at the
table before turning away to the tug of
the counts hand on his arm-I think
he means to pay up twenty pounds he
owes mel"
Some derisive laughter greeted this
sally.
Il mean that, however" Lanyard In
formed the other cheerfully, as they
moved away to a corner where con-
versation without an audience was
possible-"you ruined that Bank of
England note, you know"
Cheap at the price!" the count
protested, producing his bill-fold. give
hundred francs for an introduction to
monsieur, the Lone Wolff"
Are you joking?" Lanyard asked
blankly, and with magnificent ges-
ture abolished the proffered banknote.
Joking? I! But surely you don't
mean to deny"
my friend" Lanyard interrupted,
before we assert or deny anything, let
us gather the rest of the players round
the table and deal from a sealed deck.
Meantime, let us rest on the under
standing that have found, at one end,
a message scrawled on banknote
hidden in a secret place, at the other
end, yourself, M le Comte. Between
and beyond these points exists mys-
terry, Of which one anticipates eluci-
dation."
"You shall have It," De Morbihan
promised. But first we must go to
and those others who await u.s."
mot so fast!" Lanyard interposed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03
CHAPTER X.
Disaster.


Having fulfilled his purpose Of maxi
ing himself acquainted with the indi-
viduals composing the opposition,
Lanyard shut the door in their faces,
thrust his hands in his pockets, and
sauntered downstairs, chuckling, his
nose in the air, on the best Of terms
with himself.
True, the fat was in the fire and
well ablaze-he had to look to himself
now and go warily in the shadow OF
their enmity. But it was something
to have faced down those four, If he
wasn't seriously impressed by any one
of them.
Popinot, perhaps, was the most
dangerous, q vindictive animal, and
the creatures he controlled murder
Gus lot-drug-ridden, drink-bedeviled,
vicious little rats of Belleville, who'd
knife man for the price of an alb
sinthe. But Popinot wouldn't move
without leave from De MOrbihan, and
unless Lanyards calculations were So
riously miscast, De Morbihan would
restrain both himself and his associ-
ates until thoroughly convinced Ian
yard was impregnable against every
form of suasion.
Murder was something bit out OF
De MOrbihan's line-sOmething which,
at least, he could be counted on 20
hold in reserve. And by the time he
was ready to employ it, Lanyard
would be well beyond his reach. Vert
heimer, too, would deprecate violence
until all else had failed; his half-caste
type was cowardly, and towards Kill
only impulsively, before they've had
time to weigh the consequences. There
remained "Smith''-enigna; man ap-
parently gifted with both intelligence
and character. But If so, what the
deuce was he doing in such company?
Lanyard's place at the table Of che
min de fer had been filled by another,
and, too impatient to await vacancy,
he wandered on to the salon dedicated
to. roulette, tested his luck by stalking
a note Of 500 francs on the black, won
and incontinently subsidized into
chair and oblivion for the space OF
three-quarters of an hour.
At the end Of that period he found
himself minus his heavy winnings at
chemin de fer and the ten thousand
francs Of his reserve fund az well.
By way of lining to his pockets
there remained precisely the sum
which he had brought into Paris that
same evening, less subsequent general
expenses.
The experience was no novelty In
his history He rose, less resentful
than regretfu1 that his III luck obliged
him to quit just when play was grow
ing most interesting, and resignedly
sought the cloakroom.
And there he found De Morbihan-
notwithstanding all garmented for
the street, mounting huge cigar and
wearing a look of impatient discon'
tent
"At last!" he cried in an aggytswed
tone as Lanyard appeared. you do
take your time, my friend!"
Lanyard smothered with a smile
whatever emotion was his.
81 don't suppose you really meant
to wait for me-" he parted. With
double meaning, both to humoT De :
Norbihan and hoodwink the attendant.
(To BE CONTINURp)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03

81 Have the Honor TO Bid Adeu to
Messieurs."
IDENTIFY expect you to decide to live
and let live, and shall be sorry, as
you'll certainly be sorry, if you force
my hand"
He opened the door, turned, and sa-
luted them with sarcastic punctilio.
II have the honor to bid adieu to
messieurs, the council of-the Pack!"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-03
CHAPTER Viii.
The Hiqh Hand.

Evidently his first move toward de-
parture was signaled, for as he passed
out through PAbbaye's doors the car
riage porter darted forward and ga
luted.
IN. Lanyard"
Eyes"
"Monsieur's car is waiting"
Indeed" Lanyard surveyed briefly
a handsome black limousine that, at
pause beside the curb, was champing
it's bit in the most spirited fashion.
Then he smiled appreciatively. "All
the same, / thank you for the compli-
ment," he added, and forthwith tipped
the porter.
But before entrusting himself to this
gratuitous conveyance he put himself
to the trouble Of inspecting the chauf-
feur, who proved to be capable-look-
Ing mechanic logged out in rich black
livery which, though relieved by vast
amount Of silk braiding, was. like the
car in his charge, guiltless Of any sort
Of insignia.
81 presume you know where / want
to go, my MANI"
The chauffeur touched his cap: "But
naturally, monsieur"
"Then take me there the quickest
! way"
Nodding acknowledgment of the por-
ter's parting salute, Lanyard sank
gratefully back upon uncommonly lux
urious upholstery. The fatigue Of the
last thirty-six hours was beginning to
tell on him, though his youth was still
so vital, so instinct with strength and
vigor that he could, if need be, go as
long again without sleep.
None the less he was glad Of this
opportunity to snatch few moments
rest by way Of preparation against the
occult elimination of this adventure.
No telling what might ensue Of this
violation of all those principles which
had hitherto insured his welfare!
OF a sudden, ending a ride much
shorter than he would have liked, the
limousine sweFved in toward a curb.
Bending forward, Lanyard Unattached
the door and, glancing through the
window, uttered grunt of profound
disgust
If this were the best that Pack could
do
He had hoped for something trif1e
more romantic from men with wit and
imagination enough to plot the earlier
phases of this adventure.
The car was pulling up in front of
an institution which he knew well, far
too well, indeed, for his own good.
None the less he consented to get
out.
Sure you've come to the right ad-
dress?" he asked the chauffeur.
Two fingers touching the viZor Of his
cap: But certainly, monsieur"
ooh, all right" Lanyard grumbled
resignedly, and tossing a ffve-franc
piece, addressed himself to the en-
trance of an outwardly commonplace
and respectable hotel particulier situ-
ate in the Rue Chaptal between the
impasse of the Grand Guignol and the
Rue Pigallo.
Now the neophyte needs the intro
duc.ion of trusted sponsor before he
can win admission to the clubhouse in
the Rue Chaptal of the exclusive Cir
Gle of Friends of Humanity; but Lam
yards knock secured him prompt and
unquestioned entrance. The unfor-
tunate fact is he was member in the
best of standing. for thia society of
pseudo-altruistic aims was nothing
more nor less than one OK these RaY-
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Evidently his first move toward de-
parture was signaled, for as he passed
out through PAbbaye's doors the car
riage porter darted forward and ga
1ufpd
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-21

SUMNER SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY
The annual summer school of the Har-
risburg Academy will open on Monday
morning, July "a. Between fifteen and
twenty pupils have been enrolled, and
will be in charge of three or four in
structors. The school will be open six
weeks, ending September 1.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-21
Deserted Girl browns
Baby She Believes Is
Going Blind; Tries Suicide

Worrying because she had been de-
serted by the father of her child and
because she believed her two-year-old
son, Stanley Roy Fissel, was going
blind, Alice Gutshall, aged 26, held
the baby boy in the bathtub at her
home, 2147 Atlas avenue, yesterday
afternoon until the child was drowned.
She then swallowed several bichloride
OF mercury tablets in an attempt to
take her own life. She was
found by her mother several hours
after in serious condition, and was
hurried to the Harrisburg hospital.
Mrs. Gutshall yesterday left for
Newport, Perry county, and left her
daughter alone and when sne returned
she found her in her bedroom.
Last night the young woman said
at the hospital:
Il couldn't bear the thought of my
son being blind for the remainder of
MS hfe' as a result of being burneG
at a furnace about two months age"
Undertaken c. H. Mauk will take the
body of the child to Blain tomorrow
morning where burial will be made in
the afternoon.