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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-06-29
EIGHTH EPISODE
international Diplomacy.

The dramatic end of Bolero In his
stronghold at Eaglita on the western
boundary of Granada and the recovery
IF the Canal defense plans, proved
several important things to the United
States government.
1t established absolutely the exis-
.ence of foreign alliance; ii cleared
the Granadian government of respon-
siblity in the Payne case, it being
proven that Bolero and the murdered
Granadian ambassador. De Mira, were
.raitors to their own country, secretly
and independently in league with the
'Oreign alliance in the furtherance of
heir personal ambitions; it welded
he two nations more closely together
han they ever had been. This marked
he birth OF a united American spirit
10 defend the Monroe Doctrine against
nvasion from overseas.
Perhaps no more startling interna-
iOnal plot ever had been woven than
he attempt Of the foreign alliance to
embroil the United States and Gra-
sada in war for the purpose of ex-
sosing our unprepared position TO de-
END counter-attack at our weakest
place: the Canal. The government
:ook the death of Bolero as an indi-
:ation of the failure of the plot.
If only TO settle public unrest, some
10000 experienced soldiers were now
added to the military garrison on our
W-mile strip on the isthmus; negotia-
ions to purchase the Danish West In
lies were started for the purpose Of
making a new naval base in the Car
ibean; more watchful gunboat pa
rol was maintained on both the At
antic and Pacific sides of the big
Itch; and with that the incident be-
.ame q closed one, so far as the public
lnew.
But the incident was by no means
slosed In inner government circles.
First was the unsolved mystery In the
Payne case. 1t was now admitted by
everyone connected Herewith that
here was more than reasonable as
sumption of doubt of Payne's guilt,
which made his untimefy death all the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-06-29

was her frank and quick response.
That's about it," he admitted, show
Ing that he was little surprised.
I'D like Ito have that photy."
She did not seem. 10 understand him.
"You would like To have 1t? Haven't
you got lt?"
He ignored her question with a
stare.
Didn't you steal 1t from me and
then decoy me to the Granadian from
tier with a promise to return 1t IL l
helped you out of that scrape when
they nearly had you caught at the
senate buildingf"
IL didn't" he replied emphatically.
didn't your messenger send me to
Senator Warfield's office with the
packet and note when everybody
thought that you had stolen the pre-
paredness budget?" the girl insisted.
HE w-wasn't my messenger. Did
you know the c-contents of that packet
and note before they were openedr'
Her reply gave him start. 1.-THE
note, no. The packet-it contained the
Canal defense plans. | recognized the
wrapper, most naturally"
His eyes narrowed. "And yet you
l-let me get away with them plans
you saw me stuff them lin my pocket
and hand over the budget instead?"
The girl merely nodded. II knew
all the time that you were the thief
they were after"
Adams WINGED at the ugly word
II wasn't the t-thief," he denied. 81
kin explain a-all that If l want to-"
Tell it to the marines, Adams -
she derided.
"W-why haven't you squealed on me,
if you're $50 smart?"
That's what l call coming straight
to the point. l told you moment ago
that l think we can get on well togeth-
er. I'll forgive you everything and
keep your secret forever, If you give
me back my locket and Major Brent's
photograph
After an uncertain pause, Adams
carelessly inquired: "What If l told
you t-that l never seen that locket or
photy? Wwould you believe me and
still keep my-secretT
~ don't see how l could do the
former, at least" she retorted, In
speeding him curiously. "The latter,
possibly-if only for, well let us call
it diplomatic reason"
Lets git down to a b-basis," he
proposed after another silence. "You
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-06-29

think that / g-got the locket and photy
that I'm 1.-THE trouble maker, that
there Silent Menace-what do you
think about Mmajor BrentT'
you've bought him, body, mind and
soul-that's why I'm your friend"
Adams had difficulty In restraining
a desire to laugh in her face, for this
was not true. You got II In flor
him hard, amt you? You're Jealous
of someone, eh?"
The abrupt question startled Bertha.
"Of Miss Dare, yes" she admitted,
her eyes flashing. Then, with catch
in her voice, I'm afraid to analyZe
my real feelings for Thornton. To do
so might lead me into rash behavior"
"You don't m-mean to say you love
him?"
IL hate him!" she began, impetu-
ously; adding with doubt, IL think"
"There is something b-between you
something big?'
"There was something-big," she re-
cponded, her eyes fixed upon the floor.
You know all about that"
Then as the hush of twilight fell
upon them, Bertha told Adams of her
girlhood romance as though she were
repeating to him familiar story; of
her futile attempt to regain Brents
affections; her threat to expose him
to Captain Payne or Miss Dare
through the medium of the locket
miniature which proclaimed him to be
her husband; of the disappearance OF
the locket and its contents on the
night of De Mira's supposed suicide
and Payne's arrest for disposing OF
the Canal defense plans to Granada
the making of her secret messenger
with the plans to be delivered to some
one unknown on the Granadian from
tier-with the return of her lost treas
ure as the reward for these pains.
81 would have denounced you long
ago to the army police as the Silent
Menace, which you are" she conclud-
ed with sigh, "but for doubt L have
always had concerning Payne. Some
how / can't get rid of the notion that
he was mixed up with you and that
he got his just desserts when they
cashiered him. You deserve TO be
shot If he wasn't"
Payne was mixed up with me-" adj
mitted Adams, thlckly.
II knew IT. I'm glad you've con-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-06-29
. Story of"Ame,zlu First" I'm
SYNOPSIS.

Capt. Ralph Payne. u. s. A, Is given Sc
cret plans or defense TO deliver to Pana-
ma. He attends a ball at the Granada en-
bassy with Colonel Dares' daughter
Pearl. AS a climax to a series OF mys-
tsrious Incidents he In arrested for trea-
90 The ambassador OF Granada is found
deed and the plans missing from Payne's
into suspicious negotiations with Bertha
Bonn. Pearl Dare follows a burglar from
her home Is drugged and left In field,
and later oVerhears plotters. who almost
capture her. Payne Is sentenced to life
imprisonment. A train carrying Pearl
prison il wrecked and Pearl sees Payne's
lifeless body at her feet She meets
mysterious stranger who offers her his
services to trace the traitors. She learns
that he has the plans. Pearl finds Adams
in Washington and learns or his peculiar
Retions. Adams warns Senator Warfield
that he Is In danger from ring of spies.
While they talk the senator's ONCE is
attacked by conspirators. Bertha Bonn
asks Pearl to hand Adams package
which proves TO be the plans. Adams is
made Colonel Dare's orderly. They are
ordered South. The Granadians capture
Pearl and Adams TO get the plans. Pearl
contains the defense plans. They escape
and Adams steals the belt from her.
Brent confronts Adams communicating
with the enemy. Bertha Bonn warns
Pearl against her professed friends.
Pearl Is captured again by the Grsna-
iians. She is rescued by Adams. Dis
guised as his brother she accompanies
him into the camp OF the conspirators,
and poses as a chemist They are rec
ognized: in the fight Adams saves Pearl
from harm Colonel Dare arrives with
American troops. The black scarf appears.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-06-29
Pearl In the Power Of the Silent
Menace.

more .regrettable. Yet, there was the
testimony of Colonel Dsre's orderly
t. o. Adams-who claimed to have
found the Canal defense plans In Cap
tain Payne's military belt, or at least
in a belt which he swore on his oath
came from Payne's body.
Adams had so firmly reestablished
his position that his word was ac-
cepted as the truth. Careful investi-
CATION OF a man answering his descrip-
ton, halling from Monks Corner.
Nebraska, and in the various kinds
and places OF employment represented
by Adams was made. verifying his
claims.
Between Toxic and Adams quite a
jealousy sprang up, and between one
other person and the colone's cele-
brated orderly hostile feeling ex-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-06-29
Pearl read the note hastily.

made my appointment with you-not
here-but at the Chemical Building az ten
sharp. 9. n
"Adams?" cried Pearl. sharply.
"He is not there" was Tokos grim
reply.
Pearl glanced at her wrist watch.
1t was 8 80 They dashed to the Chem
ical building just In time to dls
through the gates with the soldiers.
Around the Chemical building and In
the near vicinity were scattered .
great number Of secret service men In
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
DREAM SUNDAY NIGHT
 SINN FEN REVOLUTIONISTS

The Dream offers a varied bill of attractions tonight. A two reel sub- ject entitled "Nipped" also two standard numbers will support the attraction one of them cracker jack Comedy. Sunday night (extra) A big show, five thousand feet of diversified subjects will be shown, commencing with late issue Pathe Weekly showing notable scenes of the uprising in Dublin, The Sim Fein revolutionists and other inn portant events. "The Master" a K B feature that contains food for re- fiection, the kind that grips from the first exposure to the last, and a contagious scream Comedy, with Ford Sterling as the principal come dian completes the show. Five reels. Usual prices. Class feature on Tuesday night.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
HOW SHE KNEW.

'I'm sure that grocer of ours gives us short weight, said he. "No he doesn't said ma. "His scales are correct. I weighed myself on them this morning and they showed that am twenty pounds lighter than l thought I s'.-Ex.-2 in 1 shoe polish 1Oc., in 1 machine oil 10c. Match holder 1Oc. Hummer matches Sc. box. You save Sc. on 1 box ot matches, get that. We are not in any trust, Matches Sc. box, Fels naptha soap for 25c. Lenox soap 6 for 25. Cube Sugar lbs for 25c. Jergens glycerine soap bars for 25c., Ivory soap for 25c. Wash boards single or double soc.
 0. w. LEWIS.
 "wr DelbaxS.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

raging. Barbara Coast the reformed, transformed and reformed again, Is subjected to the attentions of the vice crusaders. Nine hundred deni- zens of pleasure seeking haunts have been ejected and there is all evident anxiety to get out before being engulfed in net may land some behind the bars.
 Many of the cadets and white slavers and others who made a law less and doubtful living off the vice that is now being assailed have al-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-The reform wave has struck this city like a cyclone. Half the cafes which enjoyed a nocturnal revenue from ds bious sources are deserted. The cabarets are gone and gloom per vades where but yesterday fun was furious and merry making the gen. eral thing. The habituees have dis appeared as if by magic.
 The reason for all this long faced business is that vice campaign of some puritanic dimensions is now
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb 16.- Reports of scandal in Washington are rampant. The latest is in con nection with the use or misuse of letter used for political purposes.
 This is the story that is going the rounds. It is alleged that when Delegate Wickersham was urging that clause in the Alaska Dry bill wherein the transference of the All aska Fund to the territorial treas ury was sought to be obtained he is said to have quoted approving
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
SECRET SERVICE MEN
 ARREST CUBAN COPS

ernment circles was sweeping the police force similar action was taken in the army. With hardly a mo- ment's notice officers and regulars who a minute before had been care free and indifferently watching the arrest of private citizens were sud- denly and promptly rounded up by strong force of soldiers and like wise jailed to await court martial.
 It is claimed that secret service agents have detected very eXten- tise conspiracy against the govern ment of President Menocal
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
WANTS RANSOM OR
 MAY LOSE LIVES

ing from the border. While officials are silent, it is feared that serious troubles may be apprehended.
 There is said to be an inclina tion to discredit all reports O: troubles on the border because of the fact that interventionists have repeatedly tried to secure interven- tion and the government is ac- quainted with dozen conspiracies at least to that end.
 While undoubtedly some of the reports are in their very nature misgiving in well posted quarters.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
BONE DRY LAW IS
 PASSED TN OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma thirst in aqua pura. To- day the bone dry bill passed the senate and is now up to the Cover nor. Some hopes are entertained that the Governor may be undeter- red by what happened to other gubernatorial magnates in other states who vetoed similar laws, and may also veto this one. It is held around the capitol that this is very improbable.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
BUREAU IS
 PLANNING FOR TOUR

summer. With Europe closed to the majority of the customers there is likely to be an invasion Of Alaska which will exceed anything so far witnessed.
 The railroads are freely adver- Using the scenic beauties of the country and special trips are plan- ned to the land of the Midnight Sun in Alaska.
 The hotels and public places back east are being swamped with this literature.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
FUNSTON SAYS ALL'S WELL.
ANOTHER SCANDAL IS
 ALLEGED iN CAPITAL

It is apparent to an outsider that this is part of the old arrangement between the delegate and the chief of the road commission transferred bodily to the capital.
 It is reported here that Wicker sham has got himself in bad with the War Department over the mat ter and that his stocks are below par with Baker If this is the case it would not be the first time Wick ersham was in bad with officials.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
FRISCO AGAIN HITS
 LONE SAWDUST TRAIL

ready fled lest they be arrested and placed in positions where they could not wander easily.
 In police circles owing to the fact that all kinds of things are being hinted as to graft, there is no end of anxiety, and to make up for this officers are going the limit to aid the vice campaign on it's way. Frisco is being given a new coat of virtu- ous white paint. How long it will last no one knows
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

SEATTLE, Feb. 16.-The Alaska bureau of the Chamber of Con- merce is working up elaborate de- tails for the celebration of the annl- versary of the Alaska purchase In October next. They propose to hold a great water carnival in Seattle.
 An Alaska cruise is also planned for this summer involving a cruise around the coast a trip inland ana
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

CONSTANTIONOPLE, Feb. 16.-- Today the new Grand Nizier made his first statement to the Chamber. An imposing military scene marked the opening of the proceedings and the procession of the Grand Vizier to the Chamber.
 The Grand Vizier was cool and collected when making his state ment which breathed war in every word.
 He declared that Turkey would fight to the last ditch and the last man to retain the heritage of
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

LONDON, Feb. 16.-Because ar rivals still continue fairly regular and few British ships are reported sunk, there is a gradual diminution in the anxiety concerning the sub- marine scare. It is now being pro- posed to net the straits of Gibraltar, according to present plans.
 This would not mean that nets would be strunk clean across, but at certain intervals which would practically prevent U boat passing through either way.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
BIG FIRE SALE AT HOLT'S.

Beginning Monday, February 19, Three Thousand dollars worth of goods will be sold regardless of values. All were new goods that arrived last fall. Some goods only slightly damaged by water. No goods offered in this sale but new first class. Goods must be sold. Bring the Cash. No Goods charged at this sale. Bargain tables. Goods marked in plain figures. The chance life time. Ames Building.
 Phone Main 00.
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this step a letter from former Sec rotary of War Garrison. The War Department shows a direct contra diction of this original letter and declared that the letter had been altered.
 Delegate Wickersham emphatically denies any knowledge of this and Secretary Baker is skeptical. It is alleged that Wickersham complained that he was being made responsible for reports that Colonel Richardson was slated to leave Alaska.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 15.-Forty police of this city, including five and two prominent cap tains were suddenly marched off to the military jail in Moro Castle to- day charged with being members of a conspiracy to assassinate Presi- dent Menocal.
 While this sudden activity in gov-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
TURKS WILL FIGHT
 TO THE VERY LAST

of confidence was passed by the Chamber in the government after the new Grand Vizier had made hin statement which consisted chiefly of review of the military operations and the determination to fight to the bitter end.
 The Turks have been greatly an. gered by the statement in the Rus sian Duma that the Entente had agreed to Russian control of Con- stantinople.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

LONDON, Feb. 16.-A tremend- ous effort is being made on today, the last day for subscription to the voluntary war fund. The workers for the fund are seeking every avail able shilling. It is expected that the returns will exceed half a bil- lion pounds, or over two billion dol
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
BRITAIN NOT SHORT
 OF ANY FOOD SUPPLIES

BERLIN, Feb. 14.-German pa pers point to the pessimistic reports from America showing that steam CTS are afraid to sail from New York ports. This is declared to be positively a sign of the power of the U boats. Their great significance in the war it is impossible to over rate.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
HINTS ON COMFORT.

To look well you must feel well. Clothes help you to look we'll, if they are made to order and fit well, repaired well, cleaned we'll and well pressed. Therefore you will feel we'll.
 M. PASCOFF. Ladies and Cents Tailor does 1t all
 well.
 All work guaranteed Cor. Lanes Wsy ana Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

down the Yukon.
 The cruise will start July 7th and will have a special delegation of eighteen congressman and fifteen senators, according to a resolution urged by Senator Key Pittman.
 These plans, it is hoped, will ma ture and result in a big influx of tourists to the country.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

HACHITA, N. M. Feb. 16.-Gen- eral Jose Salazar, a Villatist general holding the mans wife as hostage, sent an American rancher named Spencer to the border to secure money and bearing a promise from
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

LONDON, Feb. 16.-London pa pers ridicule the reports of a food shortage in England which are now being published in Germany. The Admiralty is still silent as to the exploits of the divers but Lloyds re- ports the sinking of four steamers, two French, one neutral and one British.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 16.-s Oklahoma is to become bone dry. The way of the other desert states is to be followed and man may raise, but will have to quench his
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

Heaven to their race and religion: Constantinople. He said that for the future, however long the struggle, he had no doubts. It Is possible for only one ending. Victory was assured Turkey and the Sultan's Allies in this great war.
 A brilliant eulogy to the bravery of the troops and expressions of de. termination to fight to the end con. cluded the statement.
 LONDON, Feb. 16.- Constantin"
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
NOTICE.

The Miners Home Club will give Dance Saturday. February IT at g D. m. The public is cordially in- vited. Admission soc. Ladies free 'T'fs COMMITTEE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

SAN ANTONIO, FeO. 16.-Gen- eral Frederick Funston is unworried by the very alarmist reports as to conditions on the border He ridi cules them. Salazar's threat has no cares for him. He states the situa. tion is we'll controlled by the Amer ican troops.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

COLUMBUS, Feb. 16.-The whole border is aflame with troubles of very serious nature and more troops have been ordered to the Hachita country where three Mormon cow boys have been mutilated.
 Fifty cowboys are now riding southward to seek revenge.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

SEATTLE, Feb. 16.-Steamboat men declare that Alaska will be the Mecca of the tourists this coming
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

The half billion marks was re- ported to be reached at noon today.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

Columbus. Spencer says that if he cannot secure the money, his own and his wife's life will be forfeited.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 16.- Great concern is felt by reason ot the serious reports which are con-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

Rowe has to move the Julian camp on Osborne to another loca- tion on the creek and teams will go out today for preliminary work in this line. By the way Julian has written a letter to Tom Clerf where in the former councilman is free to deliver himself of some strong opi- nions on the support he received at the last election from the people of Nome.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

For Coal and General DenVcry sco Erickson or leave order at Mansfield Tobacco Store.
 The miners on the submarine beach have been quietly getting in line on the new channel which was first struck by Mebes and Go. There are three feet of low grade dirt, the best of it is not over three cents on an average, and 1t is located in gravel under clay bank, the gravel resting on true bed rock. The pay, low grade as it is, is suffi- ciently extensive to warrant profit able exploitation. Now not less than six outfits are either lined up on the pay or are sinking with view of doing so. The latest to join the submariners is Anderson and Co. who recently moved in from the Cy- rus Noble bench.
 Clothing cleaned, pressed, altered and repaired at the Nome Tailoring O.. Next door to segerstrom and HasenS. .sisssss.. .a ssSa s Ss
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

RELIABLE TAILOR SHOP. Front St. 8 doors west of Alaska
 Bank.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

Anything in the line of job work
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

LONDON, Feb. 16.- Constantin. ople reports that a unanimous vote
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-17

For Coal and General Delivery see Erickson or leave order at Mansfield Tobacco Store.