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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-13
TENTH EPISODE
The Silent Army.

"Who opened my safer"
1t was the voice of Colonel Dare.
de stood In the doorway and looked
from one to the other.
Toxic, whose revolver was aimed at
Adams, dropped his arm. He was a
Dit confused. Adams put his own re-
volver In his hip pocket with sig
nificant motion toward Major Brent.
Then he exhibited the Canal defense
plans TO the colonel. Brent, pointing
to the open safe door, started to man.
lfacture an explanation.
"When / entered this room q mo-
ment ago strange man was kneeling
at TIE safe. 1t was wide open. He
was IN the act of stealing the Canal
defense plans. i leaped on him. He
dropped the plans and jumped out Of
the window" All looked at the open
library window.
IL was about to replace the docu-
ment In the safe," he concluded the
bold and deliberate falsehood, when
Adams arrived and demanded the plans
under threat Of his gun. Toxic came
and held us both up" He forced a
sickly smile.
Adams sneered In his face, leaned
out of the window, and looked care
fully in every direction. Then a scurry
Of footsteps was heard on the walk
and grotesque shadow flashed across
the room. He drew back instantly,
holding up both empty hands.
Quick! The plans! They were
snatched from meT' he cried to the
startled group, boiling past them and
out of the house.
But though the premises were thor
oughly searched, whoever the thief
was, he made a successful escape.
The only person In sight was lamp
lighter busily engaged in replacing a
broken shade on post In front Of the
Dare residence. He paused In his
work and from the top of his ladder
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-13

edy when in the hands of the unscrup-
ulous knave, Bolero, and how disaster
was averted by bullet from the pistol
of Adams simultaneously with the
routing of the revolutionists by Colo
mel Dare's timely expeditionary force.
From the frontier the talk drifted
back to Washington and the undated
and increasing peril of the hour. With
out taking undue advantage of hosts
opportunity Colonel Dare asked Bertha
many questions intended to illumine
and settle their minds as to whether
she was what she appeared to be, an
innocent dupe Of the conspirators with
her eyes now wide open, or their Sc
cret agent of marvelously deceptive
qualities. The dinner ended with the
Dares unqualifedly deciding the for
mer, with unconsequential reserva-
lions. Brent seemed TO agree with
them, although In reality he differed,
Of course.
Thus came Bertha Bonn into an
intimate place In the life and affairs
Of Miss Pearl Dare, whether for good
or evil. Her determination to prevent
Major Brent's marriage to Pearl was
stronger than ever and now more pos
sible Of accomplishment. She believed
firmly that Adams was the Silent Men
ace. though she gave no hint of this
to anyone.
While chatting with Miss Dare In
her boudolr, Bertha overheard the
colonel say to Brent In the hall be-
low: "Fie upon that, majorl The
Silent Menace and the Foreign AL
lance will yet be caught. There are
five hundred thousand lamp posts In
American on which to hang five hun
dred thousand traitors and still leave
us with innumerable courageous
hearts and strong arms to defend the
cause of liberty. Don't be a pessim-
isti You will soon be helping to
train, and for five years to come, a
million sons of freedom who will an
swer the presidents summons. All
this talk about neutral "hyphenates"
ready to lie down and let Europe and
the Orient color the two seas with
Yankee blood Is boshl'
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-13

amazed to hear Adams tell this I'M
truth, when he was the guilty per-
son; and Bertha Bonn, likewise was
puzzled.
"Yaas, / s-sent them to her this
morning" coolly continued Adams
with smile at Pearl. II f-found them
In the trouser pockets of that there
cabin boy when brought his c-clothes
to you. / w-wanted to see II the 81
lent Menace would get on ito II IL
sent them to Miss Bonn. He got on
to II all right, but he g-gets on to every
thing. BY golly!"
Brent squirmed and acted as II he
were going to choke. and for that mat
ter so did Bertha Bonn. Toxic looked
at Adams obviously.
The countenances Of both Colonel
Dare and his daughter cleared.
"The Canal defense plans are worth
less without these waters to interpret
them. Thank heavens for that burst
from the lips Of Colonel Dare. He
thanked Bertha excitedly and excused
himself. Major Brent followed him
out. "War office. Tokor" called the
colonel, Shaping Brent on the shoulder
In an excess of relief. Brent showed
that he, too, was relieved.
"All Is not lost, yet" Brent re-
marked hopefully.
Miss Bonnl" Pearl impulsively ex-
claimed after the others. save Adams,
withdrew. an idea striking her: "our
lives have been thrown strangely to-
gether. Unwittingly you have been
drawn into this terrible plot In which
we are enmeshed. am under very
great obligations to you. VIII you not
come and pay me a vislt7 You will
be most welcome, and, think, help
full"
Miss Dare's invitation fairly took
Bertha's breath away, Ii was so I'M
expected and opportune. She glanced
carelessly at Adams. He arched his
eyebrows and without being observed
by Miss Dare nodded approval.
That afternoon Bertha gave up her
apartment at the Hotel Wilton and be-
came a guest In the Dare household.
When Colonel Dare returned he was
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-13

dust. She dashed after him. The
chase led to the top Of the building.
Here she flung herself upon the un-
known person and succeeded In
wrenching from his tightly clenched
fist the box of waters her quick eye
discovered there. He tried to retake
them but Bertha REINFORCED her and
drove him off.
The most thrilling experience Of her
life now befell Pearl. The masked
man was seen to creep into seat at
tached to a huge cigar-shaped object
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-13
SYNOPSIS.

Capt: Ralph Payne. u. 8. A. is given Sc
cret plans OF defense to deliver to Pana-
ma. he attends a ball at the Granada en-
bassy with colonel Dare's daughter.
ferrous Incidents he Is arrested for trea-
son. The ambassador OF Granada IL found
dead 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 a field
= Gyiater overhears plotters, who ALMOST Sst
Imprisonment. train carrying Pearl.
Bertha Bonn and Payne on his way to
prison is wrecked and Pearl sees Payne's
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 of his peculiar
actions. Adams warns Senator Warfield
ts,at he Is In danger from ring OF spies.
While they talk the senator's office Is
asks Pearl to hand Adams a package
which proves 10 be the plans. Adams Is
made Colonel Dare's orderly. They are
PTas1es sns %sams The to ts
begs Adams to let her take his belt which
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 GraEa-
suised 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
Pearl and Toxic follow Adams on his way
to an appointment at the chemical build
ng: All three fall into the hands OF the
alliance" Adams is arrested by coun-
.erfeit soldiers who also take Pearl with
them. They carry her aboard ship and
she is again saved by Adams from the
foreign alliance" The ship is blown up.
They escape. Adams surprises Brent In
Dares home stealing the plans. They In
:urn are confronted by Toxic.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-13

took In the excitement with a Quizzical
smile. Major Brent ran up and looked
sharply into his downturned face.
slave you seen any person pass by
within the last minute or twoT
The workman shook his head and
came half way down the ladder. "Your
names Brent, amt lit"
'What II IL isf" gruffiy demanded
the major, looking around and noting
that they were not observed.
The lamplighter stepped to the
ground and slipped note into Brent's
hand. Then he slung the ladder over
His shoulder and coolly departed.
Brent found a place where he could
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-07

Seven young men from Blevins passed through Prescott yesterday af- ternoon en route to Little Rock to join the Navy The party included Everett James, Ray Hendrix, Bert Carter, Elroy Beauchamp, Matt Loe and Sidney Johnson and one young man whose name We failed to get.
 Appeals have been received by the Prescott chapter of the Red Cross from the Navy League and the na- tional headquarters of the Red Cross for finished garments and it is re- quested that all rush their work in hand so that a box may he sent off next week
 Mayor R. P. Hamby has ordered the city reservoir covered and securely fastened down to insure the safety of the health of the residents of Prescott, this order being brought about be- cause of the cases all over the country where enemy agents have been caught in the act of putting typhoid germs or poison in the city water which would cause deaths or sickness all over the city. We cannot say that this would not happen to the people of Prescott because a sneaking German or other enemy would delight in pulling off "heroic' stunt for which he might get an iron cross of "honor" from the great war lord. We feel safer when all precautions are taken anyway.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-07

What bout that loose two-bit piece in your pocket? Go at once to the postofiice and invest in a War Savings Stamp. Help your Uncle Sam beat Kaiserism and at the same time learn to save.
 FOR SALE-Delivery wagon, l mare s years old, gentle, work any. where, and one set harness. R. D. Hamm. dw1
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-07
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
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If it isn't an Eastman, it isn't a Kodak"
 HESTERLY DRUG STORE-where you get right prices and service.
 Lieutenant Otis c. Haynie is on a brief business trip to Little Rock.
 United States regulation Army Shoes for sale at w. B. Walters. 7t2
 Jap Rose Glycerine Soap 1Oc, at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Out of town people attending the funeral of Mrs. A. M. Ellsworth were Mrs. Ellsworth's brothers, Messrs. John R. Cummings of Nortonville. Kansas, and Clarence L. Cummings of Effingham, Kansas; Mrs. A. E. May hew, Effingham, Kansas; Mir. and Mrs Chas. R. Miller, of Hugo, Okla.
 Cleveland Hit, Bernard Blakely and Marcus Blakely will leave Sun day for Little Rock and St. Louis where they will enlist in some depart ment of the United States Army. We understand that Mir. Hit has already enlisted in the quartermaster corps and will be in Florida temporarily All of these young men tried to join the Navy but failed in the physical examinations.
 BASKETS-see our window Hes terly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-07

Lazells' Sweet Pea Toilet Water, 75c at Hesterly Drug Store.
 L. o. harmon of Marion, La, spent last night in the city with J. M. Strip ling en route home from St. Louis where he purchased a car load of mules.
 "If it isn't an Eastman, it isn't a Kodak"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-07

Genuine Aspirin Tablets and Pheno- lax Waters at Buchanan Drug Store. Phone e.
 Instead of spending that 25 cents for a luxury, buy a government war savings stamp and watch it grow
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-07
Norwich Dental Cream. 25c tubes at Hesterly Drug Store.

Mrs. Hutchinson of Bauxite, is in the city for a visit and is the guest of the family of Dr. and Mrs. s. J. Hesterly Dr. and Mrs. Hutchinson recently moved to Bauxite, Dr. Hutchinson hay ing accepted a position as physician and surgeon for the American Alum mum Company there.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-07

WHEN THE SHOWS START. First show begins zoo; second S:3O; Matinee, 2:30 and 3:45.
 Telephone 294.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
National Guard

The following general orders No. from
the office of Adiutant General George
Mel. Presson will be of interest to the
entire I'd Regiment and the people of
Augusta in particular.
1t appearing that after due legal no.
tice the qualified electors of Co. NJ, 81
Regiment, Maine Infantry. National
Guard, having neglected to fill the va
cancy in the office of list lieutenant eX-
listing in said company, which fact has
been certified to the adjutant general by
the presiding officer of the election as
required by Sec. 81, the Military Law,
Sergeant Edwin B. Newcomb Is hereby
appointed 1st lieutenant of the I'd Regi-
ment, Me- Infantry, and assigned to duty
with CO. NJ, to rank from Feb. s, 1917,
subject to the provisions of General Or
ders, No. A. A. G. O., Feb j. 1917.
Special Orders No. 90 announced the
discharge from the service of Regimental
Sergeant Major Donald r. McGraw. 81
Reg Me. Inf, National Guard for re-
moval from the State
Special Orders No. "a announce the dis
charge from the service of Private Dana
H. Boone, Co. l., ID Reg, Me. Inf. Ma
tional Guard, for the purpose of enlist
ing in the United States Navy.
Private Frank w. NJ. Kimball is hereby
transferred from Co d. I'd Reg, Me. Inf,
National Guard to the Sd Co., Maine
Coast Artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
Lewiston Police Bill
Meets No Obstacle In
Senate--Other Business

Committee hearings. as usual. made the
principal attraction at the State House
on Thursday. the morning sessions OF
both House and Senate being fairly brief
The feature in the Legislature was the
presentation in the Senate of the report
of the committee on appropriations and
financial affairs on the numerous resolves
In favor Of the various State-aided insti-
tutions. 1t will be found elsewhere and
Is we'll worth the reading and considera>
ton Of all.
Nearly all Of the committee hearings
were Of Importance. yet much interest
and sentiment attached to that before
the judiciary committee, in which the
people Of Perkins. which included the ISL
and In the Kennebec river known as
Swan island. which had 80 population and
l3 polls by the last census. historic ground
from the day of the old Indian chief
Canabis Cor any other spelling) who once
ruled his tribe from there, through the
Indian wars and Revolution to its pres
ent quietness, ask that its town incor-
poration be revoked. The stories of each
are told elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
Waterville Police Bill
to Appear in New Draft

The Waterville police bill introduced
some days ago by Rep. Sherman l..
Berry of Waterville. now pending in
the legal affairs committee and upon
which a hearing has not yet been
given, will be considered at the hear
ing in an amended form. Amendments
to the bill have already been consid-
cred by those interested and the fol-
lowing new draft has been drawn up
Tor submission to the committee.
Be it enacted by the People of the
State of Maine. as follows:
Section 1. The power and duty of
hiring and discnarging watchmen and
police in the city Of Waterville shall
be vested in q police board consisting
of the mayor and four other members,
not more than two of whom shall be
chosen from one political party. Said
four members shall be chosen by the
joint convention of the city council at
the first meeting held after this act
takes effect and shall serve for q term
of one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
COMB SACETEA
into CRAY HAIR
D a r k IN S Beautifully
and Restores Its Nat
ural Color and LUIS
tire at Once.

Common garden sage brewed into a
heavy tea, with sulphur and alcohol
added, will turn gray. streaked and
faded hair beautifully dark and luxuri-
ant. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sulphur
recipe at home, though. is troublesome
An easier way is to get the ready-to-
use preparation improved by the addi-
ton of other ingredients, costing about
so cents a large bottle. at drug stores,
known as "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" thus avoiding a lot OF
muss.
While gray. faded hair is not sinful
we all desire to retain our youthful ap-
pearance and attractiveness. BY dar-
kening your hair with Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound no one can
tell, because it does 1t so naturally 20
evenly. You just uampen sponge or
soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time; by morning all gray
hairs have disappeared. After another
application or two your hair becomes
beautifully dark, glossy. soft and lux
uriant and you appear years younger
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound
is a delightful toilet requisite 1t IS
not intended for the cure, mitigation
or prevention of disease.-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
State House Notes

Bill Carrigan of Lewiston, banker
and baseball magnate. met Governor
Milliken Thursday forenoon at the
State House. being introduced to His
EXcellency by Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Franklin Fisher of Lewiston. The
Governor greeted the great Red Sox
player very cordially and told him that
he had seen him many times on the
diamond in action and greatly admired
his skill and clean craftsmanship. La
ter Mr.. Carrigan and Lester NJ. Hart,
private secretary Of Governor Milliken,
compared notes in regard to expert
ences on the football field, where they
had both served as officials
A group of Clinton High school stu
dents. 2S in number, accompanied by
Principal E. G. Holt, were the special
guests on Thursday of Rep. Besse of
Clinton and were introduced to the
Governor, and afterward a group pic
ture was taken OF the students, Prin-
cipal Holt and Rep. Besse, with Gov
ernor Millken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
In the Senate

The Lewiston police bill made its ap-
pearance Thursday morning in the Sen
ate and was given its second reading I'M
der suspension of the rules without a
sign of opposition. The fireworks, if any,
I'm connection with this bill are expected
Friday morning in the House, when IL
will be up for its final passage.
The Michael Burns Original package
claim was before the Senate and the mi
nority report Ought not to pass was
accepted in concurrence. which means
that another two years at least must
pass before Mr.. Burns can hope to re-
cover from the State.
The bill relating to punishment Of those
giving checks and notes without suff1-
Gent funds or credit to care for them,
which on the previous day had been re-
called from the Governor and the sigma
lures Of the President Of the Senate and
the Speaker of the House removed by
Joint resolution. was tabled by Senator
Walker. President Bailey stated after
the session that the Governor would not
sign the bill unless 1t was in some par
ticulars amended.
Routine matter occupied the remainder
OF the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

, Presque Isle General Hospital,
Pressure Isle, $3.50 for each year
| Rumford Hospital, Rumford, $3.50 for
each year.
st. Mary's General Hospital, Lewis
ton, $4,000 for each year.
Somerset General Hospital Skowhe-
gan. $500 for each year.
Waldo General Hospital. Belfast,
$1,000 for each year.
Weber Hospital Biddeford, $3.50 for
each year.
York Hospital, York, $1,000 for each
year.
old Town Hospital, Old Town, $1,000
for each year
For education of the adult blind in or
der that they may become self-support-
ing.
Maine Institute for the Blind in Port
land, 81 900 for each year.
For care and support of INDECENT and
deaf persons
Maine Mission for the Deaf, Bangor,
$500 for each year.
For the purpose of maintaining home
and working room for working women.
Women's Christian Association Lewis
ton, $1,000 for each year.
The new draft further provides that no
part of the foregoing appropriations shall
be paid to these institutions until the
State Board of Charities and Corrections
shall have certified to the State auditor
that the following conditions have been
complied with:
That the prices charged by the institu-
tons to the general public who are able
to pay shall not be less than the average
cost of the kind Of service rendered,
That in the case of the Bath City hos
pital of Bath. the hospital of the Y. NJ
c. A: at Greenvlle. the Pressure Isle Cen
eral hospital of Pressure Isle, the Rum
ford hospital of Rumford, the Somers ct
hospital Of Skowhegan and the Waldo
General hospital of Belfast, the manage
ment shall have secured subscriptions or
satisfactory guarantee Of subscriptions
from the municipal appropriations or pri-
vate benevolence to be used for the same
purposes as the State appropriation,
amounting to not less than % per cent
thereof
That in the case of the Maine Institu-
ton for the Blind the board of directors
shall be so reorganized as to provide for
rectors one-half of whom shall be ap-
pointed by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Council for overlap
ping terms; such appointment shall be
non-partisan.
That none of the officers or employees of
any charitable institution, organization
or association who receives a salary
either directly or indirectly shall be a
member Of the board Of managers, trus-
tees or directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

The committee on appropriations and
financial affairs reported ought to pass
on resolve in favor of the board of
dental examiners for the purchase OF
certain equipment printing and post
age, resolve appropriating money for
the electoral college, and ought not to
pass on resolve in favor of the COM
mission of pharmacy. resolve in favor
of a Children# Protective Society, re-
solve in favor of Iiillcrest hospital.
The committee on education reported
ought to pass on resolve in favor of the
l.. E. Bradstreet's and Sons company
for the balance due on the Pennington
State Normal school dormitory con-
Struction, act to revise statutes relat-
ing to the employment of agents in I'M
organized townships, act to amend the
revised statutes relating to teachers
pensions, act to define and amend the
laws in regard to tuition. and resolve
in favor of the NIachias Electric Light
Company in payment for current furn-
ished the Washington State Normal
school.
The committee on education reported
ought not to pass on the act to define
the rights Of persons of school age en-
ployed or residing in a town or city
other than where they are enrolled.
The committee on legal affairs re-
ported ought 10 pass in a new draft on
an act to authorize the county COM
missioners of the county of Oxford to
remodel, enlarge and repair the regis
try of deeds building of the western
registry district Of that county. The
new draft gives the county commits
sioners Of oxford authority to borrow
$4,000 instead of $4,000.
The committee on mercantile affairs
and insurance reported ought to pass
on an act relating to special insurance
brokers.