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ously. 80 II Mansel will confess
and name the man higher up"
Were satisfied" finished Ford.
We're after Jake Singer. And 1t
amt Just for revenge. The only
menace to the integrity of baseball
is gambling-and l want to hit
the gamblers a crack that they
won't forget. Say-putting Jake
Singer In stripes means as much
to me as putting a trust magnate
in jail means to the president! I'm
derstand he's got his heart set on
It,"
The ambassador smiled - but
gave no sign. After a diplomatic
pause he continued the conversa-
ton: "Mansel could be detained
on the landing OF the Colonia to-
morrow and paroled In the custody
OF the British ambassador. Then
II could all be fixed up diplomat
cally-quietly. I'll see Sir George
Claughton at once"
iris Ford looked puzzled.
THE British ambassador to
Italy," explained John Bismer.
Great cricketer in his day - he'll
take a keen interest in this case"
Tell him II he'll help us out
with Mansel I'll acknowledge that
American baseball came from Eng
lish cricket"
You're born diplomat" was
Fthe ambassadors compliment.
That's strange-for I happen
to be an Irishman."
iris Ford thought 1t q good
joke.
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Italy, excepting, OF course, the
United States.
In the war with Turkey over
Tripoli, Italy found that the Turks
were using identically the same
powder! And while the Turkish
supply could not be directly traced
to the Pierce Company, the Italian
Government was convinced that
the American Powder Trust had
violated it's agreement.
If Italy could prove this, there
was a large monetary forfeiture
provided in the original agreement.
Imogen Leonard could furnish
the proof, because Of her conf
dental relations with the head of
the trust, Italy believed. This was
why she had been forcibly taken
from the Colonia.
Regardless of party affiliations,
the press of the country hurled at
the White House the verdict-out-
rage!
The President was not without
his excuses. Proof of j. Pierce La
mont's guilt under the criminal
section of the Sherman law, lay in
secret memorandum whereby the
restraint of the powder trade was
maintained.
This memorandum had been die
tated by Lamont to his stenogra-
pher, Imogen Leonard, and by her
transcribed and mailed unsigned to
the smaller. fear-ridden manufac-
turers of powder.
Wherefore Miss Leonard could
give testimony that would convict
j. Pierce Lamost.
Unfortunately, Miss Leonard's
vacation, compromising a sea trip
at the expense of her employers,
was so timed-owing to a leak in
the United States Atttornev's rf-
fice-that she was beyond the
three mile limit before Secret Ser
vice knew of it. Nothing remain
ed, therefore, but to engage the
cooperation of some foreign pow
er In the enterprise of OBTAINING
the vitality important witness and
effecting her return home - to
the witness box.
Italy's fight with the Powder
Trust dovetailed into this scheme.
Miss Leonard was to be detained
by the Italian authorities and
pumped, with with the American
Ambassador standing by, ready to
offer a refuge-and safe return
home!
On the part of the Administra-
ton at Washington 1t was Machi-
aveilian, on Italy's part, the execu-
tion of Americas third degree"
At best 1t wouldn't look we'll in
print-at worst. 1t would defeat the
Presidents party at the next cleo
ton. Wisely, the White House kept
silent. But the American Ambassa-
dor to Italy bestirred himself.
Less than twelve hours after the
storm broke in the United States,
Imogen Leonard, under the cour-
teous escort of his Excellency John
Bismer, started for Rome to rejoin
her mother.
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CHAPTER TX.
Open Mystery

IL Win Shute marvelled at sight
Of iris Ford waiting on the quay
at Naples, the manager of the
Giant-killers returned the compli-
ment and opened his mouth in as
constituent. For James Winton
Shute, quite evidently In the best
of health, did not disembark
alone!
On his arm was timid. sweet
faced woman Of middle age, whose
wistful eyes confessed that she had
been weeping. She was treated
with q kind of gallant Difference
enjoyed only by the mother OF a
particularly attractive daughter.
Win Shute bowled iris Ford
over with his effusiveness. "How
are you, old boy? Tickled pink to
see you'll Le'me Introduce you TO
Mrs. Leonard-Mrs. Leonard, Mr..
Ford--isn't the sky some blue!"--
all before Iris Ford could get In a
word. Win whispered: MY names
James,. w. James--remember
Explain later"
Getting the sign. iris Ford nod
ded.
"When's the next train to
Rome?' asked Win, smiling sig
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ble-in trouble over here"
She's not Imogen Leonardo"
For the first time the Ambassador
spoke sharply.
That's her name. And Win
Shute says she's a mighty fine
girl"
"I'll be damned" exploded his
Excellency John Bismer. Then,
after a period devoted to deep
thought: docs the White House
know Shute's, interested in this
particular young woman"
mot as l know" answered
Ford. Didn't know It myself
still less'n an hour ago. But
say-why did you ask?"
The Ambassador parted.
Because Washington knows
that Imogen Leonard is under sur
Vigilance by the Italian Govern
ment. 1t is an international mat
ter. And, for the present, | re-
greet to say, l san do nothing for
you. I bid you good morning, Mr..
Ford"
The President Of the United
States had been indicted into Of
flee with one dominating ambition,
namely, to place a trust magnate
behind the bars.
But when 1t came actually to
picking the one trust-the one
magnate upon whom the presi-
Dental wrath was to descend-it
was far from an easy assignment.
Ultimately, the Presidents own
predictions influenced him =
unconsciOusly. of course.
AS a boy he had been afraid of
firearms Of every variety. Thus,
unwittingly swayed by his personal
bias, the head of the nation select
ed the president of the Powder
Trust for the role of horrible ex-
ample.
]. Pierce Lamont. president of
the Pierce Powder Company, was
the magnate marked for sacrifice.
And the Attorney General, aided
and abetted by the Secret Service,
got busy. This was some time be-
fore Win Shute was shanghaied,
before Imogen Leonard sailed for
Alexandria, via Genoa, under the
name Of Miss Riley-as directed
by her employer. who explained
that her confidential relations
with him. big figure in the BUSH
ness world, would subject her to
the opportunities of interviewers.
Everything was done with I'M
wonted secrecy, considering that
II was a government undertaking,
and the man hunt was progressing
most favorably when, one day. the
Washington correspondent of the
New York Standard called at the
White House and requested an in
terview with the President.
The details of that interview
will never be known. But in
|twenty-four hours the country
rocked with Indignation.
An American girl, sole support
|of widowed mother, while enjoy
ing her first real vacation in years
"a trip to Europe-had been torn
from her parent by Italian soldiers,
thrown into prison, and there CIV
en- the third degree" Poor, per-
secuted Imogen Leonard!
Such was the flash" in news
paper parlance. that travelled over
free America. In more detail:
Miss Leonard was stenographer
and private secretary to Lamont
Of the Pierce Powder Company.
This concern had manufactured
powder for the Italian Govern
Trent under secret formula fur
nished by Italy. The manufactur-
ling was done by agreement that
powder so made was not to be
sold to any other country than
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CHAPTER XII.

Out of the horde of Americas
who have invaded Europe, three
are remembered: General Grant,
Colonel Roosevelt. and Pitcher
Larkin. Each made his impress,
but Of these impressionists Barney
Larkin contributed by far the most
color.
Naples, where the globe-running
baseball players landed, was the
one place where Barney devoted
himself strictly and whole-hearted-
ly to sightseeing.
At Rome he announced he was
tired of lookin' round" But some
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slant, the base runner who had
been on second was coming home.
OF course he was crazy! The
pitcher would look up, see him
half way to the plate, tos the ball
to the catcher and the foolish
base runner wuld be an easy out.
But the pitcher was ratified. AL
ready to score had been tied. He
must make sure of one putout.
So, blindly, he wheeled and threw
the ball to first base. The man
who hunted was out by inches.
But-another runer had flashed
over the plate!
The Giant-killers had won!
When 1t was explained to him, the
king congratulated Iris Ford. The
next thing John Bismer got the
managers ear.
That proves it-proves you
have the best team. With the king
of second basemen in the game
you would have won the worlds
championship-sure!"
III u Slollo vi lut
Gardens they met right after the
game. With his uniform there
was no installing his profession.
Courageously, but not with much
confidence, he had submitted to
the test. If he was to lose out In
the important Game, as he had
come to think of mating, he would
be seen playing for all he was
worth. And he had so played
had never played better in his
brilliant service on the diamond.
You know now-I'm a ball
player" he said.
And you know-I'm a stenog,"
she returned.
Mighty glad you're not a
SWELL he told her.
"And I'm glad you're side won,"
she told him.
Then a look Of sadness swept
over her. His heart almost stood
still. Was 1t the end of the i'm
portant Game-and defeati
But I'm so sorry-very sorry
that you didn't hit the ball."
she assured him.
"When?" He was confused.
That last time-with two of
your own men on bases, nervous
to get where they started FRONT"
She was very earnest. II knew
you wanted to send that horrid lit
tie ball way GUITAR out so Il
couldn't be thrown back till after
the two men were through run
ming. And you tried--tried so
hard, you dear boy. was SO dis
appointed-for your sake-that
you couldn't knock it square
but just rolled 1t on the ground
as did when first tried to play
golf. II it's any comfort to you,
I'm heartsick over it,"
He stared at her, wondering IL
possible she could be making fun
of him. Then, noting the heart
felt pity in her Irish blue eyes, he
said, for the first time: "Imogeni"
And for the first time she an
swered:
"Win!"
What eventuated was not lose
upon iris Ford, who came that
way, with Mrs. Leonard In charge,
at the right--or the wrong-mo.
ment. To the surprised matron,
iris Ford observed:
"Say-that young fellow wac
always the best in the country at
pulling that play"
What play?" anxious inquired
the mother of Imogen.
why, the double squeezed"
THE END.
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How would this go for constitution for the Kind Wor
Turn the other cheek" -
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Stevens who the quick lunch opposite
animals Steve
he's raised childhood them
has vicious A have to do is treat them the
they will be just like faithful Charlie
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KIND WORDS
CLUB:

John sprry Flour mills has recently been hav
ing trouble with his liver friends tina
they ever have known a yellow streak in him.
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Times building from office boy the editor
the
Monday nothing everybody else in
other building.
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reported the labor unions getting after Chester
for working than eight hours day
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Ralph B. Smith, manager of the Puget Sound FIGURING m
that there be need for
yeast in bread flour is rising without assistance
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w. B. Blackwell manager of the Tacoma hotel, can rem
almost everything happened since he had his first
the There isn't in town at his years VINO mas
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During the Civil Blackwell was quartermastt
time he saw any dead soldiers, he they didn't
him. he walked around and covered up their faces
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| For a so and 60, Col Beverly w.
Coner as young you'll find anywhere He has
he could oumarch one
them the militia and is hop
him account of old Meanwhile he's
big parade Monday night
nj a hummer
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-15
SWIG OF TOILET
 PREPARATION
 BLINDS IMAM

Overcome with desire for stimu- lant. a man at Unga recently took a swig of Florida water, and as re- suit is permanently blind. Health of ticer Romig received communication from the unfortunate victim in the last mail, asking whether or not any thing could be done for relief.
 In discussing the case Dr. Romig stated that either denatured or wood alcohol is the base of Florida V ater, (which is not intended as a beverage. The effect of this poison is not always the same but blindness often occurs from which there is little chance of a cure.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-15
CANYON CREEK DAM WILL BE
 BUILT SOON

Nels Anderson of the Canyon Creek Mining company, arrived on the MaripoSa accompanied by w. Eng berg of Juneau, who formerly lived here, and will be associated with An derson in construction work this season.
 Engberg is a constructor, having been in charge of work on the Beh- rends Bank building and other struct- lures recently erected in Juneau.
 Plans for a concrete dam for hy- draulic purposes and other improve ments, looking to active hydraulicking are to be carried out as soon as the weather permits.
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Mail your letters at The Key
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MEXICAN BANDITS WITH US AGAIN

FL PASO We'd. Feb. 4.-Armed Mexican bandits crossed the border 50 miles southwest of Hachte today and took prisoners three MormOns number of Mexican ranch hands and stole herd of live stock.
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Andy's Express, phone Madison 14S.
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ALL KINDS OF BALLOTS FROM
 BRISTOL BAY

The tabulated figures, emitting Utica precinct in the Second division and Kantishna, Discovery, Dikeman and Flat in the Fourth division, are as follows:
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Meet me at The Branch. City Express. Phone Main l22.
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Waterfll & Frazier whiskey at The Branch.
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SEATTLE BANKER SHOT BY BANDIT

SEATTLE We'd Feb. 14.-On his way home early today G. C. Harper teller in the seattle Natohal bank' ,yaS shot in the hin bv bandit. He will recover
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-15

We carry Symphony Lawn Station ery.-SEWARD DRUG co.
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2 MURGUIA GENERALS AFTER VILLA

FL PASO Thursday, Feb. 15.-Whie General Mur- gura is engaging the main body of rebels under Villa in he vicinity of Santa Rosa his brother Gen Jose Mur- gura gathering army of 150O men at uarez to go after the rebels the section just vacated by Gen Perish ng's American expedition.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-15
PORTLAND WOMAN GETS 3 YEARS

ATLANTA, Ga, Thursday, Feb. b. - Mrs Victor nnes of Portland Oregon sentenced today to three years in prison for larceny in connection with the dsa nearance and supposed murder of her sisters Lois and Beatrice NeimS.
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Andy's Express, phone Madison l4%,
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GERMAN LABOR LEADERS CALLED

BERNE, Thursday Feb 15.-Ten thousand officials of the trade unions and Socialist organizations in Ger many heretofore exempt from military service have been called to the cOOrS.
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2 2 2 . T |. 2 a . 2 :; . :: . 2
 r SOCIAL CHAT |"

R 1 S 0 U ~ ~ ~ - ~ s~ ~ - W The Dorcas Society met this after noon with Mrs. Harry Munro at the Community church.
 Mir. and Mrs. Painter arrived on the Mariposa last night from Seattle. Mrs. Painter will take MT. Longs place as purser on the Dora.
 Dr. and Mrs. Heating will entertain a few friends at bridge this evening Everyone is expected to turn out to the big Athletic dance Saturday night and make it grand success.
 Mrs. John Nelson will entertain the bridge club Saturday afternoon.
 
 The members of the Unity club and Ladies Auxiliary of the Catho- lie church spent a very pleasant even ing in the Parish hall last night. Cards and games were the amuse- ments of the evening. Dainty re- treatments were served.
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Totals .6361 6403
 The canvassing board has finished the work of tabulating all precincts in Alaska where elections were held with the exception of Utica, in the Second division, Kantishna, Discov- cry, Dikeman and Flat in the Fourth division. The vote as tabulated in- oludes all precincts except those nam ed whether the returns were irregu- lar or not, and many precincts have been protested on account of failure to use the official ballots without re- turning the necessary certificates, and also for failure of the judges of cleo ton to execute proper certificates.
 The Choggiung returns are on type written ballots, with the name of Jas. Wickersham for delegate George Schofield for attorney general, John ". Frame for senator, with four names for representatives, one name for roadcommissioner and the wet and dry question set forth. No Demo cratic name was on the ballot and in several of the spaces there was not room to write another name. The re- turns were for Wickersham by ma jority of 25 to 8.
 The Nushagak returns show the ballots used were those sent out by the Democratic central committee, and are what are known as "party workers" ballots. The same is true of the ballots from Naknek. In each of the last two instances the judges of election certified that the official ballots were not received and the bal lots returned were the ones used.
 In the case of Chogiung, no certi- ficate was returned, although the reg istration book was received, duly signed by the voters. The three Bris- tol bay precincts returned majority of 15 votes in favor of James Wick erSham.
 The following day Territorial At torney General George B. Grigsby stated to the board that under the law allowing the voters the right to make their own ballots, the ballots receiv- ed from the Bristol bay section were regular and the board had no recourse othr than to tabulate them, subject to protest. Two of the precincts, Nushagak and Chogiung, were can vassed and found to have no certi- ficate of the judges of election attach ed stating why the official ballots had not been used. Naknek returns were tabulated. The official ballot had not been used, but the necessary certifi- cate was attached, making the returns regular. The attorney general did not pass on the legality of the returns where there were no certificates set ting forth the cause for failing to use official ballots.
 At the present time Wickersham has a lead over Sulzer, but unofficial returns in the precincts not tabulated from the Fourth division, are to the effect that Sulzer gained majority in them, which will cut Wickersham's lead. If it should be decided definite ly that under the law those protested precincts which did not furnish cer' tificates as required by law can not be counted, the whole result of the election would be changed. In almost every case where irregularities oc' cured in the returns, the majority Of the votes were for Wickersham, anc should the matter be taken into court
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-24
Carter Lake. Club Announces
PROGRAM for Opening, May sc

Carter Lake club announces busy
day for its members at the seasons
formal opening, May 80.
Starting at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing every hour of the day will be
filled with entertainment. Trap shoot
ing will be the chief diversion in the
morning.
In the afternoon there will be
canoe races and contests, motor boat
races, sail boat races, mast climbing,
sail rigging, row boat races and swim
ming races, bait casting, base ball
game between Carter Lake club and
the Murphy-Did-Its, and other sports.
Whites band will give concert
between the hours of 3 and 6 O'Clock.
Governor Neville has accepted an
invitation to be at the club in the
afternoon. At 4:30 o'clock the con-
tract for the new club house will be
burned and the deed presented to the
club by Governor Neville.
The Armour & Company Glee club
will sing both in the afternoon and
evening. Dinner will be served in the
club house from till o'clock.
Dancing and movie feature, Alice
Brady in "Bough and Paid For" will
be the principal entertainment in the
evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-24
Only Five Jayhawkers
Will Go to Ames Meet

Lawrence, Kan, May 25.-iSpe-
cial. AS a result OF the poor show
ing of the Jayhawker track squad
against Nebraska in Lincoln Friday,
only five Jayhawkers will be taken to
Ames for the annual conference meet
Saturday. Coach Hamilton picked out
his five stars for the Ames trip, al
though only three of the five won
first in the Nebraska meet last week.
Captain Rodkey, Grutzmacher,
O'Leary, Sproull and Rice are counted
on for first places in the half mile,
broad jump, quarter mile, mile run
and high jump, respectively. These
men have records equal to or better
than any athletes in the valley III their
respective events and if the quintet is
going good, twenty points will be
netted for Kansas,
The Jayhawkers will not enter the
relay,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-24
ARMY CAMP MAY Be
LOCATED IN OMAHA
Board of Selection is Willing
to Consider the Gate
City if Enough Land is
Available.

To find 1000 acres OF available
land at the outskirts OF Omaha for
a cantonment camp for division of
the United States army, is the task
before the Omaha Real Estate board
and the Commercial club. !
A telegram reached the club We'd
nesday morning from Colonel Nor
gan of the board of selection for the
cantonment camps at St. Paul, MINI.
1t suggested thas if Omaha has avail
able ground the board would be glad
to come to Omaha to look over the
tract. Colonel Morgan states that 1t
will require 1000 acres for the camp,
and 5000 acres additional near at
hand for drill grounds.
The executive committee OF the
Commercial club is to have special
committee to investigate this, and
work with committee of the Omaha
Real Estate board to locate such a
tract of ground. The Real Estate
board had the matter up at its noon
meeting.
Colonel Morgan said the board
would be ready to visit Omaha in a
few days on this matter.