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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-13

Then, with concerted rush. the
besiegers of that rocky citadel COW
cred the remaining distance and came
swarming over the rough-hewn bat
Elements. The Laughing Mask threw
II protecting arm about his slender
comrade and stood waiting for the
shock of hand-to-hand conflict But
even as communicating hands wer"
reached out toward the shrinking girl
there came the sound OF many feet
pounding along the ridge.
BEAT II, the bulls are comm !!
shouted one of the gangsters as
group of flying figures charged down
upon them. Out OF that inferno OF
raging fighters whose lurid oaths were
punctured by revolver shots and the
crash of heavy clubs on thick skulls.
two men detached themselves and
made quick dash for liberty. The
scar-marked fugitive, with two detec-
tives close at his heels, succeeded in
reaching the highway. Here he seized
vid Manley, and the next moment It's
chugging explosions woke the echoes,
as with flying leap he was In the sad
die and rocketing down the road.
The other refugee, who wore Il vel
low mask, was honored by the hot
chase Of the TuSset-faced Captain
Bracket himself. Making straight for
huge, round bowlder standing In
solitary isolation, he outstripped his
somewhat portly pursuer and lodged
around the globular mass of stone.
A little later that self-possessed
on the wide and shady veranda of her
fathers home when David Manley,
still In his cycling toys, came up the
steps toward her. In his arms was
lumpish and wriggling collie puppy.
Margory fixed on him stern look of
Interrogation.
What were you doing at Seven Oaks
hill this morning?" she inquired
bruSquely.
Davys eyes fell before the direct
gaze of his inquisitor.
81 haven't been near Seven Oaks hill
today" he replied slowly, after n lit
tie pause. Il have been over to Aunty
Kicks ever since talked with you this
morning. ! thought you might change
your mind about wanting II puppy, SO
| picked out the best of the lot for
you"
As Margery rose To her feet there
came into her face TN expression of
intense ScOrn.
This is the second deliberate false.
hood you have told me" she replied
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-13

standing by her side But when her
rescuer turned from gazing eau
tiOusly and lntently into the valley II
was with an involuntary gasp OF sur
prise that she perceived his face was
covered by II yellow cambria mask,
I'VE are going To have fight on
our hands la minute" he said quiet
~. "Legar and his men are getting
ready 10 rush the place"
Almost ms he spoke. II group of de-
termlned ANA grimly silent figures,
each armed with Notwithstanding
revolver came storming up the peace
full hillside. The Laughing Mask, with
II quick movement, drew his companion
To place of safety. Then he leaned
slightly over the natural stone breast
work and leveled his black automatic
at the foremost of the oncoming ban
dts.
With the Spiteful crack of the pistol
that figure stopped short, wavered UNI
certainly for a moment, and then
plunged headlong into the valley. From
that advancing line of gangsters came
II sharp fusillade of answering shots,
but the man in the mask seemed to
bear charmed life. lie continued 10
pump his automatic in apparent indif-
ference to the rain of bullets tlattening
against the rocks about him. A second
@unman spun about in his tracks and
dropping heavily, caught on projec-
ton, where he hung Imply suspended.
When the third of Legar's evil sol
diery dropped his revolver. and with II
howl of pain clapped his hand to his
shoulder his companions broke and
Scurricd for cover followed by their
disappearing captain. LegarS attempt
to rally his demoralized forces To II
fresh attack was apparently futile, for
there followed Il long and oppressive
silence. But as the Laughing Mask
Warily raised his head for brief re-
COnnoiSSance OF the situation. Il bullet
whistling periIouSly close To his ear
gave warning that his hidden enemies
were decidedly on the alert.
lie lung up his automatic for quick
shot at The Snlpcr whom he saw half
concealed behind tree trunk. Bur
only a dull click followed his pressure
on the trigger. Margery'S defender
hastily explored his pockets but his
search proving fruitless.
As he turned TO tell her of the des-
porate situation confronting them. ne
A
startled surprise, For ut this most
dnngerfraught hour Of her existence,
ne saw Margery Golden apparently
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-13
SYNOPSIS.

ON WindWard Island Paldori intrigues
Mrs Golden into an appearance OF eNll
which causes Golden To capture ana lor,
ture the Italian by branding his race ana
crushing his hand Palidori Hoods the is
land and kIdnaps Golden's little daughter
MargeTy. Twelve years later In New YORK
Il Masked one reScues Margery from lie
gar and takes her tu her father > home
Legar sends Golden 4 demand TOT the
chart. The coveted chart ~ lost IN a
fight between Maney and one OF l.esaI
henchmen. bat is recovered by the Laugh
ing Mask Count Ia ESpares nSures IN
dubious attempt To entrap l;esar ana
claims To have killed him. Golden house
il dYnamitcd during masked pan. lie
rgar escapes but Ia Espares Is crushed IN
the ruins. MareerY rescues the Laughlns
Mask from the police. Manley mas Mar
gerry not Indifferent To his love. lie saves
her from Maukis poisoned arrows, Man
ley plans "a mock funeral which fails 10
accomplish the desired purpose. the cap
I ne of the Iron Claw and his gang, Mar
gerry is saved from death at the hands ol
the Iron Claw by the Laughing Mask. An
attempt by the Iron Claw to blow up me
O. Mara cottage is frustrated IN the NICK
of time. Tie Laughing MASK hlStlos'S
his identity To Margery. Margcry over
hears the pClCe'S plan to take the Laugh
ing Mask prisoner and haStens I" warn
him They escape both the police ana
the Iron Claw Later the Laughing Mask
is almost taken while with MaISerE az
her home. lie eludes capture, MHrSerS
father tells her that the Mask has met
death. \ mysterious woman IlShlehs
I.egar's heuchman into promise OF con
fcssiuu To lear the Laughing Mask. she
meets Margery and disCloscs herself 10
that young lady as DAVID Mahley' Le
gar ana hi. gang get possession OF some
loot and escape taking Margery WIN
them The Laughing Mask adds TO ms
mysteriousness by once more SAVING heI
from death Margery rescues the chalt
of the Van Horn loot. The police attempt
to arrest David AS the Laughing Mask;
The Mask appears Ou the 50. ne. paNlu
AIl,r4 IHtft l-Nt-
CARS henchmru. one ut whom loses ms
life irving to escape.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-13
herself with a round hand

amusing herself with round hand
mirror.
Isn't this a rather ill-chosen time
for such childish diverslons?' he in
quilcd Il little sternly.
The preoccupied girl continued for
full moment to turn and twist that
cver-shifting mirror before she spoke.
"ThiS childish diversion, as you call
it may be the only means of saving
our lives" was her calm answer. II
heard that click that meant your last
cartridge, and / am trying To hello
graph for help"
She resumed her quick movements
that sent the long beams of light ra-
dating out across the valley. Sud
denly they saw an automobile filled
with passengers turn of the highway
and wind rapidly up the drive. They
saw the distant figures of the men as
they got out of thut machine and start
ed To enter the house. Then the bulky
figure in the lead stopped abruptly and
concentrated his attention on that
faint spot of light llickering on the
side of the Veranda After Il moment
he turned and spoke eXcitedly To the
little group around him.
II was apparent the stalwart police
captain had interpreted those dancing
Splashes of light into the frantic call
from Seven Oaks hill for badly needed
help.
Throwing aside his useless weapon.
the Laughing Mask seized heavy
rock and hurled it down upon the adj
yancing group. now halfway up the
slope. He followed this by another
granite projectile, and still another.
But il was an easy matter for the at
tackers to dodge these clumsy mis-
siles, and IL was evident that at best
only brief respite could be gained
10y this medieval method of warfare.
One of the gangsters drew DELHI
crate bead on the exposed figure OF
the Laughing Mask, but Legar struck
up his arm before he could fire.
IL want to snare those birds alive"
Margery heard him grimly announce.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-13

making each word Il stab, land | do
not care to accept a gift of any kind
from your hands," AS she finished
speaking the wrathful girl turned and
swept into the house, leaving II sad
dened young man absently holding IL
SPRAYING collie puppy In his arms
The Dice Of Chance.
David Manley was decidedly un-
happy. And his detected spirits were
due entirely To the fact that he had
fallen under the scornful displeasure
of certain adorable young woman
who had caught him In a deliberate
and unwarranted falsehood
Following his disastrous rout at the
battle of Seven Oaks hill. their one
armed enemy had seemingly declared
truce, and now the gentle Mrs. Col
den, In the hope that IL might prove II
distraction for the deeply brooding girl,
planned Il gay lawn fete, to which the
whole countryside was invited. Under
the stimulus of preparation for this
elaborate affair. Margery's dropping
nliiilS itNlNtu W tAltII.
In thinking that Legar would for long
relinquish his relentless purpose to re-
venge, they had sadly misJudged that
vicious master-crimlnal.
From certain inside sources he
learned Of the proposed festivities.
and at once decided the opportune
moment had arrived for him TO strike.
and strike hard. Among the pernicious
crew which did his bidding was a
swarthyfaced Neapolitan bomb setter
known as Black Tony. Because OF
this man'ss proclivitles for high explo-
slves he was selected as the particular
instrument for the contamination of
Legars Ubiquitous scheme.
A little later, In the Owls subter-
ranean retreat, he was receiving his
final instructions from the lips of his
scar-marked leader. Black Tony
might well prove plant and danger
Gus tool In skilled hands, but he was
sadly deficient In that Initiative es-
sential for any work more complicated
than dynamiting the grocery shops OF
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-13

rying toward the garage that would
have conSOled him greatly could he
have seen Ii. The next moment that
look changed swiftly To one of horri-
fled surprise. Over the top of the ivy
mantled brick wall thanking the garage
slowly appeared II mans head and
shoulders. Then followed Il lean-iin-
gercd hand cmtching glttering heavy
calibcred revolver.
She saw Legar raise the nickeled
revolver and squint with deliberate
and careful aim over the sights. Be
fore she could utter the cry of warn
Ing which was trembling on her lips
the revolver in Legar'S hand was sud
denly lowered and that malignant
faced outlaw slipped out of sight.
The white-lipped girl saw that Lee
CARS hurried retreat was due To the
fact that at the moment he was about
10 press the trigger of that menacing
revolver Inverted chauffeur had
emerged from the garage pushing a
chmSy-looking motorcycle. She saw
DaVy, still in ignorance of his near
approach 10 death jump into the sad
die of the cumbersome affair, which
developed II surprising burst of speed
ms II flashed down the drive and
veered sharply onto the macadam
highway.
Certain that the unrclenting master
criminal would not SO readily relin-
quiSh his savage purpose OF eNt"fiIll-
mating the young secretary. and NOR"
anxious for Davy'S safety than she
would admit even To herself. Margery
ran lightly To the broad Ncranda of the
manor house and caught up the field
glasses which were kept hanging
against the wall. Sweeping the long
stretch of highway with the powerful
lenses, she quickly picked up the
straight young figure guiding the rae
ing motorcycle. With n sigh of relief
she saw him nearing the crest of that
ridgeli6e elevation called Seven Oaks
hill.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-13

But as she was about To lower the
glasses she gave II sudden exclamation
of dismay for the motorcycle slowed
down and came To Il stop just on the
brow of the hill The khaki-clad rider
dismounted, and after Il searching
glance about him, proceeded with some
difficulty 10 drag the heavy machine
over the stone wall. where II was eff
fectunlly concealed from the view of
any chance passerby. Then he struck
off along the top of the ridge i'm the di
rection of the row of stately trees
standing like sentinels guarding the
valley.
Even as Margery stood puZZling over
the meaning of these strange maneu-
verS, II look of startled, apprehension
came into her eyes as she saw group
of sinister figures Sinking along the
side of the road short distance below
the house.
She knew She must run rs she had
never run before. If by taking advan
tage of shortcut she hoped 10 reach
Davy before that evil band of gunner,
bent ON his destruction.
Put even as she was about to burst
through the bushes fringing the high
way she heard the low murmur of ap-
preaching voices and realized her reSo-
lutte efforts had been ia vain. Legar
and his fulsome crew of iailbrds had
OutStripped her In that arduouS race.
He must be in back of those rocks"
she heard Legar say In positive tones,
land if we go out along the ridge he IL
going To plug a couple of us before we
get him. The best way is To go down
the hill and circle around back of him.
1t flashed into the mind of the hid
den eavesdropper that one chance yet
remained To save her fathers Secre-
tary from shower of bullets fired
from cOwardly ambush. BY running
directly along the crest of the ridge
she might still reach Davy before the
band of savage marauderS, who were
seeking To creep up on him by more
circuitous route.
But at that moment the Straggly
bush at which she had clutched to
steady her precarious footing sud
denly uprootcd In her hand, and,
hlnging up her arms in vain effort
to regain her topping balance, she
went jolting down the sharp declivity
into the midst of the astOnished gun
men.
Get that she mountain goat and get
her quick !" Legar stormed at his
vicious followers.
one of the younger gangsterS made
II flying leap after the agile girl, who
now had a start of several yards. As
she frantically scrambled up the
broken slope, she could hear the heavy,
crunchlng steps of her pursuer coming
closer and closer. She could hear the
profane encouragement shouted by Lee
CARS men to their strainng compan-
ion. Then. with the goal almost within
reach, her OvertaXed strength com
menced to fail. Her struggles became
weaker, and the world seemed clouded
with strange darkness. She heard
the sound of heavy breathing and felt
Il rude hand clutching at her arm.
Even as that offensive hand started
roughly dragging her back. pistol
cracked out of the enveloping dark
ness and the gripping fingers suddenly
! relaxed their hold.
When the mist finally cleared from
Margery's eyes she expected to see
the familiar figure of David Manley
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
U. OF K. TO BE REoRGANIzED

The probe committee has recon-
mended a number Of important
changes in the management and
conduct Of the University of Ken
lucky located at Lexington. Judge
Henry s. Barker, the present head
of the institution, will leave Sep
TENDER LIST, Dean w. f. Rowe is TO
be let out at once, while Dean An
derson is put on probation. The
investigation has been under way
for some time as a great deal of
criticism has been made of the way
in which the University has been
conducted, etc. The Board adopted
the recommendations of the probe
committee with little objection.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
NOTICE
Mt. Sterling, KY,
June 9, 1917.

June 9, 1917.
Carey Reed Company, s0.1li
Lexington, KY. ts
Gentlemen:
You are hereby notified that at a
meeting of the Council the other
night | was instructed TO notify
you that unless the reconstruction
of High and Sycamore streets under
your contract was Immediately
started and pushed to a speedy
conclusion, that the City would take
action under this contract. Both the
City and the citizens whose prep
erty abuts on said streets are thor
oughly worn out with the delay and
the dilatory manner in which this
work is being done.
Yours truly,
C. X. OLDHAM,
Mayor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
LIBERTY BONDS

Every patriotic citizen especially those of Who cannot for
shoulder the world conflict should at
shoulder subscribing Liberty part of the
spoDsibIity
The present German mlarsm must be Danish
earth and for all Only by this
democracy survive To accomplish this small
task possibly heavy of
Yet must and all of should
give 1t offers bond
paying per interest free from
These bonds attractive investment and will insure
victory. Mr. Reader, do your bit
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
PERGRAM DISMISSED

The State Parole Board of Ken
lucky dismissed the charges against
Cleveland Pergram being held here
for violating his parole and he has
gone to his home in Bath county.
Pergram was acquitted in Circuit
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
NOTICE
Mt. Sterling, KY,
June 9, 1917.

National Surety Co.,
New York City.
You are surety on the bond of
Carey Reed Company for the faith
full performance of contract enter
ed into with the City of Mt. Ster-
ling, KY, for the reconstruction of
certain streets in this city.
There was a meeting of the
Council the other night and / was
directed to notify you that this
work had dragged to such an extent
that it had become intolerable both
to, the persons living on the streets
and to the City Council as well, and
that if immediate steps were not
taken to complete the reconstruction
of these streets, necessary action
would be taken, at law to compel the
reconstruction, or any other steps
that are necessary to protect the
rights of the citizens of this town.
This matter has been dragging
since the first of last August and
was to have been completed in 100
working days. Yours truly,
C. X. OLDHAM,
Mouon
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
EQUAL FavoRiIEs FOE DERBY

Midway, a Kentucky-bred and
owned horse, and Cudgel, an Eastern
bred horse, are equal choices for the
Latonia Derby to be run at Latonia
next Saturday. Midway is owned by
Mr.. James Parish, of Woodford
county, and horsemen are pulling for
the Kentucky colt to win the rich
prize.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
Mr.. N. G. WADE

Mr. MDard 6. Wade desires to hold the place accepab
filed by his father Mr. Jno W. Wade and therefore submits his cand
for the Democratic nomination for Councilman from the Second
Ward
MIR Wade successful business whose habits,
high his friends
before held public Office but will if honored by his make
judgment satisfactory public
eandidacy due and proper consideration
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
MR.. F. ROBERTSON

Mr. E Robertson Leading churehman prominent
Planning Company consented his fellow Dem
oerafs desire
capable Mr. Robertson
community promises the city service
ability Having confidence his honesty purpose and
capacity Of high order submit his claims to the Demo-
Of the Fourth Ward.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
DIR. W. B. ROBINSON

Dr. Robinson, Councilman Ward yielded
solicitation his friends authorized
name a Democratic candidate o himself
The Office of Councilman hankles job being practically with
enumeration yet with responsibilities Robinson
stood for and fair dealing and advocated all things which,
in his would the of
give his your careful
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
HENRY Bolts

Henry Bolts. though hundreds
Sterling Montgomery county Of both and made them
quiet orderly manner pOtenes dealing with
everybody
For some years been
official criticized We therefore
submit, request they carefully considered
his fellow Republicans of
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
Mr.. q. II. STROTHER

gentleman authorized him
Councilman from the First Ward Of Mt Sr
ling, in the coming August primary
Mr. Strother needs introduction the people of his ward
substantial citizens and business
He holds the position he will again seek and has discharged h
duties with fidelity, honesty Independence Democrats of the First
give Strother's claims you1 consideration
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12

Court here last week on the charge
of killing James Harris, and the
question of his violating the parole
ON which he was out, was brought
up after his acquittal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
ATTENDING PRESS MEETING

Messrs. G. B. Senff and ]. w.
Hedden, Jr., representing this pa
per, are attending the meeting of
the Kentucky Press Association now
in session in Louisville.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12

Mr. p Apperson present Comedian the Fourth Ward de-
render this public service and in order that his fell
may express their the subject win submit his
candidacy at he August primary for re election
A clean upright citizen, fearless and conscientious OHs
makes Of Mr. ApprOn and thoroughly
qualified character submit ms claims
his fellow Democrats
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
E. W. STOCKTON

W. Stockton another coored citizen who has wide circle of
prosperous industry
attention the needs of his For has been
acceptable
Ter That he viii therefore make Republican candidate
to succeed himself goes without SAVING.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
Mr.. A. r. ROBERTSON

Another leading citizen Of the First Ward of city Mr. Allie r.
Robertson willing Councilman if
Of his acknowledgements that he shall Mr. Robertson
tobacconst and popular officials His
Councilman enVae and it he willing to be judged
will
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12
Buggy for Sale.

Meyer, in good repair. Apply to
J. W. Stephens,
Carriage Shop.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12

Get one of our nice juicy steaks.
You will like it. Vanarsdell & Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-06-12

New Beets and Tomatoes every
day at yanarsden's.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
SEEK INFORMATION ON
INDIANA COAL SITUATION

INDIANAPOLIS, May 11.-Let-
ters to commercial clubs Of 20 cities
asking that they arrange for meet
ings of coal consumers for the pur-
pose of giving the commission all
manner of information concerning
the critical coal situation will be adj
dressed by the public service com
mission Friday. Information is de-
sired from utility operators. factory
owners, domestic consumers and re-
tail coal dealers. The five members
of the commission will go TO the sew
eral cities for hearings TO begin
Wednesday next week. The COM
mission held a lengthy conference
with coal operators Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
MUESSEl CIVIC CLUB
NAMES NEW OFFICERS

Officers for the coming year were
elected at the meeting Of the Mues-
sci Civic center last night. and a
resolution was adopted 70 circulate
a petition for light on the play
grounds. The officers, as elected.
are: c. d. Eddy, president: Mrs.
Homer Miller, first vice president;
Walter Bloomfield. second vice pres
ident; J. w. McCOrkle, secretary.
and J. f. McClave. treasurer
The request for lights is due to
the fact that il is planned to keep
the boys organization going during
the entire summer. and lights on the
Fairgrounds will be necessary if this
is TO be done
Two Notre Dame teams debated
the question of the commission plan
of government in its connection with
South Bend, but no decision was
given.