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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-10

ALI SINGH was undoubtedly
~ clever man and owed his many
~ escapes TO IL combination OF
adroitneSs and sheer daring not
often found in one and the same indi-
Ividual But In justice to Manning AMI
the police, II must he admitted that
their enemy was very often favored
,outrageously by fortune. Thus In the
remarkable incident which came after
ward To be classed by government cir
clcs rs the affair Of the aeroplane" II
was the singular conjunction of inter
national politics as regarded 10y the
state department ut Washington and
drug inspired piece of folly on the part
of Hong Kong Harry which saved the
guiding spirit of the Yellow Menace
from sure and certain death.
Seldom In the history Of nations has
any important event brought together
such i'll assorted allies. Washington, Of
course. pooh poohed the notion that Its
high and mighty diplomacy could pos
sibly he affected by the vagarlcs Of n
half caste Chinaman in New York, but
Police Captain Kemp was wont to aver
in the strongest language that If Wash
ington had kept its diplomatic finger
out of the pie Hong Kong IIarry's an.
tics would not have cut enough ice to
cool the tongue Of a New Jersey mos
quito. And the point Is that the worthy
Kemp knew just what he was talking
about, whereas Washington had its
head In the clouds.
The trouble began one morning when
Manning received a telegram from the
state department 1t read:
Information received here points to
the belief that the agents OF an Asiatic
society with which you are already
we'll acquainted will make bold at.
tempt to steal the drawings OF the lat.
est type Of army aeroplane now being
tested OH the government aviation
grounds. We have reason to suspect
that the representative Of friendly
power will be associated In this at.
tempt. Therefore. In order to avoid
grave International complications. no
arrests should be made Arrangements
are left to your absolute discretion.
Communicate with commandant. avia-
fion ground, who will place himself Ell.
tirely at your disposal
Manning smiled bitterly on reading
this guarded order. II was so thorough
Iy official and noncommittal. Washing
ton might just as well have said can
didly:
1--WE shall hold you responsible II
those ORA wings are stolen, but your po-
sition I'm this department will be vacat-
cd II there is the slightest diplomatic
disturbance as the result OF your eff
forts"
Manning's own comment. after he
had read the telegram TO Bronson and
the two girls. summed up the situation
IN phrase:
my beloved chiefs always toss
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-10

telling him about the telegram, pur-
posely speaking In an undertone while
they lounged over veranda rail, when
startled exclamation from his sister
caused the young banker to turn sharp
ly and gaze into the sitting room.
Najla was staring into space with an
uncanny fiXity. The girls addressed
her. but she either paid no heed OF ex.
hibited a repulslon which was so OPP
posed to her usual gentle and friendly
attitude that they were astounded, and
Margaret uttered the cry which had
reached her brothers ears. Bronson
and the police captain hurried In. and
the former spoke to the girl with his
wonted cheeriness.
why, what's the matter, Malta 2" he
cried. Are you seeing things this
morning?"
She gave him n swift look of marked
hatred, as though he were some bitter
enemy who was forcing his presence
upon her. Then, apparently making up
her mind, she rose, angrily swept aside
the hands which would have detained
her and hurried to stand in the hall
on which she had placed hat and
jacket. Putting on these outdoor gar.
ments. without any effort to adjust
them neatly, she walked rapidly
through the front porch and made In
the direction OF the street.
Margaret Bronson was the first to
realize the dread influence which had
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-10

Were It not for the stringent orders
received the soldiers would undoubted-
" have opened fire without further
delay. In the circumstances all eyes
watched eagerly for developments.
One Of the japanese emitted low.
whistle, aud Manning fully expected
to see Ill Singh's tall figure surmount-
ing the fence. At that instant, how
ever, the chug-chug OF another auto
mobile driven. at high speed sounded
from the roadway. This second car
stopped, and there was some seeming
indecision which necessitated the Japs
listening to instructions given through
q chlnk In the fence.
They ran swiftly and stealthily to
the shed, peered in through the door
way, and, finding the place empty.
vanished within. That they knew their
business was soon manifest, because
the loud roar of the aeroplane's engine
showed that they had not lost a sec
ond I'm entering tho machine. 1t was
a particularly daring exploit which
they were attempting nothing less. in
fact, than starting plane from the
interior Of the shed, whereas, OF
course. the usual procedure involved
its careful wheeling out into the open
by hand.
However, the maneuver succeeded.
The white wings emerged. gathered
speed quickly and scared upward mt
remarkably steep angle. At this stage
Of the game Bronson for once received
the shock OF his life.
He knew that within a few seconds
he would see that almost perfect crea-
ton hurting headlong to the ground
and crushing into irretrievable ruin.
while among its debris would lie the
mangled bodies of two human beings.
Such spectacle was thrilling and I'M
nerving, more so perhaps In anticipa-
ton than In reality. His amazement
was unbounded therefore when he
heard the lieutenant say coolly to the
major:
isn't she a wonder? No vibration.
very little noise and smooth as a hawk
i'm fight. We've got the real thing this
time, sir"
These seasoned warriors were sur
veying matters solely from the profess
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-10
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coin In the air on the heads ] win,
tails You lose principle" he said
quietly. cor course, our friend All
Singh has been at II again. We shall
never have moments peace until that
man is buried several feet deep. lie Is
the one person In the world for whose
benefit I would like TO see n revival OF
the old time sentence, when ma!efac'
tor could be not only hanged. but
drawn and quartered.'
Malta had entered while be was
speaking. A flicker OF fear showed In
her eyes when she heard the name Of
All Singh.
What has happened now she ask
ed tlmorously.
Though Manning reposed the utmost
confidence In the girl, he would have
been better pleased had she not ap-
peared at that inopportune moment
lie was exceedingly anxious not TO
offend her delicate susceptibilities, for
the very reason that she was all the
more likely to imagine herself an OBJ
ject OF suspicion because Of her rela-
tionship to the arch enemy of her
friends and her adopted nation. Yet
there could he no denying that her
presence in the house was source or
weakness. and II was not quite fitting
that she should become repository OF
official secrets. So he fenced with the
question.
There is nothing very definite this
time" he said, affecting a noncbalance
he was far from feeling. IAN ] want
you girls to do is TO remain home and
keep out of mischief. While you are
in this house you are perfectly safe.
All Singh cannot attack you here I'M
less he hires a small army. I'm just
going downtown now TO make some in
quirics You can expect me back for
luncheon
He went out with an airy handshake
Of farewell, and the others were quick
TO take his cue. so no further refer
rnce was made TO the Washington
message. But Nnjla's eastern intelli-
gence was far too alert 10 he deceived
so easily. She scented some mystery.
Manning's haphaz.rd words, no less
than the momentary constraint shown
by Margaret and May, puzzled and
distressed her.
Her friends recovered their poise In
stantly and endcavored to distract her
attention by some light hearted chat
ter. but, try as they might. they could
not remove the girls sense Of isolation.
For an hour or more she brooded ms.
erably and,.by curious trick OF fate,
placed herself in receptive mood ut
the very time that All Singh had re-
solved once more to bring her within
the spell Of his hypnotic powers.
The outcome was wholly unforeseen
and quite extraordinary. Police Cap.
tain Kemp called, and Bronson was
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-10
SYNOPSIS.

| oVNoToIo.
Mr.. Thomas II. Clark, United States
consul at the Chinese treaty port OF Kan
'koi. worried over the activities OF All
Singh. who has succeeded In banding to-
gether the antagonistic races OF tho far
east, writes to Enrol Manning. confidential
state department agent at washington.
All Singh's niece. Nine. Malta is being
educated ut Vassar college. A riot breaks
out, which is auelled by All Singh, who
seems to bear charmed life. All Singh
soils for tho United States. Manning
takes steps to prevent his entry. IL Is reT
ported that Ali Singh is drowned. 1t later
develops that this was a ruse. that All
Singh IN In the United States. lie threat
ems the life OF Banker Bronson's daughter.
Margaret. who IL chum OF Nine. NaJla.
MAY Manning and Margaret Bronson are
walking in the garden when they are
rendered unconscious. Margaret Bronson
is taken TO Chinese Joint In New York.
where she IL held as n hostage until her
father withdraws his support Of Senator
Johnstons anti-alicn bill Manning and
young Bronson rescue the girl. Senator
Johnston Is found dead In the library.
Malta saves her old friends from similar
fate. She explains that Senator John:
stOn's death was brought about by
poisonous insect. Hong Kong Harry
makes violent love 10 Malta. She Is res'
Cued from his clutches by captain Kemp
Bronson's automobile Is wrecked In chase
after All Singh. who again escapes Sen
ntor Stevens. an advocate OF the anti-alien
law. is assassinated. Margaret bronson.
Najla and May Manning are dccoycd in an
auto and kidnapped. Banker Bronson IL
assassinated. Malta Ii put on the torture
rack. She rs saved by Hong Kong Harry.
who shuts off the electric current. May
Manning escapes. but Margaret and Malta
are stil held prisoners, In order to get
the formula for a high explosive All Singh
kIdnaps Maxwell Judson. an inventor.
Malta saves Hong Kong Harry from
death. \ policeman finds Margaret Bron-
son. half demcnted. ON the street. All
Singh aud Ills miniuns steal an arshp
MALTA saves the life OF Hong Kong Harry
From the airship Ali Singh wrathfully
views n military tournament in New York.
MAY. Manning. ana Margaret Bronson are
again kidnapped. Manning decides 10 give
himself up to Ali Singh TO save the girls
Hong Kong Harry. temporarily deserving
All Singh. tells Captain Kemp how to out
wit All Singh. Manning gives himself up.
At n signal the police rush In There Is
"A furious battle. Manning aud the girls
are rescued. but All Singh, VINO seems To
bear a charmed life, again escapes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-10

b.. :
In that disordered brain there was
room for only one motive at time.
His dominating thought at the mo-
ment was to avenge himself on the
white race from which he was so hope
lessly shut out. fhe detective made
terrible mistake in letting him 80
free. Even May Manning, could size
have known the outcome of that most
dispIeasing tribute to her good looks,
would have endured the man a little
longer, for II was now literally mat
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-10
CHAPTER XVI.
A Matter Of Stability.

"HE Information brought by Hong
Kong Harry reached Manning
at an opportune moment. The
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-10
TWELFTH EPISODE
The Affair of
The Aeroplane
CHAPTER XIV.
Hong Kong Harry's Lapse.

ALI SINGH was undoubtedly
~ clever man and owed his many
~ escapes 10 combination OF
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
ED+CROSS TAKES
 IN MORE THAN $900
Generous Contributions From West Coast. Chapter Nov
 Has 525 Members
Communicated

The local secretary of the Red Cross received this week from the West Coast throgh Craig MiL- lar. Heceta Island, S236: Frank Moore, Tokeen, $11O; and Charles A. Fox, Craig, $76.35.
 There are now 525 members in the Wrangeli Chapter whose total receipts for the war loan during the big drive week are over S9G with the purchase of S250O odd of liberty loan bonds to it's credit and the above comparatively large membership together with other activities of a patriotc na- ture, Wrangell appears to be do. ing it's share.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
F.H.M0BELY, MEMBER PARLIAMENT VISITS
 TELEGRAPH CREEK

Co.,, show excellent samples. The mineral belt containing gold, siL. yer. lead and copper, which has been extensively mined farther north, runs though the Cassiar country and from a similarity ia formation 1 am convinced, since they lie directly in line, that the Stikine and Iskoot properties oe- cupy the middle portion of the belt. If this is true. the mines referred to are unquestionabls rich and offer a dependable sup ply of valuable ore.
 Shelters would be necessary to operate these mines as they yield complex ores. but the gov- ernment is ever ready to assist propositions of this kind. Appli~ cations for investigation have been pouring in from all sections of the Province and this year only a few reports can be made; but an actual examination of invest. ments on the StiNne is scheduled soon.
 Nr. Mobely left on the City 0! Seattle Tuesday for k etchikan from which port he wNl return to Prince Rupert. He intends to visit Granby and Stewart. as weR as the Naas river region before Parliament meets again, August 14, after which he will complete his tour by a trip to Atlin.
 A word of commendation is is due Captain Barrington," said Mr. Mobely just before his depart pre. T wish to announce pub icly my appreciation of his eour-. teous treatment of the passen- gers on the excursion which l was able tojoin. In praising the manager of the Hazel B II for the service he has so creditably per- formed. 1 am sure 1 voice the sentiment of the majority of the people on both ends of the run who appear to be in hearty accord with the captains worthy enter prize"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
In Honor of Mrs. Hofstad

The members of St. Philips guild entertained Wednesday af- ternoon at the home of Mrs. H. D. Campbell for Mrs. Edwin Hofstad, the affair being in the nature of a welcome home party.
 Bowls of columbine beautifed the living room where progressive whist formed the entertainment of the afternoon.
 At 5 o'clock dainty luncheon was served in the dining-room, the table being centered with a tall vase of feudelis. A slip of paper had been laid at each plate and these, when opened by the guests during the repast. were found to contain conundrums the guessing of which proved an amusing diversion. Twelve la dies enjoyed the occasion
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
DR. DE VIGHNE IS ORDERED TO THE
 FRONT AT ONCE
Former Wrangell Physician Is a Commissioned First Lieutenant
 in Medical Reserve Corps

Dr. H. c. DeVighne this morn ing received telegrahic orders to report to San Francisco at once and prepare for foreign service. The telegram received is very meagre and merely instructs Dr. DeVighne to report. The nature of the foreign service or where he will be sent is not stated
 Dr. DeVighne is commissioned First Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps and has been ex- pecting orders to report for some time. Several weeks ago Dr.. DeVighne received instructions to prepare his private business so that he could leave on short notice, and now the final orders have been received. - Empire.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
St. Philips Church
July 1-Patriotic Sunday

Early in the war Gen. Haig called upon the British to go to church. The judgement of the great soldier was that the Allies could not win in their fight for democracy without divine help.
 The same call is going through America. The call is that all throughout the land, July l, should unite in a great service of patriotism in which the nation shall humble itself and ask for that divine strength which will give it the victory. St. Philips Church most heartily calls you to unite with it Sunday evening next in their great service of pa- triotism.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
DOG POISONER
 ACTIVE AGAIN

A number of dogs have been poisoned the past week. Some of the dogs that were victims were much prized by their owners.
 Sam Cunningham's fox-terrier was poisoned last Monday and died in few hours. The dog was a family pet and will be missed by the children.
 The large black dog of Copt Jinks died this morning from being poi. soned.
 The dog poisoner is having all the fun to himself, as so far he has not revealed his identity.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
Bingham Gets Three Years

E. R. Bingham who killed Johnny Shakes in Wrangell on the night of last Thanksgiving was found guilty of manslaughter at Ketchikan last Saturday, the jury recommending leniency. Bingham was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by Judge Jennings Tuesday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
Card of Thanks

We wish to most heartily thank our good friends for their many kind offices at the time of the death of our little son, George Anderson.
 MT. and Mrs. Peter 1verson.
 The above was handed us for publication last week, but was unintentionally omitted
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28

H. J. Wallace, A, ]. kalkins, Chas. Moore and Wm. Taylor Jr. returned last night from Ketchikan where they had been as witnesses in the Bingham murder trial.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28

The Civic Improvement Club will hold its regular meeting, Fri. day afternoon June zo at the home of Mrs. Nj. o. Johnsons. All members are requested to be present.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
RED T CROSS NOTES

The Red Cross War Fund, up to date for the Wrangell Chapter nets considerably over Five Hun dred Dollars.
 Mr. Bender's Picture Show Red Cross Benefit" was a success in every respect. A crowded house and a good clean play.
 CHAIRMAN,
 PNbHfiiy ComMiffcr, Uy6ngrY CHabfer. Rrd Cross .Soeirty.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28
RED + CROSS
 BENEFIT DANCE

There will be a big dance at the Rink on the evening of Tues day, July 8, given by the ladies of the Wrangell Chapter of the American Red Cross. The pro- ceeds will go to the war fund
 Excellent music will be pro- vided. Everybody come. You will have a good time, and at the same time will be helpinga cause that takes precedence over all other forms of volunteer relief.
 Admission
 Couples ..-......... ........... $1. % Ladies, singly y..,........,=....... 50 Children .....--..- ....-.-......-.-. .50
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28

Mr. F. H. Mobely, NJ. P. P., the representative of a quarter of the Province of British Colum- bia, returned to Wrangell on the Hazel B II after a tour of inspec- tion "up-river." Since his resi- dence in Telegraph Creek during 1900 and 1901 Mir. Nobody has been absent from that vicinity. He was impressed by the de- velopment of new properties on the Stikine, and gathered infor- nation about the Iskoot claims. At the head of navigation he noted little change.
 'The fur trade has increased, and a new source of revenue has appeared in the person of the big game hunter.'' he said. Roads are better and more nu- merous than when 1 last visited the country, but the improvement in shipping facilities is of still greater importance. The freight service has surpassed all expecta- tions this spring and to say that the people of Telegraph Creek appreciate the new order of things is putting the situation mildly"
 MT. Mobely paused to relate his experiences in former days. when he found agreeable exercise in traversing the hills which now appear inaccessible. Though the Stikine has made a few charac- teristic deviations from its course the famous peaks and canyons remain familiar landmarks.
 In regard to proposed legisla- tion for the Atlin District, as such is Mir. Mobely's territory known, the gentleman said, De velopment of the country7s assets is our sole aim, at present. We expect to insure the government a direct revenue, thereby elimin- ating taxation. The principal drawback thus far has been transportation, but in that line we already see the dawn of better conditions
 A new department. supervised by mining and civil engineers, has been created to investigate and make reportsupo properties throughout the district. This board is designed to be of special aid to the small prospector and promoter. It will remove some of the difficulties which have caused delay and disappointment in opening up new claims. A purchasing agency will be es- tablished to buy up small hold ings and operate them on a sat isfactory basis. A prospecting assistant who will prove values on mining properties by using government drills, win be en- ployed. When a claim is thus managed, five years will be al- lowed the owner in which to pay the original cost of investigation In case the mind does not yield values sufficient to reimburse the government, the government will lose the amount invested.
 "Of course time and funds will be needed to perfect this machin- cry. At the last Parliamentary session only S2OO,000 was given by direct grant for the develop ment of mining, but the Agri- culture and Mining Commission received $2, 900, 900, part of which is accessible for use in our enter prize. It is impossible to obtain an engineering corps large enough to undertake the work planned this year. We require sixteen engineers and up to date have secured only four.
 From personal observation on this trip. l can state that the claims immediately above the canyon on the Stikine and those mentioned before, on the Iskoot v;x,or o,x,pod b1, tho TClos,t ,Iipipr IT
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-06-28

 The Independence Convention ~.. Miss Lynn Worden Reading of the Declaration of Independence Dr. C. A. Emery SongBatte Hymn of the Republic Audience Recitation . ....--...- -. Miss Peggy Pennyeook Address-The Young for the Front Ralph McKinnon Song-The International Hymn .-- ... Audience Song-Old Glory We Love Thee - - m - Audience Recitation - ... ..-. u.- ... :. ..... Mrs Burnet Creed for Patriots - m - . . Rev. H. P. Corser SongThe Star Spangled Banner Audience
 Prayer and Benedcion
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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-12
l. W. W. LEADER HELD AS SPY

Scranton, Pa.-That German propa-
gandists with free use of German
money have been responsible, in whole
or in part, for securing uprisings and
strikes Of /. w. w. workers in the
coal mining towns of Lackawana and
Lucerne counties, was charged by AS
sistant United States Attorney John
McCaurt, following the arrest here of
Joseph GRADER, an I. w. w. organizer,
German agent and alien enemy. Ora
Der was taken from his bed by men of
the Department of Secret Intelligence
on receipt of an order from the presi-
dent, stating Graders presence in, this
district to be a danger to the public
peace and safety of the United States.
GRADER has been here since early in
April and has been active as an /. w.
w. organizer, with Office headquarters
only a block from the federal building.
His !. w. w. activities have been CEN
tered in Old Forge Borough, hotbed
of mine strike trouble, and also in Du
Pont, Lucerne county, where he was
arrested June Is by Sheriff Rush Of
that county on a charge of melting
riots with inflammatory speech. He
was discharged in that instance on
writ Of habeas corpus by the local
court.