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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
SYNOPSIS.

Capt. Ralph Payne, L. S. A., is given Sc
eret plans OF defense to deliver to Pana-
ma. He attends a ball at the Granada en-
bassy with Colonel Dares' daughter
Pearl AS a climax to q series of mys-
FERROUS incidents he is arrested for trea-
son. The ambassador of Granada is found
dead and the plans missing from Payne's
teto suspicious negotiations with Bertha
Bonn. Pearl Dare follows burglar from
her home; is drugged and left in field,
and later overhears plotters, who almost
capture her. Payne is sentenced TO life
Imprisonment. A train carrying Pearl
prison Is wrecked and Pearl sees Payne's
lifeless body at her feet She meets a
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
that he is in danger from ring of spies.
attacked by conspirators. Bertha Bonn
asks Pearl to hand Adams package
which proves TO be the plans. Adams is
made Colonel Dare's orderly. They are
ordered South. The Granadians capture
Pearl and Adams to get the plans. Pearl
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 Gr2na-
dams. She is rescued by Adams Dis
guised as his brother she accompanies
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.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
EIGHTH EPISODE
international Diplomacy.

The dramatic end of Bolero in his
boundary of Granada and the recovery
of the Canal defense plans, proved
several important thingsto the United
States government.
1t established absolutely the eXis-
tence of q foreign alliance; 1t cleared
the Granadian government of respon-
sibility in the Payne case, it being
proven that Bolero and the murdered
Granadian ambassador, De Mira, were
traitors to their own country, secretly
and independently in league with the
foreign alliance in the furtherance of
their personal ambitions; ii welded
the two nations more closely together
than they ever had been. This marked
the birth of a united American spirit
to defend the Monroe Doctrine against
Invasion from overseas.
Perhaps no more startling interna-
tional plot ever had been. woven than
the attempt of the foreign alliance to
embroil the United States and Ora
NADIA In war for the purpose of ex-
posing our unprepared position to de-
fend a counter-attack at our weakest
place: the Canal. The government
took the death of Bolero as an indi-
cation Of the failure Of the plot.
If only to settle public unrest, some
$4,000 experienced soldiers were now
added to the military garrison on our
40-mile strip on the isthmus; negotia-
tons to purchase the Danish West In
dies were started for the purpose OF
making q new naval base in the Car.
ribean; a more watchful gunboat pa.
troll was maintained on both the At
lantic and Pacific sides of the big
ditch; and with that the incident be-
came a closed one, so far as the public
knew.
But the incident was by no means
closed in inner government circles
First was the unsolved mystery In the
Payne case. 1t was now admitted by
everyone connected Herewith that
there was more than reasonable as
sumption of doubt of Payne's guilt
which made his untimely death all the
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12

was her frank and quick response.
That's about it," he admitted, show
ing that he was a little surprised.
I'D like ito have that photy."
She did not seem to understand him.
"You would like to have IL? Haven't
you got it?"
He ignored her question with a
stare.
Didn't you steal IL from me and
then decoy me TO the Granadian from
tier with a promise TO return IL If /
helped you out of that scrape when
they nearly had you caught at the
senate building"
II didn't" he replied emphatically.
''Didn't your messenger send me to
Senator Warfelds Office with the
packet and note when everybody
thought that you had stolen the pre-
paredness budget?" the girl insisted.
"He w-wasn't my messenger. Did
you know the c-cOntents Of that packet
and note before they were openedr'
Her reply gave him a start. 1.-THE
note, no. The packet-it contained the
Canal defense plans. recognized the
wrapper, most naturally"
His eyes narrowed. "And yet you
l-let me get away with them plans
you saw me stuff them lin my pocket
and hand over the budget unsteady"
The girl merely nodded. II knew
all the time that you were the thief
they were after"
Adams WINGED at the ugly word.
Il wasn't the t-thief," he denied. ~
kin explain a-all that If l want to-"
Tell it to the marines, Adams ~
she derided.
"W-why haven't you squealed on me,
If you're $50 smart?"
That's what 1 call coming straight
to the point. / told you a moment ago
that think we can get or well togeth-
er. I'll forgive you everything and
keep your secret forever, if you give
me back my locket and Major Brent's
photograph"
After an uncertain pause, Adams
carelessly inquired: "What If told
you t-that 1 never seen that locket or
photy? W-would you believe me and
still keep my-secret?"
~ don't see how 1 could do the
former, at least" she retorted, in
specting him curicusly. 1.-THE latter,
possibly-if only for, well let US call
it a diplomatic reason"
Lets git down to a b-basis," he
proposed after another silence. you
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12

fessed 1t, too. 1t puts you up as
better kind of crook-not a muir
derer."
IL f-feel that way myself" he
agreed, still mumbling. He lighted
fresh cigarette to cover his uncom-
Portable feelings. 81 guess we're go
ing to b-be friends, Bertha B-bonn."
She stepped up to him, extending
hand. "Shakel"
"Same here !" stammered her visitor,
grasping 1t.
snow, what do you want me TO dor"
she inquired, resuming lounging atti.
tude, making a fascinating picture.
"I1l go the limit with you"
you're o-on," he replied, bluntly.
you're going TO receive a summons
from Miss Dare. Don't answer 1t
w-when it comes until g-give you the
high sign"
Bertha consented to the proposition.
and more of this kind of talk followed.
Meanwhile, the Canal defense plans
lay in the vaults of the war depart
ment undecipherable, for every invis-
ible ink expert in the government lab
oratories failed In the test for want
of the necessary chemical combina-
ton. A session of the general staff TO
discuss the subject was presently
called. Adams attended this meeting.
"You are probably the only living
person to whom the Canal defense
plans have been revealed" the chief
of staff said to Adams when he was
brought before him. ''This document
has been in the hands of the foreign
alliance. We do not know whether
its secret is known TO them or not.
Sooner or later we hope to find that
out If the alliance is still in existence.
If the visibility of the ink faded i'm
mediately after the application of the
chemicals, it is possible that the for
eign alliance is still in ignorance. Were
the drawings not clear when you read
them?
Adams met the generals eyes I'M
fiinchingly and responded with the
truth.
"They were clear, general, but
couldn't make them out because II
was very dark. All 1 r-remember is
that there was something about mines,
as have t-told you before"
The general frowned. you cannot
recall the location of these mines"
"No, sir"
"Were they connected by subter-
ranean cable with the shoreT"
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think that I g-got the locket and photy
that I'm 1.-THE trouble maker, that
there Silent Menace-what do you
think about. M-major Brent?"
you've bought him, body, mind and
soul-that's why I'm your friend"
Adams had difficulty in restraining
desire to laugh in her face, for this
was not true. "YOu got 1t in flor
him hard, amt you? You're jealous
of someone, eh?"
The abrupt question startled Bertha.
"Of Miss Dare, yes" she admitted,
her eyes flashing. Then, with catch
in her voice, I'm afraid to analyze
my real feelings for Thornton. To do
so might lead me into rash behavior"
you don't m-mean to say you love
him?'' 49, saj.i $1,000,
II hate him 70 she began, impetu-
ously; adding with doubt, II think"
"There is something b-between you
something big?"
There was something-big," she re-
sponded, her eyes fixed upon the floor.
"You know all about that"
Then as the hush of twilight fell
upon them, Bertha told Adams Of her
girlhood romance as though she were
repeating to him a familiar story; of
her futile attempt TO regain Brent's
affections; her threat to expose him
to Captain Payne or Miss Dare
through the medium Of the locket
miniature which proclaimed him to be
her husband; of the disappearance OF
the locket and its contents on the
night of De Mira's supposed suicide
and Payne's arrest for disposing OF
the Canal defense plans to Granada
the making of her a secret messenger
with the plans TO be delivered to some
one unknown on the Granadian from
tier-with the return of her lost treas
ure as the reward for these pains.
81 would have denounced you Ions
ago to the army police as the Silent
Menace, which you are" she conclud
ed with sigh, but for doubt have
always had concerning Payne. Some
how I can't get rid of the notion thai
he was mixed up with you and thai
he got his just desserts when they
cashiered him. You deserve to b.
shot II he wasn't"
payne was mixed up with me-" I'D
mitted Adams, thickly.
II knew It'll pm glad you've con
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12

'T-there was something about a
c-cable, general" Adams reflected,
knitting his brows.
would you be able to fix the locae
ton If we sent you to the Canal zoneT
THAT w-wOuldn't help any, general
I've b-been there"
$50 you've been to the Zone, have
your" inquired the chief of staff, inter
estedly. "Recently2'
mot Hong ago. i know all about
the place up to date. used to w-work
down there as a telegraph operator"
The general dismissed Adams with
nod.
The chief of staff sighed. "The
question is, what are we going to do to
obtain chemicals to decipher the docu-
ment?"
1t was finally decided to advertise
in Washington newspaper.
"Be careful when you examine the
replies you will receive" Colonel Dare
warned the chief of staff. you're apt
to find takers among them with hostile
intent. Every foreign spy in America
will answer that adj
'The ad, therefore, may serve two
purposes, perhaps" replied the gen.
eral, drily, as the meeting broke NO
In the Washington newspapers that
night the following advertisement ap-
peared:
s10,Ooo-Invisible ink expert wanted. APP
ply. Chemical Building.
The advertisement was repeated In
| the morning editions. To the amaze
ment of the general army stan, this
reply followed directly under it.:
VIII be on hand tonight. Ten sharp
"The Silent Menacel" gasped Colo
mel Dare. He was alone with his
daughter at the breakfast table.
Later Major Brent was announced.
He entered In great haste. a copy of
the newspaper in his hand.
Colonel !" cried the major, waving
the newspaper. "Are our eyes deceiv-
ing us this mornlng7 ] note that you
have observed the incredible thing
Where is hep
"who7" asked Pearl, with a thought
full infection.
"Adams"
A curious silence fell among the
three.
] Absurd, majorw the colonel finally
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
DisprovIna a Theory.

The man who had a theory was ex-
pounding II.
Everybody is more or less Of a
poet" he said. There's not a person
on earth, and there never has been q
person who hadn't a spark of divine
afiatus. It's only a matter of degree
Of inspiration Of power to express, that
makes the difference"
II disagree with you," put In an
auditor, positively. There was one
man who couldn't have been a poet"
"Who was that, may ask?"
adam"
"How do you make out that Adam
couldn't have been a poet7"
"why, that's simple. Poets are born
and not made."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
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the Ointment-TriaI Free.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irrita-
tons, pimples, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. Be
sides they tend to prevent these dis
tressing conditions, If used for every
day toilet and nursery preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12

more regrettable. Yet, there was the
testimony of Colonel Dare's orderly
T. o. Adams-who claimed to have
found the Canal defense plans in Cap
tain Payne's military belt, or at least
In a belt which he swore on his oath
came from Payne's body.
Adams had so firmly re-established
his position that his word was ac-
cepted as the truth. Careful investi-
CATION Of a man answering his descrip-
ton, hailing from Monks Corner,
Nebraska, and in the various kinds
and places of employment represented
by Adams was made, verifying his
claims.
Between Toxic and Adams quite a
Jealousy sprang up, and between one
other person and the coloners cele-
brated orderly a hostile feeling ex-
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
Pearl read the note hastily.

made my appointment with you--not
bere-but at the Chemical Building at ten
sharp. 8. NJ.
"Adams?" cried Pearl. sharply.
"He is not there" was Toko's grim
reply.
Pearl glanced at her wrist watch.
1t was o go They dashed to the Chem
ical building just In time to file
through the gates with the soldiers.
Around the Chemical building and in
the near vicinity were scattered a
great number of secret service men In
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
II Sounded omlnous.

Bobby's grandmother arrived for a
visit after he had been tucked away
In bed.
She. wanted to see him. however, so
nursey said, "The switch IL right
outside the door,"
His drowsy ear caught the one word,
Switch" and he called out, "In be
good ~
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
Imnortant TO Mothers
Lovers, Quarrel.

Jack and have parted forever"
"Good gracious What does that
mean?"
Means I'll get a Ave-pound box Of
candy in about an hour"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12

Women are not like men and it's
a mighty good thing for the world that
they aren't
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
A Chord Of Wood.

de sapp has a voice of wonderful
timber"
its not surprising-he's such 9
blockhead."
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12
BaIks at One Thing.

Biff-He's a pleasure-loving chap.
Buff-But he doesn't enjoy a good
reputation, somehow.-Town Topics.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1917-07-12

Kidney medicine. AT druggists IN hfty-
cent and dollar sizes. You may receive q
sample size bottle by Parcel Post also
pamphlet telling about II. Address DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, ana
enclose ten cents, also mention this paper.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28
AMONG THE

s. H. p. Edwards, met for their final
report on last Monday night. Through
the suggestion, made by Chas. E.
Westmoreland, a lieutenant, seconded
by G. A. Page Of the Reds" and
heartily approved by all the workers
present, the membership campaign
was extended one week, to April 30th,
the last day of the Y. M. c. A. fiscal
year. The Reds" are leading by nine
members and Captain Austin Young
is determined that his forces shall
wear the crown of victory that Cap
tain Edwards so iauntily wore at the
close of last falls great membership
effort. All members and workers are
expected to be present Monday night,
April Both, at 9 p. m, when the final
reports are made.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28
ALLEN CHAPEL.

Rev. Bray, the great western evan.
gelist, delivered the morning and eve
ming m last Sunday, aided by
his assistants whose gospel singing
was very pleasing and inspiring.
There were six additions. Go to
Class night will be observed Tues.
day, May 1. Every member is expect.
ed to attend and answer to roll call.
MY Experience Through the World
on Foot" will be the subject of the
lecture to be given by Rev. Maran
geopa, the great Malay Missionary al
Allen Chapel, May 4, under the aus
pieces of the Associated Stewardesses
DELLA II. MOSSE.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.

Morning and evening the pastor,
Rev. S. w. Bacote, preached inspiring
sermons. Fifteen additions were made
to the Church. The Mission Circle
held a very interesting session at the
home of Mrs. Ellen Watson. 1424 In
dependence, last Friday. The Friend
ship Club held an interesting and prof
table meeting in the lecture room at
300 p. m. last Sunday. Next Sunday
at 800 p. m. the pastor and choir will
go over and assist in the services at
the Metropolitan Temple, 9th and
Washington Boulevard. All members
and friends of our congregation are
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28

purpose, that enabled me to sell $780,
900 worth of property that year.
In the years hat have followed, l
have been gratified with the conf
dence placed in me, and have found
that Negro business will grow more
proportionately in the future as the
Negro business man applies himself
strictly to business, learns to be alb
solutely frank and honest in his opin-
ions, and above all acquires a broader
and more organized knowledge of bust
ness. The fact stands out that the
business is to be had.
During my next fiscal year, l eX-
pect TO do a bigger business in farms
and suburban land, and TO that end,
am increasing my list of desirable
properties. EN- e m b er h a t
VAUGHAN'S VALUES are worth in,
vestigating."
Bell, West 1857. 26th and Parkway
Kansas City, Kans
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28
Y. NJ. C.. A. Notes
In the PeppJackson Championship
checker match, the score stands s to 8.

THE Trial of Christ Before Pilot"
the famous lecture on one of the most
discussed episodes in the Bible and
the life of the Christ will be given by
Judge j. NJ. Johnson, formerly of the
Court of Appeals, Sunday, April goth,
at $3.50 p. m. This address has been
delivered by the Judge scores Of times
in this and other cities. The legal
phase of the subject as he gives it and
he unique construction he places on
Pilots part in this infamous trial
doubtless adds to its popularity. The
interest manifested by the women who
have heard of this unusual address
influenced the religious work commit
tee to make this an open meeting to
all.
The Reds" under Captain A. Young,
and the Blues" headed by Captain
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28
HELENA,

At the st. James A. M. E. Church,
Rev. Mary E. Wilson began a revival
March IL which lasted two weeks.
God worked wonderfully through her,
giving us twenty-nine converts and
five reclaimed for her efforts. $4,000
was raised. For solid work and sound
doctrine, Rev. Mary E. Wilson has no
peer in the field of evangelism. The
house was filled each night by both
members of both races. Rev. Geo. +.
Martin is pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28
VINE STREET CHURCH.

All services were well attended Sun
day. Mr.. d. w. Ross is doing very
well at this writing. We hope he will
continue. Mrs. Thos. Pollard is very
sick. We hope she will get better.
Mrs. T. A. Jones and her little daugh-
ter, Thyra Bell, of 2416 Mersington
Ave, has been on the sick list for four
weeks, but are much improved.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28
Kansas CITY. Nc

Kansas City, Mo.
/ suffered with lumbago for a long
time and l heard of Mackey's Lini-
ment. l used one bottle of this Lini.
ment and was entirely cured, and /
feel safe to say it is the best Liniment
made, and it cannot be beat. l must
say Mackey's Liniment will do all it
is recommended to do.
JOHN SAULSBERRY,
Deacon Morning Star Baptist Church,
2414 Highland Ave, Bell East 1851.
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Kansas City, Mo,

Kansas City, Mo.
l want to say | used n bottle of
Mackey's Liniment and it has done
me more good than any medicine l
ever used. For 10 years l suffered
with severe throat trouble, but am
now cured. For these complaints l
find nothing to equal Mackey's Lini,
ment.
MRS. LIZZIE LOGAN,
500 Independence Ave.
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PERSONS WHO HAVE BENEFITED

Kansas City, Mo.
l suffered with ~pleurisy and also
had sore feet. l heard of Mackey's
Liniment and secured one bottle, and
| must say it gave me immediate re,
lief.
MRS. MARY THOMPSON.
4019 East l4th.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28

Authoress OF
"BLIND BOONE, His Early Life and
His Achievements"
ography Of the life of the late John
LANCE. No race lover can afford to
be without a copy in his home. A
memorial edition is now on the press
and will be out Good agents
wanted.
For information, write
MELISSA FuELL-cUTHER,
SIS Kentucky Ave. Joplin. Mo.
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Kansas City. Mo.

Kansas City, Mo.
l was suffering with rheumatism in
my arm and after talking with my sis
ter, who had used Mackey's Liniment
and gotten relief, l decided to try it.
l bought one bottle of the Liniment
and used it only twice, and l have
not had rheumatism since. l truly
recommend Mackey's Liniment to any
one.
MRS. MARY JACKSON,
1920 MCGEE Street.
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SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
oath and Woodland Ave.

Bible school at $3.50 a. M; preach.
ing and Communion at II a. m; Y. P.
S. c. E. at z p. m; preaching at S:15
p. M; prayer meeting Wednesday at
$3.50 p. M; Christian Woman's Board
Of Missions Thursday at 2 p. m.
WILLIAM ALPHIN. Pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-28

invited to join us in this service. The
choir will render one or two selections
for the Forum which meets at 400
D.. m. at Metropolitan Temple.