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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21

IL imagined j saw woman on the
deck last night, when ventured out
to learn why the engine had stopped.
No doubt 1t was an Illusion"
at surely must have BEEN" his voice
evidencing surprise, 'for l give you my
word there is not a woman on this
yacht. What, to your mind, did the
creature look like"
Nothing at all definite, mere out
line in the CLEAN of the stars. 1t may
have been an odd combination Of
shadow, but, at the time, l felt con-
WINGED the vision was actually flesh
and blood
Darlington laughed heartily.
Dismiss it. my boy" he said, his
hand gripping the brass rail. "We
may indeed have ghost women on
board, but no flesh and blood ones.
Better join us on deck, and let the sun
and wind clear your brain-perhaps
the champagne caused the mischief?'
Hardly" l answered, adopting his
mood, "as l did not touch any. How
ever, 1 will join you presently"
watched him disappear through the
companion, stirring my coffee noncha.
lantly enough. Yet was not satisfied |;
Darlington did not know, possessed no
suspicion; nevertheless 1 remained
convinced there was woman Cd
board the Esmeralda.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21

and flickered down through a half
opened skylight above, yielding cheer
fulness to the scene, yet inviting to the
open air. I would meet those with
whom / was destined to companion on
this voyage across summer seas.
No passengers were visible on the
deck, yet this mystery was soon ex-
planned as l stepped to one side and
glanced aft. The cabin projection was
not high, yet sufficiently so to break
the force of the headwind, and besides
was far enough advanced to give ample
deck space at the stern. Here an
awning had been erected, and beneath
its shelter were gathered the vessels
guests. / recognized but three In the
group - Darlington, red-faced and
white-haired, cigar gripped in his
teeth, giving some instructions to the
steward; Fosdick, tall, slim, thin
Tipped, a lawyer well known to COR
porations who desired to keep just
within legal restrictions, sat at table
his hand lingering a half-filled glass
while he talked to the men opposite !;
and Mccain, fat, good-natured, born
TO his fathers millions, who amused
himself by the pretense of being a
broker, interrupting the game of cards
In which he was engaged with three
others, to tell the latest story of the
street. Personally l cared little for
either Of these men, yet had known
both, in way, for some time. The
others, judging from the outward ap-
pearances, had been recruited from
about the same class-business ac-
quaintances of Darlington no doubt.
went forward, greeting those whom I
knew, and being duly presented to the
others.
Whatever they might have been in
a business way, and for that I cared
absolutely nothing, they proved them
selves a most companionable bunch of
fellows to meet.
The memory Of that first meal in the
snug after cabin of the Esmeralda re-
mains a most pleasant recollection.
The cabin had been darkened, and the
soft light Of q swinging lamp cleaned
back from snowy damask and glitter
ing silver. The center was banked with
flowers, the service. was perfection,
and the chef was evidently a genius.
We fingered over the wine and cigars,
the conversation drifting where it
would.
/ believe 1 was among the first to
leave the table and return outside, and
as nv inclination was To remain alone
and enjoy the calm Of the night, ven
tured forward along the deserted deck,
until found fancied security from OBJ
servation In the shadow of small
boat. The others, as they emerged
later from the companion, outlined a
moment against the light, turned once
again aft, and resumed their old places.
Nothing occurred to break the mo-
notOny, and finally, wearying Of it all,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21
CHAPTER II.
/ Meet the Mystery.

Before the evening meal had ended
the party still lingering In the coy
quarters below over their coffee and
cigars-the yacht once again got under
way, and steamed slowly eastward down
the Sound. 1t was already dusk when
we returned to the deck and resumed
card playing beneath the awning, elec-
trio lights sparkling overhead. / never
recall softer, sweeter air. The men
behind me were again discussing the
war news, but their voices scarcely
reached my ears. Once I leaned for
ward, observing the red and green
lights Of an approaching steamer, as
our siren spoke, but was altogether too
negl gent to cross the deck and watch
the stranger pass by.
The fact was I could not Danish en-
tirely from mind the recollection Of
that woman whom l had seen in this
very spot the night before. l had ac-
tually seen her-it was no vision, no
dream. No doubt Darlington had faith
in what he said, and possessed no sus-
picion whatever Of her presence on the
yacht. But she was here nevertheless
why, how. for what purpose, by
whose help could not conjecture-but
that she actually existed and was hid
den somewhere aboard, I had not the
slightest doubt, and must solve the
mystery alone.
But how could I prove the vision
true? how establish, at least to my
own satisfaction, her identity, and pur.
pose? I thought 1t all over again and
again. If Darlington was unaware Of
her presence-and of this l really no
longer felt any doubt-then she must
have slipped aboard unseen, or, per-
chance, aided and abetted by one Of the
crew. Somewhere below, where discOv-
cry was not probable except through
accident, she was kept In hiding. Yet
to accomplish this she would need as.
sistance. She must have had aid IN
getting aboard unseen; someone who
knew Of a vacant cabin, and who could
supply her with food. Only an off,
Ger could hope to do this without
arousing suspicion. Except for the en-
gineer, Gault, whom I had not seen,
but who was hardly In situation to
render such service, there were three
who might be accomplices-the cap
tain, Turner, and the first and second
officers-Hatch and Seeley. dismissed
all thought of the first two almost In
stantly. Turner was an old sea-dog,
former naval officer. unapproachable.
and an extremely strict disciplinarian;
while Hatch was tall, lank, slow.
spoken individual, never guilty Of the
slightest civility to anyone. Neither
Of these would ever aid and abet
woman under any conceivable circum-
stances.
Of the second officer, Seeley, I re-
membered Darlington had mentioned
the fact that he had been In his en-
ploy for over ten years. He was the
one most likely to listen to the plea OF
q woman, and to be deceived by her;
and besides, as I suddenly recalled, II
was during his watch on the bridge
that the girl had ventured or deck
seeking the fresh night air.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21

"Yes-FOsdick and Mccain. The
others are either bankers or brokers !;
fellows l meet every day or so in my
business, you know. You have never
done much in stocks?"
/ shook my head.
"My business education was in an
entirely different school," l said quiz
city, ignoring his lead. my father
never specialized"
II know his feelings on that subject"
and Darlington chuckled, as though at
a pleasant memory. 81 never advocate
speculation myself, but have never
shown any qualms of conscience
against betting on a sure thing. Per-
haps we can discuss this later-before
our voyage ends"
"This, then, Is more of business
than a pleasure trip, sir?"
He laughed, watching the smoke
rings rise lazily in the air.
swell, hardly that, my boy. My hos
pitality is not to be so strictly limited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21

However, no doubt, we shall discuss
some matters Of business Importance
before our return. BY the way, you
have some idle money, hear?"
"Not large sum at present, al
though it is true control some capt.
tai"
Darlington pushed back his chair
and arose to his feet.
"That is Of no immediate impor-
tance," he said carelessly. "But in my
judgment, we are not far away from a
great opportunity in finance, when 1t
will pay well to be on the inside. It
may interest you to know that a cop
per pool is being organized"
II suspected as much you have some
news?"
Exceedingly important news. Lis
ten, Hollis, this is strictly confidential
and worth your thinking it over. Only
two men on board know the truth.
There will be war in Europe-the big
gest war ever known in history-within
month. Do you realize what that
will mean, for instance, to copper"
81 can imagine, sir. But if we are
on the verge of such sudden rise in
market value, why do you leave New
York for long voyage?"
Darlington smiled, stroking his gray
mustache.
"a natural question, perhaps coming
from one not acquainted with my
methods" he answered good-humored-
ly. Because l prefer to be thought
out Of 1t. Everybody on the street
is aware that / am ut sea. I thus
escape being interviewed, importuned
for information. am unsupported of
being where I can manipulate the mar
ket. The Esmeralda is equipped with
powerful wireless outfit, and we have
on board the most expert operator
to be procured in New York. I shall
be. In direct communication with my
office every hour of the day and night.
Tomorrow, once safely beyond Point
Judith, I shall explain my plan mean
while, Hollis, think it over
He turned toward the stairs, but
stopped him, more deeply interested in
something else than in his rather vague
financial scheme. The girl on board;
was 1t possible she could have any con-
nection with this affair?
by the way" / spoke with an as
sumption of carelessness, "Mrs. Car
rington, understand, is at present in
Europe?"
"Yes, In Switzerland; I have cabled
her that she had better return as far
as London at once"
"You seem very confident as to the
truth Of your advices."
II am; / know the men who have
reported to me-"
II see; and consequently there are
no women on board?"
"WomenT He made a swift, express
sive gesture. Certainly not. / wrote
you to that effect, believe; at least
I so instructed my secretary. This
voyage is primarily business affair.
Why should you ask that question,
Holnsf You have met all my guests"
I hesItated, yet determined to put
him fully to the test. n he knew. e.
Their his face or Mariner would betray
him, irrespective u IN vords.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21

went below, being in no mind to join
at games with the others. l was soon
asleep.
Some dormant sense of seamanship,
aroused to new life, perhaps, by my
brief watch on deck, must have awak-
ched me. For sat up In bed, con-
scious that the vessels motion had
ceased. All was silent; no Jar shook
the keel, no footsteps sounded on the
deck above. switched on the electric
light, and glanced at my watch; 1t was
slightly after midnight. Through the
open port nothing was visible but the
dark waters, and the far-off CLEAN of
a light, alternating In flashes Of white.
4 did not know enough of this coast
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21

Its verses - one
hundred and sew
enty-six In all
are not closely
connected so that
Matthew Henry
speaks of 1t as "a
chest of gold
rings, not a chain
Of gold Inks"
One subject how
ever Is mentioned
in all but two Of
the verses viz,
the law Of God. 1t
Is spoken of as
law, word, saying,
C o m mandments,
testimonies, judy
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21

What is your guess about the
girI2 Do you suppose she is a
spy for some foreign govern
ment who wants to get to Eu-
rope in a manner less public
than the regular steamship lines
offer?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21
"THE BEST SEA STORY IN TEN YEARS"

In quoting that OF
country
dnce this serial readers Certainly
and whose blood
beautiful a
in "conaband" lines char
acterzaton vivid beings We need
more Justr read The Editor
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
More Appropriate.

your hired man, out there under the
tree, is most picturesque figure sale
the stranger with the flowing necktie.
Il should like to paint him; and"
"Sartin!" replied honest Farmer
Bentover. "Paint him. all We want to.
But II would do him more good to sand
paper him. He Is pstrified." Kansas
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-21
Music in the
Bounds of Law
By REV. L. w. GOSNELL
Assistant Dean, Moody Bible
Institute. Chicago

TEXT-Thy statutes have been my
songs In the house of my pilgrimage
Psalm 1884. 4
The one hundred and nineteenth
Psalm is the longest in the collection.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13

With all my force flung myself head
iirst forward, striking him like
catarult. with the full weight of my
body. He went over. crashing against
the window ledge, and dropped limp
on the floor, the weapon flying from
his hand undi,rhargcd Without wait
ing TO see the result half dazcd myself
by tho violence of the blow struck.
! crcp, across, and secured it; then
struggled to mN feet. rccling dl2allv
from pain everything blurred before
me. 1h" girl was erect, gra-ping the
knob Of the door. as though half in
"lln"d to flee, yet hcSitating. and
staring back al " both. barely
glanced toward her. gripping Il chair
to keep me erect, gazing at fran2cn +
lmOilonlcsS body through a purple
haze. could not determine tha, he
did not move. and advanced slowly,
he weapon held ready to cover him
Aware that She had moved toward
me, reached down and turned his
head 50 that his white face was up
ward. rs my fingers touched him
| realized the man wa, dead
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13

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The sLnrL 81, I'M. i,scov,,,. L,,,
me sprrchlc,,; | could only rrnnc for
the mans hear wth mrrrii.!l t'uynrs
II dbl not Seem "ns.;hi" ,hn, hn r'' r-,,,Lj
he ,c,u,Ilx dr,j Nn, ihr iac, ,',,
hcynnd di,rnt". Hail AWARD If hnr
prr,cnr. Innkcd nm ,nJ mo, Ior
,yr,
What !. IT. TclI ma, b.. I,os
ne been k,IIr3"''
"Ncs and found ,,rcnr,b to
ari.r "Un L. mus, I,v, -trurk
the .h.,ru r,.,nr nf ,hc v,,jnv s,.
IN, skull /, crushed ~ had mo-
thought ~"
II Lnnw thar shc ,p,c-rur,,j
o,urtIv II saw how If L.rnrrcd Won,
could NOT have dnnr nihnrwi.r lie
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13


me the chance Monsieur. | have been
AN American newspaper woman too
long not to know the methods |,
will he revenge, not iu,tlrc sought.
and Brandt may be trusted to hush
up the facts in the ease Iii4 success
depend, on secrecy. and lac will take
no chance with TIA" truth
That might be true in GERMANY;
hut not here, IN free America"
No, scorniully: YOU have
Foreigners dream nl the Impossible"
The difference i not 50 great This
country j. full oi Germans. Monsieur.
in every rank Of life They are good
cltltrns, but there l. Il mystic tie con-
meeting them with the Eathcrland which
no oath Of allegiance to this country
can wholly sever Many uf them have
been soldiers. and. like Srhmitt. still
respond to TIA" call nj discipline They
are not unjust, hut Germany means
native land. Sil"u, a. such Influence
Is, II i ncvcri hClc>- marv"lou.lv -'rung.
Nor is that all.
Iou know more
know there l. u network ui spies
IN this country, a. we'll ~ IN Europe.
Perhaps they are not so active, because
there l. less need; the jealousy between
nations l. not so acute. But Brandt
knows who h" can call upon in this
city, If he needs help; there are many
VINO will obey his orders. il hc makes
known his authority. DO you sup
pose hr will hesitate to act when he
learns of this mans death lie will
never permit it to be made public;
he will revenge it himself"
With my lie. Madcmoi,clic"'
questioned. startled. but dI-brlirving
That wouli bc too dangerous,
am a. we'll known, my government -"
Would meyer know. There Is no
plar" like = great city IN which to
hide crime" beg Of Won. Monsieur
do not treat my warning lightly. Re-
member what these men have dared
do already Ia uI both Why should
they hesitate to venture still farther?
You should know what the spy system
Oi Europe l., men are not employed in
II who are unwilling 10 risk their
lives II Is no different here She
leaned toward me IN cagcrncsS, tourh-
ing my arm. II did not know all
this until tonight, but YOU you are
a French officer, and have met foreign
spies before haven't YOU?
YES" admitted. They are
numrruu~ enough across the water. ~
And ii less numerous here, no
less dangerous. Nou even knew al
Captain Brandt IN Europe"
He had h"cu de- 'rIh"d to me,
,nmr ot his exploits
And do You suppose Ia, ocean
vovng" across hA- greatly changed
IN nature
shook m, head. my Glance turning
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13

until a few hour, ago. | had read nj
such things to be- sure: they are IA
books OF romance. but | had supposed
the inridcu's largely drawn from III"
novcli~l'S Imagination. Tonight | was
brought face to face with the actual
facts. | am a newspaper woman,
Monsieur. and We SOC much that i
strange in life Bat this assignment
was different; suspected evil at
once; | told YOU So and warned you
Of danger. You admit that
eyes,
~" even then dit mot realize
how tar those men might go TIA"
nature OF their plot. What occurred
at the Cafe Francois WI ~ great
- surprise 80 m" a~ to You. Rut after
ward. when they had taken you away
uncnn-rIuu~, | could not rest without
learning more. Thought You would
deem III" an arcomplir". would hril"lo
| had lurri y"u Their" Irra'h"rpu-ly
II did not | protested warmly.
Il held you innocent.
/ hoped YOU might but could not
hav" blamed had It been o'hcrwl>".
II all occurred - swiftly So -urpri>-
ingly, that | was helpless. hciur"
| rompr"h"nd"d the plan, You hat
been spirited away. and Wa thee"
alone. with Nrhmi'' sra-piug my arm.
\ small crowd gathered asking uu"s-
tlnus, and - policeman hurried np
SrhmItt VA, auNluu, to got away. nu |
| made no r"~i-tanc" iur II would have
been useless. knew nothing ii where
YOU had been taken aud my fr-'
thought was 10 max" Srhmlu tell
lie got cab. aud took rur g." nay
III 4
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13

think you uuwumanlyH"
She shot u uuick glrurr into my
eye. thr coIur fIoning h"r face.
Won surely have every reason 10
doubt mr
l confess =" none MHi'm"I'r'l"'
r"r"gn'"" none. J am not migrate
III.
i. ph. w|.,Id nor ear, Tor 'h'''
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am the ruutr Of il ali. Won Won Killed
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-02-13


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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-30
Gambler.

The members of Providence Meth
odist Protestant church will hold
their annual Easter service on Sun
day evening, April Sth. All are well
come,
Mrs. Jesse NJ. Patterson spent a
week with relatives in Baltimore.
There will be Christian Endeavor
at Providence Methodist Protestant
church on Sunday evening, April LIST
Our leader will be Miss Lilly Coma
way. Topic, The Quiet Way of Gods
Providence"
Miss Virgie Hoff spent Sunday
with her friend, Miss Dorothy Barnes
Those who spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Jabez n. Barnes were Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Flater and family
of Gambler; Mr.. and Mrs Lee F. Ward
and family, of Louisville; Mrs. Pearl
X. Allen and daughter, Edna, of Gist
Misses Eva and Hilda Ford and Car,
roll and Todd Ford
Mrs. J. Worth Barnes and daughter
Helen, have returned home after
spending a few weeks with Mrs
Barnes father, Mr.. Howard Zepp.
Mr.. Benjamin F. Barnes spent Sat
urday and Sunday with an old school
mate, Mr.. Thomas Arnold, of Woods
boro, Frederick county. He enjoyed
his trip very much
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-30
BORDER NEWS.

The debating society of the Arcadia
firemen will talk on the Woman s
Suffrage question Easter Monday
night.
George Harris, the oldest member
of Pleasant Hill Council Jr. o. Z. A
NJ, is very i'll at present and it is
thought will not survive long.
Earle Dance, an orphan boy from
Baltimore, who was raised in the
home of William Benson, has enlisted
in the L. s. Marines.
The long string of huckster wag,
ons that one used to see years age
going up and down the Hanover pike
have become a thing of memory. Only
one horse drawn vehicle left, Bernard
Oursler, being the last to join the
auto truck crew, having recently pur
chased new International
The Baltimore and Hanover pike
along here, while in a bad condition
is not so bad as it was last spring
Taxpayers living along the line ant
nearby have had several meeting!
with the object of having some i'm
provements made to the road bed the
coming summer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-30
What Makes q Good Road.

Everybody agrees that the surface
Of road must be oval in it's contour
says Farm and Ffreside, but not all
understand that this oval ought to be
as fiat as the character of the road
material and the lay of the land will
permit. With brick or concrete con-
struction the oval may be very fiat, be-
cause the traffic makes no ruts to car
ry the water lengthwise Of the road,
nor does the pavement soften and de-
yelop depressions when kept in con-
tact with water. But broken stone
(Water-bound macadam), being sus-
ceptible to penetration by water, and
subject to great damage if frozen
while soaked, must be given a higher
oval; and for gravel roads a still
sleeper pitch is demanded
"As for earth roads, the steepness
must be governed by the combined in
f1uence of a number of factors. Per-
haps the leading factor is the quality
of the earth in each particular case
And next might be placed the presence
or absence of 'seeps' or 'spouts'; while
another of these vital factors would
be the Ion -itudinaI pitch of the high
way"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-30
PATAPSCO.

The good old spring time is here
again and the people are getting
ready to Lcgin gardening.
Rev CLYDE Ravens and Rev. Peter
son spent Sunday last with Mr.. War
rem Shamer.
The good old stork has visited our
community again and left at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Spencer, fine
baby boy.
Patapsco base ball fans have reor-
ganized their team for the coming
year and would be glad to hear from
any team. Phone Taylor's Store,
803-F5.
Mrs Louis Arnold spent a few days
in Baltimore visiting her children this
past week.
Mr. George Shamer. who has been
on the sick list, is improving.
Mr.. Ernest Snyder, of Baltimore, is
visiting his brother, Mr.. Osborn Sny-
der
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-30
FRIZELLBURG.

Mrs. Howard Dern has pneumonia
and is very poorly at this writing.
Mr.. Foster Warehime has moved to
Union Bridge.
On Saturday, March 81, there will be
held in Frizellburg, comic entertain
ment All come and have a jolly time
Last Thursday night, March %, a
spelling bee was held at the school
house. After each had a jolly time
spelling, there was sack races, potato
races, peanut races and other amuse-
ments. After all the fun was over re-
freshments were served which consist
ed of cake and coffee.
On Sunday, April LIST, F'lay Day ser
vices will be held at the Bethel church
at Frizellburg. All cordially invited
to attend the services.
The blessed sunshine and the twit-
tering of the birds show us that spring
is coming.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-30

bought by Bradley McHenry from the
farmers of Frederick, Washington and
Carroll counties, Md
Among this lot will be a lot of good
broke leaders; several mares with
foal; several good family broke
horses and mares; several pairs of
good broke mules, and a couple pairs
of green mules. We will also sell
from 40 to so head of horses and
mules for private parties; will also