Uncle Sam's Boys as
Lieutenants

"Stop This Nonsense!"
Frontispiece

Uncle Sam's Boys as
Lieutenants
OR
Serving Old Glory as Line Officers
By
H. IRVING HANCOCK
Author of "Uncle Sam's Boys in the Ranks," "Uncle Sam's Boys
on Field Duty," "Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants," "Uncle
Sam's Boys in the Philippines," "Uncle Sam's Boys
on Their Mettle," The Motor Boat Club Series,
The High School Boys Series, The West
Point Series, The Annapolis Series,
The Young Engineers Series,
Etc., Etc., Etc.
Illustrated

PHILADELPHIA
HENRY ALTEMUS COMPANY

Copyright, 1919, by
Howard E. Altemus

CONTENTS

Page
Chapter I—On Waiting Orders[11]
Uncle Sam's Boys grow impatient. A mother'slogic. The postman's whistle makes Hal nervous."Who is Ad Interim?" Uniforms are ready. Asurprise for Mrs. Overton. "Lieutenants" Overtonand Terry now.
Chapter II—Trouble In The Making[25]
In their new uniforms. All eyes on Uncle Sam'sBoys. Honors and insult. "See the ConqueringHero Comes." An invitation declined. BunnyHepburn loses his job. "I'll get even with thatcheap officer."
Chapter III—Plotters Lay Their Plans[41]
Victims walk into a trap. "Get busy, Skinny!"Twelve against two. "Sail into the soldier loafers!"Hal Overton's blood is up. Bunny's eyesare closed. A fight to a finish.
Chapter IV—The War Department Acts[54]
Hal and Noll under charges. Uncle Sam's Boysshunned by neighbors. "We won't submit to suchfalse charges." A town divided against itself. Abitter attack in the press. "The culprits face theirordeal to-day."
Chapter V—Before a Court of Inquiry[62]
Looks dark for the young lieutenants. Perjurershave their say. "I wouldn't believe 'em underoath." Gangsters get a jolt. The findings of theCourt of Inquiry. Hal and Noll outwit the enemy.
Chapter VI—The Call To Duty[74]
All in the soldier's game. A descendant of theknight of old. "There isn't a thing left that wecan ask for." A parting shot. Mothers as "bestgirls." The goal of their youthful dreams lays beforeHal and Noll.
Chapter VII—At Their New Post[80]
Welcomed by the Major. Bachelors and glad of it.Hal and Noll settle down in their new quarters."At the officers' club." An old friend in a newguise. "It's our old Algy." Brother officers arecordial to the boys who have risen from the ranks.
Chapter VIII—New Lieutenants Look and Listen[91]
"Feathers" tells his life history. Algy readsbrother officers a lecture. "We do not smoke yet."The start to meet their captains. The new life inthe Army begins.
Chapter IX—The Summons to Duty[100]
The new officers get their assignments. An invitationto Mrs. Overton. The Mexican situationthreatens. Frontier duty promised. Young lieutenantsperform their duties with snap and precision."The Mexican border trouble has brokenout!"
Chapter X—On Active Service[111]
Overton and Terry keenly alert to their work."Quick work." Platoons march. The camp atAgua Dulce. On a ticklish mission. On the trailof the hidden rifles. The Greasers are ugly.
Chapter XI—Lieutenant Hal Guards the Entrance[120]
"Keep them from closing that door!" Mexicansassume a threatening attitude. "Back, all ofyou!" Lieutenant Overton draws his sword. Hislife hangs on a thread. Greasers cowed by hisnerve. Grimmer work ahead.
Chapter XII—In the Hands of the Enemy[131]
A much-needed rest. Assigned to an importantpost. The night patrol of the river bank. Anerve-trying vigil. "Halt! Who goes there?" Astealthy step. Lieutenant Hal in the toils.
Chapter XIII—Hall Sees His Reputation Blasted[139]
Bound hand and foot. A disheartening discovery.A knife at his throat. Sentries in a fix. Greasersgloat and threaten. A Mexican boot in Hal's face.Moving day on the border. "It's our night tolaugh." Rejoicing on the Rio Grande.
Chapter XIV—When the Tables Were Turned[149]
A thrill of joy. Unarmed but free. LieutenantOverton plans his next move. Only a fightingchance. Crafty as an Indian. The enemy's plansrevealed. "Lift that hawser and I'll shoot you!"
Chapter XV—Lieutenant Overton in a Quandary[160]
In command of a river tug. The skipper learns alesson. A duty well done. "A very bad business."Prisoners taken to camp. "Do you begin to see alight, Mr. Overton?" A suspicious craft sighted.
Chapter XVI—Orders That Were Disobeyed[170]
Hal takes a long chance. The race on the river.Beaten by the stranger. Lieutenant Overton hasmisgivings. Discipline the soldier's greatest asset.The return to shore. "Now I'm in for it."
Chapter XVII—A Breach of Orders[175]
Overton meets his first rebuke. "Your defence is amanly one." A message that was never delivered.Old friends surprise Hal. Lieutenants Prescottand Holmes share the tug's hospitality. Dave Darrinjoins the happy family. "Real doings" promised.
Chapter XVIII—An Act of Piracy[189]
The cruise of the "Restless." "A real fightingbunch." Ensign Darrin at the wheel. "Look sharpthere!" A suspicious craft sighted. The pursuedmotor boat refuses to lay to. The "Restless" sweptby a volley of rifle shots. The battle is on.
Chapter XIX—The Bribe of a Traitor[198]
"Fire!" commands Lieutenant Hal Overton. Awoman's shriek. "Fix bayonets!" The strangerboarded. Mexicans ordered to surrender. A youngwoman on board. Contraband discovered in thehold. "We can fix it all with money."
Chapter XX—An Officer and His Honor[207]
A bribe hurled into the offender's face. "I'll pitchforkthat honor of yours." Ruggles makes acharge. What was found in Lieutenant Overton'sholster. "It's a cowardly lie!" Hal faces disgrace.
Chapter XXI—Under a Dark Cloud[221]
Hal's face turns ghastly. "Do you believe meguilty, sir?" Detained in camp on parole. "I'llfight every inch of the way." Word that the Mexicansare rising. American women in peril. LieutenantOverton's bitter disappointment.
Chapter XXII—The Sergeant Who Remembered[232]
"Ye lop-sided shadow of a rookie!" Sorry hedidn't throw the scoundrel overboard. Hal Overtonis vindicated. Permission to join the rescueparty. "Sound the recall." Stirring times ahead.
Chapter XXIII—In the Thick of the Riot[238]
Troops ordered to Holmesville. Up the river atracing speed. "Sweethearts in peril." Flames inthe sky. A lightning-like landing. "Forward ondouble quick!" "Charge!" shouts Lieutenant Overton.
Chapter XXIV—"The Soldiers Are Coming!"[247]
A path hewn with swords. A sharp, ugly clash.A woman's scream guides the three young officers.Just in time. Enraged Texans held in check. Adouble service wedding. Ready for the great war.