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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19
In nv turn at questioning found that the

In my turn at questioning found that the
enemy was the Sprite, an American capture,
rehtted and renamed, one of the last OF
Howe's fleet as Bloomsbury had surmsed),
bearing two passengers beside her usual COM
plement of men, and bound for New Yorl,
to meet General Clinton, Ghss on his over
land trip from Philadelphia to that city.
Now we had been sitting below for upward
of an hour, drinking my rum and making
game of the rebels on land and sea Though
once, when | spoke of John Paul Jones,
saw | was on dangerous ground, and Delayed
my tongue, cursng the liquor for having
loosed it,, when the companion way was
darkened by marine, who, jerking a sa-
lutte, said with a scarcely controlled grin:
eve have another prisoner, sir
"Another!" exclaimed the lieutenant,
starting up and giving me a stern look.
whats the meaning of this, Lounsbury?
Are you dealing fairly!"
was as surprised as he, and had no an
swer to make, but before my confusion be-
came manifest the marine again spoke.
IT'S the dead man come to life, sir. We
were flushing him an the deck, an twas the
water as fetched him, sir
"Glad | am It's no worse" said the officer
with laugh. 81 feared | smeIled a trick.
You Amercan-born are the devil and all at
playing deep games, and, faith! for a second
| thought you might have cozened me. Let
us tn the deck"
| had sudden reason to turn my curse from
the liquor, for had it not been in me doubt
not ! would have fallen backward. Like a
drowning man, had visions passing through
my mind with rapidity that makes descrip-
ton impossible. My very strength gave out
for the moment, but there was enough left
to get me to my feet and follow the Others
TO the deck.
l have faced death since, and well-nigh
shaken hands with it, but never did the
knowledge of its nearness affect me as did
the words of the marine; and 'twould take
more than money to make me so through
like thirty seconds, or the time it took me
to get from the cabin.
Iounsbury had been moved, and lay on
his back on the deck with his head resting
on the edge of the helm grating. lie was
soaking from the sousing that had brought
him to life, but | sent up mental thanks
giving on the discovery that it had not also
brought him to reason. The sole sign of vi.
tality lay in the fact that he breathed. There
was a hoarse and hollow tone at each hcave
CT his broad chest, which | knew to be due
to his broken head; and though | felt him to
be deadly enemy and a charnel house for
morals there was a pity in it to see the alb
Iect helplessness of the once powerful figure
az it sprawled on the hot, white plankng.
Scammell stopped for the mans pulse,
peering closely into his face the while, and
then for moment the whole load of anxiety
came back on me as he Strengthened up and
said:
Il have seen this fellow before, though |
fail to place him as Thorndyke. He looks
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19
CHAPTER III.
A VOLUNTARY PRISONER.

Darkness was well settled on the sea,
though there still hung faint, hot glow
III the west when had finished my business
on the Sprite.
Barring the baleful eye of Scammell, there
had been nothing to mar the proceedings in
making report in harmony with my story.
The dragoons silence and steady gaze were
IA tritle dlsconcerting, and the knowledge of
the captured black (who had been conveyed
to the Sprite), coupled with the feeling that
LOunsbury might return to his senses and
spring a mine beneath me, served to keep
my nerves at "A tension which became we'll
nigh unbearable.
There had been number in the elegant
cabin, but of them | wot not, save that most
Of them got hot with liquor. For sight of it
had been taken, even the captain having his
judgment crossed and his jollity increased
by constant recourse to the bottle.
And here let me say that, in my poor
opinion, both the length and cruelty of the
var were helped more than little by this
never-ending taking aboard of Dutch cour-
age" Had it made men battle in proportion
to their boasting, 'twould have served some
proper end, but | never found that | could
fight better with eyes and wits tangled with
liquor, and, in fact, though | preach not,
AcN NtI ~ IlCll III liOubIc SttF L DIS Oh
this occasion-to keep up appearances.
And even on this occasion | had still the
upper hand of what | drank, and noticed
that Scammell was nursing himself as well !;
but, aside from we two, twas a noisy crowd
that tumbled to the deck to see me back to
the Phantom.
l had made myself mighty popular during
my short stay aboard. A change of berths
had been offered me, but | had small notion
of leaving my own craft with its hidden
cargo, though | put it on the ground of for
feiting prize money if | deserted her. A
crew of five men were given me (Which
would make a small claim for salvage in ia
vcr of the Sprite), and now, with the doc
tor, who was to give hand to Lounsbury,
| stood by the side while laying a small
wager on the race to New York
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19
CHAPTER I.-CoNTINUED.

The fellow was bound to be a source of
anxiety to me as long as he had the power
to speak, but l could not well murder him
outright. Fortunately, his patois was we'll
nigh unintelligible to ears unframed to the
dialect of the southern negro, and, if my plan
worked, he would ere long meet his deserts
in one of the British prison hulks, the hor-
rible reputation of which was now wide
spread. / have small doubt that he thought
he was coming to his death when | ordered
him up, for, like the slave he had once been
he cringed and wrthed at my feet, begging
for his life in n manner both disgusting and
pitiful. Yet for all his gratitude at my
promise to spare him on condition of his ST.
lence, | felt that, were it in his power, he
would have knitted me as | stood. | had no
fear that he knew of myhidden gold, Louns-
bury having been far too shrewd to take for
partners men of the character of the crew,
he probably having seduced them with
promises of some ready cash, backed with
visions of prize money and the high favor
of British officers. | had a warrant for thus
believing, for my mate had suddenly lowered
his voice as he referred to the treasure be
low, in all likelihood for the purpose of CON
cealing from the man at the wheel its pres
ence on board the schooner.
To the fellow at my feet, whose name
now mind me, was ''Stofe" probably cor
ruption of Christopher), l made no prom
ise for the future, only saying l would hold
my hand for the present, and then or
dered him to take in the jib and staysail
that the Phantom might lay in the wind and
meet her fate as soon as possible.
Indeed, | had expected ere this to have
had shot acorss my bows and another one
into me for not obeyng the hint of the first,
an action which had so far been impossible.
| fancied land afterward found | was right
they were nonplussed at the queer seamsp-
ship displayed by the drunken progress Of
the Phantom. 1t had been thought, may
hap, that, as but two men showed on our
deck, we had host below, and that, in the
disguise of simple trader, we were intend
ing to delude them and lay them aboard
with little ceremony; or, failing in this, were
adopting some uncouth mode of warfare on
the sea, as strange to them is the Indian
land method to the European regular.
1t was with a feeling akin to shame that
when the forward halyards were let go / had
the negro bend the Stars and Stripes to the
ensign halyard, placing the flag union down
and under the flaming bunting of the ere
my. These We're hoisted to the mainpeak,
and thus | had set sign of surrender before
surrender was called for, but as part of my
plan it became hard necessity.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19

There is one young woman in New
York who says that chewing gum is al
most a necessary part of a young wom-
ans dressing table. "Do you know
she says, the other day l lost a big
rhinestone out of one of my best hat.
pins. L found the stone, but didn't
know what to do, for / wear the pin all
the time, and l was going to use it just
then. If you only stop to think a
minute there is nothing you can't do. |
happened to think of chewing gum.
bought a piece, chewed it a little until
it was soft, put in the vacant place in
my pin, like cement, and it has hard
ened there, and | don't believe it will
ever come out again"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19
ITO BE CONTINUED
Not to BE Trhyyarted,

Joseph Jefferson, in his younger days,
was never a man to be thwarted. 1t Is
said that he once even interrupted Jay
Gould at board meeting rather than
be detained over time in New York.
Jefferson had lost the transfer check
for his baggage and wanted to get that
baggage rechecked without it. The
minor officials were in great hurry
and refused to listen to him. "If you
haven't your check we cant tend to you
for an hour" said one. What" cried
the actor, bouncing about the platform,
well see about that! Is there any
body in authority here? Any director
or anything?" Well" sneered a burly
baggage tosser, there's Mr.. Jay Gould
in the board room. Fetch him." cried
Mr.. Jefferson. "Fetch him this in
stant!" "What?" asked the astonished
porter. 'Weu, then, l shall get him my
self" and he dashed upstairs into the
office and proceeded TO explain things
to Mr.. Gould Now, Jay Gould was a
man who did not fancy Interruptions to
business, so when the painting cmploye
entered and asked: Shall l give him
the baggage" the fpapcier replied:
Give him the baggage? Can't you see
who he is? | have work to do. Give
him the depot if he wants it!"-Troy
Times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19
I had little heart In the laugh and last

/ had little heart In the laugh and last
handshake to the rest and was about mt
| ting foot on the side steps to pass to the
boat that was swinging high and low on the
running seas, when my attention was caught
by the face OF girl who rose through the
companion and stood startlingly clear
against the black background of the night.
The bright lamplight from the cabin flooded
! and brought out every detail of her features.
1t was but the face and bust | saw, the open
door cutting off the lower part of her figure,
but twas the face of an angel, and for an in,
slant | forgot to move, looking at her as
would at beautiful picture
And picture she made as she stood there
turned toward us. High breeding showed in
the delicate contour of chin and cheek, dark
eyes and clearly cut straight nose, but twas
the small mouth with its fine red lips half
open as though in inquiry that held me by
its sweetness, while the mass of auburn hair,
dressed high, as was the fashion of the times,
gave touch of perfection to her counte-
nance.
The vision-for twas more akin to n
vision than reality-lasted but breath, for
Scammell thrust his form betwixt us, ard
made rapid steps toward the companion
way, while !, with a hand wave to the others.
Joined the doctor in the boat
The surgeon, a tall, raw-boned Irlshman,
| afflicted with a strong after-dinner hic-
cough and a desire to talk, settled back in
the stern sheets, and voluntarily fell into an
| explanation of lady being on board the
Sprite
AN ye know not Mrs. Badely, Sir Henry's
light-o love? 'Tis a shame that kings Off
GERS be made to dance attendance to that
iik. Her ward seems to be O different clay,
though. A bonny lass she is, an a lonely
one, having no great love for her guardian,
as It's plain to see, an few to turn word
with, saving Scammell. Did ye mark the
way he slid to her when she lifted DER the
| hatch? IT'S in my mind he's jealous o the
deck her foot lights on, an he hangs about
her like brooding hen. Twas a sorry move
Sir Henry made when he lit on him for a
| guard o honor to Mrs Badely and Gertrude
King. Bad for him, mean, since It's plain
he's struck between wind and water by the
lass, though, in my mind, she'll have little
tC do with the likes o him after setting foot
ashore"
From this and other rambling talk ! gath
cred that the Sprite was taking two ladies
from Philadelphia to New York-ladies high
in favor with Gen. Clinton-and that one of
them, Mrs. Badely, was the famous beauty
to whom the doughty knight had given his
heart without the honorable accompaniment
OF his hand and name. Her notoriety had
even spread beyond the British lines, and
much of the opportune inactivity of the ene-
my was explained as due to the fascination
OF his mistress and the inability of the COM
mander to withdraw from her influence and
take the field.
TTO BE CONTINUED
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19

During the hearing of a case In court
the other day, funny answer by the
prisoner convulsed the court in laugh
ter. "Silence in the COURT" thundered
the magistrate. THE next person who
laughs will be instantly ejected!' At
this the prisoner burst out laughing.
"Stop that foolish noise!" said the mag
istrate. "Well, l do call that hard!"
said the prisoner. you said you would
eject the next person who laughed, and
l am only waiting to see you carry out
your promise. Golden DaYa-
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19
Non-TerrItoriaI ExpnnxIon

Means paying rent for poor farm. Now
3 the time to secure a good farm on the
line of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Pau
Railway in Marinette County, Wisconsin
where the crops are of the best, work plen
ty, fine markets, excellent climate, pure
soft water, land sold cheap and on long
time Why rent farm when you can buy
one for less than you pay for rent? Addres:
G. E. Rollins, Land Agent, l6I La Sale ST.,
Chiczpo Ill
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19
4 Weak Memory.

A local newspaper woman is a member
of a colony of her sex in a downtown fiat.
l. was her turn this week to do the buying
of the light housekeeping supplies Prob
ably she relied little too implicitly on her
memory. Anyway, she was overheard at the
phone calling up one of the big groceries: 81
want a half dozen cakes of suppressed
yeast" she cried. And that was all of the
order she could remember.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19
A LOVERS SONG.

Over the hilis and far away,
Where the sun sinks at close of day,
There's where my thoughts are flying;
AS 1 gaze, seem to see face,
And my heart pursues my thoughts apace,
While the sunset glow is dying.
Over the hills and far away
I will journey myself some day
will match the birds in flying;
I will find my sweetheart true to me.
And glad. ah glad, viii our greeting be,
With a gladness that knows no dying.
-Ediza beth Harman. In Overland Monthly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19

A man learns of so many honest men go.
ing wrong that he is constantly surprised
that he doesn't go out behind the barn and
try to hold himself up.-AtchisOn Globe.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-10-19

copyright, 1897, by D. Appleton & Co. All
rights reserved
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
Time and DISTANCE Annlhllatsd.

In keeping with its past unapproachable
record, Union Pacific r. r., the Great
Overland Route, will on October 18th,
place in service an entirely new, strictly
first-class limited train to be known by the
old familiar name OF THE Overland Linn
tied" This in addition to the present ex-
cellent schedule which viii be continued.
The NEW OVERLAND LIMITED will
leave Salt Lake City daily at 11:45 a. m
Ogden Is p. m, arrive Denver a. M,
Omaha 7:1sp. m, and Chicago $3.50 a. M,
in ample time for all eastern connections to
New York Boston, Washington, etc, and
be the most Handsomely equipped and fast
est train ever given TO the western people.
As usual there will be no change Of cars to
Denver Omaha and Chicago, and only one
change to principal eastern cities Further
particulars at company's office, "Old
Stand" POI Main street, Salt Lake City.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
Mexico.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20. a special vesti-
buled train of Pullman palace cars,
compartment, drawing-room, library,
observation and dining cars will start
from Chicago, going to the City Of
Mexico and to other prominent cities
of the republic and back TO Chicago
again, making the tour of all
Mexico complete. The party will be
strictly limited and absolutely first
class. Tickets include all expenses
everywhere. The tour is under the
personal escort and direction OF Mr..
Reau Campbell, general manager Of
The American Tourist Association
For maps, books of the tour, tickets
etc, call on agents of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

Il see that the price of diamonds il
going up" said the young man who
hkes to give Information. "Of course
answered Mr. Blykins. in a tone o.
mingled grief and defiance. 1T was "a
be expected. It's one com bination after
another these days You didn't sup
pose these coal barons we're going to
leave any carbon around loose where
people might buy It and use 1t as 8
substitute. did your" = Washington
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

After numerous hairbreadth escapes
party Of explorers in the Rocky Mountains
stumbled onto a new pass In like man
ner, people who believed dyspepsia incur
able are astonished to find Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters used faithfully will make
the digestion strong, the bowels regular
the liver active. Try IT,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
HOLIDAY RATES.
Via Rio Grande western halfway.

On December %, 81, 25, 81 and January
the Rio Grande Western Railway viii apply
a rate of one single fare for the round trip
between any two stations on its lines.
Tickets limited to January 8. II takes this
opportunity Of wishing all It's patrons q
merry Christmas and a happy New car.
Gro W HEINrz.
General Passenger Agent.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
Bewsxe of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell md completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney g. Co.
Toledo o., contains no mercury and is taker
internally, acting directly upon the blood anc
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Hall'F Catarrh Cure be sure YOU get the genuine
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio
by F. j. Cheney g. Co. Testimonialsfr free. SOLD
by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
A bargain in GnIiars.

All music lovers will be interested in
ina al OF john " $500 -. @Scss'-
n another part OF this paper, in which
they offer an elegant guitar for S2e5.
The firm is thoroughly reliable Get
their catalogue OF everything to eat,
wear and use.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

a well-known scientist furnishes
some information in regard to the ages
of trees. He assigns to the pine tree
500 to zoo years as the maximum, 425
years to the silver FIR and 10 to the
ash.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

TIE wife of barber, who had a story in
one IF the magazines recently, now refers
TO her husbands place Of business as a
''clipping bureau"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

Mr. Isaac Brock, Of AIcI.ennan county,
Tex. has attained the great age of III
years, having been born in fSS. He is an
ardent friend 20 Peruna and speaks OF it in
the following terms
During my long life have known
great many remedies for coughs, colds,
catarrh aud diarrhpa. | had always sup
posed these affections to he different dis
enses but / have learned from DR.. Hart
mans books that these affections are the
same and are properly called catarrh.
''As for DR.. Hartmans remedy, Peruna,
| have found il to be the best, if not the
only reliable remedy for these affections.
/ "Pey7t9G has been Dty standby
for many yedFs, and l attribute mig
good health and my ertreme age to
this remedJ III e.cdcHy meets all
mly requirements.
Il have come to rely upon it almost en-
tirely for tn many little things for which
| need medicine | believe it to be espe-
cially valuable to old people
Isaac Brock
Catarrh is the greatest enemy of old age.
A person entirely free from catarrh is sure
to live to hale and hearty old age. free
book on catarrh sent by The Peruna Medi-
cine Co., Columbus, o.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
Nerves and Heart

Are what do the work OF life for the
human body
Except by your sensations you know
little of them but they are uutring as serv.
ants, sentinels and supporters.
If they are strained you falter; II they
are hurt you suffer, If they get weak you
fail. Are you aware that
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

When a woman sees a man turn around
to look at her twice, she will never admit
that he isn't good looking.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

! know that my lie was saved by P1so's
Care for Consumption. John a. Mliler,
Au Sable, Michigan, April a. SO
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
TO CURE a CoLD ~ ONE DAY,

At the University Of Illinois 307 women
are registered as students
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
Many Languages in Africa.

Africa has nearly 700 languages and
this fact presents great difficulties to
missionary effort
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
raaa. powder for the feet II makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions, Swollen. Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists ana
Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmstcd. Leroy, n. Y.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

Take Laxative Bromo Quinjae Tablets Al
druegifts refund the money u 10 Ia ~ cure
25c T. w. Grove s signature on ea-a box.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
LAWS FOR ALAsKA

necessity for immediate legislative action
exists IN the Territory OF Alaska Substantially
the only law providing q civil government for
this territory is the act OF May II. 1884 This IS
uleazre In its provisions and is fitted only FOR
the administration Of affairs in country
sparsely inhabited BY civilized people and IN
important in trade and production as was
Alaska At the time this act was passed
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14
DR.. j. H. MClEAh'S
STRENGTHENING CORDIAL
AND BLOOD PURIFIER

Is the most precious agency known for stimu.
isting the Heart and Nervous System,
This is true; over fifty years of use have estab
nshed 1t beyond question
II repairs the tissue waste Of hard physical
labor; ii sustains the ogerworked brain and de-
velops the faculty of thought
II cures Malaria, Debility, Dyspepsia, Low
Spirits, Insomnia, Poor Appetite, Malnutriton
and Stomach Troubles and builds up the run
Gown or exhausted system. Try It.
All druggists keepit. soc. and S. a boftls-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-12-14

Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease?
1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. Csc Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.