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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15

about $4,000 square miles and a popu-
lation of about 100000, lies on the
northeastern coast of the island Of
Borneo. 1t is a fertile country,
drained by many rivers, and remark
able for its spices, tobacco, coffee,
rice, gutta percha, sage, and, it should
also be remarked, orang-outangs. Gold
is exported and diamonds and coal
are mined. Although it lies in the
torrid zone, its lowest boundary reach
ing within fifty miles of the equator,
it has a fairly good climate, and the
fact that Europeans may live there
comfortably is borne out by the long
residence of the Rajah's family. Sar-
awak. declared independent by the
first Rajah Brooke, the adventurer
whose story is as romantic as any
that has found it's way into print, in
1883 became a protectorate of Great
Britain, and only it's foreign affairs re-
quire the sanction of tho British gov
eminent.
Sir James Brooke was the son Of a
civil service employe Of the East In
dia Company, in the military service
of which young Brooke entered as a
cadet. He spent the early years of
his active life in Bengal, and was later
commissioned lieutenant. In the
Burmese war he was shot through the
lungs, and returned home to recuper-
ate. He recovered, but the ship in
which he had taken passage back to
India having been wrecked, he reached
there the day after his leave had ex-
pired, and was told he had lost his
commission. 1t was in vain that he
explained he was victim of a ship
wreck. His explanation was not re-
ceived, and the victim of red tape
turned from his military career to one
of adventure.
Turned from India. young Brooke
accompanied the ship which had
brought him out to China, and on the
way he got his first glimpse of the
wonderful Indian archipelago-of
which Twelve Thousand Isles" Bor
neo is the pearl. The idea Of explor
ing the mysterious islands and the
value of the products from them took
his fancy, and upon his return to Eng
land his mind was made up; he had
decided on a life of adventure.
In 1888 his father died, and James
Brooke succeeded to a fortune so
handsome that his life of adventure
was assured. He bought schooner
yacht, the Royalist. 142 tons, put a
crew on board and then sailed into
the Mediterranean. where, for several
years, the crew was trained, and then
selected with the care of a pirate
chief He wanted none but trusty,
lusty and true men aboard the Royal
list. Finding a crew to his liking, he
weighed anchor and set out for the
China Sea. When he reached Singa-
pore he decided to take look at
Borneo.
BCrneo at that time was under the
rule of the Rajah Muda Hassim, as
fine an example of a cutthroat as ever
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15

There is no mystery about it," said
Jessie. her eyes flashing with anger.
MIR. Morris saw fit to take advantage
of papa's bankruptcy. which gave him
possession of our Boston residence.
This portrait hung on it's walls, and he
doubtless had a copy made from it.
This is consistent with other acts
from which we have suffered at his
hands. L"
The portieres parted and Edith
Hancock entered the room. Her eyes
rested first on Blake and then on
Jessie.
Pardon this intrusion" she said.
81 am looking for a book and did not
know that any one YVES here. You
are to be congratulated, Mr.. Blake;
doubly congratulated"
There was tremor In the voice,
but proud flash of the lovely eyes as
Edith bowed slightly, and, brushing
tho portieres aside. left the room.
Don't go, Edith" cried Jessie.
There was no response, and Jessie
was too wise to follow her fair cous-
in. For some moments no words were
spoken.
81 am going to tell you the story of
that portrait" said Jessie. The Grim
son touched her cheeks and light,
such as Blake had never seen, was in
her eyes. ''Oo you remember what
you said last night? You said that
it seemed as If we had been friends
for years, and the same thought has
occurred to me. I'm going to pre-
sumo on that occult friendship. and
tell you secret. That portrait be-
longs to John Burt!"
John Burt? The John Burt knew
as a boy? Whet do you mean, Jes-
sie?"
She opened an album and handed
it to him. On one page was the
faded duplicate of the photograph
from which had been painted the por-
trait he had seen so often in John
Burt's study room in San Francisco.
Opposite it was photograph of John
Burt. The album opened naturally to
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
CHANGE FOOD
Some Very Fine Results Follow.

The wrong kind of food will put
that no medicines will cure it. There
is no way but TO change food. A man
In Mo. says:
For years was troubled so with
my nerves that sometimes was pros
trated and could hardly ever get in
fun month at my work.
my stomach, back and head would
except by fits and starts. and always
had distressing pains.
Il was quite certain the trouble
came from my stomach but two ply
sicians could not help me and all the
tonics failed and so finally turned
to food.
when l had studied up on food
and learned what might be expected
from leaving off meat and the regu-
lar food l had been living on, felt
that a change to Grape-Nuts would be
just what was required SO / went to
eating ii.
From the start got stronger and
better until I was well again and
from that time l haven't used a bit
Of medicine for haven't needed any.
81 am so much better in every way.
sleer soundly nowadays and am free
f.om the bad dreams. Indeed this
food has made such a great change
in me that my wife and daughter
have taken 1t UP and we are never
without GrapeNuts on our table now
adays. 1t is a wonderful sustainer
and we frequently have nothing else
at ali but a saucer of GrapeNuts and
cream for breakfast or supper" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
Good food and good rest. These
arc the tonics that succeed where all
the bottled tonics and drugs fail.
Ten days trial Of Grape-Nuts will
show one the road to health. strength
and vigor. There's a reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, The Road to weIlville."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
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ERINCRALIIY
or SARAMAk
GECK C222ET42lZ2zHZo
OECZ4Z O122S1NQ1l22JSZo

ing chorus was on, and It was plainly
his cue to appear with a recitative.
So the yacht Royalist set sail, with
numerous presents for the Rajah.
He found Muda Hassim to be gen.
crous and we'll affected to the English,
and he found the rebellion had been
'underrated. The Rajah intimated that
he would like to have him stay a
while, but instead Brooke pushed into
the interior and visited several wild
tribes. He saw enough to convince
him that Sarawak was a golden op-
portunity; but he left the country
after having satisfied himself. In 1910
he paid another visit, and found the
rebellion had increased. The Sultan
OF Bruni (Borneo) was bestirring him
self, and the Rajah considered it time
to make a move. He approached
Brooke and asked his assistance in
putting down the rebellion.
Brooke enjoyed the scheme, and led
parties Of Malays and Dyaks against
the rebel chieftain, Shereef Moksain.
He built forts in the jungle, and rein
forced his native troops with men
from his yacht; finally, after a terrific
battle In which Brooke was wounded,
he drove the rebels into river.
There was whirlwind action in the
methods Of the European which
showed the rebels that they were con.
tending against training and skill, so
they agreed to truce, and in Decem.
Der, 1910, after four years of hostili-
ties, a treaty of peace was signed.
Brooke made the rebels burn their
stockades and surrender their arms,
and as a conquest the affair was com
plete.
1t was then proposed to transfer the
government to Brooke, who showed he
was more capable than the reigning
Rajah. He assented to the PROPOSE.
ton, and then turned his attention to
the pirates which infested the coast,
and soon that business, which had
been an honorable profession for 1000
years, was wiped out. Brooke began
to organize a government. He ruled
with fairness and firmness, drew ur
laws, had them properly executed, de
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15

sweet as she offered her hand and
said:
You have made this the happiest
day OF our lives, Mr.. Blake. /"
MOT another word" interrupted
James Blake. "You must not thank
me Please don't, Jessie. It's the
only favor / ask
why not?"
Tho parted lips and questioning
eyes were eloquent with surprise.
Because [ don't want you to- he
said, releasing the little hand.
His heart beat fast as he gazed into
her face, but in that moment he
gained the final victory. and only the
nanking pain of wounded passion re-
vsaiped.
Less than day had passed since
'sc had resolved to surrender all hope
Fnr the love of Jessie Garden. Why
kaa ne done so? James Blake could
not answer that question. He had
not calmly weighed his chances of
Success against those of failure.
Like fash it dawned upon him
'Ehai he could not-that he must not
hc disloyal to John Burt. He did not
reason it QUIT was told to him in
that voiceless, wordless language
!. which has no name or key.
"YDu must not imagine he said,
that your father is under the slight
casE obligations to me. On the con-
aYsry. our firm is indebted to him.
The stock which he held was the key
an the situation. Without it we could
fhaye done nothing. We have simply
been able to verify the generals con-
r gs6seace in its value, and he Is the one
to he congratulated on the outcome"
al don't believe a word you say"
replied Jessie Garden, laughing. I'm
nssz SO stupid about these Wall street
+, zfaairs as you imagine. IL 1t had not
bscn for you, Mr.. Morris would have
JcsrauIled pap out of all his property. "
Speaking of Morris reminds me of
something which has often puzzled
& rsao." said Blake, changing the subject.
-~m's about that portrait. The first
time I ever met Arthur Morris | saw
your portrait in his library room. II
Esns always puzzled me. Some time
an tell you why"
NY portrait in Mr.. Morris room!'
exclaimed Jessie, the color mounting
Or, her cheeks. Surely you are jest
Sng, Mr.. Biake!"
ut was probably a copy. though he
mid me it was the original" replied
Bake. Gle said you had it painted
ftr him in Berlin, and that you pre-
scented it to him. The first time
came here saw this one and thought
!, " n remarkable coincidence.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15

these pages-sure proof that certain
white fingers had sought them out
many, many times.
1T was only a week before he went
away" said Jessie, softly, that these
pictures were taken. 1t was a glori-
Gus day in autumn, and our horses
had galloped miles and miles. Near
the bay shore in bingham we saw a
travelling photographer, and sug-
gested that we have our pictures
taken. We each gave the other one,
and have mine yet. We"
"And he has his yet" said Blake, a
far-off look in his eyes.
''He has! How do you know, Mr..
Blake? Have you"
"Of course he has it. III wager
dear old John has never parted with
that little gift. Excuse my Interrupt
ton, Jessie; I'm greatly interested"
you spoke as if you knew" said
Jessie, her heart beating wildly. "The
~last day l saw him he spoke of YOU
We sailed out to Black Reef and we
talked of many things. John said
he was going to California, and won
dered if you were there and if he
would see you. That seems ages ago,
but it's only five years. And then we
sailed back to the grove and he
quarreled with Arthur Morris. You
have heard the story. That night we
parted. and a thousand times | have
heard the hoofs of his horse as he
galloped away in the darkness"
She paused, but Blake, with his
eyes OH the portrait. said nothing.
when you told me that you were
John Burts friend l liked you" she
said. in voice which thrilled his
very being. You have been all that
he said in your favor, and many
times more. | would that it were in
my power to repay you, Mr.. Blake.
You have at your command every
thing which money can furnish, and |
and my prayer for your happiness"
He took her hand and impulsiyely
pressed Il to his lips.
you have made me very, very hap
py." he said, rising to his feet as she
tenderly withdrew her hand Il
SnOulu INC W tSi JOu oomtIniHS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ] must not tell it.
Some day you will know me better.
Will you promise not to be angry
with me, then? Will you promise,
! Jessie?"
Angry with you! | am sure | shall
never be angry with you"
That is your promise?"
THAT is my promise"
lie laughed gaily as she repeated
tho words, but his lips quivered and
his eyes glistened suspiciously. In
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
CHAPTER XXI.
Through the Heart.

Through the Heart.
Il lacked several minutes of the
hour fixed for dinner when Blake
strolled through the hotel safe and
thence into the lobby. The babble of
voices, the gesticulatlons and the
nervous energy which pervaded the
atmosphere were not in harmony
with Blake's feelings.
Jessie was afraid was going to
say something tonight, and so she
told me that she loved john" he
unused, throwing away half-smoked
cigar. Dear old John! Lucky old
John! Hello, what's the row? That
sounds like Morris! / suppose he's
drunk. If he had a spark of decency
he'd be with his father. Here he
comes!"
crowd and was followed by young
Kingsley. Not until he was within
few feet of Blake did he recognize
his rival. Though anxious to avoid
meeting. Blake scorned to retreat
or to turn his back.
Morris stopped squarely in front of
him. His lips parted with a sheer
and his fingers toyed with small
walking stick. Blake leaned careless
ly against marble column, his eyes
fixed or the man who confronted him.
Had Blake been in a Western min
ing camp his fingers would have
reached for the feel of a gun, but in a
metropolitan botel he had no sense
of danger. The incident was trivial,
but disagreeable.
Lend me a thousand, Blake" de-
manded Morris.
A whisper passed around the room
and many turned to watch these two
men, whose names had filled the pub
lie prints of the day.
Certainly" said Blake, strange
smile lighting up his handsome face.
rs a thousand enough, Morris?"
Blake took wallet from his inner
pocket and handed Morris a bill.
''And a match" ordered Morris, ad.
vancing step nearer.
(To be continued.)
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
VARIOUS KINDS OF DAYS.
Word Said to Have No Peal Meaning
Without Defining Adjective.


Five kinds OF day are recognized.
and 1t has been said that the word
day" has no real meaning without an
adjective defining what kind of day
is meant. There Is civil day. the
astronomical day. the apparent solar
day, the mean solar day, ard the sid
ereal day. The civil day begins at the
midnight preceding mean noon. and
consists of twenty-four hours counted
after twelve o'clock; the astronomical
day begins twelve hours after the civil
day, or at the mean noon Of the cor.
responding civil day. These hours
are reckoned from to "a. It will Do
seen, therefore. that while 10hr.
12min.. January LIST astronomical time.
is also 10hr. 12min. January LIST civil
time, yet 22hr. 12min., January LIST as.
Economical time. is also 10hr 12min.
a. M. January End civil time. There
are many anomalies growing out of
this use of the civil day, and there are
many arguments in favor of using the
astronomical day. 1t Is one OF the
reforms which undoubtedly will come
some time.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
CHAPTER xxxI-continued.


'Both accepted the invitation. For
T.sanre moments after Mr.. Hawkins had
xeff MO word was spoken between John
Bart and James Blake. Each was
hkfsy with his thoughts, but John broke
the silence.
When is Miss Garden expected to
: re<nrhg" ne asked, quietly.
-Tn try to find out tonight" said
E1alse, looking his partner full in the
eyer my head has been so full of
sfpclrs that I've thought of nothing
9lse. But I'll know all about 1t, John,
befbge 1 meet you and Hawkins at
DINNER. Perhaps Jessie-or rather.
MESS Carden-is back now. Who
&nowss This Is your lucky day, old
feEbw. and all kinds of things may
happen before midnight. Wouldn't 1t
DC great If went up to the Bishop
Rc0se and found her there? OF course
4 wouldn't say word to spoil the sur
EEsse you have planned. Well, must
no going. Hope I'll have good news
-fbr you when see you later"
Earjy in the evening Blake rang the
heH OF the Bishop mansion, and was
greeted by General Garden.
1T rs a pleasure, General Garden,
en- tender you this check, which rep
EsSs-nts your share of the profits.
Don't say word of thanks to me, for
Il do not deserve any credit. Is Miss
Garden at home. and may see her
sor a moment?"
She will be delighted to see you.
4 viii call her."
THE general disappeared, and James
BIalSe Gay back in his chair, with his
eyes fixed on the portrait of Jessie
Garden.
he heard the faint rustic of gar.
meHt and turned to see Jessie Garden
rs she entered the room. A tender
Hight E9owed in her brown eyes, but
rthare ~as something wistful in the
smile: blending of happiness, re-
stxaint and pity. The eyes dropped
Fer Il moment as they met his frank
zsze. but her voice was clear and
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15

moment he was the careless, happy
5laLs. chatting lightly on trivial sub
jccts.
Il must keep an engagement" he
said, looking at his watch. "A friend
OF mine is here from California, and
I'm to take dinner with him. He's a
royal good fellow, rich, handsome,
cultivated, and-and everything which
a good fellow should be. I'd like to
introduce him. May call with him
tomorrow EVENING""
amy friend of yours is welcome,
especially a paragon with such be-
wildering attractions" laughed Jes-
sic. Goodbye, until tomorrow even
ing"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15

II the average person who goes up
to take civil service examination
were asked where Sarawak is, he
would, unless he had survived a youth
full enthusiasm for stamp collecting,
fail cisgracefully. Yet the history of
Sarawak is the story of one Of the
most remarkable examples of the rap
i'd civilization Of a savage people in
these times. and to-day the principal
ity, which Is about the size of the
State of Louisiana. has consider
able import and export trade.
Sarawak, which has an area of
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
DON'T GRIT YOUR TEETH.
The Man in the Chair Gets Pointer
or Two From the Dentist.

The Man IN the Cnair SetS a tOintcf
or Two From the Dentist.
"No teeth to FILL" the dentist said
to the man in the chair, "but you are
grinding off your teeth more than you
ought to- Do you grit your teeth in
your sleep?"
And the man said he didn't stay
awake long enough to know about
that, but were they much ground off
more than they ought to be at your
age" said the dentist. You have
worn the enamel off from some OF
them and got down to the dentine."
What's going to- happen?" asked
the victim.
why, if you keep on grinding them
off," said the dentist, "the teeth will
hollow out and we'll have to put plugs
in them with gold tops to give them
new grinding surfaces"
This wasn't very pleasant pros
pect, so later the man sought to ascer.
tain for himself whether he did grit
his teeth unduly. And while he was
still unable to stay awake long enough
to find out, he did discover that he
had a habit at times of gritting his
teeth, in his waxing moments, wher
he sat back from his work to think
of something. for instance. And he
made up his mind that he would stor
that, anyway. and he hoped that he
might thus stop grinding his teeth in
his sleep, If he did so grind them
For, fine as they might be. he didn't
want any of those nice little gold
capped plugs put in his teeth IL he
could help 1t.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
me R1JAH.5 BUNGALOW

ruled native people. AT the time the
kajah was residing at Sarawak, hav-
ing found the tumultous and ever-in-
creasing shouts for his life in his cap
ital wearying. The interior of the
island was in rebellion against the
Rajah. and his existence was in dan
ger of an abrupt conclusion at any
time.
Brooke heard OF the Rajah's diem
ma, and considered that he had ar
rived at an opportune time. The open
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
Stinuy Woman.

Employment Agent-Why did you
leave Mrs. Goodsoul so soon? She is
said TO be a very nice woman.
Domestic-Nice. She's that stingy
she begrudgcs the very air we
breathe.
"You amaze me"
Judge for y'rself Kerosene isn't
worth over IL cents a gallon, is it?"
NO"
"Well. she most had a fit cause I
started to pour a few drops of II in
tn kitchen stove.-New York Weekly.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
German Empress Studies Medicine.

One of the most studious queens in
Europe is the German empress, who
cares very little indeed for pomp aid
ceremony. Her majesty's favorite
study is medicine and she has in
structed herself SO we'll in the art of
healing that she Is regarded as quite
an efficient adviser In cases Of ordi-
nary Illness
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
Woman Bent on Vengeance.

AS M. Leon Victor yas passing
along the Boulevard st. Michael,
Paris, a woman attacked him and bit
his ear off. He is now dangerously
Ill Of blood poisoning. The woman
said she had been Tilted. and was de-
termined to wreak ner vengeance on
every man she met.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-10-15
ONE or RAAAX RR00KfS SOLDIERS

signed a national flag, in which the
cross from his family coat-armor fig
ured, and declared the independence
of Sarawak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
NATIONAL JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
Successful Benefit at New Willard
Hotel Last Night.

An entertainment for the benefit of the
National Junior Republic drew large au-
dience to :he New Willard Hotel last night.
The affair was under the direction of the
Womans League and the success of the
event was highly gratifying. The principal
number on the program was dramatic
reading by Miss Jean Wilson from Frances
Aym er Mathews delightful story, MY La
dy Peggy Goes to Town. and not from
Alfred Henry Lewis story of Peggy
ONeill, as was announced by mistake. Miss
Wilson's selections included the duel scene
and the hanging scene, and a sketch from
1.-The Men She Loves" She has remarka-
bly, strong, vibrant voice, which seemed to
fern the words and pronounce them with
unusual diStinctneSS and expression. Her
tones were flexible in the extreme and ran
the gamut of vocal expression from deep
emotion to the broad brogue of the Irish
She assumed the voice supposed to be pos
seSSed by the characters she was reading,
Jas she talked for each, and whether she was
Lady Peggy or Lady Diana Weston Lady
Biddy O'Toole, Jane Chockey, Sir Percy De
Bohun, Sir Robert Mozart, Lord kennaston
or Beau Brummel she took the part well.
A series of tableaux vivants representing
the characters in Lady Peggy" was used
to illustrate the reading. The persons TAX
ing part were all costumed after the mode
of the seventeenth century.
In addition to the reading by Miss Wilson
the Junior Republic Glee Club contributed
several numbers that were heartily APP
plauded.
Following were the patrons: Lady Du-
rand, Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs.
Knox Mrs Payne, Mrs. Shaw, Miss Will
son, Sonora de Aspiroz, Mrs. Alger, Mrs.
Anderson, Mrs. Barbour, Mrs. Burnham,
Countess Cassini, Mrs. Cullom, Mrs. Cor
telyou, Mrs. Dryden, Mrs. Dalzell, Senior
Degetau, Mrs Elkins, Mrs Fairbanks, Mrs.
Foster Mrs. Fulton, Gen. Wilson Mrs Cor
man, Mrs. Hale. Mrs. Burton Harrison,
Mrs Hutchins, Madame Jusserand, Miss
Kean, Mrs. Lodge. Miss Letter, Mr.: Blair
Lee, Mrs. Mclean, Senator Mitchell, Mrs.
Parrish Mrs. Pinchot, Mrs. Porter, Mrs.
Platt Baroness Won Sternburg Mrs. Sib-
ley, Mrs. Spaulding, Mrs. Westinghouse,
Mrs. Walsh. Mrs Wadsworth, Mrs. WynEe,
Mrs. Henry St. George Tucker.