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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-01-27
CHAPTER XIII

Notwithstanding all Pelling's efforts
the story soon got into the newspapers,
and, it being the dull season, was seized
upon with avidity by the gossip purvey-
ors. 1t was "dished" and ''redished"
day after day, with numberless distor-
tons, exaggerations and additions. One
society journal had it that the beautiful
Miss NJ of M Park. in Exbridge-
shire, had attempted to poison her hus-
band, to whom she had been secretly
married only month or two, in order to
become the wife of a celebrated r. A.,
with whom she had fallen deeply in love;
while another declared that the husband
presented himself at the altar with pis-
tolls, and. dragging his would-be success
sor outside the sacred edifce, insisted
upon a duel there and then, and wound
ed him dangerously in the shoulder, and
that the unfortunate man now lay in a
most critical condition, while the hus-
band had carried off his reluctant bride,
a veritable prisoner. on board his yacht,
for twelvemonth's cruise in the Pa
cific.
At last Polling, annoyed beyond meas
ure at these absurd stories, decided to
lay bare the truth. With the assistance
of his lawyer, he drew up concise state
ment of the real facts. giving his own
and Pauline's name in full, but suppress
ing Jacks. He carefully conveyed the
idea that Pauline believed him to be
dead, and gave the circumstance to her
change of name as sufficient to account
for his not having discovered her exist
ence since HIS return from Africa This
he sent to two of the daily newspapers,
and, thus Invested Of all mystery, the
story lost its charm, and no longer af-
forded any interest.
Polling sent one Of these newspapers,
with his own letter specially distinguish
ed. to Ethel by post. and the next morn
ing he called In Buckingham street to
make matters clearer.
Ethel's frank candor once more over
came the difficulties Of the situation; she
stood at the top Of the stairs with her
hands outstretched and her face bright
with friendly interest.
II have been longing to see you." she
began, warmly, as they entered the room
1--WE have both SO much that is wonder
full to tell each otherv'
She looked at him steadfastly as he
stood in the light from the window, and
| what she saw in his face quickened her
pulse with a sudden pity, but she would
| not give way to the impulse that urged
her to console him. She went on, a lit
| tie hurriedly at first:
Il can see that your pleasant news il
in some way mixed up with painful
| thoughts: so, as mine is altogether pleas
ant, shall speak first. To begin-pap
came home last night, and he has brought
the most wonderful news; it is like q
fairy tale! don't suppose you know yet
that your wife is my cosin Captain
/ Polling started at the words-'I knew
you would be greatly pleased Ny faith
er is not really Mr.. Mallett-his true
name is Sir Geofrey Mailing, and he il
yesr wfe's uncle In some extraordinary
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CHAPTER XXI.-(Continued.,


$50 you have been a rich woman.
Pauline" he said, turning to her kind
ly. He did not know yet how far this
estrangement had been intentional on
her part, and he would give her the
benefit of the doubt 81, too. have fallen
on prosperous times. Now, what are you
going to do? Shall see you home? Or
shall call on you tomorrow, when you
will be quieter and calmer? Or will
you come and look at my little place
now?'
Then, for the first time, Pauline raised
her head; and again Jack saw the ex-
preston of the carved tigers heads as
she answered her husband
Il will not accompany you anywhere;
l would sooner kill myself-for l hate
you!"
The shocked clergyman would have
spoken; but Polling stopped him cour-
teously but firmly.
You must pardon me; but this is my
affair, as you must acknowledge, and
mine only" Then turning to the raging
woman, he went on: "In those circum-
stances further discussion would be use
Less and only Jack. who was watch
ing him closely, guessed what wonderful
self-control he was exerting to keep him
self from exposing and upbraiding the
woman to whom he spoke. II will give
you the address Of my solicitor, and all
future communicate lions must be made
through him." He wrote the address on
a leaf OF his pocketbook, tore it out, and
placed it on the table beside her. "And
now, Mrs. Pelling, may l see you to your
cabY'
She rose and drew herself up defantly,
and then swept from the vestry; and
Polling followed her in polite attend
ance. lie returned in a few seconds.
And now, Mr.. Dornton," he said, eff
you Will favor me with your company,
shall be glad to give and receive explana-
tons"
After wishing the clergyman "Good
morning, the two men jumped into the
cab which brought Polling from the sta
ton, and drove to hotel. They talked
on indifferent subjects until they were in
possession of a private room, and the
waiter had finally retired, after receiv-
ing orders for luncheon in half an hour.
Ihen Pelling turned to Jack and be-
gan:
1T seems to me that you and I are
fated to cross each others paths. Mr..
Dornton. [ have heard you spoken of
pretty often lately by Mr.. Mallett, a
particular friend of mine"
Indeed" said Jack, uncomfortably.
not relishing this sudden and intentional
introduction of the Malletts' name; for,
since his conversation with Lord Sum-
mers, Jack felt less proud than ever
OF his own share in the rupture with
Ethel. He thought, too, that Mr.. Pell-
Ing would not have heard much to his
credit from that source.
Il see what you are thinking" Pell-
Ing observed; but you are wrong Mr.
Mallett has spoken of you to me only
as promising man in your profession
The other matter that is in your mind
took the liberty of finding out for my
self. Now, l have proposition to make
to YOU"
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QuttR 5Toe'H

Chicago has noble, If somewhat
odorous, waterway, called Bubbly
Creek. The stockyards discharge
into it. 1t has been discovered that
the famous stream will burn. Says
local paper: THAT this historic sec.
ton Of the city's commercial water.
way can bubble and does bubble, and
that it can exude smells compared ia
which rendering plant is as a fra
grant morn in budding June, and does
so exude, has long been matter OF
local history, If not pride. But that
the famed old swimming pool can be
converted into kinetic heat energy by
the mere application Of a match has
remained for the Weekly Health Bull
letin to disclose" It is now proposed
to set the river on fire! :
The Japanese are making great
strides in the art Of advertising. The
agents of the government tobacco
monopoly offering their wares in Man
churia declare that their cigarette
administers life," supports the spir-
it's; this cigarette of government
manufacture is sweet and of good
quality, famous, once tried always to
liked; will cause the smoker to feel
as If in a dream like unto the Noun
tain Woo-Shan"
A case has been reported In Ger
many which suggests the curative
value of fear. The subject, an old
woman, had been bedridden on ac-
count of paralysis for ten years. Last
August tempest burst in the region
where she lived. Hail destroyed the
vineyards. A gale shook the houses
Premature darkness settling down
caused general terror. The old para
lytic, Influenced by fear, leaped from
her bed. There has been no relapse,
and. she may be set down, perhaps, as
the only case of cure by tempest.
DR.. Daniel Murphy, the Roman
Catholic archbishop Of Tasmania, who
recently celebrated his ninety-nrst
birthday and the diamond jubilee OF
his episcopate, once made a Jest that
amused the late Pope Leo. At the
close Of q farewell audience In the
early sos the Pope said: well,
brother, suppose this is the last
time we shall meet in this world"
But in the early ZOOS DR.. Murphy
turned up again at the Vatican, re-
minded Pope Leo of his pessimistic
prophecy, and added: 80 you see
you are not infallible after ALL"
A handy word much misused in phe-
nOmenon. The London Globe once
heard man, explaining its meaning
to friend. He did it as follows:
snow, II you see a COW In medder,''
he said, didactically, that's not a
phinomeena. It's pretty animal and
what not, but it amt phinomeena.
And il you see thistle In medder,
that amt phinomeena. Nor. IL You
see a lark in the medder, that amt i
phinomeena. It's a pretty bird and
what not, but 1t amt phinomeena.
But II you were to see that COW sit
ting on that thistle and singing nike
that lark, that would be ! phino-
meena.'' His friend said. YES, he saw
now.
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Bored There.

Didn't you used to board with US
up to Mrs. Gadfly's?' asked the thin.
necked man.
YES" replied Brightman, CURLY.
''Why, don't you board there still?''
Because l was" Philadelphia
Press.
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Progress.

How are you coming on with your
new system Of weather prediction
sWell," answered the prophet cheer
lily; II can always get the kind OF
weather all right, but haven't quite
succeeded in hitting the dates exact
Washington Star.
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He Waited No Longer.

'You may refuse me now" said the
persistent sutton, but can wait. All
things come to him who waits"
YES" replied the dear girl, "and I
guess the first thing will be father; I
hear him on the stairs. Philadelphia
Ledger.
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The Japanese are thrifty psop ~
If it becomes necessary for tnem ,,r.
and something cheaper than rice :" 20,
on while they are paying tnelr
debt they will find 1t.
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OR A BITTER RECK
By CHARLOTTE M. BRAEMR

things quietly, you would have given a
good deal never to have seen her at all,
and wished you had behaved differently
to Miss Mallett.
Jack jumped up, his face beaming,
and wrung Pelling's hand
II could not say it myself, but that
is really just how it has been with me.
am not good at expressing my feelings;
but l know you are behaving very well
to me-much better than 1 deserve-and
thank you. And now what do you wish
me to do"
"Go right away for a few months.
Write to me now and again, and l will
take care that Miss Mallett hears what
ever is likely to be of use to you. Give
her time to forget the indignity you have
put on her and her love. l shall be
on hand in the character of a benevolent
patriarch, and the moment l see signs
favorable to our plot l will bring about
a meeting. The rest will lie with your
SELF
How can l thank you?"
you owe me no thanks. Relieve your
mind on that point. What l am doing
l do out of my sincere wish for Miss
Mallett's happiness. If you really think
you owe me anything pay it in kindness
is luncheon. We will talk by and by
Of your immediate plans"
When they had finished luncheon, and
Jack had left, Polling laid down on the
hard horsehair sofa, with his hands under
his head, gazing steadfastly at the cell
ing; and it was not until the evening,
when the waiter came to light the gas,
that he was reused from his deep rev.
erie. He then pulled himself together,
called for his bill, and having settled it,
went out into the wretched night
When Pauline left her husband at the
church door she knew that her schem-
ing had been futile, and that she could
never again show her face at Mailing
ford; but it was not that which caused
her the agony Of mind she was suffer-
ing.
She had lost Jack The one pure, I'M
selfish cup Of joy she had longed to taste
had been snatched from her lips at the
moment of raising. She was stunned
with despair.
She paced up and down the platform
at Charing Cross station, watching for
Babette and concocting plans for OBJ
tanning what ready money she could be-
fore the grand denouement came. She
knew her jewels must be worth at least
five thousand pounds, and, though some
of them were heirlooms, and others had
been bought with money obtained by her
dishonesty, she would not scruple to ap-
ply them to her personal use. Then she
would draw at once two thousand from
her bankers. She would go and do this
personally lest they might scruple to pay
so large sum on a check. And so she
laid her miserable plans, refusing to
listen for one moment to the prompting
OF her better nature, which would even
now suggest her return to the husband
whose only sin had been his poverty.
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said at the Breakfast Table.

Explorers say there's something
awful In the silence Of tho polar re-
gfons.''
"Well. why don't they take their
wives along Atlantis Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-09
KATY CASE PUT OFF,
An Extension of so Days Is Made by
Supreme Court.

washington, Oct. 9.-The supreme
court Of the United States extended
for so days the time heretofore grant
ed for pleading the case Of the state
OF Kansas versus the United States
and others and authorized the defen-
dants to file a demurrer. The case
involves the large coal land grants to
the Missouri. Kansas & Texas Rail-
way company, concerning which
much was said at the last session of
congress
Because of the constitutional ques-
tions involved the court postponed the
hearing of the irrigation case of Kan
sas versus Colorado, relating to the
disposition of the waters of the Ark
ansas river until a full bench is secur-
ed by the appointment of a successor
to Justice Brown.
In response to questions from coun-
sell the chief justice said that while
the court sympathized with the at
torneys in their desire for a speedy
hearing he could give no promise
when Il could be had beyond the as
surance that the case would be placed
at the head of the calendar as soon
as Justice Browns successor is ap-
pointed.
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Despite every effort that has been
made for the accommodation Of rec
ord breaking attendance, it is probable
that many thousands will not be able
to gain admission to the games. Over
10000 general admission tickets will
be placed on sale at double the usual
rates and it is believed these viii be
exhausted within two hours after the
ticket offices open.
a strong detail of police has been
placed at the National league park
where the first game will be played to-
day and although every available inch
of space will be used for the accom-
mediation of spectators, it is said by
ing viii not be allowed to approach
the danger point.
Instructions have been issued to the
police to arrest every person who en-
deavOrs to purchase more than six
tickets, the aim of the police and of
the managers of both clubs being to
prevent speculation in tickets as far
as possible.
An hour before the ticket office and
gates were opened thousands of fans.
both men and women, began to col
lect and at II o'clock it was con-
servatively estimated that 5000 per
sons were in line
The roofing even at this hour was
such that one could hardly hear him
self talk Every man, woman and child
carried some sort of a colored flag and
the grounds were literally decorated
with bunting. making a beautiful effect
At 1 O'Clock the Cubs, in new uni
forms, appeared from the club house.
There was great cheering. The Cubs
got into practice at once.
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PLEA FOR MEFFERT.
WiH Ask Medical Board for Rein
statement.

The state board of medical registra-
ton and examination is meeting in To
peka today, and it is expected that one
of the principal matters to come be-
fore the board will be an application
of William Me6ert Of Emporia for
reinstatement as a doctor.
Secretary F. P. Hatfield Of Grenola
said today I'VE have received no
formal application from Mr. Mefert
for reinstatement. We have. however.
some letters on file relating to the
matter I do not know whether an
application viii be made or not"
Secretary Hatfield showed a letter
from william Allen White. in which
Mr. White stated that it would be i'm
possible for him to attend the meeting
of the board today. but that he did
not desire his absence to be construed
as tacit consent to Meffert's reinstate-
ment He declared that he was still
opposed to reinstatement, but that as
a matter of fairness he would state
that Meffert had not attempted to
practice medicine IN Emporia during
the past 90 days
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RUSH FOR TICKETS
Thousands Of Chicago Fans IN
able to Secure Admission
To Witness First Game Between
the Cubs and " hite SOx.
AT THE GATES AT $50.
At Noon 5000 Men and Women
We're in Waiting Line.
The S'ROoting" for FavOrite
Clubs Was Simply Awful.
Weather Cool Enough for Over
coats With Light Snow.
AT THE GATES AT $50.

Chicago. Oct. Excitement over
the first baseball game to be played
this afternoon for the worlds cham
pionship between the Chicago teams
of the National and American leagues
was at fever heat early today. Al
though the gates to the ball park were
not opened until noon there was
crowd of one hundred in line at the
ticket Office as early as $50 o'clock.
BY II o'clock the string of walters
was a block in length and growing
longer every minute.
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PRINTERS WORK ON.
While Fire Burned Overhead and
Water Came Down on Them

Los Angeles. Cal. Oct Sire thai
broke out mysteriously at midnight on
the top floor of the Chamber Of Com
merce building on the east side OF
Broadway and between First and Sec
ond streets, caused damage roughly es-
timated at 500, 600. The offices and COM
posing room of the Herald. on the
ground floor, were flooded. For an hour
the typesetters continued at work in
shower. Some machinery and a consid-
erable amount Of paper in the basement
were damaged.
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LONG WILL WAIT.
Doesn't Know II He'll Reply to La
FoIIctte's Attack.

Senator Chester I. Long arrived in To-
peka today and is spending few hours
in town before starting out for the Sixth
district, where he will spend the remain
der of the week.
What have you to say about the Cur
tbs speech?'' was asked him.
Il am making speeches for the Repubii-
can ticket; the whole Republican ticket,
and / want to say TO you that 1t will be
elected. Governor Hoch included I have
nothing to say about this other business -
IF La Toilette attacks you, will you re-
ply to him p
THAT remains to be seen" replied the
senator IT want TO see what he will say
can't tell till I hear 5yhat he says. 7 will
say that I went into this thing fully IN
have been defending myself from Just
such people down in my district for a
good many years. and I can continue
They called them Pops down in the Sew
enth district"
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Wholesale Druggists Meet.

washington. oct. s.-With over 900
delegates in attendance the 52nd an
nual convention Of the National
wholesale Druggists association was
begun today and viii continus
throughout the week. Lucien B. Hale
of Cleveland, called the meeting 70
order. Following an address Of well
come on behalf of the District of Col
umbia, the convention entered upon
the work IN hand.
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1t was officially announced that Rohe
would take the place of George Davis,
shortstop for the White sox, who is not
in good condition.
At 1870 o'clock the American league
champions entered the grounds. The
crowd cheered them vigorously. AT the
same time man with a cornet stepped
up to the home plate and played There
viii be a hot time" The roeters Joined
At 2 o'clock all seats were filled ana
the entire infield was a ruffle OF human
ity.
box seats at 81 were arrested.
Ground rules were necessary on ac-
count Of the crowd and a hit into the
crowd meant two bases and one base
for an overflow into the crowd. The
Hamilton club of Chicago presented
each team with a silver cup before the
game.
Every member Of the White sox was
robed IN a new suit The team soon
got into practice.
The weather does not promise to be
the best possible for baseball. It is
cloudy and dark with strong breeze
from the north which makes heavy
aVercoats a necessity to those who are
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overland Limited Wrecked.

salt Lake, Utah, Oct. "a special to
the Herald from Evanston, Wyo., says
that the eastbound Overland limited on
the Union Pacific, was wrecked half
mile west of that place last night about
Z o'clock Four coaches, including the
diner are OF the track and partially
turned over. No one was seriously In
5ured. though many received painful
cuts and bruises
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FINE HOME DESTROYED.
The Country Residence of T. T. Rey-
burn. Leavenworth, Burns.

Leavenworth, Oct. s-The country home
of T. T. Reyburn, the hardware merchant.
on the DeSoto road. one mile south Of the
city limits, one Of the finest, if not the
finest in LeavenWorth county, was totally
destroyed by fire Monday.
Mr. Reyburn said that the loss on the
building and contents would exceed s., ,000
and on this he carried total insurance Of
$4,000 OF this amount So 600 was on the
house and 1900 on the contents.
Recently. Mr.. ReyDurn stored 500 bushels
of coal. $50 bushels of which was in the
cellar and the balance in the wood shed a
few feet from the house. All Of this was
destroyed. Apples. potatoes and other
fruits and vegetables had been stored in
the cellar for winter and these were burn
ed. The origin Of the fire IS unknown.
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King, .-.----..--..-...--'...-4 L annenlll. 30.
Brown, p..---.------ A4Lfocks p
First half first inning Americans:
Hahn swung on three offerings of
Browns and went to the bener. Jones
did little better for he want out on a
fly to Hoffman. Isbell went to the
bench on three strikes. No runs.
Nationals first half: Hoffman sent a
grounder to Tannehill who retired him
on an easy throw to Donohue. Sheckard
went out on a bounder which Donohue
handed to Altroek on first Schultz
out on a grounder by Tannehill-Dono-
hue route. No runs.
Second half Of Ameriean-Seeond in
ming:
Brown stopped Rohe's bounder and
threw him out at first. Donohue sat
down after offering at three of Brown s
inshoOts. Dougherty grounded to
Chance. who handled the ball unas-
sisted. No runs.
Second half of National--Second in
ming:
When Chance advanced to the plate
a great cheer went up. The Cub lead
er hit a swift bounder to Donohue and
was out. Donohue unassisted. Stein
feldt dumped a roller to right and was
put out by AltrOck as he ran down the
base line. Tinker sent a fly to Hahn.
No runs.
Third half American:
Sullivan shot hot bounder to
Evers, who handled it neatly and
threw to Chance in plenty Of time.
Tannehill was the fourth member Of
the American team to strike out
Altrock made the fifth victim of
Browns deceptive curves when he
famed. No runs.
Third National:
Evers grounded to Altrock, who
reached for It in the air and threw
Evers out at first. King was expected
to start the hit column for the Ma
tionals but went out, Tannehill to
Donohue. Brown struck out, the first
National to fan. Nc runs
Fourth half American: This inning
started at hte top of the batting list
for each side. Hahn was out, Evers TO
Chance. Jones drove grounder
straight at Brown and was an easy
out at first. Isbell popped a high fly
which Chance pulled in. No runs.
Fourth half of Nationals.
Hoffman struck out. Sheckard out
on grOunder to Donohue to Altrock.
Schultz chopped a high grounder over
AltTock, got to first and stole second
when Isbell dropped the ball Chance
went out on bounder, Altrock to
DonOhue. No runs.
Americans scored one run in the
fifth. Each team scored in the sixth.
Score at end of SIXTH Americans 2,
Nationals