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Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

The eyes that met the woman's
were full of malice and amusement
and sparkling with fire. So intensely
alive they were that Eta could not
withdraw her terror-struck gaze. AS
she stared she never knew the exact
moment when the light went out, but
she suddenly found that her hus-
bands eyes were blank, unseeing
caverns and that his jaw had fallen.
Then she gave loud shrek and fell
fainting across the dead man.
1t was late in October when Eta
returned to England. Her welcome
was sufficient to dispel any exterior
gloom, for her hostess, Mrs. Miller,
was the sister of DR.. Ray Goodall."
''It is perfectly deevie having you,"
she said.
Audrey Miller hesitated. "Well,
is it settled?" she asked at length.
Am 1 to have you for sister?"
Then, as Eta nodded, she kissed
her affectionately. Next morning
when Mrs. Miller took some of her
guests for walk she had a message
for Eta.
Ray wants you to meet him by
the moat about 4. He will go there
on his way back from shooting"
Goodall's trysting place was ILL
chosen. Red and yellow leaves lay
In layers on the moat and the dark
water that showed between the gaps
were capped with stagnant scum.
Eta drew her furs closer and waited
till Rays heavy figure crashed
through the brambles. He laid aside
his gun and bag with leisurely eau
tion which 1t was hard to reconcile
with the fervor of his greeting.
do you know you kept me wait
ing?" she asked reproachfully.
did II" Rays face darkened.
"Well, to tell you the truth, I have
something unpleasant to say and I
funked coming"
"Well, what is it?"
"Three thousand by the end of the
week."
"I fail to understand" she said
haughtily. when we are married
things Will be different, but 1t is
rather questionable taste to borrow
now, l am afraid must decline"
The man laughed shortly.
"Then I change my tone. I de-
mand three thousand.
"By what right2"
drop that innocence, Eta. You
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xxx

-< HE full size of the room was
wiped out in black shadows,
and its only light was the cir
Gle of red which the fire 5pat
into the darkness. A couch was
pulled up to the blaze and huddled
upon it was the figure of Pen Fra
ser. Deaths tentacles were wound
tightly around him and the dread
suckers were fast draining the vital
ity from his body. AS tho flame
fickered over the yellow, waxen face
he looked already dead. Only the
eyes were alive. They roved around
the room with eager inquiry, as
though seeking to engrave a last pic
ture on the fading memory and then
they rested on the bowed head of a
woman who knelt by his side.
The dying man opened his lips to
speak and the breath whistled up in
a cracking breeze.
"I'm exceedingly sorry. my dear,
to keep you waiting like this"
Don't, Pen," she gasped, "don't!"
at have no fault to find with you" :"
went on the thin voice. when a
beautiful girl marries a man with
half lung the thing is pretty
obvious. Your behavior has been
What I expected. On the other hand,
my lung has hung fire in most ex-
asperating manner. fear"
Again the shiver convulsed the
blue-clad form.
''I am quite willing to admit that
under the circumstances you may
have found things-a trifle trying
But you will have compensation. I
have left everything to my widow
with no grudging clause about sec
ond marriage. Ah you were dread
ing that, were you? All the greater
relief for you"
The woman raised her eyes i'm
ploringly.
"I can't bear to hear you say those
words, Pen!"
"Wheres Goodall?" he asked.
"He's coming back at H."
"Ah, we'll! I am afraid he will
be too late. Tell him I'm sorry I've
had to miss him. And tell him this. "
The dying man suddenly galvanized
his inanimate body back to life and
slowly jerked himself on to his
elbow. "Tell him this. What have
] hold. Remember. What I have I
hold"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
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versary?"
Goodall's face darkened. "I know
that it's the 31st of October. As
every calendar records that date 1t
Is inevitable. But know of no rea-
son to be morbid"
IT wish could drag it from my
mind, but it's always there. Remem-
Der, What I have 1 hold. What I
have 1 hold Ray. Pen always kept
his word"
He drew her toward him and
tipped up her face in the freight.
Even as he did so he dropped it with
a startled shout.
Eta drew back with a sinking
heart, for she saw the look in his
eyes. She was accustomed to see
love and admiration there. Now she
recognized the CLEAN of repulsion.
What is 1t, Ray?"
Nothing, nothing. The merest
trifle. No, don't bother; run up and
dress. You'll be late"
She crossed to the dressing table
and as she fumbled among the silver
topped bottles she glanced at herself
in the mirror.
Etta's nerves were stretched taut.
Then they suddenly snapped like an
overstrained wire and the terror fell.
Instead of the blue eyes that had
smiled back at Eta since babyhood
black, laughing, malicious eyes
were leering at her from her own
mirrored face.
Eta knew them! They were her
husbands eyes!
For a long minute the woman'B
body froze under the horror of that
glazing stare. Then something
snapped in her brain and with the
sudden relief she began to laugh;
softly at first in low chuckle, and
then in louder gusts of amusement.
Presently the guests came crowding
to the door attracted by the sounds.
Somebody knocked. No answer, but
the peals continued. Then horror
began to break through their won
der. They burst open the door and
rushed into the room.
In front Of the glass sat blue
eyed woman who rocked with laugh
ter as she gazed at her reflection.
They called to her, scolded her, tried
to reason with her. Then they took
away the mirror.
But tho woman sat laughing
laughing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

know as we'll as l do that but for
me your precious husband might still
be poisoning the air up above us in
stead of doing good down below. HE'S
a precious sight more useful where
he is, so we're quits and l reckon
you'll have to square up"
What has this to do with me?"
Everything! You knew. No lies!
You knew!"
Eta looked fearfully around into
the bushes.
eyes, knew" she said hoarsely.
at is not that that frightens. 1t is
oh, Ray, Ray, he knew, tool"
"The devil he did! Are you sure?"
"Sure, quite sure. He-said-"
Eta looked at the callous face
with admiration dawning in her eyes.
She suddenly threw her arms round
him.
"Oh, Ray, If only we were mar
ried! 1 should feel safe then. But
I'm afraid. I'm afraid. Night and
day it's all the same. keep going
over his words. He died with a
grudge against U.S. He gave me the
right to marry you, but then. just
at the end he said he would keep his
own. What did he mean? He knew
and he died with a laugh in his eyes.
l can see him now laughing at me,
with the little devils shut up inside
his eyeballs."
He laughed again, but the woman
burst into an uncomfortable shrek
as hoarse cry ripped the air, ming
ling with his laughter.
Nothing but an owl. Pull your
self together. Great Scott! You are
making me about as nervy as your
self. Now see here, Eta, before we
go, what about that cash?"
"I'll speak to my bankers. 1t can
be arranged by the end of the week. +"
They threaded their way back
through the slippery paths till they
came to the avenue in front of the
house.
AS they entered the house the :ir
seemed full of light and laughter.
With coffee came Mr.. Miller. lie
was followed by a heavily bearded
stranger, who was strangely sug-
gestive of a short-sighted bear In
evening clothes.
Long have waited for this pleas
ure," he said thickly.
Herr Won Reuter-, believe" she
said. II am afraid I don't recollect
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

began Eta, pettishly. but she was
suddenly interrupted by Ida, Mrs.
Miller's fiapper daughter.
"Just look at Mrs. Fraser's hair,
ma. Part Of it has turned gray"
A circle of eager faces was quickly
formed round Eta. Nesting at the
side of her head close to her right
temple was little silver curl.
Don't look so tragic. You can
have it tinted" remarked Audrey
Miller.
She crossed to the window and
looked out on the gray fog.
What horrible day! Perfectly
creepy! I'm glad I'm back"
She addressed her remark to the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

go and leave her without an escort.
He gave no heed to ;-e play until
the close of the act when the climax
reused him. He stood aside to permit
those in the row who had engage
ments outside to pass him, then he
sank back into his seat and turned
to Gertrude.
Pardon me-" he said coldly, "but
l wish to explain that l had no part
in this very poor joke of Tommy
Tomkins. He told me that he had to
go to his club to electioneer for Tom
Claiming, and asked me to come here
and meet his sister,"
II will not trouble you," she said.
II am entirely competent to make my
way home alone"
"You may be, but you won't" he
said decidedly. "Let you go home
alone and in all this rain2 Well,
CUES not"
"There are things more unpleasant
than rain" she retorted.
II am highly eomplimented," he
declared. "But l must insist"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

this lot. The matters friends are ell
like this. There they go gassing
about Mrs. Fraser's hair turning gray
with the fright and not one of them
spotted 1t at breakfast this morn
ing"
The German turned round sharply.
you noticed it, too?"
Rather"
Eta remained gazing into the
blue flame of the log that burned on
the hearth. Someone called her name
and she felt Rays arm around her.
"Oh, the dancel" Eta pressed her
hands on the mans shoulders "Oh,
Ray, dear, I wish the dance was off.
Do you know that 1t is the ami
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
on THE ANNIVERSARY

room in general, but, to her annoy
ance, it was answered by Won Reu-
ter, who had stolen behind her.
Eta strangled yawn and left the
German standing alone in the bay
of the window. He was startled out
of his reverie by touch on his arm
and turning he saw the youngest son
Of the house, a spectacled, peaky-
faced boy from Harrow.
MAY I come for a walk with you,
sir?" he asked eagerly. I'm just
sick of stopping in here, listening to
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
GgGs9g9
<kVW 7 ELL" smiled Hastings
AA/ as he lay back In his
w desk chair. "By this

VA as he lay back in his
w desk chair. "By this
time tomorrow we shall
know what chance we stand"
I'VE can't show tomorrow night"
explained Bannon. "There's a ,ot
to be done in the way Of working
up enthusiasm, you know"
I'll work up the excitement"
promised Hastings, "if you'll be
ready to give the show"
"If we get in early enough" tenn
porized Bannon. "I guess we can co
1T. It's the swellest outfit that ever
crossed the gulf. Those uniforms
are simply great and we'll give 'em
a street parade and a concert in the
piazza that'll open their eyes and
their pocketboolSs."
THE idea Of a boat show ought
to be new" put in Bess Bannon. "It
was great .lea to put in those old
engines. They've brought us across
all right and the Pan-American
Floating theater will make all our
fortunes"
Bess stole her hand in his. 1t had
been a crowded month. Bannon had
worked his way down to New Orleans
with his boat show and was consid-
ering the advisability of going back
toward the Ohio. when he fell in
with Hastings.
The River Queen had burned a
few nights before, over at Algiers,
and the underwriters were willing to
take what they could get for her.
Hastings had little money, for he
had just come in from a trip through
Texas with a small circus. and the
venture had proven success.
1t was he who suggested putting
the boat under her own power by
buying the engines Of the River
Queen. At first Banon was doubtful
of success, but Hastings was persist
ent, and in the end the Bannon boat
show dropped down past the jetties
under its own steam and Hastings
was part owner of the Pan-American
Floating theater; floating audi
torium, hou:1ng a combination vau-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

dead. Oh, it was fearful for mel"
We'll, what happened?"
"Oh, I tainted. 1 know it was
silly. Ray? Oh. yes. He was only
stunned. He came round before I
did and went on shooting. But l
felt so cheap that Ted brought me
home. Good gracious. how wet my
hair is"
"Well, it took about gallon of
water to bring you round" beamed
Mr.. Miller.
'I didn't bargain to be drowned"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

they will know that help is near. II
they take to the boats it's all right"
But even as he spoke there was
vivid flash of flame, followed mo-
ment later by a dull boom. "The
magazine" cried Hastings. why is
the old boat so slow2"
"Gumpert Just rang for full
speed" reminded the clown. I'VE
can't get ahead much faster"
There's the launch" suggested
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

It was not long before they began
to encounter wreckage, but Of small
boats or survivors there was no trace.
One or two life rings foated on the
water, but no heads appeared and
there was not a trace of the hulk.
"The only thing is to head for st.
Jago," said Hastings. "She was the
Avenger, the buoys show that. Per-
haps they will know her in port.
I'm going to bed"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
NV HERE are you going to-
NM night, Bill?"
w VIII Fulton looked

Hello, Tommy" he said cordially.
'I guess I'll go to bed. That's about
all that offers this dreary night"
Tommy Tomkins looked out of the
window with shudder. It's
beastly night" he agreed. I'd like
to be home myself, but / can't. l
wish you'd do something for me-
Bill"
"And that 2" queried Fulton.
"You see / promised Sis that I'd
take her to the Globe tonight to the
new play. She's to meet me at the
theater. l gave he- the ticket and
told her honor bright that I'd get up
there before the curtain rose"
"And you want me to coax them
TO keep the curtain down." laughed
Fulton as he glanced at his watch.
II want you to go and zee the
show" he explained "You see-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

unconsciously he started to turn In
the brightly Illuminated entrance.
Unconsciously she turned her steps
with his. and they had almost
reached the door before either realiz-
ed what they were doing. Gertrude
was the first to perceive the error.
and hung back.
Fulton looked down into her face.
Habit is stronger than pique." he
smiled. Wont you come in. dearf
I'm Eorry was nasty"
$50 am / sorry" she echoed. II
was cross, too"
"Here's to Tommy Tomkins' way"
he toasted. IF Tommy hadn't had
heathenish habits fate would never
have brought us together tonight"
Heres to Tommy Tomkins." she
whispered, bless him"
But the tender light in her eyes
was not for the absent Mr.. Tomkina
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

Hastings. They spr;,-5 to the stern,
where power launch swung from
the davits. 1t took but a moment to
get the falls cleared and Hastings
and Robertson stepped in.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

Late that afternoon they sighted
the town. Bannon unfurled his flag.
a red lion ON white field, and as
the Pan-American slipped between
the forts on either side of the cliffs
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

The kaiser has talked into a phono-
graph. Every German may now hear
his masters voice.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23

cepted and proven aphorism for time
incalculable, and acccntuates les truth
far too often ever 10 be wholly disre'
gafded, II will out, and always at the
moment Of successful endeayor in these
great trials; No man can do murder
and hold the same front to his fellow
man that was his before he did the deed
that damned him to his own conscience
for the rest Of his natural life.
Somewhere along the way that Is
left him, the unconseionable burden will
force his voice. or his hand, in dreadful
appeal against the horror that possesses
him, and give knowledge to the world
of the thing that he has done. There
have been abnormal men whc have car
ried the dread secret into the grave;
but the exception only proves the rule
as ii applies to the common man. And
Steve Adams Is Of the commonest OF the
common herd and his soul Is not dead
within him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23
ORDERED TO WORK.
Striking Switehmen viii Lose Their
Charter if They do Not Comply.

CHICAGO. Nov. 22.-Striking switch,
men at 0skaloosa. Iowa, viii be told to.
day by First Vice President s. L. Haeb'
erling OF the Switchmen's Union ot
North America, to walk back again OF
lose their charter. The switchmen. with
headquarters at 0skaloosa. who are EN-.
ployed by the Iowa Central Railroad. re
Gently presented a new agreement to
the railroad for ratification. All the ar.
ticles were satisfactory to the railroad
except the one which required the rail-
road to pay claims for total disability.
and the switchmen were requested to
eliminate that clause. They refused the
company stood firm and the men walked
out.
The facts were Immediately telegraph.
ed to Z. 7. Hawley, president Of the
Switchmen's Union OF North America,
at Buffalo, N. Y, and he in turn In.
structed First Vice President Raeber.
ling to go to 0skaloosa and revoke the
charter unless the men went back to
work at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23
THE ScoUNDRELLY BANKER.

The supreme quality Of the worlds
banking business today is the univer-
salty of integrity that characterizes the
men who administer its great trusts and
finances, and it is one of the saving
elements of an age not too flush with
high standards well adhered to. To
such high ratio of personal honesty ani
honor has the business attained, that
the scoundIel in its ranks has become
a .r1ara avis and brings sense OF
wonderment to the minds of men when
his laches has been unearthed.
Three of this sort have been discoy-
cred in New York in the past few days
and their plight is as perilous as it is
wholly despicable, when one. considers
the host of men about them charged
with like trusts of immensity and value.
There is no occupation SO beset with
opportunity and temptation for wrong.
doing as is this profession; and the
marvel is that its criminal record ia so
light and inconsequential as compared
with the other businesses of the day.
The whole country is taking note of this
very significant fact and rejoicing in
manifestation at once commendable to
the cult and comforting to the citizen.
The banks have been subject for
an immense amount of conjectural talk
lately. and this particular point in their
favor has become accentuated every.
where, and has contributed, in no small
measure, to the pacific spirit in which
the people have disposed Of a very try
ing situation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23
OVERCOMES ALL THE
RHEUMATISM
EASILY PREPARED AT HOME -
FORCES THE KIDNEYS TO FILTER
URIC ACID AND ALL WASTE
FROM THE BLOOD.

A large New York health publication
tells ito readers Of number OF simple
and safe prescriptions that can be made
at home. The following. however. for
the cure OF rheumatism and kidney and
bladder troubles receives the greatest
praise. viz. Fluid Extract Dandelion
oue.half ounce; Compound Kargcn, one
ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla.
three ounces. These simple. harmless
ingredients can be obtained at any good
prescription pharmacy at little cost and
are mixed by shaking well In a bottle.
The dose for adults Is teaspoonful
after each meal and at bedtime. drink.
ing a full tumbleriul OF water after
each Dose II Is further stated that this
prescription is a positive remedy iog
kidney trouble and lame back, weak
bladder and urinary difficulties, especial.
ly Of the elderly people. and one Of the
best things TO be used In rheumatic
Affections, relieving the aches and pains
and reducing swelliugs.
But unless you 90 to the trouble to
ask the druggist for the Dandelion and
SarsapaIilla separately. and then buy
one ounce Kargon Compound, in an orig.
inal (unopenedl package. plainly print
ed. Guaranteed No. l0s under National
Drug Law. and mix the Kargou with
the other ingredients at your home, you
had better not use this effective pre-
scription at all II may be worse than
useless, perhaps even harmful, and your
money wasted. Under no circumstances
accept the prescription all ready pre-.
pared, nor accept any excuse for offer
ing it TO you that way. Purchase sepa.
rately the Kargon Compound. No. l0S
Guarantee. as explained above, and mix
these three ingredients at home yourself,
or don't use at all. X
A well-known local druggist states
that this mixture acts directly upon the
eliminatiye tissues of the kidneys;
cleanses these spongeHe organs and
gives them power to sift and strain the
poisonous waste matter and uric add
from the blood which Is the cause of
rheumatism.
Cut this out and hand to some suf-
ferer which would certainly be an act
Of humanity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23
THE TWO CONGRESSES.

The news from Washington this win
ter should be replete with interest to
the people OF this land who dwell upon
its nayigable waterways, since there is
to be. practically. joint session OF the
Congress of the nation. and the
Rivers and Harbcrs Congress, the great
est deliberative bodies now in exist
ance in America.
The latter organization, with its 1000
members, or more, has risen to promi-
nence in national affairs that enlists
universal concern, as much from its
leadership and personnel, as from the
extraordinary latitude and Importance
Of its work. It espouses a cause 50
general and SO rich in possibilities for
the average citizen everywhere that its
contact, and success. with the greater
assembly will be watched with devoted
regard. 1t has the good win Of the
people in its effort to give them practi-
cal relief from the extortions of the
railways and every accomplishment re-
corded to its credit, viii be hailed with
grateful acclaim by a people tired
enough of a domination, the end Of
which can only be wrought with any
inality, by the complete success of the
Rivers and Harbors Congress.