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bending under . load that she had lifted with ease.
 I'll take them. stranger" Gideon had dropped the barley and stepped quickly to Stellas side
 Alfred turned, startled at that which his sensitive ear heard in the voice. He met pair of black, burning eyes in swarthy face not yet divorced from boyishness. though full manhood spoke from the straight figure and sinewy movements Alfred needed no inter preter for that jealous look needed no one 10 tell him of the instant hostility that lurked in the darkling eye, and found quick response in his own heart. He relinquished the blankets and re- tired to his chair, his eye the buster since hands must be idle.
 He looked about. upon the bar in the corner, its gllttering glass and one kerosene lamp the only brightness in the gloomy room; upon the dark, weapon-hung walls. and the significant loop-holes that gleamed small and black against the starlit night without. Bare floors, rude home made furniture it was life more primitive than Al fred could possibly have imagined ten days before.
 One object removed It from say agery, Stella's small cane rocking chair It queened the barbarous room. an omen of coming civilization. From the chair to Stella herself Alfred's eye wandered. noting her ineongruous dress, rich lavender silk skirt. once boosting train. though now cut half shoe short. disclosing costly French boots, one tor. at the side. Her linen waist was jewel-elasped at the white
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stell. ra,ea ,r.rna.e,- ., h.r t~al

Stella gazed alternately at her two advisers, dumbly striving to adjust her grief-stricken mind to this hard exi- gency.
 "oh. Gideon. I can't let you stay alone, r."
 Uncle Billy laid . tender hand on her arm. Honey Can't you buck up to the game just mite? Wouldn't 70 paw tell you to!'
 She nodded and turned aside. Both men looked at her intently. one with a passionately yearning gaze. In a moment she faced him. smiling reso- lutely, though Alfred saw unheeded tears on her cheek
 If you and Gid will eat a little SUD- per I'll get ready right away. I'll be I'll be good" The words trembled oil into sob that was touchingly childlike.
 You go right to Jake Bennett" the driver said as he finished his coffee a little later. Hes on the railroad at the Front, whereyeh that is You tell him l sent you. Bennett is one of Superintendent Gregory's foremen, .
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squareh man-his wifes even squareh he'll deal you straight game, little one. There's Sally B, too, she's white, and can motheh whole brood like you and not let one chick get a cold toe"
 And I'll follow as soon as can slip this" Gideon added. his glance sweep ing the shadowpeopled room.
 I'm coming myself, honey. I'm coming to be near you. and to watch that Sacramento four tackle the big. gest job of building since Babel.- Uncle Billy rose and went out.
 Soon all was ready. Stella waited by her trunk for the coach to swing round.
 "Oh. Gideon. how can leave your" she sobbed as he came to her side. But l wouldn't go unless you stayed" ,"
 "All aboard, honey" called the drivers kind voice from the dark. Salt Lake City in ten hours,"
 Gideon caught her in an embrace she long remembered It was not fare well. but appropriation. Good bye. Moppett," he whispered. I'll como soon."
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CHAPTER l.-Continued.

Anthony himself taught her; he was a teacheh once. She was as peart as chain lightning; and he had oodles Of books
 Anthony went fat broke few yeahs back; lost everything. including his grip. Some friend put in a word for him with the old man. and he came oveh hyah to hold up this station"
 ls he going to keep her here al- vays?"
 "No. that's fretting him. He told me on the quiet he was fixing to take her inside and put her to school this yeah in San Francisco"
 How old is she?"
 She's young enough. Say. young felleh!" Uncle Billy turned sharply. and his words were stern. Likely she ain't cut afteh the pattern O crinoline yore used to; but she's fast eolohs all right. And five may see mo Hke-iike whats back yondeh-I want to stake you right now 10 stand by Stella Anthony"
 You can count on me"
 Tho words were curt. but something an their utterance satisfied the driver.
 Jiminy, The barns gone," Uncle lilly exclaimed as the stage drew near square stone house. loop-holed like . battle ship. with tiny points of light shining through.
 A heavy bar rattled to the floor in. side. the one door opened cautiously. and a woman appeared holding a can. de in her upligted hand. She was taa and straight, her figure youthful In spite of unusual size: but the naring flame, cleaning down over her oreeze-tossed hair. cast aging shad. ows on her face. and Alfred saw the candlestick shake
 Tt that you. Uncle Billy9" The voice was steady. yet Alfred caught its note of terror
 Yes, honey" Relief and tender. ness blended in the answer.
 The Indians-did you get through without any trouble?"
 Yes. without trouble. now that sse my little gals safe" He was quickly on the ground, his arms around her.
 -Oh. Uncle Billy. father's-oh. cont know where he is, The barns burned. the stock gone. and Gid and Fve fought 'em all" Her voice broke ana she hid her face on his shoulder.
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neck and belted with a zone of quartz crystals clear as diamonds Her comb banded with delicate pink coral. held in place coronet of glinting golden brown braids. adorning but not dis guising the shapeliness of her perfect y poised head And from all this misplaced elegance short red calico apron screamed at the eye with the ar rogance of boor in power
 Calmly unconscious of Alfred's scru- tiny. Stella was coming and going. preparing the late supper.
 The team. unhitched but not unhar- messed was fed, blanketed and tied to the coach wheels in front Of the door: and Uncle Billy stepped inside and addressed Vincent and Cadwallader
 T reckon you two fellehs will have 10 take turns gyarding that team while were gone. if you'd care to get away from hyah with yo' own hair on. Fiah two shots. wait minute and fah one. if yo're molested."
 Gideon came in with an armful of wood Alfred saw him answer the drivers unspoken call. saw both leave the house without looking at Stella. though her apprehensive eyes followed them through the door into the night
 The simple supper of bacon. bis cults. potatoes. beans and dried-arple pie was on the table. Stella pushed up a short bench and beekoned 10 Alfred.
 He rose and shook his head. No. IT let Mr. Cadwallader eat first" he
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said. and took his gun and disap.

 peared.
 "Cracky. tfis is good!" Phineas ex- | claimed as he looked over the table. Milk, by the eternal! Yes, but it's our last. 1 guess They | got the COW. T." She stopped abrupt. | ly and left the room. Phineas was at heart a coward. yet he stroye to hide 1t under bravado; l and he took his turn In the darkness with half merry. half contemptuous badinage that was sufficiently deceir ing.
 Alfred ate sparingly. silently. his mind intent on impending tragedy. Your hand Is hurt, sir" Stella said as she placed the hot tacon before him. Without more words she cut the meat and buttered his biscuit It was done quickly. incidentally She did not falter, her face was calm Yet when she came with old linen and homemade lotions 70 dress the angry burn her touch upon Alfreds hand was icy cold.
 The dressing was barely finished when Phineas' challenge was heard, and white mans voice replied.
 That's Curly Joe from Maloney's, ," Stella said Sit still and finish your supper" she added, as Alfred started to his feet. It's not Indians; you won't be needed"
 Heedless of her words he followed her to the door. where she stood look ing out.
 Curly Joe's brought some stock" she said, glancing over her shoulder ss he came near, some they had a chance to buy I heard him say. It's in the nick of time for us"
 She stepped back to the table and poured another cup or coffee Have this fresh cup, sir. You're not needed now"
 Alfred seated himself and she went to the kitchen. leaving him to ponder the adyerb of time so significantly spoken.
 Stella did not return, though Al fred finished his coffee and waited, the minutes dragging with his inac- tion, until the searchers returned.
 Stella heard them and hastened to the door, peering into the darkness. whispered barley kept her waiting. At last Uncle Billy stepped into the light. Stella gave him a quick look, read the answer to her mute question
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and fled Alfred saw her white, set face as she passed
 Duty and love are weapons that af- fiction at her worst is compelled to respect. Alone Stella fought her quick battle for compoGure; and when she brought in supper for the two men her face was less stricken than Uncle Billys He went to her. took her hands in his own. lifted his re- luetant eyes to her Honey, you you must go-in an houh, less time If possible"
 She met his look bravely, her voice unfaltering. though words came lame ly But father-I cannot leave him. Where-where is he2"
 Child. we buried him-Gid and me. We did it-good, and l mapped the place, so you can fnd-but not any lnjun. And. honey, you must-must get ready quick"
 Stella's head dropped Alfred saw her throat throb, her hands tighten eonyulsiyely on Uncle Billys.
 But the station, and the company's property-I mustn't leave that till" She lifted her face: her lips twitched pitifully.
 Gid, you tell her you aint a boy -yo'Te man. and brave enough to stay hyah and keep the station till they send some one from Maloney's
 Yes. Stella, you must go. Unc.e Bill's the boss. I'll stay. as he say. i'll the stations uanEed again; then I'll follow you to-tc wherever you go -algays."
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CHAPTER III, Alfred Promises AlIeciance.

Alfred studied Gov Stanford's face keenly while the latter re-read Mr. Huntington letter.
 It said in part: For three years I have closely observed this young man and found him, I believe, peculiarly adapted to business of delicate na. ture, for which We shall have growing need. He is older than he looks and wiser than his age. His character does not altogether show in his face. and few would suspect such a slender youth of his capacity for the affairs you may require of him."
 Alfred was gratifed at what he saw in the governors eyes as he looked up from the letter.
 Young man, because of MT Hunt ington's strong letter we're going to trust you beyond your years. It will be varied and difficult task Do you think you will be equal to it7''
 All that l can do. sir. is to promise my best effort and ask you to try me."
 Can you take hectoring good na- turedly?" asked MT Crocker. You can't go far on such & shape as you have out west here; there's too much Harvard college and ballroom in It.
 The governor spoke at once. T be- lieye Vincent will safely weather re- marks concerning his shape: he'll bs in cities most of the time. anyway"
 It's not nice work we're putting you to, Vincent" he continued. You'll have to meet craft with craft, scheme with scheme. And some of Cad. wallader's schemes = they're the schemes of the men behind him. yet they don't sweeten in his hands-ara far from savory. But we'll not ask you to do anything for us that's less than honest"
 That's only safe. sir. You'd hardly trust me If l accepted other terms
 Here's our cipher. Use 1t as sparingly as possible, No man can make cipher some other man can't read"
 Unless he changes 1t often enough Alfred added instantly.
 The governor smiled and turned to the superintendent. T guess he'll do, Crocker.' His face relaxed. and AL fred caught a glimpse Of the genial hearty citizen who won men to hif enterprises through his faith-faith ts both enterprises and men.
 gro BE CONTINUED)
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Books

Do you believe that every body Aa one novel in him?"
 l don't know But judging from the number of books constantly turned oat should say that svsssbody bx. SsYed he had"
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SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during trip of the sOveriand Malf' through The Rocky nountains while efforts are being made to build up the country Uncle Billy Dodge stage driver. Alfred Vincent, a young man. and Phineas Cadwallader, In- troduced. They come across the re- mains of ruassaere
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
IF THEY HAVE AN \.

Candidates for the city council are
quite inactive these days. Must be
they ale making still hunt. Well,
the people want to know something
about them, and the action OF the
Citizens" candidates in publishing
uheir platform, was very commend
able. What have the other two sets
of Office seekers to say in regard to
their ideas as to how they will run the
city government in case they get a
chance? If they have formed nc
ideas vet it is time they We're getting
busy. Bulletin.
One of those sets of candidates
probably relies upon the name OF a
historic national party to carry them
through, and considers that an an
nouncement of policies for municipal
government might prove embarrass-
ing later on, while the other is, in ali
likelihood, awaiting instructions from
the Dredging company before COM
hitting themselves.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
ALONG THE WATERFRONT.
Report Of Arrivals and Departures of
Vessels and Those Loading at
the Mills,

The schooner Watson A. West is
loading at the Slade mill for Callao.
The barkentine Newsboy is load
ing at the Slade mill for San Pedro.
The schooner G. w. Watson is at
the HARDWOOD mill loading for San
Francisco.
The schooner Watson A. West
sailed today from the Slade mill for
Callao, Peru.
The schooner +. M. Slade sailed
from Slade mill yesterday for Santa
ROsalia, Mexico.
The schooner Meteor is loading at
the Aberdeen Lumber & Single
mills for San Pedro.
The schooner Chas. r. Wilson ar
rived at the Wilson mill Thursday to
load for San Francisco.
The schooner Expansion is at the
Aberdeen Lumber & Single mills,
loading for San Francisco.
The brig Geneva arrived in port
Saturday, and is loading at the Will
son mill for San Francisco.
The schooner Philippine sailed to-
day from the Aberdeen Lumber &
Single mills for San Pedro.
The schooner VIM. Renton arrived
in port Friday to load at the Slade
mill for Santa Rosalia, Mexico.
The schooner Annie Campbell is
loading at the Aberdeen Lumber &
Single mills for Guaymas, Mexico.
The barkentine S. C. Allen arrived
in port Saturday and is loading at
the Anderson & Middleton mill for
Honolulu.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23

The liabilities of those failing on ac-
count of lack of capital in 1906
amounted to 81, 49, 76, and in 1907 to
$500, 16i. The total liabilities last
ear were $26, $685. as compared
with "a, O53, 400 in the previous year.
Commenting on lack of capital as
the predisposing cause of failures in
the United States, Bradstreet's says
it is worth noting that this cause has
shown steady rise since 1901. The
percentage last year covered by it is,
jim fact, the highest since 1891. 1t
seems evident that many men have
been tempted by the prevailing con-
ditions of prosperity to embark in
business for themselves without TAX
ing into consideration the necessity
for capital sufficient to carry them
through the first years of their under
taking.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
An Engineers Opinion.

A letter has been received from En-.
gineer Dunn, formerly of this city
but now connected with the United
States Reclamation Survey with Off.
ces in Seattle, in which he says: 81
feel that the Charley creek PROPOSE.
ton was a mistake and a makeshift.
costly in every sense of the word
While Aberdeen has the raw material
and can stand per cent taxes and /
per cent for local improvements, |
would ask, how long can the taxpay-
ers stand it, and is it necessary? |
believe that every year in Aberdeen
should see some progress in perma-
nent Improvement.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
South Aberdeen Looks Up.

Property in South Aberdeen and
other parts of the city is showing al
indication of strength with the open
ing of spring weather. "A spell OF
warm sunshiny weather would stimu-
late the real estate market, especially
in view of the reports of new railroads
coming to Grays Harbor. William
Uglum sold to John Anderson lot IS,
block 3, First addition to South Aber-
deem, and +. f. Jones & Co. sold lots
II, IL and 10, block 8, in the same adj
dition. Lot II in block 4, Syndicate
addition, has been sold by w, B, Low
rie to Peter Jogum.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
NOT A SUCCESS

For the first time in the history OF
Aberdeen, national politics were in
troduced in city elections at the last
municipal election, and coming as it
did one month after the county cleo
tions-in which all kinds of trades or
city offices were made-was success
fulGin electing nine out of twelve
cOuncilmen. The experiment has
beenEmade, it is now up to the voter
to say if it was successful. The reas-
on given for the innovation was, that
it placed the responsibility upon the
party.a Does that party lay claim to
responsibility for the city legislation
during the past year? If so, it will
be relief to know just where to lay
the blame, but it is a safe bet the
present candidates will not do much
pointing with pride" to that record
during the present campaign.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
taking.

According to the construction placed
on the law of libel by Judge Linn in
the case of Editor Moore, there is not
n large daily newspaper published
that is not subject to couple of doz-
en- convictions every issue. Every
item of news containing mention OF
wrongdoing on the part of anyone is
ibelous per Sc, and if all such items
were omitted it would make a paper
ridiculous. If this is the correct in
depreciation of the law, it is full time
the newspapers took concerted action
looking toward its observation-disclosures
we are all confined in Jail.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Jos. Teifenthaler left this morning
for Tenino on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ennis have come
from Tacoma to reside for the present
in Aberdeen.
Five d. DIS were up in the police
court this morning and each received
$40 or ten days.
Jesse F. Murphy, state manager of
the Equitable Life, is down from
Seattle on business.
Rev. La Violette left this morning
on a business trip to Seattle, Tacoma
and the Columbia river.
DR.. and Mrs. G. r. Smith and chill
dren went to Portland this morning,
to visit DR.. Smiths parents.
The trustees of the Presbyterian
church will meet tonight to consider
progress of work on the church build
ing.
Ralph White and J. M. Bowes
went to the Humptulips river on a
fishing trip yesterday and brought
back fifty fine trout.
The street and finance committees
of the city council visited South Abb
erdeen yesterday to view the streets,
the vacation of which is asked for by
the Union mill company.
Harry Mason, an Indian boy aged 6,
is at the Aberdeen General hospital
with a bullet wound in his thigh.
While playing with an older brother,
gun and it was accidently discharged.
The little fellow received the shot at
close range. His mother brought him
to Aberdeen today.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
Citizens Ticket.
WHY MEN FAIL.

While business failures in the Pa
ciiic states in each of the years 1906
and 1907 were the same in number
B53-an analysis of the causes shows
some interesting contrasts. The fol-
. lowing tabulation is taken from a
statement issued by the Bradstreet
company:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23

ing of running John Mitchell, the re-
firing head of the coal miners organ
ization, for governor. Mitchell is
able and honest, the two principal
democratic requisites for official posi-
ton, and should be elected in spite of
the normal republican majority.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23

All the republican presidential can
didates pretend to have it in for the
"malefactor of great wealth." but
when the candidate is chosen the NJ.
o. G. w. will be invited as usual by
the campaign manager to help fill the
campaign "barrel."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
l Street Improvement.

A resolution has been adopted for
the improvement of l street, between
First street and the north line of
Bonn & Hopkins Addition, by clear
ing, grubbing, etc, as per plans on
file in the engineers office. The es-
timated cost is $4,000, immediate
prot eStS
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23

The Herald is the Oldest paper VI
Grays Harbor. and has a larger CIV CIV
lation than any other paper IN Ohehe..s
county. Advertising contracl1 az. a..
based upon this clam oi clrcolatioh
and all money due on coutracts eAeou-
ted under this statement viii oe loi
feited if the statement be not aosolu'o
ly true.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
CITY ADVERTISING

Notice Of Sale.

Chief of Police Birmingham will
sell at auction, at 10 a. m, April T..
a brown pony mare, unless redeemed
by the owner before that time
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
B. Street Improvement.

A resolution has been adopted pro-
viding for filling B street, between
Market and Second streets, with Is
inches of sandstone, at an estimated
cost of $500. Payment will be on the
immediate plan, and April 1, is fixed
to hear protests
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
Clark Street Improvement.

A resolution mas been adopted pro-
viding for 16-foot plank road on
Clark street, between Curtis and
of $4,000, on the immediate payment
plan. Protests may be made up to
April /.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23

Fine Job Printing 1t moderate prices.
Herald Printery.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-23
Street Assessments.

Assessment roll No. 204, for the
Improvement of Marion street, and
affecting blocks No. 81 and 5S, n. p.
Addition to South Aberdeen, has been
turned over to the treasurer and in
terest will be charged after April IS,
and the same will become delinquent
June IS.
Assessment roll No. POI, for plank
ing Market street, between Division
and the N. p. tracks, is open to in
spection in the clerks office, and will
be up for equalization April 1.
Acceptance Of Contracts.
The matter of accepting the con-
tracts for Improvement Districts 1876
and POS will be considered by the
council March %.
Ordinances.
Ordinances were adopted March
is, fixing the salaries of councilmen
at $25 per month, and deducting SIS
for each meeting missed. Also
changing the grade of | street be-
tween Second and Eighth streets
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-08-27
Farming No SNAP"

| often see wild yarns telling how
a mechanic with $500 TO $500 can
make a good living on a few acres OF
land. or stenographer or school
teacher can earn enough to support a
family with chickens on a town lot.
People who are ignorant of the
farming business are often induced by
these silly stories to throw up their
jobs and try it. Any kind Of farm
ing is serious business and requires
q lot of technical knowledge. and il
cannot be learned in a day or a year.
If mechanic is so situated that
he can get a piece of land near his
job on which he can experiment. keep
ing close to the payroll at the factory
meantime, he will be able 10 tell in
year or two whether it is a good
thing or not.
Go very slow and when you venture
on farming or chicken raising stick
close to some other kind of job that
will keep the meal tub supplied till
you are sure that you can succeed,
Then go at it for all you are worth,