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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
CHAPTER XVII.
The Preliminaries to DANCER.

Admiral Kephard was waiting the
return OF the boat at the gangway OF
the britannia. Great was his disap-
pointmen, when he discovered that
Seton and Collier were alone.
"IIoy, WHAT" he exclaimed. Where
are the"
IN explain It in your cabin. II
you'll permit, sir" answered Sir
Charles, gravely. unable to hide his
disappointment.
Come aft, then" returned the ad.
miral. Collier, you, too. Gentle.
men" he continued as he waved them
to seats in his spacious cabin. whats
.the story? Did not the ladies board
that ship"
They did, SIR" answered Sir
Charles.
well, why didn't you bring them
off? Wouldn't they come with you?
Couldn't you persuade them?"
I'VE couldn't persuade them be-
cause we didn't have a chance, sir"
answered Collier.
what do you mean" exclaimed the
admiral in bewilderment.
They had gone!"
Gone? Where?"
Il wish we knew" answered Sir
Charles with a very melancholy air.
But my dear Sir Charles, where
could they have gone? Did you search
the ship?'
Every nook and corner In her, SIR"
were Collier.
"Rut | don't understand" began the
admiral.
THEY must have seen us ranging
alongside, sir" returned the licuten.
ant, "for when We broke into the cabin
| which they had occupied VIC found the
bcrths had been used, but the ladies'
had fed"
"F1cd wherc?"
"Into the captains cabin"
did you not enter that
1--WE did, sir. They had left that"
LEFT II for what?'
"FOr the small boat in which they
had boarded the Flying Star. which.
you remember, We noticed dragging
ast"rn of the merchantmen while We
chased her this afternoon"
GRO BE CONTI%uED)
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

rectins himself, the other girl was
runnin' away cause she had to.
took It that she was nc wise wlllin' to
come with us but she couldn't help It."
Sir Charles heart leaped at this con.
firmation Of his hopes and dreams.
AN ! give you my word" continued
the captain, that they Amt nowhere
else in the ship. | vas down here
Just before dark, thought I'd fetch
them some supper. and they was both
asleep, an I didn't have the heart to
wake EN- up. / think it's just as this
gentleman says, somethin' must have
alarmed them, maybe they heard your
hail; their boat was draggin' astern.
and they made of in her"
Il have no doubt that you are speak.
ing the TRUTH" answered Seton.
Captain Tuggles startled violently.
Nay" said the soldier, II mean no
offense at all. but you don't know
Lady Ellen Darlington. and it's quite
possible that without your knowledge
she's concealed herself in some other
part Of the ship"
III ] produce her VIII you TAKE OH
your men and your ship and femme
go on"
INSTANTLY" returned Seton.
II did not take the sailors long to
search the ship. They found no
trace Of Ellen and Deborah whatso.
ever and SO reported to Collier.
Il am sorry for You, Sir Charles
said Collier, but they have evidently
escaped you. They're cruising around
somewhere in these waters in that
boat. Perhaps we can overhaul them
at daybreak II we have good luck
he said. AT any rate, they are not
here, and we'll have to return to the
Britannia"
My friend" said Sir Charles
slOomily, I'VE owe you ONE repara
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ton for stopping you In this way. IL
this Will compensate, ! shall be glad"
cextcndcdh bis hand with "A roulcau of
gold pieces In it,. Captain Tigglcs took
the money, examined 1t critically,
walked to the side OF the vessel and
dropped It overheard.
What do you mean BY that" cried
Sir Charles, angrily.
ITS right that you should pay me
for the trouble you've caused and the
insult you've put upon me-, bu. that
doesn't make 1t necessary for the to
take your money"
why didn't you give 1t back, them
asked Collier, who was AZ much su
ishcd as Seton.
There wouldn't have been any pay
II I'd give It back. 1t goes into the
ocean, thatll clean 1t of. Now, II
you're through with me, although Eve
enjoyed Immensely this cvcnin's con
vcrsation, p'raps you'll be kind enough
to call off your men. take your shil
ont OF my way and lemme go on"
Collier laughed.
II was mat sort OF spirit. he said
to Seton, that prevented us from con
qucring them In the last seven years
Come on, we have naught to gair
here. Wen let the American eagl,
scream undisturbed."
Yes" said Captain Tuggles, "and It.,
this sort of spirit that's goin' TO max,
1t hot for you II you eve try To fghI
with US again. The American eagles
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

never goin' TO be any younger and
weaker than II 10 now, and look out
next time"
Seton laughed at the captains gas.
conading in which there was
truth than either Of them dreamed.
turned on his heel, followed Collier
to the gangway, descended to the boat.
which was showed of and rowed to
the Britannia.
A few moments later there was .
shrilling Of pipes, a hoarse growing, .
hurrying of feet along the decks OF
the liner. Her helm was shifted, her
sails filed. her main yard swung, and
she went smashing away into the night,
an example that Captain Tuggles
was quick to follow.
Captain" said the second mate.
whose watch II was, Il suppose them
females Is lying of here in the dark
somewhere. p'raps II we stand on easy
we can pick EN- up again"
II wouldn't have EN- in my ship
again" said Tuggles, ~viciously, FOR
a thousand pounds. Women are all
right ashore, especially when men are
at sea but when the two gifts together
on a ship, God help us. An so ] says
to Mrs. Tuggles, she can keep house
in Boston, and I'll keep house on my
quarterback. / amt there. and ]
don't feel that way when I'm in her
presence"
With which bit OF sea philosophy
the worthy captain fades into the dark.
ness and out Of the pages OF this his.
tory.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
SYNOPSIS.

The Escapade opens, not In the TO
nance preceding the marriage. OF Ellen
6locum, "A Puritan miss, and Lord car
Yington OF England. but In their lite after
5ust following the revolution. In Caring
ton castle In England. The Carrinstons,
after a house party, engaged in a ihihlIy
tilt. caused by Jealousy. The attentions
Lord S%trathgatc to Lady Darlington com,
PEELED the latter 10 vow hat she wou,l
leave tho castle. Preparing 70 flee, Lady
Darlington and her chim Deb"ran' an
American girl. met Lord S~trathgat" AZ
two n. m, lie agreeing to soc them safely
away. He attempted to take her 10 ms
castle, but she left him stunned In the
0 when TN" 'arriaR" met with an h'.
for Portsmouth,. wnrr" she intended to
sail for Am"rica. Hearing news OF
Elien's night. Lords Darlington and Seton
set out In pursuit seton rented a fast
bleeding from fall, dashed on to Ports.
mouth. for which ~Carring,on. Ellen ana
Seton were also headed by different
routes S~trathgate arrived In Portsmouth
Ell"n's ship had called before her.
HtrhthRnte and Darlington each hir"d n
email yacht to pursI" the wrong vessel:
upon, which each supposed Ellen mao
sailed. Seton overlook the NsitiH"a near
Jnr'snouih. but lis Crat ran aground,
Just as capture was imminent, Ellen won
th" chase by boarding American vcss"l
hnJ rolling her IirsI"rs Darlington ana
~Stra'hRht". thrown together 10y former $
wrecking ~ l~attcr's vessel. engaged in an
i"mpromr'I duel. neither being hurt. a
war vessel. commanded by an admiral
friend Of Seton. then started out In pur-
suit nf the womrn fuEi'iv"R, Seton con-
Tossing love for DeIt.". Flagship Britain
MIA overlook -" fIgitiv"s during the
night IT," TWO women escaped by again
taxing 10 the sea In a small boat.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
CHAPTER TVI.-Continued.

captain" began the lieutenant. "all
the cabins but two are unlocked. We
want the keys for those two"
Il haven't got no keys" answered
the captain, CURLY. IN they're locked
which two be they"
"One is the after cabin on the port
side: the other is, | take It, your own"
my own amt locked"
Il beg your pardon, I'VE just tried
the door. You can go below and see
for yourself. Perhaps you'd better
bring us a light
Captain Tugglcs would have let
them grOpc I'm the darkness forever
had It not been for the complication
of his wi locked door.
A light was brought from the galley
by the cabin boy and the three went
below again. Captain Tugglcs plunged
to the door Of his own cabin, turned
the handle confidently. Sure enough
It vas locked.
"fou see?' said Mr.. Collier.
II see, but ] don't understand" said
the captain. Those two females went
into this cabin. ! showed them in
thor" myself"
II" pointed to the locked door.
and that's locked, too. Now, cap.
tain, we are determined to get in
thos" two cabins and We don't want
TO do any unnecessary damage to your
ship Have you a carpenter on
board?"
yes" grOwled the captain.
Then you'd better send for him, for
~ you don't, shall be under the pain,
full necessity Of blowing open the
locks"
The captain ran up the ladder and
badc the second matc-both mates
had been on deck during the episode
send the carpenter aft with some
tools for forcing locks. Presently a
v~rizzlcd old veteran presented himself
I'm the cabin and by Captain Tuggles'
direction sUon forced the lock of the
stat"rOom. Taking n lantern Seton
went into the room which had been oc,
cupied by the young women. 1t was
empty. Both hunks had been silent In.
however, and on the floor lay Ellcn's
sword, belt and pistols where she had
left them.
They were here, that's certain,
he said. turning to Mr.. Collier.
They've probably gone into the
captains cabin"
What for. | wonder" growlcd tn.
American.
Wen soon see" returned Collier
"Iiave the carpenter open that doc
also"
After fumbling a few moments The
carpenter forced open the last door
Again Seton entered, followed by In,
other two. There was no one there
The captains eye was attracted b,
the open stern window. He started
opened his mouth to say something
thought better upon 1t and stopped
But there were two pairs Of eyes II
the cabin just az sharp as those o
worthy Master Tuggles. One pair be
longed 10 the sailor. Collier, toe
noticed the open stern window and h
at once pointed It out to Seton.
II see II all now" he said. Some
thing must have alarmed them. The,
left their own cabin, locked II to kee
us busy and give themselves time
came In here and went oyerboar
through the stern window"
overheard into what1' cried 81
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
Nor Peaches.

Another advantage OF the winter
jcason IL that a mar doesn't get
fooled every day or two In buying
MISUNDERSTANDING Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
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ly. If you feel grippy
get a bottle of Peruna
at once. Delay is almost
certain to aggravate
your case.
For n free illustrated booklet entitled
"The Truth About Pcruna," address
The Pcruna Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Mailed postpaid.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Sting In Smooth Tongue.
Seldom is a smooth tongue without
q sting behind it..--lrigh Proyork
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Fifty b h ell per
acre have been
grown. General
averagegreaterthan
in any other part OF
the continent. Under
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Blue-grass blade., 1909-10-03
BLUE GRASS BLADE.

Correspondence with friends has been opened up, in
St Louis with view to having them hall for
to meet in, and hotel that will offer reasonable rates
for entertainment Just these matters have
been arranged due announcement will be given in our
columns that all may learn this necessary information If
our friends will all well prepared can conclude
our abors in day. Possibly by the end of the after
noon session In that have or two Free
thought lectures given at night but this will only be
sdered in the have time indulge in such exer-
cises Nothing must be done that will interfere with the
supreme work have in hand. The lectures at night
are simply offered suggestion in the sufficient
time is afforded u.s. in that Parker Sercombe will be there
and we also help little in that direction. Other
friends have written that they will be hand from
Virginia and West Virginia Those in close prox-
unity to Missouri ought 10 furnish ample quota and
make the meeting of the largest and enthusiastic
in the history of in America.
Remembering what has previously been written and
published this subject urge upon all keep
the date and place of meeting well in mind and make
every possible effort to get there
Further details will be given as soon as we are in
possession of the necessary information
Blue-grass blade., 1909-10-03
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION.

Let all roads lead to ST. Louis.
Arrange to be there in time for the meeting Sunday,
November IA, 1909.
1t finally settled that the meeting of Freethnkers
for the purpose of organization will be held the place
and on the date above named.
All ye who love mankind all who desire to establish
peace and happiness in the world by resisting all phases
of religious superston all who realize that humanity
is greater than all the churches in Christendom all who
are unscish enough to give little of their time and
to enable Frecinkers demand recognition of
their rights and privileges and women; all who
satisfied that by combining efforts we can hasten
the day of mental emancipation invited and requested
to join with this movement 30 attend the meeting ST.
Louis and by counsel and advice, assist in this glorious
consummation
Although few of friends had written requesting
to reconsider the place of meeting after St Louis had
been informally given, yet felt it duty to permit
the larger number decide and have since had friends
write urging that further changes be made For this
reason we now formally call the meeting for ST. Louis
on Sunday, November A. 1909, at o'clock in the
morning
Blue-grass blade., 1909-10-03
A SOLDIER OF THE CROSS.

Reading through personal description of personal
experiences by Country Pastor" whose name is with
held from the public by the ''Womans Home Companion
issue of October, 1909, in which it was originally pub
shed the conviction arises that the experiences herein
related must be the common experience of many who
imagine themselves called to preach the gospel of Jesus
and him crucied necessary result of the advanced
methods of education, and in spite of the serious efforts
of the church authorities keep their training institutions
under restraint
The article is worth reading 1t is brsng with facts
only too well KNOWN and without being causc or critical
it explains how many minister stiles his honest convc-
tons in effort to preserve the secarian shibboeh
engages in conflict between conscience and religious duty
as he has been trained to understand the latter and as
last resort pulls himself of the pulpit because he can
no longer teach superstition that belongs only to the
ignorant past The highest and sernest of all human
duties is to be true to ones SELF and teach in strict
accord with the dictates of enlightened conscience fearing
naught but the PRONUNCIATION of and avoiding those
acts that known to produce pain When ministers of
the socaed gospel rise to that high plane of thought and
conduct the idoatres of the present will be abandoned
Blue-grass blade., 1909-10-03
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-29
AN ESKIMO CHURCH.

The sesIskin swsatbox Finally Went
TO the Dogs.
The missionary sent to the States for
magic lantern aud the necessary
slides. Thirteen months later they
reached him.
Everything ia Balm Land dates
from that ever memorable magic laa-
tern exhibition. From 800 miles around
the expectant Esklmos came 10 behind
their dog teams to participate In the
wonderful event. The sealslSin church
was filled to overfowing. The specta-
tors were packed as closely as sardlnes
in tin. The scent Of sperm oil and
blubber and sweat soaked furs min
gled In the air. Although the Their.
mometer outside registered 40 degrees
below zero, the perspiration poured ID
streams down the faces OF the enthGsi-
astic audience. And when the strag
Cling list Of arctic explorers who have
touched at Cumberland sound have
long since been forgotten the recoI
lection Of that magic lantern show
viii linger In the minds of the Eskimo
from Meta Incognita to Cockburn Land.
But few nights later a sad fate
befeli the sealskin church. 1t was
eaten mp by a pack OF hungry Eskimo
dogs. These savage creatures. starved
almost to death, made raid on the
edifice during binding snowstorm
Managing TO get on top Of the roof
they soon tore holes 10 the seaIskin
covering. and. in spite Of the exertions
Of the missionary and his entire con.
gregation. they actually ran away with
the greater portion OF the frozen skin,
which. at safe distance they pro.
ceeded to devour- Everybody's Maya.
zine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-29

on the ground without moments
hesitation the lover ran forward, flung
his arms around her, drew her tight
" to bis breast and covered her face
with kisses. Meanwhile the scandal
tied parents stood flashing lightning
from their eyes at this humiliation Of
Rll their plans, all their precaution.
But the victory was with the young
man. who had carried the position BY
storm. II was not long before the ia
Their and mother realized that the mat
ter was settled. What. Prevent their
daughter TO remain unbetrothed to the
man who had embraced herr Neverl
The inspection was ended at its be-
ginning; the probation did not take
place. 1t was settled fact that little
Johanna was to be given over to her
bver though he were a monster. Be-
fore he left Reinfeld the pair went
through the forms Of betrothal.
Years after this triumph with the
same whirlwind decision, the man who
made 1t achieved others in q far diff
ferent Held--tha Of craftsmanship and
diplomacy. For years he directed the
policy Of the king Of Prussia, be hum
bled that kings enemy France, and
from the palace Of Versailles proclaim
ed his chief emperor Of Germany. His
name viii be handed down among the
greatest Of European statesmen. II
was Otto Won Bismarck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-29
Lincerina superstltions.

Twin lucky gentlewoman give an
unlucky one tiny mascot to bring
luck?' runs an advertisement III al
English paper, Here was a poor soul
for II there is creature on the face
of the earth whose fate calls for pity
1t is a gentlewoman who is down
keeping in her poverty some OF that
superstition or faith. whatever It may
be called, which Is the only thing that
keeps misfortune from crushing the
sufferer. II only she could get the
right charm she might induce fate to
look kindly on her. People cali this
practical age. but evidences OF su-
perstltion continue to appear A law
suit not long ago revealed the fact that
an astrologer kept motorcar and had
a fine house, etc. all Of which came
out OF the proceeds Of a zodiacal mag.
azine
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-29

The jail IN the basement Of the city
hall i not such so easy she'll TO crack
a. one might be Tea W believe BY reading
Of tie escape Of a youth last Saturday.
The young man was mcareerated in a
room which is differentiated from the
others BY the name Of woman's cell,'
and it's defenses are not oyerstrong, a.
the prisoner soon discovered The regu.
lar cells are plenty strong enough to hold
any ambitious prisoner, and il is prob
abb that no more chances will be taken
with prisoner q such slippery habits
as the fugitive who escape Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-29
a DEER EXPERTS OPINION.


An interesting contribution to an Incl
dental feature Of the doe killing law Of
Vermont Is made BY Assistant Biologist
j. e. Lantz Of the United States Bureau
Of Biological Survey, that being relative
to the ability Of fawns to care for them
selves by the time Of the annual open
season in Vermont Mr.. Lantz wrote In
response to d letter from Frank r Howe
Of Bennington, and their correspondence
is as followss
bennington, Vt, Nov II.
"Mr. D. E. Lantz,
bureau Of Biological Survey,
Washington. D c.
Dear Sir.
As THE author 81 the department bull
letin. iii deer and deer farming, You are
doubtless familiar with the habits Of
the red Of Virginia, deer and will prob,
ably be able to answer n question that
is raising a good deal Of discussion and
feeling IN this state The question Is,
When dnes doe Of this variety Of deer
wsan her fawn III this latitudeg In
this section the fawns are born about
the last Of May or first Of June, and the
point at issue is whether The fawns are
weaned before the opening of the hunting
season, beginning the goth Of October.
and, If not. will the fawns. whose moth
ers have been killed. survive the Ner-
mont winter with its attendant deep
snowsf
'eVerv truly.
Frank F. Howe"
Assistant Biologist Lantz' response was
a. follows;
WASHINGTON. D. q, Nov l3, 1909.
"Mr Frank 81 Howe,
Publisher, Evening Banner,
bennington, vt.
dear Sir.
Your favor Of November ii asking
about habits Of the Virginia deer il
before me for reply
'Fawns Of the common deer are born
from May IS to July !, most Of them
about June l. They grow rapidly and
are weaned about the time they shed
their first coat in September The
fawns stay with the doe for some months
after being weaned. Rarely fawns born
very late might still have the spotted
coat and be occasionally sucking at
the opening Of the hunting season. 0eto.
Der 90 but even these could shift we'll
for themselves. While I do not think
does should ~ shit. | see no reason
why the fawns should not do as well
as If the doe remained with them
sVerv truly yours,
ID r. Lantz.
Assistant Biologists
II would also be interesting to know
why this eminent authority believes that
'nes should not be killed. as he states
his position in the above letter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-29

Not even mountain barriers or deep
valleys can hinder 'cross-state transpor-
tation By balooning, and Judging BY the
suece- Of aerial experiments from Rut-
land recently that mode Of transPorta.
ton viii % The earliest solution Of the
problem which is vexing Vermont Just
at tho present time. Besides. it would
De advantageous during the legislature
bv cutting down the mileage q state
officials, going as the crow dies and
not a. the devious pathways Of or rail-
roads go.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-29
KINGS FRIEND IS HELD UP.
Mrs. George Laws Trunks Stopped al
Pier.

New York. Nov. n. Mrs. George Law.
who Is prominent in The American col
onies in London aud Paris, who has the
entry to Windsor palace and enjoys the
friendship Of King Edwards household.
was unable to get her trunks from tie
custom house saturday She bad as-
serted she was 4 resident III london and
Paris and that her belongings were not
subject 70 aaty for which Americans re-
turning from abroad are liable.
Mrs. Law arrived on the Mametania
Friday, bringing in dozen trunks, the
contents Of which were variously esti-
mated BY customs examiners as worth
$4,000 70 $4,000 The case viii be rel
ferred 10 Collector Loeb to-day
According to the new regulations an
American must live continuously abroad
two years to become exempt from coll
lection Of customs duties.