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The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

At Hie edge 0f the aeush 1 could make
 out something prone. dim, limp. thrown on the armful of wood An idea came to me. I hitched myself to the spark and laid across 1t the rope with which my wrists were tied. This. behind my back, was not easy to ae= complsh, and twice 1 burned my wrists before I succeeded. Fortunate ly was at the edge of the illumina- ton and behind the group. turned over on my side so that my back was toward the fire. Then rapidly I cast loose my ankle lashings Thus I was free and selecting a moment when universal attention was turned toward the rum barrel rolled over a sand dune, got to my hands and knees and crept away.
 Through the coarse grass crept thus to the very entrance of the ar royo. then rose to my feet. In the middle distance the fire leaped red Its glow fell intermittently on the surges rolling in. The men staggered or lay prone, either as gigantic sil- hoaettes or as tatterdemalions paint ed by the light. The keg stood solid and substantial. the hub about which reeled the orgy. At the edge of the wash could make out something prone, dim, limp, thrown constantly in new positions of weariness as the water ebbed and flowed beneath it, now an arm thrown out, now cast back. as though Old Scrubs slept fe verishly. The drunkards were getting noisy. Handy Solomon still reeled of the verses of his song. The others joined In, frightfully off the key or punctuated the performance by wild staccato yells.
 Their coffin was their ship, and their grave 1t was the sea,
 Blow high. blow low: what care we, And the quarter that we gave them was
 to sink them in the sea. Down on the coast of the high Bar bare-e-e,
 beloved Handy Solomon, I turned and plunged into the cool darkness of the canyon.
 fro BE coNTINuED.1
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
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wreck upon the lee.
 Down on the coast Of the high Bar
 bare-e-e.' reared Handy Solomon. Its the best nights work we ever did The stuff's house in Frisco O!'
 "Friscor' sneered Pulz. That's all you know You ought to travel. Paris for me and little girl to learn the language from"
 T get heem fine caballo an fine saddle an fine clos" breathed Perdosa sentimentally. T ride and the silver jingle and the senorita look"-
 What you want, doctor?" they de- handed of the silent nigger.
 But the nigger only rolled his eyes and shook his head. By and by he arose and disappeared in the dusk and was no more seen.
 "D- foolw muttered Handy Solo mon Well, here's to crimer'
 He drank deep cup of the raw rum and staggered back to his seat on the sands.
 dIH IpI u indH-O -WhtI HUT f Pi
 teer.' said he.
 Blow high blow low; what care wei But I am jolly pirate and I'm sailing
 for my fee.
 Down on the coast of the high Bar
 bare-e-e," he sang Well land in Valparaiso and we'll go every man his way, and we'll sink the old Laughing Lass so deep the mermaids can't find her" Thraekles piled on more wood, and the fire leaped high.
 Lets get after 'em.' said he.
 "Tomorrow's jes' s good" muttered Pulz. Les hay mother drink. Well stay here n see if our oP frien' Percy don show up," said Han dy Solomon. He threw back his head and roared forth volume of sound toward the dim stars. "Broadside to broadside the gallant ships
 did lay.
 Blow high, blow low: what care wei Till the Jolly man-o'war shot the pirate's g
 mast away.
 Down on the coast of the high Bar
 bare-e-e."
 1 saw near me live coal dislodged from the fire when Thrackles had
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

and again. She struggled. turning him over and under, wept great tears and fairly whined with terror and pain Finally she was still. and Perdosa stag gered 10 his feet only te stare about him drunkenly for moment before throwing himself with sereeeli on an other victim.
 The nigger alone did not jump into the turmoil. He stood just down the cave. his club ready Occasionally a disorganized rush to escape would be made. The nigger's lips snarled and with truly mad enjoyment he beat the poor animals back
 I pressed against the wall mortified fascinated, unable either to interfere or to leave After little tiny stream. growing each moment began to flow past my feet. It sought its channel daintily, as streamlets do. feel ing among the stones in eddies quiet pools, miniature falls and rapids. For the moment l did not realize what if could be. Then the light caught 1t down where the nigger waited, and l saw 1t was red
 At first the racket of the seals was overpowering Now gradually 1t was losing violence. began to hear the blasphemies, ferocious cries, screams of anger hurled against the cave walls by the men The thick, sticky smell grew stronger, the light seemed to grow dinner, as though it could not burn in that fetid air A seal came and looked mp at me, big tears rolling from her eyes Then she fiippered aimlessly away, out of her poor wits with terror The sight finished me l staggered down the length of the black tunnel to the boat
 After long interval q little three months pup waddled down to the wa ter's edge, caught sight of me and with squeal of fright, dived far Poor little devil. I would not have hurt him for worlds As far as know, this was the only survivor of all that herd.
 The men soon appeared, one by one. tired, sleepy eyed, glutted, walking in
 
 blood and tatters from head to foot, and from drying red masks peered their bloodshot eyes. Not word said they, but tumbled into the boat, push ed of, and in moment We were float ing In the full sunshine again.
 We rowed home in an abstraction. For the moment Rerserker rage had burned itself out. Handy Solomon continually wetted his lips, like an ani- nal licking its chops. Thrackles stared Into space through eyes drugged with killing. No one spoke.
 We elanded n the cove and were sur prised to find It in shadow. The after noon was far advanced. Over the hill we dragged ourselves and down to the spring. There the men threw them selves fat and drank in great gulps
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
IooNTINuED.l

This was no chance of sport now. but struggle for very life We real iZed that once down there would be no hope for while the seals were more anxious to escape than to fight We knew that their jaws were powerful. There was no time to pick and choose. We hit out with all the strength and quiekness we possessed. It was like a bad dream, like struggling with an elusive hydra headed monster. knee high. insulnerable. We hit, but with out apparent effect New heads rose, the press behind increased. We gave ground. We staggered, struggling des- perately to keep our feet.
 How long this lasted cannot tell. It seemed hours. know my arms be came leaden from swinging my club My eyes were full of sweat My breath gasped A sharp pain in my knee nearly doubled me to the ground. and yet I remember clamping 10 the thought that must keep my feet. keep my feet Ut any cost Then all at once I recalled the fact that I was armed I jerked out the short bar. reled revolver and turned it loose in their faces.
 Whether the flash and detenation frightened them. whether Perdosa, still clinging 10 his rock. managed to turn their attention by his flanking ef- forts Of whether. quite simply, the wall of dead finally turned them back I do not know, but with one accord they gave over the attempt.
 looked at once for Handy Solomon and was surprised to see him still alive. standing upright on ledge the other side of the herd His clothing was literally torn to shreds, and he was covered with blood. But in this plight he was not alone. for when turned toward my companions they. too. were tattered, torn and gory. We were dreadful crew. standing there In the half light. onr chests heaying, our rags dripping red
 For perhaps ten seconds no one moved. Then with yell of demoniac rage my companions clambered oyer the rampant of dead seals and attacked the herd
 The seals were now cowed and de fenseless. It was slaughter. and the most debauching and brutal I have ever known. l had hit out with the rest when 1t had been a question of defense. but from this turned aside in sick loafhing The men seemed possessed of devils and Of their unnat- ural energy. Perdosa cast aside the club and took to his natural weapon, the knife can see him yet rolling over and over and embracing big COW. his head damned in an ecstacy of ferocity between the animals front hippers, his legs clasped to hold her body, only his right hand rising and falling as he plunged his knife again
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
Notice for Public atiOn.

Department of the Interior, IT. s. Land Office at Harrison. Ark, March F. 1909. Notice is hereby given that Jacob F.. Short. Of Springdale Ark who, on Dec. 12, 1904. made H. F.. 32o79 Serial, No 0 3l21 for W. NWh sec. 2S X Eh NEH Section 20, Township IS N. Range 29 w.. sth principal make Final five year Proof to establish claim to the land above described, before County Clerk of Washington Co.,. at Fay etteville, Ark on the 20 day of April, 1909. Claimant names as witnesses Bud White, William Wolf, William Graham. William Mayo. all of Springdale, Ark.
 John l. Worthington,
 Register. Walls X Jones. Attorneys
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
It's Strenuous.

There Is no true superiority except that created by true merit. The reason Hunts Lightning Oil ontclasses all other liniments it has the merit tit does some thing. See what 1t will do for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, sore and stiff muscles and joints. Your surprise will only be ex- ceeded by your qualification.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

E HAD plenty of time to run away. 1 do not know why did not do so, but the fact - stands that I remained where was until they had finished Captain Selover. Then I took 10 my heels. but was soon eernered. drew my revoly- CT, remembered that had emptied II in the seal cave and had time for no more coherent mental processes. A smothering weight flung itself on me, against which I struggled as hn.a as l could, shrinking in anticipation from the thirsty plunge of the knlyes. Pow ever, though the weight increased un- til further struggle was impossible, was not harmed and in few moments found myself, wrists and ankles tied, beside roaring fire. While collected myself l heard the grate of q boat be- ing showed or from the cove and q few moments later made out lights aboard the Laughing Lass.
 The footing party returned very shortly. Their plundering had gone only as far as liquor and arms. Thrae- hltS iel doMH lTofu lfle cilH top keS at the end of line Perdosa and the nigger each carried an armful of the 30-4O rifles. The keg was rolled to the fire and broached
 The men got drunk. wildly drunk, but not helplessly so. A flame commu- nicated itself to them through the liquor. The ordinary characteristics of their composition sprung into sharper relief. The nigger became more sullen Perdosa more snakelike, Pulz more viciously evil, Thrackles more brutal. while Handy Solomon. staggering from his seat to the open keg and back again. roaring fragments of chanty. his red headgear contrasting with his smoky black hair and his swarthy hook nosed conference.-the needed no fur ther touch.
 Their evil passions were all awake. and the plan. so long indefinite. devel- oped like photographers plate.
 That's one gone." said Thrackles.
 And now the diamonds muttered Pulz.
 There's ship unon the windward. .
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
Election Proclamation.

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the town of Springdale, Arkansas, on
 TUESDAY. APRII. 6. 1909. for the purpose of eleeting the following officers to serve for period of one year, or until their successors are elected and qualified: One Mayor. one Recorder. one Treasurer, five Aldermen.
 l. T. LANE Mayor
 A DYES, Recorder March 1QQQ
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
A POSITIVE CURE FOR DANDRUFF.

ZEMO stops itching instantly and will cure any ease of Dandruf or itching scalp. ZEMO destroys the dandraff germ and prevents falling hair. It will give the hair rich glossy color and leave the scalp clean and healthy.
 For sale everywhere. Write for sam pie, E. w. Rose Medicine Co, St. Louis For sale by W. G. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. ]. CHENEY X CO. Toledo o. We the undersigned have known F J. Cheney for the last Is years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDING, KfNNAN & MARVIN
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free; Price 7s cents per bottle Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

Kodol gives the stomach a chance to regain it's lost strength and health, and after a little while You need not take kodo) longer, but take Il while you do need 1t and if it fails to bene- lit you your money will be re- funded. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PlMPLEs.

Zemo, a clean liquid for external use, draws the germs and their toxins to the surface of the skin and destroys them, leaving the skin clear and healthy Two to six bottles will cure any case of pimples and blackheads.
 For sale everywhere. Write for sam- pie, F. w. Rose Medicine Co.,, St. Louis.
 For sale by w. G. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

For kidney trouble, inhamma- tion of the bladder, rheumatism, and rheumatic pains, get De- Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills. They act promptly and are sure. Sold by II. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

There are many hugging the delusion that little public char ity will cover lot of private theft.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

Woman loves a clear, rosy com piexion. Burdoek Blood Bitters purifies the blood, clear the skin, restores ruddy, sound health.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

The difference between clean politics and poodle is the differ ence between your own children and your neghbor's.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

Torturing eczema spreads it's burning area every day. Doan's Ointment quickly stops it's spread ing, instantly relieves the itch ing, cures 1t permanently. At any drug store.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
ITCHING SKIN DISEASES

Are readily cured by ZEMO, a clean liquid for external use. ZEMO draws the germs and their toxins to the surface and destroys them, leaving clean, healthy skin. ZEMO givesinstant relief and permanently cures every form of skin or scalp disease.
 For sale everywhere Write for sam- pie, F. w. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis
 For sale by w. G. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

The man who is afraid of hurt ing the devils feelings has some of the feelings in his heart.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

The sickly saints are those who never work their religion out of their systems.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

Often that which we regard as q terminus in life turns out to be but a station on Gods highway.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Washington County, made and entered on the sth day of February Term, A. D. 1909. in a certain cause No. 367J then pending therein between l.. NJ Riggs complainant. Clyde H., Pollock, Frank Pollock. Mallie Pollock, Sarah k. Banks Margaret F; Kit ter, and Louisa NJ. Swartwout defendants, the undeTsigned as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sa e at public vendue to the highest bidder in front of the Post Office, in Sprngdale, Ark i'll the County of Washington within the hours prescribed by day of. April A. D. 1909, the following de. scribed real estate to wit Parts of lots 6 and in Block l2, as shown and designated on the original plat oi the town of Spring Thirteen t13) feet of the East side of said lot six (ol and ten and one half tlOh) feet oh of the West side of said Lot, seven 2. ton to the town of Springdale, Ark, except those parts heretofore conveyed by said B; F. Pollock, the same being one hundred and twenty-two (122) feet of the South side of North side thereof.
 The said business property and the said residence property will be sold separately and at not less than 1 of their appraised value. Said sale being made for the purpose of partition. in Washington County. Arkan- sas
 months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law ana me order and decree of said Court III sad cause, with approved security, bearing m teTest al the rate of per cent per annuH from date of sale until paid. and a lien be ing retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money, Given under my hand this 10th day oi
 NJ CRoxDALE,
 Commissioner i'll Chancety.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

The man who makes you think of heaven will need no ticket at the gate.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syr- up is free from all opiates and 1t cu.es the cold by gently moving the bowels. It IS especially rec commended for children, as it tastes nearly as good as maple sugar. We sell and recommend 1t. H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

Tell the world you are tired of life and the world is tired of you.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

It is always easier to prescribe purging by fire for others than it is to endure Il little plain wash ing of ourselves.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

The church as an end in itself is death; as tool is life and sal vation.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

It k good thing to undo packages of truth before you fling them at folks.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is especially good for piles. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, gentle, easy, pleasant, little liver pills. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06

An American is never so ener- getic as when he tries to be idle.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-06
CHAPTER NN.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
BROKER HUME IS REINSTATED
SEAT RESTORED ON WASHING
TON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Fulflls Obligations Complained Of
in a Transaction Involving
- Gas Light Shares.

Thomas L. Hume was reinstated to the
Washington Stock Exchange today. and
he will be in his seat when the exchange
holds its next regular session Monday at
noon. The board Of governors Of the ex-
change held a special meeting this after
noon at the call Of President F1ather. and
as soon as a satisfactory showing was
made that all Of the indebtedness held
against Mr.. Hume had been satisfied In
FULL a vote was called on the question of
reinstatement and it passed promptly
This closes the incident. which had its
inception in the filing Of charges against
Mr. Hume by w. B. Hibbs of the firm
of w. B. Hibbs & Co. and a member of
the local exchange, to the effect that Mr.
Hume had purchased $50 shares of stock
of the Washington Gas Light Company
and had failed to accept delivery when
the shares were rendered.
Taking cognizance Of the charges the
board of governors Of the exchange sus-
pended Mr.. Hume and the $50 shares OF
gas stock were sold under the rule" and
the difference between the prices realized
on the forced sale and the prices at which
Mr. Hume bought the stock were charged
against the latter. BY meeting the require
lnent tIdI lie pay 10 AAipoS eIiS
amount of this loss. which approxinated
81. 400, Mr.. Hume fulfilled the conditions
necessary to his reinstatement.
The action Of the board Of governors
speaks for ITSELF said Mr.. Hume to a
Star reporter this afternoon. Further
than that l do not care to say anything.
l might go into the circumstances sur
rounding some Of the criticisms that have
been made against me, but / feel 1t would
be unbecoming of me to do SC"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
EDITOR GEORGE HARVEY HURT
BREAKS. SHOULDER BLADE
WHEN AUTO TURNS TURTLE.
Two Friends Are Bruised, Blu
Chauffeur Escapes Without
Injury.

MANAHAWKIN, N. j.. September 49,
An automobile containing three men and
a boy turned turtle on the shore boule-
ward, near here, today.
Col. George Harvey. editor Of Harper's s
Weekly. one Of the injured men, suffered
a broken shoulder blade and internal in
juries He was put aboard special train
for Writings Junction in time to be re-
moved to a Jersey City train for Deal
Beach, n. j.
With Col. Harvey In the automobile were
John II. Hoffer the latter's son and the
chauffeur. The party. 1t is understood.
was motoring from Deal Beach, where
Col. Harvey has a summer home, to At
lantic City.
Just after passing this place the automo-
bile met motor cycle coming in the op-
posite direction. The chauffeur turned
sharply to the right and in some manner
lost control Of the car, which ran side
wise along an embankment and then top
pied over.
The occupants of the car were pinned
Under the machine and had a remarkable
escape from more serious injury. Mr.. Hof-
Ter and his son were bruised. The chauf-
feur was not hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
GUARDING AGAINST CROOKS.
City Magistrates of Greater New
York Aid the Police.

NEW YORK, September 1S.-The city
magistrates of Greater New York met in
solemn conclave yesterday and listened 20
what Police Commissioner William F..
Baker had to say about the expected ar
rival here soon of some thousand or more
crooks. who will. he thinks, wish to play
some part in the coming Hudson Fulton
celebration. The magistrates voted to give
the police their heartiest cooperation in
the effort to protect the public.
The commissioner has received from
other cities over a thousand pictures of
crooks who are likely to come to New
York for the celebration. AS many of
them are found in the city will be ar
rested and charged with disorderly con-
duct. On this charge a city magistrate
can commit them to the workhouse for
five days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Premier Redicules English Peers
and Says Liberals Will Fight.

BIRMINGHAM. September 1s-Pre-
mier Asquith last night addressed great
budget demonstration here. He declared
that the house Of lords was impotent in
finance, and that the liberals were eager
for a fight should the house of lords
venture to reject the budget.
The meeting was remarkable because of
the frenzied behavior of the suffrag gettes,
who threw toy bombs and welded axes
during the proceedings. Two of the
women climbed to the roof of a building
adjacent to Bingley Hall. where the
meeting was held, and loosened tiles and
bricks with axes and pelted the police
below. Several persons were hurt. The
suffragettes were dislodged only with
the aid OF the fire hose. Other suf-
fragettes threw missiles. which smashed
windows in the train in which Premier
Asauith was departing from the city
after the meeting. Several of them were
arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18
INDUCED TO CONFESS.
Negroes Aged Father Saves Him
From Death by Lynching.

. STATESBORO, Ga, September 49,
Morgan Lane, a negro, was probably
saved from being lynched at Brooklet
near here. by his aged father, who
forced his way through the crowd of
angry men who surrounded the negro
and induced him to confess that he had
attempted to criminally assault a young
white woman there.
A daughter of Judge Lee Richardson
was awakened early Thursday morning
by some one touching her. She recog-
nized the intruder as a negro, and,
screaming. attempted to spring from her
bed. The negro seized her, but her
screams frightened him away.
posse soon formed, and, following
the negro's trail, arrested Lane. It was
at this point that his aged father, who
had been a servant in the Richardson
family for years, appeared and induced
him to make a confession.
After this the posse quietly disbanded
after turning the negro over to the
sheriff, who brought him here to Jail.