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his ankle. Tie girl, more thoughtful,
waved to him to wait for her where
he was.
As she approached, Blake's frown
gave place to a look that made his
face positively pleasant He had al
ready drained the cocoanuts; now he
proceeded to smash the shells into
small bits. that he might eat the meat,
and at the same time keep his gaze
on the girl. The cliff foot being well
shaded by the towering wall of rock.
she had taken off his coat and was
carrying 1t on her arm; so that there
was nothing to mar the effect of her
dainty openwork waist, with its elbow
sleeves and graceful collar and the
flmy veil of lace over the shoulders
and bosom. Her skirt had been washed
clean by the rain. and she had man
aged TO stretch it into shape before
drying
Refreshed by nap in the forenoon
and by her saltwater dip. she showed
more viyacity than at any time that
Winthrope could remember during
their acquaintance. Her suffering dur
ing and since the storm had left its
mark in the dark circles beneath her
hazel eyes. but this in no wise
lessened their brightness; while the
elasticity of her step showed that she
had quite recovered her well-bred ease
and grace OF movement.
She bowed and smiled to the two
men impartially. "Good-afternoon.
gentlemen"
Same to you. Miss Leslie," re-
spcnded Blake. staring at her with
frank admiration. You look fresh as
a daisy"
Genial and sincere as was his tone,
the familiarity Jared on her sensitive
ear. She colored as she turned from
him.
is there anything new. Mr. Win
thrope?" she asked.
I'm afraid not, Miss Genevieve. Like
ourselves. Blake took a nap"
Yes: but Blake first took squint
at the scenery. Just see If you've got
everything. and fix your hats. Wen
Better get on the coat, Miss Leslie.
It's hotter than yesterday"
Permit me-" said Winthrope
Blake watched while the English
man held the coat for the girl and
rather fussily raised the collar about
her neck and turned back the sleeves.
which extended beyond the tips OF her
fingers. The Americans face was
stold: but his glance took in every lit
tie look and act of his companions.
He was not altogether unversed in the
ways Of good society. and It seemed
to him that the Englishman was some
What overassiduous in his attentions.
AN ready. Blake remarked Win
thrope. finally. with a last lingering
touch.
Bout time,' grunted Blake
You're fussy as a tailor. Got the
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flask and cigarette case and the
knife?"
An safe. sir-er-all safe. Blake"
Then you two follow ME slow
enough not to worry that ankle.
don't want any more of the pack mule
in mine"
Where are we going. MIR. Blake -
exclaimed Miss Leslie. You will not
leave us again."
It's only half-mile. Miss Jenny.
There's a break in the ridge. I'm go
ing on ahead to find II it's hard to
climb"
But why should be climb"
Food. for one thing. You see. this
end of the cliff is covered with sea
birds, Another thing. | expect to strike
4 spring"
"oh. l hope you do, The water in
the rain pools is alrea6, warm"
They'll be dry in day or two.
Say. Winthrope. you might fetch some
OF those stones-size of ball. l used
to be fancy pitcher when l was a
something
Il play cricket myself But these
stones"
"Better'n gun, when you haven't
got the gun. Come on. Wen go in a
bunch, after all. in case need stones"
With due consideration for Win
thrope's ankle-not for Winthrope-
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7 was past two o'clock when
~ the sun. striking in where
Blake lay outstretched. be-
gan TO scorch one OF his legs. He
stirred uneasily. and sat upright. Like
a sailor. he was wide awake the mo
ment he opened his eyes. He stood
up and peered around through the half
leafless branches.
Over the water thousands OF gulls
and terms. boobies and cormorants
were skimming and diving, while
above them number of graceful frigate
birds-those swart. scarlet-throated pi-
rates of the air-hung poised. ready TO
swoop down and rob the weaker birds
of their fish. All about the headland
and the surrounding water was life
in fullest action. Even from where
he stood Blake could hear the
harsh clamor OF the seafowl.
In marked contrast to this scene the
plain was apparently lifeless. When
Blake rose, small brown lizard
darted away across the sand. Other
wise there was neither sight nor
sound OF living creature. Blake pom
dered this as he gathered his clothes
into the shade and began to dress.
Looks like the siesta is the all
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OF squawks and screams along the
higher lodges of the cliff. Staring up
ward. Blake for the first time observed
seafowl
That's luck" he muttered. Guess
l haven't forgot how to rob nests. Bet
our fine lady'l shy at sucking them
raw, All the same. she'll have to II
| don't run across other rock than this.
poor girl"
He advanced again along the talus.
and did not stop until he reached the
sand beach. There he halted to make
a careful examination. not only OF the
loose debris. but OF the solid rock
above. Finding no sign Of flint or
quartz. he growled out curse and
backed of along the beach to get a
view of the cliff top. From a point a
little beyond him, outward to the ex-
tremity OF the headland, he could see
that the upper lodges and the crest
of the cliff. as well. were fairly
crowded with seafowl and their nests
His smile of satisfaction broadened
when he glanced inland and saw. less
than half a mile distant. wooded
cleft which apparently ran up to the
summit of the ridge. From a point
near the top a gigantic baobab tree
lowered up against the skyline like q
Brobdingnagian cabbage.
Say. We may have a run for our
money. after ALL" he murmured
Shade. and no end of grub. and. by
the green of those trees. a spring
limestone water at that. Next thing.
I'll find a fint,"
He slapped his leg. and both sound
and feeling reminded him that his
clothes were drenched.
Guess well walt about that flint"
he said. and he made for a clump OF
thorn scrub little way inland.
As the tall grass did not grow here
within a mile OF the shore. there was
nothing to obstruct him. The creeping
plants which during the rainy season
had matted over the sandy soil wers
now leafess and withered by the heat
of the dry season. Even the thorn
scrub was half bare OF leaves.
Blake walked around the clump TO
the shadisst side. and began to strip.
In quick succession one garment after
another was flung across branch
where the sun would strike It. Last
of all. the shoes were emptied of rain
water and set out TO dry. Without a
pause. he then gave himself a quick,
light rundown. just sufficient to in
yigorate the skin without starting the
Precipitation,
Physically the man was magnificent
His muscles were wiry and compact.
rather than bulky and as he novel
they played beneath his white skin
with the smooifness and ease OF
iccr's
Nrer the rub down he squatted on
VS. heels and spcnt some time trying
to bend his palmleaf fat back ir'o
shape. when he had ri ICED this a'-'
ont In the sun he found himself ne-
ginning TO yawn, The dry. suliry air
hrl made Rim drowsy. a touch with
his bare foot showed him that the
sand bon ajh the thorn bush had al
ready ali sorhnd the rain and offered
dry suri.ce lie game, d around, drew
his clab nearer and stretched himself
oui for a nap.
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CHAPTER VIII.

The clus ACE.
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tcontinued on page ski
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flask and cigarette case and the
knife?"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
Nash Explains
Harrison Twp

States Attorney Nash corrects
statement which has been made by a
number of the newspapers wherein 1t
was stated that Mr.. Nash had recon-
mended that the county commission
ers turn down the petition of the
residents of Harrison township who
asked for the privilege Of voting on
the proposition to organize North
Minot, because he considered that q
portion of the territory was a por-
ton of the city of Minot. This was
not the reason at all. Mr.. Nash says
that he recommended that the petit
ton be turned down because the
jurisdictional affidavit was not in
proper form to give the board the
power to act.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
FLOCK MATING.
II Perhaps Is Good Method Under
Certain Conditions.

Many breeders of pure bred poultry
have eggs for sale from specially ma
ted lens. and from yards where they
practice flock mating. Or where num-
Der of hens are running with several
males Flock mating Is all right, where
the males are of good quality, II an
egg machine or a carcass only Is re-
qnired, but flock mating will not as Z
rule r"oduce fancy specimens for the
show room. Flock mating on free
range will give more fertile eggs than
can come from hens confined to q
small yard. In mating in this way
however, It is best to choose males
as nearly uniform as possible; full
brothers are best. Breeders frequently
alternate males in a pen to secure
best fertility, and We have heard II
claimed that where the males are Al
nearly alike in shape, size, and color
ing as possible, and carry the same
blood lines, that better show bird II
produced than is the product Of the
single mating with one male. We
question this latter statement, yet va
would rather run males alternately
with the females than at the same
time. The interfering attention Of
various males is sometimes distinct
drawback to fertility.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
POULTRY NOTES.

It is claimed that frozen eggs can
be restored to their natural flavor
by immersing them in hot water for
80 minutes. When thawed out by cold
water the natural flavor is destroyed
and the eggs are scarcely fit to eat.
It must be understood that cracked
or ground bone does not take the
place of grit. 1t helps to grind the
food, but it is too soluble to do the
work fully, alone. Keep crushed she'll
and coarse sand, or gravel, where all
of the chickens can make daily use
Of them.
It is claimed, and demonstrated bV
test, that skinned milk or buttermilk
is equal to meat as food for laying
hens. Milk contains enough protein
and mineral matter to make it an ideal
food for both young and old stock.
Sour milk may be given as an occa-
sional relish, yet sweet milk is bet
ter for regular feeds. a#a .as...
Feed chopped raw meat occasion
ally. This will take the place Of the
bugs, worms and grasshoppers the
fowls pick up in summer time while
foraglng. Ground bone should also be
fed. Be sure the meats are in no way
tainted r-.a r."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
DESTROYING MITES.
DO Not Let These Robbers OF the
Poultry Get the Start Of You.


Mites in the poultry house are .
great menace to profitable poultry
raising. They do not go well with sue
cessful results in this branch OF farm
ing. Getting rid of them. however, 10
more easily said than done. The Mich
igan experiment station says the best
way IL Is follows:
Clean coops perfectly, then apply
thoroughly whitswash, or some other
Of the prepared insecticides. Be sure
to I'LL the cracks and crevtces, ~ these
are the hiding places whore mites VIII
be found hiding during the day. Burn
all the litter and add new. A spray
pump may be used for applying the IN
secticide, rs 1t drives the liquid into
the cracks and crevices better than
can be done With q brush. White
wash can be applied with = brush.
doing rapid and, effective work. Mites
differ from the body lice in that they
suck the blood from the fowls body.
while lice have biting mouth parts and
live on the skin and feathers. causing
intense itching and annoyance. Mites
live on the fowls body 1T night only
hiding in the cracks and crevices dur
ing the day. They appear red when
Forged with blood in their bodies.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
Goats Terribly
Overworked

Seventy members of the l. 0. o. F..
lodge from Minot and Des Laos,
went to Berthold last Friday, and as
sisted in the institution of new Odd
Fellows lodge in that city, known
as Berthold No. 1872. The Minot con-
tingent took couple of real goats
along, and altho we have never had
the honor of being initiated In q
lodge Of Odd Fellows, we have no
doubt that they were overworked
considerable for a class of nineteen
was initiated. The work was put
on by an all star team and among
the good worker from Minot who as
sisted we're L. o. Hughes, Edw.
Schrepple, James L. Hyatt, D. D..
Grand Master, Ernie Thompson, Thos
Mclaughlin, VIM. Foster. Chas.
Wylie, J. W. Rowan, E. A. Hart
house, F. c. Ripley, J. T. Unseth, l..
D. McGahan, VIM. Richberger, and J.
B. Reed. p r. N@
" III. DuA 6Coo VI AAdAV CyS SA0 S<sso
Grand Instructor, accompanied the
Minot Odd Fellows. and assisted in
the work Of initiation.
In the hall below the lodge rooms,
one of the finest spreads a man ever
did justice to, was placed before the
members of the organization, covers
being spread for ninety-flve. After
the banquet, many responded to
toasts. LID. McGahan acting rs
toastmaster, in his usual witty man
! er. Mr.. Burgess responded to mem
bers proud that they belonged to
such noble order. o. s. Bailey
of Berthold, responded to toast. DR..
Hills of Berthold, gave an interest
ing talk to the visiting brethren.
James Hyatt gave general talk on
the order, his remarks being espe-
cially interesting and witty. The
Minot members carried big streamers
booming the proposed Odd Fellows
home for this city, and as we under
stand it, Minot has a good chance OF
getting this home. The home is to
be located within the state soon, and
will cost about $4,000. OF this
amount, $4,000 is already in the
Treasury.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
Farming VS.. Mining

American farmers, according to
James J. Hill, produced more wealth
last year, in that single year, than
all the mines of America have pro-
duced since the continent was dis
also than the total
amount of all the foreign commerce
of all the nations of the world. That
is little staggering but it is not a
1.-THE of what our farms could pro-
duce, with thorough cultivation. For
example, English acres average three
times as large yields Of grain as any
American acres do, although our
soil is naturally the richer. ~"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
All Grain Diet.

A diet Of all grains is the most ex.
pensive which can be fed. Green food
viii not only reduce the cost Of feed,
but will also keep the chickens in
health. At least third of the winter
ration should consist of green food Of
some kind. Litter in the hen house
ia of little use if there is nothing in
II to reward the hens for the trouble.
A hen won't scratch for the fun Of
It. A light grain feed at noon and an
early afternoon feed Of cracked corn
win keep them busy and happy most
Of the day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
Laying Age Of Hens.

According to Thomas I. MARS Of
Pennsylvania, hens over two years OF
age are seldom good layers. Leghorns,
Minorcas, ETC., are sometimes good
during the third and fourth years, but
generally speaking the Plymouth
Rocks and such fowls are Of little or
no use as layers after their second
year; being much inclined to become
excessively fat For summer egg pro.
duction the lighter breeds and later
Matched pullets of the heavier breeds
are best. A hen that has laid well all
winter should not be expected to lay
exceptionally well during the summer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
Sale of Cream.

No greater calamity could befall
the farmers of the west than the de-
struction of all places where cream
or butter could be sold. The small
farmer is more dependent upon the
sale of dairy products than many
are willing to admit. The cream
receiving stations and the possibility
of easy shipment to the creamery
have for years been the mainstay for
many western farmers, and such
they will continue to be
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
Will Drill For Oil

The Great Northern Gas, Oil and
Pipe Line Co. has made arrange
ments to drill three wells in the
Ryder country and work on them
will soon begin. o. S. Johnson,
president of the company, has so
much faith in the country, as a nat
ural oil producer, that he is going
ahead and project for all there is in
it. Out of a test of thirteen wells,
eleven showed traces of oil, some in
large quantities.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08

nall seven 2x2 strips z feet long
for the roosts. Beginning at the top,
nail them Is inches apart as indicated
at B.
Fig. A shows the end section with
the support, which is piece Of 2x3
3 feet inches long, and the stay
brace, which is a piece 1x2, 3 feet 4
inches long. It also indicates how
one side can be raised when the fool
is cleaned.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08

If there is a class of citizens in
any community with whom we sure
ly sympathize, it is that class of
farmers for instance. who come to
town to buy their butter and eggs.
1t is needless to say that the success
full farmers do not belong to this
class, the butter and egg industry
is a very pleasing part of their an
nual income.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
cuItivatina currants.

begin cultivation as soon as the
weather permits. In the fall we pillow
up to the bushes and hoe once, throw
ing the furrow up. In the spring we
hoe once again, writes correspond
ent of Orange Judd Farmer. I use a
high-grade fertilizer Analysing, nitro
gen go, phosphoric acid $50, potash
1917. l use from 500 to 700 pounds an
acre, applying 1t by hand in the
spring, after which it is hoed in. l
manure the crop once every five to
seven years. The mixed fertilizer
costs me from $2S to $50 ton.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08

Prairie Farmer,
use four pieces OF
2x3, S feet long fol
the frame. Cut
each end at an an.
gle of IS degrees
and hinge over
the top. with 8
inch strap hinges.
On these frames
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
The SneckIed Hen.

Contented speckled hens industri-
ously scratching for the rarely found
corn, may sometimes do more for q
sick heart than a drove OF nightin-
GaIes-George Eliot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
SELF FEEDER FOR BEES.
Inverted Fruit Can with a Cloth Tied
Over the Mouth Of Can.

A very simple device for feeding
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08
Roosr FOR POULTRY HOUSE.
Simple In Construction and Easy {
Keep Clean.

TO make the roost shown in the
accompanying illustration. says the
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-12-03
Boys Essay on Clothing.

Here is an extract from an essay.
written by a boy in a London school
Clothing is an article which every.
body should wear. The least of this
article is worn by savages or natives,
which Is a piece of cloth or a few
leaves or feathers round the waist. in
cold countries, same as EskimOs, the
people wear more clothes than we do,
count of the icy cold out there. The
can skate all the year round, except
about n thaw there is In summer.
If they walked about like natives they
would catch cold directly and die of
bronkitis. We put clothes on which
are nearly like our bodies, some have
caps, coats and trousers, but women
and girls wear hats and frocks to tell
who they are"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-12-03
TIE
Exceptional
Equipmenf

Of the California Fig Syrup Co. and the
scientific attainments of it's chemists have
rendered possible the production of Syrup
of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA, in all of ito
excellence, by obtaining the pure medic
inal principles of plants known to act most
beneficially and combining them most
skillfully, in the right proportions, with
its wholesome and refreshing Syrup Of
California Figs.
AS there is only one genuine Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA and as the gen.
uine is manufactured by an original
method known to the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, it is always necessary to buy the
genuine to get it's beneficial effects.
A knowledge of the above facts enables
one to decline limitations or to return them
if, upon viewing the package, the full name
of the California Fig Syrup Co. is not found
printed on the front thereof.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-12-03
BROKE THE CA8BlE'S HEART
found That the Boss Had No Fellow.
Feeling When It Came to Dis
honest Dollars.

Pat Masterson tells a taXicab story
ri Harry Allen, who brought the first
neet of taxicabs to New York, and
managed it we'll while he was in
charge: ALLEN took a ride during the
Hudson-Fulton week." says Masterson.
lie paid the dollar and a half in ad-
vance graft that was eXacted during
that period by some companies with,
out Gemur. He couldn't help himself.
But after the cab started he looked at
the indicator flag. 1t should have
been pointed at an angle of As de-
srees above the horizon. Instead, it
was pushed clear down out of sight.
Mr.. Allen tapped on the window and
the cab stopped. 'You have that in
said Allen. 'Put it back where it be-.
longs Why suffered the indignant
robber, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES do you
know about my business, anyhow
'Everything,' said Allen. I have fired
most of you thieves from our CON-
panies at one time and another-and l
invented hat particular style of reg
lister. Now. put 1t back And" said
Mr.. Masterson, the cabman put it
back. But when Mr.. Allen paid his
fare, this nervy chauffeur looked at
rim with sorrow in his eyes.
II think said he, that If you're
in the business, you wouldn't mind a
roor guy maxim a dishonest dollar for
himself.'"--New York Sun.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-12-03
Coast Terminals Out

Seattle, Nov. 30-All switchmen en-
plOyed on the Pacific coast terminal
points by the Northern Pacific, Chi
caeO, Milwaukee & Puget Sound, and
Great Northern railways struck at 6
o'clock tonight. Not a wheel is Turn
ing in the terminal yards al Seattle,
Tacoma, Everett and B~ellinsham.
The roads are not trying to move
freight trains except livestock trains,
devoting their attention to passenger
service.
The Northern Pacific and Great
Northern are bulletining their east
bound trains to leave on time. The
trains are put together by terminal
superintendent and assistants.
Several hundred switchmen are af-
fected in the Pacific northwest by
the strike order. In Seattle 200 are
out: Tacoma, 1872; Everett. so. Advices
from division points in the mountains
indicate the switcnmen obeyed the
strike order and no freight is moving
out.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-12-03
Work For Uncle Sam

Washington, Nov. 30.-The federal
blue book Just issued. shows that the
Northwest is not strongly represent
ed in the government service. Citi-
zens of Minnesota to the number of
800 are on Uncle Sans payroll. Their
compensation yearly aggregates $424,-
113.
other Northwestern states are rep
resented in the service as follows:
Wisconsin, 341, aggregate compen-
sation, $415 ,3e5; South Dakota. Is.
$50, 231; North Dakota, 81, SO, 513;
iowa. 436, $685., All.