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carelessness; 'T had forgotten for the
moment. will ring for Martin 10
bring them"
They sat in silence until Martins fat
white calves staggered into the room
under the weight OF an assortment Of
neatly tied packages Evelyn stared
miserably at the sight. Hallam grin
ned broadly. Looks like Christ
mas festival" he said, with jll timed
leyity.
Martin deposited the packages on
the floor and departed. Dick Hallam
drew slip Of paper from his pocket.
Il have an inventory here" he re-
marked. with a businesslike air that
was discOncerting. Evelyn felt that
she vas the victim Of some horrible
nightmare. IT could not DC possible
that-Diek UallaB. had been so mean
as 20 keep an account Of the gifts he
had giveu on birthdays and at Christ
mostide. Where was the generosity
and love that had always character
lied loyal Dick?
Let me see he continued thought
fully. scanning the paper I'm his hand.
Il will call off the items. and you may
tell me IL they are all here 7 am sor-
~ 20 be obliged 10 trouble you in the
natter he added politely
at is no trouble" she said family.
AL the things are there"
"a jeweled bangle. pearl hatpins.
lace Fan, clock, books. gold purse or
-cr-a pictureT" he Intercepted her
doubtfuly.
Yes she murmurcd in q low, dis.
trcssod tone, "a picture"
and one dog Doc ended sharply.
replacing the paper in his letter case.
ooh. no-not Pctc"' sbc cried. with
Oh involuntary gesture ~ alarm
con. yes, Pete, OF course" be said m
n matter ~ fact tone
~ cannot Jet him goo" She said dc.
family
81 insist that tbc dog shall be 500.
cludcd among the articles"
II beg you viii leave pctc VITA me
We understand each other ! low him
so" she said, with a lump iu ben
throat
~ regret the necessity, but ] cannot
leave him" ne replied rclcutessiy.
~ viii bring him myself" She said
Twenty minutes passed. and Evelyn
did not return Tie rang be hell
PLEASE remind Miss Lowell that am
r~tH a. RF.rff,,
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Pete INTERPRETED.
He Was Not Returned and Healed
the Breach.
BY ClARlSSA MACkiE.
ICopyrisht. 1910. by American Press 1850.
Ciationl

Copyright. 1870 by American Press hsso.
ciation.l
Evelyn, having returned her cn,a. e.
ment ring 10 Richard Hallam. WAS coll
lecting her other gifts for the sans
purpose when it occurred to her that
she would like TO keep one OF them.
What should she retain?
Why, Pete.
She caressed his brindlCd coat. ANA
n strange lump came into her throat
as his pink tongue licked her little.
ringless hand. Then she sat up and
blinked back the brightness TO her eyes
and completed her task.
She wondered If Richard would come
tonight. No; he would sulk one day,
and then tomorrow evening he would
come.
The next day Evelyn shopped and
iunched and called with exceeding dill
1gence. Late in the afternoon she slip
ped home to quiet cup of tea In her
own sitting room. There were no let
tiers, no messages-nothing for her.
In the evening Mr.. Hallam was an
nounced. Evelyn tried to subdue the
wild beating OF her heart and dallied
over the adjustment of rose I'm her
hair 1t would be all right after ALL
Her soul sang with joy; but, coquette
that she was, Evelyn schooled her face
to proper severity as she entered the
drawing room.
Good evening, Miss Lowell" said
Hallam, with grave politeness, taking
her hand for an instant and dropping
1t hastily. II received your note last
evening. have brought Jones around
with mo to help carry the stuff away"
"The-the stuffT" she stammered,
nonplused at his manner and the
strangeness of the situation.
why, yes" he replied cheerfuliy;
'you wrote that you had some trifies
you wanted me to remove from the
premises, and here j am"
Evelyn lifted her head haughtily
Certainly" she said with assumed
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True Charoes.

Size Did YOU sec whore some man
'r.laros that women are not honest?
I". We'll. hos right in saying so She
"'icrcclr When did you ever know me
TO do dishonest tmngr lie Ucndcrlyl
when You robbed me Of my peace OF
mind and stole nay heart YOU dear lit.
Ic thi"f' New York World.
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Annette, aged three. has two very
ta'hanyc little sisters. aud sometimes
she finds II difficult to mako herself
heard at the table One day when the
others had been monopClizinc the con.
tcrsotiOn longer than she li;cd An
h"''c raised her finger with "a warning
GESTURE and whispered half aloud
Everybody keep sill Ny foOts
.slccp" Dclineator.
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Her Hard Task.

That's n beautiful girl you have in
four store" said the man acquaint-
ance. 1--WE seen her in the window
several days as 1 passed"
she isn't an employee" the milliner
answered YEARLY. shes woman
trying TO decide on n new hat."-Buf-
falo Express.
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Wal Snnnliael.

An inveterate wit and punster asked
the captain Of craft loaded with
boards how he managed TO get dinner
on the passage. why" replied the
skipper, 1--WE always cook aboard"
Cook a board. do your rejoined the
wng. Then ! sec you have been well
provided with provisions this trip at
all events."-Iondon Tit. Bits.
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Howard When Dr. Iucision operat.
ed on me lie left pair Of surgical scis-
sors in my anatomy. Can I sue him
for damages Lawyer Better just
send him Il large bill for storage. lie.
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A Duty.

We should tell ourselves once for all
that It is the first duty Of the soul to
become as happy. complete. independ-
ent and great as lies I'm it's power
Maurice Maeterlinck.
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51G1O6wks.

Great Falls, Mont.-Chas. Gcisser
Of this city says "1Iollistcr's Rocky
Mountain Tea has been great help
to mo. 7 have used II for two years
md can recommend IT. as good
blood purifier" For sale by The
White Pharmacy.
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Malioiona-

Noungleigh Which is the better way
10 propose, orally or by letter? Cvni.
Gus By letter, certainly There's 4
chance that YOU might forget TO mail
it-EXclanQe
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U. S. Senator A. ]. Beve-
ridge Of Indiana, who was one
of the visitors at Sycamore Hill
on "lnsurgent Day." Other
visitors on that day were Sena-
tor Dolliver and Cumming of
Iowa.
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This is pretty-state OF affairs. isn't
uE"
Yes. IT Is very ugly matter. but
somebody will have 10 pay handsomely
FOR it, New York journal.
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3 good way 10 be- happy is to try e.
be useful and helpful.
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Somewhat Djsappojntinu.

He a a doctor and was patiently
waiting for his first patient. Thought
he: IF the mountain will not come
to Mohammed. Mohammed must go
to the mountain. And as patients will
not seek me out | must needs seek
them out" He strolled through the
cheap market and presently saw a
man buy six nice cucumbers. Here's
a chance" said he, and followed him
home. Patiently he waited for four
long and lonely hours and about mid
night the front door quickly opened,
and the man dashed down the steps.
He seized him by the arm and cried
earnestly: DO you want a doctor?'
Mo-" replied the man roughly.
Want more cucumbers!"
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The Riqht Spirit.

Apropos of Valentine day a passen.
ger on the Bermudian said:
Mark Twain once told us, in a little
Valentine day speech on this boat, of
an Irish wooer who had the right val
entine spirit. Acceptance or rejection
he could take with equal grace.
Twill We be my v%alentine?' he said
on February IA to the girl he loved.
"'No,' she replied. I am a%nother's.'
He heaved a sigh and said:
"TShure, thin. darlin', | wish we
was twins, 81 that | could have at
Taste the half of ye.'"
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Does Celeste sit with u.s."
Il believe you would prefer having
her in the circumstances. You would
not feel quite so much alone"
Il should like it; it was most
thoughtful upon your part. Shall
shall we be alone at .able?"
With the exception of the first ofh-
GER, who is really the leader on
board"
1t was evident plainly enough that
she shrank from the ordeal. the deli
cate lines hardening about the
mouth, the gray eyes eloquent OF dis
inclination. A moment she hesitated,
her form swaying as though buffeted
by a storm; then she slowly bent her
head.
Il am at your service, Mr.. Stephens
In the main cabin we discovered the
table already set and waiting, appear
ing bright and CHEEKY with a brave
display of snowy cloth and glittering
silver, the swinging shelf above
adorned by bottles and cleaning
glass.
Call Mr.. futile, Dade.' ordered,
quietly. Then hurry back and serve
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all my limbs tremble. my lips falter,
as | made swift response.
Lady Darlington, believe me, l
have no desire except honestly to
serve you. The actual truth Is, Ihave con-
sented to retain what is a purely NOM
inal command of this vessel, with no
other purpose except that such out
ward authority yields me some op-
%portunity to assist and protect you.
Otherwise l would spurn the whole
affair and defy these outlaws to do
their worst. 1t was a d%eplorable &C
cident that brought me here and
placed me in this situation. Prac.
tically | am as much a prisoner on
board as yourself. Later, if the OPP
%portunity yer be given, l shall relate
you my story, and then, perhaps, you
will appreciate how perfectly helpless
| am to overrule the decision Of this
vessels crew. They are mad with the
lust of gold, crazed by the prospect
of suddenly achieving vast wealth
through a single bold stroke. Would
the tears of a woman influence them
now? would the impotent threat of a
single, helpless man? They are armed,
organized, determined, desperate.
The only thing I can do is appar-
emily to yield to them trusting thus
to persuade them into lone measure
Of mercy; and the only thing you can
do is patiently to abide my efforts to
release you from such companionship.
l mean to do my best, ever to the sac
bearing you with us into the fogs and
dangers of that s~torm-lashed ocean is
misery to me. God knows l would do
anything possible to spare you such
a fate. But l wish you to understand,
realize fully, how difficult my own po-
sition is. l do not bid you hope; only
pray, and, above all, retain your cour-
age. promise nothing, because I
dare venture no pledge. But l be-
seech you not to break down, not to
exhibit open fear. In any event our
first effort should be to awaken con-
fidence in the minds of our captors,
and arrive at a frank understanding
between ourselves. Lady Darlington,
will you be guided in this by my
Judgment"
"Oh, l wish to believe" she sobbed,
only half aloud, Il need some one,
some one in whom l feel confidence,
in whom | may repose faith. l beg
of you not to consider me weak, a
nerveless creature, but this situation
is intolerable. / will endeavor to do
what you ask. l will strive to be
brave, helpful, appreciative. II think
you are what you say. See, | give you
my hand in promise"
clasped it instantly within both
my own, bending low above the white
fingers, my lips set in firm resolve. l
retained it still when I lifted my head,
and our glances net.
What is it you first desire of me -
breakfast has been prepared, and
is now awaiting us in the cabin" l an
swered, knowing well that some form
of action must strengthen her more
quickly than any further talk, land
l wish you to join us at the table ex-
actly as though this was an ordinary
voyage"
II know the food will choke me.
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SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with the Introduction
OF John Stephens, adventurer, a Massa-
chusetts man marooned by authorities at
Valparaiso, Chile. Being interested in
mining operations in Bolivia, he was de-
nounced by Chile as an insurrectionist
n as a consequence was hiding. At his
hotel his attention was attracted by an
EnElishman and a young woman.
Stephens rescued the young woman from
a mixer officer. He was thanked by
her. Admiral of the Peruvian navy con-
fronted Stephens, told him that war had
been declared etwee Chile and Peru
and offered him the Office of captain. He
desired that that night the Esmeralda, a
Chilean vessel, should be captured.
Stephens accepted the commission.
Stephens met a motley crew, to which he
was assigned. He gave them final in
structions. They boarded the vessel. They
successfully captured the vessel supposed
to be the Esmeralda, through strategy.
Capt. Stephens gave directions for the de-
parture Of the craft. He entered the cat-
In and discovered the English woman
the wrong vessel had been captured.
It was Lord D~arlington's private yacht,
the lords wife and maid being aboard.
He explained the situation to her lady
ship. Then First Mate Tuttle laid bare
the plot. saying hat the Sea Queen had
been taken in order to go to the Antarc-
tic circle. Tuttle explained that on a
former voyage he had learned that the
Donna Isabel was lost in 1853. He had
found 1t frozen in q huge case of ice
on an island and contained much gold.
Stephens consented to be the captain
Of thy expedition.
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CHAPTER XII.
In Which Endeavor to Assert A.
thority.

In Which to Assert Nu'
thority.
l was on deck again at noon, and
shot the sun, returning below to work
out OUR position. The Sea Queen still
held closely to her course, almost d.
rectly west, and, realizing my helpless
ness, l forebore asking useless ques-
tons. Indeed, l vas secretly pleased
that futile still held to that point OF
the compass, for We were now in the
direct path of Australian commerce.,
and hence much more likely to raise
a sail at any moment than il we
veered farther to the southwark. Ii
any such vessel appeared l had de-
termined to pit my strength against
the crew, even to the point OF physical
danger.
At one o'clock Dade called the
women, and soon the four of us were
seated at table again. My lady's man
ner weighed upon my spirits, which
had been none of the lightest before
her appearance. l felt profoundly that
the faint influence my previous words
had inspired within her mind had al
ready evaporated; that she now held
me as at one with the remainder of
the yachts crew. l arose as they re-
tired from the table, but received no
reward Of recognition from her averted
eyes. Feeling deserted, almost hui
inflated, l smoked my pipe alone on
deck under the lee of the cabin. But
it was perfectly useless lettering there,
with M I,,tioC tn porfcrvo onA tho eoo
all about bare to the far horizon. Be-
sides, some sailor instinct told me a
storm was brewing yonder to the
northward which might keep me upon
the bridge all night, SO, in preparation
for such a possibility, l went below
and lay down in my bunk. l was a
long time getting asleep, finally drop
ping off only to be aroused by the
rafting of dishes when Dade arranged
the table for the last meal Of the day.
De Nova was pacing the bridge and
emerged from the companion. l could
not see the seaman who hailed, the
mist held so thick, and his words
seemed like a weak echo.
Sail. almost directly ahead, sir"
"W'ereaway?" asked De Nova, peer
ing anxiously forward. Il can see
messing. Fo'c'sT' zare-you see re
ship"
"Nothin' in sight from here, sir"
The mate stared up into the vapor
overhead.
Ware was it you see it. you fellow
on re foreyard?"
The odd echo Of a voice came back
out of the sky.
the fog, sir, n point OF the weather.
bow"
With a swift bound I was up the
steps to the bridge and beside the
second officer, recklessly determined
TO assume command. Before he clearly
realized my presence l tangled the
bells in the engine room.
Hold her steady as she is" l said
sternly to the fellow grasping the
wheel.
De Nova wheeled and faced me. his
black eyes full of sudden anger.
Wat re hell you mean?" he ex-
Claimed. SO surprised he suffered. Il
was officer of re deck"
And | am commanding the yacht,
Mr.. De Nova" l retorted quickly,
pushing back his hand from the signal,
Il propose speaking that vessel yon-
der, and trans-shipping our passengers.
Port a little, my man-no, port, you
fool!-now hold her SO; steady"
De Nova grasped my arm, his fingers
like steel. but l broke away, pressing
in between him and the rail.
TO BE CONTINUED)
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HOW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned, have known +. ]. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon.
orable In all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, kINNAN & 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 IS cents Dg
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take HAl's Family Pills for constipation.
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Ruling Spirit Strona.

Instances Of the ruling passion
strong in death are very common. It
is said of DR.. Arne. the great English
composer. that he died in the middle
OF a conversation On some musical
matter. trying with his last breath 10
sing a passage the meaning Of whick
he wa too exhausted to explaia.
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through the open port illumined her
hair and outlined the delicate wal OF
her face. Troubled as she was, sur
rounded by a terror no less real be-
cause she failed thoroughly to compre-
bend 1t. facing one she must distrust
and secretly fear, her first u%tterance,
friendly and courteous. merely exhib-
tied a heart which beat warmly be-
meath its slight armor OF pride.
Il am exceedingly glad to greet you
again, Mr.. Stephens" she said, pleas
antly. even e~ndeavoring to smile; you
were absent SC long We had begun to
expect evil news"
Il regret to say, Lady Darlington,
that l bring you only very little Of any
kind" l replied, striving earnestly to
initiate her self-possession. Arrange
ments on board have not yet assumed
definite shape, so that I can make no
promise concerning your future. l can
merely assure you present safety, and
pledge you every comfort the yacht
affords while you remain with u.s."
She continued to gaze at me
strangely. her eyes filled with ques.
tioning..
Then you-you refuse to tell US
our fate?"
Merely because l do not know it.
AS l said before I am only one man
pitted against 90"
She pressed her hand over her eyes,
as though she would hide from me
the sudden horror pictured within their
depths.
What are your" she exclaimed,
suddenly, her lips trembling. Into
whose hands have we fallen? beg
that you answer me honestly-why
have you stolen this yacht? What
real purpose underlies this terrible
outrage?"
l made no effort to disguise the
deep sympathy l felt for her, yet
there was nothing l could answer but
must have sounded both harsh and
cruel.
The motive animating the men in
control is similar to that which rem
ders possible most of the desperate
deeds of the worid-the search after
treasure"
TREASURED" she gasped, thoroughly
bewildered. Where do you propose
going to search?"
Far south, into the Antarctic"
The expression on her face was pitt
full, yet l stood helpless to comfort.
"Merciful God! And you actually
mean to bear us with you into that
forsaken sea of ice? Oh, surely you
jest. you seek to frighten; you cannot
be earnest In such act of cruelty.
Whom can l believe? What can l
hope? You have told me you were
the captain Of this GREY Of buccaneers,
and'yet you say you a accomplish
nothing with them to forward our re-
lease. Then take me to those who
can! Let me beg upon my knees for
mercy. Surely, surely we are OF no
value to you in your search after
treasure. We are only weak, helpless
women. Think Of what this must
meal to me. and be merciful."
There was no trace of tears in her
eyes. but 1t was the white. agonized
face. the unconsciously outspread
arns q appeal. that smots me-. ! felt
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-01

When a fool gets angry he fur
nishes the proof Of his foolishness.
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An Inward Conviction.

Tommy, having disposed of three
helpings of sausages and d%oughnuts
sat mournfully regarding his empty
plate.
Observing his pensive expression,
won't o have some more dough
nuts?"
Nom" the poor lad replied, with
feeling emphasis, Il don't want them
| got now!"-Harper's Magazine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-01

DAVIS PAINkILLER
has no substitute. No other remedy is so effective
for rheumatism. lumbago. stiffness, neuralgia or
cold of any sort. Put up in 25c, S5c and SOC bottles.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-01

Every time you want to smoke, chew
WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT. The de-
sire goes away. You save nerves, peck
etbOOk, and digestion.
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Philosophy and Religion.
The idea Of philosophy is truth; the
idea of religion is life.-Bayne.
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ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE."
That is LAXATIVE BRONO QTININE. Look for
the signature of T.. W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure q Cold in one Day. 25c.
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Passing the SuperIative.
Il am going to have Jagsby for my
best man."
"Oh, | know a better man"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-02-02
BOOST! Ellsworth Food Fair,
Feb. 22.26.

The Thursday club will meet this week
with Miss Bernice Giles.
The woman's relief corps will serve sup
per tomorrow, Feb. 3, at G. A. X. hall, at
o'clock.
Capt. Willis L. Pratt has gone to Boston
to visit his daughter, Mrs. Inez L. NORM,
who is ill.
Donaqua lodge, K. Of p, will give So
ciable at Odd Fellows hall Friday evening.
The public is invited.
Col. II. E. Harulin is on the last stage of
his trip around the world, having arrived
in San Francisco Monday.
Property on which taxes remain unpaid
will be sold at auction at the Office of the
collector next Monday at 9 a. m.
The stewards of the Methodist church
will serve supper at the vestry Wednesday
evening, Feb. 9, from $50 to O'Clock.
Goods donated for the Salvation army
fair should be ready for collection Mon
day, Tuesday or Wednesday Of next week.
The farce "Union Depot, will be pre-
Seultu ny lOCdi ChSI dt IlaAcOCh udlls
next Saturday evening, for benefit OF the
senior class Of the high school.
Albert A. Joy left Monday for Presque
Isle to enter upon his duties as cashier OF
the Merchants Trust & Banking Co., OF
that town, to which position he has been
elected.
There will be concert by the music
club OF the University Of Maine at Han
cock hall Thursday evening, Feb. 10, un-
der the auspices OF the sophomore class OF
the high school.
Miss Eva Leighton, who has been en-
ployed in the Ellsworth central telephone
Office for some time, left yesterday fol
Camden, where she will take the position
of chief operator.
Capt. and Mrs. Scott, of the Salvation
army, commenced regular meetings to b.
held every second Sunday morning Al
Bayside in the new grange hall, the fire..
use Of which has been kindly granted.
A group of friends, remembering tha
last Wednesday was Mrs. Mary Goggins
wedding anniversary, surprised her at he
home on Bridge hill on the evening o
that day. A merry evening was passed.
There were two games of basket ball a
Hancock hall last Wednesday evening
Two girls teams from the high school-th'
"Khaki Waists" and "White Waists
from which the school team will b,
chosen, met in game which resulted il
a score of 90 in favor of the sKhaki'