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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29

1T is the one thing needed. Thus
armed l a fight it out"
The meal following was far from
cheerful, although the bright sun
streamed down through the deck tran
som to fall in golden bars along the
table, as our thoughts would constant
ly recur to hat silent figure lying in
the nearby bunk, while our converse
ton "a largely about him, and the
consequences of his death.
Finally, bidding both mistress and
maid prepare themselves for an early
call to the deck. l went forward to the
bridge, relieving De Nova while he de-
scended to the main cabin for his
breakfast. The crew had already COM
pleted their meal and swarmed out OF
the ~fOrecastle, apparently aware that
something was in the wind. l noticed
big Bill Anderson circulating among
the various groups, talking earnestly,
and felt convinced the crew was en-
deavOring to settle upon some united
course of action. Brutal and un-
learned as he was, the boatswain was a
thorough sea-lawyer, understanding
well how to influence his mates, and
with enough at stake in this game to
render him desperate. The second
mate joined me.
Call all hands aft, Mr.. De Nova" !
said, after a glance into his face,
every man Jack of them, except the
two at the wheel. l will talk to them
from the rail-"
l took my position there. with Lady
Darlington and Celeste close at hand,
but somewhat sheltered under the lee
Of the longboat from the singing
wind. The herd came stunning aft,
and ranged themselves awkwardly
enough on the open deck. De Nova
cast his eyes i've them. counting,
then climbed the short ladder and
joined me.
"Ail here. monsieur" Then lowered
his voice. "Mapes was dead in re
fo'c'stle."
"Mapes! Oh, he was the man who
fell from the foreyard?"
"Oui, an it all makes re crew feel
scare"
glanced at the group. and around
at the stern vision OF sea. Altogether
it formed a dismal, disheartening pic
ture-the men, bundled up in their
heavy clothing, stamping their feet on
the deck. their ragged boards forking
out, their eyes cleaning beneath the
peaks of wooden caps drawn low,
shutting im%patiently, and occasionally
moving over to the rail to spit; the
yacht, long battered by the seas,
stripped Of every unnecessary adorn-
ment, her matches battened down, her
funnel rusty, her sails close reefed,
her forward deck a sheet of glistening
ice, the sharp wind whistling through
the frozen rigging as she staggered
through a cold, gray, wintry sea,
straining and groaning in every timber
as the cleaning surges struck her
quarter. and the relentless wheel held
her to the course. The whole view
photographed itself indelibly upon my
mind, and ! chung to the rail, gazing
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29
CHAPTER XVI.

In Which I Again Come to Command.
Dade awoke me. the gray light of
the Antarctic day streaming in through
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29

Finally I got up, and, to Dade's horror,
re-entered the mates room, returning
with the chart upon which our course
had been pricked up until o of the
previous day, and spread it III across
my knees. l was still engaged in
studying it when Lady Darlington,
fully dressed, emerged from her cab
in. She touched me before I was even
aware of her presence.
SIS Mr.. futile still ill?" she ques-
toned, anxiously, and have you been
on duty all night?"
"The first officer is dead" l an
swered. and made her sit down beside
me. II will tell you all the facts"
She listened silently. her breath
colorless. l dwelt upon the mans
mental condition, his ghostly hallu-
cinations, my discovery of him in the
main cabin, and his final mad act of
self-destruction. The very relating OF
the tragic story served to clear my
own mind and strengthen my resolve.
"What-what will this mean to u.s."
she questioned, her lips trembling.
will it release us from our bondage?
VIII it result in abandoning this crazy
search after treasurer"
Honestly l do not know, Lady OAR
lington," l acknowledged with reluc-
lance. "The present attitude of the
tically we are as helpless as before.
My one advantage lies in the fact that
/ am the only navigator ON board. Yet
they have power to compel me to do
their will. l cannot battle against
them alone"
But you no longer believe in Tut
ties story"
Il have really believed 1t.
But this is not a question of what
believe; 1t all hangs upon the faith Of
the men forward"
but IL they realize he was insane.
surely they must also decide that his
treasure ship was likewise q de-
lusion."
l shook my head, gravely doubling
her conclusion.
Il regret to say I possess no such
expectation. The average sailor, Lady
Darlington, Is not given to reasoning;
he is lore a creature of impulse. ]
fear W. are already too close to our
goal to now be turned back by the
| mates death. The men will insist on
completing the voyage. intend to
have the entire crew piped aft after
breakfast, and will talk to them.
wish you to 60 on deck with me al
the time, and hear all that Is said"
paused, intently watching the expires
sion Of her face. Whatever decision
| may be driven to, ] hope It will not
forfeit me your respect"
"Oh. no."
"You will retain confidence In me
even If the bow of the Sea Queen con
tinues to point southwark"
She lifted her gray eyes to mine In
unshadowed franknegs.
Whatever you think best. Mr.. Ste
phens. shall believe to be right" she
responded, softly. "Will my trust help
you3"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29

IN Wn1ch ! Again Come 10
Dade awoke me. the gray light of
the Antarctic day streaming in through
the portfolio.
Il pounded on the door twice, sir"
he explained. quickly. "but you was
sleepin' so hard I had to come in.
Somethin' s gone wrong in Mr.. Tut
ties %stateroom. sir"
Wrong! what do you mean"
-s'Well, sir a gun went off in there
Just now. an
was already upon my feet, pulling
ON my clothes.
run up on deck and ask De Nova
TO come down here at nce Lively
now, my lad"
The two had already reached the
foot of the companion stairs when l
came out, and Dade had evidently
made the situation clear to the mind
Of the creole.
"Have you been in care, monsieur
he asked, %anxiously.
mo, not yet, but l fear the worst,
and thought 1t would be better for us
to 60 together. Stand by, Dade, for
We may need you.
The ex-whaleman was lying on the
aoor In a c%urled-up heap, a revolver
resting beside him, perhaps a foot
from his hand. The pungent odor OF
powder was still in the room. We
turned him over, revealing a bullet
wound Just in front of the ear. Be-
yond all doubt he had shot himself
while sitting upon the edge of the
bunk. and had tumbled forward. dead
before he struck the deck. glanced
toward De Nova, who stood staring
silently down at the dead man, and at
Dade. almost yellow with terror, peer
ing cautiously in through the open
door.
"He Is beyond further trouble !
said, solemnly. 1.-THE poor devil. Help
me lift him back into his berth"
Dade held aloof. but De Nova took
hold with me, and together we
Strengthened out the body, covering it
decently with a sheet. Then we passed
cut into the main cabin and closed the
door.
.What sort Of weather have we out.
eide, MI. De Nova?" l questioned. en-.
Aeavoring to quell the beating Of my
hart.
-Clear an col. monsieur. re win
aor'west."
sThen We are holding our course?'
s1Oui. oui." gesticulating, but wat
We do now? wat We do now?'
"Well, that depends entirely upon
you and the crew." l returned, shortly
.Mr. futile II dead. beyond recall.
am the only competent navigator left
on board. For the sake OF my own
life, as well ~ the safety OF those
women In our care. ! propose assum'
ing command. Have you anything to
say"
The creole stood motionless. grasp
Ing the edge Of the table, his black
eyes still fastened on Tuttle's closed
door.
well. you had better decide went
On. stoutly. and anyway the only
thing tor III to do IL to put this matter
straight before the crew. Keep quiet
about what has happened until after
oFeakfast-you, too. Dade-and then
Ave the whole crew piped aft. GO
- about your work until then. and
A1eep your tongues STILL"
~ down on the divan, watching
100 - he hustled about from the
sl1te q the pantry. ever casting fur
80 glancee toWoe1 the silent state
soom g. Nhlch ~ dead man lay.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29
A Great Surprise,

Papa-Ruthie, | shouldn't be sur
prised If God would send you a little
baby brother before long. What would
you think of that?
Ruthie-Oh, papa! think it would
be perfectly lovely. And say, papa,
let's you and me keep it a surprise for
mamma.-Life.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29
important to Mothers.
Sjnule

Emerson-There's nothing like sin
gle ~blessedness.
Waters-What! That sounds strange
from a happily married man.
Emerson know. But | was very
much afraid that the doctor was going
TO say twins" last night.-The Circle.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29

Hob-Would you like to see women
voters at the polls?
Nob-Yes, indeed. At the north and
south poles.-Sewanee Tiger.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29

Country people make their own jam.
but people in the city get theirs in
the street cars.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Examination, allays pain, cures wind colo. Csc q bottle
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29

Many a man has to be scared into
being good.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29

Those who are addicted to whit
lies soon become color blind.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29
w, DOUGLAS
So. 90, $50 so SIS 90
x y"s" SHOES 500 sSss = SEE SEQ

w. l.. Douglas
shoes are worn
bymore mcmillan
any other make,
BECAUSE:
w. l. Douglas $500
and $3.50 shoes are
the lowest price,
quality considered.
In the world.
W.L.DOuglas $500
and $500 shoes
equal, in style, fit and
wear, other makes
So OCS.OO.
Fast Color Egeiets.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-04-29
BECAUSE:

The genuine have w. l.. Douglas name and price
stamped on the bottom. Take No Subslitute.
ASK your dealer for IL. Douglas shoes. II they are
not for sale in your town write for Mail order Catalog,
giving full directions how to order by hail. Shoes
ordered direct from factory delivered to the weareH
all charges prepaid. w. l.. Douglas. Brockton. MAaA.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23
EXCURSION TO MONMOUTH
Annual Outing for Members OF NJ. B.
A. and Friends Sunday.


A. and Friends Sunday.
The membership of the NJ. B. A. lodge
degree team. Davenport lodge No. 219,
announces the annual excursion Of
that order, to be given Sunday from
Rock Island over the Rock Island
Southern road to Monmouth. In for
mer years the lodge has given river
excursions, which have always been pop
ular, but since river excursion is not
possible this year. have arranged for
the railroad excursion. Arrangements
have been made with the Rock Island
Southern officials for a special steam
train of nine coaches to leave the sta
ton at Twentieth street and First ave
nue.. Rock Island, at 10 o'clock Sun
day morning. Stops will be made along
the line. The train will pick up west
end passengers at First street and
Fourth avenue. The excursion is
scheduled to arrive at Monmouth at
1890. The Pirate quartet will furnish
music on the train. One of the feat
ures at Monmouth will be a baseball
game.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23
PAIR OF YOUNG
RUNAWAYS HELD
Walter French, 10, and Viii.
liam Morgan, 9, Start
Out to See World.
ON WAY TO SHAWNEE, OKLA
Older Lad Fabricates to Police With
Story That Two Are Brothers
Other Tells Truth.

Two lads-WaIter French, aged
15, and William Morgan, aged 9,
both of Chicago-were picked UP
yesterday forenoon by railroad men
in the Silvis yards, while attempting
to beat their way on a freight train.
The boys were turned over to Offi-
Ger Hopson, who brought them to
the Moline police station.
The sight of the police station
frightened the young lad and he
burst into tears. While he was cry
ing the police were questioning the
other boy, who told as smooth a
story as professional crook.
From Oklahoma, He Said.
The French boy said that their
names were Walter and Melvin Gra-
ham and that they were brothers.
He said that their parents names
were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Graham
and that they lived three miles west
of Shawnee, Okla. He said that
their father made them work too
hard picking cotton and for that rea-
son they decided to run away from
home.
They left home Thursday, he said,
and had decided to visit New York
city. They went as far east as Jol-
let, when they learned that New
York was still long way off so they
concluded to return home. The lad
went so far as to say that he knew
the night chief in Shawnee and gave
a name supposed to be the chiefs.
The lad told the story in straight
forward manner and it never was
.'11bted. with the result that the po-
'i~a sent a telegram to the Shawnee
1clice. -.y.I
Another story Told.
Later Police Matron O'Connor
ed 10 the boys and from the lit
2 fellow she learned that the
7~1-lch boy had lied to the police.
le French boy has been working
9r q messenger boy in Chicago and
- has an aunt living in Shawnee.
re quit his job and planned to beat
his way to Shawnee. He was ain
prepared for the trip when he met
the little Morgan boy on his way to
school.
French induced the Morgan lad to
accompany him on the trip. He held
out such lureful inducements as
chat gold grows in the corn there"
and that the country is filed with
horses. It was the idea of riding
horse back to Chicago and the "gold
story" that appealed to the Morgan
boy and. caused him to leave.
While the police were preparing
to send a telegram to Shawnee, the
French boy asked that they be per-
mitted to beat their way to that
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23
FIND CLERKS ARE SCARCE
Another Examination for EligibIes
at the Arsenal.

Another Examination for Eligibles
at the Arsenal.
An examination for the securing of
eligibles for clerks qualified as type
writer's and skilled office 1aborers" will
be held under the direction of the To-
cal board of examiners of which D. F.
Krel is secretary, Oct. %. The places
to be filled are at Rock Island arsenal.
The remuneration is 5000 per year
The commission is experiencing con-
siderable difficulty in obtaining clerks
of this class here. Applications for ex-
animation must be made to Peter New
ton, secretary of this civil service dis
trict on the 18th floor of the Federal
building at Chicago not later than
Oct. IA.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23
ALPHA RESIDENT CALLED
A. III. McCurdy, Long Time Resident
of Vicinity, Dies, Aged S3.


Alpha, ILL.,. Sept. ga. H. McCur-
dy, one of Alpha's Oldest and best re-
spected citizens, passed away at his
home in this place yesterday. Death
was the result OF the infirmities due to
old age He would have celebrated his
Saith birthday had he lived until the
9th of this month.
Mr. McCurdy came to Alpha in 1866
and has been a continuous resident
since. He is survived by three sons
and two daughters and six grandchil-
dren. The surviving children are Mrs.
T. L. Rowe of Galesburg, Miss McCur-
dy and John T. McCurdy, both OF
whom made their home with the de-
ceased, Samuel c. McCurdy and Clyde
B. McCurdy, citizens of this place. His
wife died about IL years ago.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23
First Initiation Held.

The first initiation of members of st.
James branch, Western Catholic union,
was held Wednesday night at Moose
hall in the Illinois theatre building. A
number of candidate were received in,
to the order. the work being under the
direction OF F. w Heckencamp. Jr, SUI
preme president. Following the initia-
ton there was a program and social
session
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Yesterday afternoon in general as
sembly, Principal Burton submitted
the list of candidates for editors of the
high school paper, which was selected
| by committee representing the facul-
| ty and all the classes of the school.
The school elected the entire ticket on
an AYE and nay" vote. The editors
are as follows: Business manager,
Benjamin A. Hartz; editor-in-chief, Ed
ward Reticker; associate editors, Ruth
Vance and Leo De Long, seniors; Faye
Atkinson and Marcus Brough, juniors;
Pauline Levi and John Halves. sopho-
mores; Elizabeth Sperry and Fred
Mold, freshmen.
Mr. Burton announced that all ir-
regular stundents, who had prepared
during the summer for special exam
ination In certain subjects, will take
those examinations Friday afternoon
from 3 to o'clock.
Mr. Burton announced that the Is
cent football tickets would be sold to
members of the Athletic association
only There has been a rule to this ef-
feet for years, but heretofore it had
been generally disregarded. This will
tend to increase the number of mem
bers of the ssociation, which now num-
bers 11S.
The first fire drills of the year will
be held shortly. The boys who are TO
act as firemen have been chosen. Di-
rections for the fire drills are to be
printed and handed to students that
there may be no trouble in case of fire.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23
Saturday
Specials

8 Bars Santa Claus Soap
Tor ......... .2SG
Sleepy Eye Flour, made
from old crop wheat, per
49-lb. sack ......$1.55
35c cans Underwood's deviIed
ham ....-.-. ..25c
Honolulu Lady Sliced Pineap-
pie, for tomorrow, per can 19c
Per dozen cans ......$2.O0
Z Cakes Capitol Securing Soap
This Is the time to lay in
supply of this splendid
securing soap at such a low
price.
Finest White Clover Honey
Each cake wrapped in wax pa
per; cake =. .20C
Pure Fruit Jams In large fruit
jars, any variety, each ..25c
We have just received an
other shipment of this popular
seller. Never fails to please.
Doamond brand of lunch oil
ives, regular 10 cent bottle, to-
morrow, special at a bottle &c
cans Campbell's Soups .25c
2 cans Stork 1 lb Salmon 25c
White cherries, No. 2 size
cans 80. &c
Fancy Seeded RaisIns, lb.
pkgs., each loo
We have just received another
shipment Keller SprOettens
Sardines; 2 cans for 26c
Blueberries-Pie fruit Is very
scarce this year. We bought
early and can sell you the fin
est quality of blueberries, solid
pack, at the old price, but our
stock is rapidly going. A
can DC
Per dozen ..........$1.70
Salt Nackerel-Each loo
Goldfish = Durkasco brand,
pure Georges Cod, fresh lot
just in, a cake 15c
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23

city. The Moline police will COM
municate with the parents of the
boys.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23
Quick Relief for rheumatism.

George w. Koons, Lawton. Mich.
says: 'Dr. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot, had to be-
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rapid
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out for
her breakfast" Sold by Otto Grot-
ian, 1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust ScnIegeI & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport
"Can be depended upon" is an ex-
preston we all like to hear, and when
1t is used in connection with Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy it means that it never fails to
cure diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel
complaints. 1t is pleasant to take and
equally valuable for children and
adults. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-09-23

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displaying all the Fall and Winter models of S.
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will clothes and
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will be the careful dresers the
throughout you'll Clothes
cordially invited % attend this exhibit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
Knights of Columbus Friendly Suit Is
 Now Before Court

Today the Supreme Court of Errors
 in session in this city is hearing the
 suit of Judge Patrick Kane and oth-
 ers against the Knights of Columbus,
 Henry P. Cleary of this city and
 others. It is suit brought by those
 members of the Knights of Columbus
 who Joined the insurance order peIore
 Ian. 1. 1902, against those who Joineo
 the order after Jan. 1, 1902. The suit
 came to the Supreme Court on re-
 servation from the Superior Court.
 The plaintiffs seek to restrain the oe-
 fendants from the benefits of the
 Mortuary Reserve Fun0 and the sur
 nIus Death Benefit Fund to which the
 nlaintiffs have contributed, and which
 does not contain any contrlburiOns from those who joined the order since 1902. ..,, oo- = .u There is in the fund $621,S05 in all. The plaintiffs ask that the defendants be enioined from appropriating the status of the funds. Judge Howard T Curtis in the Superior court in May 1909 issued an order forbfdding the defendants, under bonds Of $5O. .0Oe from using the funds. The plainfiffs ask of the Supreme Court the two foi- lowing questions: Does the defendant l corporation hold funds in suit upon | trust other than a trust in favor ol | all the insured members or their pen- | eficiaries and also should there De ar | accounting and apportionment or sucL 1 funds. the manner and methods te l be determined by the trial court!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
ROOSEVELT CONTINUES
 ATTACKING BALDWIN

(Aboard Roosevelt Train, En Route Baltimore to Chicago, Alliance, o., Nov. 3.-Aroused by the vitriolic att tacks of John A. Dix, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, in New York, last night, Colonel Roosevelt dictated a reply, today, in which he accused Dix of evading the issues. Roosevelt said.
 eff Mr. Dix is right in his cham pionship of Judge Baldwin's decision, it is Unconstitutional for the nation and the states to grant any relief to the workingmen in the shape of com pensatfon acts.
 .sThe decision of Judge Baldwin which Mr. Dix upholds, will not. I am confident, prove to be the law of the land, in either the nation or the State, but to uphold it is entirely incompat' ible with any candidate saying that he is in favor of any real or effectua workman compensation act.
 My answer to Judge Baldwin was dictated yesterday to be sent just as soon as the typewritten' copy reached me. I call attention to the fact thai MT. Dix does not dare to deal with Mr. Stimson, nor to meet one fact thai MT. Stimson has stated about him still less in any shape or way, aggres sively, or defensively. to measure him. self with MT. Stimson."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
Rich mesh bags. German silver.- S.

A graceful light but strong mesh bag of German silver, a bag of unusual goodness
 Frame is in nice curved shape tastfully ornamented in conventional patterns and is in either five or six inch size. The mesh is the at tractive shirred style, full of beauty. Lining is of white kind and the bag has a convenient change pocket. A strong durable pretty stylish bag,-$5.
 Left aisle, front.