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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

Y 1T couldn't bs better sdtuatsd ~
our work. !" he said Does the toeset
run down to the lake on Obadiah's
side Of the island!'', 3s
"Clear to the beach"
Neil's face betrayed sudden Hash
Of doubt s4 4
Il believe that our place has been
watched for some time" he explained
Il am sure that It ID especially
guarded at night and that no person
leaves or enters 1t without the knowl.
edge Of Strang. am certain that
Marion is aware Of this surveillance
although she processes to be wholly
ignorant Of It. It may cause us trou
ble."
Can you reach the house without
being observed?"
AFTER midnight-yes."
Then there is no cause for alarm"
declared Nathaniel. IF necessary l
can bring 10 men into the edge Of
the woods. Two can approach. the
house as quietly as one and will 90
with you. Once there you can tell
Marion that your life depends on her
accompanying you to Obadiah's. be.
lieve she will go. II she won't" He
stretched out his arms as II in antici
patton Of the burden they might hold
III she wont-I'll help you carry her!"
And meanwhile" said Neil. "Arbor
Croche's men"
win be as dead as herring floaters
If they show up!" he cried, leaping
two feet OF the ground in his enthu.
siam. i've got IL of the damnedest
fighters aboard my ship that ever
lived and 10 of them will be in the
edge of the woods!"
Neil's eyes we're shining with some.
thing that made Nathaniel turn his
own to the loading Of his pipe
Captain Plum, hope l will be able
to repay you for this" he said. There
was trembling break in his voice
and for a moment Nathaniel did not
look up. His own heart was near
bursting with the new life that
throbbed within 1t. When he raised
his eyes to his companions face again
there was light in them that spoke
almost as plainly as words.
you haven't accepted my price, yet
Neil" he replied quietly. Il asked you
II you'd-be-a sort of brother"
Neil sprang to his side with a fervor
that knocked the pipe out Of his hand
Il swear that! And if Marion
doesn't"
Suddenly he jerked himself into a
listening attitude.
"Hark!"
For a moment the two ceased to
breathe. The sound had come to them
both, low, distant. After It there fell
brief hush. Then again. as they
stared questioningly into each others
eyes, it rolled family into the swamp
the deep. far baying of a hound
"Ah!" exclaimed Neil. drawing back
with deep breath. II thought they
would do it,"
"The bloodhounds!"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
"eathered for the Heather"

"Gathered for the Heathen."
The Church Family Newspaper tells
the following story:
"A missionary came down to take
the Sunday services at the church Of
Giggleswick-in-Craven. On behalf of
the foreign heathen' a collection was
taken up. One Of the wardens offered
the box to a certain member of the
congregation who did not believe In
foreign missions.
I'm stage whisper. heard alike by
congregation and parson, this man said
in blank vernacular, TAX 1t away. lad;
I'm not going to give owt.'
"At that period the collecting boxes
were taken direct into the vestry.
Down came the preacher from the
pulpit, went into the vestry. brought
out one of the boxes, and marched
straight towards the gentleman. He
offered the box to the hereto with
the naive remark: TAX what thou
wantest. lad; 1t has been gathered for
the heathen!'"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
Child a Train Dispatcher.

frankie Mcclure is only eleven
years old. but she can dispatch trains
and operate the telegraph key Just
as cleverly as her foster father. who
has been in the business for more
than a score Of years. "She is the
best train dispatcher along the line" "
said her foster father, George Moore
Of CHARLOTTESVILLE. Ga. frankie passes
much of her spare time with her IA.
Their every day. Telegraphy provides
as much amusement for her as her
dolls. She learned telegraphy when
she was six years old, and her pro
ficiency has been increasing ever
since.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

is as completely in his power as
though bound in iron chains. And the
most terrible thing about it all is that
she has constantly urged me to leave
the tsland-to go, and never return.
Great God, what does it all mean? I
love her more than anything else on
earth. we have been inseparable since
the day she was able to toddle alone
and yet she would have me leave
her! No power on earth can reveal the
secret that is torturing her. No power
can make strang divulge It,"
"And Obadiah Price!" cried Ma
thaniel. sudden excitement flashing in
his eyes. Does he know?"
Il believe that he does!" replied
Neil. pacing back and forth in his agi-
tation. Captain Plum. II there is a
man on this island who loves Marion
with all Of q fathers devotion 1t is
Obadiah Price. and yet he swears that
he knows nothing Of the terrible in.
fuence which has 30 suddenly en-.
shaved her to the prophet! He sug.
gests that It may be mesmerism, but
- He interrupted himself with q
harsh. mirthless laugh. "Mesmerism
be damned! It's not that"
"Your sister-is-a Mormon" ven.
tured Nathaniel. remembering what
the prophet had said to him that
morning. "Could 1t be her faith7-a
message revealed through strans
from" IL
Neil stopped him almost aerceiH
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

+ s.kariGn - not I Normonl- u said.
"shs hates Normonism % she hates
6trang. have tried 70 get her to
leave the island with me but ahe IN.
sists on staying because Of the old
folk, They are very old. Captain
Plum. and they believe in the prophet
and his heaven 10 you and believe
In that blue sky up there. The day
before I was arrested begged my
sister to dee to the mainland with
me but she refused with the words
that she had said to me q hundred
times before-'Neil. must marry the
prophet Don't you see there is moth.
ing to debut to kill strang?"
Nathaniel thrust his hand into a
pocket Of the coat he had loaned Neil
and drew forth his pipe and tobacco
pouch. As he loaded the pipe he
looked squarely into the others eyes
and sruiled.
Neil" he said softly. do you know
that you would have made an awful
fool Of yourself II I hadn't hove in
sight just when I did?"
He lighted his pipe with exaspera-
ting GOODNESS. still smiling over its
bowl.
You are not going to kill Strang
tomorrow" he added. throwing away
the match and placing both hands on
Neil's shoulders. His eyes were
laughing with the Joy that shone in
them. Neil. I am ashamed of you!
You have worried a devilish lot over
very simple matter. See here"
He blew q cloud Of smoke over the
others head. 1--we learned to demand
some sort Of pay for my services since
I landed on this island. Will you
promise to be-a sort Of brother-to
me-if I steal Marion and sail away
with her tonight"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

Do You think you'll bs 20 much better
OF In the next world :" ~
q mo, Il isn't that, " vas his reJoin-
der. He moved q little closer to hts
fqusstdonsr ma raid: 81 a show these
fellows" and with sweep ct his
hand he indicated III the inmates.
''I'll show these fellows Who have rich
relatives calling On ,sm here ! haven't
got any rotations, but have not =
spatd-up insurance p6liey, and when
I'm buried thsy.l ls - d real funsral.
IN sho \ m. hzay.u think wAs
7. H.. ~
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

case it ISL" he continued. enjoying the
others surprised silence. "You plan
to kill strang to keep Marion from
marrying him. Well, will hunt up
Marion. put her in bag If necessary
and carry her to my ship. Isn't that
better and safer and Just as sure as
murder?"
The excitement had gone out of
Neil's face. The flush slowly faded
from his cheeks and in his eyes there
cleaned something besides the ma.
levolence Of few moments before. As
Nathaniel stepped back from him half
laughing and putting clouds Of smoke
from his pipe Marion's brother thrust
his hands into his pockets with an ex.
clamation that forcefully expressed
his appreciation Of Captain Plum's
scheme.
Il never thought Of that" he added,
after moment by heaven. It will
be easy"
$50 easy that tell you again ! am
ashamed Of you for not having thought
Of It'll" cried Nathaniel .The first
thing 10 to get safely aboard my ship. i"
I'VE can do that within an hour
"And tonight-whers win We ind
Marion?" Il
AT home" said Neil I'VE i've
near Obadiah. You must have seen
the house 90 you came into the clear.
ing this morning from the forest =
Nathaniel smiled @ DO thought Of
| hin suspicions az the old councillor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
Successful Life Work,

"He has achieved success who has
fved we'll. laughed often. and loved
much; who has gained the respect Of
Intelligent men and the love of little
children; who has filed his niche
and accomplished his task; who left
the world better than he found it,
whether by an improved poppy, a
perfect poem or a rescued soul: who
has never lacked appreciation Of
earth's beauty or failed to express It.;
who has always looked for the best
in others, and given the best he had;
whose life was an inspiration; whose
memory a benediction."-Pr
Schurman.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
CHILDREN AFFECTED
BY Mothers Food and Drink,

Many babies have been launched
into life with constitutions weakened
by disease taken in with their moth.
ers' milk. Mothers cannot be too care.
full as to the food they use while nurs.
Ing their babes.
The experience Of a Kansas City
mother is case in point:
II was great coffee drinker from
child, and thought could not do with
out It. But found at last It was do.
ing me harm. For years had been
troubled with dizziness, spots before
my eyes and pain in my heart, to
which was added, two years later. .
chronic sour stomach.
"The baby was born z months ago
and almost from the beginning, It, too.
suffered from sour stomach. She was
taking it from me!
I'm my distress I consulted a friend
Of more experience and she told me
to quit coffee. that coffee did not
make good milk. I have since asces>
tanned that It really dries up the milk.
$50, quit coffee and tried tea and
1t last cocoa. But they did not agree
with me. Then I turned to Postum
with the happiest results. It proved
TO DO tho very thing I needed. It not
only agreed perfectly with baby and
myself, but It Increased the low Of
my milk.
my husband then quit coffee and
used Postum and quickly got well Il
~
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
penominatIonal Puzzle.


The wife Of prominent Unitarian
clergyman is still wondering what her
cook meant. She was new cook. and
there was every reason to believe she
was a good cook. At any rate, she
had unquestionably served in good
families. and she brought the oest OF
references. Nevertheless, her new
mistress did not hesitate to give hel
few instructions.
zone thing want you to remem.
Der. Nellie" said she, sis the way VIC
like our oatmeal. Don't leave it wa,
terry. But we don't like it hard and
dry, either"
Trust me, ma'am," responded the
cook. confidently. '1'll get 1t right
never fear. I've worked in Unitariau
families before"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
VIA the Old n an. Was Proud on

was an old man with peculiar. hope.
full expression on his face. s.6 , l,s3s
He was asked why he was 90 cheer.
ful. and he replied: Il gusss you'll
80 my name On sthat hoard bsfore
1long. He pointed to the bulletin Of
deaths. His reply upsst ~ ailsr
Tor = momsnt, but soon smother quss-
ton 49, asksd: VI, ~ shouad
TIT I,a1rs yon ficulae3x osSut7
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
(cHAPTER v.-continued.)

little," he said. obadiah had planned
that should meet Marion. but was
fool and spoiled his scheme. If I
had done as he told me should have
seen her this morning"
In a few words he reviewed the
events of the preceding evening and
of that morning-of his coming to the
island. his meeting with Obadiah. and
of the singular way in which be had
become interested in Marion. He
omitted the oaths but told of VIM.
some's warning and of his interview
with the Mormon king. When he
spoke OF the girl as he had seen her
through the kings window. and Of her
appealing face turned toward him at
the fail. his voice trembled with an
excitement that deepened the flush in
Neil's cheeks.
Captain Plum, I thank God that
you like Marion" he said simply. aft
er kill Strang will you help herr"
"Yes."
you are willing to risk"
my life-my men-my ship!"
Nathaniel spoke like one to whom
there had been suddenly opened the
portals to great Joy. He sprang to
his feet and stood before Neil, his
whole being throbbing with the emo
tons which had been awakened within
him.
Good God, why don't you tell me
what her peril is?" he cried, no longer
restraining himself. "Why are you
going to kill Strang? Has he-has he
-" His face flushed with the ques.
ton which he dared not finish.
"No-not that" interrupted Neil.
He has never laid hand on Marion.
She hates him as she hates the snakes
in this swamp. And yet-next Sunday
she is to become his seventh wife!"
Nathaniel started as If he had been
threatened by blow.
you mean-he is forcing her into
his harem?" he asked.
mo, he can not do that!" exclaimed
Neil, the hatred bursting out anew
in his face. HE can not force her
into marrying him. and yet" He
flung his arms above his head in sud-
den passionate despair. "As there is a
God In heaven would give 10 years
Of my life for the secret of the
prophets power over Marion!" he
groaned. Three months ago her ha-
tired of him was terrible. She loa.hed
tn. sight Of him. l have seen her
SILVER at the sound of his voice. When
he asked her to become his wife she
refused him in words that I had be-
lieved no person in the kingdom would
have dared to use. Then-less than
a month ago-the change came, and
one day she told me that she had
made up her mind to become Strang's
wife. From that day her heart was
broken. was dumbfounded. I ragged
and cursed and even threatened. Once
I accused her of q shameful thing and
though implored her forgiveness q
thousand times know that she weeps
over my brutal words still. But moth.
ing could change her. On my knees
have pleaded with her. and once she
flung her arms round my shoulders
and said. Neil. can not tell you why
am marrying Strang. But must.
went to Strang and demanded an ex.
PLANTATION: I told him that my sister
hated him. that the sight Of his face
and the sound Of his voice dlled her
with adherence. but he only laughed
ct mo and asked me why objected to
becoming the brother-in-law Of .
propheA Day BY day I have seen
Aarion's soul dying within her. Some
taxzibls secret In gnawing 1t her
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
Na,t pay,a Ramlorae,

Next Days Remorss. i
"A mans always mad the morning
after he's spent money on little sup.
per. when he might have used n %
buy food WIKI" says the Philosovhsr
Of Folly 4. ST..
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
A ReIioious innovation,

~ nSuSi00o tInoSdliOUs
A certain well-brought-up little girl
yawned at the breakfast table last
Sunday morning and ventured polite
proposition to her mother.
Il really don't feel at all like going
to church this morning." she re-
marked. Cant we just send cards?"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
CHAPTER Vi.

Marion,
At Nathaniels astonishing words
Neil stood as though struck suddenly
dumb.
Don't you see what a very simple
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

II les Your Eye Use Pettit's Eye saIve
for Inflammation, stys, itching lids, eye
aches, defects of vision and sensitivity to
.trong lights. All druggists or Howard
Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

Not q Lucrative Job.
Friend-So your friend has left col.
lege. What is he in?
Pater-Debt.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

Consulted Him often.
Mrs. Benham-Health is wealth.
Benham-At the rate you have the
doctor you ought to get rich quick"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

USE ALIENS FOOT.EASE
the anttseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. It makes your feet feel easy and COM
Portable and makes walking o delight. Sold
everywhere, 5c. Rstnse sMbstitHfes For free trial
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
His Llaht.

Ella-He says that I am the light
Of his life.
Stella-!That's gas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
1 TRIAL Will CONVINCE AM.
0nE---THE GREAT KIDNEY REM
EDY NEVER DISAPPoInTS

"A few years Ego was troubled with .
complication of kidney and stomach oil.
ments, and although tried two or thres
different doctors, was unable to obtain
. cure. Having heard great deal about
Swamp Root, decided to give it trial
and purchased one dollar bottle of Mr..
Alexander, the druggist. From the begin.
ning I could notice change for the better
and after taking eight bottles of your
medicine, I felt entirely cured and have
not had any trouble since.
Had begun using DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.
Root sooner I would have been few hum
dred dollars to the good and saved my.
self lot of suffering.
You may use my testimonial any time
you wish.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES E. HARRIS,
400 Sixth st.,
Marion, Ia.
I certify that Charles E. Harris signed
che above testimonial in my presence, be-
ing first duly sworn to the truth thereof
this the 18th day of July, 1909.
;..:.. -. D. r. IINLEY, j. r.
| d. kilner c..
1 Bnehanto., n. Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

Have to Pull Them In.
Ella-Tbere are just as good fish
IN the sea-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
roo WIse Tor rlhat.

Rogers. they say you've found :
rich vein Of gold on your plantation in
the tropics. Are you deSyloping NJ
!. II should nv noti ~ you supposst
4 want : gang of splay footsd minsrs
trampling down my young rubber
trees I"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

had soreness In each side, could not
stand tight clothing, and was irregular.
1 was completely run down. On adj
vice took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and Liver Pills and
am enjoying good health. It is now
more than two years and I have not
had an ache or pain. since lido all my
own work, washing and everything,
and never have the backache any more.
I think your medicine is grand and I
praise it to all my neighbors. IF you
think my Testimony will help others
WooDALL, Morton's Gap, Kentucky.
Backache is symptom Of organic
weakness or arrangement. If you
have backache don't neglect it. To
get permanent relief you must reach
the root of the trouble. Nothing we
know Of will do this SO surely as Lydia
e. Pinkham's Compound.
Write to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass, for special advice.
Your letter will be absolutely
CONFIDENTIAL and the advice free.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
important to Moths

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORlA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants AID children, and see that it
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
THAT
AWFUL
BACKACHE
Cured by Lydia E. Pinknam's
Vegetable Compound

Morton's Gap, Kentuck7.-'T suf-
fered two years with female disorders.
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Prove What Sxamp.Root Wil Do Foe Yon

Prove What Swamp.Root Win Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer 4 Co., Bingham.
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. It will
convince anyone. You will also receive
. booklet of valuable information, telling
Ill about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty.
cents and one-dollar.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

my lealGn was very
bad and I had , q.
continual backache
which was simply
awful. I could not
stand on my feet
long enough to cook
a meals victua Is
without my back
nearly killing me,
and I would have
such dragging SEN
g a ti0ns I could
hardly bear it. I
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-04
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Toledo Light, Power and
Manufacturing Company will be
held at the office of the president,
j. F. Stewart, in Toledo, Oregon,
on Monday, August 28th, 1911, at
the hour of s 9o'clock p. m.
J. F. Stewart, President.
Attest: H. L. Collins, Secy.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-04

Rev. Pesrce was over from the
Siletz the first of the week.
George Hoefein was passenger
fer Elk City Wednesday afternoon.
A. w. Morgan returned last even
ing from few days trip to the
Valley.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Litchfeld, of Yaquina, Wednesday,
Augu st 2nd, 1911, boy.
Last Sunday fire DESTROYED the
house of Scott Lane and family at
Siletz. But few of the furnish
ings were saved.
Misses Lena and Essie Ball re-
turned home from Newport Wednes-
day afternoon. Lena returned to
Newport last evening.
Mrs. Rowe and daughter, Mrs.
Lawton, and Miss Mable Wamsley of
Eagle Point, Southern Oregon, visi-
ted Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Mcdonald
last Sunday.
L. F. Coin and family recently Of
Hammond visited few days this
week with his brother, R. P. Coin,
and wife at this place. Mr.. Coin
has been appointed member of the
Newport life saving crew and left
for that place, with his family last
evening.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-04
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
administrator OF the estate OF Conrad Scheubel
late Of Linn County, Oregon. deceased, pur-
suant to an order of the County Court of Linn
county, Oregon. duly made and entered in
the matter of said estate on the 9th dav of
February, 1911, will, from ard alter the LIST
day of August, 1911, proceed tr sell, Mt private
sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the fol-
lowing described real property belonging to
said estate, towit:
Beginning at point $50 feet south and 1856
feet west from the Northeast corner of the
Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of
Section 10, in Township 10 south, Range II
west, Willamette Meridian; thence south 2lO
feet; thence west 2l0 feet; thence north 2lO
feet; thence east 210 feet to place cf beginning,
containing one ny acre, more or less, in Lin
coin county, Oregon, said sale to be made sub
ject to confirmation bv said Court. Bids for
said property will be received by the admin.
istrator at Albany, Oregon, his place of resi-
dence. o. A. ARCHIBALD,
HEWETT x SOX. Administrator.
Attorneys for Administrator.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-08-04

There is more Catarrh in this Sec
tion of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years
doctors pronounced it a local dis
ease and prescribed local remdies,
and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced
it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional dis
ease and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co. Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucus sur
face OF the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address: F. ].
CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, Toe. Take Halls
Family Pills for constipation.