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Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16
Copyright 1908 by Bobbs-Merrill Coz
SYNOPSIS.

Capt. Nathaniel Plum of the sloop Ty-
phoon.. lands secretly on Beaver island.
stronghold OF the Mormons. Obadiah
Price, Mormon councillor. confronts him.
the ammunition aboard the sloop He
package to Franklin Pierce. president of
the United States. Near Prices cabin
woman who disappears in the darkness,
leaving an odor OF lIlacs. 1t develops that
Mats visit to the island is to demand set
Ing. Of his sioop by Mormons Price shows
windqw WIN & he sees he lady Of the iliaes.
Wh9 Price says Is the kings seventh WIFE
by young woman that his life is in dan
ger; strang processes Indignation when
he hears Mats grievance and promises to
Is being, publicly whipped, and the king
orders the sheriff, Arbor Croche, to pur-
sue. sue and XII the two men. Plum learns
on Mats sloop and take Marion and
Winnsome. daughter of Arbor Croche.
and sweetheart of Neil: Nat discovers
that his ship has been seized by the Nor
mons. She begs him to leave the island,
telling him that nothing can save her
ry; Plum finds Price raying mad Recov-
ering he tells Nat that Strang is doomed,
mat armed men are descending on the
island. Nat learns that Marion has been
summoned to the castle by Strang. Nat
kills Arbor Croche. and after a desperate
night with the king, leaves him for dead
The avenging host from the mainland de-
scends on st. James. Nei. and Nat take
a part in the battle and the latter is
wounded. Strang. whom Nat thought he
had killed. orders him thrown into a dun
They overhear the Mormon jury deciding
their fate.
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DUG UP HIDDEN TREASURE
California Community Greatly Ex
cited Over Mysterious Actions
Of Stranger.

The people of this community are
wondering who was the mysterious
stranger who visited the ancient
adobe but mile north of here a few
evenings ago and dug up a box of
can that had been buried there fifty
years or more. says an Oakland cor
respondent of the San Francisco
Chronicle. 1t is supposed he carried
away large quantity of gold bull
lion that belonged to Glanville Swift,
an early day miner who lived in this
hut while operating in the mines in
the hills east Of Chico, leaving in the
early '60s with nearly s75O,00O in
gold. which took six weeks to weigh
and required pack train and strong
guard to transport out of the country.
The stranger was seen lettering
about the adobe but one evening, and
Mr. Fawcett, who lives near. tried
to learn his mission, but failed. The
next morning Fawcett found where
a box or can had been dug up during
the night. There were several stakes,
showing that measurements had been
made from chart to locate the place
to dig. Only one hole was made.
When Glanville Swift weighed his
gold he found two or more large por-
ter bottles of 1t missing. 1t is sup
posed they were stolen and buried and
that this stranger learned of their
whereabouts.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

Don't you suppose that you have beer
searched? OF course you have-prob
ably before ! came. while you were
half dead on the floor Somebody
knows that you have the gold"
why hasn't 1t been taken?"
For full minute Neil made no an
swer. And his answer, when it did
come. first of all was laugh
by George, that's good!" he cried
exultingly. "Of course you were
searched-and by Jeekum! He knows
but he hasn't made a report of it tc
Strang because he believes that In
some way he will get hold of the
money. He is taking big risk-but
he's winning! wonder what his first
| scheme was?"
Thought I'd bury it, perhaps,
vouchsafed Nathaniel. throwing him.
self upon the straw. There's room
for two here. Neil"
A long silence fell between them
The action during the last few min.
utes had been too great an effort for
Nathaniel and his wound troubled him
again. AS the pain and his terrible
thoughts of Marion's fate returned to
him he regretted that they had not
ended 1t all in one last fight at the
door. There, at least. they might have
died like men instead of waiting to be
shot down like dogs. their hands
bound behind them, their breasts
naked to the Mormon rifles. He did
not fear death. In more than one
game he had played against its hand.
more often for love of the sport than
not. but there was a horror in being
penned up and tortured by 1t. He had
come to look upon 1t as a fair enemy.
filled, of course, with subterfuge and
treachery, which were the laws of the
game; but he had never dreamed Of 1t
ness 1t was as II his adversary had
broken an inviolable pact with him
and he sweated and tossed on his bed
Of straw while Neil sat cool and silent
on the bench against the dungeon
wall. Sheer exhaustion brought him
relief, and after time he fell asleep.
He was awakened by Neil. The
white face of Marion's brother was
over him when he opened his eyes and
he was shaking him roughly by the
shoulder.
Wake up. Natl" he cried. For
heavens sake-wake up!"
He drew back as Nathaniel sleepily
reused himself.
Il couldn't help it, Nat" he apollo
Oiynd 1onOhin0 1v avnrt'xn
lain there like dead man for hours.
My head is splitting with this damned
silence. Come-smoke up! got some
tobacco from our jailer and he loaned
me his pipe"
Nathaniel jumped to his feet. A
fresh candle was burning on the table
and in its light he saw that startling
change had come into Neils face dur
ing the hours he had slept. 1t looked
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whispered hoarseiy. -ouick! Is il

whispered uodTSeIy. QUICK! ID II
worth"
yes! Yes!"
Nathaniel dug the gold pieces out
Of his pockets and dropped them into
the Jailers outstretched hand.
i've had my boy watching VIM.
some Croche's house." continued the
sheriff. white with the knowledge OF
the risk he was taking. IAN hour ago
Winnsome came out of the house and
went into the woods. My boy fol-
lowed. She ran to the lake. got into
skiff, and rowed straight out to sea.
She is following your instructions!
In his excitement he betrayed him
self. He had read the note.
There came sound up the corridor,
the opening of a door, the echo of
voices, and Jeekum leaped back Ma
thaniels foot held the cell door from
closing
Where is Marion?" he cried softly,
his heart standing still with dread
Great God-what about Marion?"
For an instant the sheriffs CHASTITY
face was pressed against the opening.
Marion has not been seen since
morning. The kings officers are
searching for her"
The door slammed, the chains
clanked loudly, and above the sound
OF Jeekum's departure Neils voice
rose in muffled cry of Joy.
They are gone! They are leaving
the island!"
Nathaniel stood like one turned
into stone. His heart grew cold with
in him. When he spoke his words
were passionless echoes of what had
been.
You are sure that Marion would
kill herself as soon as she became the
wife Of Strang?" he asked.
"Yes-before his vile hands touched
more than the dress she wore!"
shouted Neil.
"Then Marion is dead" replied Ma
thaniel. as coldly as though he were
talking to the walls about him. For
last night Marion was forced into the
harem Of the king"
AS he revealed the secret whose
torture he meant to keep imprisoned
in his own breast he dropped upon the
pallet of straw and buried his face
between his arms. cursing himself
that he had weakened in these last
hours of their comradeship.
He dared not look to see the effect
of his words on Neil. His companion
uttered no sound. Instead there was
silence that was terrifying.
At the end of 1t Neil spoke in a
voice SO strangely calm that Nathaniel
sat up and stared at him through the
gloom.
Il believe they are coming after
us, Nat. Listen!"
The tread of many feet came to
them family from beyond the corridor
wall
Nathaniel had risen. They drew
close together. and their hands
clasped.
Whatever it may be-" whispered
Neil, may God have mercy on our
souls!"
"Amen!" breathed Captain Plum
tTO BE CONTINUED)
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only Too Glad to Pay Tax.

Inheritance taxes are not generally
liked by those who have to pay them.
but the eldest son of tho Swiss en-
gineer, Herr Brandt, who built the
Simplon tunnel and died in 1908. is
paying 100000 with the utmost sat
isfaction. The Swiss authorities dis.
covered that Brandt possessed $3.-
100000 worth Of property in Russia
which he had failed to declare in his
will. The son. who was unaware Of
the existence OF this property, IL only
too glad to pay the ffne Of 5000 to
secure windfall Of S2.5o0,0o0. 1,
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16
Longest stratshtaway Bird Flight.

Perhaps the longest straightaway
flight made by birds in their migra-
tions is accomplished by some of the
shore and water birds that nest in the
islands of Bering sea and spend the
winter at Hawaii and Tanning island.
1900 miles away.
Inasmuch as some of these birds
live entirely on the shore and are
probably unable to rest on the surface
of the water. 1t is thought that they
must accomplish the whole distance In
a single fight.
Yet, although there are no land.
marks for them upon their long jour
ney over waste of waters. they make
their way to their destination with the
precision OF rifle shot.
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to him thinner and whittier, its lines
eyes were filled with gloomy dejec'
tion.
why didn't you awaken me soon
err" he exclaimed II deserve a good
drubbing for leaving you alone here,'
He saw fresh food on the table. Its
late" he began.
THAT is our dinner and supper
interrupted Neil. He held his watch
close to the candle. Half past eight"
And no word-from-"
No"
The two men looked deeply into
each others eyes.
"Jeekum delivered my note to her
at noon when he was relieved" said
Nell. HE did not carry 1t personally,
but swears that he saw her receive it.
He sent her word that he would call
at certain place for a reply when he
was relieved again at five. There was
no reply for him-not word from
Winnsome."
Their silence was painful. 1t was
Nathaniel who spoke first, hesitating.
ly, as though afraid to say what was
passing in his mind.
II killed Winnsome's father, Neil"
he said, "and Winnsome has demand.
ed my death. l know that am con-
demned to die. But you" His eyes
flashed sudden ire. How do you
know that my fate is to be yours? l
begin to see the truth. Winnsome has
not answered your note because she
knows that you are to live and that
she will see you soon. Between Winn-
some and-Marion you will be saved!"
Neil had taken a piece Of meat and
was eating 1t as though he had not
heard his companions words.
Help yourself. Nat It's our last
opportunity"
"You don't believe"
mo. Lord. man. do you suppose
that strang Is going to let me live to
kill him?"
Somebody was fumbling with the
chain at the dungeon door,
The two men stared as It opened
slowly and Jeekum appeared. The
taller was highly excited.
1--WE got word-but no uote!" he
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16
CURED HER BABY OF ECZEMA

Il can't tell in words how happy the
word 'Cuticura' sounds to me, for it
cured my baby OF itching, torturing
eczema. 1t first came when she was
between three and four weeks old,
appearing on her head. I used every
thing imaginable and had one doc
tors bill after another, but nothing
cured 1t. Then the eczema broke out
SO badly behind her ear that really
thought her ear would come off. For
months l doctored 1t but to no avail.
Then it began at her nose and her
eyes were nothing but sores. I had to
keep her in a dark room for two
weeks. The doctor did no good, so l
stopped him coming.
For about two weeks l had used
Cuticura Soap for her every day,
then got box of Cuticura Ointment
and began to use that. In a week
there was a marked improvement In
all l used two cakes of Cuticura Soap
and one box of Cuticura Ointment and
my baby was cured Of the sores. This
was last November; now her hair is
growing out nicely and she has not a
scar on her. / can not praise Cuti-
cura enough, can take my child any
where and people are amazed to see
her without sore. From the time
she was four weeks old until she was
three years she was never without the
terrible eruption, but now, thanks to
Cuticura, have a well child" (Sign-
ed) Mrs. H. E. Householder, 2004 Will
helm St. Baltimore. Md, May 10. 1910.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16
CHAPTER x.-Continued.

He shrieked the words again and
again. maddened beyond control, and
, the Mormon king. whose self-posses-
sion was more that of devil than man.
still held the struggling girl in his
arms as he turned his head toward
the voice and saw Nathaniel's long
arm and knotted fist threatening him
through the hole in the wall. Then
Neil's name in a piercing scream re-
sounded through the dungeon corridor
and in response to 1t the man under
Nathaniel Strengthened himself so
quickly that his companion fell back
to the floor.
Great God! what is the matter,
Nat? Quick! let me up!"
Nathaniel staggered to his feet, the
breath half gone out of his body, and
in another instant Neil was at the
opening The great room into which
he looked was empty.
What was it?" he cried, leaping
down. What were they doing with
Winnsome?
1T was the king" said Nathaniel,
struggling to master himself. THE
king put his arms around Winnsome
and-she struck him!"
That was alp"
He kissed her as she fought-and
l yelled"
She struck him!" Neil cried. God
bless little Winnsome. Nat! and-God
bless her!"
Neil's breath came fast as he caught
the others hand.
I'D give my life If could help you
and Marion!"
We'll give them together" said Ma
, thaniel coolly, turning down the cor
ridor. Here's our chance. They'll
come through that door to relock us
in our cell Shall we die fighting"
He was cropping about in the mud
OF the floor for some object
IF we had couple of stones"
1T would be madness-worse than
madness!" interposed Neil steadying
himself. There will be dozen
rifles at that door when they open
1t. We must return to the cell. 1t is
worth dying harder death to hear
from Marion and Winnsome And we
will hear from them before night"
They retreated into the dungeon
A few minutes later the door opened
cautiously at the head of the corri-
dor. A light blazed through the black
ness and after an interval of silence
the jailer made his appearance in
front Of the cell. a pistol In his hand.
Don't be afraid. Jeekum," said Neil
reassuringly. You forgot the door
and we've been having a little fun
with the jury. That's ALL"
The nervous whiteness left Jee-
kum's face at this cheerful report and
he was about to close the door when
Nathaniel exhibited handful OF gold
pieces In the candle-light and frantic.
ally beckoned the man to come in.
The jailer's eyes glittered understand
ingly and with backward glance
down the lighted corridor he thrust
his head and shoulders inside.
Five hundred dollars for that
motel" he whispered. Five hundred
beside the four you've got!"
"Jeekum's q fool!" said Neil, as the
door closed on them. II feel sorry for
HIM"
"Whyf" "A
Because he IL accepting the money.
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Had His Uses.

"You don't make very good music
with that instrument" said the inno-
cent bystander to the man behind the
bass drum as the band ceased to
play
"No." admitted the drum-pounder;
"but drown heap of bad"
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

Constipation is an avoidable misery take
Garfield Tea, Natures Herb laxative.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
fouf druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any. case OF Itching, Blind
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

The Cynic with incipient mustache)
Poof! Lady footballers, indeed Why,
don't suppose half Of you know what
touch down" means.
Young Lady-Your best girl does If
you ever kissed her.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16
A Sad Face.

He-What a sweet, sad face she has.
She lin huff)-Enough to make
any one sad to have such a face as
that.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

Let us make the best of our friends
while we have them, for how long we
shall keep them is uncertain.-Seneca.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16
Exactlv.

Papa. what is fiatterly?"
Praise of other people, my SON.
Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

A good way to keep well is to take Gar.
field tea frequently. 1t insures good health
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

Garfield Tea purifies the blood and eradi
Gates rheumatism. 1t is made of Herbs.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

All the worlds a stage. and life is
the greatest on earth.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

Some tombstone inscriptions are too
good to be true.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

Angelfood cakes seldom make boys
angelic.
Gilpin observer., 1911-02-16

to him thinner and whittier, its lines
had deepened, and the young mans
eyes were filled with gloomy dejec-
ton
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. LOCAL NEWS .
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Harry Watkins for fruit trees.
FOR SALE-Two teams of horses.
g. II. Allen, City.
Harry Willis was down from his
little Camas ranch Monday.
4 A. A. Utley was in the city few
days during the past week.
Local views at the Maverick store.
The finest collection in the city.
Art. Wolfe was up from Hammett
Monday taking stock Of his losses in
the fire Sunday.
Charley Hopkins returned the first
of the week fro ma trip TO Califor-
nj where he has been spending the
winter.
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Judge Wolfe was in Boise Tuesday
on business.
FARM MACHINERY For sale
cheap by Alex Gingras; alos horses.
Inquire Pastime. II
John Owens returned from his trip
to North Dakota last Saturday night
where he was looking after his farm
ing interests.
Edmund Blake of Boise, who has
charge of the construction work of
the local water works system, was
in the city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Ticknor pleas
antly entertained the members of the
Twentieth Century club at their bea-
utiful home last Friday night The
luncheon was delightful and the club
was unanimous in declaring it was
the happiest event of the season.
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SOCIALIST LOCAL


The Socialist local Of Mountain
Home meets every Sunday afternoon
at one O'Clock at the Adventist
church.
Everybody is welcome. Visiting
comrades especially invited.
Next Sunday a protest meeting
will be held protesting against the
government sending troops down to
the Mexican border. Resolutions Will
be drawn up and sent to President
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An exent of more than passing
interest is the appearance at the
Standard of -rhe Squaw Man on
April 9Th, 1911.
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Notice.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
l hereby notify all persons that
am not and will not be. responsible
for debts, contracted for, or by, one
William Garfield Nichols, generally
known, in Idaho, as Garfield Page. "
ED. A. PAGE.
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A few choice Barred Rock Cock
rels for sale. Thoroughbred stock
from C. E. Dibble, Payette. Cali on
J. H. Boyle. Mountain Home. m9-3t
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Taft. Labor unions. Socialists and
many other organizations all over the
United States are protesting against
this action Of the President.
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s25 Reward.

For information leading to the ar
rest and conviction of the parties
who shot my dog this Thursday
morning l viii give a reward af $25.
]. E. WILLIAMS,
Prop. Mountain Home Hotel
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House For Rent.

New house, close in, about one
block from school house. Call on or
address the Maverick.
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MOU MAIN III
Have your shoes made like new at (
the Wilson barber shop shining par
lor
Aprons Aprons White and col
ored, for the small and great on sale
April s at the Baptist church.
FLOODED COLLIE PUPPIES
to give away Registered All free.
Come and get one. Harry Watkins.
Wool is coming in from the Bru-
neau country Several large loads
were brought into town last week,
the first OF the season.
Clarence G.. Rich who has been
visiting here Off the past ten days
at the home Of Sylvester Barron, re-
turned to his home in Salt Lake
City the first of the week.
FOR SALE-SO a. decided IL
miles town; Ek. SEA, Sec. IS;
\ $4,000 credit Gilmore Irrigation Co.
Price $500. viii divide. w. L. Nc
Clelland, 1922 State ST., Boise.
Saturday morning Postmaster Har-
man takes charge of the postofice. He
will be assisted by Chas Abbott.
These gentlement have the well wish
es of the community Off their sue
cess in serving the public.
John Kiefe of Peru, Indiana, who
has been visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs j. E. Walter, left on last
Tuesday night for Pocatello where
lie will spend a few weeks before re-
turning east.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Collins arrived
in the city Tuesday from Grand juno
ton, Colo, to take UP their home
in the vicinity of Mountain Home.
They purchased a quarter section Of
land from Mrs Harry Lamberton
last summer.
H. e. Paul, of Linton, N. d., rela-
tive of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland, stopped
off Tuesday morning on his return
trip from the coast. He spent the
day in the city and looking over this
section of Idaho. He was favorably
impressed with Mountain Home AMI
our possibilities
Mr.. H. tracy, of Manhattan, Kan
sas. was in the city the first of the
week and guest of w. Harvey.
Mr. Tracy was here for the purpose
of investing, but found conditions
so unsettled owing to recent agita-
tions that he left for Gooding where
he will invest heavily in real estate
and town property
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Horn, of Lin
coin. Nebrask, awere in the city the
first of the week. They are both ed
ucated musicians and are lookins
for a location in this part Of the
state. They liked Mountain Home
ana will no doubt locate here aftei
looking over other communities far
i Their west.
II ]. e. Jerome of Minneapolis an'
II G. w. Sedden of Duluth, Minnesota
were in the city the first of the week
Mr.. Jerome is interested in the Ida
no Farms Association which is de
II veloping a piece of land out near tn
II AXE ranch and Mr. sedden is super
II intendent of the motive power of tn
II Duluth. Missaba. and Northern Ry
II Company
II Judge Wolfe suffered a loss b
II fire last Sunday morning in the burr
II ing of his stable with all contents
II The hremen and citizens responde
Il promptly to the fire alarm and
II was only by prompt and heroic az
i ton that his residence was save
from the flames as we'll as sever;
Il other buildings in the immediat
II vicinity His brother Art lost man
valuable papers and other persoi
al effects which were stored in II
iii upper floor of the stable. The Judl
was at his ranch in Medbury and WI
iii considerably surprised on his retur
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Post cards at the Maverick store.
Twenty-Five cents per dozen.
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Barred Rock cockrels. hens and
eggs for Matching. Pure bred, we'll
barred and good layers.
MRS c. f. WHEELER,
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FLOODED COLLIE PUPPIES
to give away Registered All free.
Come and get one. Harry Watkins.
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Aprons-Aprons. White and col
ored. for the small and great on sale
April S at the Baptist church.
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Wool is coming in from the Bru-
neau country Several large loads
were brought into town last week,
the first OF the season.
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Have your shoes made like new at
the Wilson barber shop shining par
Tor.
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Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Collins arrived
in the city Tuesday from Grand juno
ton, Colo, to take up their home
in the vicinity of Mountain Home
They purchased a quarter section OF
land from Mrs. Harry Lamberton
last summer.
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FOR sALE-SO a. decided IL
miles town; Ek, SEA, Sec Is;
$4,000 credit Gilmore Irrigation Co.
Price $500. VIII divide. w. L. Nc
Clelland, 1922 State ST., Boise.