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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

We wish to call your attention to
the fact that most infectious diseas-
es such as whooping cough, diptheria,
and scarlet fever are contracted
when the child has a cold. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy will quickly
cure cold and greatly lessen the
danger of contracting these diseases.
This remedy is famous for its cures
of colds. 1t contains no opium or
narcotic and may be given to child
with implicit confidence. Sold by all
dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26
CHAPTER XIV.
NEWS OF JOAN.

A WEEK after the UpoIu's depar-
M ture the Malakula dropped an
~ Choir, and her skipper came
ashore for game Of billiards
and to shock Sheldon with the little
surprise born of information he was
bringing with him.
Captain Auckland played the bill
liards first. and it was not until he
was comfortably seated in steamer
chair his second whisky securely in
his hand, that he let Off his bomb.
"a great piece that Miss Lakeland
of yours" he chuckled. "Clains to be
a part owner of Berande. Says she's
your partner. Is that straight?
Sheldon nodded coldly.
"You don't say? That is a surprise!
Well, she hasn't convinced Guvutu or
Tulagi Of it. They're pretty used to
irregular things over there. but-ha!
ha!'
''There is nothing irregular about it.
1t is an ordinary business transaction" !"
Sheldon strove to act as though such
transactions were quite the common
place thing on plantations in the Solo
mons. "She invested something like
Fl, 500 in Berande"-
$50 she said"
"And she has gone to Sydney on
business for the plantation"
"Oh. no. she hasn't"
"But didn't the Upolu sail2"
'The Upolu sailed all right" Cap
tain Auckland slipped his whisky with
provoking slowness, "only Miss Lack
land wasn't a passenger"
'Then where is sheY
"At Guvutu last saw of her. She
was going to Sydney to buy schoon-
er. wasn't she?"
Eyes. yes"
That's what she said. Well. she's
bought one, though wouldn't give
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

HOLD on SAYS l. WAIT TILL l SEE
ny OWNERS
her 10 shillings for II If nor'wester
blows up. and it's about time we hao
one"
.sWhat schooner7 Where is it? How
did she happen to buy itF
First the schooner Martha. tne
sk,nner answered. checking his replies
on on his fingers: second. the Martha
a on the outside reef at PoOnga-Poon-
ga looted clean Of everything portable
and ready to go to pieces With the nls'
hit Of lively sea. and. third MIS-
Lakeland bought her at auction soe
was knocked doRn to her Tor %
ouid by the third assistant resioen.
conrus-sioper. I ought 70 know 4
"a 30 myself for Morgan and RAN
Nv word. weren't they bot
Twenty says for my bid TEen-
ty-eve' SAYS the little girl -Inir5.
ssys L Forty says she Ply says
L .Fffty-dve.' says she. And '. toele
Vas rtuck. hold on says l. van
IN I-see ny owners no. yOu COZ (
ssvu ..be. IT'S CUSTOMARY says l.
Not anruhere IL TIE world says sne.
Th.n IFS courtesy IN the SolononN
ssys / And then she smiles q Dur
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26
ED. F. COAD, County Judge.

You will find that druggists every
where speak well of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. They know from
long experience in the sale of it that
in cases Of coughs and colds it can
always be depended upon and that
it is pleasant and safe to take. Sold
by all dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

later the three men had
ands with Joan down on the
he gave the signal. and the
ed off, six men at the oars.
Nm man for'ard and Adamu
the steering sweep. Joan
ding up in the stern sheets
4 her goodbys. a slim figure
Ian in the tight fitting jacket
worn ashore from the wreck.
barreled Colts revolver hang
the loose belt around her
l clear cut face like a boys
Stetson hat that failed to
he heavy masses Of hair be-
better get into shelter" she
them. There's a big squali
Ind hope you've got plenty
but, Captain Young. Goodby!
Everybody"
St words came out OF the dark
hich wrapped itself solidly
Ee boat. Yet they continued to
. the blackness In the direc-
Which the boat had disappear
Hing to the steady click of the
the rowlocks until 1t faded
IA ceased.
only a girl" Christian Young
slow solemnity. The discov-
led to have been made on the
the moment. ''She is only a
repeated with greater solem-
Shed pretty one and a good
Tudor laughed. "She cer-
s spunk. eh. Sheldon?"
she is brave" was the reluc-
wer, for Sheldon did not feel
4 TO talk about her.
gained the veranda. where
in silence over their whisky.
b staring straight out to sea.
be wildly swinging riding light
Minerva could be seen in the
The driving rain.
nr later Christian Young stood
tked out his pipe and prepared
tOard and get under way.
all right" he said. apropos of
spoken and yet distinctly reie-
what was in each of their
"She's got a good boats crew.
Is a sailor herself. With this
bit of breeze she has sail on
and she'll make Guvutu by
Good night"
ess I'll turn in. old man." Tu-
rising and placing his glass
|nble. "I'll start the first thing
norning. It's been disgraceful
\ I've been hanging on here.
|ght."
'n. sitting on alone, wondered
'ther man would have decided
out in the morning had Joan
ed away. Well. there was one
'onsOlation in it-Joan had GER
|ngered at Berande for no man.
P Tudor. 1t was not very fat
put what could any man count
eyes when a schooner waiting
bought in Sydney was in the
What a creature! What a erea-
'de was lonely place to Shell
the days that followed. In the
g after Joan's departure be had
ldor's expedition off on its way
Balesuna. in the late afternoon
his telescope he had seen the
0f the UpOlu that was bearing
say to Sydney. and in the even
found himself standing staring
pail upon which from the first
hung her Stetson hat and her
! belt.
should he care for herr he de-
OF himself angrily. Never
encountered one who had so
'hly irritated him. rasped bis
smashed his conventions and
nearly every attribute Of what
y his Ideal Of woman. But be
'er That was the point Of IL
he did not try to evade il. BE
sorry that It was so. BE loved
nat was the Overwhelming,
ing fact
again be discovered a big en-
= ior Berande. 1t must sue
I. merely because Joan was q
N It but because he wanted
mat partnership permanently
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

When you have bilious attack
give Chamberlain Tablets trial.
They are excellent. For sale by all
dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

settle down here. skipper. and rest up
and get the tever out OF your bones.
When the Flibberty Gibbet comes
back you'll take charge again, OF
course"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26
Something Just as Good

Can only be the case when n -
another bottle of DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. Every bottle the same.
Look for the bell on the bottle Sold
at Stafrin's drug store
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

If you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle eff
feet of Chamberlain Tablets makes
them especially suited to your case.
For sale by all dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

Mrs. W. Wynn johnson is spend
ing the holidays with relatives and
friends in Portland. Mr.. johnson
will remain at their suburban home,
"Sidney Orchards" !"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

Lawrence Keyt, Of Parrydale, was
a Christmas shopper in the city
Friday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

Professor and Mrs. N. Arnold, of
Silverton, are visiting Professor Ar
nold's father, N. Arnold, during the
holidays.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26
Notice to Garbage Hauiers.

/ desire to call the attention of all
persons who haul garbage and dump
the same in the County roads, that
it is unlawful, and any persons gull
ty of doing SO will be prosecuted
therefor.
Ed r. COAD. County Judge.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

Trespass notices, weather proof,
for sale at the Observer Job Office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

down with the news that the Mar
tha, the Flibberty Gibbet and the
Emily were heading in for the an
chorage.
Ito be Continued next Tuesday,
"Rooms for Rent" cards for sale
at the Observer Job Office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26

Legal blanks for sale at this 0ai's-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-26
Fen Warehouse Co.

z eURBIEGS AND WALKS
ann Hns Of Cedar ana Oar
sriek- Lime sand and
Z o Plaster. Drain ne.
- -I's Bra. Hair. wan Piast-
''sth q dspot Phone fsss
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

In the end. however, he knocked
stoutly enough.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

struck against the peace and security
Of the world. Don't laugh, Da.
vid; mean It,"
I'm not laughing. Rutton; but you
must know that's a pretty large or
der. Most men would"
Call me mad. Yes, l know" Rut.
ton took up his words as Amber
paused, confused. II can't expect you
to understand me: you couldn't unless
! were to tell you what l may not.
But you know me-better, perhaps,
than any living man save Doggott q.
and one other. You know
whether or not l would seek to delude
you, David. And knowing that
could not, you know why It seems to
me imperative that. this hole being
discovered, Doggott and l must be-
take ourselves elsewhere. Surely
there must be solitudes-!" He rose
with a gesture Of impotence and be-
gan restlessly to move to and fro.
Amber started suddenly, flushing
IF you mean"
Rutton's kindly hand forced him
back into his chair. sit down, David.
! never meant that-never for an In
slant dreamed you'd Intentionally be-
tray my secret. It's enough that you
should know It, should occasionally
think of me as being here, to bring
misfortune down upon me, to work an
incalculable disaster to the progress
Of this civilization Of ours"
you mean" Amber asked uncer-
tainly. thought transference?"
Something Of the sort-yes." The
man came to q pause beside Amber.
looking down almost pitifully into his
face. Il daresay all this sounds hope
lessly melodramatic and neurotic and
tommyrotic, David, but lean
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

I can't find words to express my thanks
for the good your medicine has done
me. You maypublish this If you wish"
Mrs. HERMAN SETH, Pound, Wis.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infam-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors, ir-
regularities, periodic pains, backache.
bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indi-
gestion. dizziness, or nervous prostra-
ton.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been tho
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe 1t to themselves
to ct least give this medicine trial.
Proof Is abundant that 1t has cured
thousands Of others, and why should
Il not cure your
NyOu want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for It
It II free and always helpful.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

that Of the Spanish-it was strongly
marked, It's features at once promi-
nent and finely modelled. The hair
intensely black, the eyes as dark and
OF peculiar fire, the lips broad, full.
and sympathetic, the cheekbones high,
the forehead high and somewhat mar
row: these combined to form a
strangely striking ensemble, and
none the less striking for It's weird
resemblance to Amber's own cast Of
countenance
Indeed, their likeness one to the
other was nothing less than weird In
that 1t could be so specifically
strong, yet elusive. No two men were
ever more unalike than these save
in this superficial accident Of facial
contours and complexion. No one
knowing Amber (let us say) could
ever have mistaken him for Rutton;
and yet any one, strange to both,
armed with a description Of Rutton,
might pardonably have believed Am
Der to be his man. Yet manifestly they
were products Of alien races. even Of
different climes-their Municipalities
as dissimilar as the poles.
"Hiding!" Amber reiterated in
tone scarcely louder than a whisper.
And you have found me out, my
friend"
"But-but / DON'T"
Rutton lifted a hand in depreciation;
and as he did so the door in the rear
of the room opened and Doggott en-
tered. Cat-like, passing behind AM
Der, he placed upon the table a small
tray, and from n steaming pitcher
poured him n glass of hot spiced
wine At look from his employer he
filled a second.
Amber lifted his fragrant glass.
You're joining me, Rutton?"
With all my heart" The man
came forward to his glass. For old
sake's sake. David Shall we drink
n toast?" He hesitated, with a marked
air Of embarrassment, then impul-
sively swung his glass aloft. Drink
standing" he cried. his voice oddly
vibrant. And Amber rose. ITO the
king-the king. God bless him."
ITO the king" 1t was more an ex-
clamation Of surprise than an echo
to the toast: nevertheless Amber
drained his drink to the final drop. As
he resumed his seat, the room rang
with the crash of splintering glass;
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

tho flames. And silently studying his
face-the play Of light from lamp and
hearth throwing its features into So
lient relief-for the first time Amber,
his wits warmed back to activity from
the stupor the bitter cold had put upon
them, noticed how time and care had
worn upon the man since they had
last parted. He had never suspected
Rutton to be his senior by more years
than ten, at the most; tonight. how
ever, he might we'll be taken for fifty.
Impulsively the younger man sat up
and put q hand upon the arm Of Rut-
toms chair. What can l do?" he
asked simply.
Rutton reused, returning his regard
with q smile slow, charming. infinitely
sad. Nothing" he replied; "abso-
lutely nothing"
"But surely"
mo man can do for me what I
cannot do for myself. When the time
comes"-he lifted his shoulders light
ly-I will do what can. Till then
:" He diverged at tangent.
After all, the world is quite as tiny
as the worn-out aphorism has It. To
think that you should find me here!
It's less than week since Doggott
and hit upon this place and settled
down. quite convinced we had, at last,
lost ourselves and might have
peace. for little space at least! And
now" concluded Rutton, I'VE have to
move on"
Because I've found you here?"
Because you have found me-"
Il don't understand"
MY dear boy, never meant you
should"
But If you're in any danger"
Il am not"
You're not! But you Just said"
I'm in no danger whatever; hui
mainly is. II I'm found"
Il don't follow you at all"
Again Rutton smiled YEARLY. Il
didn't expect you to, David. But this
misadventure makes It necessary that
should tell you something; you must
be made to believe in me. beg you
to; I'm neither mad nor making game
of you" There was no questioning
the sane sincerity Of the man. He
continued slowly. TITS a simple fact,
incredible but absolute. that, were my
whereabouts to be made public, a
great. a staggering blow would be
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

Rutton had dashed his tumbler to
atoms on the hearthstone.
Well" commented Amber, lifting
his brows Questioningly. You are
sincere, Rutton. But who In blaZes
would ever have suspected you of be-
ing British subject"
"Why not?"
But It seems to me should have
known"
What have you ever really known
about me. David, save that ! am my
self?"
"Well-when you put It that way
little enough - nothing" Amber
laughed nervously. disconnected. But,
seriously now, this foolish talk about
hiding is all a joke. isn't it?"
NO" said Rutton soberly; mo, it's
no Joke" He sighed profoundly. "As
for my recent whereabouts, have been
-ah-traveling considerably; moving
about from pillar to post" To this
the man added q single word, the
more significant in that 1t embodied
the nearest approach to a confidence
that Amber had ever known him to
make: Hunted"
Hunted by whom?"
Il beg your pardon" Rutton bent
forward and pushed the cigarettes to
Amber's elbow. Il am-ah-so pre-
occupied with my own mean troubles,
David, that / had forgotten that you
had nothing to smoke. Forgive me-"
That's a matter, +"
Amber cut short his impatient
catechism in Difference to the others
mute plea. And Rutton thanked him
with a gIance-one Of those looks
which, between friends. are more elo-
quent than words. Signing, be shUok
hls head. his eyes once more seeking
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

tell you nothing morS. I'm sorry"
But only let me help you-any way
in my power, Rutton. There's moth
Ing I'd not do. :"
Il know, David, know II. But my
case is beyond human aid, since am
powerless to apply remedy myself"
And you are powerless?"
Rutton was silent a long moment.
Then, Time will tell" he said quietly.
There is one way :" He re-
sumed his monotonous round of the
room.
Mechanically Amber began to
smoke, trying hard to think. to pene-
trate by reasoning or intuition the
wall of mystery which, It seemed, Rut.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08
Ideals Alwaxs important.

It is by believing in. loving and fol.
lowing illimitable ideals that a man
grows great. Their very impossIbillty
Is their highest virtue. They hive be-
fore as as the image Of that which
we are TO grow for ever.-stOpford
Brooke.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

pepsia and female
troubles by your
medicine. ! had
been troubled with
both for fourteen
years and consulted
different DOCTORS
but failed to get any
relief. After using
Lydia E. Pinkham'S
Vege table Com
pound and Blood
Purifier / can sayI
am n we'll woman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08
HnInhf of Meannera.

-our new nelghbor must be 4 very
suspicious character" Why sol"
"she employs a maid who is deaf and
dumb. the mean thinglT
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08
LOSE0T EaMC
SYNOPSIS.

David Amber. starting for n duck shoot
Ing visit with his friend. Quain. comes up
on young lady equestrian who has been
dlsmounted by her horse becoming fright
ened at the sudden appearance In the road
OF burly Hindu. He declares he Is
Behari Lal Chatterji "the appointed
as a man OF high rank and pressing a
mysterious little bronze box. "Tho To-
Ken. into his hand. disappears in the
wood. The girl calls Amber by name.
Farrell, anu SSsSs H ne US rrn SS oSp ,he
British diplomatic service in India and
visiting the QunIns. Several nights later
the Quain home Is burglarized and the
hronze box stolen. Amber and QuaiE go
hunting on an island and become lost and
Amber Is left marooned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-06-08

FAILED TO
HELPHER
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Pound, Wis -"I am glad to an.
nounce that I have been cured Of dys-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

merchants PROBE.
RIGHT Or SCHOOLS
ITO SELL SUPPLIES
Say Retailers Are Being De
prived of Profits
Unfairly.

Attracted by the fight to be made on
the Mckinley Manual Training School
hnchroom by merchants in the vicinity
on the ground that 1t diverts trade fror,
their, establishments other merchants, I,
was learned today. are Investigating the
legality OF the right of high schools to
buy drawing materials, stationery, and
other supplies by the wholesale, and
then sell the articles to pupils.
Hundreds OF sets of drawing instru-
ments. costing more than 50 apiece. are
used yearly at Mckinley alone, and
these are bought. It is charged, at a
Wholesale rate, and then sold to pupils
There is no suspicion that any ATTEMPT
10 made Il make money from these
sales since 1t is done to save money
for the purils. and they are allowed to
purchase ut the wholesale rate, Bur
MERCHANTS declare that by this proce-
dure retailers here are robbed Of right
ful profits.
The whole question may be aired at
the Board of Education melting this at
ternoon. Board of Education officials
ing could be done to stop the lunch
room or the selling of supplies.
Il don't see why there would be any
more complaint against buying supplies
at wholesale than In the boards pra g.
ticei, Of buying text books from out-of
town firms" said Harry Hine, secre-
tary Of the board. 1T is a question OF
c Thsrs these things can be bought
IT the Mckinley lunch room sold
food to persons outside the school there
might be some reasonable complaint"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
WAYS AND MEANS
COMMITTEE MAPS
OUT TARIFF WORK
Chairman Underwood Says
Democrats Will Use Their
Own Figures.

The WAYS and Means Committee held
d preliminary me citing today TO rap out
the tariff program for the session.
Chairman Underwood said the commit
tee would wait a few days for the
Presidents message on wool. but that
the com.nittee proposed to get t. work
Immediately with It's own figures In re-
vising the tariff. II 50 undcratood the
Ways ard Means Committee Will report
tariff bills In the following order-wool,
cotton, iron and steel, and chemicals.
Tariff for reven ,e" will be the Demo-
cratic slogan In the House. and tn ,
bills, II Is expected, will follow closely
those vetoed by the President last seq
zion.
Chairman Underwood expressed re-
u,ct today that Mr. -aft's rnessuge Of
yesterday he'd not dealt with the tariff.
The members Of the Ways and Means
Committee have accepted an invitation
to attend a banquet Ct the Pennsylvania
Society of New York city nsxt Satur-
day night. Impronptu addresses will be
made by Chairman, Underwood an !
ether members OF the comraittee. The
banquet will be held in New York, and
Practically the eatire membership OF
tie committee, regardless of party, will
attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Polly Ordered Wood
Stored in Cellar

\ LANsDOwNE, Pa. Dec. 6-obeying
voice from an upper window which
piped Put 1t in the cellar" Connolly
and Nugent itinerant vendors of wood,
dumped wagon load of kindlings into
the cellar Of George Wheeling's house,
When they went to the front door to
collect, nobody responded to the bell.
occupied, they decided to present their
bill later. Today the men came to
town and presented a bill for 81 at the
Wheeling home, but Mrs. Wheeling ex-
pressed surprise when informed that
she had load of wood in the cellar.
The woman found the information Of
tho men correct, and then suddenly re-
Numbered that q parrot had been in the
J mart Of the house during the day
when the wood was brought to the
house.
Polly, hearing the men yell Wood
for sale" promptly ordered it to be
put In the cellar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
sNeWsboy's Heart Beats
200 Times a Minute

BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,, Dec 6-Thomas
Curfan. sixteen years old. an energetic
newsboy. appeared at the Emergency
Hospital for treatment. and said he had
. bad case Of "heart failure
The surgeons tested his pulse. and
found the youths heart was beating 19(
times q minute.
You have tachycardia," said the sur.
geon, and Curran's pulse shot UP tc
Not this time, but don't do it again, u
said the surgeon. He administered a
sedative.. The affliction is rare one
arising from nervousness, say the sur.
geons, who declare the normal heart
beats at the rate of seventy-two counts
q minute