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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-30

Malone, to Danny's intense dismay.
O'Rourke took upon himself the du-
ties of first officer under Captain
Quick. The Irishman cared little for
the sea, knew less of first officers
duties; but it was patent that Quick
could not stand every watch, and
O'Rourke was not to be daunted by
any such slight matter as nautical in
experience.
In the knowledge that they were
safely off at last there was poignant
relief to the wanderer, as he stood by
Quick's side, on the bridge with mid
night imminent and the ship still and
peaceful. "I'll stand the night watch
es," the captain announced. by
morning we'll be far enough out for
you to take hold without spraining the
art Of seamanship. G'dnight."
Thank ye," said O'Rourke. In fact,
he had long been sensible that he was
very drowsy; the night wind In his
face had something to do with that
Good night" he returned, and went
down the ladder to the deck.
At it's foot he paused, turning curl
ously; it seemed that surely there
must be some serious trouble afoot In
the crew. The Irishman could see in
the glimmer of the forecastle lantern
confused blur Of naked, shining,
brown bodies and limbs. apparently
inextricably locked. A scream rang
shrill and there followed the sound Of
heavy fall.
Overhead, on the bridge, Quick was
roaring himself hoarse. without effect.
The sounds of shuffling, of blows,
harsh breathing, stifled cries. contin-
ued. A knot of the contestants swept,
whirling, aft, toward the superstruct-
ure. Something shot singing through
the air; the wind of 1t famed
O'Rourke's cheek
With an unconscious, surprised oath,
O'Rourke stepped aside, his hand 60
ing toward his revolver. The missile
struck a stanchion, glanced and fell
gathering into the scuppers. Revolver
In hand, he went forward to the rail
overlooking the struggling rabble on
the deck below. But they seemed in
tent only on their private differences,
and Quick's roars were bringing them
to their senses. Gradually the tumult
subsidized, the contestants separating
and sinking forward to their quarters.
"It may have been chance
O'Rourke conceded bit doubtfully.
He swung about and moved aft slow
ly. examining the deck intently In a
moment or two he stopped and picked
up a long, thin-bladed knife, double
edged and keen as a razor. The point
was broken, having doubtless been
snapped off at the moment of contact
with the deck-house. O'Rourke turned
1t over soberly.
Faith. don't like to think it was
intentional-butm me head would have
been split had it come two inches to
the left"
He returned to the bridge, calling
| Quick aside. You're armed?"
"Certainly-always armed when I'm
dealing with these devils. Why"
O'Rourke showed him the knife.
| Quick laughed at his theory. Moth.
ing in it," he was pleased to believe.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-30
His Reason.

He-Dearest-During the first dance
have with you be sure and say some
thing to me.
She-Why?
He-Becasue you're SO light, II you
don't speak I will not know l have
you in my arms.-Princeton Tiger.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-30
CHAPTER XXI.

BY nine o'clock the Rance lay with
steam UP, ready to weigh anchor
1t is no praise to Dravos to state
that his engines were in admirable
condition Such was their invariable
state. For an assistant he impressed
into service none other than Danny
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-30

you strike the bargain. Quick" he
said; "Pll have look around the
engine-room."
"Right-O, Bobby. Yourself
alone, I s'pose. O'Rourke?"
And three others. Danny"
"Yes. yes
"And two ladies'; an Englishwom
an and her maid"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-30
CHAPTER xx.-(continued.)

Her spirit, through her eyes, an
swered his in a flash. Then cooling,
she looked him over from crown to
tie, weighing him deliberately in the
balance of her knowledge Of men.
He bore the inspection with equanim-
fly, quite sure of himself. as was nat
ural in the O'Rourke. Provoked, put
on his mettle, he felt himself irwin
chile, and showed it In every line of
his pose. She could not have wavered
long: indeed, her decision was quite
manifest. Impulsi,ely she caught his
two hands IN her own.
yes" she cried, 81 do believe you!
! take you at your word-your gener-
Gus word. Colonel O'Rourke, l will
trust implicitly In you. You shall get
me to Bombay by the fifteenth"
The fifteenth?" he echoed thought
fully. This is the tenth"
The Panjnab is scheduled to ar
rive on the fifteenth. All my plans
depend upon there being no delays"
Five days! 1t shall be
managed, Mrs. Prynne. Bombay by
the fifteenth it shall be, or the
ORourke will have broken his heart!"
She grew thoughtful. you are very
good-Tve told you that. l believe
that you will accomplish what you
promise. Yet it seems hardly fair to
saddle you with my cares, my perils,
without informing you of their ma
ture-"
Madam, tits not the O'Rourke who
would ever be prying into your Sc
crets. Let's not complicate a simple
situation with explanations"
But, colonel, there is one thing
more" He paused "It is question:"
she continued, "of chartering ship
at Alden, is 1t not?"
81 see no other way"
''Then-spare no expense, Colonel
O'Rourke. Remember that l foot the
bill"
"But-er-"
''Or, if you insist, sir, pay nothing:
Great Britain pays for both of u.s."
"Eh? Yes?" he stammered
But see, colonel"
He had before then noted indiffer-
emily that she wore a chain of thin,
mt Soiu dDouI Hel HeCh, us leIIulld-
tion-presumably locket of some
sort-hidden In the folds of her cor
sage. Now she quietly pulled this
forth, and displayed her pendant, a
little trinket of gold, running grey
hound exquisitely modelled.
Stunned, he stared first at the top.
then at the woman. "Ye mean to say
p" he whispered, doubling.
"On the Kings service, Colonel
O'Rourke!"
"A Kings courier, madam? You
a woman!"
"And why not?" she demanded
proudly. THE Kings messengers dare
many dangers, It's true. But in some
of them might not a woman serve bet
ter than a man."
True enough. Yet 'tis unprece-
dented-at least, ye'll admit, most un-
usual l begin to understand. That
lascar, for instance"
Believe me, Colonel O'Rourke, I'm
at liberty to tell you nothing"
Tell me this, at least: would We
know him If ye saw him again?"
TT faithfully" she said, looking him
in the eye, II would not. will say
one other word: had anticipated his
attack. aJtho hou9h l had never seen him
before"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-30
As to kIssinQ,

Jack-Do you believe there's mi
crobes in kisses?
Gwen-You can search me.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-30
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Monte Carlo with
Col. Terence O'Rourke. a military free
lance and something, of a gambler IN ms
beautiful girl who suddenly enters the
elevator and passes from sight At the
Watching him. one is the Hon. Berthe
Glynn, while his companion Is Viscount
Des Trebes. duelist The viscount tells
him TO o'Rourke as a man who would
undertake a secret mission. At his apart
.nent. O'Rourke. who had agreed TO u..-
dertake the mission. finds a mysterious
letter. The viscount arrives. hands
sealed package to O'Rourke. who is not
to open it until on the ocean. A pair OF
dainty slippers are seen protruding from
under a doorway curtain. The Irishman
finds the owner of the mysterious feet to
be his wife. Beatrix, from whom he had
reconcled, and opening the letter he finds
that a Rangoon law firm offers him
100000 pounds for a jewel known as the
Ing friend but now in keeping Of one
named Chambret in Algeria O'Rourke
worsts the nobleman in duel The wife
bids O'Rourke farewell and he promises
to soon return with the reward. He dis
covers both Glynn and the vscount on
board the ship: As he finds Chambret
friend dies telling ORourke that he has
left the Pool of Flame with the governor
general, who at sight of signet ring
given the colonel will deliver over the
jewel. Arriving at Algeria the Irishman
finds the governor general away. Des
Trebes makes n mysterious appointment:
and tells O'Rourke that he has gained
possession of the jewel by stealing 1t. In
a duel O'Rourke masters the viscount.
secures possession of the Pool of Flame
and starts by ship for Rangoon, He finds
the captain to be a smuggler who tries to
steal the jewel. 1t is finally secured by
the captain and O'Rourke escapes to
land. With the aid of one Danny and
his sweetheart, O'Rourke recovers the
Pool of Flame. On board ship once more,
bound for Rangoon a mysterious lady
appears. O'Rourke comes upon a lascar
about to attack the lady. who Is a Mrs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-30
Wisdom,

Wisdom.
Always think twice before yot
speak once and then be sure that y0
talk to yoursalf.-Puck
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
FUND RAISED FOR
 RECALL IN OREGON

PORTLAND. Sept. l6.- Funds for circulating petitions for the recall of Governor West are being quietly col lected in Portland. 1t was discovered tonight. Thus far. tI.OOO has been pledged. but tentative pledges of a much larger sum have been made. it Is declared. Headquarters will be opened in a few days with W. A.. Storey. former sheriff and once mayor of Portland. in charge.
 The governors prison policy and his policy in pardoning convicts will be used as the principal basis of the re- call campaign. Governor West Is op- posed to capital punishment. saying that one of his reasons is that a rich man is never hanged. The state has been divided as to the wisdom of the pardon policy for some time.
 X few days ago. when 1t was rumor ed the liquor interests were preparing to finance a recall campaign against
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
kImBAlL DREDGE IN
 REMARkABL LEQGROUND

That the kimban drsdSs on shovel creek has struck remarkably rich ground Is the news conveyed to pr Arnold of the Wild Goose Company while en route to Nome from Council The ground is said to be much better before.
 The dredge of Flodine Is sailing right up the river. the doctor says. In
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

the beginning it met with some diff culties due to frost but now it Is working finely.
 There is much more activity eSi dent all over the Council district this year than last. This Is true of Mclsing creek as well as of Ophir creek. and much more prospecting Is being car ried out all over the section than was carried on in 1911.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
4 PRETTY WINDOW.

The latest invention for dressing store windows is now on view in the The arrangement Obviates the neces- sity which formerly existed of labor ing over the work of dressing. and has the attractions of q window dressed by an expert.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

West. the governor said he would sub scribe $50 to the fund. as he wished io
 bring the issue squarely before the people. W. A. Storey. in a statement tonight declared that the new move ment has no affiliation with the liauo . interests
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
NATIVES LEAVE.

The King Island natives will leave Nome today or tomorrow for home. Something like one hundred of them have been around here this summer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
WHAT'S THE uSE7

Evsey enc is bound to learn soonsr e Isss~. Why Sry = cheat your nsish- ksri Tell the srsth and let them ell have . shst d the snly nusie what is.
 SOB.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
ANOTHER SUIT.

A second suit was filed today by c. s. Larsen against II. IIier Davies. This suit is for judgment on n prom issory note for sS50.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
FOR CRUELTY.

Andy Meyers has been arrested on the charge of cruelty to animals and the trial will come up tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
STEAMER ALASKA FOR ST. MICH

The steamer Alaska will sail for St Michael. Sept. 2l. carrying freight passengers and the United S'ates mall
 For rates and particulars !nuuir. al U. s. Mercantile Co.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
GOLD NEAR ANoRoFSkY.

F.F w. Cobb. who is now in Nome on his way to the outside. says that some good looking quartz has been found near Anreafsky on the Yukon river. Mir. Cobb and Mrs. Cobb have spent years around that part of the next spring.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

The schooner Alaska will sail for kotzsbus, Teller and way points. to- night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
MACkINAW LEAVES.

The steamship Mackinaw sailed to- day for Seattle. She did not take out mall.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

Another big laugh Saturday night May Roberts Go.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

Reliance 1912 pack of berries al Breeding q Borgen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

You'll like Clariee.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

ouTslDE BEER AT EAGLE
 Fer sutsids bsse bottled or on Arsft % te the Eagle ~hsrs h can bs sseursd by tho siass, bottle or case
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

Hello. Yes, of course, ! want to see "Clarice." Ring off.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
MEMS NEcKTIES.

About 100 dozen of latest style ties. regular
 35c and soc, sale price. .-. ..-...... 25o
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
MEMS ovERcoATS.

Made of best imported goods. such as Scot
 tish mixtures. heavy broadcloth. melton. and other goods. with and without belt. other styles. all sizes. regular s22.5O to ssO. sale price. ... ..............s s1e.5o
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
MEMS LINEN COLLARS.

Every F. and W. collar reduced to 2Oc. Ar row brand and Red Men brand. sale price
 each. .... ... ...... ....... 1Oc
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20
MEMS OvERcOATS.

A fine line in different grades of all wool
 goods, perfect fits. in black or colored. all sizes. regular Sl6.5O to s2O. during bargain
 week. each ... ... ... co. ......... S13.50
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-20

100 assorted Corsets. all sizes, broken lots
 to close out, each -.......... .boc Corsets of good grade such which are al
 ways worth g. to s2.50. sale price. SIPS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-12
cATARRH IN cows.

Nasal catarrh is an inflammation Of
the mucous membranes of the nostrils
and upper air passages. Simple catarrh
is not serious disease itself, but II
neglected is liable to be complicated
with diseases of the respiratory or
gans, WHICH are Of serious nature, and
sometimes fatal
Catarrh is d common disease among
cows. It is often due to sudden expos
ure to wet and cold after they have
been accustomed to shelter It may
arise from inhalation Of irritating
gases. 1t is sometimes due to GER
tain specific atmospheric conditions,
and may assume an enzootic form. It
is very facilitating, and requires
prompt and judicious treatment.
The animals should be housed In q
well-ventilated place, with good ny
genie surroundings. In cold and damp
weather it should be kept warm with
blanketing.
II the fever is high. this may be re-
duced BY giving nitrate OF potassium
from one to two ounces, in the drink
ing water, three times daily. DifQsi-
BILE stimulants are beneficial in most
cases. Too much Importance cannot
be attached to good nursing. Journal
of Agriculture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-12
WHAT THE ROBIN is WORTH.

What is a robin worth to fruit
grower? asks the Industrialist. The
answer to this question depends upon
two things. First, as to whether the
person, concerned is grower of large
or small fruit; second the amount OF
fruit grown To a gardener or grow
er Of large fruits the robin is useful
bird. Very early in the spring IT may
be seen at work patrolling garden and
field for grubs and other insects. It ar
rests the destructive work OF these
pests and gets its board free.
The robin has no consideration for
eight-hour laws. 1t puts In full time,
from daylight until dark. OF course, it
does not 60 out and get cutworm.
Just because cutworm damages
things. It gets the worm because It,
the bird, needs It,. The robin eats 9th
er destructive members Of the cater
pillar family. The June bug forms q
large part Of its menu. While the rob
in eats a large amount Of fruit. near
" one-half Of this fruit Is wild. What
it takes Of mans cultivation is compar-
atively small. The robin comes early
in the spring and stays until late in
the fall. These things considered, It
has a definite worth to the farmers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-12
HOW TO CARE FOR THE PIANO

Pianos should be as carefully nur
tured and cared for as the favorite
house plant. Trying to play on an in
strument with a lot of rafting strings
is about as satisfactory as trying to
sing with husky voice, and it is no
wonder that some women allow their
skill at the piano to wane in the face
Of tones that sound like burlesque
rendition Of a familiar air.
Do not allow the piano to stand
against a cold, damp wall. Be sure
there is an air space between piano
and wall. ,.
Once year is the minimum for tun-
ing the piano. Twice or even three
tines is better, especially If 1t has
been neglected for some time. The
piano very much out of tune should
be tuned twice within period of a
few months. after which 1t will stay in
condition for some time. Select a
good tuner and keep him Every
tuner pursues different method, a
procedure likely to result rather badly
when practiced several times ].
The keys of Til s.4 srian0 q or q kept
white ~ rubbing them once "a month
with 4 soft cloth moistened with al
sseohcf. When the piano case looks
dull and smoky, 60 over 1t carefully
with q soft cloth moistened with alco-
hol or cold water, then rub well with
dry cloth. Too much alcohol eats
~ ~. To- mi ic6
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-12
HOW TO CURE HAMS.

The methods of curing hams are
En follows: Trim them neatly and
1 make brine strong enough to float
u fresh egg. Put them in this and
sslA them remain four or five days to
lrav all blood. Then take them out
! md boil and skim the brine and
when cold return them to the brine,
aiding enough fresh brine to cover
them, and then add for each 100
\ FUNDS Of ham pint Of black mo-
Mlses and an ounce Of saltpeter and
let the hams remain in the brine two
i.of three weeks. Then take them out
and hang and smoke well with hick.
10y wood or corn cobs and smother
With green cedar brush. When well
smoked. take them down and paint
them all over with thick mixture
Of black molasses and black pepper.
Wrap nstout brown paper and put
each in cotton sack and dip It in
lime wash and hang 1t in dark
moke-house. The hams will Inn
prove till year old.
KS treat shoulders in the same way,
and sides. except that the sides re-
main In the brine half the time the
MANS do. Jowls treated in this way
Ge fne for boiling with turnip green's
u the spring.-W. F. Massey, in The
progressive Farmer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-12
IN THE STREETS.

Boy. my boy. 1t is lonely in the city,
Days that have no pity and the nights
without tear
Follow all too slowly and I can no more
dissemble,
! am frightened and tremble-and
would that you were here.
o boy-God keep you!
Boy, my boy. had sworn to weep no
longer,
Time l thought was stronger than the
whispers long gone by
The ardent looks, the eager words. the
little love and hurried
But they all come back unburied and
not one of them will die.
o boy-God save you!
Boy. my boy You were glad with youth
and power
Your joy was like q flower that you
wore upon your sleeve:
And wherever you may go there'll be a
cir! with eyes that glisten,
A girl to wait and listen-and girl
for you to leave
O bov-God help her!
Louis Untermeyer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-12
FREIGHT RATES UP
State Railroad Commission Asks
Aid Of Other States
RECENT CHANGES NOT CLEAR
Rate Experts Who Have Examined
New Classification Claims Work
Has Been Poorly Done
In Many Cases.

Des Moines, Jan. 12.-Letters were
sent out by the Iowa state board Of
railroad commissioner today, re-
questing the railroad commissions Of
the several midwestern states to
join in an Investigation of the new
freight classification issued by the
western classification committee. to
take effect Feb. 15 The rate experts
in the employ of the Iowa commission
have examined the new classification
and find that there are 1860 chang
es in rates and carload minimums al
fecting Interstate traffic. OF this
number 852 changes are increases
and SOS decreases. "This simple nu-
merical summary gives an incomplete
and inaccurate impression of the act
ual effect Of the changes. The in
creases may be SO large that they
will far more than Offset the de-
creases; or, the decreases may more
than Offset the Increases; or, again,
the increases may be on articles
which move extensively, while the
decreases may be on traffic which
does not move"
The idea Of the commission il to
have a general committee of experts
from the different states make an
exhaustive check Of the new classi.
fication, and if the facts warrant
such action, to contest the new class
ification before the interstate com.
merce commission.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-12
NEEDLEWoRk NOTES.

Do not stitch skirt seams all in one
direction. Hold the bias side upper
most and this will give half the skirt
seams stitched from bottom to top and
halt from top to bottom.
To hem a plated skirt for either a
child or adult, the easiest way Is to
haste the plaits evenly to the bottom,
then turn the hem and press we'll
When the plaits are let out the press
ed line still remains and Is easily fol
lowed. In this way 1t is not much
more trouble to hem Z plated skirt
than plain one.
Crocheted buttons and stenciled but.
tons make very acceptable pres
ents for any girl. as both are used
SO much for dress decorations. EN-.
broidered buttons also make very nice
gifts and 4 dozen Of either croche ted.
stenciled Of embroidered buttons ar.
ranged neatly on Z piece Of white card.
board would certainly delight the
heart OF the recsivsr.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-12
SUPERSTITION.

Did ever flower. I'd like to know.
Decide It was hardly worth while to
grow?
Did ever fern. with its fronas OUT
spread.
Bemoan they were not lily bells instead?
Did e'er forget me-not tire of blue.
And long for a gown Of another hue?
Or catkin aspire to q perfume rare?
Or humble moss to be blossom fair?
Did e'er leaf OF grass to its kindred sod
Harangue against being 80 long DOWN
trod?
Or seedpod that fell on q rock waste
Bemoan that its efforts were thus mis-
placed? 5s
or. is It that, lacking Gods discontent.
The fern never questions what chance
has sent?
And Is 1t because it's content to be-
That moss will be moss to eternity?
Forget your wee heart CLOVIS
red!
You. too. mourn a friend 'mongst the
M living dead!
Eva Dean. in New York Times I