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Evening star., 1912-01-14
A QUAKER MATE

nothing unusual about the vessel. But
everybody was on tiptoe of expectation to
hear what their new head would say about
their future movements, or whether he would
say anything at ALL Out OF his hearing there
were incessant mutterings; but there was not
nor could be any idea of agreement upon any
proposal that might be put before him.
The morning waned toward seven bells
peaceably enough, when long, low cry from
the mizzenmasthead gave token of the pres
. ence of whales, and before any response
could come from the deck it WIS taken up by
all the other lookout men. here was then
no need to inquire of them for the huge
visitors were plainly visible from the deck,
an enormous school of them converting the
hitherto blank and barren looking sea into
gigantic concourse of wallowing monsters.
1t seemed almost as if the whole of the
whales on the vast area of a hundred thou
sand square miles had congregated there.
Prompt in response to Johns strong, stern
orders the five boats were manned and drew
away before the fine breeze, and in ten min
utes there was scene of carnage beyond de-
scription. The unwieldy multitude, lost to
all sense of direction, defense, or flight, just
rolled aimlessly, exposing their broad, black
bodies to the keen lances of the exulting
hunters, who, forgetting all else in their lust
of destruction, slew and continued Staying
until, utterly wearied, they were compelled
to desist and obey the signal for recall.
By nightfall the vessel lay surrounded by
a dozen carcasses, representing booty of a
hundred thousand dollars could it all be Sc
cured, and the exhausted crew were snatch
ing few hours absolutely necessary rest
before attacking the mighty task of realizing
the spoil. At the same time John and Ursula
were seated at the cabin table taking their
o,,iet meal in deeDaSt thankf111neSS for the
wonderful way they had been led and with
out one care for the morrow
At eight bells all hands were reused to the
task, and by the great glare of several cres
sets filled with whale scrap the work of
flensing began. So fcrcely did they toll and
so little did they rest that when dawn broke
the deck was piled high with masses of junk
and blubber and the vessel was loaded to
overf1owing.
But suddenly, as the light strengthened,
a vessel was seen close at hand. Soon it
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could be discerned that she was a whaler,
the Providence of Nantucket. And then a
boat was seen to leave her and speed toward
them. But on getting within ships lengrh
the boats crew lay on their oars and voice
hailed, "Beluga, ahoy!'
AYE, aye!' responded John.
"Who commands that vessel" demanded
the voice.
Il do was the reply "Come aboard.
There was moments hesitation, then the
invitation was accepted, and in a few min
utes the officer who had hailed was in the
cabin with John and Ursula exchanging news
that made all three stare and gasp.
The newcomer reported that ten days be-
fore when making passage they picked up
a wounded man floating in derelict boat.
They were successful in restoring him; but
were Mortified to hear that he had been chief
mate of this very vessel, some of whose crew
had mutinied and slain several of their ship
mates, including the Captain and second
mate, and had tossed the bodies overheard.
He had been one of the victims; but was
only specifically hurt. How he came to be
in the boat he could not say; but it had ap-
parentlv been cut adrift from the Beluga.
As soon as he saw her he recognized her;
and now-what was to be done:o
Done" said John sternly. THAT is
easily settled. Keep us company until we
have disposed of our whales. Let the villains
toll until the owners have been recompensed,
at any rate. Take some of the whales your
self, there are too many for us to handle,-
and then when all is clear again arm few
of your men, come aboard, and put irons on
them all. Then lend me half dozen men
and l will take the ship north to Honolulu,
whittier you may follow if you choose
MY story is nearly done. 1t is but bare
~ outline of an immense tragedy ending
in the possession by John Penn of two great
rewards, the hand of Ursula and the COM
mand of the Beluga. They arrived safely at
Honolulu, where the crew were tried by
court of whaling Captains and ten of them
hanged. The rest were pardoned as being
unwilling participants in the mutiny, and
gladly took service under the finest Captain
they had ever heard of, returning to Fair
haven two years after with full ship and
huge payday for all hands.
Evening star., 1912-01-14

of Omnipotence; but there must have been
some kindly hand reached down from above
to pull back to life one whose years lay so
heavily upon him. Some divine pity ex-
tended to the man of faith, some judgment
that he was still to live to be voice and hear
ing for the splendid giant who was bereft.
TIME took my partner and me away from
! the high gulch up there on the Northern
Sierra divide; but we went back purposely
to pay them visit. The placers were gone.
The dumps were grass grown. The men
who made them were scattered-all but
two!
We came to a prosperous, though small
stamp MILL around which men were busily
working Another cabin, with other flowers,
stood in the scar we had seen inflicted in the
gray mountains breast. A huge, white
bearded giant patiently showed homemade
perambulator through the paths, and gave
us dumb but feeling welcome.
ayes, it might have been worse, croaked
Joshua thin, tremulous voice. after he had
exhausted his first greetings. "The Lords
been mighty good to me. alus said as how
He'd help us find the pay ledge. She was
there, all right That slide uncovered it. As
Knute often says to me, Eff it hadn't been
for that we might never have found it.. ;
Amt that So Knute?'
And a big, twisted hand, gentle as wo-
mans, reached over and patted the bent
shoulder, and I'll swear that from the blue
ewes flashed words. At least know that
something said to me, clear and distinct,
after ALL God is good
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
JuiIana's First Salute.

The little Princess Juliana Of Hot
land is said to be growing into most
delightful little girl, simply and SEN
sibly brought up and well and strong.
A pretty little story was told OF her
first appearance in public. II was
this: When she was first taken out
to ride in the palace gardens the
passers-by saw only nursemaid and
a baby and no special notice was TAX
en- of her Then a young sentry on
duty suddenly realized that this same
baby carriage contained her royal
highness Princess Juliana Louise EN-
ma Marie Wilhelmina. heiress TO the
throne Of Holland He saluted sol.
EMMY. and as 1t happened the tiny
princess's father was looking out and
saw the first salute given to his small
daughter The young sentry was sent
for and presented with gift as a
souvenir of the occasion. The little
princess was born In the spring OF
1909, so she is now nearly three years
cid.-Harper's Bazaar
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
ROTHSCHILDS OF THE EAST
Great Western Family Of FInaneiers
Has Its Counterpart In
the East.

{, The Mltsui family OF Japan have
been called the RothschildS Of the east:
but while the fame Of the latter has
gone abroad over the world. the Nit.
suis have remained practically I'M
known except to few western mer-
chants who have extensive dealings
with the Orient. The European fam
lly owes its great renown TO the fact
that for a century there has been no
slightest stain upon its commercial
honor. But Its career. II should be re-
membered. has been passed in a world
where business itself has been held
In honor: while the Mitsuis. engaged
In pursuit utterly condemned by pub
Tic sentiment, for three centuries. In
spite Of the demoralizing influence OF
the social ban, have been trusted by
government and people alike, and have
kept the honor OF their name unstain-
ed. Now, thanks to the new spirit AMI
mating the nation. they no longer stand
so corspicuously alone Other great
commercial families are being ranged
with this one. their members not only
enrolled among the peers of the realm.
but ranking with the merchant princes
Of the west as opponents OF all that Is
honorable In the conduct OF mercan'
tile AFFAIRS. To their number are year
iy being added many OF the Samurai.
or knightly chivalry Of old. who once
scorned all contact with trade. but
who are now entering the field OF bust
ness AFFAIRS. determined 10 bring TO
the rescue Of their country the fine
sense Of honor in which they were ed
ucated under the ancient regime. That
they will eventually succeed in their
task, backed as they are by the in
stinct of common honesty pervading
the rank and file. there can be no man.
ner Of doubt.-Arthur May Knapp in
the Atlantic.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
erea, EIowerlna Rock Wall.

A wall 1900 feet long. 4 feet high
and feet thick at the bottom has
Just been completed on a country es'
tate near Port Chester, New York. un'
der the direction OF Samuel Parsons
who says that 1t is unique The gran
tie blocks which form the wall were
Quarried about so miles away and
were used just as they came from the
quarry The interstices have been
filed with loan and mold and planted
profusesy with such towering herbs
and creepers as will flourish best and
look prettiest In that environment
The stones are all large-irom three
tons down and from to 10 feet long
and fitted as closely as they could be
without the use Of any other tool than
q hammer to knock OF the rough
edges.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
TNE
CHILDREN
#5I'|||E7
lsEs5RI SlE1glA !
CLIMBING TREE MADE EASY
Excellent Method for Boys to Know
Who Arc Going Into Country Where
There 10 Least Danger.

Sometimes boy Is caught in a pre-
dicament where climbing a tree will
help him out Of his difficulty. But
few boys-those who live In city and
town-know how to climb tree. The
ordinary method Of climbing a tree
is by grasping hold Of the lower
branches with firm hands. placing the
legs about the trees trunk and pull
ing up with the former and pushing
up with the latter. It's natures way
Of going up. But to climb the tall.
straight tree which has no low
branches nor rough bark, one must
use another and more scientific meth
cd. Take a rag or two handkerchiefs
tied together, or a towel-any such
thing that may be available-and at
each end tie securely a loop large
enough to admit Of the foot, and
tight enough to prevent the foot from
slipping through. Then place the
towel or knotted-together kerchiefs
round the tree and put your feet into
the loops. The towels or rag used
should be long enough to go half
round the body Of the tree, and must
not be baggy or too long.
Now. having the towel round the tree
and your feet In the loops, you embrace
the trunk with your arms. raise your
legs. and. pressing the towel against
the trunk with your feet. stand in the
loops as though they were stirrups.
Then raise the body and seize the
trunk higher up with the hands. Then,
holding fast with the hands. you raise
your legs again, drawing the foot.'oops
upwards. repeating the process over
and over till you have gone as far up
the tree az you desire.
II the boys are going into the woods
where there is danger Of wild animals,
or even domestic ones with horns, II Is
we'll to practice this method Of climb.
ing before venturing to dangers line.
And It will be we'll to carry along
either a good strong towel, or an old
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Mary's Little Postscript.

Mistress-Mary. wasn't that gentle
man asking for me?
The New Maid-No. mum. he de-
scribed the lady he wanted to see as
being about 40. and told him It could
Mt be you.
Mistress-Qulte right, my dear. And
you shall have an extra afternoon on
tomorrow.
The New Maid-Yes. mum! Thankee.
mum! Yes. mum! told him 1t could
MT be yO4 as you was about so.
Mlstress-And while you're taking
your afternoon of you'd better look
out for q new place!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
METHOD OF KEEPING YOUNG
Remarkably Sound Advice for the
Woman Who Has Some YoarS
Of Life TO Her Credit.

The way to ward on old age Ia not
to fear It, not to allow ones self to
be oppressed by the dread Of advano-
ing years. Use only legitimate pre-
ventives and avoid trying experiments
with preparations not Endorsed By
physicians. Do not wear toilettes In
tended for young girls. they only add
years to the appearance. Keep up
your interest In the young, but do not
envy them. Retire with dignity from
the struggle. do not pose a. your
daughters rival. Above all. surround
your life with sweet. true affections
which prevent the heart from growing
bitter. Do not lose interest in the
growing events Of the day; do not fall
behind the times and do not harp on
other and better days. To those who
come to you for advice be always kind
and sympathetic. AS you advance In
years preserve carefully your personal
appearance, for once lost II may not
be regained, save by strenuous effort.
Your costumes should be simple and
unpretentious. yet graceful. These
rules. carefully and sensibly followed.
will keep you young and attractive
Exchange
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Feminine Rebuke.

The suffragette was conversing with
the eminent African traveller.
"And you don't believe in woman
suffrage?" said the lady
mo. madam" the hunter Of big
game replied. II believe that the femi-
nine traits. gentle. humane, tender. at
your sex for the home rather than for
the sterner duties Of life or the posi-
bic necessities Of the state"
Eyes," the suffragette replied. Il
have heard those arguments before.
And now may ask how you received
that deep scar on your cheek?"
ut was given me BY q lioness.
madam"
The suffragette smiled.
Good for the lady lion." she said
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
HOMEMADE SLEIGHT OF HAND
Nuts and RaIsins Are EmptIed into
Dish by Boy by Means Of Clever
Little Trick.

Try this trick when you have some
friends to dine with you:
A boy, Tom by name, tried 1t, and
his friends thought him very clever.
Just when dinner was nearly over
Bridget quietly announced that the
grocer must have forgotten to bring
the nuts and raisins. The company
were all more or less disappointed. but
Tom, the host, seemed very angry at
this omission. Impatiently he said to
Bridget, Fetch me the dish In which
the nuts and raisins should have been
served"
Pretending to be very much an
noyed, he fiourlshed his napkin vigor-
ousIy over the empty dish. Then care
fully lifting the napkin, much TO the
surprise Of all. the dish was revealed
full Of nuts and raisins.
This is how Tom managed the trick:
He had gotten bridget to sew two nap.
kins together all around the edges and
TO slit one across the middle. The
space between the napkins made q
bag. into which Tom had slipped the
nuts and raisins. He held the bag be-
tween his knees. with another napkin
over his lap. While he was gesticulat-
Ing in apparent disappointment. ne
had quickly changed napkins. The trick
was q clever bit Of homemade sleight
Of hand. and all shouted at Toms
cleverness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

Mudder busy washing. rubbing while she
sings,
Sun a-shining brightly. to dry the pity
tings.
Dolly in her little bed. with not a dress
TO wear,
Ticking up an awful fuss just because
she's dere.
Petticoats and nightIes. hanging on the
line.
Dresses taps and aprons. dainty. sheer
and fine.
Dolly In an awful stew. tause she tant
90 out,
o, the troubles MURDERS have when
naughty chil'ren pout!
-Rosamond NJ. Pent In Philadelphia Rec
ord
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Scared of.

Miss Mary Garden was talking al
the RItz-Carlton in New York about
the winters fashions in evening
gowns
Some Of these black.and-whitC
gOwns." she said ARE lovely. but
others are too decollette.
"A bishop. at a reception the Other
night. rose and took leave rather sud
denly
"'Why. blshop!' said his hostess II
q hurt tone When it's still SO early
"T can't help Il, dear lady. sale
the bishop. with a grim smile 'Yot
gave me q warm welcome. but youi
guests are giving me altogether tot
much cold shoulder
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

to turn the dominoes and the follow
ing are what the points denote.
Double-six denotes receipt Of money;
will be very rich.
Six.five denotes success and pleas
ure.
Six.four early marriage: happiness.
Six.three affection. constancy.
Six.two industrious. economical.
Slx-one twice married.
Six-blank sorrow, trouble.
Five-double very lucky.
Five-four will marry poor.
Five-three eventual wealth.
Five-two love.
Five-one engagement; invitations.
II you know these, you can regulate
your answers accordingly; no matter
what points turn up. and much fun can
be had.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Parts Made Of Pipe Fittings.

bending In the shape desired, and aft
erward removing the rosin or lead by
heat Each joint is turned up tightly
and we'll pinned or brazed. One Of the
top crosspieces will need to have
right-hand and left.hand threads or to
be fitted with a union. Also. one OF
the top pieces connecting the rear part
to the front part of each runner must
be fitted in the same way. The top Is
fastened to the two crosspleces.
Such a hand sled can be made In a
few hours time and when complete IL
much better than a wood sled.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
cOnundrums.

1. Why should a spider appear to
have Wingsf
Ans.-BecauBe he often takes a ny
3. Why Is the letter A like u
o'clock?
Ans.-Bscauss IT is In the middle OF
day"
& Why is a pig in a parlOr like rrs
b q housei
Ans-Bscauss they both need put.
ting out
4. What 10 the difference bsJaOa .
SIDEWALK and q trolley carr
AnB.-Fivs csnts diaersneA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
HIa Grammar Wa Good.

That old man walking along there
lives over the river" said a boy. who
had taken the prize for excellence IN
grammar -
"What?" exclaimed the father
"Have you forgotten your grammar 90
B0Un? You can say that he lives on
the other side Of the river. but over
the river is incorrect"
81 beg your pardon, father; but hG
does live over the river"
why"
He lives over the river. because
be lives on that little house on the
bridge"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

piece Of sacking in the event of need
ing It And even when not needed, 1t
Is we'll to have the necessary loops to
practice with. One may imagine a
bear or q wild bull coming after one.
ana do bit Of climbing to get used to
It. Again one may wish to 60 to the
top of some tall tree just for the fun Of
n
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
MAKING HAND SLED OF PIPE
Can Be Constructed In Few Hours and
When Complete 10 Much Better
Than Wooden Article.

The accompanying sketch shows
how an ordinary hand sled can be
made of three-quarter.inch pipe and
fittings. Each runner is made Of one
piece Of pipe bent to the proper shape.
This can be accomplished by filling the
pipe with melted Vosin or lead. then
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
DoMINoES TO TELL FORTUNES
Answers May Be Regulated According
70 Pieces Turned up-Mueh Amuse-
ment Can Be Derived.

Lave you a game OF dominoes? n
Oyyou can have lots Of fun when your
friends come to see you. Shuttle the
dominoes well and lay them face down
on q smooth table. Tell your friends
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
No ON. Ella. 70 % n.

and now said the teacher Of the
Juvenile Sunday school class. why did
God create this beautiful world?"
Il don't know" replied bright little
fellow, unless there was no one else
who could do H."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Mak. Lisr spanklna Eaar.

The small daughter Of q physician
was told BY her father that be would
have 70 whip her for disobsdisnca.
AN right. papa. = she said. -but DisaBs
give me some chloroform nrstv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Maxine a Hit,

Mary. are you sure that young
man you've got in the parlor win
make a good husband?"
I'm certain OF It. mother. because
he IL so economical with the gas!"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Knees Became Stiff


EIVo III O S0V9Fe HLu1uNINIIN
The cure Of Henry j. Goldstein. n
Barton Street, Boston, Mass, Is another
victory for Hoods Sarsaparilla. This great
medicine has succeeded in many CASES
where Others have. utterly failed. Mr..
Goldstein says: 81 suffered from rheuma-
tism five years, Il kept me from business
and caused excruciating pain. Ny knee
would become a. stiff AZ steel. tried
many medicines without relief, then took
Hoods SarsapariIla, soon felt much better,
and now consider myself entirely cured.
recommend H0od'L"
Get 4 today IN usual liquid form o.
ehooolatsd tiblsts called oarsataba.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
WHARF He Shines.

Il don't imagine that big collegiau
over there Is a very bright student
We'll. to tell you the truth, he rs
rather stupid Yet. that fellow is max
ing q great reputation At college b.
his head-wOrk
''eurprising! You don't mean to tel
me that he uses his head for think
ingf'
mo: be uses II as a battering ran
aeninst opposing football teams?'
When Moody Was Reproved.
The lata D. l. Moody. the noted anc
muchloved revivallst. told this storS
% himself:
when first held meetings In Glas
ruu. my committee without N!
f.nnwledgey sent 70 q livery estab
flShment that kept q thousand horses
Is engage q cab TO drive me to my
esfingS on Sunday The proprieto'
800 cody man and sent me thr
ssnr9: Tell Mr.. Moody be will q
- muca good BY walking TO his NEE
Itr1 IS By driving three OF four miy
rnneh he Fourth Commandment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

Constipation causes and aggrayates many
serious diseases. It is thoroughly cured b.
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets. The favor
lite family laxative.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
CREAM nE RYE

For health and energy eat Il Cor
breakfast. Reduces cost Of living.
Free Silver Spoon in every package.
Ask your grocer for a package.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18
Stiff and Sore.

where were you day before yes
terday?"
81 was helping my wife to move"
And yesterday"
Had the doctor helping me to-"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

And the love Of money is also the
root Of much matrimony and all all
mony.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

Accepting a Compliment.
Neighbor-What q lovely day this
Is!
Weather Man-Thank you.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

Many a mans handshake Is less sin
cere than the wag Of his dogs tail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QuInino TabletA
Druggists refund money u u falls % cure. n ".
GROVES signature is ON each box. 10.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

Lewis Single Binder. extra quality To-
bacco, costs more than other &c cigars
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

1t doesn't take a fisherman to cast
slurs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

He that abuseth his colts may ex-
pect to be kicked by his horses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-01-18

Leaves mixed with straw make an
excellent cover for strawberries.