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Arizona republican., 1914-11-15

and overhauled a graceful but busness-like fisherman (from Gloucester Barcus opined
 when called to stand his trick at eight and
 saw 1t a mile or two astern when-still aching with fatigue-he free to return to his
 berth for another four-hour rest
 This time misguided consideration induced Barcus to let his sleep through the first after noon watch. Six bells were ringing when, in drowsy apprehension that something had gone sud denly and radically wrong, Alan walked
 He was on deck again almost before he rubbed the sleepiness from his eyes, emerging abruptly from the half-light of the cabin to dazzle of sum- light that filled the cup of day with rareied gold. even as he passed from conviction of security to realization of immediate and extraordinary peril.
 His first glance discovered the wheel deserted. the woman with back to him standing at the taffrail, Barcus-nowhere to be The second confirmed his surmise that the Seaventure had come up into the wind and now was waving of wildly into the trough of stif if not heavy sea. third showed him to his amazement the Glou- cester fisherman overhauled with such ease that morning and now, by rights well down the north ern horzon-not two miles distant and standing sauarey for the smaller vessel
 Bewildered, he darted to the girls side with a shout demanding to know what the matter. She turned to him a face he hardly recognized but still he didn't understand. The inevitable inference seemed thing unthinkable; his brain faitered when asked to credit 1t. Only when he saw her tearing rantcally at the painter, striving cast it off and with it the dory towing hundred feet astern, and when another wondering glance had discovered the head and shoulders of MT. Barcus rising the stern of the dory as he strove to lift himself out of the water-only then did Alan begin to appreciate what had happened Even so, it with the feeling that all the world and himself as well had gone stark, raving mad that he seized the girl and, despite her strug gles, tore her away from the rail before she had succeeded in unknottng the painter.
 ha pd ho mater with you? Don't you see what you're dong?"
 Defiance informed her countenance and accents Cant you ever say anything but 'Rose Rosel Rose!' Is there other name that means any thing to you? Can't you understand how intoer able it is to me? I love you no less than she better than she dreamed of loving you-be- cause hate you, tool What is love that is no more than love? Can't you understand?"
 Judith" he cried in a voice of stupefaction. "But-good Lord,-how did you ger aboard? Where's Rose?"
 Where you'll not find her easily again., the angrily retorted Trust me for thati"
 What do you mean?" Illumination came in
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blinding flash. Do you mean it was you-you whom I brought aboard last night?"
 Who else?" <
 You waylaid her there in the hotel substituted yourself for her, deceived me into thinking you"
 "Of course," she said simply. Why not? When I her sleeping there-the mirror of myself completely at my mercy-what else should think of than to take her place with the loved? I knew you'd never know the difference-at least l fool enough for the moment to believe I could stand being loved by you in her name, It was only today, when I'd had time to think, that ] realized how impossible that was!"
 A sudden slap of the Inainsail boom athwart ships and simultaneous cry from the stern reused Alan from his consternation to fresh appre- citation of the emergency. With scant considera- tion he hustled the to the companionway ana below, slammed it's doors and closed her in with the sliding hatch-all in a breath-then sprang to the tafrai just in time to lend a help ing hand sorely wanted by MT Barcus in his eff forts to climb aboard after he had pulled the dory up under the stern by its painter.
 He came over the rail in towering temper
 "I hope you'll pardon the apparent imperti- nence," he suggested acidly soon as able to artcIlate coherently-"but may l inquire If that bloody minded vixen is your blushing brde-to be
 Alan shook a helpless head The thing de6ed reasonable explanation He made feeble stagger at it without much satisfaction either to himself to the outraged Barcus
 "No-its all a damnable mistake! She's her
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you might know where could find a seaworthy boat to charter"
 The young man slipped smarty down from his perch. If you don't look sharp he said omi- nously, you'll charter the Seaventure." He waved his hand toward a vessel moored alongside the wharf There she is and better boat you won't find anywhere: schooner-rigged, fifty feet over all, twenty-five horsepower motor auxiliary, two state rooms-a ready for as long coastwise cruise as you care to take. Come aboard.
 He led briskly across the wharf, down gang plank, then aft along the deck to companonway by which the two men gained a comfortable and Joomy cabn bright with fresh white enamel.
 Here the light of the cabin lamp revealed to Ala1s searching scrutiny person of sturdy build and indepeneent carriage with a roughly y-modeled. good-humorei face reddish hair, and steady though twinkling b.le eyes.
 Name, Barcus the young introduced him self cheerfuly |'christened Thomas. Nativity. American. State oi life, fiat broke That's the rub" h. :ughed and shrugged, shamefaced. q found IL. se hs-ri up this spring with this boat On my hands, sunk every cent had-anG then some fitting out -;. ,-l oral charter with moncyed blighter 1 New York. who to have met here fortnight since He didn t--and here sm, in pawn to tnv Shipchandler, desperate ei,&uGI for anything.
 How much dc ycn owe?"
 Upwards of hundred "
 "Say I advance that amount: when can we sally"
 The young reflected e-'efy. "T'here's
Arizona republican., 1914-11-15

sister, mean, the right girls sister-and her precise doube-fooled me-not quite right in the head. I'm afraid"
 You may well be afraid you poor fat," MT Barcus snapped. "Dyou know what she did? Threw me overboard Fect Came on deck a while ago sweet peaches-and all of sud den whips out gun big as a cannon, points It at my head and orders me to luf into the wind Before I could make wasn't dreaming, she had fired twice-in the air-a signal to that blessed fisherman astern there at least, they answered with two toots of a power-whistle and changed course to run up to us. LOOK hoy she's gained already"
 But how did she happen to throw you over board?"
 Happen nothing!" Barcus snapped. getting to his feet She did it a-purpose-few at me like a wildcat, and before knew what was up-I was slammed backwards over the rail"
 T can't tell you how sorry am," Alan respond ed gravely. There's to tell-but one thing to be done frst'
 And that?" MT Rarcus inquired suspiciously
 "To get rid of the ady," Alan announced firmly Make that fisherman present of the woman in the case. You don't mind parting with the dory in good cause-if pay for it?"
 Take it for nothing" Rascus grumbled
 He took Alans place, watching him with donc eye as he drew the terder in under the lee ward quarter, made it fast and reopened the companonway.
 As the girl cane or deck without other invita- ton, in sullen rage that only heightened her wonderful loveiiness. Allan noted that her first look was for him, of untempered malignity; her second, for Barcus, with curling lip her third astern with glimmer of satisfaction she ognized how well the fisherman had drawn up the Seaventure.
 Friends of yours I infer?" Alan inquired civily.
 Judith nodded.
 Then it would save us some trouble-yourseK included-if you'll be good enough to step into the dory without struggle"
 Without word, Judith stepped to the rail and. as Barcus luffed swung herself overside into the dory.
 Immediately Alan cast off, and the little boat sheered or, Barcus, with sigh of relief, brought the Seaventure once more back upon her course
 For some few minutes there was silence be- tween the two men, while the tender dropped swiftly astem, the woman plying brisk pair of oars
 Then suddenly elevating his nose, Barcus snifed audibly Here he said sharply, relieve me for minute will you? I want to go forward and have look at that motor
 In the time that he remained invisible between decks. the fisherman luffed picked up the dory and its occupant, and came round again in open chase of the Seaventure.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-15
III-RLUE WATER.


 Anxiety ate like an acid at Alan's heart. If this shift to the sea might be thought desperate ven ture he was weathered saltwater man ana un- dismayed nothing would have been more to his liking than q brisk coastwise cruise in an able boat uDdel auspices less forbdding
 But when he re-entered the hotel, one surpris- ing thing happened that gave him new heart: momentaf.ly | seemed almost as if his luck had turned. For as he paused by the desk of the cashier to demand his bill, the elevator gate opened and RcCe came out eagerly to meet him. with eager eir of hope that masked measuraby the signs of fatigue
 q worried so l couldn't rest she told him guardedIy as he drew her aside; "so ] got up and ready and watched from the window till l you drive uD."
 He acquainted her briefly with 5is fortune.
 But she seemed unable to echo Lis confd ence or even to overcome the heavness of her spirits when their cab without misadventure set them down at the wharf.
 Here Alan had feared, the crucial point of danger: if the influence of the Trey of Hearts was to bring disaster upon them, it would be here. in the hush and darkness of this deserted water front And he bore himself most warily he helped the girl from the and to the gangplank of the Seaventure. But nothing happened while Mir Barcus was as good his word. Alan had barely set foot deck. following the girl. when
Arizona republican., 1914-11-15
u-FORTUITY.

He wasted the better part of an hour in fruit less and perhaps ill-adyised inquiries; then his luck such as it was, led him suspicion down
 poory-lighted wharf, at the extreme end of which he discovered a lonely young man perched
 atop pile. hands in pockets. gaze turned to tide whereon black night had fallen pallid wraiths
 of yachts swung just visibly beneath uneasy riding lights.
 "Pardon me-" Alan vertured "but perhaps you can help me out You've come to the wrong shop, my friend" the voung man interposed with morose civility: q couldn't help anybody out of anythlng-the way I am now
 "rm sorry" said Alan. "but I thought possibly
Arizona republican., 1914-11-15

something engagingly idiotic about this pro- ceedilg he observed wistfuly, I've got the strangest kind of hunch it's going to go through. Pay my bills. and be off lnslQe an hour. That is"
 He checked with exclamation of dismay chap fallen: T may have trouble soaring up at short notice. had two engaged, but last week they got tired doing nothing for nothing and left fiat"
 Then that's settled" Alan said. "I know boats I'll be your crew-and the better satisfied to have nobody else aboard
 The eyes 1f MT. Barcus clouded. See here, my headong friend, what's your little game anyway? l don't mind playing the fool on the high seas but III be pS-.y to a Kidnapping or"
 Its elopement," Alan interrupted on in spiratic-. We've simply got to get clear of Port lard by niZpight'
 "Yoo're cal" Barcus agreed promptly, his face clsariAe. Sod only knows why l believe you. but do--4nd here's my hand!"
Arizona republican., 1914-11-15

When Barcus reappeared it was with a grave face
 The devil and the deep She" he observed ob- scurely. coming aft, from all their works, good Lord deliver usi"
 Whats the trouble pow? Nothing much-only your playful little friend has been up to another of her lghthearted tricks
 If you should happen to want a smoke or anything hot to eat when you go below just find mirror and kiss yourself goodbye before strik Ing the match The drain-cocks of both fuel tanks have been opened and there are upwards of hundred and fifty gallons of highly explosive gasoline sloshing round in the bilge!"
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the gangplank came aboard with clatter and the Seaventure swung away from the wharf
 Until the distance too great for flying leap Alan fingered watchfully on deck
 At length satisfied that all was we'll, he returned to the cahin
 All right he nodded: "we're clear of that lot, apparently: nobody but the three of us aboard. Now you'd best turn in This is evidently to be your stateroon, this one to port, and you'll have gone through-dearest.
 He drew nearer, dropping his voice tenderly. And of a sudden, with little low cry, the girl came into his arms and clung passionately to him. But you?' she murmured. You need rest as much as I! What about your"
 "Oh, no. don't" he contended Besides I'll have plenty of time to rest up once we're fairly at sea. Barcus and I stand watch and watch of course. There's nothing for you to do but be com pietely at your ease. But-you must let me go."
 Eyes halfclosed her head thrown back she seemed to suffer his kiss rather than to respond then turned hastily away her stateroon-leav- ing him staring with wonder her JlraIgeness By midnight the Seaventure spinning swift " southsoutheast, close reeied to snoring sou west wind-tnv fixed white eye Or Portland head :.gh, fas. falling astern
 IV-DOWN ~4E CAPE.
 At four o'clock, shortly after, Alan awak- ened by boot-heels pounding imperatively over head, and went op deck again, to stand both dog
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watches-saw the sun lift up smiling over world of tumbled blue water, crossed the wake of T Cunard liner inbound for Boston, raised and overhauled a graceful but business-like fisherman (from Gloucester, Barcus opined when called to stand his trick at eight and saw 1t mile or two astern when-stll aching with fatigue-he was free to return to his berth for another four-hour rest
Arizona republican., 1914-11-15
THIRD INSTALLMENT

sYNOPSIS-The of Hearts the death sign used by seneca Irine In the private of vengeance which, through his daughter Judith, and crim- maj temper and questionable sanity against Alan Law. whose father (now dead Trne held respcns' oe Tor the accident which him helpless cripple Rose Judhs twin and double learning of her sisters campaign against Alan, leaves aid him. whom sne loves Under dramatic circumstances Alan Ju- uhs life and wins her love; failure shake his eonstaney to Rose fixes Judith In her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31
I'D ANNOUNCE PLAN
 ID TAKE CONTRACTS
Cotton Exchange Liquidat. ing Committee Awaits
 Court Order

New York, October 3o.-According to a
 statement today by the chairman of the cotton exchange liquidating committee, an
 official announcement of the syndicate
 plan for taking over old contracts will
 te made soon as a court order has
 been handed down permitting the sale al cents for December, of the contracts
 of large firm which failed here during
 the summer. This promise seemed to increase confidence in an early resumption Of business, and the action of the board of managers in passing sales which pro- vide that the new committee rates shall apply only to trading in new style con- tracts evidently was considered another step in the same direction.
 tentative plan for a clearing house
 also was considered by the board at to-
 days meeting, and will be taken up again
 Monday. when the conference committee also will resume negotiations with Liv- erpoo on liquidation of straddle ac- counts.
 Southern advices indicated continued firmness in the southern markets, which were generally higher. and it was re- ported that considerable business was done in December contracts on the curb here at the 7ia-cent level. Detailed wealth CT reports showed further frosts in tho
 belt, but temperatures seemed somewhat
 higher and generally clear conditions pre- ,aled in the south.
 New Orleans spot steady. 6&c; sales,
 2546 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31
COTTON SHOWS 4
 STEAD|ER TONE
Believed Worst of Trade Depression Has AL
 ready Passed

New York, October 3o--A considerably steadier tone has developed in the cotton situation during the past week. and while sentiment still Is very much unsettled. some traders are inclined to believe the market has seen it's maximum estimates of the crop. and the worst phases of trade depression. The amount of cotton ginned to October IS encouraged large crop es- timates, but since the publication of the figures killing frosts over most of the belt have tended toward more bullish ideas of the supply. Increasing export demand. too, and an improving financial situation doubtless help to account for a more cheerful view.
 The betterment report in southern mar kets is as huch attributed to a with drawal of offerings as to the actual ex- panslon of buying power. The demand for the last half of October commitments. however apparently has absorbed dis tressf cotton which represents only small proportion of the daily ginning. and prospects that the s1s5,ooo,o0o loan fund soon will be available on the basis of per cent for middling cotton. or with in fraction of recent values in the in- ''t'''' iS oeheNtu to hdNe stliAcneu elno attitude of such farmers as are not under the necessity of forcing their cotton on the immediate market.
 At any rate, offerings have been small- CT during the past few days. and there have been advances of isc or more in the prices asked by southern shippers. Meanwhile Liverpool has reduced the liouidating prices of January February there to 4.5od. which, at the difference agreed upon last September, would equal 7isc for December contracts in New York and disputes have arisen in the undoing of straddles. which has made no real prog ress since the end of September This matter is considered of diminished gen. erai importance, however as the opera ton of the proposed syndicate plan is ex- pected to make a reopenng of the market possible without waiting for the complete | liquidation of International accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31
TRADE BRISK ON
 MORRIS AVENUE Heavy Sales Reported in All Lines-Prices Con-
 tinue Firm

The weekend trade on Morris ave nue continues brisk. and the whole salers all along the line have been making heavy sales. Retailers through out the Birmingham district have bought heavily in anticipation of the consumers Saturday demand, and the retail trade in the downtown district lis becoming especially good.
 Fruits and produce are selling well. Peaches pears and grapes are meeting with an excellent demand, and apples and vegetables are in variety at the various retail establishments. Celery, corn and tomatoes are in popular favor. Poultry and other farmyard products are now in general demand for both the home and restaurant bill of fare.
 Prices continue firm with no indf- cation of decided changes in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, October So.-(special Hall against the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad for the death of his son. Richard Hall who was killed by a fast passenger train while he was riding a motorcycle into Murfreesboro Tenn, July 4. is on trial in the United States court here. There are many wit nesses to be examined.
 A nonsuit was taken in the damage suit of Mrs. Prick of Scottsboro, who was suing the Southern railway for the death of her husband, local agent of the Standard oil company at Scotts- boro.
 c. $. Erwin of Monrovia has come to the city with the largest sweet potato that has been produced, in this section this year. The potato weighs eight pounds and nine ounces and is 2s inches in circumference,
 J. M. Hartman's 10-year old daughter was seriously and probably fatally in iured late yesterday when she was run over by cotton wagon. The girls thigh was broken and all of her teeth were knocked out,
 William F. Feagin, state superintend- ent of education, is spending the last half of this week in Madison county making visits to the country schools in company with s. R. Butler, county su- perintendent. He will make an address on education in the county courthouse tomorrow -sr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31
WHEAT MARKET HAS
 STEADY INCREASE
Addition of Turkey Helps Prices in Chicago
 Market

Chicago, october so.-Considerable exr eitement in the wheat market today re- suited from the addition of Turkey to the nations at war. Prices were steady at the close. but 2ssq2ssc higher than last night. Corn closed up 9s0aac up. Oats s61sc up. In provisions the outcome was unchanged to 12isc up.
 It was apparent at once. that the action of Turkey had dlspelled hope of the Dar- danelles being reopened for shipments of wheat from Russian Black sea ports. Traders chiefly disturbed were these who lad recently. been on the selling side, and had been expecting to buy on de- clines. Instead of showing a drop how cyer prices jumped right from the start and at no time developed any decided tendency to turn down grade.
 Export sales continued at higher prices. and acted as more than an offset, profit taking operations.
 European demand for corn widened and had much to do with the strength of that cereal. Bulish sentiment was increased by the meagerness. of country shipments to Chicago.
 Oats went higher with wheat and corn.
 Despite unloading by packers. provisions responded to the advance of other staples.
 Future quotations were as follows:
 Wheat Dnep I1iQh Low ,,lasS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31

to mills and Canada for season. 1is.ooo: overland same date last year. ls4,ooo; cver- land same date year before. 14s.0o0 South ern mill talkings for season. boa,0oo; south orn mill takings same date last Year. TOT, 900: southern mill takings same date year before. es2.ao0. Interior stocks in excess of September 1. 65s.oeo: interior stocks last year. S6sooo: interior stocks year before. sa2.0oo. Foreign exports for week, 152.ooo; foreign exports same seven days last year. 4i5.0oO: foreign exports for season. b50, 900; foreign exports for season same date last year. 2.4sb.ooo:. Northern spinners' takings and Canada for week, HOO; northern spinners takings and Canada for same seven days last year. S7.oo0. northern spin ners' takings and Canada for season, si4.- 900: northern spinners tal<ings and Can ada to same date last year. 844.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31
COTTON DEPRESSED
 BY TURKS ACTION January Contracts Are Sent Down to 7.S0c-Advances
 in Spot Prices

New Orleans. october so.-The entry of Turkey into the European war had a de- pressing effect on the cotton market early days trading at 7.4oc, but the advances ofisGizc in spot prices in the interior were stimulating feature and the market quickly recovered. Around noon trades were made in January at 7.40c, and in the afternoon the market was called firm al 7.35c. Spots were quoted unchanged at 6@c for middling, but the total sales of 2546 were the largest thus far this season
 Weather news was considered very fa- vorable, but any effect it might have haG on prices was offset by the firmness of holders in the interior.