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The Ely miner., 1914-12-18

had none beyond hunting knife belt
ed at the small Of his back. All else
had been either consumed in the for
est fire or stolel by his Indian guide
who had subsequently died while at
tempting to murder his employer.
Since that event, the man had sue
ceeded in losing himself completely.
In seeking shelter from the thunder
storm, he had lost touch with his only
known and none too clearly located
landmarks. Then, after night passed
without fire In the lee of ragged
bluff, he had walked to discover the
sun rising in the west and the rest of
the universe sympathetically upside
down; and aimlessly ever since he had
stumbled and blundered in the maze
OF those grimly reticent Businesses, for
the last few hours haunted by a fear
Of failing reason-possessed by no
tion that he was dogged by furtive
enemies-and within the last hour the
puppet of blind, witless panic.
But even as he strove to calm him
self and rest. the feeling that some.
thing was peering at him from behind
mask of underground grew intoler.
ably acute. s
At length he jumped up. glared wild.
~ at the spot where that something
no longer was. flung himself fran
tically through the brush In pursuit OF
1t. and-found nothing.
With q great effort he pulled him.
self together, ciamped his teeth upon
the promise not again to give way to
Authorizations. and turned back to the
clearing.
= There. upon the log on which he
had rested, he found-but refused to
believe he saw-a playing card, q
trey OF hearts. face UP In the sun.
glare. -.--..
With a gesture OF horror, Alan Law
fed the place.
While the sounds OF his flight were
still loud. . grinning half-breed guide
stole like shadow to the log, laughed
derisively after the fugitive. picked uI
and pocketed the card, and set out
In tireiess. cat-tooted pursuit.
IAN S3NSAA ASS0As topRhhS q tAo6c vi
rising ground, Alan caught from the
hollow on It's farther side the music Of
ciashing waters. Tortured by thirst
he began at once to descend in reck
less haste. ~
What was at first gentle slope GOV
cred with waist-deep brush and car
peted with leaf-mold. grew swiftly
more declivitous, q messy hillside, al
steep as a roof, bare of underbrush
and sparely sown with small cedars
through whose ranks cool blue watel
twinkled far below.
The shelving moss-beds afforded
treacherous footing; Alan was glat
now and then OF the support of ce
dar, but these grew ever smaller, ant
more widely spaced and were not al
ways convenient to his hand. HI
came abruptly and at headlong pace
within sight of the caves Of a cliff
and precisely then the hillside seemed
70 SIP from under him.
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InaredIent. Of Happiness.

After Q long, stern chase am con-
vinced that the ingredients OF happi-
ness are very few and simple. writes
Michael Monahan in AT the Sign Of
the Van" The trouble with most Of
US is that we think we want too many
things and so miss our true aim in the
effort to obtain them. 1t Is better to
put beauty In your life than money
In your purse. Gilt-edged stocks will
not compensate you for the poverty
of the mind. A city mansion and
country house, the seductions of soci-
ETY. and the vain pursuit of tha anise
seed bag will not make up to you for
a dearth of soul life. Cut out the SUI
pernuities-and begin to Iva
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18

upon his pleasure. Ana when sl iengtI
hs decided to speak. II was with rina
f hateful irony In that strangely
sonorcus voice of his
Rose" he said slowly-"my daugh.
ter!-l am told you have today been
guilty Of an act of disloyalty to me-"
She said coolly: ''You had me spied
upon"
Naturally. with every reason to
question your loyalty. had you
/ watched"
She waited a significant moment
then dropped an impassise monosyl'
liable into the silence: "Well?"
You have visited the man Digby
servant and friend Of the man hate
and you love-"
She said. without expression: "Yes. .
Repeat what passed between you.
Il shall not. but on one condition"
| "And that is?"
"Tell me first whether It was you
who sent the rose to Alan Law-and
more, where Judith has been during
the last fortaight?"
| Il shall tell you nothing, my child.
Repeat" resonant voice rang with
infexible purpose-'repeat what the
man Digby told you!"
The girl was silent. He endured hel
stare for a long minute. Spark OF
rage kindling to fame the evil old eyes
Then his one living member tina,
had power to serve his iron will. a
hand like the clnw Of bird of prey.
moved toward row Of buttons sunk
in the writing-bed of his desk.
Il warn you I have ways to make
you speak"
With a quick movement the girl
bent over and prisoned the bony wrist
in her strong fingers. With her other
hand. at the same time. she whipped
open an upper drawer of the desk and
took from it a revolver which she
| placed at a safe distance.
ITO the contrary" she said quietly.
"you will remember that the time has
passed when you could have me pun
| ished for disobedience. You will call
nobody: If Interrupted. shan't hesi-
tate to defend myself. And now'-lay-
ing hold of the back of his chair. she
| moved it some distance from the desk
you may as we'll be quiet while |
find for myself what wish to know"
For a moment he watched In silence
! as she bent over the desk. rummaging
it's drawers. Then with an infuriated
gesture of his left hand, he began to
curse her.
She shuddered a little as the black
oaths blistered his thin old lips. dedi-
| eating her and all she loved to sin.
infamy and sorrow; but nothing could
stay her In her purpose. He was
breathless and exhausted when she
Strengthened up with an exclamation
Of satisfaction, studied intently for a
moment sheaf of papers, and thrust
them hastily into her handbag, togeth-
er with the revolver.
Then touching the push-button
| which released secret and little-used
| door, without a backward glance she
| slipped from the room and. closing the
door securely, within another minute
had made her way unseen from the
| house.
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tnat hideous gauntlet, bpIas, -.
the fact that. however rough. the
rapids were short. Now. when he had
been in their grasp a minute. he
seemed to have been there hours.
His laborings were tremendous. un.
believable. inspired. In the end they
were all but successful The goal OF
safety was within thirty seconds
more of quick. hard work. when Alan's
paddle broke and the canoe swung
broadside to boulder, turned turtle
and preci2itated both headlons into
that savage welter.
AS the next few minutes passed he
was fighting like mad thing against
overwhelming odds. Then, of a sud.
den, he found himself rejected, spewed
forth from the cataract and swimming
mechanically in the smooth water OF
wide pool beyond the lowermost
eddy. the canoe floating bottom up
near by. and Rose supporting herself
with one hand on It,
Her eyes met his. clear with the
sanity of her adorable courage.
He fioundered to her side, painted in.
structions to transfer her hand to his
shoulder, and struck out for the
nearer shore.
Both found footing at the same
time and waded out, to collapse. ex.
hausted. against the bank.
Then. with a sickening qualm, Alan
remembered the pursuit He rose and
looked up the rapid just in time to
view the last swift quarter of the
canoes descent: Judith in the bow.
motionless, rifle across her knees. in
the stern an Indian guide kneeling
and fighting the waters with scarcely
perceptible effort in contrast with
Alan's supreme struggles.
Like a living thing the canoe
seemed to gather itself together, to
poise, to leap with all it's strength;
it hurdled the eddy in bound. took
the still water with mighty splash,
and shot downstream at diminished
speed, the Indian furiously backing
water.
AS though that had been the one
moment she had lived for, Judith
lifted her rifle and brought it to bear
upon her sister.
With a cry of horror, Alan flung
himself before Rose. a living shield.
anticipating nothing but immediate
death. This was not accorded him
For breathless instant the woman in
the canoe stared along the sights,
then lowered her weapon and, turn.
ing. spoke indistinguishably to the
guide, who instantly began to ply a
brisk paddle.
The canoe sped on, vanished swiftly
round bend.
After a long time, Alan voiced his
unmitigatsd amaZement:
"Why-in the name of heaven!
Why"
The girl said DULY: Don't you
know?" And when he shook his head.
"Her guide told mine you had saved
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
MESMERiZED
A Poisonous Drug Still Freely Used.

Many people are Thought up to be.
lieve that coffee is necessity Of life.
and the strong hold that the drug.
caffeine, in coffee has on the sys-
tenn makes it hard to loosen its grip
even when one realizes its injurious
effects.
A lady writes: "T had used coffee
for years; it seemed one of the ne
cessities Of life. A few months ago
my health, which had been slowly fail
ing, became more impaired, and
knew that unless relief came from
some source I would soon be physi-
cal wreck.
81 was weak and nervous, had sick
headaches, no ambition, and felt tired
OF lie. My husband was also losing
his health. He was troubled 30 much
with indigestion that at times he could
eat only a few mouthfuls-
Finally we saw Postum advertised
and bought a package. followed d.
rections for making carefully, and
added cream, which turned 1t TO the
loveliest rich-looking and tasting
drink ever saw served at any table.
and we have used Postum ever since.
"I gained FIVE pounds in weight in
as many weeks, and now feel well
and strong IN every respect. My
headaches have gone. and am . new
woman. My husbands Indigestion
has left him. and he can now eat
anything"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1The Road to
wellville," in pkgA
Postum comes In two forms:
Regular Postun-must be well
boiled. 15c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is q soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes q delicious bever-
age instantly. sec and 50e tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds IN
about the same.
there's q Reason" for Postum.
sold hy Grocers.
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moment she rested there unresisIinY,
sobbing quietly.
What is It? What is it. dearestf''
he questioned. kissing her tears away
ITO End you all right.
was so afra:d!" she cried brokenly.
"Of what? Wasn't I all right when
you left me here this morning?"
She disengaged with an effort. rose.
and looked down strangely at him.
- did not leave you here this morn
ing. Alan. / wasn't here"
That brought him to his own feet
in jiffy. You were not!" he STAN.
mered. Then who-?"
Judith" she stated with conviction.
Impossible! You don't under.
stand"
The girl shook her head. "Yet
know: Judith was here until this
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
CHAPTER vi.
Disclosures.


In little corner office. soberly fur
nished, on the topmost floor OF one Of
lower Manhattan's loftiest office-tow-
ers, little mouse-brown man sat over
O big mahogany desk; little man Of
big affairs, sole steward OF one Of
Americas most formidable fortunes.
Precisely at eleven minutes past
noon Tor at the identical instant chos-
en- by Alan Law to catapult over the
edge of a Cliff in northern Maine) the
muted signal Of the little mans desk
telephone clicked and, eagerly lifting
receiver to ear, he nodded with a smile
and said in accents of some relief:
ASK her to come In at once, please" I"
Jumping up. he placed a chair In in
innate juxtaposition with his own:
and the door opened, and a young
woman entered.
The mouse-brown man bowed. Miss
Rose Trine?" he murmured with a
great deal of Difference.
The young woman returned his bow
with a show of perplexity: "Mr. Dig
by?"
You are kind to come in response
to my-ah-unconvent invita-
tion." said the little man. Won't
you-ah-sit DOWN."
She said. Thank you." gravely, and
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
CHAPTER Viii.
The Incredible Thing.


Broad daylight. the top of a morn
ing as rare as ever broke upon the
r-orth country: Alan Law opening be-
wildered eyes to realize the substance
of dream come true.
True 1t proved itself, at least, In
part. He lay between blankets upon a
couch of balsam fans, In corner OF
somebody's camp-a log structure
weather-proof, rudely but adequately
furnished. His clothing, rough-dried
but neatly mended. lay upon a chair
at his side.
He rose and dressed in haste, al
once exulting in his sense Of complete
rest and renewed well-being, a prey
to hints of an extraordinary appetite
and provoked by signs that seemed to
bear out the weirdest flights of his de-
lirious fancies.
There were apparently indisputabls
evidences of woman's recent pres
ence in the camp: blankets neatly
folded upon second bed Of aromatic
balsam in the farther corner: an effect
of orderliness not common with
guides; pair of dainty buckskin
gauntlets depending from a nail in the
wall; and-he stood staring witlessly
at it for more than a minute-in an
old preserve Jar on the table, single
rose, warm and red. dew upon its
petals!
There was also fire In the cook
stove. with a plentiful display oi
things to cook; but despite his hunger
Alan didn't stop for that, but rushed
to the door and threw 1t open and him
self out into the sunshfae. only to
pause. dashed, chagrined. mystified
There was no other living thing in
sight but loon that srorted far ur
the river and saluted him with q
shrek Of mocking laughter.
The place was cleft ia the hills
table of level land some few acres
in area. bounded on one hand. be
meath the cliff from which he had
dropped, by a rushing river fat with
recent rains; on the other by second
cliff of equal height. Upstream the
water curved round the shoulder of q
towering hill, downstream the cliffs
closed upon it until it roared through
narrow gorge.
Near the camp. upon q strip OF
shelving beach that bordered the river
where e widened into deep. dark
pool, two canoes were drawn up, bot
toms to the sun. Dense thickets oi
pines, oaks, and balsams hedged In
the clearing.
He was. 1t seemed. to be left severe
ly to himself, that day: when he had
cooked and made way with an enor
nous breakfast, Alan found nothing
better to do till time for luncheon
than to explore this pocket domain
He feasted famously again at noon;
whiled away several hours vainly whip
ping the pools with rod and tackle
found In the camp, for trout that be
really didn't hope would rise beneath
that blazing sun: and toward three
o'clock lounged back to his aromatic
couch for a nap.
AAO WOoeCtihS oOu nau ShfO"A
deep. cool shadow across the cove
when he was awakened by importun
ate hands and a voice Of magic.
Rose Trine was kneeling beside him
clutching his shoulders, calling on hin
by name-distracted by an fnexplica
BILE anxiety.
He wasted no time discriminating
between dream and reality. but gath
cred both into his arms. And for
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her life on the dam at Spirit Lake.
Now do you see?"
His countenAnce was blank with
wonder: "Gratitude?"
Rose smiled YEARLY: mot graft
tude alone. but something more ter
rible. She rose and held
out her hand. mot that can blame
her. But come; il we strike
through here we will, think. pick UP
a trail that will bring US to Black
Beaver settlement by dark"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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For itchfno, Burninq Skins.

Battle freely the affected surface
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
Dry without irritation and apply Cuti-
cura Ointment with finger OF hand.
This treatment affords immediate re-
lief, permits rest and sleep and points
to speedy healment in most cases Of
ecZemas, rashes, itchings and irrita-
tions Of the skin and scalp of infants,
children and adults. Free sample each
with 32-p. Skin Book If you wish. Ad-
dress postcard: Cuticura, Dept. K.
Boston. Sold everywhere--Adv.
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
CHAPTER WI.
The Mutineer.

Within the hour Rose Trine stood
before her father in that somber room
wherein he wore out his crippled days,
in that place of silence and shadows
whose sinister color-scheme of Grim
SON and black was the true livery of
his monomania-hi passion for ven-
geancs that alone kept warm the en-
bers of life in that wasted and move
less frame.
An impish malice glimmered in his
sunken. eyes as he kept her waiting
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
SYNOPSIS

The OF Hearts is tho death sign"
used by Seneca Trine In the private war
Of vengeance. which. through his daugh-
ter. judith, q woman of violent and Grim
iaal temper and questionable sanity. ne
wages against Alan Law. whose father
(nOw dead Urine held responsible for the
accident which made him a helpless Grip
pie. Law loves Rose. but under dramatic
circumstances saves the life of Judith.
her twin sister. and onwillingly gains
her love, also.
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Most fire escapes are patterned after
the straight and narrow way.
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18

"Oh, Come, Come!" She Cried Wildly.
and vital on his fingers. A fae spirit
of resolve set her countenance aglow.
You may count on me for action ON
my own part. II / find circumstances
warrant it. l promised not to marry
Alan because Of the feud between our
fathers-but not to stand BY and see
him sacrificed. Tell me how / may
communicate secretly with you-and
let me 60 as soon as possible!"
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
Chapter of Syrian Life.

In Syria a chaperon is the law of
social intercourses between the young
folks. At the wedding ceremony the
bride appears in the center of bril-
liartly Illuminated room. On all sides
are attendants carrying large candles
richly painted and decorated. As she
takes her chair, what money she pos
sesses of gold and silver is placed on
her head.
The gift Of the bridegroom is 40
dresses, and, as the wedding celebra-
tions last two weeks, the bride has a
chance to display here gowns, making
numerous changes daily for the de-
lightful edification of her friends.
AS rule, these dresses last life
time, and are usually h,.nded down
from one generation to another, and.
unless destroyed otherwise than by
wear, they are everlasting.
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18

Look for happiness; trouble will
come without being looked for.
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
Not Always.

Talk is cheap"
"Not when you're paying hong dis
tance telephone bills, sonny"
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
Exptajninu 70.

"Jim says he's a sel-made man."
"That accounts for his seamy ap-
pearance"
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Highest Cash Prices
Paid For CHICKENS, Veal, CREAM
WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICE LIST.

The school Of experience is open
"a hours daily.
The Ely miner., 1914-12-18
10000 Profit in Few hours

Second well in Alberta field brought
in black. crude oil in paying guam
titles. Stock shot up 10000.
Beaver drilling site on adjoining F
section, also drilling in Sweetgrass
field. Send US g.. We will send you
certificate of shares in Beaver Oils
Limited. Buy before price raises.
Remit by cash, P. O. or express order.
Member of Calgary Exchange and
Alberta Oil Mems Assn. References,
Royal Bank of Canada Bury today.
John I. Cox, SIS Mclean Blk, Calgary Can.
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| ADIFS

Wass irregular OF asssyss as.
Triul1ph fiGs safe ana &i&sYs d
pendsble. Nos sold II drug stores
Refgse otgors. saws diss pDointmeni
Write for Pallet" and particulars,
- irse. Address Nstiooai &esIes
insfffEsa <il~ans-a wfs
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NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Alexander Couatg
Savings Bank of Cairo, illinois. will
ae held at the Directors room in
The above named bank in the CITY
IF Cairo, Illinois, on Wednesday,
January 6, 1915. at 1880 O'Clock,
or he purpose Of electns a Board
# directors, and such other bust
ness aa may be brought before said
meeting.
JAMES II. GALLfGAN. Cashier.
7aho ILL.,, December 3, 1914. 1-C
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TEMPORARY SCHEDULE FOR
TRASH AND GARBAGE WAGONS

beginning Monday, December 21st
19l4, garbage and trash will be col
lected on the following schedules.
Wednesday and Saturday; Second
street to Twelfth street inclusive.
Tuesday and Friday: Douglas
street to Twenty-fourth street, in
elusive.
Monday and Thursday: North of
TWenty-fourth street.
CHARLES FEUCHTFR.
Commissioner of Public Property.
Cut this out for reference. 1920
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-29
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS ON
STREETS BEING IMPROVED

All persons residing on closed
streets, fstreets being improycd) are
requested to have their trash and
ashes placed in front Of their resi-.
dences Wednesday and Thursday So
they can be removed.
CHARLES FELEHTER,
Commissioner of Public Property
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-29
Sunrise and S nset
NEWS OF TIE RIVERS

Stage of river 22.i feet rise cf
Is feet during the preceding "a
hours. aI.1s.
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F0R SALE.

FOR Fine now residence,
With bath, electric lights, gus, hard
wood floors, 3 lots, 7~rooms, paved
ptrnot ine noigbborhood. a bargain,
Price fG.501 Easy term.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-29

FOR EXCHANGE Some good
farms large and small, Will consider
city property or good merchandise
stock; also some heavily mortgaged
farms, for sale cheap. Call at our
Office. yesterday Abstract Co.
1I2a u
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&4iFA&IIx&szN
FOR REEF--Ii0USE8

FOG RENT-Cottace 322 2Sth.
$1,000 per mo. D. f. Mccarthy.
1918 4
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II you want to Buy--Read the M.
vertisements.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-29

FOR SALE Second hand Bed.
spring, Mattress. stove, Rug. Taber
and Chaira end Dresser, part cash
balance on payments 1904 Com.
Ave, 1914 t.
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NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Alexander County
National Bank Of Cairo, Illinois,
will be held at the office Of the said
bank in the city Of Cairo, Illinois,
on Tuesday January Il, 1916, for
the election of a Board Of Directors
and for the transaction Of other
business. Polls will be open from
10 o'clock a. m. to p. m. On said
day.
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asTRaTIsggEE1
ROOMS FOR RENT

FOR RENT--Farnished rooms fer
light housekeeping, Apply 1919
fom1 Ave. Id
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-12-29

FOR RENT-I'our room cottage,
SID Twenty-third street. Apply
$50 Eighth street or call G43 Bell
pbonG. 1t-3 T.
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FOR SALE-One mahogany up
right piano. Harvard in excellent
condition, only $50. Must sell i'm
mediately Call on or address
Myrtle Lasley. Box No. p Mound
City, III. IL
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FOR RENT---Room for light
housekeeping; all conyeniepces; fur
mace heat; etc. Down town resi-
dence district. Bell phone 292. LII
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We sATaT sfSNs
SMailty ~ rAaaonssla sr'asa -
Garakls Sc. sota gsopes sss g~IRs
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1AMES II. GALLfGAN,
Cashier
Cairo, Ill.I-Dee. y. 1914. lip
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28

Mrs. Madeline FeroIa, convicted of numbering Camelo Camestrale in The Bronx was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week begin ming July 6.