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The Parker post., 1915-12-25

the cliffs, he saw Anderson waiting
for him.
you've got what you want. You've
got the girl. You've put her lover out
of the way. What about me?'
"You have been paid"
"You lie! I hain't been paid I
want ten thousand more, and want it
quick! You'll pay mel" shrieked
Anderson, shaking his first under
Harding's nose. And suddenly he was
struggling in the grasp of the cap
tain's arms.
He fought desperately to free him.
self. His fists, dashed into his enc
my's face, were impotent as a child's
Harding dragged Anderson toward the
cliffs edge. The mate saw the water
far below, the rocks like needle
points. He saw his enemy grinning
face above his own. With wild
scream he caught at Harding as he
fell. Down went the two men, turning
over and over in the air, until the
senseless bodies struck the rocks up-
derneath
At the same moment Alice and her
. father, who had witnessed the fight
from their cabin, came running to
ward the scene along the shore But
Old Ben was left far behind, and Alice,
mute with horror, stood alone before
the heaving sea that hid the dead.
That was the: moment when Her
bert's destiny brought him home. He
had travelled over half the world with
Altoona. And day and night the home
longing had stirred in his veins, while
Aloona, half forgotten, watched his
face and groped, in her savage, child
way, for the key to the mystery. Now,
crouching near, forgotten, she saw
the white woman who looked up into
her lords face. She heard the little.
incredulous cry, saw Alice folded in
Herbert's arms.
Il have come back to you,' he was
crying. "Alice! Alice! / have come
back to you from a world of dead
men. have you now, want you, and
will never let you go!"
a1OOud OuIy Iu0 Ou0
word, "Alice!" She had heard Her
bert mutter that often in sleep, often
er of late; but she had not known
that it was woman's name.
Now she knew.
Looking about she saw, beached on
the sand, a little canoe. A little, leaky
thing, it had been left there by sum-
mer visitor the summer before. An
expert man would hardly have trust
ed himself to that frail craft.
Altoona dragged it to the seas edge,
entered, took up the paddle, and
pushed off. Her childs mind told her
only that her god was gone, while be-
fore her lay the same sun, now sink
ing, that she had always worshiped.
Fearless and trusting, she put out
to sea, little silhouette against the
blood-red orb.
Behind her Herbert still held Alice
in his arms. Her face was upturned
to his, her lips rested on his, the Joy
in her eyes might have made better
men forget.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
Boy Catches SHARK.

Herbert Young, fifteen, caught a
shark weighing 81 pounds off Wallace
Rocks in Casco bay, Maine. The catch
was made on a common cod line and
the young man with the help of his
father and Eugene w. Goss of Auburn,
who were in the boat with him, had
hard tussle landing the big fellow.
1t was finally done with the help of a
gaff.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

II have supported your father;
have saved his life by paying for his
operation. Did you think 1 did that
for nothing?"
Alice looked straight into Captain
Hardings face.
What is your price?" she asked.
Yourself answered the old man.
She trembled, she had long known
it, but now, even with her lover long
dead, she could not realize it as pos
sible that she could become this old
mans wife.
II will-marry you," she answered
slowly.
He caught her in his arms, tremu-
lous with delight All his schemes
had come to fruition. Harding had
never failed in any of his lifes plans.
But sometimes failure is the truest
success.
Anderson, who had escaped from
the wreck, had oeen bleeding him for
months. He had taken to threatening
lately. Harding had resolved to get
this last enemy out of the way-the
last that stood between him and his
hearts desires.
He hated his tool, and his evil mind
was at work planning method of re-
moving him when, striding home along
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
A Hearty Welcome.

"And W. are you?" asked St. Peter
as he pe5ped through the Stats of the
pearly gate.
"Why, I'm of the earth earthly" re-
Dlied the new arrival. "Just out of col
'ege"
"Good!" exclaimed the old man. 1--WE
need somebody to tell US how to run
this place, so come right in and give
Us the benefit Of your advice"
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
For sprains make thorough appli
cation of Hanfords Balsam, vel
rubbed in. Adv.
Culinary Mechanics,

What air them kitchenettes I hear
tell of in the cities?" asked Deacon
Hyperbole Medders, the somewhat
honest agriculturist.
They're the places, Uncle Hy," ex
planned Upson Downs, his city nephew
in which are nodded or cast or some
how produced fiat dweller's daily
round of mealettes Judge
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
NEW MODERN DANCING

r. Fletcher Hallamore, the leading
Dancing Expert and Instructor in New
York City, writes: "I have used AL
LENS FOOT-EASE, the antiseptic
powder to be shaken into the shoes, for
ten years, and recommend it to all my
pupils" 1t cures and prevents sore
feet. Sold by all Drug and Department
Stores, 25c. Sample FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. (Adv.)
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
What He Would Like.

Hobo-Please gimme nickel.
a'am?
Old Lady-Didn't I see you coming
out of a saloon a moment ago?
HoboI guess mebbe you did,
ma am.
Old Lady-Well, wonder you are
not ashamed to own it.
Hobo-I don't own it, ma'am. I only
wish did.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

ana saw the agony and anguish there
1t was passing. Herbert watched it
with breaking heart. It turned. 1t
was coming toward them. Altoona had
never seen such joy before. He
grasped her ty the arm and hurried
with her toward the hut by the sea.
He pulled the fiber bag of gold-dust
from it's hiding place. He strobe the
beach like madman, incredulous that
there were really white men in the
incoming boat.
When Altoona knew that she was to
accompany him her fears yielded to
ecstatic happiness. Again she
crouched dumbly at Herbert's feet.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
Had Practice.

Had PractIce.
The Coed-I don't see how you can
read Chaucer so readily. The spelling
is SO queer.
The Professor of English-I've had
lots of experience while examining the
sophomores' papers.-Harvard Lam
poon.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

Have Healthy, Strong, Beautiful Eyes
Oculists and Physicians used Murine Eye
Remedy many years before it was offered as
Domestic Eye Medicine. Murine is Still Com.
pounded by Our Physicians and guaranteed
by them as a Reliable Relief for Eyes that Need
Care. Try it in your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes
No Smarting-Just Eye Comfort Buy Murine
of your Druggist accept no Substitute, and if
interested write for Book of the Eye Free.
MURINE EYE REMEDY CO., CHICAGO
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
HOWARD &. BURTON,
ASSAYER AND CHEMIST

LedUVIII6, NUIUIduU
Specimen prices: Gold, Silver, Lead, 81;
Gold, Silver, 75c; Gold, SOC; Zinc or Cop
per, 81. Mailing Envelopes and full price
list sent on application. Control and
Umpire Work solicited. Reference: Car
Donate National Bank (adyt)
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
Classy Conversation.

Classy Conversation.
Gee, that barber shop must have a
fashionable patronage"
''Why so?"
Fellow that shaved me actually
started to talk golf to me-"
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
Aesop on Preparedness.

A wild boar was whetting his tuska
against tree, when a fox coming by
asked why he did SO, "for," said he, 81
see no reason for it; there is neither
hunter nor hound in sight. nor any
other danger that can see at hand"
"True." replied the boar, ''but when
the danger does arise l shall have
something else to do than to sharpen
my weapons"
It is too late to whet the sword when
the trumpet sounds to draw it.-PhiL
adelphia Ledger.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

Constipation causes ana aggravates
many serious diseases. 1t Is thorough
iy cured by DR.. Pierce's Pleasant PED
let's. The favorite family laxative.
(Advt)
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
Cures Ivy Poisoning

Cures IVY Poisoning.
For ivy poisoning apply Hanfords
Balsam. 1t is antiseptic and may be
used to kill the poison. Prompt relief
should follow the first application.
Adv.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

Sold upon merit -Hanfords Balsam.
Adv.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

"Oh, / suppose that's an inherited
trait" rejoined the fond mother. "Her
father made his money in the grocery
business"
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
Classified Column

BOILER AND MACHINE WORKS
Founders, machinists, pattern makers.
steel tanks, boilers, engines, ranges, fur
naces, boiler repairs. Pioneer Boiler q
Machine Works. s. w. Cor. Palmetto AnA
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

For gals use Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

WANTED-Ambitious people to write
photoplays. $25 to $3.50 each. Expert
ence unnecessary. Our 81 book, giving
complete instructions, sent on free trial
Keep it five days. If satisfied, send soc,
if not return book. Fair, isn't it? Mum
team Co., 4310 Broadway, Galveston, Tex.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

WRIST WATCH. GOLD FILLED, gold
dial and adjustable. 25c week buys this
handsome, bright and up-to-the- minute
gold WRIST WATCH. Total cost only So.
Velvet display pad FRED with the first SO
watches sold. Delay means disappoint-
ment. Send 25c TODAY with your name
and address for first weekly payment.
CASH DISCOUNT after first payment.
Cascadden Bros, Inc, Lapel, Ind. Dept.
D. Established 1906.
The Parker post., 1915-12-25
Manipulating the Scales.

"Your daughter is doing fairly well
with her music" said the professor,
:" "---Arnehow she just can't run the
gt5za W"
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

Daily Herbert toiled in the. bed OF
the river, amassing fortune in gold
dust. Life had suddenly become fair
er. Alice had grown to be a distant
memory. The love Of Altoona was
grateful to the starved heart of the
man. Gradually, however, as his store
increased, Herbert began to become
conscious Of an inextinguishable de.
sire to see once more the world of the
past. Even Altoona cloyed
He ceased his washing and, instead
spent every day upon the highest
point OF the isle, scanning the horizon
for passing ships. He had been for
tunate enough to find large frag
ment OF clothing, which he hoisted
upon a sapling where it could be seen
by any distant vessel.
Days passed. Weeks-and his heart
grew wearier and his hopes dead
Altoona saw the change in him. Her
savage heart acquired the belief that
he was planning to return to the gods
from whom he had descended to aid
her. Very solemnly one day she led
Herbert 70 the flagpole and pointed
seaward. IA Il e distance was large
steamship Vomiting a cloud of smoke
Altoona loo.-~u .4lo the face of her lord
The Parker post., 1915-12-25

| CNovelized from the Motion Picture
DramR produced by the Universal Film
Manufacturing Company
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-01-01
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

THE President is said to be real pleased with
his two years in office. We are glad that
someone is pleased.
TWO years is long time, but it looks like the
army of the unemployed will have to take
another hitch in its belt and look pleasant.
THE information is given out that MIR. kIICHlN
is to be the new Democratic floor leader.
1t will be the cellar or the garret for him, two
years hence.
IF 1T be true that the Panama Canal is on
L paving basis, the Democrats will have spent
the income long before there is chance tor
surplus to accumulate.
THE arrest of twenty-five Democrats in Ierre
Haute, Ind, for election frauds, brings to
mind that this party is always mixed up IN such
cases whenever the opportunity offers
ONE thing the Republican party did that the
" Reserve Banks can not dot gave the
bankers the confidence to loan their own money
without having to consult anyone else.
TN THE past, Republican National victories
l have always been won with men from Ohio
and New York. Let us have such combina
tion in 1916 How about HERRICK and WADs
WORTH?
WHEN the MCKINLEY bill sought to foster
w the American tinpate industry, it was
subject for Democratic ridicule. That we now
undersell the Welsh at their own door is an
swer enough.
A DEMOCRATIC Congressman from Connecti-
Il cut is going to contest his opponents cleo
ton on the ground that too much money was
spent against him. That is no ground for a
contest in Tennessee, especially Polk County
WHY shouldn't times be better now that con-
w fdence is being restored? Republican
prosperity from 1896 to 1912 enabled many
people to gain the wherewith to make good
times and now they see prospect OF those
prosperous days returning.
THE President says that he and Democratic
Congress are engaged in much bigger
work than that of patronage distribution. There
is no hope, however, that more will be accom-
plised. but what has been done has been done
SO badly that the Republicans will have to do it
all over again in 1917.
DEFORE war was declared, we were import
ID ing more goods than we were exporting;
foreign factories were working more men and
longer hours while we were working fewer men
and less hours; the army of the unemployed
was growing by leaps and bounds Are these
sensible arguments in favor of free trade?
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-01-01

THE Democratic party in the role of SANTA
CLAUS. was not the bowling success pre-
dicted in 1912.
TT is said that Secretary MCADoo has his eye
on the presidency, with the ultimate object
of making it family affair.
AS A means of employment for lot Of me-
"A docre men at fat salaries, the Regional
Banks have scored distinct success.
AS A matter of strict economy, this econom-
\ ical administration is only asking for $780,
100000 more than there is in sight.
IIAD tax been levied upon exports, the et-
LII fects of opening our markets to European
manufacturers would have been offset.
W7ATCHFUL waiting probably refers to the
w attitude of those who are itching tor an
opportunity to put the Democratic party out OF
business.
THE blood wantonly spilled in East Tennessee
during the holidays is argument tor the
suppression of the liquor traffic that should not
go unheeded
DROBABLY one of the reasons why the Post
office department made money arises from
the fact that the DucktoWn Basin has only one
mail train day.
FEW of the blessings this Democratic adj
"A ministration has conferred upon the people
consist OF no work, no money, increased cost OF
living and no prospects.
THE latest report is that Secretary BRYAN IS TO
resign his seat to run for President. Well
the best wishes of Republicans will follow HIM
and hope he will get the-nominatlon.
ITO PUT into practice theory that has always
been disastrous to American industries, the
President has caused widespread misery and
business stangnation that are unprecedented.
ONE of the funny things in life is the Nash
~ vile Tennessean and American condemn
inc election frauds in Indiana Its righteous IN
dignation, turned upon Shelby County, Tenn,
would be more to the point.
TT SEEMS that just bit more assurance IS re-
L quired from Washington regarding the busl-
ness legislation on hand. Those who accepted
the pledges in 1912 have added some wis
dom teeth to their possessions and must be
Shown"
WITH the inevitable bond issue that will have
w TO be made to supplement the war tax
next year, in paying the running expenses OF the
Government, the people will be given another
object lesson in Democratic fnancierlng that
will bring up the painful memories of 1880
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-01-01

THE Toledo Blade is is authority for the state
ment that most of our unpreparedness tor
war is in the Cabinet.
T TNCLE SAM has large number OF revenue
- cutters, but the Democratic party easily
has the chief honors.
LREE trade, free soup! With the one we al
ways have the other, and two years is a
long time to subsist on SO thin diet.
TT is evident that BRANDIEs was not the stimu-
lent the railroads needed. The cordial pre-
scribed by the |. c. c. seems to be the thing.
PREDICTIONS that the Progressives will cut
Il figure in 1915 would carry more weight II
the record of the Democratic party was not IN
the way
THE promised prosperity we heard SO much
about in 1912 seems to have brought us
nothing more than large crop OF free soup
houses.
ISN'T it rather strange that those Democrats
L who find so much to admire IN the standPat
Progressives never had much liking Tor Ooldbug
DemocratsI
THE President has been indulging in few
vacation appointments, to the disgust OF
certain Senators, who are glad there were not
more vacations.
THERE was nothing the matter with business.
ltwas lust hampered and hindered by lot
of amateur lawmakers, each trying to outdo the
other in the matter of harmful legislation
THE statement that the hard times are passing
is not borne out from the fact that you not
only have to pay the banker for money borrow
ed, but you have to pay the Government tor the
privilege.
THE Nashville Bannar says Uncle JOE
CANNoN's proposition to make forty or tltty
members of the House constitute quorum
would be getting back to the time when the
Speaker and jim MANN made quorum And
during which time business was executed 1T
tie more expeditiously and far more satlstacto-
rily to the people might have been added and
the truth not stretched.
A CERTAIN Independent q weekly paper is
"a anxious to know why certain other paper
has not la1ubased the President for the lnclem-
ency of the weather. Curiosity like this ought
to be gratiied and we'll take it upon ourselves
to comply Bad as is the weather, the Presl-
dent is worse. While. perhaps, not responsible
for the weather, his policies are responsible Tor
a large amount of the want and misery that
are themes of press pul pit and reports OF char
liable organizations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-21
AS THE BEST FAMILIES" DO
Father in Prison, Mother Suffra
gette, Sister Futurist and
Brother Divorced.

He had just returned from a journey
around the world. He knew that the
beautiful girl he had left behind him a
year before was waiting for him. 1t
was, therefore, with the most ecstatic
feeling of joy that upon his arrival he
presented himself at her house
After the first bcwildering and glad
gether. He was about to kiss her,
when she said
Zone moment. darling Since you
have been away. father, who, as you
know, is a banker, has been convicted
by the money probers and is now in
Jail"
II had heard nothing about it."
Mother has turned suffragette. and
yesterday, while trying to break into
congress, was locked up"
Indeed"
Sister has become futurist. and Is
doing the decorations for the Bloom
ingdale insane asylum"
How interesting but"
Brother got his divorce yesterday
and has gone into temporary bank
ruptcy in order to get out of paying
his alimony, Now you may kiss me-"
He folded her reproachfully in his
arms.
1T seems pity, dear" he said, as
he imprinted upon her ruby lips the
emblem of long deferred
love, that you should delay this JOY
just to tell me the ordinary things that
are likely at any time to happen tl any
New York family in good standing."-
Life.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-21
Observation-Disclosures,
BLOW IN The DARK
How Strange Trick of Fortune
Offered Avenue of Escape
for Murderer.
BY JOHN f. ADAMS.

Mrs. Edith Durham bowed slightly
to the gentleman who took his seat
beside her at her table aboard the
transatlantic steamship. The card
upon his plate read mfr. Durham"
and evidently the steward had mis-
taken him for her husband She
smiled little at this, because her hus-
band was not accompanying her to
New York. They had purchased
tickets, but an unforeseen accident
had prevented him from accompanying
her. Her interest in the stranger who
so calmly usurped John Durhams seat
was therefore awakened.
Their conversation was of the usual
polite, fragmentary order common to
ocean travellers at their first meal The
second meal, next morning. found
them almost alone at the table, for a
stiff gale had kept the others below.
This time they discovered mutual
friends and interests in London.
They paced the deck together, and
1t was in the late afternoon when
Edith Durham turned suddenly upon
her companion.
Does it strike you as ordinary"
she asked, that you have not told me
your name?"
MY name?" inquired the man, taken
aback. my name is-James Rich
mond."
II asked" said the woman coldly
because | fancy most people in the
first cabin believe that you are my hus
band. And" she continued, 1T seems
to me that you have done nothing to
dispel that belief. You have not only
taken Mr. Durham's seat, but you have
kept at my side in an ostentatious
manner"
Mr.. Durham is not aboard this
ship" replied the other quietly.
And pray how do you know that?"
she demanded.
Richmond looked at her keenly. De-
spite the severity Of her tones there
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-21
TELL Me About It,"

seemed to Turk an undcrcurrent oil
amusement in her attitude toward him
He came suddenly to resolution.
I'm going to throw myself upon
your mercy, Mrs. Durham" he said
II should have had to do so anyway
but ! hoped to win your confidence
first. 1t is a desperate chance. But
it is my only chance. | want you to
let me keep up the pretense"
That you are my husband?" she in.
quired in establishment.
80 far as the other passengers are
concerned" he answered 1T is a
matter of life and death to me-and |
don't want to die. 1t is not that am
a coward, but-well, life is always
sweet. | suppose"
Come and sit over here" she an
swered. His head was bowed and he
did not see the sudden recognition,
the sudden look of horror upon her
face.
Let me tell you all before you say
a word" Richmond continued Can
you imagine that man may be, at one
moment, a respected citizen, with a
life career before him. and, five min
utes later, a man with the brand of
Cain upon his forehead. If you can,
look at me, and you will see such a
man.
Two days ago | had dined at
Princess restaurant, in Piccadilly.
strOllpd nm tOuarb IIvda DarIy Il, tbo
evening, enjoying the summer air and
thinking of my future. had used life
successfully; | was becoming known
as leader at the bar. Everything
seemed roseate. | had reached Hyde
Park before | was aware of il, and.
entering. seated myself upon a
chair. As | sat there, concealed by
tree from passers by, a hanson
stopped. man and a woman in eve.
ming dress got out. The man was mad
with excitement; the woman was
calm
He was talking like maniac,
threatening her. apparently. could
not help overhearing what he said; to
have risen would have attracted his
attention and put the woman to great.
er humiliation And it happened too
quickly for me to make up my mind
whether TO stay or go.
Il gathered that they were husband
and wife. He wanted her to divorce
him and she refused. She had con
scientious scruples, it seemed lie
was infatuated with another woman.
He pleaded, swore, ragged at her, using