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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-27
CHAPTER XIII.
Camp-forthe-Nlqht.

We'll, gents!" the driver observed
cheerfully. Withdrawing head and
hands from long and intimate com
munion with the stubborn genius be
meath the hood. Il reckon you-all
mays we'll make up yore minds to
christen this hyeh salubrious spot
Camp-for-the-Night. You won't be
goin' no fartheh-not just t present
Pulling this old wagon through them
desert sands back yondeh has just
naturally broke the heart of that en-
ginel"
What, precisely, is the trouble?"
Alan Law inquired, rousing from anx-
ious preoccupation.
Plumb bust all to hell" the chauf-
feur explained tersely.
Nothing could be fairer, more ex-
act and comprehensive than that"
Tom Barcus commented.
Law nodded a head too weary to
respond to the others humor His
worried eyes reviewed the scene Of
the breakdown.
What's to be done?" Mr.. Law won
dered aloud.
Take 1t calm" the affable chauffeur
advised. "Frettin' won't get you-all
nothin'. II 1t was me, I'd call it a
day. make fire, get them cushions
out of the cyah, and get some rest
You can't do nothin' till l get back
anyway, and that won't be much be-
fore sunup."
Where are you going?" Barcus de-
manded.
"Walkin', friend; just walkin'-"
What for?"
To fetch help-leastways onless
yo've got some kick comm and nd
ruther stop hyeh permanent"
He turned OF and busted himself
with preparations against his journey.
Its simply things like this make
me believe this isn't. after all, moth
ing more nor less than a long-drawn-
out nightmare" Barcus observed pen
sively.
But Mr.. Law was no more attend
ing: he had turned away and was just
then standing by the running board of
the motor car and civilly explaining
to Miss Judith Urine the purpose of
the chauffeur's expedition.
Discovery of this circumstance
worked a deep wrinkle between the
brows as well as into the humor of
Mr.. Barcus.
Here, he promised himself, was a
situation to titillate the Comic Muse
ITSELF He pointed out in turn the sew
eral component parts: the motor car
derelict In the hollow of those awful
and silent hills-for all the world like
a mouse petrified with fright at finding
Itself in the midst of a herd of ele-
plants; in the car, that aged monoma-
MAC, Mr.. Seneca Urine, author of all
their woes and misadventures, gnash-
ing his teeth in impotent rage to find
himself In close juxtaposition to and
helpless to injure the man for whose
life he lusted with an insatiate pas
sion; the latter standing outside the
car, In polite conversation with Mr..
Trine's mutinous Judith-talking to
her In the friendliest fashion mag
Unable. precisely as If she had not
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-27
whats the good of thatf We're

whats the good OF thatf We're
fast enough as IT is!"
simply to make assurance doubiy
sure by causing a cavein
81 seem to remember hearing or
reading. some place. that tunnels nave
two ends. II that's true. the far emo
of this ought to be about the SAFEST
place when that explosion happens-
II 1t ever does
Something In that"
"Got any matches?" Barcus In
ouired, as Alan hurriedly helped Rose
to her feet
Never one"
Nor |. Wen have to feel our way
along. Let me lead. II step over the
brink of pit or anything. I'll try TO
yell and warn you In time"
Alan caught his friends hand In
passing and pressed II warmly-a ca
ress eloquent OF his gratitude to Bar
Gus for taking their peril lightly. or
pretending to. for the sake Of Rose
A ticklish business. that-groping
their way through blackness 80
opaque that 1t seemed as palpable az
a pool OF ink And haste was indi-
Gated they stumbled on with what
caution was possible against pitfalls
gingerly scramble Then an elbow
in the tunnel-sensed rather than felt
or seen-cut them on from direct
communication with the bulkhead.
and at the same time opened up =
shaft OF daylight. striking down
through that pitchy darkness like a
column OF fine gold
Cries OF Joy. amazement. incredulfty
choking In their throats. they STUN
bled forward, gained the spot immedf-
ately below the shaft. looked upward.
dazzled. to see blue sky like a coin OF
heavens minting far above them. at
the end OF long and almost perpendi-
cular tunnel. wide enough to permit
the passage OF mans body, and lined
with wooden ladders
The end OF the lowermost ladder
hung within easy reach from the moor
OF the tunnel
But even as Alan lifted his hands to
grasp the bottom rung the opening at
the top OF the shaft was temporarily
obscured.
Thrilled with apprehension, he hest
tated: Marrophat was up there. he lit
tie doubted: hardly like that one to
overlook the ladder-shaft In preparing
the tunnel to be a living tomb.
What is it?" Rose demanded at his
elbow. in shaken whisper.
Nothing" he lied Instantly. and
seizing the bottom rung. swung him
self up. But wait for me till signal
the coasts clear" he warned before
committing himself finally to the as
cent.
Marrophat or no Marrophat at the
top. there was nothing for him to do
but to grasp the nettle danger with a
steady hand. unflinching. Even though
ne were shot dead on emerging from
the smart, 1t were better than to die
down there, like rat in a trap.
He had climbed not more than half
dozen rungs when a voice hailed
from above:
Law-Oh. Mister Law. say-don't
come up-here's present for you"
Pausing without answer. he looked
up. A few drops OF water splattered
MS race, like heavy rain. Almost i'm
mediately the blue sky WAS per.
manently eclipsed: heavy cascade of
water. almost solid column sbo,
uown the shaft with terrific force.
Half-drowned and wholly dazed. he
ieit himself picked up and dragged
away from the waterfall
Then. as his senses cleared. he COM
pretended the fact that the tunnel
was already flling: that where they
$1,000 II was already ankle deep; while
the water continued to fall without
hint OF letup.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-27


LETT carelessly thrust into the wall by
Marrophats lieutenant. and guttering.
had dropped a flaming wick into a IN.
tie heap OF bone-dry debris This last
famed. licked hungrily at the timber.
Ing that upheld the falls OF the tunnel
The timbering caught fire without de
lay. In space OF time incredibly
brief the flames were spreading right
and left. the tunnel was a vault OF
blistering fury.
As Alan said his last mute farewell
10 Rose and Barcus. the fire spread
out In the bottom of the shaft and in
vaded the powder room.
Alan had guessed Alright at Mario
| phAts design: the key of blasting pow
der was less than an eighth full: its
explosion could not possibly have ef-
fected the cave-in Alan had at nrst
feared
But what Marrophat had overlooked
WAS the proximity TO the keg OF some
several sticks of dynamite. masked by
him OF earth that had fallen from
the crumbling walls.
When the blazing fuse dropped
sparks into the blasting powder this
last exploded right willingly and the
dynamite took it's cue without the
least delay.
Tho resultant defamation was ter
rinc. The bulkhead was crushed In
ike an eggshell barrier. Part OF the
walls fell In. but the tunnels and shaft
remained intact. The released food
streamed out and spread swiftly to the
farthest recesses OF the burning tun-
mel Dense clouds OF steam nlled that
place OF terror as the fires were extin-
guished
swept with the stream a. It poured
out OF the tunnel. Alan contrived
throughout to retain his hold round
the waist OF Rose. Barcus shot past
MIN unseen In the darkness. II was
not until Alan had contrived TO catch
an unburned timber and stay himself
and his almost witiess burden beneath
the mouth of the shaft that he discov-
cred Barcus alive, II almost unrecog-
nizable In his mask of mold and soot,
battling back toward the shaft against
the kneedeep tide
Half-blInded and stified as he was by
the reek OF steam and powder fumes.
Alan struggled with himself until his
wits were passably clear.
Immediately before him dangIed the
noisting bucket and rope.
Surrendering the care of Rose to
5arcus. Alan climbed into the bucket
and stared upward. examining the
walls OF the shaft for a way to the
top.
mere was none other than the most
uncut; gaps too great to be bridged
~ climbing showed In the wooden
ladders.
Inc one feasible route was viz the
.ope. And there was nobody at the
.op TO work the windIass-and Alan
hoped there would be nobody to OBJ
pose his essay
addressed himself to the task
nou' murmuring-lifted himself up
INC rope. wound It round one leg.
-"u DC an that heartbreaking climb.
ne accomplished II he never
That It must be accomplished
go us one. ail-absorbins thought.
somehow, by some almost super
plished.
ne arrived at the top of the shaft
lar 100 exhausted to show surprise
men, "nen' falling in half-faintinE condi-
uoh within two feet OF the brink. he
saw Judith .Trine running IKE mad
"cross the clearing.
wt,h, witnout her aid he would not
ths r,,I hours have been able to work
Jus to the surface.
(TD - 0~Sx~->&>
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-27
CHAPTER XIV.
Tho Bowels Of the Earth.

Awaking befell Mr.. Barcus In a.
fashion sufficiently sharp and startling
to render him Indifferent to the benefi-
cial effects of some eight hours of
dreamless slumber.
He discovered himself lying fiat on
his face, with somebody's inconsider-
ate, heavy hand purposely grinding the
said face into the aged and splintery
planks Of the shed flooring. At the
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-27

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before TAXI
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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-27
Declares Lysd
Vegetable
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energy. The1
dread in my Il
weak spells, 4
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so sore that
weight of my
and Doctors
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Compound al
tainly would
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me. But nd
well at NIGH
no hot hasf
All pains, "a
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are no long
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before TAXI
pleasure az
Mrs. JOSH |
Shamrock,
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Lydia IL
(confide1
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
COPPER GOES UP;
 ALASKA PROFITS.

VALDEZ.-As result of the price of copper having reached 20 cents, Alaska's copper mines will be hurried ly developed. Mining men here de- clare that the price of copper must remain high for at least three years, for EurOpe's supply has been almost depleted, it is believed that the price will go still higher.
 The w. A. Dickey mine, in Land lock bay, has resumed operations as result of the advance in the price of copper. It is announced that a ship ment will be made from the mine next week.
 Many copper mines and prospects of a minor nature, it is understood, are to be developed at once. This will mean a large expenditure of money here and at various other places along the coast.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
NEWS NOTES.

Yakutat cannery, Libby, McNeil < Libby, has put up 2OOO cases of fish. They report the salmon have been running slow.
 Oscar Hart, travelling salesman, was a passenger on the Evans.
 R. COsgrove, representing Albers Bros. and Swift& Co., came in on the Evans on his regular trip.
 Aron Eucson, game warden, has returned after a trip to Anchorage. He went on the little gas boat Edith G and returned via Moose Pass. He says work on the railroad has not yet reached its most active period because of the temporary lack of commissariat arrangements.
 B. R. Labaree has sold lot % in block 26 to F. O. Sawyer.
 Engineer Benjamin l.. Campbell of the government railroad force has re- turned after trip over the rairoao to Kern creek.
 One large unfurmshed room on  ground floor. Suitable for office. Lights and water paid. Inquire at Hair Dressing Parlors on Adams St. near 4th Avenue.
 The genial Frank Watson of the Pacific Alaska Navigation company showed up again this morning on the Evans.
 Rev. Edward H. NIolony, Episcopal minister, passed through today on the way to Anchorage.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
SOCIETY ITEM

John A. Wright and Cora May San ford were married at 5 o'clock yester- day afternoon by Commissioner Com roy and left on the NIariposa for southern California. w P. Henry acted as bridegroom and Mdlle Belle Mack was bridesmaid.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

WANTED: One or two small sets of books to keep. Auditing, up-tO- date systems installed, books opened and closed and statements rendered. Accountant fifteen years experience. Apply Gateway office.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

An interesting and instructive film, descriptive of the manufacture of Walkover shoes, will be shown at the Casino on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, June 10th and 17th. Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
FOR RENT.

One large furnished room on ground floor. Suitable for office. Lights and water paid. Inquire at Hair Dress ing ParlOrs on Adams St., near 4th Avenue.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Big new shipment of Rugs, Carpets and LinoleumS; new patterns in Rex Grass Rugs. Brown & Hawkins Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Don't fail to see the Big Film at the Casino Tuesday and Thursday evenings, June 18th and 17th, showing how Walkover shoes are made. Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

"In His Hour of Triumph" " will be produced in two thousand feet of film at the Casino tonight. A most fasci- mating drama.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
15O SUN SPOTS.

ST. LOUIS, June 22.-It was an nouuced from the observatory today that one hundred and fifty sun spots are now visible.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
WORKING CANON CREEK.

Nels Anderson is now operating hydraulic plant on lower Canon creek testing an old paystreak there for Duncan Stewart.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
DANCE TOMORROW.

A private dance under the auspices of the Seward Dancing club will be given tomorrow evening.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Visiting cards, invitations, anything pretty is done by the Gateway just as we'll as outside.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
NOTICEM

If you want amusement tonight don't pass up the comedy at the Casino.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Iron and steel pipe and fittings, tin and plumbing shop. Brown X Hawk ins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
FOR SALE

One black team, weight about g. 600. Harness, wagon and 20 cords wood, stable and all transfer equip ment. Lease on residence and ware house for one year. Seward Trans fer Go. 6-19-tf
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

The finest kind of job work as we'll as the plainest is done by the Gate way.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Jimmie the Messenger. Phone Main 53. Anytime. 6-1O
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

See us before sending outside fo' your lob printing.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Pitcher Pumps, force pumps, we'll points, etc. Brown 6 Hawkins, "Qual- ity First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Finch's Golden Wedding Rye at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
FOR SALE.

Five good chairs and 1 washing machine. Inquire of Dr. Romig 1t
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Visiting cards, invitations, anything pretty 1. done by the Gateway just as well as outside.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Windows are cheap at Brosius & Noon's. Get prices.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22

Cascade Roofing, one square, 2 ply, S2.25 at Brosius and Moons.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-22
{" PALACE JINGLES ''

Of course the goods he has to serve Makes most anyone a star, But we've got the goods, and we've
 got the man, Down at The Palace Bar.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-24

Ell MERAN0-Ths is another new cigar IN Washin,
It's Porto Rico that sells regularly at for 25c.
Special Holiday Price, Sc Shaisit.
Box Of 50-$2.25.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-24
MUSICAL DRILL RIDE
GIVEN BY HUNT CLUB
Indoor Golf Game Then Is Played,
After Which Riders Dance
and Sip Tea.

The Washington Riding and Hunt Club
gave a musical drill ride yesterday aft
ernoon. Following the ride the members
played indoor golf. The program was
rounded off with dance. tea being
served during intermission.
Those who took part in the ride were
Miss Edith Howard, Mrs. w. Sinclair
Bowen, Miss Ruth Donaldson. Miss Ruth
Hitchcock, Miss Ethel MacMurray. Miss
Devereux, Miss Frances Carpenter. Miss
Mary Preston, Miss Gerry Morgan. Miss
Ruth Anderson, Miss Crosby, Miss Helen
McLannahan, Mrs. Breckenridge Bayne.
Miss Alice Mann, Miss Lucy Hall. Miss
Elliott, w. r. Tuckerman, DR.. Brecken-
ridge Bayne, Ralph Coffin, Richard Ty-
Ter. Carlos Acuna, Master Joseph Dev-
ereux. Lieut. Freely. George Oakley Tot
ten. Thomas P. Morgan, jr.. Master Duer
McLannahan, John o. Evans. William
Corcoran, and Count Bonde.
Among those who witnessed the ride
and who took tea were Admiral and Mrs.
Clover. Mrs. w. NJ. Ritter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank G. Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Mann. Clarence A. Aspinall. Miss
Anna Hamlin. Master Robert Roosevelt.
Frederick Chaplin. Miss Mary Dove, Mrs.
John o. Evans. John Dun. Morris Evans,
Mrs w. r. Tuckerman. Viscount d'Alte,
c. Brun, Danish Minister; Misses Myra
and Ruth Morgan, Col. and Mrs. lie
Breton, and Richard Crane.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-24
.AILES SEES BIG
BANK PROFITS
Riggs Official Explains Easy
Money Conditions Now
Prevalent.
RISING BOND MARKETDUE
Tax Agitation Has Hurt Real Estate
Situation in Washington,
Financier Asserts.
RISING BOND MARKETDU

A rising bond market after the payment
OF January dividends and large profits
for banks throughout the country that
have invested In these securities are
among the predictions of Milton E. Allies.
vice president of the Riggs National
Bank, in an interview yesterday.
The easy money conditions prevailing
throughout the country in the last year
in all large financial and commercial
centers have been as much In evidence in
Washington as elsewhere" declared Mr.
Allies. These conditions have resulted
for the time being at least in a con-
siderable change in the character OF
business which some of the banks have
done. Without an active demand for
loans for commercial purposes and with
| little activity in the stock market until
the year was well advanced, the banks
have had some difficulty in making
profitable use of their funds.
Easy money and an absence of de-
mand for loans have compelled the banks
to llok to investment securities for
| reasonably profitable interest returns
The result is that the banks of Washing
ton have bought large amounts of bonds
and short-time railroad and industrial
notes to a greater extent than for several
years past
I'm other words. Washington has had
a bond market and there are probably
held in the city, sl0.0OooO0 or $1,000. 900
| worth Of high class securities which the
banks and private investors did not own
a year ago. Well selected and seasoned
bonds on which the interest return ranges
from four to six per cent have been in
great demand.
prices of bonds and short-time notes
have made large advances during the
last two months, and those banks which
bought bonds and notes for investment
purposes earlier in the year when prices
were low have made a profit. due to the
advance in values. in addition to the in
terest return for which the Investments
were originally made.
THE same conditions apply to other
large centers, and they will continue un-
til business conditions have SO improved
that there will be a large commercial de-
mand for money, and, of course, the
banks may be expected to meet that de-
mand by loans to cover their customers
necessities. Until those necessities clear
" manifest themselves. investment So
eurities are bound to be sought. and
many bond authorities look for rising
prices in that field after January divi-
dends are paid"
Discussing real estate conditions, Mr..
Ailes said:
II am inclined to believe there has been
little Improvement IN tne rcoi estate
market recently. Tho last two years. IS
a whole. however, has been as bad for
the real estate market as anything
Washington has known. There has been
so much agitation about assessments and
taxation that the real estate market has
been dominated by the resultant uncer-
taInties. and transactions have largely
been represented by trading in equities.
Real buying and selling will be restored
Just as soon as these uncertainties are
removed"
The Washington herald., 1915-12-24

ASMOOTH, RICH SMOKE that will appeal to the diseernin
smoker is our SOMERSET, high grade domestic selling regular
ly at 1Oc straight.
Special Holiday Price, 3 for 25e.
Box Of 2s-$1.88.
Box Of 5e$3.75.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-10-06
NJI.STIC.

"The Two Orphans made famous
by Kate Claxton and filmed by VIII
liam Fox, was the attraction at the
Majestic yesterday and will be re-
poatcd today. matinee ald night II
has proved one Of the greatest photo
PLAYS thi' has appeared at this
amusement house and the lovers of
the silent drama in Tulsa and vicinity
are missing a rare treat 10y falling 10
attend II is a 100000 production,
featuring Theda Bara, the famous ie-
pictor OF vampire characters, In the
role Of Henrietta, and Jean South
ern az "Louise," with a supporting
cast Of exceptional merit. The story
follows closely that OF the spoken
drama with the added attraction Of
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-10-06
KINDERG GARTEN HAS
LARGE ATTENDANCE
Lack Of Room Made Re.
fusaI Of Many Pupils
Necessary.

Tulsa's first public school kinder
Eartcn is proving a most popular ad
diHon 10 the educational system Of
the city Seycnty-siN pupils have
been enrolled up to date and mary
applications must be turned down. a
great number Of smaller children
have been refused admission on aC-
count Of being under the age limit
only children between The ages Of
4 y and 6 are eligible TO this depart
mcnt. enrolment reached the maxi
mum on the opening day and many
were disappointed.
The sessions will be held in the
unit which has been built for the de-
partmcut at the Horace Mann school
The interior of the building is adapt
able in every way TO the particular
needs Of tn. work. The room was
originally intended to hold forty
pupils but the large enrolment has
necessitated the holding of halliday
sessions. However eighty children
can hs handled with no confusion.
Since tn, children are 50 young, the
interior work Of the hIildiug has been
made much like that to which they
-~o accustomed a home. a huge fire
! .rtoe and a hardwood floor are among
D.. features
The work. which is under the guild
! q zee Of Miss Avis Smith and Miss
/ Florence Babcock who are trained
Iteaclers in the work. has been ar
ranged according to the latest meth
ods. Every detail Of the routine is
/ Ieiven care because the first years Of
| training create great impression
on the mind Of the child A great
Ideal Of the course will be manual,
| leaving the mental training for the
! next yealS when they shall enter the
first grade. Children will be assigned
work that Is interesting. a good
part OF the time will be spent In
teaching the pupils how to play,