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sail. Hadn't we better lie up under
the island and let IL blow over?"
NO" she snapped. Well have TO
reef. and be quick about 1t. Help mel"
He helped with the reefng, and the
great mainsail had been successfully
reduced to It's smallest area and hoist
ed home again before the trees on the
western shore began to bow and churn
In the precursor blasts OF the coming
storm.
ut will hit Us In less than a min.
ute; how about weathering that
island 2" he asked.
We've got to weather IT," was the
instant decision; I'VE can't go around. -
Then. the catboat still hanging In the
winds eye: Help me get her over"
Hadn't you better let her fall OF a
little more and run for it?" he sug.
gested. and he had to shout II into the
pink ear nearest to him TO make him.
self heard above the roaring OF the
wind and the crashing plunges OF the
boat
She shook her head and made an Inn
patient little gesture with her elbow
toward the storm-lashed raceway over
the bows. Griswold winked the spray
out OF his eyes and looked. AT first
he saw nothing but the wild waste OF
whitecaps. but at the next attempt he
made out the hotel steam launch. half
way to the entrance OF the southern
bay and little to ieeward OF the ely
ties course. The small steamer was
evidently no seaboat. and with more
courage than seamanship. it's steers
man was driving straight for the Inn
bay without regard for the direction OF
the wind and the seas.
That's ole Halversonl" cried the
tilier maiden with scorn in her voice.
He thinks because he happens to
have a steam engine he needn't look TO
see which way the wind is blowing"
She's pitching pretty badly" Girls
void called back. III he only had
sense enough to ease OF a little.
:" Suddenly he became aware or
the finer heroism OF his companion. He
knew now why she had refused to take
shelter under the lee OF the island,
and why she was holding the catboat
down to the edge OF peril TO keep the
windward advantage OF the laboring
steamer. "Margery. girl. you're n
darling!" he shouted. Take all the
chances you want to aud I'm with you.
IL we go to the bottoml"
h. -.
and took In another inch OF the strain
ing main sheet.
Griswold looked again. this time
over the catboat's counter. and saw a
big schooner, close reefed. hauling out
from little bay on the north shore.
The launch's plight had evidently i'm
pressed others with the necessity OF
doing something. The need was suf-
fciently urgent. Once again the Swed-
ish man of machinery in charge OF the
craft In peril was lnching his helm up
In vain endeayor TO hold the course.
and the little steamer was rolling al.
most funnel under. Griswold forgot
his companion was woman and
swore rabidly.
Look at the fooll" he yelled. Hes
trying 70 come aboutl II he gets into
the trough"
The thing Was done almost as be
spoke. A wilder squall than any Of the
preceding ones caught the upper works
OF the launch and heeled her spitefully.
At the critical instant the steersman
lost his head and spun the wheel. and
II was ali over. with heaving plunge
and a muified explosion the launch
was gone.
Once again Orlswoid was given 10
see the stun Msrxcry 0rierson was
nade Of IN fhe ener warn and voof Of
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SYNOPSIS.

Sanford Quest, master criminologist OF
the world, finds that in bringing to JUS
tice Macdougal, the murderer of Lord
Ashleigh's daughter, he has but just be-
gun a life-and-death struggle with mys-
terious master criminal In hidden hut
in Professor Ashleighis garden he has
living inhuman creature. half monkey.
half man, destroyed by fire. In his rooms
have appeared from nowhere black boxes
signed by a pair Of armless hands. Laura
and Lenora, his assistants, suspect Craig,
the professors servant, of a double muir
der. The black boxes continue to appear
in uncanny fashion. Craig is trapped by
Quest, but escapes to England, whexe
Quest, Lenora and the professor follow
him. Lord Ash1egh is murdered by the
Hands. Lenora is abducted in London
and rescued. Craig is captured and cs-
.apes to Port Said.
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"A Message From the Hands! Look!'
look in her face. With scarcely a
murmur she fell back in her seat.
Quest leaned hurriedly forward.
There was a slight commotion. The
doctor came hurrying up from the 9TH
er side of the saloon. He bent over
her and his face grew grave.
what is it," the captain demanded.
The doctor glanced at him mean
ingly.
'She had better be carried OUT" he
whispered.
''Was it a faint?" Lenora asked.
1--WE shall know directly" the cap
tain replied. Better keep your places
I think. Steward, serve the dinner as
usual"
The man held out his hand to with
draw the cup of bouillon, but Quest
drew it towards him.
LET it wait for a moment" he or
dered.
He glanced at the captain, who nod
ded back In a few moments the doc
tor reappeared. He leaned down and
whispered to the captain.
"DAdi"
Quest turned around.
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clined to scout the theory of Craig hav.
ing approached them.
"You must remember" he pointed
out, that the Mongars hate these fell
lows. 1t was part Of my arrangement
with Hassan that they should leave US
when we got in sight of the Mongar
encampment. 1t may have been meant
for Hassan. The Mongars hate the
dragomen who bring tourists in this
direction at ALL"
They talked little while longer and
finally stole away to their tents to
sleep. Outside, the camel drivers
talked still, chattering away, walking,
now and then around Hassan's body In
solemn procession. Finally, one OF
them who seemed to have taken the
lead, broke into an impassioned stream
of words. Soon they stole away
long, ghostly procession-into the
night.
Those fellows seem to have left on
their internal chattering all OF sud
den," Quest remarked, lazily, from in
side the tent.
The professor made 10 answer. Ht
was asleep.
ro BE coNTINUEDo
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thought, when he was showing us
round the Ship" Quest agreed.
Men,, Harris murmured. softly
as the gentleman who wrote the vol
ume of detective stories am readine
puts it, to keep our eye or
Brown"
The captain, who was down to din
ner unusually early, rose to welcome
Quests little party, and himself ar
ranged the seats.
They settled down into the places
arranged for them
An elderly lady, dressed in some
what oppressive black, with a big
cameo brooch at her throat and a
black satin bag in her hand, was being
shown by the steward to a seat by
Quests side. She acknowledged the
captains greeting acidly.
Good evening, captain" she said. 81
understood from the second steward
that the seat on your right hand would
be reserved for me. l am Mrs Eos
ton Rowe"
ment calmly.
Every pleased to have you at the
table, madam" he replied "As to the
seating, I leave that entirely to the
steward. I never interfere myself"
Laura pinched his arm, and Lenora
glanced away to hide a smile. Mrs.
Foston Rowe studied the menu disap-
provingly.
"Hors d'oeuvres," she declared, 81
never touch. No one knows how long
they've been opened. Bouillon-I will
have some bouillon, steward"
I'm one moment, madam
The professor came ambling along
towards the table.
II fear that I am a few moments
late" he remarked, as he took the
chair next to Mrs. Foston Rowe. I of.
fer you my apologies, captain. I con-
graduate you upon your library. I have
discovered most interesting book up
on the habits of seagulls. 1t kept me
and I am hungry"
''Well, you'll have to stay hungry a
long time at this table them" Mrs. Fos-
ton Rowe snapped. Seems to me
that the service is going to be abomin-
able.''
The steward, who had just arrived,
presented cup of bouillon to Quest
The others had all been served. Quest
stirred it thoughtfully.
"And as to the CUSTOM Mrs. Foston
Rowe continued, "of serving gentle
men before ladies, it is, I suppose, pc
culiar to this steamer
Quest hastily laid down his spoon,
raised the cup of bouillon and pre-
scented it with a little bow to his neigh
bor
"Pray allow me, madam he begged.
"The steward was to blame"
Mrs. Foston Rowe did not hesitate
for a moment. She broke up some
toast in the bouillon and commenced
to sip it.
The spoon suddenly went gathering
from her fingers. She caught at the
sides of the table, there was strange
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She leaned towards him, torrent Of
words streaming from her lips. The
professor answered her in her own lam
| guage. She listened to him in amaze
ment. The anger passed She held out
both her hands. The professor still.
argued. She shook her head Finally
! he placed some gold in her palms. She
| patted him on the cheek. laughed into
his eyes, pointed behind and resumed
| her dance. The anklet remained in the
professors hand.
Say, we'll get out of this" Quest
said. 'The girls have had enough"
The professor made no objection.
congratulate me-" he said. II have
been collector of Egyptian gold orna-
| ments all my life. This is the one
anklet I needed to complete my collec-
ton. 1t has the double mark of the
Pharaohs. I recognized it at once.
There are a thousand like it, you
would think, in the bazaars there. In.
reality there may be, perhaps, dozen
more in all Egypt which are genuine"
They all looked at one another.
Their relief had grown too poignant
for words.
early start tomorrow" Quest re-
minded them.
Lenora, few nights later, looked
down from the star-strewn sky which
seemed suddenly to have dropped So
much nearer to them, to the shadows
thrown across the desert by the dane
ing flames of their fire.
Laura rose to her feet
"Say, I'm going to get drink" she
announced.
The dragoman who had been hover
ing around, bowed gravely and pointed
towards the water bottles.
She took the horn cup from the
dragoman.
"Have some yourself, if you want
to, Hassan," she invited.
Hassan bowed gravely, filled a cup
and drank it off. He stood for a mo-
ment perfectly still, as though some
thing were coming over him which he
failed to understand. Then his lips
parted, his eyes for a moment seemed
to shoot from out of his dusky skin.
He threw up his arms and fell over on
his side. Laura, who had only slipped
her cup, threw it from her. She, too,
reeled for a moment. The professor
and Quest came running up, attracted
by Lenora's shrek.
They're poisoned" she cried.
"The Veedemzoo!" Quest shouted.
"My God! Pull yourself together,
Laura. Hold up for a minute"
He dashed back to their little en-
campment and reappeared almost i'm
mediately. He threw Laura's head
back and forced some liquid down her
throat.
tIt's camphor!" he cried. you'll be
all right, Laura. Hold on to yourself"
He swung round to where the drago-
man was lying, forced his mouth open,
but it was too late-the man was dead.
He returned to Laura. She stumbled
to her feet. She was pale, and drops
of perspiration were standing on her
forehead. She was able to rise to her
feet, however, without assistance.
81 am all right now" she declared.
Quest felt her pulse and her fore
head. They moved back to the fire.
eve are within a dozen miles or SO
of the Mongar village" Quest said
grimly. "Do you suppose that fellow
could have been watching?"
They all talked together for time
in low voices. The professor was in
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"Some sugar." he ordered, turning
to the steward.
They waited in absolute silence.
The suggestion which the professors
disclosure had brought to them was
Supplying, even Quests fingers, as a
moment or two later he rubbed two
knobs of sugar together SO that the
contents should fall into the tubes of
magical. The bouillon turned to
strange shade of gray and began
slowly to thicken.
cit is Mongar poison!" the profess
sor cried, with breaking voice.
They all looked at one another.
Craig must be here amongst u.s."
Quest muttered.
'tAnd the bouillon," Laura cried,
clasping Quests arm. "the bouillon
was meant for you!"
There seemed to be, somehow,
position to discuss this matter. Sud
denly Lenora, who was sitting on the
lounge underneath the portfolio, put
out her hand and picked up a card
which was lying by his side. She
glanced at it, at first, curiously. Then
she shrieked.
"a message!" she cried. "a mes
sage from The Hands! Look!"
They crowded around her. In that
same familiar handwriting was
scraw1ed across the face of the card
these few words:
To Sanford Quest:
You have escaped this time by a
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03
MINING EDITION
 DELIVERIES READY

The 1915 edition of the Nugget Min
 ing and Dredging magazine Is now
 ready for delivery. The present num-
 Der is by far the most interesting that
 larly designed to furnish information to those who are seeking a fuller knowl- edge of Seward Peninsula and it's re- sources Practically everything of in
 terest within the confines of the terri
 tory is described in a clear and com prehensive manner from mining and ldredge operations to the characteristic features of the life and amusements of the people. A most interesting fea- ture is the complete story of the Stef- ansson expedition from the start to the
 present. including the story of the
 karluk and the rescue of the surviv- Iors from lonely Wrangell island. Other
 interesting articles are those relating to
 the Eskimo, the flora and fauna and
 the early history of exploration in Be- ring sea and western Arctic waters. The magazine IS profusely illustrated and will furnish most interesting read ing to those who have a desire to learn more concerning this section and its industries, resources and possibilities. On sale at all book stores and news stands. Price 50 cents per copy; s5 per dozen. Mailed to any address for ice cents additional Leave orders for mailed copies at the office.
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The heavy weather continued through yesterday and last night, although the wind was comparatively light while driving surf continued to pour In from the sea which prevented the further unloading of the good ship Vic. The breakers have piled up an immense amount of slush ice along the shore forming a breakwater which effectual- usual heavy roar of the water to sullen rumble scarcely perceptible block from shore.
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In business letter to the Nugget, Mir Eugene Chilberg, writes that the owners of tin properties in Alaska will undoubtedly be pleased to learn that a tin smelter is now in course of con- struction at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, andw i'll be in operation In the early part of 1916. The writer states that the shelter will have a capacity of 5000 tons. This will indeed be cheer ful news to those interested In tin properties in this section as at the present time the nearest tin smelters are located at Singapore. While the primary need is for a smelter on the Pacific coast. for the reduction of AL aska tin ores, the plant now under con- struction will be a vast benefit through bringing about a considerable lessen ing of the transportation costs which are the greatest deterrent to success full operation of the tin mines of the peninsula.
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Lighterage and Commercial Company broke from it's moorings during the heavy gale early Tuesday morning and drifted ashore about three miles up the beach The work of handling such cargo as has been unloaded from the the longshore men had rather rough time of it One of the men employed
 n a barge had one of his front teeth knocked out while the captain of the tug Dayton suffered a broken nose through being thrown against some ob ject.
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MEMORIES OF THE OUTSIDE.

It is through such an establishment as this, devoted to the comfort and welfare of their patrons, that the above heading is to be gained by those who seek for with such a complete stock as IS carried here and our facilities for storing the same, We afford the people of this community the same advantaae as is possible "outside," Plus another feature, for if you are already reach ing out for the profits to be gained by buying your winters outfit now, while Prices are right and then let us store them absolutely free of charge for your convenience during the winter, you will profit and make your winter a restfuI epriod by that knowledge of being pro. vided for and having felt that you have made your dollar produce more for you in Nome. Be alert and watch the goods coming on the Victoria, for many pleasant surprises are in store for you. THEN ACT.
 G. p. GOGGIN'S
 The Quality Store.
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When the Victoria will get away still continues to be something of a problem. There are indications that unloading may be resumed this af- ternoon although the surf is still high. Owing to the slush ice covering the shore lines the work will be consid- erably hampered and 1t Is probable that not more than one lighter can be handled at a time. The Victoria will have an unusually heavy load of freight from this port. The shipments consist mainly of antimony and tin
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VILLA W|THDRAWS ID
 REPLEN|sH SUPPLIES
A. p. A. Service.

DOUGLAS, Nov. 9.-Forced by hun
 ger and shortage of ammunition
 Villa has begun withdrawing his army
 toward the Anavachi pass where he
 evidently intends to realign his forces for a further attack on Augua Prieta. Reports arriving from across the bor der this afternoon state that Villa has received large endorsements from the direction of San Ignacio. The new lbodv of troops is said to number eight thousand and swells his available forces to over twenty three thousand men. It is conceded by the Carranza loficers that he will undoubtedly make a second attempt to take Augua Prieta.
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The Porat bakery and coffee house opened yesterday with a most inviting display of pastries and bake stuffs in the quarters formerly occupied by the Nome Bakery. Proprietor Porat states that he is making a speciality of sev- addition to being unusually delectable are new. to the bakery trade in this locality.
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R. Pohlner and partners are making an attempt to send out about three tons of antimony ore from their Anvil creek property. The ledge from which the ore has been taken Is highly min eralized and is of considerable extent According to information the ore body is probably an extension of the ledge found on the Widsted property which ladjoins Pohlners ground.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

A warrant was sworn out in the com office this morning by Flor enec Miller against Gene Rose charg- ing him with larceny. The complaint alleges Rose attempted to purloin sey = eral articles of value belonging to her : rcon today. Hearing of the case was set for Monday at 2 D. m. Bail was fixed at $500.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

Recent arrivals who have been visit ing the San Francisco fair report that engineer is in charge of the Swedish building at the exposition.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

It is reported that a gold strike of great extent and richness has been made in the immediate locality of Snake river some few miles north of town but details are so far unobtainable The report says, however. that the strike is one of the richest made in many Ia long year and the ground will be worked this winter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

The postoffice force have been kept hustling owing to the rush of registry and money order business. Judging from the crowd in waiting at the post office the delay in the departure of the Victoria has been a most fortune event for a lot of the sourdoughs who have neglected to do their mailing until the last moment
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

ID to noon today nothing has been heard of Mail Carrier Fred Larsen who departed for Candle a week ago. ln- ouirv by the A. T. and T. Go. brings the information that he has not ap- peared at Candle. Larsen expected to be back in time for the Victoria and his long absence is causing some speculation.
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An inch or two of snow was added last night to the quantity left behind by the blizzard and travelling is becom- ing difficult on many Of the cross streets. The water men particularly are feeling the effect of winters early arrival.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

The Victoria pulled into the road stead about two this afternoon after spending the night some distance out As the surf is going down rapidly the work of unloading will probably com merce some time this afternoon or evening.
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The victoria experienced a very rough trip coming up. according to returning pilgrims. A large quantity of meats consigned to Wm. Wabb were washed overheard and the vessel also 1ost one life boat. The heavy weather prevailed through almost the entire 1 in across the Pacific.
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management of the Chilberg store dur ing the absence of Mir Chilberg who will winter in Los Angeles.
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The best medium for advertising Seward Peninsula and its resources. Nugget Mining and Dredging edition. soc per copy, $5 per dozen.
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w. L. Lilly has taken the place of Miss Mabel Searl in the office of the district clerk. Miss Searl will leave for the outside on the Victoria.
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Brother Carol announced late this afternoon that passengers will be talk on aboard the Victoria at in the morning
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

Henry Webber will carry on the transfer business of M. J. McDonough while the owner is rusticating outside this winter. Henry says It's easier than straddling the hurricane deck Of a gas schooner and the hours are deal shorter.
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The Dream presents a Kay Bee spe- cial two reeler tonight This interest ing photo program, proplematlcai comedy drama, pulsing with exciting istuations, called His Coercion ana o, sn,endid fun maker entitled, "Some Rogues and a Girl" carefully select ed program
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A Sullivan N. B. H. and
 Beauty diamond core drills with com plete equipment. These drills are prac- tically new. Will sell one or all for less than half their cost. Addres 594s
 Clemens avenue, St Louis, Mo.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

Jack Mass Is preparing to depart on a trip to the Dime creek country as soon as the weather changes.
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NEWS NOTES

The district court convened for a few minutes this morning and adjourn ed until tomorrow.
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ores. About half the cargo brought from the outside has been landed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-11-03

The Victoria commenced to unload this afternoon about three thirty.
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MEETING NOTICE.

~~s~~~>~~~~~~~sc~~~c~r~~~r THE NOME BARTENDER'S UNION Local 86S, B. I. L. of A. (Affiliated with the A F. of L.) meets every first Sunday in each month }. il a. m.
 AL. NICHOLSON, Pres.