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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-17
Amnrlnan Leanue.

M vanoouvor- Vanoouver l. sealtlo
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15

and the men tore them into strips. But
the comparatively small supply of cot
ton wool carried in the ships stores
and in the doctors private medicine
chest had long since given out.
Miss Maxwell is here. She asked
me to bring her to You in case she
might be able to render you some as
sistance,'' explained Courtenay.
C%hristobal drew himself upright. With
the slowness of an elderly man whose
joints are stiffcninG.
Miss Maxwell here:' he repeated,
obviously surprised, if not displeased.
He waved a hand toward the men laid
on mattresses on the deck. Most were
quite motionleSs. Others Writhed in
agony. "She cannot comet is i'm
possible
Courtenay saw that the girl could do
no good now in that chamber of death.
The mere memory of it would be an
abiding horror. He wanted ChriStObal
himself to send her away, hui the doc
tor had taken off his coat and barred
his arms. His appearance was grimly
businesslike.
will you tell her how much | am
obliged to her for her kind thought?
Sut, you see, it cannot be permitted.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
THE CAPTAIN OF THE KANSAS
BY LOUIS TRACY,
Author of 1.-The Wings of the Morning" The
Pillar of Light Etc.
Copyright by Edward J. Globe.

ing and dead alike We're carried to the
%untcnanted second class salon forward.
Then Courtenay left Walker to solve
the puzzle of the accident and report
OH its extent, while he climbed back
to the bridge, there to tackle the far
more pressing problem Of the meas
urcs to be adopted if he would save
his ship.
1t was typical of the man that his
first act was to wipe the CRIME of
the stokehold off his face and hands.
Then he drew a chart from the locker
in which he had placed it two hours
earlier. Mr.. Boyle. who had been at
tending the signals both by siren and
rocket. joined him. Courtcnay pointed
to a pin mark in the sheet.
I'VE were there at q O'clock he
said, and his voice was so steady that
he seemed now to be free from the
least touch of anxiety. The course
was s~outh-4O-east, and against this
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
A KINDS librarY.

Frederick the Great employed archi-
tects to build a library, but they fought
with true professional etiquette over
their designs. The monarch who had
braved the might Of Europe was not
to be defeated by Il parcel of nagging
professional men. "Confound YOU.
said the king. don't waste any more
time. This cupboard opposite me is of
a very good design: copy that" They
did as they were ordered.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15

wind and sea, together with a strong
current to the n%or'eaSt, we would
make eight knots under easy steam.
Therefore by 8 o'clock, when the fur
naces blew out, we We're here"
He jabbed in a pin a little farther
down the chart. Mr.. Boyle grunted
agreement.
HUH he said.
Courtenay glanced at a thermometer.
ut is now a quarter to o. he went
on, "and I reckon that since the ship
swung round we have been carried at
least six knots to the ~nor'east."
"Huh!' growled Mr.. Boyle again, but
he bent a trihe nearer the chart. To
his sailor eyes the situation was quite
simple. Unless by Gods providence
some miracle happened the Kansas was
a doomed ship. The pin stuck where
the admiralty chart recorded sound
ings Of 100 fathoms with a fine sand
bed. The longitude was 1850 west of
Greenwich and latitude 81. 81 south.
Staring at them from the otherwise
blank space which showed the wide
expanse of the Pacific was an ominous
note by the comnilers of the chart:
"Seamen are cautioned not t make
free with these shores. AS they are
very i%mperfectly known. and. from
their wild, desolate character, they can
not he approached with safety"
Right in the track of the drifting
ship lay a vaguely outlined trio of
dread import-"Rreakers. Islet (coni-
cab. Duncan rock" Behind this sin
lister barrier stood the more definite
White Horse island, while, running due
the eastward. was a wavering dotted
line which professed to mark the coast
Of Hanover island. Lending a fear
full significance to the unknown char
acter of the region. a printed COM
ment followed the dotted line. "Tnis
coast is laid down from distant OBJ
servations on board the Reagle.i' So
way by hosting the foresail. Will you
see to it? Then intend to warn the
passengers and make such prepara-
tions as are possible before we strike"
Huh" agreed Mr.. Boyle. He took
the Short cut over the rails. In a few
seconds the captain heard a flow Of
ornate Spanish. and he knew that Mr..
Boyle was getting the scared Chileans
to work.
Then Courtenay went to his w
cabin. in which, in the haste Of his
exit, he had imprisoned Joey. The dog
received him with delight, for Joey
knew a real gale from a sham one as
we'll as any man before the mast.
Courtenay pattcd his head, opened a
drawer in the writing table and drew
forth two photographs, which he kiss
ed. He replaced them, locked the draw
er and went out, letting the dog come
with him. That was his farewell to
his mother and sister. 1t was the first
and last sign of sentiment he exhibit
ed during that night of great endur-
ance.
When he returned from the salon he
found the chief officer examining the
chart.
do you think we have any chance
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
7 the English senoritas from the sa-

OF the English senoritas from the sa-
lon
Where is he taking her toy asked
another.
Who knows?'
1T will be all the same wherever
sh" is. If the ship goes, we 60"
Who can tell? These English are
stupid. They always try to ave WON
en- first. Once when | was on the
y few words in Spanish reached
them from Mr.. Boyle, and they went
on with their work. But such NUT
tered condolences are eloquent of mis-
chief when the pinch comes
At the forward end Of the bronze
made deck just beneath the bridge FL
sic received another reminder of the
force of the wind, which was rendered
almost intolerable by the lashing Of
the spray.
"1-can't-go on she gasped. Cour-
tcnay felt rather than heard hat she
was speaking to him. Without further
ado he picked her up in his arms and
deposited her, all flushed and breath
less, In the shelter of the fore salon
hatch. If she were so anxious to see
her friend the doctor, he was deter
mined she should not be disappointed.
NO time for explanations" he said,
while she tremblingly clutched at a rail
which gave support down the compan-
ionway. CDR. Christobal is below. but
i fear you will find a shocking scene.
Perhaps you had better let me take
you back"
NO, no; not on my account. I think
l am past feeling any sentiment. l
would far rather do something, be Of
some use, however slight"
A pungent smell Of iodoform came
to them up the hatchway. Joey, who
had followed bravely in their wake
and was now a few steps down the
stairs, crept back, awed.
AT least let me ask DIR. C%hristobal
If you may come. You will be quite
safe here if you grip the rail. Even if
a sea breaks over the hatch it cannot
touch you. May | leave you? And do
you mind holding Joey?"
LlSle uSltGltu d IetuIH " LIS earlier
manner, and she was grateful to him
for it. She did not like him so well
when he was stern and curt.
Yes" she said. THAT is only rea-
sonable, but please tell him l shall not
be in the way. I know that there are
wounded men to be attended and dead
men down there too. l shall not
scream or faint, believe me-"
II am sure of that. Not one woman
in a thousand could have played and
sung to cheer others as you did after
the accident happened"
1t might have been, the reaction from
her exciting passage along the deck,
but Elsie experienced a sudden warm
glow in her face. Somehow 1t was de-
lightful to hear those words from such
a man in the hour of his supremest
trial, for she realized what it meant to
him. even though his life We're saved,
if the Kansas became a wreck.
She stopped, ostensibly to grasp the
dogs collar.
Before you leave me-" she said, 'let
ME tell YOU how sorry l am for you"
He ran down the stairs and entered
the small salon. which had been hasti-
ly converted into a hospital. Perhaps
it would be better described as a NOR
tuary, for it held more dead than liv-
ing. Christobal, aided by two sailors.
was wrapping lint around a tireman's
scared arm, Happily there was an
abundance of cotton sheets available,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
PROLOGUE.

Elsie Maxwell and Isabel Barring
sail on the Kansas, Captain Courtenay,
tall and handsome, master. After
leaving Valparaiso the second in COM
mand is attacked by a Chilean stow
away, who is then shot by the captain.
The Kansas is disabled, and the sailors
are ordered to prepare the small boats
for any emergency.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Just What He Wanted.

SIS your suburb Wholesome!
mo, old chap, it amt. My wife lost
her voice as soon as we moved out
here. and
"What's the price of the lot next to
yours :"-Cleveland Leader.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Fathers First Thought.

Mother-I'm afraid our daughter has
lost her head completely over that
young man.
Father-Then she won't need that
new hat you were going to get her
Boston Transcript.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
on Ma.

Little Rrother-Mr. PoSeyboy, won't
YOU go and stand before the window?
"Certainly. my little man. Why:'
Little Brother-Oh, ma said she can
see through YOU. | want to see if I
c~an.-Sunshine Bulletin.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
A Fruitful lime.

did Jack derive any fruit from the
lecture?'
.Yes, sure he did. He met there a girl
he knew and made a date With her. and
she's a real peach."-Baltimore Amer
lean.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Man, Cruel M Ian!

"My husband is very inconsiderate."
"HoW So?'
"Insists that the house needs SHIN
Cling when he knows how badly | need
a diamond ring."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
d Biouraphy,

at used to be the style to publish a
mans life and letters
"Well:'
",Now they just compile a schedule OF
his various pay envelopes. louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
A Snub In Store.

Wiggs-Rloohlub is a great stickler
for ancestry. amt he: Wagg-Ies,
when he gets to heaven he will proba-
bly, snub poor old Adam because he
had no Observation-Disclosures Rec
ord.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Enough to Make
Anybody Laugh
Living Up to His Name.

Il am going to touch Guy for a ten
ner." Cant do it; he's a wise Guy"
Baltimore American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Unnecessary.

He-I don't see why you refer so
constantly to my old faults.
She-I really don't see why, either.
You certainly acquire plenty Of new
ones every day.-Richmond Times-Dis-
patch.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
The yellow Kind.

Maud-I admire a man Of mettle. Ma
r1e-so do l. The more gold he has
the better.-Boston Transcript.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
An Oversight.

"Mother, how deep is the ocean"
Il don't know, dear. It's too deep to
measure"
"NeI. why didn't they measure it
before they put the water in?'-
Browning's Magazine.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
No Friend of His.

"1s that old Mrs. Gaussip a friend
of yours?'
mo: she's a friend of my wife's."
''Isn't that the, same thing"
Not at all. She feels very sorry for
my wife."-Pittsburgh Post.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Not Much,

Weary Maid-Did | hear something
fall? Timid Young Man-1-I dropped
a remark.-Baltimore American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
The Fault.

my dear. there's too much caloric
in this soup"
"'Tain't SO, for we hadn't such a
flavor in the house. Nothin's the mat
ter with the soup except it's too hot
Baltimore American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Anticipated.

Gerald want to ask you one ques.
ton. Geraldine-It's none Of your
business how old l am.-EXchange.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Not an Invitation.

Salesman lin music department-
What can do for you, madam? Lady
Sing Me to Sleep" please.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Then He Knew. of Course.

Husband-Does that new novel turn
out happily? Wife-1t doesn't say. 1t
only says they We're married.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15
Admitted.

"Iour husband appears to believe in
himself thoroughly!.'
Yes: he is credulous. "-EXchange.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-09-15

Pat-I'd like to get the iron cross"
Jerry.
Jerry-Then you should marry. Just
get your wife cross and you'll get the
tlatiron.-NeW York Globe.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-16
Taft Sees Number
Of Reasons for the
Defeat Of Wilson

New York, Sept. 1s.--In his first
campaign utterance in letter to the
Hughes National College league,
made public here today, William H.
Taft attacked the present administra-
tion.
There are so many reasons why
Mr.. Wilson should not be continued
at the head Of the administration"
the former president wrote, that
some important ones are apt to be
forgotten in their multiplicity. 1t is
of the highest importance that in the
critical issues that are to be met in
connection with the ending of the
war, we should have consistent and
intelligible policy OF a constructive
and courageous nature and this can
not be prsdicated on continued
democratic administration"
William r. Wilcox, republican ma
tional chairman announced today that
an October speaking tour was being
arranged for Mr.. Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-16
Mexican National
Holiday Will Be
Celebrated Today

Mexico City, Sept. 15.-The hum
dred and sixteenth anniversary of the
proclamation OF Mexican independ-
ence by Hidalgo at Dolores in 1910
will be observed with elaborate cere-
monies throughout the republic to-
morrow.
In the capita, where nearly every
building is aflutter with flags and
decorated with the national colors,
military and civil organizations will
parade through flower-strewn streets.
Bands will play throughout the day
in every park and chorus Of 1000
voices, trained for weeks, will sing
patriotic songs.
In addition to the formal speeches
and meetings, program of sports
modelled closely after the program of
the Olympic games has drawr ath-
letes from all over the country, al
though the larger part OF the tre-
mendous list of entries come from the
schools and colleges in or near the
capital. A field has been laid out for
track and field events, base bail
games, basket ball and association
foot ball matches. General Carranza
donated $4,000 pesos to provide the
equipment.
Base bali has secured wide hold
throughout Mexico and an excellent
game is played here. A gala perform
ance at the opera and special bull
fight also are expected to draw large
crowds.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-16
SHIPMENTS BY
AMERICANS TO
Dutch CUT OFF
New British Order Prohibits
Direct Trade With United &
States and The Netp y, sS
erlands. 15s .S
MOTIVES OF TIN .aL1sH
Action Taken to Reduce Cost
Necessitated by Taking
Ships Ino Kirkwall.
TO SIMPLIFY PROCEDURE

London, Thursday, Sept, l4.-(De-
layed.)-The plan of rationing the
neutral countries of Norway. Sweden,
Denmark and Holland, under which
no further licenses will be granted
for the present to British exporters,
has beenN extended to apply to the
United States by the expedients Of
refusing to allow the Netherlands
Oversee trust to accept further Am
erican consignments, and by declining
to grant letters of assurances for
American shipments destined for
these countries.
In consequence, American ship
ments for Holland will be stopped ab-
solutely while the regular transporta-
tion companies trading between the
United States and Scandinavia will
not take cargoes without assurances
of their innocent destination by the
British authorities. Furthermore,
tramp steamers are hardly likely to
risk the inevitaJl landing in the
prize cour; of any cargo they might
accept.
Neutral diplomats here believe two
reasons induced the British govern
ment TO, take this action. The first
is the simplicity of the plan. which
enables the government to control
supplies at the source. The second
is the growing bill with which Great
Britain is being pressed by neutral
governments for demurrage and ex-
penses incurred by taking suspected
ships into Kirkwall and otho' ports
for examination
Another blockade measure is the re-
cent arrangements which were set up
in England and France for granting
licenses for exchange of goods which
figure on the list of prohibited i'm
ports. The American authorities con-
tend that under the British American
commercial treaty Of 1915 such pro-
hibitions must be enforced equally
against all countries. Consequently
any privileges granted to France and
mot extended to tn ssUnited States are
held to bu in violation Of that treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-16
ENTENTE WINS ON
MACEDONIAN FRONT
Britons, Franks and Serbs Pen.
citrate Bulgar Line at
Separate Points.
BuLeAR1ANs IN RETREAT

Paris, Sept ls.-The entente al
lies have won series of successes
on the Macedonian front, the war
Office announced today. French. Brit
ish and Serbian troops operating at
different points have broken through
4 the Bulgarian defcnscs. The French
have captured positions half mile
deep over a front OF mile.
A brilliant victory for the Serbians
over the Bhlgarians was scored after
a battle lasting several days west Of
Lake Ostrovo, near the western end
of the fighting front.
The British success was effected
west of the Vardar, near the, center
of the entente front, where they cap
tured important positions. The lines
forced by the French were to the east
of the Vardar. The Scrbians cap-
tured twenty-three cannon and a
large number OF prisoners, as yet un-
counted.
The Bulgarians after their defeat,
says the statement, retired for dis
stance OF nine miles.
Serbs Capture Guns.
London, Sept. f5.-An. Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Saloniki says
| the victory won by the Scrbians has
compelled the Bulgafians to retreat.
The Serbians are reported to have
captured more than twenty field guns.
They took the BulgariaA positions at
Malkanidzee, northwest OF Lake Os-
trovo. The Bulgaria.is also are said
to be retreating from positions fur
ther south.
Fighting In Mesopotamie.
Renewal Of heavy fighting in Meso-
potamie, with the British on the Of
fensive, is reported in delayed Of
fetal statement issued at Constantine
pie ton September 9. The British ara
said to have lost 1000 men IN the en-
gagement.
Following is the statement received
by way OF Berlin:
In the Euphrates sector the enemy
attempted surprise attack. His ef-
fort was frustrated and he was forced
to fee.
In the Tigris sector we carried out
heavy attacks successfully. The enemy
attempted surprise attacks in the
night and was repulsed by our coun-
ter movement, sustaining heavy losses.
While storming height the enemy
lost 1000 men.
According to the latest news (from
Roumania) our troops, supported by
Germans and Bulgarians, repulsed
strong forces of Russians and Rou-
manians in northern Dob udia"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-16
Lectures on Birds
At the High School

: Charles Crawford Gorst, son of
former presiding elder of the Metho-
dist church OF this city, will give an
illustrated bird entertainment in the
auditorium Of Central High school
Saturday evening, under auspices of
Nebraska Audubon society.
Mr., Gorst, whose home is now i'll
Boston, has made a study of birds
since lie was II years Of age. He can
initiate the notes and calls of $50 birds
and his voice is heard in thousands OF
photograph records throughout this
country Returning from chautau-
qua tour, he. is visiting relatives in
Omaha.
His program Saturday evening will
be free to all and will include COM
sideration Of bird, music, comparison
of bird songs with the human voice
and language Of the birds. He will
show series OF pastel illustrations.
Mrs. w. F. Baxter believes this
program wil. be treat for Omaha
bird lovers aud even for those who
may not be students Of bird lore.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-16
new YORK CITY
DOCK. WORKERS
TO STRIKE TODAY
Police Commissioner Woods
Hears Eight Thousand
'Longshoremen viii
Lay Down Tools.
NINE OUT OF TEN FOR IT
New York Officials Believe
Means Will Be Found to
Avoid Sympathy Walkout.
MORE CARS ARE ATTACKED

-. New York, Sept. l5.-A plan for
the announced purpose Of embarl ass
ing "the Morgan interests" was made
public late today by union leaders in
charge of the 'ocal traction strike.
They stated that 70 per cent OF about
$4,000 machinists, most of whom are
working in the plants furnishing war
munitions for the entente allies, had
voted for a sympathetic strike in the
interests of the street railway en-
ployes now idle.
New York, Sept. l5.-Police Com
missioner Woods said late today, he
received information late today that
the longshoremen OF the city would
strike tomorrow.
According to union leaders, the
longshoremen's union has member
ship of 5000. 1t was reported that
the men are taking referendum vote
on the strike, and that rs per cent
already had voted. Nine out OF every
ten members, it is said, had voted to
strike.
New York, Sept. l5.-Although
union leaders have virtually aband-
oned hope Sthat Mayor Mitchell and
the public service commission may
bring about an amicable adjustment
of the differences between the strik-
ing street railway men and their em-
ployers, the belief was strong in Of
fetal circles today that some action
would be taken within the next twen-
ty-four hours to avert the threatened
pathetic strike of 10000 trade union
lists.
The central federated union Of
Manhattan will hold special meeting
to consider the advisability of joining
in a strike that will astound New
York" The Brooklyn Central Labor
union comprising ninety-five local
unions, has already voted in favor of
such a strike.
During the night violence broke out
anew. From midnight until early to-
day Sixth and Ninth avenue elevated
trains were bombarded with bricks,
stones and other missiles. One guard
was injured.
Service on the subway and elevated
lines continues normal but The sur
face lines are still crippled.
Members of the general committee
of Interborough brotherhood, COM
posed of employees Of the Inter-
borough Rapid Transit company, in
tend to call on the mayor today to
ask for hearing. They say the
members of that union have no SYM
pathy with the strike.