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castle and went down into the waist to enjoy his evening pipe, all the while keeping a weather eye forward, at the ratty old pilot house.
 It was ten o'clock land time, when he rammed his cutty into a pocket and resolutely walked forward. If any one watched him they would think he was only looking down the cut water The thought of money and the pleasures it will buy makes cum ming the stupidest of dolts; and Steve. was ordinarily dolt But tonight his brain was keen enough for all pur- poses. It was hazardous Job to get the box off the fiuke without letting it slip back into the sea. Steve, how ever, accomplished the feat, climbed back on the rail and sat down, wait ing A quarter of an hour passed. No one had seen him. With his coat se- curely wrapped about his precious find he made for the forecastle. His mates, save those who were doing their watch, were all in their hunks. An oil lamp dimly illuminated the for ward partition. Steve's bunk was all most in darkness. Very deftly he rolled back the bedding and secreted the box under his pillows, and then stretched himself out with the pre- tense of snoozing till the bell called him to duty.
 He was rich: and the moment a man has money he has troubles; .ru uybn to take it away from you His bunk was on the port side and there was plenty of hiding space between the iron plates and the wooden partition. He intented to loosen three or four blanks. and then when the time came, slip the box behind them. Some time during the morning the forecastfe would be empty, and then would be his time.
 But be suffered the agonies of dam- nation during the four hours watch Supposing some fool should go rum- maging about his bunk and discover the box? Suppose But he dared not suppose There was nothing to do but wait If he created any curiosity on the part of his mates he was lost. He would have to divide with them all from the captain down to the cooks boy. It was heart-rending thought. From being the most open and frank man aboard, he became the most cun- ming From being man without enemies, he saw an enemy even in his shadow.
 At four o'clock To turned in and slept like log.
 (To BE CONTINUEDD
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What did they call them ?-doubloons and pieces es-of-eight?
 He ate his supper with his mess mates, and he ate heartily as usual It would have taken something more vital than mere treasure to disturb Steve Blossoms appetite He was one of those enviable individuals whose imagination and gastric juices work at the same time. And while he ate he planned. In the first place, he would buy that home at Bedford; then he would take over the Gilson house and live like lord If he wanted drink, all he would have to do would be to turn the spigot or tip bottle; and more than that, he'd have a bar tender to do it. Onions! He swore he would not have an onion within a
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and after torturous five minutes reached the fireplace. She burnt her hands and wrists. but the blaze was the only knife obtainable. She was free.
 
 Jones arrived with half a dozen policemen. Vroon alone escaped.
 The butler caught Florence in his arms and nearly crushed the breath out of her. And she was so glad to see him that she kissed him half d dozen times What If he was her fathers butler? He was brave and loyal and kind.
 They tied him to tho track" she cried. Look at my wrists!" The but Ter did so, and kissed them tenderly. And l saved him"
 Jones stretched out hand over Florences shoulder. When the time comes" he said; when the right time comes and my masters enemies are confounded But always the rocks, never the hawks. do we catch God bless you Norton! 1 don't know what l should have done without you" When chaps in love-" began Nor lon. cmbarrassedly.
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about that" He glanced at his watch. In half an hour the freight comes along. It may become stalled at the wreck. But it will serve"
 Norton knew very well that if need said must they would not hesitate to execute a melodramatic plan of this character. It was the way of the Slay; they had to make crime abnormal in order to enjoy it. They could very well have knocked him on the head then and there and have done with him But the time used in conveying him to the railroad might prove his salvation. Nearly four hours had passed since the sending of the tele- gram to Jones,
 They bound Florence and left her seated in the chair As soon as they were gone she rolled to the floor. She was able to right herself to her knees,
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Spanish doubloons and pearls and diamonds and rubies! It was mighty hard not to say these words out loud, too; blare them into the sullen faces grouped around the table. He was off watch till midnight; and he was won dering if he could get the box without attracting the attention of the lookout, who had devilish. keen eye for every thing that stirred on deck or on water. We'll he would have to risk it; but he would wait till full darkness had fallen over the sea and the lookout would be compelled to keep his eyes off the deck The boys wanted him to play cards.
 Not for me. Busted How long q y thing $40 II last in New York, any how?" And he stalked out of the fore
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T know, know" interrupted Jones. The second relief train is waiting. Let us hurry back. I sha'n't feel se- cure till we are once more in the house."
 So, arm in arm, the three of them went down the tracks to the hand car which had brought the police.
 And now for the iron bound chest at the bottom of the sea.
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mile of the Gilson house. "Onions," Quite uneonsciously he spoke this word aloud
 Huh? Well. if ye don't like onions, find a hooker that packs violets in her hold" was the cheerful advice of the man at Steves elbow.
 Who's talkin' t you?" grunted Steve "Wha' did l say?"
 Onions. ye lubber! Don't we know whut onions is? Ain't we smelt 'em so long that ye could stick yer nose in tn starboard light an never smell no kerosene? Onions, Pass tn cawffy."
 Steve helped himself first The man who spoke bunked over him. and they were not on the best of terms. There was no real reason for this frank antagonism; simply, they did not splice
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CHAPTER xl-Continuec.

It was fortunate that the accident had occurred where it did Five miles beyond was the station marked for the arrest of Norton as an abductor and the taking in charge of Florence as a rebellious girl who had run away from her parents If he could reach the Swede's hut. where his confederates were in waiting, the game was his.
 After struggling along for half an hour carriage was spied by Vroon and he hailed it when it reached his side.
 Whats the trouble, mlster?" asked the farmer
 "A wreck on the railroad My daugh- ter is badly hurt. l must take her to the nearest village. How far is it?"
 About three miles"
 I'll give you twenty dollars for the use of that rig of yours"
 Cant do it mister
 But it's a case of humanity. sir!" indignantly. You are refusing to aid the unfortunate"
 The farmer thought 1t over for a mo- ment. All right You can have the buggy for twenty dollars. When you get to the village take the nag to Doc Sanders livery. He'll know what to do"
 Thank you Help me in with her"
 Vroon drove away without the least intention of going toward the village. As n result when Florence came to her senses she found herself sur rounded by strange and ominous faces. At first she thought that they had taken her from the wreck out of kind ness; but when she saw the cold. impassive face of the man Vroon she closed her eyes and lay back in the chair. Well, ill and weak as she was. they should find that she was not without a certain strength
 In the meatime Norton revived and looked about in vain for Florence. He searched among the crowd of terrified passengers, the hurt and the un- harmed. but she was not to be found. He ran back to the princess and helped her out of the broken car.
 Where Is Florence?" she asked dazedly.
 God knows. Here, come over and sit down by tho fence till see if there is a field telegraph"
 They had already erected one, and his message went of with batch of others. This time he was determined not to trust to chance. The shock lao, ,u1 I,lnrapan'y cent mental disorder, and she may have wandered of without knowing what she was doing. On the other hand. she may have been carried of. And against such contingency he must be fortified Money! The curse of God was upon 1t: 1t was the trail of the serpent, spreading poison in it's wake.
 By and by the princess was able to walk: and, supporting her. he led her to the road, along which they walked slowly for at least an hour, They might very we'll have waited for .he relief train. But he could not stand the thought of inactivity, The princess had her choice of staying be- hind or going with him. He hated the woman. but he could not refuse her aid She had cut on the side of her head. and she limped besides.
 They stopped at the first farmhouse, explained what had happened. and the mistress urged them to enter. She, she had seen no one, and certainly not a young woman, She must have wan dered of in another direction. She ran into the kitchen for basin and
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any more effectually than cotton rope and hemp splice. Sailors are moody and superstitious; at least they gener- ally are on hookers of the Captain Manners" breed. Steve was supersti- tious and Jini Dunkers was moody and had no thumb on his left hand. Steve hated the sight of that red nubbin. He was quite certain that it had been a whole thumb once, on the way to gouge out somebody's eye. and had inadvertently connected with some body's teeth.
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Japanese Railroads. Japan's government railways have a mileage of 5.217.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23

first time and Is very popular and
desired by the majority Of students.
New work in the commercial depart
ment is being given and under the
leadership of Prof. Lee It will, no
doubt be a decided success.
Mr.. Cannon, head OF the. English
department expects to excell all 9th
er branches in the high school. The
selection of the classics and texts is
the best and will make the work in.
teresting and profitable.
Something new Is offered for the
mechanically inclined boys. Mechan-
ical drawing is being taught in con
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23

School inspector, visited the new
building a short time ago and was
highly pleased with the entire situa-
ton. He states that we will have
the most modern and one of the best
equipped High School buildings in
the State.
Everything is running very smooth
for so early in the year and by the
time we move into the new school
on the hill, which we expect to do in
a few weeks, all work will be well
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23

nection with wood work and the stu
dents find the work very satisfactory.
The girls in domestic science and
domestic arts intend to organize a
Home Economics Club soon, and
study socially the problems OF the
home.
The students give their hearty sup.
port to activities encouraged by the
faculty and student body officers.
: Work has been started on The Cla-
rion, the school paper, and we ex'
poet to have our first issue out this
month.
Prof. mosiah Han, State High
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23
ARE you LOOKING oLD7

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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23

day. the 18th, to an enthusiastic body
OF students. All seemed anxious to
get down to business and everything
points to a banner year. The regis
,ration the first day was more than
double that of the same day last
year. The students seemed well
pleased with the new work offered.
Vocal music is being given for the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23

organized to take advantage of the
new equipment and splendid arrange
ment OF the new building.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23
SOUTH CACHE HIGH
SCHOOL NOTES

Hyrum, Sept. 21.-The South
Cache High School opened on Mon
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23

Buy your goods at home.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
WOMANS PEACE PARTY
URGES DRY DISTRICT
Many Members Enrolled at Meeting in
Reformation Church.

The Woman's Peace Party enrolled
many new members yesterday afternoon
at the Reformation Church on Pennsyl-
vania and Second street southeast.
Peace and temperance were discussed
Liquor men, especially District dispensers
OF tntoxicants were hit hard woman
manager Of a hotel said she had observed
strong sign Of coming prohibition She
said men guests in her hotel were much
concerned and feared the dry movement
would succeed.
Those in favor Of prohibition were
urged TO write TO friends in other States
and request them to plead with their
Senators and Representatives to abolish
saloons In the District
Mrs. Louis =. Post addressed the
meeting on the subject Of the peace pro-
position made by Germany. II the allies
refused to accept the terms, their sub
jects should be heard, said Mrs. Post.
She said II was % longer possible for q
few diplomats TO determine in secret
whether a nations life blood should be
spilled upon the field OF battle. Public
opinion, she asserted. would sooner or
later map a pathway on which nations
may progress In peace and honor She
urged her fellow workers in the peace
movement TO do all in their power to
stimulate public opinion in favor Of
worldwide peace.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
Open ANTHONY ROOM
IN SUFFRAGE QUARTERS
Mrs. Ella Flass Young. of Chicago.
Speaks at Dedication. -

The Susan B. Anthony memorial room
was dedicated in the new headquarters
OF the National American Woman suf-
frage Association. 1926 Rhode Island ave-
nue. with an impressive program yester-
day
The pioneer for woman's rights was
eulogized by DR.. Anna Howard shaw and
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young. prominent edu-
Gator of Chicago. Representative Dan
Anthony. Of Kansas, spoke briefly. as
did Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, president
Of the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association. who presided.
The memorial room contains many por-
sonal effects OF Susan B. Anthony. Among
these is table upon which the original
declaration Of sentiments" OF the party
was written at the FIRST suffrage conven-
ton held at Seneca Falls. N. Y, In 1s4s.
DR.. Shaw told of her relations with the
mother Of suffrage" and Mrs. Young
said that she would have never been su-
perintendent OF public schools In Chicago
II 1t would not have been for the inspira-
ton she received from the ideals OF
Susan B. Anthony
Representative Anthony said that the
Federal suffrage amendment would pass
In the very near future"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
FREE THINKER LAUDED
In PYTHIAN TEMPLE

Al meeting OF the Secular League
yesterday at the Pythian TempIe George
E. Warren paid a tribute to Charles
Bradlaugh. the English freethinker.
"Bradlaugh's life," said Mr.. Warren, is
shining example of the same mettle
that prompted our Pilgrim Fathers to
leave their homes for the perilous voy-
age to the new world, there to found a
colony for free thought and a haven from
religious persecution at home in Europe" q"
The league has taken exception in the
discrimination In the proposed legislation
for prohibition in the District, giving
their reasons: That the religious bodies
want enacted into law a bill that will
exempt them in doing something that they
do not want others to do. namely, use
wine
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel
Monday. December is, 1919.


Good and ill contend for power today,
according to the reading of astrology.
While Saturn. Neptune and Jupiter are IN
benefic aspect, Uranus, Mercury and We
nus are adverse
1t is most favorable rule for the aged.
who should gain in mental and physical
vigor. There is a sign read as presaging
new possibilities for men and women past
their prime.
The stars foreshadow extremes in all
things. While there will be increased
mortality among the old. they will survive
where the young succumb.
There is a favorable rule for certain
lines Of commerce today and journeys by
sea should be fairly safe and lucky.
Merchants and spectators should be
cautious under this planetary govern
ment. but while risks are great, gain
may be correspondingly large.
Seers give warning that wealth attained
through the misfortunes Of foreign peo-
Piles will bring some sort of national
calamity. This may be delayed for some
time. but 1t Is foreshadowed strongly, the
figure i've being symbol of time con-
nected with It.
This Is not a good time to sign leases
or contracts as the sway tends toward
breach Of faith and general disappoint-
ment.
The evil government of Uranus is be-
lieved to encourage treachery and de-
ceit.
Increase of crimes of embezzlenent,
forgery and theft OF every sort is pre-
dicted for the new year.
Religious excitement is indicated for
1917. All faiths will be tested by the ex-
igencies that are now unforeseen.
Again inventions that lessen the danger
of aerial navigation are prophesied and
1t is predicted that travel in city streets
will be lessened soon after peace is at
tanned in Europe by the common use of
vehicles that fly above the buildings.
Food riots among the Poor, which have
been foreseen for many weeks, will prob
ably disturb several cities early in the
new year.
Pageants and community theaters will
be more and more popular, IL the stars
are read Alright Western cities will pro-
duce extraordinary spectacles, astrolo-
gers announce.
Persons whose birthdate It Is NAV be
annoyed by means of letters or legal
documents. They should not make any
important changes In the coming year.
Children born on this day will be per-
severing and Industrious, but these sub
jects of Sagittarius have many Capri
corn traits. They should be trained to be
truthful.
Copyright, Isl7.)
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
CHRISTMAS MAIL RUSH
NOW AT High Speed
Campaign for Early Forwarding Of
Parcels Proves Effective.

The Christmas rush is on at the post
office, the effect OF the vigorous advertise
ing campaign conducted by Postmaster
Chance for early mailing of Christmas
parcels being plainly indicated by tho
volume Of outgoing mail. The volume
was as great December 16 as II was De-
'cember Is of last year.
Postoffice officials are urging that citi-
zens adhere to the mailing schedule
shown on cards distributed throughout
the city, and mail parcels not later than
today or tomorrow. Now Is the time to
mail matter for city delivery, and post
cards should receive the same attention
as parcels. II the matter for outward
dispatch is out of the way by wednes-
day, employees OF the postoffice may then
devote all their energies to handling IN
coming mails, and residents of the city
should benefit in that they will receive
Christmas parcels i'm time for the Christ
mas morning celebration
There Is every indication that this will
be banner year for the postoffice. ex-
cGeding even last year. which was the
heaviest ever known. The parcel post
service is better understood and more
widely used and the constant improve
ments during the past year will result In
great celebrity in its handling than
heretofore known.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
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The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
Future Pickford Plays.

Aircraft has decided TO abandon the
stories taken from original scripts for the
use Of Mary Pickford, preferring TO use
scenarios from famous books or plays.
After The Pride Of the Clan Miss
Pickford will make her appearance IN
The Poor Little Rich Girl" Other plays
which Aircraft is making a bid for are
Peter Pan" and Peg O. Ny Heart" d"
The lasts named play still has several
companies on the road and that seems TO
be an objection. as it is feared the pic
tGre would conflict with the drawing
power of those companies
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
AVIATION SITE MAY BE
NAMED LANGLEY FIELD"

A site OF LOO acres adjacent to Fortress
Monroe on Chesapeake Bay, has been
purchased by the War Department for
experimental aviation work of the army
The government paid $4,000 for the
site According to war officials, 81, .OOC
will be needed to provide buildings and
equipment. The War Department will
urge Congress to appropriate this amount
at once.
The tract possesses all OF the charac-
teristics needed to develop It into a first
class proving ground according to avia-
ton officers. 1t Is possible that the sta
ton will be named Langley Field" in
honor Of Prof. Langley. the first Official
of the United States government to make
fights with heavier-than-air machines
feasible.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
BAZAAR FOR CHILDREN.
Bancroft, Va, Institution VIII Seek
Money to Aid Orphans.

The Washington Emergency and Re
ceiving Home, at Bancroft, Va, which
cares for homeless children, will give q
bazaar and luncheon al the Old Masonic
Temple, Ninth and F streets, today ant
tomorrow.
The home has no endowment and takes
this means to raise money for the work
Women from churches will have charge
Of the booths and tables, The hostessei
will be Mrs. Robert Falconer, Mrs, Anns
Pralle, Miss Tilly Lindsay, Mrs. McDan-
iels, Miss Mamie Garnett and Mrs. F. 8
Hazard
Mrs. F. A. Barringer. director of the
home. and Mrs. George Fowler will be
floor manaRers
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
wnKEsBARRE STRIKE SETTLED

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Dec 1.-THE strike
on the lines OF the wilkesbarre Railway
that has been waged at a cost Of 5000 900
during the past fourteen months, was
officially declared OF today. The strikers
unanimously agreed to accept a peace
offer prepared by the United Mine Work
ers of America. The peace terms give
the men an increase Of IS per cent in
wages after January l, 1917
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
HONOR CLARA B. COLBY.
Memorial Meeting for sunrasi.t at
Y. w. G. A

Tribute was paid to the memory of
Mrs. Clara B. Colby, suffrage and re-
ngious leader, yesterday in All Souls
Church.
Mrs. Mary Lockwood recalled the good
traits Of Mrs. Colby. She said that while
Mrs. Colby had devoted her life's work
to the cause Of suffrage. her endeavors
were not confined to that, but covered a
board field.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18
Artillery Students Back Home

The Coast Artillery Company of
George Washington University returned
yesterday. The company left Saturday
for Fort Washington. 1t was inspected
by Brig. Gen. William E. Harvey, who
complimented It
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18

Funeral services for Edwardina Drew
who died Saturday. will be held tomorrow
in the Church of the Ascension at :
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-18

Funeral services for John Wesley Col
Inns, who died Saturday, viii be held in
ST. Matthews Chapel in Seat Pleasant,
Md, at o'clock.