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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-09-21

exactly $3.50, and the sleeper tariff
exactly $3.50. did not arrive at this
decision until had gone over a good
/ many time tables, and then confirmed
my selection at the railway ticket
office. | was not sure of my ground
even then. until / had got a line on
the letter carrier who delivered mail
at the Clay home. The information
he gave me was very agreeable to my
course of reasoning. Miss Farrar had
only one correspondent that he knew
of. About every six weeks regularly
she received a letter, and its post
mark invariably was Galveston.
learned also from stray remark or
Clay that once she had gone to Texas
] for six weeks, settling some land bus
| mess for him. The letters were d.
rected in a masculine hand. A lover?
At least ana at once-Galveston. On
the O'Clock train. Be ready"
1t was late in the afternoon of our
third day at Galveston. and l was read
| ing a newspaper in the lobby of the
hotel, when Marvel entered on the
| jump
| wait for nothing" he advised me,
and simply kept on going back to the
street, myself following, brisk and
willing and hopeful
| l had = lively time of it keeping up
with Marvel. Every time he consult
ed his watch he took a new squirt.
We finally reached wharf where a
steamer advertised for a run to Ha-
vana was just getting ready to cast
away.
| Marvel drew partly within the
shadow of pile of freight, and I un-
obtrusively took my position behind
him. My companion was not watch
ing the passengers as they went
aboard, but | soon discovered that he
was watching a man who was
This latter stood by the gangplank.
He was 1.-THE, swarthy, keen-eyed
fellow, suggesting the South Amer
lean He would scan every person
who went aboard, and then, as he evi-
IDENTIFY found not what he sought,
would take an eager sweeping survey
of the wharf, and even beyond it, at
pedestrians and vehicles as though in
a torment of expectation and sus-
pense.
Finally the last bell rang. Some
belated passengers got hurriedly
aboard. the gangplank was dropped,
/ and the little dark man stood in pro-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-09-21

found detection. evidently suffering
under the weight of a severe disap-
pointment.
THE lady is still in Galveston. She
was to have gone on that steamer"
Marvel advised me. I'VE should have
gone with her. AS it is"
Just then the wiry foreigner gave a
start, a jump. He ran forward, his
eyes fixed on an automobile that had
come up to the wharf And then my
own glance was riveted upon the ma
chine as well. The chauffeur had
evidently just learned that they were
three minutes too late for the steam
er. His passengers looked sorely
disturbed. They were two; a tall
dark man with great mustachios and
a SCARED warrior-like face, and a
young lady.
This was Miss Geraldine Farrar,
and l knew her at a glance. There
was change in her manner since
had last seen her, and in her face as
well. as compared with the photo
graph Marvel carried in his pocket.
Her eyes expressed animation, her
whole pose was one of energy. Her
face was deliciousiy flushed with ex-
element. She spoke rapidly to her
dignified escort, and then to the chauf-
feur. The latter received some hur-
ried instructions. He seized the
wheel and at once the machine sped
away from the wharf
The wiry foreigner who had SEEM
ingly been watching for just this ar
rival ran forward looked about for
another auto, found none for hire, and
sped on the trail of the speeding ma
chine at gait worthy of a crack pro-
fessional sprinter
This way!" spoke Marvel, Selling
my arm and directing a swift dash
for a cab. Keep that machine in
view" he ordered the driver-"double
pay"
1t WIS a wild rush, this triple race.
The auto did not make towards the
city center, but along the wharves.
Suddenly, at a spot where trim
yacht was getting ready to leave
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-09-21
RAN ASHORE

cry of method of saving its money.
A new strain had come into the
case-mystery, maybe misery. Cum
ming or foul play, Resilius Marvel, l
saw, was determined to go to the bot
tom of the proposition.
when / questioned Clay about his
missing ward" resumed Marvel, his
sorrow was touchingi He plainly In
Dictated that she had seized an oppor-
tunity to acquire fortune at one def
stroke of the pen. She had no friends,
no other relatives than himself, he
averred. She had seemed to share
his lonely life for the sake of COM
fort and home. She had had some
very distant relatives once. he be-
lieved, in far western Canada. One
thing | noticed: he was sure in his
mind that she could not be found.
Circumstances or his own plans were
placing her at a sure distance. l in
sisted on visiting her room. He did
not demur. 1t was a miracle of good
order. l found nothing to inspire me
in my search-he had prepared for
all that--nothlng except a, scrap OF
crumpled-up paper lying where he
had not discovered it. half way under
her writing desk. Nor did he see me
secure it. There it is"
1t was a mere fragment of note
paper. Penciled upon it were these
figures: $3.50" $3.50" and this one
word: Sopranos. fancied this
valueless.
"That and concurrent discoveries
gave me a new focal point" explain
ed my companion.
cit is Greek to me-" acknowledged
hslplessly.
THE word is Spanish" said Mar
vel ut means separate or 'separa-
tion,' or something of that sort. Clay
had tried to divert me north For
that reason my mind was fixed south.
l analysed $3.50 and $3.50 and l
made up my mind 1t appertained co
some meditated personal investment.
fixed upon the girls calculation as
to railroad fare. | found that a first
class railway ticket to Galveston is
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-09-21
Never Turned a Hair.

"Well?"
81 have here" began the traveller "a
patent electric hair brush"
Cant you see I'm bald as an egg'
snapped the man at the door.
'Your wife, perhaps might
'My wife wears a wig. She IS aS
bald as l am"
. Possibly you have a child Who =,
81 have. Two months old, and sun
bald" .
"Ah-but maybe you have dog
can recommend this brush equally lOi
man and beast"
''Look here, my good man, ours Is
Mexican hairless dog. Good day ,.
The traveller gently replaced '-0
brush in his bag. and fumbled Id "D
other corner of it.
"Permit me-" he murmured' III iO"
eyed accents, "to show you the I"''''
thing in fiy-killers."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-09-21
GETTING His Moneys Worth.

"What seems to be the matter
year asked the eminent specla'I.s,.
Look here, doc" replied the i'"'' ~.
How much do you charge for d w.
sultation and examination
give dollars" ,
"Well, if 1 must pay you tnal sd.
OF money, you've got to earn II ~ ,,ot.
ing out all by yourself what's Inc -
ter with me-"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-09-21

Copyright, w. @. Chapman
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
They Were Astounding.

accept the adventure. But there Is
another on board this ship to be con.
sidered--a woman, whose comfort and
wishes cannot ignore"
"But she could be transshipped
(which would at once reveal our
whereabouts and probable course. Any
vessel speaking us would make report
as soon as II reached harbor. Our
only safe method of procedure will be
to keep far enough away from any
passing vessel during daylight tc
escape recognition, and to run the main
European routes by night. If we SO
much as speak a ship, 1t will double
our peril Of capture; the wireless Is
our greatest enemy"
''Then what is II you propose doingf
"Just this: I'll 20 out now and talk
with the lady. I'll explain the whole
situation to her fully, so that she
will understand every detail"
"But is this fair to me?"
"Yes, perfectly fair. She is no weak.
nerved creature to be awed by peril.
She is healthy, sensible girl, ready
to do her part anywhere; her sympa'
thy will all be with you. Anyway, ]
shall leave the affair entirely to her
decision. I'll give you my answer In
thirty minutes"
As closed the door and stood out
side In the main cabin, It suddenly oc'
Cured to me that did not know the
mans name. Masters had not mem
toned It; had not asked. nor did
recall noticing the signature on the
manifest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
Too Late.

He was a great pedestrian, but one
day his physical energy seemed to give
out. Weary and worn and sad, he was
beginning to despair Of finding rest
and refreshment when a small way
side house came into view. The good
lady of the house executed her com
mission to supply her visitor with
eggs, toast and tea.
MAY open the eggs for your she
asked. smilingly.
The young man nodded assent. but.
although the shell looked well enough
appearances are often deceptive. and
that egg would not have done credit
to any self-respecting hen.
He drew back his chair with Q sigh.
"fIasn't 1t been boiled long enough.
sir?" queried the lady.
"Yes," he replied, YEARLY. ''but 10
was not boiled soon enough"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15

eight months was In n hospital in
New York. lingering between life and
death. There was no one to attend to
my business affairs, and everything
went to the dogs. When l got out
again all that was left me was this
vessel, a reputation for business abil-
ity, and q few thousand dollars. This
contract came TO me as n godsend; II
was so arranged that was able TO
carry 1t with little help. IL success
ful, II will put me on my feet again"
"You are not Germnnf'
"Not drop OF Teuton blood is In my
veins, so far as know. / never
dreamed OF the possibility Of war. or
even asked the nature Of the ship
ments."
81 understand. OF course II makes
little difference where ones sympa-
thies chance to be in case like this"
I put my hand on his shoulder. and
looked into his eyes. "You have been
perfectly frank with me; now | am
going to be Just as frank with you.
believe your story, and my whole
inclination Is to stand by and help
you through"
"You will! ]" he interrupted eagerly,
his eyes glowing. "You mean you are
going TO make the attempt"
"No. didn't say that, my friend |;
only that such is my natural inclina-
ton. If there was only my own peril,
my own time, to be considered, i would
shake hands with you instantly, and
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
CHAPTER TX.
Contraband Of War,


The knowledge that the owner was
actually on board changed the entire
situation. / would have to argue II
out with him undoubtedly. for quite
naturally he would object to any re-
turn to an American port. Well,
might be ia for disagreeable inter-
view. but had made up my mind, and
II was not to be changed by any blus-
ter or offer Of high wages.
"Come on, Masters" l said brusQue-
ly. Let's get this over with"
The after cabin extended from rail
to rail, the door opening directly from
the main deck. There were two cabins
astern. occupying apparently the full
width Of the vessel. and the engineer
raped with his knuckles on the panel
Of the nearest door. There was NO re-
sponse. but a second attempt resulted
In a voice bidding US enter.
1t was Q pleasant enough interior,
lighted BY two ports. but showing NO
attempt at decoration. A man arose
from one Of the chairs and faced u.
the light from the stern port shining
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
~rhs Owner 10 on Boardl"

saving both ship and cargo. had In
tended offering you--at least that was
my hrst thought--ths sum Of three
hundred month to take command. the
contract to remain In force after the
conclusion Of this voyage, II you 80 de-
sired. This you will not considerf The
money argument has no weightr'
] smiled, but shook my head.
~rben there 10 nothing left me. ex-
cept to appeal to your humanity" he
went on. leaning forward. his eyes on
mine. "You belong. ! suspect. to my
class, and ! can give you my confi-
deNce. trust you with my -eel. Il
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15

how l could best serve but would they
be satisfied with the offer which I felt
willing TO maker 1t was far from my
desire to assume command of the In
dian Chief. and guide her destinies on
long outward voyage, to whatever
port her cargo had been consigned.
What that port was made slight DIFF
ference. for iny whole desire was TO
return as quickly as possible TO New
York. would, however, assume tenn
pornry command, and consent TO nayi-
gate the Vessel to the nearest Ameri-
can port. where a competent skipper
might be procured, aud new crew OBJ
tained. The Indian Chief possessed no
wireless outfit, and whatever 1 did
must be on my own Judgment. These
considerations flashed swiftly through
my mind, and I attained decision be-
fore Masters again spoke. would
navigate the boat to the nearest port
on the American coast, notify the own
ers, and then leave them to do as they
pleased with vessel and crew. I cared
nothing for the salvage; the presence
Of the disabled steamer In these wa
ters Ind saved our lives, which was
reward enough surely. All I cared for
was to get myself and the young lady
safe ashore. My thought was inter-
rupted by the sound OF Masters voice.
1T sorter seemed to me. Mr.. Hol-
lis," he was saying. shat maybe II
would be best for me to explain these
things before you went into the cabin.
You'll naturally want to know just the
condition before you decide what to
do"
II have decided, Masters" an
swered briefly. "There is only one
thing / can do legally. and that Is
navigate the Indian Chief to the nenr-
est American port, and surrender her
TO her owners. As a licensed captain
of steam / have authority to assume
command to this extent. but no more"
II reckoned you would look at II
that way. sir. I'm no sea lawyer, but
I sorter figured 1t out about as you
do. But that amt the situation ex-
actly."
Wuut isn u
"Why, this owner business. sir. You
see, the owner Of the Indian Chief, an
every pound O. cargo below matches, is
on board here"
''The owner Is on boardT"
''That's the gospel truth; that's why
1 took the trouble to keep you here,
and tell you what hnve. before you
went down and met him, sir. 1t gives
you chance to think out your best
course"
"But II the man Is aboard, why did
he not appear on deck to give us well
conner Surely our arrival must have
been Of interest2"
Likely as not he hasn't even heard
get that you are aboard. You see,
his cabin Is on the starboard side
nstern, and he would see nothing from
them ports. Besides. Mr.. Hollis, he
Is lame. and It is a bit hard for him
to get around on a ship without help.
What do you say, sir7 Shall we 20
down now. an talk II over belowY"
'"The sooner the better" said, with
a glance over the port rail. 'The fog
Is thickening out yonder. and we may
have a rough night. Tho steamer
would ride heavy sea better with
some lore Of that rifle overheard"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15

IMITATION IS SlNceReST FLAT1eRv
but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth Of the original.
Insist on ia Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original. Darksns your hair In
the natural way, but contains no dye
Price S1O0.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15


pain, yet certainly not over thirty
years Of nge. He was not ut all like
what ! had expected to see, and I
faced him In surprise. He had taken
u step townrd us, llmping slightly. but
ut sight Of stranger paused.
"Whom have you here, Mastersi" he
asked, his eyes on my face. as there
another vessel near usf"
mo, SIR md the engineer stood,
hat In hand. awkwardly shifting his
weight. 1--WE have picked up some
castaways. This man here is Captain
Hollis, late Of the Atlas line"
'Tndeed;" he held out his hand TO
me, his eyes looking directly irto mine.
II regret your misfortune, sir, but your
coming is a godsend to us. Your ship
was wreckedf
"Sunk In collision" answered. "But
II was not my ship; have not been to
sea for seva al years in any position
OF command. On this occasion I was
a guest on board steam yacht belong
ing to Gerald Darlington Of New York.
The name OF the vessel was the Esme-
ralda. i need not relate the details
just ut present. but three of us have
been picked up by this ship"
"Three--nll passengersT
"Yes-one was a woman"
"Yet, II l understand Masters Alright,
you have been In the merchant serv-
IceT'
'1n every capacity; when ! retired,
I was captain OF the frelghter Vulcan"
He stood silent moment, thought
fully considering me. and could not
determine whether or not he was alto
gether pleased. Finally. having appar-
emily reached some decision, his gaze
shifted to the face Of the burly engi-
neer.
II will talk with Captain Hollis" he
said quietly, "and perhaps you had bet
ter return on deck. Masters, and keep
an eye out; the fog thickens, and we
are In the track Of ships"
Every well, SIR"
As the door closed behind the engi-
neer's bulky figure, the owner mo-
toned me to chair, while he took an
other himself.
II hardly know how best to approach
my subject" he said soberly. "If you
were merely shipwrecked merchant
captain, / could make you rather at
tractive offer; but, as you have retired
from the sea, that would probably
prove no special inducement."
''The pay. you meanf Well, hardly;
I have no desire for BERTH"
$50 1 supposed, or else you would
scarcely have been one of CARING
tons guests for yachting cruise. /
presume Masters told you the fix we
are int"
"Yes, as strange an accident as /
ever heard Of Mt sea. You have got
to have navigator. and i am perfectly
willing to serve you so far as l can.
l owe you this for picking us up from
an open boat. With your permission,
sir, and without mentioning pay, will
agree to take command Of the Indian
Chief. and sail her to the nearest
American port. where you can procure
officers. and. IL necessary, a new crew."
He sat silent, one white hand crum-
p,ing a paper on the desk, his forehead
creased, the lines Of his face showing
clearly. He appeared to hesitate, un-
certain how best to answer me.
I'll certainly appreciate your Of
fer, Captain Hollis. II Is a most lib
eral one, because, II I know anything
Of maritime law, you would be justly
entitled to high compensation for thus
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
(To BE coNTINUED1
Clipping with . Pin.

When you lose your knife or do not
have pair Of scissors at hand for cut
ting the paper common pin or needle
Of any kind serves the purpose i'd
mirably. says Popular Science Month.
ly. II II is a single sheet from which
the clipping is to be removed. lay the
part on another paper, hold the pin
slantwise SO that the point will follow
around the clipping. just as II tracing
Its outline.
Pass back over the scratch with the
point In the lead and you win be sur
prised how smoothly the pin cuts the
paper.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
Economy.

"Don't you think gas ought to bs
lower7"
"Why. 1t always Is In our parior."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15

The next instalIment teIIs Of
vera's old frlendshIp for Rob-
ert Baseom, the steamers own
or, and Of the new danger aris-
ine from the old and deadly en-
nifty existing between easeem
and Mccann.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
IiOw'S ThiS3

We offer 10000 for my case Of esiarrs
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICTN9a 10 taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System
Sold by druggists for over forty yeayx
Price i5c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15

synopss-Robert Hollis who tells Il a
Girnrd Carringon yacht Esmerala II
n
% herr
tells his he
The yacht
lis McCann Millionaire and Of the
Cam and leave the ship
dience The sighted by ship
then
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
ForesiQhted.

ForesI0hted.
Wyse-My dear, there's no use for
you to look Mt those hats, for have
only two dollars In my pocket.
Mrs. Wyse-You might have known
when you came out that would want
q few things.
Wyse-I did.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
Reason Was Plain

She-The magazines never seem to
print any real good poetry.
He--I know II. They return every
thing l send them.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
WASALLRUN DOWN
Faulty Kidneys Caused Acute Suf-
fering. Completely Recovered
Since Using Doans.

Mrs. Harry A. Lyon, 8 st. William
ST., 5. Boston. Mass. says: "Doons
Kidney Pills have surely done me
wonderful good. About two months
prior to the birth of my baby, had
two commissions and was taken to
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
Very GeneOua,

Very Generous.
''Do you always let yOur wtfs have
her own wayf'
"Yes, and mine, too"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15
Tropical Rains.

IroptcaI Hath&
Tropical ruins are Of relatively short
duration. the reason Of the small num-
ber Of cyclonic storms In the iropica
and this duration 10 fairly uniform
throughout the year.
The heaviest general rainfalls In
Porto Rico are associated with West
Indian hurricanes The historic hur-
ricane Of August g 1899. precipitatcd
rainfall equivalent to l1lS tons per
acre.
No Exosptisna
He (scornfuily)-A woman can't
keep . secret.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15


ors ard unable to sleep. l also suf-
fered from awful headaches and felt
weak, tired, languid, and run down.
"After I came home a friend sug-
gested that try Dodns Kidney
Pills, and l got some. soon noticed
Improvement; my back becnme
stronger and 1 felt better In every
way. / kept on taking Doaa's and
was cured. They are surely reliable
Mrs. Lyon gave the above state
ment in May. 1915. and on March
II, 1917, she said:
"My cure has lasted. take Dodn's
occasionally. however, as n strength
ener for my kidneys"
Get Dosn's at Any Store. eoe . Bo,
.DOAN'S H,HHns FPS
FosrER.MlIBURN CO., BUFFALO. n Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15

Three River Falls. Wls-. Business
men will farm while wives run stOres.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-11-15

hospital. Doctors said
the convulsions were
due TO my kidneys not
working properly.
II had swelling OF
the feet and ankles
so that I had to wear
large sized slippers.
My back ached in
faneeIy I Wus npry-
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-12-07
GRENADA MAN GETS
PLEASANT SURPRISE

About 6 months ago my father
WAS very sick with his stomach,
which had been troubling him for
several years. Three doctors said
he had cancer and one said it was
gall stones-all agreed an operation
necessary. But on account Of his
age ] was afraid to risk it. told a
friend about it who said his wife
had been through the same trouble
and had been cured by taking Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. at once bought
a bottle for father and he is now as
strong as a bear and Fan eat more
ham and cabbage than any 3 men,"
1t is a harmless simple preparation
that moves the catarrhal mucous
from the intestinal tract, and allays
the inflammation which causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intesti-
nal ilments. including appendicitis.
One dose will convince or money re-
funded.
FATHERRE DRUG co.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1917-12-07

Mutt & JEFF played to a comfort
ably filed house Wednesday night at
the Opera House and their show wa,
such that can come to Grenada agar
and be assured Of equally as good
house. Richard Freeman as Mutt and
Louise Merkle as JEFF are both clevec
comedians and as "Mutt & JEFF" they
are good. . George Belts, as Harry
Van Allen, possesses the only good
voice in the company and his is moth
ing to brag about. Marjorie Man
deville as Mrs. Mutt is asclever dancer
and a good kicker. Some of the
chorus were fair lockers but as d
whole they did not stack up so well.
This is the fourth performance OF
Mutt - JEFF seen by The Sentine:
reporter and it was by far the best
of the four.