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Meade County news., 1917-11-22
CHAPTER XVII.
Held a Prisoner.

These words, and the laughter with
which they were greeted, made clear
to my mind the whole truth Of the
uprising. 1t was not so much the des-
tlnation Of the ship, or the nature of
our cargo, which accounted for the
widespread spirit Of mutiny aboard
as 1t was the McCann money. These
other things had been used to influ-
ence the men, to convince them that
they had right to seize the vessel,
and refuse to continue the voyage, but
it was the glitter of the McCann gold
which had won converts to this theory
One thing was certain--no argument
Of mine, no threat of punishment,
would have any present effect on the
fellows. While there might be among
them some who would listen to rea-
son, this big Irish brute of Dugan
had control, and he could only be over
come by physical force.
The one and only hope lay In my
escape; In my raising an alarm in
sufficient time to warn Leayord of
danger. He was a fighting man, and
armed; one cry would put him on his
guard, and his position on the poop
would enable him to put up a strong
defense. These thoughts flashed
through my mind as l stood there
staring into Dugan's face. dared not
glance about, or seem to harbor any
plan of escape, yet knew that all was
clear between me and the three steps
leading to the deck, and that the slid.
ing door was not hooked. The fellows
were gathered closely about us in O
half-circle, Dugan alone being within
reach Of my arm. The only weapon
l saw was sea boot beside chest
to the right. The fellow must have
felt some vague gllmmer of my pur.
pose, for he gripped my shoulder, his
iron fingers plnching the flesh.
"NOne O. that now," hoarsely. "You
can't fight the whole"
struck him with all the force ]
could throw into the swift blow, and
he went staggering back into the ring
Of men, his hands clawing at the air
But for their bodies the fellow would
have measured his length on the deck.
The force Of his fall, the unexpected
suddenness Of 1t, for the instant
stunned the others, and gained me op-
portunity. With one leap l had the
heavy boot In my hand, and swung II
crashing against the face of the fell
low between me and the lower step.
He went over like a stricken bullock.
A hand gripped for me, but missed its
hold; there was roar Of anger, rush
Of bodies, and above all other sounds
Dugan's voice bowling madly:
"Stop him. yer tarriersi Crack him
on ther head"
stumbled over the body on the
lower step, yet had reached the door
before the first man gripped my leg.
l broke loose from his fingers, yet the
instant of delay blocked escape. They
were on me, their faces barely visible
In the dim light, and / fronted them,
fighting for life, striking dercely with
the great sea boot Its irop-shod heel
Meade County news., 1917-11-22

there was hope yet that / might be
instrumental in preserving the lives
of those whom my Carelessness had
imperiled.
There was water In the chocks Of
the iron washstand, and bathed my
face, scrubbing as bert l could the
CONCEALED blood from my hair. The
wound on my head had tled freely, but
was not serious, and the application
Of cold water lessened the pain, and
helped to restore my faculties. A fine
breeze swept In through tie open port,
and l sat down on stool to gather
together In my mind every Cetail which
might prove Of future value. was
still sitting there, but by Then alert
and ready, when a key turned in the
lock, and the door was cautiously
opened. MeCann's face appeared in
the opening, but his eyes were upon
the bunk, and he failed. to obserTe me
Meade County news., 1917-11-22

advise you both to keep your dis
tance. I'll brain the first man who
attempts to lay hand on me-"
Red must have felt the challenge of
my words, and ] e?uld tell ho Cea In
liquor by the vivid flame of his face.
An oath broke from his lips.
"You tired that before; twill pay
yer to be civil now"
"ThSre were some of your ragamuf-
fins who tasted the weight Of my
blow" l answered, land l only hope
1t may be your turn next, you dirty
dog OF a mutineer."
You'll git no chance to ever break
your stool on me, d-yer," he roared,
jerking a revolver from his Jacket.
do you see that? Well NN've got
the ship
McCann grasped his sleeve.
"Let up on that, Red" he said short
ly, his voice having tone Of COM
mand in it, which surprised me. 1--WE
didn't come here to beat Hollis up,
DuL W luih Win uiLhs AhiS 10 NY
game"
The other did not resist, only to
mutter behind his teeth. The gun still
glistened in his hand, but / felt no
fear of the fellow, and returned the
stool to the deck.
"Tell me what you mean, and be
brief about It,"
McCann's eyes met mine, and read
In them uncertainty. He was not yet
quite sure that he had my measure !;
how far would resist, or what forDi
my opposition would take. Perhaps
for a moment money did not seem to
him quite SO important a weapon as
he had found 1t elsewhere.
"I'm sorry the crew beat you up
the way they did," he began apologet-
ically. "They are rather rough
set"
"Don't waste your time over that"
interrupted in disgust. II can deal
with an out-and-out fighter, and still
respect him, but your kind only en-
genders disgust. There Is no love
lost between us, Fergus McCann, SO
state your purpose plainly, and with
out lying"
"By Godl l WILL" he snapped, "and
I'll put it straight enough this time
to satisfy you. The only reason
don't let Liverpool kill you is that you
are more valuable to me alive. I've
hated some In my time, but there never
was a cur despised worse than do
you"
Thanks" said quietly, II am hon
ored."
"And more than that, pay my
debts" his temper now entirely ruined
by my pretense of indifference. so
l advise you to keep civil tongue In
your head-you're no longer In COM
mand of this ship"
smiled at the two of them, calmly
sitting down on the stool. was not
certain yet what hand held. but
determined to play the cards coolly.
$50 you fellows are In control and
you come to me now with some sort
Of proposition. All right; what is itl'
1--WE need a navigator for a few
days; one who will lay out the course
we decide, on"
"And ain the only one on board
"You ara by far the most cOmpe-
tent" he confessed. "But you need
not think from that we are helpless
without you. l have no doubt / could
figure the matter out fairly well II l
had to, and l am perfectly aware thai
Miss Darlington possesses some knOwl'
edge of navigation. l imagine VOC
might prefer doing this yourself, rather
than having her compel ID to show hes
efficiency"
"Where is Miss Carringtonr
"In her own stateroom; l have not
seen her since we took possession Of
the ship"
"And the others-Bascom, and the
oficers?"
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
Meade County news., 1917-11-22

Somehow or other we can't helD
feeling glad to wear garments that can
be seen through.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
% of Finance %
.%0~)~
 STOCK MARKET

New York, July 17-Gains and losses were equally distributed at the irregular opening of today's market which continued to show signs of bear pressure. United States Steel was responsive to support however, soon rising point with Crucible, American Locomobile, Marine pfd. and Mating pfd. Metals, motors and somt of the less active specialties were reactionary at recessions of one to two points. Railroads were again featured by Canadian Pacific, Union Pacific and coalers at gains of frac tions to a point. Liberty bonds re- peated their low mark of 99 for odd lots. f
 Early advances were not long maintained, prices falling back with United States Steel. which declined from 121A to 120, other equipments and war shares reacting in like de- gree. The reversal was accompanied by pessimistic statements regarding the immediate future of the steel in- dustry. Motors also helped to un- settle the list. Apprehension as to money rates and absence of public inquiry provided additional adverse factors. Prices improved again at noon, Bonds were steady, the Lib erty issue selling it ss.4 to 99.4s for regular lots.>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

The following issued July 10, 1917. List furnished from the offices of A. M Wooster 1902 Security Building, Bridgeport:
 George M. Ducas, Bridgeport, auto mobile signalling device.
 William Gates, New Haven, fast ener. William Gates, New Haven. F. W. Bottumm. Wallingford. curtain fast iener.
 Charles wales. New Haven, g pat ents, printing mechanism, computing machine.
 Frederick G. crabb. New Haven, tdesdgn) badge emblem or similar article.
 William E. Field, Hartford, ma chine for testing plastics.
 Richard A. Hartmann, Hartford, universal joint.
 John R. Reynolds. Hartford. sigma ture feed mechanism for book stitch ing machines.
 Luther H. Trieschmann, Hartford. holder ring or frame.
 Lauritz W. Andersen, Waterbury. ball joint. e zenas P. Candee. Waterbury, hop per mechanism.
 NACAd10 A1 VAlC0As W AlOA puIyB t6J threading die.
 Henry B. Cooley, New Britain, machine for affixing fastenings to en- velope.
 Henry c. voight, New Britain. lock.
 David F. Crawford. Bethel, auto graph attachment. Henry M. Hull, Fairfield, minute cereal and making same Walter A. Holden, Waterbury, buckle for webbing. CMford Lee, Naugatuck, treatment of rubber soles. Ralph K Mason, Litchfeld, quick break switch Nathan A. Roberts, Putnam, rotark engine. Trade Marks. ]! William J. Sheehan Co.,, Inc, New Haven ,whiskey.
 E. S. Kibbe Co.,, Hartford. roasted coffee.
 Fannie M. Brown, New Canaan, poultry and eggs Ponemaah Mills, Taftville. cotton piece goods.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
HENRY ". SHELBY
 OFF FOR FRANCE
 WITH AIR PILOTS.
Bridgeport Young Man te Join Lafayette Squadron
 at the Front

Henry w. Seeley. aged 23, of Carl ton street, this city, will start imnae- diatefy for France with an aviation division.
 MT. SeeIey and three other young men who have been in training at an aviation camp in Marolehead, Mass. have procured their discharges from training, in order to go to France. They will serve in the Lafayette esca- drille.
 The Bridgeport young man is the grandson of Henry P. Seeley, the local photographer, and commander of the G. A. R. He Is married and has child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
PRICES or PRODUCE
 IN LOCAL MARKET
Furnished by Bridgeport Vegetable
 Grocers' AssociatiOn.)
.u6o Der bbl.

Cabbage 150 per bb1. Carrots-36-40 per dog. bunch. Wax Beans .50-$2.00 per bu. Green Beans -$1.50-$1.75 per bu. Lettuce-30-40 per dog. Endine-7s-s1.00 per bbl. Reconsideration per Dbl. Beets-50-60 per dog. punches. Caulifiower-$1.75 per barrel. Onions-z5 per dog. punches. Peas-$1.75-$2.25 per br Squash-7b-90 per d. Dandelions-s1.50 per barrel. Spinach-75 per bushel. Kale-80-$1.0 .00 per barrel. Kohl Rabbi--40 per dog. punches. Cherr1es-12 1-2 per quart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
NEW CORPORATIONS.

A certificate of incorporation was filed yesterday at the office of the secretary of the state by the Rock Table Water Go. of Bridgeport. Au- thorixed capital is $20,0O0 divided into 200 shares. The incorporators are Alfred H. FairchiId and Ralph T. Fairchild of Bridgeport. The cor poratdon will start business with pg0, ,DAo. A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

Frederick Norton of Goshen, N. Y., was killed while watching German air raiders returning from raid on a French port. A bomb was dropped near the ambulance which he drove in the American Corps, section l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
FIRST AID GLASS TO MEET FRIDAY

The first aid class will meet Friday at 3:30 at Warner Institute There are several vacancies in the class and anyone wishing to join should ell Barnum 10000. This is the lastl chance for first aid training as no more classes will be organized this summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

Supreme Court Justice Hendrick denied the application of Jack Cur1ey for an injunction against Jess Willard. heavyweight champion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of T. r. Watson & Co.. Bankers and Brokers. Corner Main and John sts, Bridgeport. Conn. Members of NsD York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

Another record price of silver was reached when 8t A cents an ounce was quoted in the market.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
Dr.ANDREW M. EWING

Specialist on genito-urfnary. croa8 nose, skin, chronic and nervous dls- cases of men. Office hours: 10 C. m. to D. m. daily; 70 a. m. to D. m. Sundays and holidayA IS Fairfield Ave-, Bridgeport. Conn.
 Phone 1S40
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
Franklin Remington,

Franklin Remington, president of the Foundation Co, confirmed a re- port that a contract for a number of ships, about 150, was let by a for eign country. He would not say whether it was an allied or neutral country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

CARPETS CLEANED by the old re- liable Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning Co.,. Tel Barnum S5s6.
 6 Q ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
PIANO TUNING
REMOVAL NorIoE

WE HAVE REMOVED to our new market 1879 Main street All meats 2c a pound less tha others. Also cattle. pigs and poultry bought H. Aaronson-
 ST ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

e9tS, Call us Barnum 36S6.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
LADIES TAILORING

JOHN IULIANI, Ladies and gents tailor. New store just opened. La dies suits to order. Cleaning, dye8 ing, pressing, 422 East Main St,
 D 2z aIIst
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

Farmer want Ads. one Cent word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
NOTICE
AN IMPORTANT FEATURE

Dispatch Is an important feature in the banking business
 Our experienced staff and approved facilities assure pronptness and ac- curacy in transactions.
 Checking accounts large or small, are solicited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

BEETHOVEN TRIO Concert recital and wedding receptions. O R. Gar rtson. 46 Cannon St
 T aIis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
I... Finance. Real Estate Insurance =.
PATENTS

FRED IT. BOWERsOCK, B. o. E., LII. B. Attorney and Counsellor at Law in Patent and Trademark Causes. Solicitor of Patents. 925 Main St.. Suite 20. Phone 112 Bar mum. IA years practice in New York city. New York office, NO. Rector St..
 R Il alls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17
HAT CLEANING AND B1oCkNe

PANAMAS, Leghorn and Bankok Hats cleaned, bleached and re- e blocked to fit the head. Newest shapes for ladies and gentlemen. Ask your milliner about us Stone, SIS State Street.
 B IT ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

WANTED to buy old false teeth. any condition Goldbers. 146 Fairfis1il Ave. over Royal Lunch.
 H ss .t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

EURNITURE-Secon hand. bought
 and sold. Drop postal or phons Bar
 mum 4142-2. Charles Oppenheixa.
 1449 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-17

ADVERTISE IN FIFE FARaxEy4 z
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
ALASkANS MAY JOIN
 OFFICERS RESERVE

Following a personal appeal 10 the adiutant general of the army, by Dele gate Charles Sulzer, twenty citizens of Alaska will be allowed to join the caanp at San Francisco and try for commissions in the regular army. .Delegate Sulzer today wired the p4pers of the territory to this effect: lEs G.llawin@ is the message:
 Washington, D. c. June 19. Nugget, Nome:
 Alaska is allote twenty candidates at the second officers reserve corps training camp by the adjuatant gen- eral following a personal appeal. he camp opens at the Preside, San Francisco, California, on August 27. Nm trying to arrange that applicants for admission will be passed upon at army posts in Alaska, thus saving an unnecessary trip to the states. Will notify you later about this. Applica- tions blanks are being sent by mail to United States commissioners in your towns. Also to commanding of fcecs at all Alaskan army posts. Ap- plicants for commissions to receive one hundred dollars per month while in training, also transportation and other expenses.
 CHAS. A. SULZER,
 Delegate from Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
kENNIC0TT MINERS STRlkE--
 DEMAND INCREASED WAGES

event of the market declining they assert they are willing to stand a reduction but feel that at the present prices the company IS quite able to stand the wage proposed.
 Officials of the company declare that the strike is due to the agitation of Germans who seek to tie up the output of the big mine in order to hinder if possible the government war preparations. New York officials of the company issued public statement yesterday charging that the strike was fomented by Germans and declaring they were in possession of undeniable evidence of German influence.
 The men themselves declare that German influence has nothing to do with their demand and they are mere- ly asking what is believed to be a fair and just wage.
 Company Demands Official Action.
 NEW YORK, June 19-The home office of the Kennicott Copper Co. today instructed its Alaska officials
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19

to present evidence that Germans are behind the strike at the Kennicott mine to the representatives of the federal government in Alaska. The
 cal offices of the company assert that the strike is nothing more than an effort on the part of interested
 rites to lower the copper output of the nation in the hope of hindering the ammunition output and other na- uonal war preparations.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19

by Senor Alvarez.
 The dispatches say that republican propaganda is now openly preached by the adherents of the party and the government is making little or
 effort to suppress the. activities of the republican agents which are now scattered throughout the country.
 It is further stated that the efforts of the government are clearly of a perfunctory order and the opposition
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
international News Service.

NEW YORK, June 19-The New York American today prints a letter purported to come from an official nigh in the affairs of the Spanish government wherein the writer as -ierts that King Alfonso has declared himself willing to establish a repub- lie in Spain should it be the manifest wish of the people.
 The letter states that the king has acknowledged the power of the grow .ng movement for republic and has llso stated s-recognition of the dis
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
Pacific News Service.


 CORVODA, June 1S.-Demanding a substantial increase in the present wage and declaring that they will refuse all offers of arbitration, two hundred men employed in the Kenni colt copper mine q few miles from this city went on strike today and there is every prospect that the big month ly output of copper will be greatly reduced; if not stopped all together unless an early settlement reach ed. The output of the mine has ay eraged close to two million dollars in value per month for a long period.
 The demand of the men is based on the present high price of copper, the leaders of the striking miners insist ing that the company can easily stand the raise demanded.
 The men say that they are quite willing to meet the company half way. however and are making their claim for an increase dependant on the market price of the metal. Tn the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
WILSON DEMANDS EARLY
 PASSAGE FOOD BILL

The president strongly urges upon Senator Borland the necessity for lending all his personal assistance to- ward the early passage of the meas ure now before both branches of congress.
 The administration supporters are preparing to make the greatest fight of years to secure the passage of the
 Il as passed by committee but proph- ecies are freely made that the measure will fail in it's present form. For weeks the capitol has been besieged which will be affected by the bill and a tremendous fight is In prospect.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
HOOVER ASKS
 PASSAGE FOOD BILL

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Herbert :. Hoover, nominated by President Wilson as the prospective food dicta- or of the country during the war
 ppeared before the senate today and offered a strong appeal for the pas age of the food bill now before con- gress.
 Hoover stated that the experiences of the European nations during the war had demonstrated the necessity or government control of food com modities to prevent speculation and extortion, and insisted that the Uni ted States must ultimately follow In their footseps.
 In no other way, he declared, could the people be protected save by the government taking complete control of all food production and distribu- tion.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19

With the great problem of feeding not only ourselves but also a large portion of our allies 1t was impera- tive, he said that the whole business should be centered under one head.
 In his marks before the senate Hoover stated that the margin be- tween the producer and consumer should be reduced through system of executive under a central admin istration, each to study means of shortening the speculative chain that handles a particular commodity thus eliminating excess profits.
 In this manner actual ccmmandeer- &g of food commodities could pos sibly be avoided. he s1;d. and in no other way.
 Hoover was listened to with great attention by the solons and created a profound impression.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
ALFONSO WILLING TO
 ESTABLISH REPUBLIC

content prevailing throughout the kingdgom and will undoubtedly abdi- cate in the event of the reform move ment becoming much greater.
 Alfonso is noted for liberal views on the subject of government and has frequently stated that he believed the first duty of rulers was to serve thv people.
 The writer of the letter declares that the attitude of the king practically msures complete victory by the re form party unless some unexpected development occurs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
AT THE DREAM TONIGHT.

Tonight Inspiration" the five part romance of Audrey Munson, world ia nous model will be repeated at the Dream. It proved a big drawing num- Der last night and was quite a revel- ation to those not familiar with Art" The story is Interesting and the mak- ing of statue from "living modeP' was quite educational.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
FRENCH REFUSE THREE
 ATTACKS; CHAMPAGNE DISTRICT

The Teuton legions were flung at three separate points along the French front and wave after wave of French line but without gaining ground at any one of the three objec- tives.
 The first attack, which occurred just notrh of San Quentin, was broken succeeding assaults were stopped by machine gun and rife fire.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19

that the entente is making prepara- tions for a great fanking movement on the Macedonian front through Thessaly and Albania.
 \ movement of this character, it is pointed out by military experts, a complete change in the battle hnes in Macedonia and seriously jeopardize the German Bulgarian hold on west ern Serhia.
 An official statement of the press
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
international News Service.


 LONDON, June 19.-The German casualties mp 10 June first total more han half of the entire German army .ccording to official estimates based on the German casualty list heretofore published
 Owing to the absence of lists relat- ing to losses in the Bavarian and Wurtemberg regiments none of which nave been published, the statisticlans stimate that the Teuton losses, in- .luding killed, wounded and prisoners iince the commencement of the war ,otal four million, three hundred if " six thousand seven hundred and sixty.
 AS the total military strength of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-06-19
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-President Wilson told congress today through a letter transmitted to Senator Bor- land that the legislative body must pass the food emergency bill before July first, if the nation. is to be saved from the food speculators The exc early passage of the bill can tbe food price manpulators be controlled and continued delays will not only 'nfiict serious injury on the people but win also make the matter of ultimate con- trol of the food situation one of great CT difficulty than at present.