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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-06


the causeway he would have been
hit in the side. How was that?
Yesterday morning after l sent
you away l walked into the village
to make inquiries. They have few
visitors, and the landlord of the inn
remembered the bearded naturalist
He had only once visited the place,
driving over from the station, and
disappearing for several hours. \
citable-so he described him. When
the cab was late he had broken out
in a foreign tongue. That was all
he knew of him.
81 caught the 3:15 to London and
found Scotland Yard in the possession
of some additional details. Sir An
drew had been in town for fortnight
living very quietly at a small hotel
off 'Piccadilly. He had no servant
with him. He had been a wild, ex-
travagant lad, they told me, and
bills he had tried the stage. got deeper
into debt, and finally fled to the
Continent, where he lived on q small
allowance that the old man made
him. All this struck ME as curious
The rake had indeed reformed If he
heralded his accession to great wealth
by dropping a servant and living quietly
IN small MOTEL had ne Otnef rea-
sons than economy?
81 visited the hotel that night
Sir Andrew had received few visitors,
the porter told me. l described the
botanist, without success. Then L
tried Fenton. The porter recognized
my description at once. He had called
twice, the first time shortly after
Sir Andrews arrival, the second time
on Tuesday evening. The waiter who
had taken him up to the baronet's
sitting-room told me that the first
interview had been long, and that they
had quarreled violently on the stairs.
lou shall never SO much as see
the place. If you go there before
settling with me l communicate with
the police at once He remembered
some such threat shouted by Fenton
on leaving. The second interview had
been short, and, so far as he knew,
friendly
81 made a careful search of Sir
Andrews room 1t was there that l
solved the problem of the mystery;
for in his dressing case was an old
makeup box, no doubt a survival
from his days upon the stage; and
In the box was a full brown beardn'
And so he was the bOtanist?'
/ said with shiver.
Yes, Mr.. Phillips, he was the
botanist"
There was silence between US for
a while. / looked up at the splendid
front of the ancient hall, and then
across the lawns, over the sparkling
mere to the park and the forest lands
beyond
WAS it for this?" I asked with
wave of the hand
Yes" said Peace. al believe it
to have been for Airlie Hall that he
tried to kill Fenton. Heaven knows
what dismal scandal the man held
over him; but 1t was probably suffi-
eient-to drive Sir Andrew from Eng
land forever. From inquiries that
We have made, it appears that Fenton
had been living on Sir Andrew for
over two years 1t was undoubtedly
a bad case of blackmail. The young
man, on hearing of his unele's death,
gave his prosecutor the slip, and crossed
to~London- Fenton followed, and dis
covered him at his hotel Probably
he demanded large sum, which was
refused him. Whereupon he declared
that the baronet should never so
much as see Airlie Hall unless he paid,
and left the young man with that threat
fruo0 him
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-06

that will average S400 or better, or put
it off until we can have one that will
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-06

800 p. m. Catechetical Class
$40 Young PEOPLES Meeting
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

preaching beneath the burden Of two
saddles.
Quickly they placed these upon the
nurses. They could see by the light Of
III, torture fire that still burned that
the blacks and Arabs were recovering
from their panic. Men We're running
abrut gathering In the loose stock, and
lwo or three We're already leading
their captives back to the end Of the
village Where Meriem and l,ayncs We're
busy with the irappings of theif
mounts.
Now the girl flung herself into the
saddle.
~ Hurry = she wlisiefeA.H~4SN* shall
have to run for it. hide through the
gap thai The elephant made And rs
she saw Baynes swing his leg over
The back of his horse she shook the
reins free oven her mounts neck. With
a lunge the nervous beast leaped for
ward. The shortest path led straight
through thu. center of the village. and
his Mcricm took. Bnyncs was close
behind her, their horses running III full
speed.
SO sudden and impctuOus was their
dash for liberty that il carried them
half way across the village before the
surprised inhabitants We're aware Of
what was happening, Then an Arab
recognized them and. with Il cry of
alarm, raised his rifle and fired.
The shot was Il signal for Il yolley.
and amid the rattle of musketry Meri-
IN and l,ayncS leaped their lying
mounts through the breach in the pail
sAde and were gene VI, the we'll WORN
trail toward the north.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

A hundred feet away they saw 10
rah bound to Il stake. the brush piled
about him already alight. The Eng
lisllman pushed Aieriem to one side
and started on a run for The doomed
man. What he could do in The face of
scores of hostile blacks and Arabs he
did not stop 10 consider.
AT the same insrunt Tantor brok,
through the palisade and charged the
group. In the face of the maddened
beast the crowd turned and fled. carry.
ing Raynes backward with them.
Tantor wrapped his trunk about the
body Of korak and the stake to which
II was bound and tore it from IN,
ground. Lifting his burden high above
his head. the giant beast wheeled and
raced for the breach he had just mad,
In the palisade. The sheik. rifle in
hand, rushed directly In the path OF
the maddened brute. He raised his
weapon and fired once. The bullet
missed its mark. and TantOr was upon
him. crushing him beneath his gigantic
feet ms he raced owe him. And then
bearing his burden carefully. Tantor.
the elephant, entered the b~luckness OF
the jungle.
In II moment il vas ali over, and the
elephant had disappeared with, his
prize, but p%andemonium reigned
throughout the village. Men. women
and children ran heller skelter foI
safety. Ours led. yelping. The horses
and camels and donkeys, terrorized by
the >rumpeting Of the rachyderm
kicked and pulled 1T their tethers.
A dozen or more broke loose. and Ii
was the gallopIng Of these past him
that brought Il sudden idea into
for Mcriem, only to find her at his
elbow.
"'rhe horses" he cried. IF we can
get II couple Of them =
Filled with the idea. Meriein led him
TO the far end Of the village.
Loosen two of them" she said.
"and lead them back into the shadows
behind those hute. ! know where there
are sad Hes. I will bring them and the
bridles.' and before he could stop her
She was gone.
l;ayncs quickly united two Of the
frightened animals and led them to the
point designated by Meriem. Here he
waited impatiently for what seemed
nn hour. but was In reality but a few
minutes. Then he saw the girl mp
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

he said, nodding toward the tents they
had just left. Il knew that he could
Mold them longer than | and give you
n cllnnce IL escape that ] might not
De able To have given YOU. Ii was |,
though. who should have remained.
heard You call him korak, aud So ]
know who he is"
Az they stood there for the moment
Of their conversation the sounds of
tumult In the village subsidized.
"'They have killed him." whispered
Merlem.
The statement brought Baynes to Il
realization of the cause of their return,
"Walt here" he said. Il will 90 and
see. II he is dead we can do him nc
good. If he lives | will do my best ia
free him"
I'VE will 20 together" replied Mer'
lem. Come" And she led the way
back toward the tent in which the,
last had seen Korak.
As they went they were often forced
10 throw themselves to the ground in
The shadow Of Il tent or hut, for people
were passing hurriedly TO and fro now
The whole village was aroused and
moving about. The return to the ten
of the sheik took much longer thar
had their swift flight to the palisade
Cautiously they crept to the slit tina
kOrak's knife had made in the real
wall. Merieln peered inside. The real
apartment was empty. She crawlet
through the aperture, Baynes AT hel
heels. and then silently crossed til,
space to the rugs that partitioned thu
tent into two rooms. Parting tn,
hangingS. MerieIn looked into the from
\ room. 1t, too. WAS deserted.
She crossed to the door of the ten
and looked out. Then she gave a littl,
u gasp Of horror. Baynes nj her sh0ulde
\ looked past her to the sight THAT ha,
startled her, and he. too, exclaimed
" but his WAS mn oath of anger,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
CHAPTER XVII.
Tar1an Returns.

And kofakt
Tantor carried him deep into the
jungle, nor paused until ne sound
from the distant village reached his
keen ears. Then he laid his burden
gently down. korak struggled TO free
himself from his bonds. but even his
great strength was unable to cope with
the many strands of hard knotted cord
that bound him.
And while he struggled through the
night with his bonds Baynes and Meri.
EN- were riding rapidly norlhward
along the river. The girl had assured
Baynes that Korak was safe in the
jungle With Tantor, 1t had not "c-
CURED To her that The ape man might
not be nblc to burst his bonds. Baynes
had been wounded by Il shot from the
rifle of one OF the Arabs. and The girl
wanted 10 get him back 10 BWala's
home. where he could be property
cared for.
Then" she said. ~ shall get Bwana
to come with ne and search for Ko-
rak. He must come and live with u.s."
All night they rode, and the day was
still young when they ann suddenly
upon Il party hurrying southwark. II
was Bwana himself and his sleek,
black warriors.
At sight Of Baynes the big English
mans brOWs contracted In Il ScOWt,
but he waited To hear Meriem's story
before giving vent to the long pent
anger In his breast. When she had
finished he seemed to have forgotten
BnyncS. His thoughts we're occupied
with another subject.
"You say that YOU found korakf" he
asked. You really saw him.
YES replied Meriem; "as plainl,
~ ! see YOU. and | want YOU to come
with lne. Bwana. and help me find him
again.
'Did you see him. He turned to.
ward the Hon. Morrison.
"Yes, sir replied Bayncs; Every
plainly"
What sort of appearing man Is her
continued Bwaiia. About how old
would YOU say"
II should shy he was an EngIishmau
about my own -ilge,' replied haynes,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

BWana turned IL his head man.
Take Miss Meriem aud Mr.. Baynes
nome he said. II am going into the
Jungle"
Then he motioncd to his head man
TO take his horse and commence the
return Journey to the farm. Merieln
slowly mounted the tired horse that
had brought her from the village of
the slleik. 4 litter was rugged for the
now feveriSh baynes, and the little
cavalcade WAS 500 slowly winding off
along the river trail.
Bwann stood watching them until
they were cut of sight.
Slowly he turned toward II nearby
tree. L.enpin2 upward. he caught II
lower branch and drew himself up
among the branches. His movements
were catlikc and agile. High into the
tree he made his way and there COM
menced To dives, himself Of his cloth
Ing.
After Bwana had left his party.
sending them back toward the farm,
Meriem had ridden for n short dis
lance with bowed head. WHAT thoughts
passed through that active brain who
may say: Presently she seemed tn
come to n decision. She G.; i.cd the
head man to her side.
II am going back with Bwana,' she
announced.
The black shook his head. NO" he
announced. ''Bwana says ! take YOU
home. So ! take YOU home
Presently her horse passed beneath
low hanging branch, and the black
head man found himself gazing ut the
girls empty saddle, He ran forward
10 the tree into which she had disap.
peurod. He could see nothing of her.
He called, but there was no response
unless II might have been II low. taunt-
Ing laugh far 10 The right. He ken his
men into the Jungle to search for her,
but they anne back empty handed.
Cro RE CONTINUED,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

There Is more Catarrh in this sec.
| on OF the country than all other dis.
e~ses put together, and for years it
was supposed TO be incurable. Doe.
tors prescribed local remedies. and
by constantly failing to cure with 10.
cal treatment, pronounced II incur.
able, Catarrh Is 4 local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional
conditions anu therefore requires con.
s%titntional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Medicine, manufactured by F.. ].
Cheney \ Co, Toledo. Ohio, is Il con.
stitutional" remedy. is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces OF the system. One Hundred
Dollars reward is offered for any case
that Halls Catarrh Medicine fails To
cure. Send for circulars and testi.
monials.
Sold by Druggists, 20
linll's Family Pills Tor eonstipa.
ton.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE-The Marten Kelly home
at east end OF Congress street; two
lots on corne Good two story metal
roof. frame dwelling. five rooms on
lower floor. four rooms upstairs; also
halls, closets, bath room, etc. Hot
air heat. A fine property at $500.
viii sell house and one lot for $4,000.
All special assessment paid in fun,
For further information call on or
phone to y. b. Farrell. College Bldg,
telephone 64S-W
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

FOR SAILING have several lots for
sale that will average abou, II
acre of land; can be had nov for
$500 90. Easy payments; would be
especially desirable for poultry or mar
ket garden. Tel. 957-W. =
}. O. Harris & Son.
1873 W. Main st.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
Classified Advertising
Advertisements will be inserted in

Advertisements will be inserted in
this column not exceeding five lines,
three times, 25c; M week soc. Each
line over FIVE. lDc per week addition
al. All advertisements in this col
umn must be laid in advance. No
advertisement will be inserted in this
column for less than 25c.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
One Family "Does It's OIL.

~
II IL not very often that these mem.
herS Of n family take the town by
storm simultaneously. but this, says
The Christian Science Monitor. is the
record Of the Gc,ldeseS-push-and-ga
GeddeSses, they have been termed. Sir
Eric Geddes has not long become first
lord of the British admiralty: he has
done a great many things and aston
ishcd a vast number Of people since
the war began: his brother, DR.. Camp
bell Geddes, is now the head of ma
tional recruiting on a civilian basis
to be intrusted with the writing of a
fresh chapter in the history of recruit
ing NJ this stage of the proceedings
is In itself the highest testimony to
high qualities. The third Geddes to
win prominence is the sister Of these
two brothers, Mrs. Chalmers Watson,
who. after performing valuable serv.
ices in France, has now become conn
mander in chief Of the new WOmen's
Auxiliary Army corps, whose numbers
will probably quite shortly run into
six figures.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE--Modern broom cottage.
west side, paved district; bath, fur
mace, electric light, gas, etc. Inquire
Lut.'s drug store.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
SYNOPSIS.


"A scientific expedition off the Afri-
can coast rescues a human derelict.
Alexis Paulyitch. He brings abroad
an ape, intelligent and friendly, and
reaches London.
Jack, son Of Lord Greystoke, the
original Tarzan, has inherited a love
of wild life and steals from home to
g the ape, now a drawing card in a
music hall. The ape makes friends
with him.
The ape refuses TO leave Jack de-
posite his trainer. Tarzen appears
and Is joyfully recognized by the ape.
for Tarzan had been king OF his tribe.
Tarzan agrees to buy Akut, the ape,
ana send him back to Africa. Jack
resolves to 80 along.
Jack learns the ape language. Paul
witch, hating the father, tries to kill
Jack, but Is killed by Akut. Jack and
Amt escape to Africa and enter the
Jungle.
Malllhn and Jei sen. two SwC'o
renegrades and traders, Try Ntaly i,l
mcrcenary reasons. 10 get losse sion
Of a little girl, Merieln, held by an
Arab sheik. Jack learns jungle lore
from Akut.
Jack comes across the Swcde's SAT
ari, but Is repulsed. Disheartened, he
takes all The more to jungle life. From
a tree he spies Meriem.
The sheik beats Mericm. Jack res.
cues her and takes her to the Jungle.
Attacked by kovudoo, Il black chief,
Jack is wounded, and Mericm is torn
from him.
The Swedes buy Merlem from kov-
udOo. In a row over her Malbilln
kills Jensen A man known as
Bwana rescues Meriem.
Bwana takes Meriem home to his
wife who adopts her. Jack, with ha-
boons, storms Koyitdoo's village. Not
finding Mericm he believes she has
been killed,
The Hon. Baynes visits Bwana and
falls in love with Meriem. Disguised
and under the name of Hanson, Nal
ohm arrives at Bwana's plantation.
Baynes persuades Meriem, who be-
:icves KOrak dead, to prepare to elope
with him. Bwana. learning this. sends
Baynes away. +,
kOrak from a tree oversees a secret
meeting between Baync3 and Meriem.
Hanson. pretending that he will take
Meriem to Baynes, takes her to his
W. camp. She recognizes Melbihn
and escapes.
Baynes tracks Malbiha and both
FIRE and woudn each other. Meriem
is captured by the sheik and his
Arabs.
korak on an elephant comes to the
rescue and also Bayne5. Helped by
Korak. Raynes and Meriem escape.
korak, bound to a stake, is rescued
BY the elephant.
"Meripm I" He uttered the single
word as he hurled himself upon the
inmates of the tent. Three negresses
leaped from their sleeping mats,
screaming. Meriem tried to prevent
them from escaping, but before she
could succeed the terrified blacks had
darted through the hole in the tent
wal made by Kornk's knife and were
gone screaming through the village.
k0rak turned toward Meriem, and
ut the same momen Il bloody and
disheveled npparition Ieapcd into the
apartment.
Morrison y cried the girl.
For 1t WIS Baynes. who, despite his
wounds. lnd made his way TO the
slieik's vlIlnge.
k0rak turned ind lookee at the new.
Conner. He Ind been about 10 take
ATATTO
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
WANTED

WANTED-Men for general factory
work in various departments. FIX
cellent openings for steady. indus
trious men. Apply to Supt. j.. +.
Porter Co.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE-GoOse feathers for pill
lows, per h., soc. Steer & Olson,
telephone 1865.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

MEN TO LEARN BARBER TRADE
-Prepare.br lighter work, better pay.
more jobs. Few weeks completes.
Day or Ayening. Nearly three years
saved. See how. Catalogue mailed
free. MOLLER BARBER COLLEGE.
ZOE 8. Fifth Ave.. Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

FOR RENT-Elegant suite of rooms,
suitable for shop, Offices or almost
any purpose. Hot and cold water AMI
compressed air. An inspection is IN.
vited. Call at Room 2, Nertney Build,
ing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

MALE HELP-plumbing, Bricklaying,
Electricity and Drafting taught by
practical, instruction. Big demand.
Positions secured. Earn 5000 daily
up. Write for free illustrated book.
Coyne Trade and Engineering Schools,
43 f. Illinois, Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
FOR SALE

FOR SALE CHEAP-Set Of mink furs.
good as new. Call 293.Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-TwO room suite office
for Office purposes only. Steam
..eated. Inquire Claus Bros, Claus
Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
LOST

LOST-An aluminium nub cap from
automobile. Reward for return to
w. w. Nash. Phone "A.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
|. W. sREwEA,
.. ?. LINCOLN,

Attorney at law. cffice. La Sale q.
west OF court house.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

MEN WANTED--By Ottawa Washed
Sand and Gravel Co.. Buffalo Rock.
Call attthis Office. or phone 118.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

BOARD AND ROOM in private fami.
ly, centrally located, may be secur-
ed by yoang man OF good habits.
Modern cohvenienees. Inquire at this
~tsft re .HH
office.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

FIR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
WANT" ADS. IN THE FREE
lHADER,JOURNAL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

DIR. E. AsgKELLY, OTTAWA. ILL,
1925 Columbus st. Phone 225.Y.
Silver fills 7jc to 81. Porcl. crowns,
IS Gold crowns S. to IS. Plates s. to
slu. All work guaranteed first class.
Ohce hours a, m. to 7'3O .. III.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

CORN HCSKERS-Lots of men are
coming 10 the Better Farming Asso.
citation office inqniring for corr husk-
ing. If you, are needing a man call us
up. J. s.. Brooks. farm adviser, phone
5C3.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

"A scientific expedition off the Afri'
can coast rescues a human derelict,
Alexis Paulvitch. He brings abroad
an ape, intelligent and friendly, and
reaches London.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

Jack. son Of Lord Greystoke, the
original Tarzan. has inherited a love
of wild life and steals from home to
see the ape, now a drawing card in a
music hall. The ape makes friends
with him.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09

CTo RE CONTINUED
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-24
DICTATOR
IN A FREE
REPUBLIC
Proposed Laws to Place Tremendous
Power in Presidents
Hands

WASHINGTON = Government con-
troll of all great monopolies in the
United States will be authorized, but
not directed, by the president in acts
of congress. This, legislation is ex-
pected to keep in line combinations
formed in the present emergency in
spite of the antitrust law.
The senate interstate commerce
committee will report out bill soon
authorizing the president to control
the operation of railroads. Provisions
are made for the president to COM
mander all shipyards and factories
producing ship building material.
President Wilson is to be given the
virtual powers of dictator in di-
recting the distribution of supplies of
all kinds.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-24
LIVELY LIQUOR BUSINESS
JUST ACROSS THE LINE.
Big Rush to Lay in Supplies Before the
"BOne-Dry" Law Plugs the
Hole for All Time.

SPOKANE-Cou officials here an
ticipate an unusual rush for liquor
permites between now and the sixth
of June, when the "bone-dry" law of
this state becomes effective. AS the
end of the permit system approaches
the line at the auditors office here
lengthens.
In 1916, according to the county
auditor, less than $4,000 liquor per-
nits were issued, and during the first
four months of 1917, $4,000 have been
issued
Montana liquor men have reaped
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-24

rich harvest in filling orders for liquor
from western Washington since this
state went dry. Shipments of two
quarts of liquor or sixteen quarts of
beer have been permitted every twenty
days, the permit costing the consumer
rs cents. A state law prohibits the
permit system after June g. An in
terstate law is also effective July l.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-24
Road to Happiness

Be amiable, cheerful and good natur-
ed and you are much more likely to be
happy. You will find this difficult, if
not impossible, however, when you are
constantly troubled with constipation.
Take Chamberlain Tablets and get
rid of that and it will be easy. These
tablets not only move the bowels, but
improve the appetite and strengthen
the digestion. M