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The Pulaskian., 1917-11-16

there was hope yet that might be instrumental in preserving the lives of those whom my carelessness had imperiled.
 There was water in the checks of the iron washstand, and I bathed my face, scrubbing as best I could the congealed blood from my hair. The wound on my head had bled 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 the open port, and I sat down on a stool to gather together in my mind every detail which might prove of future value. I was still sitting there, but by then alert and ready, when a key turned in the lock, and the door was cautiously opened. McCann's face appeared in the opening, but his eyes were upon the bunk, and he failed to observe me
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the sea, dull, sodden gray, few yards in advance of our bow. The dense, watery folds swept along our sides, and the rigging dripped moisture onto the glistening deck blanks. It was a gloomy, dreary morning enough and, even as the light of early dawn strengthened, could scarcely distin- guish thing forward of the main mast. However, there was no slowing up of speed or sounding of siren. Con- vinced that we were now safely to the north of the Iual course of ships, I preferred to take the chance of possi- ble collision.
 My eyes were heavy from lack of sleep, and long staring out through the black night; my senses dulled by hours of inaction, during which nothing un- usual had occurred to arouse me to realization of impending danger. I no longer even suspected trouble, or any active hostility forward. With the dawn the density of fog enwrapping us seemed to increase, and completely blot out every glimpse of sea and sky.
 
 just above me, could scarcely be dis tinguished as man, and evidently his eyes could not make me out at all for he hailed doubtfully:
 Are you still on deck, Mir. Hollis?"
 "Yes," ] answered, staring up at his shadow. "A bad fog"
 Tt is, sir. Would we better reduce speech"
 ''No not yet; am counting on open water, and would rather chance strik- ing stray than risk being overhauled by a British cruiser. The sun will split this mist before noon, and mean while we must make all the northing possible"
 l heard his "aye, aye, sir" as l crossed to the port rail. had reached a point nearly opposite the broken stump of the foremast when I was sud- denly confronted by two blurred fig ures emerging noiselessly from the deeper shadow cast by quarter boat swinging in davits. The fellows must have known who was,> and the path of my approach; no doubt had been close enough aft to Oyerhear my con- yersation with Leayord. At least they were on me before I truly realized their near presence-the one gripping the arm I flung up In startled defense; the other driving his fist straight into my face, a sledge-hammer blow which sent me crashing back full length on the deck. Stunned, dazed as I was by this vicious attack, made an instant's struggle, but was quickly crushed back, merciless hand gripping my throat. Almost at the same moment the revol- yer was removed from my pocket, the cold muzzle thrust against my cheek.
 Tie still, d-you! !'' muttered a tense voice. and I knew the speaker for Jim White, "or I'll blow the whole top O yer head off"
 l retained sense enough to obey,
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CHAPTER XVII.
Held a Prisoner.

These words, and the laughter with to my mind the whole truth of the uprising. It was not so much the des- tination of the ship, or the nature of our cargo, which accounted for the widespread spirit of mutiny aboard, as it 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 req son, this big Irish brute of a 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 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 I stood there, staring into Dugan's face. I 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 a half-circle, Dugan alone being within reach of my arm. The only weapon 1 saw was a sea boot beside a chest to the right. The fellow must have felt some vague glimmer of my pur- pose, for he gripped my shoulder, his iron fingers pinching the flesh.
 None O that now," hoarsely. "You can't fight the whole"
 l struck him with all the force I 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 AldlNC CQ 1lAo itlE LII Ou utCh. The force of his fall, the unexpected suddenness of it, for the instant stunned the others, and gained me op- portunity. With one leap I had the heavy boot in my hand, and swung it crashing against the face of the fel- low between nie and the lower step. He went over like stricken bullock. A hand gripped for me, but missed it's hold; there was roar of anger, rush of bodies, and above all other sounds Dugan's voice bowling madly:
 "Stop him, yer tarriers! Crack him on ther head"
 l stumbled over the body on the lower step, yet had reached the door before the first man gripped my leg. 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 I fronted them, fighting for life, striking fiercely with the great sea boot, its iron-shod heel
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I advise you both to keep your dis tanee. I'll brain the first man who attempts to lay hand on me"
 Red must have felt the challenge of my words, and I could tell he was in liquor by the vivid flame of his face. An oath broke from his lips.
 You tried that before twill pay yer to be civil now"
 "There were some of your ragamuf- fins who tasted the weight of my blow," I answered, "and I only hope It 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 revolver from his jacket. Do you see that? We'll, we've got the ship"
 McCann grasped his sleeve.
 ''Let up on that, Red" he said short iy, his voice having a tone of com mand in it, which surprised me. "We didn't come here to beat Hollis up, but to talk with him. This Is my game"
 The other did not resist, only to mutter behind his teeth. The gun still glistened in his hand, but I 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 I would resist, or what forp; my opposition would take. Perhaps for moment money did not seem to him quite so important weapon as he had found 1t elsewhere.
 'Im sorry the crew beat you up the way they did," he began apologet- ically. 'They are q rather rough set"
 Don't waste your time over that" interrupted in disgust. "I 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 MeCann, so state your purpose plainly, and with out lying"
 By Godi I will," he snapped, land I'll put it straight enough this time to satisfy you. The only reason I 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 cur I despised worse than I do you"
 Thanks" said quietly, q am hon. ored."
 And more than that, I pay my debts" his temper now entirely ruined by my pretense of indifference. So I advise you to keep a 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. I was not certain yet what hand held, but determined to play the cards coolly.
 ''So you fellows are in control and you come to me now with some sort of proposition. All right; what is it?"
 ''We need navigator for a few days; one who will lay out the course we decide on."
 And l am the only one on board"
 You are by far the most compe- tent" he confessed. But you need not think from that we are helpless without you. have no doubt could figure the matter out fairly well if had to, and am perfectly aware that Miss Darlington possesses some knowl- edge of navigation. I imagine you might prefer doing this yourself, rather than having her compelled to show her efficiency"
 Where is Miss CarringtonT
 ''In her own stateroom; I have not seen her since we took possession of the ship"
 And the others-Bascom, and the officers7"
 (To Bp coNTINUED.)
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eTO BE CoNTINUED.)

Somehow or other we can't help feeling glad to wear garments that can be seen through
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-16
YOUNG WOMEN WANTED
To Fill Bookkeeping and Steno- graphic Positions Left Va cant by Young Men
 Training for
 Army.

It Is imperative that every young woman in our United States, secure in the enjoyment of Liberty and Hap piness, should "do her bit'' by taking the place of some young man who is performing heroic and valiant service on the battle front
 In previous conflicts women have not been unresponsiye to our coun- try's call. and the women of today will likewise spring to the fore and do mans part wherever they can- The need for young women today is imperative. Not only is there a shortage of stenographers in all gov ernment departments at Washington. but private firms all over the country must have stenographers and office help to fill the gaps caused by the war.
 It Is a splendid chance for the young womanhood of America to serve.
 Write today for special terms. George A. MCLEAN, President
 DRAUGHON'S PRACTICAL
 BUSINESS COLLEGE
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-16
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
HERE FOR MRS. LILLEY
Friends Pay Last Tribute to Daugh-
ter OF the Late Justice
Anderson,

Funeral services for Mrs. Perie Au-
sustine Anderson Li1ley. daughter Of
the late Justice Thomas H. Anderson
and Mrs. Anderson, who died IN DEN
yer, Col. March 4, were held yesterday
afternoon at the family residence, 1881
New Hampshire avenue. Rev. DR..
Mitchell, pastor Of the Metropolitan
Memorial NJ. L. Church, assisted by
Bishop Earl Cranston. Rev DIR. James
Shera Montgomery and Rev. DR.. Hugh
johnson of Baltimore, conducted the
services. Interment was in Rock Creek
cemetery, beside the grave OF her
father.
A large number of relatives and
friends, many of whom had come from
Ohio. Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
attended the services. Though born in
Ohio Mrs. Lilley spent the greater part
or her life In Washington. where she
was socially prominent. Funeral serv-
ices were previously held at her home
In Denver. The many floral tributes
at both services bespoke of the affec-
ton in which she was held by her
many friends. The American flag and
the insignia of the Colorado Chapter
of the Daughters of the American Rev
olution, of which Mrs. LilIey was q
member. were placed on her casket.
Mrs Lilley is survived by her hus-
band, Frederick Pliny Lilley, son of
the late Gov. Lilley of Connecticut; an
infant daughter and n five-year-ol
daughter and her mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-16
GOLDEN DREAMS SHATTERED.
Seven Negroes Arrested at Mobile
for Defraudin9 Members Of Race

MOBILE, Ala. March 1S-seven
negroes are under arrest here, charged
by the police with defrauding s25 of
their race who paid memberships in
so-called ''Can't-Get-Away Club" The
promoters of the scheme, the police
charged, promised to transport the
negroes to Philadelphia, the Land Of
Promise" where the blacks could earn
from 50 to Sc a day, where work was
plentiful and where equal rights"
were to be obtained.
The membership fee was SO, and for
that sum transportation from Mobile
to Philadelphia Sin special cars" was
promised. Many of the victims made
weekly payments, and Wednesday night
was the time set to get final instruc-
tons" Tomorrow was set for the
special cars to leave Four of the al
legged leaders were arrested as they
were boarding a train. They had
mileage to Cincinnati. According to
the police, considerably more than
$1,000 was taken from the "can't-get-
away membership. A total of $685. in
cash and certified checks on a local
bank were recovered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-16
UNREST INRUSS|A
SINCE WAR BEGAN
Revolution Expected With
Coming Of Peace Preoipi-
tated by Reactionaries.
FAILED TO HEED WARNINGS

Unrest in Russia and disputes be-
tween the government and the duina
have occurred repeatedly since the be-
ginning Of the European war. and APP
parentiy the dissensions came to d hea d
when Emperor Nicholas suspended the
duma and the council Of the empire
March IL. The many changes In gov
ernmental places and the continued
growth of liberal feelings both in the
duma and council of tho empire led to
predictions that a change In the
fundamental government Of the Rus
sian empire would come with the end
Of the war.
Affairs in Russia. which had led to
the installation of two premiers up to
March. 1916, when Boris Sturmer took
the head of the government. reached a
crisis In November last year. when
sturmer. who was accused by liberal
Germany, was removed and his place
taken by NJ Trepoff. The removal of
Sturmer resulted from clash between
the duma and the cabinet. in which the
duma was victorious. After the ap-
pointment of Premier Trepoff 1t was
believed the crisis in Russian govern
mental affairs had been passed safely.
as the duma and the new cabinet were
reported to be working in complete
harmony.
New Dissensions Arise.
Discussions arose quickly, however,
and the council of the empire threw
its political weight on the side Of the
duma. On December IL Germany an
nounced its peace offer and three days
later both the duma and the council
of the empire voted in favor Of the
rejection of the peace terms. Before
adjournment December 30 the duma
adopted a resolution denouncinE "da rk
forces In the empire. This was fol-
lowed by similar denunciatory action
by the council of the empire and the
congress of mobiles.
In the interim Gregory Rasputin. the
mystic monk" who was reputed to
have great authority with Emperor
Nicholas and the members of the i'm
perial family cordial to Germany. was
murdered dramatically by Russian no.
b'emen of liberal inclinations January
l and his body thrown into the Neva.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-16

A Jacksonville (Fla) newspaper finds
the firm name of Shearer e. Hare as
suitable for a barber shop, and. in fact
used by one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-16

The liberals soon received another set
back when, on January 10, 1t was an
nounced Prince GUlftzine had been ap-
pointed premier to succeed NJ Trepoff.
| January 10 Emperor Nicholas in his
New Year ukase announced the ap-
pointment of many new members to
the council of the empire. This action
resulted in the progressive majority in
the council being succeeded by men OF
conservative leanings opposed to tho
liberal movement in Russian affairs.
Duma Opening Postponed.
, Four days later the emperor. be-
cause Of the changes in the govern
| ment. which included the appointment
OF Alexander D. Protopopoff, whom Ber-
lin newspapers described as the power
behind the throne" as minister Of the
interior. announced the postponement
of tho opening OF the sessions of the
duma and council of the empire. Mean
while the disagreements continued be-
tween the liberals, in control of the
duma, and the so-called reactionaries,
who gained control Of the government
in the elevation of Prince GolitZine to
the premiership. President Rodzianko
of the duma, and one OF the foremost
liberal leaders, clashed verbally with
Minister Protopopoff, and reports from
Petfrograd were to the effect that a
duel between the two men was inevi-
table.
The Petrograd press on January 81
was reported to be pessimistio over the
postponement OF the sittingS of the
dufna and tho council of the empire.
Tho emperor in a rescript to Premier
Golitzine. January 81. promised a moro
benevolent attitude toward the duma
by the government and urged the
premier to devote his attention to the
armies. which the duma had criticised
In no uncertain terms.
Failed to End Unrest.
The imperial order was taken in
some Russian quarters to mean that
the unrest in Russia had come to an
end and that the government and the
duma and the council of the empire
soon would be working together and
without contentious.
The session OF the Duma was re-
opened January II and then followed
a lull in the controversy between the
liberals and the government. 1t was
not for long, however, Is on March
1t was reported that the council of the
empire had adopted resolution call
ing upon the government to explain
what measures it had taken to check
the disorganizatfon of transport service
and to guarantee that the army and
country should be supplied with food,
fuel and raw materials. This was fol-
lowed by reports Of unrest in Petrograd
over the shortage in food supplies.
March II Emperor Nicholas, by an
imperial order. suspended the sittings
of the duma and the council of the
empire. Tho sittings" the Reuter-
dispatch. announcing the suspensions
added twill be resumed next month
unless extraordinary circumstances
supervene."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08

C. T. jenkins of Long Prairie spent
Tuesday and Wednesday in Sank
Centre attending to business matters
Miss Thielen, formerly at the Fair
Store is now in the employ of G. Il
Vandesteeg at the Vandesteeg Jewclry
store. y
e.ssl NJ fss Wayne Flahaven left Satur-
day for her home in st. Paul after ar
extended visit here with Miss Heller
Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Lee ant
daughter, Miss Helen, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. C w. Hart spent Sun.
day in Sank Centre.
xlMrs. d. II. Schultz and Mrs. H. W
Davidsofi of Milwaukee arrived Tues
day noon and are guests of their 81
ter, Mrs. B. w. Merryman.
ASK WHY WE USE aAaDoUBLF
FIRE POT LET GENUINE GOOD
NESS DETERMINE :. ,YOUE
CHOICE AND CHOSE THE ROUNI
OAk at u. dfLLEKUD &sCO. aQV.
Mr., and Mrs. w: H. MONTGOMERY ant
family returned to their home il
| Callahan, Mont, last Friday after
months visit here at the home Of
Mrs. Montgomery, who was forme, Il
Miss Maud Bixby.
J. B. Hendryx left this Thursday
morning for his home in Cincinnati
having spent the summer in Saul
Centre and at Spring Park, resting
and getting material for a new book
and remaining during the fall for the
seasons hunting. Mrs. Hendryx pre-
ceeded her husband two weeks ago
He was accompanied by his illustra.
tor, Mr.. Tracy, who has been here :
few days. They were accompanied as
far as Minneapolis by R. A. White.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08

H. R. Halverson arrived Thursday
from Fergus Falls and remained here
a short time attending to business IN
connection with the Halverson store.
Mrs. John Mcclure arrived last
Thursday from North Dakota on her
return to the West. She will re11aiti
here lmshortf time and them fetsrn to
Beardsley to visit sister q
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08

Miss Flossie Parkinson returned
Tuesday morning from her claim in
North Dakota and will remain here a
short time before returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dewhirst aild
Mrs. Geo. Rein motored t2- Minne-
apolis the latter part, of the week. M,
and Mrs. Dewhirst returned Monday
and Mrs. Rein followed Tuesday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08

Miss Marie keenan, Of Litchfield ar
rived Friday and is a guest at the
home of her brother and sister, n-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Del keenan,.
A. H. Grover and Geo. >Pagel Of
Zumbrota, arrived Tuesday and re-
.mained over night here attending to
business matters. They were the
guests of Mr.. and V. G. Wedge.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08

L. L. Kells spent Tuesday in st.
Cloud attending to business matters.
N. A. Welle spent Sunday at his
home in Freeport, viewing the damage
done by the fire.
Mrs. John Allen, who has been
visiting in Minneapolis for some time,
arrived home Saturday evening.
Mrs. G. B. Jackson and daughter,
Miss Helen, returned Friday from
visits at Long Prairie and Clotho.
II Mrs. A. E. DuBeau feft Tuesday for
Minneapolis here she will remain
Few days as the guest of relatives. ~
When you attend Mankato Com
mercial College, you are attending the
greatest school in the country adv.> Z
C. M. Sprague returned Wednesday
from Kramer, NJ D., where he attend
ed to banking interests in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Strong re-
turned Saturday night from a sew
eral days visit in the Twin Cities.
Miss Mabel Bean, who is teaching
at Willard this year, spent the time be-
tween trains, Saturday with her mo
Their. FL:
L. M. Jacobs left Monday for St.
Paul where he attended the Dairy
mems Convention which is being held
there. ..@ ..s.s =.
DR.. John Robinson returned Sat-
urday noon from Saltwater where he
had gsnd to attend the wedding of his
brother
Mrs. Herbert Butler of Willard re-
turned home Thursday night after
short visit here with her mother, Mrs
". Thomason. 80 ~ ~, ;. ~
ROUND OAK. FACTiA,.sA YEAR
OF SERVICE FOR EVERY DOLLAR
1T COSTS, SEE THEM AT G. HILL
LERUD &, CO. Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Landgraf of
Maple Creek, Canada, arrived Friday
and are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
n. l.. Mcintyre.
Mrs. Fay Davis of Long Prairie ar
rived Friday and remained until the
next day as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Davis.
THE YOUNG LADIES SOCIETY
OF THE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH WILL HAVE A FANCY
WORK AND FOOD SALE AT THE
SATURDAY, NOV. 18th,
AT O'CLOCK. 22-24
Miss Martha Rich spent SaturGa.
in St. Paul where she attended TIE
Carleton-Macaiester foot ball game
She returned that night accompanied
by B. R. Schroeder of Mountain Lake
who remained until Tuesday.
TIVE. boxes of choice cigars and
sign, "Take one. Boy in family
attracted attention on Monday at the
First State bank. The boy is the
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. T.
Dubois and was born Sunday morn
ng.
Word has been received that Mrs.
Arrah Rose, daughter Of Mrs. Minnie
Mellen of thi S city,, underwent SER
Gus operation at the Swedish hospital
N Minneapt lis on last Wednesday.
The patient is getting along nicely
and it is thought she will be much
Tuesday and will be with her daughter
> few days.
While most people have remember
ed about the three cent rate now de-
handed by the government for all
put of town mail, some still appear
20 be. either ignorant or careless. All
letters that are dropped in minus the
proper number of stamps are either
to the writer or sent collect.
Rural mail, dropped into the local
office, still requires but two cents.
This is welcome news to those who
have been affixing an extra stamp to
their rural mail.