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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10
which the crew took hold, Mr.. Lea
yord," l said quietly, "and that Olson
set them 50 good an eyamnle"

which the crew took hold, Mr.. Lea
yord," 1 said quietly, "and that Olson
set them so good an example,"
He crossed over to the rail and came
back wiping his lips on his sleeve.
"Olson is a good man, Mr.. Hollis ;
you made no mistake when you chose
him for second Officer, but I never saw
q worse bunch of sea scum in any fo'-
castle thar we've got aboard here, sir
'"They took hold, all right"
"Aye, for the once; they're a bit
dazcd yet, an have had no time to talk
it over among themselves"
"Well hear from them later, you
think"
Tomorrow, sir, Or perhaps to-
night, as soon as they learn for sure
the course we're steering. They are
dead set against Hamburg"
"Nhy Hamburg, Mr.. Leayord?"
DWELL, sir, l don't just know MYSELF,
for WAS the bcsun, and the lads never
talked to me very freely. From all I've
heard, however, it's largely caused by
what that fat bloke yer brought aboard
with Yer lad to say about this dirty
wal breakin' out. I don't know the
buffers name, sir; butt hear he claims
to be a millionaire, an is willin' ter
spend a lot O. coin, just to be took
back ter New York. Cookie told me
that he and the guy that goes by the
name of Liverpool had quite a talk
liverpool Red-yes, I've heard of
him; he's the mems leader forward
Likely SO; but there's others OF
the same kidney. If / was you, sir,
I'd have a talk with Olson when he
come on deck again. He'll tell you
mOre'n I can"
I stood silent a moment. staring out
into the black void.
81 presume, Mr.. Leayord, ! can con.
fdently rely on your loyalty in case
trouble develops?"
"You sure can, sir"
Sand Olson?
HELL face it like a man; and al
though Masters is a bit of a fool, Tn
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10
XII.
The Crew Grow Ugly.

For a moment [ remained forgetf;1l
of the presence of the girl on deck.
There was but m course to pursue
at the very first evidence of disobedi-
ence 1 must assert full authority.
There must be no hesitation, no sign
of weakness. Even as this crystallized
in my w mind, the girls hand
touched the sleeve of my jacket.
Supper is ready, Mr.. Hollis" she
said. care you not coming DOWN."
Every shortly. I will have the men
knock off work, and leave the mate in
charge of the deck"
"What were you thinking about so
earnestly? You actually forgot me-"
I glanced aside into her eyes.
"Not guilty. Miss Vera; 1 was think
ing of you, anal of how I could get you
safely out of this scrape. I do not say
this to brighten you, Miss Vera, only,
perhaps it is best for you to know the
situation. The first thing necessary
on this voyage is to show those fellows
forward who is master aboard. But
we've talked about it long enough now.
1 do not anticipate any locking of horns
tonight for those lads will need to dis
cuss plans among themselves first.
Bascom will be waiting for you in the
cabin, and I will join you presently"
I walked with her as far as the lad
der, and watched until she disappeared.
Forward I could perceive little outside
the glow of the lanterns in the radius
of which black. grotesque figures con-
stantly passed and repassed. Occasion
ally a voice sang out some command,
the words scarcely distinguishable.
"Mr. Leayord!" I sang out.
AYE, aye, sir"
LET the men knock off work for the
present, and send the second mates
watch down for supper. You will take
the deck, and it will be better to have
another hand aft here at the wheel"
"Very well, sir"
/ waited until he clambered heavily
up the ladder and Joined me, his huge
figure outlined against the CLEAN of
the pinnacle light.
II was pleased to see the way In
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10

guessing he can be counted on in a
pinch"
"Are there. any others?"
"That's hard to say, sir, offhand. I
haven't been shipmates with them, or
with any O. this crew long enough yet
to size Fem up; but there are a few
men forward who don't chum none
with L%iverEool's crowd. Olson would
know 'em better than l."
"Well, the sooner we learn exactly
how we stand in this matter the better.
I'll relieve you as soon as I have
a bite to eat"
In spite Of it's general dinginess of
paint and furnishings, the main cabin
had a look of coziness and comfort US
I entered from the black gloom of the
decks. Baseom and Miss Vera occG-
pied seats on one side, while Olson,
washed and brushed into a state of
rare discomfort, sat alone opposite. A
slim, ~narrow-chested man, his weak
mouth partially concealed by a stray,
Cling mustache, and who answered to
the name Of Dade, acted as steward,
but the boy, Moon, was doing most of
the work. I drew out the single va
can't chair and sat down.
"Well," I said pleasantly, breaking
the rather awkward silence, 81 do not
exactly know where we are going, but
we are on our way"
"The sea is rising, I judge" re-
marked Bascom.
'"There is every promise of a rough
night, but nothing to worry over. Dade,
why did you set the table only for
four? There Is another passenger
aboard"
Gle has refused to mess aft, sir"
"Oh, he has! Well, possibly, I may
have something to say as to that. Did
he give any reason?"
Dade ~endeavored to hide a grin. "Not
exactly, a reason, SIR" he answered
softly, "but I took it from what he said
that he was not overly proud O. the
way he wus marked up, sir"
I devoted q few minutes to the meal,
but when Dade departed on an errand
forward, decided I might just as well
discuss the situation frankly.
II am beginning to fear" I said qui-
city, "that Mr.. Fergus Mccain intends
to make us all the trouble possible, and
Is even now behind most of the dis
satisfaction on board. Do you know
anything definite, Mr.. Olson?"
The mate paused in his eating, with
knife and fork uplifted.
II had not heard, sir. May I ask
If he Is rich?"
"Quite so; he was a guest on the
yacht Esmeralda. Now that I have
answered these questions, Mr.. Olson"
and l stared into his rather emotion
less face intently, perhaps you will be
kind enough to answer mine."
II would know what I talk" he re-
turned stubbornly. "He, this Mr.. Nc
Gam, he offers ten thousand dollars
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10
Chemistry Recognized Science.

Chemistry has been accorded IN al
most formal recognition as the science
at the heart of modern warfare. The
British ministry Of reconstruction has
pointed out that Germany selected the
chemical industry for especial nurture
In making its war preparations, es-
rpecially that part of the industry deal
ing with coal tar derivatives, In which
field the imperial government gradual
ly won a temporary world monopoly.
The minister of reconstruction has ap-
pointed a committee Of six chemists
to investigate the situation in England
and to recommend a plan for making
the British chemical industry self-sus-
tanning and equal to any call upon 1t
during and after the Il
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10
of LADY ofAeNoRTH." r1Alo 9fMe FOREST" ETC.

cleared before there was any declara-
ton, and you fellows shipped with her
for the voyage"
"1Rhat's a d lie," sang out an
other voice shrilly. "The most of US
III signed on by crimps."
I Strengthened up, determined to end
the matter then and there.
"We have had enough of this, lads,'
I said sternly, staring straight. down
into their faces. 81 don't know who
among you are doing all of this talk
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10

sion"
"Your permission was equivalent to
an order. I SO accepted it,"
"But that is hardly fair. Not that 7
regret the choice, for I could never
AVE forgiven myself If my selfishnes.s
had ruined Philip Bascom. He is really
an old friend"
$50 I supposed; a very interesting
man in spite of his misfortune"
"He was, indeed, before that bullet
wrecked him. 1t is sad: and to think
that the one who shot him is actually
on board-his guest"
"Not altogether a pleasant thought
to me-" said soberly. "For Mccain is
the kind to breed more trouble if he
can find an excuse"
"You Go not consider the man dam
gerous?'
mot in the sense you mean. He will
attack openly, or permit himself
to be known in any conspiracy. But
he will have to be watched, neverthc-
less. He is the sort to harbor revenge,
and as he feels hatred and distrust
toward both Bascom and myself. we
cannot be too careful. I shall have to
tell Leayord the whole story"
"Leayord?"
1.-THE man I named for first officer:
he is standing abaft the forerast>yon-
der"
1.-THE second officer is a Sweden" E..
Eyes; rather young, but I like his
face, and he seems to have the re-
spect of the men," I turned and gazed
into the face Of the compass, already
lighted.
"What is your name?" I asked of the
black at the wheel.
"Watson, sab; Charles Watson"
"Well, Watson, let her head fall off
a couple of points-that's it, my man.
Is this the signal cord to the engine
room?"
He nodded, the whites of his eyes
showing oddly, and 1 rang for an in
crease of speed. Watson, bracing the
wheel with one knee, wiped his lips on
his sleeve.
"Am yo' shorely aimin' fer ter sail
dis yere ship long ter Hamburg, sah?"
he asked cautiously.
"You heard what I said to the men?"
"Yas, sab, I done heerd dat. But
thought maybe ] best tell yer, sab, that
thar's sure q bad lot forward, an
they's plum set against goin' no far
ther."
"a bad lot, hey? And who seems to
be the leader, Watson?
He scratched his head.
oval, sab, there's two or three who
has a lot ter say, but I sorter reckon as
how dc real boss is a white pusson
call Liverpool Red-he dun started ter
knife me night afore last, and if ]
hadn't done got outer thar right lively
I reckon I'd bin a dead niger sure
"What objection does this fellow and
the others With hi1n have to finishing
this voyage?"
oval, mostly at first it wus just
ordinary c%ussidness, sab; but now they
got the war ter harp about, dat Liver
pool is a-playin' it up ter beat all. sab.
He says this ship is loaded With wal
stuff, ard bound ter be sunk or cap
tured am dat so, sah?"
eve have a miscellaneous CARGO ]
answered, land some Of it might be
coD+raband. But it vas shipped before
var was declared, and we have ample
time to reach port before the establish
ment Of a blockade. There will be nc
trouble, Watson, if the men only dc
their duty. You let them know that
1 said so when you go forward"
"Yas, sah."
I left him, and walked over to the
rail, realizing keenly the position. OF
peril into which I had drifted. With
a loyal crew my task would prove nc
easy one, but with a crippled ship, an6
the men already on the verge of mu
tiny, the situation was almost despe
rate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10
What He Wants for "PIain Foods


Do you know this man, have you
ever heard of him-the nan who likes
plain food? His tastes are Of the
simplest; a little clear soup yourself.
clear consomme the color Of pale sher-
ry: Take a knuckle of veal and four
pounds of lean beef . goes the
sympathetic recipe. Notice, you
"take," you don't 'buy.") cry, to a
tender brown, carrots, onions," etc. So
goes on this tender, delectable process
until you finally clarity" The time the
cook spends upon the simmering, the
frying, the clarifying. and the strain
ing is not of course taken into ae~
count. ""The man who likes plain food
enjoys roasts Of meat, joints and rib
roasts."-Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10
He GAINED PREMIER'S EAR

Continued next week)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-01-10
Your skin seems perfectly healthy.

Your skin seems perfectly healthy. I
can see nothing wrong"
"There is nothing the matter with
me-" said the poor man at last, recov-
ering his voice, "but-I don't know-it
is all strange-I only came to ask you.
M. lie President, for your powerful in
tluence with the government to procure
for my widowed sister a place as post
mistress at Clermont."
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-23

down from Blackberry last Sunday and were Kingman visitors for sever al days this week !.
 E.. T. Ferguson is Phoenixite who paid a business call to Kingman this week.
 Bernard Vogt was here for several days this week from Chloride. |
 E. c. Bradshaw and wife are two who visited here from the Hamme Camp this week.
 Frank Reimer returned to Oatmap this week from Flagstaff to take charge of the Central Commercial Company branch store at that camp. Frank is filling the vacancy recently caused by the transfer of Charles See 1 ley to the Kingman store.
 A. c. Goodwill was visitor to Kingman this week from Stockton Hill, where he is working on the Foun- tain Head property at that place. He reports that he is nearing the vein, the cutting of which he anticipates will make a favorable showing.
 There was born to the wife of E.. R. Alderson last Saturday morning baby boy. All concerned are pro- gressing favorably.
 Clifford Potts, U. s. N., passed through Kingman yesterday enroute to New York, where he expects to be assigned to one of Uncle Sam's yes sells in the Atlantic. Cliff is one of Kingman's boys, having grown to man hood here, although during the last few years he has been a resident of Santa Ana, Calf. A largeI crowd of friends and former school mates met him at the depot to wish him good luck on his journey.
 Mrs. L. w. Quinlan is visitor here from Winslow, Arizona, from which place she arrived. last week to visit with her husband, L. w. Quinlan, man. ager of the Arizona Stores Company of this place. She will return to her home in the above city today.
 J: H Hopkins, cashier for the Ari- zona Stores here, was called to Los Angeles lass week to attend the fun eral of his sister Miss Sadie Hop kins, who passed away in that city from the effects of an attack of in fluenza. Just preceding his return a brother, William Hopkins, who has gone to that city from Phoenix, Ari- zona, was stricken with the same mal- ady and is now seriously i'll. MT. Hop kins is remaining there to attend this brother.
 J. S. Amundsen is spending ten day business trip in Williams, Ari- zona.
 Genevieve Potter Case and Dolly Potter Epps, sisters and writefs of note of the Pacific Coast, who have been visiting in Kingman for the past month or more, departed for Glendale, California the first of this week and they will visit with friends there for Some time before returning to their home in Los Angeles.
 F. N. Ransom was a visitor to King man Thursday from Yampai.
 Jesse s. Hulet, wife and baby girl arrived from Navajo, Arizona Thurs day evening and are visiting with rel atives here.
 M. w. Hamilton is now spending
 Continued on Page 8)
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-23

1 D. E Kelley came up from Needles last Tuesday and registered at the Beale.
 Charles Canall spent several days of this week as visitor to kingman from Coconino County attending to business for his company, the Vest ern Union Telegraph Company. MT. Canall is one of Arizona's oldest res idents and renews acquaintances with many friends at each visit to this sec tion
 N. F. Wykoff is one fthe latest arrivals to this section from Jerome. R. V. Reed of Jerome Arizona ar rived here from that place this week early. ..r |
 Charles L. Moore came down from :Holbrook, Arizona Wednesday last and was a guest of the Beale Hotel that night.
 Mrs. Frank Reimer was one of We'd nesday's arrivals from Flagstaff, Arizona, coming to join her husband at Oatman, who had preceded her by some days to the Gold Camp. H. F. Dillman is Phoenixite who visited Kingman Wednesday of this week
 c. J. Wilson of the Round Valley Ranch spent couple of days as a business visitor to Kingman this week from that place.
 Charles A. Dutton returned from Bremerton, Washington the first of this week in response to a. call from here notifying him of the serious ill., ness of his mother. Mr. Dutton has been employed in the Ship yards at that place for the greater part of the past year.
 w. B. (Dad) Small returned this week from Kansas, where he has been a resident since leaving this section a couple of years back. MT. Small is we'll known to many of the people here having resided here for some years and during part of that time was oc- cupied in ranching the Potato Patch" in the Wallapai Mountains.
 Charles Seeley is now one ofa the regulars" of the Central Commercial Company force herei arriving from Oatman the first of this week to take up his duties. MT. Seeley has been a resident of Mohave County for five years or more past and the greatest part of that time has been spent as manager of the Central Commercial Company branch at that place. MT. Seeley leaves many friends in the Gold Camp and we know that he comes to many here, who are glad to see him become resident of Kingman.
 Homer Gaddis and wife were visi- tors to Kingman this week from the Oneida Ranch.
 L. A. Newton was one of Kingman's visitors from Yucca this week.
 Roy Cornell spent several days here this wek from the Standard Minerals Camp.
 H. G. Murphy is one of the "flu" victims, who is now slowly recupera- ting strength, making a first appear ance on the streets one day this week.
 Guy D. Atlee and wife are now fast recovering from an attack of influen- ga.
 George Wolheter is now able to he about on the streets although very weak still from the effect of a com bined attack of influenza and pneu- monia. He was so i'll that for time his life was despaired of but a strong constitution and the careful nursing of his wife, who was called from Los Angeles, brought him back to the land of the living.
 Dr. J. H Petty, wife and son were Kingman visitors this week from Oatman.
 B. H. Hart and Joe Daniels came
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-23
Personal Items

Superintendent Charles Wagner and J. Wilson of the Truxton Canyon In dian Training School at Valentine, wis tied Kingman Wednesday from that place on business.
 Charles Oster, who has extensive mining interests in this county, left Wednesday evening for San Francis co, California, where he will attend to important matters.
 T. .J. Sparkes is confined to his room at the Beale Hotel with an attack of influenza.
 Deputy. Sheriff c. A. linus is now about after having serious case of influenza. .
 A. F. Harris and daughters Irene and Mrs. Eva Cofer are now fast con valescing from the ravages of a dose of "flu" at their home in this city. H. c. Zulch and Harry Newton are two of Oatman citizens who visited Kingman last Sunday John Fancher was Kingman visi- tor Sunday last from the Big Sandy.
 Earnest Neal was here Monday from the, Big Sandy Neal Ranch.
 Many persons are looking forward to the chance of shooting turkey at the Putnam Ranch on the Big Sandy Thanksgiving. Better grease up your musket. ..'
 M. B. Lauzop came in from the Col orado River laSt Tuesday for a load of supplies.
 H. L. Hill of San Bernardino, Calif- ornia, was here for a day this week from that place.
 V. J. Hill visited here Tuesday from Trout Creek.
 Frank Kirby of Phoenix was one of Kingman's visitors this week.
 Doctor E S Miller, the we'll known and popular physician of Flagstaff, Arizona, is in Kingman this week at tending to professional duties.
 A. Patterson was in Kingman dur ing the past week from Prescott, Ari- zOna-
 Lutie Paxton of Flagstaff was a visitor here one day this week from that city.
 F. A. Weage came up from Phoenix Tuesday last and visited here for a day or so.
 L. F .Rothe is in town after a trip to the hills of month or more.
 Joe Lee and Geo. A. Vice are Sandy ties who spent several days here the early part of the week just passed.
 L .E Moore was. in Kingman Tues day from the Big Sandy. MT. Moore is one of the more recent additions to the Sandy section but says that he likes the country and will make his home there.
 John H. Baker is again in Kingman asking his many patrons how many carloads of "blasts" they want.
 A. T. Threlkeld of Needles was in town last Tuesday
 c. V. Dillon and Charles Puckett are two of the force at the Standard Minerals Camp who visited Kingman this week from that place.
 Frank Packard and wife were in town Wednesday from Blackberry.
 Kenneth c. Kuencer, U. s. N. ar rived this week from Mare Island in response to notice of the serious ill., ness of his father here. Mir. Kuen- cer, ST. is now up and about and fast recovering his strength. &
 Frank Humphrey and wife are Levi athanI Mine residents who visited here Monday of this week
 E. B. Gilbert of Needles was in Kingman last Monday. ...
 R. c. Neville came in from Oatman Monday last and visited here for a day
 James B. Gregg of the Standard Minerals Camp was Kingman visi- tor Tuesday of this week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-22

noon, for the first time in nearly two
| weeks. One of the cars went out of
commission about 4 clock and il was
! necessary to haul it to the ear barn for
repairs.
Twenty eight women attended the all
day sewing meeting yesterday of the
Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church,
held with Mrs. |. NJ. Compton. The work
for the day was work for the society and
also Red Cross work 1t is contemplated
holding an Easter sale and supper. Din
ner was served at noon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
Motion Picture Attractions.

The Empire todaya presents Harold
Lockwood in the Metro de luxe produc.
ton, The Square Deceiver Tomorrow
Henry King in The Main Spring, in four
acts. Training Our Khaki Clad Heroes, in
two acts, and How It Happened, com
edy. VIII be the attractions.
Today The Princess theatre presents
the special production for children Mar
guerite Clark in The Seven Swans. 1t will
delight the grownups as well. Tomorrow
one of the Wolfville stories The Tender
foot, and Sennett comedy, Stars and
Bars, with Ford Sterling, viii be shown.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-22

and has returned to his home on Mel
rose street.
w. H. Cheney is assisting in J. L.
Stockwell' S store during Mr.. Stock
well S absence in Boston.
Leon d. Chamberlain of Brattlcboro,
who is in the Merose hospital for med
ical treatment for rheumatism, is much
improved and it is expected that he viii
be able to 90 to his home soon
Two electric cars were running on
nearly schedule time yesterday after
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-22
Peace Convention in May.

President William H. Taft OF the
League to Enforce Peace has called con-
vention to discuss the subject OF Win the
War for Permanent Peace at Phliadel-
phia May l6-ls. An announcement sent
out March 8 enormously stated that the
date of the convention was March l6-lS,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-22
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Blanche, oldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoyt II. Barber, is i'll with chick
en- poX.
The past few days this week have
been excellent for sugar makers and the
sap has run freely.
Leon Martin has finished work in Will
mington, where he had been a week
with Frank Morse doing some masonry,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-22

That af right, answered the captain,
patting the lad patronizing on the back
Just drill along with the boys, and when
you get to the other side You can use your
own Judgment New York World
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-22
Might Change His Mind.

There is a regular army captain at zap
lank who was born for diplomatic service.
Among the drafted men from New York
who came under his notice was Il chap who
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-22

proclaimed himself a Constitutional paci-
fist
= don't believe IN war; he declared.
j won't fight ] WON'T fire gun to kill
a human being, and there's ng e,e in keep,
ing me III the army