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CHAPTER XIII.
The Depth of Despair.

McCann's manner changed instantly
with the closing of the door, although
he INDUCED in no remark, except to
order Liverpool to take charge of the
deck, and permit White to take his
place at the table. He passed me by
without q word or glance, and dis
appeared into his own stateroom, the
farther one aft to starboard. I waited
until Dade had assisted Bascom to re-
tire, and then sought my own berth
to think the whole affair over. Bas-
CONS appearance shocked me, and
felt there was death look in his face,
but our own perilous position kept my
mind from dwelling long on this theme
There was nttle-nothing, in fact
that could do. I must be content to
leave Vera to evolve some means for
the final overthrow of these men who
held us prisoners. Dubois remained
in the cabin on guard, probably with
instructions to prevent my holding any
private interviews. and the only assist
ance I could give lay I'm the juggling
of figures, in which / could not be too
cautious
The main doubt assailing me had
come from a dim suspicion aroused on
the deck by McCann's questioning. and
a sly glance exchanged between him
and Liverpool Were the fellows really
contemplating making landing else
where on the Newfoundland coast, in
stead of at St Johns? This was not
impossible. and the fact that 1t would
take us thoroughly by surprise would
appeal to the conspirators- Yet dis
covered absolutely nothing on which to
base such an assumption Mccain was
evidently in no haste to reach the lati-
tude of st. Johns. and take to the
boats. for the Indian Chief was pro-
ceeding with greatly reduced speed.
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yielded scarcely half an inch, Just
enough to reveal stout bar. This
time was a prisoner beyond doubt !;
they had left me no loophole OF escape.
But why7 What had 1 done to warrant
them in breaking their pledge? Could
1t be that Mccain had no further use
for me? no desire for another observa-
tion7 IF this was true, then it must be
the men proposed deserving the ship
that very night, and taking a chance at
getting ashore in one OF those northern
bays And they had nailed me in to
die like a rat in this hole. when the
Indian Chief went down.
For the instant, as this fear gripped
me. was dazed and Incapable or
thought; helpless to even clearly COM
prehend the fun horror. I do not b.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-10
CHAPTER XIV.
The Hand of Fate.

1t seemed an age ] stood there, bend
ing to the narrow crack, hearing no
further sound, and unable to guess
what had occurred in the semidarkness
of the apparently deserted cabin.
could distinguish no movement, not
even the sound of breathing. Then a
soft whisper spoke almost in my ear,
causing me to start back as though
stabbed by gun.
''Robertr'
There was agony In the utterance
sufficient to disguise the low voice, yet
could not doubt the identity of the
speaker.
yes; am here: what has hap
pened?"
"Oh. don't ask that I hardly know
myself. 1t was all impulse, despera-
ton. Listen; they are going to desert
the ship within an hour. Mccain told
me. II let him believe I would go
with him to save my own life. II
didn't know what to do. All that was
left me was to pray and watch"
Eyes, dear heart-but what hap
pened? you must speak quickly. They
all left the cabin, and went on dack.'
Eyes; to provision the boats: they
are lowering the two forward ones
now. I was told to get my own things
ready"
sNo guard wan left here below7"
"Only Dade: they knew you could
not possibly get out, and they had no
fear OF me because was 50 fright
ened"
sAnd what became OF Dader
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TO worship on Tue
occasion OF the
last Passover In
Jesus earthly life.
They had made
the request of
Philip. one of the
twelve, who in
turn carried it to
Andrew, and they
two together went
and told Jesus
The information
caused unusual
agitation in his
breast drawing
forth from him
some of the pro-
foundest and most
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north Of us. What does the barome-
ter say7-
"a slight drop in the last two hours
nothin' much yet. but It don't look
good to me-"
Mccain Joined us. the chart still
half open.
There seems to be plenty Of har-
bors along this Newfoundland coast
line" he said. do you know what
they are liker'
''Only what the map says. The
whole coast Is rugged and rocky, dam
gerous for any vessel larger than a
fishing schooner. There are govern
ment mail boats calling at those
smaller towns during the summer
months"
"How far are we to the north Of
st. Johns?"
1.-Two hundred and fifty miles. ap-
proximately."
(which makes us about due east
of this White bay indicated here7"
Yes; but there Is not even the name
of a town given; all that country is
wilderness, take it. Why do you ask !?
1 thought you had decided on st.
JohnsT
$50 we have" in no pleasant tone,
and crumpling up the chart in both
hands, ''but thought IL there was
more quiet port to the north 1t might
be safer. There are apt to be war
ships at ST. Johns. However, we will
keep to that course" He turned to
Liverpool.
where's Winter"
forward somewhere"
'Have him come aft, and take the
deck; it's time for dinner"
shall never forget that meal-not
the first, but the last time we were all
together about the table in the after
cabin. Not that anything occurred of
special interest to this story, but I
doubt If ever q stranger company, un-
der stranger circumstances, was ever
gathered together, even at sea. Nc
Cam raped at Miss Carrington's
door, and she received his invitation
to Join us with a graciousneSs of man.
ner which must have surprised the
man.
Liverpool, who sat at the lower end,
his uncombed red thatch more conspic-
uous than ever, appeared decidedly
Ill at ease, but his presence failed to
embarrass the rest of US, or interfere
with the game. Dade, at McCann's
orders, helped Philip Bascom from his
cabin, and found him a place at Miss
Carrington's left, directly opposite the
New Yorker, the two men greeting
each other with a stiff bow. had not
seen Bascom for some days, and could
not help being impressed with his ap-
pearance of illness, his face having a
positively CHASTITY look. Yet he seemed
equal to the occasion, entering into
conversation with the lady, and even
occasionally addressing a remark to
Mccain, who replied in assumed good
humOr. Wine was served, although
previously I had no knowledge of any
being on board, and the party devel-
oped into q rather pleasant occasion.
The girl played her part well, and
I could read BaScom's bewilderment
as he endeavored to join with them in
the same spirit. To relieve his en-
barrassment, I managed to keep up a
desultory conversation with him, al
though my thoughts were busy enough
elsewhere, endeavoring to figure out
the meaning of all this byplay. It was
a decided relief when the party finally
broke up, and Mccain conducted the
lady back to her stateroom, pausing
for a final farewell at the door.
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Dade Was Unconscious but Not Dead.
ing. Now one thing more-where have
they confined Leayord and Olson?"
81 haven't dared ASK" she admitted
81 did not suppose they would leave
the ship tonight, and thought I might
find some way to discover this for my
SELF
You have no hint?'
"Only that the boy Moon carried
food forward from the table WHALE I
was at the piano."
forward? on deck?'
mo; down the passage amidshfp."
GOOD; that is what supposed, and
it gives US far better opportunity to
reach the men than if they were being
held in the forecastle. They are in the
petty officers quarters, no doubt. Now,
you at any moment. You must go back
to your stateroom, so that he will not
suspect. Leave the rest to me, but de-
lay him in every way possible"
'Am to go with him?"
"Only as last resort. If I can re-
lease Leayord and Olson In time to act
Wen back the game. This probably
depends on how long you can keep Nc
Cam on board"
HE must not suspect your escape"
"No; I'll attend to that" I caught
her in my arms, and kissed her, feel
ing her arms twipe about my neck.
you must go now, dear. You trust
met"
with all my heart"
She crossed swiftly to her state
room, stepped within, and partially
closed the door, yet, felt, stood there,
watching my every movement. There
was no longer hesitancy on my part;
our lives hung on the next few min
utes, and had already determined
what must do, and how. Action, the
chance to fight, inspired me; was no
longer a Gagged rat, but q man able to
cope with these villains face to face.
The first thing to be done was to clear
the cabin, so that anyone entering it
would have no suspicion aroused. Time,
time in which to work, was my one
great need, and this could only be had
while Mccain believed me still to be
a helpless prisoner. I caught up the
wooden bar from where 1t lay on the
deck, closed my stateroom door and,
fitting the nails back into the old holes,
drove them in tightly with the iron
Vera had used to pry them free.
Dade was unconscious, but not dead.
only needed to touch his flesh to as
sure me of this fact, yet the fellow
neither stirred, nor groaned, as
hastily dragged his body into the near
est open doorway. He should have
been bound and gagged, bur could not
waste the moments for that job, and
satisfied myself with closing and lock-
ing the door, Then, for an instant,
afood panffue for breath uncertain aa
to my next move. taking hasty survey.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
A. H~~as.H --s~<>~s- .s-p-
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and, as the afternoon wore slowly
away, it seemed to me we were scarce
ly moving, the reverberation OF the
screw being barely perceptible. To as
sure myself that the course had
mapped out was still being adhered to.
I ventured into the cabin for a glance
at the telltale compass. We were
headed to the west Of south.
The man Simms was on guard, lolling
against the butt of the mizzen mast,
with no one else visible. To test his
orders, I turned toward the closed door
of Miss Carrington's stateroom. In
stantly he was on his feet to interfere.
You are not to do that. sir"
mot to do what?"
Speak alone with the lady; those
were my orders"
raised my voice in remonstrance,
but had scarcely uttered a word. when
Mccain emerged from his stateroom,
leaving the door ajar. and crossed the
deck to face me.
''What is the trouble here, Simms?'
he asked, the harshness of his tone diff
fering greatly from the pleasant con-
versation at dinner.
'Mr. Hollis was going to rap on the
lady's door. sir"
"Oh. he was. hey! Well, now see
here, Hollis, you understood that you
were to have no communication with
any prisoners aboard. didn't your
81 was not aware that Miss Car
rington was considered a prisoner"
"Well, whether she is or not, she is
no longer to be bothered with your at
tentions," with no attempt to control
y &c, <1.k
broken your word. You will go back to
your stateroom, and stay there"
Surprising refuse?"
He grinned, exposing his teeth like a
great cat.
ST wouldn't advise you to try that"
he sneered, 'tfor there Is crew enough
on deck to man-hand1e you to a finish.
You can go in quietly, or I'll call them
down. and have you thrown in. So
take your choice"
I looked at the two of them, eager
enough myself to make it a fight. Yet
what was the use? Any excuse en-
aiding him to confine me more closely
would evidently be to his advantage.
conquered myself, and hands
clinched, crossed the deck space, and
entered my stateroom, closing the door.
heard Mccain laugh, and say some
thing to Simms ;-then knew he crossed
the cabin, and went up the stairs. To
better control myself I thrust my face
out through the open port, breathing in
the salty freshness of the air.
Suddenly became aware that others
had entered the main cabin. There was
no sound of voices; nothing to tell me
the purpose of this invasion, yet felt
certain that, at least, a dozen men had
descended the steps from the compan-
ion. I stood erect listening; there was
fumbling at my door. Had Mccain
changed his mind? Were they about to
attack me in force? Revolver in hand
I took a step forward. half-ready to
welcome any open hostility.
1.-THE first sea rat to open that door,"
I called. will get what's coming to
him."
There was a hooking laugh in an
swer, in which more than one voice
Joined; then White growled reply:
mo one is a comm in, mister; an
damn me. if you're goin' ter get out"
1 grasped the knob. throwing my
whole weight against the wood. It
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An English aviator's airplane cnn be
converted into a tent by the addition
of curtains between Its planes.
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Seeing Jesus
ByREY. JAMES M. GRAY. DID.
Deaa a Moody Bible Instisuts.

a.
This was the request of certain
Greeks who had come up to jerusalem
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08

two general classes: First, the upkeep
of roads which have been constructed
along standard line with minimum
grades, proper drainage and surfac-
ing material; second, the conditioning
of roads that have had little, If any,
constructive attention.
Highways coming under the first
class are not so liable to be neglected
by those entrusted with their care,
and while their maintenance problem
is very important and necessary one,
this class Of roads represents only
lesser portion. The greater percent
age of roads in the state are not i'm
proved. Inasmuch- as this class of
roads serve the majority Of the people
and this kind of road will always pre-
dominate, it is very necessary that at
tention be directed to proper ways and
means of their maintenance.
Each year more or less construction
work is being done and the mileage Of
improved roads increased, and while
this work is going on the unimproved
roads should be kept in as good condi-
ton as possible at minimum cost.
The best results can only be OBJ
tanned by the enthusiasm and local
pride of the man who uses the road.
He is the fellow most interested, and
a small amount of intelligent atten-
ton by himself and his neighbors will
show great results on their particular
section of the road.
This rule applied throughout the
length and breadth of any state would
mean system Of earth roads that
could be pointed to with pride.
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There are people who have laid
in a large supply of wheat flour,
who can eat white bread three
times a day and probably get away
with it for some time. They may
even go SO far as to glory in the
fact that they are putting one over
on Uncle SAM" But man with a
conscience cannot do so and feel
that he is a good, patriotic citizen.
He is either not posted on the seri-
Gus food problem that confronts the
nation or else he is wilfully indiffer-
ent to the interests and well-being
of his country. After all, what a
little thing it is for your govern
ment to ask of you.-that you SIM
ply partially substitute something
in place of wheat flour, use less fats
and save on meat. The statement
is perfectly justifiable that a man
who knowingly does not make this
small sacrifice is unquali6edly a
slacker-and there is no logical ar
gument to the contrary.
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Texas Ridge

Miss Zelma Dalgren is attending
school in Deary.
Andrew Abrams is saving wood
for Ike Morgan this week.
Mrs. M. L. Pierce and children
are home from St. Maries, where
they have been the past three
months.
Mrs. E. G. Bogar and little
daughter, Muriel, returned home
Thursday, having spent the week
in Moscow with friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Weaver will
soon leave for their new home, re-
Gently purchased in the vicinity of
Garfield, Wash. While Mr.. and
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08

The letters we receive from the
boys in the army generally have
the right ring to them. They ex-
press the idea that every young man
who has left this community is in
the service to do his bit. We, who
stay at home, sometimes let our
own little petty, personal feelings
get away with our better judgment.
We criticize many things of which
we know practically nothing and
feel in measure justified in doing
so, because we are following the
example Of more illustrious leaders.
Criticism no doubt has it's place,
but to get the best results in the
various branches of army work, in
which our little community has a
part, we must be united in the feel
ing that our government officials
will do their part if we do ours.
Their are thousands of men,
brilliant men, who are devoting all
of their time and energy in the
government service. They are
working for US and their best eff
forts are being expended for US.
They will make some mistakes. un-
doubtedly, and there will be many
cases where men will take ad-
vantage of their positions to work
for their own personal gain, but we
can safely leave the many questions
and actions, which we so freely dis
cuss and criticize and upon which
our discussions and criticisms have
no material effect, in the hands Of
these men who have been chosen to
look after our interests. Our part
yet remains to be done at home, in
our own little communities.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08

Mrs. Weaver have lived here but a
few years, they have made many
friends and will be sadly missed
from the business md social circles
Of this community.
Chester Bogar left Monday for
Lewiston to take the physical ex-
animation for the selective draft.
Carl Gustafson left last week for
an extended trip to, Puget Sound
and California points.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08
Methodist Church
KFNDRICK

KENDRICK
Sunday School 1000 A. M.
Preaching HOO a. m.
Rev. A. James will preach.
Sunday eveing at 1880 stereop-
ticon lecture on Panama will be
given.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 1880
FAIRVIEW
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Preaching Feb. 10 HOO a. m.
Rev. Emmel will preach.
AMERICAN RIDGE
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Preaching Feb. II HOO a. m.
H. B. Emmel, Pastor.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08

1t doesn't pay to monkey with
Uncle Sam. Some time ago the
Gazette got a blank from the Food
Administration headquarters at
Washington, d. G. with the request
that list of all food stuffs on
hand be returned to Washington
Immediately. Thinking that the
status Of the commissarv depart
ment of a print shop was common
knowledge and that for this reason
the sending of the blank was a mis-
take, we thoughtlessly consigned
the request to the waste basket.
Last week another blank arrived
from the same source and.w it a
letter stating in casual way that
unless the blank were properly fill
ed out and returned within ten
days, a thousand dollar fine and a
year in the penitentiary was forth
coming to We editor. 1t is unneces-
sary to state that the blank was
filled out in detail and returned by
first mail.
The same experience will prob
ably happen to those who do not
procure blank from the revenue
department and get right with
Uncle Sam on their income taxes.
But a short time remains and 9
heavy penalty is in store for those
who wilfully neglect the matter.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08
Something Good

Those who hate nasty medicine
should try Chamberlain's Tablets
for constipation. They are pleasant
to take and their effect is so agree
able and so natural that you will
not realize that it has been produced
by medicine. Obtainable every
where.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08
Presbyterian Church

Remember: we have preaching
every Sunday morning at HOO a.
m. and Sunday school at 1000 a.
m. Senior Christian Endeavor at
$3.50 p. m. and that you are a well
come worshiper and guest.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08
maintenance IS BIG SECRET
Great Folly to Spend Money In Con-
struction of Roads Neglected
After Completion.

Maintenance is dhe secret of good
road system. 1t is great folly to spend
money in the construction Of roads
which are neglected after their COM
pletion. Unless intelligence and dill
gence is used in the up-keep of sys-
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08
Big Bear Ridge

Miss Bernice Gentry was given
the prize for the best essay written
by the school at Literary Saturday
evening. The theme was Hoover
ling
Miss Compton reports the next
compositions by the school to be:
"Read The Papers"
Hot lunches are also being served
at Rimrock school.
Officers were elected at the Bear
ridge Literary Saturday evening as
follows: N. E. Ware, president;
Jack Jones, vice president; Johanna
Hooker, secretary and treasurer.
Resolved: "That Great Britain
After The War Will Be More Demo-
cratic Than America" will be dis
cussed Saturday evening by,affirma-
tive: Albert Nelson, N. E. Ware.
Miss Compton: Negative: Dan
Jones. Miss Emmett, Miss Messins
ger.
N. E. Ware spent Sunday at the
O. E. Macpherson home getting ac-
quainted with his grandson.
Emmett Hoyt, the little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. W. Bigham, has
been quite sick.
Misses Judith and Ollie Peterson
of near Deary were visiting at the
home of Misses Flora and Emma
Nelson last week.
Grin Ruehle left Tuesday to visit
his parents at Pierce, Idaho, before
being called for military service.
Ingvald Aas was called to Lewis
ton to take the physical examina-
tion for military duty.
John Galloway made a business
trip to Moscow last week.
Miss Clara Lien has gone to Gull
desac for short stay.
Ingvald Aas was visiting his
brother Lewis in Deary the last of
the week.
Mrs. A. Galloway was visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Bowers
near Avon last week.
Mrs. Emmett Harris of Little
Bear ridge spent last week with
her daughter. Mrs. R. w. Bigham.
Mrs. Otto Alder visited Mrs
Charles Bowers near Avon last
week.
The Young Peoples League helc
their annual election of officers
Sunday evening with the following
results: A. NJ Rognstad, presi
dent; Isaac Lien, vice president
Ingvald Aas, secretary; Oscar
Sind, treasurer.
The members of the Y. P. L
wish to express their thanks anC
appreciation of the assistance giver
them by Mr.. Ware turnout the pas
year.
The Bear ridge Protective Asso
citation will hold an important bust
ness meeting at the Steele school
house Saturday afternoon. Yol
are requested to be present.
A Valentine party will be givel
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ir'
Gentry, Thursday evening, Feb. Ia
for the benefit of the Red Cross
A cafeteria lunch will be served
All are cordially invited to attend
The lucky purchaser of the Re-
Cross cake gets to eat with tn
Goddess of Liberty.
Red Cross Notes
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08

When you are doing all you can
do to help win the war, you are
doing your duty.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08

TEN of roads their value will depre-
ciate under ordinary circumstances
faster than new roads can be con-
structed. It is therefore essential that
after road Is once built, great care
should be taken in its>upkeep. There
Is no question that the cost of proper
maintenance is many times saved in
the increased economic value of the
highway traffic.
Maintenance may be divided into
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-02-08

Clarence and Ollie Morey have
become members of the Red Cross
auxiliary making a membership Of
1S1.
For an example of patriotism
come to the Red Cross headquarters
Thursday afternoons and see the
amount of work being done.