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Courier Democrat., 1918-03-14
OF NUroIo.

CHAPTER I--Robert Hollis. one time
sea captain, who tells the story, is a
guest, on Gerald Carrington's yacht. Els:
party and Hollis is surprised on discover
Ing q woman, who evidently wishes to re-
main unknown, aboard.
CHAPTER II-Hollis, the next night,
succeeds in having an interview with the
woman. She merely tells him her name
Is Vera.
CHAPTER 111-carrington tells his
guests of the coming war, and that he
ls engineering copper pool.
CHAPTER 1y,The yacht is sunk in a
collision and Hollis saves Mccain, mil
lonaire. and one Of the party.
CHAPTER V-Hollis and Mccain res
boat.
CHAPTER VI-Hollis and Vera become
friendly, though he is unaware Of her
identity.
CHAPTER VII-McCann refuses to sub
init to Hollis authority, and the latter
enforces it.
CHAPTER vIII-The castaways are
sighted by ship, the Indian Chief, which
takes them aboard.
CHAPTER IX-The Indian CHIEF has
almost wreck. All the officers are dead.
Hollis meets the owner, who tells him
the vessel has q cargo Of ammunition,
consigned to the German government.
CHAPTER X-Hollis consents to take
charge of ship and continue voyage. Vera
recognizes an old friend in Robert
Bascom and McCann are deadly enc enc
niles.
CHAPTER Naturalization among
the crew. quickly develops, and Hollis
selects his officers.
CHAPTER XII-McCann wants to return
to New York. and tries to corrupt crew.
CHAPTER xIII-Hollis finds himself
forced to confine Mccain to cabin.
CHAPTER x1V-Vera and Hollis agree
that for Bascom's sake the ship must be
taken to it's destination. Hollis learns that
Vera is Gerald Carrington's daughter.
.C-4APTER xV-The crew, realizing
danger of capture by allied warships'
eV1nce dlsinclination to continue voyage
CHAPTER XvI-Leaders of the crew
disarm Hollis and make him prisoner
CHAPTER XVII-In a fight with the
mutineers Hollis is badly hurt. On recover
ing consciousness he realizes that he must
submit, though, being the only navigator
on board, he is in position to make terms
with McCann. He is made prisoner
CHAPTER XVIIT-vera pretends tc
agree to McCanns plans, to Hollis won.
der.
CHAPTER XIX-Hollis escapes from
confinement and reaches the deck to fine
the Indian Chief has been stopped by
French Warship.
CHAPTER Xx-McCann succeeds il
deceiving commander of warship. which
goes on it's way. Hollis is recaptured.
CHAPTER xXI-Vera and Hollis reacl
understanding by which they will outwi
Mccain.
CHAPTER XXI - Vera acknowl
edges her love for Hollis. McCann
Hollis, liverpool Red" and the Lead
ers of the mutiny have a conference
CHAPTER NXIII-Hollis realizes tha
Mccain and his followers are preparin;
to abandon the ship.
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-ADY ofAeNoRTH," r1Alo ofMe FOREST" ETC.

me as quick as you can"
"They are lowering the boats. he
Will be back for me in a minute"
eyes, I know; but they mean to
open the sea-cocks first?"
81 was not told; no one has come
down this way
'Whoever is given that job would
use the mainhatch, or the ladder to the
engine room. You do not know if all
the crew are on deck?"
"The man White yelled down the lad
der to somebody, whom he called Tony,
to use only the one screw-do you
know man by that name?"
"Aye, Tony Rappello, the head fire.
man; he could keep the machinery go
ing. Now one thing more-where have
they confined Leayord and Olson?"
Il haven't dared ask" she admitted.
II did not suppose they would leave
the ship tonight, and thought 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 while I
was at the piano."
forward? on deck?"
"No; down the passage amidship."
| "Good; that is what supposed and
it gives us a 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,
listen, dear. Mccain may come for
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"
cam to go with him?"
"Only as last resort. If can re-
lease Leayord and Olson in time to act
We'll 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" l caught
her in my arms, and kissed her, feel
ing her arms twine about my neck
"You must go now, dear. You trust
me?"
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 1 had already determined
what I must do, and how. Action, the
chance to fight inspired me; was nc
longer Gagged rat, but a man able tc
cope with these villains face to face
The first thing to be done was to clean
the cabin, so that anyone entering il
would have no suspicion aroused. Time
time in which to work, was my one
great need, and this could only be haC
While Mccain believed me still to bt
G helpless prisoner. / caught up the
wooden bar from where it lay on the
deck, closed my stateroom door and
, fitting the nails back into the old holes
drove them in tightly with the iro1
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
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neither stirred, nor groaned, as
hastily dragged his body into the near
est open doorway. He should have
been bound and gagged, but could not
waste the moments for that job, and
satisfied myself with closing and lock-
ing the door. Then, for an instant, I
stood, painting for breath, uncertain as
to my next move, taking hasty survey.
Only some miracle, or the cons0lida-
Ao6 Of their interest temporarily on
what was being done forward, had
saved US from discovery. Yet ] could
not remain there, almost In plain view,
Where should I turn first? Bascom
would be of no value, even If I re-
leased him; my only hope Of assistance
lay in the two seamen. Gripping the
iron bar, the revolver snugly slowed
away in my pocket, crept down the
black passageway leading forward,
glad to escape from the light Of the
cabin.
McCann believed his prisoners were
secure; that it was quite safe to leave
them unmatched for the short period
before desertlng the ship. The y"rv
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a minute. Good! that VIII. ...s,,,. ..v.

minute. Good that VIII. uu,r.. no"
lads, make it strong, sailors knot"
Dugan sputtered and swore under
his breath, but the shock had robbed
him of all power Of resistance. l never
saw more amazed look in a mans
eyes. He stared at us as though we
We're ghosts raised from the grave to
haunt him.
Anyone below beside Rapello? I
asked, gripping his shoulder so as to
make him look at me. answer now
or I'll take means to make you"
mo"
"No, what you fool! You are speak
ing to the captain of this ship"
"No, sir.'
That's better; you were the two
last men left aboard, take it; it was
your job to open the sea-cocks?"
He nodded sullenly, as 1 dug the re-
volver deep into his cheek.
you dirty murderer where did you
leave McCann? Twist his neck, Lea
yord, until he finds his tongue"
"On deck" he sputtered, "close by
the companion; he-he was going
down to the cabin after the girl. Tony
was the only one left in the engine
room, and l was sent along to see that
he left the cocks OPEN"
'The boats We're all over the side
then?"
eyes, sir"
''I1ow many of them?"
"Four."
"Where were they?"
He set his teeth but the pressure o1
Leayord's fingers compelled an answer
"Three O. 'em had got away, lyin
maybe a hundred yards out, and the
fourth was still at the ladder, waitin
fer us to come over the side"
"This last one was AIcCann's boat.
| Who were in it?"
II didn't look over ter see, sir.''
Maybe not, but you know just tht
same. The men We're all picked fol
the boats. Give me the Names"
"Well, thar wus Liverpool, White
Dubois, Tony an myself, the niger
Watson, an'-let's see-Joe Sachs.'
"Sevcn--with Mccain and the girl
nine; not overloaded surely and quite
a picked company, worthy their chief
The other boats held more?'
"About twelve men each Sir"
Leayord's eyes met mine in silent I'm
derstanding. He was seaman enough
to instantly grasp the purpose of thi:
unequal division-the lighter boa
would be the better sailor, the easier
operated in a heavy sea.
(Which boat was it you fellows
chose?" he asked.
"The port-quarter boat"
Il thought so. What1l we do will
Dugan, sir?"
"Throw him into the hosun's bunk
and then nail up the door. Well Civ,
him dose Of his own medicine. Nov,
lively; there's another job waiting u!
on deck.''
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CHAPTER XIV.
We Capture the Ship.

They We're in no way gentle about 1t,
yet the work was noiselessly done, and
with snilorllke thoroughness. Dugan
undertook to curse, but was so Instant
ly gagged that only the first muttled
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Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17
A Superb Gathering of Alp.
 parel for the Holidays

We want particularly to emphasize the quality of every garment-the fineness of the fabrics and tailor ing These attractive suits tailored and semi-tai ored lines, in variety of styles of cloth and veve teen plain and fur trimmed All sizes AZ $29.50 to $125.OO
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17
Stunning Suits in All the
 NEWEST FASHIONS

We have told you before that this seasons styles are more beautiful than those of any past within memory. So there is no need to tell you of the betchng beauty of the winter suits coats and dresses which we are showing
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17
Stout Models in Su

These suits are made in long lines, tc give the figure a slender appearance, with wider skirts, in serges, wool velour broad cloth and wool poplins. Sizes to B. Value; $4O.OO to $125.O0.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17

The day will be much more pleasantly spent, if you know you are well attired, and any one of these beautiful dresses will as sure that Smart serge and satin dresses for women, beautifully embroidered. in rich braids and jets and trimmed with silk fringes. All sizes to A. Values $16.5O to $750G.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17
A Patriotic Christmas

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
next DRAFT CALL
TO Be IN APRIL?
Indications Point to That Time De.
spite Official Denial That the
Date Has Been Set.

Washington, Feb 23.-While war de
partment officials reiterate that nc
date has definitely been fixed for the
calling of the second draft for the ma
tional army, all available outward in
dications would seem to point to some
time during the month of April or at
the latest early in May.
Such an estimate is based on the
known preparations for equipping. and
housing the men. 1t is no military
secret that equipment and supplies for
men of the second draft will become
available. soon after April 1 and care
full observers look for the first incre-
ments to be called soon afterward
The number of men to be called in
the first increment has not yet been
determined because the question OF
housing them has not been disposed
of. There will be room for some o!
them in camps and cantonments now
occupied by troops, and it is possible
that additional cantonments may have
to be provided. 1t is also possible
that some of the national guard camps
may be used during the period.
This phase of the subject is being
given careful study but nothing has
been decided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
MADOO FOQ.S PLAN
OF ROADS TO PUTIN
NEW HIGH PAID MEN

Washington, Feb. pa general or
der restricting the creation of new Of
fetal positions by railroads or the
raising Of officers salaries was issued
today by Director General McAdoo.
Under the order railroad may net
fill a vacancy above the grade Of gen.
eral manager or even create such an
Office without the director generals
approval
Railroads also will be required to
make monthly reports Of increases in
salaries, appointments to vacancies
and creation Of new positions involv-
ing salaries between $4,000 and $10,-
900 beginning with January, 1918.
This action was prompted by ru-
mors that few roads were planning
to create new high salaried positions
on the assumption that the salaries
would be paid by the government and
that the railroads compensation would
not be diminished. 1t is said to be
tho director generals purpose grad
ually to eliminate many high salaried
positions and to avoid filling vacan-
cies whenever a road can be operated
without them. There is no intention,
however, of taking drastic steps to-
ward that end and reports that the
railroad administration is considering
wholesale dismissals OF employees and
officials considered unnecessary under
government control are vigorously
denied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
WILSON may
FIX PRICE OF
WHEAT SOON
President Expected to Name
Figure for 1918 Crop
Now Set at So.

Washington, Feb. 23.-There were
indications today that the price OF the
1918 wheat crop would be increased
soon by presidential proclamation.
Under the food control law the price
for wheat of the 1918 crop was set at
So bushel but that is construed to
be minimum and that the president
has authority to increase the price IL
he considers conditions warrant it.
Upon recommendation Of the special
wheat committee, headed by DR.. Harry
A. Garfield, the president last August
fixed 1920 a bushel as the price Of
wheat Of the 1917 crop, now being
marketed.
Several bills are pending in con-
gress to raise the price of the 1918
wheat crop, some of them proposing to
put it as high as $2.75 bushel.
Advantage in Fixing Price.
1t was pointed out today that an
obvious advantage in fixing the price
Of the 1918 crop at 1920 would be that
it would release quantities of wheat
which might be held in the expectation
OF higher price being fixed by con-
gress, and would encourage planting
by farmers who are inclined to delay,
feeling that the price might only
| be So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
START HEARING ON
BILL TO PUT DOWN
GERMAN ALLIANCE

Washington, Feb. 23-Hearings we're
begun today by the senate Judiciary
committee on the bill by Senator King
of Utah to revoke the charter OF the
German American Alliance. ~
Those supporting the bill were
heard first Representatives of the
alliance were ready to testify and de-
clared they would denounce the
charge that the organization was dis
loyal
Gustavus Ohlinger. Toledo. Ohio
lawyer. who said he had studied the
organization closely. spoke for Sena-
tor Kings bill. He denounced the
German American Alliance as an I'M
patriotic organization, the object OF
which was to establish the doctrine OF
pan-Germanism in the United States
as had Eeen done in Austria.
The entrance Of the United States
into the war put a stop to the activi-
ties of the alliance in this country
Ohlinger said.
In 1904, Ohlinger said, the German
emperor conferred on c. ]. Hexamer
former president of the alliance, the
order of the fourth order of the Red
Eagle for distinguished services In
America on behalf of 'kultur.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
FRENCH HIT FOES
CHAMPAGNE LINE
German Positions Are Ralded-Pris.
Oners and War Material Are Cap.
tured-Yankees Shell Huns.

Paris, Feb. 23.-French troops last
night raided the German positions
north of the Ailette river and in the
Champagne, the war Office announced
today. Prisoners and war material
were brought back by the French.
The statement reads:
North of the river Ailette French
troops last night penetrated the Ger
man lines as far as the neighborhood
of Chevrigny and returned with ma
terial and Is prisoners including two
officers
I'm the Champagne French detach-
ments also penetrated the trenches OF
the enemy. About ten prisoners re-
manned in our hands"
(By Associated Press)
On the American sector the bonn
bardment by the big guns continues
German raiders were dispersed by
American fire while rain has pufss
temporary halt to the intense aerial
activity. A trench mortar shell has
caused the death of three Americans
and the wounding of four others.
British airmen have accounted for
nine more enemy airplanes bringing
their total for the past six days to
nearly one hundred. There has been
no let up in the intensive bombing OF
German airdromes and other targets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
Third Spanish
Vessel Is Sunk
in Four Weeks

Madrid. Friday. Feb. 22.-(Delayed.,
The Spanish steamer Maria Caspio
has been sunk by submarine, or her
way to New York with cargo of cork.
The crew was picked Up by the Span
ISL steamer Claudio Lopez. which also
was stopped BY he submarine but
cater was allowed to proceed.
The captain OF the Lopez had the
greatest difficulty in inducing the COM
mander OF the submarine 20 allow him
TO continue the voyage. The submar-
inc commander wanted 10 sink the
liner because she was carrying a num-
Der of cars consigned to the Spanish
Northern railroad, which is partly
French owned.
The sinking of the Spanish steamer
Maria Caspio makes the third such oc-
currence in less than four weeks.
Madrid advices Thursday reported
that the Spanish government would
publish the text of three notes sent
TO the German government concerning
the sinkings.
Destruction of Spanish steamers by
German submarines has been becom-
ing frequent. Early in December the
Germans announced that the sub.
marine barred zone had been extended
to include the Azores islands and in
mid-January the zone was extended tc
the Madeira islands and the Cape
Verde islands. thus covering all the
steamship routes between Spain ant
North and South America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
CARE EXTENDED TO
PACKERS WORKERS
SHOWN AT HEARING

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Packers repre-
sented at the stock yards wage arbi-
tration today introduced evidence
bearing on welfare work done among
their employees, pension systems and
ever summer resorts maintained for
women employees.
Swift & Co., for instance. accom-
modated 900 women at Fish Lake, Ind,
last summer
Ebert Beeman of Wilson & Co
welfare department testified that the
company employs three physicians,
three nurses and number Of clerks
to carry on welfare work in addition
to the employees benevolent associa-
ton which pays sick benefits and $500
life insurance.
A map Of the polyglot section known
as back Of the yards" was introduced.
Witnesses said that only 40 per cent
Of the residents Of this district were
employed in the yards. The map
showed 225 retail food stores and 300
saloons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
TRANSPORTATION Is
NOT CAUSE OF FOOD
SHORTAGE-M'ADOO

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Director Cen
eral McAdoos assurance that so far
as transportation is concerned there
is no danger of suffering from food
shortage in the eastern part of the
country" was supplemented today by
figures made public by the railroad
administration showing steady reduc-
ton of freight congestion.
According to railroad administra-
ton reports about 10000 cars more
than under normal conditions were on
the rails of eastern lines as COM
pared with 10000 on Jan. /, about the
time the government assumed control
of the roads.
Eastbound loaded cars today were
reported as 41.73G more than normal,
and 10000 of these were held at sea
ports awaiting transhipment TO Eu-
rope. Eastbound empties were 5,l0j
above normal. westbound loaded cars
81 .9O4 above normal and westbound
cmpties 1868 more than normal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-23
ENJOYS PREPARE TO QUIT PETR0cRAD
Senate Passes
Railroad Bill:
Task on Wilson

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 23.-The
senate late yesterday passed without
roll call, the bill to provide for the
operation Of the country's transporta-
ticn systems while under federal con-
troll, and to fix compensation.
The administration measure. as mod
flied by the committee on interstate
commerce, was agreed TO by the SEN
ate with only one important amend
ment. That amendment, offered by
Senator Cummins OF Iowa, directs the
government to take over all competi-
tive short line railroads as we'll as the
large systems.
Director General of Railroads Nc
Adoo was opposed to taking over all
the short line railroads and won his
point before the interstate commerce
committee. The senate, however, re-
versed the committee by vote of IS
to IA, even Senator Smith of South
Carolina. chairman Of the committee
voting for the amendment
Efforts of opponents of the bill tc
change the basis and method of com
pensation to be paid for the roads It
| reduce the period of government op
/ GRAFTON after the close of the war, ant
to take away from the president the
! power to fix rates during the emery
epcy subject to interstate commerce
! review were rejected after prolonged
J discussion.
AS the bill passed it gives the presi
| dent authority to make an agreement
with the railroad owners upon just ant
! reasonable compensation to be baseS
upon the average earnings of the three
year period ending June 80, 1917.
1t also gives the president authority
to fix rates. subject. however, to re
view by the interstate commerce com
mission, and directs that federal con
troll of the roads shall continue for
period not exceeding IS months afte
a treaty of peace is declared
The estimated amount to be paid t,
the roads under the bill is approx
mately S50,000,000 a year.
The first amendment taken up il
the house today during consideration
of the railroad bill was on whethe
the short line" railroads should com
under the law. Representative Esch
Republican of Wisconsin. offered al
amendment identical with that accept
ed by the senate yesterday providing
that they should.