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Pekin Ducks About Seven Weeks Old
in Fatterina Psn.

eggs In the first four or five months
raise and market several dollars
worth of young ducks from her eggs.
These young ducks have size and,
weight, and may he made fat and
juicy before marketing. which is al
ways done by the big duck raisers in
the East. and this is why they raise
ducks of the Pekim variety for the
market. This can he done as well.
and there is always a ready and profit
able market for such ducks.
Three Features Of Value.
There are really three features of
value in the Pclsin duck. one is her
eggs to be converted into young ducks
as suggested. Tie other is her feath-
ers. which are abundant and of "a soft
texture and valuable in the market.
and she may be picked at least twice
n year. The third point of value is
when the duck herself is fattened and
marketed.
Pekin ducks are great forasers, and
with favorable surroundings. such as
n pond or other water source. and
grass to range over they will pick up
in this way more than half of their
food. 1t is true they may he raised
under less favorable conditions. but
at less profit and with more care and
work.
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mans has to do it anyway. don't we?"
whats that, Sir Thomas?" asked
his father. glancing up from his book.
why. the New Year resolution
thing" answered Tommy as he labo-
riously put on some finishing touches.
Pretty big word. that. What about
"Yep, but then don't say it much.
It's sort of like a bet. You bet you do
or you bet you don't. An I'm going 70
bet do" And Tommy closed his book
on n little fat finger and climbed on
hiH fathers knee.
'-And what is 1t you're betting you'll
do. Busterkins?" smiled his father,
rumpling up the boys brown curls.
The child was unusually serious; he
looked intently at his father. I'm
going to see about getting lady for
our home, daddy. I'm SO tired being
wivcut one. II want muvver, dad
dy-a muvver is so handy" And try
as he might to make his declaration
very matter of fact. TommyTrot's
chin quivered and he hid his face on
his fathers shoulder.
Mr.. Birney laid aside his pipe and
for full long minute said nothing.
$50 that's your New Years resolution,
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A Fast Thinker.

"rhis long, dark hair on your coat,
Iienry?"
"Oh-er--a horschnir. my owe"
Most likely. And no doubt you
got II in AN automobilei"
Exactly. my dear. The seat cover
ing was worn through and some of the
stuiiing came ut."-BirIningharn Age
Herald
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HIGH VALUE OF BUTTERMILK
Until Recently It Was Considered
Waste in Creamery Business-
Now in Demand.

Years ago buttermiik was consiJ
cred u waste in the creamery business
and thousaryls of pounds of 1t were
poured into sewers. More recently its
great value has been discovered as
human and animal food, both as whole
buttermilk and in such forms us but
terinilk cheese. condensed buttermilk
and powdered buttermilk.
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INCREASE INCOME FROM LAND
When Saved and Applied to Soil
Manure is Valuable Waste Prod
uct-Aids Fertility.

Farm manure is Il valuable waste
product when saved and applied to
the soil. Richer soils are needed 10
produce larger crops and at less cost.
More barnyard manure will enrich the
soil and thus increase the income from
the farm.
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cutieura for Plmply Faces.

To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash of in FIVE minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to In
clude Cuticura Talcum.-Adv.
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BETTER CROPS NEXT SEASON
Farmer Should Plow Under Vegetable
Matter to Enrich Soii-Humus
is Indispensable.

Every pound of vegetable matter
turned now will be a pound more for
better crops next year. Humus is in
dispensable to fertile soil. Those who
plow early and turn under vegetable
matter will be storing up fertility.
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A War Sufferer,

The Guest-It's awful to think of
the suffering CAUSED by the war.
The Portcr-l'll say so. Take me.
rinstance. ] was in vaudeville with
a swell monologue in German dialect,
but ! couldn't get II booliin during the
war an had to take this job.
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The prices of cotton and linen have
been doubled by the war. Lengthen
their service by using Red Cross Bag
Blue in the laundry. All grocers, &c
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circumyentina the Rarraae.

Mrs Newctld-.JolIn, wen have to
have speaking tube from The dining
room to the kitchen.
Ncwcdd-Why?
Mrs. Ncwed,l--Wcll, must get some
way OF talking to the cook without
having her throw dishes ut mc.-Bos-
ton Evening Transcript.
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Mus. Be One or the Other.

"rhat gentleman who just entered
is free thinker
oh indeed Is he n bachelor or a
wldowcrf'- Philadelphia Record.
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Natural Mistake.

81 hear that the cook Subbubs mar
ned has left him"
Yes; force of habit"
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Well z

Tenderfoot-Isn ii great 10 be wellH
FIrst-Clnss Scout-Ies. Especially
when you're sick.-Boys' Life.
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Often it is found that the patient
Is bluning when the doctor calls.
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Hail and Farewell
FAREWELL TO THE OLD

Old Year. thy life is well-nigh spent,
Thy feet are tottering and slow,
Thy hoary head with age is bent.
The time is here for thee to go;
Already in the frozen snow
A lonely grave is made for thee;
The winds are chanting dirges low.
Upon the land and on the sea.
Old Year, thou vert a friend to some
To some thou vert of worth untold,
Thy days were blessings, every one,
More precious far than shining gold;
But unto others, thou foe
Did prove thyself-an enemy.
Relentless as the chains of woe
AS ruthless as the maddened sea.
Some will rejoice to know thee dead.
Others will mourn thee as friend;
Some will look back on thee with dread,
Others their praises to thee lend:
I neither offer praise nor blame,
Old Year, for what you brought to me,
For unto me both joy and pain
Your active hands gave lavishly.
Thy solemn dcath-hour draws a-nigh-
And bark! I hear thy funeral knell
Slow pealing through the darkened sky
Farewell, Old Year-farewell, farewell!
HAIL TO THE NEW
Hail! hail! to thee, o virgin year!
Not yet days length on thy throne,-
Thou with the merry eyes and clear
And Joyous voice of dulcet tone:
Hail! hail to thee, thou strong of limb;
Our praise is thine, o youthful king,
For thou art pure of woe and sin.
Thy young hands yet but blessings bring.
The monarch who is laid away
Within the catacomb of years
Was harsh and ruthless in his day
Seemed less to love our joys than tears;
We look for blessings manifold,
New Year, from thy pure sinless hand,
We trust thy heart will ne'er grow cold
Toward us-and our Native Land.
Bring healing to the hearts now sore
From wounds the cruel Old Year made;
The veil of peacefulness draw DER
The woes at each heart-threshold laid:
We cannot love tyrant king!
Our hearts refuse to loyal be
To one who takes delight to fling
Upon our hearts keen misery!
Be kind to us-that we may say,
When comes the time for thee to go;
20 darling year. we grieve to-day,
Because we all have loved thee soG'
Good Housekeeping.
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OMMY-TROT." christened
Thomas Trotwood Birney.
sprawled on the table at
his fathers elbow. He was
engaged in printing some
thing which he carried
about with him. "It's an
awful hard job, amt 1t,
daddy? But 1 guess gentle
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the scuttle hole.

the scuttle hole.
 Garter, pass these men up and take them forward with the others. Turn them over to Watkins. Then come back here, and report to me-" They went up the ladder one by one, and disappeared onto the deck above. Carlson and I watched the others until Carter stuck his head once again through the opening.
 "All safe, slr-they was like lambs."
 every we'll; stand by to help. Now you lads. lift this black hnd shove him up to where they can get hold above, They hoisted the unconscious form up the ladder and forced 1t through the hole onto the deck. At my stern command they crawled forth into the sunlight. There they picked up Co., chose and carried him aft.
 went to the main hatch, and had the cover slipped to one side, the armed sailors gathering close about the edge, as peered down. It was a scene of pandemonium, revealed in the yellow flame of slush lanterns, a group of white faces showing clearly, as the prisoners below struggled forward, gesticulating and shouting. Ignoring their mad roaring, and the threat of leveled guns, I stared down at the in- furiated faces, until the clamor ceased sufficiently to let my voice be heard.
 "What are you men trying to do, frighten me? You might as we'll stop that. This opening Is lined with guns. and if one of you fire shot we'll pour lead into you. More than that; If you attempt to climb out there Is brass carronade trained on the hatch. So listenl We are in control of the ship and mean to keep it. The old officers are either dead or prisoners. What we do with you will depend on your ac- tions, but we're ready to kill if neces- sary. If you keep quiet down there, and obey orders, you'll be fed, and treated decently enough. Pass up your arms"
 There was no movement, only glare of hostile eyes, an indistinguish. able growl of voices.
 "Kneel down, lads and cover those fellows" ordered sternly drawing my own pistol. "Now you below there this is my last word. I'll count ten, and you'll either pass up those weapons or we'll pour our fire into you. Take aim, boys"
 Continued Next Week
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CHAPTER XXI.
In Full Possession.

A roar of delight went up. I knew sailors and felt they would welcome a fight like this and their immediate sympathy would be with me for start. ing it. More than that, this blaclI bully, ruling over them by brute force
 could be no favorite. They might feal him, but with that fear would De mingled hate, and a delight in his downfall. ... 7
 In that instant, although cannot recall removing watchful eyes from the negro's face, I received an impress. sion of my surroundings never to be erased from memory-the gloomy in. terior, the deck, foul, filtered with sea boots, and discarded clothing, and the great beams overhead blackened5 by smoke. The rays of the swinging slush lantern barely illuminated the centrale space, the rows of hunks be- 'yond remaining mere shadows, yet this dim. yellowish light, fell full upon the excited half circle of men who were roaring about the negro. They were
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cited faces.
 That's one attended to-" I sait shortly. "Now is there any more oi you who would like to fight this out ?
 There was no answer although tht ring widened under the threat of my eyes, and I met sullen faces here anG there. I was in no mood to take chances.
 Carlson" I said, "you know al these men. Pick out those you car trust, and have them stand over there to the right. Call them out by name be lively now"
 They stepped forth eagerly enough Ind ranged themselves before the hunks, the faces mostly those of north. ern Europe, although a negro or two was among them. As the Swede ceased calling, six or seven yet re mained clustered in front of me, a motley lot, one of them an Indian, the others mostly half-breeds. I glanced from face to face inquiringly.
 "How about it, you?" asked. Are there any more of you fellows who take a chance with us? This is my last offer"
 "What's the game" asked sullen voice in English, and bearded fellow, burned black, pushed his way to the front. q used ter be Scotch; now I don't know what I am. One flag is as good as another ter me-only I want to know what sorter game I'm playin' in. Who are yer? An whar'd yer cum frum?"
 "I am an English seaman" I an- swered shortly, land how I came aboard makes no difference. Right now I am the only navigator on the Namur. Estada is dead-knifed last night by one of the buccaneers. Man uel Estevan had a hand in the busi- ness, and he's safely locked in a state room aft. Captain Sanchez Is wound ed and helpless, and those cut-throats amidships are battened down below matches. LeVere and are the officers left, and We control the deck"
 "Yer mean those fellers were aimin' ter take the ship?"'
 Exactly that; now where are you lads? With Manuel and his bunch of pirates? Or with us?'
 "What CT yer going ter do with us, an this ship? That's the fu'st ques- tion."
 had not decided that even in my own mind, but the answer came promptly enough.
 "I am.goingto leave that to the crew. AS sodn as we have all secure, I'll have every man on deck, and then we'll talk 1t over. That's fair enough isn't it?'
 'It looks fair. Come on, mates; I'm fer the Englishman."
 Only one followed him, however, a boy; the others remained sullen and defiant. I had no further time to waste in explanations. ! glanced up at Carter's face framed in
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rough, wild lot, ranging

rough, wild lot, ranging
 from the intense black of Centra
 Africa to the blond of Scandinavia
 half naked some, their voices minglin,
 in dozen tongues, their eyes gleam
 ing with savagery.
 know not whether Cochose lungec forward" of his own volition, or wa! pressed on from behind, yet suddenly
 he was within. reach of me, and tho battle was on, his object evidently be
 ing to crush me in his giant grip mine to oppose science to strength and avoid his bear-hug. We swayet back and forth to the sharp pitching of the ship. Then he sprang straight at me determined to smash me to the deck by the very power of his on slaught. But I side-stepped him, get ting in two swift blows, which rocked his head, and tore open one cheek from which blood trickled. Yet he kept his feet, blindly gripping for me
 I evaded his clutch by leaping aside but the space was far too small to per init these tactics to carry long, and finally he had me. Yet, even as he seemingly crushed the very breath out of me, his giant strength met with a resistance which increased his fury. Already the fellow had lost his head, but I fought coolly, putting my skill against brute force, every wrestler's trick I knew flashing into my brain. Breathlessly, my flesh scraped and bruised, I wriggled partly free, and ripped him, his great body striking the deck with a thud. I fell with him, dragged down by his desperate grip, but was first upon my feet, saluted by a roar of delight from the lips of those crowding about us. AS he staggered up also, struck him again, a blow which would have ended the game, had not my foot slipped on the reeling deck. As it was it drove him to his knees, groggy, and with one eye half closed, yet with strength enough left to regain his feet as soon as I. This time he charged me like a wild bull, froth whitening his lips, scarcely ap- bearing human in the yellow light. In mad rage he forgot all caution, his one thought to reach me with his hands, and throttle me into lifeless pulp. fought him back, driving blow on blow through his guard, side-step- ping his mad rushes, landing again and again on his body. Twice got in over his heart, and at last, found the chance I sought, and sent right jab straight to the chin. All the force of one hundred and eighty pounds was behind the clenched fist, and the negro went down as though fioored by a poleax. EOnce weakly he endeayored to rise, but this time used my left, and he never stirred again, lying there with no sign of life except the Quivering of the huge body. Assured that he was down and out, stood above him, gazing into the ring of ex-
 tF.
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Geoffry Carlyle, mariner, Hnsenced to twenty years of servitude in kne American colonies for compIicity in neo Monmouth rebellion, is put aboard @aMy Fairfax of Maryland and a Spaniard na0tng himself Captain Sanchez. CHAPTER II-Life on the prison ship. CHAPTER III-Carlyle meets Dorothy, wno informs him her uncle has bought his 1Evfces. Carlyle and Sanchez clash. CHAPTER V-The Fairfax party, now D. tts own sloop on the Potomac, encoun- teTs mysterious bark. the Namur of CHAPTER vI-The Fairfax party 4nds for the night with chest of gold. EaEfyle investigates a mysterious sail at CHAPTER vII-Carlyle discovers Cap P steal the Fairfax gold and abduct D0rothy.
 CHAPTER vIII-Carlyle fights Sanchez and leaves him for dead.
 CHAPTER Ix-Carlyle, too late to res- sne Dorothy. sWims to the Namur- CHAPTER x-Carlyle boards the Namur And joins the pirate crew.
 CHAPTER xI-Pirates return to Ma MuY with Dorothy, gold and disabled cap- satU and go to sea.
 CHAPTER xII-Carlyle finds a friend n Watkins, an English sailor.
 CHAPTER xIII-Carlyle becomes first mate, under Acting-Captain Estada. CHAPTER xIV-Carlyle gets a note to Bnxothy.
 CHAPTER XV-Dorothy eats dinner wfth Estada, Carlyle and Estevan, leader e& the fighting men of the Namur, W0dves of tnE ---e.
 
 CHAPTER xVI-Carlyle explains things bD Dorothy in her stateroom and kills a mysterious intruder.
 CHAPTER XVIL-Estada does not an DWer a watch call
 CHAPTER XVIII-Estada is found mur- oered. Carlyle and LeVere, second mate, Bkzn to get control of the Naunnr-
 x-CarlyIe and LeVere CHAPTER xId arm the more decent Detze Estevan an
 M the sailors.
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were driven into the cooks galley and turned to the more serious work con fronting me in the forecastle. We must have men enough to sail the bark, and if I was to command them, must first of all prove my courage and enforce authority. The whole suc- cess of our effort depended on this.
 "What's going on below?" I asked.
 "Cursin' mostly" answered Carter, peering down through a slight uptilt- ing of the scuttle. "They don't just know what's happening yet, but the big nigger seems ter be raisin' hell. Carlson is holdin' him back with his cutlass."
 "Open up and let me down"
 I fell, rather than clambered along the rungs of the ladder. coming to my feet on deck in the midst of a group of angry men. The light was so poor I could scarcely see their faces !; babel of voices greeted nae, and more than one hand gripped me f1ercely as the excited owner yelped demand to know what in hell we were up to. roughly cleared a space, aided by Carl sons cutlass, and fronted them. Tow ering above them all, his black ape like face, distorted with rage, I dis tinguished the giant Cochose, his im- mense hands grasping a wooden bar ripped from a bunk. Plainly enough he was the leader. If I was to rule, this black brute must be conquered at the very start, conquered by my own hands, and in the presence of his mates.
 "Stand back there lads," said stern ly. "Pll explain all that has happened presently. but first am going to lick that black within an inch of his life. Step out of there, Cochose."
 He came grinning widely, balancing. the heavy club.
 "You mean me, sah? You all think yer kin lick mel"
 "Yes, I think SO; I'll try it anyway. Here Carlson, take this pistol and sheath knife. If anyone interferes shoot him. All I ask is fair play. Drop that club, Cochose, and throw away JOuNkulle. Lou duu VIII uSnI this out with bare hands"
 His dull brain worked slowly, and he stared at me, his eyes ugly. His silence and lack of response, awoke a growl from the impatient circle of men behind. One fellow kicked the club out of his hand contemptuously, and another plucked the knife from his belt.
 ''You big skulker," the latter said with an oath of derision, Ego on, and fight!''
 What for An fight this white mani An don't even know who he is."s
 ''Then I'll tell you. Estada is dead Manuel is a prisoner. Pm In com. mand of this bark. You are a big boosting cur! heard what you said when came down, and now I'll make you prove it."
 took two steps forward, my ad. vance so swift and unexpected the big negro had not even time to throw ul an arm in defense. With open hand struck him squarely across the face.
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CHAPTER xX.'
The Deck Is Ours.

Y had the next step carefully out Nked in my own mind, and yet hesi- fAfed moment, glancing into the two 1res before me, with sudden reali-
 Kffon of what the contemplated ac- U1n would mean to all of us, if by any &nxnce 1t should fail of success. I 0anaged to speak cheerfully, putting = ring of confidence into my voice.
 -Then the sooner we act the better. Watkins, have LeVere order these men m Let him say that Senor Estada wishes them to break out some stores A the lazaret. They need be here only Hng enough for us to distribute these nn0s among them, and for me to speak - word of instruction to them."
 %But have no part? Is there no Wxy in which can help?" asked the ErI #, ~You have your pistol? Then re- Eafn here. I shall have to go on deck wRh the men, and will not dare leave fhem a moment until the ship is ab- HsfUtely secure. Manuel is locked in xkat stateroom, but must not be com Dunicated with by anyone. It will be yDur part to see that Gunsaules Dexther enters that passage leading nEidships, nor approaches this door. Keep him in sight. You will save us q Man. Wait here now until see how seeurely this passage forward is G3csed."
 It was as described to me-a heavy sGken door, nail studded, not only beked. but held firmly in place by a Heeut iron bar. There was not the fafntest possibility of any entrance s6t, except through assistance from fhds side. As returned to the cabin, Gunsaules came out of the captains
 1cm and crossed the deck. At sight Af me he stopped instantly. ~Gunsaules," said, "you are to re- Hafn in this cabin until I give the Mgrd. The lady here has a pistol, and sEders to shoot if you attempt to szfher enter this passage, or approach hhe door of Manueps stateroom. How Kd you find Sanchez?" @Sitting up in his bunk, senor, and able to eat."
 Docs he know what is occurring on BaardY
 No, senor. He questioned me, but \ only told him everything was all |zfght, so far"
 In my heart I believed the fellow deliberately lied, but there was no op- tnDrtunity to question him further, for st that moment the door of the com |Danion opened and a miscellaneous 'reup of men thronged down the sEairs. They were rough hairy lot, nere and there a sturdy English coun- tsnance meeting my gaze, but the ehces were largely foreign, with those '4 two negroes conspicuous.
 Twelve here, sir; j. I couldn't get Harwood down from the foretop," said Watkins. .And there are others below who Win join usY' .-.-..-..~..-..,---~.---.-.------
 "Yes, sir; six more I count on"
 (which means lads, that with HAr-
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Public Virtue.

That patriotism which, catching It's inspiration from on high, and leaving at an immeasurable distance below all lesser, groveling, personal inter. ests and feelings. animates and prompts to deeds of self-sacrifice, of valor, of devotion, that is public v4rtueJ that Is the noblest, the sublimest of all publia virtues i-. Qay. s'' " s"' l.
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endeavofing to reach the deck. Shots were fired, the bullets whistling through theaopening. the flare lighting up the black depths below, revealing vaguely mass of frantic men staring up, and cursing us fiercely in a dozen languages; but, in spite of them, we clamped the hatch down tight, and locked it securely into place with an iron bar. #...
 Watkins needed no help; he had ms party rounded up. To my orders they
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FAKE HEROES.

A colored gentleman showed up In
st Louis the other day, loaded down
With medals He had lost a leg, was
badly SCARED. and said he was q
member OF a New York fighting regi-
meht. He was accepted as hero and
was getting away with IL all right un-
I'll he met an acquaintance. The lat
ter told the public through the news
papers that the man had never been
TO war and received his scars in
numerous quarrels.
The incident is important only as
calling attention TO the fact that not
only in st. Louis. but right here In
this community fake heroes are apt
10 show up. II is the case after every
war, or after every calamity. Fakirs
take advantage OF our frame OF mind.
Thousands OF wounded men are re-
turning to us from across the sea.
Manned and crippled soldiers are go
ing TO become a familiar sight. But
there will be mingled with them the
bogus hero and the fakir. and we
would do well to pay great deal of