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The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-04-24

Expert vulcanizing at Kendall s.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-04-24

Neolin soles at Rendall's repair
shop, Portage. Phone Red ISL.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-04-24

Expert saw-fling and tin
smithing. Rendall's shop, Port
age. Phone Red 1151.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
An Evil and Its Cure.

Interest In Kansas City's efforts to
rid itself Of the billboard nuisance
will be keen in every city In the coun-
try where the citizens are awake to
the Importance Of maintaining urban
and suburban districts in a condition
Of tidiness and beauty. The absurdity
of spending great sums of money for
good highways and other public i'm
provements, and then allowing them to
be heavily discounted by the presence
of glaring and unsightly signs and pic
lures, Is too well understood and too
obvious to call for detailed argument.
1t appears that what is chiefly needed
in order to gain relief from the aggres-
sive billboard, in any city in the
United States, is definite and rigorous
local action. st. Louis has met with
success in this direction, now Kansas
City Is following In its footsteps, and
many other centers might wisely fall
into line.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11

tenn, the tracks leading to the manure
piles at either side Of one end Of
the building.
There are reasons, and good ones,
too, for this interior arrangement. II
will be noted that the side walls of the
barn contain number of windows.
These admit sunshine, which strikes
the gutter at the rear Of the stalls,
helping to purify the manure. They
also permit plenty of fresh air in such
way as to not be Injurious to the
animals. On either side of the barn.
adjoining the doors, are vent shafts for
foul air. These vent shafts connect
with the ventilator on the roof, suck
ing out the foul air and creating
enough circulation to draw In fresh
air.
The features named have been dis
covered by farm-building architects TO
be especially valuable in keeping the
animals healthy and productive. While
it is not shown in this plan, every
farmer who has a water-pressure sys-
TEN extends 1t into his barn, placing
pipes so that they carry fresh, running
water to each stall. From the individ-
ual drinking cups at each manger the
animals have constant supply Of
water. 1t has been shown that such
equipment increases milk production
more than 10 per cent.
Every product of the farm and the
live stock that every farm has on 1t
are too valuable nowadays not to be
housed in weather-tight and healthful
buildings. Farm products are bring.
ing high prices, not that they are out
of line with the increased cost of pro-
duction. but are high enough so that
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
CHAPTER xxx.


The dawn came slowly, and with but
little increase of light. The breeze had
almost entirely died away, leaving the
canvas aloft motionless, the schooner
barely moving through a slightly heav-
ing sea, in the midst of a dull-gray
mist. When Watkins emerged from
the mist proposed to him that we go
below and continue the search for
gold. He was not anxious to go and
Dorothy persuaded me to let her go
with me. In the room where the ape
had been hidden we found big chest
and set to work to open 1t.
1t proved harder than I had be-
lleved, the staple of the lock clinging
to the hard teak wood of which the
chest was made. The lid was heavy.
but as 1 finally forced it backward a
hinge snapped and permitted 1t to
drop crashing to the deck. For an in
slant 1 could see nothing within.
lift up the lantern, Dorothy.
please. No, higher than that. What
in Gods name? Why, it is the corpse
of q womanv''
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
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Plants Trees AIono Roads.

DR.. j. e. Westlake, of Virden, Ill,
has started campaign In behalf of
fruit tree planting along the public
highways. He favors the planting Of
a fruit tree on every mile of the coun-
try roads and suggests that the Boy
Scout organizations serve as guar
dians Of the trees after they are plant
ed. He estimates the cost for the
county would be about $4,000. He
has launched similar campaign in
other counties of the state.-Chicago
Journal.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
Copyright by A. c. McClurg q Co.

Chesapeake and surrender it to the
authorities. The men have nothing to
fear with me aboard and ready to testi-
accept my word without question.
These men are not pirates, but honest
seamen compelled to serve In order to
save their lives; they mutinied and
captured the bark, but were later over
come, and compelled to take the boats.
The same plea can be made for you,
Geoffry, only you were there in an eff
fort to save me. 1t is service which
ought to win you freedom. If the gov
ernor fail me, i will bear my story to
the feet of the king. / am Fairfax,
and we have friends in England, strong,
powerful friends"
81 am convinced" / admitted, after
pause, "that this course is the wiser
one, but fear the opposition of the
men. They will never go willingly"
"There is an argument which will
overcome their fear. mean cupidity.
Each sailor aboard has an interest In
the salvage Of this vessel under the
English law so there must be gold
aboard-perhaps tre7s"ra also. Let
the crew dream that dream and yva'
will need no whip to drive them into
an English port"
Full pardon, and possibly wealth
with it," / laughed. "a beautiful
scheme, Dorothy, yet it might work.
Still, If know sailormen, they would
doubt the truth, If it came direct from
me, for am not really one Of them"
"But Watkins is. Explain it all to
him; tell him who l am, the influence
can WELD in the colony, and then let
him whisper the news to the others.
Will you not do this-for my sake|
Eyes" / answered; II believe you
have found the right course. If you
will promise to lie down and sleep
will talk with Watkins now. / may
catch some catnaps before morning,
but most of the time shall be prowling
about deck. Good night, dear girl"
She extended her arms, and drew me
down until our lips met.
"You are actually afraid of me STILL"
she said. "Why should you be?"
Somehow. Dorothy, you have al
ways seemed so far away from me
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CHAPTER xxvIl-Continued.


"Vot vas eet you say bout dis sheep?
Eet haf cholera-hey?"
Dorothy took step forward, and
confronted them, her cheeks flushed.
"You are sailors" she said, speaking
swiftly, "and ought not to be afraid If
girl isn't. 1t Is true this vessed was
ravaged by cholera, and the crew died
but the bodies have been flung over
board-Captain Carlyle risked his life
TO do that before he asked us aboard.
Now there Is no danger so long as we
remain on deck. / have no fear"
The Swede shook his head, grum-
bling something, but before the revolt
could spread Watkins broke in.
"An' that's right, miss. / wus on the
Bombay Castle when she took cholera,
an we he'd twenty-one days Of 1t
beatin' agin head winds off the Cape.
We lost sixteen o. the crew, but not a
man among US who stayed on deck got
sick. Anyhow. these blokes are goin'
ter try their luck aboard yere, er else
swim fer It,"
He grinned cheerfully, lettir; slip the
end Of the paip'er. the released quar-
ter-boat gliding gently away astern,
the width of water constantly increas-
ing.
"Now, bullies, jump fer 1t If yer
want ter go. All right then, my hearties,
let's hunt up something to work with
and scrub this deck That's the way
20 clean out cholera"
He led the way and they followed
him, grumbling and cursing, but obe-
dient. l added word of encourage
ment, and In few minutes the whole
gang was busily engaged in cleaning
up the mess forward, their first fears
evidently forgotten in action. Watkins
kept after them like a slave driver.
1t was not difficult finding plently
for the lads to do, making the neg
lected schooner shipshape, and adjust
Ing the spread of canvas aloft to the
new course l decided upon. Sam
started fire in the galley and Pre-
pared hot meal, singing as he
worked, and before noon J. had as
cheerful ships crew forward as any
man could possibly ask for. Dorothy
and glanced over tie log, but gained
little information AS the sun reached
the meridian yentured again into the
cabin and returned with the necessary
instruments to determine our position.
With these and the pricked chart,
managed fairly well in determining
our location. and choosing the most
direct course toward the coast.
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the farmer cannot afford to waste
them. The right kind of a house
means an increased income, as the
damage done by weather and rats and
other animals is considerable unless
the barn and granary are so construct
ed that they cannot get in to damage
the grain, hay, etc.
Just now farmers are In excellent
financial condition to build the build
ings that are needed on the farms.
They will find that costs are higher
than before the war, but building
prices have not increased in so great
proportion as the prices they are re-
ceiving for their products.
The cost of the barn shown here will
vary in different localities, according
to local conditions. BY consulting the
local building contractor and building
material dealer it will readily be found
how much Of an investment such a
barn as this will require. Also, these
building experts can give the prospec-
tive builder much valuable advice
about building.
Building a barn or any other farm
building that Is needed Is good busi-
ness right now. The cost will not be
lower for some years to come, and In
the meantime the farmer has con-
venient, labor-saving and waste-reduc-
ing building.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
BEAUTIFYING THAT BARE SPOT
Ferns Particularly Adapted for Growth
In Garden Spaces That Seem
So Uninviting.

There Is perhaps no plant grown
which appeals to the refined taste Of
tie gardener and lover of plant life
as the fern-with its wonderful grace
of 70, n and variety Of color shading.
Few people realize what charming
effects can he obtained at a very small
cost with the cid of our native wood
ferns. We adnSze them when they are
seen In their nalive cool and shaded
haunts, but we do not realize they can
easily be transplanted and will quickly
contribute to the beauty of our lawns
and gardens.
Ferns may be found in the woods
Of almost every state in the Union.
Around every house, whether in city
or village, there are shady spots where
grass and flowers will not grow. We
look at these bare and uninviting
places and wish something could be
done to make them attractive. Take
day off, go to the woods, and with
trowel dig up some ferns, secure as
many varieties as possible, plant them
in the prepared bed, the. larger varie-
ties at the back, the more delicate In
front.
1t does not require so many for q
start, as they multiply rapidly. Keep
them moist until thoroughly estab-
lished. Late in the fall cover with
leaves. In the spring do not remove
these leaves from the bed, as they
help to hold the moisture. Enrich the
soil and give the ferns more Of their
native conditions. Thus the former
unsightly spots will have become
places Of Joy and beauty.-Thrift Mag
azine.
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Praise Japanese Music.

The song which japanese workmen
sing when raising the rooftrees Of a
new building ranks with the purest
music In the world, according to
Henry Elchheim. Boston composer,
who Is spending year In Japan
studying oriental music. He said in
Tokyo: "The orientals have evolved
by the process of elimination a perfect
philosophy, a perfect art and a per-
feet music. If we could think as orr.
entails think, we would realize the alb
solute simplicity and perfection of
their art life." AS he goes about
Japan he takes notes on the primi-
tive music Of laborers and on the sound
Of temple bells, with their beautiful
overtones, with the view Of making
them themes for his compositions.
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nave HCNtE DCC1 uDlC W lOiSCl. Dul
now the touch Of your lips has"
Broken down the last barrier?"
"Yes, forever"
"Are you sure? Would you not feel
still less doubt If you kissed me
again?"
l held her closely, gazing down into
the dimly revealed outline of her face,
and this time felt myself the master.
left her there and groped my own
way forward. found Watkins awake.
He listened gravely to what J had to
say, with little comment, and was evi-
IDENTIFY weighing every argument in his
mind.
"Fve bin in Virginia and Maryland,
sir" he said at last seriously, land If
the young woman Is a Fairfax, she'll
likely have influence enough ter do
just whut she says. I'll talk II over
with the lads. If they wus only sure
thar wus treasure aboard guess most
OF 'em would face hell ter git their
hands on q share Of It."
"Then why not search and see?"
He shook his head obstinately.
''Not me, sir! don't prowl around
in no cholera ship, loaded with dead
men-not If I never git rich"
"Then WILL" and got to my feet
In sudden determination. "You keep
the deck while / go below. Light the
lantern and bring 1t here. If there
is any specie hidden aboard this hook
err 1t will be either In the cabin or
lazaret. And, whether there is or not,
my man, the Santa Marie turns north
tomorrow If l have to fight every sea
wolf on board single-handed-"
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
Designed to Accommodate Fair
Sized Herd of Cows, and
the Winter Feed.
FEED ALLEY THROUGH CENTER
Pathway Large Enough to Admit
Wagon Means Saving of Labor
Ample Windows Let in SUM-
shine and Fresh Air.
BY VIM. A. RAOFORD.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building work on the farm, for
the readers of this paper. On account of
his wide experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer. he is. without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects
address all Inquiries to William A. Rad
ford. No. 1897 Prairie avenue. Chicago.
III, and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
Housing the live stock and their
winters supply of feed is subject
that is given more than passing
thought on the modern farm. No more
do four walls and roof satisfy the
farmer. The four walls must be tight
and keep out the wind and cold; the
roof must be a real roof one that will
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
CHAPTER XVIII.
A New Plan of Escape.

Nothing occurred during the after
noon to disturb the routine work
aboard or to cause me any uneasiness.
Sunset brought clouds, and by the time
1t was really dark the entire sky was
overcast, but the sea remained COM
paratively calm and the wind steady.
1t was a pleasant night in spite of
the darkness, the air soft and refresh
ing. The locker was filled with flags
representing almost every nation on
earth. dragged these out and spread
them on the deck abaft the cabin, thus
forming a very comfortable bed, and
at last induced the girl to lie down,
wrapping her In blanket. Finally
found seat beside her on a coil Of
rope, and we fell into conversation.
This was the first opportunity we
had enjoyed to actually talk with each
other alone.
Dorothy" said humbly, "you were
frightened last night. / cannot hold
you to what you said to me then"
"You mean you do not wish to? But
was not frightened"
"And you still repeat what you said
then7 You said, 4 love you"
"Yes, I can repeat that love you"
"Those are dear, dear words; but
ought not to listen to them, or believe.
L am not free to ask pledge Of you, or
to beg you to trust me In marriage"
"Is not that rather for me to de-
cider she questioned archly. ~ make
a confession now. You remember the
night met you on deck, when you
were prisoner, and told you that you
had become the property of Roger
Fairfax loved you then, although
scarcely acknowledged the truth even
to myself. We are all alike, we Fair
l laugh at the world. That is my an
wer, Geoffry Carlyle; give you love
br love-"
II would ask an opportunity denied
LsNe-tO stand once more In honor
among men. I would not be ashamed
before Dorothy Fairfax"
"Nor need you be-" she exclaimed
impetuously. her hands pressing mine.
"You wrong yourself even as you have
been wronged. You have already done
that which shall win you freedom, II
II be properly presented to those In
power. mean that 1t shall be- once
! am safely back In Virginia. Tell me,
what are your plans with--with this
schooner?"
''ro beach It somewhere along shore,
and leave 1t there a wreck, while we
escape. The men insist on 1t with good
reason. They have been pirates, and
might be hung II caught"
"And yet to my mind" she insisted
earnestly, "that choice is most dan
gerous. am girl, but II command
ed here, do you know what would dof
I would sail this vessel straight to the
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
All Wind

Henry Watterson, the famous ex-
editor, was talking about politicians.
Take the wind, the CUFF, out Of a
politician" he said, "and what re-
mains?
"A noted politicians wife was lis
tening to her husband over the tele-
phone. Five, ten, fifteen minutes she
listened patiently. Then she said:
Excuse me, Charles. Just mo-
ment. / want to change the receiver
to the other ear. This ones so tired"
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
A Good EIaht.

A good fight is never for Its day
alone. 1t is for many days. And IL
is not alone for him who bears Its
utmost stress. No man can live his
own life bravely and not be an energy
of social good, virtue proceeding forth
from him to heal some brothers
wounded heart. There is riddle here
for us to guess.-John White Chad.
wick.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11

A cashier of somewhat portly build
was frowning over statement of ac-
counts just placed before him by his
pretty typist. "As young lady" he
said, 81 admire your type, but can't
honestly say / admire your typing."
"How funnyi" she replied smartly,
"we are so different, for, though you
are Of course splendid at figures. no
one could say you have splendid
figure"
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
Home buJI||
/ Y Helps II
EASY TO DRAIN FLOWER BOX
Simple Arrangement Which Will Pre-
vent Damage to Post on Which
Receptacle Is Set.

The home mechanic is often called
upon to build flower boxes 20 place on
top of newell posts, and other porch
columns. To prevent rot and to main
tain good appearance, it is best to
drain the flower box, as shown in the
picture. The box is lined for a part
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rain. But what is given the greatest
consideration is the interior arrange
ment of the barn. Equipment that
will make the work of caring for the
animals easy to perform and will keep
the cows and horses healthy and capa-
bic of doing their best work Is prime
essential.
A medium-sized farm, such as is
found in the central West and other
sections Of the country, does not re-
quire very large barn, unless the
farmer specializes in dairy products.
But every farmer. If he is to conduct
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
Prize for Best Poem Divided.

1t was announced at Columbia uni
versity recently that the Poetry Soci-
ETY. prize of $500 for the best volume
of verse published by an American au-
thor during the calendar year Of 1918
has been divided between "The Old
Road to Paradise" by Margaret Wild
demer, and Corn Huskers." by Carl
Sandburg. The jury consisted Of Prof.
william Lyon Phelps Of Yale, Richard
Burton and Sara Teasdale Filsinger.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
An ADVANTAGE.

Another advantage of tortoise sheIl
glasses is that they cover up good
deal of face.--Kansas Industrialist !
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
CHAPTER xxx.

A struooIe in the Dark.

He came back with the lantern in his
hand. mere tin box containing can
die, the dim flame visible through nu-
merous punctures. Neither of US spoke
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11

Duty at Home and Abroad.
When you are in the city boost your
locality, but when you are out of the
city boost your city.
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OF the 100000 or more daily and
weekly newspapers in the world, more
than half are printed In the English
language.
ton Star.
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CoAsNATloNHo CowhARN

his farm along the lines that yield
him the greatest profit, has fair
sized herd of cows-a dozen, or more.
If these animals are to be kept at their
most productive stage they must have
a comfortable habitatlon In the winter
time.
A barn that is adapted to the needs
of a great majority of farmers Is
shown in the accompanying design. 1t
is frame structure. set on concrete
foundation of the gambrel-roof type.
The dimensions are 36 by so feet 6
inches. In exterior appearance this
barn will make fine addition to any
farm-building group, while 1t is de-
signed so that its interior will house a
maximum number Of animals and a
sufficient amount Of feed.
As this barn is laid out In the floor
plan that accompanies the perspective,
1t will accommodate 13 cows and D
horses. The COW stalls are ranged
along one side of the building and
the horse stalls along the other. All
the animals face In, the feed alley,
wide enough to accommodate wagon,
running through the center Of the
building. Over the feed alley Is a
carrier track for the feed carrier. The
track connects with the feed room and
runs directly to the silo, placed at one
corner of the building. This carrier
enables the farmer to carry the en-
silage, small grain and roughage d.
rectly to the hangers. Along each wall
of the barn is litter alley, also
equipped with an overhead carrier sys-
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
West Point Cadets.

Each senatorial congressional district
and territory, including Porto Rico,
Alaska and Hawaii, is entitled to have
two cadets at the West Point Military
academy and the District of Columbia
four cadets. There are also 80 ap-
pSsntments aa large, especially con-
ferred by the president. The law au-
thorizes the president to appoint ca
dets to the military academy from
among men In the regular army and
National Guard, the total number not
TO exceed 180 at one time.
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of its depth with tin or zinc, and
drained through one-inch tube to the
downspout. or over the edge of the
porch. A triangular piece of window
screen placed over the. drain opening
will prevent clogging of the pipe
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-11
Reversing the Compliment.

ton Star.
The Holbrook news., 1919-10-03

There Is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. and for years it was sup posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Catarrh Is a local disease, greatly influenced by constitutional con- ditions and therefore requires constitu- tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi- cine. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is constitutional remedy, is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. One Hundred Dollars re. ward is offered for any case that HalP Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send fa circulars and testimonials.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family PilIs for constipation.
The Holbrook news., 1919-10-03
Constipation

The beginning of almost every serious disorder is constipation. If you want to enjoy good health keep your bowels regrlar. This is best accomplished by propre diet and exercise. but sometimes
The Holbrook news., 1919-10-03

a medicine is needed and when that is the case you will find Chamberlain's. Tablets are ex- cellent. They are mild and gentle in their action, easy and pleasant to take. Give them a trial. They only cost a quarter. Adv.
The Holbrook news., 1919-10-03
Indigestion, Biliousness, Consfi'
 pdfion

Chamberlain's Tablets have re- stored to health and happiness hundreds who were afflicted with indigestion, biliousness and con- stipation. If you are troubled in this way give them a trial. You are certain to be pleased for they will benefit you. Adv