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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23
CHAPTER XII.
A Friend In the ForecastIe.

/ slowly opened my eyes to find my
self lying in an upper bunk of the fore
castle. Memory soon returned, Stimu-
lated no doubt by the aching of my
body where Estada had SO brutally
kicked me with his heavy boot. The
heavy rolling of the bark clearly evil
denced that we were already at sea,
and bucking against high wind 1t
was a dark, dismal, smelly interior,
amply large enough, but i'll ventilated,
and inexpressibly dirty. / must have
been lying unconscious for several
hours. l rested back. feeling of the
numerous bruises on my body. and
touching gingerly the dried blood
caked on my face. No very serious
damage seemed to have been done. al
though every muscle and tendon ap-
peared to be strained and lacerated.
Clinching my teeth to keep back a
grOan, / succeeded In sitting upright,
my head touching the upper deck, as
I undertook to survey my surround
ings. About half the hunks seemed to
be occupied, the figures Of the sleeping
men barely discernible.
AS sat there, staring about at this
scene there was stir within the up
per berth on my own level, and an up
lifted face appeared suddenly in the
yellow fare of light. 1t was mani
testify an English face at first glance,
rosy of cheek, with chestnut beard. A
pair Of humorous, gray eyes surveyed
me silently, and then, apparently salts
fed by the scrutiny, the owner sat up
in the bunk, revealing powerful shout
ders, and round, bull neck.
"Ahoy, mate" he said pleasantly.
endeayoring to speak low, the effort
resembling the growl of bear. "How
do you feel-pretty sore"
"Ache from head to foot" an
swered, Immediately feeling his friend
illness. "But no harm DONE"
II saw part Of it. The damn black
brute kicked savagely enough, but at
that you're lucky; It's the Spanish
STYLE to use q knife. I've seen that
cock slash man into ribbons for
nothing at all Just to show he was
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

their prisoner was the girl-and who
else could it be?-she remained alive,
helplessly bound to prevent either
struggle, or cutlery, and destined to a
fate far worse than death.
My own life hung In the balance
nay, rather, my doom was already
sealed. There seemingly was but one
chance for escape feft-that was to
drop silently overheard. God, no that
would be the craven act of a coward.
Better far to stay, and kill, or even be
killed, than to be forever cursed by
my own conscience.
The fellows sent down from the
main chains to the boat brought the
| injured captain up first. This required
| the services of three men, his body
hanging limp between them. his up
| turned face showing CHASTITY In the
flaming of the torch thrust out over
the rail. To every appearance 1t was
apparently q corpse they handled, ex-
cept for their tenderness, and single
groan to which the white lips gave ut
terance, when one of the bearers
slipped, wrenchlng the wounded body
with sharp pang Of pain. Once safe.
ly on deck, the three bore him across
to the after cabin and disappeared
down the steps.
Estada had already swung himself
up into the chains, while Anderson
and Mendez were lifting the girl to
her feet, and rather roughly urging
her forward. Her eyes reflected all
the unutterable horror which for the
moment dominated her mind. while
her loosened hair, dlsarranged by
struggle, only served to intensity the
pallor of her face.
/ Hustle her along lively, boys
shouted back Estada coarsely. IF sht
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23
CHAPTER xl--contInued.

LeVere shouted an order, and sud
den flare was lighted amidships, the
circle of flame Illuminating part of
the deck, and spreading out over the
wild expanse Of water. Scarcely had
a. minute elapsed before 1t came sweep
Ing into the radius Of light-at first
dim, spectral shadow. scarcely to be
recognized; then, almost as suddenly,
revealed in all its details-a boat of
size flying toward US under lug sail,
keeling well over, and topping the sea
swells like a bird on wing. LeVere
called for men to stand by, the fellows
rushing past me to their stations, but,
In the fascination Of the moment,
failed to move. ] could do nothing but
stare out across the intervening wa
ter, with eyes fastened on that swiftly
approaching boat. l must see, l must
know the message 1t brought; what
story It held Of the tragedy. Manuel
held the tiller, with Estada seated be-
side him, leaning forward, and ges-
ticulating with one hand, as he direct
ed the course. had never seen these
two, yet knew them beyond doubt.
Mendez and Anderson Cat least | sup
posed these to be the two) were poised
at the sail halyards, ready to let the
streinlng sheet down at a run, while
Cochose crouched low in the bow, his
black hand uplifted, gripping a coil of
rome, Their faces were all turned for
ward lighted by the flare from our
deck. and felt shudder of fear run
over memo expression on any coun-
tenance spoke of defeat; even the ugly
features of the negro beamed with de-
light.
But was that all? Was that all?
Surely not. Forward of the single
mast was slowed the chest, while in
the open space between the helmsman
and the two sailors were stretched two
motionless bodies. LeVere, gripping
stay-rope, and leaning well out, hailed
in Spanish.
"Ahoy, the boat! You can make it?'
"Ay!" came back Estada's voice.
"Stand by to fend us off. Call all
hands, and break anchor as soon as we
are aboard"
"Very well. sir. Where is Captain
Sanchez
Estada pointed downward in swift,
expressive gesture.
"Here at my feet-badly hurt, but
will recover. Send two men down to
help when we make fast. Now, Co
chose-let go of your rope; watch out
above"
1 stood, gripping hard at the rafi,
and staring down at the scene below,
as the men In the boat made fast. !
felt paralyzed. and helpless, unable to
move. l had no business to remain
there; every prospect Of security de-
pended on my Joining the crew. Yet
only one thought gripped me-Sanchez
was not dead! And that other body :?
That Of Dorothy Fairfax. without
doubt, yet certainly not lifeless. II
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23
Carlyle Realizes His Life Is
Hanging in Balance.

Synopsis - GeOffry Carlyle.
master of sailing ships at TWEEN
ty-siX. is sentenced to 20 years
servitude H. the American col
onies for participation in the
Monmouth rebellion in England.
Among the passengers on board
the ship on which he is sent
across are Roger Fairfax,
wealthy Maryland planter; his
niece. Dorothy Fairfax, and Lieu
tenant Sanchez, Spaniard, who
became acquainted with the Fair
faxes IN London. Carlyle meets
Dorothy. who informs him her
uncle has bought his services.
Sanchez shows himself an enemy
of Carlyle. The Fairfax party,
now on its own sloOp In the
Chesapeake bay, encounters a
mysterious bark, the Namur of
Rotterdam. Carlyle discovers
that Sanchez Is "Black Sanchez"
planning to steal the Fairfax
gold and abduct Dorothy. He
fights Sanchez and leaves him
for dead. In a battle with
Sanchez followers, however, he
Is overpowered and thrown into
the bay. In desperate effort
to save Dorothy, Carlyle decides
20 swim to the Namur. BY
ruse he gets aboard and min
giles with the crew.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23
ELEGANT English.

A woman was one day writing an
excuse because she had been slow IN
answering letter. She said: y
would have written before, but I have
heen sick with dog bite In the arm.
The man that owns the sawmill's dog
hit me in the road" The excuse wac
accented. Her composition sounds
very much like that of small boy
who tried to explain to a fellow
swimmer the best way to get rid of
water In his ears. He saw how I'M
comfortable the man was and called
to him In a friendly way: "Hey,
mister, hop on the leg that the ears
got the water In"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

won't move, give her shove. Then
tie her up again, and take the turn of
rope round her. What do you think
this .is-a queens reception? Move
lively, senorita," In mock sarcasm.
Her gaze settled on him, where he
hung far out, grasping q backstay
watching the movements below, and
her slender form Strengthened as by
the acquisition Of new strength.
IF these creatures will take their
hands off me-" she said, using their
tongue without tremor in the clear
voice. 81 can easily go up alone. What
is It you are so afraid OLA woman"
The expression of Estada's face
promised an outburst of profanity, but
instead of giving 1t utterance. he lifted
his cap In q sudden pretense at gal
lantry.
"Your pardon, senorita," he said in
n tone of mockery. "If you have come
to your senses at last, 1t is well. Leave
her alone, men. Now, my beauty, am
taking you at your own word-a step,
and then the protection of my hand.
We welcome you, as guest aboard"
A moment and she had attained the
deck, Estada chose to. continue play
ing the fool.
"Thanks, senorita-thanks," he be-
gan softly, and again bowling before
her, cap in hand. "We greet you with
due honor aboard the Namur-"
Enough Of that, you coward. you
murderer" she broke In coldly. do
not touch nor speak to me-"
She turned her back on him, thus
coming face to face with LeVere. who
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

stood enjoying the scene, a wide grin
on his dark face, revealing a row of
white teeth under a jet-black mus
tache.
You, sir-yOU are an OthCerE
81 have charge of the deck"
Then where am to go?'
The mulatto, surprised by the sud
den question. glanced !nqur!ngly
toward Estada. who had already COM
p!etely lost his sense of humor.
Co the latter growled. why
send the wench below. I'll see to her
later. and teach her who is the master
here. of with her now, but be back
quickly" He leaned out over the RAIL-
sending his gruff voice below. send
up that chest, you men. Hook on the
boat, Manuel and let her drag; we
must get out of here In hurry. All
ready, aloft?'
LAY, ay, sir"
"Then sheet home; how is 1t for
rardT"
Both anchors apeak, sir"
"Smartly dOne-hard down with
your helm there! That's it; now let
her play off slowly"
He caught sight of me. All the saw
age brutality of his nature had been
brought to the surface by DOrothys
singing words. and he sought now
some fit opportunity to give 1t vent.
Before l could move, he had gripped
Inc by the collar, and swung me about,
so that the light streaming out from
the cabin fell directly on my face.
"What the devil are you doing, loaf
ing aft here? I've seen you hanging
! about for ten minutes, never lifting a
hand. Who are you anyhow"
Joe Gates. sir"
"Gates-another damned English
man! How did you ever get aboard
| here?"
It was the returning LeVere who
made explanation before could reply.
Manuel brought him on board last
night. Picked him up drunk ashore"
II see. Well now. do you happen to
have any idea who am. Gates2"
mo, sir-Only that you are one of
the officers"
Il am the first officer, and In COM
mand at present. Pedro Estada Is my
name. Now, you damned English
whelp, remember that!"
Before I even suspected what was
coming, his unexpected action as swift
as the leap of poised tiger, he struck
me fairly between the eyes with the
butt Of pistol, and l went down
sprawling onto the deck. Fer a mo-
ment l seemed, in spite of the vicious
ness of the blow. to retain a spark Of
consciousness, for I knew he kicked
me savagely with, This heavy sea boots
felt tlAa main. wand even heard the
words. and curses. accompanying each
brutal stroke.
"You drunken dogl You whelp Of 9
sea wolf! You English curl Take
that-damn you'll And thatl You'll
not forget me for awhile. That's Il
-squirm. ! like to see it. When yol
wake up again, you'll remember Pedro
Estada. How did that feel, you grunt
ing pig? Here, LeVere, Manuel, throw
this sot into the forecastle. Curse you
here is one more to jog your memory
The heavy, iron-shod boot landed
full in my face, and every sensation
left me as l sank Imply back, blood.
and unconscious.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23
Dry Cleaned.

A little four-year-old, who Is most
emphatically opposed to having her
face washed, said to her grandmother
the other day:
81 am not going to wash my face any
more"
When asked for an explanation, she
said: "rve decided to have 1t dry
cleaned"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23
WAGON Crane.

A Michigan inventor has patented a
crane to be attached to any wagon to
enable one man to pick up can of
ashes or garbage along a curb and
empty it into the wagon.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23
INCREASE WEIGHT
AND VITALITY
WITH PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bitro-Phosphate Ia
Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and
to Increase Strength, Vigor
and Nerve Force.

The average person Is beginning to real-
iZe more and more that the lack of phys
iCal strength and nerve exhaustion (fre-
Quently evidenced by excessive thinneSS)
are the direct cause not only of the fail
ure 10 succeed in LIES struggle for the
necessities OF existence, but also for the
handicap in ones social aspirations. Com
pare the thin. sickly, angular frame with
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

Carlyle gets further attention
from the brutal Estada, but in a
different form. What may II
portend7 Does it offer hope OF
final escape or further danger to
Carlyle and Dorothy
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23
And They Come Hiuh.

at sounds funny" said the face
ttous Teller, "but most deep thinkers
have lofty thoughts"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

There's much to be said on both
sides when woman attempts to
write q letter on single sheet OF
paper.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

The occasional use of Roman Eye Balsana
at night upon retiring will prevent and re-
lieve tired; watery eyes. and eye strain. Adv.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

Applause Is the spur of noble minds
the end and aim Of weak cnes.~-C. q
Cotton.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

Especially Sense of Harmony.
my wife doesn't sing any more"
"Dfd she lose her voiceW
"No; she found her senses"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-07-23

"For twelve weeks l lay abed, unable
to move a MUSCLE" says Mrs. Gust
johnson, 654 E. Seventh st., Red Wing,
MINI.
"The pains that shot through my
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
WHITE S0X VICT0RS
IN OVERTIME GAME

CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-The Chicago
Americans FRIDAY presented Charles
Com:skey, owner pf the white Sox,
with TO victory over Boston.
after il innings. on his 60Jh birth
day.
John Collins great base running
was the big factor in ChiCdsos vic
tory. Collins went in as "A pinch
runner for Gandill. who had doubled
in the ninth inning aad scored TIE
tling run with me aid Of Risbers' 3
sacrifice and Schaiks sacrifice fly.
lie was hit by a pitched bail by
Jones, who replaced HOyJ IN the
18th inning and scored when Ris-
berg doubled 10 right field.
Hoyt pitched in fine form unJi the
eighth when ne Weakened. The Wis
JOrs scored their runs by hittins
Williams and Kerr opportunely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
RACING RESUMED
At BELMONT PARK
Mr.. Du d ley Entry From
BrOokfarm Captures ST.
600 Trotter Prize.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 16.-The
grand circuit meeting. twice post
poned by rain and a heavy track.
was resumed at Belmont track Fri
day with re-arranged program Of
five events.
The biggest surprise of the day
came IN the William Penn stake for
two-ycar-Old trotters. purse $4,000
in which the Brookfarm entry. Mr.
Dudley. driven by L. Bruise. beat a
good field Of youngsters.
The veteran Pop" Geers had an
entry in ali Eve events and won two
firsts and finished third and two
seconds. He brought Kerrigan
through the 2:13 trot for a first and
piloted his second winner in the So
600 Nawbeek Stockfarm stake for
three-year-Old trotters, winning in
straight heats with Molne Knight.
The BeIIevu -Stratford stake,
purse $1,000. for 2.O6 trotters. fur
nished the fastest time OF the meet
ing so far, the first heat being won
by Prince Loree in 2:O5Ia Wilkes
Brewer beat Royal Mac in the sec
ond heat Royal Mac was awarded
the third heat in driving finish
with Wilkes Brewer IN 2:05& but
i'm the extra heat for winners Wilkes
Brewer took the lead at the half and
won handily from Prince Loree.
McGregor the Great won the 2:16
trot .or the Bullshead Bazaar stake
Of $4,000.
Summaries:
2:17 trot. three year-old trotters.
purse $4,000; two in three heats:
Molie Knight. b. f., by Gen.
Watts-May Stewart (Geers) L /
Norman Dillon, b. g. Gregory , 5
Little Lee. b. e. (McDonald) ...5 >
Peter Worth. b. c. (Ackerman) 8 6
Dark Flower b. r. Murphy 90 3
Liberty Todd, Admiral Harris and
Brother Peter also started.
Time-2:O7 2:1O1a
2:16 trOt, three heats purse So
600.
McGregor the Great. b. s. by
Peter the Great-Ruth Nc
Gregor COX .).........1 2
Hollywood Naomi, b. m.
(Dodge) .....-.2 /
Joseph Guy, b. s. (Hyde) ....4 2 4
Zomidotte, b. m. (McDOnald) 3 3 3
Marion Dale. blk. S. (Murphy).6 3 3
Heg,ar also started
Time-2:Os: 2:07: 2:07-
2:O6 trot, three heats, purse
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
PHllLIES AND CARDS
DIVIDE MATINEE GAMES

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 1s-St
Louis and Philadelphia spll, double
header today. the visitors winning
the first game. 20 >. and the Locals
the second by the same score. In the
hrst contest st Louis fell On Murray
for eight hits. which with two passes
netted five runs IL one and two
iairds innings Hogg Their relieved
him.
Woodward. who pitched SIX inning
Of the first game. started the second
for ST. Louis and held the Phillies
hitless for three innings. In the
fourth a pass 10 9lackburne VIII
Jams single ard a nome run by Meu-
sci resulted in enough runs TO vii;
the game Score:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
Second Game
CAREY PLAYS BRILLIANT
BUT PITTSBURG LOSES

BOSTON. Aug 16.-Boston won
both games from pittsbure Friday,
the first TO and the second g TO ,
in Is innings The overtime same
was "A duel between Fulingim anu
Carlson. The winning run came With
the bases full and one out on Maran-
Nille's single through the box. Car
cy's center field play in both games
was brilliant. Adams did not al
loN a man TO reach fist in the OpC n
irg game until the seventh. when .
bad throw bv Whittcd, another by
Blackwell and six singles gave Bos-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
TALK OF The TOWN
Free Cars Sunday at 2:10

to show the biggest success in South
Bend.
Plat of $50 lots sold out in two
Sundays.
IN order 20 supply the demand
the owners have consented 10 grade
another street of sixty new lots for
next SUNDAY and every one a beauty.
One is yours for One Dollar down,
then only soc and 75c a week.
Prices s119, S129. S149 TO s1s5,
except corners; positively the big
gest bargains around South Bend
today.
Two big free cars will leave North
ern Indiana interurban station. cor
ern Indiana interurban station. cor
gan street at 2:10 Sunday.
Cars will carry banners and stop
for passengers along Washington
avenue.
Follow the crowd Come and
bring your friends. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
COLONIES BEAT MLLERs.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 10. - Co
Iuubus Friday easily won the third
game of the series with Minneapo-
lis. 10 TO 4. batting Hovilik and
SheIlenback freely. Pitcher George.
substituting for McCarty on Column
bus first base. made triple and
three singles in five times mp. Tag
CART also made four hits. Score:
Colum bus ....O14 O31 lO0-1O Is 4
Minneapolis 900 GOO SOL s ,
Wilkinson and Wagner. StUmpf;
Hovllk, Shellenback and Henry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
RAIN DELAYS PLAY FOR
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

NEWTON. Mass. Aug t6-Wa-
fer-soaked Erandstand turf caused
another postponement i'm the nation
al lawn tennis doubles championship
play NJ the Longwood Cricket club
today The re-arranged schedule
calls for the finals tomorrow be-
tween Norman r. Brookes and Ger
aid Patterson. the Australian COM
bination. and VIM II Johnston and
Clarence J Griffin. the champion
ship team OF 1915 The winning
pair viii I'm turn meet VIM. r. Til
den. second. and Vincent Richards.
the present title holders in the
round On Monday afternoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
sNINTs GRAB LEND.

ST. PAUL MINI. Aug. 16.-St.
Paul broke the tie for first place
Friday by defeating Indianapolis for
the second time. Q 20 :. Crum was
batted hard while Hall was never in
trouble Indianapolis errors were
costly. O'Maras wild throw 10 first
lettir- in two runs. Nerkes was
painfully hurt when one of Halls
s ones hit him in the cheek.
Score.
IND .anapoIis ...0fO 600 0OO-1 5
S.. Paul ....01O g0f-s u 2
Crum ard Leary; Hall and Har-
grave.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
SOLDIER WINS GOLD
MEDAL IN RIFLE SHOOT

CALDWELL. y. J, Aug IS. -
Corporal r. c. Coulter. L. s VI. C..
Friday won first prize, a gold medal.
in the rapid FIRE rife match shot or
the navy range here Friday He
made a perfect score OF $50, and o
extra bulls eyes
More than 500 marksmen from
the army. navy. marine corps. mil
itary academies and civilian teams
entered the contest. which was shot
on 200-yard range under rules re-
curing ten shots a minute. While
16 contestants made perfect scores.
only the first ten were recognized
as winners and awarded bronze
medals These. with their scores.
and extra bulls eyes, were as fol-
lows:
Private r Moore L. S. NJ c.. 100
and 80 bulls ewes: c. NJ. Gettys Wv
oming civilian team, 100 and 80;
Lieut.. L. :. Spooner, A. +. F. team.
100 and 9; Lieut. @. A. Parsons. L.
s NJ g. 100 and g. Lieut.. J. T.
Pepper. L. s infantry 100 and 9
Lieut. S p. Walker, L. S. cavalry.
100 and S: Gunner's mate r. r. BY
an. L. s y. 100 and s: Lieut. J. T.
Gibney. L. s. A. 100 and 2. and
Capt NJ. 3. Humphrey. Z. s. N. c.,
100 and z.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-16
KIIBANF ENTERS POLITICS.

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 16.-
Johnny Kilbane, featherweight
champion Of the world. has an
nounced his candidacy for election
as city councilman from the First
ward on the democratic ticket He
has the support of the democratic
executive committee.