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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-03-03
CHAPTER XIII.

Neils HalvorSen often wondered
what had become of the Maggie and
Captain Scraggs. Mr.. Gibney and Bar
tholomew McGuffey he knew had
turned their sun-tanned faces toward
deep water some years before Captain
Scraggs and the Maggie disappeared
from the environs Of San Francisco
bay, and Neils Halvorsen was wise
enough to waste no time wondering
what had become of them. These two
worthless might be anywhere, and
every conceivable thing under the sun
might have happened to them; hence,
in his idle moments, Neils Halvorsen
did not disturb his gray matter spec
ulating on their whereabouts and their
then condition of servitude.
But the continued absence of Cap
tain Scraggs from his old haunts Gre
ated quite a little gossip along the
waterfront, and in the course of time
rumors Of his demise by sundry and
devious routes came to the ears of
Neils Halvorsen.
Hence 1.-THE Squarehead" was puz-
zled. In fact, to such an extent was
Neils puzzled, that one perfectly calm,
clear night, while beating down San
Pablo hay in his bay scow, the Willie
and Annie, he so far forgot himself
and his own affairs as to concentrate
all his attention on the problem of the
ultimate finish of Captain Scraggs.
So engrossed was Neils in this vain
speculation that he neglected to OBJ
serve toward the rules of the ocean
highways that nicely of attention
which is highly requisite, even in the
skipper Of bay scow, if the fulsome
title Of captain is to be retained for
any definite period. AS result, Neils
became confused regarding the exact
number of blasts from the siren of a
river steamer desiring to pass him to
port. Consequently the Willie and
Annie received such a severe butting
from the river steamer in question as
to cause her to careen and fill. Being,
unfortunately, loaded with gravel on
this particular trip. she subsidized in
continently to the bottom of San Pablo
bay, while Neils and his crew of two
men sought refuge on a plank.
Without attempting to GO further
into the details of the misfortunes of
Neils Halvorsen, be 1t known that the
destruction of the Willie and Annie
proved to be such a severe shock to
Neils' reputation as a safe and sane
bay scow skipper that he was ulti-
mately forced TO seek other and more
virgin fields. With the fragments Of
his meager fortune, the ambitious
Swede purchased course in a local
nautical school from which he duly
managed to emerge with sufficient
courage to appear before the United
States local inspectors of hulls and
boilers and take his examination for
a second mates certificate. To his I'M
utterable surprise the license was
granted; whereupon he shipped as
quartermaster on the steamer Ala
media, running to Honolulu. and what
with the lesson taught him in the loss
of the Willie and Annie and the ex-
acting duties of his office aboard the
liner. he forgot that he had ever
known Captain Scraggs.
Judge Of Neils Halvorseus surprise,
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MOTHER! CLEAN
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even a sick child loves the "fruity"
taste of California Fig Syrup" If the
little tongue is coated, or If your child
is listless, cross, feverish, full Of cold,
or has collie, give teaspOonful to
cleanse the liver and bowels. In few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly 1t works all the constipa-
ton poison, sour bile and waste out Of
the bowels, and you have a well, play
full child again.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea
spoonful today saves sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu-
inc California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children Of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother
You must say California" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.-Advertise-
ment
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A young man who practiced medicine
In Pennsylvania became famous and
was called In consultation In many
towns and cities because of his sue
cess In the treatment of disease. This
was DR.. Pierce, who finally made up
his mind to place some of his medi-
cines before the public, and moving to
Buffalo, N. Y, put up what he called
his "Favorite Prescription" and placed
1t with the druggists In every state.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has
long been recognized as tonic for dis
eases peculiar to womankind. After suf-
fering pain. feeling nervous, dizzy, weak
and dragged-dewn by weaknesses of
her sex-a woman is quickly restored
to health by its use. Thousands Of
women testify that DIR. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription has entirely eradicated
their distressing ailments.
More recently that wonderful discov.
cry Of DR.. Pierce's, called An-uric (for
kidneys and backache), has been sue
cessfully used by many thousands who
write DIR. Pierce Of the benefits re-
ceived-that their backache, rheuma-
tism, and other symptoms of uric acid
deposits in joints or muscles have been
completely conquered by its use.
Send 10c to DR.. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y,
for trial pkg. of any Of his remedies,
or write for free medical advice.
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"Are You Sure 1t Amt All a Dream9"

quantities of pearl oysters were
brought to the surface. and these Mr..
Gibney stewed personally in a great
iron pot on the beach. The shell was
stored away in the hold and the pearls
went into channels pouch which never
for an instant was out of the commo-
dore's possession. The coast at that
point being now deserted, frequent
visits ashore were made, and the crew
feasted on young pig, chicken, yams
and other delicacies. Captain Scraggs
was almost delirious with JOY. He an
nounced that he had not been so happy
since Mrs. Scraggs slipped her cable"
At the end of two weeks Mr.. Gibney
decided that there was loot" enough
ashore to complete the schooner's
cargo, and at a meeting of the syndi-
cate held one lovely moonlight night
on deck he announced his plans to
Captain Scraggs and McGu1fey.
Better leave the island alone"
counseled McGuffey. "Them niggers
may be a-layin' there ten thousand
strong, waitin' for boats crew to
come prowlin' up into the bush so they
can nab 'em."
1--WE thought of that, Mac" said the
commodore a trif1e coldly, "and If /
made a sucker of myself once it don't
stand to reason that I'm apt to do it
again. Remember, Mac, burnt child
breads the fire. Tomorrow morning,
right after breakfast, We'll turn the
guns loose and pepper the bush for a
mile or two In every direction. If
there's native within range he'll have
business in the next county and we
won't be disturbed none"
Mr.. Gibney's program was duly put
through and the capital of Kandavu
looted of the trade accumulations Of
years. And when the matches were
finally battened down, the tanks re-
filed with fresh water, and everything
in readiness to leave Kandavu for the
run to Honolulu, Mr.. Gibney announced
to the syndicate that the profits of the
expedition would figure close up to a
hundred thousand dollars. Captain
Scraggs gasped and fell Imply against
the mainmast.
"Gib, my dear boy" he sputtered,
ARE you sure it amt all dream and
that Wen wake up some day and find
that we're still in the green-pea trade
that all these months we've been asleep
under a cabbage leaf, communin' with
potato bugs?'
"Not for a minute" replied the COM
modore. "Why. got dozen matched
pearls here that's fit for queen. Big,
red. pear-shaped boys-regular bleed
~ hearts. There's ten thousand each
In them alone"
"Well, Tll-Pll brew some grog,
gasped Captain Scraggs, and departed
forthwith to the galley. Fifteen min
ties later he returned with kettle
his favorite nepenthe and all three
lvenrurers drank to hon voyage
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CHAPTER xIl-continued.

After breakfast Commodore Gibney
ordered that the prisoners be brought
before him. The cook served them
with breakfast, and as they ate, the
commodore reminded them that it was
only through his personal efforts and
his natural Discrimination to return
blow for blow that they were at that
moment enjoying a square meal in
stead Of swinging In the rigging.
"Pm goin to give you two yeggs a
chance to reform" concluded Mr.. Glib
ney, addressing Tabu-Tabu. IF you
show us where we can get cargo of
black coral and work hard and faith
full helpin' us to get it aboard, 1t may
help you to comb few gray hairs. I'm
goin' to take the irons off now, but re-
memberi At the first sign Of the
double-cross you're both shark meat"
On behalf Of himself and the king,
Tabu-Tabu promised to behave, and
McGuffey kicked them both into the
small boat. The mate and two sea-
men followed In another boat, In which
the air-pump and diving apparatus
was carried, and Tabu-Tabu piloted
them to a patch of still water just in
side the reef. The water was so clear
that McGuffey was enabled to make
out vast marine gardens thickly
sprinkled with the precious black
coral.
"Over you go, you two smokes"
rasped McGuffey, menacing the cap
tives with his rife. 'Dive deep, my
hearties, and bring up what you can
find. and if shark comes along and
takes a nip out Of your hind leg, don't
expect no help from B. McGuffey,
Esquire-because you won't get any,"
For nearly two weeks the Maggie II
lay at anchor, while her crew labored
daily in the gardens of the deep. Vast
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| hoarsely. "Those two sailors have
pulled back to the schooner, and
there-look, Macl My Gawd!"
McGuffey looked, and his face went
whittier than the foaming breakers be-
yond which he could see Maggie ii. I'M
der full sail, headed for the open sea.
The small boat had been picked up.
and there was no doubt that at her
present rate of speed the schooner
would be hull down on the horizon by
sunset
''The murderin' hound" whispered
McGuffey, and sagged down on the
sands. "Oh, the murderin' hound of a
mattel"
"It's-it's mutiny," gulped Captain
Scraggs In a hard, strained voice
''That bloody fiend of mate! The sly
sneak-thief, with his pleasant smile
and his winnin' waysl Saw chance
to steal the Maggie and her rich cargo,
and he is leavin' us here, marooned on
desert island. with two cannibals."
Captain Scraggs fairly shrieked the
last two words and burst into tears.
Lord, Glib, old man." he raved, 'what-
ever will we do?"
Thus appealed to, the doughty COM
modore permitted his two unmatched
optics to rest mournfully upon his
shipmates.
He gulped and thoughtfully rubbed
the knuckles Of his right hand where
the skin was barked off. He thought
of the silly joke he and McGuffey had
thought to perpetrate, on Captain
Scraggs by leading him up against a
beating at the hands of a cannibal
king, and with the thought came
grim, hard chuckle, though there was
the look Of thousand devils in his
eyes.
swell, Mac, old sporty boy, I guess
there amt much to do except to make
up our minds to die like gentlemen. If
was ever fooled by man in my life,
was fooled by that doggone mate.
thought he'd tote square with the syn
dictate. ! sure did"
For long time McGuffey gazed sea-
ward. He was slower than his ship
mates in making up his mind that the
mate had really deserted them and
sailed away with the fortunes Of the
syndicate. OF the three, however, the
stoical engineer accepted the situation
with the best grace. He spurned the
white sand with his foot and faced Mr.
Gibney and Captain Scraggs with just
the suspicion of a grin on his homely
face.
81 make a notion" he said, "that
the syndicate pass resolution con-
demnin' the action of the mate"
1t was forlorn hope, and the jest
went over the heads Of the deck de-
partment. Said Mr.. Gibney sadly:
There amt no more Maggie II syn
dicate."
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Stunped.

The Woman was helping her young
nephew to undress at bedtime. The
lad sat on the floor unlacing his shoes.
but in the course Of time came crop
per on a knot. He tugged at the lace
awhile, then all his pent-up feelings
were uttered in very feeling
"D-nw
The Woman was deeply chagrined
at such language and informed him In
most severe tones that nice people
never used such words.
The boy was thoughtful for a mo-
ment, then he said: well, will you
please tell me what they make those
words for If you can't use themT
The Woman was without an an.
swer.-Chicago Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-03-03
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There Is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes. medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to- DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this Observation-Disclosures
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gossip. 1t was here that Neils came
across an item in an afternoon paper
which challenged his instant atten-
ton. 1t was just squib in the ship
ping news, but Neils Halvorsen read
it with amazement and joy:
THE power schooner Maggie II arrived
this morning, ten days from the Friendly
islands. The little schooner came into
port with her hold bursting with the most
valuable cargo that has entered Homo
lulu in many years. 1t consists for the
most part of black coral.
1.-THE Maggie II is commanded by Cap
tain Phineas Scraggs, and after taking
on provisions and water today will pro-
coed to San Francisco. tomorrow. for dis
charge of cargo"
by yiminy," quoth Neils Halvorsen,
AYE bat you that bane de ole man so
sure as you bane alive. And aye bat
new hat he skall be glad to see Neils
Halvorsen. 1 guess aye hire Kanaka
boy an he bane pull me out to see
de ole man."
(TO BE CONTINUED0
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erately, but to Scraggs it was no
laughing matter. The fact of the mat
ter was the king was dangerous and
-Scraggs had glutted himself with re-
venge.
81 don't want to beat an old man to
DEATH" he gasped finally. "Pll let the
scoundrel go. He's had enough and he
won't fight. Let's mosey along back
to the schooner and leave them here
to amuse themselves the best way they
know how"
"Right-O," said Mr.. Gibney, and
turned to walk down the beach to the
boat. A second later hoarse scream
of rage and terror broke from his lips.
whats up?" cried McGufrey, the
laughter dying out Of his voice, for
there was hint of death in Mr.. Glib
ney's cry.
"Maroonedi" said the commodore
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cbstructed Vision.

An old merchant who resided in Ire
land had glass eye, which it was his
custom to take out and deposit In a
tumbler of water each night before
retiring. He awoke one morning very
thirsty, having on the previous night
drank not wisely but too well, and by
mistake drank from the tumbler which
contained his artificial optic, thereby
swallowing same.
His wife, fully aroused and greatly
alarmed at the semi-choking condition
of her spouse, called to the valet, who
was an Irishman, to render assist
ance.
Pat having promptly arrived, was
requested to look down his masters
throat to see what caused the obstruc-
ton. Proceeding to investigate he
saw the eye in question lodged some
distance down the passage. Meantime
the anxious wife asked:
"Can't you see down, PATTI"
'How can see down and another
fellow looking up?"-Lopdon Answers.
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The Unterrifed.

A newspaper reporter had been re
called with sensational story from
rural subscriber and was trying to
seek verification.
"Is the fellow that told me this re
garded as a truthful MANI" he asked
WAL" replied the next-door neigh
Dor and best friend Of the man In
question. II amt sayin' he amt alto
gether truthful, but 1 kin say that
what happened t. Ananias an Sap
phiry amt never affected him a Bit"
American Legion Weekly.
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Exldently Needed one.

One Saturday afternoon my wife
went out to neighbours and left
John, boy of four years, and Robert
a baby eight months, who was
asleep, in my care.
While she was out, Robert awoke
and started to cry, and / could not
amuse him In any way.
John came running into the room
and asked what was the matter with
the baby, and said, 81 don't know"
He replied: Didn't you get book
Of instructions with him?"-Chicago
Tribune.
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Could Afford the Newest.

Mrs. Casey with newspaper)-It
says here that Mrs. Van Astor wore
some lace at the ball last night that
was 200 years old.
Mrs. O'Brien-Two hundred years
old! Think of it now, an thin with
all that money.-Boston Transcript.
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Rats in the Cellar,
Mice i'm the Pantry,
Cockroaches
i'm the Kitchen

What can be more disagreeable than a
home infested with pests! Destroy them
with Stearns' Electric Paste, the standard
exterminator for more than 43 years.
Kill rats, mice, cockroaches, waterbugs
or ants in single night. Does not blow
away like powders; ready for use: better
than traps. Directions in IS languages in
every box. Order from your dealer.
2 OF. size 35c. IS OF. size $1.50.
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cutieura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Advertisemen
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Public Health.

With a 100000 foundation fund
from the Rockefeller interests, Har-
ward university will establish school
of public health providing both in
struction and research in this great
field.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-03-03
Telsphone on Trolley Car.

Talking by telephone from a moving
trolley car with point more than
three miles distant, recently took place
on the lines of a New York Electric
Railway company. This feat was ac-
complished by using the trolley wire
as carrier Of another current which
transmitted the message.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-03-03

If a man bakes them, he calls them
fiapjacks 1t is the flap that lends in.
terest to the work.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-03-03
a Test.

Diogenes was searching for the hon
est man. ASK him how he enjoyed
his vacation" we suggested.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-03-03

The Best Way.
what is the best way to spend
less| Make some other person
spend re."-Judge.
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The loudest applause goes to the
fellow who tells the crowd what it
wants to hear.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-09-21
NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS
LAND SALE.

North Carolina, Richmond County.
Under and by virtue of the au-
tllority conferred upon the under
signed Commissioner by a Judg-
inent of the Superior Court OF Rich-
mond County in the case OF the
Bank of Rockingham, plaintiff, VS.,
E. l.. Maner ct al, defendants, which
said cause is AN action of foreclos'
ure, the said Commissioners will Of
fer for sale to the highest bidder
for cash in front of the court house
door in the town of Rockingham
on Monday, October %, 1922, at Il
o'clock NJ, the following described
tract OF parcel of land lying in the
aforesaid county and State and in
the town of Rockingham on the
South side of Washington street and
bounded as follows:
Beginning at the intersection Of
Washington and Skipper streets
and running in a Southerly direc
ton with the western edge of Skip
per street $50 feet to stake; thence
at right angles with said Skipper
street. in Westerly direction 1Ol
feet to a stake; thence at right an
giles with said line and parable
with Skipper street in a Northerly
direction $50 feet to a stake in thu
Southern edge of Washington St.
thence in an easterly direction witt
said Washington street to the begin
ming, and being the property OF
which the said E. L. Manner now re
sides.
This September 2ist, 1922.
w. r. JONES, Commissioner.
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Killed in Coal Mine.

James S, Hancock. of Norman,
was instantly killed by q coal
break in the Big Vein Coal Mine
at Pocahontas, Va. Sept. 18th
1922. His body was laid TO rest
the 18th in the cemetery at Can.
dor. N. c.
Many friends and relatives are
left to mourn his death. About
the age of IL found peace with
God and joined the Baptist churcc
The Lord giveth and the Lore
taketh away. He knoweth al
things best.
AS we pass along life's pathway
unmindful of where we stand,
Let us call to our memory this
kind and true young man.
Oh may it keep our footsteps in
the straight and narrow way,
With our fondest hopest to meet
him on the judgment day."
A FRIEND,
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SALE OF VALUABLE LAND

Under and by virtue of an order
of the Clerk OF the Superior Court
in an action therein pending en-
titled, ". v. Pate VS.. Mrs. Fannie
MCGEE, widow of ]. w. Niece and
others" the undersigned Commits
sioner will, at the court house door
in Rockingham, N. c., on Wednes-
day, the 18th day of October, 1922,
at IL o'clock NJ, offer for sale to the
highest bidder for cash the follow
ing described tract of land, to-wit:
All that certain piece, parcel or
tract of land situate, lying and be-
ing in Marks Creek Township,
Richmond County, N. G., containing
Ten (10) acres, more or less, and be-
ing that particular tract of land on
which ]. w. MCGEE and family re-
sided at the time Of his death, and
that tract conveyed to said McGee
by w. A. McNair and bounded BY
the lands Of w. "A. McNair and r
D. Miilikin, for more particalaI
description of which said land ref
erenee may be had to the Register
sof Dced's Office for Riehlnene
Counts N. G. :
tllis SspteAaboF f2s
I'Il9 NJ es1E. e'le
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A FRIEND,

Mrs. Ida Wilkerson. wife Of
Mr.. Jack Wilkerson, passed to
the great beyond Sept. 9th, on
MIR. jim Dockery's place, four
miles south of Rockingham; il
was her sixty.third birthday. She
was buried at Mizpah the 7th,
The funeral service was conduct.
ed by her pastor, Rev. MIR
Clarke.
It has been my privilege to
know Mrs. Wilkerson fer 81
years; she was a faithful member
of the Methodist Church, joining
at about the age of Is years; she
was loved by all who knew her
She fought a good fight and was
faithful to the end. She bore
her cross faithfully while or
earth and now we know she is
wearing the crown which the
faithful ones deserve. Jesus said
that there is a crown laid up in
Heaven for the faithful ones. II
can truthfully be said of Mrs
Wilkerson that she walked by
faith and was always cheerful
1t is sad to loose a good woman
like her but God knows what j:
best, and we trust that His com
forting power will always b
near her dear husband, brother
and sister, and teach them too t.
know that His ways are fal
above mans ways, and hell
them to choose, as she did, tina
better past, which can never b.
taken away.
IT'S so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take him at His word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
| Just to know, thus saith the Lord"