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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-02-03

munition for the guns, Mr.. Gibney, as
| sisted by the other deckhand, pro-
ceeGed to put one of the guns to-
gether. He was shrewd enough to
realize that he would have to do prac-
| tically all of the work of serving the
gun himself, in view of which condi-
| ton one gun would have to defend
| the Maggie. He had never seen
mountain gun before, but he did not
find it difficult to put the simple me-
chanism together.
"Now, then, Scraggsy," he an
nounced cheerfully when the gun was
finally assembled on the carriage,
| sget a sizeable timber an spike it to
| the center O. the deck I'll run the
trail spade up against that cleat an
| that'H keep the recoil from lettin' the
gun go backward, clean through the
opposite rail and overheard. Gimme
coupler gallons O. distillate an some
waste, somebody. This cosmoline's
got to come out O. the tube an out o.
the breech mechanism before we COM
mence shootin'."
The enemy had approached within
three miles by the time the piece was
ready for action. Under Mr.. Gibney's
! instructions Captain Scraggs held the
fuse setter In case it should be nee
essary to adjust with shrapnel. Mr.
Gibney inserted his sights and took 6
preliminary squint. "a little differ
ent from gun-pointin' in the navy, but
| about the same principle" he declared.
I'm the army | believe they call this
! kind o. shootin' direct fire, because
you sight direct on the target" He
scratched his ingenious head and ex-
amined the ammunition. mot a high
explosive shell in the lot" he mourned
'I'll have to use percussion fire to get
the range; then I'll drop back little
an spray her with shrapnel Seems
a pity to smash up a fine schooner
! like that one with percussion fire. I'd
rather tickle 'em up a bit with
shrapnel an scare 'em into runnin
away"
He got out the lanyard, slipped a
cartridge in the breech, paused, ana
scratched his head again. His calm
deliberation was driving Scraggs
crazy. He reminded Mr.. Gibney with
some asperity that they were not at
tending strawberry festival and for
the love of heaven to get busy.
"I,m estimatin' the range, you
snipe," Gibney retorted. Looks to be
about three miles TO me. A little long,
Ilebbe, for this gun, but-there's 10th
in like tryin'," and he sighted cere-
fully. Fire" he bawled as the Mag
4 gle rested an instant in the trough of
the sea--and deckhand jerked The
lanyard. Instantly Mr.. Gibney clapped
the long glass to his eye.
Good direction-oyer." he MUIR
INJURED. .'Ill lay on her waterline next
i time" He jerked open the breech.
elected the cartridge case, and rammed
another cartridge home This shot
struck the water directly under the
schooners bow and threw water over
her forecastle head. Mr.. Gibney
smiled. spat overheard, and winked
confidently at Captain Scraggs. Like
spearin' fish in bath tub" he de-
clared. He bent over the fuse setter.
"Corrector three Zero" he intoned,
-four eight hundred" He thrust a
cartridge in the fuse setter, twisted
it. slammed it in the gun, and fired
again. "0ver," he growled.
Something whined over the Maggie
and threw up a waterspout half a
mile beyond her.
aDubs," jeered Mr. Gibney. and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-02-03
In a Case Like That.

"A family that moved recently to
new home on Prospect avenue. well
out south, was visited at once by a
budding young merchant. He pre-
sented himself at the kitchen, little
fellow, one dirty hand continually
taking a pencil from behind an ear
and then replacing 1t.
"Want to lake milk from us?" he
INQUIRED, sure that everyone knew
sus." The housewife said she didn't
mind. Out came a scrubby pad of
paper. which was handed over. with
request:
.Sign here"
"When can we have milk?" the
housewife inquired, with an eye to
making plans on the next meal.
"Well," said the young merchant,
desiring to be specific. "just morn
ing and evening, cause that's the only
time our cows give it."-Kansas City
Star.
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CHAPTER DISCONTINUED.

"Why?" demanded Captain Scraggs,
instantly on the defensive
mot that I'm holdin' any grudge
agin you, Scraggsy," said Mr.. Gibney
affably, "but / wouldn't a-had you no
more now than | would when we was
runnin' in the green-pea trade. It's
because you amt got no imagination.
and the Maggie amt big enough for
my purpose. Havin' the Maggie sort
of puts crimp in my plans
Rot" snapped Captain Scraggs.
1--WE had the Maggie overhauled and
shipped a new wheel, and she's a
mighty smart little boat, I'll tell YOU.
I'll land them arms in Descanso bay
all right"
Il know you WILL said Mr.. Gibney
sadly. That's just what hurts. You
see, Scraggsy, l never intended 'em
for Descanso bay I'M the first place
There's nice healthy little revolution
fomentin' down in the United States
of Colombia, with Adelbert P. Gibney
playin' both ends to the middle. And
there's dOg-hole down on the Gold
coast where / intended to land this
cargo, but now that sScab Johnny's
gone to work and sent me bay scow
instead of sea-goin' steamer, I'm in
the nine-hole instead o. dog-hole.~ |
can never get as far as the Gold coast
with the Maggie. She can't carry coal
enough to last her"
fba,,oh% 4I,oe,o !,
things was for the Mexicans,' qua
vered Captain Scraggs. "Scab johnny
and Lopez told me they was"
Mr.. Gibney groaned and hid his face
in his hands. "Scraggsy," he said sad
ly, "it's cinch you amt used the
past four years to stimulate that imagi-
nation of yours. OF course they was
purchased for the Mexicans, but what
was to prevent me from lettin' the
Mexicans pay for them, help out on
the charter of the boat, and then have
me divert the cargo to the United
States of Colombia, where l can sell
'em at a clear profit, the cost bein'
nothin' to speak of? Now you gor to
come buttin' in with the Maggie, and
what happens? Why, got to be hon
est, of course. got to make good on
my bluff, and what's in it for me?
NothiR' but glory. Can you hook a
chunk of glory for ham and eggs,
Phineas Scraggs? Not on your life. II
1t hadn't been for You buttin' in with
your blasted, rotten hulk of a fresh
water skiff, I'd
Mr.. Gibney paused ominously and
savagely bit the end of his cigar AS
for Captain Scraggs, every drop OF
blood in his body was boiling in de-
Tense of the ship he loved.
you're pirate" he shrlled.
And you're just as big hornet as
'o:f evsr was replied Mr.. tilbney
Slu4s.s r.zzirf around where yoe
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sighted again. This time his shrapneI
burst neatly on the schooner. Almost
simultaneously shell from the
schooner dropped into the sacked coal
on the forecastle head of the Maggie
and enveloped her in black pail OF
smoke and coal dust. Captain
Scraggs screamed.
'ETit for tat" the philosophical Glib
ney reminded him. I'VE can't expect
to get away with everything. Scraggsy.
old kiddo." The words were scarcely
out of his mouth before the Maggie's
mainmast and about ten feet of her
ancient railing were trailing along
side. Mr.. Gibney whfstled softly
through his teeth and successfully
sprayed the Mexican again. at breaks
my heart to ruin that crafts canvas"
he declared, and let her have it once
more.
"My Maggies tail is shot away"
Captain Scraggs walled, IAN only
rebuilt it week ago" Three more
shots from the long gun missed them,
but the fourth carried away the cabin,
leaving the wreck of the pilot house,
with the helmsman unscathed, stick
ing up like sore thumb.
"Turn her around and head straight
for them," the gallant Gibney roared.
"She's a smaller target comm bows
on. We're broadside to her now"
f"Gib, will you ever sink that
Greaser?'' Captain Scraggs sobbed hys-
tericaIly.
Don't want to sink her." the super
cargo retorted. "She's a nice little
schooner I'd rather capture her. May
be we can use her in our business,
Scraggsy," and he continued to show
er the enemy with high bursting shrap-
mel. When the two vessels were less
than two miles apart the one-pounders
came into action. 1t was pretty shoot
ing and the wicked little shells ripped
through the old Maggie like buckshot
through a roll of butter. Mr.. Gibney
slid fiat on the deck beside his gun
and Captain Scraggs sprawled beside
him.
"a feller," Mr.. Gibney announced,
"has got to take beatin' while lookin'
for an openin' to put over the knock
out blow. If the old Maggie holds to-
gether till we're within cable length
o. that schooner an we amt all killed
by that time, / bet I'll make them
skunks sing soft an low
"How?'' Captain Scraggs chartered.
with muzzle bursts" Mr.. Gibney
replied. "I'll set my fuse at zero, an
at point-blank range I'll just rake
everything off that schoOner's decks.
Guess I'll get half dozen cartridges
set an ready for the big scene. Up
with you, Admiral Scraggs, an hold
the fuse setter steady"
sI'm agin war;" Scraggs quavered.
"Gib, it's sure HILL"
"Rats! It's invigoratin', Scraggsy.
There amt nothin' wrong with war.
Scraggsy, unless you happen to get
killed. Then it's like cholera. You
can cure every case except the first
one"
They had come inside the minimum
range of the Mexican's long gun now,
SO that only the one-pounders con-
tinued to peck at the Maggie. Evil
IDENTIFY the Mexican was as eager to
get to close quarters as Mr.. Gibney.
for he held steadily on his course.
"Well, it's time to put over the big
stuff" Mr.. Gibney remarked presently.
Here's hopin' they don't pot me with
rifle fire while I'm extendin' my COM
pliments."
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Captain Gibney, a victor, or
gsnizes "The Syndicate"
(To BE coNTINUED.)
CONDITION HARD TO IMAGINE
What Would Happen to the Sun and
other Heavenly Bodies if There
Were No Atmosphere.

Were the earth deprived of It's at.
mosphere and existence possible under
such conditions, we should find that
no rosy dawn would herald the rising
of the sun in the darkened east, or
gorgeous colors mark its setting in
the west. The sky would be dark by
day as well as by night. says writer
in London Answers.
The stars would shine brightly
through the entire "a hours, but we
should see thousands more of them
than are noy visible on even the clear
est nights. They would not twinkle in
the least
They would be seen almost up to
the very edge of the sun itself. but
Immediately round the sun there
would be a glow having the appear
ance of broad wings. and red flames
would add their grandeur to the inn
pressive scene.
The zodiacal light would appear as
a broad beam of light in the spring.
up to the left of the place where the
sun had set 1t would be possible to
study this remarkable object, and no
doubt to solve quickly the mystery
which has chung to if for so many GEN.
turtles.
The appearance of the milky way
would be far more magnificent than it
is now, seen even from tropical coun-
tries.
A big comet would be seen months
before 1t got to the sun, and we
should witness it sweep round the
sun with Incredible speed and dart off
into space again.
Mercury and Venus could have their
movements followed with ease. and
any other planet there might be be-
tween Mercury and the sun would
soon be discovered
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-02-03
WOMEN NEED SWAMP-ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in a healthy
condition, they may cause the other or.
gans to become diseased
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
hilmer's Swamp-Root, physicians pre-
seription, obtained at any drug store, may
be Just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get medium or large size bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
kllmer q CO., Binghamton, N Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Advertiseme
Hurried men lack wisdom.
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sacked coal were piled on top of the
fo'castle head and on the main deck
ford. in case of emergency. They lay
in the harbor all day until about four
O'Clock. when Mr. Gibney, by virtue of
his authority as supercargo ordered
the lines cast off and the Maggie
steamed out of the harbOr. Off Point
Iona they veered to the south, ieay-
ing the Coronado Islands on the star
board quarter, ten miles to the west.
Mr.. Gibney was below with Captain
Scraggs. battling with the problem
that confronted them, when the mate
stuck his head down the companion
way to report large power schooner
coming out from the lee of the Coro-
nados and standing off on. a course cal
culated to intercept the Maggie in an
hour or two.
Captain Scraggs and Mr. Gibney
sprang up ON the bridge at once, the
latter with Scraggs' long glass up to
his eye.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-02-03
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imnortant to Mo,ners
Amending II.

Amending 1t.
Mr.. Nagg-I suppose now you wish
you were free to marry again?
Mrs. Nagg-No, just free.
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NERVOUS? SLEEPLESS?

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Hurried men lack wisdom
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The Press., 1922-05-18

Geo. S. Goddard State Librarian
The Press., 1922-05-18

Miss Lottie Shepherd was with Miss Ruby Gold at Simmons college in Bos- ton over Sunday.
 Mrs. Robert Quinley, Mrs. William Whitaker and Mrs. Lillian Benton are in New London attending the state w. R. c. convention.
 Nessrs Wells and McCauley are to hold another dance at Memorial Hall, Stafford, on Wednesday evcn1ng. Macs Syncopators will furnish the music and asa extraction Fred Mur- phy of the Fidelity Singing Orchestra of Worcester will feature on banjo and saxophone.
 The Stafford Springs Mineral Water Co.,, are sparing no efforts ill order to have their plant fitted with up-to- date equipment for the manufacturing of carbonated beverages. For the pur- pose of thoroughly cleansing and ster- ilizing the bottles before filling with carbonated soda, they have installed one of the latest automatic machines in connection with a steam boiler. This machine is not the kind that simply sprays the bottles, as most generally used. These Mover Doc more, Jr., bottle cleaners, cleans, brush the bottles out side and several times inside before they are delivered to the filling machine. This method insures perfectly cleaned bottles.
 The All Stafford team started their season with bang last Sunday when they defeated the New Haven Colle- giates by a score of to 1. This team is made up of many notable college players and the game was very close all the way. Wise was put on first base as tryout and played one of the best games played on the initial sack in Stafford for some time. His hitting also was effective in the locals victory. COnnors and McQuade, the battery worked together excellently and the way that COnnOrs sent the opposing batters back to the bench by strikeOuts was remarkable. Heal lowed only five hits, these being scat tered. As a whole the team showed up exceptionally we'll and Manager Sheppard and Assistant Manager Mil Ter have reason to believe that a ban ner season can be expected. The
The Press., 1922-05-18
WELLINGTON

We know the old rhyme for cold wet May, But for May cold and dry, what shall we say?
 It is. an old saying "A mistake is no haystack." and mistakes incidental phone are liable in the experience of us all.
 South Wilmington friends are plan ming to attend the playlet to be given by the COlumbine Troop on the even ing of the 18th, that promises to be we'll worthwhile.
 Miss Helen Robinson, who has pas sed the winter in Vermont, on her way to her home in Elizabeth, N. J., is pas sing a few restful days at Hillside, where all guests gladly return as Op- pOrtunity allows.
 Pastor Aliens sermon and solo were beautiful and comforting, es- pecially to the many recently bereaved among his people here. In the even ing he preached at the Congregational church, Stafford Springs.
 Mrs. Brown, with Miss Hall, attend ed Mission meetings in Hartford Tues day and Wednesday, MT. COsgrOve go- ing along and passing the time at West Hartford with relatives, giving him a pleasant variety and change.
 In Social Hall at South Wilmington, on Friday evening at 7.3O, under the auspices of the Wilmington alumni, Miss Clara Hall will give talk with stereopticon views on her recent travels in Europe. Old and young are cordially invited. Free admission. The president asks every member of the alumni in town to be present one hour early.
 That former Pastor E. w. DarrOw, now of Holyoke, Mass, is in hospital there, recuperating from an operation for appendicitis and rupture, is of in- terest to his affectionate friends here. Although suffering acutely for some hours he is now more comfortable. Of course he has a special nurse and Mrs, Darrow passes most of her time with him. Their address is 624 South street, Holyoke, Mass.
 That Robert c. Glazier, well known in Hartford business and financial circles, and so favorably mentioned in the recent issues of the Courant, is of old Wilmington stock, one of the many who are holding responsible po- sitions in all parts of our country, is matter of felicitation. Churches anC schools have held the highest place ir the interests of the town since it's in Icorporation and the interest was never at higher standard than at the pres ent and their importance never so in telligently and practically promoted.
The Press., 1922-05-18

3Z "A All Stafford O2OO-7 New HavenCo llegians 1 pool Runs, Mahoney 1, Pallanck 2, Nc Quaide 3, Wise 2; two base hits, Pal Ianck 1, Wise 1, Dickey 1, Mahoney l.; stolen bases, PaIlanck 1, Wilson 1; sacrifice hits, Argenta 1, Ryan l.; double plays, Pallanck to Wise to Bolieau, Baxter to P. Wilson to A. Wilson; left on bases All Stafford 5, New Haven Collegians 3; base on balls, off Connors 5, in g innings; off Nilsson 15 in g. innings; struck out, by Connors Mitchell 4, Gagnon 2, Bax- ter 8, Doyle 1 by Wilson, Pallanck 1, Wise Dickey 1, Cummings 2, Bolieau 1, Scussel 1, Daigle 1 wild pitches P. Wilson1; passed balls McQuaide 1; Umpires, Mousseau-M time 1 hour 50 minutes.
The Press., 1922-05-18
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES

LOCAL NOI1CB8s Matter under this head 12 cents a line
 Look for bargains in millinery this week at the Fitzpatrick Millinery and Gift Shop.
 wish to thank our friends for their many acts of. kindness shown us during ouT~recent affliction; also for the floral tributes,
 Mrs. Louis Remor and family.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-03
HOW TO SAVE WHEN SHOPPING
by Ruth Leigh.
Author OF The Human Side OF
Retail Selling" The A c
Of Retailing" etc.

When you buy your clothes ready
made. OF course. the important con-
s!dcration is TO get ths right style.
However. there are several other
equally important considerations that
most OF us. unfortunately, are In
clincd to overlook The quality %
the material. for example. the price
and the suitability OF the garment
arc concerns that most OF US over
look without sufficient analysis.
Very often. If you like the appear
ancc OF dress or suit, you arc In
clineh to be blinded regarding the
poor material and WORKMANSHIP y.
Take time to consider these. and do
not let the salcswoman convince you
that the garment is suitable for you
against your own Judgment.
Nowadays rcadytowe clothing
& becoming more and more salts
factory. Manufacturers are making
a greater variety OF STYLES for differ
ent types OF figures and PERSONAL
ties. II has been said that II will in
time replace the home made product
just as factory canning Of fruit may
replace the home canning.
If YOU are buying clothing which
YOU expect viii receive hard wear.
don't buy anything cheap. You de-
feat your OWN purpose when you do.
The color Will fade and the poor
w"rkmaISShip Will mean that the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-03
DAVIS LAUNCHES
NORFOLK CAMPAIGN
IsnecIal n Ia TLmcs .Dispalch l

lSrccial u Tho Times Dispatch
NpNFoLk, V.V June West
moreland Davis campaign FOR nomi
nation to the United states senate
from virginia was launched i'm Nor
io!k at meeting OF his supporters
win former Governor Davis at tic
Monticcl." iiotcI las, night. For
nation OF local executive commit
tee for carrying on the campaign
was effected. with ". Leigh Williams
as chairman. H. Laurence Brooke.
secretary. and " Taylor Johnson.
treasurer, CampaiSn Headquarters
are to be opened Ia this city abou,
June -.
Mr.. Davis and several others spoke
during tho meeting. The former Gov
crnor declared that ne vii! leave no
stone unturncd 10 present fairly
and In dignjhcd manner his claim
Tor tho nomination. and stated his
purpose 10 he. II elected. ito serve
virginia" adding. and can hes,
serve Virginia by serving Norfolk"