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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
The Blind Mans Eyes
BY William MacHars. Edwin Bamer

Corboy noticed that the curtains all
about had been pulled down; he
touched the button and turned on the
light at the top OF the car, and then
he saw that Warden was dead; his
cap was Off, and the top Of his head
had been smashed by a heavy blow.
The chauffeur drew back, gasping I;
Kondo, behind him on the steps, cried
out and ran into the house calling for
help. Two other servants and Mrs.
Warden, who had remained nervously
in her room, ran down. The stranger
who had been waiting, nov seen for
the first time by Mrs. Warden, came
out from the smoking room TO help
them. He aided in taking the body
from the car and helped to carry Ii
into the living room and lay 1t on a
couch; he remained until 1t was GER
tain that Warden had been killed and
nothing could be done. When this
had been established and further con-
firmed by the doctor who was called,
Kondo and Mrs. Warden looked
around for the young man-but he
was no longer there.
The new Of the murder brought ex-
tras out upon the streets of Seattle,
Tacoma and Portland at ten o'clock
hat night. Seattle, stirred at once at
the murder of one of It's most promi-
nent citizens, stirred still further at
the new proof that Warden had been
a power in business and finance; then,
as the second days dispatches from
the larger cities came in, 1T stirred q
third time at the realization-for so
men said-that this was the second
time such n murder had happened.
Warden had been what was called
among men Of business and finance
a member of the "LatrOn crowd; he
had been close, at n time, to the
great western capitalist Matthew La
iron the properties in which he had
made his wealth, and whose direction
and administration had brought him
the respect and attention Of other men,
had been closely allied with or ever
included among those known as the
BADINA o'h ASAthohB NV
years before, had been murdered. La,
irons murderer had been a man who
called upon him by appointment, and
Warden's murderer, it appeared, had
been equally known to him, or ut least
equally recommended. OF this as
much was made as possible in the sug-
gestion that the same agency was be-
hind the two.
The statements of Kondo and Cor
boy were verified; it was ever
learned at what spot Warden's muir
derer had left the motor unobserved
by Corboy. Beyond this, no trace was
found Of him, and the disappearance
of the young man who had come to
Warden's house and waited there for
three quarters of an hour to see him
was also complete.
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CHAPTER
A Finaneier Dies.


Gabriel Warden-capitalist, railroad
director, owner OF mines and timber
lands, ut twenty a cow-puncher, at
forty-eight one OF the predominant
men Of the Northwest coast-paced
with quick, uneven steps the great
wicker-furnished living ROOM OF his
home Just above Seattle on Puget
sound. Twice within ten minutes he
had used the telephone in the hall to
receive the same reply-that the train
from Vancouver. for which he had In
CURED, had come IN and that the pas
senger had left the station.
II was not like Gabriel Warden to
show nervousness of any sort Kondo,
the Japanese doorman,- WHO therefore
had found something ktrdhge in his
t%elephonlng, watched him through the
porticres which shut off The living
room from the hall.
Warden turned suddenly and pressed
the hell TO call a servant. Kondo
entered the room; he noticed then
that Warden's hand, which al still
holding the watch before him, was
shaking.
"a young man who may, or may
not, give q name, Will ask for me In
a few moments. He will say he called
by appointment. Take him ut once
TO my smoking room. and ! will see
him there. am going TO Mrs. War
denis room now"
He went up the stairs, Kondo no
tlccd, ctill absently holding his watch
In his hand.
Warden controlled his nervousness
before entering his wife's room. She
talked with him casually for a mo-
merit or so before she even sent away
her maid. When they were alone, she
suddenly saw that he had come to her
to discuss some serious subject.
Cora" he said, when he had closed
the door after the maid, II want your
advice on n business question
"a business question !" She was
greatly surprised. He was one Of
those men who believe all business
matters should be kept from their
wives.
II mean II came to me through some
Observation-Disclosures"
"And you cannot decide 1t for your
self?'
IL had decided t." He looked again
ut his watch. II had quite decided
It; but now 1t may lead to some
result which I have suddenly felt that
1 haven't the right to decide entirely
for myself"
warden's wife for the first time felt
alarmed.
.You. mean 1t affects me dIrectly?"
He seized both her hands In his
and held her before him.
Cora" he said, "what would you
have me do IL you knew / had found
cut that a young man-a man who.
four or Eve years age. had as much to
live for as any man might-had been
outraged in every right by men who
are my friends? Would you have me
fight the outfit for him? Or would
you have me-lie DOWN."
she stared mt him with only pride
then: she was proud Of his strength,
Of his ability to fight, Of the power
she knew he possessed to force his
wny against opposition. "Why, you
would fight themw
"you want I'M to fight themY
"of course"
~No matter what II costs?"
sire realized then that what he was
farir. was very grave.
-s'afu. he said. II didn't come to
rsa ytar advice without putting this
~Eounrciy to you. If | 60 into this
figl,f i stall be not only an opponent
~ some III my present friends; ! shall
he i threat to them--something they
MA. s,lf,k Il necessary TO remove"
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"UNTIL COME TO YOU AS"

She caught at his hand. mo; no" she cried. you must get
as far apdu as you can before they comet I'm going back to meet
and hold them" she threw the car into the reverse, backed and
turned it and brought 1t again onto the road. He came beside her
again, putting out has hand; she seized It, Her hands for an instant
cIung to it, his to hers.
you must go-guick" she urged; but how am | to know
what becomes of you--where yu are? Shall l hear from you-
shall / eUer see youP"
"No news ui1 be good nsws" he said, until"
Until Gha?'
"Untl@ And again that unknoWn something which a th0w
sand timeS-t seemed to her-had checked his WOrd and action to-
Uard her made him pause; but nothing could completely bar them
from one another now. Until they catch and destroy me, oy-
until / come to you as-as yu hare neuer known me yetp
What a situationl Here ire two young people, obviously IN v
with each other. The girl is aiding the a % escape. Yet the
is virtually a prisoner on the country estate of her father, VII is try
ing to solve a most complicated and battling mystery which concerns
them all For the man is suspected of a murderous attack On n
girls blind father. Moreover, he is apparently connected with a
encounter in the girls home in which a relative has been shot to death.
In addition the a is using al assumed nan and will not tell who
he is or what is his purpose. But the girl-who is a nice gri-knows
with loves prescience that the a is worthy and dares to put her
faith to the test.
Love, mystery, action, a deep wrong righted, the confounding OF
the wiked-what nor is needed for a good story?
The authors are William MacHarg and Edwin Balmer, those inter
estng Chicago brothersinlaw who separately and together have won
the reading public.
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we look carefully we can see all sorts
Of Natureland events happening all
around us.
But | am going to give you q Il
written copy of the paper as read to
me by Billie Brownie.
Mr.. and Mrs. American Goldfinch
have joined the GOldfnch community
and are living on Flower avenue, hav-
ing recently built a nest there.
Grandfather Porky Pig and Master
Brother Bacon are rejoicing in the
%springtime. The mud is at its best at
this time, they state.
Mr.. Thomas Cat, who has been
spending the greater part of the win
ter with friends under the kitchen
stove, has been seen mapping in the
sunshine ON the back porch of his resi-
dence of late.
Glad to see you, Mr.. Thomas, and to
note that you've not suffered any i'll
effects from the winter.
The Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Family have come out Of their chryS-
ais state and announce that the
young caterpillar children will be
brought up as their ancestors were
TO feed upon the leaves which they
have as their resting places.
This, the Tiger SwallOwtails say,
will save the bother of going to mar
ket. When they become quite grown
their proud relatives say they, too, will
be handsome ~tiger-colored butterflies
with magnificent swallowtails.
Red Top, the Rooster, Of Barnyard
fame, wishes to announce that he will
early calls for him.
Those who do not leave such calls
he will probably also be good enough
to awaken as he would not want them
to Over-sleep through having forgotten
to tell him.
The HOrse-chestnut trees are giving
q tree festival in honor Of Mistress
Springtime. All the trees are dressing
themselves i'm their very best for the
notable occasion.
VII. N0HuCt SdiiCu upOu MISS NroOSc
the other day and called her a per
feet goose" So flattered was she that
the e day she announced her en-
gagement to Mr.. Gander.
To her mind 1t was n great compli-
ment as she said that she was a goose
anyway and it was nice to be cOn-
sidered q perfect one.
King Lion, Zoo House, wishes to an
nounce that he will roar daily around
meal time.
Those who wish to take this OppOr-
tunity to hear his marvellous voice
may do SO and tickets will not have
to be presented in order tn gain adj
mittance.
Tickets abS money mean nothing to
King Lion. Beef and great juicy
bones, however, do!
Many new arrivals are noted daily.
Springtime seems to be the popular
time of the year.
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ITO He CONTINUED.
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She cried out, you mean someone
might kill your"
SHOULD hat keep me from going
In %
She hesitated. He went on: "Would
you have me afraid to do a thing that
ought to be done, Cora?"
mo-" she said II would not"
"All right, then. That's all l had
to know now. The young man Is com.
ing to see me tonight, Cora. Probably
he's downstairs. I'll tell you all !
can after I've talked with him."
He went directly downstairs; as he
passed through the hall, the telephone
bell rang. Warden himself answered
1t. Kondo overheard Warden's end of
the conversation. Apparently the
other person wished to see Warden at
once. Warden finished, "All right I'll
come and get YOU. Wait for me there"
Then he hung up.
Turning to Kondo, he ordered his
car. Kondo transmitted the order and
brought Warden's coat and cap then
Kondo opened the house door for him
and the door of the Limousine, which
had been brought under the porte
cochere. The chauffeur was Patrick
Corboy, a young Irishman who Had
been in Warden's employ for more
than five years; his ~faithfulness TO
Warden was never questioned. Cor
boy drove to the place Warden had
directed. AS they stopped, a young
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AZ They Stopped, a Young Man Of
Less Than Medium Height, Broad
shouIdered, and Wearing a Mackin-
tosh, Came TO the Curb and Spoke
to Warden.
man OF less than medium height.
broad-shouldered, and wearing a
macintosh. came 10 the curb and
spoke to Warden. Corboy did not
hear the name. but Warden immedi.
ately asked the man into the car; he
directed Corboy TO return home. The
chauffeur did this, but was Obliged on
the way to CONT to a complete stop
several times, rs he met street-cars or
other vehicles on intersecting streets.
Almost Immediately after Warden
had left the house, the doorbell rang
and Kondo answered II. A young man
with a quiet and pleasant bearing In
CURED for Mr.. Warden and said he
came by appointment. Kondo ushereG
him into the smoking room, where the
stranger waited. In about forty mir
utes, Corboy drove the car under the
~porte-cochere again and got down an,'
opened the door. There was no mo
ton. inside the limousine. The chauf
feur looked In and saw Mr.. wardrr.
lying back quietly against the cusil
ions In the back o! .;he1 seat; he was
alone.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
RIDDLES

Why is Christopher kind In birds?
Because he is fond Of a lark.
What color does a whipping make
a naughty boy?
Ii makes him yell "Oh!'
Which has the hardest life OF 1t,
ten or coffeey
. Tea, because coffee can settle dowr
but tea has to stand and draw.
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IluRE5 W%lDsw24HOuRS 4
xse..e. MIM .rAso.so1
3H1f] ''0aT~0 Gasaoas( 375f3
|0uRES LAGRippE m3 DAYS
y pETnotL WN.t<iLA co. ts.cHeAN.\

His Occupation.
"Howdy, Cap" saluted an acquaint-
ance. Been to town lately q
Well- rtu-no; not to say right
lately" replied GAP, Johnson cf
lsumpus Ridge. IL was there about
4. week ago. 'sorter stomping holes in
the sidewalk KANSAS City Star.
Each z inyents a word to cover
the iDcomprehensible. In Emerson,
time ii was the "vver-soul."
lnless u man gers married he'll
probably go to his grave believing that
he knew II MI.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
EaLsehood,s Many Faces.

If falsehood had, like truth, but one
face only, we would be upon better
terms; for we should then tax the
contrary 10 what the liar says for GER
tain truth :; but the reverse for truth
hath q hundred figures, and is n field
indefinite without bound or limit
MOntaignc.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
How to Gain Strength
and Endurance

Milwaukee. Wis.-"For the last
twenty years | have used DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery at times, as
a general tonic with excellent results
One bottle in the spring. and one in the
fall. is usually sufficient. 1t gives me
added strength and endurance and
greatly aids me in following my stren-
uous occupation. l have also found DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets very beneficial
and mild in action.
II have been thru DR.. Picrce's In
valids' Hotel and Surgical Institute at
Buffalo, N. Y, and have found every
thing just as represented. ohm w.
McLain, 1873 Wisconsin St.
Get the Discovery" in tablets or
liquid and you'll lie surprised at the
way you'll pick up.
Write DR.. Pierce's lnvalids' Hotel
In Buffalo. N. Y. for free confidential
medical advice. Send 10 certs II you
desire a trial pkg. Of the tablets.
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avery, wish you to get into
conversation with this Philip
Eaton. Il will probably be
useful II you let Harriet talk
with him, too"
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to have TO regret many q loss than to
carr the profit Of remorse.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-02
SHE DYED A SWEATER,
SKIRT AND CHlLD'S COAT
WITH "DlAMOND DYES

Each package of Diamond Dyes con-
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Diamond Dyes'-no other kind-then
perfect home dyeing is sure because Dia-
mond Dyes are guaranteed not to spot,
fade, streak, or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye is
wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cotton
or mixed goods.-Advertisement.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
NEW FUR WARDEN FOR
 THE UPPER kCSkOkWIM

Word has been received of the ap- pointment as Fur Warden in the Upper Kuskokwim country. of Jack Warwick. The appointment was made thru the recommendation of Fur Warden Frank Dufresne by Dr. k. w. Nelson, Chief of the Biologi- cal Survey.
 Fur Warden Warwick will have his headquarters at Flat. Alaska. and will move from Nome to that location over the first winter trails. The new Fur Warden is entering a field where he has long been inter ested. and is considered very efficient man for the position. War wick is vice president of the N. W. F. F. & G. P. A. which has head quarters at Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
LOCAL NEWS
A STAMPEDE COMING
 ALI. NOME READY

A new discovery of very rich ground has recently been made. This field will be throw open to the public for location and recording. For the convenience of the public. new recording office will be estab- lished in Nome where the public may participate in locating valuable claims.
 It may now be announced that pans as high as Sl50 will be found. After the claims have been located and recorded, the respective loca- tors will be given possession by patent. and development work will immediately take place. As the character of the digging is easy and the dirt rich the lucky miners win be handsomely rewarded. Grab samples of the diggings are now on display in the windows of Seger- strom and Hagen, Jewellers.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
sUpT. SOMNlERS MAKING
 INSPECTION TOUR OVER R. R

Superintendent R. l.. Sommers of the Alaska Road Commission left Nome Friday in company with Fore man Ed. Gibbs on tour of inspec- ton over the entire distance of the railroad. This inspection will be made to determine the amount of work necessary to complete the road next summer and also get an esti- mate on the amount and kind or material needed for work next sum- mer.
 Supt. Sommers states the track at Nome River is being moved over from the old trestle to the new trestle and bridge constructed this summer. The track is also being moved to a new road bed on the north side of the river for short distance.
 The repairing of the road has been completed to Salmon Lake a distance of approximately 42 miles from Nome.
 Repairs of various descriptions are going on along the different
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
MOORE PARTY WILL. SPEND
 WINTER IN STATES

It is reported that the A. H. Moore party will book passage to the States on one of the outgoing messenger steamers. With the loss of that company's schooner the Fred J. Wood. other means of returning the party coming to Nome had to be arranged for and this is being done as has been stated. A. H. Moore is very optimistic in regards to his summers work. and feels assured that next summer will bring about new developments in his company that will amount to much good for those interested. Moore states he expects to return early next spring with a larger boat than the Wood. and expects the next boat purchas- ed to be equipped with power,
 Many of the Moore party who are in Nome now are greatly pleased with their trip to Nome and are all of the same opinion in regards to the success of the company in which they are interested in.
 Mir. Moore states the company's Osborne creek dredge is working steady and hopes to be able to con- tinue dredge work until close to the end of navigation.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
SCH. WHITE MOUNTAIN SOLD
 TO SIBERIAN GOVT

Sam Malsagow and Jack Mitchell returned to Nome during the week from Siberia after over two months spent along the Siberian Coast.
 According to Jack Mitchell who was captain of the schooner White Mountain on her trip to Siberia. the schooner was sold to the Russian Volunteer Fleet for large price, as that Government is in need of small craft and are unable to obtain the class of small boats desired.
 The White Mountain was outfitt- ed in Nome by A. Polet and Sam Malsagow in July this year and sailed for Siberia July 29th on a trading cruise. Arriving in Whal- ing on July 3Oth the White Noun tain remained in that port until August 3rd. and then sailed for North Cape. arriving at Cape Bill ing the schooner encountered ice in such large amounts she was forced to turn back.
 Twelve miles East of North Cape the White Mountain met the Russ ian Volunteer Fleet ship. Stavapol The Captain of the Stavapol inform ed Mitchell and Malsagow, the Si- berian government wished to pur- chased the White Mountain. and both boats then got underway for Great Cape Baronoff. The White Mountain arrived in BaronOf IA hours ahead of the Stavapol. on ac- count of the Stavapol being of deeper draught and having to stand out to sea further than the White Mountain.
 When the Stavapol arrived in Baronoff. thru some accident or mis- judgement, she went on the beach and had to have a large amount of her cargo discharged before she could again be fioated.
 Mitchell and Malsagow took the White Mountain up the kolyma River while in Siberia, and upon their return with pilot from the Kolyma River district. the White Mountain was turned over to the Soviet Government.
 According to Mitchell the Soviet government informed MalsagOw 1 that any price placed on the White Mountain would be paid by the 1 government. The Soviet officials were very considerate in their bar gaining for the schooner. and ac- cording to Mitchell. treated the par ty going over on the White Noun tain with all consideration possible.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
DANCE AT EAGLE HALL
 HUGH SUCCESS

The dance given at the large Eagle hall under the auspices of the Eagle Hall Commission was pro- nounced a huge success. The dan cers enjoyed themselves immensely, as the social season in Nome has been very quiet for the last month on account of everyone being busy gathering the elusive dollar. this dance was attended with much en- thusiasm Music of the most select was furnished the dancers by Mrs. Bunting at the piano. Chas. Lescher with the drums and Alvin Bahlke playing the violin. It is safe to say that Nome's social season is off with flying start, and many en- joyable events will be- indulged ill during the next few weeks.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06

Engel, Rudolph Bodis. Nome; Mike Markin from the Kougarok; Arthur Brooker from Council and Jack Glassner from Dexter.
 Registering at the Golden Gate Hotel this week are: F. II. Gibbs. foreman for the Alaska Road Com mission; II. s. Chester, from Colo win: Mrs. Shaughnessy from Solo mon; l.. Peterson. Pete Sybley. h. NJ. Ridden. E. J. Fitzgerald and A.. F. Stewart.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06

Mitchell is loud In his praise for the present government and states the government is very stable one.
 The Russian Volunteer fleet ship, StavapoI returned Mitchell and Nal sagow to Whaling. where the schoo- ner York was encountered. the schooner York transported the two men to York and there the small schooner went on the beach. Nit cheli proceeded to Cape Prince of Wales and obtained a skin boat with natives and returning to York the skin boat furnished transporta-
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06

Osborne Creek road is still receiving repairs, and considerable work has been done and is still going ahead on the NomeEast Fork road be- tween Nome and Hastings Creek.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
AT THE HOTELS THIS WEEK

Those registering their arrival at the Elite Hotel during the week are as follows
 S. Black. from Dime; Jack Ar gitti from Council; George Paxton from Dime Creek: John Burgess from Council; Chas. Martensen and l.. E. Black from Siberia. Gus Mask. Nome; Faxon Lewis, Vim.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
WARNING !:

Notice is hereby given that no Jumping of Claims will be allowed at the Eagle Hall Stampede. and any person attempting to do so will. be dealt with under the stern law that prevailed in the days of '49.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06

ton from York to Teller. where the two men took passage to Nome on the schooner Nokatak.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06

cts a day will bring the Weekly Nugget to your home.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-06
BLUE GOOSE DREDGE CLOSES
 DOWN AT COUNCIL.

Joe Linki returned to Nome dur ing the week from Council where he was employed on the Blue Goose dredge during the summer.
 Linki reports the dredge was closed down for the season on ac- count of having broke the tumbler shaft. and short time left to oper- ate would not warrant fixing the shaft and resuming operations.
 Linki has entered the employ of the Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields, and says possibly he will remain in Nome during the coming winter.