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i INDEPENDENCE ENTERPRISE, INDEPENDENCE, OREGON. PAQE SIX THE Cariyle Realizes His Life Is Hanging in Balance. Synopsis Geoffry Cariyle, master of sailing ships at twen ty-slx. Is sentenced to 20 years' servitude in the American col onses 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 Muryland planter; his niece.' Dorothy Fairfax, and Lieu tenant Sanchez, a Spaniard, who became acquainted with the Fair faxes In London. Cariyle meets Dorothy, who informs liim her uncle has bought his services. Sanchez shows himself an enemy of Cariyle. The Fairfax party, now on its own sIood in the Chesapeake bay, encounters a mysterious bark, the Xnmur of Rotterdam. Cariyle 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 a desperate effort to save Dorothy, Cariyle decides to swim to the Xauiur. By a ruse he gets aboard and min gles with the crew. CHAPTER XI Continued. LeVere shouted an order, and a sud den flare was lighted amidships, the circle of flame illuminating a part of the deck, and spreading out over the wild expanse of water. Scarcely had a minute elapsed before it came sweep ing into the radius of light at first a dim, spectral shadow, scarcely to be recognized; then, almost as suddenly revealed In all. ii" details a boat of size, flying toward lis under a lug sail keeling well over, and topping the sea swells like a bird on wing. LeVere called for men to stand by, the fellows ashing past me to their stations, but, in the fascination of the moment, failed to move. I could do nothing but stare out across the intervening wa ter, with eyes fastened on that swiftly approaching boat. I must see, I must know the message it brought; what story it held of the tragedy. Manuel held the tiller, with Estada seated be side him, leaning forward, and ges tlculatlng with one hand, as he direct ed the course. I had never seen these two, yet I knew them beyond a doubt Mendez and Anderson (at least I sup- posed these to be the two) were poised at the sail halyards, ready to let the straining sheet down at a run, while Cochose crouched low in the bow, his black hand uplifted, gripping a coil of rope. Their faces were all turned for ward, lighted by the flare from our deck, and I felt a shudder of fear run over me no 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 stowed the chest, while in the open space between the helmsman and the two sailors were stretched two motionless bodies. LeVere, gripping a stay-rope, and leaning well out, hailed In Spanish. "Ahoy, the boat I You can make it?" "Ayl" 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 I" I stood, gripping hard at the rail, and staring down at the scene below, as the men in the boat made fast. I felt paralyzed, and helpless, unable to move. I 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 I And that other body? That of Dorothy Fairfax, without doubt, yet certainly not lifeless. If their prisoner was the girl and who else could it be? .she remained alive, helplessly bound to prevent either struggle, or outcry, 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 left that was to drop silently overboard. Cod, 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 iimln 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 ghastly In the i flaming of the torch thrust out over the rail. To every appearance it was 'Smartly done hard down with your helm there I That's it; now lot her play off slowly." He caught Bight of mo. All the sav age brutality of his nature had been brought to the surface by Dorothy's stinging words, nnd ho sought now some lit opportunity to give It vent. Before I could move, he had gripped mo by the collar, nnd swung me about, so that the light streaming" out from tho cabin fell directly on my face. "What the devil are you doing, loaf ing alt here? I've seen you hanging about for ten minutes, never lifting n hand. Who are you anyhow?" "Joe Out es, kU" "Gates another damned English- man! How did you ever get aboard here?',' It was tho returning LeVere who made explanation before I could reply. "Manuel brought him on board last night Ticked him up drunk ashore." "I see. Well now, do you happen to have any idea who I am, UatesT" "No, sir only that you are one of the olllcors." "I am the first officer, nnl In com mand at present Pedro Kstada Is my name. Now, you damned English w help, remember that I" Before I even suspected what wns apparently a corpse they handled, ex cept for their tenderness, and a single coming, his unexpected action as swift groan to wnien tne wiute lips gave ut- as tho leap of a poised tiger, lie struck lernuce, wncn one or the bearers m f,,rlv helween the eves with th slipped, wrenching the wounded body with a sharp pang of pain. Once safe ly on deck, the three bore htm 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 nil the unutterable horror which for the moment dominated her mind, while her loosened hair, disarranged by struggle, only served to intensify the pallor of her face. 'Tlustle her along lively, boys," shouted back Estada coarsely. "If she won't move, give her a shove. Then tie her up again, and take the turn of a rope 'reund her. What do you think this is a queen's reception? Move lively, senorita," In mock sarcasm. Her gaze settled on him, where he hung far out, grasping a backstay. watching the movements below, and her slender form straightened as by the acquisition of new strength. "If these creatures will take their hands off me,1' she said, using their tongue without a tremor in the clear voice. "I can easily go up alone. What is it you are so afraid of a woman?' The expression of Estada's face promised an outburst of profanity, but, instead of giving it utterance, he lifted his cap In a sudden pretense at gal lantry. "Tour pardon, senorita," he said In a tone of mockery. "If you have come to your senses at last, it is well. Leave eyes butt of a pistol, and 1 wont down sprawling onto the deck. For a nu- iueut I seemed, in spite of the vicious ness of the blow, to retain a spark of consciousness, for I knew he kicked me suvagely with his heavy sea boots ; I felt the pain, and even heard the words, and curses, accompanying each brutal stroke. You drunken dog f Ton whelp of n sea wolfl lou Iaigllsh curl lake that damn you! And that ! You'll not forget me for awhile. That's It squirm. I like to see it. When you wake up again, you'll remember l'edro 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 Jug your memory." The heavy. Iron-shod boot lunded full In my face, and every sensation i left me as I sunk limply back, bloody and unconscious. Recreation, as Well as Relaxation, Is Necessary to tho Happiness of Wo need brenthli.tr Hpoll In Wo bigger issues Just us we need them In out routine work. No one tnu.v work i......,,ui.. wlilmnt Mount nei'lnil of nmiiiiumi.-iij ...... . r..i.ixntlim. nnd In tho mime way one may hear up under heavy rc-poim! hlllMed unless lie Is nolo at Uinea foru-er them, observes) the Charleston News and Courier. That Is why le.re tlon ns well as relaxation Is necessary to tho happiness of us all. I here something within us, something that calls to us, us It were, In no uncertain tones to lay down our problems occi sloiiully and try to divert our minds from ilium. If wo lire forced to live with thosfl big crushing respniisiblll ties, that weigh us down at every turn that nre never fur tiwny from us, that keep step with us in our dally wulk wo shall miss much of the !elt brighter mrt of life. Kvery one has tlm rli-ht to live his own life In thfl way which he thinks will he best fi him, nnd It Is n hnnl blow of fate which robs him of Unit rlvht. Yet thl In done more often In life than w realize, and one of the worst of our disappointments Is to he foivrd t Mir render the privilege of controlling our own lives as far ns It Is in our human Power to do so. I'.ieauso certain n- sponslldlltlcs are forced upon us v are often cotuiu'lled to uhiiudoii the road which stretches s InUHugly ahead and to neek another path rough iiml hard to walk upon, full obstacles and barren of tlmse thin that perhaps have meant the very wine of life to us. CHAPTER XII. Chose to Continue Playing tho Fool her alone, men. Now, my beauty, I am taking you at your own word a step, and then the protection of my hand. We welcome you, a3 a guest aboard.' A moment and she had attained the deck. Estada chose to continue play ing the fool. "Thanks, sen orita thanks," he be gan softly, and again bowing before her, cap in hand. "We greet you with due honor aboard the Kamur " "Enough of that, you coward, you murderer," she broke in coldly. "Do not touch nor speak to me." fche turned her back on him, thus corning- face to face with LeVere, who stood enjoying the scone, a wide grin on his dark face, revealing a row of white teeth under a Jet-black mus tache. "You, sir you are an officer?" "I have charge of the deck." "Then where am I to go?" The mulatto, surprised by the sud den question, glanced Inquiringly toward Jvstada, who had already com pletely lost his sense of humor. 0.0 r the latter growled. "Why send the wench below. I'll see to her later, and tench her who is the master here. Off 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 a hurry. All ready, uloft?" "Ay, ay, .sir." "Then sheet home; how is it for rard?" "Both anchors apeak, sir." j A Friend In the Forecastle. I slowly opened my eyes to tlud 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 Kstada had so brutally kicked me with his heavy boot. The heavy rolling of the bark clearly evi denced that we were already at sea, and bucking against u high wind. It was a dark, dismal, smelly interior, amply large enough, but ill ventilated, and inexpressibly dirty. I must have beea lying unconscious for several hours. I rested back, feeling of the numerous bruises on my body, and touching gingerly tho 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, 1 succeeded in sitting upright, nay head touching the upper deck, as undertook to survey my surround ings. About half the bunks seemed to be occupied, the figures of the slecpin men barely discernible. As I sat there, staring about at this scene there was a stir within the up per berth on my own level, and an up lifted face appeared suddenly In the yellow flare of light. It was man! festly an English face at first glance rosy of cheek, with chestnut beard. A pair of humorous, gray eyes surveyed me silently, and then, apparently satis fled by the scrutiny, the owner sat up In the bunk, revealing powerful shoul ders, and a round, bull neck. "Ahoy, mate," he said pleasantly, endeavoring to speak low, the effort resembling the grow l of a bear. "How do you feel pretty sore?" "Ache from head to foot," I an swered, immediately feeling his friend liness. "But no harm done." "I saw part of it. The damn black brute kicked savagely enough, but at that you're lucky; it's the Spanish style to use a knife. I've seen that cock slash a man into ribbons for nothing at all Just to show he was bad. Haines tells me your name Is Gates, and that you are English." "That's right; I shipped first out of Bristol." "So did I, mate twenty years ago though, and I never went back since. My name Is Tom Watklns. Let's shake ; there is quite a sprinkling of us Brit ishers aboard, and we ought to hang together." He put out a big, hairy fist, and I gripped it heartily, decidedly liking the man as his eyes frankly met mine. He appeared honest and square, a fine type of the English seaman. Tom Watklns, you said. May I ask if you were out on the how-sprit along with Haines last night?" "Just afore the longboat come in? Yes, we were there." "Well, I was down below, hanging to the cable, and overboard you two talking together. Somehow, Watklns, you do not seem to me to fit in exactly with this gang of pirates; you don't look to be that sort. How long have you been with them?" A FEW SMILES -- Not a Chance. Jones Just n tip about I'.rmvn - bo Intends getting a car from ymi and he'll never pay. Auto Agent What shall I say when ho calls? Jones Just tell him the truth about your car anything to keep him from buying. The Way of It "It was very un like the majority of business men the way Ananias got Into trouble "How was It?" "Through both hi assets mid his lie-ahllitles." The Cause. "What makes Stifllns such a queer lead color?" "I guess it is the plumbago his wife saya he has In his buck." Hie Way. "Hid the foreign nobleman yon were speaking of travel in this country Incognito?" "Xo, he traveled In a Pullman." Tickled to Death. "Do you think your father will consent to our marriage?" "Wait until the bills for this month come In and then I am sure he will be glad to have you take mo off his hands." i IBJI fl lfcllltlllll 11 1 1 X - a package before the war a package during the war a package THE FLAUOR LASTS SO DOES THE PRICE! Cuticura Comforts Daby'i Skin W hen red, rough and itching with hot uiths of "titli -lira Soap nnd (..mile f iitieifra (intnient. Also make lio now nnd tln-u of that exquWu-lv eroiit- I dusting powder, Ciiiieuru 'JUlriitn. one of the IlidiMjeiiMilili' Oitleorn let Trio. Adv. One Instant. "I never saw such a lazy fellow I gave him such a talking to that I scared him nearly to death." "Ue is not all lazy. I notleed while juu n uuKirig that bis face working." WU3 Britain's Prime Minister Is Nominated by Sovereign and Organizes Government Tha Tt-lrv.l,.. ... icum-i, ur or me rnhi ci ,.t n i - " 1 . iuui wruain, Is nominate,! I, reigning sovereign. The king Hen-Is in the name of the leader of tlm narlv -......iU. UL U1(J Il()H M(J t() n. extent me apDOlntment i ,n tated by tho vote of the noot.i,.' t., sovereign appoints tho nrime ,i,,ie,.. to form a cabinet ami i.... V. -.'ni,e l IMS overnment. The annolnt motif i.r mier does not have to lit 'Allfi t'f' . 1 by parliament, but no prime minister could carry on the government of tho country for any length of time who aid not possess the eonfi.i, ,.,. ,.. house of commons. Ho selects his col leagues or other members of the cab inet, nnd his resignation dioiv ministry. " Helpful Sympathy. She was slottly recovering from a img UIio-sh, but h!1H too weuk for the trip downtown to ;i hulriln-nHer for tho HIIH'h tiee-led ) lirt 1:1 Hon. At last il lliuli! is found who would foniu to tho ouse. During the drying proceiiH hho made the startling diseovery of tlm first gray hairs. The eonvnIet ent'M grb f wan so Intense that the laabl, striving to comfort, mibl: "Liiw, iuyi what If you bad to wear one of th.-tn transmissions on your head:" NAME 'BAYER' MEANsf i on irm i 10 nrtiiiiil Aonnin 10 ucnuiii Safely stop headaches : told in "Haver packages" WILL BUY LETTERS with Mniopn u.; net.,!-.- isoi; UIIUH...I utiuniin nil .tutilrln Win. I : i Ktn iitiiil Av, CI. Vel.Uul Th. Ill the to KC( Cautc for Thankfulnetw. first reason for being thankful morning Is that yon have lived the dawn of aiintln.r iUv .in. opportunities to finish something bo gun tho day before and to begin hoiiiu thing that you may be able to do- bet ter than you have ever done anything before. Millions of men nnd women lu' proved "Hnver Tablets of Aspirin with tho "llnyer Cross" on tablets, t!. iiiilckfHt. siircHf. mifcHl relief for Uiei Headaches, Colds, Neurnlgla, Too! in h., Kururho, Hheuinatism, Lumbar! 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This should bo in as it is inexpenrtivo and is 1U to irritate tho surrounding sk" if your druggist hasn't any free ' toll him to get a small bottle ior from his wholesale drug house. ... . in, hnrm evBu, No. 43, 1919 una Biuu aiiu ttcio imo - - time. Adv.