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THE TERLTON TIMES
H. H. Sherman, Publisher.
TERLTON.
OKLA
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LAST VOYAGE
of the
DONNA IM
By Randall Parrtsh
Author of
" Hob Hampton of Tlmtor,"
Illustrations by Dearborn Melvill
t'u|i>right A.C. MuOurg ft U0..IW
8YN0PSIS.
The storv open* with the Introduction
of John Btephens, adventurer, a Massa-
chusetts man niurooned by authorities at
Valparaiso, Chile. Helng Interested in
tnlnliiK operations In Bolivia, he wan de-
nounced by Chile as an Insurrectionist
and us a consequence was hiding. At his
hotel his attention was attracted by an
Englishman and a young woman.
Btephens rescued the young woman from
a drunken officer. lie was thanked by
her. Admiral of the Peruvian navy con-
fronted Stephens, told him that war had
been declared between Chile and Peru
and offered hlin the office of captain. He
desired that that night the Esmeralda, a
Chilean vessel, should be captured.
Stephens uccepted the commission.
8u*|>hf>n* mot a motley crew, to which he
wuh axslKiitMl He K ve them Anal In-
struction*. They boanh'd the ve#8el. They
HiicccMMfiilly raptured the vesnH nupposfd
to be the Kameralda. through utrateKy.
Tapt. Stephens gave directions for the de-
parture of the craft, lie entered the cab-
In and discovered the English woman
and her maid Stephens quickly learned
the wrong vessel had been captured.
CHAPTER VIII.—Continued.
She bent her head slightly.
"What vessel Is this?"
"The Hleani yacht Sea Queen of IJv-
erpool, owned by Lord Darlington."
she announced, soberly, her face and
Hps white.
"How came you anchored off the
government docks?"
"By special permission of the presl-
dente We were towed ,v?* berth
early last evening, after the fiamer-
alda had been hauled up against the
quay to ship armament and stores."
1 drew a deep breath.
"Could you tell me If It was known
to other* that ytou contemplated
anchoring there?"
She hesitated, her lips slightly apart,
one hand pressed against her tem
pie.
"It Is most important that I learn
the exact truth," I urged, earnestly.
"1 ask from no idle curiosity."
"I am not generally consulted In
such matters, senor," she admitted,
"but 1 believe we had been waiting
several days for the opportunity to
take that position. This is as I have
been told."
She seemed to be awaiting my ex-
planation. striving to be courteous, yet
with her Impatience slightly evidenced
by the continual tapping of her foot
on the rug. But I was not yet
through with my questioning.
"Were no officers left on board last
night?"
Her gray eyes widened.
"Certainly yes; the first officer and
the engineer were In charge when I re
tired. The others, with the majority
of the crew, had gone ashore at sun-
down to enjoy the fun. Hut why do
you ask, senor? Are these not on
board now?"
"1 regret being compelled to answer
no. Only the engineer, three of the
harbor watch, and some Kanaka Are
men have been found. I have dlscov
ered no trace of the first officer."
"Then—then he must have rowed
ashore with two of the men!" she ex
claimed.
"How chanced you to be left here
alone?"
She hesitated, her hands clasped
on the chalrback, her^busom rising
and falling tremulously. YeTTtnally she
forced her lips lo reply, as though thus
seeking the quickest way of clarifying
the s'tuaMon.
We were all Invited to the palace
of the presldente to listen to the
speeches and view the fireworks. l,ord
Darlington was greatly interested,
and most desirous of attending. The
unfortunate scene which occurred at
the hotel early In the evening left
me. however, with so severe a head
ache that 1 begged to be allowed to re-
main here alone with Celeste. At first
both Ixird Darlington and mamma re-
fused to depart without me, but when
the presidents dispatched his own
steam launch to convey (he pdrty to
the wharf, they decided It would be
most discourteous not to attend, lxird
Darlington's membership In the house
of lords gives him a certain official
recognition abroad which he does not
care to have lapse. The yacht's cap-
tain accompanied them, and no dream
of evil befalling those left behind ever
occurred to any one of ui. 0 louor,
tel) me. what does It all mean? What
has happened?"
"1 presume 1 must explain," I said,
regretfully, "although It la not an
easy task by any means. You will
have confidence In me, Miss Doris?"
"1 shall eudeavor to do so,'"8he re-
turned. an Increasing coldness Id her
voice. "But I am Lady Darlington."
"Your pardon; I supposed you to be
that gentleman's daughter."
The color swept In a wave of rlcb
crimson Into her cheeks, the gray eyes
becoming darker.
"Nevertheless, senor, I am Lord
Darlington's wife."
Even In that moment of embar-
rassment and perplexity, when I was
scarcely less agitated than herself,
this unexpected announcement of such
a relationship came to me as a shock.
Why It should, what difference It could
possibly make, I did not In the least
realize, yet 1 was inatantly conscious
of the disappointment, of deep regret.
The revelation, thus calmly, proudly
made, was so unexpected, so deatruc-
tlve of all my previous conceptions, as
to seem an Impossibility. Could this
young, clear-eyed woman be Indeed
the wife of that grim, Inactive, ancient
peer of the realm?
"You apparently question the truth
of my words," Bhe remarked, coldly
observant.
"It wus only the natural surprise of
a moment, Lady Darlington," I
hastened to apologize. "The thought
of your marriage had never before oc-
curred to me."
She looked directly into my eyes,
her own plainly indignant, yet her
Robber,
"You—Why,
words strove to overcome the blunt-
ness of my speech.
"I do not feel, senor, that there
can be any necessity for discussing
my private affairs with you at present.
Enough that I am I^ady Darlington,
and that 1 have patiently answered the
rather impudent questions you have
seen fit to ask. Now, Senor Estevan,
kindly enlighten me as to the cause
of your intrusion into this apartment,
and your presence on board the
yacht."
Her tone had changed lo Imperious
ncB8. This was plainly a command,
and. back of the fair face fronting
me. I read strength of character and
a proud insistence loug accustomed to
control. It was not fear but disdain
that darkened her gray eyes. Her
manner begged nothing—It pictured
dominant command, the attitude of
one who addresses a servant, expect-
ing implicit obedience.
"Lady Darlington," 1 began, stand-
ing directly before her, and reverting
to the use of English, so as to be
certain of making my meaning suffl
clently clear, "whatever explanation I
may make cannot be pleasant, but It
shall be truthful. It Is far better that
you comprehend fully the situation we
are in—your own peril, as well as my
responsibility."
Her expression changed from ab-
bitrary defiance to an amazement not
untinged by a sudden development of
ferfr as her hands grasped the chair
back convulsively; but I went on
steadily to the end.
"I am not, as you naturally sup-
posed, a Chilean, but a native of North
America. My name Is Stephens. 1
was In Valparaiso under most un
pleasant elrcumstancg#. seeking vainly
to escape from the country, and
hounded by the secret police because
of my connection lately with a revo-
lutionary movement along the Bolivian
frontier. The merits of that affali
need not now be discussed, but I had
become Involved In It through certain
business connections, and had at-
tained Valparaiso after* much hard
ship, seeking escape by sea. There 1
discovered every avenue closed
against me, and was reduced to a des
perate plight. I was In hiding from
the governmental authorities when 1
risked almost certain discovery—last
evening. A little later—after you left
the hotel—a man who I was led to be-
ll-ve represented the Peruvian gov-
ernment, approached me with
strange proposition, which, however
promised immediate release from my
dangerous predicament, and, likewise,
a tollable reward for the successful
performance of a certain service. I
a sailor, and the particular duty
required of me was to be performed
upon the sea. I was asked to assume
the position of a Peruvian naval cap-
tain, Incapacitated by sudden illness,
In the surprise and capture of a Chil-
ean war vessel, the steam yacht Es-
meralda, then supposed to be lying at
anchor, poorly guarded, In the outer
harbor off the government docks. For
that purpose I was presented with a
Peruvian naval commission."
My glance wandered from the mo-
tionless woman fronting me in such
white silence to Celeste, who had sunk
back upon the bed, her blue eyes
staring at me across the brass rail, ev-
idently experiencing difficulty in trans-
lating my rapid English speech.
"I bad enjoyed but little opportunity
of examining the particular vessel we
were thus employed to capture, as I
dared not leave the hotel except after
nightfall," I continued, more slowly.
"Yet I knew her place of anchorage,
and that she was a steam yacht of
some 700 tons burden, schooner-rigged,
with lines promising great speed. Oth
erwlse I relied entirely upon the
knowledge of Hie officers under me.
We boarded what I believed to be the
Esmeralda soon after midnight, over-
came the small harbor watch with lit-
tle difficulty, captured the engine
room, and, by holding a gun at his
ear, persuaded the engineer to operate
bis machinery in our service. The
very audacity of the attempt brought
comparatively easy Buccess. The main
cabin had been secured by my orders
when we first arrived aboard, and 1
came below just now, after all danger
seemed far astern, to • learn if any
officers were hidden away here. I had
examined all the other Btaterooms,
finding them empty, and at last
opened this door in my quest. Not
until 1 saw you did I in the slightest
realize that we were on board the
wrong vessel, nor that we were en-
gaged in anything except an honorable
adventure of war."
That the hasty details of my story
both startled her and Impressed her
with its truth, was evident enough, yet
her lips curled with contempt, and
her eyes remained unbelieving.
"How many men accompanied you?"
"A crew of 20, with two officers."
"Peruviana, 1 presume?"
"No, madam," reluctantly, "hotch-
potch dragged from the seven seas."
Her expressive face darkened, her
fingers clenching again nervously
about the chalrback.
"Aud you really expect me to be-
lieve that preposterous tale!" she
burst forth. Indignation shattering all
ordinary bounds of speech. "You
must, Indeed, think very highly of my
intelligence. You—why, you are a
sea-robber, a pirate!"
My cheeks flushed at the harsh
words. I could feel the surge of blood,
yet I met her gaze quietly.
"I have told you the exact truth.
Lady Darlington, as I promised," I re-
turned, seeking to speak calmly, "with-
out any real hope that you would be-
lieve. Yet I want you to try. it Is
all bad enough as It stands, without
endeavoring to make It appear worse.
She leaned Bllghtly forward, clearly
impressed to some extent by the gravi-
ty of my manner.
"Then prove It."
"How?"
"By steaming directly back to Val
paraiso and delivering up this stolen
vessel to its lawful owners."
"That mounds slirple enough, but
do you r*allz wp' probable fate
would be?"
She clasped her hands lightly, press-
ing them against her breast.
What do I care!" the contempt in
her voice grown bitter. "You have
done the evil, by your own confession;
now you should pay the price. You
rescued me once from Insult, and 1
hold the remembrance of that act In
your favor. Prove yourself worthy a
woman's respect by making amends
for this wrong. Take the Sea Queen
back now, before it is forever too late,
and all I can do. or that my husband
can accomplish, shall be done to save
you from punishment. Prove to me
that your words are not false."
I hesitated, doubt and suspicion
rendering me totally Incapable of clear
thinking before her Insistent demand.
Her face grew whiter as she marked
my silence.
"So you—you lied, then!" the cruel
words faltered from between her lips
almost unconsciously.
"No, I spoke the truth," I answered,
gripping myself Bternly, "but I ques-
tion my power."
"Your power? Why, you just in-
formed me you were in command."
I advanced a step forward, my man-
ner respectful enough, yet she half
shrank back from my approach and
brought the protection of the chair be-
tween us.
"Perhaps I may never succeed In
making you clearly comprehend my
present position," I said, soberly, "yet
I Intend to try, because, In truth, I
need your assistance as greatly a8 you
need mine. Twenty minutes ago,
Lady Darlington, It was true I be-
lieved mysglf to be in absolute com-
mand of this vessel. Now I gravely
Buspect whether I may not be a mere
puppet, helpless in the hands of oth-
ers. As 1 have already endeavored to
explain, it was comparatively easy for
me to mistake this yacht for the Es-
meralda. They are very much alike,
and I had enjoyed no opportunity for
closely observing either. But It Is Im-
possible for me to conceive how the
others of my party could have Inno-
cently made such an error. What
project they may have had In mind I
cannot even guess, but 1 bglieve now
the Sea Queen was deliberately cap-
tured, and that 1 have been decoyed
into the leadership of an act of piracy.
If so, then 1 am only one man pitted
against 20. What I may accomplish
I have at present no means of know-
ing. I must see the others, endeavor
to discover their secret purpose, and
learn whether or not I possess any
real authority on board. Lady Darling-
ton, do you at least comprehend what
I mean? Do 1 make It clear to you
that 1 am in a position scarcely less
perilous than your own?"
With lips parted and hands clenched
over her heaving breast she stood
silent, apparently deeply aroused by
my earnest appeal, yet totally unable
to repose full confidence in me. Yet
her very hesitancy was to me an en-
couragement.
"You certainly have every reason to
doubt me at present, madam," 1
urged, with increased confidence, "yet
I mean to prove myself worthy your
trust by deeds rather than words.
Will you consent to do as I wish, at
least for the moment?"
She did not appear to know what
she had better do or say, her glance
wandering in uncertainty from my
face to the questioning eyes of the
maid. The latter leaned forward with
some eagerness.
"Surely It is best to say oul, mad-
ame; se man has ze look honorable,"
her hands gesticulating despair. "An'
on ze whol" ship zere was no one else
to help us."
"As you say, Celeste, there is no
choice;" and Lady Darlington's gray
eyes again sought mine reluctantly.
"I sincerely desire to repose complete
confidence in you; to believe you
worthy. What is it you wish us
to do?"
"Merely to remain where you are,
beyond the observation of others, until
I can ascertain the exact truth of our
situation. So Boon as 1 learn this, 1
shall return with the information. Will
you accede to this?"
She lowered her head slightly, in
silent acquiescence, and, still facing
them both, I backed out of the room
and closed the door.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Ilevator Fire Loss $15,000.
Keel k Son's elevator^at Lindsay,
was destroyed by fire "at an early
hour Saturday night; also a box car >
belonging to the Atchison. Topeka &
Santa fe Railway Company, which
was on the track near the elevator
Loss to Keel A Son's about $15,000,
partly covered by insurance.
Stock Thieves Busy.
According to late reports from tin
rural sections in Okmulgee and ail
joining counties horse and cattle
thieves are astonishingly active. Num-
bers of horses and cattle have been
stolen recently. The Anti-Horsethlef
Association has taken up the matter
and is putting forth every effort to
locate and bring the "rust .era" to
justice.
Large Broomcorn Acreage.
A large acreage lu Custer county
will probably be devoted this year to
growing broomcorn. The remarkably
high prices for last year's yield wl 1
prove an Incentive to the culture of
this crop. Broomcorn Is a crop but
little affected by drouth.
The bulk of the crop Is raised in
thls^ section of the United States,
and only those who understand how
to handle the brusa make a success
of the crop.
Consolidated Schoole.
In Pawnee county the consolida-
tion of rural schools is rapidly go-
ing forward. Districts 47 and 49
were consolidated this week. Other
districts are to have elections. In
every case where schools have been
consolidated good buildings have been
erected. High school courses are
provided in the larger of these dis-
tricts.
Timber In Abundance.
The density of timber growth in
Atoka county is short of amazing.
There are quarter sections near Ato-
ka that contain a greater variety of
merchantable lumber than any other
section In the Southwest and the
grade of this timber is excellent. The
most valuable timber Is bols d'arc,
walnut, oak and pecan which grows
In great abundance, and every tree
possesses a good commercial value.
Will Burn a Mortgage.
Freedom from debt was celebrated
by the Christian Church of Guthrie
Sunday night. The mortgage on the
church property was burned and
there was a special jubilee service.
The addresses and music was special
to the occasion. The congregation
has in the last week paid the last of
1 ts indebtedness. There was ui> 3u„-
ay morning services, the congrega-
tion joining in the dedicatory serv-
ices at the First Methodist church.
Good Roads Meeting.
The second annual county good
roads meeting was held in Tonkawa
last week. A number of township
trustees were present and made short
addresses, and are practically unani-
mous in their Commendation of the
elevated road grading; of the King
road drag for permanent roads and
culverts. The officers for the ensu-
ing year are T. N. Athey, president:
Thomas Todd, vice president; R. t.
Whlnery, secretary; D. T. Irby, treas-
urer, and the executive committee
Is W. A. Shafer, W. B. Scott, L. J.
Burkhalter and the delegates to the
National good roads meeting are L.
H. Lucas and D. T. Irby.
If You Would Have Friends
Don't Annoy People by Comparisons
That Are Humiliating.
When you start in to say plain
things to anybody be sure to use plain
words and not idioms. Never use fig-
ures of speech when rebuking others,
for In time your helpful rebuke may
be forgotten, but the tang of the
biting figure will never be forgotten,
and perhaps not forgiven. For ex
ample, you might want to tell a con-
servative person he waa not up to the
times In some particular matter, but
don't call him a fossil—he would
never forget It. There Is a good deal
In a name. Never call a person a
crank—crank's a figure of speech.
Simply say "You have sn odd way of
looking st things " This will please,
as It suggests Individuality, and not
eccentricity or worse. Picturesque
language is only Interesting when ap-
plied to things. People don't like It
when applied personally. People don't
like to be placed In a comical and
spectacular light, and that's where
picturesque language Is apt to place
than. Whatever a person's character-
istics may be don't call him a mule,
or her a zany. The clearer the defini-
tion the deeper the resentment. Better
not call people names, anyway—It
only arouses a lot of feeling which Is
slow to simmer down. Nothing an-
noya a person more than to be called
some ridiculous name—It doesn't
seem to set well. In other words, use
plain verbs, and cut out the nouns
and adject I vea, and you will not make
many enemlea.—Newark Newa.
To Push Spain's Manufactures.
A traveling exposition, taking a ten
montha' cruise around the world for
the purpose of exhibiting In all the
principal porta of the world Spanish
manufacturers and agricultural prod
ucts, Is a project which a number of
the Influential merchants of Bar-
celona, Spain, are contemplating, ac-
cordtug to a report to the bureau of
nianufacturea.
Two thirds of all the letters which
paaa through the post offices of the
world art written la Snf llah.
Pasturing the Wheat.
Wheat Is being heavily pastured
In Oklahoma and the warm weather
late In January started It to grow
and is furnishing feed. The tramping
of the stock may even be beneficial
where the wheat has been pushed by
frost. But the heavy pasturing will
cut down the yield of the wheat.
This will be slight ir pasturing is
dls-contlnued about March 1, After
that date heavy pasturing reduces
the yield rapidly. It then becomes a
question of the value of feed saved
compared with the value of the loss
in yield of wheat. The average re-
sults of the experiment show this to
be two bushels from the pasturing
to March 1, about a bushel per week
decrease from March pasturing and
two bushels per week from April
pasturing.
8. F. Brown, Police Judge, who
resides on the North Side, In what
was formerly Old McAlester before
the two towns were consolidated, se-
cured n temporary Injunction re-
straining the city and the contrac-
tors from building a public aanltary
sewer In the Sixth Ward, on the
ground that th° property owners
were too poor to pay for it and that
H would meon confiscation of tho
property.
Claiming for the Democratic strong-
hold In Southwestern Oklahoma due
representation on the Democratic
State ticket and In the State ad-
mlnlatratlon, and presenting as such
representative the name of George
D. Key, cand'date from Lawton for
the Democratic nomination for At-
torney Oeneral of Oklahoma, the
Democratic Central Committee ln„
session here today adopted resolu-
tions Indorslug the candidacy of Mr.
Key.
Goes to Mississippi.
Rei. R. L. Phelps will close his *
paatorate at the First Presbyterian
Church at Purcell-next Sunday. Ha
baa boo# called to Mississippi
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