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Show THE SPANISH FORK PRESS, SPANISH FORK, UTAH ' dDtrnti bu Gcortfo Ethslbert Woloh OkT the dusty compartment, materializing out of a blank wall, as It were, and all the superstition of her nature was aroused. Shriek after shriek filled the cabin. Dicks first impulse wus to step back and hide again, but the girl's discovery of him made that course Impracticable, lie closed the panel with a touch of the eprlng, and sprang back Into the gloom of the cabin. The door of a stateroom stood open, and through It he plunged without looking around. At almost the same Instant Captain Brent appeared In the cabin, and demanded of the maid, What's the matter? Whafre you yelling for?" Marie was unable for a few seconds to recover her wits. She kept on shrieking and crossing herself until the skipper shook her by the arm. Shut Quit that I" he commanded. up, and tell me whata the matter A ghost, captain," she stammered It come between chattering teeth. right out of the wall come come " Ghost, your grandmother 1 growled Brent Now Dick waited to hear no more. The Btateroom he was In opened directly upon the deck. He slipped the catch noiselessly and stepped out' It was dark, and there was no one on that side of the yacht In the gloom he saw the dark outlines t trees and rocks, with the land rising abruptly from the water to a sort of peak, topped .tf by a low, rambling atruc-turwtiose chimneys stood silhouetted against the sky like gaunt fingers. Lights twinkled here and there In the distance, some stationary, others moving, and voices broke the stillness occasionally as one called to another. At his left the phosphorescence of the ocean gleamed fitfully In the half light. The yacht had landed at a dock that Jutted far out Into the water. Dick glanced at the end, measured the distance to the Island, and decided that his safest way would be to drop overboard and swim ashore. The commotion In the cabin, caused by Marie's screams, had extended to the dock, and running feet could be heard approaching. Climbing over the rail he lowered himself with a rope until his feet touched the water. He shivered a little at the chill, and then dropped noiselessly In the cold brine and began swimming quietly toward the shore. Maries alarm, after all, holped him, for It drew the attention of the whole crew to the cabin, and by the time anyone thought of searching the outside of It Dick was pulling himself upon a rock completely sheltered from view. He sat there wringing his clothes when Marie, accompanied by Brent, crossed the gangplank and landed on the dock. She was still protesting that she had seen a ghost. lie came right through the wall, I nearly Cap'n Brent," she moaned. fainted when I saw him." "You'd better not tell Mr. Cutler you saw a ghost on his yacht. If you don't want to be fired," replied Brent "Now get up to the bouse or Miss Cutler him emerge from ON THE ISLAND 8TNOPS1S Fishing, In Idle fashion, from a private dock, llck Van Ness watches a ship, the Pelican, which he recognizes as th .Deacon, his father's yacht before his death and financial reverses forced him to part with It. A man whom he bears a girl who accompanies him address as Mr. Blake, lands from the yacht. The girl drops her handbag In the stream, and JDIck recovers It Thanking him, she gives him her visiting card. She Is Alice Cutler, niece of Stephen Cutler, successful business rival of the elder Van Ness. Dick overhears a conversation between Blake and Captain Brent of the Pelican which tells him the yacht Is bound on a voyage of adventure. Dick determines to conceal himself and sail a stowaway with the party. Stephen Cutler, invalid, comes aboard, with his niece, and the ship sails. In his retreat Dick overhears between conversations Blake and Captain Brent which appear to denote something sinister. CHAPTER IV Continued The "Yes, If nothing happens. barometer's falling u little, but I guess well get ahead of any storm. It seems to be breaking behind us Instead of ahead." There was a second or two of silence. Then Blake added: "You understand Just what to dot When I give the signal you roust sail away. Don't stop to ask questions, and don't mind what others say. Get off at once, and hang around Marsh inlet until you get a wireless from me." Suppose your wireless ashore don't work?" It wfll work. I'll see to that. I'm something of an expert If anything's wrong with It Ill soon repair It Don't worry about that You think you can keep the old man quiet He won't bother me any, was the Dick quiet reply, accompanied, Imagined, by a smile of confidence. Well, good night I We dont want to be seeu together alone. I shan't speak to you again unless the others are around" Dick heard them move across the cabin In opposite directions. Captain Brent went outside on the deck, and Mr. Blake crept back to his state- r room. Dick forgot his cigarette and per- mitted the light to go out Me was pondering the words of the two men. They puzzled him, and awakened In his mind the old suspicion that there was something In the cruise not put down In the Itinerary of Steve Cutler. I guess Ill sleep over It," he decided, smiling. Maybe I won't show myself quite yet Blakes a slick chap, and Brent looks like a prize fighter." He slept fitfully until morning, and with the dawn of a new day came a new resolution. Me would see the adventure through as planned,, and not expose his hand until they landed. In the hope that he would overhear more conversation to enlighten him he kept his ears open every time anyone entered the cabin ; but as it was a beautiful day roost of the passengers remained on the deck, and nothing of consequence happened. It was late In the afternoon when a commotion on deck aroused him. From the tramp of many feet he concluded that something unusual had happened ; but he was a little disappointed when Alice Cutler passed through the cabin and said to her maid : Get my things ready,' Marie We'll land before dark." ( Once again the desire to step out of his hiding place surged up In Dick, but he suppressed It. Now that relief from bis Intolerable position was In sight he didn't want to make a bad break. If the family landed before dark the yacht would be partly deserted, and the opportunity of stealing forth unobserved would come to bhn. Half an hour later the screw of the yacht slowed Its revolutions. Dick Judged they were approaching land or passtnj through some crooked channel that required caution. The engine-room bell dunged repeatedly, and the yacht varied Its speed accordingly. The came a slight Jar and vibration, Sharp orders from Brent, another jar, and then the propeller ceased Its activity. They were at Valhalla, and the voyagers were lundlng. Dick listened Impatiently to the bustling commotion outside until It subsided. He watted a full half hour after that to make sure they were ashore. Then he quietly touched the spring that controlled the secret panel, and as the latter flew open he craned his head forward. The cabin was empty. iVlth a smile of relief he stepped out. One foot had srarcely touched the rnrpeted hour when a shriek that filled the cabin with echoes startled him. Around the way from him, with her nock to the opposite wall, crossing her-sei- f with tioih hands, stood Marie, her bulgiuic vuh fear rib bad seen e, will" rather than risk discovery through blundering he contented himself with watching the yacht tied np At the dock, until the moon came up. Then with its rays making everything as clear as day he climbed the rocks and cautiously made bis way In the direction of the house. It was a big rambling affair In the moonlight, low of roof, but spread out over ao much ground that it bulked large and formidable. It blended bo well with the rocks and trees that It seemed a part of the landscape, growing naturally like a huge mushroom from the ground Itself. Lights twinkled In different windows, but a portentous silence seemed to brood over It. There were no volcee to break the alienee; no laughter, no music, nothing of human origin, Dick, concluded that the occupants were so tired with their long sea trip that rest and sleep were demanding their attention. conclusion This seemed corroborated when the lights in the windows began to go out, one at a time, until the great building was wrapped in gloom. The last light to be extinguished was on the upper floor In the front of the building. When it disappeared Dick shivered slightly as If left suddeuly In the cold. But almost Immediately it flared op again, brighter than before. It seemed for on Instant that an Increase of Its candlepower hud been miraculously given to It It twinkled brilliantly for a moment, and then went out again. This did not stortle Dick; but when It appeared again and went out aa before he blinked. lie stared at the window, watching for its reappearance. It came In time, twinkling an instant as before and then went out for the last time. Looks like a signal of some kind," he mused. Then recalling the words of Blake to Captain Brent, he swung around and glanced down at the dock. A peculiarly bright light was shining the masthead of the yacht, and a 4 Dick looked it dipped three times, then remained motionless Thats Brent answering," be said. First np at the window and then down at the yacht he glanced, watching for a renewal of the signals, but they were not repeated. The house was .wrapped In darkness, and the lights on the yacht stationary. But the latter did not remain eo for long. While Dick looked they began moving seaward, gilding through the darkness, with an almost imperceptible motion. Captain Brent evidently had received his signal from Mr. Blake, and was leaving with the yacht for Marsh Inlet, there to wait for further orders by wireless. I wonder what It all means," Dick mused. I suppose I ought to arouse old man Cutler, and tell him" He was suddenly cot short by two shadows moving across the moonlit way In his direction. He bad barely time to duck behind a clump of bushes before they were upon him. Dick caught sight of a man and woman, but their identity was uncertain until they began to talk. I tell you, Marie," Mr. Blake was saying, a little Irritably, "you must be careful or you'll spoil the whole plan for us. If you appear too familiar with me. Miss Alice will take notice. It was risky for you to call me out Suppose she'd caught you at my door?" What difference, does it make If You she did I" was the quick retort. love me, don't you? Then what else matters? Miss Cutler has her lovers. I don't see why I cant have mine, too." Dont talk that way, Marie," InWe cant terrupted Bluke harshly. be ordinary lovera-L-nhere!" Why not? We w?re. In the city Why la it different down here? Isn't the moonlight beautiful?" It'a Yes, replied Blake moodily. a good night for gHillng. Captain Brent will be out of sight long before morning." Where ! he going? not back . home?" No, he'll hang around until I want hint out of sight, of course. Ill Instruct him- by wireless." lie stopped suddenly, and asked : Ilow does Miss Alice take It? She doesn't suspect anything, of course, does slier No. Why should she? But In the morning shrugging her shoulders It mny be different She was furious when sh found the servants weren't here." ' . . - f-- ot LCOfllf A SKyour local dealer to reo FEEDING TURKEYS IMPORTANT PHASE ommend a practical decorator. If you are unable to secure one you can do the work yourself, tinting and stenciling th Unlt.4 S(ts Department of Agricultural Feeding the young birds Is one of IFnpint br tthe most Important phases of turkey raising. Unwholesome feeds and Improper methods of feeding, especially In the ease of turkeys closely confined, hate resulted In many failures. 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Such things should always be kept before the fowls In proper boxes. Since the birds have no teeth, these substances must be provided to help prepare the food for digestion. Leghorns Economical Layers Recent figures released by the Michigan State Poultry Improvement association, and obtained from the International Egg Laying Contest show that the Leghorns are the most economical layers. The cost of Leghorn eggs was 14 cents per dozen; the Rocks came next with a cost of 21 cents per dozen. Time Yet Walter, when does the music start here?" Of all the disagreeable fads known to mankind the fad Is about the worst . In half an hour, air. Good ; hustle up ray order." BAYER ASPIRIN" DIAMOND DYES COLOR THINGS NEW . 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Lumbago a Bonk but hands on retiring In the hot suds Nothing hysterical woman," More chickens are killed by feeding Rheumatism Toothache She thought she saw of Cutlcura Soap, dry and rub In growled Brent. too soon than by starving. Tain, Tain Neuralgia Ointment Remove surplus something a ghost and she let out a Each unbroken shriek like a fog whistle. .Hustle her Bayer" package conFeed five times a day for first two O'Dtnjo.vt with .tissue paper. This Is directions. tains I to her to mistress. do proven one of got the Cutlcura will Ilandy boxes do enough lip weeks. only things without looking after her." If Soap, Ointment and Talcum are used of twelve tablets cost few cents. Drag-gist- s also sMl bottles of 24 and 100. Yhere are several good methods. for all toilet purposes. Advertisement Oh, Mr. Blake." walled Marie, on Use one. my word and honor I saw something . A close student of human nature When the office seeks the man. It a man Now the ecene Is transferred never lends money to friends. it . Keep rata, skunks, etc., away from has to do a lot of teasing. was a ghost." "Thought you said to the mysterious Island. Whata chicks. Jeered Brent the plot? was It a man "Well, sir, ghost a lit cause of ao mnny ducklings dytall young man, with dark hnlr and Is the way they are fed. black eyes, with with a white face." ing BB CONTINUED.) (TO Brent laughed hoarsely. "We got e Chicks must have greens, grit, grubs, Jot Of dark men In the crew, Marie Glaciert too." grain, gumption, ground, and direct Yon liked the music Instrument But I never saw him before; he sunlight no songs were I was not In the crew. He was differ- that glaciers made, but of the glaciers as those so ever grand Keeping small sized hens Is folly. ent a gentleman," no falls ao lofty aa those There Isn't any too much meat oo Blake and the captain exchanged themselves, from brows and chasme l chicken hones, anyway. which poured glances, and the latter finally said: of mountains pure dark Ice. Glaciers Well, if he'e aboard, Marie, Ill find and ground com mountains made the Cabbage. Is rich In the green mateI do when him, and Ill bring him up of rial needed for laying hens. About forests the and the for all flowers, for you to identify. If he's a gentlefor husix pounds of euhlmge may be fed per I man he won't try to frighten you sliver fir; made smooth paths aucred Sierras have 100 birds per duy. . man until the feet aguln; but between you and me and become 'Hie moat approuelmkle of the fishes, 1 dont believe there was .r . . The primary moun. mountains. Early hatched chicks can he most anybody. If there was It was one of tain waves, unvltal smn easily obtained by using a rtllubla acre grunlte, MOTHER- :the crew." to beuuty. They bared the Incubator. Brent turned and walked away. carved Castoria is especially prepared domes and mshloned the clusMarie shuddered, end murmured, Oh, lordly mounfeed smoothed don't snd Watch godlike your layers to rclirve Infants in arms and no, sir, he wasn't one of the crew, I tering spires; tain brows and limped lake cups for the slacker hen. It Is nlwnjs tine to Children all ages of Constipaknow all of them." wove myriads of mru cull when the Indications rail f.r It ."Go up to the house, Marie," Blake crystal wUers; lution, -' them out Flatulency, Wind Colic and spread l)ke Your mistress Is cunyons Interrupted sharply. More than 2.H) chicks In one brood John Muir. and Diarrhea; allaying Feverishness arising therefrom, and, by to Is an expensive and harmful rl-waiting fur you." regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of lake hy anyone who has n desire to That Dear Girt $ V CHAPTER Food; giving healthy and natural sleep. produce a lot with small equipment Madge Beuuty Is but skin more them the chicks As give grow, know. To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of apace. Chick of different rtr.es and In the darkness Dick hud little opMarie Then dont despair, dear own dnsse do tliclr PpintM. with sees e tetter Fhysicians everywhere recommend it. AJwdiiiriv TTnrmli-M-Nrome to to his suifi.es ths surroundings yours may explore portunity ! with any degree of satisfaction, and coarse of tin. Poultry Facts - . Cu-tlrn- ra good-looker- Fletcher's o |