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Show & ' THE RICH COUNTY NEWS, RANDOLPH. UTAH S3? LUQGSU TEE GRRO FEA PIRATE SPECIAL RUSH SERVICE aecered if jr mention this paper when writing Brats be lew, -- SILVER FOR THE THANKSGIVING TABLE ehould be good enough to last for yean. Onrs will. Prices reasonable. By PETER B. KYNE aluthor of "WEBSTER OvprHcM.brPeterB.Kr MANS MAN," THE VALLEY OF THE GIANTS, Etc BOYD PARK JEWELERS BOYD PARK BLDG. 8CRAGG8 16 ONE LUCKY SEA DOG. bynopals. Captain Phlne&a P. Scraggs crown up around the docks of San Francisco, and front mess boy on a river ateamer, risen to the ownership of the steamer Maggie. Since each annual inspection promised to be the last of the 'old weatherbeaten vessel, Scraggs naturally has some difficulty in securing a crew. When the story opens, Adelbert J. Gibney, likable, but erratic, a man whom nobody but Scraggs would hire, is the skipper, Nells Halvorsen, a solemn Swede, constitutes the forcastle hands, and Bart a wastrel of the Gibney type, reigns in the engine room. With this crew and his ancient vessel. Clap-tamotley Scraggs Is engaged in freighting garden truck from Halfmoon bay to San Francisco. The Inevitable happens, the Maggie going ashore In a fog. A passing vessel hailing the wreck, Mr. Gibney gets word to a towing- - company la San Francisco that the ship ashore Is the Yankee Prince, with promise of a rich salvage. Two tugs succeed in pulling the Maggie Into deep water, and she slips her tow lines and gets away in the fog. Furious at the deception practised oa them. Captains Hicks and Flaherty, commanding the two tugboats, ascertain the Identity of the "Yankee Prince and, fearing ridicule should the facts become known along the water front, determine on personal vengeance. Their hostile visit to the Maggie results In Captain Scraggs promising to get a new boiler and make needed repairs to the steamer. " baa . y, la ' CHAPTER, V. A week had elapsed and nothing of an eventful nature had transpired to disturb the routine of life aboard the Maggie, until Bartholomew McGuffey, . having heard certain waterfront whimpers, considered It the part of pru- - " dence to lay his Information before Scraggs and Mr. Gibney. Look here, Scraggs, he began all fine an dandy to Its briskly. promise me a new boiler, but when do I git It? Why, Jes as soon as we can get this lut o freight behind us, Bart, my boy.' Youve managed with the old boiler this long, so It pears to me you might be patient an bear with It a mite longer, Bart Oh, I aint tryln to be disagreeable, Scraggs, only It sort o worries me to ' have to go along without bein able to use our whistle. . . Well fix It when business slacks op, Scraggs decided with finality. He Sufferin glanced at his watch. sailor I he cried In simulated distress. Here its one oclock an I aint collected a dollar o the freight money from the last voyage. I must beat It. When Captain Scraggs had beaten It, Gibney and McGuffey exchanged Hes runnln out expressive glances. r on us, McGuffey complained. Even so, Bart, even so. Therefore, the thing for us to do Is to run out on him! In other words, well work a month, save our money, an then, without a word o complaint or argyment, well walk out. Oh, I aint exactly broke, Gib. I dollars. . Then, quoth Gibney decisively, ' well go on strike tonight. Scraggsyll be stuck In port a week before he can get another engineer an another navigatin officer, me an you bein the fools in San only two natural-borFrancisco an ports adjacent, an before three days have passed hell be buntin us up to compromise. I dont want no compromise. What I want is a new boiler. Youll git It Well make him order the paint an the boiler an pay for both In advance before weU agree to go back to work. The engineer nodded his approval - and after sealing their pact with a hearty handshake, they turned to and commenced ' discharging the Maggie. When Captain Scraggs returned to the little steamer shortly after five oclock, to his great amazement, he discovered Mr. Gibney and McGuffey dressed In their other suits Including celluloid collars and cuffs. The cargos out, Scraggsy, my son, the decks has been washed down an everything In my department is shlp- - shape. Thus Mr. Gibney. got eighty-flv- e n - Likewise In mIBe, McGuffey added. Consequently, - - Mr. Gibney con- I appreciate fully your plnt of view, while realizin that I cant convince you o mine. So we wont have no hard feellns at partin', boys, an to show you Tm a sport Til treat to a French, dinner an a motion picture show afterward. Further. I shall regard a refusal of said Invite as a persnal affront. By golly, youre glttin sporty In your old age, the engineer declared. Ill go you, Scraggs. How about you, GIbr - I accept with thanks, Scraggsy, old tarpoL Personally, I maintain that seamen should leave thsSr troubles aboard ship. Thats the sperrlt I appreciate, boys. Come to the cabin aB' I'll pay you off. Then wait a coupler minutes till I shift into my glad rags an away well go, like Paddy Fords goat on our own hook. Old Scraggsy as eunnln as a pet fox, aint he? the new navigating officer whispered as Scraggs departed for his other suit Hes goin to blow himself on us tonight, thlnkln to soften our hard resolution. Well fool him. Take all he gives us, but stand pat, Bart Bart nodded. His was one of those sturdy natures that could always be depended upon to play the game, win, lose or draw. As a preliminary . move, ' Captain Scraggs declared in favor of a couple of cocktails to whet their appetites for the French dinner, and accordingly the trio repaired to an adjacent saloon and tucked three each under their, belts all at Captain Scraggs expense. When he proposed a fourth, Mr. Gurney's perfect sportsmanship caused him to protest, and reluctantly Captain Scraggs permitted Gibney to buy. Scraggs decided to have a cigar, however, Instead of another Martini. The ethics of the situation then indicated that McGuffey should set em which he did over Captain up, Scraggs protest and again the wary Scraggs called for a cigar, alleging as an excuse for his weakness that for years three cocktails before dinner had been his absolute limit A fourth Cocktail on an empty stomach, he declared, would kill the evening for him. But why descend to sordid and vulgar details? Suffice that when the artful Scraggs, pretending to- be overcome by his potations and very ill into the bargain, begged to be delivered back aboard the Maggie, Messrs. McGuffey and Gibney loaded him into-- a taxicab and sent him there, while they continued their search for excitement. Where and how they found it requires no elucidation here ; it is sufficient to state that it was expensive, for when men of the Gibney and McGuffey type have once gotten a fair start naught but financial dissolution can stop them. On Monday morning, Messrs. Gibney and McGuffey awoke in Scab Johnnys boarding house. Mr. Gibney awoke first, by reason of the fact that his stomach hammered at the door of his soul and bade him be up and doing. While his head ached slightly from the fiery usquebaugh of the Bow-hea- d saloon, he craved a return to a solid diet, so for several minutes he lay supine, conjuring in his agile brain ways and means of supplying this need In the absence of ready cash. Til have to hock my sextant, was 'the conclusion at which he presently arrived. Ten minutes later he took his sextant under his arm and departed for a pawnshop in lower Market street From the pawnshop he returned to Scab Johnnys with eight dollars in his pocket, routed out the contrite McGuffey, and carried the latter off to ham and eggs. They felt better after breakfast and for the space of an hour lolled at the table, discussing their adventures of hours. the past forty-eigh- t Well, theres one thing certain, McGuffey an that thing is sure a concluded, cinch. Our strike has petered out. Lets mosey along down to the Maggies dock an see how Scraggsys get-ti- n - -- around and try to locate some kind of a Job ; then when them new employees o Scraggsy quit or get fired whlcbll be after about two voyages an the old man comes around boldin out the (dive branch o peace, well give him the horselaugh. Three days of diilgent search failed to uncover the coveted Job for either, however, and on the morning of the fourth day Mr. Gibney announced that it would be necessary to raise the wind, If the pair would breakfast They retired to the sidewalk to hold a' caucus and Mr. McGuffey located a dime which had dropped down Inside the lining of his coat That settles it Gibney declared. Weve skipped two meals but Til be durned If we skip another. Well ride out to the San Mateo county line on the trolley with that dime an then hoof It over the hills to Halfmoon bay. - Scraggs wont git away from the dock hare until after twelve oclock, so we know hell lie at Halfmoon bay all night If we start now well connect with him In. time for supper. Eh, Bart? A twenty-mil- e hike on a empty stomach, with a battle royal on our hands the minute we arrive, weak an destltoote, aint quite my Idea o enjoyment Gib, but Ill go you If it kills me. Lets up hook an away. Tm for-- glttin back to work an usin moral persuasion to glt that new tee-total- boiler." They took a hitch in their belts and started. From the point at which they left the trolley to their journeys end was a stiff jaunt up hill and down dale, and long before the march was half completed the unaccustomed exercise had developed sundry galls and blisters on the Gibney heels, while the soles of poor McGuffeys feet were so hot he voiced the apprehension that they might burn to a crisp at any moment and drop off by the wayside. The crew of the Maggie had ceased working cargo for the day and Captain Scraggs was busy cooking supper In the galley when the two prodigals, exhausted,' crippled and repentant came to the door and coughed propitiously, but Captain Scraggs pretendl not to hear, and went on with his task of turning fried eggs with an artistic flip' of the frying pan. So Mr. Gib- -' ney spoke, struggling bravely to appear nonchalant With his eyes on the fried eggs and his mouth threatening to slaver at the glorious sight he said : Hello, there, Scraggsy, old tarpot. How goes It with the owner o the fast an commodious steamdr Maggie? Git aboard that consignment C post-holyet? Mr. Gibneys honest face beamed expectantly, for he was particularly partial to fried eggs. As for his companion in distress, anything edible and which would serve to nullify the gnawing at his internal economy would be Inasmuch as Captain welcome. Scraggs did nbt readily reply to Mr. Gibneys salutation, McGuffey decided to be more emphatic and to the point, albeit in a Joking way. Hurry up with them eggs, Scraggs," Me an Gibs walked he rumbled. down from the city an were hungry. six-ho- ' boomed Mr. Half an hour later, as the pirates, replete with provender, sat dangling their damaged underpinning over the stem railing where the gentle wavelets laved and cooled them. Captain Scraggs, accompanied by the new navigating officer, the new engineer, and The Squarehead, came af L The cripples looked up, surveyed their successors In office, and found the sight far from reassuring. Tve already ordered you two tramps ofTn my ship, Scraggs began formally, an I hereby. In the presence .o reliable witnesses, repeats the invitation. You aint wanted; your rooms preferred to your compny, an by stayin' a minute longer, in defiance o my orders, youre layln yourselves liable to a charge & piracy.'? Mr. Gibney carefully laid his pipe aside and stood up. He was quite an Imposing spectacle In his bare feet, with his trousers rolled up to his great knees, thereby revealing bis scarlet flannel underdrawers. With a stifled groan, McGuffey rose and stood beside bis partner, and Mr. Gibney spoke: "Scraggs, be reasonable. We aint lookin for trouble; not because we dont relish it, for we do where a couple o scabs Is concerned, but for the simple reason that we aint In the best o condition to receive It, although If you force it on us well do our best. If you chuck us off the Maggie an force us to walk back to San Francisco, were goin to be reported as misstn. Honest, now, Scraggsy, old you aint goin to maroon us here, alone with the vegetables, are you? You done me dlrL You quit me cold. Glt out Two can play at a dirty game an every dog must have his day. This Is my day, Gib. Scat I McGuffey announced Persnally, quietly, I prefer to die aboard the Maggie, if I havte to. This aint movin' day with B. McGuffey, Esquire. Thems too, my sentiments, Scraggsy." "Then defend yourselves. Come on, lads. Bear a hand an weU bounce these muckers overboard." The Squarehead hung back, having no Intention of waging war upon his late comrades, but the engineer and the new navigating officer stepped briskly forward, for they were about to 'fight for their jobs. Mr. Gibney halted the . keel-haule- skull-dragg- rip-roar- peration. The bluff worked I Captain Scraggs turned to his retainers and with a and paternal smile, condescending said : Boys, lets give the dumb fools their own way. If they insist upon takin forcible possession o my ship on the high seas, theres only one name for the crime an thats piracy, punishable by hangin from the yardarm. WeU Just let em stay aboard an turn em over to the police when we git back to the city. He started for his cabin and the crew, vastly relieved, followed him. The pirates once more sat down and permitted their hot feet to loU over- Jawn D. Rockerfellerd give a million dollars for my appetite. Fry mine I want sometln hard, Scraggsy. solid." Get off my ship, you murderin pirates, Scraggs screamed. Not till weve et, the practical-minde- d Even then engineer retorted. we wont get off. Me an Gib aint got any feet left, Scraggs. If we had to walk another step wed be crippled for life. Fry my eggs hard, I tell you." This Is piracy, men. Its robbery on the high seas, an I can put you over the road for It," 1craggs warned them. Whats more, Til do 1L so-so- If she had any bands aboard, you'd think theyd have sense enough to clew up her courses, the mate answered. At this Juncture, Mr. Gibney and to restrain their curiosity, and forgetful of the fact that they were pirates with very sore feet came running over the deckload and Invaded the pilot house. Gimme that salmon, you, Gibglass, you sock-eye- d ney ordered Scraggs, and tore the telescope from the Owners hands. Hum m m I American bark Chesapeake. starboard anchor out; yards braced royal an clewed up; courses hangin In .the buntllnes an dew garnets, Stars-an--S tripes upside down. 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Me an' Bart stays aboard the steamer Maggie untU she gets back to Frisco town or untU were hove overboard In the interim by the weight of numbers. An if any man, or set o male bipeds that caUs thelsselves men, Is so foolish as to try to evict us from this packet, then all I got to say Is that theyre triflin' with death. I got my arms left, even if my feet is on the fritz, Scraggs," he continued, an if you start anything Ill hug you an your crew to death. Im a grizzly bear once Im started an theres such a thing as drlvln a man to des- Mr. MvGuffey Located a Dime Which Had Dropped Down Inside the 'Lining of His Coat gating officer. I dont see any distress signals flyin an yet shes got an anchor out while her canvas is hangin side-winde- r, dog-tire- along. Forthwith they set out to interview cluded, were qulttln the Maggie an if its all the same to you well have Captain Scraggs. The owner of the Maggie greeted them cheerily, but aftour time. er discussing generalities for half an Why, whatever My dear Gib. come over you two boys? hour, Scraggs failed to make overStow your chatter, Scraggs. Shell tures, whereupon Mr. Gibney anout the cash.. Youve fooled us once nounced casually that he guessed he In the matter o that new boiler an and Mac would be on their way. the paintin, an were not goin to Same here, boys, Captain' Scraggs give you a second chance. Come piped breezily. I got a new mate an a new engineer cornin aboard at ten through or take the consequences. Well sail no more with a liar an a oclock an we, sail at twelve. Well, welf see you occasionally, fraud. Mr. Gibney said at parting. Thems hard words, Mr. Gibney. The truth is allers bitter, McGufOh, sure. Dont be strangers. Youre always welcome aboard the old fey opined. Captain Scraggs paused to consider Maggie. came the careless rejoinder. Somewhat crestfallen, the striking the serious predicament which con-- , fronted him. It was Saturday night. pair repaired to the Bowhead saloon He knew Mr. McGuffey to be the pos- to discuss the situation over a glass of sessor of more monpy than usual and beer. However, Mr. Gibney spirits if he could assure himself that this never dropped below zero .while he reserve should be dissipated before had one nickel to rub against another ; Monday morning he was aware, from hence such slight depression as he experience, that the strike would be felt was due to a feeling that Captain broken by Tuesday at the latest. And Scraggs 'had basely swindled him and ne could afford that delay. He re- McGuffey. He waa disappointed in Howsolved, therefore, on diplomacy. Scraggs and said as much. he concluded, well Well, Im sorry, he answered with ever, Bart, every appearance of contrition. You never say die while our money holds an I out, and in the meantime our luck fellers got me In the nine-hol- e cant help myself. At the same time, may have changed. Lets scatter - The eggs, Scraggsy, Gibney, the eggs. 160 MAIN STREET You and Your Crew Death. to head. Dont be afraid of her. Were goin over there an hook on to here I should say she Is a pick-u- p Mr. Gibney had abdicated as a pirate and assumed command of the S. S. Maggie. With the memory of a scant breakfast upon him, however, Captain Scraggs was still harsh and bitter. Git out o my pilot house an aft where the police can find you when for you, he they come lookin screeched. Dont you give no orders to my deckhand. Stow it, you ass. Yonders a prize, but Itll require imagination to win it; you need Adelbert P. consequently Gibney in your business, If youre contemplatin hookin on to that bark, snakin' her into San Francisco bay, an libelln her for ten thousand dollars salvage. You an Mac an The Square-hea- d here have sailed this strip o coast too long together to quarrel over the first good piece o' salvage we ever run Into. Come, Scraggsy. Be decent, forget the past, an' let's dig in together." The new navigating officer drew Captain Scraggs aside and whispered In his ear: Make It np with these Smart Alecks, Scraggs. They got It on us, but if we can send you an Halvorsen, McGuffey and Gibney over to the bark, yon can get some sail on her an what with the wind helpin us along, the Maggie can-toher all steel's PORK & BEANS k aelbaf nan ariiiiban r nnntaf n iffctte antnd fare than, Lrtak bean, pnnbad There health tbaa web mad 0 nnf of Under bum D. we PIEIUrS-l- hat aid nan for nr an right Mr. Gibney saw by the hopeful, even cunning, look that leaped to Scraggs eyes that the problem was about to be solved without recourse to the Gibney imagination, so he resolved to be alert and not permit himself to be caught out on the end of a limb. Well, Scraggsy? he demanded. I guess I need you in my business, Glh. Youre right an Im always wrong. Its a fact. I aint got no more imagination than a chicken. 7 Far a breakfast or any ether meal Pierces Homing adds a dish that will delight and satisfy. Tender kernel hearts cooked tn a puffy dehcionsness-lha- ls Pierces Hominy try it witk cheese. Sene pipihg hot imaginations better's my reputation, Soraggy, an I aint working for nqtkiai My (TO BE CONTINUED.) Virginias Claim to Fame. ' Virginia was termed the mother of states from the great number of states which were carved out of the territory originally Included under the name of Virginia, and also as being the first settled and oldest of the original thirteen states of the Union. The states created out of what was once Virginian territory are Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. During the Civil war the northwestern part of the seceded state, which reIn an instant all was excitement mained loyal to the Union, was sepaaboard the Maggie. That looks like rated from Virginia, and admitted lnts an elegant little pick-uShes plumb the Union as a separate state, under deserted, Scraggs shouted to Us navi the name of West Virginia, PorkBoiw Tomatoes SAierkrQuT ioeiato Soup Hominy txanlo Catsup Pumpkin SYRUP Satasrty Pbdyd' terlartagty Backed Jg UTAH CANNING CO. rXcOddyy",tffiAH OfeaofiSmceiSftl Sr . 'S , y. - V |