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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1946-11-07, Page 2Outstandingly Pood OI' THE A By George E. Walsh SYNOPSIS CHAPTER .XI: After a fruitless search, 'Yuen confronts Dick and Rose. He threatens to torture Rose. Dick stalls him off. Finally Tucu decides that the treasure Is only a figment of old Captain Bed_ ford's imagination. Taking Dick back to the lugger, he and his crew leave the schooner. CHAPTER XII The gale was stiffening every minute, and the work of getting under way was hurried. With al- most bare poles the lugger would have great difficulty in standing up hi the wind and rough sea. A giant wave swept the deck. With a yell Dick tried to save himself, but with his arms tied behind his back he was as helpless as a child. He rolled over and over, and was saved at the last minute by Black Burley, who jerked him back in the nick of time. "Cut these ropes," Dick splut- tered, "and give me a chance. An- other wave like that will finish me." Captain Tucu nodded to his mate. "Cut 'ern an' take him below." Dick waited his chance. He lead definitely decided to trust bis life to the sea again and to try to reach the schooner. Better die battling with the elements than sail away with the black pirates. He stood a moment, stretching his limbs, and watching the heaving seas. Another wave, smaller than the first, but big enough to give 1•iim an excuse, swept over the bow of the lugger and rolled aft. * * * allr When it struck him, he gave an- other yell, as if calling for help, but instead of resisting the mass of green waters he plunged straight into them and assisted them in carrying him overboard. Black Burley made a grab for him with his Tong arms, but Dick ducked in time to elude them. Shaking the brine out of his eyes, he began swimming, holding his head as high out of the water as he could. He made no resistance to the waves, but swam with them, striving to keep on- their crests for better observation. A light twinkl- ed out of the darkness, but he wasn't sure whether it came frons the lugger or the schooner. He conserved his strength as much as possible, swimming easily and treading water every time he was swept on the crest of a wave. Prom this pinnacle he had a wide glimpse of the sea; but the dark- ness now shut out everything, and neither the lugger nor the schooner was visible. "I've missed it," he groaned once. "I should have been there before this." • In the midst of his bitter reflec- tions his hand . caught something that startled him. It was a watersoaked rope! His mind nimbly leaped from despair to hope. He clutched eagerly at the mass of slimy` ropes that before had been sea monsters and slippery eels. Now they were life lines flung out to help him. Their continued lashing and twist- ing were real and substantial. He was not dreaming. He began clawing at them, pull- ing himself frons one mass of rig- ging to another. When his hands came in contact with a floating spar, and it bobbed up and nearly smashed his face, he laughed in glee instead of cursing. If he could crawl up the wreckage to the schooner's deck he would be safe. Again and again the waves broke his hold and flung him back, jerk- ing the ropes from, his hands, and casting hien hopelessly adrift; but a succeeding comber would restore them to him. 'He grew more cau- tious, climbing upward' between waves, and holding on for dear life each time one swept over his head. * * * In this way he slowly pulled himself up the mass of wreckage until, between waves, he was out of the water. Then: came the bat- tering of his body against the side of the schooner. Finally a giant wave carried him clear over the rail and dropped him heavily on the deck where he lay sprawled for some moments, gasp- ing for breath, and groaning from tre effects of tre teriffic struggle. The crests of the surging waves reached him even here, but they no longer had the power to use him as a battering ram. By cling- ing to a deck stanchion, he could resist then and recover his wind and strength. When he finally raised his head and looked around the wave -swept deck, lie had a queer feeling that all his efforts had been in vain. The schooner- was abandoned, with him as the only living being aooard. A little startled by his discovery, he began crawling in the direction of the cabin. If Rose and her father were aboard he would find them there, for the wet, slippery deck was no place for them, and they could not hope to navigate the derelict on such a wild night. * * * When he reached the head of the companion, a welcome ray of light came through the open door of the cabin, bringing joy and re- lief to his tortured mind. Rose was below with her father, watching, hoping, and praying or stoically awaiting their fate. Dick staggered to his feet and started down the steps; but be- fore he had taken one, sounds of a muffled commotion halted him. Craninghis bead forward, he lis- tened, peering intently through the murky gloom until his eyes came to a focus on something lying half across the threshold witr a little Start of surprise, he recognized the body of one of the two Caribs left behind on the schooner. A reddish clot of blood in the middle of the forehead told him where a bullet had entered and brought his life to a sudden end. From inside the cabin came the lo',v, shifting sound of a word- less conflict, with the combatants struggling back and forth in a dead- ly embrace, their breath coming in short; wheezy gasps. Dick slipped down the few steps Felin s1u �" g ggish? Suffering from heartburn, gas aid fullness that often accompany constipation? Now—get double -action relief the dependable Phillips' Milk of Magnesia way. just take 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls with water. You'll be delighted with the way Phillips' relieves discomforts of acid indigestion -and in the morning, enables you to start the day thrillingly alive and bright. Mk for genuine Phillips' Milk of Magnesia at your drug store today. Remernbcr .. , /laws es. ll///e'*MO i0 SIAZO OF Hire Rost AY.QDNk. MY *mom GEN Utryt. 'PHIL; aP$'_ to OF NA ..;w &OW N,. PHILLIPS azaztannot ra»rs NEEDED COMFORT Janet Lind, 12, left, gets some needed comforting from her sister Dolores, 14 after the younger girl reportedly confessed to Supe- perior, Wis.. police that she shot and killed her father to "make her mother happy," According to police, the girl ',said her father mistreated both her and her mother. Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee 1. Should one ever linger at any social function, or is it better to Ieave a little too early? 2. Is it necessary that a woman traveler wear a hat in the dining - room of a train? 3. -What are suitable gifts for a man to give a girl whom he has known but a short time? 4. When a woman stops to speak with another woman in a restau- rant, what should the men at the table with the latter woman do? 5. Should the groom pay for the bridesmaid's flowers? • 6. In what way can one repay the courtesy of a pleasant automobile ,ride? ANSWERS 1. Of the two, it is far better to leave early. The one who lingers too long is always considered tire - smile. 2. It is entirely optional. 3. • Books, candy, or flowers. 4. They should rise and remain standing {`until the; first woman departs. . No; this is an. obligation of the bride. 6. By inviting the members of the party to stop for tea or a drink of some kind. Prefabricated. House Built In 591/z Minutes A world's record, for house build- ing was claimed by a London firm, Prefabricated Constructions, Ltd. The concern erected in 59,4 min- utes an aluminum "prefab" coin• hprising two bedrooms, parlor, bath. morn, and kitchen. • The structure measures 29 feet, 11 inches by 22 feet, 6% inches. The average cost of such "pre- fabs" which are built under Govern- ment auspices is about $3,600, the Ministry of Health said. and stood astride the dead Carib, He blinked a moment under the strong light of the swinging cabin lamp before he took in the sig- nificance of the scene.. * * * The second Carib had disarmed Rose, and with one powerful hand pinning her against the wall he was trying tb encircle her waist with his free arin. With a growl of rage, Dick sprang at, the brute, catching him by the neck, and with a jerk wrenched his head back. Then looping an arm around the neck he pried the head backward until he could get a strangle hold on the windpipe. ,The Carib was a big, powerful man, with a head as hard as a battering ram, and arms and legs as thick and solid as tree trunks, After then first shock of surprise, he struggled tie shake his assail- ant from his back, grunting and blowing loudly, Dick's strength had been badly spent in the struggle in the water, and as they 'rolled ,and twisted over the cabin floor Itis own breath came in short, la- t'ored gasps. In' -spite of his advantageous bold, he realized that the Carib might eventually get the better of him. The buil-like neck rose and fell, emitting horrible gurgling sounds,, but his strength showed no signs of weakening The powerful muscles were working slowly and steadily, while Dick's were rapidly weakening under the strain. Then, when it seemed as if his last ounce of strength had be'eti used up,and his burly antagonist was still fresh and active, a sud- den deafening crash shattered the stillness, (To • lie Continued) tSUH 45---1946 How Can 1? By Anne Ashley Q. How should the oven be cool- ed? A- When the oven door is op- ened, after the oven has been very hot, it often. cools too quickly, But instead of doing this, if a pan of cold water is placed in the oven, it will lower the temperature gradually. Q. Should anything be done to a brass kettle that has not been in use for sometime, before using , it again? A. -Yes. Wash it with salt and vinegar before using. Q. How can I prevent fat from spattering on the stove? A, It will not spatter when fry- ing if a little salt is added to it. Q. How can I make a good pol- ish for the stove? A. Mix equal parts of a good stove polish with kerosene and tur- pentine until • the consistency of cream: Apply; when the stove or range is slightly warm. Then pol- ish with a rough cloth, This` also prevents rust, 0. How can I facilitate the pull- ing of threads from linen? A. Before pulling treads, rub a damp cloth along the line where the thread is to be pulled. The thread will pull easily while the cloth is damp. Q. What should be used for oil- ing the meat grinder? A. If the meat grinder requires oiling, use a drop or two of glycer- ine. This will act as a lubricant and will prevent any disagreeable taste or smell. ntioy School Lesson The Church Reaches Out Acts 16: 11-15, Phil: 2: 5-11, Golden Text. — 1 n do all things in him that strengthened me.—Philippians 4; 13. Paul's Obedience Linder the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit Paul is called to preach in Macedonia. The promptness with which Paul responded to the guid- ance of God, no matter how it came is worthy of careful and constant imitation. In such prompt and exact obedience is found one of the greatest secrets not only of a happy, but an efficient life. If we respond at once to God's leadership, the way becomes clear- er and clearer. If we falter, the guiding light grows dimmer and dimmer until it goes out in corn- Plete darkness, and we are left to grope our way alone. Jesus, the Man Paul knew Jesus as we all must come to know Him, that is, by the revelation of the Spirit. Jesus is shown to have the "form of God" an expression which asserts the eternity of His Person and His Deity," Jesus is also de- scribed as "equal with God." In order to become a man Jesus laid aside the glory which He had "with the Father and , took upon Himself man's nature. This seas necessary for Him to be received as a man among men. But in assuming man's nature He dirt not pal take of man's sin. Jesus came in the form of a man to lie a servant of all men. Sharing With Jesus The exhortation in verse 5 is that we shall share the humiliation Jesus suffered: we shall be humbly His servants and the servants of mankind; we shall seek to save the lost by seeking to bring them to Jesus Christ, their only Savior. We are to have the mind of Jesus Christ in the sense of true faith, obedience to God, love for the Word of God, faithfulness in prayer and longing for God's holiness. Chemical Bombs To Fight Fires Chemical bombs weighing 450 pounds will be used to attack for- est fires in Australia this summer. Royal Australian Air Force planes, which previously have been used only for spotting purposes, will carry the bombs on routine forest patrols. These plans were revealed at the opening of the Victorian Forest Commission Fire Fighters' camp, when the opinion was ex- pressed that the bombs would be effective if dropped on fires when first detected. The burst will cover an area of 400 square yards, bombs being dropped from 300 feet. Big Pay Roll The Canadian National Railways with an average- payroll of 100,000 is the largest' employer of labor in Canada: With annual purchases as high as 100 million dollars, it is the, biggest individual buyer of materials in the Dominion. Sunshine Oils This is the period of the year for starting children on Cod Liver Oil again. Without sunshine or fish liver oil, healthy bone and tooth development is not possible, say the health authorities. The use of fish' liver oils for children, par- ticularly in winter, is recommended, in the booklet "Canada's Food Rules", available through the De- partment of Health and National Welfare. Lunch Boxes Lunches to "take out" should consist of more than a mere sand- wich. Advice to those making up "box lunches": Put in a raw car- rot sticks, fresh tomatoes, cooked or prepared fruit, in a covered paper container, and a bat or cold drink in a thermos bottle. These will add variety and food value to the lunch. 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