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: The I SILVER. I HORDE By REX BEACH, Author of Th S pollen" nd Ccpyriflht. 1949. b Bupat Bralhara The breath of the wild north west is in this great story of love and life and hate and death. Rex Beach and Jack London have revealed the hidden mys teries and romances of the Alas kan wastes as have no other au thors, and in this stirring, grip ping narrative is shown the best work of Mr. Beach's career. Boyd Emerson and his superhu man efforts to win a fortune for the woman he loved ; Cherry Malotte, the captivating, ener getio young woman who combat ed desperate men on the battle ground of their own choosing, Mildred Wayland, the imperious beauty and society favorite. whose hand was sought by bitter rivals who did not stop at mar der; George Bait, the sturdy fisher hero, whose voice was like the roar of giant waves on a lee shore ; Fingerless" Fraser, whose quaint humor alone pre vented him from going to jail, where he really belonged, and Willis Marsh, unprincipled in triguer and a betrayer of men and women these are some of the characters and elements that make this story one of the great est tales of adventure ever writ ten. - CHAPTER L f-rlHE trail to KaMk leads down III from the northward mountains III over the tundra which flanks the tide flats, then creeps out upon the salt ice of the river and across to the village. A Greek church, a Russian school with a cassocked priest presiding and about a hundred bouses beside the can uery buildings make up the village, Early one December afternoon there entered upon this trail from the Urn berless bills far away to the northward a weary team of six dogs, driven by two men. - The travelers had been plodding sul lenly hour after bour, dispirited by the weight of the storm. "Fingerless" Fraser broke trail, and Boyd Emerson drove. "Another day like this and we'd both be 6now blind," observed Emerson grimly as be bent to his task. "But it can't be far to the river now." An hour later they dropped from the plain down through a gutterlike gully to the river, where they found a trail, glass bard beneath Its downy covering. A cold breath sucked up from the sea. Ahead they saw the ragged ice upended by tbo tide. Oue branch led to the village, which they knew lay somewhere on the farther side, hidden by a mile or more or sift ing snow. . The going here was so rough that both men leaped from their seats and ran beside tbe sled. They mounted a swelling ridge aud rushed do wo to the level river Ice beyond, but as they did so they beard a shivering creak on every side and saw wa'er rising about tbe. sled runners. Emerson shouted, the dogs looped, bur with a crash the ice. gave way, and for a moment tbe water closed over blui "Fltigerloss" Fraser broke through in turu. gasping as tbe Icy water rose to his armpits. Eucb man Hlmed 10 secure an Inde pendent footing, but the efforts of all only enlarged tbe pool. Emerson shouted: "Cut the team loose, quick!" But tbe other spat out a mouthful of salt water aud spluttered: "1-1 can't swlmr Whereupon tbe Brit speaker half swam himself through tbe slush to the forward end of the sled and. seek Ing out the sheath knife from beneath bis parka, cut tbe burness 0 tbe two animals. Once free they scrambled to safety and rolled in the dry snow Emerson next allempted to lift tbe nose of (be sled up on tbe Ice, shout ing at the remainder of the team to pull, but they only wagged their tails and whined. Each time he tried to lift tbe sled be crashed through fresh Ice, finally bearing the next pair of dogs with him and then tlie two anl mala in the lend. All of them became hopelessly entangled. Suddenly rang out a sharp command uttered In a uew voice. Out .of the snow fog from tbe direction In which they wire headed broke a team, run Ding full and free. Emerson marvel ed at tbe out fit. having never seen tht like In all his travel through the north, for each animal of the twelve stood till) I) lull to a tnll man, and they were like wolves of one pack crnv and irauut and wicked. A tall Indian runner left the team and head ed swiftly for the scene of the accl dent. The man ran forward till h nea rod the il go of the opening where the tide IiikI iiiiwiiI the Does to nop arate; then, flattening his body ou the Ice. be cm w led out ciutlouxly aud seized the lead dog Carefully be wormed bis way backward to security It bad rn a ticklish operation, re qulrtna nice M1I and dexterity, but now that bis toot un was -wire the runner exerted bl whole strength, and as the dot" -ratrbed and tore for a Arm foothold tbe sled eame crunching closer aud doner through tbe balf Inch skin of Ice Then he reached down and dragged Emeron out. dripping and nerveiett from nU Immersion. To gether tbey rescued tbe outfit. Tbe person In tbe sledse bad watch ed them silently, but now spoke In a strange patots. and tbe breed gave voice to ber words, for It was a woman. "One mile you go white man house. Go quick you freeze," "Ain't you got no dry clothes? Our stuff is soaked." Again the Indian translated some words from the girt. No. You hurry and no stop here. We go quick over yonder. No can stop at all." He hurried back to his mistress. cried once to the pack of gray dogs, "Oonah!" and they were off as if in chase. As they dashed past both white men had one fleeting glimpse of a woman's face beneath a furred bood, and then it was gone. "Did you see?" Fraser ejaculated. "Good Lord! It's a woman a blond woman!" Nonsense! She must be a breed." said Emerson. Breeds don't have yellow hair!" de clared the other. Swiftly they bent in the free dogs and lashed the team to a run. They felt the chill of death in their bones. and instead of riding they ran with the sled tilt their blood beat painfully. Their outer coverings were like shells, tbelr underclothes were soaked, and. although tbelr going was dltllcult and clumsy, they dared not stop, for this is tbe extremest peril of tbe north. They swung over the river bank and Into tbe midst of great rambling frame buildings. Tbelr trail led them to a bleb banked cabin. Another mile would have meant disaster. "Rout out tbe owner and tell him we're wet." said Emerson. "I'll free tbe dogs." Before be could reach the cabin the door opened and Fraser appeared, a straoire. dazed look on his face. He was followed by a large man of sullen countenance. "It's no use." Fraser said. "We can't go in." "What's wrong? Somebody sick?" "I don't know what's the matter. This man Just says 'nix.' that's all." The fellow growled, "Yaas; Ay gnt no room." "But you don't understand." said Emerson. "We're wet We broke throueb the Ice. Never mind tbe room. We'll get along somehow." "You can't come In bar. You find anoder house free mile furder." The traveler pushed forward. In vol ontarlly the watchman drew back whereupon the unwelcome visitor crowded past. Jostling his Inhospitable host roughly. Emerson's quick action gained him entrance, and Fraser fol lowed behind Into the living room where a flat nosed squaw withdrew before them. Tbe young man address ed her peremptorily: Puucb up that fire and get ns some thing to eat. quick T Sour obedience followed. Fraser bad been watching the fel low and now remarked to bis companion: "Say, what alls that gtnney?" The assumption of good nature fell away from Boyd Emerson as be re plied: "I never knew anybody to refuse belter to freezing men before." The watchman reappeared. "You can't atop burr' he said. "Ay got orders. By Ylngo. Ay trow you out!" He stooped and gathered up tbe gar ments nearest blm, then stepped to ward the outer door, but before be could make good his threat Emerson whirled like a cat. bis deep set eyes dark with sudden fury, and seized his host by tbe nape of tbe neck. He Jerked him back so roughly that tbe wet clotbea flapped to tbe floor In four directions, whereat tbe Scandinavian let forth a bellow, but Emerson struck blm heavily on tbe Jaw with bis open band, tbeu burled him backward Into tbe room so violently that be reeled, and, bis legs colliding with a bench. be fell against the wall. His assail ant stepped In and throttled blm, beat ing his bead violently against tbe logs. Emerson, stepping back, spoke In a quivering voice which Fraser bad uev ei beard before: "I'm Just playing with you uow. I don't want to hurt you." Get out of my bouse! Ay got or ders!" cried the watchman and made for blm again. Emerson dragged him to bis own doorslll. Jerked tbe door open aud kicked blm out Into tbe suow, then barred tbe entrance and returned to tbe warmtb of tbe logs, his face con vulsed and bis lips working. gleam of tight shining "Troui the "win dow of tbe watchman's bouse, tbey ap plied to blm for shelter. "You can t stop here," gruffly. "Is there a roadhouse near by?" "Try the next place below." said the watch man hurriedly, slamming tbe ! door In tbelr faces and bolting it At tbe next stop they encountered the same gruff show of Inbospltallty. "I'll make one more try," said Emer son between bis teeth gratingly. "If tWI- EMKKSON HKIZF.O HIS HOST BT THE NAM OP THE NECK. that doesn't succeed then I'll take pos session again." A mile farther on tbey drew up be fore a white pile surmounted by a dim ly discerned Greek cross, but their slg nals awakened no response. "Gone!" They wasted no words when, for the fourth time their eyes caught tbe wel come sight of a shining radiance in the gloom. "Unhitch!" ordered Emerson dogged ly as be began to untie tbe ropes of tbe sled. He shouldered the sleeping bags and made toward the light that filtered through the crusted windows followed by Fraser similarly burdened. But as tbey approached tbey saw at once that this was no cannery; it look ed more like a roadbouse or trading post Behind and connected with It by a covered ball or passageway crouched another squat building of the same character. Its roof piled thick with a mass of snow, Its windows glowing. They mounted the steps of the nigh building and without knocking Dung the door open, entering. With a sharp exclamation ac Indian woman regard ed them round eyed. "We're all right this time." observed Emerson. "It's a store." Then to tbe woman he said briefly. "We want a bed and something to eat." On every side the walls were shelved with merchandise, while tbe counter carried a supply of clothing and skins "What you want?" demanded the squaw. Boyd and Fraser. divesting them selves of their furs., uurleed that she was little more than a girl a native undoubtedly. "Food! Sleep!" Boyd replied "You can't stop here," the girl as serted firmly. "Oh, yes. we can." said Emerson. Tbe squaw called, "Constantlne!" The tall figure of a man emerged, ad vanning swiftly It was the copper hued native who had rescued them from the river ear tier In tbe day. Tbe Indian girl broke Into a torrent of excited volubility "You no stop here," said Constan tine. Making toward tbe outer door. be flung It open. "We've come a long way and we're tired." Emerson argued, ne faced the Indian with bis back to tbe stove, his voice taking on a determined note. "We won't leave here until we are ready. Now tell your 'Uootch' to get us some supper. Quick!" A soft voice from the rear of tbe room baited the advancing Indian. "Constantlne," It said. The travelers whirled to see, stand Ing out In relief against tbe darkness of the passage whence tbe Indian bad Just come a few seconds before, tbe golden haired girl of tbe storm to whom they bad been indebted for tbelr rescue. She advanced, smiling pleas antly. "These men no stop here!" cried Con tantine violently. "I I beg pardon," began Emerson. We didn't Intend to take forcible pos session, but we're played out we've been denied shelter everywhere we felt desperate" She addressed tbe Indian girl in Aleut aud signaled to Constantlne, at which tbe two natives retired. "We're glad of an opportunity to thank you for your timely service this afternoon," said Emerson. "Oh, that was nothing. I've been ex pecting you hourly. You see, Constan tine's little brother has tbe measles, and 1 bad to get to blm before tbe na tives could give the poor llttlo fellow a Russian batb and then stand blm out "Oh. no: they have Instructions ikh to harbor any travelers. It's as much as bis Job is worth for any of them to entertHin you. Now, won't you make yourselves at home while Constantlne attends to your dogs? Dinner will soon be ready." Be murmured "Gladly" and then lost himself In wonder at this well gowned girl living amid such surround ings. Undeniably pretty, graceful In ber movements, bearing herself with certainty and poise, who was she? Where did she come from? And what in tbe world was she doing here? ne became aware that "Fingerless" Fraser was making the Introductions. "This Is Mr. Emerson. My name is French. I'm one of tbe Virginia Frenches, yon know. Perhaps you have heard of them. No? Well, they're the real thing." Emerson forestalled her acknowl edgement by breaking In roughly: "Ills name Isn't French at all. madam; It's Fraser 'Fingerless Fra ser. He's an utterly worthless rogue and absolutely unreliable, so far as I can learn. 1 picked him up on the Ice in Norton sound with a marshal at his beels." "That marshal wasn't after me." stoutly denied Fraser. quite unabash ed. "Why. he's a friend of mine we're regular chums. Everybody knows that He wanted to give me some papers to take outside, that's all." Boyd shrugged his shoulders indif ferently: "Warrants!" Their hostess, greatly amused, pre vented any further argument by saying: I suppose you are bound for the States?" "Yes. We Intend to catch the mall boat at Katmal. 1 am taking Fraser along for company. It's hard travel ing alone In a strange country. He's a nuisance, but be's rather amusing at times." "1 certainly am." agreed that cheer ful person, now fully at his ease. By and by the girl rose, and after howlng tbera to a room she excused herself on the score of having to see to tbe dinner. When she bad with drawn "Fingerless" Fraser pursed his thin Hps into a noiseless whistle, the observed : "Well. I'll-be ;ussed!" Mrs. Guy Johnson of Thurman, la., are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Brown south of the city. Frank Blotzer'a son was operated on for appendicitis at St. Joseph hos pital today. Dr. Cummins went to the hospital this morning to take part In tbe operation. From Friday's Datly. H. W. Lloyd of Union was In the city today looking after business matters at the court house. C. E. Tefft. the Weeping Water lawyer, waa In the city today on legal business In the county court. Ed. Thrall and wife returned from Omaha last evening where they had been visiting friends for a few days Emanuel Cllne of Cedar Creek was in the city today on business returning on the afternoon train. William and Meridlth Coates ac companied Mr. Coates to Omaha to take in the big event of seeing Teddy Judge and Mrs. A. J. Beeson spent the afternoon in Omaha, going to give Colonel Roosevelt the glad hand Charles Mapes departed for Sliver City, la., on the morning train today where he will visit relatives for a time. F. A. Jones of Coddy visited with friends in the city last evening, de parting for his home on the early train today. Mrs. P. A. Melstnger and her sis ter-ln-law, Miss Laura Melslnger, went to Omaha on the morning train today. August Bach, Sr., was called to Omaha on the morning train today where he looked after business mat- noon train today. to Omaha on the morning train to-, day. Lloyd Gapen and wife went to Om aha on the afternoon train today to do some shopping. Mrs. Frank Janda, Jr., spent the, day with Omaha friends today, go ing on No. 15 this morning. Mrs. Fred Clugey went to Omaha this afternoon to meet her husband who is returning from Iowa. Miss Ebersol who has been vis iting friends In central Nebraska for several days, returned to Plattsmouth last evening. Mrs. Baird and dhughtqr, Mlsa Estelle, went to Omaba on the after noon train to visit friends for a short time. Harry Kruger and wife and son, Glenn, went to Greenwood this af ternoon to visit Mr. Kruger's brother for a few days. J. D. Mann and D. A. Young visit ed this morning in Omaha expecting to see ex-President Roosevelt, If the crowd will permit. Emmons Rlchey was among the group of Plattsmouth men who went to Omaha this morning to see the distinguished colonel. Miss Eva Jones who has been the guest of Miss Clara Weyrlch for a few days, returned to her home at Omaha on tho afternon train today. Miss Kittle Smith and her sister. Miss Nellie, went to Council Bluffa on the morning train today where they will visit relatives for a few days. Chris Barkening and wife were passengers to Omaha on the after- ters. Mathew Herold, the book and sta tionery merchant, was called to Om aha today to look after business of Importance. Frank Gobleman returned from Nebraska City last evening and T. II. Follock was called to Om aha on business this afternoon, going on the fast mall. G. R. Olson was called to Omaha on the morning train today to look cfter business matters. Dr. E. W. Cook and Luke Wllea ! boarded No. 15 for Omaha this morn-1 boarded the fast mall for the me- Continued in next issue Short Locals Ing. Mrs. Theodore Jacobs of Havelock arrived today to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs.' E. C. Curtlss for a few days. tropolls this afternoon. George Kaffenberger and C. H. Rlst went to Omaha this afternooa to welcome Roosevelt to Nebraska. Mrs. George Taylor of McPaul, la-, From Wednesday's Daily. Mrs. Bennet Chrlswisser left for ent8 f0r a short time Mrs. O. J. Hale and son, Marvel, arrived today and will be the guest departed for Hamburg last evening of J. L. Lair and family for a few where they will visit Mrs. Hale's par- days. Osmon, Neb., this morning where she will visit her son, Ray, for a couple of weeks. Mrs. G. A. Kaffenberger and two daughters, Gladys and Goldle, went to Orchard on the afternoon train to day, where they will visit relatives for a week. Albert Young, one of Murray's en terprising young men drove up yes Verday afternoon to look after some business matters, returning In the evening. He reports plenty of rain In the vicinity of Murray George Hansen and wife and chll dren returned from a ten days visit James Mauzy of the Rynot Drug company, was called to Omaha on business this afternoon, going 01 the fast mall. John McNurlln departed today about noon for his farm near Cedar Miss Teresa Hempel returned last evening from Nellgh, Neb., where she attended a district convention of the Degree of Honor. Miss Anna Kopla and Miss Anna Warga went to Lake Nokomo today Creek, going over land In his auto, and spent the day with friends, go- to look after some matters out there. Ing on No. 15 this morning. mr, and Mrs. Frank Richardson, Mr. A. N. Speer, formerly In the arrived from Omaha today and will lumber business at Manley, was In he the guests of W. T. Richardson the county seat today looking after and family at Mynard for a few days. the title to some property. mis8 Mildred Johnson who has Aubry Duxbury went to Albany, been spending a few months with her Mo., on the morning train today aunts and cousins at Davenport, ia., where he will visit his mother until returned to Plattsmouth this morn- at Chicago and Minnesota points last Tuesday when he will enter school ing. evening and will be guests of the here. William Hunter home for a short Miss Sadie Burford of Mommouth, time before returning to their home HI., who has been visiting Mrs. R. Clifton Countryman returned from Kendall at Union for some time, stop- the hospital with his wife this morn- ped In Plattsmouth for a short time ing where she went some weeks ago today en route to her home. for an operation. Mrs, Countryman judge H. D. Travis spent the day From Wednesday's Dally. Is almost recoverea and needed very ln 0maha today, going to that city Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Outhmann de- llttle assistance to alight from the on the early train this morning. Mrs. William McCauley and Miss PLATTSMOUTH BOY WILL WED NEXT THURSDAY metropolis matters. When the slatternly woman bad slunk forth and was busied at tbe stove Emerson observed musingly: "I wonder what possessed that fel low to act us he did." "He aald be had orders," Fraser of fered. "If 1 bad a warm cabin, a lot of grub and a squaw I'd Uko to see somebody give me orders." Their clothing was dry now, and they proceeded to dress leisurely. When tbey had finished their coffee Emerson Inld two sliver dollars on the table, and they left the house to search out the river trail again. The darkness w upon them when they crept up the opposite tmnk an hour later lounrd a r'oup of ii, d ''.v buildups A 1 1 1 r 1 t tin ilu- ,.ui':iii train and take the hack for the hotel. The numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. Countryman are much pleased at her speedy recovery from a dan gerous illness. Mayor L. B. Brown of Kenosha waa in the city today and to be sure he nald Mia Journal a nleasant call LIg was as happy as a big Bunflower morn1"8 departed this morning for AInsworth, Nebraska, to be present at the mar- Addle Searl spent the day ln the rlage of their son, Mr. Henry Guth- looklng after business mann who, next Thursday, win wea Miss Jennet Slsson the accomplished rs. J. E. Leesley and Mrs. Fred daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Slsson of M Ramge spent the day ln Omaha to day, going on the early train this over the fact that a number of his relatives from Iowa and this state had arrived ln the city for a short visit at his home south of Plattsmouth. Tbey were Mrs. Ida Johnson and Miss ln tbe snow. They have only one treatment for all diseases." "If your er-father" The girl shook ber head. "Then your husbnnd I should like to arrange with him to blre lodgings for a few days. Tbe matter of meney" Agula she came to bis rescue. "I am the man of the house. I'm boss here. You ore quite welcome to stay as long as you wish. Constantlne objects to my hospitality and treats all strangers alike, fearing tbey mny bn company men." "We tbrowed a Swede out on his neck," declared Fraser, swelling with conscious Importance, "and I guess he's 'crabbed' us w ith the other squareheads." Miss Anna Helsel and her sister, Miss Amelia, were passengers to the metropolis this morning where they were called on business. Mrs. P. Trltsch and daughter, Mau Eva Johnson 01 Thurman, ana miss rlne, were umana passengers ou luo ce89 jn the future. Eva Sears and Miss Blanche Hagood morning train today where they win of Onawa, la., and Miss Neva Rlgga look after some shopping between of Walt Hill, Neb. Being relatives trains. of Mr. and Mrs. John Cory also they 11ag Florence Balrd departed for were guests at the Perkins House Coleridge this morning where she last evening and where they will j,a. accepted the position of assist make a visit before returning home. ant principal of the schools at that place. From Thursday's Dally Mrs. L. Murphy who has been the AInsworth. Mr. Slsson Is one of the prosperous merchants of that thriv ing city. Mr. Guthman Is an active young business man, engaged ln the. banking business at Murdock, and has a host of friends ln Plattsmouth and Cass county. The Journal ex tends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Guthman and wishes them every sue- REPORT OP THE CONDITION ormi Plattsmouth State Bank of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Charter N0.7M Incorporated In the state of Nebraska, at th clone, of liuNlnt'wt, Auirusl ', IUIO. RESOURCES George Lloyd from south of Murray guest of Byron Clark and family for was In the cltv this morning. a few days oeparteu ior ner nome James Loughrldge from Murray at Mt. Pleasant. la., on ue morning was a Plattsmouth visitor today. train today. house '!!? Cunviitexi)eiie!( ami taxes iiaiu 1..110 m ,mi c. ..i.. ui,i, nf Mm. Alhnrt Peterson and children, r" w ,,M,l laua no;; Cuiiom 7. la the Z toda, Guy and Luc.le, who have been visit- "- "rir!49 guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ing L. H. Karnes and John Mrw cwirt w ffis I - - a m 1 . John McNurlln and ramny ior a iew oays, ueimi 1 curr.' riant era ttarnhmnn. n. nromlnent Democrat from near Nehawka, was train today. In the city last evening and registered at the Riley hotel. Miss Mary Hobschledt returned from Burlington on tho morning train today where sho has visited relatives for ten days. William Wohlfarth and son from Eight Mllo Grove precinct drove in from the farm this morning and tran sacted business In tho city. Mrs. Henry Born and children and Miss Margaret Strong went to Om aha on the morning train today where they will visit friends for a time. Miss Eva Sheer of Onawa, la., and f stanu Ann overdraft. wciir'l and unsecun'd.. He S.iS Oil 1 . j M 111 k IHI for Charlton, la., on the morning LT,' ikl-Uand' "cents 7J7 73-.7Ht Total 1157.000 W Philip Born went to Omaha this I.IAIHI.ITIES morning to call on Adam Stoehr at (B,,uBill(vk paid In io.ooooo st. Joseph's hospital where he was (;ft'''' .-"j;;:;:;::;:::: X operated on a few days ago for ap- individual deposits sub- ' ...., .,.,.,, Jci'l, to check !)l,lt.V 11 lii'ttittiwl i',ri IHi'iOes of le- IKmlt 500 00 Time certlfleal.es of deposit. 4I-(K 27 llllld payable - imw w Total II 5700(1 ftl pendldtlfl. Mr. Stoehr Is recovering from tho effects of tho operation nicely. Mrs. Chris. Spangler and children, Mabel, Muriel, Alice, Ilcrold and s7,:A,f I, ,T. M. Kntiert, Cllford, who have been visiting Mrs Spanglcr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Will for a short time, departed for their homo at Dewcese. Neb., this morning. Mrs. Eva Reese was a passenger cashier of the alHive named hunk, do lieivhy Hweai lhul the aUive niatemeiil Is a correct and ti ne copy of Ihu report made to the Slata Hunkln llourd, J. M. KOHEKTS, 1 asuier. Ath , J.T. II. IlKCKitH. Director, 1 .1. r. 1- Ai.TKii. inns'ior. SuliHi'rlhed and kwihii to In-fore me this 1st day of Ccpteinlier I Mill. 1U 11. Windham. lViil My commission explivn Oct. IV, 1015.
