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Pirates In Fact And Fiction \Vaters Where No Vessel ls Safe

By CAPTAIN PATRICK (‘LlFl-‘0RD. (Author of "Pirate Cruise", "Men Without Fear", etc.)

. W131 a. sudden oeth. the WW8 ‘ second explosion and raced up the man rose, but before he was clear i‘ stair-s and along the decks, past and hurrying

the ship's company, tire saloon shook with the force of towards the bridge. The Quarter- the explosion. diners started up in.‘ master on the surprme. women shrieked. and with, cogntzed him. despite his costume. and essayed a hurried salute as the liner shiiddereri ;o a complete swp‘ American tore past and ran up the , the China Sea. .» bridge-companion. The

of his seat, there came louder mar from astern. The 8n-

a horrible grinding noise the great _1n the wastes 0i

g INSTALEJIENT Vi!

Above the llllﬂll and the hoarse. c5 up Ill their wars, his ..-:ird calm and reassur- e of a British Corn- . ,.=e ship ‘was in peril . . iii Gl-iitlvmen --Iea\'c the ~ shouted. You are r aim ‘ll this snip. \\'hi.c l.» xnis speaking, the 0f- ~. in the saloon had moved ' amiiiicsi the tables. calm- - of ifzii- more livsterical One or two of the din-

ariother ‘

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scared passengers membe rs n f

bridge-deck

maincd at his post a:

strung round

He did not wiii: for Bill's oeriain questions. Explosion in shaft —blo\vri it to pieces. he rap- ped. Wirelcshrnom rhe 'l'l~ie'."i'e got us. bv God!

Bl'i".'llll(‘l(‘.~. \l.ii;i.~tin watt-ii.

tho tifficcr of iii» been lit-re for a ccriipia of h0iLf‘.<..

he gasped. Have you sighted any strange veas

lViih crs

_ tlir-m aside and ran at ' .\I.i" ’ io ziie (iv: ' L'i.i:i~.i s , in.‘ c. nglc 0i Bracken ll | oificers, and the ’effoi':s ood. s "_ me (,5. ", — more ere-l ' it-d pasenztrs, \‘.'.'l~ fzcei \'0. we 1.9!} nothing. ‘ Tlioili s effects. In the .\lr kfwciirozi. Do you think the _‘ rvr~ f‘i'.‘~l’l‘€1illi"(l ilivni- Tiiixai-lvo —- '1

. leave the if‘. i’) ll! ill hi‘ fflliililhf- Oil!‘

~ ir-vsarrls at Brackevfs table cl the unconscious Helen

rto

Bracl-Icii t/ire on 1o the bridge ‘ike a wliirliiiiicl l) lllllfl him were three officers. one of tlicin an en- gineer in O\'Pl'ﬂll\, who itad met

cliriir. and Sa‘l_v Ri-ial Bracken on deck and given him

f".ll‘.'(l to her friend's aid. (Walls of iii" dis tcr as they rac-

‘ on the table ed towai = the i w Tllvi Crin

by the .llil ziboiit llifliiillii-i‘ "ai 111i ' (‘iii (i-ticizs as

‘ - some o.’ lhl‘ he rm llitl the llﬂllf oi‘ the coin-

,_ rs ’ ygli tlii- Engli h llﬂllloll-

g1 par ‘fps. Thc saloon was Hand out rifles and ammunition

‘lat. of the passengers,

half-empty before Helena’! eyes orient-d and fixed a terrified stare oii iici- friend‘! face. For a mo- iiirzrslic sermcd unconscious of hcr surroundings. then

with a Xlﬂllfl-lli‘. Scarccly had

to all the ers. he panted. To another officer hc rapped an Ol‘(li‘l‘ to sciid the of- ficers and crciv i0 l)“.1Il-S‘I!llfll‘i§ to iic finish-

shridrlering moan she took in thel ed than additional nlPlllbPJS of his

scene in the saloon. and fell back staff appeared on the brldsu. and‘

1n her chair.

Oh. my God! she zroaned. What It i ‘l Oh. ivlvii has happened?

F. vxoiild have rambled on, but 1d quictericd her. It's noth- r, nothing. Sally said reas- v. Theres been an accident,

tici l1? r

r.a loked at hcr wildly". Hcr n0 body was trembling. Yes.

V.

5 . but I know it's nothing serious. ‘meantime Do you fcel ivell enough to go on been rushed tn the engine-roomi

were promptly given their orders So efficiently w~ere these carried nut iliri! iii loss than ten miitiifes from tho iinie of ilic

sengeis and crew had been mar- shalled at boat-station. In the emergcncyi-squads had

where ilie Clilcf Fliiainccr took Y7‘i'l'>.='lii.".! charlic. Ilczails ickrphonrd to the bridre shoivcd that the ex-

ynt-g eh,- paSpgdu Take me on deck plctsion in the propcllor-shaft had Oll God! 1 must get out of herei i completely smashed the nrviwllvrs

They lcft the saloon with the

and portion of the shaft, and

amongst‘. torn a irriiiliirz hole in the stern. within svcciiliition was rife as to , Wafer lizici poured in, but had been i

t-lic nature of the mishap to thc i vapor-d by tlic closing rif the water-

Ilncr. The wildest rumours were al

light cioor at. the entrance to the

ready circulating freely. Some had shaft. A slizht Iist a=tcrn was the n mo his liner mm struck a i-csr. Only urn visible w" the PMSETIEWS-

or a half-submerged dereiict. Oth-

of the extensive damage. But it.

ers explained the explosions as due “Th4 llllilflFflblf‘ l"? "l6 llllf-‘T l0 ‘Dm-

to a boiir-r accident; while scores Coed. and shc world

have to be

of pHSSVlEw-pg wailcrl__that the boats‘ towed in Sllllllfllllfl for the. dam-

wvere being lowered, and wildly ex-

age to be repaired. The senior

prcs~ed a fear that they might be Wireless oocralor rave an equally

.39“ 56mm; A dreadful sgmpede, alarming report. The wireless-room‘ have ‘ had been literally blown to atoms.

with fatal results. might

‘taken place on the stairs leading all“ llli‘ "PPYHWT ml dilly. killed-

to the decks, had it not been for the presence of several junior of-

Madisnn. he said. turning lo Bill when hc had finished. you and

ficers and cadets o! the Gigantic. MGui-k will make for the strong- who mat-shelled the passengers and Y0°m lmmml" 3°15’. should they suc-

cldcnt, had occurred in the cnzrinrz- room and that there was no qiics-

ticii of abandoning the r-hip. The out dclu stairs were still choked when Bally there, land her friend emerged from the passing

' quieted their fears. ‘These young coed in getting aboard. I'll arrange . mm announced that a minor ac-

frvr mcn tn hp down iiicrc to help loll. it‘. przit-iictilli‘ ccrlain that iiiciTl iii.il:o for ilic biilllrin with- ". ll we can hold them off thorns a irhance of some

snip sighting us, and in

- loon. but the officers were mpid- , any case. warships are certain to

,y shepherding the

istations- Bill Madison had rushed from ‘ﬂhe saloon the moment after the

‘ARE Yo

passengers look for us when they don't get zabove, where members of the crew the time-signal. lmarshalled them inwards me boat- ,

What. arc orders fnr us in the meantime. Captain? ask/hi Bill.

Stay here. aiisivcrcd Bracken. I'm going down now to see the passeng-

u Peptiss AND FORGOTEN?

Or do you win people by the

m.

man re- calm as though nothing had happened, and on the bridge the officers and sea-

Bracken was on his feet while; men were the G! antic was still grinding to a‘ was there in rapid terrifled§ with the officer on as Bill Madison of men as they paiitccl on to the bridge

equally cool. Withers conversation watch, and

pmpe llor- sa me.

turned to ‘You've ‘

qua ricrmasttrs. With- _

first ex- 1 ,plo=ion in the wireless-room. pas—'

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But why remain pepless, unattractive, for- gotten? Why not "Build up to Beauty" by supplying that much-needed vital _ iron! Iron that will enrich yourblood ,..~' to new redness and send ii coursing ’ through your body to bring you new liriilth. strciiuth Zlfltl pep. You can do [his quickly. rar-ily and inexpensively by taking l.‘r. Williams’ Pink Pills on I regular schedule.

Read what this “once-ﬂred" hdy nays:— '

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“Furthermore, everyone says my complexion is really grand. They ask mc what I lake and I tell thcm Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. l never used to be able to take part in ports like other young people, but now-well, I'm just l5 healthy and z ’ peppy as they arcl”

Miss B—>—--.

Why nni build up your pcp by tak-

In: Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills? Only

r 50 ccnis .1 park-nee. Remember Dr.

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BlY

92 Years 01d -And Fit As A Fiddle

Takes Kruschen Every Morning

“I feel 1n duty bound," writes Mrs. A.J.W.., “to express my grati- tude for the marvellous results my father has obtained from Kruscheii Salts. Bo is ninety-two yearn old, and is u fit as n. fiddle. H4 can gel. around easily. and even run up and down stairs. His friends mar- vel why it. is he is always alert, and never feels listlex. He always tells then the reason: ' y regular daily dose of Kruschen Belts in my first cup of tea every morning. -(Mrs.) A.J.W.

Most people grow old long be- fore theintime because they neg- lect one vital need of health-the need for internal cleanliness.

Eventually they start the healthy Kruschen habit. Then. probably for the first time in their lives, they start getting rid every day 0t ai vivaste matter from the system. In- stead of being clogged he tes- ' tines are clean and clear. Ins ead . of liver and kidneys being sluggish thev are active and efficient. New I health blood goes coursing l through the veins-carrying health and strength and energy to every i part of the body.

' ers below. and dispose my men. That machine-gun will have to 8° wherever the flghvs thickest when they try to board us. You'd best. stay on the bridge and walﬂh for approaching vessels. I'll be back

§ wflJll as I've placed the men. Well

. more with the fight. when it starts.

‘ I'll sure hand it to the British

sailor, commented M‘Gurl< as the

Captain hurried below. What dye

think 0f our chances, Captain Mad-

ison

Hard to say. till we see the strength of the enemy, Mac, re- plied Bill. By heaven, though. the_v'll have a fight for it.

The two nicii fell silent, M‘Gurk studying ihc mcciiziiiisiri of the ' machine rum. while Bill joined the officer or the vrzitch, who was straining his eyes in at attempt to penetrate the blackness of the night. From the decks crime the subdued murmur of the passeng- ers as they were hustled belowMany refused io go, and concealed themselves in the deck-cabins and public rooms. which were too num- ' erous to allow the officers to make a thorough search. The majority. however. obeyed their orders and sought safety in locked cabins be- low.

l Ten minutes later, Bracken ap-

ipeared on the bridge followed by

i a younzz cadet with a huge re-

volvei- at his hip. a spectacle that

i highly amused M'Gurk. Bracken

I brought good news. Over fifty of the male passengers had firearms and insisted on joining in the de-

1 fence of the ship. Others without

l weapons, had volunteered. but

Bracken would not perm". U115 The Ship's company is with me to

a man. announced Bracken with

pride. Although we muster nearly

four hundred strongBy GadMad- lson, we're going to be a tough proposition _

Madison was about to reply when the keen-cared young cadet rushed across to the skipper. There's a steamer near, sir, he gasped excitedly. Listen —you can Just hear her engines!

The little group on the bridge‘ strained their ears in the midst of _ a death-like silence. From the inky . darkness there came the low, mea- isured beat of a ship's engines.

They looked at each other, and beads of perspiration stood out on their foreheads.

The kidls right. said M'Giirk in a low voice. How fur off is she, Captain?

About three miles, I think. en- swered Bracken, his voice shaking with suppressed excitement. If it's the Thing-We she should run alongside in less than 20 minutes. Her speeds aroundn 10 knots.

A death-like silence descended over the entire snip, as other ears caught that. distant sound. The tension was electric, as all eyes strove to pierce the darkness for the first signs of the enemy. Even the landliibbers aboard knew that the engines were riot those of a. friendly ship, or her lights would have been visible at a far greater distance than that which now separated her from_ the Gigantic. Death in darkness was stealing throuuh the night, and the giflant defenders of that great British ship stood to their arms though some held only the tools of the stoke- liold. and many a man depended entirely on his hard fists.

To Be Continued

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LOWER MONTAGUE ECHOOL

Honor roll for October and No- vember:

Grade X—1 James Wanda MricFrirlanc.

Grade IX-l Ernest Annear.

Grade VII——I Beth Cowan, 2 Chm-lie Altken, 3 Helen McKearney.

Grade VI—-l Jean Poole, 2 Albert Aitkcn. 3 Fred Aiiken.

Grade IV-1 ‘Ffilsworth ‘Edmunds.

Grade III-l Margaret Poole. 2 Francis Cowan, 3 Phyllis Cowan.

Grade I (a) 1 Dorothy Taylor and George Wright (equal).

Grade 1th) 1 Louis Acorn. I Beatrice Acorn, 3 Vincent Bou. drcauit.

Aitkcn, 2

WELLINGTON CENTRE SCHOOL

Honor roll for November Grade X-l, Everett Caméron, 2. Hubert Ayers.

Grade IX-i. Dorothy Gillis. 2.

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THE CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN .

ANNUUNCIN

Till I938

every payload.

Ford V- 8 2-ton and ll/g-ton Trucks and Commercial Cars have been improved for 1938. Changes have been made i] They have been restyled. Front end is more massive, sturdy new grille, headlamps and full-skirted, streamlined fenders are smartly modern. They are prestige builders—and tliere’s proﬁt in prestige! q The new Ford V-8 Trucks are designed to do the work of heavier, more expensive units. They will stay “on the job” all the time, giving economical service. Important changes include: NEW 134-lNCH WHEELBASE, with cab-to-axle mea- surement increased to 60 inches. Innglbr load space forward

FORD V-8, TRUCK

AND COMMERCIAL CARS

to put more pa! in

@@

New modern styling-Bigger, quicker acting brakes-Easier steering-New l34-incli wheelbase with longer cub-to-uxle measurement-Improved cub construction .

of the rear axle improves load distribution. LARGER BRAKES of new, self-energizing design. They give quicker stops with less pedal pres- sure. EASIER ‘SIEERING with new worm and roller type gear that reduces friction. Iiviriiovan CAB CONSTRUCTl0N-—stronger and more comfortable; new hardware and trim. All Ford changes add up to longer truck life, faster, trouble-free performance—more a every payload. i] 2-ton trucks are equipped with the 9511p. V? 8 truck engine. 11/2401] trucks have the 85-hp. truck engine. Commercial cars are powered with the BS-hp. V-8 engine. Your Ford dealer invites you to see the new line—make an “on-tlie-job” test.

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1\Iuew‘1938 Trucks, Commercial Cars Announced by Ford

New beatuy, resulting from ad- vamed styling and increased stamina obtained through im- provement in design are features of the i938 line of Ford v-8 trucks and commercial cars announced today by Ford Motor Company of Canada. Limited. Introduced this year is the l34-lnch wheelbase to replace the tails-inch wheslbim of previous year. The rugged 157- incli wheelbase chassis with cab is again available.

The 1938 Ford v-a two-ton trucks are powered with the 95 horsapower engine and the ll/z-ton trucks and commercial cars with the 85 horsepower engine. De luxc trucks are continued. A new treat- ment of the radiator grll‘s gives the front end a more massive. im- pressive appearance. This effect is heightened by long louvres ex- tending horizontally along the sides of the hood.

The hood is hinged at the cowl and lifts at the front. It is held down securely by a looking device which serves also as an attractive modernistic radiator ornament. Starting at the hood side panels; the fenders sweep gracefully rear- ward in flowing contour effectively continued in panel bodiy and rear fender design. Smart. nee and pleasing symmetry of line re- cult.

The new wheelbase length. the

Elizabeth Gillls. Grade VII-l. Elmmett Ayers. 2. Doris Steele. 3. M. lame Gallant. Grade VI-l. Hmry MwKimion. Grade V -l. lmTie IMcNelll. Grade IV-l. Eileen Steele, 2. George Cameron. GTBClC III Si‘. n1, Myrtle Ram. say, 2. Leo MoNeiil. Grade III Jr. -1. Fainting Mc-

Barlow.

Grade II-l. Gertrude Gillie, 2. Patricia McNeill, 3. Emmett Came- ron.

and Annie MicNiell (equal). Grade 11B) Gerald Brooll.

Robert MSGKMIIIL

Grade Irci-l. Viola Oemﬂol. l.

134-inch chassis, has greater load space forward of the rear axle pro- lvldlng improved load distribution. {Panel delivery, sedan ddtvery. ilight delivery and station wagon ‘bodies are available on the i1:- ineh commercial chassis.

The sedan delivery has the front. iend design of the standard pass- ' eager ear and the station wagon

Neill. 2. Hilda Cameron, 3, Donnie the front end of the de luxe pess-

| enger car. The station wagon Ibody has safety glass windows all ‘around. These and the tail gate ‘can be locked from the inside to

Grade r-mu Eunice taugiiiufpnvent theft.

l An entirely new type eonstmc-

tion is used in building the panel bodies. New methods for forming

All! walla; the M. panels. roof

FORD DEALER FOR CHARLOTTETO wzv

224' Great George Street

Phone 642

ALLISUN MacLEOD

rails and roof panel provide greater 112-lneh llglTFdeliver-y. structural strength. Rear doors arenas been increased to 77% inches hung in a welded one piece channel and height of flare boards to 39% steel frame, inches. Cab interiors are fully lined

Heavier gate steel is used on the with embossed "art leather" and

CHRISTMAS EXBURSIUNS BOSTDN

mounts-ran - euluion FARE

Only "l9 from CHARLOTTETOWN

O Treat yourself to an lnexpenlive mldvvlntor holiday. Sail In comfort to Bolton on the S-S. Y-rmouth. iii.

Tlekotl good leaving Saint John Friday, December 11, and Friday, December 24. Good returning 1mm In“; m, any regular Wednesday sailing u: and Including January 5.

Equally low rates from other palms In New Brunswick and Prlnoe Edward Island. Regular one-way fun from Saint John to Benton $10. Rail eenneotlonl It Saint John for all polntl In New Irunlwlelr and Prlnee P‘ d lllsml.

ROOM" "mill! U0 lotion, vln Vermouth, Fridays at 3 NM- (l-TJ- 7,40 I061! lmeongen carried between Saint John and Vermouth. Regular ulllng (nun Bolton to Saint John every Wednesday at 6 PM. (£5.12).

Passage - holding through tickets to Beaten nmlbe. yoml may occupy staterooms Thursday nights, while lhlp ls lying In Slim John, without extra charge.

IIISTERN

STEAMSHIP LINES

e Apply any Canadian In! llollwa 00m mm allies. or Rod's Pollrwlnn, In

pPCSOIIt B!) lmpIDVEfl BPDGBTBIICOTL‘

Seat cushions and backs are cover- ed with the same material. It is rubberized and washable. Cab headroom has been increased three inches.

Proved chassis features such as full torque tube and radius rod

drive, full-floating rear axle, straddle mounted driving pinion. and centrtforce clutch on trim: and af-Iloating rear axle. straddle mounted pinion, centrlforoe clutch lnterleaf lubrication and oilless- type spring shackles on commercial cars are continued.

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