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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-09-03
CHAPTER VIII.

We found out who their four
teenth man is, your honor" whis-
pered Phelan in high excitement.
A TITS Roberts Richard P. Rob-
erts Of the Third. He's the alderman
that Horrigan's trying to put the In
dian sign on. We've got to nail him
if we cam
You're sure it's Roberts?'' asked
Bennett in the same undertone.
The administration ball was in full
swing Mayor and alderman had
CHANGED to meet for moment in a big,
crowded reception foyer just off the
ballroom. ..s.l &C.,. III
Gam l sure it's Roberts?' echoed
Phelan. IAN sure? Might as well
ask me am I sure Chesty Dick Horri-
gan is crooked. I've got the facts down
straight. Them secret service chaps of
mine''-
IF they get Roberts they will be
able to pass the bill"-
"They amt goin' to get him if Jim
my Phelan's hand don't turn out to be
all deuces an trays. AM
Keep an eye on him and don't let
him go away without my knowing it.
l must see him tonight and learn posi-
lively how he stands in regard to the
matter. He has reputation for being
honest. If only
Here's Alwyn, Mrs. Bennett" came
Perry Wainwright's voice from the
doorway. I'm here. Say, your honor,
your honorable honor's honored moth.
er has been looking everywhere for
you. And now that I've reunited the
long lost mayor and his anxious nam.
ma I'll chase of and find my partner
for the next waltz. I wish it was
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CHAPTER TX.

TIVE moment of strained silence
that ensued upon Horrigan's en-
trance was broken by the ire
4 pressible Perry, who, having
rescued Cynthia from Gibbs at the
close Of their dance, was escorting her
triumphantly from the ballroom.
This Is my Dance" he remarked
happily to Alwyn as he came up, land
we're going to sit it out If Mrs. Ben
nett in her capacity Of chaperon should
ask for Cynthia. you can tell her we're
going into the glass house to stroll
among the romantic vegetables
And he departed with his prize in the
direction of the conservatory. The mo-
ment's interruption had sufficed for
Wainwright to whisper an admonitory
word in Horrigan's ear. Dallas, too,
fearing a clash, took Benefits arm.
Its so warm in herev' she murmur-
ed. perhaps we can find better air in
one of the other rooms. Shall we try?"
wainwright" exclaimed Horrigan,
as the portieres closed behind the may
or and girl, II don't like that! Is your
niece on his side or with usY'
II don't know" answered VAIN
wright discontentedly, land don't
like to force an issue by asking her.
1t doesn't especially matter, l suppose.
In any case, / can trust her."
YOU'RE in luck!" sneered Horrigan.
"That makes two people you say you
can trust-frst your secretary, Thomp.
son, and then Hello!' he broke off
as swarthy middle aged man hurried
in. Looking for me, Williams? What's
up"
The newcomer was visibly excited,
and at first glance Horrigan had seen
that something was amiss.
whats up?'> repeated the boss.
Ellis has gone-desertedw cried Will.
liams.
"Ellis!" echoed Wainwright in dis
may, for the man Of whom Williams
spoke was one of the aldermanic "solid
thirteen" on whom Horrigan counted.
The boss made no comment, but wait
ed 1mpatiently for his henchman to
continue.
> ELLIS has gone;" repeated Williams.
He left note for me saying his wife
is very i'll and the doctors ordered him
to take her south. So he can't attend
Fridays meeting"
"Can't attend the meetingy' gasped
Wainwright. But everything depends
on
"Oh, he'll be on hand, the cur!"
growled Horrigan. "The rest are stand
ing solid of course?'
II think so,'' hazarded Williams, .but
some Of 'em are pretty scared. We've
never had such a fight before as Ben
nett's putting up against US now,
and''-
'I'll strengthen 'em up SO as to
knock out any weakening!" declared
Horrigan confidently. Its Ellis we've
got to look after now. Go after him,
Williams, on the first train south and
haul him back. Have him here By
Friday II you have to kidnap him.
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"F0tt thTOugh!" cried ino +his n,.;,-o+c
buying. That's
what we brought you into the deal for
Anyhow, the mysterious purchaser is
liable to find himself in hot water be.
fore long"
"WhyT' queried Gibbs in voice he
tried to make Indifferent.
"Only because the deal will probably
fall through" -
Fall through!' cried Gibbs, dismay.
ed. "What do you Why, you told me
Mr.. Horrigan could win over a four
teenth alderman, and that with his
solid thirteen"-
YES drawled Horrigan, who had
been unobtrusively eying Gibbs from
the moment Of his entrance, 1--WE had
some such notion, as you say. But my
solid thirteen didn't happen to be as
solid as he looked. He's bo1ted."
"Bolted! Then we've will lose!
We''-
"Say, Mr.. Gibbs" observed Horri.
gan, "you seem to take this thing pref
ty hard for a man with only 20 per
cent atrstake. Mr.. Wainwright stands
to lose some millions. I'm interested
to the extent of almost million. Yet
you don't see us getting pale and
shaky, do you? If man can't pay for
the chips he has no right in a poker
game. Brace up and act like man,
can't you? We haven't lost yet. I've
sent after the fellow that bolted. and I
think can land the fourteenth alder.
man too"
"Good!' exclaimed Gibbs in wild re.
lief. "And you'll do your very best to
pull the deal through, won't your"
"No" snarled Horrigan in elephan-
tine sarcasm. "1'm going to spend the
time playing pingpong and diabolo
with the kids or taking course Of les.
sons in fancy knitting. Oh, buck up,
can't you, and quit acting like baby!
Judge Newman's out there on the other
side of the ballroom. Chase over and
tell him to come here"
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'SOnleDOGy'S going to mlnQ ABOUT the
prison before this bill for some
matters ended." reason that
won't bear the light. And I warn you
to go carefully. Somebody's going to
prison before this matters ended"
"pm not answerable to any one but
my constituents" said Roberts, with a
pitiful attempt at cold dignity, "and
they
"And they shall demand an answer
from you," warned Bennett. 'I'll see
to it that they do. Now, you can 60 if
you want to-" turning his back on the
confused Roberts, who eagerly took the
opportunity to escape.
"I'm afraid friend Roberts amt
havin' the happiest time Of his life to-
night" remarked Phelan, going to the
doorway and looking after the depart
ing alderman. There's not much of
what the poet geezer calls 'whoop up
the dance, fer Joy be unrefned' about
him. Poor fool! He never was cut
out to be crook. He makes a punk
job of it in spite Of the trimmin's Hor-
rigan's decorated him with. If I hadn't
SAS SCASS " Ue CIOOhcu W1LuOuL 1udkln
a monkey of myself, I'm blest if
don't believe I'd turn honest Hey!
Here's couple Of folks, though, that's
gettin' more fun out of the ball than
ever I had at dog fghtv'
AS he spoke Perry Wainwright pilot
ed Cynthia in from the conservatory
at top speed, his jolly young face alight
with joy that reflected itself in Miss
Garrison's own very flushed counte-
nance.
"Alwyn," shouted young Wainwright,
not seeing Phelan in his excitement,
"guess what's happened! I'll give you
three guesses and''-
"And l can't possibly guess if you
gave me thousand" retorted Ben
nett, with vast gravity, 80 I won't
try. I'll just congratulate you with all
my heart old chap, and wish Miss Gar
rison every happiness that
Gee! How'd you know? We haven't
told soul. 1t only happened about
four minutes ago. was telling Gym
thia what daisy little girl she was,
and she said she thought was pretty
nice, too. and so got brave and said.
Then why don't you -
[To BE coNTINnED.1
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GU don't seem very fond OF Mr.
Gibbs. Perry" observed Mrs. Bennett
noting young Wainwright's scowl 81
impotent wrath.
"Not fond enough to make me want
to live in the same world with him
Mrs. Bennett, you're too pretty to be
just chaperon. Come and dance this
twostep with me. Please DOR
He nodded with vast significance to
ward Dallas and Bennett, and the lit
tie old lady. catching the idea, accept
ed with alacrity.
"1'm so glad even to get this minute
with you," began Alwyn when he and
Dallas were alone. TITS so long
SINCE
"Since you came to see me? Yes, but
that is your fault. Alwyn, why haven't
you called since came homer"
Don't you know why, DallasT
no"
""Are you certain you don't know?"
IL don't know absolutely" she fal.
tered. "Oh, there are so many things
I don't know absolutely
"What is one of them?"
"For one thing, you and ! used to be
such good friends and"-
THAT is past" said Alwyn firmly.
"There can be no talk Of mere friend
ship between you and me, Dallas. I
must be everything or nothing to you.
Tonight I can't speak as l want to,
but can in a very few days. Trust
me till then. You know I am fighting
Mr.. Wainwright's interests and"-
EYES," she replied bitterly. my IN
Gle gives me no chance to forget that
Don't think I'm fighting him for my
own amusement! I must oppose him
or else give up fight that I set out to
win. And mean to win ity'
''That's the same old fighting spirit
I used to try 50 hard to awaken in
you." said Dallas, a faint note Of ad-
miration in her rich voice. II told you
once it always took a blow to arouse
you. That blow, has evidently been
struck
1T has been struck" he acquiesced
with a sad ghost of smile.
Ole saw Tue udSSdIO lilies ABOUT Ills
mouth, the tired look in his eyes, and
lump came into her throat. She lean.
ed forward impulstvely, but before she
could speak he had unknowingly
thrown away the golden moment by
continuing:
II must win this fight even though II
affects others besides Mr.. Wainwright
Even it,
"What others do you mean?''
"Oh, can't explain now. After Fri
day can. On Saturday may come
to see you and tell you everything?"
"Why not now?'
"There are obstacles that
'Tell me what they are" she begged
II can't All can tell you now is
that I love you. love you above al
the world, sweetheart, and"- --'
But fate in the dual guise of Horri
gan and Wainwright interviewed. The
f1nancier and the boss, seeking some
quiet spot for chat, strolled through
the foyer, where Horrigan on sight OF
Bennett halted with glover Of dis
like, which he took no pains to con
ceal.
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it's a wretched
position. for us
BOTH"
"Then W b y
don't you clear
it up?"
by going to
her and saying:
Dallas, I am
exposing your
u n c lie as a
backyard and
am destroying
Y ur fortune
and Perry s,
Will you marry
me? These are
the facts; but,
thank Cod IT'S
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a cold and un-
shaken nerve. It
was this defect
that now threat
ened to expose
him.
"Well," resum-
ed Wainwright,
as though dis
missing the top
ic, "you should
have made it
your business to
Eno1r, -h4 So IL
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EAlI:BER 81 S :.

I'll stand for any damage or expense.
Only see he's here for that meeting.
It's up to you. Now Jump
AS Williams FASTENED toward the
door Horrigan called after him:
ION your way out send word to Rob
erts that want to see him here. Well,
Wainwright he resumed, turning
back into the room, ut looks bad"
do you think
II think we're in a tight place. If
our aldermen found out about Ellis
quitting, there's no knowing how many
Of 'em would bolt If we could only
work Bennett"
"Out Of the question. He can't be
turned"
There's no man who can't be turn
ed I've one card up my sleeve yet
that ought to land him. But I'd rath.
er try something else first. I.wish we
could get line on his price,"
HE can't be bought! He''-
"Rot! Everybody can be bought.
Only there's some that can't be bought
with cash. I'm wondering what there
Is that'u buy him if money won't"
Gibbs, in search Of an elusive part
ner, crossed the foyer and paused to
greet them.
what news?" he asked. Il
Wainwright surveyed the brokers'
well groomed figure with less approval
than usual.
You seem to be Industrious enough
tonight" said he. "1t's a pity some of
tonight's dancing energy couldn't have
been devoted to your work this morn.
ing"
Gibbs flushed at the reproof in words
and tone.
II don't understand" he replied
stih1y. ~. = ... 80
"Why didn't you notify me Of the
big block Of Borough stock that was
bought up just before noon?"
II hadn't heard about it," answered
Gibbs, with not quite all his custom
airy assurance.
Everybody else heard of it. You'll
have to keep better tabs on the market
than that if you're to be any use to u.s.
Do you know who bought it?''
NO." returned Gibbs, with growing
uneasiness. 'Of course l don't. How
should l know? What are you driv-
ing att"
This is what I'm driving at: Several
big blocks of the stock have been I'M
loaded on the market during the past
few days and have been quietly snap.
ped up: Somebody's evidently failing
on to our game. You don't know
who?"
"Tye told you twice that l didn't
know" clustered Gibbs, masking his
concern under a show of virtuous in
dignation. =
The effort called forth all the astute
young brokers' nerve, for a certain
shrewd scheme Of his showed signs of
falling through. By his original ar
rangement with Wainwright he was to
have manipulated all the Borough
stock purchases on the exchange floor
and to receive 20 per cent of the profits
on the condition that he invest not one
dollar in the stock on his private &C.
count
Having strong faith in the deals sue
cess and having no equally strong in
centive to keep faith with his partners,
Gibbs had sought to swell his own
profits by secretly buying up quantities
of the stock for himself until every
penny of his capital was involved. His
troubled mind could not now deter
mine whether or not Wainwright sus-
pected him. Gibbs, while possessing
all the ambition, selfishness and lack
Of conscience that 60 toward the max
ing of great fnancier, lacked the one
chief essentials for the part-namely.
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/ Is, =
~ - >>>
Jndge Newman.
so as to be good thing for the city.
That's being honest, isn't it,"
IL suppose SO. And the notes.
the
They'll be sent you by registered
mail tomorrow if you want them. Do
youY'
"Y-yes. That is, ~
THAT'S settled, then. You've got a
level head. Good night"
The boss strobe out, grim smile of
victory on his big face, leaving Rob-
erts standing confused, doubtful, his
brain awhirl. How long the tempted
alderman stood thus-oblivious to the
music, his surroundings and all else
he could never remember, but a voice
at his elbow brought him to his senses
with start that was followed BY q
thrill Of fear as he wheeled and recog-
nized the speaker.
CHAPTER K.
n OBERTS' eyes rested on the
~ grinning, complacent features
IL of Alderman Phelan. At the
4 L latter's side was Bennett.
II was saying" remarked Phelan
blandly, "that it's fine ball, isn't it,
now, Roberts?''
eyes," said Roberts hastily, prepar-
ing to move away. But Phelan button
holed him.
"Stay an swap talk awhile with his
honor and me, Roberts," he begged.
"1'm in a hurry" began Roberts,
'and''-
"Alderman Phelan has been trying to
cheer me up Bit" said Bennett. 'He
knows I'm worried about the Borough
bills outcome. I wish Friday was
past"
''Same here" chimed in Phelan. can
you, Roberts?"
"1?' muttered the uncomfortable man.
'Why?"
TITS Friday that the Borough bill
comes up again." explained Bennett, as
though imparting new information.
<"You will vote against it, of course.
Mr.. Roberts?''
"Pm not sure. You see, it's been
altered so as to-
"The alterations don't affect the
main issue, and they can't change any
honest mans views. So can count on
you to continue opposing it, can't ~
II object to this catechizing!' flared
up poor Roberts. II won't stand for it.
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I'm my own
master and"-
Are you sure
you're your own
m a s t err" de-
manded Ben
nett. IF so,
why should you
be afraid to say
how you are 60
ing to vote?"
do you ac-
cuse me off,
II accuse you
of b a v / n e
changed your
mind about the
bill for some
Ta a SON fhof
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We found out who their four
tenth man is, your honor" whis-
pered Phelan in high excitement.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-03-19
4-340.
CONTEST NOTICE,

department. OF the Interior.
United States Land Office. La Grande, Oregon,
March 5, 1905.
sufficient contest affidavit having beer
filed in this Office by Lafe Penland, contestant,
against homestead entry No 1892 made May 26.
1908, for SWk SW;4 Sec. %. the VIZ NWA and
the sen NW1A Sec. IS, Township 4, S.kange 27,
<. w. NJ. by william N. johnson, Contestee, In
which it is alleged that william N Johnson
has wholly abandoned said tract; that he has
changed his residence therefrom for more than
six months last psst that said tract is not settled
upon and cultivated by said party as required by
law; that he has never established resldehce on
said land: that said abandonment still exists
and is not due to h. employment in the army,
navy or marine corps Of the United States.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear re-
spoud and offer evidence touching said allega-
tion at 10 o'clock m, on April II. 1908, before
j. p Williams, I. 8. Commissioner. at his
office at Heppner, Oregon. and that final hear
ing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m, on April 25,
1905, before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in La Grande, Oregon.
The said contestant having, in proper
affidavit, filed March 4, 1905 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
Marl2Aprl6 &c. BRAMWELL, Register
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-03-19

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office OF county Judge on the Re-
publican ticket, subject to the will of the
voters OF Morrow county, and promise
it nominated and elected, to give my
undivided attention to the affairs Of the
county to the end that the taxpayers
may reap the best results from an eco
nomical and conservative administration
of the finances OF said county, and for
the benefit OF all arties that am unac.
quainted with. 1 would further state
tha. l have been a resident of Morrow
county tor the past 25 years. Have al
ways been used to an active ovntry life
nd think that 1 know something of the
county's needs. am stau ch Repub-
lican, but no politician, and will employ
no methods but that are just and honor
able to obtain this Office.
w. B. BARRATT.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-03-19
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office, The Dalles. Oregon
January l1th, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3. 1873. entitled IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon' Nevada, and Washington Territory, )" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4. 1892, Nellie Howell of Hardman,,
county OF Morrow, State of Oregon, has this day.
filed in this office her sworn statement No. 45ll
for the purchase of the SWA SEA & SEl4 SWlt of
Sectioi No. Is, in Township No ) $, Range No.
20 Z. W. M. and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is mora valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tabllsh her claim to said land before J. p. Will
Hams U. S. Commissioner at his Office in Hepp-
ner' oregon, on The 18th day OF March, 1908
she names as witnesses:
Thomas J. Merrill, Albert Emery, Guy Had
ley, and Clifford Merrill, all Of Hardman Ore.
gon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above descrbed land, are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 25th day
OF March. 1905
Jan2S-Mchl9 C. W, MOORE, Register
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-03-19
Timber Land. Act June s, 1878.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office, The Dalles Oregon
January l1th, 1908
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with tn PROVISIONS of the act of Congress of
June B. 1878, entitled "An act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as extend
cd to all the Public Land States by act OF An
gugt 4, 1892, Tilden ii. Williams, of Hardman,
county of Morrow. State of Oregon, has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement No. 1910,
for the purchase of the Lot So NWh & SWA
NEA OF Section No. B, in Township No. @ 8
Range No. 26 II. W NJ. and will offer proof to.
show that the land sought is more valuable >ruf
It's timber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses and to establish his claim to said land be-
fore J. p. Williams, U. s. Com at his office in
Heppner, Oregon, on the 25th day of March
1908.
lie names as witnesses:
James G. keithley. Geo. A. Bleakman of
Hardman, Greg IN; Silas A. Harris, Jesse Emery,
OF Parker's Mill, Oregon.
Any and oil persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office or before said 25th day OF
March, 1908.
JAMES Mchls c.. w. MOORE, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-03-19

BY hard, persistent, active work the
law breaking forces of Morrow county
have been held in subjection the pas
few years, and especially during the
coming two years will it require con.
slant vigilance to keep the lid on and tc
maintain our presentreputatIon-ofh hav.
ing our laws more rigidlv enforced than
in any other county in the state of Ore.
gon. II my past experience and record
in this capacity prompts the voters q
believe that they will receive the best
service by nominating and electing me
their sheriff, l shall accept the great re-
sponsibility again and will continue to
give the duties of the office my entire
time and energy, as have done IN the
past.
f. NJ. SHUT
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-03-19
Notice of Final Account.

In the County Court OF Morrow Comfy, State
of Oregon.
In the matter of the estate of Edward CluG,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that all persons in
terested in the estate of Edward Cluff, de-
ceased. are hereby notified that J. A. Woolery,
administrator OF the estate of Edward Cluff
deceased, has filed his final account in the
above entitled matter, in the above entitled
court, and the hearing of the said final account
will come on to be heard before the County
Conrt Of Morrow County, State OF Oregon, on
thu Oh day of April, 1903, at 10 o'clock a. M,
and that all persons Interested in said estate are
hereby given notice that any objections made
to said linal account must be filed or or before
said time
This notice is published in pursuance OF an
order duly made and entered by the Hon. T.
Ayers, Comfy Judge of Morrow County, State
of Oregon, on the 4th day of March, 1908.
J. A WOOLERY,
Administrator of the estate of Edward Cluff
deceased. Mch5-Apr 2
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-03-19
Notice to Creditors.

In the County Court of the State of oregon,
for Morrow County.
In the matter of the estate of Ann L. Chapel,
deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the County Court of the State Of Oregon, for
Morrow County, administrator of the estate Of
Ann Z Chapel, deceased, notice is hereby given
to the creditors, and all persons having claims
against said deceased, to present them verified
as required bs law. within six months after the
first publication of this notice to said admins
traitor at his residence in Hardman, Oregon.
ARCHIE q. BARNARD.
Administrator of the estIte of Ann E. Chapel
deceased.
Dated March 8, 1908. Mch5Apr2