Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-10
BY ROY NORTON

same man. Jim, that is cruel in his chase for
dollars any that ever lived, and predestned
always to come in contact. learned today that Hares
expected up here. More than twenty years ago,
when | teaching doing my share to teach, the
people of this State the value of conservation Haes
and came toa conflict. He lumberman then.
and ruthlessy destroying the watersheds of this
State Acting my advice the public-spirted
of the central counties fought him and his company
through the courts and prevented him from denuding
the hills He lost fortune that he would inevitably
have made through timber but he had an abundance
left. Up in northern county l advocated govern
ment and, strangely enough, this Harjes
there in gu1se, but still promoter. He took
up water rights under the law to which the government
could make objection and both the and
had unwittingly helped to increase his fortune; for
out of his power schemes he added hundreds of thou
sands"
Brewer smiled if amused by recollection and
looked toward the canyon again. staring the brawng
stream that tore down its length.
WELL Sir?1 Jim asked, eager to hear the outcome.
ooh, yes-Harjes! Well, was employed by the State
of Washington to advise its Legislature concerning its
conservation needs Scarcely l on the ground be-
fore this man Hares arrived and pursued the
tactics always for his and associates gain. Now
you gather my reference?'
i'm shook dubious head.
"What mean is this. Sooner later there is going
to be conservation in this part of the State An
scrupuous man like Harjes stops at nothing to make
money He may contemplate claim on this canyon
at feet Jim, he could cause you trouble unless you
paid him well for the privilege of turning that pond in
here. there are hundreds OF pTetextS. on must pro-
tect yourself. Don't lose any time in doing it, way
Jim turned troubled face toward his friend and then
scowled back at the hill behind already the sinister
shadow of Harjes there
3But don't how | cam he said half hopelessly
Il have no money to fight such man."
under the present law said his wise old counselor.
with sly smile, 3you 60 down there and lay
claim to part of this canyon for water reservoir
Your partner take the extension below. You can
claim the stream flowing in its bed water right for
that purpose. Harjes cannot step in and demand
damages any form. 1t is barely possible that some
day you may find that water privilege of value. If not
you have at least protected yourself You claim it in
practically the same form you claim ground for
mining In any event. it costs you little, and therefore
does no harm
He stood to his feet took last look below him. and
said, 3Wel, must be my way for the return. To
morrow, with guide, turn toward the north. have
mission; but curious to this part of range
of mountainsI have not explored"
Jim voiced his thanks for the kindly advice as they
tramped back the trail and thence past the
little lake. and up to the crest overlooking the larger
body of water and new resort.
1T is pity John Brewer said, hating at the top,
@that this water cannot be utilized. Think what it
would dol Think of the thousands of acres it would
render fruitful! Think of the homes that could be
created through its influence! Well Jimmy, wish you
abundance of good fortune. And when | return l
shall in the hope that you millionaire in
truth But you not to hide from again."
He waved CHEEKY goodby salute as he turned down
the mountansde and passed away without looking
backward
CHAPTER w.
TIM stood and watched his friend and adviser until
turn of the trail hid him from view, and then walked
thoughtfully back to the cabin occupied by him and
Hard He occa6 into tho he