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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-22

known the game was against Vain.
wright | wouldn't have come in. The
Pinkertons would be just as safe, be-
lleve me. Whenever he went after a
man he got him. They say he even got
the goods on the Master Mind some
how and has him buffaloed. Anyhow
the Master Mind went out Of business
and hasn't been heard Of for years.
And you must know what he was.
There wasn't anything he couldn't pull
off till Wainwright came along"
"Yes, I've heard Of him." Andrew
admitted
Walter went on, speaking with en-
thuslasm.
"Why, that fellow was the cleverest
this country ever produced" he declar.
ed, with sincere admiration in his
voice. 81 tell you he only touched the
high spots-banks, corporations the
classiest things going The men that
worked for him even never got their
lamps on him, and the bulls never had
nothing on him. And then wainwright
got after him and threw scare into
him so he up and got cold feet and
quit So what chance you got? Huhw
That question need not concern you
in the least, Walter 1t Is sufficient
for you that | have guaranteed your
safety" He paused as Parker ap.
peared in the doorway waiting for his
attention.
"NIr and Mrs. Blount have arrived,
slr,' Parker explained, "They are in
the drawing room, sir"
Tell them that shall see them at
once" Andrew directed. LET me
know instantly when Miss Blount ar
rives." He nodded dismissal to the
servant and turned again to the fumIng
young man opposite him. His voice
sounded in sharp command, you, Wal.
ter, VIII so to your room at once and
study the memorandum until | send
Tor you to meet your parents"
AS he passed into the drawing room
Andrew cast one swift glance toward
a small table on the far side Of the
room and noted with an almost Imper.
ceptible smile tiny simmer of blue
light that shone from the solitaire dia.
mond plnced there In readiness for the
coming Of his guests. The husband
was a large man, of plethoric form and
A strong, rough, rugged face, redly
tanned by outdoor airs, the tint more
dorid from good cheer. His expression
was kindly, after a rude fashion of its
own, and with a pervaslve suggestion
Of force, under which the latent weak.
ness was with difficulty dlscernible.
The woman, however, was less com. |
plex, tall and handsome in aamboy. |
mt way, with no trace whatsoever of /
Intellectually or spiritual development |
merely an easy going, pleasure loving
'reature, untroubled by scruples Of con-
science, Both betrayed an acute anx.
ety In this moment OF meeting with
he Master Mind, though neither had
my suspicion as to his identity, since
hey knew him only as MIR. Andrew
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-22
"Ain't t1at the limitr

OF o. Andrews, and merely to obllge bin
I've agreed to adopt a son and daurb.
ter for few weeks"
Mrs. BlOunt spoke aggressively.
Yes, john" she said, and yOu know
he absolutely assured us that the whoIa
thing was only harmless Joke" Sbs
hesitated slightly, then continued
doubtfully But If It's as Walter
says She broke of, frownlng
Listen here, son." he said presently
with a return to bis klndIier manner
"lf I'm going to be father to you
I've got to be 1t all the time that's Ser
tain-not merely when somebody GA
Is around, | can't be a fond father
one minute and then be hating your
insides the next, although when THIS
thing is all over i might feel some dn-
fferent-yesl But as long as we're on
this game I'm going to think heap
of you. Yes, that's the program, and
it's got to be carried out no matter
how much 1t hurts me"
Walter went forward a step toward
the older man, with bis jaw thrust out
v little farther than usual, and Shrug
ged his shoulders cOntemptuOusly,
i've got you doped out all right @
said.
Blount sat erect much surprised az
the others attitude Of dspeasure as
well as by the utteranCe itself
"Doped outD he exclaimed
Walter chuckled malevolently
81 haven't got you placed exactly
he admitted, "but I've got your class
all right. Do you get meT
Blount bounced heavily to bis feet
His expression was suddenly grown
sinister
MY class? he repeated bIusterlnsH
Walter maintained his evil'Saus'A''
tion. .,.a,od
T'd be willing 10 bet you a lllnu,e' ,,,
that you wouldn't put your ber'i'0A
on piece of wax" n,,
Blount leaped forward with nv' ~.
swiftness astonishing in one OIL n''
bulk. .,., hrt
"D- youl" he said very softly, .t.o O"'
with an intensity more vehement ulAn
mere sound Now, you look ue,'
and look mighty closel My name anne. !
Tobn Blount. I'm your father IGeE' T,s'
your mother. I'm from LARAMIE w"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-22

VA Diamond Willie, alias Wal
wv ter Blount, sat in the library
Of the house Of which he
was theoretically master and sought to
divert his tedium by playing Canteld
solitaire, Nominally he was indeed
the head of the house, which had been
taken In his name for the season, and
he was about to entertain there his
putatiye parents, come on a visit from
their home In Laramie, WyO. As a
matter Of fact, however, Walter was a
puppet In the hands of the man who
was serving him as butler. That IN
genlous individual, by name Andrew
Allen, had decided that this particular
thief would tit admirably into his
schemes The accomplishment OF his
design was not difficult, since at lust
this time Walter was closely pursued
by the Pinkertons for n recent offense
against the law, and the offer of an
asylum was welcome.
Andrew had maintained 80 much Sc
rrecy as to the nature OF his plans TINT
walters curiosity was provoked, and
this soon drove him to dissatisfaction
with the situation, In which he quite
forgot his first relief over securing n
safe refuge from danger. Instead he
grew fretful over the dun routine OF
days and nights. He was dishonest by
nature, thief by choice. His slightly
prognathous Jaw showed merely moral
degenerucy, not llrmness Of will. At
twenty-five years of age he was A
thorough paced scoundrel willing for
any crime, but incompetent. Neyerlhe.
less as yet his evil nature was not
craven clearly in the lines of his face.
Wlllch careless observer might have
deemed wlnningly boyish, Now as he
sat erect In his dinner Jacket by the
cable ON which the cards were dIsploy.
ed he did Justice by his appearance TO
Ihe Judgment Of Andrew In this selec.
tloh us the pseudo young gentleman of
means come out OF the west for trlal
OF the metropolitan life lie scowIed
heavily, ANA his jaw shot out sullenly
az the trial Of the cards proclaimed his
NcRIesSnesS, He shot baleful glance
toward the irreproacRable manseryant
VINO for some time had been standing
at little distance in an attitude of
potient Difference.
wei, Parker" he snapped, "what
the devil are you standing around
waiting for?'
For you TO finish the game, sir"
And then whatg
TO take the cards away, sir"
The young man sneered.
"oh, that's 1t, Is III" he drawled
You're waiting to take the cards
away"
Yes sir Mr.. Andrews orders sir -
The words, decorously spoken, were
the last straw to the burden on Wal.
ters patience With an oath he seized
the pack and threw It violently to The
door
well, take them away, ,henr' he
snarled, with an evil grin. He sprang
TO bis feet and moved about the room
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-22

firmative: "Well, l called you up about
that shooting business down at Tenth
avenue tonight. You understandT
"Who Is this2" Wainwright demand.
ed.
"Oh, who l am don't cut any Ice! /
Just happened to be in the crowd
there, and | heard you asking the cop
about the guy that butted In and let
you out, l got line on that guy, and
so | thought I'd put you wise"
"Who was he?"
Young chap named Walter Blount
from somewheres out west. He's stay.
ing In the city, though-got a house.
The address is 21A East Thirty-ninth
street, That's all. Good night"
But wait! Tell me- Wainwright
began hurredly. His appeal was use.
less, There came no response.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-22

They respect US out there here TSeyr. YsyT
stand? That goes as It ID. lays. ns,t ,pri ,prins,
and my wife here Is pre',ooE ,uoE up our
Mothers Mot club. You can ISor Sor t6e he ln.t
record ~co there right through .,,oIrnt ioI i rhd
four years, We've liyeu n,rslrbt sy NOV
we're going to remain IS, s.'o's' o,se. Ityou
want to look any iur'ls, l.s.,,nbIe-and
that you're looking for o.. '''"'
There was deadly ie
tones.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-22

you'll n see' all right"
Rloynt by great effort Of SOL.
ity. u Ills manner Of gon.0, @
insy msty:. a really nast SnSt'l%sd Ioos patronI.
friend You know, vi I'm interests ar It, Of my
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-22

CONTINUED next '''~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-22
CHAPTER ~.
A Family Made to Order.

Y LILLIAN SLOCOMB, alias
4 Diamond Willie, alias Wal
VI ter Blount, sat in the library
of the house Of which he
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18

employed at the o. NJ. Peoples farm
the past week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18
Government MAY
CONSTRUCT BATTLESH|PS
Secretary Daniels Severely
Arraigns Attitude Of Ship
building Concerns

Washington, Nov. 18-Every element
connected with battleship building may
be put under government ownership.
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels an.
nounced today that "because of most
serious situation that has arisen in oul
national defense program the admin
istration has under serious considera-
ton such sweeping move.
His announcement followed advices
that three private bidders ON new Am
erican navy battleships might perhaps
be greatly delayed in constructing them
because of inability to obtain supplies
promptly.
"They come to us,n he said, task.
ing for contracts on just the plea that
they will be needed in time Of war as
part of the nation s preparedness. Now,
when there is profitable business
abroad, they ship their supplies and
munitions there, and leave this gov.
ernment to await their convenience. -
The plans under contemplation in
clude government t-owned or leased iron
fields, shipyards, armor plate factories
and everything else needed in building
the nations great sea dogs.
The chief obstacle to building vessels
either at the Mare Island or Philadel
phia navy yards is the time required
to install necessary equipment. Daniels
learned that it would cost 100000
alone to equip the Philadelphia yard
but nevertheless this would still be
cheaper than if the vessels were to be
built by private concerns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18
BRIGHTER CHILDREN

Children areprobably brighterto-day
than a generation ago--but are they
strongeri That's a grave question.
So many pinched faces, dulled eyes
and languid feelings make us wonder
If they will ever grow into robust,
healthy men and women.
If your children catch colds easily,
are tired when rising, lack healthy
color, or find studies difficult, give
them Scott's Emulsion for one month
to enrich their blood and restore the
body-forces to healthy action.
SCOTS Emulsion is used in private
schools. 1t is not a "patent medicine,
simply highly concentrated oil-food,
without alcohol or harmful drugs. II
cannot harm; 1t improves blood; Il bene'
fta iungs and strengthens the system.
Your druggist has it-refuse substitutes.
Scott 4 nowne, bloomfield, MI u1
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18
Organized System
Of White Slavery

Seattle, Wash, Nov. l8.-strong in
dications that an organized system Of
white slavery exists here, that girl vic
Tins are procured and forced into dis
orderly houses, developed today when
Prosecutor Alfred Lundin opened an in
vestigation into red light conditions be-
fore the grand jury.
Another phase Of the situation, Ludin
believes is that many disorderly houses
operating here are doing 30 under 80.
called "police protection"
An effort is also being made to learn
whether gambling houses are likewise
protected, and whether certain ring
Of men control them or they are operat.
ed by individuals.
To this end number Of Japanese
were questioned late yesterday, among
them being some that were trapped In
recent gambling raid conducted by
the sheriff's office.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18
iked by all who shared her acquaint.

liked by all who shared her aequaint-
ance.
Great regret was manifest Saturday
when the news of John Alexander 3
death was received. While not a resi-.
dent here John was we'll known and his
death came as shock to many of his
friends and acquaintances. He was
formerly member of the caurch here
and took active part in all church
work. Funeral services were held Sun
day and burial took place in Claggett IS
cemetery.
At business meeting held November
8, the II. G.. l.. s. voted to change
the night of meeting from Saturday to
Friday night So Friday night, Novem-
Der l3, goodly crowd gathered and
dispensed the following literary prod
ucts. First debate on the question,
Resolved, That George Washington
Was a greater man than Lincoln. De.
cisioD, was given in favor of the neg
atiye, the judges being Raymond ziel-
inski, Clement Wolf, Frank Zielinski.
A short program then followed after
which the reading of the paper was en-.
joyed The following officers were
elected to serve the ensuing term: Pres
ident, Maurice DUNCAN; vice.president
Frank Zielinski; secretary, Elizabeth
zielinski; treasurer, z. N. Rasmussen
editor, John Cornwall; sereant-at.arms
Royce Cornwall. The subject Of tn,
next debate is, Resolved, That Woman
Suffrage is undesirable. Loader fol-
the affirmative, viii DUNCAN, assist
ants, Anton Rasmussen and Frank Ziel
inski; negative leader, Royce Cornwall
assistants, Elizabeth Zielinski and John
Cornwall.
There will be a meeting of the Howell
Prairie Telephone company at the aa
Eel Green school Friday evening prior
to the literary meeting.
Harley Harvey, of Salem, has been
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18
HAZEL GREEN NEWS

Capital journal Special Service.)
Hazel Green, Nov. 1s.-Revival meet
ings are being conducted at the church
by Rev. Dorks, of Castle Chaple, Sa-
lem. Meetings will continue through
this week and possibly longer A spe-
cial meeting for men only will be held
Wednesday evening.
By consent of the class Of Bereans,
no regular meetings will be held during
the revivals.
Sunday evening, November 81, q spe
cial Endeavor meeting will be neld
Headers being Naomi Payne AMI Velma
Shepherd AS this is Thanksgiving
meeting pound social will be in order
Each person coming is requested to
bring pound of something, vegetables,
fruit, etc. The proceeds will be sent
to Mrs. Meese, Of Portland whose
| husband, Rev. Meese, died recently,
leaving his wife and children in des-
titute circumstances. A large attenl-
ance is urged as this is worthy meth
od of helping one in need and causing
Thanksgiving to be truly what it should
be.
was held Sunday at the Hayesyille
church. Hazel Green sent two dele
gates, Lacy Peoples aud Mary Duni-
gan, who gave an extremely interesting
report Sunday night at the Endeavor.
Part of the report given by delegates
was as follows: "A,ldress' by Pres.
Feike; Sermon by Rev. Harry Marshall,
F'eike; Serman by Rev. Harry Marshall,
also one by Josephine Hockett, pastor
of Friends church in Salem. Music
was furnished by Chemawa band. Of
ficers elected for ensuing year being:
President A. II. Barker, of Rural Chap
el; vice-president, Lacy Peoples, Of
Hazel Green; secretary, Roche Bron-
guccio; treasurer, Rudolph Hansen, of
Hayesville. The next convention will
be held at Hazel Green in May.
The matter of getting piano for
THE school has been placed in the hands
of Mrs. Robert Massie, the primary
teacher Of the school. Prospects are
bright for the securing Of an instru-
ment which is sorely needed and will
be greatly appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss Zielinski were
visitors in Salem Sunday.
Mrs. p. II. Zielinski and daughters,
Elizabeth and Vera, were guests, Sun.
day, at the Edw DUNCAN home on
Howell Prairie.
Miss Gladys Van Cleeve was the
guest of Miss Charlotte Russell Satur.
day evening.
Mr.. Edw DUNCAN, G. +. Russell and
Charlotte Russell were in Salem Sat
urlay on business.
Jack Dempsie, Of Portland, was q
week end guest at the home Of Elvin
Arnold.
Mrs. Lenore Petit has departed for
Salem for a few weeks stay,
Mr.. viii Arnold is at home for tae
winter, after spending the summer as
an employee Of aHrold Humphries of
the Waldo Hills.
Word has been received Of the death
of Mrs. George Zelinski, Of Oregon
City, but formerly a resident here. Fun
eral services will be held at the Catho-
lie church in Salem. Interment will
take place at the Brooks cemetery. Mrs.
Zielinski's death will be heard with
sorrow by the many friends Of the
family here as she was well known and
than two quarts Of spirituous or "a
quarts Of malt liquor.
Attorney General Brown said unless
this stock is gotten rid of bootleggers
may be expected to flourish.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18
WHITE DENIES CHARGE.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov 1s.-Herbert
u. White, real estate dealer, accused by
Mrs. Allie Il. Hammill Of having killed
Charles E. Pendell, aged diamond brok-
er and money lender in 1913, today flat
ly denied all the woman's allegations.
Hours Of cross examination by police
detectives failed to shake his denial.
No formal charge against White has
been made. Mrs. Hammill Historically
reiterated sne saw White strike down
Pendell with a revolver. White says
the woman is insane.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18

If your nostrils are clOgged and your
head is stuffed and you can't breathe
freely. because of Geld or catarrh, just
get d small bottle of Ely 3 Cream Balm
at any drug store. Apply little Of
this fragrant, antiseptic cream into
your nostrils and let ii penetrate
through every air passage Of your head,
soothing and healing the inflamed,
swollen musous membrane and you get
instant relief,
Ali how good it foels. Your nostrils
are Open your head is clear, no more
hawking, snuffinf, blowing; no moro
headache, dryness or struggling for
breath. Elly's Cream Balm is just
what sufferers from head colds and ca
tarrh need. It's n delight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18

than two quarts Of spirituous or "a
quarts Of malt liquor.
Attorney General Brown said unless
this stock is gotten rid of bootleggers
may be expected to flourish.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18
READ THIS

. 1t may save your life or it may save
you weeks laid up with broken limb.
Next Friday is rubber heel day and to
introduce the new, live rubber 50.cent
heels, The Price Shoe company are 60.
ing to sell them at one-half price one
day only-25 cents. You can't slip.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-18
Used Whenever Quinine is Needed
Does Not Affect the Head.

Because Of its tonic and laxative Of
feet, LAXATIVE BRoM0 QUININI
will be found better than ordinary
ouinine for any purpose for which
Quinine Is used. Does not cause nerv
BUSINESS nor ringing in head. Remember
there is only one "Bromo Quinine.'
Look for signature of y. w. Grove. zoe
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-16
Arizona Alien Act Declared Void
By Federal Court in California
Attempt to Restrict Employment Of Foreigners Arouses Op
position of Mexican, Italian and English GoUernments
Decision May Affect California AntiJap Lap

A federal court sitting in California has
declared the Arizona anti-ali law un-
constitutional and in violation of rights
guaranteed foreign citizens by treaties
existing between the United States and
foreign nations. The constitution OF
Arizona was amended by n referendum
vote Mt the election last November. stip-
ulating that so per cent of all employees
of corporations in that state must be
citizens of this country. A similar law
has been proposed in California and a
bill TO this effect is now pending before
the Legislature of that state.
The Italian embassy some time ago
filed vigorous protest against the Ari-
zona statute and the British embassy
has made representations forecasting
similar protest. The state department
withheld action to await the outcome of
test of the law in the courts.
At first an attempt was mac to have
Governor Hunt of Arizona withhold the
law from operation until the depart
mcnt could deal with the tcraty ques-
tions involved. But it was found that
this could not be done. and then the
department, taking notice of the fact
that actions had been brought by indi-
viduals- Mexicans and British subjects
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-16

working in Arizona decided to await
the outcome of the legal test before
proceeding with the diplomatic treat
mcnt of the subject.
The law was intended says the de-
cision Just rendered in California. Ito
be q police regulation. but under gu'sc
of police regulation the state was In
effect depriving the complainant of his
right to labor, guaranteed to him by the
fourteenth amendment TO the United
States constitution.
IF under guise OF police regulation
a state can prohibit an employer from
employing morc than 20 per cent or
alien labor il can prohibit him from en-
ploying more than 5 per cent and, if
5 per cent any at all.
The Supreme Court of the United
Statesc recently has held that the right
to labor is right of property. An alien
cannot be deprived OF the right of prop
crty under the constitution of the
United States"
Government officials have refused to
give an opinion upon the effect this
decision will have upon the California
anti-owncrship law as it applies to Jap
anose subjects until full text of the
courts ruling has been thoroughly stud
led.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-16

mems meeting in the y NJ c. 4. assem-
bly, room tomorrow tSundnyl afternoon
at 3;45. The meeting viii be an in
augutation Of the Catch Ny PaI- move
mcnt devised BY HALEY and a group OF
young men who hit the sawdust trail
during the Billy Sunday campaign in
Denver. After the revival a number Of
converts formed a society designated
The Trail Hitter" Of which HALEY be
came one Of the leading workers, with
weekly meetings at the Y. NJ. c. A
out OF this has grown the Catch My
Pal" movement. Briefly il consists of
each member bringing his pal OF chum
and a; the next meeting this new mem
der doing likewise, thus forming an end
less chain, the priaAa -objeci of which IS
TO rescue Young men from environments
that pull down to darkness into paths
that lead up to brighter and better
life.
The many friends Of George HALEY in
the Denver labor movement have noted
his reformation with much interest and
pleasure. lie saws he hit Billy Sundays
sawdust traii at the tabernacle -four
times before he was able to completely
command himself but that persistence
and exercise OF will power. coupled with
faith. brought the proper satisfactory
results. HALEY has now become a mis-
rionary worker and says he expects 10
devote most of his time among the la
boring people OF Denver.