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You remember how you went
through for gain Of twelve? Thn.
Is what they are doing now to tho
Stacker land all over the country and
turning it into war gardens, says a re-
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the land. Here 1t had been day for a
long time, ever since the summer sun,
hidden for a while behind the low, dis
tant hills, had come blazing forth again
In a saddle between two peaks.
Gordon had reduced his pack by dis
carding n blanket. the frying-pan. and
all the clothing ne was not wearing.
His rifle lay behind him in the swamp.
He had cut to minimum Of safety
what he was carrying, according to his
judgment. But before long his last
blanket was flung aside. He could not
afford to carry an extra pound, for he
knew he was running race, the stakes
Of which were life and death.
Afternoon found him still staggering
forward. The swamps were now be-
hind him. He had won through Mt last
by the narrowest margin possible. The
ground was rising sharply toward the
mountains. Across the range some
where lay Kamatlah. But he was all
in. With his food almost gone, a wa
ter supply uncertain, reserve strength
exhausted the chances of getting over
the divide to safety were practically
none.
He had come, so far as he could see.
to the end Of the passage.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11
ON THE WAY TO KAMATLAH, ELLIOT WANDERS FROM THE
TRAIL AND FEARS HE CANNOT ESCAPE DEATH
upright, William Macleod Raine

a representative
fellow Sheba
ONei, Colby Macdonald
grabbing syndicate under Investigation aboard Macdonald
Elliot
a friendly though
Elliot a
millions of through the exploitation
fields Elliot
occupied by Way Selfrdge Macdonads ghthnnd
the climb
impossible Miss ONell forward
Sheba imminent peril his life assistance He
nd o.
the
failure Of his financial Elliot
will be deceive al o situation
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11
CHAPTER vl-continued.

The latter lady. Paris-shod and
Rloved. shook hands smilingy with the
Scotch Canadian. "Of course we're
lntruders in business hours, though
you'll tell us we're not" she suggested.
sIve Just been reading the Transcon-
tinental Magazine. A writer there says
that you are highway robber and a
gambler. 1 know you're a robber be-
cause all the magazines say SO. But
are you only a big gambler?"
He met her raillery without the least
embarrassment.
"Sure / gamble. Every time take
q chance I'm gambling. So does every
body else. We've got to take chances
to live"
.'How true, and I never thought of
It," beamed Mrs. Selfridge. "what a
philosopher you are. Mr.. Macdonald"
The Scotsman went on without pay
ing any attention to her effervescence.
tive gnmbled ever since I was kid.
/ bet / could cross Death valley and
get out alive. That time won.
bet 1t would rain down in Arizona
before my cattle died. I lost. An
other time took a contract to run a
tunnel. In my bid bet l wouldn't run
Into rock. My bank went broke that
trip. When I Joined the Klondlke
rush I was backing my luck to stand
up Same thing when l located the
Knmatlah field. The coal might be a
Door quality. Maybe couldn't inter
est big capital in the proposition. Per
haps the government would turn me
down when I came To proye nm I was
betting my last dollar against big
odds. When I quit gambling It will
be because I've quit living"
"And suppose I'm d gambler, toof'
Mrs. Mallory demanded with q little
tlt Of her handsome head.
.Of all the women i know you are
the best gambler. It's born in you.
Mrs Mallory did not often indulge in
the luxury of blush, but she changed
color now. This big. blunt man some
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11
CHAPTER vii.
Gid Holt eoe. Prospecting.

As soon as Selfridge reached Kamat-
lah he began arranging the stage
against the arrival of the government
agent. His preparations were elab-
crate and thorough. A young engineer
named Howland had been in charge of
the development work, but Wally re-
arranged his forces so as to let each
dummy entryman handle the claim en-
tered in his name. One or two men
about whom he was doubtful he dis
charged and hurried out of the camp.
The company boarding house became
restaurant, above which was sus-
pended newly painted sign with the
legend, "San Francisco Grill, J. Glynn,
Proprietor" The store also passed
temporarily into the hands of its mana
ger. Miners moved from the barracks
that had been built by Macdonald into
hastily constructed cabins on the in
dividual claims. Wally had always
fancied himself us stage manager for
amateur theatricals. Now he justified
his faith by Transforming Kamatlah
outwardly from company camp to a
mushroom one settled by wandering
prospectors.
Gideon Holt alone was outside of all
these activities and watched them with
suspicion. He was an old-timer. sly
but fearless, who hated Colby Macdon-
aid with a bitter jealousy that could
not be placated and he took no pains
to hide the fact. He had happened to
be in the vicinity prospecting when
Macdonald had rushed his entries
Partly out Of mere perversity and part
ly by reason of native shrewdness, old
Holt had slipped in and located one Of
the best claims in the heart of the
group. Nor had he been moved by per
suasion, threats, or tentative offers to
buy q relinQuishment. He was obsti-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11

going to live easier because of the
gamblers at the drOpping-off place."
She moved with slow grace toward
the door, then over her shoulder
flashed sudden invitation at him.
Mrs. Selfridge and are doing little
betting today, Big Chief Gambler.
We're backing our luck that you two
men will eat lunch with US at the Blue
Bird inn. Do we win?"
Macdonald reached for his hat
promptly. "You win"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11

slipped his arms through the slits he
had made. Painfully he labored for
ward over the quivering peat. Some
times he stumbled and went down into
the oozing mud. minded to stay there
and be done with the struggle. But
the urge Of life drove him to his feet
again. 1t carried him for weary miles
after he despaired of ever covering
another hundred yards.
With old. half-forgotten signals from
the football field he spurred his will.
Perhaps his mind was already begin
ming to wander, though through it all
he held steadily to the direction that
alone could save him.
When at last he went down to stay 1t
was In an exhaustion so complete that
not even his indomitable will could
lash him to his feet again. For an
hour he lay in stupor, never stirring
even to fight the swarm of mosquitoes
that buzzed about him.
Toward evening he sat up and undid
the pack from his back. The matches
in a tin box wrapped carefully with
oilskin. were still perfectly dry. Soon
he had fire going and coffee boiling
in the frying-pan. From the tin cup he
carried strung on his belt he drank
the coffee. 1t went through him like
strong liquor. He warmed some beans
and fried himself slice of bacon.
sopplng up the grease with cold bis
cult left over from the day before.
Again he slept for few hours. He
had wound his watch mechanically and
1t showed him four o'clock when he
took up the trail once more. In Seattle
and San Francisco people were still
asleep and darkness was heavy over
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11
CHAPTER VII.
The End Of the PASSAGE.

Wally Selfridge was a reliable busi-
ness subordinate, even though he had
slipped up in the matter of the ap-
pointment of Elliot. But when 1t came
to facing the physical hardships of the
North he was malingerer. The Ka-
matlah trip had to be taken because
his chief had ordered 1t, but the little
man shirked the journey in his heart
just rs he knew his soft muscles would
shrink from the aches of the trail.
The part of the journey to be made
by water was not so bad. Left to his
own judgment, he would have gone to
st. Mlchaels by boat and chartered a
small steamer for the long trip along
the coast through Bering sea. But this
would take time, and Macdonald did
not mean to let him waste day. He
was to leave the river boat at the big
bend and pack across country to ka-
matlah. 1t would be n rough, heavy
trail. The mosquitoes would be u con-
tinual torment. The cooking would
be poor. And at the end of the long
trek there awaited him monotonous
months In a wretched coal camp far
from all the comforts of civilization.
No wonder he grumbled.
But though he grumbled Mt home and
at the club and on the street about his
coming exile. Selfridge made no COM
plants to Macdonald. That man of
steel had no sympathy with the yearn-
ings for the fieshpots. He was used
to driving himself through discom-
fort to his end. and he expected as
much of his deputies. Wherefore
Wally took the boat at the time sched-
uled and waved dismal farewell to
wife and friends assembled upon the
wharf.
Elliot said good-by to the Pagets
and Miss O'Neill ten days later. Diane
was very frank with him.
~ hear you've been sleuthing around,
Gordon, for facts about Colby Macdon-
aid. I don't know what you have heard
about him, but I hope you've got the
sense to see how big man he is and
how much this country here owes
him."
Gordon nodded agreement. "Yes,
he's big man."
"And he's good" added Sheba eager
ly. "He never talks of 1t, but one
finds out splendid things he has done"
The young man smiled, but not ut ell
superciliously. He liked the stanca
faith of the girl in her friend, even
though his Investigations had not led
him to accept goodness as the out
standing quality Of the Scotsman.
"I don't know what we would do
without him." Diane went on. "Give
him ten years and a free hand and
Alaska will be At for white people to
live in. These attacks on him by news
papers and magazines are an outrage"
"It's plain that you are partisan
charged Gordon gayly.
"Tm against locking up Alaska and
throwing away the key, II that is what
you mean by partisan. We need this
country opened up-the farms settled.
the mines worked, the coal fields de-
veloped, railroads built"
"The Kusiak chamber Of commerce
ought to send you out as lecturer to
change public opinion. Diane. You are
one enthusiastic little booster for free
dom of opportunity" laughed the
young man.
~Oh. welli" Diane Joined in his
laughter. It was one of her good
points that she could laugh at herself.
II dare say ] do sound Hike . real -.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11


That Swallows Men Alive"
times had an uncanny divination. did
ae," she asked herself, "know what
stake she was gambling for at Ku-
aakr'
"You are too WISE" she laughed with
q touch Of embarrassment very becom-
Ing. But suppose you are right. I
Hike excitement"
I'VE all do. The only man who
doesn't gamble Is the convict in stripes
and the only reason he doesn't is that
bis chips are all gone. It's true that
men on the frontier play for bigger
stakes. They back their bets with all
they have got and put their lives on
eop for good measure. But kids in the
WAlllA sN HSsr tAa United StataD ere
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| nate. He knew a good thing when he

nate. He knew a good thing when he
had 1t, and he meant to sit tight.
The adherents of the company might
charge that Holt was cracked in the
upper story. but none of them denied
he was sharp as street arab. He
guessed that all this preparation was
not for nothing. Kamatlah 1als being
dressed up to impress somebody who
would shortly arrive. The first thought
Of Holt was that group Of big capi-
talists might be coming to look over
their investment. But he rejected this
surmise. There weuld be no need to
try any deception upon them.
Mail from Seattle reached camp once
a month. Holt sat down before his
stove to read one of the newspapers he
had brought from the office. It was
the P.-I. On the fifth page was a
little story that gave him his clue.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11

Holt recognizes Elliot and
the two overpower the kidnap-
ers and reach kamAtIah. EI-
Hot learns truth about coal land
deals.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-04-11
CTo BE coNTINUED.)

None More So.
lis the woman 1 saw you talking
to a fitting associate for your
"She couldn't be more fitting. 1ASns
my dreasuakeR."
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American Armada
in a French Port

american Port, Western France,
Aug. 10.-Twelve o'clock at night,
all lights out ashore and af1oat, heavy
rain squalls sweeping out to sea, and
this great port dark and silent as
the latest fleet of American trans
ports and convoys-thirteen monster
ships, ten destr vers, 5000 fighting
men and 5000 crew-sweeps in
frCm the Atlantic.
And yet this midnight arrival in
tie darkness and rain is only one OF
tho steady succession of great arma-
daS coming every three or four days
in the colossal American military in
firN with Secretary Barker gives
at 275,000 men for a single month.
These $4,000 men just in are the
population CT a good-sized city, twice
as many men as we sent to Cuba
for the Spanish Anne. lean war, about
half the force Napoleon had at Wa
terloo when the destinies of Europe
were in the scale.
And while this is one of the rec
ord debackments, yet it is only a
small part of that mighty stream
coming in from the West. 1t is un-
precedented magnitude of such a
military movement across the ocean
in the face OF submarines that has
thrilled the Allied world and broken
the spirit of the adversary.
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One MILLION
LABORERS ARE
NEEDED IN u. S.
Nonessential Industries of the
Nation Must Supply Them
to Win the War

Washington, Aug. 23.-There IS q
shortage in war work of 100000
unskilled laborers and the reserve
of skilled workers is exhausted.
These facts were developed yester-
day at conference of field agents OF
the Federal service employment
Further curtailment of nonessential
production is planned to release
men for war work.
One List of Nonessentials
Following are the industries which
the District of Columbia community
labor board, the first to make an an
nouncement, has listed as ninesSen-
tial.
Automobile industry accessor-
les, drivers of passenger auto
mobiles cleaning, repairing and
delivery of same, sightseeing
cars autotracks, other than
those hauling fuel or doing gov
ernment work, teaming, other
than delivery of products for
war work
Bath and barber shop attend
ants; bowling, billiard and pool
rooms; bottlers and bottle sup
plies.
Candy manufacturers, cigars
--'i tobacco. cleaners and dyefs,
clothing. confectioners and deli"
catessen establishments.
Builders and contractors not
engaged in erection of structures
f~r war orb dancing acada-
mics, mercantile stores; florists;
fruitstands, junk dealers, livery
and sales stables.
Pawnbrokers, peanut venders,
shining shops, window
cleaners, sofe drink establish
ments and soda fountain sup
plies.
Community boards are being
organized throughout the coun-
try by the Department of La
Dor, and they are to work in
close cooperation with local
draft boards.
Must End All Luxuries
The labor shortage is so serious
that competition OF number of I'm
portant way projects for the Army
and Navy is being delayed, it was
stated at the conference. The field
agents decided that the only way in
which the needed laborers could be
secured was to take them from non
essential industry.
THE time has come for the en-
tire nation to realize that business
as usual is no longer possible" Ma
than A. Smyth, assistant director ol
the Employment Service, told the
conference.
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ing out of position from which
German snipers had been causing
the Americans considerable annoy
ance. The attack was preceded by
barrage.
The Germans made a counterat-
tack at daylight in the morning in
an endeavor to offset the American
success. The Americans. however.
killed a number of the Germans.
made fourteen prisoner and forced
the remainder to flee in disorder.
In the attack by the Americans a
substa ntial stone building formerly
used as tannery was occupied. most
of the Germans having fled or been
killed when the American barrage
began. The tannery commands the
Vesle bridges and other important
points.
The Germans started their attack
with a barrage, then the infantry en-
deayored to wrest the tannery from
the Americans. Close fighting ensued.
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SatiSfAcH0n

What big word is Satisfaction in the thought OF
the modern merchant who knows that around his Gus
toners satisfaction, lies his business success
Always to please the customer which thought we
have uppermost in our minds at all tmes-covers mui-
ttude Of things We must show the things first
We must serve you in a conscientious way every time
YOU that will make you glad you came
and to agan--We must be careful that every
statement in every one of our advertisements tells the
truth and nothing but the truh-al these things and
many more we know must do to win and hold your
confidence and good will.
And all these things we have in mind at all times and
we urge YOU to this store in critical att1-
ude as you may and you will leave highly
pleased in every way.
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Mrs. Caroline S. Baldwin
Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Caroline Stephens Baldwin, of
Perth Amboy. wife of Chauncey C.
Baldwin. died at $40 this morning at
the residence of her sister, Mrs W.
A Hester. 100 North Front street
For two months Mrs. Baldwin had
been i'll. and came to Harrisburg,
hoping to gain strength here. Mrs
Baldwin was born in this city and
spent the greater portion of her life
in Harrisburg where she still has a
host of friends, who will be shocked
at the news of her death The fu-
neral will be held at the home of
her sister. Mrs. w. A. Hester. and
arrangements will De announced
later.
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Women's thread silk stockings plain black and plain
white double soles, high spced heels wide garter tops
Good seconds pair S1.2
Wonens thread silk stockings, black white and coors,
double soes, high spced heels wide garter tops pair,
S1.75 to $500
Women's stockings thread silk boots, black white and
coors, double soes, wide garter top, pair 800
Womens fine quality of silk Isle stockings double soes,
high spced heels wide garter tops black white and coors
pair ............... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SIOO
Chidren's stockings silk isle, fine ribbed black white
ana tar pair OOF
Chdrens plain and fancy tops all sizes pair 800
Women's stockings fiber silk, plain black plain white,
double soes high plced heels wide garter top pair SOC
BowMANs-NIain Floor
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4 REMARKABLE
new PAIN KILLER
WonderfuI goth Century Liniment
Stops Rheumatic and All Other
Pains Surely and Speedily.

Those sharp. agonizing twinges are
almost instantly relieved by the re-
matte remedy. goth Century Liniment.
Just rub 1t on-thats' all. Acts like
magic. No hot water bath needed.
You simply apply 1t direct from the
bottle.
Its positive. quick action in all
cases of rheumatism, Lumbago. Neu-
raigia, Backache, etc, prove goth Cen
of all pain. It's the finest prepara-
tion in the world for soothing sprains
and bruises. Try 1t. Just the thing
for your tired. aching, burning feet.
Takes out all soreness and pain, Ieay-
ing them fresh, cool and comfortable.
Take bottle home tonight and en-
Joy genuine foot comfort There's no
quick relief at the nearest drug store.
Your druggist can supply you.
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tho Americans taking three prisoners

at one place and eleven at another.
The Germans during the day used
minenwerfers and machine guns at
intervals, but made no concentrated
attack and the Americans are hold
Ing the tannery and other positions
which help to make the Vesle posi-
tions more secure.
Patrol encounters between the
Americans and Germans have been
frequent in the Vosges mountains.
The town of Frapelle. captured sew
eral days ago by the Americans. is
still under high explosive shell and
gas projectile attacks, but these are
gradually lessening as the hopeless
ness of retaking the town becomes
apparent.
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PoCKETBOOK FOUND

The rings and pocketbook lost by
Mrs. John Speakman. Boston. when
the automobile in which she and her
husband were touring caught fire in
Market Square, Wednesday evening.
were returned by a Hill resident yes
terday. He read of their loss and re-
turned them to the police station. He
had found them during the excite
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-23
HARRISBURG III LAD RESTS
AFTER ARTILLERY FIGHT

the Governors Troop, now of Battery
E; One Hundred and Eighth Field Ar
tillery. has written to his mother.
Mrs. j. Frank Cowan. 214S Green
street. telling her that his battery
has been in active service for two
weeks and now sent back for a rest.
He has been promoted to be sergeant.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-23
MARY ANNA MUSsER

Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock for
Mary Anna Musser. infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Musser. 641
Herr street, who died yesterday morn
ing after a short illness. The Rev.
DIR. S. Edwin Rupp, pastor of the Of
terbein United Brethren Church. will
be in charge. Burial will be in the
Paxtang cemetery.