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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

life. but IL he has an ounce of gray
matter. he won't need anything but a
telegram calling him away from here
today. You're very wonderful girl
to me. Naneen."
If there is one thing that hurts a
girl more than anything else In life,
II is to have the man with whom she
is in love and who is ostensibly not
for her. compliment her. For two
years, every time Don Munsen had
entered his fathers private office, Ma
neen had felt that all of the blood in
her body was, beating in her small
ears. Every time she had heard him
call some girl over the telephone to
make engagements, she had wanted to
scream, but instead, because she was
clever girl who always used her
head, she had never by the fiickering
of an eyelid let him know what he
mattered to her any more than the
old janitor. One day. just week or
two before the house party, he had
brought her a bunrh nf vlolets. she
had been SO overwhelmed, so utterly
hapy that she was almost speechless.
but she had been able to thank him
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

posed Mabel Needham. the woman ID
always to blame. You are narrow
minded. Tony"
Well, a woman can do whatever she
pleases with man, and yep know it,
said Tony, warmly.
There is one thing that do know.
II every woman knew a man like you
there would be more old maids like I
am In the world and fewer unhappy
married women
You're not an old maid" argued
Tony. You're just the right age, old
enough to have some sense"
III you two are not careful, we win
be buying your wedding presents with
In year" said the pretty, generous
young widow, who had made her home
among them for three years.
Tony grinned eheerfully at her. "You
can say the incest things, Mrs. Wal
lace II it were not for Mabel now, !
would propose to you" He winked
openly at Ned blanchard, for the
young engineer had evidently fallen in
love with IeBere Wallace on sight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

arm and turned toward a little knoll
beyond which an orchard offered a
paradise of drifting loom.
Naneen breathed deeply and threw
out her arms in a gesture of happy
abandon. To her astonishment, Bob
Mayfield put an arm around her care
lessly. Come on, you pretty thing,
he drawled quietly. I'm going to kiss
you. You've got me going"
Naneen was quick as a flash. A
business girl knows well enough how
to protect herself without making a
scene. When she had told young May
field. who was a millionaire's son and
therefore considered himself priyi-
legged character, just what she thought
of him and his kind, she whirled blind
ly into the orchard. There she found
an old seat built around a gnarled ap-
pie tree and she dropped down on IT,,
her knees trembling SO that she was
glad to rest for pinute.
You ran away from me, didn't
your" Don Munsen sat down beside
her. Then soberly. II heard every
word you said to Mayfeld. I wanted
to thrash him within an inch of his
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

I'm going TO book her up"
wake up. you're asleep" ridiculed
tossett. "Why, there amt a chance
Of you coaxing her away from here
But I've got to hand 1t to you. she's
a wonder. And pretty. well-I think
III stay over a while"
The next morning Forrest got the
address OF Miss Thompson from the
cigar clerk, and, accompanied by Fos-
sett, who had been impatiently trying
10 get the manager started for up
wards of two hours. they departed for
the Thompson home.
They were graciously received, but
their proposition met with decided
chill. Playactin', asserted Mother
Thompson. was all right In it's place,
but she didn't want her girl TO be an
actress. They coaxed and pleaded. but
to no avail. Fossett, however, by his
power of persuasion, and helped by his
really likahle self, that Fannie wasn't
long In finding out, gained in her q
possible ally TO their plans. He whis-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

further explained, to Fossett's glee,
that she was the rival OF any "per-fes-
sional singer on the stage" He re-
tired reluctantly, and Miss Fannie
Thompson appeared. Fossett, expect
antly awaiting SILVER Threads Among
the Gold' by limpid- soprano Of
doubtful age, sat UP with start.
Great guns!' he whispered, hoarse-
ly. to Forrest, "but she's a winner"
Forrest. however, made no answer,
for as the orchestra swung into the
opening strains OF a late popular hit,
and the girl started to sing. he sat as
II dazed. Where in the name of
Heaven did that girl come from? such
personality, and such winsome yiyaei-
tyl AT the conclusion of her act, For
rest. silently and dreamily. grasped
Fossett's arm and led him TO the street.
Once outside. Forrest turned TO Fos-
sett with look of wonder
Man alivel" he cried, that girls
a knockout. Why, she'll fill the Olym-
pia to standin'-room, She's find.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

perfunctorily and TO keep right or
typing, as IL her salary depended on
getting that sheet through the ma
chine with all speed. She had known
that she was playing with FIRE when
she accepted an invitation to his home,
but when girl is Just twenty-five,
pretty, In love. and the year is at the
spring-what can one expect even II
she is clever enough TO always use her
head.
Isn't 1t lovely here" she asked
quite composedly. veering the conver-
sation away from the unpleasant epi-
sode. .the sunshine on the apple trees.
the birds darting In and out-we are
very far from the office today. aren't
wei"
II wanted to kick Mayfield for put
ting his arm around you a while ago.
but If you don't turn here and let me
tell you how much love you--"
"A bird seemed to be singing in her
heart. Naneens s breath came fast, un-
evenly-then memory stabbed her
feeting happiness with recollection Of
her employers statement at breakfast
about Betty Galloway.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

You met Miss Betty Galloway last
night, didn't you?" he began lazily
Charming girl! I don't mind telling
you" here he leaned confidently to-
ward her-I want Don to marry her
Truth of the matter isl have reason
to believe that they are already en-
gagged"
Indeed" said Naneen looking the
old man steadily in the eye. She felt
the blood fame into her face. Her
employer was taking care to see that
she read the mo poaching" sign on his
handsome son. She made few agree
able remarks, touched on the weather,
the beauty of the meadows seen from
the breakfast room window, and COM
mented with rare good judgment on
his prize stock that she had noticed
the day before when she came down.
Then she excused herself and went
swinging off down gravel path be-
tween rows of early tulips. To her
surprise, she encountered Bob May
field at the end of the path.
i've been here watching for you
for an hour. You certainly made a hit
with me last night" He caught her
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

"~HERE are few legitimate rea-
sons for divorce. according to
my way OF thinking" said
Natalie Thurston. failing to see her
hostess signal TO steer the conserva-
ton into less dangerous channels "If
married people keep their heads. there
is always a possible solution of any
human problem. Do you agree. Mr.,
Planchardg" she asked the brilliantly
successful civil engineer. who had re-
Gently undertaken a big piece OF con-
struction work near the city.
Divorce is very debatahle sub
ject," he answered, enigmaticaiiy.
I'm a great many cases divorce is
caused by the hckieness OF women, |"
said Tony Mcclure They are rest
less. They want new emotions. Why,
even old mother Eve left father Adam
to listen TO the wiles of the devil"
laughed Tony. II am haheie0r be-
cause ! am afraid that / am not clever
enough to hold the slippery affection
of any lady fair"
Judging BY your remarks" inter
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

playing bridge with Myra in the great
drawing room OF the Mexican mansion,
Mrs. Mexican called Henry aside on
some pretext or other and escorted
him to her private room.
Henry" she began a little solemn
ly. II have something to tell you be-
fore you marry Myra. I think, now
that you are about to become her hus-
band and will hold her future In your
hands. you ought TO know that she is
not our child"
Henry's face went CHASTITY white.
Mrs. Mexican noted it. but continued:
"She was left on our front step twen-
ty years ago. little bundle of pink
life, and we took her in and raised
her as our own" Mrs. Mexican arose
as though her confession was over.
much to her relief. Henry walked sl-
lently out of the room just behind Mrs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23
How He Helped Matters Along

- r ANEEN cherished no illusions
IN about the smart set after thf
formal dinner that had ush-
cred in the gaities. for the house party
Of which she was the only Insignificant
member. She had been private sec
retary to Mr.. Munsen. Of Munsen Com
pany and Son. for two years, when the
Munsens began planning an elaborate
week end entertainment at their eoun-
try place for a group Of their sons
friends. and to her pleasant surprise,
she found herself included In their list
OF guests.
On receiving the invitation, Eaneen
spent one entire Saturday afternoon
buying the frivolous things for which
she had never before had any need
The first evening at the Munsens she
had dressed herself carefully. her
young heart beating high with the
thought-that she was 10 associate for
three whole days with the cultured
SONS and daughters of the city's richest
men
Her disillusionment came very
swiftly. Two of the girls drank SO
much wine at dinner that they had 10
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

be carried upstairs by servants and al
most every man was too utterly fool
ish to carry on any sort of conver-
sation. This was the life, then, that
she had read about and envied, con
sidered Naneen thoughtfully. as she
looked around the room at the girls
lounging indolently on chairs and di-
vans, pulling at cigarettes.
It was quite early the next morning
when, IN a chic serge suit and stout
brown walking boots, Naneen availed
herself of her hostess suggestion To
get up and look over the farm a bit IL
she did not like to sleep late. She
found her pleasant employer and his
good-looking son at breakfast. Both
men rose quickly, greeting her cor
daily, and she experienced her first
real pleasure at the much anticipated
house party while she sat at the table
with them. She announced her inten-
tion of taking brisk walk, whereup-
ON the younger Munsen asked to ac-
company her. While he was gone
upstairs to get into q pair of high
boots. her old employer aimed broad
side at her.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23
He Made 1t a Binding Contract

chicken he'd had for year, and feel
ing in good humor, chuekied. The
girl, however, felt a little nettled over
Fossett's manner. feeling in some in
stinctirely way that he was .joshing'
her. Il don't know whether II would
interest you or not" she replied with
icy sweetness, but there's little en-
tertainment down at the Baptist
Church tonight. Even you might en-
joy 1t"
Fossett WINGED, while Forrest gave
him sharp dig in the midrib.
"SeoFe one for the little lady"
shouted Forrest. "She's called you,
Pete"
Fossett grinned sheepishly.
Il guess you're right" he admitted,
with laugh. Buy yourself that big
box of chocolates and charge it to me,
little girl. I'm stung.
Come on, Pete" urged Forrest.
Lets take in the big show Let's go
now and get front seat" And he
grasped Fossett's. arm and led him
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23
BY Joella Johnson

Mexican like a body whose soul had
hown.
Then the next morning Henry arose.
He was new man with new light
in his eyes. He went to Mrs. Mexican
and told her Myra's birth made no diff
ference to him whatever. II love her
beyond all worldly interference. and,
although my plan has always been a
little different-love knows no Law
and Myra shall be my wife Just the
same"
A few weeks later, Just as the last
strains of the wedding march died
down and the multitudes OF people be-
gan to crowd out Of the door OF the
church after the bride was fitted away
In palatial car to the Mexican home.
Mrs. Mexican leaned back into the
cushions of her coupe and laughed
merrily. 80 glad" she said half
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

away.
Five minutes later they were in the
iostling holiday-bedecked throng in
front of the church. Neither was
recognized, for Fossett's makeup the
night before had laborately concealed
his features, while Forrest was only
the manager. and therefore not previ-
ously in evidence. They ensconced
themselves comfortably in two seats
well front, and managed to take a
snickering interest in the first part of
the program. similar as 1t was, in ey-
cry respect, to the average of its kind.
Then the Sunday-chool superinten-
dent, an important little man with i'm
pTessive "sideboards" and offlciously
acting as stage manager, call-boy,
stage carpenter, electrician and stage
hand, autheritatively assumed unto
himself the additional splendor of an
nouneing that ''the next feature (accen-
tuatng the last eyliable) on our pro-
gram will be Miss Fannie Thompson,
of whom we are all SO proud" He
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

aloud, so glad it's the real thing. I
had my doubts. I must get to him at
once"
Mrs. Mexican cornered Henry in an
alcove OF the reception room Just aft
er they had received the guests in due
formality.
Henry, my SON." she said softly. a
light of affection in her eyes, "it isn't
SO at all. She Is our baby--little My
ra. was just testing you to find out
how much you really did love her.
Willard had told me your ideas of life,
and experimental on your love with
the acid test. Will you forgive mefr
she asked sweetly.
And Henry. taking her soft, smooth
face between his hands. kissed her
reverently.
But wait till get Willard" he
grinned, rushing of in his direction.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

the rubes bit" He rose, yawned
loudly and ambled into the lobby.
racking over TO the cigar stand. where
Forrest was critically hunting for a
familiar smoke, he deliberately divert
ed the attention OF the young girl from
Forrest.
Miss, where's any excitement" he
asked, leaning over the case with a
friendly smile
Il beg your pardon" she replied, in
nocently. What do you meane
Just this" he persisted. This
gentleman here has sentenced me TO
another days exile from my native
heath. which is broad concrete thor
oughfare spoken of often as Broadway.
wish to keep the sunny smile and
amuse myself. So the best little thing
you can do for this tired business
man, which is me, is to tell me where
/ can be amused tonight. Me and my
rural friend, Mr.. Forrest. here"
Forrest, having dinsd luxuriously
over the first chemically pure fried
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23

r LOVE YOU better than anything
in the world" said Henry Forbes
as he pressed kiss upon the lips
OF the girl who had just accepted him.
II was a balmy summer evening,
Myra Mexican was like a girl in a
fairy story
Once again he crushed her TO him
II seemed as IL be we're kissing each
one OF her silky brown curls. Then
espying some one just entering the
Italian portols at the other end OF the
garden. be suddenly released his new
ly acquired possession and he and
Myra fastened toward the portoIa.
Myra's father and mother were seated
there. And II was with a joyous tri-
umphant ring in Henry's voice he told
of the engagement, adding at the end.
with your consent. OF course
There isn't 4 more ideal young man
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-23
- ELP. Murder! The policel"
exclaimed Fossett. disgust

TT ELP, Murderl The policel'
" exclaimed Fossett. disgust
edly. as he reioined Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Dugan on the hotel porch
FORESTS goin' to lay over in this hole
another day. / knew no good would
come in bookin' this tank route We
ought to be back at the Olympia and
good old Broadway. I'm dyin' of dry
rot In this dump And he pumped
himself into willow rocker despon-
IDENTIFY.
Mrs. Dan Dugan, otherwise known
and publicly billed the night before at
the opera house as Bates, of Fossett,
Dugan and Bates, Those Different
Dancers" grinned and patted Fessett
on the knee
Hold in there. BILL" she admonish-
ed ''It1I do your system a powerful
lot of good to miss the giddy going for
another day. Let's have a little game.
Mix. never, no." protested Fossett,
positively. I'm going to get the col
man and so down Main street and kid
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-03-13
Germany Nay Get Soviet Rule.

Beriin.-Debate on the resolution
calling for 4 soviet government In
Germany was continued at the cOnven-
ton of the Independent Socialists.
Hugo Haase said he was not opposed
to the German National Assembly. but
believed that the principle of soviet
rule should be Incorporated In the leg
islative organization. Herr Dalumig
demanded a pure soviet government
Herr Breitscheid, former Prusslan
minister Of the interior, declared t
was commonly reported that the biz
Berlin banks had contributed 3OOOO,-
OOO marks to various parties in the re-
cent elections. the majority Socialists
receiving n liberal share. He said
that the election. having been influ-
enced by the capitalists, could not
claim to be an expression of popular
will.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-03-13
Doctor Use. wireIs.. Phone.

New York.-The wireless telephone
and the wireless telegraph were used
in midocean by Lieut.. Commander A.
f. YounIe, senior surgeon on board
the transport Sierra, to prescribe for
patients on the transport POwhatan
and the British steamer POllac, which
were many miles away. The Sierra.
which arrived with the Powhatan, re-
ceived wireless message In mid-Ocean
from the captain Of the Pollac stating
that one of his crew had been taken
Ill. The message gave symptoms and
asked for a diagnosis and treatment.
Acting on this information and subse-
quent messages concerning the sick
mans case, the Sierra's doctors pre-
scribed treatment by radio and at last
reports the sick man was considerably
improved. While the Sierra and Pow
hatan were fifteen miles apart, the
wireless telephone was used for con-
sultation of the doctors on board the
two transports. Six doctors each put
on a telephone set and attended" the
consultation, which was called to de-
termine treatment of certain cases
which had developed on the Powhatan.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-03-13
aia Gun, Hidden In o.rden..

New York.-Huge mortars, stand
ing on concrete emplacements and
abundantly supplied with half-ton pro-
jectiles, were erected during the war
among the flowers and shrubbery of
private gardens in New York City and
elsewhere along the Atlantic coast,
ready to repel the attacks Of German
naval or airships, Macmillan Toch,
one Of the first American camofleurs,
told the New York section of the
American Chemical Society.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-03-13
Canadian Troop Riot.

London. From eight to twenty
seven persons are estimated to hive
been killed and from twenty-five to
seventy-three wounded in rioting dur
ing the past three days at the Kinmel
military camp at Rhyl Wales, accord
ing to a Liverpool dispatch. Accord
ing to latest reports from Liverpool.
the riot was started by about 200 mail
contents. There were 25,OOO Canad-
ians In the camp awaiting demobilixa-
ton and embarkatiOn. The men who
caused the trouble were war casuals
who had served for three years or
more in France. They complained
that their embarkation had been post
poned while other. men who had seen
less service were sent home.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-03-13
Important Measures that Failed.

Washington.-The following is n
record of things left undone by the
Sixty-fifth Congress: Appropriation
measures aggregating $3,O94, TIT ,392, as
follows: Army. $1,23s, ,2s2, ,967; navy,
1924, ,7OS,521. General deficiency, in
Guiding $3.50, ,OOO, 600 addition to revolv-
ing fund for railroad administration,
$S42, ,O96,913. Sundry civil. including
$3.50, 600. 600 for the shipping board,
81, $1,122,9l9,735; agricultural, $37,3 1885,
352 : Indian affairs, $15,4SO,O10. Leg
islative measures which fell into the
waste basket: Water power and coal
and oil land leasing bill; civil service
retirement bill ; public buildings appro-
priations; $1OO.OOO,OOO soldiers land
bill immigration bills.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-03-13
STREET BATTLES BETWEEN RED
AND GOVERNMENT TROOPS
CONTINUE IN BERLIN.
NEAR END
ALL IMPORTANT BUILDINGS ARE
IN HANDS OF GOVERNMENT
TROOPS.

western Newspaper Union News Service
London, March S.-All the import
ant buildings in Berlin are in the
hands of government troops ana
good prospect of maintaining order
was assured, according to a German
government wireless message received
here. The number of dead and wound
ed in the recent fighting exceeds 4OO'
the message says.
Berlin.-Government troops began
nm attack from a sides of the center
of the city and llade brilliant prog
ress. The attack was for the purpose
of relieving police headquarters. n
column from the west progressed to
within block of police headquarters
in two hours. 1t is believed that the
column succeeded in relieving the be-
sIeged garrison at police headquarters,
although military headquarters had
not vet received any information on
that point. Between 200 and 800 per
sons were killed or wounded. Inc cas-
ualties were largely among spectators
The spectators, despite all warning,
persisted in staying TO see the right
ing. The casualties among the gov
ernment troops were comparatively
light. There was very little organ
lied, coherent opposition by the Re
publican guards and Spartacan ma
rines. They were caught by surprise
without efficient leadership and were
unable to check the attack of the we'll
disciplined government forces.
The government has decided to dis
arm the Republican guard and the
peoples Marine Guard" Strong
forces of government troops. Including
loyal marine division, and artillery
and mine throwers now are marching
through Unter Den Linden to take up
positions. The government took this
step because of the impOssibility OF
distinguishing between those who are
loyal and those who are not and also
because of the general unreliability OF
the organizations. The two forces
number 10000 men in Berlin. A part
deserted the government early In the
fighting.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-03-13
Wilson Grants pardons.

Washington. = Unduly harsh SEN
tences imposed on number Of persons
convicted during the war emergency
OF violating the espionage act will he
corrected from time to time through
executive clemency by President VIII
son. 1t was announced, simultaneously
with the Communication Of sentences in
flfty-twO cases, and the complete par
tion in one. AS fast as the Depart
ment of Justice can review the $50
cases still awaiting examination, rec
concentrations for the shortening Of
sentences will be sent to the Presi-
dent.