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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

She announced that she had hired
a tiny office in the Wellington build
ing. and would start tho following
Monday morning as public stenogra-
pher
When her father heard this, he
smiled, Let her go ahead" he told
his two sympathizers, Betty's mother
and Billy. She'll come a eropper in
very short order"
Betty YEARLY opened her morning
mail, Bills, bills, and still more billsl
And, last of all. statement from the
agents of the building showing the
rent 10 be three months in arrears,
with the ominous "overdue-Please
Remit" on the bottom.
Certainly her months as public stem
ographer had been anything but en-
eoufaging. Very little work had come
in, not nearly enough TO pay expenses.
Failure stared her in the face. She
would have to go back and acknowl-
edge defeat. II would be hard. indeed,
to face that "I-told-you-so" expression
in her fathers eyes, and hardest of all,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06
By Abner Anthony

pense, and ! have lots to do here,
she said
When be returned Sue met him at
the station with horse and phaeton.
Ours she explained eomnlaesptly
THE people on the hill farm back OF
us have moved away, and I bought
their horse and phaeton and chickens
aud COW at such bargain"
Govt" gasped Martin.
certainly. There is plenty of pas
ture The maid mIks. Yes. there is
a maid. Why, Martin, half the rent
of one of those bargain counter bum
galows pays herl Her name Is Rosa
and the cows is Rose. Charming co
incidencel | shall always insist on
having maid named Rosa who can
milk When there is no maid Can
You milk, Martini?
With great presence of mind Mar
tin lied brazenly. II can not" he
said in stern voice.
He scarcely recognized the place as
they approached IT, Trees and shrub
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

near the truth Powell was In iowa
He entered the office OF Attorney
Porter next day with feeling OF con-
straint
mfr. somerville has returned, shs
volunteered. after 0 brief exchange of
commonplaces.
yes. know
Il suppose you win need his SUB
stituta no longer she ventured.
On the contrary. l have the great
est need for the substitute"
YOU mean you prefer me 20
lawyer of Mr.. somerytlia's standingf-
"Immeasurahly.'
Are you saying this out Of pity,
Mr., PowellF"
mot out Of pity, Ellis. but out of
what pity IL akin to--love. need you
for more than legal adviser. dear"
Attorney Porter scrutinized the
door boards with great diligence.
II want to be more than a legal ad-
wiser to you, Bruce. dear" shs said
dnally.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

breaking in, and was in greater need
of your business than anyone l knew
Besides, / was sure it would be well
taken care of in her hands"
1T has been well taken care of, -
declared Powell. so well taken care
of. in fact, that ! think l shall con-
tinue to entrust my affairs with her
Instead of bemoaning the prospect
OF losing Powell as a client, Somervilla
gave vent to a chuckle.
so it has gone that far, has itY' be
asked. 'I1l soon get back your bust
ness. old man. and at the same time
get rid of competitor In my profess
sion; and you'll get a life sentence
to-"
And you'll get thrown out OF here,
il you don't stop that kind of talk
broke in Powell wrathfully.
"Ho, ho!" Jeered Dave. Il must be
hitting pretty near the truth
"oh. come on out to lunch" growl-
ed Powell
Somerville had indeed been hitting
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

this, she continued, turning to the pret-
ty little woman by his side, is Mrs
White, presume. And you have come,
| imagine to inquire about Babe"
ITO buy her hack intcrposcd the
young woman quickly we will gladly
pay what you gave for her. and the in
tcrest on the money, and her keep, too,
if you will only sell her back to us
Mrs Clinton smiled at Mrs. Whites
eagcrness Il am afraid you would
never make a successful horse trader,
she ssaid," you want the animal Have
you come into fortune. that you are so
indifferent TO the price YOU pay?" she
asked with a glance at he man, who
had been scrusiniz'ns her lace while his
wife was speaking
The woman opened her mouth to
speak. but was sileneed by a gesture
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

The lawyers eyes cleaned mali
cieusly. why. yes," he replied, You
might try Ellis Porter"
Who's Ellis Porter"
Ellis is a young attorney with an
Office on the same floor as my own
in the Franklin building"
Competent
''Oh, yes. You'll ind Ellis perfect
ly competent-and very agreeable.
'eVry WELL" agreed Powell. ''If /
need a lawyer in your absence I'll
look this Porter up"
In a live real estate business, situa-
tions are constantly developing where
in the services of a lawyer are re-
quired. Somerville had not been away
a week when such situation arose.
Powell Immediately betook himself to
the Franklin building to consult the
substitute his friend had recommend
ed
He found the place easily. Ellis II.
Porter, Attorney at Law" was the
simple legend on the door.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06
The Love Rookie

By a broken-down fence. The yholf
effect of the place In the light of a
gray March day was very depressing
"We can't live in hole like this.
growled Martin,
Martin Matthews, we are going to
live right here,' said Sue premp-
torily. II wouldn't live in one of those
horrid little Noab's ark houses il you
gave it to ME"
The astounded Martin grinned
feebly at the weakly grinnins agent,
and both succumbed without another
word
rs the place for sale? asked Sue.
For a song, | reckon replied the
agent with glance of respectful ad-
miration. Twas fine property
once, and no reason why it shouldn't
be again; but the owner is a wealthy
nonresident and doesn't want to
bother with it. 'Tisn't listed with us,
but I've heard they were offering 1t
for thousand"
"I1l give $500" said Sue crisply.
She got it for that, to Martins dis
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06
By Elsie Endicott

cussef the men Ieft eer alone once
more. but now the sun was shining
Betty's chance to SHOW them" had
come at last
"Whew, but it's hot in here" gasped
Billy. Let's sit out the next dance on
the veranda. Betty"
silence reigned for time after they
were comfortably seated. Then: 81
hear you're making bowling success
down town" This from Billy, rather
sullenly. It must be admitted
"oh. I'm doing rather well.' This
from Betty. rather modestiy.
Huh. suppose you're settled down
there for good now?" he went on
"oh. don't know" and Betty's eyes
sparkled merrily, II was Just think
ing that II someone persuaded me
properly ! might be induced to try my
luck at that other position was Of
fered some little time ago"
And Billy marvellng at the pecu-
liar workings of the feminine mind.
was quick to follow up his advantage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

prominen in the little that she did
He began 10 manufacture excuses for
visiting her office. II seemed that he
feared TO embark upon the most
tri1ing ventures without oopious legal
advice. Four months after his de-
parture for California, Dave Somer-
vile again breezly entered Powell's
office,
eThe native sons overlooked a bet
and allowed me to reach home with
sufficient m lney TO pay nay carfare 10
your Office he greeted. I'm pleased
TO accent the, kind invitation 10 lunch
which you are about to extend to me
rI'll be ready In few minutes,
Dave replied Powell, as be warmly
shook his friends hand.
Were you compelled to seek legal
advice while was away" asked Som
ervIie carelesgly.
yes, confound YOU, Why didn't you
tell me Ellis Porter was a woman?"
II feared you might be preiudiced
il I did. she was a young lawyer just
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

do you still wish to entrust me with
the matter you have in hand?' she
asked with a smile.
"oh' yes. Someryille said you were
competent attorney"
'Mr. Somerville has never gotten
over his amusement at having wom-
an lawyer here on the same door with
him." said the girl. u am surprised
that he recommended me-"
No doubt he had confidence in your
ability" replied Powell, THE mat
ter | came to see You about concerns
the legality of several title deeds"
As Someryiile had prophesiad,
Powell found Attorney Porter both
competent and agreeable. She estab-
lished the legality of the titles with
lawyer like dispatch, and subsequent
business with which Powell entrusted
her was put through in the same de-
cisive way. Powell soon detected her
practice was not yet well established.
In fact, he soon began TO suspect
that his own business figured very
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06
BY Phil Moore

from her husband, who said, slowly and
deliberately Babe was a wedding
present to my wife from her father, who
died few months after our marriage
I am sure you understand that dire nee
ssity compelled us to part with Babs,
but | promised Mrs White that if ever
had any money again the, first horse that
| bought should be Babe, at any price
Yor see" he continued, for two years
we had had an awful run of hard luck
tlien my wife took sick, and the doctors
said she must go away to be operated
or. After she went got a job as fore
man on ranch, which have kept ever
since. In three months she came home,
cured, and founi ,rk at the same place
and we have saved all we could to buy
back Babe Will--will double what YOU
paid DC enough. ?"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

to face Billy, He would be more con
siderate of her feelings, but he would
always regard her as rather a ridicu
lous failure.
While she was engaged in her dis
couraging reflections, the door opened
and man whom she saw frequently
about the building, and whom she
knew rather vaguely as "Mr Harrl-
son" entered,
Miss wiltnns" he queried MAY !
bother YOU for few moments if you
are not too husy?"
I'm not especially busy this aatn-
ing" answered Betty, wryly.
81 shall not take more than few
minutes of your time. ! understand
that you did some typing for Harding
& Co. yesterday"
Betty regarded him rather doubtful
ly. why. yes" she answered, slow
ly. 81 believe l did"
And among the papers, which YOU
copied was a statement of the assets
and liabilities of that company. was
there not?''
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

~ ETTY. sesr. won't you Please
give up this absurd idea of a
business career? You don't
realize Just what you will be up
against Going to business college is
one thing, and putting what you learn
there to practical use is another. And,
it's no child's play" Billy's serious
brown eyes pleased even more elo,
quently than his deep voice,
Sorry that you feel that way about
It, Billy" responded Betty. But l am
afraid that my mind is already made
up.
But, darling" and Billy's tones
grew unHistskahly deeper, doesn't
the prospect OF being mistress of that
little bungalow out on the River Road
hold any allurement at all for your"
Let's not discuss that. now" an
swered Betty. trihe impatiently. 81
am going to give my career trial. al
least" And then in more imper-
sonal tone. would you like to have
me play you a new song l bought to-
day?"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

a sweet-faced young woman. seated
at desk, looked up as he entered.
Il wish TO see Attorney Porter"
said Powell
Il am Attorney Porter"
Powell could not conceal his amaze
ment. Mentally he shook his fist
across the miles which separated him
from Somerville.
'Er-pardon my exhibition of sur
prise" he managed to say at last. but
/ didn't expect to find a woman Yobf
name, as it appears on the door. looks
masculine, and your profession is gem
orally considered masculine. In add
ton to that, Dave Somerville, who sent
me here, neglected TO tell me you
weren't a man.
"Yeu mean Mr.. Somerville, the at
torney on this doorF" she inquired.
yes. Hes my lawyer, and he's
gone out West. He told me to see yoI
if | happened to need legal advice
while he was away"
"And now that you have seen me.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

"a RUGE POWELL was examining 8
plan of lots when his
friend and legal adviser, Dave
Somerville, hreeEed into the office.
Hello Bruce" greeted the lawyer,
Il just stepped in on my way to Cali
fornia.-
Going to run out for a few hours
this evening, chr" returned Powell,
not raising his eyes.
I'm not joking, Bruce; ! start this
afternoon Made up my mind sudden
1y. Dropped in TO say my valuable
services will not be available to you
for several months"
And what shall I do if l need a
lawyer while you are doing Califor-
MIA and the native sons thereof are
doing your" asked Powell, as he laid
aside his work.
at won't be hard to find someone
who can take care of your legal rou-
tine" answered Somerville.
"Is there someone you care to rec
ommend?"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

Mrs Clinton rang bell and walked
to the door to give an order to a servant
who opened it
Il just told the man to bring her t.,
the door, she said, on returning ~Lor.
and see her, she added. p: eoedins her
guests through the wide hall and out
upon the piazza
There in the driveway, stood Babe
looking handsomer than ever, with y
smaller Babe by her side.
Il want the colt when she is old enough
to leave her mother" said Mrs. Clinton.
softly, but you can have Babe at the
same price that you sold her to me
The tears Of JOY ran down Mrs
Whites checks, as she tried 10 thank
Mrs.. Clinton brtosc rush nc down the
piasza steps to caress he W, ! loved
horse
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

~ ONFOUND this road. anyway
n muttered Ralph Clinton irri-
tably. as his car bumped over
helf dozen chuck holes in succession.
What did Jennings mean BY saying the
place was only twelve OF fourteen miles
the other side Of Pine Ridge when we
have Travelled twenty-five now if we
have rod?"
Here is a house" exclaimed Mrs.
Clinton suddenly. "and there is another.
Maybe he lives in one of them
Clinton slowed down his machine and
soon stopped in front of homesteader's
shack. By the side of which was small
patch Of potatoes. which man was
sprinlsling industriously with paris gre n.
He turned At clinton's hail and walked
sis.ssslv towrrd the auto
Can you tell nc if there is man
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06
R ARTIN MATTHEWS never
III would have married Sue

Blythe could ne nave aelpeo
It He had not intended TO do So Al
though from the hrst he had realized
that she was to him the NEST attractive
of the dozen or more girls he rode
with, danced with, and heated with. be
had steeled himself against her rose
deaf, beaming beauty. Some wise old
man had warned him that these pink
and white, smiling women do not make
good wives.
He chose her at last, just as the
woman shopper chooses the perisha-
BILE pink parasol, because she can not
resist IT, and during their brief en-
gagement he almost forgot his misgiv-
tngs. Sue was his exact complement
in every respect. and he yielded him
SELF recklessly to the unfailing charm
Of her mere presence.
When they were really married, how
ever. and began the work of home
building all his fears rolled back. Slim.
sunny Sue looked utterly incapable of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-06

~ RUeE POWELL was examining
plan of lots when his
friend and legal adviser, Dave
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
n. w. BOWIE & son.
AND
G. l.. e II. l.. DENOON. INC,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE
No. II South Eighth
Street

In execution of decree. entered Oc-
tober % 1919. OF the Law and Equity
Court of the city Of Richmond In the
SUIT OF Ann ]. Cooper ct ais. vs.. John
J. McDonough, the undersigned special
commissioners will offer for sale at
auction, on the premises. on
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 1919,
at $3.50 o'clock p. NJ.
all that certain lot or parcel of land
situated. lying and being in the city
OF Richmond, and the one story build
ing thereon. commencing al a distance
of eiGhty-two (S2) feet from the south
east corner OF Cary and Eighth Streets
IN the city OF Richmond. Va. and
fronting on the said west line OF
Eighth street twenty-five (25) feet
and extending back wcstwardly be-
tween parallel lines forty-cight (48)
feet. more or less
This property is In the heart of the
business center. and the improvements
consist OF one-s:ory. brick building,
which rents for $3.50 per month
TERMS: Onc-third cash and the
balance in equal payments one and
two years after date. the deferred pay
mcnts to bear interest from date and
TO be secured by notes and deed of
trust on the premises sold. 10 be drawn
recorded and released at tho expense of
the purchaser, or all cash at the option
OF the purchaser.
JAMES c. PAGE
II. LAURIE SMITH,
Special Commissioners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
BY n. w. BOWIE g. SON.
Real Estate Auctioneers.

In pursuance Of decree entered Oc-
tober %. 1919. in the District Court
of the United States for the Eastern
District Of Virginia, in the matter OF
Eleanor Higgins and Theresa @. Hig-
gins. partners, trading as J. NJ. Higgins
estate. and as individuals, hnnkruPts.
and In execution OF two deeds of trust.
ono dated December "a. 1915. and re-
corded In the clerks office. Richmond
Chancery Court, in d. B. 235-C. page
3oi, and the other dated January "a.
iSle; and regarded in said CLERKS once
3pired 80 do by the beneficiary. de-
fauit having been made in the payment
OF the debts thereby secured, the I'M
dersiBned will offer for sale. at public
auction. on tho premises, on
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6. 1919.
at o'clock p. NJ.
StorehouHH. known
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02
No. 1910 East
Franklin St.

fronting IT feet 3 inches, more or less,
on the north line Of Franklin Street.
between Market and Union Streets. and
running back from said front between
parallel lines 66 feet, more or less.
with the perpetual use of an alley for
ingress and eErcss running through
the rear OF the lot on the east side
thereof to Market Street. the boun-
darics Of which said property. as well
as OF said alley, are clearly defined by
the walls on the front, rear and both
sides thereof.
TERMS: One-third cash and the
balance in three equal installments at
6. Il and IS months from date If sale
evidenced by the purchasers negotiable
notes. each carrying legal interest from
day Of sale added, and secured by
proper deed OF trust on the property
so purchased; or all OF the purchase
money In cash at the option Of the
purchaser. This sale Is subject 10 con-
hrnation by the court in the above
mentioned matter.
LEIGH r. PAGE,
j. JORDAN LEAkE.
Special Commissioners.
STUART BOWIE.
Trustee in Bankruptcy.
STUART Rowe
Trustee under both Deeds Of Trust.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02

TELEPHONE Randolph and tel Times.
Dispatch Want Ad Taker what you
want She'll help you write d compleis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02

Take Highland Park car at Seventh
and Broad and get off at First Avenue
and Milton Street. Go In the morning
and avoid the afternoon rush.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-02

storehouse, known as
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08
Aeroll1x Porch Screens

Add Another Room Your By Enclosing Porch
Made thin pns
owered or raised, giving perfect
narrow splns coors olive, grey
wide splnts colors green and
Complete to Hang
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08
AerOllx Neranda Shades
Aerolux Bungalow Shades


Flne close mesh net baby carriage and S5O
Crib size at SA25
Single bed size at e5 IN
Full bed size at q nm
Also sample slightly reduced prices
GiMBELs-PoRcH SCREENS sEcTIoN-sixth Floor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-29
RAISE MORE THAN $500
AS MEMORIAL IN HONOR
OF BOY VICTIM OF FALL
Members of Frank Jarvis Sun
day School wiz Esnb-
IisH Fund.

More than $500 was subscribed 10
the Frank Jarvis Fund" established
by the Sunday school OF the Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday
morning. IN memory OF the 1lyear- I'D
boy. who fell forty feet from third
story porch at 3OS Mulberry street Fri
day and was killed Frank Jarvis was
a member OF the sunday school. and
was buried yesterday.
1t is not known exactly how much
has been subscribed for the fund. but
ut the close of the Sunday school SER
vices yesterday morning the amount was
well over $500. Whatever institution
the fund is applied TO will bear the
name OF the boy, according TO Rev. i.
r. Carey, who suggested the plan, and
who plans to increase the fund to at
least $1,000 before IL is finally closed.
The fund will be used for the erection
of n mission, church, hospital ward or
school.
Funeral services for the boy were
held at II o'clock yesterday at the
home Of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. w.
y. Jarvis, 3019 Grove Avenue. Rev.
j. +. Carey ofliciatcd, and the teacher
and entire Sunday school class OF
which he was member were present.
Great quantities Of flowers were
brought by friends
-Four boys. Eugene Ferguson, Reeves
Mcdonald. William Daniels and Rich
ard McGrath, acted as pallbcarcrs. Be-
sides his parents the boy is survived
by an elder brother, Preston Jarvis
intcrmcnt was in Oakwood Cemetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-29
GENERAL w. R. cox LAID
AT REST IN RALEIGH
Confederate Veterans and Mason,
Unite In Paying Honor to
Dead Hero.
Try Associated Press. !

RALElGH. y. c., Dec 2S-Confcd-
crate Veterans and Masons Of North
Carolina united today in paying last
nohors to General w. n. Con one of
the ranking officers Of the Confederncv'
who died in Richmond Friday night
Thc funeral took place at Christ Epis-
copai Church this afternoon at 3
Cemetery.
The grand lodge OF North Carolina
MaSons met in special communication
Just prior 10 the funeral service and
took charge OF the burial after the
completion OF the rites Of the EpiscopaI
Church. In the absence OF the grand
OF Selma, y. G.. acted as grand mas
ter
The active pallbcarcrs were members
or the w William G.. ll!ll Lodge. No .1S
or Raleigh. of which General Cox was
senior past master. and all bur two
were past masters. these being. respec-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-29
$1,000 SEEK TO LAND HERE
SCORES OF IMMIGRANTS
ARE HELD AT NEW YORK
Majority Of Vessels Arc Filled with
'reck md lta!:En Subjects,
Seeking Admission
NE Associatel Press. /

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-More than
5000 immigrants were clamoring at
the gates of New York tonight for adj
mission into the United states. ELLIS
Island is congested and many hun
dreds OF tho incoming passengers are
being detained on board steamships
Tor examination.
Immigration inspectors and spcc!al
boards of inquiry are working day and
night to relieve the unprecedented
conditions. In the meantime hundreds
OF friends and relatives OF the de-
tanned passengers. from all over the
country. are assembled here, impa I
ticntly awaiting tue release OF the
immigrants.
Guards Hold Crowds Back.
Police and coast guards are on duty.
at the piers and the ELLIS Island ferry
"htrnhce 10 hold in check the crowds
erai attempts have been made by
iriends and relatives ,.qf the detained
niassengsrs Iits;s9 s to. storm the piers In an
not. understand the delay and Fear Fear
thetr friends are to be dcported
been 'hougn io Gnr, the yo stsamshin ratra has
from the l.SSH that came from Italian
ports. are stili being detained. ON the
approximately 200 stcerasr nusscnrcrs
nave been held for further cXamina-
Iion
Held Since December is.
Less than 800 OF the 1920 stecrarc
passehScrS on board the liner Euronn
when arrived December is. have had
a nrst examination. -Four hundred and
thirty or the 2.U5O stceragc passengers
on the Royal Italian Nail liner raor-
NINA ana nifty Of the stccrarc compile
mcht OF the Maurctania arc detained
Another steamship, tn. Mcgalis,
tetl3S' thc largest ship OF the National
creek Line. is tied uD in BroolLlvn
win l"S or her il2 stccragc passcn-
gers sun dctMined on hnnrh