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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

Orth, heartily. for he was very fond
of his pretty sister-in-law, "thatll be
fine," and he turned to greet Desmond
with a hearty grip. for the two had
been In college together and were
great. friends.
I'm just carrying Nancy of to my
place. Phil" he explained. you
know there's a measles man up at
her house, so she can't go home. You
must come out with me for dinner
some night. and see Beth and the
ins-and-ahm-"w with a twinkle In
his eye, well make Nancy get the
dinner. Eh, Nan?"
Nancy NODDED delightedly and echoed
her brother-in-law's invitation.
May come again Sunday. Nancy
asked Phil Desmond as he was taking
his leave one evening.
yes. do come. said the girl. TITS
Mary's day out and I'll get that sup
per that I promised you that day at
the station" and she waved to him
gayly as he rode away.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

life of a dear friend of mine who is
now in Logansworth prison and is
convicted to die in the electric chair
one week from today. He is fellow
countryman of mine, and has been
falsely convicted of murderi" The
hideous, snakelike eyes snapped fire,
and Tucker saw something of the tiger
or the hyena in the Oriental's dark
countenance. MY friend and fellow
countryman shall not die--he must
not die!" Sen rose to his feet, and
bent over the arms of fuckers chair.
and glowered at him. "sir. he shall
not diei 1 have worked out formula,
a very wonderful formula---it is phys
ical, 1t Is occult--and I believe that II
will cheat the electric chair of it's vic
tinl!"
DR.. Sen then took small bottle out
of his pocket. dt was dark red or
blood color and produced a small
.dropper from a nearby drawer. Two
drops Of this magic fluid" the man
hissed, taken on mans tongue will
make him impervious to the strongest
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
-~HE mans eyes were riveted up

~&HE mans eyes were riveted up
on Tucker like a snakes up
on a birdl The stranger was
evidently a Hindu. He was clean
Ahayen. with o rather broad. fat nose,
and thick underlip.
Sitting at a small table in an out of
the way corner of Hills restaurant.
George Tucker suddenly felt a steady
gaze or stare. Turning, and looking to
his left. he saw the dusky Oriental
q tall. dark individual with black POM
padour hair, and deep. black eyes
which had all the depth, mystery and
horror In them Of an African jungle or
Indian forestl
Tucker felt confused and embar-
Aesed- His head whirled, and he put
his hand to his forshead as a sharp
pain pierced It like sword. Still. he
couldn't refrain from returning the
stare of the Hindu. He felt his
strange. occult power.
Impulsively, the Hindu took card
cut of his pocket, wrote something on
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
By Parke Whitney

currents of electricity! That is, he will
seemingly die, but when he is lifted
out of the chair dead, he will soon re-
turn to life! He will live in his astral
body while he sits in the electric
chair. but. ah, no soul will leave its
human habitation so long-so long
as 1t is bound to the physical by the
thin thread Of the magic silk hidden
in this fluid which binds 1t to the
body! | have interested the prison
physician in this wonderful formula
of mine. and he agrees to take the
mans body into his office after thA
execution, and keep 1t there until his
life returns. Then he will give him
his liberty
Dear sir, am sure of the efficacy
of my formulate is modern science
and ancient dexterously combined--lt
can not fall Sir, have chosen you
to be the subject of my experiment to
demonstrate the power of this form
ula. There is no danger sir! 1t is
mathematically scientific! 1t is
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
A Homeward Runaway

Ono white foot-keep him not day /;
Two white feet--eend him far away /;
Three white feet-sell him to a friend,
-Four white feet--keep him to the end.
~9E old rhyme came to Lois as
she stood looking at the horse
which Emra Cole had Just
brought to her. Emra Cole was sup
posed to know a great deal about live
stock, and when Lois sent him to fetch
= her home horse that would be kind
and true and able she had faith that
he would search until he found one.
where did you get himr' asked
Lois.
II got him on Jake Todd" answered
EmrH-
Emra led the horse away while Lois
booked after him proudly. She had
never owned a horse before. She
knew nothing about the creatures. For
until two weeks before she had always
afved in town
Lois Lown's decision to quit office
nnd boarding house for lone house
On three acres OF land in the country
had been arrived at very suddenly. She
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

man---and now with Billy and Bah to
plan for" and she shrugged her
shoulders expressively.
But she seems mighty contented,
Just the same" was Nancy's opinion,
the last time she had seen Beth and
her twins. "I'd like just that sort of
life--even to having tw--" but there
Nancy had flushed guiltily and looked
about to see If any one perchance
could have overheard her unspoken
thought
So Nancy was packed OF amid
boxes and bundles filled with fnery.
and the week of her visit she was gay
er than ever getting her friend safely
married off.
And then she came home, devoutly
wishing that she need not accept an
other invitation for a month, and all
of sudden she found that she had no
home.
For her father had the measles
and the house was quarantined. 1t
was quite the most spectacular thing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

Sunday came and ii was a merry
quartet that sat down to the evening
meal in the orth household. Nancy
waited on the table. and Phil Desmond
contrived to take hold OF her hand ev-
cry time she passed anything to him:
but Nancy. demure, but with eyes
shining. feigned never to notice.
Then she taught the two mon to
wipe the dishes. although John orth
declared that he had served his ap-
premiership long ago, so he and Beth
would retire SO that Phil might have
few private lessons"
II think you should have a clean
towel" she said to Phil when she found
herself alone with him "You ought to
know that much yourself" trying to
be severe to cover her embarrassment.
And she shook out fresh towel with
unnecessary force and held II out to
him.
Phil Desmond took the towel and the
two little hands that held Il, and
clasped them firmly In his. Nancy"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

rT was a cold, dark night in No
vember. A man crept slowly
- stealthily up 10 the piazza Of the
Fitzgeralds's in Asbury Court. An arc
light on Lafayette street revealed his
presence to DR.. Stiles and his guest
Mr.. Morrison. who were enjoying a So
ciaI evening in the stiles home next
door,
1t was about IL O'Clock. Asbury
Court was always quiet, but never
more so than at this hour of night. It
was OF from the main street, and not
a public highway. there being but
about half a dozen residences within
its confines.
Wonder who that fellow is." DR.
Stiles remarked. looking out Of the
window, having heard faint footsteps.
1T surely cannot be Fftzgerald--he is
out Of town and told me he wouldn't
be back until late tomorrow"
Doctor, you are the most benevo-
lent, naturally altruistic soul in this
whole city," remarked Morrison, light
ing q fresh cigar. why. you make
evorybodys troubles your own, and
are run to death by your patients, and
honest. / don't see how you've ever
made a pennyl You're too lion-heart-
ed. old chap. for your own peace of
mindi"
suddenly the men heard 4 window
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

open loudly in the house next door
the Fitzgerald residence. Then, they
heard a woman's screams upon the
midnight air. "Helpl Helpi" abe
cried. HE is killing mel"
The two men were on their feet in
stantly. The doctor ran into his den
and procured his .3s and loaded it.
come on, Morrison" he exclaimed.
TITS up to u.s. There's a burglar in
there, and he's killing Mrs. Fitzgerald
Just the thing I feared when 1 saw
that fellow in the driveway Come!
we must get himl"
why not call the policei" suggested
Morrison
Nothing doingi" said the doctor de-
cidedly. 1T isn't necessary. Two
strong men like us In the neighbor-
hood. and armed. and still we must
call the police! Bah! Come on, Nor
rison. let ues do our duty"
Together they rushed out Of the
house. across the lawn. and onto the
Fitzgerald veranda- They tried the
front door. but it was locked
Again they heard the woman's
screams and pleadings for help. They
heard something fall heavily to the
floor, which even shook the house.
my Godi He has killed heri" exclaim-
ed the doctor. Mrs. Fitzgerald has
falleni We must get in there In
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

was fast disappearing up the road.
Il really hardly have a chance to
get acquainted with some of my
friends" said Nancy to herself, when
Phil Desmond had brought the little
car to her door and gone back to his
desk at the bank. Mother always
manages to have such a crowd around
the house all the time or else I'm just
coming home to get ready to go some
where else. Now Phil Desmond--but
there, 1 know I'm an ungrateful
wretch-mother just does all this to
make things pleasant for me, and this
is how 1 appreciate it."
II almost hate to CO." she told her
mother when she was all ready,
especially since Beth and the twins
are coming tomorrow. I'd Just love to
see those darling babies"
well, dear" said Mrs. Barton.
Wen try and. keep them till you
come back. and If we can't, why you
can arrange to pay Beth and John a
little visit later on"
Beth was Nancy's older sister, who
had married John Orth about five
years before, and insisted on living In
a very tiny house in very unfash-
ionable suburb because, as she very
frankly put it, eve can't afford to be
fashionable. Johns only a salaried
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

Tucker trembled with fear. but he
could not speak nor could he stand up.
Here" continued the Hindu, els $500
you occidentals, you Americans.
must have money!" and he took a
large pocketbook from his pocket. and
counted the money on a nearby table.
This is yours-yours--after the exc
cution--that is, the experiment.
Rising to his feet. the man strode
over to the heavy, black curtain and
threw 1t back. 1t revealed a large
chair--an electric chair. which the
Hindu had placed here for this strange
experiment
Stand up" the Hindu commanded,
his eyes swapping. Stand up! APP
proach the chair" Tucker did as he
was told, as weak as a child. and seat
ed himself In the death chair. Then
the doctor put the dropper In the bot
tie, took two drops Of the medicine
into 1t, and then made his victim open
his mouth and take the mysterious
concoction upon his tongue. 1t acted
instantly. His head ached as though
it would burst, and everything In the
room turned black Gradually he lost
consciousness.
Sen strapped his victim In, and then,
grinning diabolically, turned on the
current Tucker cried out with the
pain, and subjectively he felt his hesh
burnt
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

Then--it seemed that brain and
body had been cut asunder-separat-
ed! Tucker felt himself 10 be q dis.
embodied soul. or an ETHEREAL person
ality that was floating upon air waveal
He found himself perching like PuSs
Raven" upon the top Of bookcase
looking down upon his own body
strapped in the electric chair. He saw
the Hindu bending over the dead body.
smilingl
In minute or 80 the doctor rsmo~~
ed fuckers PROSTATE form from ths
chair and laid It upon q sofa He IN
a cigarette. He stood In the middle of
the floor, waiting. but excited. Tucker
felt an irresistible impulse to hover
over the dead form. He seemed to bsl
actually floating downward toward tho
white, llfeless countenancei
Suddenly fuckers body twinged win
pain--he breathed-A-he gasped--he
opened his eyesl Then he could feel
the doctors hot breath on his cheek.
He gasped. Am livingf am I deadf
Where--who~a"
Doctor Sen sprang to his feet Hs
walked about the room exultantiy.
beating the air with his arms. "I have
cheated them!" he repeated over and
over. II have created them! cheated
the electric chair! My friend, my fell
low countryman, shall livei"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

Zone thing more. All roads for Bus
ter lead straight back here to his old
home. II takes considerable persua-
sion to turn his head in any other d.
rection- But you'll be able to get along
with him as soon as you understand
him little better. was glad when
heard you had bought him, for I
knew he'd take care OF you"
"why, how did you hear?" Lois de-
manded.
How could help it?" John return
ed. Everybody. every phone has
been busy with your arrival. I've
been whetting UP my courage to como
and make you call. However, since
you've come to see ne--or rather
Buster brought you--"
Lois arose. "weil. I'm going back
now" she said firmly.
"wait until you've had a glass Of
lemonade with me and look about my
premises. Besides, Buster needs to
rest little. He's getting too old for
such lights. Come up here and have a
chair. That green reed one Is the
easiest, Now I'll call my sister. I've
fancy you are going to be great
friends
He stepped to the door and called
Lucy" simultaneously boy had ap-
peared and was leading whitefoot to-
ward the barn.
The chair was very deep and easy.
Lois leaned back and---waited.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
By JotIIa Johnson

he said. you know love you. DEAR"
fitting her head until he compelled her
eyes to meet his. You've known that
for a long time, little girl, but I hard
ly dared ask you before--you seemed
so different In your own home. But
I've wanted you so much. Nancy.
won't you cook my dinners for me all
ways2"
WELL" said Nancy. biushing rosy
red under his gaze. "if you'll promise
to wipe the dishes for me always. per-
haps / may consider It."
And although he did not promise TN
so many words, somehow his answex
completely satisfied her.
do you know" said Nancy soma
hours later, when the four Of them
were talking It over" II know n
sounds like a dreadful thing to say.
but since It has all turned out 30 well
I think that Phil and I will always
owe a debt of gratitude to father for
for being the measles man Just at the
right time"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
By Elsie Endicott

Tered for help. and brought in the
neighbors. just like a womanl"
Dear, am so sorry!" exclaimed
his wife. again putting her arms Inn
pulsively about his neck and kissing
him.
well, I'll be jiggefedl" said Doctor
Stiles. turning and walking out into
the hall, reaching for one end of his
collar which stuck straight out due
westi
Doctor" observed Mr.. Morrison.
wisely. Il told you you were--er-too
benevolent, and this proves III"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
and got 10 his feet

and got 10 his feet
Help mo outl" Lois gasped.
He did so beautifully. She sank up
on the steps and covered her face with
her hands. why. look here" said the
man gently. What's the matter?"
"He ran away with me-" Lois said.
After I'd been told could trust him.
He ran away"
What! Buster7" The man patted the
horses damp back. my dear lady. y
he said, Buster never ran away in his
life. I guess I know. Don't I, Buster
I raised him from q colt"
Lois looked up. The scare was get
ting out of her face. She had begun
to recognize the kind. brown face un-
der the tawny hair, which she remenn-
bered as tow. But got him from
Jake Todd--that is, Emra Cole got him
for me-
"Yes, yes. l know" John Wells
smiled. Il let Jake have him"
What for?" demanded Lois. She
was growing pink and fresher to see
than the wilted rose in her blouse.
Because, my dear Lois." John said.
sitting down beside her and comfort-
ably speaking her name, because. like
most horses. Buster has one little pc
culiarity. I don't know where he
picked up the notion. but could never
break him of it. II you want him to
stop you have to loosen UP on the bit"
"ohl" said Lois.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
- FANCY BARTON was the
~ most popular girl In Mill
- Vile Everyone acknowl-


% Vile. Everyone acknowl-
edged the fact ~It's no wonder" said
Lucy West, rather enviously 1t must
be admitted. to Ada Cabot as they
walked down the street together. tits
not Nancy herself-it,s her mother
she's so hospitable and entertaining.
Every time there's a skating party, or
O theater party or Red Cross meet
ing, Mrs. Barton's sure to say: Now
you young folks, all come back to our
house when it's over and wen have a
sociable cup o. tea And then she al
ways takes the crowd up to their
Summer place for week-ends. Why.
the only way the boys can repay the
obligation is by squirting Nancy
around You never hear or see any
thing OF her father. Her mothers the
whole family"
There she goes now" exclaimed
Ada excitedly. with Phil Desmond In
his roadster. l guess he likes her
pretty we'll, but he could never take
care of Nancy in the style she's been
used to on his clerks salary. don't
believe anything'n come of it-not for
some time anyway. But Nancy Bar
tons certainly lucky girl" and she
looked again at the trim little car that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03

"The ane, new house that promotes
has built himself is standing on o
bluff"
80 Is he's
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-03
Doing Her Bit.

Benevolent Old Lady Ito petulant
young soldier who is tapping the curb
stone with his stick)-Excuse me. but
may lead you across the street?
Williams news., 1920-10-29
Where one feels at home.

Cor. No. 4, thence s. 37 deg. 37 min. w. 15OO fit. to Cor. No. 1. the place of beginning, contain ing 18.595 acres.
 The name of adjoining claim. as shown by the plat of survey, is, on the east, patented LAST CHANGE lode, Survey No. 1858 A, owned by Canyon Cop per Company. There are no other adjoining or conflicting claims.
 The location notice of said No. 1 lode claim is recorded in the Record of Mines in the County Recorders Office of Coconino County, Arizona, in Book 1 of Mines at page 221
 CHAS.E.M
 Register.
Williams news., 1920-10-29

Good kinds of green feedG for hens in winter, recommen- ded by the United States De- partment of Agriculture, arc sprouted oats, alfalfa meal, chopped alfalfa and clever hay. cabbages, and mangel beets. Cabbages may be hung up in the poultry house; the beets arc usually split and stuck on a nail on the side wall of the per about a foot above the floor to keep the feed clean. Keer oyster shells, grit. charcoal, and plenty of clean drinkinr water before the hens all the time.
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SurveyNo. 3591
 Serial No. O48792 MINERAL. APPLICATION

Serial No. O4S792
 MINERAL APPLICATION
 United States Land Office,
 Phoenix, Arizona, September
 p, 1920.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY CIV EN that in pursuance of the Act of Congress approved May 10. 1872, the CANYON COPPER COMPANY, a corporation or ganized and existing under the . laws of the State of Arizona, by Harry H. Smith, it's Attorney in Fact, whose postoffice ad- dress is Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, has made ap- plication for patent for the No. lode mining claim situate in the Grand Canyon Mining Dis. trict, Coconino County, Ari- zona, in Sections 32 and 33, T. BIN. R. 4-E.. unsurveyed, and Sections 4 and unsurveyed, T. 3O-N.. RAE, G.&S.R.M., in the Grand Canyon National Park, described as follows, to- wit:
 NO. 1 lode; Beginning at Cor. No. 1 whence U. s. M! M. Mo-. 1 bears s. Is deg. O1 ri1in. 80 sec. w. 8996.78 it., and W. l Cor. to MA cor. Sec IT, T. go N., R. 4-E., G. & $. R. M. bears 1 s. IS deg. 56 min W. 1O.OO1.31 ft., thence N. s52 deg. 23 min. W. $40 1t. to true point for Cor. No. 2, whence w. Cor. bears s. 52 deg. 23 min. E. 58.O4 it. thence N. 37 deg. 37 min E. from true point for Cor 15OO it. to Cor No. 3. thence s. 52 deg. 23 min. E.. $40 fit. to
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For County Supervisor

Having received the Demo- cratic nomination for the office of County Supervisor at the primaries September 7th, I sol icit the support of all the voters of the county on the strength of my record in office. I will ap- preciate your vote November End, 1920.
 LOU CHARLEBOIS
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For State Senator

For State Senator
 Having received the RepLh- lican nomination for the office of State Senator, I now solicit the support of all the voters ct the Polls on November 2, 1920. Your vote and your support will be appreciated.
 EHAS. LARSON
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In voting for Irene Bart for County Recorder you are voting for tried, trusted and proven official.
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or County Supervisor

For County Supervisor
 Having received the Repub- hcan nomination for the office of County Supervisor, solicit the support of all the voters at the polls November, End.
 w. H. AMPBFLL. For State Representative
 Having received without so- licitation, the Republican nomi- nation for office of State Rep resentative, 1 now very frankly solicit, and will appreciate, the support of all the voters at the Polls on November 2nd., 1920.
 FRED w. PERKINS. For Constable, Williams
 I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of Constable of Williams Precinct. on the independent ticket. This is the first time that I have ask ed for a public office. I am well qualified to fill the office of con- stable and will appreciate your vote and your support. HENRY (HEINE) SORRELL For Justice of the Peace.
 Having received the RerubIi- can nomination for the office of Justice of the Peace of Williams Precinct, I shall appreciate your vote and your support at the polls November 2. 1920.
 ass.s J.S.BUTTON- For School Superintendent
 Having received the Repilb- ican nomination for the office of County Superintendent of Schools, I now solicit the SUD- port of all the voters at the Polls, November 2, 1920.
 VIRGINIA M. LOCKETT For County Treasurer
 Having received the Republ- can nomination fo the office of County Treasurer, solicit your. vote and your support at the Election on November 2 1920.
 Wm. M. RUDD
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Published every Friday in the Ye County, Arizona.
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Laying Pullets For Sale-two dozen 10 months old white leg horn bullets, now laying. In- quire at News office.
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For County Assessor
 The republican party honor
 cd me with the nomination for the office of County Assessor.
 desire to pledge to the whole people "equal taxes for all," if : ] am elected to that office, and will be grateful to my friends for their support at the election on November 2nd. 1920.
 VIM. BEESON
 For County Sheriff
 Having been chosen by the Republican County Central Committee to make the race for County Sheriff an the Republi- can ticket, I ask the support of the voters of the county on the. strength of my record as under sheriff. Your vote and your support will be appreciated. '.'' '''s-F' +~'' Wm. A. CA MPBELL J. C. kester for Supervisor Having received the nomina-, gtion on the republican ticket for the office of Supervisor, I de l sire to express my appreciation to the many friends for their hearty support of my candidacy and hope for a continuance of their good help, at the election on November End. I am no great "pronniser" 4sbat believe 1 my friends know that I will give Coeonino my best efforts ] for. a good. honest administra- ! tion,; with square deal for all. J. c. HESTER. For County Supervisor Having received the nomi- nation on the democratic tick ct for the office of Supervisor, I now solicit the support of all the voters, at the>election. No vember 2. I am the only candi- date for supervisor, residing in the west part of the county, and urge that the west part of the should have represen- ation on the Board.
 w. c. RITTENHOCSE
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For Sale: 12 Hens with rooster for S17.OO. Address P-s2. Box 22, Williams.