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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

and between them they now could pro-
duce but one more. This they struck
against the dank wall. and held 1t up
like a torchlight. 1t revealed sight
that made cold shlvers play on their
spines!
II was a scene of horrors! There
we're skulls and parts OF skeletons dis
tributed about the floor. and all kinds
OF iron instruments OF torture!
Gee! Let's get out OF here!" said
Phil Chaplin, shiverlng.
"I wish we had a searchlight!" ex-
claimed Andrews.
The boys stepped back. and felt for
the entrance, when suddenly the big
iron door shut tight with heavy.
grating sound! II had no knob or
latchet from the inside. and they
worked desperately but unavailingly
to open IT. They pushed against it,
and pounded 1t, but II refused to move!
MY God! We're trapped" gasped
Phil Chaplin
In another instant the men heard
deep, gutteral groan. and then. sounds
as though someone we're attempting to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

the game, but she had the beginner s
luck and a little more than held hcr
own,
Satan" the black cat was In the
room, but was unnouced except by
Hazel. She wished devoutly that the
cat would start something that would
save her and the FIRMS cash.
Finally, Satan" disappeared. Hazel
sat facing the open door which led in
to the main store. The men we're sit
ting with their backs to It. Suddenly
there was q loud crash--"Satan" had
knocked a heavy box down from
counter! The men jumped to their
feet. excited.
We're discovered! It's the copsi"
exclaimed Hazel. Il just saw them
through the door--their fiasff1ighti"
Lets beat IT." gasped the men. and
they dashed down the cellar door. for
getting the money and the girl. They
were soon out into the alley.
Hazel heard q revolver shot. In
another minute a policeman was un-
locking the front door. Coming into
the Office he found Hazel at the tefe-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

held-but before Hester could attract
her attention to her loss. a big linn
CUISINE whirfed her away. SO the gitl
pinned them on her coat with a whim-
sical:
Another band-me-down. although
an unintentional onel Now IL some-
one would only hand me a soldier
but all soldiers have friends Of their
own!"
Reaching the waterslde. she found
the transport already at the pier.
Khaki-clad figures clung to every
vantage point. every port-hole framing
a head. At first she could distinguish
nothing but blur of faces and wav-
ing hands. Then one face stood out
clearly. and John Linwood was look
ing at her. his brown eyes slight With
love, She had thought him already
home. having seen John Linwood"
Lated 6orme1s ALrtxals-and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
By Parke Whitney

speak; and the faint light from the
window revealed an object approach
ing them. crouchine like an animal,
with long, extended arms. and white
hands with bony fngersl They could
not see the creature distinctly, but
could barely discern It's outline as for
an instant it stood in the ray of light
coming through the windowl 1t was
evidently human being, for II wore
shoes. and ragged clothes hung from
it's bonesl
my Cod" the men breathed.
Suddenly the creature made a mad
lurch at Andrews. and muttering
something inarticulate grabbed him by
the throat! The cold, clammy fingers
felt like an iron vice that was COW
cred with frost! Andrews gasped,
gurgled, and fell to the floor, the dia-
bolical creature fallfng>Sn top Of him.
and muttering something in French.
Chaplin pounced upon the living
skeleton, and managed to loosen his
grip upon Andrews throat. Then he
pulled him of and threw him heavily
to the tloor.' The creature was evil
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

a rebate and a bit Of change.
Keep it. you might need It later
Sydney urged, as Amos turned toward
her.
But how do you know that I'll re-
turn it--that I'm not CRATER like
that fool conductor seems to think 2"
he demanded.
Because" Sydney's large, blue eyes
opened wider, II know a gentleman
when 1 see one, sir. My daddy always
said that clothes don't make the
man."
Which candid opinion pleased Amos
Doane nightly, for he pocketed the
change with chuckle.
Have you more?" he asked pres
emily.
"a little-I shan't need much. I'm
going to the suburbs to work out. You
see, I'm an orphan now-.daddy died
last week. Mothers been dead for
years" A mist of tears flooded the
blue eyes. I'm alone, now she
quavered.
Amos patted her little gloved hand
in mute sympathy, his thoughts drift
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

streets. But IT was all she had-why
no-there was the coat Cousin Anna
had sent her. but which she had never
worn. having a gtrlish prejudice
against wearing the cast-off "fnery,
Of her rich cousin--the girl who had
always had SO much, while she had
scrimped all her life.
She opened the window and an icy
blast made her gasp. She took from
the closet the handsome garment that
had hung there for weeks, and
shrugged her rebellious shoulders into
it (sacrihcing pride TO- safety since
she must keep we'll.
"A cheap serge gown and an expen-
sive fur-trimmed coat" she fretted be-
fore the mirror. How l hate such
combinations-and how I hate hand
me-downs. II it wasn't for mother"
She choked at the thought Of her little
mother. patiently waiting on the Yer
mont farm till their combined earn
ings enabled them TO take life easier.
But once in the street. the cheering
and insistent ringing Of bells made
her forget her poverty and she found
herself smiling with the jubilant
crowd. Standing at the curb q woman
dropped some of the red earnshnnAkhs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
By Abner Anthony

ing to his own grandson. orphaned In
infancy, and now fine lad of 1.-THE
idol of his doting grandfather.
you might tell me your name," he
suggested presently.
Call me Miss Sunshine shyly,
Daddy did"
Him. Quite fitting" An amused
smile played across his features. "And
miner" He flshed ISin vain for a card.
THE thieves" he muttered.
Amos Doane. w. You'll remem-
ber?"
Sydney nodded gravely. Then, child
like. feeling suddenly acquainted. she
chatted merrily until the brakeman
called out her destination.
Reluctantly she caught up her be-
longings, and with a merry nod de-
parted.
Amos Doane of the worthy firm of
Doane & Company, W. retired-was
busily engaged In writing when his
grandson and heir unceremoniously
entered the study and threw himself
intosa luxurious leather chair.
You got my telegram. granddad?""
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

bag and started to make her way back
TO the dressing-room. She realized
that she could lock herself in there,
and she had resolved to do this and
spend the night il necessary in the
store.
Then she heard one of the men hol-
Ter, THE works! You've
busted mel" And then he said. MY
God! We've got ter get some more
cash ter play this game right! Let's
rob the safe! It'll be easy. I've got
drill, and We can make 1t, eh?"
Sure thing!" said the other, and
they started for the front Of the store.
Before Hazel could hide herself be-
hind counter. the men turned a
nashlight directly upon her.
Look at this!" exclaimed one of
them. Here's girl-and she's got
the money-in bag!"
The fellows rushed UP to her. and
looked her over from head to feet,
They smiled. and then laughed. and
Hazel did a whole lot of fast think
ing.
kid. you're caught" said the big
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

~&HE city was pulsating with
eagerness 20 welcome the
boys from overseas scheduled
to arrive on the transport due that
day. Hester Harwood never had join
ed those thronging the piers almost
daily TO walt for some loved ones
coming--for John Linwood, the man
she loved. had failed TO give any sign
that be returned her love. He had
sought her society so much that she
believed he cared for her-but. never
theiess. he had enlisted and sailed for
the other side without a word
SITTER that Il took ali her pride 10
keep UP. and with the swift conclusion
Of early youth. she said 10 herself that
while men were brave. they were all
nckle.
But today. being her Saturday half
holiday from her work. she decided 10
TO down TO the pier. She wanted 10
get away from her loneliness-and the
walk would ct least give her fresh air
and keep her from thinking.
SO she made her simple toilet and
reached for her coat. frowning . little
as she realized how thin II was. and
how inadequate 20 protect her from
the cutting wind sweeping through the-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

denly weak from days spent in the
dungeon.
Hardly had Andrews gotten to his
feet. whcn the mystery-man came to
life again and sprang at Chaplin with
the ferocity Of Wild cati He seemed
to have no physical strength--on!y the
nerve and pugnacity of an insane man |!
He sprang at Chapin's face, with his
long bony finger nails. and tore him
fearfully. Repeatedly he was thrown
to the door. but instantly he was up
again and at II!
II was a desperate nght for several
minutes. Finally tho marines sub
dued their attacker and they tied his
hands and arms with strips OF his own
ragged, clothes,
Now that they had rendered the
creature helpless--he was lying In a
heap on the floor. gasping and mutter-
ing to himself-the fellows suffered a
terrible nervous reaction. They trem-
bled like children! The horror OF the
situation overpowered them. The
darkness OF the dungeon. the smarting
of their bleeding faces. the realization
that they were locked In this horrible
place with some diabolical creature
possibly OF another day and age-pos-
sibly a ghost OF a sixteenth century
soldier. king or ruler-it all worked
upon their minds until they were in
danger of insanity!
Phil Chaplin. still rational. felt
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
Hester Harwood'S Luck

met John Linwood at your mothers
house. ordered overseas only that
day. be had no time to see you. so
gave me letter for you. as | intend
ed paying you call on my way home.
But before reaching your city. was
intercepted by telegram telling of the
death Of my dear mother. so went
straight through to New York. And
the letter intrusted to my care entire
ly slipped my mind till recently. Be
kind and write me your forgiveness for
losing your letter-for Hester. can
not fnd II though I have searched the
house over and over. God grant that
John Linwood comes safely back to
you. for want you to have the hap
piness you deserved
your loving cousin.
ANNA"
And this was the girl she had
thought purse-proud and patronizing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05


here be was. his steadfast glance open
ly expressing the love he had never
voiced. Suddenly he began to scribble
on a scrap Of paper, which willing
hands passed along till II rested in her
outstretched palm, and she read: my
darling, thank you for doing what ]
asked OF you. Will see you soon.
JOHN"
what could be mean? Why. he had
not written since going awayi But
what mattered II? 1t was enough that
be loved berthe rest could wait.
With the smile she gave him she
threw a kiss, then sbashed at her
own boldness. turned and fed home A
letter tucked under her door bore her
name in the handwriting OF her cousin
Anna.
MY dear Hester" It ran, how can
you ever forgive me for what I have
dnnai MotosinE Through Hjllsdales I
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
By Phil Moore

Repentant tears filled her eyes. and as
she tossed the hand-me-down coat
over a chair. a paper fell from one of
the pockets. 1t was the missing let
ter. And reading it she knew what
her lover meant in his note, for In this
letter he told of his love for her. But
when she saw the - Regiment ltst-
ed TO return, he wanted her to be at
the pier; and II she loved him-to
wear red carnations; for even IL too
shattered in health to impose the bur-
den Of a sick man upon her. just the
knowledge of her love would help him
to bear any misfortune.
And when John came. she said: 81
love you. dearAbut l should have
loved you Just the same had you come
back crippled for life. And shall
never cease TO bless the hand-me-down
coat that brought me your letter; nor
the hand-me-down carnations that told
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

he questioned respectfully.
"Granddad" wheeled, an angry gilt
ter IN his eye.
Your telegram Yesl" he thun-
dered. I've this to say. young man.
positively refuse to recognize this per-
son with whom you've eloped. For
heavens sake why"
Because 1 love her"-tenderly.
Aren't you rather unfair, sir?"--
Doane Junior faced the angry one
squarely-"you speak as II you never
met sydney"
And I've no desire to- said Amos.
curtly. "An, ordinary working girl-a
mere nobody. When you might have
married-bah!" in disgust.
Hush, she'll hear" the lad frown-
ed. whilst Amos glared at him.
She's in the room across the hall
I'm TO give you a message" Doane
Juniors voice was crisp, though he ac-
tually grinned. "She said TO tell you
she's Miss Sunshine'-I believe she
helped you out of some sort of train
difficulty four years ago. You remem-
ber?"
Miss Sunshine?" incredulously.
Junior nodded. I'VE want your
blessing he said, quickly. Shall I
call her now, sir?"
. But Amos had already flung open
the door and was bounding across the
hall
why in time didn't you say so?" he
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

Satan seemed to re&h1s that IL was
something extraordinary for him TO
have company IN the evening. for he
was especially friendly and rubbed up
against her and rurTed-
HArsl started out Of the dressing
room into the hall Suddenly she
heard q cellar window smash. which
was On the side Of a dark alleyway.
and IN another Instant. footsteps in the
rear Of the store. Naturally she was
frightened She stood still and listen
ed. In another instant a light was
turned on. and peering through q crack
in the floor she was able to see two
men.
They wore sweaters. and their coat
collars were turned up. and they were
smoking cigarettes. They appeared to
Hazel Ike typical "toughs." She had
no desire to meet them, or to reveal
her presence.
"I must remove that money from the
safe. and get out OF here somehow"
she ruminated. She thought of the
telephone, but knew that II was i'm
possible for her to call Central, as she
had TO ring. and the men would hear
her. Thinking hard she resolved to
make her way down the dark stairs,
go TO the front windows, and try to
attract someone's attention.
Just as her feet touched the first
stair. she heard conversation Invol-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
n HILL. I'd like TO take a look inside
OF that old chateau"
so would II"

OF that old chateau"
so would II"
Phil Chaplin and Dan Andrews were
patients at the marine hospital. Base
81. at Nantes. France. It was
July, 1913. They had seen some hot
lighting. but hadn't been seriously
wounded.
MY legs all right as far as can
zee" said Chaplin.
Never felt better In my lifei- said
Andrews. Say, lets take a sneak
and do q little exploring. Let's see the
inside OF that chateau!"
Phil Chaplin agreed. Early the next
morning they managed TO slip by the
nurses and guards. and beat II. The
hospital was not great distance from
the city. They had tried previously TO
get Q "pass," but II was refused them
unless they worked for IT, and they
decided that they had done enough
work" in the Belleau Woods to last
for a while.
The old chateau Of Duchell-Annie
wss situated on a slope by the Lois
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
Sunshine'-why,

exploded. miss Sunshine'-why,
child, how strangei"
Stranger Sydney came tripping
forward like the 'impulsive child she
was-blushing and dimpiing rog,rishly
isn't 1t the unexpected that usually
happens. sir?"
Then shyly. wisttuily-her eyes sud-
denly like drenched forget-me -nots, for
sheer happiness:
How about that blessing, grand
daddy, dearf" she whispered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

~AHE store was dark and still rs
midnight Hazel L&ttlcton,
the cashier Of IAthrop q Co.
had spent more tir1e than usual with
her vaniy-box. prinptng and getting
ready TO leave. and suddenly discov-
ered that everybody was gone. the
lights were out, and that she was
locked in with satan" the old black
cat, which was as truly a part OF the
store ss the fixtures OF the old-fash-
toned shutters which were always
down On Saturday night II due respect
for the sabbath day.
-Lathru7 & Co.. was = reliable firm
IN q statd New England village. and
the idea Of window display on Sun
day was Rhhorrent to old John La
throp who was as good an orthodox
deacon as he was merchant.
Hazel looked about her. and TOOK
in the situation at q glance. It was
about $3.50 at night. Saturday. and she
was locked In and was alone. There
was one light In the small dressing
room where she was standing. but all
the other lights were OF. For a mo-
ment she was worried and not little
frightened Then. she thought OF the
telephone downstairs in the office. and
she believed that she could feel her
way down to the first floor, and would
have no difficulty in calling some
body and getting out of the store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

Tommy Hodge, who had boom ap-
prendced to Farmer Hicks. had noe
proved what might be called con-
,spIcuous success. and so when old Mr.
Hodge came along one day to ask what
progress the lad was making the old
farmer looked dubious,
WELL" said he. "tisn't as wank To
discourage you or your son either. He
don't do nothing wrong--nor nothing
at all II e can 'elp II. But will say
that. in my opinion. II your son 'ad
another hand ed want another pockea
to put It in!'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
Got what She Asked For.

A woman of uncertain age required
the services OF a boy. and inserted in
the local paper an advertisement
headed. youth wanted"
One of her friends. with little humor
and less taste. sent her a bottle OF q
celebrated wrinkle remover. pot OF
fairy bloom, a set of false teeth and .
naxen wig.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

we had raisin pie for dinner yes
terday and pa got awful mad"
What's the matter? Doesn't he Ike
raisln pie?"
"Yup, but he told ma he had bought
those raisins for another purposes
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
By Elsie Endicott

phone. the bag OF money at her side
Some grill" exclaimed the patrol
man. Some girl! You deserve .
d. S. c."
Don't give me any credit replied
the girl. wiping her face with pret-
ty crepe de cbene- handkerchief "It
was Satan! He deserves the medal
not II" And then. giri-like. Hazel burst
into tears.
"Satanl" gasped the patrolman-
Can yon beat it7 Satan and a. girl.
routing a gang of thievesi"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

you I loved you. And Fate itself de-
crees that / should be the rich poor
girl, and Anna. the poor rich girl--for
while she has money. she had lost
mother, while I have both my dear lit
tie mother-and you.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
Another Mess.

Proprietor Gust demobilized) d)-Yus,
I've been through it-offcers' cook two
years--wounded twice.
Tommy Casting the soup You're
lucky, mate It's wonder they didn't
kill yer"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
Casus Belli,

Casus Belli.
Mr. HI had a queer dream last
night. my dear. thought saw an
other man running off with you.
Mrs. Hand what did you say to
him?
Mr.. HI asked him what he was
running for.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
Well Trained.

Bachelor Frank-Let's ask Burns.
He's married and will be able to speak
from experience.
Bachelor Harold-on the contrary.
he'll keep his mouth shut from ex-
perience.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
Picking Them Ont

Here's an applicant for a Cabinet
office.
Good! What qualifications does ho
lack?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-04-02
INTERNs TO BE RELEASED

Washington.-Despite the fact that
the United States is still technically
at war with Germany, the govern
ment is about to release the last in
termed Germans and close the camps
at which they have been since 1917
Fewer than 200 enemy aliens re-
main in the two internment camps
at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, and Fort
Douglas, Utah, although at one time
more than 5000 interns were held.
This number comprised over 1000
Officers and seamen of the interned
German liners and commerce raid
ers in the ports of the United States,
the Philippines and Panama. Nearly
all of these were repatriated to Ger
many.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-04-02
AN APPEAL TO HUMANITY

Under the above heading, Rev
Burrus A. Jenkins, pastor Of the
Linwood Boulevard Christian church
in Kansas City, and editor of the
Kansas City Post, writes as follows:
Jewish Relief
"No matter what form the relief
takes, those two words are words
that should strike every heart string.
"If ever injustice was heaped on
the heads of race, it is the age
long injustice to the Jew Even
Shakespeare was not big enough to
rise above it.
How could one expect better
things from ignorant Russians and
Poles, from heartless and ruthless
Turks?
"The world war furnished an ap.
portunity for Jew baiters to rob-
kill and starve these people who,
wherever they have settled, have
been valuable to the community
There are only two or three coun-
tries in the world where the jew
has q fair chance, and over those
countries float either the Stars and
Stripes or the Union Jack of Eng
land, or the tri-color of France.
an these countries where, with a
fair chance, Hebrews have risen to
opulence and power, wonderful out
pourings of wealth have taken place
and are continuing to take place to
send food and clothing to the wretch
ed millions of their people in central
Europe.
Regardless of race, we should al
low our hearts to guide us in partic-
ipating in this relief.
Nobody on earth is suffering to-
day as is the Jew. The Oklahoma
Jewish Relief committee is appealing
for funds to feed and clothe the hun
CRY, homeless nordes of Jewish war
sufferers 1t is not merely duty, !
hut opportunity, that calls us to
share our immunity from persecu- |
tion."