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The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17

why ne preferred being left in charge. A girl, hey, Merodez! You saw the witch? What sort was she?"
 An American, senOr, young, and good to look at," the other man ex- pIained. Her eyes us blue as the skies"
 "Caramba! this is all pleasant enough. 1 will pay my respects to the lady. and there Is no time like the present"
 He turned away, thumbing his mustache, quite pleased with his con celt, but one of the men stopped hlIn with a question.
 "Ne remain here, SenOr?"
 "Ycs, you might as well,' his lips smiling, and if the Senor CaterHs passes, you can tell him that visit the fair American. It will give him joy"
 The girl drew CayendiSh back hur- riedly. he- m' working in flash of inspiration.
 Quick" she brCathed in his ear. There is a niche where We can hide few yards back. If he follows the other wall he might pass, and not notice"
 "But he goes to your cell; 'tis Pas. cual Mendez."
 "I know, but come. He must not go there. l will tell you my plan.'
 They were pressed back within the slight recess before the Mexican turned the corner, and she had hastily brcathed her desperate scheme.
 "It can be done," she insisted, and there is naught else possible. Give me the revolver. Good! Be silent now"
 NIendcz came down the black pas sage evidently in rare good humor, humming tune, with one hand pressed upon the wall to better guide his movements. The girl stood erect, the revolver gripped in one hand, the other pressing back her companion into the recess. She had lost all sense of fear in the determination to act; better risk all than surrender with out a struggle. Mendez fumbHed along the wall, stumbled over some slight projection and SwOre; another step, and his groping hand would touch her. He never took the step, but was whirled against the side wall, with the cold barrel of a revolver pressed against his cheek. A stern, s!bilant whisper held him motionlesS.
 If you move I fire, scnOr; raise your handS-Quick :"
 He responded mechanically too pro- foundIy astounded to dream of resist ance. It was the sound of the voice which impressed him.
 santa Maria! A woman?
 "YeS, Srnor, woman; the same you sought. but I have found you first"
 He Chucklcd.
 "A good jest surely; how came you here?'
 Not to discuss that, senor," quietly. "Nor is this to be laughed over. If
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17
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The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17
EDITORIAL
EAAE++AAtssseA

The notification received that iur or a-L witness fees in the Fret 3...-a@ a.. .o b. raised on July -~- i. saoJ rewz indeed, Jury .a-. k a.- coas.L,rsd an Oppor'un ..g 60. making moacy, neither should . ae that those serving should, ,a -, 9. az actual loss. With the ..- ~.-4 rae fixed at five dollars ..s y. town jurors can just about ..s ling rNge2se. Al the Rew "a .- .- VI. D. eati.r to s.cure men .. s,.... a.L w4ls serving the a.a w.- |. nor. satisfied and will =.. better coo-td,ra'.oo 10 the .4~ ra hand
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17

you would live, do as l say. Mir. Cavendlsh, see if the man bears weapons"
 "Only a belt with a knife"
 "Keep the knife; it may come handy for some purpose, Now bind his hands with the belt. Cross your wrists. senOr."
 He had lost his temper, no longer deemng this joke.
 kYOu d--n vixen" he grOwled say agely. This play will soon be done; do you know who am?'
 "The senOr Pascual Mendez, but that means nothing" she answered. This revolver will kill you as surely
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17

They advanced slowly, keeping closely against the wall, and testing the floor cautiously before venturing a step. A few yards plunged them into total darkness, and, although CavendiSh had been conducted along there a prisoner, he retained small recollection of the nature of the pas sage.
 Their progress was slow but silent, neither yenturing to exchange speech, but with ears anxiOuSly strained to catch the least sound. Stella was conscious of the loud beating of her heart, the slight raSping of CavendiSh's feet on the rock floor The slightest noise seemed magnitied. The grade rose sharply, until tt became almost A climb. yet the floor had evidently been leveled, and there were no Ob- structlOnS to add to the difficulty or advance. Then the passage Sweryed rather sharply to the right, and Cav endlsh, leading. halted 10 peer about the corner. An instant they both re- malned mOtiOnless. and then, seeing and hearing nothing, she could re- strain her lmpatience no longer.
 What is it?" she questioned. "Is there something wrong|
 He reached back and drew her closer. without answering, until her eyes also were able to look around the sharp edge of rock. Far away, 1t seemed a long distance up that mar TOW tunnel, a lantern glOwed duly, the light so dim and tllckering as to scarcely reveal even it's immediate surroundings: yet from that distance, her eyes accustomed to the dense gloom. she could distinguish enough 10 quicken her breathing and cause her to clutch the sleeve of her companion.
 The lantern occupied niche in the side wall at the bottom of flight ot rude steps. Not more than a half dozen of these were revealed, but at their foot, where the passage had been widrned somewhat, extended a stone bench on which loungcd two men. Even in that dim light the two were clearly Mexican.
 What shall we do?" she asked, her lips at CavendiSh's ear. I've cannot pass them-they are on guard
 "I was wondering how close l could creep in before they saw me he an- swercd, using the same caution. "If 1 was only sure they were alone, and could once get the drop, we might make it."
 Even If you succeeded in overaw- ing these two, We would have no way of securing them. An alarm would be given before we could get beyond reach. Our only hope of escape lies in getting out of here unseen
 "Yes. and before Cateras is discov- cred"
 Then. lets go back and try the oth- CT way out" she urged. That opens directly into the valley and is prob ably not guarded. What is happening uOw?'
 A gray gleam of light struck the steps from above, recognized instantly as a reflection uf day, as though some cover had been upHrted connecting this underground labyrinth with the clear sky. A dim shadow touched the lllumined rocks for a brief moment, moving shadow uncertain in Its out lines, groteSQue, ShapeleSS; and then the daylight vanished as suddenly as it duwned. The two guards below came to their feet, rigid in the glow of the lantern, their faces turned up- ward. Then man came slowly down the last few steps and joined them.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17
l. pIIes Cured in Q to 14 paEs

Druggists refund money f. PAzo OINTMENT falls to cure Itchlng,y Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles, Stops Irritation; soothes and Heals You can get restful sleep after Che first application Price COG.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17

Alter a r.fe in the surf and seeing those Uaw@..aU dancers, the prince of Wales admitted that a mistake had been male in Rot arranging his trip SD he uF-.t trva remained longer.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17
NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE pursuant order of sals made entered District the Territory of AL aska Jupe1E, 1920 in the matter application City skagWy municipal corporation for order for delinquent taz the years 1915 191198 19sA public tho City Hall skagWy Twenty (2) day 1s20 at day. which Sale the lownd de property individuals mentioned below h which the including penalty interest Rnd date tabuaed will sold provided by law further Information regarding different taxes 1nan tereOt hereby original delinquent tax ro file office for the City of saWay and which open public inspection.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17

SaourI r.a.a give out, will memory turn ha.s ta "rna~h:" There was Ie-loI wura ro.eI.nS was fashionable attire f.r w..: and, oh, how 1t wrIn- kl,d.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17

Even m11T women who have TO chill dren at al, .r.la.n,'y don't know what to do. A. .-2st they don't do any thing
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17
For Colds or Influenza

End as e Preventative take LAXA- TIVE PROMO QUININE Tablets LOoB tor B. W. GROVES signat. uro on the box. soc ..i .,i.I
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17

E0nt'.s-n are r.w distributing bor.. ly parachute. To they Use rub Der -.,.i-s.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-17
TO Prevent In1usnza

Colds cause Grip and Ir9lpeuga-- LAXATIVE PROMO oUNRZR Tab lets remove th causss TSGa Id only one Promo QuinInam E. ". GRoVER"s signature oa box, 800
Evening star., 1920-04-08
Protecting Milk Consumer.

The attitude of the District health
officer and those cooperating with him
in pressing legislation for safeguard
ing the milk supply of Washington is
supported by public opinion. The gen.
eral belief of the people Of Washing.
ton was that the law already gave
them protection against milk that
might be produced or distributed un-
der insanitaYy conditions. There are
two main points to be considered.
First, that milk served to Washington
consumers in public places and in their
homes shall be above suspicion, and,
second, that this condition shall be
brought about by regulations which
will place the least restriction upon
producers and distributors compatible
with the service Of clean, pure milk.
Any new rules authorized for the
production, shipment and distribution
Of milk should be plain and should be
enforced with an even hand. This is
promised under the terms Of the bill
proposed by the health officer and ap.
proved by the District Commissioners.
The health officer has said Of his bill
that @if enacted it will create safety
zone about the milk supply Of Wash.
ington and will not work hardship
on any one or reduce the milk supply" !"
Evening star., 1920-04-08
Birds in Spring.

blru songs are sounding IN the gar
dens in the suburbs and in the fields
and woods about the city, even though
spring is tardy. The resident birds
are singing their marriage songs and
the migrants are coming up from lands
that arc never locked in frost. Some
of these migrants, like the killdeer,
phoebe, mourning dove, chewink, chip
ping sparrow, thrashcr, purple martcn
and the king bird, the scarlet tanager,
indigo bunting and the hummins bird,
are coming to spend the summer with
us and bring up their children here.
Some Of these birds-the king bird,
tanagcr and bunting-haye not come
vet because they are not due till late
in April, and the humming bird, ac-
cording to the law Of averages. is due
on May day. Many Of the migrants
like the hermit thrush, fox sparrow,
savannah sparrow, myrtle warbler,
ruby-erowncd kinglet and . host Of
others will merely drop in to make a
call and then pass on to spend the
heated term up north.
The native birds, Of the residents" !"
those that pass their whole time here,
seem particularly merry and meio.
dious, even though the trees and
shrubs are behind time with their
blooming. Mocking birds are flashing
their white wing bars and mimick-
ing the notes Of all the other birds.
Though focks Of Knockers spend the
winter in the gulf states and Atlantic
states south Of Washington, enough
of them abide here the year round to
entitle the mocking bird to elassifica.
tion as a permanent resident. Be-
cause Of the bird protection laws and
the widening of humane education,
these birds are increasing in numbers,
and with kindly treatment, which in.
cludes some food in winter. they will,
in few years be a. numerous in this
neighboYhood as when the oldest in
habitant was young.
This also is the story Of the ca.di.
nal. the most brilliant Of. our resi-
dents. For generations he was shot
for his plumage and trapped and
Gagged for the amusement Of the fam.
lily. He ID under the protection of the
law and his number Is increasing.
Robins are ~whistling- everywhere
around the city and in" the city. Tho
bluebirds are making love, the Caro-
lima wren is wssbling Hkeaa high
priced canary, the song sparrow is in
6ne voice and the chickadee, titnouse,
nuthatch, cedar bird and goldhnch are
showing all the people how nimbly.
Justify and merrily they can chip and
trill. e..
Evening star., 1920-04-08
with extravagances of speech are mere
ly playing the game.

with extravagances of speech are mere
ly playing the game.
Mr.. Smiths candidacy may be ques-
toned In some quarters because he is
q southern man. The south, for SO
long time having left the presidency
out of her calculations for any son of
her own, has encouraged the notion
that when that office is under consid-
Grafton she has only to look on, and
later support the man selected from
one Of the other sections. But she has
sons Of presidential size. and they are
within their rights when they put up
lightning rods. Why not' In the case
Of Mr.. Smith he has been In the pub
lie eye for a quarter century.
Mr.. Paln,er's candidacy may be ques-
toned because Of his bailiwick. Will
the democracy 60 for its candidate to
state which in presidential years gives
republican majority anywhere from
q quarter of million upa But why
should not even Pennsylvania produce
deserving democrats Of presidential
sizef Has not Samuel J. Randall .
permanent and very high place in
democratic history! He was a Penn.
sy!vanian, and, like Mr.. Palmer, en-.
ioyed SO much consideration at home
the district in which he lived sent him
to Congress and kept him there. And
in his day, as now in Mr.. Palner's day,
there were democrats in otl er states
besides his own with O desire to see
him in the White House. Mr.. Palmer
has not been in public lie as long as
Mr.. Smith, but long en- ,ugh to show
quality and reach a Gsbinst office.
This is still free country, notwith-
standing some restrictions imposed by
the war;. Every man born in America
is eligible to the presidency; and that
eligibility carries with it the right to
offer for the Office. Men Of the grade
and class of Mr.. Palmer and Mr.. Smith
are easily assoeiable with public favor,
and are justified in reaching for the
highest.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

Morton-is graduate of Hampton In
stitute, the school from which DR..
Washington drew the inspiration for
his Alabama labors; and, as DR.. Wash
ington did, he carried to Alabama full
equipment for his new duties, and has
won success.
More and more as time passes the
value of Tuskegee and kindred schools
Is disclosed. They are socketed In hard
common sense; and what they accom-
plished is of benefit to both races.
Colored men and women arc prepared
for playing creditable and useful parts
In the everyday life of the country
and the sum Of that life, lived by
white and ca1ored alike. makes the
cVuntry's strength and true glory. The
everyday task we'll performed is the
basis OF all that endures.
Mr.. Taft ns orator is good selec-
tion. Having filed high places-onc
of them the highest in this country
he takes a broad view Of matters. and
sympathizes with the best purposes of
oil men Of good purpores. And it is
men Of his station and kind who have
the most wholesome and encouraging
message for those who nre beginning
their work or prosecuting 1t in the
modest walks Of the world.
Tuskegee claims for its graduates
tho credit for showing their training
In whatever lines they may have been
equipped for at school when they take
their places among the producers. AS
a rule, they are successful and respect
ed, and unknown in those circles which
fement trouble and unrest, and con-
vert agitation into q sort Of industry.
Evening star., 1920-04-08
State Taxes and City Tax Burdens

If full state taxes are included as
mart of the city tax burden OF Amerl-
can cities in the states when they are
compared with Washington with IT'S
city tax burden alone, then the aver
age American city slightly exceeds
Washington in per capita tax burden.
But no state taxes should enter into
intereity comparisons with Washing
ton. The capital does not enjoy the
most important state benefits to which
state taxation entities the citizen of a
state.
If either all state t>xes Or equitable
proportions of state and county taxes
on the Beales theory are eliminated
from the calculation Washington tax
burden averages uy with those of other
cities without any Increase whatever.
If state taxes are not eliminated OF
cut down by equitable reductions
washington's tax burden might fairly
be increased by a very small fraction
TO bring it up to the level of other
cities. But Washington protests
against the use of this slig ght fractional
and unfair increase as the pretcxt for
a two-thirds or one-third enlarge
ment Of it's tax burden.
Many of us contend that all state
taxes should be excluded equitably
from the comparisons of city tax bur
dcns; that "a, taxes to be cquitably
compared should be paid by contrib
utors substantially in the same area,
to be distributed to benefciaries in the
same area and for the benefit of that
area alone; that in the light of this
principle the municipal tax and state
tax are as wide apart as the poles, be-
ing separate and distinct in personnel
OF contributors, in purpose of creation,
in scope and area of distribution; that
(b) Washington does not "receive the
same benefits" that accompany state
citizenship, and should not, there
fore, bear the burdens which compen-
sate' for these benefits.
When Washington is part Of state
and enjoys the expenditure within it
of its due share of the state fund to
which thousands of state citizens out
side of its limits contribute it will be
time to permit state taxation to enter
into it's comparative per capita tax
figures When Washingtonians are
like Baltin,oreans, Marylanders again,
with all the Marylanders' rights and
privileges as citizens of a state, it will
be time to charge against the Wash
ingtonisn in comparison with the Bal
timorean the state tax which the latter
pays, not as a Baltimorean but as a
Marylander. When Washington has
senators, representatives and a state
legislature it will be time for it to pay
for such Injuries in the shape Of a
state tax.
These contentious are cditorially
elaborated elsewhere in The Star.
Evening star., 1920-04-08
A Worthy School and Its Work.

This is from Tusksges Institute. Ala.
bama:
Elaborate preparations are being
made at Tusksgee Institute for the
Founders day exercises which will he
held at the institute Tuesday, April 81,
at which time ex-President William n.
Taft will deliver the address bearing
upon the Significance Of the life Of
the late Booker T. Washiugtou."
II less has Of late been heard than
formerly about this excellent school
and its work the fact IL attributable
to the death Of ito famous founder.
Booker Warrington was an unusual
man, Judged BY any standard Of sither
his own or the white race. He had
achieved . reputation which extended
beyond the confines Of his own eoun.
try. Hence, his movements--and, ,he
was constantly on the move-wsre
notable and always noted. Thespublic
was often reminded Of him and what
he had in hand. tt
But though not % frequently unde.
public discussion, the school since Dr.,
washiasten's death has bssn well ad.
uiaisssFsd IN the apaEit e4 IT. founder,
and has made psogssss aloag tAs uass
traced by HIN. HIS sasessses-aea3.
Evening star., 1920-04-08
Stump pickwickiauisu,s.

The eounsyy need not, aud probably
will not. take too tsriously the left
handed compliments exchanged from
the stump in Georgia Tuesday between
Attorney General Palmer and Senator
Hoke Smith. There il no reason why
Mr.. Smith should not be accepted as
"a real candidate" for the San Fran
cisco nomination, and no reason why
M1. Palmer's aspirations to the honor
should Be considered a bu,lesque. The
tive stumpe.s were, a stumpers often
are, in Piekwiekian mood. At political
meetings the grouudliags must bs
served; ana speakers IN Itching them
Evening star., 1920-04-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Misleading Chatter.

Misleading Chatter.
try to shun suspicion as / greet my
fellow man,
And be on terms with him as free and
friendly as I can;
When for favorits son loyal crowd
begins to shout
I like to hear the words Of praise SO
gayly dropped about.
Yet, in such cases, later on I've clearly
understood
Said "son" was not superlatively brave
nor wise nor good.
All, many a time this thought has
caused melancholy. state.
'fYou can't believe the things they say
about candidate"
A cruel shudder frequently has passed
I, along my frame -
When people toward shining mark
propelled 1.-The shafts of blame.
His habit Of iniquity foretells future
- dire. =
He'll need asbestos bathing clothes to
F. swim the Lakes Of Fire.
And yet I later on discover that his
nature mild
Il frank and honest. He can be as
simple as a child.
II works both ways, this little thought
that bids us hesitate:
"You can't believe the things they say
about a candidate"
Evening star., 1920-04-08

A 'kidnapers' association" is said te
have been organized in Mexico. There
Is no limit to the kinds Of "societies'
that may be looked for in these soviet
ish times.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

As q man with a sense Of humor,
Vice President Marshall deferentially
stands aside while other presidential
possibilities take themselves seriously.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

Lenin is reported to be wearing a
cheap hat. This does not prevent him
from wearing a fur overcoat and in
dulging in three square meals per day.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

In addition to causing appendicitis
the grape seed is now suspected of pro.
ducing dangerous irritation of the
eighteenth amendment
Evening star., 1920-04-08

As Col. Bryan's admirers recall "16
to l" they may admit that while figures
do not lie, they may tell very an
cient and uninteresting story.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

Specialists in languages and eco.
nomics are inclined to the opinion that
the league of nations is the Esperanto
of international politics.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

The New York delegation to the re-
publican convention will go unin-
structed. This will cause every dark
horse to prick up his ears.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

The movements of Marshal Foch are
tending to obscure the discussion of
local issues in the Berlin press.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

Picketers are doing what they can
to make British headquarters in this
city interesting to an ambassador.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

Secretary CoIby's pointed criticisms
Of Congress may be described as be-
ing, in sense, fourteen pointed.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

Numerous inquiries have not elected
from Mr.. Martens information 10 to
precisely what q soviet ambassador il.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

Wilhelm il almost far enough out
Of the German mi1'up to look like an
innocent hystander.
Evening star., 1920-04-08

Private ownership of railroads takes
over the problems as we'll as the prop
critics.
Evening star., 1920-04-08
Tho Pumng Process.

T fear" said tho diflident advance
agent, that you may regard tho things
/ write ahsut ny stas - pifls.n
NO." answered the barbarian at tho
cory dsskj mot plAls. FuMAR "
Evening star., 1920-04-08
stilI at t..

"well, they've got mo working over.
time again!"
"who arc youp
'T'm the man. who started In last
October phesyins q hard winter"
Evening star., 1920-04-08
Rejection.

When April breezes lightly roam,
The ruthless season may disclose
The Nttle how'ret a. "pome"
Which into tho waste-basket goes.