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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04

and bridge Mad river. and the Cardi-
gans haven't got that amount OF
money. what's more, they can't get
IT,"
"But suppose" she persisted. that
the real builder of the road should
prove TO be Bryce Cardigan, after all :.
What would you dor
Colonel Pennington's eyes twinkled
81 greatly fear. my dear, I shoub
make noise like something doing.
And as for Bryce Cardgan--well. that
young man would certainly know he'd
been through fight"
II wonder II he'll fight to the last.
Uncle Seth"
"why. believe he WILL" Pennington
replied soberly.
"Td love to see you beat him"
SHIRLEY Why my dear. you're
growing ferocious." Her uncle's tones
were laden with banter, but his counte-
nance could not conceal the pleasure
her last remark had given him.
Shirley thrust out her adorable chin
aggressively "Sick 'em. Tige!" she
answered. "Shake 'em up, boyl"
"You bet ri shake 'em up" the
Colonel declared joyously. He paused
with a morsel OF food on his fork and
waved the fork at her aggressively.
you stimulate me into activity, Shir-
ley. My mind has been singularly duh
of late; have worried unnecessarily.
but now that know that you are with
me- ! am inspired. I'll tell you how
wen fix this new railroad, II 1t exhibits
signs of being dangerous" Again he
smote the table. "We'll sew 'em up
tighter than n new buttonhole."
"Do tell me how" she pleaded
eagerly.
"Tll block them on their franchise to
run over the city streets OF SeQuola."
"Howr
"By making the mayor and the city
council see things my way" he answer
ed dryly. Furthermore. in order to
enter Sequoia. the N. @. o. will have
to cross the tracks OF the Laguna
Grande Lumber company's line on
Water street-make jump-crossing--
and I'll enjoln them and hold them up
In the courts till the cows come home"
"Uncle Seth. you're a wizard"
swell, at least I'm no SLOUGH at look.
Ing after my own interests-and yours
Shirley. In the midst Of peace we
should be prepared for war. You've
met Mayor Poundstone and his lady.
haven't you?"
Il had ten at her house last week."
Good news. Suppose you invite
her and Poundstone here for dinner
some night this week. Just a quiet
little family dinner, Shirley, and after
dinner you can take Mrs. Poundstoue
upstairs, on some pretext or other
while sound Poundstone out on HIS
attitude toward the N. G. o."
She nodded. II shall attend to the
matter. Uncle Seth"
Five minutes after dinner was over.
Shirley Joined her uncle In the library
and announced that His Honor the
Mayor, and Mrs. Poundstone, would be
delighted 70 dine with them on thu
following Thursday night.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04

charge of keeper. Now. FOR heavens
sake, Shirley, don't discuss that tim
Der with me. for IL you do TIL &c
plain. lunatic crazy"
poor Uncle Seth" she purred
gweetly. Her apparent sympathy
soothed his rasped soul. He contin.
ued:
"Oh, I'll get the internal property,
ana II will be worth what l have ia
pay for II, only II certainly does gravel
me to realize that am about TO be
held up, with no help In sight. I'll
see Judge Moore tomorrow and offer
him quick profit for his client.
That's the game. you know"
IL do hope the new owner exhibits
some common sense, uncle dear" she
replied, and turned back to the piano.
but greatly fear" she added to her.
self, ''that the new owner is going TO
prove a most obstinate creature and
frightfully hard TO discover"
True to his promise, the Colonel
called on Judge Moore bright and
early the following morning. "Act
Three OF that little business drama
entitled The Valley Of the Giants
my dear Judge" he announced pleas
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04
CHAPTER xI.

When Bryce Cardigan walked down
the gangplank at the steamship dock
in San Francisco. the first face he saw
among the waiting crowd was Buck
Ogilivy's. Ogilvy thrust forth a great
speckled paw for Bryce 10 shake.
Bryce ignored II.
"Why, don't you remember me?"
Ogll!vy demanded. "rm Buck Ogilivy."
Bryce looked him fairly In the eye
and favored him with lightning wink.
81 have never heard OF you, Mr.. Ogilvy.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04
CHAPTER XII

To return TO Bryce Cardigan:
Having completed his preliminary
plans to build the N. c. O., Bryce had
returned to Sequola. prepared to SIT
quietly on the side lines and watch
his peppery henchman Ogilvy go into
action
Ogilvy's return to- Sequoia following
his three-weeks tour In search Of rights
Of way for the N. c. o. was heralded
by visit from him to Bryce Cardigan
at the latter's office. As he breasted
the counter In the general office. Aoira
McTnvish left her desk and came over
to see what the visitor desired.
81 should like to see Mr.. Bryce
Cardigan" Buck began In crisp bus
inesslike accents. He was fumblins
In his card-case and did not look up
until about to hand his card to Moira-
when his mouth flew half open, the
while he stared at her with consum-
mate frankness. The girls glance met
his momentarily. then was lowered
modestly; she took the card and car
ried It to Bryce
"Hum-m-m" Bryce grunted. THAT
noisy fellow Ogilvy, ehr'
"His clothes are simply wonderful
and so is his voice. He's very refined.
But he's carroty red and has freckled
hands, Mr.. Bryce"
Bryce rose and sauntered into the
general office.
"Mr. Bryce CardlganP Buck Queried.
AT your service, Mr.. ogilvy. Please
come in"
'"Thank you so much, SIR" He fol.
lowed Bryce to the latter's private
office, closed the door carefully behind
him, and stood with his broad back
against II.
Buck, are you losing your mind 70
Bryce demanded. n
Losing it7 I should say not. rve
just lost IT,"
II believe You. II you were quite
sane, you wouldn't run the risk OF be.
Ing seen entering my office"
"Tut-tut, old dearl None OF that
Am ] not the handspring of the North.
ern California Oregon railroad and
privileged TO run the destinles of that
soulless corporation as see ftp He
sat down. crossed his long legs, and
1erked a speckled thumb toward the
outer office. II was sane when came
In here, but the eyes Of the girl out.
side-oh, VOW, them eyes / must be
introduced to her"
Love at first sight, ell, BuckY"
81 don't know what II is, but its
nice. Who Is sheT'
"She's Molra McTavish. and you're
not to make love to her. Understand?
I can't have you shopping around this
office after to-day"
Continued next week.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Pioneer In the California
redwood region. John Cardigan, at forty
seven. liz the leading citizen OF Sequoia,
owner OF mills, ships, and many acres OF
married life. and father of two-day old
Bryce Cardigan.
CHAPTER LAT fourteen Bryce makes
the acquaintance of Shirley Dumner, n Wis.
itor TO SequoIa. and his Junior by a few
wears. Together they visit the Valley OF
- Giants. sacred to John Cardigan and
h.- m az the burial place OF Bryce's
mothof. and part with mutual regret.
CHAPTER III.--whIle Bryce In ut col.
lege John Cardigan meets with heavy
business losses and for the first time views
the future with uncertainty.
CHAPTER Waiter graduation from
college. and a trip abroad, Bryce Cardi-
gan comes home. On the train he meets
Shirley Sumner, on her way to Sequola to
make her home there with her uncle,
Col. Pennington. Bryce learns that his
fathers eyesight has failed and that Col
Pennington IL seeking to take advantage Of
the old mans business misfortunes.
CHAPTER Vim the Valley Of the
Giants young Cardigan finds n tree felled
directly across his mothers grave. Indi.
cations are that n was cut down to secure
the burl. and evidence seems to show that
Pennington and his woods-boss. Jules
CHAPTER v1.-Dining with Col. Pen.
nington and his niece, Bryce finds the
room paneled with redwood burl, confirm.
Ing his suspicious OF Pennington's guilt
In diplomatic way, unperceived by Shir.
ley, the two men declare war.
CHAPTER vII.-Pennington refuses t.
renew his logging contract with the Card.
gans. believing his action means bank.
ruptcy for the latter. Bryce forces Ron
deau to confess he felled the tree In the
valley of the Giants. at Pennington's or.
der. After punishing the man, Bryce
huris him at Col. Pennington. who, with
Shirley, had witnessed the tight. Penning.
ton Ia Inundated. and the girl. indignant,
orders Bryce to leave her and forget their
friendship. He leaves, but refuses to &C.
cept dismissal.
CHAPTER VIII.-Returning to Sequoia
the train on which Shirley, her uncle, and
Bryce are travelling, breaks away from
the locomotive. and Bryce. who could have
escaped. at the risk OF his life cuts out
the caboose and saves them from certain
death. being painfully injured In doing 90.
CHAPTER Ix-Molra McTavish, chiiu.
hood friend OF Bryce and employed in his
omce. makes Shirley's Acquaintance and
the two become friends. Needing money
badly. John Cardigan offers to sell PEN.
nington the Valley OF the Giants, but the
Colonel. confident the property must soon
enemies. contemptpously refuses. Un.
Valley and the Cardigans have n new
lease OF business life. They interest CAPT.
M and decide on a scheme TO parallel
Pennington's logging railroad
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04

welcomed by the farmers and cattle
men along our short line"
well. that about completes the
rough outline OF our plan. We have
a year in which to build our road; II
we do not hurry. the mill will have to
shut down for lack OF logs, when our
contract with Pennington expires"
you forget the manager for our
new corporation-the vice president
and general manager. He must be o
man of real ability and a person you
can trust implicitly"
1T have the very man. His name is
Buck oE,lvy and only this very day
received a letter from him begging me
for small loan. have Buck on ice
In fifth.class San Francisco hotel"
"Tell me about him, Bryce"
It'll read you his letter. claim
there is more character in letter than
in n face"
Here Bryce read aloud:
Golden Gate Hotei-Rooms Fifty
Cents--and Up.
"San Francisco, Cal. Aug. 16. 1915.
my dear Cardigan: Hark to the
voice Of one crying In the wilderness:
then picture to yourself the unlovely
spectacle OF a strong man crying.
Let us assume that you have duly
considered. Now wind up your wrist
and send me a rectangular piece Of
white, blue, green or pink paper bear
Ing In the lower right-hand corner, In
your clear, bold chirography, the magic
words Bryce Cardigan'-with the lit
tie up-and-down hook and flourish
which Identifies your signature given
in your serious moods and lends value
to otherwise worthless paper.
"When you knew me last. was a
prosperous young contractor. Alas !
put all my eggs in one basket and pro-
duced an omelette. Took contract
to build railroad In Honduras Hon.
duras got TO fighting with Nicaragua
the government I had done business
with went out Of business; and the
Nicaraguan army recruited all my la
borers and mounted them on my mules
and horses swiped all my grub, and
told me to go home. / went. why
stay2 Moreover. I had an incentive
consisting Of about an inch OF bayonet
fortunately not applied in a vital
spot--which accelerated rather than
decreased my speed.
Hurry. my dear Cardigan. fin.
ished eating my overcoat the day be
fore yesterday.
MAKE II hundred. and God viii
bless you. When get II, I'll come to
SeQuoia and kiss you. I'll pay you
back some time-of course.
"Wistfully thine.
"BUCK OGILvY.
up. S.-Delays are dangerous, and
pr0crastination is the thief Of time
B."
John Cardigan chuckled. I'D take
Buck Ogilvy. Bryce. He'll do. Is he
honestf'
II don't know. He was, the last
time saw him."
"Then wire him hundred. Don't
wait for the nls'l."
81 have already wired him the hun
dred. In all probability he Is now out
whlrling like dervish."
Good boy Well. ! think we've
planned sufficient for the present,
Bryce. You'd better leave for San
Francisco tomorrow and close your
deal with Gregory. Hire n good law
yer to draw up the agreement between
you; be sure you're right, and then go
ahead-full speed. When you return
to Sequoia, I'll have few more points
to give you. I'll null them over In the
meantime"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04

ono warned HIM
happen and those bunco-steerers
should actually build a road from
Sequola to Grants Pass, Ore, and
thus construct feeder to trans
continental liner
Five minutes of serious reflection
sufiiced to bring the Colonel to the
verge Of panic, notwithstanding the
fact that he was ashamed OF himself
for yielding to fright despite his firm
belief that there was no reason why
he should be frightened. Similar con
siderations occur to a small boy who
Is walking home in the dark past a
cemetery.
The vital aspects Of his predica.
ment dawned on the Colonel one night
ut dinner, midway between the soup
and the fish. So forcibly did they oc-
cur to him, In fact, that for the nonce
he forgot that his niece was seated
opposite him.
"Confound them" the Colonel muir
INJURED distinctly, II must look into
this Immediately"
Look into what, uncle dear?" Shir.
ley asked inDocently.
This new railroad that man Ogilvy
talks OF building-which means, Shir-
ley, that with SeQuoia as his starting
point, he Is going to build hundred
and fifty miles north to connect with
the main line of the Southern Pacific
In Oregon"
"But wouldn't that be the finest
thing that could possibly happen to
Humboldt county?" she demanded OF
him.
Undoubtedly II would-to Hum
boldt county; but to the Laguna
Grande Lumber company, In which you
have something more than u sentimen.
tai interest, my dear, 1t would be
blow. A large part OF the estate left
by your father Is invested In Laguna
Grande stock. and as you know, all OF
my efforts are devoted to approaching
that stock aud to fighting against any.
thing that has tendency to depreciate
It."
Carefully he dissected sand-dab
and removed the backbone. I'D give
a ripe peach to learn the identity OF
the scheming buttinsky who bought
old Cardlgan's Valley OF the Giants"
he said presently. "I'n be hanged II
that doesn't complicate matters q
little"
"You should have bought II when
the opportunity offered" she reminded
him.
II dare say" he admitted lightly.
However, didn't and now I'm going
to be punished for ii, my dear; so
don't roast me any more. By the way,
that speckled hot-air fellow Ogilyy,
who is promoting the Northern Cali
fornia & Oregon railroad, is back In
town again. think III wire the San
Francisco office to look him up In
Dun's and Bradstreet's. I'd sleep a
whole lot more soundly tonight II ]
knew the answer to two very important
questions"
"What are they, Uncle Seth7"
"Well. I'd like TO know whether the
N. @. o Is genuine or a screen 10 hide
the operations Of the Trinidad Red
wood Timber company"
at might" said Shirley, with one of
those sudden flashes OF intuition pc
culiar 10 women, ''be screen TO bids
the operations OF Bryce Cardigan.
Now that he knows you aren't going
to renew his hauling contract. he may
have decided to build his own logging
railroad"
After pause the Colonel made
answer: mo, l have no fear OF that.
1t would cost five hundred thousand
dollars 10 build that twelve-mlle line
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04

You are installing me for some one
else"
Sorry" Ogilvy murmured. "My
mistake. Thought you were Bill Ker.
rick, who used TO be partner of
mine"
Bryce nodded and passed on, hailed
a taxicab, and was driven to the San
Francisco office of his company. Five
minutes later the door opened and
Buck Ogllvy entered.
~ was bit puzzled at the dock.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04

Il noticed in this evenings paper"
she remarked presently. shat Mr..
Cardigan has sold his Valley OF the
Giants. SO you bought It, after ALP
mo such luckl" he almost barked.
I'm an idiot. l should be placed In
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-06-04

No better time to subscribe for The
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
GRAIN.

The grain market is unquestiOn-
ably very sensitive to bullish influ-
ence in view of the prevailing and
continuing railroad congestion, the
late season. labor conditions on the
farms. and the outlook for a vigor-
Gus world food demand this coming
year unmatched by adequate sup
plies in foreign countries. The out
look is distinctly bullish. Neverthe-
less prices have been none too Sc
cure on their lofty perch and are
subject 10 reaction. A sudden col
lapse followed the advance of cash
corn at Toledo TO $2.10 last August.
RecessiOns this year seem likely TO
be temporary as the market is more
securely grounded. The fall harvest
may bring lower prices, but all do
not concede this.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
South Bend Markets
HAY. STRAW AND FEED.

HAY. STRAW AND FEED.
Corrected Daily By the Wesley Miller
Flour A Feed Co. 42O =. Michigsn)
NEW HAY-Paying 3Gtd'3S selling S42q
STRAW-PRylng 81. sei1lng-Sl4Ql6 o.
S5c bale
.OATS-Taying S11O, selling $1.2OG 80.
NEt, CORN-Paying SLIGO, selling $50
Q2OO
CLOVER SEED-PayInG So bu.. sell
ing S36Q3S bu.
ALSlkE CLOVER-Selling $500
ALFALFA Northern grown -S2s 90.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
LIVESTOCK.

The favorable reception accorded
light hogs naturally tended 10 in
crease the supply. Feeders are
marketing both light hogs and cattle
rather than continue feeding corn
at present prices. The country is
cIamOring for cars. both 10 market
stuff for killing and TO move feed
ers into pasture. The traffic situa-
ton has improved somewhat, various
railroads lifting embargoes at least
partially. Cattle show underlying
weakness, while appreciating in
value from time 10 time. Early re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
STOCKS.

The recent largely professional
market has been under strong bear
ish influence. Notwithstanding occa-
sionaI upturns. The probability
that a soldier bonus law would pass,
unsettlement in trade and cancella-
tons reported by the textile mills,
unfavorable crop advices. and public
indifference to stocks apparently in
consequence of the thrift movement
were held responsible. Traders have
adopted a conservative attitude. In
support of the bull position II may
be said that the markets technical
aspect has improved greatly under
liquidation and that stock prices
have discounted considerable liquid
alton in commodities.
The market has already begun to
speculate upon the probable effects
OF the party conventions in June
The suggestion of a tax on stock
sales caused some perturbation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
WOOL.

Stocks of virgin wool throughout
the world exceed 1,285, 600, 600
pounds and will increase TO $780,
zoe, 200 pounds when the new clip
is finished, according TO the Ma
tional Sheep and Wool Bureau Of
America. The overall movement
suggests the probability of a grow
ing demand for medium and low
grade woods, from which cheaper
clothing can be made. New clip
buying in the west has not attained
full volume, and little is reported
from the fleece wool sections. Fine
Utah woods have brought roc and
above. Fleece woods of best grade
are offered at 81. The goods trade
is unsettled by the prospect Of heavy
cancellations. which may not eventu-
ate. The United States government
holds only about 100000 600 pounds
Of wool, or 3 percent of total hold
ings in this country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
Trend Of the Markets


covery in the calf market has been
expected Calves are out of line
with lambs. which enjoy undated
demand. Notwithstanding large i'm
ports Of lamb and mutton. r
COTTON.
Bearish factors have been potent
in the cotton market of late. Vary
ing weather reports had much TO do
with fluctuating prices, but regard
was also paid to the credit strin-
gency, cancellations and Unsettle-
fnent in the goods trade, the bearish
tone OF the stock market. and the
decline of exports last week TO the
lowest point this spring. Exports
during the first 10 days of May con
signed TO oriental countries were
practically nil. Reserve ratios of
federal reserve banks in the south
have steadily diminished, and il is
expected that a good deal of spot
cotton will make its appearance on
the market if further tightening
ensues.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
METALS.

Reports vary in describing trans
portation as it affects the iron and
steeel industry. There has un-
doubtedly been notable improve
ment in some districts and production
may be expected TO increase. I'm
filled orders of the steel corporation
made an agreeable increase during
April. The Copper Export associa-
ton is functioning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16

viii ever-pressing wage demands,
com bined with the restriction upon
bank loans. high interest rates, the
credit shortage. a9d the high price
pension of building?
This question has assumed larger
and more menacing proportions as
the spring progresses. Building per
mitted during April at S1O4, 900, 900
was double that year ago, accord
ing TO Bradstreet, but the percentage
of gain was much smaller than in
recently preceding months and resi-
dence building everywhere shows a
tagging tendency. Labor in the
building trades, having achieved 81
a hour. is now demanding the one
time princely stipend OF S1.25 TO
$3.50. Soon ii Will be 81 In Chi
cago advance in wages to $1.25 has
materially reduced building. The
banks are cutting down the supply
Of credit available for building.
while the sporadic outlaw strikes of
switchmen add another COmplica-
ton. Materials prices give no sign
of weakening. Admittedly the sit
uation has grave possibilities.
Building interests are coming TO
realize that the steady rise of costs
must be checked or the building in
dustry and, through intensificatiOn
OF the housing shortage the whole
nation will suffer. Although build
ing has proceeded in seemingly large
volume this year, fulfilling at least
part of it's early promise, relatively
little progress has been made toward
relieving the shortage of accommO-
dations. Building operations should
be quadrupled instead of halved as
now seems likely.
To relieve the credit stringency
as it affects building different inter
ests advocate the passage of a bill
creating a system of federal home
slTO 10 spunod OF puB UJoo spUuOd
If feed wheat is reasonable in price
loan banks. exemption Of new
buildings from rent legislation, and
partial exemption of income from
real estate mortgages from taxation.
Contractor ask consideration in the
fixing Of new freight rates. Present
rates. brought over from the war
period. discriminate against the
building industry, they claim.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
Art and
Economy
in
Home
Building

No. design Submitted
by The National Builders
Bureau, Spokane, Wash.
Here's the coy little
home you've dreamed some
day of owning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
PRODUCE MARKET.

Corrected Today by the BrOiharho0d
Gr,,~ery. $50 y. Main 81.
BUTTER AND EGGS-Creamery but
ter, paying CSC pound. selling 73c pound; :
eggs. paving 42c dozen, selling 4sc dozen.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES-Frui
California naval oranges. Coo per dozen ;
selling IS cwt.; new cabbage. selling l0c
pound.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16

Don't install a heating system un-
til you consult the Round oak heat
ing engineer. Call Mishawaka $50 or
Mlshawaka 2024 for an engagement
1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
POULTRY AND MEATS.
Corrected Dairy Dy Jimmie's Market
12R =. Jefferson BlYd.l

BEEF-ROast. 3Od6Oc: boiling 2Oc !:
round steak, 4Oc; sirlOi2. 6Oc; porter
house, Toe
PORK LOIN-35c
LARD-3Od 35c
CHICkENS-Dressed, soc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
HIDES AND rAILnM.

HIDES AND TALLOW
Corrected Today by :. W. LippElan. 2IO
~. Main It.
HIDES-15c- 20 calfskins. 3Od5O
rendered tallOw. 5dSc a H.; cough tai
ALFALFA-S27Q $50 bushel
low. 2d3c a ID: beeswax. 25635c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-16
BUILDIN AND
REAL ESTATE

w G Demands, Interest
Rates and Credit Strin-
gency. and High Prices of
Materials I hreaten to
Force a Partial Suspension
Of Building.