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there's nothin' there, anyway. We've
gone over 1t too many times. After
q while he went away-but / didn't
turn back yet. That wouldn't be Jim
Gibbs. Swallowed him. just a. you'd
want me to. And he went straight
back to the body"
"Yes?" Cranston had hard WORK
curbing his Impotence. Again Gibbs
eyes were full of ominous specula-
lions.
He stopped at the body, and 1t was
plain he'd been there before. He went
crawling through the thickets, l0okin'
for clues. He done what you and me
never thought to do-lookin' all the
way between the trail and the body.
He'd already found the brass shell you
told me to get. At least, 1t wasn't
there when I looked, after he'd gone.
You should've thought Of 1t before
But he found somethin' else whole
lot more important-a roll Of papers
that Hildreth had chucked into an old
pine stump when he was dyin'. It was
your fault, Cranston, for not gettin'
them that night. This detective stood
and read 'em on the trail. And you
know-just as well as / do-what
they were"
On you, 1 went back the next
morning, as soon as could see. And
the mountain lion had already been
there. l went back lots of times since.
And that shell amt nothing-but all
the time l supposed l put 1t In my
pocket. You know how 1t is-a fellow
throws his empty shell out by habit"
Gibbs eyes grew more intent. What
was this thing? Cranston's tone, in
stead of commanding was almost
pleading. But the leader caught him
self at once.
Il don't see why need to explain
any of that to you. What want to
know is this: why you didn't shoot
and get those papers away from him p
For an instant their eyes battled.
But Gibbs had never the strength Of
his leader. II he had, 1t would have
been asserted long since. He sucked
In his breath, and his gaze fell away.
1t rested on Cranston's rife, that in
some manner had been pulled up
across his knees. And at once he was
cowed. He was never so fast with q
gun as Cranston.
Blood on my hands, eh-same az
on yours7" he mumbled, looking down.
what do you think / want, rope
around my neck? These hills are big
but the arm of the law has reached up
before, and 1t might again. You might
as well know first as last I'm not goin'
to do any killin's to cover up your
murders"
''That comes of not going myself
You fool-if he gets that evidence
down to the courts you're broken the
same as me-"
"But I wouldn't get more'n year
or so, at most-and that's heap diff
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ferent from the gallows. did aim Mt
him.
But you just lacked the CUTS to pull
the trigger!"
~ did, and l amt ashamed Of II.
But besides-the SHOWS are here now,
and he won't be able to even get word
to the valleys for six months. II you
want him killed so bad do 1t your,
self"
This was thought indeed. On the
other hand, another murder might not
be necessary. Months would pass be.
fore the road would be opened, and In
the meantime Cranston would have a
thousand chances to steal back the
accusing letters He didn't believe for
an instant that the man Gibbs had
seen was detective. He had kept
too close watch over the roads for
that.
"A tall chap, in outing clothes
dark haIred and clean shaven7"
"Yes?"
Wears II tan hat"
That's the man."
punctured him. That's Failing-the
.tenderfoot that's been staying at Len
nox's. He's q lunger." +
"He didn't look like NO lunger b
me-"
"But no matter about that-it's 3uA
- thought. And IN Ut 'em back
mark my little wordAs Nf
In the meantime he best thing T.
u wae to move at oncs 70 his winter
tSappins grounds certain nsGsseteo
ssg1n On the lower hssag Of ~ NbetA
HesA Il at aoy- t1lAe withiD ~ -
m veska: Dan sAsas6 attsmpe =
1oS1R Md eawp y ~ ssttle01AtA
= vseN - ssstAh y - 49,
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and other circumstnntial evidence.
they could In all probability convict
Bert Cranston of murder.
For long time he stood with the
shadows of the pines frightening
about him, his gray eyes in curious
shadow. For the moment a glimpse
was given him into the deep wells OF
the human soul; and understanding
came to him. Was there no balm for
hatred even in the moment Of deathf
We're men unable to forget the themes
and motives of their lives, even when
the shadows closed down upon themf
Hildreth had known what hand had
struck him down. And even on the
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1921-02-05
BOOK rwo-THE DEBT.

CHAPTER L-Dan now thoroughly
proficient in woods lore. learns from Len
nox that an organised band Of outlaws.
Of which Bert Cranston 10 the leader. Is
making trouble in the vicinity. Landry
Hildreth. a former member Of the gang.
has been induced to turn states evidence,
On his way to the city Hildreth IL way
laid by Cranston, shot, Gnd left for dead.
Cranston. however. overlooked the fact
that Hildreth might have documentary
evidence on his person. and IL satisfied
that his enemy viii never roach the city
to tell what he knows Of the operations
u the gang.
CHAPTER ia cougar. ON . personal
hunting expedition, hnds Hildrsth In
thicket, where he had crawled after be-
ing shot by Cranston. The cougar I'm
lshes Cranston's work, and in striking
down man becomes . forest outlaw
Failing, on his way homo from visit
to .snowbird's" lookout station. comes
upon Cranston In the act Of starting
forest fire. The men quarrel and night.
Failing is NO match for the sturdy noun
tainser and IL saved from death only by
the Intervention Of "snowbird." who
drives the outlaw from his victim by
Christening him with . revolver.
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BOOK THREE
The Payment.
CHAPTER !,

The Lennon home. In the wilderness
u the Umpqua Divide. looked rather
like an emergency hsaDital Tor the Ara
few days after Dss's 1ght With whia+
psrfoet. ID "a sosnAs q langhtss
and tan wsse aiDsss entirely lsektne
XWe ia3sss1 oea ~ Q ~ peesvseiAg
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SYNOPSIS
PROLOGUE

= - ne1as tswa - 0tesAsA0sns aaA
- taG1nG AeeazDs beyl6A 1Fta0A. ~.
- nasks Destiny.
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BOOK REHABILITATION.


thaa ~ has not more than stx mooths =
baaeh, wondering whsrs he should spsnA
tAaes stx months. A friendly squirrel
psacttnally 0ocddss the matter for him.
1kls blooA y pionesr blood. and b. decides
- end his days IN the forests Of Oregon.
Aamorias OF his grandfather and = deep
tUVO fer all thingo OF the Wild help him
b reaching . decision.
CHAPTER LIN Q large southern Ore
ed Isvod his grandfather. . famous from
taseaman. He makes his home with Silas
Lsnnox, . typical westsrner. The only
ether members Of the household are Len
aox's son. "Dill." and daughter. Snow
bird" Their abode IL many miles from
'-cavilisation," in the Umpoua divide. and
thAro Failing plans to live out the short
span Of life which he has been told 10 his.
HIS extreme weakness in the face OF sven
Q slight sxsrtion convinces him that the
Doctor had made q correct diagnosis of
HI case.
CHAPTER Iu.-From the nrst Faiings
health shows . marked improvement, and
In the companionship of Lennox and his
son and daughter he ats into the woods
life - II he had been born to It BY
quick thinking and q remarkable display
Of nerve" he saves Lemons life and his
own when they arc attacked BY q mad
coyote. Lennon declares he 10 . rein
carnation of his grandfather. Dan Fail
ing 1. whose fame AZ q woodsman V .
household word.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
NOT MUCH FURTHER PROGRESS EXPECTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.--Lord Bal four and Lord Lee have definitely de- cided to sail January IA. leaving Am hassador Geddes to wind up any re- maining conference matters
 The decision of Balfour and Lee is interpreted as a further indication of an early conclusion of the conference.
 In British circles it was stated that not much further progress is expected toward settlement of the Far East ern question. inasmuch as the confer ence had clearly indicated adherence Rs the principles involved in the four Root resolutions. A treaty will be drawn including these resolutions which all the powers are expected to sign.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
TOY PISTOL DETECTED.
 "HOLD-UP" MAN ARRESTED

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 31.-A weary. hungry, cold and desperate man walked into a novelty shop and with his last dime purchased toy pistol. Frank McGinnis, thirty-one, had reached the end or~his rope. He had tramped the hard brick pave- ments of the city searching for work, but his efforts had been unavailing. He decided to become a "stick-up" artist.
 But the toy pistol proved too much of a phoney to put over hold up. and McGinnis was arrested. Everybody in the courtroom except McGinnls laughed when a constable produced the ten-cent "gat," while the judge entered . charge, not of attempted robbery, hut of vagrancy.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
OHIO FARMERS LOSING
 HEAVY ON WHEAT CROP

COLUMBUS, Dec. 31.-Prices re- ceived by Ohio farmers for their l21 wheat crop are from 90 to 40 per cent less than the costs of produc- tion according to cost probe made by economist of the College of Agri- tulture. Ohio State University.
 Cooperating with these economists farmers in Greene and Medina coun- ties started q system of bookkeep- ing when the wheat-growing season opened last year, keeping record of expenditures in growing crops and animals.
 The average cost of producing a bushel of wheat in Greene County vas $1.6O. In Medina County 1t was S190 The average selling price of wheat is s1.65
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
BOYS STOLE BREAD; LET
 OFF WITH REPRIMAND

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Dec. 31.-In stealing when you're hungry there's a moral. is the judgement of Chief of Police Cadin. of this city. With father. brothers and sisters-indeed, the whole family out of work. with an empty cupboard and no prospect of even a loaf of bread to relieve that Enawing sensation in the stomach, two youngsters-Philip and Ezekiel seventeen and fourteen. respectively, of the Logash family here-were caught while stealing bread. Their pitiable story of want" at home appealed to the chief, who, after in- yestigation. liberated the youths with a warning not to steal again.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
Indications Of Prosperity During NelU Year Coming
 Seen by Prominent Men
One of Chief Causes for Recent Slump Was the Chaotic Financial Condition and Unsettled Policies of European Countries Which It Is Believed Will Soon be Remedied

NEW YORK; Dec 3l.-Busness prospects for next year in general are hopeful according to state ments by prominent bankers made public today by the American Bankers Association
 Thomas B. McAdams, president of the associa- ton, said: " The future of business and finance in the United States IS encouraging.
 John C. Lonsdale president of the National Bank of Commerce of St. Louis, declared: Time for anxiety seems entire y past and the middle of the year will see recovery we'll established,
 l. A. House. president of the Guardian Savings and Trust Company of Cleveland declared pros perity among farmers, merchants and manufactur- has been directly affected by the unsettled con dition of finance and policies in Europe, which he said must be remedied. He also declared that strikes for higher wages are not in keeping with the present order of things" and labor must bear a fair share of future def1ation.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
AIRCRAFT TONNAGE RATIO AGREED TO BY COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3l. The Naval Committee of the armaments conference. reported an agreement for the limitation of naval aircraft carriers. giving the United States and Great Britain l35. .OO0 tons, Japan Sl,- 900 tons and France and Italy each 60,000 tons. The maximum tonnage of any one carrier to be 2700O tons. which allows five for the United States and Great Britain, three for Janan and two each for France and Italy.
 Relative to the submarine contro. very Lord Lee read an article by Captain Castex of the French navy which Lee said was designed to throw rdicule on those who criticized German methods in the war"
 Admiral Debon of the Frecnh naval staff, regarding the Castex article. said "T formally repudiate it in the Aname of the French navy"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
ARREST WIFE OF FIGHTER FOR
 THEFT

NEW YORK. Dec. 3l.-Mrs. Abe At tell. divorced wife of the former pugil- ist, Sam Gold and Harry Cohen were arrested today in connection with the mail robbery of July Is last in which haf a million in bonds were stolen.
 The bonds were stolen somewhere en route from the New York Federal Reserve Bank to the Treasury Depart ment in Washington. Many of them were. passed successfully, although some had been cancelled by perfora- tion and others were stamped paid"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
REDRAFTLNC OF TARIFF BILL TO
 START SOON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. - Senate tariff makers plan to start next week redrafting the permanent tariff bill passed by the House last spring. desir- ing to have the measure ready for the Senate early in February. Most of the members have apparently agreed to the special arrangements necessary to afford real protection to American in dustries from the cheap producing countries of Central Europe.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
MARINES FOUND GUILTY KILLING
 NICARACUANS

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Dec. 3l.- American marines who were tried be- fore a naval tribunal composed of of ficers from the cruiser Galveston in connection with the clash here with Nicaraguan police in which three po- licemen were killed and a number wounded have been convicted of the staying and sentenced to ten years imprisonment The names of the marines were not given.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
SAYS CANADIANS CONDUCTING
 LOBBY

WASHINGTON. Dee. 3l.-Robert Allen. representing the West Coast Lumbermen's Association, in address, ing the Senate Finance Committee in favor of q tariff on lumber and shingles charges that q Canadian lobby in Washington has been con- ducting q insidious propaganda" against the tariff. He said he had been informed Canadian shingle man ufacturers had been assessed S47,000 to defray the expense of the fight.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
TADPOLE MILK

NAIROBI, Africa, Dec. 31.-A na- tive charged in the resident magis- trate's court here with milk adulter- ation strenuously denied the allega- tion. In the temporary absence of ex- perts he might have been acquitted, but his luck was dead ont. for du-- ing the course of the trial a family of tadpolas matched out in the milk
 He was sent to jail for month without the option.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
URGE MERGER OF PACIFIC COAST
 SHIPPING

IAN FRANCISCO. Dec 31. - A committee compoaed of prominent business men telegraphed the Cham bers of Commerce at Seattle. Ia coma. Los Angeles. Portland and San Diego. urging their cooperation to form a merger of Pacific Coast ship ping interests to operate Shipping Board vessels In Pacific trade lines. If a favorable report is received a general meeting will be called.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
SHERIFF STARTS OFFENSIVE ON
 BOOzERS

SEATTLE. Dec. 31-The sheriff of King county opened an offensive yes terday against New Years booze run ners. Jack Martin was shot and badly wounded but escaped in a raid on a house where q still was found. The Tavern was raided and an auto party awaiting shipment captured. Five men were also taken at Magnolia Beach while waiting for launch.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
FARMER BURNS UP HOME AND
 KILLS SELF

YAKIMA, Dec. 31.-H. k. Perrin, q farmer. aged 65 years, set fire to his home near Grand View yesterday and then shot himself, falling dead near the blazing house. His wife had gone to California. He left note saying: "I have tried my best for a reconcilia- tion and have been driven to despera- tion I cant stand the heart pres sure"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
PLEAD FOR FREE GOVERNMENT
 OF INDIA

AHMEDABAD, British India, Dec 31.-President Hazrat Mohani of the All-India Moslem League. addressing the opening session of the annual convention of that organization today, pleaded for the creation of an Indian independent government to be called the United States of India. to be at tained by guerilla warfare if neces- sary.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
INTERNATIONAL LAW TO GOVERN SUB WARFARE

PARIS, Dec. 3l-It is understood in official quarters that the French dele gation at Washington has already given hearty assent to the application of international law to the operation of submarines which in the French in depreciation satifies Great Britain's demand that submarines be prohibited from torpedoing merchantmen.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
Netherlands GiUen Cable Rights On Island Of Yap
 By POUers dt Conference
Great Britain and Italy Make Reservations, Italy Claiming Interest in One of Present Cables and Great Britain Indicating It May Seek Cable Rights at Some Future Time

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3I.-Delegates from the five major powers today agreed to an arrange ment whereby the Netherlands as well as Japan and the United States will be given cable rights on the Island of Tap. Great Britain and Italy accepted the proposal with reservations, the former indicat ny that British interests may decide in future to seek certain rights, and Italy claiming interest in one of the three cables touching the island.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
LEVINE HOLDS
 LEADERSHIP

RIGA, Dec. 31.-Lenine retains his position as executive head of the Rus sian Soviet government as result of unanimous action of the Ninth All Russian Soviet Congress, just before it completed 1t session Wednesday. according to a radio message from Moscow.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
SUES TO COMPEL SALE
 OF WOODEN VESSELS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3l.-The ship Construction and Trading Company has sued the Emergency Fleet Corpor- ation to compel execution of con tract for the sale of 2S5 wooden ships which the government has been trying of dispose of since the war
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
"wHlTE SLAVES" INCREASING

LONDON, Dec. 31-A decided in- crease in the white slave traffic was reported at meeting of the National Vigilance Association. The reason given for the increased number of be- trayed girls is the extreme poverty
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
OF DEBS
 NOT FORGIVEN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-Attorney General Daugherty in a statement to- day said Eugene Debs had been freed by President Harding through "an act of grace" and that 'his violation of war laws remains unforgiven by the government"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
BATTLESHIP RUNNING
 ADRIFT IN CHANNEL

CHERBOURG, Dec 31.-The Brit ish battleship Vengeance with a small crew aboard is running adrift before a storm in the English channel, with danger of collision with other craft or piling upon the shore.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
NEGROES WANTED TO
 SEE TRAIN WRECKED

SHREVEPORT,L La. Dec 31.-Three negroes arrested here today admitted, according to the police, that they de- railcd Texas X Pacific passenger train near here last night just to see train wrecked"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
SNOWSTORM TIES UP
 NOVA SCOTIA TRAINS

MONCLON, N. B. Dec. 3l. - Five Canadian National trains are snow bound in the Folleigh mountains sec tion as the result of n severe snow storm which swept Nova Scotia yes terday.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
BANKERS F0RESEE; IMPROVEMENT IN CONDITIONS
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
 WITH GERMANY RESUMED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. -Diplo- matic relations between the United States and Germany were officially resumed today when Carl Lang. the German charge d'affaires. persented his credentials to Secretary of State Hughes.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
KIDNAP AMERICANS
 AT TURK ORPHANAGE

ATHENS, Dec. 3l.-Seyeral Amer ican professors at the orphanage at Derindja. near Constantinople. have been carried away by Turkish Nation alists and their fate is unknown, says a Constantinople dispatch.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
BRITISH SCHOONER
 WITH LIQUOR SEIZED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The Brit ish schooner Messenger of Peace was seized today off the North Carolina coast with a cargo of liquor.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
ICE-BREAKING CRAFT
 SINKS SMALL VESSEL

LONDON, Dec. 31.-A Stockholm to the Exchange Telegraph says the Esthonina ship Sarega was sunk without warning in a collision with the Soviet ice-breaker Vingt' Twenty-three are reported drowned.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
ANOTHER PARDON FOR
 WAR LAW VIOLAT0R

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. -- Presi- dent Harding pardoned J. Herman Dierks. Cincinnati banker, convicted of violation of the espionage act during the war.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
DUNDEE AND JACKSON
 BOX DRAW CONTEST

NEW YORK, Dec. 31-Johnny Dun- dee and Willie Jackson boxed n fifteen round draw at Madison Square Garden last night. honors being even through out most of the rounds.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
ELEVATED TRAINS
 CRASH IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Dec 31.-Two people were killed and fifteen injured last evening in a rear-end collision of ele- vated trains. Passengers were board ing one train when the crash came.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
EXTEND TIME TO ADJUST LINES
 OIL CLAIMS

WASHINGTON, Dec 3l.-The time for adjusting the boundary lines of all oil claims. in the Cold Bay dis triCt, Alaska, has been extended to July l, 1922 This order was is- sued yesterday by the General Land Office.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
WINDS DO DAMAGE IN
 WESTERN NEBRASKA

OMAHA. Dec 31.-High winds in Western Nebraska have caused one death at Gering. according to advices received here. with heavy property damage at Alliance and Grand Island.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-31
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
 TO SPINDLE CHARGE

PORTLAND. Dec. 3l.-John w. Todd, charged jointly with Carlos l.. Bryan with using the mails to pro mote swindles. plead not guilty in the Federal court.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-21
chanoed His hind.

Sharp DAME must frankly tell
you. Mr.. Meek, that my consent to
your marrying my daughter has been
wrung from me under protest.
Mr.. Meck-Eh? Protest?
Sharp Dame-Yes. sir. knew thar
II | did not consent she would dis
grace the family by AN elopemen,.
When she wants anything we all have
10 give In To her. or take the cOnse-
quences and long experience has
taught me that ! might as well try
to fan off a cyclone as reason with
her when she gets angry, especially
If there is a ilat-irOn or a rolling-pin
handy. and so just give up at once
Has the wedding day been fixed on
yet. Mr.. Meek?
Mr.. Meck-Um-er. not yet ana.
In fact. madam Im-lm a little
afraid that can't afford to marry.
Goo-good day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-21
CRUSOE'S ISLAND RESORT
Place to Be Converted Into Health
Center by Chilean Government.

Juan Fernandez island 450 miles
west of Valparaiso. widely regarded
as the spot around which the story OF
Robinson Crusoe was written. is TO
be turned into health resort, accord
ing to present plans of the Chilean
government
The island is - miles long and 4
miles wide. Vegetation Is abundant.
Many kinds of fruit thrive there, and
the sea In the vicinity swarms win a
species OF Goldfish and quantities OF
seals. Some years ago the Chilean
government attempted to COLOMBO the
island. giving free passage 10 emf
grants. but the scheme was failure
and the island now has only 200 in
habitants.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-21
Tastes Much the Same.

"How's business?"
''Pretty fair" said the pressing club
proprietor who deals in 'moonshine'
as side line but had vexatious
experience this morning"
what was H.?
81 sold customer of mine quart
OF gasoline instead of the stun he
wanted"
HE soon found out the difference,
didn't he?"
mo. He didn't know he was drinking
gasoline, and didn't know I'd sold
him any until noticed that my supply
for cleaning purposes was running
low ."-Birmingham Age Herald.