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chap will fall in love with you and insist marrying
you"
Have fears, Count Gregory Ny heart is burglar
proof We partners. If stupidity fall in love and
marry worthy worshpper and become respectable
it breaks up partnership and destroys business
No, mol Believe me, my dear Count Gregory, am too
clever to do such silly thing"
Mrs. Hayne meant every word she said in all sincerity
and yet she finally did exactly that very thing, and 1t
brought end to prosperous partnership.
This unfortunate but real love affair of Alma s
great blow me- and will give the details of later
in it proper place. Let return to the situation
stood at the time Of little business conference
have just related it.
rich and generous who to supply Alma with the for
tune expected her to win. knew many such men, but
wished to pick my victim very carefully. wanted
who would not create fuss when the inevitable hap
pened-and he became supplanted wanted one, too
who would be In position to stand disclosure.
After a study Of the Social Register and book which
lists all the rich directors Of great corporations selected
a man who, knew, had penchant for pretty women
He the president Of bank was reputed to be worth
fifty millions Of dollars married to housewfely
Of woman who attempted merely hold her own in
he never could afford a scandal All New York would
know his should care te mention it. Suppose
however call him Hardy, which certainly not his
real name.
Mr.. Hardy unched every day at regular hour at the
Beaux Arts restaurant Of the garh places in the
theatrical district He occupied the same table every
day. and each day brought with him the restaurant
Alfredo dog which his especial pet and which
ua1 m to his office daily. This dog he left in the
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anteroom in the Of the hat boy while he
ate his lunch.
knew Mr. Hardy quite well. managed to be in
vted to lunch with him day. While we sat
coffee Mrs. Hayne by prearrangement in and sat
at table quite excused myself and went to
speak her. After few words returned to Mr. Hardys
table He asked at once knew he would, who the
charming young woman might be. When had explained
he commented upon her beauty and asked few more
questions-then changed the subject. l noticed how
ever that his eyes wandered in her direction occasionally
Every day after that Mrs Hayne lunched at the Beaux
Arts at the hour, and at the table Always
just the open space that divides the tables Mr.
Hardy the banker Each day his glances in her direc
ton grew persstent-aded by her habit of giving
him sweeping glance, half Of recognition if
berng having noticed him the first day when left
him to speak to her.
She allowed her eyes to lnger on HIS however,
gave him the slightest for recognizing her.
Once twice she left her table just Mr. Hardy began
pay his check and moment later caught by him
in the act Of petting his Aredae waiting in the aneroo
On these occasions she bushed and retired quickly his
approach.
After week 50 Of this preliminary skirmishing
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lble Boy, Is Welcomed by Il
Wife, and Swindles,
Blackmails and RObs His
Admitting Patrons

with women Of the world, and
mono was known % an easy
victim Of feminine wiles.
Reginald Vanderbilt was
known - . "oold" PROPOSE.
ton. He had few women, in
one sense Of the word, Sam
Wilson was . friend Of every
pretty woman, eaptivated by
none. Atkinson enjoyed fem.
mime oompanionship, but only
for the passing. amusement Of
it. Mathews was . stickler
for dignity-one could not
imagine him losing his head
over anything. Yet to be
known a. . friend Of any one
Of these men was Just the
open sesame I wished for my
proteee.
/ had stationed Alma in sn-
other part Of the track club
house. When the party gath
cred I suggested to the gentle
men that I present them to my
charming friend, "the young
Mrs. Hsyne, who is, you know,
really . Hapsburg "'ss."
The idea was ir u &C.
claimed. In AZ ,ments
Mrs. Hayne joined my guests
and ct once became the life Of
the party.
! had instructed her to make
q striking impression. She
exerted all her skill. She had
practised constantly for weeks
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the game Of small falkland she could hold her own
even with the witty Sam Wilson, The more stolid Van
q derbit match for her 1t all.
Much to my concern began to notice rivalry be-
ID tween Mr.. Wilson and Mathews for her favor.
asonshed this manifestation tried my best to steer
her away from dangerous course but failed She simply
Twas following my misunderstanding to impress these
good fellows with her charm trying to show them that
rq though she princess she worthy and
= good fellow we'll but she succeeded too well:
yr't Suddenly there q comrhotion. Harsh words
passed between Wilson, the mperturbabe and Mathews
the dgnifed Both had been trying to monopolize her.
and their purposes crossed Soon they making vo
lent love to her. The two the best Of friends
crones for yearsbu that for the moment
under the siren spell Of this young woman Mathews,
reaching across the table for the bottle of which
just poured Scotch whiskey caught by the neck
and before could prevent him had broken it his
friends head
n1f One may imagine the sensation that ensued hastily
escored Mrs. Hayne from the scene while attendants
scurried around for doctor. Wilson carried to
neghboring drug store where he treated and
then taken home Mathews led into the club house,
u, soothed and escorted to his club
,lgc The day both Mathews and Wilson sorry.
"A None regretful Mrs Hayne herself She
~ municated with both and was tactful in her
grets that both apoogzed to her for the unfortunate
gossiped about all town. however and suddenly
there was great absorbing interest in this mysterious
81 princess from Austria.
Invitations began pour in upon Mrs Hayne for teas
dances and receptions Occasionally parvenu wrote
her, using the title had supped-Prncess Alma. All Of
~ these Alma returned unceremonousy. She used
u her title openly. She objected every time anyone ad
dressed her with it. She carried the subtcrfuge that
~ |" of course cannotcall myself princess until the En-
4peror has given me permission. 1t was very pretty
c''way of exciting interest and sympathy.
Alma and discussed plans with thoroughness and
" care. We agreed that would not allow any man
onopoize her-at least not for continued length
q Of time.
sa eff - falls in love with you, ssd and wants
you all to himself he will set you up In fine establish
ment all the bills and give you piece of jewelry
b and them
And there won be much real money for dear Count
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with gay little laugh and sly glance Alma nodded
her acquieseenee In moment the portly banker
sitting her table, his hand reaching nervousy for the
one she kept just avoiding him. They discussed me-
of course She charmed by his attention She
chided him for his unconventional mode of approach"
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Fac-Simile of one of

Facsimile OF OF
Count Gregory's restaurant
checks at the fashionable Ritz Carlton
HOTEL showing his prosperity from the fifty
fifty business deal with his partner pretty Alma Hayne
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lohuvdJb iio,abkMvHrk&cipltp
ant and 6.
American

the acknowledged queen
p his social career among
|arslsss little Transaction
|aebeum" in Blaokwsll's
et-back ended his career
b rsnsw his conqussts In
psi1itentiary record thu
higher title and changed
yosy's'' exploits in Lon
III 10 America that n the
pr splurge in New York,
-" Baron 0rnsnsbeum"
II at New Yofk's famous
Isdventhrer came back 70
'sa,n of select society -
snds, and there h scarcely
dial Register whom the
sllodid this engaging jail
KS most exclusive clubs,
on Square Garden Horse
10 Newport Horse Show.
lti.millionairs sportsnsn.
no
'aristocrat play his part
Sc Show judges, and tho
ribbons at his hands, o.
against their psts, in ths
'ook On . rich American
OF this enraptursd bride
NV York, and win b de-
ourtship by the Count"
this blind, unquestionins
because he aped the man
bogus title. But another
stsr. His wicked scheme
vanton career, 20 that the
ms to be plucksd for his
The II the blacklist chap
|; from week to week On
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
DERTH OF BUSINESS
FOR CALIFORNIA DRS.

SACRAMENTO July 20.--Q y. s.
California, known throughout the
world as the land of sunshine ana
healthful climatic conditions, has a
practising physician Of one type or am
other for every 200 inhabitants.
This was revealed by members of
the State Board OF Medical Examiners
here when they undertook the task Of
checking up on members of their pro-
fesson
The medicos say that the great num-
ber of doctors and medical attendants
here do not actually constitute re.
Election on California's climate, how
ever as many Of these disciples OF
medicine are finding 1t difficult to Sc
cure enough patients to exc out liv.
inS,
There are more than 1i,1l4. H.
censed physicians and surgeons i'm the
state, 1,212 osteopaths, 10S nature.
paths. 214 drugless practitioners. %
reciprocal drugless practitioners, 20.
chiropodists, reciprocal chiropodist
and 127 midwives. The aggregate to-
tai is COPS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
FIRST SALE OF INDIAN
LANDS FOR THE SEASON
ANNOUNCED BY AGENT

+ The first Indian land sale i
+ since last August is just an +
+ nounced by Supt. E. l.. Swartz- +
: lander of the Ind an agency Ad- +
+ vertisements are now being mail +
+ ed uut to prospective purchasers +
+ inviting bids on S6S acres of res 4
ervation land at total apprais- +
+ al of $S6.S2O the sale to be held +
+ September 49, Fifteen parcels i
+ of land are advertised, none +
+ exceeding so acres in area, and +
+ none less than 35 acres. The I
+ land is nearly all wheat land, the +
: advertisement giving the quality +
+ of the tracts, and their location. +
+ \ new feature of the coming sale =
+ is that all except three tracts are !
+ offered on the deferred payment +
+ plan. Two and three years are I
+ given in which to complete the {
: payments with notes at six per I
+ cent interest on deferred pay I
+ ments i
L =, L :, L L L L L L L l = L L 4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
N 0 NJ E DEMONSTRATION
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + 4
IDEAS FOR HOUSEWIVES

The picnic lunch demands
+ sandwiches, the universal foun-
+ dation for the outing supper.
+ When sandwiches are daintily
+ made with sufficient filling, less
+ bread crusts will be found on the
+ picnic grounds
= Here are few sandwiches
i which are both nutritious and
+ tempting:
r Equal parts raisins and nuts
+ chopped fine and mixed with
+ salad dressing.
+ A filling of brown sugar mixed
+ with creamed butter is delicious
+ for either white or brown bread.
= A filling of three eggs, 4 cup
: chopped boiled ham, and salad
+ dressing to moisten.
Equal parts of hard cooked
= eggs and minced celery moisten-
+ ed with dressing
+ Chopped raisins and peanut
+ butter. 1t may be necessary to
= add little cream or milk to the
+ peanut butter
One cup cheese and 4 cup nut :
; meats moistened with cream.
Lettuce. nut meats and salad
+ dressing.-E. V. D.
+ + , + = + 4. T. + + !
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
PICNIC THUS EvENING

! PICNIC THIS EVENING,
The faculty and students of the
summer Normal school are anticipat-
Ing a picnic this evening at Mission,
for which the Pendleton Rotary Club
members win be hosts. Machines will
leave the Elks club at p. m. today
and che party, including the honorees,
Rotarians and their wives, will num-
Der about one hundred and fifty A
picnic supper will be served and games
and swimming viii, be the diversion OF
the evening. The committee in charge
consists of Roy W. Ritner, chairman,
Z, j, Murphy, Phho Rounds Mark
Barthel. II, e, Inflow and h. Il. CHOU
pek,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
ATHENA MArRoN HoNoREp

Mrs. A. N. Clark. of Athena, was
honor guest at pleasant at home Civ.
en- for her Sunday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Licengood,
Figuero street, where she is house
guest. The occasion was the S0th
birthday of the guest of honor and a
large number Of friends were present,
among them being Mrs. E. Hunt an old
friend and neiehbor when Mrs. Clark
resided at Pataha Flat near Pomeroy
-Walla Waila Bulletin.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
VISIT NEW ROAD.

Mr., and Mrs. Z. Il. Straub motored
TO Deadman's Pass Sunday and had as
their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Sankey of Peru, Chile The party
spent the day among the hills and
pines and motored back to Pioneer
Rest just as the sun sank into the west
me out of town guests We're protuse
IN their praise of the scenic beauty
land say that it is undeScribable. Mr..
Sankey is an architect and has charge
of the new St Anthony hospital that
is being erected here. They will re-
main in Pendleton until fall and are
domiciled at 3iS Thompson street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
FIRES AT COMMISSIONER,
BULLET HITS WITNESS

BUFFALO, July 2O.-tU. P)--
Charles X. Reynolds of Buffalo, en-
ragged because Deputy Commissioner
Blatchley of the state industrial com
mission, did not allow his compen-
sation under the workman's compen-
sation law, shot at the commissioner
three times, without effect. A stray
bullet struck Anthony Addarce, case
witness, causing probably fatal
wound
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
UNCLE SAM WILL COME
TO AID Of FARMERS

WASHINGTON, July 20.-Q y. s.
Uncle Sam is about to come to the
aid of the farmer to the extent of S2S,
600 600. has been learned at the offices
of the war finance corporation. Off
cials there stated they expect to an
nounce within a short time loans of
that amount to the cotton and wheat
interests. to be used for export of these
commodities
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
MISS sTEINMETz HoNoRED

MISS STElNMETz HoNoRED
or interest to the Pendleton friend,
of Miss Faye Steinmctz, who is well
known here where she has attended
several Christian Endeavor meetings
IL the following from the oregon Jour
nal concerning reception for which
Miss Frankie CoykendaIl, formerly OF
this city was hostess
An informal farewell reception was
held Thursday evening from to 10
o'clock for Miss Faye Steinmetz. for
mcr president OF the oregon Christian
Bndeavor union, at the home OF the
parents Of Miss Frankie Coykendall,
iS2 ROYAL Court. Miss Steinmetz will
leave Portland for New York city to
become the national secretary for
young peoples work for the Womens
Board Of Foreign Missions of the Pres
byierian church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
ORDER is RESTORED.

LONDON, July 2O.-U. ~ S.)-
Many persons were killed and wound
ed in the fight between the Fascist
and the communists at Leghorn ih
Italy. according to u Rome dispatch.
The troops finally restored order
after using machine guns upon the
riOters
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
Unknown Friends

There are many who have used
Chamberlain Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy, with the best results, but who
| are unknown, because they have not
written to the manufacturers and told
them Of their experience in the use of
this remedy. These people, however,
are none the less friends and it is to
their personal recommendations that
this preparation owes its popularity
and extensive sale and use. It is a
good medicine to have in the house 1t
is widely known for its cures of pain
In the stomach, collie and diarrhoea.
How TO Avoid Trouble
You may save yourself a lot Of trOu-
bic and suffering by obtaining bottle
OF Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy, at once. 1t is almost certain
to be needed before the summer is
over and when needed. is worth many
times its cost. 1t is thoroughly re-
liable
Took Neighbours Advice
Two or three years ago. whatever
ate distressed me. My liver was tor
pid and lacked energy and am bition
neighbor advised me to take Cham
berlain's Tablets. / was wonderfully
benefited by their use and have since
enjoyed the best Of health" writes
Mrs. Frank Pellet Hannibal. n. Y. If
troubled with indigestion why not take
these tablets? Get will and stay we'll
How TO Reach Ripe Old Age
II you would reach ripe old age, do
not worry. take outdoor exercise
daily. adopt diet suited to your age
and occupation, keep your bowels
regular. When medicine is necessary
to move the bowels take Chamber
lain's Tablets. They are mild and
gentle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20

Fifty Against Two. II Is not reason-
able to expect two weeks of outing to
overcome the effect OF fifty weeks OF
confinecent Take Hood $ sarsaparilla
along with you. II refreshes the blood.
improves the appetite, makes sleep
easy and restful.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
VISITORS IN CITY.

Mrs. NJ. X. Hall and two daughters,
Miss Constance Hall and Miss Gwen
dolyn Hall, of Portland, are guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Vurpillat, sos West Court street. They
will be in Pendleton for month.
Mrs. Nurpillat and Mrs. Hall are sis
ters.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20

snakelike fish had been caught in a
nearby river, and the bird was carry
ing it away when II came in contact
with a live wire and was forced to drop
its prey.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
MISS SHEA To DEPART.

Miss Esteher Shea. who has been
visiting for the past three weeks in
Pendleton as the guest of Miss Kath-
crime Thompson and Miss Vera Tenn
pie. expects to return to her home in
Portland the latter part Of the week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
LEAVE FOR SEASIDE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Ryan were in
Pendleton yesterday en- route by mo-
tor to Seaside. They have been spend
ing three weeks at Wallowa Lake and
will return to Pendleton about August
l, after their sojourn at the beach
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
MIss snANGLE no ME-

MISS STIANGLE TO WE'D
An event in the social calendar Of
Milton FOR next September is the mar
riaeo Of Miss Ruth Shangle, youngest
daughter OF Rev. and Mrs H. S. Shan
gle, and Rev. Coy Sims OF spokane.
Wash. The engagement was annount
cd at formal dinner recently and
Miss Shanglc is expected to be the mo-
tive for many delightful affairs. Rev.
II. S. Shangle is president of Columbia
Junior college.
Rev Coy Sims, graduate of CO.
lumbia college. is presiding pastor of
the Corbin Park Methodist church at
Spokane. Wash.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
MALE cRUsnER or sERpENTs

M-NIE tKIsFEIt OF SIItPENTS
CADIZ. ohio, July 20.-U. n. ST.
While James Bullock was riding a
horse along a country road black.
snake leaped at him from bushes be-
side the highway. Bullock grasped
the reptile about the neck, choking ii
TO death.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
STUNNED BY wIsn

PORTSMOUTH, n. H.. July 2O.-U.
\. S)-Granyille Blake. Of this city.
was stunned when fish hawk drop
ped a three-foot eel on his head TIE
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
LEAVE FOR BEACH.

Mrs. C. S. Jerard, Miss Leura Je-
rard and Bert Jerard left today for a
motor trip to Portland and Cannon
Beach. They will return in about two
weeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20

on clear DAYS an observer at the
top Of the Woolworth Building New
York. win have a view Of land and
water for twenty-five miles in every
direction
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
CATTLE MARKET is STEADY.

PORTLAND. July 20.-(A P.)-
Cattle are steady; hogs are weak
sheep are rs cents lower; eggs and
butter remain steady.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
Decorated for VaIor.

For exceptionally meritorius con-
duct" on those occasions he was
awarded the United States navy cross
alier Of the Legion of Honor
Captain Morris is famed in the navy
as an all-around officer of engineering
ability as well as practical line off
ccr. He was turret officer Of the old
II. s S. California for two years after
she was commissioned in 1900. He
was executive officer of the naval
training station in San Francisco,
191O-t9t1, and has letters Of commen-
dation from the secretary of the navy
for eXcelling in engineering In 1914.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20

MISS BENNETT RETURNS.
Miss Doris Bennett. who has been
visiting with friends in La Grande for
the past week has returned to her
home in this city
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
RETURN TO PENDLEToN.

Mrs. Evelyn Lowell, who has been
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Leigh
ton in La Grande has returned home.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
Social and Club Ne70s


- rSrS ~ PENDLETCN.
Mr. aud Mrs, Folsom Talman
whose marriage was recent event in
Portland, arrived in Pendleton by au-
to yesterday from their home in Port
land. They took two days for the trip
remaining overnight ir The Dalles,
but took only nine and half hours
for the actual travel They win visit
here for about two weeks with Mir.
Tallman's parents. Mr. and Mrs. j. V.
Tallman, and Mrs. Tallman's mother,
Mrs. Rankin, Mrs Tallman before
her marriage was Miss Pearl Rankin.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
RETURN FROM CRANDE

Mrs. Hugh Conley and children.
Alice and Hugh. have returned home
after a short visit in La Grande where
they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
r. w. Leighton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20
LrrTIlE pArGHrER RoRN.

LITTLE DAUGHTER BORN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Durham, Of He
met California, are the parents of a
little daughter born yesterday. ac-
cording TO word received today by Mrs.
Durham's aunt. Mrs A. ]. owen. Mrs.
Durham was formerly Miss Ava owen
and has visited in Pendleton. Both
she and Mr.. Durham were students at
Oregon Agricultural College and have
friends among Pendleton alumni. The
new arrival has been named Avalee.
combining the names of the two par
ents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-20

MRS. WOODWARD HERE
Mrs. George Woodward of HELIX
was shopping here this morning.