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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-23
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Synonsis. - Under his grand
fathers Will, Stanford Broughton
society idler, finds his share OF the
estate, valued at something like
$4,000, lies in q safe repository"
latitude and longitude described.
and that is all. 1t may be identi-
fed by the presence nearby of a
brown-haired, blue-eyed girl, a pie
bald horse, and a dog with a split
face, half black and half white.
Stanford al first regards the be-
quest as a joke. but after consider
alton sets out to find his legacy.
On his way TO Denver Stanford
hears from q fellow traveller,
Charles Fullerton, a mining engi-
neer. a story having to do with a
flooded mine. He has a ''hunch"
this mine is the safe repository"
OF the will. Fullerton refuses him
information. On the station plat
form at Atropia, just as the train
pulls out, Stanford sees what ap-
pear to be the Identical horse and
dog described In his g~randfather's
will. Impressed, he leaves the train
at the next stop, Angels. Unable
TO secure a conveyance, Broughton
seizes a track-inspection car and
escapes, leaving the impression on
the town marshal, Beasley, that he
is demented. Pursued. he aban-
dons the car, which is wrecked,
and escapes on foot. In the dark
ness he is overtaken by the girl.
the horse and the dog. After he
explains his presence, she invites
him to her home. at the Old CHINA
bar mine. Broughton's hosts are
Hiram Twombly, caretaker of the
mine, and his daughter Jeanne.
Stanford does not reveal his iden-
tity. Hiram and Stanford go put
tering about the mine. Stanford
gets Interested In the work and
falls In love with jeanne, who ave.
his life. Fullerton shows up at the
mine. He offers $4,000 for the Gin
nabar. Stanford says mo" Bull
lerton makes threats. Somebody
throws a monkey-wrench into the
pumping machinery. Jeanne disap-
pears. So does tha deed of the
Cinnabar.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-23
"Jerusalem-to-goshi I'd about
as lief die ss be drowned to
deathp'
tTO BE C-ONTINUED)
Playful Youno EaoIe.

Once a young eagle was observed
having a great game. 1t had found a
stack of peat, and. lifting "a sod in Its
claws. ii flew up TO a great height. II
hen dropped the sod and swooped
down upon ii at a terrific pace, catch
ing 1t IN it, claws again. And so the
game went on.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-12-23
CHAPTER x.-Continued.

Being stopped off short in every
other direction, we finally gravitated
over to the shaft-house and went to
work in an aimless sort of fashion
gathering up the wreckage Of the
smashed gear train and putting things
shipshape again. With steam up, we
turned the machinery over a few
times, just to see that everything was
In working order again, and l threw In
the clutch of the centrifugals, merely
for the satisfaction Of hearing the
flood rushing through the outlet. When
the pumps were going at full speed l
went to look down the shaft. AS be-
fore, when we had run the pumps for
a week on end, there was a slight dis
turbance of the water, but nothing
more My makeshift foat-and-pulley
gauge showed no change in the level.
Suddenly a freak notion seized me
that I'd like to know just what was
going on down In those black depths
into which the suction pipes of the
big pumps led.
Daddy, Pm going to try to find out
something" l declared and forthwith
began to strip my clothes off. 'We've
seen the water coming out at the 9TH
er end of things, and now, by George,
/ mean TO make sure that It's going In
at this end"
He didn't try very hard to dissuade
me, and a minute or so later / was
crawling down the shaft ladder In the
habiliments that old Mother Nature
gave me. 1t was my first exploration
Of the shaft, and l vas surprised to
find It so we'll and tightly timbered
"boxed" is the better word, since the
timbering was really a substantial
wooden box built within the square
outlinings of the pit. Common sense
told me that this must have been done
TO prevent the caving In of the sides;
and afterward / remembered wonder
ing, at the time. that the shaft should
have been sunk In caving material
when the remainder of the bench upon
which the buildings stood appeared to
be little else than solid rock.
By feeling with a free foot l could
determine that the pump suction pipes
went on still farther, and then the
real adventure began. The ladder
suddenly gave out, quit, ended. There
were no more rounds below the One
upon which l was standing. That be-
ing the case, there was nothing for it
but TO dive, feet foremost. and taking
q deep breath, I let go of the ladder
and began 10 swim downward. Almost
before l realized 1t l was fighting des-
perately for dear life. One of the big
pipes had taken hold of a foot
and leg, like a tentacle of an enor-
nous octopus, and l was unable TO get
loose.
After all, 1t was Daddy Hiram who
my life. Suddenly the thunder
the pumps, magnifed a thousand
fold for me In that icy pit of death,
short and the mechanical
sculd let 20 Of my leg. With lungs
I shot to the surface and
clutched the ladder. Framed
the square Of daylight a dozen feet
overhead l could see Daddy hanging
and heard his shouted words: Freeze
the ladder, boy-I'm a-conin' down
,fter ye."
l was freezing all right, In both
OF the word, but / found breath
warn him back, and presently man
ICED 10 crawl up the ladder and roll
,ut upon the shafthouse floor. In
tie old man bounced upon me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-19
LAUDERDALE COUNTY
 KICKING ON TAX RAISES

Florence, June 1S.-tSpecial.) )- Over 2.5oe citizens of Lauderdale county have been notified that the taxable valuation of their property wifi be increased this year. and the office of Tax Commissioner Charles W. Williams, In the courthouse is the scene of heated objections and much argument regarding the proposed raises at all bours of the day It is contended by many of the property owners that the raises are based upon the valuation of the property, as of October l, 1919, and that in al- most every case here the present value is much under the value of the property on the above date, due to the general depression and the ac- companying decline in real estate values, as well as merchandise and other personal property values
 MT. Williams stated today that there are very few pieces of proper ty in the county assessed at as high a rate as the law requires, and while it is not the intention of the officials to work a hardship on any taxpayer, that every effort will be made to get all property assessed as near what it legally should be as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-19
Hanceuille Farmer Had Been Sleeping
 Nightly With q Snake

Cullman. June lS.-tSpccial.i- At this season of the year, there are many thrilling adventures with snakes taking place in this tbe mountainous sectiOn of the state. And especially during the present dry season, rattlesnakes and moccasins and other dan gerous ones seem to be crawling out more than ever.
 On the Beilhart farm, near Uanceville, in this county, n very unusual experience was had by John BeiIhart with snake.
 John was sleeping in his room located across the hall from the bedrooms of the other members of the family. He had noticed for several morning that when lie nwoi>c he could scarcely walk, his feet and ankles seemed tired, N,as If something heavy hnd been lying on his feet all night. He mentioned this to his sister and asked her to kindly put the eat out of the house at night, ns he believed that it had been sleep ing on the foot of his bed every night. They had an enormous eat, which stayed in the house practically all the time.
 The eat was put out for sew eral nights. But John still com plained of the stiffness in his ankles. Before day one morn ing, a storm came up md the sis- ter, lighting n lamp, went around to nll the rooms 10 lower the windows.
 On opening the door in Johns room. she screamed and almost dropped the lamp. She saw on the foot of John's bed mn enOr- nous bIacksnake which, on hearing the noise, glided out it's four feet of length, and slid into rat hole.
 The snake had been sleeping on the bed every night. for mo- body knew how long. The rat hole was stopped up, and no more vis- its were paid by the big black monster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-19

not recorded that there was any or ganized opposition from any source.
 Tn every election on highway bond issue this year proponents of better roads have won by big major ities. The counties which voted to issue good roads bonds were Mobile. Madison. Dale. Tuscaloosa and Col bert. while Montgomery voted bond issue to pay for road improvement work already made.
 Announcement was made by the state highway commission during the week that project agreements will have been executed by July 1 which will protect for a few months the states part of the federal fund. while arrangements are being made to match the fund dollar for dollar Project arrangements must be in the hands of the federal department of agriculture by July when the money will be set apart to the state. No definite time has been set in which to match the money, but it is probable the state will be given un- til January l.
 Construction Fund
 In the meantime. Alabama must make some arrangement to obtain it's part of the road construction fund. It is taken for granted now that there will be an extra session of the legislature during the latter part ot July or the first part of August. and that the people will be given an op- portunity of voting the bond issue again during the latter part of the year. It should be no surprise if the bond issue amendment should be submitted about the middle of De- cember.
 Governor Kilby has not publiclV stated that he will call the extra session, nor is it known that he has Uniformed any person privately that such action will be taken, but he has assured various persons that he Is interested in the construction of roads and is willing to do his part to bring it about His part now Is the calling of the extra session ard every person who has been in con- tact with the public affairs of Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-19

bama in recent weeks knows that aa extra session is almost as sure to come within the next 60 days as the rising of the sun.
 Mobile Port Amendment
 Numerous requests for the inclu- sion of the Mobile port amendment in the call are also being received b the governor and 1t is known that he has given much consideration to it. He Is impressed with the appeals made by members of Congress, who informed him that the policy of the federal government will be to help those who help themselves and tt shower the generosity of the federal treasury on those who feel suffi- cient interest in their own affairs {, support their own institutions. Gov ernor kilby is not expected to make definite decision on the port amendment untll he has selected d date for the extra session, but it ,s l0-to-l chance in favor of the in- elusion of this amendment in the call
 Reports reached Montgomery dus- ing the week that the state harbur commission and citizens of Mobile were preparing for an educational campaign throughout the state in which it is proposed to show the people how the development of the port of Mobile will help the entire state. This campaign will be made while there is no election impend- ing and no heat of political battle
 It IS fact, according to those interested in the port of Mobile. that l the port amendment would have been adopted by a great ma jority iaHt November if the people had under stood just what the port means tc | the state, what decrease in freight
 rates can be obtained through real
 water competition and just how the people far removed from sthe port
 would be benefited. No other enr- stitutional amendments are pendins for the next general election and if the legislature decides to submit tho 1 port amendment again the issue ca, | be discussed with the voters with out the handicaps which faced the harbor commission and the campaign committee last year when the voters were being called upon at the same time to determine whether or not the election laws should be changed and whether or not authority would | be given the various counties to inn l pose a direct tax levy for the con- struction of lateral roads connect | ing with the state roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-19
OPPOSITION IN
 MOONSHINE BUSINESS

Montgomery, June 1S.- Special )- Azlee Williams is in deep study now. She is debating the question of whether it pays to have little oil can still in the home. Azlee had one, according to state constables, but it now reposes in the basement of the capitol, and Azlee is charged with making liquor in violation of the state laws. Agents of the state found the still in operation in Azlee's kitchen, and obtained three quarts of liquor which was still warm
 Azlee is a negro woman. She had obtained copper worm which she had inserted in the spout of five gallon oil can. The oil can was placed on her stove. and the result was the running off of the beverage which comes from higher priced stills.
 Another oil-can still was found in the same building, and Bettie Grif- fin. another negro woamn, was ar rested on a charge of having a still m her possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-19
CHANGE FOR FARMER
 TO INSURE HIS COTTON

Athens. June ls.-(special)- IA special representative of the Hart ford Insurance company has been here this week trying to interest the cotton growers in special kind of insurance that will protect them against the ravages of the boil wee vii. The proposition also guarantees against loss in the production caused by unfavorable element conditions.
 The policy presented, guarantees a yield of one-fourth bale of the staple par acre, and insures something over $10 per acre for all the crop insured. It is not known whether or not this proposition will be taken advantage of to any great extent; however, some interest is being shown in the matter, which is entirely new to the cotton growers of this county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-19
COLBERT VOTED ROAD BONDS BY
 LARGE MAJORITY
Each Succeeding Election Shows Trend Is Toward Bonds, and State Awaits
 Extra Session
By FRED H. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau. The Age-HeraId 221-2 First National Bank Building

Montgomery, June 1S.-(Special) )- Another county went over the ton in the drive for better roads during the week. Citizens of Colbert county gave such majority for a S200.0o0 bond issue it was useless to count the few negative votes, The last in formation was that less than 1GO persons cast ballots in opposition % the bond issue. Colbert has two factions within the democratic party and some republican votes, but it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-19

Anytime you think you've sweter this sort of weather you have another think duea think that should bring post Sak and this splendid display of light summertime complete exposition of all that's smarest in sye best in quality coolest in weight in
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Laces

A~S~>~
Gre Laces, All-overs, Flounc-
ings and Bands in orchid, flame,
porcelain, navy blue, henna,
rust. tomato, honeydew, gold,
black and white.
Bands, l8-inch flounces. ALL
over, 36-inch founce.
Regularly 75c, $l.65, $225 and
$3.25.
m vIiad;y only, Csc. 'i.4s, - Z $685.
Val Laces, IL Yards, Csc
In matched sets, Il to IA
inches wide.
Friday only. IL yards. ssc.-M.in
Short Tunics, $18.95
Spangled and finished with
jet fringe, all black, black and
sapphire and black and cerise.
Regularly $1,000
Friday only. Sls.s5.-Nain Floor.
Gym Boomers, $1..98 \
OF navy serge, full regula-
ton size.
Friday only, S1.ss.-Third Floor.
Separate Skirts, $3.98
Full pleated model of navy
serge, sizes s to 10.
Friday only. $3e8-Third Floor.
Long kimonos, $1.98
Made of serpentine crepe, en-
pire model, sailor collar. rib
bon trimmed. Sizes to 50.
Friday only. $1.e8.-Third Floor.
White Aprons, SOC
Odd lot, with or without bibs;
some slightly soiled.
Friday only, 60c.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Furniture

$3.50 Brown Fiber Reed
Rocker, with arms; 7 in stock,
at S6.z5
s. Kitchen Stools, "a inches
high: white enamel; made
strong. At S1.29
Kitchen Chair. with spindle
back; made strong. Each,
SI.O0
Bed Pillows, filled with afl
new feathers; blue and white
ticking, Csc
s. Bamboo Table for bed
room; square top, $l.39
$40 American Walnut Serving
Table with long drawer; sam
pie, $1,000
$3.50 Bed Davenport Suite, ;
pieces; upholstered in tapestry.
samples, S175.00
SIS Armchair. solid mahog-
any; cane wing design. Sl6.95
Drop-side Couch Bed. all
metal frame; size 4Sx72. AT
S5.45
Solid Oak Wardrobe, single
size; plain design, $zI.75
Fourth Floor.
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Stationery

u sheets White Linen Writing Paper
Friday only, 19c.
Envelopes to match. Friday only, lie
package.
Correspondence Cards or Writing
Paper. "a sheets and "a envelopes to
box. Friday only, 19c box.
ST School Bags, 89c each.
Xain Tloer.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Toilet Specials

$l.7s and $l85 Rubber Hot-water Bot
ties, every one guaranteed one year
At $l.z9
7Sc No Seam Water Bottles. in blue,
red and green rubber. Every one
guaranteed. At 59c
$l.50 Bulb Syringe. red rubber. with
hard rubber fittings, every one guar
antced. At Sl.lg
Palais Royal-xsn Eleor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Mems Underwear
60c Garment.

Medium weight. ribbed COT.
ton; ecru color. Shirts have
long sleeves. drawers with re-,
inforced gussets and ankle,
length. Small oil spots or +
broken threads, but nothing to O
hurt the wear. Regular 81
grade.
Friday only, CSC garment-Main !,
E1oor 4
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Chernise, $1.98

Envelope" OF heavy silk
crepe de chine, with yokes of
beautiful laces.
Friday only At Sl.ss.-Barsail Base
ment,
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Ribbons

Remnants of Dresden. Persian. light
and dark grounds. Satin Moire checks,
etc. 6 to III inches wide. Many long
lengths. Friday, csc yard.
Plaids, Satin Moire and Roman stripes:
5 to 5li inches wide. for hair ribbons.
grdles, etc. FridlIy. bSo yard.
Remnants of Dresden, Moire and Satin;
51a inches wide, all colOrs and many long
lengths. Friday. 42c yard.
Black Cire Ribbons: ~ inches wide.
wanted ribbon for sashes and millinery
purposes. Friday. 60c yard. Main Fleer
Evening star., 1921-10-06
100 Wonderful Friday Bargains
N Merchandise this
Of on O. advertised
Chamoise Suede Gloves

2-clasp,, Fine Fabric Washable
Gloves. Colors: New browns,
fans, grays, beaver. mode, mastic,
sand; also black and white. Ali
perfect. First quality in fit and
finish. All sizes in each color.
Regularly $l.00.
Friday only, ssc pair.-Nain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06

Handkerchiefs

Women's 15c Fast Colored Woven
Bordered HandkerchieSs, each, IOc
Women's CSC Pure Linen Handkerchiefs,
plain hens, u Inch wide, for 81
Boys 15c Cambria Handk erchiefs, .
for 25c
Mems 1920 Pure Linen andkerchiefs,
"a Inch hem, dozen 1910
Mems 15c Cambria Handkerchiefs, with
q and u inch hem, each 12kc
Mems 59c Colored Silk Novelties, each
soc
Palas Royal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Hosiery, 2 Pairs, 49c

Women's Burson Hose, in
black. Onyx hose. scanned
back, in black, white and
brown. Extra size black hose,
scanned back. Regularly 2oc
and CSC.
Boys Double Knee Black
Ribbed Hose. Also fine ribbed,
medium-weight in black, white
and tan. Sizes E to 10.
Infants Fine Ribbed Cotton
and Mercerized Hose, black,
white and brown. Sizes 4 to
6H.
Friday only, 2 pairs Acclaim Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
5 I rs
WOmen's Hose
2 Pairs. 05c

Regularly 59c and 75c. Fiber
silk, scanned back. plain and
drop stitch, in black. white,
brown, tan, gray and suede.
All perfect.
Friday only. z pair. s5e.-Main Floor.
kayser Silk Hose, $3.50
Regularly $500. Women's.
Full fashioned flare top, and
marvel stripe garter top, to
prevent runs. In black only.
All perfect.
Friday only, 3s.so.-xain Floor.
Hose, 2 Pairs, CSC
Juveniles Wool Mixed
Heather Hose, with reinforced
feet. E to 9H. Regular at 59c.
Friday, 2 psirs, go.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
WOnen's Hose
2 Pairs 65c

Regularly 39c and Soc. Burson
Hose, all black with white soles.
Regular and extra sizes. Onyx
Hose, scanned back. of cotton
and Isle, in white, black, brown
and gray.
Friday only. q pairs 66o.-Nain Eloor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06

Mems Cape Gloves, $1.05
so pairs. Regularly $3.50. Adler
tan gloves: some slightly soiled
from handling. Sizes 7, IA, ~
and z34.
Friday only. sl.05 pair.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Curtain Material
3Sc Yard

Wv al ~
Regularly 55c to 69c. Includ-
ing scrims, voiles, nets, Mar
uuisettes. in many styles.
Friday only. 3sc yard.-Second Floor.
CretOnnes, 35c Yard
Regularly 55c to 89c. Dozens
of new designs and colorings.
Sc inches wide.
Friday only. $50 yard.-Second Floor.
Hall Runners, $3.50
Armstrong; make. A limo
leum runner that can be used
in halls, kitchens, bedrooms and
can be cleaned with damp cloth.
Beautiful patterns. 3 feet wide,
l0H or II feet long.
Sample Rag Rugs, $l.S5
Various sizes and colors.
Slightly soiled.
Friday only. 4l.s5 eaeh.-seeond Floor.
Cocoa Door Mats, $1.25
Made of the heavier and bet
ter grades.
Friday only. s1.26 eaeh.-second Floor.
$1.5O Stamped Tubing
Pillowcases, Csc
Six assorted patterns for white
work. In Art Dept.
Friday only, Csc pair.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
kayser Union Suits, soc

Regularly Csc. Women's.
Narrow shoulder and bodice
with tape strap. Reinforced.
Regular sizes.
Friday only, 6Sc.-Hain Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Miscellaneous

Bed Blankets. single, 79c
38-inch Sheeting Remnants.
yard, &c
Dresser Scarfs, lace, 33c
8-inch Cambria, yard, I7c
8-inch Gauze, yard, SC
8-inch Longcloth, 10 yards.
$1.39
Baby Blankets, pair, SOC
Muslin and Satine, yard, 10c
All Linen Crash, yard, 33c
Dimity Bed Spreads, $I.7o
Dish Towels, E for 81
Wash Cloths, 6 for z5c
Baby Flannel, yard, SOC
45-inch Oilcloth, ~ yards,
Soc
Palais Royal-Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Wool Blankets. $3.50 Pr.

Size 70x82. White with COL
ored borders. Slightly soiled,
but nothing to hurt the wear.
Only 8 pairs. Regularly $l1.
Friday only, $7.50.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Women's Sports Hose

Regularly $1.35 and $l.s9.
Wooi-mixed Hose, plain and
ribbed, also heavy Richelieu
ribbed in wool mixed and
mercerized. Heather and
brown mixed.
Friday only, $1.25 pair.-Main
Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Dressing Sacques, 75c

OF flannelette; practical COL
orS, with neatly finished collar.
Friday only, 75c.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Outing Flannel, 10
Yards. 81

u inches wide. Extra heavy
striped and checked flannel.
Wonderful quality for chill
dren's wear.
Friday only. 10 yards, $l.-second
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Beaded Tunics, $3.50

Elaborately beaded with bril-
liant bugle beads, in black on
black net and Sapphire on self
color net. Regularly SIS.
Friday oaly, $22.50.-xsin Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Undergarments, ST

Including Nightgowns and En-
velope Chemise, made of nain-
sock, with dainty trimmings of
laces and embroidery. Gowns,
sizes to 50; envelopes to ~.
Friday only, $l.00.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Window Shades, Csc Ea.

About 500 perfect shades.
Shown in all the wanted colors.
Regularly Csc.
Friday only, Csc each.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-10-06
Goats
$72:75
Wom mems Chinchilla
Cloth Polo Coats, with
belts and pockets a la
mode. All sizes in grays
and browns. A "leader"
at $l4.75. Really worth
more.
Friday only ct $l2.76.-Bar-
gain Basement.
MILDLY BIouses, $1.25

MILDLY Blouses, $1.z5
Regularly at $1.&. These
White Lonsdale Jean "Middies,"
some with emblems. Sizes f to
IL years.
Friday. $l.25-Barsain Basement.
Fiber Hose, 45c
Women's Hose, with long
silk boots, high-spliced heels
and Isle garter tops; black,
gray, navy, cordovan and tan;
sizes 8H to 10.
Friday, 46o.-1arsain Basement.
Sports Hose, SOC
Women's Ribbed, Heather
effect Hose, double heels, toes
and soles; sizes SH to 10.
Friday, 5sc.-Baryain Basement.