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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-11-09

no MISTAKES were allowed; tile little
incident of the postoffice had helped
to bring TO his mind the certainty
that he had now embarked on another
where the conditions were much the
same That he had scored up 10 date
was luck rather than good manage
ment, and he was far too shrewd moi
and luck with a marked man cannot
be tempted too far.
Alone and practically unguardeu he
had challenged gang of international
criminals; gang not only utterly I'M
scrupulous, but controlled by mas
ter mind OF its power as yet he had
no clear idea; of its size and imme-
date object he had even less. Per-
hapS it was as Well Had he realized
even dimly the immensely of the is
sues he was up against. had he had
but an inkling of the magnitude of
the plot conceived in the sinister brain
of his host of the previous evening.
then, CHEEKY Optimist though he was,
even Hugh DrummOnd might have
wayered. But he had no such inkling,
and SO the CLEAN in his eyes was but
tranSltory, the chuckle that succeeded
it more whole-hearted than before
Was it not sport in Il land flowing
with strikes and protiteers; sport such
as his soul loved?
Il am afraid, MulIings," he said
as his car stopped in front of his
club, that the kindly gentleman with
whom we spent last night has re-
pudiated his obligations. He refuses
to meet the bill | gave him for your
services. Just wait here a moment"
He went inside. returning in a few
moments with folded check.
Round the corner, Mullings, and
an obiging fellah in black coat will
shovel you out the necessary Brad
burys"
The man glanced at the check.
Fifty pounds, sir" he gasped.
"Why-its too much, sir.
1.-The laborer, Mullings, is worthy
of his hire You have been of the
very greatest assistance to me; and
incidentally, it is more than likely that
l may want you again. Now, where
can | get hold of yOu?'
"13 Green Street 'Oxton, sir, IL al
ways find me. And any time, sir, as
you wants me, I'd like to come just
for the sport of the thing"
Hugh grinned.
"Good lad And it may be sooner
than you think"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-11-09


me as a member of the band. And
incidentally, Toby Sinclair is running
round in circles asking for trouble.
Let's rope him in"
go and find him this afternoon
Algy," said Hugh rising. "And tell
him to keep his mouth shut. I'd
come with you. but it occurs to me
that the wretched Potts, bathed in
tears at the Carlton, is in need of
sympathy So long, old dear. You'll
hear from me in a day or two"
DrummOnd sauntered along Pail
Mall. He had told Longworth more
or less on the spur of the moment
knowing that gentleman's capabilities
to a nicely. Under a cloak of as
sumed flippancy he concealed an Iron
nerve which had never yet failed
him; and, in spite of the fact that he
wore an entirely unnecessary eye
glass, he could see further into
brick wall than most OF the people
who called him fool.
1t was his suggestion of telling Toby
Sinclair that caused the smile. For
it had started train of thought IN
Drummond's mind which seemed to
him to be good. If Sinclair-why not
two or three more equally trusty
sportsmen? Why not a gang of the
boys?
Toby possessed V. c., and a gooo
One-for there are grades OF the w.
and those grades are appreciated TO
q nicely by the recipients brOther
officers if not by the general public.
The show would fit Toby like d glove.
Then there was Ted Jern-
ingham. who combined the roles or
an amateur actor of more than aver
age merit with an ability to hit any
thing at any range with every con-
ceivahle type of firearm. And Jerry
Seymour in the Flying corps. g.
Not a bad thing to have Tying man
up ones sleeve. AND pos
sibly some one versed in the ways or
tanks might come in handy.
The smile broadened to a grin;
surely lie was very SOOu' Anu 1AiSh
the grin faded and something sus-
piciously like a frown took its place.
For he had arrived at the Carlton,
and reality had come back to him.
"Mr. Potts will see no one, SIR re-
marked the man to whom he adj
dressed his question. ''You are about
the twentieth gentleman who has been
here already today"
Hugh had expected this, and smiled
genially.
Precisely, my stout fellow" he re-
marked, "but I'll lay a small amount
of money that they were newspaper
men. Now, I'm not. And think that
if you will have this note delivered
to Mr.. Potts, he will see me-"
He sat down at a table, and drew
a sheet of paper toward him. Two
facts were certain: First, that the
man upstairs was not the real Potts
second, that he was one of Peterson's
gang. The difficulty was to know ex-
actly how to word the note. There
might be some mystic password, the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-11-09
CHAPTER FIVE.
In Which There Is Trouble at Gorng.
ONE.
ONE.

The car slowed up before the post
office and Hugh got out. There were
one or two things he proposed to do
In London before going to Goring, and
If struck him that a wire to Peter
Darrell might allay that gentleman's
uneaSineSS if he was late in getting
down. so new was he to the tOrtuOus
WAYS of crime, that the fOOlishness
of the proceeding never entered his
head: up to date in his life, if he
had wished to send wire he had
sent one. And so it may be deemed
sheer fiuke on his part, that a man
dawdling by the counter aroused his
guspiciOns. He was a perfectly Or
binary man, chatting casually With
the girl on the other side; but it
CHANGED that, just as Hugh was hold
ing the pOstoffice pencil up, and gaz-
ing at it's so-called point with an air
of resigned anguish, the perfectly or
binary man ceased chatting and
looked at him. Hugh caught his eye
for a tieetng second; then the con-
versation continued. And as he turned
TO pull out the pad of forms, it struck
him that the man had looked away
just trifle too quickly.
A grin spread slowly over his face,
and after moments hesitation he
proceeded to compose a short wire.
He wrote it in black letters for addi-
tional cleaTness he also pressed his
hardest as befitting a blunt pencil.
Then with the form in his hand he adj
vanced to the counter
"How long will it take to deliver
In London?" he asked the girl.
The girl was not helpful. 1t de-
pended, he gathered on variety of
circumstances, of which not the least
was the perfectly ordinary man who
talked so charIningly.
II don't think I'll bother, then"
he said thrusting the wire into his
pocket. Good morning. :"
He walked to the door, and shortly
afterward his car rolled down the
street.
With what the girl considered pecu-
liar abruptness, the perfectly ordinary
man concluded his conversation with
her, and decided that he too would
send a wire. And then, after long
and thoughtful pause at the writing
bench, she distinctly heard an unmis-
taxable Oh" Then he walked out,
and she saw him no more.
Moreover, it is to be regretted that
the perfectly ordinary man told a lie
a little later in the day, when giving
his report to some one whose neck APP
parently inconvenience him greatly.
But then lie is frequently more
tactfuI than the truth, and to have
announced that the sole result of his
mornings labors had been to decipher
a wire addressed to The Elms, which
contained the cryptic remark, "Stung
again, stiff neck, stung again." would
not have been tactful So he lied,
as has been stated, thereby showing
his wisdom. =
But though DrummOnd chucAed to
himself as the car rushed through the
fresh morning air, once or twice
CLEAN that was not altogether amuse-
ment shone in his eyes. For four
years he had played one game where
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-11-09

scoundrels as / ever want to meet.
But youl let me know if you do
She laid a hand beseechingly on his
arm. you know what's at stake for
me- don't you? Father. and-oh! but
you know"
Il know" he answered gravely. 81
know. Old thing promise I'll let
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
The Pneumonia Month

March is a typical pneumonia month
and usually gives a high rate of NOR
tality for the disease. After a long
much of it's resistance and people grow
careless. When every cold, no matter
how slight, is given prompt and intelli'
gent attention, there is much Less
danger of pneumonia. 1t should be
borne in mind that pneumonia Is q
germ disease and breeds in the throat
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is an
expectorant and cleans out the germ
ladened mucus and not only cures a
cold but prevents its resulting in pneu-
monia. 1t is pleasant to take. ChH-
dren take II willingly.
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy
Nothing So Good for n Cough or Cold.
Everyone who has used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy speaks we'll OF
it," writes Edward p. Miller. Abbotts-
town. Pa. People who once use this
preparation are seldom satisfied with
any other. 1t is excellent to allay a
cough or break up cold.
Excellent Remedy for Constipation
II would be hard to find a better
remedy for constipation than Cham
berlain's Tablets. They are easy to
take and mild and gentle in effect.
Give them a trial when you have need.
Found Cure for Indigestion
IL used Chamberlain's stomach and
Liver Tablets for indigestion and find
they suit my case better than any ays-
Repsia remedy have ever tried and |
have used many different medicines. l
am nearly fifty one years Of age and
have suffered great deal from indi-
gestion. / can eat almost anything
want to now" writes George w. Emory
Rock Mills, Ala. These tablets contain
no pepsin but strengthen the stomach
and enable 1t to digest the food
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Map Shows Pmcnases.

A copy of the Babson Statistical
map showing the amount of purchases
in various cities throughout the Uni
ted States has been received by the
First National Bank. This map shows
Pendleton in comparison with Port
land and Eugene. According to the
figures Portland with a population of
25S, ,2SS had total purchases during the
month of January, 1921, amounting
to $15S,12S,00O. During a correspon-
ding period year ago the total was
$200. .557 900. Eugene with popula-
ton OF 1883 had purchases amount
ing to Si,2s5,OOo during the month
and a year ago had $1,s4s,OoO. PEN
d5eton, the smallest city of the three
had purchases during January am
ounting to sS,5l9,oO0 and fol-. year
ago s5.s91,OOO.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09

of liquor, wines or beer for non bev-
erage purposes according 10 ruling
by the attorney general published to-
day by the internal revenue bureau.
The opinion expressly states that
there must be no limitation on use Of
except that prescribed Sby congress in
limiting the sale of spirituous liquors
to one pint for ten days. The question
Of Limitation, the opinion said. thus is
left to the good faith of the physician.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Golfers Play sunday.

Golfers Of Pendleton will meet in
contest sunday at the gplf links un-
der the direction of two captains. ].
v. Tallman and C. H. Marsh. Some
12 or 1S players will play on each
team and the losing side is to buy a
dinner for the winners and their
wives. This contest was planned some
time ago hut the absence of several of
the members of the teams and the
weather prevented it until this week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Red Faber IN Good Form.

Though Red Faber. twirler with the
Chicago White Sox. is not Umatilla
county man he is well known here
through several visits awith his friend
Fred Noes of Helix, formerly of Pi-
lot Rock. Hence his progress as a
ball player is eagerly followed and
there will be interest in this version
from a Chicago paper as to how the
big fellow looks to sporting writer
this spring: RED Faber looks the
picture of health. The big rich hand
er one of the best Fingers in the AM
erican league is little heavy but Fa-
'ber has big frame and can carry a
few extra pounds. He says he will get
down to playing weight after few days
work under the Texas sun. Faber
never much OF a talker believes he is
in for a good season. He is anxious
to start work and says he is ready to
do his part toward making the White
Sox another winning team"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09

Mrs. II. A. Phelps. Pilot Rock also
made a good showing. having bought
$7s.5s IN stamps. Echo and Weston
bought not3a stamp. and returned
them to Mrs. Thompson. No stamps
were sold IN Freewater as they failed
to arrive iD that city. II Is thought
that they we're lost In the mail A
fourth OF the money is to be used for
emergency tuberculosis In Umatilla
county, while the remainder will be
used to fight tuberculosis in other sec
tions. -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Good sum Realized.

The total sum realized Mn Umatilla
county by the sale OF health seals was
sl292,i5, according to report made
today by Mrs. Herbert Thompson.
county chairman. who was In charge
OF the sale. The sale was under the
auspices OF the Oregon tuberculosis
Association. The gross total was ST.
31i.73. and OF this sum, 319.6S went
for expenses Pendleton people
bought 5000 worth Of seals and Her
miston, which bought t99. was next in
the list. The seals were sold in Her.
miston by school children directed by
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
sportsmen Fish in Reservoir.

Jake Welch and DR.. NJ. S. Kern spent
Tuesday fishing at the government
reservoir at Hermiston. They return
ed with the report that the water was
too cloudy for good fishing. 1t is re-
ported that on the Upper Birch creek
there appears to be plenty of steel
heads and that any number may be
seen jumping the falls.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
PIowlng Around pendleton.

Ranchers in the Pendleton district
and especially north Of here have
started their spring plowing accord
ing to reports received. In some
places, however, the ground is still a
little wet but is expected that within
a short time most of the ranchers will
have their plowing well underway.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09

Mothers who value their own COM
fort and the welfare OF their children,
should never be without box Of
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. for use throughout the sea-
SON. They Break up Colds. Relieve
Feverishness. Constipation. TeethIng
Disorders, Headache and Stomach
Troubles. Used by mothers for over ze
SFACTION. All Drug Stores. Donsk
accept any subztitute.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Cornmltee wnI Meet.

The executive committee of the Am
erican Legion will meet at lunch to-
morrow at Elks' club. The maan sub
ject for discussion will be plans for a
legion dance to be given for the pur-
pose Of securing funds to furnish the
rooms at the library which the legion
uses for meeting place.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Protest Is Sent.

The Umatilla County Farm Bureau,
through its president, S. X. Thompson,
has sent a protest to the Society of
Agricultural Engineers against plan
to eliminate the manufacture OF the
cutaway disc. The cutaway is used in
Umatilla county wherever a disc is
used land tarmhls declare + would
work hardship should its manufac-
ture be stopped. The society started
the conservation Of manufacture of
farm machinery during the war and
is now doing follow-up work. Eight
prominent Umatilla county farmers
signed a petition against the elimina-
ton Of the cutaway disc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Wm succeed CIaud BaEr.

William F. Gratke OF Astoria, has
been chosen by the Astoria Chamber
Of Commerce to be the secretary OF
that organization. succeeding C. /
Barr who comes to Pendleton as sec
retary of the Pendleton Commercial
Association. Mr.. Gratke was one OF
the former owners OF the Astoria
Evening Budget and Is regarded as
having an ability and personality that
qualify him for the position he is to
take. Mr. Barr is leaving Astoria to-
morrow, according to adyices received
here and is expected in Pendleton
Monday, II not sooner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Little Wheat sold.

Practically no wheat Is being sold
now by Umatilla county farmers. Be-
cause Of the state tax, a considerable
amount was sold before March 1 but
the present market is very quiet, II
is thought that after income returns
are made more wheat will be sold.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Guests OF Theatre.

Ministers OF the various churches
in the city will be guests of the Pen
dleton Amusement Co. for the presen-
tation of Way Down East, at the Al
ia theatre April S, 6 and 7. The mo-
ton picture is attracting attention
everywhere and there - niucn local
interest in the coming presentation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
MIli Oomplete survey.

f. b. Hayes. city surveyor. will
leave tomorrow for Thorn. Hollow
where he win complete the survey Of
North Chapllsh springs. The city
council Is planning on the addition Of
these waters to the supply OF the city.
A preliminary survey was made some
time ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09

: March National Fish Day.
= March 1f.--igsi Juvenile Re
; vue. Washington school band.
: March 10. IL, i2--Fourth An
nuaI Pendleton Auto Show, Hap
= py Canyon. 80
, March ib-Tast day for ftling
= OF income tax reports for 1890.
= March II and 1S--MlllInery
= school, here.
= May IL 10 il--State Parent
= Teacher Association convention.
. = = = %.%~% 80 49,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Sugar Goes Up.

Sugar advanced 25 cents on the hun1
dred pounds in Pendieton today. fol-
lowing an increase in other localities.
Most merchants are still selling at the
old price OF $40 sack, having bought
at the old price. Jobbers predict thar
sugar will go to 312 a sack. say the
groccrs. Heavy consumption is given
as the reason for the advance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09

Jane Doe, sister OF John Doe, ap-
peared in the police court this morn
ing In answer to charge Of parking
her car on the curb contrary to the
rules and regulations OF the city. Jane
was fined 81. which she paid.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Police Find Bicycle.

The police station is holding a bi-
cycle for its owner who may have 1t
by calling and giving sufficient iden-
tification. The bike Is securely locked
and has been, evidently, since 1t was
lost by Its owner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09

ly enjoyed trips to Germany, Belgium,
Holland and Paris. She expects to 90
later to the Balkans for the continue
tion Of her work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
hoard WIN Mcct.

The executive board OF the Umatilla
county Red Cross win. meet tomorrow
at p. m. in the Red Cross offices in
the federal building Several import
ant matters are TO be discussed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
prof. Croshy coming

Professor II. r. cosby. Of 0. A. c.,
will arrive here April and will spend
April and in holding poultry meet
ings In Milton, Pendleton and Hermis-
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
No rnII 1rht.

No Tail Light.
e, C. Duncan was fined So in the
police court for driving his car with
out the necessary tail light. He paid.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-03-09
Wal Go to Balkans.

Miss Stasia Walsh. Pendleton nurse
who Is in Red Cross work overseas,
Mi.,es 20 local friends tnat she recent
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
MANY LIKE THIS IN MENA
Similar Cases Being Published In
 Each Issue

Similar Cases Being Published In
 Each Issue.
 The following case is but one Of many occurring daily in Mena It is an easy matter to verify it. You can not ask for better proof.
 R. J. Smith, retired 705 9th St. says: Several yesrs ago was talk en with kidney complaint had ter rible backaches all the time. There was dull. heavy pain just across my kidneys. The kidney secretions were highly colored and burned in pas. sage. had to get up three or four times at night felt tired all the time and had terrible dizzy spells. heard of Doan's Kidney Pills and thought I would try them. They re- heved me from the start and after taking three boxes my back was strong and my kidneys acted regular iy Thanks to Doap's Kidney Pills"
 Price COG, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that Mir Smith had. Foster-Milburn O.. Mfrs, Buffalo, N r.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
HoWAT SUING FOR PEACE.
Collapse of Rebellion Seen in Request
 for Conference.

Fittsburg, Kas., Nov. 24.-Alexan- der Howat has sued for peace. The rebellion of Howat and his followers against the international organization of the United Mine Workers of America Apparently is nearing the end.
 With the rebel chie1tain locked up in jail for the winter; miners going back to the mines at the call of the international; men and their families facing cold weather without money and without food; with the power of the International being relentlessly applied and the aid and friendship of neighboring districts denied; with empty promises of support from or ganized labor in other lines, and with every avenue of escape practically closed, members of the reposed Howat organization sent out request for conference looking toward settle n1ent of the Kansas controversy.
 It was to district No. 21, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, that the Howat board turned for mediation. The dis frict Fl convention, now in session at Fort Smith, voted overwhelmingly only a few days ago to uphold the hands of John L. Lewis, international president in the Kansas fight.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
PROPER pRfNT4Nc PAYs1

Service. delivered when promised and rightly priced.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
. USE OF SLANG IS EN- DORSED BY TEACHERS

Chicago, Nov. 25.--Slang, if mere trenchant than the more sedate words and phrases IS permissible, but should not be overworked, Harry c. Paul, president of the national coun- cil of teachers of English declared to- day at the opening of the councils eleventh annual session.
 If two boys are fighting don't tell them to "desist," he added. "Cut it out" is more effective. If the motive is bad ''how inferior" may describe it, "good night" conveys richer feeling.
 Claudia F. Crompston, of Detroit, chairman of the committee of Ameri- can speech also endorsed the moder- ate use of slang. Both Mir. Paul and Miss Crompton told of efforts being made to improve the speech of shop girls in New York, Detroit and Los Angeles.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
tF---T7-7--7--1---- A MOVE TO TAME" WAR.
Proposals to Minimize Horrors Are
 Expected Now.


 Washington, Nov. 24.-Out of the arms conference may come proposals that the nations unite to minimize the horrors of war, if they cannot en- tirely prevent it.
 The American advisory committee appointed by President Harding to assist the American delegation was today at work upon various sugges- tions which may bring this question before the conference.
 Abolition of submarines, or limita- tion of their size; use of poison gases and chemicals in war; the bombing of cities, and the development and use of new weapons ws-e among the ques- tions submitted to sub0ommittees of the advisory committee.
 The suggestion has been made un- officially and informally that at the conclusion of it's program, the arms conference might well consider revi- sion of the rules of war so that if con flicts do occur in future they may be less horrible, instead of more SO.
 In this connection it was pointed out today by an American naval officer that developments in aircraft. chemi- cal warfare, construction of destruc- tive bombs and other enginery of war are continuing on the basis of lessons learned in the last war, and that even if armaments were limited the next war, should one occur, might well be more destructive than the last.
 Consideration by the advisory com mittee of the abolition of the submar- inc grows out of Arthur Balfour's suggestion. It was referred to the naval subcommittee. of which Admir- ai Rogers is chairman. The amount of submarine tonnage to be allowed various powers. another point raised