East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-06-03
"The Clash of the Clans"
Chapter FIVE of White Eagle" adapted by Herber
Crooker from the Pathe photoplay serial
by Val Cleveland
Copyright by Paths Exchange, inc.

Ruth had often heard that a drown
.ng 9srsoE experiences the sensatio
OF reviewing his entire life when sink
ing to oblivion. She had that sam
sensation when the tree crashed an
.iowly descended toward the crevic,
she was brought to her senses, how
.ver,. by feeling lariat fall over he
houlders. In another moment sh
was dragged to safety on the opposit
side OF the gulch. Here the Whit
Rider stood, assisting her to the toJ
OF the cliff. AS the outlaws appeared
on the other side, the White Ridei
helped the girl onto his horse and gal
toped off.
For the first time, Ruth was able
20 study her rescuer more carefully
lie was powerfully built man. His
chapereroS were OF white buckskin
lie wore white silk handkerchief tied
bout his throat. Instead of hat he
fore head-dress similar to an Arab
orseman, which completely covered
is upper features. with two narrow
hts for eyes. The head-dress hung
'ver his shoulders and streamed out
,ehind when he urged his horse to a
errlhc rate of speed.
ALLOW me to take you to safety"
e said, interruptng her thoughts.
You should return to San Francisco.
here is constant danger for you
lere."
But must return to the Golden
Canyon" protested Ruth. Il have
pledged myself to carry out my faith
er's last Instructions" The White
Rider shrugged his shoulders. He in
dicated another horse which he had
provided for the girl. He saw there
was no use in further persuasion AS
the girl was about to mount the steed,
the Wampum Belt which she wore
was accidentally exposed to his view.
Where did you get that belt? he |
asked, very much excited.
1T is the sacred Wampum Belt of |
the Canyon Indians" the girl replied, !
which makes its possessor immune |
from all danger. My fathers last |
message told me- how to find the belt !
and that by declphering the inscription
on it | will discover the only solution
to the problem OF the Golden POOL"
The White Rider examined it closely,
but could make nothing of the inscrip-
tion. The characters were of for
gotten Indian language, he told the
girl. He promised to send for some
me who could interpret their mean
ng. Ruth put the belt on again and
hey resumed their journey.
Soon they spied Phil and his search
ng party of Indians in the distance.
Ehe White Rider said goodbye to Ruth
md dashed quickly out of sight. Phil
md the girl embraced, and then she
old him OF her adventure with the
outlaws. Happy and laughing, the !
'oung people rode back to the canyon !
With the Indians following in silence. {
Meanwhile, Gray Wolf and Jim /
-oomis were in deep conference. The I
hief of the Blue Hawks had just had =
legal document drawn up, assigning I
share of the Golden Pool TO Loomis, =
n case Ruth should decide in favor Y
f Gray VOLTS clan. Just then
,rouching Mole entered with the news Z
hat the Chieftainess had been found !.
nd was nearing the canyon. Gray
Wolf and LOOMS exchanged signif- =
ant glances. ~, ~ ~
Let us turn for a moment to the
eepy town OF Navarro where a mes $
age of tremendous importance was =,
cling sent forth. The White Rider u
as carefully studying the yellow piece q,
paper before sending it on its way. u
he message read: -
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, y
Washington, D. c.
Gray Wolf and LOOMS are in ~ ~
control. Only solution of Golden :.
Pool problem is in meaning of in T.
scription on sacred wampum belt. =.
Send Professor Littleton, archae-
ologist, to decipher inscription.
Tt The Whita Ridar
Phil and Ruth had now reached the n
voted rock and entered the village, az
eaching the assembly room they re- n,
lived a very different welcome than te
ey expected The Indians were sui
N, and Gray Wolf informed them &C
at Phil was to be severely punished ca
r carrying Ruth away. Although RI,
e girl protested, Phil was placed M
lder guard. O.,
But Phil was not sleeping. Seeing Fl
S chance, he lunged forward and re-
rocked the two Indians off their feet. y
moment the place was in an up r.
ar. with Ruth and the Buffaloes aid he
< Phil against the Blue Hawks and N
ray Wolf. M
Stop" voice rang out. The fight ore
z ceased for a moment as Standing
,ar strobe to the midst OF the melee. Ct
"The white man is under arrest" da
otested Gray Wolf. HE abducted
c Princess White Eagle. He must fir,
fer the punishment" on
"Since Gray Wolf invokes the law" hi;
outed Standing Bear, 81 insist that th
c law of our clans take its course sr
d | rise to the defense of the pris- ali
er and demand fair trial / further he
;ist that, until the trial, the prisoner on
d anyone desiring TO aid in his behalf I
Il have advantage of counsel. and In
ssef will interpret for them the de
,aning of Indian law" Ch
The rival factions agreed to this mi
d dispersed. Phil was placed in the 10
nds of the guards, but was assured
Ruth and Standing Bear that no Pr
niger would befall him. St;
Gray Wolf now turned to Loomis the
] whispered "We must act quickly Ru
W and compel the Chieitainess to the
,ide the ownership of the Golden j
oil in our favor" wa
Meanwhile. Standing Bear was clear Ae
up the mysteries of the laws OF his
redskins to Ruth. particularly the mo
rs that would affect Phil. As they the
Ike Crouching Mole approached the IRA
and informed her Gray Won
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