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which II was discovered. Is almost. II
not the very same as that in this
affair at Circle Lake of which Rogers
tells us.
THE Dillingham; case goes down in
| the history of crime as one OF the
! worst miscarriaGes of justice of which
we know. There is no doubt that the
police faxed the evidence against the
men. They spent six years in prison
for crime they knew nothing about.
In that case. too. the two men were
found curly in the morning in the
house OF Il local vicar. just as Slyke
und his step-daughter found someone
in their house. So the vicar and his
daughter discovered two men in their
living room. Later the men were ar
rested on the outskirts of the little
English village; and. as in the story
that Rogers told us. piece of paper
was found in the room AT the vicarage
that fitted into the torn corner of II
newspaper which was discovered some
days later in the house of one of the |
men. Footprints were also found I'M |
der the window. and little piece of |
cloth on rose bush. This in turn |
fitted into torn place in a pair of
trousers belonging TO one of the men,"
| uttered an exclamation of wonder.
and Barley grinned at Is the most
famous case of its kind in the history
Of English crime. It's odd how the
evidence In this Circle Lake robbery
parallels II so closely. II looks little
rs II someone had read of the English
rhine. and tried to repeat the evidence
n this one"
"And then these men may be lnno-
'ent ?"
WELL" replied Barley thoughtful-
Y. "mavbe. The fact that there have
,een other attempts to break into
sykes house points that way. 10 a
tudenf of criminal literature. the
hiding OF an old crime re-stnged Is
ather interesting That Is why | said |
would like IA look into IL.
"Go Into the office. will you. Pelt.
nd see what ve have there on Slyke"
Barley had e 'arge office. lined with
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07
BERLIN DEMANDS
OFFICERS RELEASE
GERMAN GOVERNMENT FILES
PROTEST AT PARIS, RGsERv-
ING RIGHT TO MOVE
Contention Raised That Even Acts
OF War Do Not Permit
Penalties on Entire
Populations

Berlin.-The German government
demands the release at this time OF
all police officers still under arrest
in the French area of occupation in
a note presented to the French gov
eminent by the German charge DAFT
faires at Paris, 1t was learned here
Thursday.
Berlin reserves the right to demand
full satisfaction for alleged acts Of
violence in the Ruhr and vigorously
protests against such acts.
In the note the German government
gives lis version OF the occurrences
at Gelsenkirchen on February 2, when
two French gendarmes and a German
police sergeant were wounded. The
sergeant died later.
The note calls attention to the sub
sequent measures undertaken by the
French occupational authorities, re-
ferring to the imposition of a fine
OF 10o,000,000 marks and to the arrest
OF members of the police force. The
communication alleges that the latter
step was attended by brutal ex-
cesses" on the part of the French
troops.
The German government" the note
continues, states that the clash with
the individual officers of the shutzpo
lizei, caused by French gendarmes,
WAS considered by the French occupa-
tional forces as sufficient reason to
proceed against the entire city with
forceful measures, the severity of
VIII oh could hardly be exaggerated.
Even in case blame had rested with
the German officers, the punitive ex-
petition would have been a serious
violation of law, as not even in war
do acts of individuals permit the i'm
position of penalties upon the entire |
"The French government apparently |
approves the action of the local COM !
manders. as these, without restraint,
are continuing the maltreatment OF I
the city"
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Detective and Bandits RattI.

Omaha.-An unidentified man was
Killed and two others supposedly
wounded early Thursday morning
when Sam C. Curtis, special Chicago
and Great Western railroad detective,
after having concealed himself within
the roads yards here, opened fire on
a party of six men whom he discov-
cred in the act OF rifling cars. The
man was dead when po-
lice, who had reinforced Curtis. upon
hearing the exchange OF more than
100 shots. reached him.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07
Land Official confcsses Shortage

Honolulu. T. H.-Charles Bailey.
territorial land commissioner. an
nounced receipt of a letter from Jo-
seph G. Andrews, sub-agent in charge
of the public lands office at Hilo,
confessing a shortage of S26,300 in
his accounts. Andrews resignation
had been requested earlier this month
to take effect March l. but there was
no suspicion that a shortage existed
in his accounts until his letter was
received by Commissioner Bailey.
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CHAPTER II
In Which We Visit Mr.. SIyke, but %
Not Receive Very Warm Reception.

In Which We Visit Mr.. SIyke, but Do
Not Receive Very Warm Reception.
1t was not until early Sunday morn
ing that we were able to leave the
city. After the days of rain the ride
along the banks of the Hudson was
very beautiful. AT Albany we had
luncheon in one of the large hotels
to the accompaniment of an orchestra
| booming the popular music of the mo-
ment. Barley was so thoroughly un-
| comfortable that he refused to speak.
| Ii was not until we were Whiting for
| the waiter to return with our change
and he had lighted a cigar that he
became more amiable. He bowed to
some, people he knew. then leaned
toward me and spoke softly so that
those at the next table would not hear
"Pelt. we cannot say just what we
will find up AT the lake have
thought the affair over carefully. and
the more think of Ii the more puzzled
| am If Rogers told us all the facts,
Ell there are two well-defined con-
ciusions to he drawn The first is
that those two men are innocent. The
second is that Slyke knew who II was
that broke into his house. but had
strong reasons for claiming he could |
not recognize them. If his daughter |
could swear to the identity of the men |
that were arrested. he should also
have been able to recognize them. But
he says he did not. and. we are told.
he wanted the case dropped"
He paused as the waiter appeared
with our change. and we went back to
our car.
Saratoga was only forty-five mile
drive from Albany. Circle Lake was
several miles nearer.
| knew very little about the place
except that il was small lake out
side OF Saratoga where there were n
'umher Of large summer estates. Bob
currie. who had roomed with BARLEY
il Harvard, had place there where ,,
he passed the greater part of the
ear.
About an hour and a half out of
albany. BARLEY said suddenly. point
ne to small sheer of water In the l
distance. That's Circle lake" E
We were on the top of II large hill
I the moment. and. though the lake
'as several miles away. il looked
ven smaller than had expected. II K
ms not more than a mile across, and "
as complete circle except where W
small bay broke its circumference. n
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07
eorah Accepts Russias Invitation

WashingtOn.-Senator Borah of Ida
no has Professionally accepted an in
vitation to. visit Russia this spring
as the guest Of the soviet government.
Borah said the invitation was extend
ed to him in person by a representa-
tive of the Russian government,
whose name he had forgotten. 1t was
an unofficial invitation, but Borah's
understanding was that it would be
extended later as an official invita-
ton from the soviets if he would in
dictate his acceptance.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07
Bankers Withheld information

Daytona, Fla.-Nembers of the fed
eral reserve board and federal re-
serve bankers withheld information
from the public by which insiders"
could AMI may have made huge for
tunes through the boards deflation
policy, it was charged here Thursday
by Richard r. Edmonds, editor of the
Manufacturers Record, in making
public what he termed a stenographic
report of a secret conference held in
May IS. 1920.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07
CHARLES J. BUTTON
CovyrisAt ina By Dodd. Msad 4 c.. Ins.
"a FRAN E-UP7"

John BARLEY. noted criminal in
vestisator. recently returned from
Secret Service work during the
war. Is asked by the governor OF
New York to investigate a mys-
FERROUS attempted robbery OF the
Robert Slyke home at Circle Lake.
near Saratoga. BARLEY is asked. In
View OF recent developments. to
establish the guilt or innocence OF
two men in the penitentiary for
the crime. A miscarriage of JUS
uce Is suspected. Rogers. chief of
the central office. arrives as Bart
ley and his friend Pelt. a news
paper man. are preparing to go
on a fishing trip. and begins to
describe the case.
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4
the reports Of his cases and his won
derful card-index- This index con
thined information about almost every
Important person In the country. In
formation that gave az a glance q keen
Insight Into the character of the man
whose name was on the card. II took
me but second to find the card that
contained Sykes maine. When I re-
turned to the library. BARLEY asked
me TO read II aloud. II contained the
following:
"Slyke. Robert. broker. Born Kit
terry. Maine. Educated in public school
In business in New Hampshire. 1879
to 1886. buying and trading cattle.
Came to New York. 1886. became a
broker. Made and lost several fort
unes- Said to have been converted by
Billy Sunday In 1913; no evidence Of
1t. Rather eccentric. dabbled bit In
spirituaIism and has been duped by
several mediums. Quick tempered.
with few friends. There Is a question
Of his business honesty. Wife died
1914. One son and sfep-daughter.
Summer home. Circle Lake. N. Y. City
home, Garden City. Was worth about
100000. but rumored to have lost a
part of this In recent years.
BARLEY listened while | read this
short and commonplace history.
When I had finished. he said simply,
II wonder what was in his house that
the burglars wanted"
asked the question that had been
In my mind for some time. "Why was
he unable to identify The men when
his daughter said she couId:"
BARLEY smiled at my question. you
are getting wiser every day. Pelt. 1t
is curious that SIyke professed to be
unable to Identify the men when the
girl. who was on the steps behind him
and even further away from the men
than he was. could do so. II may be
that he did recognize them and did not
want 60 say who they were. If that is
so. then the whole affair is more mys-
FERROUS than ever"
He rose to his feet and glanced at
his watch. Tomorrow. or Sunday.
We will run up to the lake. We had
better drive up in my car. II will take
,nly seven hours. | will telegraph to
|urrie. my old Harvard roommate.
hat we are coming He has been after
ne for several years to come for q |
-isit."
He walked the length of the room. |
md paused a moment to study at
a Reps highly colored etch-
ne. much as if he had never seen II
'efore. Then he turned back to the
lesk and said, You had better read
yer that pamphlet of the Edlingham
ase now. The two cases are curiously
imilar."
As he left the room. he added with
regretful little laugh. There goes
ur fishing; it's always the way"
An hour later when he returned I
-as still curled up in a big chair by
he fireplace. / had spent the time
eading the story Of the old English
rhine. The two cases were, as Bart
~ had said. very much nike.
greed with him that, IL we took the
round that someone at Circle Lake
ad faxed the evidence. then whoever
was he had read the report Of this
her crime and used 1t as guide.
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Out of the Darkness

ponds. The other night there was an
other attempt to break Into Sykes
house. They say there have been sew
eraI since these men went to jail"
BARLEY said but one word. but II
was expressive enough. We sat In
silence until Rogers pulled out his
watch. glanced at 1t. and rose to his
feet. "Time | ran along. That's the
way 1t stands. The governor wishes
you to look Into 1t. and says he will
| consider II a personal favor II you
will do So"
BARLEY also rose. and placing his
hand on his friends shoulder. said
Il will deal with the case at once. but
In my own way. Tell him he won't
hear from me until l have found out
whether those two men ought to be In
prison or not"
Roger nodded, and after a second
glance at his watch hurried out. Bart
ley said. "Pelt. over In the bookcase.
In the section Of the trials. you will
find a small brown book. It's some
where In the third section. under the
letter e. The title Is, think. The
Edlingham Burglary"
Wondering q little why he should
want 1t, | went over to the portion OF
the bookcase he had Indicated. In q
moment ! had found the volume that
he wanted-a thin book, covered with
brown cloth, and on the title page
The Famous Edlingham Burglary
or
The Innocent Prosecuted
1879
I handed BARLEY the book. and
without word he opened 1t and quick
Iy ran through the pages. In few
minutes he threw 1t over to me. say
Ing with a smile, II know. Pelt. you
are wondering why we should spend
our time on simple burglary case:
but this may turn out TO be rather
curious one. When Rogers told me |
the story of the Circle Lake affair, ! |
recognized at once that ii resembied a
very famous case that took place In |
In 1879"
He waited to fill and light his pipe |
before continuing:
Eyes. THAT'S why I am interested In
it. It's almost the same in every de-
tail as the story you will find In that
pamphlet you hold in your hand. The
English case. known in criminal his
tory as The Edlingham Burglary. is
famous because two innocent men
we're In prison for six years for q
rhine they did MT commit. The evil
ience against them. the manner In
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Business.

Boss" said the Editors secretary,
heres a letter from a fellow who
says you are hog-eared. wall-eyed.
pig-jawed, hatchet-faced horse thief
What1l l answer him?
"Why-er," said the Editor, languid-
iy, did he inclose stamp for replyT
Richmond TImes-Dispatch.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07

stand on my feet,
and my husband did
my homework. Tho
doctor said en- oper-
cton might be nee
essary. l read testi-
monial letters about
Lydia E Pinkham's
We ge table Com
pound and began to
take it. Before I
bad finished taking
the first bottle / saw
Whof nror1 l.
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How's Your Appetite? Are
You Nervous? Sleepless?
Take This Advice

Salt Lake City, Utah-"Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery was a
blessing to me when l was in a
weak, nervous and exhausted con-
dition. My appetite was poor and my
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rest at night and my strength re-
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and rundown condition, DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery can be de-
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good, 252 West 9th ST.. South.
If you need building-up tonic
for stomach and blood obtain DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
from your nearest druggist, or send
I0c for trial pkg. of tablets to DR..
Pierce, President Invalids' Hotel in.
Buffalo, N, Y,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07
WOMAN so ILL
COULD NOTSTAND
aysLydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound Made
Her Well and Strong

Glens Falls, N. Y.-"For over two
months was 30 sick was not able to
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07

ing me- / am now well and strong, do
ing al my work for a family Of four,
al my washing and my sewing, which /
think Il remarkable, es had not dared
to run my sewing machine, but had
done all my sewing by hand. truly
feel that were it not for your medicine
] would not be here today az my case
seemed very serious. Mrs. GEORGE
w. BURcHEL1, Glens Falls. N. Y.
FREQ upon Request
Lydia E. Pinkham's Private Text.
Book upon AILMENTS Peculiar to Wo-
men" will be sent you free, upon re-
guest Write to the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts,.
This book contains valuable information
that every woman should have.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07

Life is short, and yet some people
waste It In longing.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07

COurtshlp is sort of coo-partner-
Bhip
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07
DYED HER BABYS COAT,
A SKIRT AND CURTAINS
WITH "DIAMOND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions so simple any. woman can
dye or tint her old, worn. faded things
new. Even if she has never dyed before,
che can put new, rich color into shabby
skirts, dresses, waists, coats, stockings
sweaters, coverings, draperies. hangings
everything. Buy Diamond Dyes-no other
kind-then perfect home dyeing is guar
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the material you wish to dye is wool or
silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, OF
mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak,
spot, fade or run.-Advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07

"i'm sick OF the whole thino.
Those men had a fair trial ann
were found guilty. What more
do you want7"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07

tro az cOHrINUEDl
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-03-07

Truth needs no flowers of speech.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-08-24
AT THE LIBERTY.

For Frtay evening only the Liberty
presents Herbert Rawlinson in a rat
tlhs interesting drama Don't shoot 5"
mis- popular star has vehicle in
this play that gives him opportunity
10 DO the fine screen work thar has
won him his reputation as one OF the
reading artists OF the silent drama
and he is supported by a very strong
cast In addition there will be A very
Iausnaole comedy Just Dogs This
is Century. and thar is recommends
tion enough For Saturday and Sun
day nights comes the funny boy Of the
screen. Harold Lloyd in DR.. Jack
one OF the greatest laugh producers
mat this famous com edian has put on,
ana that is an extravagant promise
Tor Harold Lloyd has appeared in a
multitude of comedies and every one
o. them of sucl a funny character as
10 stir up the disabilities OF an aud
lence OF srouches. if sufficient num-
Der OF people suffering from crouch
could De got together 70 make an audi.
ence. In addition there will be Leo
in Come and Get Ne" max
ing a most unusual strong double Dro-
gram
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-08-24
WILL TEACH on THE COAST.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Miles left this
week for Nonsack. WASHINGTON xhers
MI Miles has accepted q position as
teacher. Ar. Miles has taught for two
terms in the Oroyille school. and from
the fact that ne is exceedingly poplar
among the pupils in the departments
over which he presided is evidence
that he is the kind OF teacher tha, can
make MS presence felt in a school
room and get the best out Of thu schol-
ars under aim. II was a source Of
much regret among a large number OF
residents OF this district thtt Mr..
Miles did not elect to sign a contract
to teach here another term. and other
terms TO follow. but he had more al
tractive offers elsewhere and It is not
FOR any one to stand in the way OF
young man lettering himself. Mr.. and
Mrs Miles have been popular resi-
dents OF the community and they will
be sadly missed in social circles. The
Gazette wishes them the best OF good
fortune in their new home. I, can he
added that the Miles family expect 10
return 10 Oroville at the Close OF
he school year.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-08-24
ATTEND TO YOUR EYES.

Dr. burse, our local eye glass spec
ialist viii De out OF town from August
Is until September II. In passing. the
Gazette wishes to say a word upon the
subject Of defective eyes. That weak
eyes should be promptly attended 70
Is self-evident fact. and it is also a
TACT that those with weak eyes should
be careful that the attention that they
receive comes through one we'll quail
lied 10 remedy any defec, from which
the eyes may suffer. Oroville is fortu-
nate IN having resident optician WHO
knows MS business in the person Of
DR.. S A Burge. and he has won a
reputation for fitting glasses that fiji
and lots OF so-ealled opticians fail 10
reach that proficiency. Encourage a
home established business BY patro-
MIXING DR.. Burge whenever in need OF
glasses.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-08-24
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS.

Notice Is hereby given that the Bna r.
u directors OF the West Okanogan Val,
| 'ry Irrigation District by an order mad,
@nd entered On the 10Th day OF auc-1sr
20, IN the minutes OF the Proceeding,
- sa!o Board, decided TO let CONTRACTS
-. re construction Of certain Specified
-aii1!s' the construction and conaecrins
" y Tunes with new canal work mr..
80 ana Tor me construction Of re-
.Hlv'cT1 concrete culyerts, according u
ne pans and specifications on file IN
'-s once o. the Board OF said District
-svI-tr Is hereby given that sealed bids
-Au proposals for constructing said pro-
P1std Work IN accordance with the Mans
aha specifications will be received al am
1 = on Or before the hour OF . O'Clock
= u, o. the l-th day OF September. Iss3
CCAl. tractors VIII be required TO furnish
. sat4sl 4%toFy surety bond before enter
ing INTO contract for any work.
BIOS @lI De received for all or uar- ~
me ~ork 70 be done
b41s must specify the date at which
ti.se "ork VIII De begun and couplete,i
~ al "osk must be begun ana COM
p-rt-d Nlt1in the time named in the CON
The board reserves the right to raiA,,
any and all bids 'e'1Ct
F!ans and specifications may be exam.
M M "a me office Of the Board at orc
WEST OKANOGAN VALLEY
IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Z, BY r. K. HeEsh berger, PresidAn,
Z Riste. Secretary. 49,
list PGohcatiOn August "a ls7a-4-
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-08-24

company o. lady friends p her home
las. week in honor OF her int. Mrs.
Carroll. Mrs. Carroll and sols return
80 10 Seattle this week
Fu-thsr evidence thar LOOMS Is
coming back" was demonstrated las;
week by s visi, Of Robinson Brothers
circus The show drew out record
attendance and the management was
pleased with the ne; proceeds.
Mrs. Beathe Melcher has gone TO
Seattle for visit with her daughters,
Miss Clara Melcher and Mrs. Lsur-
ence ChriStianson.
Herbert Chase has resigned his
position with the local irrigation pro-
ject and will return 10 the coast where
he will enter college.
4 goodly number Of Odd Fellows at
tended the picnic az Conconully on
last Sunday. 4 large crowd and good
time is reported
The heavy down-pour OF rain on
Monday will prove highly beneficial
70 the various contractors and work
ers At ditch construction. Also. the
roads will be greatly improved and
good late pasture assured.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-08-24

u, In the Superior Court Of the STAR =,
Okanogan. N-e N01n'! o.
IN the matter Of the estate Of Mon-os
Harmon. deceased O'A- Oe
Souce OF private sale of realssta,a
-NYlSr = hereby given. that under ana
y virtue Of an order made nv rhs -
.ALsuea court on the 18th day of Aue1,s,
80 thS undersigned executor Of the Ia 3,
VIII ana estate OF Monroe Harmon a.
cT@ssd VIII sell at private sale FOR casb
~ the right, title and interest az ,ba
aooEe entitled estate in and 10 The folInY.e
M des--I6ed lands situated in OksnoSr,
y1htS. W ashingtOn. towit:
Lots Three 90 and -Four Cil in Rro-L
rnt!- one tzlb of the Town O. OroviIfs
- a ing ton dots Five 90 Eight Csl ana
E!ns ~ and the Northeast ouaTs-
~ n Z = o. fhe Southwest Quarter 1SWfG
81! IN section Seven 90. Township Fortr
~ ~ North Range Twenty-SIx tesl
said sale VIII be made on or after -.
I'm lay OF September. 1923, and within
~ ulghtas from said date. Bids or offarS
tor sAid and must be in writing and VIII
- .e,-iEed ~ First National Bank ~
80 me sald executor. at its bankine
,louss IN Onoviils. Washington or 49,
. Illed ~ the office OF the clerk Of tha
6oTs entitled court u 'i'e
DSted ms 18th day OF August. 1924
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF OROvILLE
CORPORATION.
executor OF the above entitled sststs
Sy W. G GRESHAM
: lFs' publication August "a, ls2s-2t