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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-03-10

through the portals of the entrance
way rode Tars Tarkas and his fifty
warriors on their great thoats
cry of alarm and Amusement
broke from the assemblage, but no
word of fear, and in a moment the
soldiers and mobiles of Zodanga were
hurting themselves upon the advancing
Thanks.
Thrusting Sab Than headlong from
the platform, / drew Dejah Thoris to
my side. Behind the throne was a mar
row doorway and In this Than Kosls
now stood facing me, with drawn
iongsword. In an instant we were en-
gagged, and found no mean antagO-
mist.
As we circled upon the broad plat
form / saw Sab Than rushing up the
steps to aid his father but as he raised
his hand to strike, Dejah Thoris
sprang before him and then my sword
found the spot that made Sab Than
jeddak of ZOdanga. AS his father
rolled dead upon the floor the new
jeddak tore himself free from Dejah
Thoris' grasp and again we faced each
other. He was soon Joined by a quar-
tet of officers and, with my back |
against golden throne, / fought once
again for Dejah Thoris
Calling to her to get behind me /
worked my way toward the little door
way back of the throne, but the Off
GERS realized my intentions and three
Of them sprang in behind me and
blocked my chances for gaining a po-
sition where l could have defended
Dejah Thoris against an army Of
swordsmen.
The Thanks were having their hands
'ull in the center Of the room, and ]
'egan to Iealize that nothing short Of
miracle could save Dejah Thoris and
myself when / saw Tars Tarkas surg
ng through the crowd Of pigmies that
warmed about him. With one swing
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-03-10


shall burn the eyes from his head that
he may not pollute my person with his
vile gaze"
"Chieftains of Thark," / cried, turn
ing to the assembled council and ig-
nOring Tai Hajus, 81 have been a chief
among you, and today have fought
for Thank shoulder to shoulder with
her greatest warrior. You owe me, at
least, a hearing. have won that much
today. You claim to be just people,"
silence" roared Tai Hajus. Gag
the creature and bind him as 1 com
mand."
"Justice, Tai Hajus," exclaimed Lor-
quas Ptomel. "Who are you to set
aside the customs of ages among the
Tharks?"
"Yes, Justice" echoed a dozen
voices, and so, while Tai Hajus fumed
and frothed, continued.
'You are a brave people and you
love bravery, but where was your
mighty jeddak during the fighting to-
day? l did not see him in the thick
of battle; he was not there. He rends
defenseless women and little children
in his lair, but how recently has one
of you seen him fight with menu Why,
even 1, a midget beside him, felled him
with a single blow Of my fist. Is it Of |
such that the Thanks fashion their |
jeddaks? There stands beside me now |
a great Thark, mighty warrior and
noble man. Chieftains, how sounds, |
Tars Tarkas, Jeddak of TharkT
A roar of deep-toned applause greet
ed this suggestion.
at but remains for this council to
command, and Tai Hajus must prove
his fitness to rule. Were he a brave
man he would invite Tars Tarkas to
combat, for he does not love him, but
Tai Hajus is afraid Tai Hajus, your
jeddak. is coward. With my bare
hands l could kill him, and he knows
it,"
After l ceased there was tense 81
lence, as all eyes were riveted upon
Tai Hajus He did not speak or move,
but the blotchy green of his coun-
tenance turned livid, and the froth
'roze upon his lips.
'Tal Hajus," said Lorquas Ptomel in
/ cold, nard voice, 'never in my long
ife have I seen a jeddak Of the Thanks
70 Inundated. There could be but one
lnswer TO this arraignment. We wait
t." And still Tai Hajus stood as
hough petrified.
"Chieftains." continued LOrquas
'tomel. eshall the jeddak. Tai Ha1us, !
rove his fitness to rur
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-03-10

CHAPTER VII-with a large force Of
green Maruans. Carter and Dejah Thoris
set out for the capital.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-03-10

is often caused by an Infiamed condition
of the mucous lining OF the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is infiamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced, your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it--rid your system
of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment OF
Caterrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
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CHAPTER H.-Awaking Carter real
ICES Ies mat ne has. In some incomprehensl-
bic manner been transported to Mars.
he is surprised by party of armed Mar
tan warriors, who seek his life He cons
Vinces their leader, Tars Tarkas, of his
to the Marian city.
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CHATTER VI.-The prisoner is con-
fined to the guardianship of Carter's
friend, Sofa, and the two prisoners plan
to escape before Dejah Thoris is taken
before the supreme ruler of the green
Martians. Tai Hajus
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CHAPTER V.-Carter ascertains that
tne iair prisoners name is Dejah Thoris,
granddaughter of the Jeddak or ruler
or Helium. He also ascertains that ac-
cording to custom she is doomed to die
by torture. In the council chamber he
sympathy.
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CopYrl9htl { II CIore 81 Connpony
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NOW co ON WITH THE STORY

"Tal Hajus knows that you are here
John Carter" said Tars Tarkas, on his
return from the ieddak's quarters
"Sarkoja saw and recognized you as
we were returning, Tai Hajus has or
dered me to bring you before him to-
night | have ten thoats, John Car
ter; you may take your choice from
among them, and will accompany you
to the nearest waterway that leads to
Helium. Come, we must start"
"And when you return, Tars Tar
kas?" / asked.
'The wild calots, possibly, OF
worse" he replied. UNLESS should
chance to have the opportunity have
so long waited of battling with Tai
Hajus."
eve will stay. Tars Tarkas, and see
Tai Hajus tonight. You shall not sac
rifice yourself, and it may be that to-
night you can have the choice You
wait"
While we were eating | repeated to
Tars Tarkas the story which Sofa had
told me that night upon the sea bottom
during the march to Thank
He said but little, but the grea
muscles of his face worked in passion
and in agony at recollection of the
horrors which had been heaped upon
the only thing he had ever loved in all
his cold, cruel, terrible existence.
He no longer demurred when I sug-
gested that we go before Tai Hajus |
only saying that he would like to speak |
TO Sarkoja first At his request ! ac-
companied him to her quarters.
"Sarkoja." said Tars Tarzas, ''forty
years ago you were instrumental in
bringing about the torture and death |
Of woman named Gozaya. l have
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CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

To Be Continued Next Week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
GETS PALM AS
KINDEST COP

There Is ut least one policeman on
tho Seattle forco who is courteous.
modest and obliging TO fault. even
to ladies who aro no longer in the
"flappcr" class. 80 Chief OF Police
w. y, scvcryns was told Friday.
The cop In question Is Patrolman
Thomas, OF tho Georgetown precinct.
ION the Fourth of July" Mrs.
Ellnor Ingersoll Thorne told Chief
sevoryns, there were four Indies In
our party. who went downtown 10
see the parade in nm auto. We wore
not young and pretty girls. but four
women past middle age. We asked
tho officer whore we could park 70
sec the parade. He not only showed
us where and helped us 10 get
there. but got brick 10 block the
wheels with. and made the party
ahead OF US put down his auto ton
80 wo could see.
HE WIS so kind. courteous and
unassumlng that II Is impossible not
20 commend him TO you. so that he
may benefit In some small way from
having his kindness recognized"
Chief Severyns declared that he
would see to II that Officer Thomas
received the palm for being the
most polite officer on the force.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
THE BEST FOODS, INC.
CLUB WOMEN
WILL ELECT

PORTLAND. July i1.-BusineSs
sessions OF the fifth annual conven.
ton OF the Federation OF Business
and Professional women's clubs Of
America will end late today with the
election OF officers TO serve during
the ensuing year.
The new president will BE- West
ern woman. unless some one nomin-
ated from the floor this afternoon
should be chosen. Report OF the
nominating committee. before the
delegates today. carries the names OF
Miss Adelis Prichard. Of Portland.
president OF the Oregon State FEEDER
alton and Miss Edith Thornton.
county treasurer OF whatcom coun-
-ty. Washington. as recommended FOR
the high office.
Selection OF the 1894 convention
city was expected 70 Be left 10 the
incoming executive board. and will
possibly not be announced during the
convention. Portland. Maine: Chat
tanoogn. Tenn; Fairmount. w. VI.
Fargo. ". ID; Omaha. Neb.: Dallas.
Texas and Kansass City arc all bid
ding for the next years event
With the conclusion OF the con
vsntion sessions tho delegates win
tomorrow enjoy motor trip over the
Columbia river highway. ard a hike
10 the summit OF Mount Hood 10
planned for those remaining here
over the week end.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
BRITISH N OF E
MAKES DEMAND
ny IIOYD ALLEN

LONDON. July ia.-Rellet that
Premier Baldwin had not forced a
break with France and Belgium over
separations was mingled today on
the part Of those allies. with eurios
ity over terms Of the British note
10 Germany.
This note ls 10 be sen, 10 France.
Belgium and Italy. and probably 20
the United States before delivery
II win contain Britain's views on
the separations situation something
Baldwin and curzon In the house
OF lords, rendering the long.awaitcd
statement OF British policy. only
limited az yesterday.
Tho statement made Il clear that
Britain considers the time has come
for an end 10 the Ruhr venture and
a reasonable rrparations settlement,
but gave no inkling OF the contents
OF tho forthcoming note.
Tho statement was favorably re.
ceiyed IN this country, aitho the
liberal preSs thinks Il was little
overeonsideraio OF Frances feel.
ings.
As for France. she Is laying
stress on that portion Of Bnldwln's
speech which spoke OF the neces.
siiy OF cooperation among tho al
lies. ignoring n call for an end OF
the Ruhr venture. There Is a note
OF disappointment. barely concealed.
In Paris newspaper comment today.
because Baldwin urged withdrawal
from the Ruhr without condemnink
Germanys passive resistance. a par.
ticularly sore subject in France.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
ASKS
MORE MONEY

Showing an increase Of $l5s,0o0
over the 1923 budget, Robert L.
Proctor. superintendent Of buildings,
established the record for increased
expenses in submitting his budget
for the year 1924. Friday.
Proctor asks for s4l4.sso to con-
duct his office next year. His 1928
budget was s256.s29.
Increased expenses are accounted
for by the employment of IL add.
tional building inspectors. a new as
sistant plan examiner. an auto re.
pair man. $4,000 for new automo.
biles, an additional clerk In his Of
flee, s17.272 increase in operation
and maintenance OF his office, and
sfo4.s26 for new buildings and i'm
provements at the Firlands sanato.
rum.
Proctor claims that much of tho
increased expense in his department
is caused by the new coming ordi.
nance recently passed by the coun-
Gil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
FRENCH TROOPS
START ADVANCE
Barmen, important Town in
Rhineland, Is Occupied

BERLIN. July is.-Iust as Ger.
many was trying TO figure out the
advantages 20 this country forecast
In the statement OF British policy
outlined hy Premier Baldwin. news
was received hero today that
French troops had advanced In
Westphalia and occupied Barmen.
THIS city. an important industrial
center OF nearly 200, 1000 inhabitants.
IA one OF the most important In the
Rhineland and It's seizure IL hlo~
20 Germany. IL had been hopcd
here that France would deslst from
further advances In view OF this
British statement Later Il was an.
nouneed that Elberfeld also had
been occupied
Barmen and Elherfcld later were
evacuated with announcement the oe,
eupatlon was merely a punitive
measure against civilian German 20.
lice OF those cities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
ENOUGH
SKAGIT MONEY

There is enough money on hand
TO complete the construction OF the
Skagit power project. the transmits
sion lines and to purchase and erect
the necessary substations in Seat
tie" Carl f. Uhden. chief engineer OF
the Skagit. said Friday.
Uhden's statement came to refute
published statements that the Skagit
fund will be short from 100000 to
s75o,0o0 before the work is COM
pleted
A report on funds remaining sub
mitted TO the utilities committee OF
the council by Comptroller Harry w.
Carroll. Thursday. failed to account
for $4,000. which linden maintain
ed was available. This error by Car
roll gave the clue to scandal spread
ers TO report q shortage Of Skagit
funds. linden said.
NJ. II. Strouse, auditor OF appropri-
atoms. reported that the fund con-
tains $i,740,00o instead OF sl,O6S. 900
reported by Carroll to be available.
The error in Carroll's figures influ-
enced Chairman O. T. Erickson of
the utilities committee TO cut uhden's
request for the appropriation OF ST.
100000 to 100000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
NOW AT
PORT ANGELES
Greatest Array OF Ships
Ever in Puget Sound

The greatest armada OF American
fighting craft ever assembled az one
time IN any sea win be gathered AZ
Port Angeles Friday. The last 81.
vision Of the Pacific fleet wns
scheduled 20 arrive az tho maneu.
verlnE base Friday. which will mean
that Puget Sound Is host 70 every
type Of first line battle craft OF the
United states navy.
Twelve moro vessels were 90 join
the fleet OF 20 ships Friday and in.
cludo the battleships California. Ne.
yada. Mississippi and Pennsylvania,
with seven torpedo destroyers and
ono tender.
When President Harding returns
from Alaska July ~ no win be
welcomed by flotilla of grey
fighters, the like OF which has
never been assembled before Every
capital ship OF tho line will be ia
the formation when tho transport
Henderson stoamS into Puget Sound.
The fleet will DO under command
OF Admiral Hilary p. Jones and
Vice Admiral II. A. Wiley. aud will
be formed IN Elliott bay in prepare.
ton for the review By President
Harding.
Complete plans for tho entertain.
ment OF the officers and crews OF
the fighting craft have been com.
pletsd with navy officials and the
Seattle Chamber OF Commerce and
various committees. The men viii
be fotod during the week OF July 20
10 IS The Rotary. College and HI.
wants clubs will entertain the off
GERS every day OF the stay OF tho
fleet and special invitations 20 1T.
tend tho pageant Americans" have
been sent 10 200 officers OF the
baltic craft.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Hotel Trustees to
Set Building Date

Trustees of the Community Hotel
corporation will meet Monday noon
in the Rainier club to decide the date
construction of the new Olympic no.
tel will start, 1t was announced Fri.
day morning.
II. ]. Cadwalader superintendent
of construction. arrived In Seattle
Thursday and will remain here until
the hotel is completed He has Just
completed 65o.room hotel in Cleve-
land
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
University Opera Gets
ApprecidtiUe Reception
Glen Hughes and Don Wilson Produce De-
lightful Piece With Competent Assistance

rceted by Mary Aid. and the me.
chanical stage effects were in charge
of III l.. Deits.
Mr.. Hughes, author OF the we'll
constructed libretto. and the charm.
Ing lyrics, directed the performance
from the dramatic point OF view, and
Mr.. Wilson directed the music
The second and final performance
VIII be given Friday night.
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crAprc az DArE
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which spiintered tho door and Inn.
periled their lives.
Ono shot passed within an inch or
80 OF Patroiman o. l.. ReddIn.
when Bolsio's pistol failed 10 fire
the officers waited and then tried
the tear bombs bu, found that they
had left the caps for the bombs at
headquarters. They then rushed the
door and broke x down. Belsio was
taken 20 headquarters. where no
was questioned by Capt. Joe Mason
and Lieut.. Thomas. no denied tina,
he knew the other two suspects and
said that he thought no was resist.
ing an attack by bandits.
He was then taken 70 tho city
Jail and held on an open charge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

Diego dharge 40 and San Pedro IL
highest with .46.
All dealers In every commodity
that the navy buys point out that
the two markets OF Northern Wash.
ington and Southern California are
so far separated that TO maintain
equal price schedules would be i'm.
possible. They claim that where one
product is high In tho North, n may
be low in the South, and vice versa.
Many factors, such as the seasons,
transportation facilities weather con.
ditIons. supply and demand and
others all have their effect In tho
determining of prices.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Sugar Cut Fourth
Time During Week

NEW YORK. July 1s,-The price
OF refined sugar was reduced still
further by big sugar companies 10.
da.i.
Federal sugar started the slash
when II reduced refined % points
10 $3.50 It's action was followed
Immediately by National Sugar,
Warner and Arbucke.
This Is tho fourth cut In LEES
than q week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
l. w. w. Walkout
Ties Up Industry

SAN PEDRO. Cal. July i3--The
sympathetic five-day walkout Of the
7. W. W. resulted today IN almost
complete paralysis Of lumber move
nsnt at the harhor Approximate
~ 500 longshoremen have quit work
TO protest the conviction OF 81 fellow
radicals. on charges Of criminal syn
dicalism. with the result that every
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Senator Dillingham;
Passes at 80 Years

MONTPELIER, VT, July Ia
Senator William Paul Dillingham;,
Vermont. so, died during the night.
1t was announced at his home here
today.
Dillingham; served as governor OF
Vermont from 1880 to 1890. In 1900
he was elected senator TO fill the VA.
cancy caused by the death OF Justin
S. Morrill,, serving continuously up
to the time of his death.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

Miss Dorothy Patteh, Chat
tGnoo0a, wiH christeH the
new ship City Of Chatto-
Hoo0d, tohich ieip be launch
ed at Newport Neios, Va,
about July "a. In former
days champagne iUaS used for
a ceremony like this. Water
is used al times nor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Fined % Times for
Violating Same Law

GRlMsBY. Eng July 15.--Chnrles
Kendall was fined for 20 days In sue
ceBsion for violating tho law In the
manufacture Of oil. Then he COM
piled with the city regulations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
BREAD PRODUCTION COSTS
ARE MORE IN SEATTLE

The bread prices lrvre are con.
siderably higher than in California
cities for the reason that the
products used In It's manufacture
are considerably higher here. accord
ing to Il. w. Skinner. president Of
tho Seattle Baking Co. He points
out that Seattle prices are on a
level with those OF Spokane. Ia.
coma, Everett and Portland. where
conditions nro the same. He main.
tains that wages paid here are
higher than In tho southern cities
OF California. and that people here
demand n better grade OF bread
than In many OF the Southern
towns. The navy. he GLAZING, wants
tho very best grade OF bread that
may he had, and that the prices
paid are the highest IN the list.
The prices of poultry In Seattle
nre materially lower than in any OF
the California cities dealing with the
fleet. The reason for this, accord.
ing TO II. a. RlchIson, plant man.
agcr OF the Seattle Poultry Co, is
that there In very poor market
here for poultry and poultry prod.
uets. He contends that the outlet
here Is far inferior TO that OF
Southern California. with tho result
that the prices here are consider.
ably lower.
Dealers In fresh vegetables, es.
peclally sweet potatoes. claim that
large share OF them arc grown in
California and must be shipped
here. with high freight rates and u
consequent difference in price.
Regarding tho price OF Irish pota.
toes. Seattle dealers point out that
Seattle ia undcrsold only by San
Francisco and that San Diego and
san Pedro arc much higher IN their
charges 10 the fleet
MIX dealers IN Seattle are shown
in the price list Of the navy 10 be
far under any OF the larger elites OF
California In tho competition for
milk contracts. Soattle's price Is .35,
whereas san Francisco and San
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findings reviewed"
Tho City Of Everett relied upon
section io.t2s OF the same public
service act which states amy COM
plninant or any public service ar
fected by any order OF the commits
sion and decming Il contrary 90 law
may apply TO the superior court for
writ OF review"
PROVISION APPLIES
ONLY TO COMPANIES
Tho supreme court calls attention
20 tho fact that under paragraph TO-
ftl the right 10 seek n review Of
findings on the valuation Of It's prop.
erty is limited 10 the company in
volyed. and may not be taken by tho
complainant. Tho opinion OF the
Judges continues:
we arc OF tho opinion that the
appellant (the City OF Everett. or any
other city. for tina. mRtteF) In not
authorized BY statute 10 institute any
proceedings, anywhere concerning
property values for tho purpose OF
such review. II relies for It's au-
thority on paragraph 1898 which
provides that any complainant or
public service Rffected'-may insti-
tute review proceedings, while the
respondent tths phone concern or
any private utility eoncorn1 relies
upon the provision OF paragraph TO-
al, which limits review 10 ANY com.
pany affected by tho findings
IL IL plain that complainant may
have a review rs 10 some findings
and order or orders made by the de.
partmcnt. but paragraph Io.tti Is
specific 10 tho effect that only the
public service company affected may
hAvo review OF the questions d.
rectly affecting the valuation OF fir
property"
The decision was handed down by
Department OF the supreme court
and vas concurrod in by judges
Main. Macintosh. Mitchell and Hol-
comb.
Students Of utility tactics declare
that tho Joker in paragraph i0,4ai
has denied the cities OF the state and
their citizens equal representations
before tho courts OF tho state and
given utility concerns the right 10
boost the rate making value OF their
property 10 the skies without fear OF
court interference.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

lumber ship In San Pedro IS tied up
today. Freight vessels and oil tank
ers have been unaffected 10 far.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

LONDON, July ts.--On his seventh
proposal Miss Vcna Gait, vaudeville
actrcss consented TO marry r. w.
Haeberlin, who has an annual In
come OF $4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
A Dollar in Some Hands
is Worth Two in Others

You know young Mrs. Reynolds.
don't youl-the one who has the
lovely new bungalow on the hill
"a new car, and who always
looks like "a fashion plate.
And would you believe it-her
husbands salary is the same as
John Smith's-and Mrs. Smith
tells you they can't even afford
TO paint the old house.
It's just a difference in manage
ment-that's all. Mrs. REYNOLDS
minds her P's and Q's Prices
and Qualities. For instance
she buys finest table Quality''-