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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15

thrilling feat in the interest OF science
With ten companions he Will shoot
down 300 miles of the widest and most
~treacherous water In the world, filed
with deep rapids and rushing whiri-
pools, in specially constructed boats.
The occasion will be the completion
OF the survey of the Colorado river in
northern Arizona. This work has been
In progress since 1909, but the most
dangerous feat has been left for the
last.
Colonel Birdseye has selected for
his party some of the most expert
boatmen in the West-men accustomed
to shooting rapids and handling ca
noes in wild water. Besides. he will
be accompanied by mapmakers and
biologists, who will chart the slope
and depth of the river nd select dam
sites with a view to possible future
commercialization of this great stream.
Most Dangerous Feat.
The feat is considered one of the
most dangerous ever undertaken by a
government service in peace time and
every precaution has been taken for
safety. Boats have been constructed
almost completely of separate air
chambers, with a small cockpit in the
center in which the mapmaker and his
boatmen can sit. Each man will wear
a life belt at all times and besides
will carry 800 feet of rope, by use of
which he may be able TO reach shore
In case of accident. These boats can
capsize, and probably will, but cannot
sink. The danger to the occupants Is
that in the rough water their hold on
the boat may be broken or they may
be dashed among rocks. If overturned
In the water the boats would turn over
and over.
The river flows at this stretch
through deep and narrow canyons. At
many places the explorers will be un-
able TO see even a few feet ahead and
only the sound of rapids will warn
them that there is danger ahead. Even
then they will be unable to tell
whether they are to run into danger
ous rocks.
Six times in the past fifty years
white men have been through sections
of this canyon, but have gathered little
data which can be used by biologists
and ~mapmakers.
The maps available now cover about
1,20O miles of the Colorado and Green
rivers, with some of the chief tribu-
taries, but these all deal with the
quieter sections before the river en-
tiers its great canyons, which are con-
sidered some of the grandest in the
United States.
Will Require Month.
Colonel Birdseye and his party ex-
pect to spend about a month at the
work. Most of the experts have been
selected from Western stations of the
geological survey. as they already are
familiar with the type of rock and
soil formations apt to be encountered
and have had some experience in
river surveying under difficulties.
The possibilities of the Colorado
river as a source of power were be-
fore the public eye recently in con-
nection with Secretary Hoover's sue
SeoSiui ehoits l " pIihS doout
ton among the states through which
it flows and the present survey will
make clear just what can be accom-
plished.
But there is nc alternative to the
danger and thrills certain TO be en-
countered.
In the party is one other Washing
ton man. r. w. Burchard. Topographic
cal engineer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15
Boxing in Australia Is
Beginning to Boom Again

Boxing in Australia is beginning to
boom again despite the lack of good
material, according to Jack Munro.
general manager of the Stadiums. Ltd.
Third-class American boxers are
averaging $1,000 a fight. Munro writes
that he is developing several new
stars who will make visiting Ameri-
cans extend themselves. One is Jack
Dale, an eighteen-year-old lightweight,
who has beaten everything in sight.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15

the troubles |
had before l took
E. Pinkham's
V egetabl Com
pound. My back al
ways ached, so I
could not go about
my housework, and l
had other troubles
from weakness. /
was this way for
years, then my sister
|in-law took the Veg
atahle Cnmnoup n
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15
Cost of Nations Police

Police protection costs $500 a year
for each inhabitant of Jersey City, the
highest ate in the country. Next
comes Boston with SAT- per capita.
Portsmouth, o., is lowest with 80 cents
per capita. The figures in ON other
cities, according to the national budget
committee, are rs follows: New York,
S4.14; Chicago, S4.01; Philadelphia,
s4.O5; st. Louis. $500; Los Angeles.
S2.46; Pittsburgh, s3.11; san Fran
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15
Playing Better Ball

An old-time ball player has
been found who is willing TO ad-
nit they play better ball now
than they did a generation ago.
He is Jerry Denny, who is spend
ing his declining years in Bridge
port, Conn.
Teams of today are composed
of all-'round players" says
Denny, who was the first world
series home-run hero. "In my
time we had flashy feeders who
couldn't hit a balloon, and
husky sluggers who were poor
fielders.
Nowadays, the teams play to-
gether on the diamond, every
body keyed up to high speed.
We ere always busy covering
up the weakness of a brother
player. who could hit but not
field"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15
Iris Speaker Predicts
Yankees Will Win Flag

Iris Speaker should know some
thing about the race in the American
league. He says the Yankees are the
team that must be beaten in the race
for the pennant. There is not a weak
spot on the Yanks, says Speaker. A
team without a weakness has at least
a good start.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15

cisco. $500; Buffalo, S4!05: Washing.
ton. $3.50; Cincinnati, S3.16; New Or.
leans, S1.51; Minneapolis. S1.S3; Seat.
tie. 1924. and Indianapolis, S2.37.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15
Thew DwindIe.

mo doubt it is a wise plan to tell
your troubles" "Eh?" 'They always
seem small to the other fellow"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15
Another Version

"All the worlds a stage and the
scenery is much more satisfactory than
the cast"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15
The AnanIas Club.

81 am overriding my hand" con-
fessed the pinoehle player, because I
do not want to take your money"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15

Some people try TO make the most of
themselves and some others take anti
fat.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15
WANTS TO HELP
OTHER WOMEN
Grateful for Health Restored
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
iIIIIImUIIIIIIIIIl

Chicago, m.-"I am willing to write
to any girl or woman who is suffering
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15

Leon ]. Galore. a member Of the
Brooklyn Dodgers pitching staff since
1916. has been released TO the Chicago
White Sox via the waiver route. Ca
dore has been with only one club
in the major leagues. and he has been
playing with the Dodgers for y years.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15

81 1000 BUYS 5 GRE FARM
IN. rapidly growing poultry section Best
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-15

A combined alfalfa tonic made primarily from the
alfalfa plant. Combined with the alfalfa is H7dras-
tbs. well known for its stlmulatiye action on me
general tonic properties. Acts primarily on the
nerve centers. Increases the appetite and AIDS in
building the body tissues. One tablespoon to adults,
one teaspoonfni to children, before meals and at
bedtime. Write us for particulars.
Hahn & Hahn, ga ". Saratoga ST.. Baltimore. lid.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25
The Strength Of the Pines

only the shadow of the brambles,
blown by the wind.
Once his heart leaped into his
throat at a sharp crack of brush be-
side him and he could scarcely re-
strain a musculer jerk that might have
revealed his position. But when he
turned his head he could see nothing
but the coverts and the moon above
them. A garden snake, or perhaps a
blind mole, had made the sound.
Four minutes later he was within
one dozen feet of the designated win
dow. There was a stretch of moon
light between, but he passed II quick
ly. And now he stood in bold relief
against the mOonlit house-wall.
He was in perfectly plain sight OF
any one on the hill behind. Possibly
his distant form might have been dis
cerned from the window of one of the
lesser houses occupied by Simon's kin.
But he was too close TO the wall to
be visible from the windows of Simon's
house, except by a deliberate scrutiny.
And the window slipped up noiseless-
ly in his hands.
He was considerably surprised. He
had expected this window to be locked.
Some way, he felt less hopeful of sue
cess. He recalled in his mind the di-
rections that Linda had left, wonder
ing If he had come to the wrong win
dow. But there was no chance of a
mistake in this regard it was the north
ernmost window in the east wing.
However, she had said that she would
be confined in an interior room, and
possibly the Turner's had seen no need
of barriers other thar its locked door.
Probably they had not even anticipated
that Bruce would attempt a rescue.
He leaped lightly upward and
slipped silently into the room. Except
for the moonlit square on the floor ii
IA quite in darkness.
He stood a moment, hardly breath
ing. But he decided ii was not best to
strike a match. A match might reveal
his presence TO some n in an adjOin-
ing room. He rested his hand against
the wall, then moved slowly around
the room. He knew that by this curse
he would soon encounter the door that
led into the interior rooms.
In a nm he found it. He stood
waiting. He turned the knob gently;
then softly pulled. But the door was
locked.
There was no sound now but the
loud beating of hiss own heart. He
could no longer hear the voices of the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25

wind outside the open window. He
wondered whether, should he hurl all
his magnificent strength against the
panels. he could break the lock and
If he did so, whether he could escape
with the girl before he was shot down.
But his hand, wandering over the
lock, encountered the key. =
1t was easy, after all. He turned the
key. The door opened beneath his
hand.
If there had been a single ray of
light under the door or through the
keyhole, his course would have been
quite different. He would have opened
the door suddenly in that case, hoping
to take by surprise whatsoever of the
clan were guarding Linda. To open Il
door slowly into a room full Of enc
mics is only TO give them plenty Of
time to cock their rifles. But in this
case the room was in darkness. and all
that he need fear was making a sud
den sound. The opening slowly
widened. Then he slipped through and
stood ten breathless seconds In silence.
Linda he whispered. He waited
a long tire for an answer. Then he
stole farther into the
Linda" he said again. Its Bruce.
Are you hereY"
And in that unfathomable silence he
heard a sound-a sound so dim and
small that IL only reached the frontier
III hearing. II was a strange. whisper
ing. eerie sound, and II filed the room
like the faintest. almost imperceptibie
gust Of wind. But there was no doubt
ing its reality. A liking creature oc-
cupied this place Of darkness with him.
and was either ha~lf-gagced by a hand
kerchief over The face or was trying
70 conceal its presence by muffling It's
breathing. Linda" he said again.
There was n Strange response 10 the
calling Of that name. He heard no
whispered nswe Instead. the door
he had Just passed through shut softly
behind him.
For a feeting instant he hoped that
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25
CHAPTER XIX
=

As Bruce hurried up the hill toward
the Ross estates. he made a swift cal
culation of the rifle shells i'm his peck
ct. The gun held six. He had perhaps
fifteen others ia his pockets. and he
hadn't stopped to %replenish them from
the supply Elmira had brought. He
hadn't brought Dawes rife with him.
but had left ii with the remainder Of
his pack. lie knew that the lighter he
travelled the greater would be his
chance of success.
Obviously the girl had written when
the clan was closing about the house.
and finding her in the front
there had beer no occasion To search
the other rooms and thus discover it.
The girl had kept her head even in
that moment of crisis. A wave of ad-
miration for her passed over him.
And the little action had set an ex-
ample for him. He knew that only
rigid s~eif-contr0l and cool headed
strategy could achieve the thing he had
set out to do. His impulse was to
storm tire door. TO pour his lead
through the lighted windows; but such
things could never take Linda out of
Stmon's hands. Only stealth and eau
ton. not blind courage and frenzy.
could serve her now. Such blind
killing as his heart prompted had to
wait for another time.
He knew only the general direction
of the Ross house where Simon lived.
Linda had told him it rested upon the
crest of a small hill. beyond a ridge
of timber. The moonlight showed him
a ]weIl-beaten trail, and he strobe
swiftly along il.
He had a vague sense of familiarity
with this winding trail. Perhaps he
had toddled down 1t as "A. baby, per-
haps his mother had carried him along
IL on a neighhorIy visit to the Rosses.
He went oyer the hill and pushed his
way To the. edge of the timber. All
at once the moor showed him the
house.
He couldn't mistake it, even at this
distance. And to Bruce II had n singu-
lar effect of u~nreality. The mountain
aen did not ordinarily build homes Of
such dimensions. They were usually
merely log cabins Of two or three low
err rooms and a gnrret Ia be renched
with % ladder. The ancestral home Of
the Rosses. however. had fully a dozen
rooms. and ii doomed Ia nm Incredible
size In the mystery of the moonlight.
lie saw quaint gabled roofs and far
spreading wings. And II seemed more
Ike D house Of enchantment. a true
ture raised by the rubbing of a magic
lamp. than the work Of carpenters and
Masnns.
Probably its wild surroundings had
n great deal To 10 with this effect.
There we're no roa'is leading to Trails
End. Material could noi he carried
over It's winding trails except nn pack
animals. tie had II reaiizafaDA OF trer
mesdous difficulties thai had been con-
auered by ~fire'ess effort. Of long
months of amending Toll. Of exhaust
less patience. ami al the end-n dream
coIne true. All Of It's iuihber had Ia
be hewed from the forests about. Its
stone had been quarriei from fhe rock
cliffs and haulest with iniin IL lab u
over the steep t-niis.
He understood now why the Turn
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-01-25
SiMON'S REVENGE

SYNOPSIS.-At the death of his
foster father Rruce Duncan, in an
eastern cityS receives a mysterious
message, sent by a Mrs. Ross. sum-
moning him peremptorily TO south
ern Oregon-to meet Linda"
Bruce has vivid Il battling recol-
lections of his childhood in an or
phaEage. before his adoption by
Newton Duncan. with the girl Lin
Ia. At his destination, Trails End,
news that a message has been sent
to Bruce gets to Simon Turner.
Leaving the train, Bruce is aston
ished at his apparent familiarity
with the surroundings. though to
his knowledge he has never been
there. On the way Simon warns
him to give up his quest and return
East. Bruce refuses. Mrs. Ross,
aged and intirm, welcomes him
with emotion. She hastens him on
his ~way-the- end of "Pine-Needle
Trail" Bruce finds his childhood
playmate, Linda. The girl tells HIM
OF wrongs committed by an enemy
clan, the Turner'S, on her family,
the RosseS. Lands occupied by the
clan were stolen from the Rosses,
II the family, with the exception
of Aunt Elmira Mrs. Ross) and
herself, wiped out by ASA ssination.
Bruce's father, Matthew Folger,
was one of the victims. His mother
had fled with Bruce and Linda.
The girl, while small, had been kid
mapped from the orpEanage and
brought to the mountains. Linda's
father had decided his lands to
Matthew Folger. but the agree
ment, which would confute the
enemy claims OH the property, had
been lost. Bruce's mountain blood
responds to the call of the blood
feud. A giant tree, the Sentinel
Pine. in front of Linda's cabin,
seems to Rruce's excited magma
ton to be endeavoring &c convey a
message. Bruce sets out in search
of d trapper named Hudson. a wit
ness to the agreement between
Linda's father and Matthew Fol-
ger. A gigantic grizzly. known as
the Killer. is the terror OF the vi
entity. Dave Turner, sent by
Simon, brides Hudson to swear
falsely concerning the agreement.
The Killer strikes down Hudson.
Bruce, on his way to Hudson.
Wounds the Killer, driving him
from his victim. Hudson, learning
Brure's identity, tries to tell him
the hiding place of the agreement,
but death summons him. Dave de-
cOys Linda and Aunt Elmira from
their home. The a insults Linda
n is struck down by the aged
mi Elmila's son has been
murdered by Dave. and at her COM
mand, after securely binding the
desperate. Linda leaves them alone.
Returning. Bruce finds a note. ap-
parently from Linda, telling him
she has been kidnapped by the
Turner'S.
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Bruce falls into the trap set
by Simon and the Turner's.
ITO BE
Mystical Properties Of Gems.

In a volume on the mystical prop
critics Of gems are given rhe birth
stones as follows: January. garnet ;
February. amethyst; March, blood
stone; April, diamond; May, emerald ;
June, agate; July. ruby; August. sar-
donyx; September. sapphire; October.
opal; November, topaz; December.
turquoise. Among the ancients there
were many beliefs concerning the
mystical properties of gems In curing
diseases and in bringing good or evil
20 the wearer Certain OF these fam
tastic beliefs persist in some places to
the present Gay.
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the wind had blown il shut. For IL Is
always the way OF youth to hope-as
long as any hope Is left. His heart
leaped and he whirled 10 face it. Then
he heard the ~unmistakable sound of a
bolt being slid into place.
Some little space of time followed
in silence. He struggled with growing
horror, and time seemed limitless.
Then a strong man laughed grizzly in
the darkness.
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individuality.

Jud Tunkins says sovietism encour-
ticuIar kind Of noise, as loud as pos
sible; same as a jazz band.-Washing-
ton Star.
Evening star., 1923-09-10
Let Us Submit Estimates to
Reupho1ster Furniture
and Make Draperies

decorators All work is done in our own shops
Included in the new arrivals OF upholstery and
drapery fabrics are tapestries, damask stripes,
handsome brocades sunfast mercerized shk s,rn-
fast popns and reps, striped shiki, mercerized
armures, plain reps, easement cloths and velours
Tapestries for Upholstery, $3.50, $3.50 to $3.50
yard. so inches wide
Mercerized Sunfast Shilzi, So yard. \ fine, soft
quality in a large assortment of rich colors so
inches wide.
Sunfast Velour for drapery and upholstery, $3.50
to $3.50 yard.
Mercerized Cotton Reps, $3.50 yard. Excellent
quality good colors; so inches wide.
Rich Mercerized Sunfast English Poplins, $3 yard
50 inches wide.
Drpey and Curtain
Evening star., 1923-09-10
Decided Vogue for Laceless Corsets
Picturing TiUo NeiC no OdthrOp LaceIess Models

At S16.5o-a handsome, laceless cor
set for the large woman-of heavy
surgical elastic and beautiful brochc;
especially designed to give proper
diaphragm control. Sketched.
At S12-50-another good model for the
stout woman; a corset that particularly
gives the necessary, smooth back lines
that Fall Fashions demand
Evening star., 1923-09-10
[ uscan Net Curtains
$3.50 Pair

In new designs as we'll as some of last seasons
most popular patterns Full widths that hang
we'll, nicely fringed at the bottoms
Handsome Fiet Grandee Fringed- bottom Cur
tans, $3.50 to $40 pair. In Italian ilet designs,
exceedingly attractive.
Other Fringed Curtains, including easement lace
and various attractive nets. $4.45 to $40 pair.
Fine Wolfe Curtains, $3.50 and $375. Lace edged
or hemstitched with drawnwork borders.
Domestic Lace Curtains, 81 to S. pair. New de-
signs, many in flet weaves. An excellent Sc
lection
Evening star., 1923-09-10
I6-ButtOn
Washable Fabric
Gloves. S1.25

Just the right weight for
early Fall wear with ones
street frock, and in those
lovely, new light shades
that are thoroughly prac-
tical, because they are
washable in mode, coffee,
putty and the new wood
browns.
Glove Section, First door.
Evening star., 1923-09-10

At $7.50-a charming model for the
woman of slender figure; of satin fig
ured broche, with sections of surgical
elastic; in pink. Sketched.
At SI0.50-another laceless model for the
average figure; of French couti, with
landings of broche and elastic sections.
The back is slightly higher, giving a
smooth, straight back line.
CoIset Section Third floor
Evening star., 1923-09-10

Thin china of fine quality; your
choice of four floral and gold line
decorations; distinctive ovid e
hapes.. A very low price for this
quality.
Evening star., 1923-09-10
Misses Section, Fourth floor.

Medium weights. suitable for wear all
Fal-in good styles-blues, tans and
mixtures. A value seldom found in top
coats the quality of these
Evening star., 1923-09-10
New Fall Cretonnes
35c, CSC, 85c to 81 Yd.

A beautiful collection for Fall and Winter
homes just placed on sale New patterns and
new color combinations in quaint patterns that
copies of other periods and the newest
most modern designs. Various qualities and
weaves from the rich-toned effects for the living
rooms to the dainty patterns for the bedrooms.
Large and small designs that carry an amazing
amount of color SO inches wide
Evening star., 1923-09-10
Double Velour Portieres
$3.50 Pair

Very rich lustrous velour portieres in solid colors.
They may be had with both sides alike or with a
different color on each side to conform to your re-
quirements. A very large selection to choose
from; an excellent quality, very we'll made, in the
full double width, so inches. and length of 2N
yards. $3.50 pair.
Evening star., 1923-09-10
For AH-Year, AH-WeatHer Wear
"Shagmoor" Coats, $35 to $3.50

For the miss who aservceabe Shagmoor Coats
offer splendid CHOICE there models tg and mannh
brothers
such this skeched $395o emnny gracefuand
models smarty coed he quite
with great collars that throat
airdae wood brown shade-are fashionable colors.
Misses cton Fouthf
Evening star., 1923-09-10
OF Macy T,UIt-and Satin Crepe Are
Favorite Frocks for Misses, $3.50

The favor Cloth Frok for Fall navy
blue models bright with embroidered
contrasting LONESOME has TERED skrtanother trinity
taloredand tucked Fashion has made
afternoon frockand
pleated TERED skirt pued sleeves embroidery
Evening star., 1923-09-10
Striking Fabrics-Huge Fur Collars
The Mode in Topcoats, $95, Sis

Topcoat for alround wearor country motoring and
wear striking fabric comfortable
warmth fur coared In dstnctive individual
find this skeceda black paded fabric beau
fully tailored coared with kit SOS; wide
pesoft camels hair goodand collars of red fox
kit fox, muskrat, badger civet
Evening star., 1923-09-10
kapock Drapery Fabrics
are sunfast and tubfast
s. to $3.50 Yd.

They will not fade. These RICH lustrous arti-.
hcal silk fabrics are shown in solid colors,
rainbow effects and two-toned colors The
new shipments for Fall and Winter reveal
handsome damask designs There are trans
parent weaves for glass curtains, suitable
weights for window drapes and door hang
ings; plain weaves and beautiful intricate de-
signs. They can not be approached in beauty
and richness. As inches wide
Evening star., 1923-09-10
Rich Fall Drapery Fabrics
Make Your Home More Attractive

The approach of Fall brings a realization of
the need for frightening up the home for the
more somber days. Colorful draperies add
the brighter notes to home interiors and make
the entire household seem more cheerful.
Evening star., 1923-09-10
The NetCest Suit Is
The ai1ored Suit, $3.50
-omen's Coat Section, Third floor.

and the palmer and the beternd the the
who The longer and Simmer and straight
esupeby tailored of ts navy blue black varying
only in the details of erappng stitching Three models
from which to select, at this price.
Women Sui Section floor