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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02
CHAPTER XVI
Until Daylight

Lord George descended into the ra-
nne with extreme caution. He could
zee the ground where his next foot
Hep was to be planted, but he could
zee little more; and he could not be
mre that the next stone on which he
put his weight would not give way be-
heath him and send him crashing to
tne unknown depths below Moreover.
ne was by no means certain what he
would find If he reached the bottom
In safety.
Inc map had come into the posses
lon OF the party mysteriously-as
mysteriously as the first map had
some Might it not, like that first
map be a forgery. deliberately de-
aghed to lead astray. II not to betray
ruin and death, those who trusted
NJ Certainly it seemed queer that 1t
mould be necessary to descend into
.uch pit in order to reach a road
'na' seemed to lead up the mountain.
Lord George suspected all things.
~ believed that at any moment he
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02


From the Archway.
later, the others approached. HALT |"
Strindberg's voice trumpeted from the
archway.
A chorus Of shouts answered. Above
them rose Prices voice. Rush 'em,
boys. Rush 'em. Quicki Stroke
StrOkel Stroker
strindberg stepped aside. Fire"
he ordered calmly; and from the line
Of Danish marines sped q whirlwind
of bullets.
Under 1t the attackers reeled. Half
the men In the first boat fell from
their seats. But from the stern sheets
dozen rifles answered, splitting lead
into the darkness. simultaneously,
the second boat, veering to the right,
sped past.
Again came the calm order "Fire I"
and again the sailors rifles famed.
The starboard oarsmen In the Sec
ond boat caught the FIRE and dropped,
their useless oars trailing In the
water. The boat, driven by the port
oars only, veered across the channel
and the third boat crashed into 1t.
The attackers had had enough.
Yells to back water" rose and the
third boat began to slip away. Stimuli
taneously Strindberg's voice rang out.
Surrender he called. Look above
you-and look behind"
The mutlneers looked. Above them,
at the top Of the ravine, stood the rest
Of the Danes, and behind them were
two boats filed with sailors In the
uniforms Of the Danish navy. strind-
berg had laid his trap well.
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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02

Nellie nodded. Poor fatherw she
breathed. I'm sorry. sorrier than I
can say. This is Mr.. Carr, Lord
George. How is my motherr
Mrs. Archman and the rest are well.
They are waiting below. l beg your
pardon, captain7"
Strindberg was pluciing the English
man by the arm. 1.-THE boats approach
quickly" he said. perhaps you will
lead the way down the slope want
not that your friends should shoot
my men. not knowing that they are
friends"
"Quite right" Lord George turned
toward the ravine Then he paused.
"f / may suggest, captain, we have
seven men below in strong position.
Why not keep your force up here till
the mutineers attack and then take
them in the rearr'
Strindberg drew himself up. "I have
arranged that some stay, my lord" he
said stiffly. BE pleased to descend" Z"
With nod of compliance, Lord
George started downward, followed by
Nellie and the rest.
Archman was standing in the arch
way, looking eagerly out At sight Of
Nellie he sprang forward with cry,
which the girl echoed gladly. Then
he started and thrust her behind him
as he saw the sailors descending the
slope.
Strindberg stopped and saluted for
mally. Captain Strindberg, Of the
Danish navy, Mr.. Archman," he said.
"Is his highness here7"
Archman hssitated. "His highness
IL not far away. captain" he said
slowly.
"Goodi You will take me to him
30 soon as have ended this mutinyp
The captain spoke authoritatively.
Nellie had already vanished into
the archway and Lord George and
Carr were following. Archman, with
bow to strindberg. slipped In and
the others came swiftly after.
Obedient to quick orders the hall
dozen civilian defenders evacuated
their post along the shelf Of rock that
faced the entrance, giving place to the
sailors Nellie had gone farther back
to where Archman was waiting. The
others at Strindberg's request moved
to one side, out of range Of possible
bullets. Nov we will wait" said
the captain. I'VE prepare our sur
prise for the mutineers, SOP
The preparations were finished none
too soon. AS the captain faced the
now vivid opening of the arch, the
first boat of the mutineers swung In
at the mouth of the inlet and came
on with a rush. Behind 1t, an instant
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER Thrown from his auto
"a New York village, a man is car
he'd unconscious into the home of a
Un Edith Grant. A doctor discovers
has h,heeIns been sh1t fSs fat fatally w.; Conscious
y Morbach. and babbles of '.rnillions'
Hs begs that Henry Archman, million
Frs resident of the vicinity, be sent
kor declaring he has an important mes
ngs for him. Archman cannot be
reached by phone. but word is sent
hat his secretary is on the way.
secretary. Akin. arrives, talks with
Eorbach, and leaves with package
& gives him.
CHAPTER u.-Morbach dies. Arch
mans arrival, with his secretary, re-
vsals that the man posing as Akin is
u lmpostor and has escaped with the
Npers Morbach carried. Archman de-
kounces Edith Grant as a girl endeavor-
lng to snare his son Harry.
CHAPTER III.-Archman, his mil
lkns made in Chicago. has yielded to
u opportunities OF his family-his
Vie. daughters Nellie and Bessie (sev-
Soved 10 New York In an endeavor to to
fsin recognition by the Four Hundred
they have not succeeded; Mrs. Arch
pan is bitter over her 2 failure. particu-
Ssil ssi '''n taken up 0S a Mrs. Van
CHAPTER y.-Harry tells Bess Of
" discrimination to marry Edith Grant
Mr. Archma1 receives a map, with the
tIplanation that 1t was among Nor
ward 1t to Mr.. Archman. Lord George
caruthers,. travelling Englishman, ar
fiyes at the Archman home, by inyi-
htion.
CHAPTER VI.-The Archman family
Sth Lord George. visit, the Ell Rio
that Edith Grant" is his sister. Mrs
Archman decides to take Bess and
hairy ana RS saii with Captain, Bunker
Caruthers accompanies them Bunker
has sealed orders.
CHAPTER VIA Miss Denslow, en-
uged as governess for Bess. and Akin
sail with the party. Miss Denslow and
&sruthers, 1t appears. have met before
CHAPTER vIII.-Bess finds a note
% guard his lnstructions. She thinks
i joke. but playfully warns the cap
tain she will see them before he does
Bunker finds his orders have been tam
pered with, and accuses Bess. Con-
vinced of her innocencA he realizes .
Spy is on board.
CHAPTER IV.-Archman orders Mel
ns to get ready for a long journey with
him, starting in an hour" He refuses
y reveal their destination to his wife,
dselaring 1t is mot his secret" Nellie
tells Bess she is in love with James
Carr, youth working on Archmans
ship, Ell Rio. She gives Bess a message
for him. Archman and Nellie depart.
CHAPTER Ix.-The ship. arrives at
pent Of Rnchoring, someone on the Bl
Hio sets off red flare, evidently to
show the pursuing ship their position.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02

rescuing boat had come out of this
and was going back into 1t.
Lord George glanced at his compan-
ions. Obviously they were more than
the boat would hold. And the mutt
neers were very near. He spun
around.
Here, boys-whatever your names
are-comei Well hold the entrance"
He started toward the sea.
walt. wait!' Archman's call was
quick. We'll hold them, but not Just
here. Come. will show you'll" He
pushed the boat off and the two oars
men, polling with their oars. drove 1t
beneath the black archway of the cav
ern. Then he turned Follow me-"
he ordered, and stepped into a narrow,
almost unnoticeable ledge OF rock that
ran along the side of the entrance to
the cave.
Half out of sight he turned and
beckoned. Come" he urged; and
vanished into the blackness. With a
shrug of his shoulders Lord George
followed,
A moment later, looking out of the
darkness, he saw the mutineers' boat
shoot into the mouth of the outlet.
simultaneously pistol cracked be-
hind him and one Of the rowers jumped
convulsively and then fell sideways
into the boat; and the others. without
orders, backed water desperately.
Then Archman spoke. "That will
hold them for WHILE" he rasped.
It'll daylight, anyway, I think. It is
not long till then. When they do come
we shall be ready for them"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02

Machinery Salesman-Pd like to il
iNrest you in this cotton gin--tl
~ottcn ein you remember, was one of
he worlds greatest inventions.
Snprc-Is that so? Well, you err
send me up a dozen bottles. I'll tr,
anything once.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02

Fish Tags for sale at this office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02
LIQUID MACHINERY

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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02

The dawn came slowly up behind
the mountain. The pallid stars winked
out and the streak of placid water
reaching from the cave to the bay sill
vered in the growing light. The bay
itself glowed pink and the far islands
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
UNUSUAL eEoUEsT

Under the will OF a woman who
died at Paris. Arkansas. some SlS00
was left for the purpose Of providiur
a rest room at Paris FOR the comort
and convenience OF people coming TO
the city" This woman resided sey.
eral miles out from her home city
There have been larger bequests 90
municipalities, but none more thought.
full or more considerate. This good
woman puts In everlasting debt To-
her all the great community that is
made up OF the municipality and the
region united to that city by business
and social ties. This is an unusual
bequest-doesn' happen often.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
RAINBOW ROUTE is
DESCRIBED IN PIP.
90. PUBLICATION

Illustrated profusely with interest
ing views along the way, an article
appears in the latest copy Of "The
Appian Way Of America" the official
Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean highway
publication, describing the new circle
from Colorado Springs over the Rain
bow route.
A discussion and description Of the
many points OF interest along the
route is given, in a most enthusiastic
manner so that the reader at once is
filled with a desire to visit the spots
described.
The placing OF the Rainbow route
on the Pixies Peak highway was one
OF the finest things ever done for this
country and much praise should be
given to the business men OF Delta,
Montrose and Gunnison who made this
possible Through their efforts this
part OF Western Colorado has taken a
big step In advancement
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
APPLE DEMONSTRATION
CAR HERE THURSDAY

The tour Of the Apple Demonstra-
tion car has two-fold purpose: TO
show Western Slope growers what
sort Of competition they have to meet
on the Denver market and to lay the
foundation for a campaign among
Eastern Slope consumers during Apple
Week. October 81 20 November S. for
greater consumption Of Colorado ap.
pies.
Boxed apples. picked up on the Den
yer market, shipped from Washington
and Idaho, are shown. to give growers
a chance to see the pack and com
pare it with Colorado packed apples.
shown alongside. The Northwest ap-
pies are wrapped and this arouses
much discussion among growers view
ing the exhibit as to whether or not It
pays. one OF the arguments for papre
wrapping IS that the marketable life
OF the apple is prolonged: another that
II makes more attractive appearance
to the customer. Quotations are re-
ceived by telegraph daily on the car.
giving the apple market at Denver.
and showing Northwest apples uni
forRly about fifty cents higher per
box than equal grade and variety Of
Colorado apples.
The higher price which the con
sumer is willing TO pay is another
argument advanced for wrapping
Growers who wanted more information
on this point were given a demonstra-
tion in packing the paper wraps, using
a Colorado box for the purpose. The
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
FIRE CAUSES

Smokers matches start more fires
than anything else. big insurance
company finds by check up Spon.
taneous combustion ranks second Re
careful not to leave oily rags whore
they can ignite and cause fires Third
ON the list of fire causes comes de,
fective flues and chimneys. Fifth is
electricity Lightning is sixth. with
sparks falling on roofs close sew
enth. Another common fire origin is
hot ashes. These are the things to
watch, Tell the children - and the
grown-up cigaret smokers. many OF
whom are as thoughtless as children.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
LOCAL NEWS
, . ><<>> ><<< . . 4

Judge A. ]. Hotchkiss, candidate for
district attorney, went to MOntrose
Thursday and there addressed the
Lions club on juvenile matters.
After visiting for some time with
her mother Mrs. Amanda Stell at
Austin. Mrs. NJ. E. Peterson left We'd
nesday for her home in Bend Ore
gon.
Miss Margaret Adams was a Satur-
day arrival from Manchester, Iowa,
for visit Of a week or ten days with
her aunt, Mrs. Cora Turner. and her
cousin. Mrs Z. B. Tuffin, and family.
Mrs. F. p. Anderson OF Eagle. Colo
RADIO, arrived Wednesday at Puonia
with the body Of her father, W. A.
Fairfax. for interment there. Mr. Fair.
fax passed away at the home of his
daughter in Eagle, where he has re
Gently made his home.
Mrs. f. II. Kilgore. who is enroute
home 10 Los Angeles from visit at
Creston and other Iowa points, stop
ped off Wednesday for visit with
Mrs. l.. Dowd and other old time
friends here and in Austin. where
the family resided seven years ago.
Mr Kilgcre being in the mercantile
business there
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
A. A. CLEMENTS GAVE
ADDRESS TO ROTARIANS

Rotarian A. A. Clements of Paonia
was a guest of the local Rotary club
at their meeting Wednesday noon and
delivered a very fine address on the
American constitution. He gave a
brief outline OF this wonderful docu-
ment and called the attention OF Ro-
tarians to the important provisions
made in it. His address was very in
teresting and fun of inspiration for
all to think a little more about the
constitution from which we get our
rights
Murray w. Bennett. candidate for
county commissioner, OF Hotchkiss.
was the guest OF Clyde H. Stewart at
the meeting. and Gus Daley. Rotarian
of Santa Ana, California, was a guest
of the club.
a letter was read by Secretary Dav-
lis from the Denver Rotary club in
viting members Of this club to at
tend the meeting OF the Denver club
on October l3 when they will have
with them the International President
of Rotary clubs. Everett w Hill. OF
Oklahoma City. Oklahoma.
Rotarian a. d. Fairbanks asked II
any OF the members OF the club had
work for high school boys and urged
them to get in touch with him If they
do have for there are four boys OF the
high school 20 be taken care OF.
The meeting was a most interesting
one.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10

demonstrator had eleven apples left
over. The Northwest grower gets
80 cents box more for eleven or
twelve less apples when he wraps
them. The extra apples more than pay
cost of wraps.
Perhaps the most interesting ex-
hibit is that of the method of retailing
followed in the cash-and-carry stores.
This is shown by a series of bins, the
first of which is filled with orchard
run apples. From this the housewife
makes her selection, first comers hav-
ing best choice. BY the end of the
day only poorer apples remain, yet the
price has not changed. The point
brought out is that this method of
marketing reduces consumption be-
cause only the early buyers get choice
fruit. It is used as an argument for a
uniform pack and grade.
Charts are shown portraying the
movement of the Western Slope apple
crop to the various consuming centers
and showing the comparative ship
ments of Northwestern and Colorado
apples to Denver
Pupils of the high schools in towns
visited, who go through the car, are
entitled to compete in an essay con-
test for which prizes of 80 and 81
are offered at each point, the essays
to summarize what the pupil learned
from the exhibit.
The demonstration car is being
operated under a cooperative arrange
ment in which the following are TAX
ing part: D. W. Thomas, Director of
Agricultural Development Denver
Chamber of Commerce; w. H. Olin,
Supervisor Of Agriculture, Denver &
Rio Grande Western railway; Ferris
NJ. Green, Deputy State Horticult-
urist; E F. McCune, Chief Inspector,
representing the State Marketing Di-
rectors. T. H. Summers. Farm Man
agement and Marketing Demonstration
for Colorado Agricultural college.
Orders are being placed for a spec
ial shipment OF North Fork apples to
the Denver market for Apple Week, at
which time there will be a campaign
among consumers for more liberal use
.of Western Slope apples
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
CONCERNING CANDIDATES
ON RECLAMATION

Washington, October IA search
through the files OF the Congressional
Record for any word ever spoken by
Robert NJ. la Toilette in behalf OF
the reclamation Of arid lands has been
a search In vain. He has no record on
this important issue. II the Third
Party candidate has ever been inter
ested in the development Of western
arid lands through a policy of FEEDER
al reclamation he has never raised his
voice in Congress Nor, indeed. has
la Toilette displayed interest in gen
eral western Legislation
In the main what Is true OF the
Third Party candidate is equally true
Of most OF his followers in Congress.
There is not an outstanding reclama-
ZIONIST among them. and some are
openly arraycd against any extension
OF the Federal reclamation policy.
On the other hand. President Cool.
idEe is squarely on record as favorinE
not only a revision OF the present
reclamation law, 10 ease the burden OF
those now farming on the government
projects. but also advocates an in
tclligent, buslnoss.like expansion OF
Federal reclamation activity in the
west.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
GIANTS STRIDES

Twenty years ago the airplane. nm.
trustworthy and experimental. was re-
earded as a perilous scientific toy.
and the faith OF the world was In
lighter than air contrivanCes What
giant strides the new science has
made since then, from halting. gasp.
ing stretches OF few miles to the
actual completion OF the greatest
flight possible-the flight around the
globe. One day we shall smile 20
think that ii ever required nearly
six months to circle this earth OF ours
by air
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
Hundreds Of Cars Iced.

D. W Olson, transferred from rail
road service at Pueblo to supervise
the iceing OF cars for the D. & r. C
company here, has been on the job
for a number Of weeks At present
the work is lighter. but during the
busy season night and day shifts We're
employed Mr. Olson reports $50 cars
iced up to date, the majority being
used for peaches. The payroll for the
season approNimates $4,000 a numbe-
Of tourists made use OF the park and
lined up for work during the busy sen
son.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-10
Secures Good Position.

Miss Leah Burch, who has rendered
efficient service as one OF the staff
at the First National Bank. departed
Saturday for Mack, Colorado. where
she has clerical position in the Of
flee OF the auditor OF the Uintah
railroad company.
Evening star., 1924-06-04

Fla Ave. mr.. md S.w.--S r. and
h.. brick: rented so monthly 4
bargain at s. 800: $3.50 cash. balance
$50 monthly.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
Observation-Disclosures.

Observation-Disclosures.
1914 ST NV
Fine for physician. private residence room
ing and for club purposes: semi-detached, eIe-
CANT 3-story and basement bay window brick:
house 75 IT. deep; IL very large. bright, out
side rooms, modern baths. h.-w.h.. elec
lights: rooms are large enough to admit sub
dividing and make this q Is room house or
convert into apartment at slight expense
wide sleeping porch: house newly decorated ::
large garage holds autos, rooms above
lot 22x125 deep. We invite any builder to
pass upon construction. Price, S27 500 Full
commission 10 brokers: might trade for small
property. Open daily 1 pm TO pm; night,
T:30 to 8.
WILLETT g. REINECKE.
1909 NV. Main 1928
After s pm. Col. 3195
Evening star., 1924-06-04

Bennings Rd. mr. 10th NE.-Iot
J5x115: S-room house, cellar: pos
session. Non resident owner will sacri-
flee for 200; clear; $500 cash, bal
ance easy.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
NORTHEAST.
$3.50. TERMS.

A very nice brick home, con-
tanning six rooms and bath deep
lot to alley, with room for ga
rage. Owner has purchased a
larger home in the northwest
section and is anxious to sell.
The house is" in Al condition
convenient TO two car lines and
near Lincoln Park. The price
and terms are right. Phone US
for inspection.
MORRIS CAFRITZ CO., Inc,
Main 617. l4l6 K St.
12es MD. AVE. N.E.-sRooM. COL PORCH,
brick. doubie-deck porch in rear. tile bath
cleo. h.-w.h.. oak trim. parquet floors. cellar
equipped as apt; laundry tubs toilet. double
garage: chicken run. Has rented for $50 mo.
Open for inspection. 81, 500 cash, bal. like
rent. Good Investment.
CHAS. BEALL,
141o n NV. NJ 5o73
Evening star., 1924-06-04
FOR SALE-HOUSES,

PARK PLACES ROOMS AND BATH:
h.-w.h: a.m.i. facing Soldiers Home Park
hargain $3.50. Col. 400.
CORNER HOUSE NE: ROOMS, TILE
bsth elec. lights; conc. cellar; front and rear
porches; beautiful lawn: room for gar: price,
$3.50: terms. GEO. +. JOHNSON SO6 10th ne.
Evening star., 1924-06-04

y. Col. Hgts. close TO two car
lines: posses 9 r. and b.. modern
brick; price reduced: $3.50 cash, bal
ance as low as rent
n. T. RYON CO.. INC.
Main 1897. 1923 r st.
Evening star., 1924-06-04

1919 OTIS ST. NV: FIRST-FI.OOR FLAT
fye rooms and bath in very good repair; will
be vacant June IL: rent only $50.
Evening star., 1924-06-04

saS MADISON ST NV: COMPARATIVELY
home, six rooms and tile bath: ami ::
front and double rear inclosed sleeping and
breakfast porches; two-car brick garage in the
rear; $50.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
COLORED HOUSES.

Sr. 5th and o NW.-lO r. and h.,
brick: wide deep lot to alley: less
than $3.50, on terms, buys it,
Evening star., 1924-06-04

SIS QUINTANA PLACE NV: DETACHED
corner. seven rooms and bath: ami: com
parBtively new: rental. S77.50 per month.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
SALE OR RENT APARTMENTS

THE BENNINGTON. 25o3 18th ST. NV
large rooms, kitchen, bath and porch. Price,
$l25 per month. Apply UNION REALTY
CORPORATION, 14l0 G st. Main S415.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
WANTED-FARIS.

WANTED TO RENT@SMALL FARM, SUIT
able for dairyinE. buildings nust be in good
condition; near Washiagton in Md. Address
Box 07-T, Star once.
Evening star., 1924-06-04
FOR RENT-0FFICE SPACE.
FOR SALE-APARTMENTS

DESIRABLE OFFICE ROOM IN EVANS
Building. with without telephone service.
Address or call Mr. WILLIS, Evans Bldg.
Evening star., 1924-06-04

UPSHUR ST. NEAR SOLDIERS HOME
ATTRACTIVE home. rooms, ami; garage.
CHAS. W. STEERS. 14ao y. Y. Ave. NV
&c
Evening star., 1924-06-04
GA. AVE. Mr.. HARvARD-COM-
mercial zone ONLY 81 $50

GA. AVE. Mr.. HARvARD-COM-
mercfal zone. Only $3.50.
1wo-family brick nat. mr. Wis ave
and y NV, in good repair; ideal
home and investment combined: much
below value: only $3.50 cash, balance
like rent.
Bloom ngdaie-S r. and b. pressed
brick: elec.: garage, etc. Very cheap
$50 cash, balance easy
vicinity or new Ea stern High
School. cozy home for small family:
large r. and b.. brick; cleo, h.-wh:
big yard. alley: vacant: excellent
value; $3.50 cash, balance S45
monthly.
\. L. RYON CO.. INC.
Main 1897. 1923 F st.
Evening star., 1924-06-04

FUR ShLE-dI An l mC CIV Id
COOPERATIVE PLAN : THE NoRTHUM-
berland, 702-Four large rooms, kitchen, prl-
yate hall and bath: good closet space; all out
side rooms and an especially attractive apart
ment. Price. $4,000. Apply manager: in
building. North 1850. or UNION REALTY
C0RPN.. 1il0 g 81. NV. Main Sfla.
COOPERATIVE PLAN-No. I. TIE LEAN
ington, 2503 l4th 81. NV rooms, kitchen,
bath and porch large rooms. Can be seen by
appointment. Price. $3.50: terms. UNION
REALTY CORPN.. exclusive agents, l4lO u
st. Main Si1I.
COOPERATIVE PLAN THE N0RTHUM-
berland, Apr. 70}-Three large rooms. Kitchen.
pantry. reception hall, two large closets ana
bath: southern exposure. Price, 81 $50; terms.
Apply to manager. in building, North $3.50. or
the UNION REALTY C0RPN.. 14l0 G st. NV.
Main S415.
APARTMENT HOUSE.
An unusually fine apartment building in ex-
elusive location; all good sized apartments and
each with outside light on two or more sides.
SO 900 will handle. Gross annual income.
sS 400 Priced for quick sale.
THE MCNSEY TRUST COMPANY,
Real Estate Department.