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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
CHAPTER xiv

The next day Wilson paid his usual
visit to the field where Grant was
blowing, and again was he the bearer
of a message. With much difficulty he
managed to extricate the envelope
from pocket.
Dear Mr. Grant," 1t read, 81 am so
excited over remark dropped last
night 1 must see you again as soon as
possible. Can you drop in tonight, say
at eight. Yours, ZEN"
Grant read the message a second
time, wondering what remark could
have occasioned ii. For a moment he
wondered if she had created pretext
upon which to bring him TO the house
by the river, and then instantly dis
missed that thought as unworthy of
him. At any rate 1t was evident that
his addressing her by her Christian
name had given no offense. This time
she had not called him ''The Man-on-
the-Hill," and there was no suggestion
Of playfulness in the note. Then the
signature, yours, Zen; that might
mean everything, or il might mean
nothing Either it was purely formal
or it implied very great deal indeed
Grant reflected that it could hardly be
interpreted anywhere between those
two extremes, and was it reasonable
TO suppose that Zen would use ii in
an entirely formal sense? If it had
been yours truly" or yours sincere
ly," or any such stereotyped conclu-
SION, ii would not have called for a
second thought, but the simple word
yours
IF only she WERE" thought Grant.
and felt the color creeping to his face
at the thought. 1t was the first time
he had dared that much. He had not
bothered to wonder much where or
how this affair must end Through all
the years that had passed. Zen had
been to him a sweet, evasive memory
to be dreamed over and idealized, a
wild, daring, irresponsible incarnation
of the spirit of the hills
He wrote on the back of the note.
Look for me at eight" and then, OBJ
serving that the boy had not brought
Teddy along. he inquired solicitously
for the health of the little pet.
Hes all right. but mother wouldn't
let me bring him. Said | might lose
him. The tone in which the last
words spoken implied Just how
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CHAPTER XIV


Whatever may have been Grants
philosophy about the unwisdom of
creating situation which had no way
out, he found himself looking forward
impatiently to Wednesday evening.
An hour or two at Zen's fireside pro-
vided the social atmosphere which his
bachelor life lacked, and as Transley
seemed unappreciative of his domestic
privileges, remaining in town unless
his business brought him out to the
summer home, 1t seemed only just
arrangement that they should be
shared by one who valued them at
their worth.
The Wednesday evening converse
ton developed further the understand
ing that was gradually evolving be-
tween them, but it afforded no solu-
ton of the problem which confronted
them. Zen made no secret of the
error she had made In the selection
of her husband, but had no sugges-
lions to offer as to what should be
done about it. She seemed quite sat
isfied to enjoy Grants conversation
and company, and let 1t go at that
IAN impossible situation, as the young
man assured himself. She dismissed
him again at quite respectable hour
with some reference TO Saturday eve
ming, which Grant interpreted as an
invitation to call again at that time.
When he entered Saturday night 1t
was evident that she had been expect
ing him.
She seated herself beside hin
on divanette and the joy of her near
ness fired Grant with very happy
intoxieation.
Grant looked into her eyes, now
close and responsive, and found within
their depths something which sent him
to his feet.
"Zen!' he exclaimed. 1.-The mystery
of life Is too much for me. Surely
there must be an answer somewhere!
Surely the puzzle has system to it
key which may some day be found !!
Or can 1t be just chaos-just blind,
driveling, senseless chaos?
II suppose we disobeyed the law,
back In those old days. We heard it
clearly enough, and we disobeyed.
allowed myself to be guided by mo-
tives which were not the highest; you
seemed to lack the enterprise which
would have won you its own reward.
And those who violate the law must
suffer for 1t. / have suffered"
81 have sometimes wondered" he
said, "why there is no second chance; ;
why one cannot wipe the slate clear
of everything that has been and start
anew. What world this might beY'
Would 1t be any better? Or would
we go on making our mistakes over
again? That seems to be the only
way we learn"
But second chance; the iJea
seems so fair, so plausible.
For you there is second chance"
she reminded him. "Ycu must have
thought of that"
"No--no second chance"
She drew herself up slightly and
away from him. Il have been very
frank with you, Dennison," she said.
Suppose you try being frank with
meT'
"All right" he said. 81 will be frank
Fate has brought within my orbit a
second chance, or what would have
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
Legionnaire Finds Home
for Post In Toud Toun

American Legionnaire III. FL. Stud
ley of Cumberland, Iowa, plus an idea,
plus the initiative to carry that idea
into effect is the combination respon-
sible for the stability and rapid
growth of the Cumberland post Of
the Legion Legionnaire Studley who,
when, not engaged In doing most OF
the towns banking, is busy looking
about for some way to improve the
local American Legion post, observed
the difficulty Of holding post to-
gether without clubrooms. He looked
about the town and found basement
that was large and had the potential
ity of fine clubroom. He donned
his overalls and after two days hard
labor had the room all painted and
ready for meetings. The post now
has a rapidly increasing membership,
whereas a few weeks ago 1t was about
to disband.
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later, by my own experienced You
could have swept me off my feet, Just
as Frank did. You did nothing. II
had sought evidence to prove how I'M
practical you are, as compared with
my super-practical husband, i would
have found 1t In the way you handled.
or rather failed to handle, that situa-
tion."
"What would your super-practical
husband do now If he were In my po-
sition?' he said. drawing her hands
into his.
II don't know"
"You do! He says that any man
worth his salt takes what he wants
In this world. Am / worth my salt? y
There are different standards of
value. Goodness how late II
Isl You must go now, and don't come
back before, let us say, Wednesday,"
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Extrlcate the Envelope From a
Pocket.
Grant returned, that 1 really do not
know how the iron pegs got into that
meadow"
And 1 don't know how your hay
stacks got aflre, but / can guess. Re
member Drazk? A little locoed, an
Just the crittur to pull off a fool stunt
like that. When the fire swept up the
valley, instead Of down, he made his
getaway and has never been seen
since. 1 reckon likely there was
someone In Landson's gang capable O.
drivin' pegs without consultin' the
boss"
The little group were standing in
the shadow and Grant had no oppor-
tunity to notice the sudden blanching
of Zen's face at the mention Of Drazk.
Grant shook hands cordially with
Y.D. and his wife, with Squiggs and
Mrs. Squiggs, with Transley and Mrs.
Transley. Any inclination he may
have felt to linger over Zen's hand
was checked by her quick withdrawal
of it, and there was something In her
manner quite beyond his understand
ing. He could have sworn that the
seIf-possessed Zen Transley was ac-
tually trembling.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
But Mrs. Herman Is Now in
Good Health, Thanks
to Tanlac.

A few years ago Mrs. M. e. Her
man, 215 Hitchings ST., San Antonio,
Texas, returned to the states from
Monterey, Mexico" she says, Gin such
low state of health that she had to
be carried to her home on stretcher."
AS time went on and she still lin
gered in the throes of Nerve exhaus-
ton, stomach disorders and bodily
weakness" she determined. ION the
advice of her druggist" to try Tanlac,
which she declares brought back my
health and strength after had almost
despaired of ever getting we'll"
The results of Tanlac in the case of
Mrs. Herman, while indeed remark
able, are by no means unusual for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29

To casual student of humming bird
psychology they appear to be actuated
more by love of the excitement of the
chase than by anger or jealousy, as the
other birds are not harmed if they
choose to ignore the antics of the hum
ming bird. as is very often the case. |
nave often seen humming bird ap-
proach and hover in front of another
as II bantering 1t to game of tag,
then dart off, holly pursued by the sec
ond The females seem to enjoy this
sport as well as the males.-Robert s.
Wood in Bird Lore.
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For Homeless Children

DR.. NJ. C. Johnston of Aberdeen, s.
D., has recently been named chairman
of the South Dakota American Legion
chiidren's welfare campaign, the OBJ
ject of which is contained in its slo-
gan, "A home for every homeless child
of the World war" Doctor Johnston
stated, in regard to the Legion's child
welfare work: THE welfare of the
children of the deceased and crippled
buddies has been given more and In
creasing attention until 1t has become
one of the Legion's major concerns"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
BROUGHT HOME FROM
MEXICO ON STRETCHER

Tanlac, as many hundreds Of people
everywhere have testified to having
taken the famous medicine with no
less wonderful results.
II returned from Mexico" said Mrs.
Herman, $50 thin and weak that I
feared my life was going to be cut
short. could neither eat or sleep in
natural way and 1t seemed at times
that heart palpitation and nerve ex-
haustion would take me away.
"The makers of Tanlac will always
have my heartfelt thanks, for it is to
Tanlac that I attribute my recovery
and present good health. Tanlac Is
like blessing from heaven to me,
that is the way I think about it."
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Accept no substitute. Over 40
Million bottles sold.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills, for consti-
patton, made and recommended by the
manufacturers of TANLAC.
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Fine Membership Record

The Elmer Wilson American Legion
post of Corwith, Iowa, recently an
nounced a paidup membership Of
fifty-five members out of possible
fffty-eight in the district. The entire
population of Corwith is only seven
hundred.
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Cheek.
been a second chance had my heart
not been so full of you. She was a
girl well worth thinking about. When
an employee introduces herself to you
with declaration of independence
you may know that you have met with
someone out of the ordinary"
And you-thought about her? 2"
81 did. / was sick of the cringing
and fawning of which my wealth made
me the object; loathed the Difference
paid me, because / knew it was paid,
not to me, but to my money! was
homesick to hear someone tell me to
go to hi. / wanted to brush up
against that spirit which says 1t is as
good as anybody else-against the
manliness which stands its ground and
hits back. found that spirit In PhyI-
lis Bruce"
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29

cuticura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Outicura Toilet Trio.-Advertiseme
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
More Convertible Furniture

From an easy armchair TO COM
Portable bed is the possible conversion
of new furniture invention to be
used in small apartments and by In
valids-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
Pays Better

Many young man who leaves col
lege with the intention of reforming
the world. changes his mind and hunts
paying job.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29

Whole forests of bamboo are being
cut down to supply the need of pbono-
graph needles every year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
As AIuovs

"These summer revues are all so OBJ
vious." Eyes. 1t isn't the heat-it's
the bromidity."-Life
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
Don't ehuekle If you put over substitute
when an advertised product is called for.
Maybe your customer win never come back.
Ben Mas0rd. il.
Danger

Mays fiance is supposed to be a
dreadfully bad egg" II wondered
why she didn't like to drop him."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
The Honest Golfer

Ned-.'He plays fair golf game.
m."-Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-29
More SyIphlike

"Alice isn't nearly as big flirt as
she used to be-" Reforming" mo,
reducing" Transcript.
Evening star., 1924-08-12
Continued from Yesterdays Star.)

There were seven puppies in the
team The others had been born
earlier in the year and were nine and
ten months old, while White Fang
was only eight months old. Each dog
was fastened to the sled by single
rope. No two ropes were OF the same
length, while the difference in length
between any two ropes was at least
that of a dogs body. Every rope
was brought to ring at the front
end of the sled. The sled itself was
without runners, being a birchbark
toboggan, with upturned forward end
to keep 1t from ploughing under the
snow. This construction enabled the
weight of the sled and load to be
distributed over the largest snow sur
face; for the snow was crystal-pow-
der and very soft. Observing the
same principle of widest distribution
of weight the dogs at the ends of
their ropes radiated fan fashion from
the nose of the sled, so that no dog
trod in another's footsteps.
There was, furthermore, another
virtue in the fan formation. The
ropes of varying length prevented the
dogs attacking from the rear those
that ran in front Of them. For a dog
to attack another, it would have to
turn unon one at shorter rope. In
which case it would find itself face to
face with the dog attacked, and also
it would find itself facing the whip
Oh the uTlSeT- the ptCuIidT
virtue of all lay in the fact that the
dog that strove to attack one in front
Of him must pull the sled faster. and
that the faster the sled Travelled the
faster could the dog attacked run
away. Thus, the dog behind could
never catch w with the one in front.
The faster he ran. the faster ran the
one he was after, and the faster ran
all the dogs. incidentally, the sled
went faster. and thus. by cunning in
direction, did man increase his mas
terry over the beasts
Nit sab resembled his father, much
Of whose gray wisdom he possessed.
In the past he had observed Lip-lip's
persecution of White Fang; but at
dog, and Mit-sah had never dared
more than to Shy an occasional stone
at linn. But now Lip-lip was his dog,
and he proceeded to wreak his ven
gcance on him by putting him al the
end of the longest rope. This made
Lip-lip the leader. and was apparent
ly an honor; but in reality 1t took
away from him all honor. and instead
Of being bully and master Of the pack,
he now found himself hated and perse-
cuted by the pack.
Because he ran at the end Of the
longest rope, the dogs bad always the
view Of him running away before
them All that they saw of him was
his .bushy tail and fleeing hind legs
a view far less ferocious and intimi-
dating than his bristling name and
cleaning fangs. Also, dogs being so
constituted in their mental ways, the
sight of him running away gave de-
sire to run after him and a feeling
that he ran away from them.
The moment the sled started the
team took after Lip-lip in a chase
that extended throughout the day.
Evening star., 1924-08-12
THoS. ]. OWEN 4 son, AUCTIONEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE I'M
PROVED REAL ESTATE. NO. 912 s
STREET NORTHWEST

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE I'M
rEoyEp TEsyEr InR4zwss4 REAL EsTArE' NO. 81: s
,naeF snnortS Of deed o, trust dated
At folio a77. District of columbi. Land rec.
Of party thereby secured. we viii offer for
sale at public suction in front t., Of the prem
1924, AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, lot eighty
FIVE in Nathaniel Wilson and William +.
Mattingly. trustees. subdivision of square
Washington. District Of Columbia. per
plat recorded in the onice Of the surveyor
Of the District - of Columbia III in Liber W. B.
Terms Of sale: Al in e1ees. Of a first
amount of which will be announced Qt sale.
cash. Taxes. interest and insurance to be
adjusted to- date of deed. Conveysncng. re
cost. Deposit Of $3.50 required. of purchaser
at time Of sale. Terms to be complied with
be resed eh at % Fi.k % .nd cos. Of defauitns pui
newspaper published in Washington. d. c.
ARTHUR i las sH1ghi You street rsS'tse NV.
au6-d&ds. .exsu 344 ID Street NV.
TRAs THSsErs sMEs sSE 8 soS SSuARE 4HRRs
EHsSfsEs EIGsH StMpEH "thI'S' 8 srHEES hEES
instrument No. ~, recorded October Is 1923.
among the land records of the District Of
Columbia. and at the request of the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees will
sell at public auction in front Of the premises.
on WEDNESDAY. THE TWENTIETH DAY
following described land and premises situate
in the District Of Columbia; and ae.tsn:tsd
sion Of lots In block 81 in c. W. Dobbns' Ad-
dition to the City Of Washington, a. pc. plat
recorded In Libef County II. at folio i0S, In
the ONCE Of the surveyor for the District Of
Columbia. Said property now designated ss
lot 8I6 In square 3117 for the purposes Of
assessment and taxation.
Terms: Sold subject to two prior deeds Of
trust sgxregating about n. $50, further par
ticulars Of which win be announced :t time
to be paid 81 900 in cash, balance in con-
venient terms. A deposit of 500 required
Conveyancing recording and revenue stamps
at purchaseris cost. Terms to be complied
with within thirty days otherwise deposit for
feited and the property may be adveftised
and resold ut the discfeticn ef the trustees.
NORMAN y. RY0h,
n. & RYoA
= an2dAda-exSA Trustees.
Evening star., 1924-08-12
TH0s. J. OWEN & son. AUCTi0NEERs.
TRCsTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE RESI-
DENCE, BEING PREMISES NUMBER
1855 9Th STREET NORTHWEST

TRusTEEs' SALE OF VALUABLE RESI-,
DENCE, BEING PREMISES NUMBER
1856 sth STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust. dated
April ., 1924. being instrument No. 2s3. re-
corded April 8. 1924. among the land records
of the District Of Columbia. and at the request
of the party seclred thereby, the undersigned
trustees viii seq. at public suction u front
TYSEC0ND DAY OF AUGUST, A. d. 1924,
st FOUR.FIFTEEN Pm, the following-de-
scribed land and premises. situate in the Dis.
trict Of Columbia: and DESIGNATED as and
oa os square 50 ss Per pss reeordea In
Liber "a, page 50 Of the records of the Of
Gee Of the surveyor Of the District Of Colum.
bia.
Terms: Sold subject to q prior deed Of trust
for 81, 10000, further particulars of which
will Be announced at time Of sale; the pur-
chase price above said trust to be paid in
cash. A deposit Of 10000 required. Con
(veyancing; reordinE and revenue s1;sp stamps lit At
vithin thirty days, otherwise deposit for.
feited and tho pfoparty may be advertised and
zeso11 g tbe discretion Of the trustees.
]. r. SETTL.E.
RHfz-dAdx extN THSteeAa
Evening star., 1924-08-12
AUCTION SALES.
ADAM a. WEsCHLER. AUCTIONEER.
Trustees' Sale of Valuable
Frame Dwelling, No. $500
Kansas Ave. NV.
FUTURE DAYS.

EA0l0AS 6VCs ANsVvs
by virtue Of a decree Of the Supreme Court
Cause No. 42501. the undersigned trustees
VIII offer for sale by public auction. In front
.ni,, Of the thr, pre-, premises on "WEDNESDAY. THE
FOrR-THIRTY PM. the following described
land and premises, situate in the county Of
Washington. District of Columbia. to-wit:
Lot of snbdivision by J. u. Coughian. trns-
block ?. North Columbia Heights. and the
following described property: That part Of
old road closed, described as follows: Begin,
ming for the same at the southwest corner
of said lot l described above and running
theace south 1874 feet to the ccnte- line Of
old road closef, thence north $50 O3' east So 81
feet to the westerly line of Kansas avenue
ss norS sc ne Of said Kn
the southeast corner OF said lot 1, thence
south 500 o. west o. 81 feet to the pont of
beginning: now known as lot 90. square 29O7
the Office of the surveyor Of the District of
Columbia, improved as above
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purcha Sc
money to he paid in cash, the balance in
two years. with interest at per cent per
annum. payable semi-annually. from dav of
sale, secured by deed OF trust upon the nrop-
erty sold. or all cash. at the option of the
purchaser at the time of sale. All convey
ahcing, recording, revenue stamps. aud no.
tarial fees at sthe cost of the purchaser. Terms
of sale TO be complied with within thirty
days from day of sale. otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell the property ut the
risk and cost of the defaulting purcha ser,
after five days advertisement of such resale
In some newspaper published in the city Of
Washington. ID. G.
z. H. MARSHALL.
Investment building.
CHAPLIN u. RAUMAN,
6OO ST. NV.
AuS-dddS, ,eySu TFustees
Evening star., 1924-08-12
au1-d&as. .eYSu
THos. ]. OWEN 4 SON. AucTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
PROVED LOTS IN LONGFELLOW TER

pR1vEb LOTS IN LoNGFELLoW TER
Ry virtue Of certain deed Of trust. being
amnng, the land records Of the District of
Columbia. and at the request of the party
secured thereby. the unders'gned trustees will
sell at public suction. in front Of the premises.
AUGUST. 4. D: 1924. AT THREE O'CLOCK
ises. situate in the County Of washingto
District of Columbia. and designated and
being lots 1. 2. 4 to in square 1885,: lots 81
and 40 in square al57 and lots ~. so: 50 and
"a in square 1904 in National Capital Realty
Company's subdivision of land known as Long
Yellow Terrace as per plat recorded in Liber
"a. folio ~. of the records of the office OF the
surveyor of the District of Columbia Subject
to covenants OF record
Terms Of sale: All cash. deposit Of $500
will be required ut time of sale. All con-
veyancing. recording. revenue stamps. etc. At
cost Of purchaser. Terms of sale to be COM
piled with within 80 days from day of sale
or deposit forfeited and the trustees reserve
the right to resell the property at the risk
and cost Of defaultng purchaser. after five
days advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper published in Washington. n. C
CLYDE ID. GARRETT.
auo-d&ds,e ,exSu Trustees
Evening star., 1924-08-12
aD-fH 4. " NT1SCI1Lr.1t, AUC1IUNff.N.
Trustees Sale of Valuable Four
Story Brick Apartment,
Known As "Braddock,"
Northeast Corner. 18th and
Willard Streets NV.

BY virtue Of 4 certain deed of trust dated
October 8. 1923, and recorded October 30.
1923. as instrument No. 25s of the land
ords of the District OF Columbia. and at the
request of the party secured thereby. the un-
dersigned trustees will offer for sale by pub
FRIDAY. AuGusT F1FTEESTH. 1921. AT
FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following described
land and premises. situate in the city Of
Lot 244 in Joseph w. Harper's subdivision
Of lots in square 151. said subdivision is
recorded in Lber 80, folio 1888 of the records
Of the office of the surveyor OF the District
Of Columbia improved above. to be sold
subject, 1 however, to prio, deed d. of trust
due October g. 1926. and $40. 600 will be due
October 8. 1928; over and above said trust,
cash.
Terms Of sale: A deposit of s., 200 required
Of the purchaser mt the time OF sale. All
eonveyancing. recording. revenue stamps and
notariai fees at the cost of the purchaser.
Terms Of sale to be complied with within
thirty days OF sale, otherwise the trustees re-
serve the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser after
i've days advei tisement Of such resale in
some newspaper published in the city Of
Washington. d. C.
W. SPENCER ARMSTRONG,
CHARLES Z. MARSH