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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-26

announced at MS ranch anu DoW-
legged stifiy to the house from the
corral. For day and night it had
been showing steadily.
"No luck?" asked Mrs. Ferril of the
sheriff.
mo luck" replied O'Hara. Bob
wasn't at home when we reached the
cave, but he left note for us.
Thoughtful of him."
He handed torn fragment Of a
newspaper to her. On 1t was scrawled:
snake yourself comfortable, Sheriff.
Flour under the ledge Quarter of
beef hanging from the cottonwood by
the spring. Cards on the shelf Sorry
can't stay and say howdy. but I've got
a hen on at the Circle o ranch.
Meet up with you and chew over old
times later. Adios"
The penciled note was signed Bob
Quantrell."
Mrs. Ferril showed strong white
teeth in gay laughter. Hes sure
enough case. that boy. Never saw
the beat of him for impudence."
"He's certainly got the laugh on us
this time" the sheriff admitted. Bob
must have had scout out, for he
hadn't been gone half an hour when
we reached the cave. The fire hadn't
died down at ALL"
- What will you do now?"
ct back to the Circle S o fast as
kse will carry me. Then I'll prob
- too late"
may be lucky If you get there
!" she warned.
greed that there was something
a IS late when O'Hara dropped
from the saddle at the Dia-
lii and hailed the house. He
% see Jack Phillips. who had
gram's death been foreman of
lng widows ranch.
ara answered his call. who is
Ie asked
rett. Is Jack here:'
he isn't. He went over to see
I'd said he wouldn't be back till
What is 1t, GARRETT"
esitated. No use worrying her.
hing much. Barbara. I'm on
y to the Circle S o and
to have word with him. But
En't here"
kpist minute and I'll be
said, and drew back from
a lamp was lit. After a
Nv the light pass from her
hall. She opened the
she said. holding the
light the way.
hted.
Garrett" she insisted.
4 you"
"a her into the house. She
into the sitting room and
6p on a table. One swift
5wed her that he was travel
bt very presentable," he apol-
Il didn't mean to waken
snt asleep. Hadn't gone to
What is it, Garrett? Some
lportant?"
Ia did not want to speak about
to her. The man had muir
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-26
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-26

Yes. She was twenty years
Err than her husband and was
stepmother of the lad. At once
Ne set about making supper for the
self-invited guests. While she worked
she flashed smiles at them and talked.
The sheriff asked questions enough
to direct her conversation. 1t APP
peared that Phil, her stepson, had rid
den out of an arroyo in time to see
the rustlers round up the horses. They
had caught sight Of him and one of
the men had fired at him before he
realized that this was raid. Phil
was almost sure that the man who had
fred at him was Deever. He had not
been near enough to recognize any of
the others.
(which way did they go after leav-
ing the ranchT Owen asked.
"Toward the Nal Pals" she said.
"Hank followed them for several
miles. He couldn't miss their trail
in the snow. They have hangout
there in a cave. The story is that
they have bunch of cattle rounded
up in valley two-three miles from
there"
The men of the posse slept on the
floor in their own blankets. which
they first dried out before the fire.
In few minutes they were all dead
to the world 1t had been an exhaust
ing day and the sturdiest of them was
ktired. None Of them awakened until
nhA renewed the fire which had been
I'D for the night.
oil out an roll up, boys" OHara
ted, and he fitted action to word
Ding SO himself.
ey stamped out to the washpan,
themselves clean, and combed
hair. BY the time they had fed
S,rses, breakfast was almost ready.
hi been agreed that Hank Fer
to ride with them. He did not
go, but he could not very well
sThe stolen horses were his,
lew the Nal Pals country
any of the others.
tough layout, an hate
sore at me-" he said while
hdling.
bf course, If you're raisin'
Bob Quantrell's benefit,
i'd Owen with obvious sar-
chance in the world of get
stock Mack, Amen. Like
needle in haystack. If Bob
to find him we will; if not,
see hide DR. hair Of him. An
pet that If we do it'll be be-
got the dead wood on u.s."
prediction was true one.
HOURS later the posse,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-26

He-Darling, I've been
this moment for months.
She-Then why vast
now?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-26
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Don't you kn
July ISL"
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Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-26

3 wN woman
Joy. What had he
kppelling that she
kuse of their life
Ng to dear de-
looking upon
the promise Of new
an carried away with
to think about. He
hat he was still sunk
love. 1t would be
none with him. But
4? Was there a chance
" days her heart would
ep silent call of his?
Ito encourage him? He
He was almost sure
|gnation is usually not
with the pas
When the rumor spread,
after the disappearance
Tell, that he had returned
|aunts the residents OF
hty did not bestir them
\sthe mountains and the
linn. This was strictly
Sheriff O'Hara and
vouths as 10
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A man worth VIII
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-28
and her couSin?"

and her cousin?"
"Never seen him before. She called
up today to ask If she might bring him
along. why do you ask?''
Roscoe glanced at Stopford; then:
at am curious about the people ]
don't know" he replied evasively.
When they arrived at police head
quarters the presence of Father Burke
insured prompt admittance. Deputy
Commissioner Burke was seated at his
desk. He looked up as his brother came
in, and his strong face was pathetic.
Whats the matter, john" the priest
asked. why did you run away like
that?"
Commissioner Burke raised his hand
dazedly to his forehead.
Pat" he replied, I've been trying
to puzzle out just that"
You mean you don't know why you
left?"
Il can't imagine why I left! What's
worse-I can't remember leaving!"
He fixed haggard look on the dark
face of Ramon de Sa"
You naturally wonder what I'm
doing here" said that synthetic Bra
lillian. But my voice will tell you. I'm
Drake Roscoe!"
The door opened and a police cap
tain came in. He carried an official
form.
'All correct, sir" he reported. "The
Is suspects have been released as
ordered"
What"
The word was uttered as roar. John
Burke leaped from his chair, eyes glar-
ing, fists clenched. Capt. Markham fell
back in CONSERVATION.
Whose orders?" Roscoe demanded
tersely.
The police captain stared at the
speaker. His imperious manner was
not in harmony with his appearance.
Answer" beloved the commissioner.
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Introductions being over, Stopford
! found himself with his host for a mo-
ment. Patrick Burke was very much
like his brother, John, except that he
lacked the permanent frown, and had
instead permanent smile.
where's Roscoe?" he whispered
urgently.
Il darent tell you, father" Stopford
whispered in reply.
Good enough. I understand"
Roscoe presently Joined Stopford.
she hates mel" he said, his eyes
following Molly as she crossed the room.
"A girl like that would hate a man like
I seem to be!'
THE deputy commissioner isn't here -
Hes expected He's late-nearly an
hour. It's quarter to and he was
to be here at 8. I have asked Father
Pat in my prettiest Argentine to beg
his brother to permit me to view the
Tombs prison later today. want you
to seize an opportunity to whisper to
the commissioner that 1t is Roscoe's
wish that De Sa and yourself should
drive back with him when he leaves"
Stopford joined Molly O'Hay, who, to
the intense annoyance of Roscoe, was
being monopolized by a junior lieuten-
ant who had formerly served under
him!
what d'you think of my comic pal.
Miss O'HayP" Stopford began. Hes
much nicer than his little whiskers
would lead one to suppose"
HE has such funny way of looking
at mel" Molly said. His eyes don't
seem to belong to him
Further conversation was interrupted
by the arrival of John Burke. Molly
heard his voice and ran out into the
lobby to meet him. He had stepped
from the elevator with hunted look in
his eyes. Now, his gaze set on a grand
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"I have noted the Bird" stopford re-
piled dryly.
"a strange bit o. work"
But you have missed the point"
His noSe?"
mot at all. The mans a miraculous
double Of Napoleon-the Napoleon Of
AusterlitZ!"
Father Burke rejoined them, and: "I
have spoken to my brother" said he
The Tombs prison isn't open to in
spection in the ordinary way at all, but
as you are a friend of DR.. Stopford's,
he's willing to stretch point. If you'll,
call tomorrow at 10 o'clock he'll have
you shown around"
"Splendid!" Stopford said, exchanging
hasty glance with Roscoe. Gould /
have a word with the commissioner,
father?"
Certainly" Father Burke replied.
I'm bit uneasy about him. He's not
himself at all. He's overworking, I
fancy"
I'm risking it," Roscoe exclaimed In
his own voice, much subdued, however.
Father BurkeS eyes opened wide. He
stared at the dark face of the speaker.
"Roscoe!" he whispered.
You know me now" Roscoe went
on. THE only suspects in the place
are out of earshot-"
Suspects! Members of this murder
gang! In my home?"
Listen, father. I must 60 to police
headquarters in the next hour-as 'Ra-
mon de Sa.'"
Good enough!" raped Father Pat.
Wait here"
He brushed by NJ Pascal, who was
coming in with Molly O'Hay. Roscoe
groaned.
You haven't met Uncle John yet,
have you?" the girl said to Stopford.
He's In Uncle Pats study"
II should so greatly esteem to meet
him." Roscoe declared.
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fathers clock which Patrick Burke had
had sent all the way from Limerick, he
was Is q man dazed.
1.-THE old clocks wrong" he said, a.
his brother greeted him.
Not a bit of it, john" his brother
assured him. 1T kept good time in old
Ireland and 1t keeps good time in New
York. The hour Is just 10 minutes
to e."
The deputy commissioner raised his
hand to his brow.
Ten minutes to A. he muttered,
and I left at 10 minutes to 8! Heaven
HI help T, me i,f.in I have lost an hour out
"A family reunion, no doubt" said
Stopford. "The commissioner has been
here for some time, but he hasn't joined
the other guests"
mo" Roscoe murmured refiectively,
Then: "Hullo!" he said-"here's q
friend of yours"
Stopford found himself face to face
with Mime. Czerna. His heart leaped
ridiculously. He had no idea that he
should meet her, for he had been I'M
aware of the fact that she was a men,
Der of Father Pats congregation.
MY dear Nine. Czerna" he ex-
claimed joyously
11C NCdcCA ARtlyB 40 oVA dAAo ~
looking man entered the room behind
madame. She glanced at him, and:
II want you to meet my friend Dr..
Stopford," she said composedly. She
turned to Stopford, but avoided his
eyes. This is my cousin, DR.. Pascal"
Delighted" Stopford murmured and
seized RoScoe's arm. Meet my friend,
Senior Ramon de Sa. Mime. C2erna-M.
Pascal"
Most charm" Roscoe gushed ano
performed a right-angle bow. II am
here complete stranger and my friend
Doctaire Stoppaford is so good as to
mix me with delightful people"
Father Pat came in and to Shepherds
secret annoyance he carried of Mime
Czerna to meet the naval lieutenant,
and to Roscoe's intense chagrin he pre-
sented M. Pascal to Molly, who seemed
to find M. Pascal most attractive.
when we have time" Roscoe NUT
tered aside. IT want to ask you some
questions about Nine. Czerna''
Stopford started. 1t was a matter
upon which his conscience was not
easy.
Meanwhile" Roscoe went on, mote
her companion" -.....
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M. Pascal's glittering eyes were fixed
upon the speaker.
Lets tootle along" said Stopford.
'Tt isn't everybody that wants to meet
a police commissioner.
Somewhere a clock was striking 4.
Father Pats study was empty. They
looked into the other rooms, but John
Burke was not on the premises. From
the elevator man they learned that he
had left but a moment earlier:
Something's amiss," said Father
Burke grimly. He was strange from
the outset. What's afoot?"
st don't know" Roscoe returned, "but
must find out. Yet / daren't reveal
chance have / to follow them?"
Every chance!" Father Burke as
sured him. you've come to me before
and never failed you, did I? Where
do you think poor John has gpne?"
Back to headquarters
Then that's where we're going!"
What Your guests"
"Molly's the attraction! Besides, ]
can be back by 5 o'clock"
And so, two minutes later, dark
faced Brazilian, a monocled, imperturb-
able ships doctor, accompanied by a
priest, hatlesS in his eagerness, were
proceeding in taxi to Center street.
Among that bunch of 16," said Ros-
coe, ARE decent citizens. And there's
going to be bad trouble If we hold them
together another night. But among
EN- also I'll stake my job are members
of the Zone gang! I have means of
identifying them that I haven't dared
to pass on even to the police. I don't
know who to trust" He paused; then:
Have you known Nine. Czerna long?"
he asked abruptly.
"Why?" demanded Father Pat. Il
have known her, think, since she
came to New York. She's one of my
congregation"
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EIGHTH INSTALLMENT.

ERE we are, sir
Burke opened his eyes He
was in his car-and his car was
Il Il drawn up before a familiar
porch. LaZarvich stood at the
door waiting for him to alight.
He stared, dazedly, at the clock in the
car. 1t recorded 3:15.
1T isn't possible" he muttered, and
took out his watch. Three-flfteen.
Burke got out His head was aching
frantically. He felt i'll.
See here, Lazarvich," said he. and
broke off abruptly
Vaguely, indefinitely he knew that
there was some mystery. He had been
taken Ill something had hap
pened to him, something incredible and
unrememberable. But above all some
thing that could not have occurred in
the IS minutes which had elapsed since
he had left Center street.
Five o'clock" he said to the chauf-
feur, and went into the building
But deadly fear had clutched him.
He doubted his own sanity.
Are we followed?" Roscoe asked, as
the taxi moved away from the porch Of
the Memphis Hotel.
Stopford peered back along the street,
and:
"Yesl" he reported. "a man in a
two-seater."
"They are covering you in hope Of
finding mel" said Roscoe. 80 far, we
are one point up I regard Father
Burke as an important stepping stone
His brother is in charge at police head
quarters Just now. But it's more than
my life is worth to venture near Center
street. AS De Sa' had chance but
II I'm to use it. Deputy Commissioner
Burke must make the acquaintance of
De Sa under conditions likely to de-
ceive the Zone gang. It may be neces-
eary to conf1de in Father Pat. But
don't make any move in that direction
unless tip you"
"They are holding the suspects?"
Certainly. But they can't hold them
Indefinitely. Many are undoubtedly in
nocent. Headquarters doesn't know
what to look for" Out of the unfa-
Iniliar face of De Sa the clear gray
seaman'S eyes of Drake Roscoe stared
among the men arrested are members
Of the gang, and members of the gang
wear a secret badge. I dare not trust
this fact to any one, but want to see
those badges and I want to talk to the
men who wear them"
When the taxi drew UP before Father
Burke's door, smart two-seater passed
close outside and then halted In front
Of an antique store halfway along the
block
''They know we're here!" Roscoe NUT
tered savagely.
Upstairs, in Father Pats apartment,
Roscoe's distaste for his disguise became
acute. Molly O'Hay, the fathers niece,
newly out from Limerick, was guest Of
honor. She was unaffectedly and eX-
quisitely shy, real wild Irish rose.
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SYNOPSIS.

ComdT. Drake Roscie of the United
States Nary is on the trail Of a mystic
ffouS band knotpn as the Zone gang and
directed By d chief called Head Centre"
Roscoe himself is marked for death, so
ne assumes a disguise and Is kHowR as
kGmon de Sa, a dancer from the Argen-
tine. With the aid OF a friend, Dr..
Stoptord, he makes his Investigations.
whtle Nine. cserHa, member OF the
gang, reports their movements to Head
Centre" Her duties become rather OBJ
HortoRs, hotDeper, Dhen she finds herself
falling in lore NTH Stoptord. Acting
under orders, she goes TO tea In the
apartment OF Father Burke. whoSe
brother, John Burke, Is a deputy com
missioner OF police. Stoptord and Roscoe
t(dtscuised as De So) are to be there.
Mime. Csernd is to be escorted by CASTOR
Pascal. phom she does not knop. Com
missioner Burke. Dhile on his nay TO see
his brother, is kidnapped, dru00ed and
taken to gang Headquarters. He Is soon
released and returns to headquarters,
dazed. but without memory as to chdt
has happened.
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Yours, sirl Here is your written
orderr
He laid the form on the desk. John
Burke waved to him to go. He went.
The commissioner glanced at his own
signature, dropped into his chair, and
buried his face In his hands. Stopford
stared In stupefaction at Roscoe.
This is black magic!" he whispered.
Roscoe nodded.
Head Centre scores a point" he re-
piled.
He rested his hand on the bowed
shoulders Of the seated man.
Don't worry, Mr.. Burke" he said.
You are not to blame. One day we
shall know how it was done. If Head
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River pollution in England has be-
come so serious that its elimination Il
being made national problem
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Centre has scored q point. think he's
taken a big chance: I think have
scored a point, too"
what do you mean, Roscoe?" Father
Pat asked
IT think I know who Mr.. CASTOR Pas
cal really is
"Who?" Stopford demanded eagerly.
UNLESS am greatly mistaken" Ros-
coe replied, m. Pascal is Head Centred"
CYln NJ
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CTo Be Continued.)
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-06-06
COLD CREEK ITEMS

E. F. Lawson came over from
Seattle last week to look after his
property interests here.
William Craig of Seattle has been
for the past two weeks the guest
of his sister, Mrs. George Scott, at
the Benson ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Baker ar
rived May 26 from Pasadena, Cal
ifornia and will visit at Sunnyside
this summer. Some time in August
they will return to Pasadena, where
George has a position with florist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Wind
sor of Sunnyside spent Thursday of
last week at the Brown ranch at Cold
Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chef MCGEE of Ken
newick stopped over at the Brown
ranch for a short visit Sunday. They
were on their way home from Ellens-
burg, having gone there to meet Mrs.
McKee's father, Mr.. Rackliff, of
Ontario, Oregon, who had been visit
ing on the Coast but was then on
his way home. Mr.. Rackliff's health,
which had been giving his family
serious alarm, was much improved
by his stay on the Coast.
Cold Creek residents have made
arrangements to have their mail car
ried out by Yakima stage driver on
his tri-weelsly trips.
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IN-B-TWEEN

/ Louis Krug came up from Glen
wood to spend Memorial Day with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Krug,
in the In-B-Tween. Other guests at
the Krug home that day were Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Zarndt Of Kennewick
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Kirby of
White Bluffs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ton Hornall drove
over from Tolt, Wednesday, for a
short visit at the Charley Snyder
home. They were accompanied by
their two daughters, Kaye and Elaine.
They returned to Tolt, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Brooks and
two of their sons, LaVerne and Lewis,
drove up to Harrington last Saturday
morning to visit Mr.. Brooks youngest
sister and family. They returned
home Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Jensen and
daughter of Yakima visited at the A.
R. Luddington home for few hours
Sunday. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Jensen's mother, Mrs. F. S.
Hicks, also by Mr.. and Mrs. John
Clay and daughter. Mrs. Hicks ex-
poets to return to the valley to
make her home in about another
month.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-06-06
The News In Hanford
By Mrs. M. Il. Savsns

o. O. Bovee suffered stroke while
working in his bayfield, Monday
They phoned to Wenatchee for his
children, and his three sons and
daughter arrived within a few hours.
He was taken to Wenatchee iinmei-
lately for medical treatment. He
had not regained consciousness when
he was taken away. Mrs. Bovee and
her daughter left by train that evening.
Claude. the younger son remained to
look after things here.
A telegram Wednesday said that
Mr.. Bovee died Tuesday evening and
Bovee left at once on receipt of the
mssage.
Marvin Chase. receiver for the Con-
sumers' Ditch Co., and his secretary,
Miss Uhler, came down from Wen
atchee and will be here for few days
looking after affairs here.
The Pacific Power and Light Co.
gave a very interesting demonstration
in cooking by electricity at the Com
munity hall last Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Moulster won an electric iron
and Mrs. Hagen won the dinner which
was cooked during the demonstration.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Daily and
two sons of Natchez visited at the
Hagen home Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Salvini and son
James drove to Roslyn to visit friends.
They returned Sunday
There will be a dance at the Muir
schoolhouse Saturday evening June
7 for the benefit of the Ringold Grange.
The Melody Entertainers of Yak
ina will give dance at the Com
munity Hall Saturday evening, June
N. There will be Old Time music
and modern music.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Fife and George
went to Yakima Thursday evening to
attend a dance at Selah for the benefit
of the Wenas cemetery. On Memorial
Day they attended birthday dinner
given for Mrs Flies uncle, Charles
Longnire, who was eighty-two years
old. There were forty-seven present
including grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Mrs. Carl Smith who came over
from Yakima with the Picatti family
early in the week returned to Yakima
with the Flies.
Mrs. Charles Stewart and two grand
sons, Charles Sifert, Mrs. Mamie Syf
ford and Miss Kathryn Syfford spent
Sunday at Vernita visiting at the
Knaub homes. The cherry orchards
are beautiful at this time of the year
and large crop of cherries is expected
from the Knaub orchards.
Marion Yarnell Of Cashmere was in
Hartford Tuesday on business.
Miss katherine DeRigio returned
Tuesday from Spring Canyon where
she has been teaching. Miss Louise
DeRigio returned Sunday. She has
been teaching at Kelso during the past
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Staples and
son Wayne left Wednesday evening
for their home in Post Falls, Idaho.
Miss Lucille Staples remained for a
visit with her aunt, Mrs. Harrison
Brown.
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H. ]. Upton and his daughter, Miss
Gertrude Upton, were in IEllensburg
last Thursday and Friday, where the
latter underwent an operation for the
removal Of her tonsils. They re-
turned home Friday evening but it
will be necessary for Miss Upton to
go back to Ellensburg in two or three
weeks for a goiter operation.
Frank Prime of Oroville arrived
last Saturday and will make an in
definite stay at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. ]. A. Bradley. Mr..
Primes health has not been good,
and the length of his visit will de-
pend somewhat on how he is affected
by the climate here.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Branch Of
Seattle were visiting friends in White
Bluffs over the weekend. Mr.. Branch,
who was formerly a painter and
decorator in White Bluffs, says he is
still following the same business in
Seattle and that he is doing very well.