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ASHLAND TIDINGS Monday, February 14, 1011 PAGH SIX Harmony Island A Love Story By Dick Posey (Deferred from last issue. The same evening the Queen Con sort rnnnpri t mv drmr. "Yoii are summoned immediately to the pres-. ence of the Queen," he announced. I followed Iflm. She was seated on her throne and Tango sat beside her. She had never bestowed that honor upon mortal man before. I dropped into my usual position and gazed at her with ador ing, reproachful eyes. Hossalee soon appeared with the expression of a hurt child that has been robbed of its favorite toy. The Queen beamed upon us. daughter, my son" (my heart leaped with a fierce joy, but I simulated de- spair, "I have pondered deeply the affairs of state, 1 have studied this adorable little creature at my side, I have viewed all matters with an un selfish and far-seeing eye, and have decided that it is best for the good of the realm that I make Bwano Tan go Queen Consort." Rossalee assumed a look of fury. "There is such a thing as a subject's patience becoming exhausted with her sovereign. I fail to see how Tango will inure to the good of the realm more than Jakle Jones, whom you so Tecently considered most eligible. He Is already civilized. Take him and give me back my Tango!" "Daughter, let harmony prevail. I have spoken; it is for you to obey.!her' nV heart beat ln adoration of One day you will reign on this throne, I01 large' ha'ltJsome. vlri,e 1,rlde then there Is nothing to hinder your I The clock ln the tower of the grcat divorcing Jacob and taking on Tan-!1,ubllc amusement haU s'ruck one as 0." "Neve.r," cried Rossalee, "could 1 1 gain the consent of my self-respect to j wed one of my step-fathers." "As you will." replied the Queen f resignedly. Then turning to me she said, not unkindly: "Jarob, it is for the good of the realm. Tear my image from your heart and try and content your self with Rossalee." I bowed my head In mock despair and mumured brokenly, "Thy will, O ! Everybody is there. Queen, be done." I The ceremony took place on the "Daughter, I will espouse Tango in S''ent balcony. The Queen loved pomp marriage at four o'clock tomorrow ', display and she was dressed in afternoon. You will wed Jacob im-; the most elegant taste and splendor, medintely following. And now you'slle liatl tlle little Hottentot rigged may leave us." 011' a roval rohe with a train that Notice of tlie approaching double lequired two servants to carry, and royal function' was immediately! for the first time in the history of the flashed throughout the length and is'al,d 8,16 had l,,aced a crown l'Pn breadth of the island. Rossalee and her bridegroom's head. She doubt I sat together on the upper balcony. ! !ess wanted to hide him as much as Wo had nothing to fear now as our possible. marriage had been announced and They dressed me up in some sort the Queen dare not alter her decree. ' ot roval f'arb- of ,vhich 1 was utterly Love had once more smoothed our ashamed, but it made no difference, pathway ami thrilled our souls with,110 011B llald a Particle of attention to its radiant joy. j me- However. I had never seen a The' effect of the announcement bridegroom who did attract any at was soon manifest. Bands played, a tentlon, so I didn't feel hurt. But It procession of children, bearing bean-jwas different with Tango. Every eye t if ul floral offerings and singing was focused on his little black face "Long Live Our Queen and Har- They. expected to see' him commit mony," entered the palace and 801110 atrocious act of barbarity, but marched to the throne room, where the Queen had filled him up with goat they were greeted by the Queen, Soon, as far as the eye could reach, the lights of hundreds of motor carsjbllt a moment and the divorcee, with could he seen, all moving toward one j 8 nalW smile, stepped down and miu common center, the city and the royal j wlth the crowd, palace. The ceremony was elaborate, yet The streets became lined with rich-,110 Questions were asked, no promises ly gowned women, accompanied by , s'ven. The female bishop who off l thelr diminutive husbands. elated dwelt long upon harmony In Soon the palace and the grounds'811 things, and solemnly dedicating were crowded with the Queen's sub- j them to the great cause of universal Jects. 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"She has a mania for marriage." "Yes, she was so sour and ugly no man .would look at her in the states, so she has been getting married ever since she reached the Island. She's got the habit." "She nearly got me," quavered one little old man, squinting up into his wife's face. "Don't talk," she coin- i u n..i.n:,in,i Jiuauueu, uuu no Buuomcu. "What would the Queen think If sue neara an tnisr' i asuea. "She cares not so long as it does not rench her ears- She a,ld her co originators of our rules and customs recognize woman's keen delight in gossip, and also her inability to re frain from It, so it Is permitted for the sake of harmony, but it must not be practiced in the hearing of the ones ridiculed or criticised. It really harms no one and seems to give great comfort to those who indulge in It. It is one of our most cherished cus toms." Many paused to exchange greetings with Rossalee. She was human, vi vacious and sympathetic, and as she stood there in all the dignity that rank bestows, yet with a heart, clasp ing glad hands with those beneath the last guest departed, "Good night, my love A few brief llour8 and redded kisses will blossom on our lips. You w'U be my husbanl till death parts us and; 1 pray God, through all eternity." A tear smote my brow and she was S"e A marriage on Harmony Island Is a most elaborate occasion. One needs no Invitation, so none is given. milk and clams and he was sleepy. The divorco proceedings occupied and Consort. At the close of the ceremony the royal pair retired into the privacy of the palace. Then all eyes, Including my own, wero turned upon Rossalee. Despite her hideous markings of as sumed age, she was beautiful. Her finely rounded figure was draped In modest richness and the hungry eyes of every little man present devoured with envy the beauty and grace of the only attractive woman on the island. I really felt sorry for thorn. At the close of the ceremony she drew a gasp from that great gaping throng by stooping and pressing her trembling lips to my brow. Such a public show ot condescension on the part of woman was unheard of. "By the holy horn spoon, that's the first love marriage on Harmony Island!" shouted Charlie Ross, and the throng of ex-consorts joined In an applause. They had no wives to .restrain them. "Jake, my boy," wheezed my newly acquired father-in-law in my ear," you have a jewel In that daughter of mine. I tell you, she's human, and you escaped Samantha by a narrow squeak. She's as crazy as a loon. She'll have her hands full with that greedy little Hottentot. Well, she has lost her grip upon this people. It would be the easiest thing ln the world for Rossalee to usurp the throne." I turned reluctantly from the gar rulous old man, to receive my scant share of the congratulations that NEAREST TO EVERYTHING Hotel' Manx San Francisco 'PowellStMOfyrell Orcgonians I lead quarters while in San Francisco 'Meet me at the Manx moderate rates Running dislllcd Management of Chester W. Kelley ice wafer in every room. Special aMen lion given to ladiet (raveling unescor ted. A la carte dining room, I were heartily showered upon Rossa lee. They wished her joy untold and congratulated me that I should bask ln the splendor of her glory. They admonished me to be loving and obe dient, gentle and modest, and to put forth every effort for the promotion of the great cause of woman's world wide advancement. The men said but little, of course, but they all seemed to have taken on a look of hope. Perhaps the princess' kiss on my brow, thereby proclaiming her love and affection for me, had given them encouragement for more pleasant and lenient domestic rela tions, for weak humanity apes roy alty. The late consort approached me with a wry smile. "May Heaven for give me, but I did want you to be my successor. Just for a little while, you know; It wouldn't have lasted long. I'm from Seattle and I did want to break even with Portland." My father-in-law seemed to take a great pride and pleasure in present ing the Queen's ex-consorts to me. All eighty of them were still living and they were all there. They said nothing short of death or some dire and awful calamity should rob them of the joy of receiving a new ex-convict into their goat pasture and be hold a new consort caught in the tolls. They were the only happy ones I saw. They were garnered from the four quarters of the earth, but all seemed congenial and gay. The women glared at them for their bra- zenness, but no one present had the authority to subdue them. Of course, I said but little. I realized that I was a married man and did not wish to bring the blush of shame to the cheek of my bride, but I resolved that, at some future time, I would take a little fling on the sly with those gay old sports. The women saw to it that Rossalee should devote but little of her time to me In the presence of their hus bands. She would reach back and press my hand occasionally and I would catch a gay twinkle from the corner of her eye once In a while. I felt that she was really thankful for the ex-consorts on my account. The guests tarried long and I knew that Rossalee wearied ot them, but It was my first dash into Harmony society and I was interested. (To be continued.) Kindergarten and Private School. . Why not put your children in a first-class kindergarten this spring? 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THE REXALL STORE Election Precincts Numbers 5, 6 and 7 Election precincts Nos. 5, 6 and 7 are outlined herein for the benefit of the voters, with official ' registrars. Register early. To date the registra tion has been slow, and voters are urged to register as soon as possible. The precincts up to No. 5 were out lined ln previous issues of the Tid ings. Ashlnnd Oak Precinct Xo. 5. Beginning at the center where the Southern Pacific railroad crosses the middle line of Water street; thence easterly along the middlo line of the Southern Pacific railroad main track to the intersection of the middle line of Fourth street, extended directly northerly from the middle line of Fourth street; thence southerly along the middle line of Fourth street to Its intersection ot the middle line ot Main street; thence west and north westerly along the middle line ot Main street to its Intersection of the middle line of Water street; thence northerly along the middle line ot Water street to the place of begin ning. Register at Billings' real estate oU Vice. Xortji Ashland Precinct Xo, 0. Beginning at the Intersection of Bear creek and the west line of sec tion 30, township 38 south, range 1 east, W. M.; thence meandering southeasterly along Bear creek to its junction with, Ashland creek; thence meandering southerly along Ashland creek to Its Intersection with the mid dle line of 0. & C. railroad main line; thence northwesterly along middle line ot O. & C. railroad main line to Its Intersection with the middle line of Water street; thence south westerly along the middle line of Water street to Us Intersection with the middle line of Main street; thence northwesterly along the middle line of Main street to its junction with the Pacific Highway; thence along the middle line of the Pacific Highway to its Intersection with the middle line of the 0. & C. railroad main line track; thence northwesterly along the middle line of said O. & C. main line track to its Intersection with the W. M.; thence north along W. M. to the place of beginning. Register at Billings' real estate of fice. East Ashland Precinct, Xo. 7. Beginning whore Bear creek inter sects the W. M. at a point near the CONTINUED FOR THIS MONTH Weekly Oregonian, regular price $1.50 Ashland Tidings, regular price . 2.00 Regular for bolh . . $3.50 DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY ONLY, BOTH ONE FULL YEAR gf) THIS APPLIES TO FOR BOTH Tin Ttttti t t " J ""' southwest corner of section 30, town ship 38 S., range 1 east, W. M.; thence north to the northwest corner of section 30, township, 3$ Bouth, range 1 east, W. M.; thence east one half mile; thence north two miles; thence west one-half mile; thence north two miles to the northwest cor nertownshlp 38 south, range 1 east, W. M.; thence east three miles; thence south three miles; thence east four miles to the northeast corner of section 19, township' 38 south, range 2 east, W. M.; thence south five miles to the southeast corner of section 7, township 39 south, range 2 east, W. 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