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PAGE FOUR The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Wednesday Morning, December 26, 1934 Same Old Greeting Cards y - By ARTHUR SHUMWAY "BEACH i . :'. ";":':'-r ',.' p tea . .; , ? y- Wo Favor. Swayi' Us; No Fear Shall Awe';: From First Statesman, March.23, 1851 THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING CO. Charles A. SrSACCS Editor-Manager Sheldon F. SaCKETT " ' Managing Editor Member of the Associated Press Th Associated Frr ta exclusively entitled to the om tor publlca tto of all newe dispatches credited ta it ar sot other Ua credited la thhi tnr. - ADVERTISING ' Portland Representative . Cordon a Bell, Security Building, Portland? Ore. , Eastern Advertising Representatives Bryant. Grlflttb Branson, Inc, Chicago. New York, Detroit. ' Boston. Atlanta - Entered at the Postoffice at Salem, Oregon, a Second-Class Matter. Published every morning except Monday. Businet office, SIS S. Commercial Street. SUBSCRIPTION RATES i ; Mall Subscription Rates, tn Advance. Within Oregon: Dally and Sunday. 1 Mo. 60 centa: S Mo. S1.2S; Me. 15.25; 1 year $4.00. Kl sew her S cents per Mn., or $. for 1 year tn advance. Per Copy S centa. News Stands 6 cents. : By City Carrier: 4S cents. a month; f5,00 a year la advance. VALLEY OF THE 1825, from, what I had seen of the country, I formed the con clusion, from the mildness end salubrity of the climate, that this teas the ftnest portion of North America of cxvuuea mem. - - Christmas MANY a sermon has been preached from the text: "There was no room for them in the inn". It is a testimonial to the spread of the Christian spirit that greater compassion is now shown for those who are needy. While in some re spects Christmas falls short of the idealism which is its mo tive, becomes sometimes an "orgy" of giving: it still remains true that the Christmas season hearts and prompts generous On the afternoon before number of calls to very humble homes, representing an or ganization desiring to spread some Christmas cheer. We found people in need, people who were looking for some lift (at Christmas time. But in nearly every home there was a tiny Christmas tree. In one home the mother showed it with pride, and told now the children had decorated it just with materials at hand. There were paper chains such as chil dren make at kindergarten looped about the tree. At another home, well, it was hardly a home, just a shack where man and boy lived, in spite of its most humble character a little fir tree was standing on a box or table. The cynical J might wonder why people in such poor circumstances should j have a Christmas tree even though, the cost be nothing. Yet we found it heartening to observe these trees. They carried more of a message of cheer and of hope than the larger trees gaily decorated and brilliantly illuminated and loaded with gifts which stand in more prosperous homes. The tree and its message will not be lost on children in these homes. There is, if we only knew it, a genuine problem in psychology where children grow up in families on relief Tor years. Will they become government, demanding support from society? How may the original American spirit of self-reliance be kept alive? One way, we believe, is by sustaining hope; and the Christmas tree with its story of a Great ligious meaning, surely inspires of growing children. This is not iate of the people as the communists label religion: but as the nourishing of ideals and of have sbeen the driving force to and barbarism. There were little fir trees bit of holly or perhaps a red candle; but they signified that Christmas was being celebrated even though the traditional Santa Claus did not stop there to unload his full pack. Lumber Price Free NBA code authorities have the code governing the came after a sharp controversy ber manufacturers had carried coast to Chicago and Washington. The immediate effect which is anticipated is a reduction in lumber prices. It is per haps better to say that the "bootleg" price made by the code chiselers will now be the prevailing and recognized price rath- er than the code prices which will also be a modification of grades and kinds of lumber. they sometimes worked inequitably, For example, makers of fir sash found they could not under the code; and were practically put out of business be cause there was no proper differential m the pricing. With price-fixing put in lumber industry is better than demand has been unusually heavy. M. C. Woodward of the Silver Falls Timber company of Silverton, returning from a recent eastern trip, predicted a strong demand in the spring. Other authorities agree with him. There is a vast pent-up de mand for lumber for -building purposes. The home modern ization campaign was just launched in the fall. It will be re newed in the spring, and at the same time1 the new homes portion of the law will be put structing new homes. It is reasonable to look forward to a large lumber movement for the least. ' Bigger orders for lumber and more of them mean busier logging camps and lumber mills and railroad crews; and the enlarged activity would do much to relieve unemployment. in Oregon. ' . . . ' j ' "Sips" tripped this column in Saturday, The author credited -was credit should have been to Charles Swinburne, a it was. from is "The Garden ot Proserpine. The wrong heading also was used; it snouux nave been "Mortality". Ob i tne medical college ot wmamette university In 1931. "Sips' Is one up on us oh Swinburne; but wait till we both get u u ugns ureat Bible oamei One ot the most prosperous Mt. Angel. A late Indication ot the substantial character ot the town ud the loyalty ot the inhabitants to the town is the orer-subsciintion to worth of city warrants. chase nre equipment; ana were sold . to iwi tnouga tney near but roar The radio technician at Washington state college is fixing up a -portable set by which it will be possible for parents ot students to hear their sons and daughters recite In the college classrooms. iGreat tuff: Isp longer can Reginald alibi - Irenee do Pont told the senate a war is to hare an absolute monarch at the head ot the government. Our congress seems to go on the peace too. ' "Civilization faces death or Guard, quoting a college prof. We that. We believe it will even survive the prore "planning". - Dave Eccles' "Business Survey of construction to pall the lumbermen "oat ot th woods'. The same should put tUot of labor "into the Iluey Long has taken over Biff Jones job as coach ef the Loni- sicna team. Maybe he will get the and describe his famous battle on Front page portraits on the men: and inside page pictures to COLUMBIA . that I had teen for the residence - ' Dr John McLoughlin Was There is one which thaws even hard impulses. i Christmas this writer made a ambitionless, mere leaners on Gift to the world, with its re hope in the minds and hearts endorsed merely as "an-op ambitions and of hopes which lift the race out of savagery in practically every home, or a dropped price-fixing as part of lumber industry. The action and only after rebellious lum their fight from the west had become fictitious. There, differentials in the various While these were established compete with the pine mills its grave the outlook for the for some time. The midwinter into effect to stimulate con first six months of 1935 at . .v. ,-" .;- . :. . an error in Its quotation of last William Morris, and the correct well, we aren't printing pictures communities in Marion countv Is The warrants were issued to pur to local Investors at from 100 H per cent interest. on his low grades. committee the only way to wage theory that that is the way to wage planning, says the Eugene Register think the race is a lot tougher than at Portland looks to the revival woods'.' boys together la the locker rooms Long Island. Ogn .aeem to ran tt hail-headed men with Handle-bar mustaches. "VW. - ---vv ..... i 5' "Jet'.'Crr a .J' ' arfcW-. . !i?Csr"""v- V".' j s m . . . . v Health By Royal S. Copeland, B1J). PSORIASIS 13 one ot the common and stubborn disorders t the skin. For many years this disorder proved baffling to the doctors. But though- the actual cause has not as yet been discovered great progress has been made in its treatment. Psoriasis is a chronic lnflam- tnsTAvw if I a at acta of the skin char- 1 and scaly spots. These sores are different from most akin dis turbances in that they rarely have a moist surface. Dr. Copeland Eczema, for in stance, has a moist or "weeping" and Itching surface, while psoriasis Is dry and does not itch. Sy asp to ass ef Pseriasie The disease may Involve almost any part of the akin, but rarely af fect the face. The most common sites are the elbows and knees. In the mild form, the skin becomes thickened and scaly. In the more severe form, circular patches appear in large areas all over the body. These patches have a red base and are covered with dry, silvery, adher ent scales. Heredity, nervous disor ders and various constitutional dis turbances are believed to be factors in producing the disease. Though no definite remedy for psoriasis is known, relief Is obtained after getting rid of all systemic dis turbances and giving special atten tion to diet. In addition, outdoor life, abundant sunshine, special exercises and certain baths are beneficial In the treatment of this disorder. "Lew PretetV Diet Of greatest Importance In the study ot psoriasis was the discovery that diet plays an important part In its treatment. It has been found that a great many sufferers from this af fliction Improve when certain foods are omitted from the diet. Many physicians recommend the so-called low protein" diet. All foods which are rich la protein, such as meat, fish, fowl, meat soups, egga, liver and kidney, are omitted. Every effort la made to Improve the general health. Regularity la meals; sleep and elimination should be observed. Salves and ointments are ot value in some cases, but avoid all medica tion unless prescribed by a physician. in many Instances a soothing oint ment containing small amounts ot tar Is helpful. It should only be ap plied. However, if advised by the doe tor who Is familiar with your case. Amawere U Health Qweriee Mrs. C O. 8. Q. I have ronM been advised by my doctor that I have shingles. What would you ad vise? .. , V ,r: A. For full nartlctiiara raatat your question and send a stamped, self-addressed envelope. A. B. 0L Svenr innrnfar 1 awaken with a severe headache which usually lasts- for about an hour or so. This headache persists whether X eat before retiring or net. n oat wouia do apt te cause the trouble? A. This condition mav fc n m uiunuer or , uik, rM v. the sleeping room is properly ven- uwu.-Avwvrr. avota a direct draft or current ef air. Keep the system clear. For fan - nuttmiaH -addressed, stamped envelope and LEVY FAMILY VISITS A IB LIE, Dee. 25. . Mr. and Mrs. Paul Levy of Tillar arrived Friday for a months Tisit with relatives. Mrs. Levy is recuperat ing from an operation, t i BUILDS DOUBLE GARAGB SBJSLBTJRN, Dee. 25. - Mrs. Etta Morris has finished building . aew. double garage. . Mat : :T - Bits For Breakfast By R. J. HENDRICKS When we were poor but proud: V (Concluding from yesterday:) Reading for a particular purpose led the Bits man lately to the .pa ges ot Isaac F. Morcosson's book tin collaboration with Daniel Frohman) covering the life and ' works -of Charles Frohman, amusement dictator of two worlds. S The, reader will recall that Charles Frohman was one ot the most prominent Americans los ing their lives on the Lusitania. torpedoed by a German D boat may 7, 1815, an event that' hur ried our country's entrance into the world war. 1i a The life of Charles Frohman was one coming up from the low liest depths ot struggle and pov erty In an immigrant family. The environment of the poor family in the city ot New York gave the boy Charles ambitions in connection with the world of the stage, and once he saw the dazxle it lured him toward the heights. But the lure led across hard ways and thorny paths. He failed in his first venture. And in the next, and next and next. He be came entangled nnder a load of debt. He paid more than dearly tor the experiences of failure. S Let the Morcosson book tell of an Incident in the career of the great star maker: in his early struggles, before he had made any stars. Quoting: "It was during those early and precarious daya when Frohman was still saddled with the debts of the Wallacks' tour that one ot the most amusing incidents of his life happened. One morning he was served with the notice of a sup plemental proceeding -which had been instituted against him. He was always afraid of the courts, and he was much alarmed. He rushed across the street to the Gllsey House and consulted Hen ry E. Dixey, the actor, who was living there. Dixey'a advice was to get a- lawyer. Together tney re turned to the Daly's theatre build ing, where Frohman knew a law yer was installed on the top floor. They found the lawyer blacking that portion of his white socks that appeared through the boles In his shoes. , . 'Frohman stated his ease. which the lawyer accepted. He then demanded a $2 fee. Froh man had only $1 in his pocket and borrowed the other dollar from Dixey. i . This money,' said the lawyer. Is to be paid into the court. How about my fee?' Frohman f ambled In his pock et and produced a 10 cent piece. He handed It to the lawyer, say ing: i will pay you later on. Here Is your car tare. Be sure to get to court before It opens.' "Frohman and Dixey letu rron- man was much agitated. They walked around the block several times. "When he heard the clock strike 10 he said to Dixey: " 'Now the lawyer Is In the court room and the matter Is be ing settled. In hie expansive way he said: 'I have credit at Browne's chop house. Let us go over and have breakfast. "At the restaurant they ordered a modest meal. As Frohman looked up from his table he saw a man sitting directly opposite whose face was hid behind a news paper. In . front . ot htm was , a pile of wheat-cakes about a toot high.' .: . . -"V.;-. 'v 5 "'Geo whixi said Frohman.. I wish I had enough money to buy a stack ot wheat-cakes that high. "As h said this to Dixey the man opposite happened to lower his paper and revealed himself to. be the lawyer Frohman had Just engaged. He was having a breakfast spree himself with the 2 extracted from his two recent clients." Is On this coast you would know wheat-cakes as hotcakes, and a pile of them, in the words of your waiter (or more often waitress). as "a stack of hots." W S Shortly after the incident of the high stack of hotcakes. Bron- son Howard's play Shenandoah came to the attention of Charles Frohman. He wanted it;' proposed to buy It, or rather the right to produce it against the protests of his Intimate friends, tor It had so far been a failure, and they predicted that' It would turn out Just another failure in his already staggering collection ot failures. But Frohman bought it, touch ed up the Sheridan's ride part of It a bit. and produced it with high priced company and made a "barrel of Money". That was the turning . point of Charles Frohman's great ' success as an amusement . magnate. Soon his was a Midas touch, . turning ev erything to gold. Is This is interesting, in Froh man's great career, to readers ot this column, who know that Phil Sheridan left Salem a second lieu tenant,' and, by a series of mir acles, within three years waa com manding armies in the Civil war. It is interesting to know that Howard's "Shenandoah." -though It made in the hands of Frohman a brilliant success and achieved for him a fortune, was histori cally haywire. Only the general theme was historically true. That Is. it indicated to its audi ences that there was a brilliant campaign In the Shenandoah val ley, which had been fought over tor three years. It gave no hint of the fact that It turned the fortunes of war. Or that -it perhaps , saved Washing ton, D. C. from capture, and re trieved President Lincoln from defeat in the campaign ot 188 J and. besides, by the same signs. probably kept the whole Union cause from failure. Sheridan la the play was made to even ride the wrong horse from Winchester to Cedar Creek and there turn the tide of battle from inglorious defeat to . over whelming victory. , .. Some day, there must be an other Shenandoah, by that or another name, giving Oregon's great part In training the men in her Indian wars who led the suc cessful armies of the Civil war. and saved the Union from dissolu tion, to say nothing of the p seced ing Oregon history In which her early settlers started the move ment that extended the sway or the Stars and Stripes from the summits of the Rockies to the shores ofthe Pacific. Silver Kiddie Put on Pretty Pageant STTVEIL TWtf . 2S. The Saver school children &at on their pro gram at the Woodman hall Thurs day night. , The program was a pageant by the school, "Christmas In Germany, a play by six chil dren; a danee, "Mistletoe, by six girls: two community songs, and several songs by the school chil dren. John Bidders, acting- aa a representative, tor Santa, Clans, gave out the presents. - - CARL TO CAIJFOBNIA HUBBARD. Dee. 2Sv-Mantoa Carl left Saturday morning; by stage for Oakland, CaliL. where he -will spend -the . holidays with his aunts, Mrs. Maude Hlggins and Dr. Belle MerrilL - - CHAPTER XXXY1 narrow turned and looked des perately toward sea, hoping to sight the Commander heading? toward them, but the yacht was farther away than before. There was nou ing ahead then but disaster and the slim chance that all of them could reach shore In their lifebelts. It was not far now, perhaps a mile, petv haps less, but with the storm growing- this way, that was a distsace. And Ida was .exhausted xroxa ner frirht and her nausea. They had not long to wait, ine Kayo finally gave a heave sidewise and the next bis? wave crashed down upon it, pitching them all to star board, and capsizing- tne launcn. Harrow rose to the surface, desper ate, cursinr himself for this fool- hardiness, and determined to do any thing at any cost to hxmseiz rather than cause the injury of one of these men and women with him. Kay was without a lifebelt, but she was holding1 Ida, who had lost control entirely when they struck the water. The Kayo bad gone down beneath them. It was as miserable a moment as Harrow ever had experienced. way, and him unable to help Oh, why the devil eouldn t Johnson see them through his glasses and under stand the plight they were in! wondering about in the water, they all were makin? desperate ef forts te keep moving with the wind, toward shore. A mile maybe, maybe less, but the longest mile any ox them ever had faced. And the wind, driving in from the open sea, lashed the rain down upon them mercilessly. On the morning? the Commander III left the city docks Pete Ryan sat nearby in the yacht club billiard room. watbinsr. He saw Harrow and Spike Winch and Ida Campbell and her brother arrive and the chauffeur leave with their car, but he did not see Kay. He realized then that she probably was to be sta tioned down at the inlet to play her Eart In this dangerous publicity oax. -j One of the skippers who fre quented the yacht club chuckled and said, "Pack of fools!" giving a strong, gurgling; suck at his stubby, charred, little pipe. Pete looked op at the weather- Ks.tjn sailor. "How bad do you think it's going to be?" "Wirnlnn out down be low." the skipper said laconically. He peered out the window, deep erowsfeet 'wrinUins about his eves as he squinted across the rough water of the river toward the docks. "Pack of fools! Thought Johnson had more sense." "Maybe they're Just going- to more down the river a piece." Pete sllBTBrStAl. at "Craxv to move at all today If they dont have to." The skipper shook his head sadly, smiling to himself and drawing? at his pipe. "Crazy" bunch anyway on that boat" He walked away, a grizzled old man who had cone to sea in the dava of saiL Pete watched the Commander leave the dock. She waa a beauti ful craft and, much as he disliked all aha represented, he found him self experiencing a thrill of genu ine admiration for her as she nosed serenely out into the wind-lashed Halifax, aloof and aa if above such thinM ma blows. When the Commander was well downstream, Pete went to the boat shed and climbed into the made-over lifeboat that he had borrowed, aa uziv. sturdy craft with a strong, though by no means fast motor. He poshed out of the shed and after a little difficulty had the boat started, following at several hun dred yards' distance the big white yacht heading lor we iniet. Pete kept well behind the Com mander and rode on, unflinching-, through the rain which streamed into his face and poured down from his uncovered head. At the inlet he saw the Com mander heading out into the sea and shook his head much as the old skinner had done. "The fools!" he rrowledk "the crazy fools!" But the big: white yacht kept its steady course, beauoxul ana suu aioox ana selx-possessea. Pete strained his eyes looking for the Kayo, bat could see nothing of it. He began to doubt that the plan te be carried out. fjextauuy Kay would have more sense than Editorial i Comment . From Other Papers It is doubtful if in all the his tory ot the so-called civilization a mere fantastic seheme for better ing a nation's material condition ever was devised than the "Town- send plan.? What Towns end would have us do i to convert a group of citizens Into complete loafers and then give it 24 billions a year of our money almost halt the national income with- In structions to go out Into the marts of trade and spend us into pros perity. We are to get hold ot this spending money by increasing our living costs 10 per cent It seems Incredible that anyone with econ omic or financial sense enough to guide him In nnder cover, out ot the wet woald fall for this absurd ity; yet million of "people- hare signed petitions tor it Virtually every one ot these signers la a pro duct of ' an educational system which we fondly call one of the grandest xoneeptlons of the hu man mind and oa which we are now. spending about a third ot our income. . Beat it if yon can. If you can we won't send yon to the foolish house; we will elect yon, to congress. -Yakima Repub lic f . - v Roosevalt's latest undertakinr is to take- the- profits out of war. We hope he has better success with It than ha la harlnr with hla scheme to take the losses out ot peace. Yakima Republic STUDIES FOR PRIESTHOOD SUBLIMITY, Dec 25 Steven Breltenstein. who Is studying for the priesthood la Seattle, la visit ing at the home ot his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breltenstein. tor the Christmas holidays. . k .imti,M Mtalde at a time like this in her little boat. - He took out his glaasea and followed the course of the Commander, watch ing for a glimpse ot a ucwe, ow binr craft somewhere nearby. Minute followed, minora ana am wondered if he had come for no reason. Perhaps he snouia nave taken Kay into his confidence. He realised this with a bitter , little chuckle. He had made several xms f.v.a i.ti fyr not takine? Kay into his confidence and it waa only fit ting; that this be anouer i ne ce- serrea it. reverineies, wiiv, keeping the riasses upon the Com mander's stern. . - Suddenly, he seemed te near tne rumble of aa explosion, was tt thunder? Bat it couldn't be: there had been no thunder; only .the whine of the wind and the pounding of the surf. He kept the daises trained on the CemmandfT. The nig yacht seemed to be turning? south ward. People seemed to be running about the deck. Pete's hand, hold ing the classes, became tensevand sweat formed on the palm. Were they going to do it after all? Then where was Kay? - Them he eaw them lowering xne boat. He followed it carefully, los ing it now and then with the move ment of the ocean, but always pick- in it on. There were lour people in the boat and they were rowing. coming? toward shore, toward him. lie moved the riasses souuiwara. but saw no sign of another boat. then northward, and stall no sign. Once more he directed his attention upon-the approaching lifeboat. Sud denly he saw It lurch and capsize as it swung about broadside to the wind. He beran to wonder If the cap sizing had been real or Intentional. If they actually were in trouble he ought to ro out to them. But as he watched, covering the surrounding water with his glasses, he finally saw a boat and recognized it as Kay's. Then the plan was being earned out. It was none of his business now. he presumed, but he boiled with an ger at Harrow. The whole affair struck him as cheap and petty, re gardless of whatever hidden de signs Harrow might have besides. Pete watched the Kayo pick up the four swimmers, then turn and head tn toward the inlet. Soon, with good lock, they would be arriving and he would have to be out of sight. But be waited a few minutes longer. And luckily. As he lifted the glasses for another look seaward, he saw the boat at the moment it was swamped. He waited no longer. in a moment he was driving his slow, seaworthy old tub out into the open sea. gritting his teeth in rage and anxiety. This was absolutely the last of it, Whether it was his business or not, he would put Har row in his place. That is, if Harrow still lived when he reached them, Serve the skunk right to let him stay behind and wallow in the water. Pete thought bitterly. SooiHrthough it seemed slew hours had drarred past he came upon them, all still afloat and strug rling about in life belts all but Kay, who was swimming without one. The relief on their faces waa in describable. Harrow lifted a hand weakly in a sort of futile gesture of rratitnde and Kay rrinned. Pete struggled to get Kay into the boat am. Once she was out ef the water herself, she insisted on heroine with the others. Ida Campbell, near col lapse and unable te speak, was next, then her brother, then Spike. Spike himself helped Earl Harrow into the boat. Pete did not even look at the man. As soon as they all aboard Pete headed toward shore, his face set, bis mouth tight ly ciosea. Once they were on land he turned to narrow. "Ill never forget this, Ryan,' Harrow said soberly. Pete scowled, and spoke, his voice low and thick with anger and dis gust. - x "in say yon wonii- he mom- bled, and he swung at Harrow, his fist catching the producer squarely ea use jaw. Harrow fell to the sand. "What's this!" Spike Winch de manded, pushing? forward. "Pete I Soikel" Kav tried te planre forward and ret between them. Harrow was trying to rise and Pete stood above him, ready to I smash him again. WASHINGTON, Dec. Possibility ot substituting o i 1 from salmon waste to compete with cod liver oil was seen In the annual report of the - secretary of commerce today. - The report said that studies by the technologists of the bu reau of fisheries during the past year have Indicated the salmon waste Is capable of yielding an oil comparable to cod liver oil In vitamins "A and "B. and also a fish meal .of high feeding value. "It was also brought out that the swerdflsh liver oil contains a higher content of vitamins "A" and "D- than halibut liver oil. the report aaid.. ' la his report to the president the secretary saw a brighter fu ture for the commercial fisher ies industry. He pointed out that the past year "brought some en couragement ... In that there waa an Increase In price during most of the period compared with the same months of the preced ing year." . . . ' , The secretary, urged , that the reduction plant to produce oil and meal - from the carcasses ot seals taken by government hunt ers la the Pribilof islands be op erated, not only to obtain the products but also to- guard the health ot Inhabitants of the lsianas.- Pioneer Builder Oi Ships Called SEATTLE. Dec 2SA-rrank: Moran. 74. retired nloneer Reattia shipbuilder who was one ot the partners who built more than a score or vessels, including the bat tleshlB Nebraska. In ISO . At a. oearx attach: yesterday at his nomsv to HIM Spike had drawn his automatic "SpikeF Kay cried. "Never mind the rod. Harrow said weakly, struggling to bis feet Spike looked regretfully at his employer Harrow, blinking, shook his head at Spike, and tottered to keep on his feet . "Why the Spike blurted, and dropped the gun in the sand, whirl ing oa Pete. His left shot out and caught Pete aa the aide of the face, makiEg a sickening? smacking ' sound. .Pete tried to shake the mist awsv from his eyes. How that guy could sockl He knew new that he had a real fight oa his hands. Spike came forward, weaving, the trained fighter, and Pete had sense enough to recognize It at once. No slugging now. He'd have to keep out of this ray's way, box him, lnngnt wixa ana. Keep aim from uncorking the fail force of those two fists. Spike feinted and came through with a hook. Pete ducked, blocked it caught part of its force on his shoulder, drove his left into Spike's scomacn ana ciosea in. The infight ing was vicious aa they reeled about each trying; to tie the other up and drill oa the middle. One of Spike's flsta rot Inn came op in aa oppereut and sent Pete jolting backward, stumbling, until he sat down heavily. His blinked again, clearing away the mist, and struggled to rise. The moment he was off his knees Spike was on him again, sending merci less rights and lefts to his face, Is thing at him with a deadly me ehanical precision. Somehow, though, with his hands up and his head down, Pete maaaged to push through the storm of fists and throw himself upon Spike, bearing down heavily and trying to clinch, to tie him up, to ride on him and weigh him down. It was all hs could do to keep his feet and realize what he intended to do. He did manage to ret inside Sntke again and to clinch ane? around they went their feet rouriiir the sand. their fists hammering; at each oth er's bodies. Suddenly he never knew how It happened he felt Spike's body give and buckle. One must have Sne home. la the second of real ition, Pete put ererything? he had into a right to the jaw and saw the little pur ro down. roQ over, strug gle a little, then go limp. From somewhere far away came Earl Harrow's voice. -Good work, Ryan I Pete thought he waa dreamine Dazedly, he looked about hi, saw the man standing; there, smiling, leaning; on young Campbell for sup port It was real then. Pete shook his head again, tried to dear his brain. Earl Harrow emCed dlssumlnrlv at Pete. "You pack a very authori tative wallop, younr fellow." he said. Pete was too surprised to answer. Spike Winch, on the aand. waa beginning to come to. He was rais ing himself up, holding his jaw in his hand, and blinking-his eyes stu- pia'y. - Younr Campbell was attending Ida who by now had begun to Uke an interest in life again, and Kay stood by, too surprised to say any thing. She stared incredulously from Pete to Harrow te Spike. xi arrow stepped over and picked op Spike's automatic He drew his handkerchief te wipe the gun, but findinr it sopping wet grinned fool ishly and merely wrapped it about the sand encrusted pistoL "Spikell howl when he comes to clean that Colt Harrow remarked. "He treats it aa if it were a chronom eter." Pete turned to Kay. "Let's get out of this." he said dully. "Walt a minute," Harrow sug gested. , They turned to him, Kay, Pete, the Campbells and Spike who waa beginning to realize what had hap pened. "It's no use making windy apolo Hes especially at this moment" Harrow said. "Needless to say, I'm very sorry for all this. The thing to do is ret dryland warm and then ret back to town. Johnson will brinr the boat Aa for you. Bran, I know you most rather loathe bav in to look at me just now, and I cant say I blame you. That's some-, thing rd like to talk over with yon later." N (To Be Continued) , m.aa THe Safety Valve - Letters from Statesman Readers 3for ox rsxsiox -' "- "Turner. Ore. : Dec. 22. It34. To The .Oregon Statesman: We noticed In your paper -of the 12th aa article In regard to Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Pardee being the lucky ones and the first choice to obtain a home In the Davis es tate near Turner. Now, It is true, we did sign a contract to this ef fect but afterwards on further In vestigation we were compelled to decline this preposition for many reasons better known to our selves. We also noticed in the article printed that Mr. Pardee) was the recipient ot a small pen sion ' which la also an error, as Mr. Pardee has never made ap plication tor a pension in this) county or any other state as the records will show. - Respectlfully, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Pardee, Turner, Oregon. P. T; A. Gathers for Holiday Time ; Varied Program, is Enjoyed -'MISSION BOTTOM, Dec 25. The Parent-Teacher association's Christmas meeting was held at the schoolhouse Friday eight The fol lowing program. waa enjoyed: Pi ano solo, Duane Felton; . recita tion, Theodore J elder ks; songs by the school; recitation, Dorothy Townsend; . music. Violet June Pardee; song. Mrs. Rose Cole; playlet Cora Parks and Betty VI esco; recitation, Ruth Townsend; songs by. the school; piano solo, VeUe Felton; recitation, Evans Jones; piano solo. Betty Ylesco; recitation, Charlotte Martin; play let, school children - . . 1 V 1 1 - ' ': '1 j I i i V t ( r f i