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Forest Fire Protection The Opera 7 tn a ».ft yufee. “We mi -t stay au«i bear our burden for the present. To’, It have lived down your early disgrace i au4 proved yourself a repentant luau." An earnest. light against the forest HAS A SELECT STOCK OF “But the law doesn't recognize that,'* tires which anuiiailv lav waste uiil- bitterly complained the broken down Ipma ol dollars worth of timber, the capitalist, “if 1 ese:i]>ej from pruon before my time expired I’m still a greatest natural lesouice ol the criminal in the eyes of the law. Oh, if northwest, is living waged thi year| A Rattling of Its Bones That Ter I had been patient a little longer!” by the Washington Forest Fire As • Steam l<««er«»u l»rmi“lit Alice comforted him with words of rified Its Keepers. caressing affection, but the iron had sociation, which has a force of patrol COURTEOUS TREATMENT men in the field to watch lor incip By GEORGE ETHELBERT WALSH. entered bis soul, and he continued to cry out: ient fire?, and stop them before the) | (Copyright. 1910. by American Press Asso “To think this drunken brute should ciation.] have his freedom without fear of cap- grow beyond control. The Assocta Beverly Westlake drifted into Uke- ture or ex;>osure! 1'11 kill the wretch tion is conducting a campaign ol ville an obscure, poverty stricken utan if ’— OREGON BANDON edu ation among timber men an I 1 uud by dint of hard work and shrewd “No, dear, you business Investments prospered until thing—for iliy sake." farmers, urging them to get their I he was by common consent counted Jack's excesses became so disgust slashings burned before the div sea the leading citizen and merchant of ing in time that even sweet Alice's son, *vhen a bu n is likely to start a that enterprising nietro|s>lls. patience und endurance were sorely I.««con entered I.akevllle under tried. Her faith in her seuse of duty fire that will lay waste in Dions of' a Jack Pullman car. Jack was walking on was showing signs of wavering when feet of timber. The Association in -1 Grand street when Beverly Westlake suddenly without warning Jack’s skel fends to help in the enforcement of swung around the corner and walked eton kickt-d open the closet and fell 2. him. sprawling on the floor. the new stale law in Washington toward Jack's first impulse was to vanish, The key was held by a quiet, thick which makes it a misdemeanor to | but on second thought he remained set man of dark complexion, who Newly furnished large light rooms Telephone Electric Ligh’s operate an engine or boilei without passive and motionless, staring In sur called one evening to interview Mr. prise and wonder at the approaching Westlake in the quiet of his study. Rented by single night. week or a spark arrester, where there is any ligure. His eyes were bulging, and month Alice was there and hung over her danger of fire. Mr. D. P. Simons. iiis mouth stood agape. With the con- husband as if to protect hint. INQUIRE AT OFFICE OF “Mr. Westlake,” announced the quiet Jr., the chief fire warden believes stranger, "you have in your employ a that in the prevention of forest fires The BANDON STEAM LAUNDRY man of th«* name of Jack Leeon. 1 be there lies a practical form of conser lieve?” Beverly winced a little at the wool vation that far surpasses ail tlie talk If you wish a bottle cold-— “employ.” and lie was inclined to laugh Call at the Eagle, and hubbub which that much d’s at the irony of the thrust. Yes, he If you love the goods that's old-- cussed subject h«s given rise t > was in Ins employ, but a rather ex Call at the Eagle. pensive employe«*. He nodded, with a The lumber states of the northwest smile, to indicate Ills comprehension. 'Taint no use to sil and blink have already lost by forest fires a I "Well, sir.” continued th«* stranger, if you really need a drink. wealth of timber which will not >e "this man is a convict—escaped from Just make a sign or ring a fiell. tile f.*dernl prison some months ago.” replaced for many years, an«! it is And you bet they'll treat you right Beverly Westlake saw all kinds of only by arousing the lumb« rmen and Down at the Eagle pink anil white spots, and lie glanced farmers to a sense < f theit responsi up to see if tlie electric lights had changed their colors. Incidentally he bility that this annu il destruction felt til«* strangulating constriction of «:an lie stopped. The State laws in his wife's arms around his neck, He BANDON, OREGON most States provide vqry inadequate realized that lie was pale and that his heart hail almost ceased to beat. ly for forest«protection. In Wash “There is nothing to fear, Mr. West ington there ia but one state warden lake, ’i’ll«* house is surrounded, and in each county, and he lias no chain« we will capture him without any out cry. He is a desperate character— BANDoN t cover his territory anil keep u| »-• O regon kill«*«l Ids guard when lie escaped and his office work, issue burning per Druggist and Apothecary w«* have made special plans to capture mils, etc. The work of the Forest him without danger to you or your Is,list in receipt of a new slock of household. I merely called on you to Fire Association is expected to help prepare your wife for any struggle Drugs ami CltPiniculs. Bitter, and the State officials materially. that may follow. You understand?" Proprietary Preparations. Toilet The protection in’Oregon against Sundries, Perfumes Yes, Beverly understood, and Alice too. fieles Drngg forest files has also been very limited, “Alice,” he said slowly, “you had Brushes, Sponges, Soap. Nuts and better retire to your room. I will go Candies, t’ignrs. Tobáceos and Cig but the people are awakening to th arettes, Faints, Oils, Glass and with—with this man to find Jack.” fact that something must be done, THKRK WAS A QVEBK LIMPNESS TO TUB Painter’s Supplies. intuitively she caught his meaning. MRCK. and consequently associations are She h«*sitated but a moment and then fident swing of the successful nnd well being «Mganized in all the timber satislitsl man. Beverly Westlake walk kissed him as if to withdraw. "I don't think we shall need your SHOES counties with this end in vit w o< ed along, scarcely noticing the silent services." the otfleer said, with a con BOOTS - AND until the beggar on til«* street — not protecting the forests iront fire fident air. “Our plans are all carefully You can’t expect to get $2 worth man's voice startled him violently laid, ami by this time Jack Leeon for $1, but you can get your Coos county has hu * h an org.imza from Ills mental repose. money's worth at "Hello, Peachy!" was the Irreverent should be a prisoner. I came here tion. which was mentioned in last partly to engage your attention while of Jack. "Why. you're some week's RECORDER, and every citizen salute my men secured him. I 1 think ,l*1**1- now.' •>-*«• ” elegant! I low’d ye get the lift?” "the struggle consulting his watch. tn the comity should assist in every i Tlie leading merchant, philanthro Dealer In Boots and Shoes. pist. financier and ami exponent of tin* 1 must be over. We will go and see.” wav posHilile m the work They passed through tlie groat iiail higher success wheeled abruptly, star Repairing neatly and promp ed at tile questioner, turned red. then L . in solemn procession ami then turned tly done at lowest liv white, gripped his hands and moved to mount the broad stairs to Jack's forward as if to pass without a word, room. He lived in comfort and luxury ing prices thought better of it. stopped and away from the servants as a man Het i frowned and finally mopped his fore apart for special favors, But they did not ascend the stairs, Recause eastern railway agents do head with nervous agitation. Jack A swift figure glided down the pollsh- Iacon was all smiles and his manner more than anv other set ol men to as affable as a man who had called a cd martlie and intercept«*«! them—it fig The BANDON CABINET direct new settlers into the western bluff and knew he was stalking big ure that halted but an instant and then would have passed on witli in» WORKS Mates and because many of them game. “Quite a lilt of time since we met. sistent purpose. Tlie otfleer, startled possess only second hand inform.1 Peachy," he continued, extending a by the movement, turn««d hurriedly All kirds of Cabinet Pateros und Models tion about the country which thev hand, which Beverly ignored. “Some and asked: “What is it. Sheldon? Anything difference in us now. ain’t there? You describt many times each day to SASH anti DOORS got the swell cut all right ami th«* fig- wrong?’’ prospective borne seekers and ton - ger to carry it out. but I—why. 1 ain’t Tlie gliding figure came to a reluc ists, the Gret-rt Northern railway h s good for much. I'm Jest sick nnd tant halt and replied respectfully: “Yes. sir; he escaped and jumped in luck.” hit upon n ]>fan of sending its eastern down words trail«*«! off into a whine, out of tlie window. But Jansen and Tin* China .Josefs,Siiloboar,is. agents in pairs on visits to the north Thon. with a sudden cluing«* of base, Holden must have him. They were Picture Fra mes an <1 west, and during the past week, S Jack add«!, with a little triumph in below " Moulding? Iliade to order voice: There was a hurried exit from the Book Cases, in fact every I ounsberry, city passenger agent fot Ills “But 1 got m.v discharge all right, house, and Alice forgot her dignity thin? tn the Cabinet Lt.«e the G. N io New York City, and G ami yon didn’t.” and scant footgear. The moon was at and High Class Finishing There was a remarkable and pitiful its zenith outside, and the crisp win M. Orabell of Boston, have bem transformation in Mr. Westlake, The try air mad«* tlie blood tingle. Tlie visitors in Seattle. They will be skin wrinkled, and the complexion frozen ground was as hard as rock, followed this week by George Eigh turned a sickly red. dotted with yel- and little frost bulbs gathered ou ev Blackerby Building ery tree and shrub. my and L. D. Kctchell, the rail lowisli and purplish spots. BANDON, OREGON “I say. Jack Mr. Ta*eon.” he Mam A voice from out of tlie muffled si road's agents in Buffalo and Pitts tnered when he could control itis voice. lence of the night smoti* their ears as burg, respectively. Other eastern “what do yon want—money?" they turned a corner of the house. “I nin’t no bloated aristocrat that T “We have him. sir," it said calmly. agents will come,Inter. W. A Ross, BANDON refuses it." Ieer«*«l Jack, with an in- “He Jtiin|Hsl and fell on bis head assistant gene al passenger agent ol gratiatlng grin. hurt a little. 1 guess." the Great Nortlarn is seeing that Mr. Westlake fumble«! In his coat They gathered around a dark heap the eastern men get a thorough pockets and produced a roll of bills on the silver frost«*«l ground where th«« twisted limbs of a man were that caused poor Jack to gasp. Full line of Harness. Sad knowledge of the western liners ol “Take this." said the merchant, ex sprawled like the four corners of a dles, Bridles, Halters, the (»real Northern, and of tin- tending a generous wad of the freshly star. Then* was a queer limpness to Blankets and everything the neck when the head was ruls«*d, niint«*d green, “ and -ami don't imther country in general. When they me again. Jack—Mr. Leeon. I mean— nnd Alice covered her eyes and shud usually kept in a first- return to their ¡Mists they will be that is. if—if— Don't you want a dered. If she divined the meaning of class harness shop. primed with first hand data con ticket to th«* Pacific coast, where tliecli It she did not confess ft even to her Repairing a Specialty earning the N< rthwest states and mate is very agr<*eal>l«* at this season self. It was Jansen who pronounced of the year? i'll furnish yon with one.” tlie verdict. their opportunities for the home “Neck broken. I guess." he said cool But Jack Leeon was no quitter when seeker. Theit conversation will no on the easy trail of a victim. He was ly. "Yes. sir, anti dead as a doornail." longer consist of glittering generali garrulous by turns and much addict«*«!] Tlie leader of tlie men knelt over tlie At such prostrate form of Jack Leeon, anti aft FURNISHED ROOMS ties, but they will know just how- to the use of strong tonics, moments lie trf«*d to make love to er a close examination he said, with I apples are grown in this section, and Alice. Wt'stlake'.s brave and devoted finnlity In his voice: “Yes. he's dead.” AT wheat in that, and whatever else the wife, nnd openly flout«*«! his bene Turning toward the Westlakes, he interested easterner wants to know. factor. The uneasy bead which wore snhl in way of explanation anti apolo th«* crown of riches was bowed under The western railroads are making the l>urd«*n thus placed so suddenly gy: “Pm sorry we couldn't take him every effort to attract new people upon his shoulders. Rut for Alice he away without creating a scene. Rut I suppose now It must come out in the into the country they serve, and in would have quit and confessed nil. “I'll go away, my dear." he groan«*«! papers. The coroner must be sum giving its agents a trip through the in agony of spirit, “or I'll kill myself— moned." Alice drew a deep breath. an«l Bev west, the Great Northern thinks it no. kill him! He's th«« devil incarnate." erly wiped tin* frost gathered on his Rut Alice soothed and cautione«! him BANDON OREGON is making a profitable investment against rashness. Imagine the mortifi mustache with a hand that trembled. His lips only mechanically muttered that will help draw many a new set cation of having a low down brute in the commonplace words: tier. stalling himself in your home, insult "You have only don«* you*’ duty, of ing your wife and making free with City Transfer fleer—only your duty—an«! < thank your money am!* servants and always you." holding the throat of an awful expo Br.«ig your All kinds of draving and transter- They turned slowly and walked up sure over your head a veritable sword th«* steps of the spacious piazza and ing FOR SALE—mill wood, of Damocles, but ten tiim*s keener of entered their palatial home Their edge and suspend«*d not by a thread. family skeleton was iis.it in the closet from Cody’s mill $2.00 per load but by a tiny spider's wet« and carefully nailed up and sealed Cod sold and delivered at lowest "No; we cannot go away.” Alice said Would it aver break out again? TotHE R ecorder price» J. Jenkins, Prop. THE SKELfTOH Il THE CLOSET, Wines. Liquors & Cigars ROOMS and LODGING Alvin Munck» Prop. C/(i ten ce J . M Vienna Bakery Anu Cafe Fine Quality Bread, Cakes, Pies and Pastry. First Class Restaurant Private Boxes for Private Parties Everything Neat and Clean The best of service guaranteed Short orders at all hours from 5:30 a m to 1:00 p. m. ML Smith THE COQUILLE RIVER LIN E < Strs. Fifielcl & Bandon Twin Screw, New and Fast 1st Class Passage, Up Freight, $7.50 3. Ou ì » Our * interests are your interests. Fair rates and h » good service our motto A. F. Estabrook Co., 245 Cal. St., San Francisco L. L. BRANDENBURG, Agent, Bunion, Oregon SIIIKIaDS Ar IILICKNNITHN ANI» Wagons of All kinds Made to Order Horseshoeinn a Specialty Job Work attended to promptly and all work guaranteed to give satisfaction, reasonable. Shop on Atwater Street, Bandon, Oregon. Price» Á enz'e B R E U E R 8 Job Work a Specialty W. W. BINGHAM Harness Shop i Í VV. J. SABIN. Prop. e I ■ I .Job Work I Pacific Read the Recorder
