A B R IL t í, 1722 n u ie one had had it frolic. — Dein- j M A L a M Y U N i E M P R IS E PAG« 3 oc a;. The R i i l l » F ictionized from the Selig-R ork- First N ational aereen version o f the famous p la y T h l> B to ry . Th. .......... ■ » •H a lW (Name «f 1 _ _ By S C O O P C O N L O N The fishing village o f Sandy Bay reposed in its seclusion, an Eden made possible by man's faith in man. Looking down upon the tranquil scenes of daily life in the peaceful community was the little Church of The Rosary, atop a hill, from whence its cross was a beacon of faith and hope to guide the fishermen at sea ■ For many years the affairs o f the village had been settled on the front porch o f the parish house. Four men represented Sandy Bay. Each forgot self and creed, thinking only at the welfare o f their beloved home. One was a kindly priest, one a rough sea captain, one a Hebrew merchant and one the grand old man of the village, the founder o f its chief support, a prosperous cannery. On the porch o f the little parish house there were always four com fortable chairs. But with the open­ ing of our story, one chair was empty. And it was with this empty chair that Father Kelly, Captain M ather and Isaac Abrahamson were gravely concerned. Ichabod W right, the grand old man o f Sandy Bay, had passed to the Great Beyond H is life had been one long era of C a p ta in M a th e r is intensely p ro u d o f his position as e x e c u to r o f the peace and prosperity for the village, W rig h t estate, the richest ia the tittle fishing villa g e o f S and y Bey. The three remaining village fathers H is d a u g h te r, V e r a , w ho sings “ T h e R o s ary” ev e ry Sunday m o rn in g , thought of the community's loss with grief. They had gathered to discuss prepares h e r dad fo r ch urch. In th e film version, C a p ta in M a th e r ia with > considerable concern what p layed by B ert W o o d ru ff, an d V a r a b y Jana N o v a k . might happen when Kenward W right, a scapegrace nephew, would come into his inheritance, what ef "W hat a shame, that young spend She was so yexed at their seeming feet it might have upon the peace of th rift will get Ichabod's fortune,” delay that she aired her impatience. Sandy Bay These three men were as fa r apart said Isaac, complaining. "H e will Bruce chided her gently, fo r she was but a child, and he loved his tittle in origin as it is possible to be, yet waste it in wild living.” they laid aside all selfish aims to Old Captain M ather flared up. sister dearly. W hen she had repented, together abide in the perfect brotherhood of "W hen he was a-courtin’ my man. daughter, Vera, the liked him," he they teased their mother when she placed fresh flowers below the por­ Captain M ather, a retired sea cap­ shouted. Even this tain, had all the propensities for That don’t mean anything,1 trait o f Father Kelly. Sunday mom , the swearing that is usually attributed to argued Isaac, “a slick young feller momentous the old “sea dog." H e carried into like him can fool girls, but he can't thoughtful act was not forgotten. “Every Sunday morning, mother I*’ his private life all the dogged fight­ fool me.” said Bruce, laughing. ing qualities earned by conflict with Kindly Father Kelly coatd not "Sure, children,” replied the gentle the sea. H e was aggressive and think ill o f any human being, bow- soul, “it is little enough that we can blunt in his dealings with men, but without giving them a chance. Ho to repay Father Kelly for hit there was an honest, sympathetio na But he needed more than his usual help and kindness when father~Tan ture beneath the brusque exterior. persuasive peaceful methods to away and left us to. straggle alone." 'Isaac Abrahamson was the leading soothe the “ friendly enemies'’ dur In the home o f Captain M ather, merchant of the community. It was his generous hand that had tided the ing thia heated argument which was preparations were also being made. disrupted when tjie food The old "sea dog” was all togged village over many difficulties. As only far apart from Captain M ather as priest’s unexpected guesk o f the Out because he was not a little proud day is from night, nevertheless he night before put in an appearance. fn the fart that he had been chosen and the doughty mariner were A night's sleep and an «juttit of executor o f the W righ t estate. He clothes lent ’Skeeters sufficient air bounded out his daughter in the "friendly enemies.” Both had the greatest respect, love and veneration to pass muster as a laW-abiding hopes that she would continue to citizen, and the "friendly enemies look upon the prospective heir with fo r Father Brian Kelly, shepherd of forgot their squabbles long! enough Javor, but V era was evasive. Sandy Bay. to pass judgment on— and marvel at “Daddy," she said, "you know Their love for the kindly priest — thia latest example of Father What folks say about Kenward," and lai was shared by the entire community. Kelly’s Christian benevolent», •before the irascible old man could Father Kelly gave so much to the The coming o f K enw ardxW right reply she lightly kissed him on the needy that he had little left for him as destined to disrupt the lives of forehead, and fled to meet her wait­ self. Few indeed there were who ro young people who wqpe living ing sweetheart had not known his kindly aid in i symbols of the good and peaceful The old captain was rather dis­ terial as well as spiritual troubles life o f Sandy Bay— Vera Mather, concerted when Bruce called to take Perhaps the best story o f his char« Vera to church. H is desirtfs had daughter of the old captain, and acter was the redemption of Skeeters, a wayward stranger lad who had her sweetheart, Bruce W ilton, su­ kttle chance of being realized. “ I'll remember you in my prayers, sought to rob the parish house one perintendent of the cannery, who n ig ht Father Kelly had appre­ had risen from small beginnings to daddy d y r , ” premised the gentle the high esteem o f the late Ichabod maid, as she waved goodbye. hended the youth in the art. Better save ’em for somebody "Sure, lad,” he said, “why do you W rig h t come in through the window when Loverlike. Bruce feared the com­ else,” advised the captain. “ I ’m such water logged old hulk the devil the doors are left unlocked that any­ ing of the worldly W right, but Vera one may enter?” reassured him that nothing oould couldn't use me for kindling wood.” As lovers ever do, V era and And thus he sought to turn the boy our their happiness. from evil ways. Instead of turning Brace W ilton had a sister, a sweet Bruce took the longest way to him over to the pursuing constable but foolish little girL Alice tyilto n church. W e ll could the captain en­ he protected, clothed ana fed him. Was "superior" to the village of tertain fears. Bruce, too, feared the Such deeds were a constant marvel Sandy Bay, She got her latest fash­ coming o f W rig h t and be hastened to Captain M ather. ions and modern ideas from the to tell Vera o f his love. W hen they had carved their ini­ W ith but one o f the triumvirate nearbp "metropolis” of Bellows tials in a heart, upon an ancient did the coming of Kenward W righ t Falla. find favor and that was with bluff vSo, when the good Father Kelly cypress tree, at their trysting place old Captain Mather. The scape­ endeavored to put Skeeters in the high upon the cliffs o f Sandy Bay, grace had once showered attentions young lady's good graces, she put Bruce turned to Vera, with a rosary I t was his beloved on the Captain's lovely daughter, the young man in his place, like the in his hand. Vera, the apple o f his eye. and he spoiled child she was. On the Sun­ mother’s. You are like this rosary, Vera,” was not a little hopeful that their day morning of Kenward W right's friendship would soon be renewed. jexperted arrival the village was agog ne said, with all his soul shining in his eyes, “a symbol of purity and Father K elly and Isaac Abraham-' w ith gossip. son were far more canny. They A t the humble W ilton cottage silly noble spirit. W ill you take It as a knew the truth o f W rig h t’s spend­ little Alice, prhnped and preened, token of our love?" And thus the th rift ways o f living and they did and was all arrayed In her Sunday pure minded lad and lass plighted not welcome his return to the best long before Bruce and her their troth. . --------------- -- W village. mother were ready ex © © 3 I © © © *0 © © ex © 1-1 S’ © QTQ © © 05 © 05 æ 05 •^5 We make a Specialty of Friendship, Engagement and W edding Rings F M. F r e n c h a* S o n s ALBANY H IL L & I P. H uff, a school director, and had him arrested. Mr. and Mrs. O- W . Frum and laughters, accoinqanied by Mrs, Ringo, attended the funeral o' Mrs. Marv Kirk at Brownsville Kridny. Miss Ruth remained foi the week end with her grand­ mother, Mrs. Frutn. Pour per cent and no worry. APRIL showers bring May flowers £ this is the tune to buy new equipment. Because the roads are better with the coming of spring the count\ court has raised the permitted weight of a truck and its load on nnpaved roads from two tons to three. It is understood that George Tet- zie's wife had tried to persuadj him to do no more boxing, and that lie said this match should be the last Ho wanted to win Ihe stakes as well as the renown. The woman’s ntuition proved the best. 2 Co,ne in an get 1 t,,lk “ over antl prices G. W. Mornhinweg W W W W X D e tr o it Vapor Oil Stove I£ f I i The Cascadia road district has not yet even been delimited. Much nust be done before a vote can be taken on levying a tax to build tin- road, and then, taxes are so very I inpopular ■ this year that the measure is likely to be lost and the building of a macadamized highway from Albany over the Cascades postponed until “ a more convent- 1 nt season.’ ’ Getting into line with the cur­ rent fashions, Dever has a walking ghost. The ghost is persistent. I man committed suicide in a TYouse there years ago. 1 be house was torn down and a new one built, yet Mr. Ghost carried on in such an unearthly manner that a H E R E D S T A R it a marvelous advancement for homes without gas. family named Crenshaw had to It gives to these homes tbe tam e tuiok-less and odorless heat a , does nove out. They went in the uight «, . the city gas range. It is wickless, asldess >ud ilirtlvns, because it gen- is people sometimes do. Ju. erstes its own gas from cheap kero* -ne, gas dine or distillate, concentrat- I t ing a double rin g of heat beiieath the cooking utensil and saving at least Herbert Wilson, onee a Browns­ (7» one-fourth of fuel bill. Operates 17 hours on a gallon of fuel. ville Baptist preacher, now in jail Los Angle* awaiting trial for a raillion-dollar robbery, shot and kilted Herbert R. Cox, an alleged jT 415-421 W est First at., Albany, Oregon occoiuplice, last Sunday, when an attempted ja il break was frustrat­ ed. Where he got the pistol is a mystery. Also where he got 11000 Confectionery for which he paid a turnkey to leave a door unlocked. Saws which he the Affection-ary had procured mysteriously had I f the way to a m an’s heart is through alst^been taken from him. It 1» his stomach, as the old saying govs, charged that he killed Cox because then surety Ihe right road to a woman’s the latter was likely to tnrn state’s good graces is through a box of choco­ evidence again*) him. H i* brother lates and bon-bons. O f course only Frank was also arrested, charged the daintiest morsels w ill accomplish (Continued from page 1) with complicity ill toe attempted that eml—end "best” mean* Stewart Ac Eldon Grot.» last week acquired ja il delivery. Price's. Send a box t**»*»A***A**»S*A*