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Vernonia Eagle, Vernonia, Oregon
Page Eight
MOTS N Y C
OF THE
ALBATROSS
by WYNDHAM
MARTYN“
w.N.u. service
COPYRIGHT IN TH? U S.
explained the luxurious stateroom
in which the Bo; s sat.
“I am not,” said the B-s. “I
occupy an anomalous p 'lion; In
a sense a dei,<»; ator.v "«<•. it no
suits pie, for our purposes. to play
the part of the steward”
Bettington wondered why he felt
a disinclination to ns', this man
who and what he was. He realized
that he was in the pn s nre of one
from whom emanath ns of evil and
unusual powers wore gi en out.
lie was annoyed to admit It. With
Sam or the rest of the crew It was
different. They f<
<1 that the
knowledge might bring them, if
they forced him threw !i disobedi­
ence to use It, to death or Impris­
onment. But no i m had su< h a
hold over Howard r.ettington And
yet he experienced uneasiness In
the presence of this small, eternal­
ly smiling man wl ■
neck he
could wring with his p aw<*-fill
grasp as easily as one might choke
the life out of a fowl.
“What part am I to play*?” I’.et-
tlngton asked. For a tit . at noy
rate, he must seem to fall In with
the other’s plans.
“It may be very little.” the Boss
said. “This Is how the matter
stands. Railway can afford to l»e
away from his office for a month.
He has so arranged things that he
Is safeguarded for that time, r it
to stay away longer would ruin
him. Another financier. Gibbons,
Is a dangerous antagonl: t. When
the time comes. Railway will be.
offered the choice of ruin or a ran- I
som of one million dollars, lie will
bluster, threaten ami tight. In the
end he will do as I have arranged ”
“But the captain and tin* others?”
“Will be eliminated. I h.n • taken
every precaution. I shall seize the
ship nnd dictate terms.”
Bettington thought a moment.
“That’s all very well.” he cried,
“hut you can’t carry off Into cap­
tivity an International fi mre li: •
Railway. Why, man. they’ll send
gunboats out and every ship we
pass win i o lookh?" f<»r us. '!,''_',e's
"Your position as tin officer will
give you entry to the main saloon.”
the ¿less vv«,*it on. “You will ba
able to gain tin- colilidelue of th«
women and rep rt to me what hap­
pens. In tin: tele I have assumed
I hear much. Init not enough."
Bettington Wi s el,el to know that
he would Tie In it po.-i ion to watch
over Unwin's girl. It is true sl.e
would uot yet know his name. He
supposed, until 1“ I id decided
wlutt best to do In the face of dan-
gets, he l>u<J better keep up the
masquerade.
The Poss tool, his acquiescence
as a mutter of course. It was not
conceivable to th .1 hit :.’.;r>t spirit
that there should be Insubordina­
tion.
“You will understand,” he said,
“that ns u ship's doctor you will
have little In con.men with the
ship's steward Of me you know
nothing, except that 1 serve Elgur
lladwuy."
“But I should tike to know
more,” said Ilettlngton, “To the
best of my kuo.vled; e I have never
seen you before. How Is It
know me? They
•Boss.’ What do«
you?"
‘•I mu William Clements to him,
snlil Hie oil,-, i
' I nm William
Clements to you. There Is a stone
over what the world thinks is n>>
body, in a pi 1 son grriveyni'd. I have
expiated In the world's eyes i. II my
faults.” lie leone I for ward and
his thin h..nd< el, -n.died again.
“And yet, Andrew <trine. I slud!
make sin h u titirue for tniself. that
It will eclipse wlnit the vvorhl knew
of me ere it thou: Id I uh r] "
“Mini,” thought Bet ting ton.
•'('r.izcd wttli the delusion of povv-I
er." Aloud he remni Iwd: “I see
you don't wl.-li to tell me rinytltlng. .
Very well: I nm not irirlmis.”
I
•‘You «III I'llid II: llett, the enp-
taln, a dl Irr'ie, a! le and suspicious
man. lie re eats my presence, lie-i
tnenilier. tied . .......
iiboard Just
before we still--I
lie will l»e tin-'
noyeil tlurt you did not report to
him. In your -i. ter...... you wiil
find rill Illi* clothes you nerd. If
you trike my adv.be you will turn
In now.”
no disguising ~u ci a fl Tike tms/
“There will be no alarm. Let­
ters will be prepared Written In
Railways hand, explaining that his
health Is benefiting slowly and that
he will remain away for a few
weeks longer. Mrs. Radway will
write to her father, the senator,
nnd the girl secretary will send
postals to her parents. . . . They
will disarm all suspicion.”
“Bow?” r.ettington demanded
bluntly.
“You’ll threaten them
with violence unless they write?
The women won’t do It, nor Rad­
way either!”
“Nevertheless they will he writ­
ten. For what purpose do you sup­
pose Andrew Orme, master forger,
was drag: ed
from
Blackport,
Maine?”
The Boss took some papers from
a drawer. These he passed to
Bettington.
“Here are letters written hy Mrs.
Railway and her husband. Study
them closely. You are to berth in
the nex t n I al eroom.’*
He led R.ettington Into an ad­
From it another
joining cal/n.
room was seen.
“That,” said
doctor’s office.”
parchment on which the name John
Waite was inscribed. Bettington
saw that Waite had taken his de­
gree of doctor <>f medicine In the
University of Pennsylvania fifteen
years before.
“You will he known henceforth
us Doctor Waite,M said th® Boss.
You will probably have very little
to <lo, but it was fortunate that
Railway required a physician. Oth­
erwise you would have had to be­
come a member of my crew. The
real Doctor Waite, over whom I
have some slight hold, lent me this
and some implements of the trade,
drugs and the rest of It. You wiil
probably have t»> prescribe some MARK EVERY GRAVE
Memorials in granite and marble
sedatives for Railway.”
at reduced prices
Bettington l.t!ow nothing of modi
cine; lie quailed nt the Idea of hav­ WRITE FOR PARTICULARS
ing to look after a really sick per­ Oregon Monument Works
sell
Fourth and Main St., Hillsboro I
—
ebbTFgn with Hallett, his nephew, amTgolil ■Uniform.
•‘I liad better Introduce you,” he
and Bob Unwin out of the way. As­
suredly his defiance of the B osh said, “to Hallett and then to the
would aid none of them. There was rest. It Is most Important that
a helplessness about the situation the women trust you. Hallett has
already Infected them with some
comparable with nothing on land.
distrust of me.”
He led the way to the upper
CHAPTER V
deck, which was also the boat deck
and that ou which the wireless
A Millionaire’» Holiday.
room was. Hallett was a square
ettington whs awakened in
built man and u capable sailor. He
the morning by a snirill boy
who was the bearer of coffee and was embittered at having no higher
command than tlds pleasure craft
rolls. He announced that break
fast would be served In the main when his former companions were
masters of ocean-going liners. He
saloon within the hour.
Wil, perpetually Ju a state -pf an-
“This is all I need," said Betting
ton. “What's your name?"
“They call me ‘Silvers.’ ” said tire
boy. “but my real name Is Angus
tus.”
When he had dressed nnd shaved
Bettington experienced the sntls
faction of a fastidious mini In find 1
Ing himself once more In clean MJ)- I
parel.
On the quarter deck he found
Boss, who smiled the even,
graduated smile of the night
fore. -Today lie was In a neat I
B
CAN BIDAI E
TO BE
THE FARMERS’ CLEAR ING HOUSE
Phone 681
Before setting out on
that long-looked-for-
ward-to motor jaunt
into the country, you
want to make certain
that you’re hitting on
all four, six or eight,
that you haven’t ac­
cumulated too much
carbon, that you’re
backed up by staunch
brake lining and that
your hose isn’t at the
leaking point. Lpt us
give your car the ex­
pert once-over.
work
above
on
Wil-
here
and
also for Yamhill river.
ALL TALKING
Saturday Eve. and Sun. Mat., Mar. 22-23
Hie Bishop Murder
Case”
Sale commencing Friday, March 21, and
continuing until sold.
I have the new Bridge Shoe for peo­
ple who have trouble with their feet. Sold
at a low price.
E. W. Holtham
The Sensational Talking Picture
Sunday and Monday, March 23 and 24
Working Men’s Store
TALKING
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-26
HAROLD LLOYD IN—
?(•
Welcome Danger”
Veincnia
Service Garage
Phone 311
L. E. Fredrickson
♦
YWR PERSOMÂL
TRAMSÁCT«©NIS
S)
Bank of Vernonia
WANTED
BALDWIN PLAYER PIANO for
REWARD of $10 (ten dollars)
sale—Good as new, perfect WANTED—To take lessons on
for any information leading
FRESH JERSEY cow for sale— condition. Will take for cash
piano. Teacher must furnish to the arrest and conviction of
Heavy milker. F. R. Hyland, less than one half it cost. F. A. piano. Write Mrs. A. J. Marks, any one or more persons unlaw-
2 miles from Vernonia on Tim­ Larson, Birkenfeld.
322c Vernonia.____________________ 308* fully breaking into or destroy-
ber road.
313*
wavtpiv <■..... L.
L. Fenner
WANTED
—Log truck r„,
for log in« any of the
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT DAVENPORT and Victrola for! haul 1 to 1 % miles. See R. property. A. L. I' enner, Aber­
322*
sale cheap. 621 Rose aventie. L geal, 6:30 p m. at Camp 10, j deen, Wash.
In the County Court of the
State of Oregon, for the Coun­ I _______________________ ______ Clark & Wilson camp.
322c
WILL THE PARTIES who pur­
ty of Columbia.
chased tickets on the Auxil­
j
FOR RENT
MISCELLANEOUS
In the matter of the Estate of
iary cedar chest from Mrs. J. E.
FOUND
W i 11 iam McMu 11 en, deceased.
Covington please call and give
Notice is hereby given that FOR RENT—3-room house, part-' PURSE FOUND on Weed ave-
nue. Owner may have same i me the number so duplicate
the undersigned P. Hill, Execu- ly furnished, $10 month. Wish;
tickets may be issued. Phone
tor of the estate of William for plain sewing or family wash' by calling at the Vernonia Eag-1
62, Mrs. II. E. McGraw.
331c
1 McMullen, deceased, has filed ing, do at home. Mrs. A. C. |e antj paving for this adv. 331c
321* •
____
___________ ------- ' NURSING wanted—Would also
his final account in the County Bnhvn.
Court of the State of Oregon, I 4-R00M and 7-room houses for TYPING WORK DONE—Satis-1
sit up with children. Mrs. A.
| for the County of Columbia, I I rent, on 1st avenue. J. C. Lind­
factory work guaranteed. Mrs. E. Jennings, phone 342 or P.O.
1 and that Tuesday, the 1st day ley, at bank.
332c box 461.
31$f
31tf -Betty Roberts, Vernonia.
of April, 1930, at Die hour of i
10 o’clock, A. M. of said day, I
At the Court House at St, Hel-
ens, in s said County and State,
has been 1 appointed ns the time
and place for the hearing of
objections to said final account
For your convenience the following business and professional people are listed on
and the settlement thereof.
this page alphabetically. These men and women are known in Vernonia as reliable business
Date of 1st pub. Feb. 27, 1930.
and professional people.
Date of last pub. Mar. 27, 1930,.
p. hill ,
Executor of the Estate of
BEAUTY SHOPS
William McMullen, deceased.
Trucks for Local and
GORDON R. WATT, Attorney.
Dr. J. A. Hughes
FOR SALE
Professional and Business Directory
CALL FOR BIDS
ANNETTE
BEAUTY SHOP
Separate sealed proposals will t Shampoo, Marcelling, Fing<;r
be received by the undersigned
waving, Permanent Waving.
at the Washington school build­
Over Horseshoe Cafe.
ing, Vernonia, Columbia county,
Phone 431
Oregon, until two-thirty (2:30)
P.M., Tuesday, April 1, 1930,
¿■MP
for the general contract, plumb­
ing, heating and electrical work
Electrotherapy, Physiotherapy
for the new school building.
fe-i :
Upon deposit of $25.00 plans
DR. R. A. OLSON
nnd specifications may be ob­
Chiropractor
tained at the office of F. Mari­ Tel. 671
1117 Sta*
on Stokes, architect, 1000 Cham­
Vernonia. Ore
ber of Commerce building, Port
land, Oregon.
Bidder's
bond
or certified
CONTRACTORS
WOMENS RELIEF
A. M.
check for five per cent (5‘< )
of the amount of the proposal,
Lodge No. 184
CORPS
A. M. meets
Meets third Thursday of each payable to W. W. Wolff, Clerk,
JOHN A. MILLER
School District No. 47, Colum-
■)nic
Temple, month at the W. 0. W. hall.
I
bia
county,
Oregon,
must
ac
­
Communication I
Mrs. Lee Hall, president.
General Contractor
irsday of each |
company each bid. The board re­
month,
Special
called
serves the right to reject any
Mason Work, Building
meetings on all other Thurs-1 NEHALEM ASSEMBLY NO. 18 or ail bids.
ORDER
OF
RAINBOW
nights 7 :30 p.m. Visitors
(Signed) W. W. WOLFF,
FOR GIRLS
cor<l ¡ally welcome.
322(3)
School Clerk.
and
Regular
meeting second
E. Tapp, W. M.
STRAND & BERG
fourth
Mondays.
B. Wilker ion, Sec •ret ary.
CARD OF THANKS
Contractor*
and Builder*
Margaret Nelson, Recorder
Mrs. Hyland wishes to express
On all kinds of construc­
her heartfelt thanks • for the
Order of Eastern Star
tion, estimates given with­
deep sympathy and kindness,
Mehalc-m Chaph r I >3, O. E. S.
American Legion
out charge.
and
other
Regular commu­
many
flowers,
the
Vernonia Pott
nication
first
Box 157, Vernonia
sent her by her friends
gifts
American
nnd third Wed-1
during her recent illness. And
nvsdays of each
Meets
she < especially wishes to thank
DENTISTS
month, at Ma-i
and Mrs. I.isenby for her many,
sonic Temple.
fourth
Tuesdays
many kindnesses, The Ladies
All visiting sis-1
each month, 8 p.
ters nnd broth- j
m. Connie An­ Aid of the Christian church and
M. D. COLE
ers welcome.
331c
derson,
Com­ the American Legion.
Mrs. Gwladx
Macphvi u»n, W.M.
P. Hughes, Adjutant
Mrs. Grace Rrltcr^er, Si
Seci<<ary. mander.
CARD OF THANKS
.
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We wish to thank our many
Vernonia, Oregon
Mountain Heart
friends and relatives who so
us
help
during
generously
gave
Rebekah Lodge No. 243
No. 243, I.O.O.F., meets every our loss by fire.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith
second and fourth Thursdays in
DR. W. H. HURLEY
W. O. W. hall, Vernonia. Visitors 331c
and Family.
always welcome.
Dentistry »nd X-Ray
O’Donnel. Vice Grand
SWlH'kl Hotel
AmericanLegion Auxiliary Marie
Edna Linn, Noble Grand
Meet« «eennd nnd fourth
HOUSE OF CHEER
.Hoffman Hdvve. Building
Myrtle John, Secretary.
p Monday* of each month
TENTH AT ALDER
Della Cline Treasurer
Vernonia, Oregon
p at thr l.ofion hall.
I Iretron
Portland
Mrs. P. Wideman. Pre*.
Long Distance Hauling
I
i
QUICK SERVICE
Phone 221
1. O. O. F,
HARDING I ODGE 116
Meet« i every Monday
I.O.O.F.—Vernonia Lodge No.
night ill the W.O.W. 246 meets every Tuesday night
hail, Veiling broth- at 8 o’clock, in I.O.O.F. hall. Vis­
era welcome.
itors always welcome.
James #Nanson, C.C.
Noel Hammack, N.G.
U. A. Scott, K.R.S.
John Glauner, ¡Secretary.
Excellent meals at pop-
ular prices. Coffee shop.
Merchant* Lunch 25c, 35c.
Dinner* 40c, 50c, in dining
room. Brrakfatt 25c and
up. Luncheon* 35c, 50c.
Dinner* 55c, 65c, 75c, $1.
W. D. McNair, Manager
W. C. CulberUon, Prqp.
Hotel HyVan
STEAM HEAT
The best for those
who appreciate the
best.
Terminal Cafe]
The Right Place to Eat
Excellent Cooking
Local & long distance
HAULING
Phone 923
X
Office in
Workingmen’s Store
PLUMBING
Eafford Brothers
General Plumbing
Vernonia
RESTAURANT
P. HILL
Justice of the Peace
Notary Public
Office: 875 Second St.
LAWYERS
GORDON R. WATT
Mary Kato
Chop Suey
Restaurant •
You’ll enjoy a bowl
of delicious Chop
Suey after the show.
Attorney-at-law
Huippna a-ntmqx Xof
Vernonia, Oregon
PHYSICIANS
Marvin R. Eby, M. D.
CARDS AND
Physician and Surgeon
Lloyd Baker, Prop.
Office Phone 663 Vernonia,
Res. Phone 664 •
Oregon
Cason Transfer
HOTEL
PASTIME
LIGHT LUNCHES
Physician and Surgeon
Curly Buffmire
TRANSFER
Dentist
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
river
"South Sea Rose”
SAFE
iä fi.
Vernonia Trading Co
lamette
121,600
Coming Attractions
f
Paid Adv., Corbett for Governor Corn , Floyd J. Cook. Field Mgr.
Quality Seeds
for maintenance
w«A
of
of
JOV
vÆ Theater
week)
I am overstocked and
will sell Ladies’ and Chil-
then’s Shoes for less than
BUST MESS BASIS
Spring Planting
allotment
WILLIAM FOX PRESENTS
GOVERNOR
FOR YOUR
next
Portland—Secretary
approved
ALL TALKING AND SINGING
Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21
A PRIVAT
CHECKING
ÔÜÎ
(Continued
Will Vi.it in Scotland
Mrs. George Miller and daugh-
ter will leave for Scotland dur­
ing the early part of May to
visit relatives, They will leave
by way of Montreal.
"The Cocoanuts”
For
Primarle*
Mvj IS
noVanue“uT Tli^ ’curious "position ‘de­
cupled by Clements the steward.
Actually Rad way, on whoso favor
he was dependent, had decided in
several Instances that Clements
must be obeyed. It was bitter to a
man who had decided Ideas on the
Importance of his o!li<<‘.
“Well?” he snapped, turning to
the steward. ‘‘What is it?”
“This Is Doctor Waite, Captain,
he answered.
Ballet from the beginning set
himself to be hostile.
.“•When did yon epme ab«»nr<l?”
Here is a Real
Harry ¡L. Corbett
REPUBLICAN
Friday, March 21, 1930
Phone Hospital 931
Town Office 891
SHINGLE MILL
Re-Roof With
SHINGLES
From
VERNONIA
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