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Vernonia Eagle, Vernonia. Oregon Eight Friday, June 6, 1930 Renzi? delivered an ultimatum. are Mow. is sue going to wait for lie turned bls head to see Crosby ~ “I wuut to know If I'm to let my Chapter III of said charter a proved by the Governor, Febru-I Section 1. That the charter of you when younger men offer them Todd hurrying toward uiia. and ary 15, 1901, and to amend all the city of Vernonia, Columbia fires out or keep up steam." section to be numbered u-.d sieves? How long will It take to subsequent amendments County, Oregon, entitled “An "Go below," Metzger commanded, known, as Section 19-A to read other get. to Limon? 1 will ask. Wait.” “They were after the doctor," “I let you know what la to be I as follows: enacted by the Legislative As- Act to amend an act entitled He came I mrrylng back from the Mrs. Radway said. sembly or by vote of the people.¡“An Act to incorporate the City Section 19-A. Special city done.” bridgu. “I should feel happier if 1 thought Metzger convicted himself of elections may be called by the by amending Sections 122 and of Vernonia, in Columbia Coun- “Seven dr. ys If the steam pres that I was the only one needed," council by resolution or or- 125 of Chapter X of said Char ty, Svate of Oregon, filed in the sure is kept up Let UM sny eight Bettington said soberly. He low gross stupidity. Why hud he not I city dinance at such times as the unite of the secretary of State. days. Eight ni; ’its like this to sir ered Ids voice as he sa.v Mary and applauded the surgeon for the deiith I council may designate for such ter, providing for the sale and February 26, 1891 and as amend redemption of real property for of Sam and so gained his whole con up here and til! • k about her Sam her brother. “ They are outside •i,» fidence? Instead of this, his Insane [purposes as the said council may unpaid and delinquent assess ed by an act entitled, “An Act I»io mln? If it were for her 1 ravening like wolves." to amend Section 2 of an act jealousy had cropped out. It had direct, and in all speciui city ments for local improvements. longe.!, do 1vmt tldnk I would sit “Can they get in?" Evelyn Rad driven the doctor la the aldo of1 elections the polls shall be open Be it enacted by the people entitled “An Act to incorporate waiting, wa! tin; way asked. at one o ’ clock p.m. and close the city of Vernonia, in the coun of the City of Vernonia, Ore Sum still foil Id for strength tn (Continued next week) | “I doubt It," he said, with an air at 8 o’clock p.m. of the same gon: ty of Columbia, State of Oregon, res! t (Ids tempter. But Metzger’» of cheerfulness. “Not tonight, any day and the polling place or Section 1. That the charter of tilcu in the otfice of the Secre words wore firing his blood. way." places for all special city elec the City of Vernonia, Columbia tary of State, February 18, 1891, “You’ve rot to wait yourself,” he To the four he was confronting tions shall be designated by the County, Oregon, entitled “An approved by the Governor. Feb ret rud. “I ain't H ip only one.” weather seemed suddenly to council. Act to amend an act, entitled ruary 15, 1901, and to amend all Mi ' : .i'r l.ier <1 in scorn He the have become rough. There was a Be it further resolved that “An Act to incorporate the city other or subsequent amendments pointed ugu:n lo the man on the perceptible difference I d the motion I j the bullot ballot title to the above pro of Vernonia, in Columbia Coun enacted by the Legislative As bridge. of the Albatross. posed act and amendments shall ty, State of Oregon, filed in sembly or by vote of the people, “I can afford to wait,” he said Notice is hereby given that a ¡be “She Isn’t steering." Bettington as follows: is hereby the office of the Secretary of be and the same ‘There my rival stays. There he explained. “She's wallowing In the special city election will be held CHARTER —.—., AMENDMENTS j ' State, February 25, 1891. and amended by amending Section 4 ............... trough of the sea, but there's no in the City of Vernonia, Colum- I r Submitted to the Voters by the as amended by an act entitled of Chapter II, to read as fol- sleeps. Put yon! How ‘Sparks’ danger yet." bia County, Oregon, on the 23rd Common Council ¡“An Act to amend Section 2 of — lows: w . n . u service mi:-t laugh at yon. Sam!” C0PVBI6HT IN TMt US day of June, 1930, at the City “Why did you leave the wheel If AN ACT an act entitled “An Act to in- in-| Section 4. The elective officers x~-J “I’ll break h s m < k." Sum said, you nre the only num capable of Hall, as in the following reso- To amend the Charter of the corporate the City of Vernonia,1 of said city shall be a Mayor. “Wliat must "we <1<>?” she asked. | blijueii.'"' She look 1 e weapon ho •• licking his thick, dr.v lips. Inking charge?" Todd demanded. lution provided: City wrcKun, filed men in the County of Columbia, Treasurer and four Councilmen; “In eight days’ time. Do you ¡_ -i. of Vernonia, •-> . .. Oregon, RESOLUTION “I liave made terms with them." a drawer and counted its six cart ‘'Because a dead steersman would in the office of the Secretary' State of Oregon, filed in the of- The Mayor and Treasurer shall hoar me*? T.au is your revenge*, is have Be it resolved by the common of he answered. “They have nobody ridges. been equally useless. Don't State, February 18, 1891 ” , _ _ of «State, ._____ . be elected and hold office for fice of the Secretary it, io give him eight days down you understand that they would kill council of the city of Vernonia aboard who can work out a re< i.ii there with her, while you wait for me? I confess 1 don’t see why, un Columbia County, Oregon, that and to amend all acts amend-1 February 18, 1891, approved by a period of two years; and two Bettlngton was alone on rhe un Jng now tlie captain and first util said act by Governor, February 15, | Councilmen shall ___ be ________ elected and „ adding --------„ to — Chap-¡the ----- . - -------- , _______ , -------- ---- — ____ (’o- ta Idea to come in sight.” cer are gone. It happens I mu the I per deck, lie had pl nl.v of s the following proposed charter M< ;z :(‘r burst Into a pea) of con less It Is they have discovered I'm amendments to the Charter of ter Ill a section to be nuniber-j 1901, and to amend all other hold office for a period of two exception. I said I would take her | Drunk or sober, !v nde was n • bent on helping you. First Sam ed and known as Section 19-A/or 19-A,! or subsequent amendments ____________ __ en-j years ___ —J 1 two — -------- **------ and councilman temptuous laughter. The visions Into I.lmon If you were unino I engineer and would have t<o - at me and then Metzger tried said city, be and the same here providing for the calling an<Eactcd by the Legislative Assemb- shall be elected and hold that were summoned by the tempt came . ers. His history was curious. H tested." to knife tne. I don't think they by are proposed for submission holding of special city elections,; ly or by vote of the people, be office for a period of four ers sir:c lions awoke in Sam the “What will happen to us nt I had been an engineer on m:m knew 1 had changed the course." to the legal voters of said city authorizing the council to desig- and the same ip hereby amended years; Provided, however, desire to kill. ____ . . . that Limon?" she demanded. “1 don't I ships, plying in many jens. but al He saw that Mary shivered at for their approval or rejection nate the polling place place and __ pre-¡by pre-[by amending amending Section Section 122 and the officers holding office at the ‘The door's locked,” he said. “It’s I ways he had been obUgod to serv like the Idea of that." at a special election to be held f I nate the polling the mention of Sam. 'lite thought „ww«s> that V....L me I.-, , , and u u of scribing the hours the p-l polls Section a a. 125 Chapter X, time of the adoption of this act steel and hard to get through.” on vessels whose engines wer on Monday, the 23rd day “Nor do I," Todd cried. “I'll tell 1 [shall open and close. Vote YES to read _ __■ as — follows: ; shall hold their offices for the “Why give yourself that trouble? of him bad given her nightmare June, A. D. 1930: you what will happen. We shall be 1 worn out, who?»« machinery woul terrors. or NO. | Section 122. The person exe- terms for which they were elect- The doctor then* lias the key in his invariably be on the point of giv CHARTER AMENDMENTS “What reason did they give?" at the mercy of men like B. t • 502 ................... Yes pocl:-'t. He'll do well enough In [cuting a warrant shall immedi- ed or appointed and until their ’ ig way. Never in all his servic Submitted to the Voters by the 503 ................. No age beast Sam who frig eli. lately-make a certificate of sale successors are elected and quali- tin* chain locker.” Metzger saw that Todd asked. He was still con Hid he shipped on a vessel tx h< Council vinced that there was an effort to Mary." CHARTER AMENDMENTS ior the property sold thereon to tied. ¿njDaes were even passably good Ills words hud fired Sam at last. dupe hltn. AN ACT The three looked at him a Submitted to the Voters by the the G.e purchaser, stating therein I Be ; further resolved that the “Of course, if you’re afraid.” he To amend the charter of the “ That they wanted the keys to Then, rfhnost miraculously. lie had though he had betrayed lii i Council t' that the sale is made subject to ballot t.Ue to the above propos- added, “well, then wait till we see city of Vernonia, Columbia coun this part of the yacht." been picked up by a man who knew Li: n.” Bettington tried to he | oiler AN ACT i r .. __ _______ __________________________________________ redemption as provided in the ed act and amendments shall be Bettlngton turned to Mary and ty, Oregon, entitled “An Act to his past misfortunes, bold them with Ids explanations To amend the charter of the I charter within one year from the as follows: For a moment Metzger feared he ! club-like over his head. an 1 brought was to be victim to Sam’s sudden smiled. He had been able, after all, amend an act entitled” An Act City “I shall not take flier i to I of Vernonia. Columbiajdate of such sale by _ the Cl__ __ of the __ owner _____ ; Tc To amend the Charter to do something for Tubby Un to incorporate the City of Ver- County, Oregon, entitled lin Act or QllPPPoanr to the engine room of the Alba flaming anger. If I did I should m<e t - i ■!> I successor i»x ill interest, or ___ any ■ City of Vernonia, Oregon, filed nonia, in the County of Colum- tross. It was not drink which made win ’ s girl. Not again would Sam I other person having a lien by: ... the ____ office of the Secretary ¡going to my own death, for IB Anlqther _______ ____ -__ —, of _ “Afraid of what?’ he snarled. bia, S.tate of Oregon, filed in to amend an act entitled “ “An I Kenzie weep when he savf the ver I knock me on the head am! i Act to incorporate the city of ¡judgement, decree or mortgage State. February 18, 1891, and “Of the doctor's pretending he menace her. Secretary of Vernonia, in the County of Co-I°n any part thereof separately to amend all acts amending said I tical, inverted, compound condens “Sam Is dead," he told her. “Metz the office of the ________ me overboard directly lar. I • hasn’t got tin? key.” State, February 18th, 1891/ and 1 ing engines, which took their steam in sight. I'm going to lumbia, State of Oregon, filed ¡sold, who may redeem the same’act by amending Section 4 of When Sam scrambled to Ids feet ger Is in command and swore to Act to from an Aim.v writertube boiler. It Metz- r chuckled. His careful plans got help nnd have me killed That’s as amended by “An chance that they will | ■ I in the office of the Secretary, upon the terms and conditions Chapter ................................... II, relating to the num amend Section 2 of an act en 1 was unbelievable Joy. His dreams why I had to burst In here." There days in gambling ami <1 T of State, February 18 1891, and provided for in the next section i ber of elective officers of the seemed lit ely to work out Metz titled “ An Act to incorporate were realized. He was glad that wns something a little wistful In won't come to take f.. :h air 'I ,as amended by “An Act to | Section 125. That all sales of' City of Vernonia, Oregon, and ger know Sam’s strength and brutal the city of Vernonia, in the] Metzger, who knew next to noth will drink, grunlde, eat. sic ¡1 . ■ ra os. Probably the d --tor had no Ids tone. “I wish I could feel I was County of Columbia. State of (amend Section 2 of an act en-1 real property for the nonpay-; their terms of office, providing iiig about marine engines, left him key; this Sam would not believe; more welcome." fight." titled “ An Act to incorporate ! ment of assessments shall be' — • in • the office of the City of Vernonia, in the'made in said city at the Council' that the Mayor. Treasurer and “You don’t doubt my welcome, I Oregon,” filed “Where will you take us?" Mrs alone. No priest In the Gothic ca inevitably there would come a fight two councilmen shall hold office the Secretary of State, Febru- thedral was more reverent than hope, ” Mrs. Itadway said gently. Itadway asked Iler s hirs « County of Columbia, State of ¡chamber door, and notice of such* and he did not think any man on ___ for a term of two years, and ary “ 18th 1891, ” approved by He looked into her eyes with Kenzie before his charge. rising and she 1.........1 about Oregon” filed in the office of [ sale shall be published in tw o ' two councilmen shall hold office board I.ad a ch m .• ng- in ! Sam. the Governor February 15th, Sam and Metzger, dinging nil something of adoration, Surely her In triumph, lie had vimi cat the Secretary of State, February consecutive issues of some news- f°r a term of four years. Vote And with Ila* doctor removed Ids care aside, started gambling. Erich path would be easier. For the mo no man had ever so grievous a 1901, and to amend ail other 18, 1891, approved by the Gov- Paper in the city, the first pub-'YES or NO. ed himself. “Savannah, probably. I shall try knew the other had money. Metz* ment he < < eriK’d himself nothing prospect ahead of him. Iler friend or subsequent amendments en- ernor, February 15, 1901, and (Hcation to be at least twenty' 508 .. Yes acted by the Legislative assemb- to get there In the early .... rn a . ger was the better player, but lie wiih Die ultimate destiny of the ship heartened him. a2n,en<i ““ otn" ether « or subsequent subsequent; «ays days before of sale or 509 ... No Iv or bv vote of fter the IIP neoDie bv ^ Delore the date was handicapped by a certain fear “ I am sure aclcbng y to V °Chap o P f Ie ’ sai51 ^aHve" ’ Astmbiv^ th<? ' 1 '• in thr ‘ ' e “ Thank God," he said when they are too far coi in v< el. Petty cautions were noth Resolved further that this res- of any triiky play. Sam inter of you." _ or by vote of ¡public places within said city, elution liquor to see the land ing to Idm in sucli a moment as for proposed charter fe b /addinK d the council may authorize |amendments spersed Ills games with anecdo; s this. The sight stirred Crosby Todd to charter a section to be number-1 the p “Won’t they find you’ve , n • by adding to to saidian said ¡and submitted to the ;rovX kn f:r^he ’ \cc^Unce 8 'of C V “ rte - r a tq.be_ number-,the of men he had punished dreadfully Indignation. your course?' .Mary a. ' d lii ■ : m wasted no time in explana to said bid i voters upon s by the Common Council ■----- V ” ----- ..—..uu.-iRecorder « to Recorder bid upon for cheating. Interruptions such tions. Like Metzger, he had forgot “You sny Sam Is dead.” he re “That's the only pc .'hie ed and known as CHAPTER 13, [real property for the city to the'of city be filed with the personal sureties upon the of Section as these crumped Metzger's style of ten caution and future dangers in marked. “How do you know?” that I Bee. There's a <!••<• . loir ----- .. .. .u for --------------------- . of . such . tax or assess- Recorder of the City of Verno 145, providing the amount ficial undertaking of the City play. Sam was not going to be “ Because I killed him." said Bet named Mike at the wla I now. 1 construction, purchase, operation! ment and expenses of sale, and! nia, Oregon, for submission to his rage and Jealousy. Bettington Marshal. null good picking as he hoped. knew the intruder was dangerous. tington. shan't let Idm take any raore ire : Be it enacted by the people and maintenance of an electric i no more; and if there be no' the legal voters of said city for Sam’s favorite form of punishment. at It. I shall sand Idm b- t “Give me the key,” Sam coin- of the City of Vernonia, Ore light and power plant and auth- [ higher bidder therefor, the same! their approval or rejection, t|- CHAPTER X carouse with the rest. We ou;;ht It seemed, was semi-strangulation. niamb d. orizing the issuance and sale of shall be struck oif to said city, | be voted upon at a special elec gon: Lt was a risky punishment. Sum to be able to make Savannah li bonds not exceeding the sum of and it shall be a purchaser tion to be held in said City on “ ’.hat key?” Bettington asked. Section 1. That the Charter of Slivers to the Rescue. S7?.'S0<^°'„ I thereof upon the same terms as the 23rd day of June, 1930. be forty-eight lioura, if the n a in tin confessed, because in the heat of “You know d—n wed. I want the the City of Vernonia, Columbia F ALL those who nmde up the the moment one might go too far. I engine room do tlielr share.” _ BJL. IT ENACTED BY THE ¡other purchasers, and hold and tween the legal voting hours on key to where tlie wonnn are.” crew of the Albatross, none County, Oregon, entitled “An PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ¡dispose of the same for its bene-' said date, as herein provided. “You can't bo nt the win I two “An* you know it in a minute.” Sam I have no key,” Betting: on said. Act to amend an act entitled VERNONIA, OREGON: had been so thrilled with the day ’ s days ami two nights on end," .Mrs said. “There's something about a I ------ ,— _ • ¡fit- When real property is sold Sam struck him across the mouth Resolved further that the An Act A nr. to tr» incorporate inPiirnnratn the Tno City i if-xr q „ .. guy's face whose been squeezed a with the hack of Ids monstrous happenings as Slivers. He pos “An A i i • r-, J mcvuiui , Itadway exclaimed. Section 1. That the Charter of! for delinquent taxes, or assess- Council deems it advisable and of Vernonia, i " ' ’ ' " in Columbia Coun- the cit “I can, and will." lie said cheer bit too hard, you wqn’t never for In mi. “You I'e,” he cried. “I’ll se . <>d a boy’s appetite for adven l City of Vernonia, Columbia' ments. the person selling the! does hereby and herein call • of , Oregon,” f filed in County, „„gun, enuueu U. State w J ed "} ture. His earliest ambitions were ty, fully. "I think." he added dellb get.” I County, Oregon, entitled “An same must immediately execute .special election for this purpose, have it, if 1 kill you.” yi!.J>f^t„?£..th®aSe"eQt?ryBnd'Aet to amend an .— act entitled “Dio m!o!” Metzger said petu erately, "that I can succeed If I Then, suddenly, without any prep directed toward a career of piracy, State -------- — —1 “An i to the purchaser a certificate ! which election shall be and here- February 18, 1891, i and in this. Ids fifth voyage, they Inntly. “ Let us talk of something meet no opposition here." lie aration, I •ington was struggling incorporate the city of [of sale of the property sold to ; by is called to be held on the in as amended by “An Act to Vernoria, seemed to be realized. looked across the table to Crosby else.” ? in Columbia County, such purchaser, setting forth j 23rd day of June, 1930, between on dock v. i h the enraged Sain. In Slivers had seen mon die. He amend Section 2 of an act en- State of Oregon,” filed in the therein a description of the pro- the legal voting hours on said “Anything you say,” Sam re a r. arby chair Metzger in the | Todd. had crept on deck and looked, fas titled “An Act to incorporate office of ' the Secretary of State, perty sold, the amount it was date. "Supposing they do find out turned. “Wot about'.'” moonlight watched eagerly. the City of Vernonia, in the February “There Is only one subject,” Metz you're double-crossing them?” Bob ■ 25, 1891. and as am-¡sold for, the year in which the 1‘ tin 'ton dared not allow Sain cinated, at Sam. whoso red face Be it further resolved that the Unwin said, with feverish Intort -I. ger said; ho kissed his hand airily to got those long simian arms about wns white at last, and whose stub County of Columbia, State of ended by ' “An Act to amend Sec-1 tax or ass. sment is levied, the Recorder be and he hereby ia “More bloodshed," he answered nnd raised his black eyes to heaven : him. It was only Die doctor’s clev- born neck was bent at a horrifying Oregon, filed in the office of tion 2 of an act entitled “An Act name of the pure laser, and’that instructed to publish this resolu- the Secretary of State February gloomily; the thought oppressed ■‘Women!” e. footwork ami greater speed unude. But Slivers had his doubts 18, 1891, approved by the Gov to incorporate t he City of Ver-[the sale is made subject to re tion, together with the __ _____ ballot Sam reflected on this for a mln him. He rose heavily to bls feet. ~ ___ _ of __ Columbia ________ demption within one year of the titles and numbers in full, in whh h enabled 1dm to stem those as to the final outcome <;f the strug ernor February 15, 1901, and nonia, i in the County .. .... Thp State cf Oregon, filed in the of-1 i._, date" of . the c. rtificate. “I must Impress on you to remain ute. It was not easily lie shifted savage rushes with continual jabs. gle. Of all these men of blood and Vernonia Eag ’ e, a newspaper his base This woman Imsiiip^s had He knew they would not win the violence, he esteemed Bio prowess to amend all other or subse fice of the Secretary of State, I owner or his successor in here ami run no risks." published in said city of Verno of the tall doctor most highly. Any quent amendments enacted by | February 18, 1891, approved by lest, or any person having _ inter- "There's nothing to ent," said been settled hours ago, and he told . battle for him. ___ not less than " lien nia, at least once, . _______ one who could have killed Sam with the Legislative Assembly or by the Governor, February 15, 1901, by judgement, decree or a mort- Metzger so. They were to be kept i Bob Unwin. ‘'-en nor more than twenty days He d-cided to change Ids tactics ••I'll get somethin;-," Bettington in the fore part of the ship until ( suddenly. There was a wrestling Ills bare hands, “lie," said Slivers, vote of the people, be and the and to amend all other or sub-1 gage, on any part thereof, sold I immediately preceding the date answered. “Don't open the door to I Inion came in sight. It was only i throw known as the “Hying mare,” thinking It over, “he’s the guy for same is hereby amended by ad sequent amendments enacted by separately, .. i —»:— ely, may redeem . the °f sni<i special 1 - election. ding to Chapter II of said Char the Legislative Assembly or by same, i then that the services of the sur my money I” anyone but me." ___ one ___ _ year ___ __ _ the I Passed __ _____ ___________ After from by the Council this 21st which he had been shown by a ter a section to be numbered If the amazing doctor should sally geon would be rm longer Indispen A few minutes Inter they heard a vote of the people, be and the date of such certificate the Mar^jday of April, 1930, by the fol- strange voice In the corridor. Il sable. lie chuckled heavily as he Cornish miner in the Klondike forth and overwhelm the rest, and known as Section 8-A to same is hereby amended by ad j ok..i -i — n -,r ■ .. lowing vote: shal shall, if no redemption! years before. For its execution not where exnctl.v would Augustus Con read as follows: was Mike aiding him Io remove ti e thought of the doctors surprise. ding to said Charter, a Chapter ......... made, ....... execute! Yeas: Hanson, McGraw, Mel- Section 8-A. Provided, how- to be numbered and known as ;.shall have been “All in good time," Sam de- , only consideraWle strength was don stand? That was Sliver's prob captain's body. Todd laid In .-a to the purchaser, his heirs and ?‘nRer and Tapp, io < d, but accurate timing was I lem. Pirates, he had read. In ever, that the council may in CHAPTER 13, Section 145 to assigns, a deed of conveyance, much attached to his mule, who dared. “No use hurrying.” Nays: None, Metzger was annoyed when An equally an essential. Sam could not I variably met their doom swinging 'its discretion accept an official I read as follows: had brought him up since bls f. ■ Submitted to the Mayor, April recitating or stating a descrip- tonio Pereira, the cook whose name I p vp weighed loss than two bun from a ynrd-arm over yawning undertaking from the City Mar-1 went down with Ills «lilp nt sea. al CHAPTER XIII shal with personal sureties, exe-| Section 145. The Council shall ti“n Of the property sold, the 21, 1930. most a score of years since. There was enshrined In literature, cam? dled and luty pounds, while Bet black waters. amount bid, the ’ year Approved by the Mayor, April Silvers stole quietly from the cuted by two or more sufficient have power and it is hereby au the tax or assessment in ...„ which 21, 1930. was a certain boyish, passionate in with a plate of the same sort of tingtoil was some sixty pounds less. was un- The ferocity of Sam’s attacks was door of Metzger’s room nnd came sureties and approved by the! thorized and enpowered to con loyalty In Ills regard for the dead caviare sandwiches he hud been *" G. R. MILLS, Mayor. paid at the time of the sale, irtic ndhig. When the first burst stealthily to the one which had Council. man, which Increased Ills suspicion list'd to mnl; * f >r Itadway. struct, or purchase or operate and that no redemption has been Attest: D. B. Reasoner, City And be it further resolved i of the a v -atilt did not bring him been so recently assaulted. Just Pereira was in the mood to talk of the doctor Into some harder qual and maintain an electric light made; and such deed thereafter of his conquests which had rang? I victory, the sailor, sobering a little the other side Bettington was try that the ballot title to the above land power plant, to erect poles, executed shall operate to convey' Recorder. ity of hatred. > convey | Published by authority of Or- "I don’t believe a word of Ids through many seas. Metzger, usu under the increasing pain of his ing to snatch some sleep; continu proposed act and amendments iwires and fixtures necessary to a legal and equitable title le 1.. in fee|dinance No. 178, passed by the Iles,” Todd cried. “Mrs. Itadway. ally interested in such matters, brui. ed face, became more methodi ous tapping awoke him. Listening shall be as follows, to-wit: supply said city and the inhab- simple to the purchaser named > CHARTER AMENDMENTS can't you see lie's deceiving you? vd-lied only to ho left alone with cal. Ho saw that ho must abandon Intently, he could hear Ills name i itants thereof, with light and in the deed, and upon the de-' Council and approved by the He knew about these men and yet Sam. It was almost midnight be this do iie lo beat Bettington to the spoken in a shrill treble, lie threw Submitted to the Voters by the power, with power and authority livery of such deed, all proceed Mayor, June 2, 1930. Common Council deck with his dying lists and get a the door open, pistol in hand, and D. B. Reasoner, City Recorder. he pretended It was all news, llow fore the cook turned in. to operate the same, and to issue, ings required by law in relation AN ACT “There is a man like mcA Metz body hold. can we tell It dm -n't suit Ids pur saw Slivers, sell and dispose of such bonds to the levy, assessment and col To amend the Charter of the as may be necessary, not exceed It was while one of his accus pose to hold us here and pretend ger said. “He has no use for cau “Ain't got nuthln' to eat, have city of Vernonia, Oregon, filed ing the sum of $75,000.0,0, to lection of taxes or assessments NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS tion. I tell you women love that tomed habit channels was dammed yer?" Slivers demanded. he’s taking us to Savannah?" St. Helens, Oregon, May 26, in the office of the Secretary of pay for the construction or pur and the sale of property shall “No,” Bettlngton whispered. "What are we to do?" Mrs. Rail kind. He has lived, while you—” for a moment by alcohol, and he be presumed regular and to 1930. Metzger shrugged Ids shoulders. piUM'l for the fraction of a mo- ‘‘I'll get some,” said the boy State February 18, 1891, and chase thereof, and to sell light have been done in pursuance of way asked. Sealed proposals, addressed to i. ent to think of a forgotten hold, Jauntily. “Cook’s In with the chief, to amend all acts amending said, and power to persons, firms ¡law. and such deed Todd had no answer. “I suppose “Poor Sam!” shall be “What, do yer mean, ‘poor Sam I’ ” that Bbttlnglon recognized his op talkin’ about tlie skirts. Crazy act by adding to Chapter II a and corporations without the, prima facie evidence of title in the County court of Columbia we’ve got to wait till lie's decided numbered and ¡limits of the City of Vernonia; what to do with its.” paid the other irritably. Sam was portunity. With Ids right hand he about ’em. Tlie rest Is soused. section to be County, Oregon, at St. Helens, known as Section 8-A providing provided, however, that no fran the grantee; and such presump Oregon, and endorsed “Proposal si ized Sam’s left wrist, swung Idm They’ll never get me." “What dare they do?” Mary tion and such prima facie evi for the acceptance and approval around a little nnd then grabbed He brought a ham already cooked, asked. She had sat silent all the chise heretofore granted by the shall not be disputed or for doing the following work in tin* sailor’s ri lit wrist while they an Eden cheese nnd quantities of by the Council of the official I City of Vernonia to any person, dence while. When her question wac un by proof of Columbia County, to-wit: The undertaking of the City Mar firm or corporation to construct avoided except were back to back, ami then, with canned fruit and milk. answered she knew what was In either: construction of two bridges as a mighty strain, leaned forward tlielr thoughts. “I knew somethin : “Slivers." said Bettlngton, when he shal executed by two or more and maintain an electic light and Fraud in the assessment follows: 140ft. bridge over Rock nnd dung Idm cleai* over Ids shoul saw the loot, “what’s the Idea of personal sureties. Vote Yes or power system, shall be deemed or (A) dreadful would happen on tills trip," collection of the tax di- as- creek in City of Vernonia, Ore she said, with 11 quietness that helping us like this? What do you No. der. exclusive, or shall preclude the sessment. 500 ................... Yes Sum fell with terrific violence. expect to get for It?" amazed them. "I lmd n present (B) Payment of the tax be- gon, requiring approximately 70 City of Vernonia, from con j 501 ..................... No Ids livnd striking n rail. He lay ment of evil. I have been afraid The yard arm, with Its dangllntr structing or purchasing and I fore sale, or redemption after cu. yds. excavation, 375 cu. yds. CHARTER AMENDMENTS th»*re motlonle- •. Ids head twisted victim recurred of that man they call Sam ever He was Inspired 'maintaining and operating its I sale. concrete, 73,00,0 lbs. reinforcing Submitted to the Voters by the own light and since I came on board. And now queeriy on Its thick nnd sinewy pil with sudden cunning. power system. (C) That the payment or re metal, 290 lin. ft. concrete rail, Council he Is practically In command. How lar Tlie fate he luid promised oth "If they knew, tbey'd kill me,” Council shall have and it is here demption was prevented by the and removal of old bridge. AN ACT ers was Ids own. could you and Bob stand against he whispered. - He cast afiout for by granted full power and auth the purchaser. 53 ft. bridge over Milton creek To amend the charter of the ority to do all things necessary fraud of ____ him? He could kill you, easily, M- !• r walked quickly over nnd a word. "Fin a neutral," said Sllv- ... ‘property was (Il) That the of Vernonia. Columbia City near St. Helens on old Portland with his fists." She burled her locked down at the dead man. ers. to carry into effect the provis- sold for taxes, _____ __ for which the face In her hands. “And when yon “Ho f irred It on mo,” Bettlngton “You're the best little neutral I County, Oregon, entitled “An ions of this act and to acquire owner - ------- . property at the road, requiring approximately 40 two are gone, what would become clalr.n 1. “You nre witness of ever knew." Bettington said heart- Act to amend an act entitled or lease property within the [time of the sale was not liable, cu. yds. excavation, 137 cu. yds. of me? I’m not afraid, dear. I tl at. 1 had no key.” By. ns he looked nt the provender “An Act to incorporate the City limits of said city, and to ac and that no part of the tax was concrete, 27,000 lbs. reinforcing shall not weaken when the moment ”1 sn\ ,• you kill hltn.’’ said he. "Where are yon going now?” He of Vernonia, in the County of quire or lease any property levied or assessed upon the pro- metal and 129 lin. ft. concrete comes." •• nd I hall toll the others what I had some Idea of adding the boy Colun\bia, State of Oregon, fil side the corporate limits [perty sold. rail. Will be received by said ed in the office of the Secre may be necessary, for said Mrs. Rndwny put her arms about w tnosre d.” I’e wondered how he to his company. Be it further resolved that County Court until two o’clock the girl’s shoulder. Her eyes were “Bni'k to hear what they’re say tary of State February 18. 1891, and power system. i nd tu m this to his own ndvnn- the ballot title to the above pro moist. lie shook Ids head wisely. and as amended • y “An z\ct to Be it further resolved that posed act and amendments shall p.m., Saturday, June 21, 1930, t: ;<*. A •cn domed to lying and sus- Inc." “Oh, my dear," she sold, “you and not thereafter, and at that *e1 ing 4hers of dishonesty, he did “I'll come around again tomorrow amend Section 2 of an act en the ballot title to the above pro be as follows: P< titled “ An Act to incon>orate mustn't give up hope If only yon time will be publicly opened and posed act and amendments shall n< >t belh vp Bottingte.n’s words. Of night." To amend the Charter of the were not so prejudiced against the City of Vernonia, in the Crosby Todd was the first to rise ar-e. >o I nd the keys and would be as follows: City of V'ernonia, Oregon, filed read. County of Columbia, State of Do< tor Waite you wouldn't feel so. He looked with astonishment at CHARTER AMENDMENTS in the office of g< 1 ' ■ to ho cares-ed and prabod Secretary All proposals must be made I am certain be will protect us. In his first tlush Oregon” filed in the office of Submitted to the Voters by the of State, February the E> p I j n I'.adwny for his victory. the provisions. 18. 1891, nnd upon blank forms, to be obtain the Secretary of State February None of you know him as I do. If Bet of gratitude he forgot that ught wns unbearable, en Common Council T io th. to amend all acts amending said ed from the Roadmaster, at hia you did, you would never condemn tingttin must have opened the door 18, 1891, approved by the Gov n ging. AN ACT act bv amending Sections 122 him. I know we nr« In danger, bur Helens, Oregon. «r’s knife flashed out. Noth- and been in communication with ernor February 15, 1901, and To amend the charter of the and 125 of Chapter X, providing office in St. he's standing between the crew nnd |e g shot l<| keep the keys from him. the enemy; this was soon to seem to amend all other or subsequent City of Vernonia. Oregon, filed for the sale and redemption of Must give prices proposed, both amendments enacted by the Leg us." a very auspicious art ion. in the office of the Secretary of real property for unpaid assess in writing and in figures, and 1’. it ns 1 p rv m <I the knife Betting She felt utterly unable to give: At the same time. In the < other islative Assembly or by vote of State, February 18, 1891, and ments for local to u’s Ost en urht him on the temple improvements. must be signed by the bidder, the people, by adding to Chap reasons which would convli co th - Pere- part of the ship Metzger nnd •kod Idm down. Before he to amend all acts amending said at d kno or NO. with his address. group around her. Every action irn faced one another. They had ter III of said charter a section act by adding a Chapter to said Vote YES r.dn his weapon (he doctor < < uld re 50.6 ................... Yes Plans and specifications are to be numbered and known as Charter to be numbered and ami word of the doctor's could bo He Poured Fo rth Account! of His h: d to s ' 1 It into llie ocean. Metz fallen asleep "tier hours of splen mours. 507 ............ _.... No distorted Into something sinister on file with County Roadmaater They had decided Section 19-A, providing for the. known as Chapter XIII, Section up on Ids haunches for n did planning. r sat CHARTER AMENDMENTS end threatening. She could not RfiriTtl tn fn<ll jmntlon. He poured fe W N0C< nds; ho cursed himself for with enthusiasi.i to slay the doctor, calling and holding of special 145, authorizing and empower in St. Helens, Oregon, and with communicate to (hem the sen* of forth nieouiits of his a noms. He le the wireless operator nnd Bob I'n city election by the Council and' ing the Council to construct, Submitted to the Voters by the Oregon State Highway Commia- iving ho revolver below. Common Council security Ids protection afforded. prescribing the hours that the' purchase or maintain an electric life Is worth nothing.” he win as soon ns morning came. grew almost c! oquent. ’. it ho still sion in Salem, Oregon, and may AN ACT On deck, early In the evening told hl« friend that Ills agreement crii •n <1 our The morning came too soon: they polls shall be open nnd authoriz-l light and power plant and to is angrily, clambering to his To amend the charter of the be obtained upon deposit in the they heard sounds of scuffling and with the nav gator must be oh ing the council to designate the ! ( •. “In txvo minutes you will be had been scarcely two hours asleep sue, sell and dispose of bonds City of Vernonia. Columbia sum of $5.00, which will be re shouting. The voices were too far served for saf« ty’s wnke. : ; Sam is nnd I «hall go down and n hen Kenzie awoke them. Already polling places. not exceeding the sum of $75,- off for any of the prisoners to heir Be it enacted by the people 900.00 as may be necessary to County, Oregon, entitled “An funded upon return of plans, and they were paying ti e penalty of the Sam allow, d Metzger to lure him < .a <«>le her for your loss.” Act to amend an act entitled wliat was said. Blit they knew on d»*< k where they epr iwled luxn- r t’ington watched Idm race ! reckless mixing of drinks. Kenzie of the City of Vernonia, Ore pay for the construction or pur- “An Act to incorporate the citv may be examined in thè office some dreadful scenes of violence rionsl.v on two i e ■ker chairs. do aii the companion calling lomlly brought nn enormous pot of coffee: gon: chase thereof. Vote YES or NO. of Vernonia, in the County of of the County Clerk. were being enacted, some uirli Metzger m*t n. t to tern »1 his com- Section 1. That the Charter wanted to talk business. "What's Each bidder shall deposit, with 504 ................... Yes f r help (»bxb'uslv two minutes be Columbia, State of Oregon, filed acene, perhaps, 'as that which 1 ■> I | JI.H..! 1 of the City of Vernonia, Colum going to be done?" he asked. rately he sought to 505 ..................... No •iiod II liberal computation ns an in the office of the Secretary his bid, a certified check for an ended In Hallett's milder Mrs evoke lin. ge« whh h wh mid tMinlsh bia County, Oregon, entitled “An Pereira waved an arm impatient CHARTER AMENDMENTS of State. February 18. 1891, and amount of at least five (5) per Radway spoke tn a level, hard pnnhnuo. lie point, d to tlu^sil i p > to of the doctor’s life span. Act to amend an act entitled. lie mule \\hal haste lie could to ly. He did not realize that the Al “An Act to incorporate the city Submitted to the Voters by the as amended by an Act to amend cent of his bid. payable to the voice. She addressed her remarks houette of Betthigt. n’s tirnro tti•• I irrc't <|nor nnd rnlled for in batross was rolling gently In the Common Council Sec« on 2 of an net entitled “An County . Clerk, .......... which shall be w„ for- to Crosby Todd ajmin«t the wk> line in D ip distance «l int admission To remain outshle trough of the summer sea. He of Vernonia, in Columbia Coun AN ACT “I suppose yon rrnlCe by this Act to incorporate the City of feited to the county in case the ”h <i •»rry me.' said Metz v was anxious for those delights ty, State of Oregon.” filed in In lie killed. To Join the Im the Vernonia, in the County of Co To amend the charter of time, what chance w<- stand If l»oc the office of the Secretary of award is made to him, and he per. •Tm nil ,:ght. Sam. Il’s you l> • Doned four olTercd Itnnu'diale wlilcli bad been assured In Limon. of Vernonia. Columbia lumbia, State of Oregon” filed tor Waite Ims been killed? ' State. February 25, 1891. and, ,City I’m sorry for.” "We waste time," he declared as i« p n. even though P might be A County, Oregon, entitled “An in the office of the Secretary of shah neglect, fail or refuse, for The thought that lie had gone amended by “ An Act ff" •‘Wot the II 1 is II?’ Sam said with dignity: "K<> as fast as you a period of five days after such — -------- ■■ bravely to a doom which could not pfrttlshl.v. By this time he under In ’ef one. amend Section 2 of an act en Act to amend an act entitled State. Februarj 18, 1891, , 1 • ■ "'ard is made, to enter into a Mrs Kadwny opened the door; can.” Act to incorporate “An Act to incorporate the City pr" i d by the G be averted, and had gone from a , fitoml that *lei yger innsitlored him titled “ An Metzger sobered, saw things tn a ary 15, 1 he <l:'»t«*d !u«lde nnd barred it. She of Vernonia, in the County of X ’ emonia, in the 1901, nnd to amend all contract and file the required group of people who plainly dt I one to be pith <L Tlie <l« a revolt the city of bs'ked at him in horror, lie had less happy light, in his mad anger County- of Columbia, State of Columbia. State of Oregon, filed other subsequent ____________ bond. not trust him. was horrible to her. ed hhn. amendments forzoilen that his fare was bruised toward Bettlngton he had forgotten . Oregon She hud always esteemed Ingrati ’rcgrii, filed in the office of in the office of the Secretary enacted by the Legislative As The right is reserved to reject “While he's up there and he’ll that unless a competent navigator bleeding. tude among the blacker sins, and he there manx fiours the Secretary of State. February of State. February 18. 1891, and sembly or by vote of the people, know mv ami were discovered the Albatross must 18. 1891. approved by the Gov as amended by an Act to amend by amending Section 4 of Chap any and all bids. A moment Inter there was n con now She was forced to accuse her wnr ri Is all right. I*. it wh.it <l" John Philip, County Judge drift until another boat had seen ernor Februa.v 15, 190.1. and to Section 2 of an Act entitled “An ter ¡1 of said Charter relating self of It. It was strange, she you know ala rn the 1 rett.v Utile fr<vd sound of shouting nnd n fusil her and reported her condition or amend all other or subsequent Act to incorporate the City of to the number of elective officers T. B. Mills, Commissioner thought, that tlie only thing he lmd srlrl whh daik tlas’dng eyos? I’ll lade of bullets struck the steel bulk proffered the help tluit would not amendments enacted by the Leg Vernonia, in the County of Co •nd their terms of office. J. X Miller, Commissioner ’ ever given her was a loaded auto tell yo’i. Rhe loves lini let t’s neph- head. be accepted. Mike could steer a <»u zee how perfectly they trust L. ■ Chandler. Roadmnster Be it enacted by the people islative Assembly or by vote of lumbia. State of Oregon." filed matic pi stol. But I hero was no ew. They ar * young You. my Uli ' lb* LO1 course It It were set, but who was . keti. J. w. Hunt, County Clerk. the people be and the same is in the office of the Secretary of of the City of Vernonia, Ore- other gift so welcome toiler. Images flnm nrn old • •no urn nt leu«, vnii tn set It? hereby amended by adding to State, February 18, 1891. ap- gon: of Mctzgui'J jstanliu face came un- 434 ZEJM3& % MUTINY OF THE ----- ALBATROS Notice of Special City Election e* WYNDHAM MARTYN“ O