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TTTCHT THE NEW ADVENTURES OF J. RUFUS WallingforD i Br GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER, Creator of "Walllngford," and CHARLES W. GODDARD Read (he story and then see the moving pictures 7. Copyright, 1015, by the Star Com- X puny. All Foreign Kignts Kuservcd. T I A Transaction In I Summer Boarders TUNG, Indies!" observed J. Sltufus Walllngford as lie looked nt the dllupldatcd stage which wis to carry them from the forlorn nnd lonesome link' station at Iilrchwood to (he l'lne I.nko Ilcallli Kt'sort. "It takes a cou ple of wise lollops like you and me, Hliii'klc, to get the prong good when we do get It," and he glanced at the discouraged looking Violet and Fannie Warden. Aunt Tatty Warden was smiling cheerfully. "Don't ring me in on this, J. Rufus," protested Blnclilo Daw, twirling his hlnck mustnche with complacency. "1 didn't want any health, renjember. 1'vo got too much now, In splto of all I can do to ruin It." "I'crhnps that Isn't our stage," said Knnnlo Warden hopefully. What fulnt hopes I'nnnlo had entertained, how ever, were dashed by the driver him self, as ho stopped his horses at the platform. "Are you Mr. Walllngford anil party?" he luipilred In a voice which was a startling reproduction of the lone of tlio rear off wheel, and he surveyed them with the mounifulness of the grave. Wiilllngford looked nt Blackle with stein accusation, and then his Jovial pink fine broke Into n smile, which, while Infectious tu behold, was not nil mirth. "1 never had n stronger hunch than right now to slip anybody the wrong name," he confessed, "but the dolii's gone and wo might as well be giuie. It' our party can stand this, tl ough, he's a piker. I suppose you'ro from I'lno Lake?" "Ves, I'm from Ituggs' place," ad mitted the driver. "I reckon you'd belter set us near In the middle of the middle seat as you kin,!' he continued, eying tho huge Wulllngfurd with more or less of dismay, and he winced ijulte painfully when Walllngford, having Healed all the others, gravely trimmed hlilp nnd forced all the springs down tightly and firmly upon the running gear, where they only served to uecen nolle the ensuing Jolts. "What do you want for the oullltV" Walllngford asked Ituggs after they bud arrived nt the place, not becuuso lm had the remotest Idea of puivuaso, but merely from commercial habit. "I'lvo thousand," returned Ituggs, though without hope. "Forty rooms, Hlxly ncres, line supply of pure spring water, splendid air! Want to buy?" "No," returned Walllngford, with tho peculiar chucklu In which his big shoul ders always assisted. "I did onco think of having tuy own private cemetery, but I've glV'Mi It up. Is Charles Alger non Swivel here If" "Never heard of him," declared Ituggs whec.lly, and the party groan !. Oharleii Algernon Swlvol was somewhere In this rounty of health re Butts, nnd they had to Dud him. llreefcy Point was a regular place; fussily dressed old women crocheting on I lie wide verandas nnd keeping a sharp pyo about for possible scandal; young couples In tennis flannels saun tering about on well kept lawns be tvveen prim flowerbeds nnd delivering tlioniM-lves of conversation which would bore them to tears If they could hear It In a phonograph ten years later; Hliiklngly dressed married womeu tnlt log the II 1st steps toward dlvorco while w illing for their husband's week end visits; boats with couples of content ment drifting lustily on the quiet liny: Ninart riding parties on handsome horses, gluueln? In cold dlsdulu at the pedestrians and automobiles; women changing gowns three times a day nnd men dressing nt least twice; prices beyond the rench of honest folks and nil the rest of It that goes to make a lenity exclusive fashionable resort for the middle ('biases. In this place the Walllngford party lilted like glove, nnd J. Unfits was the life of tho pnrly. Wherever he went light followed him. lie was so Mil, so Impressive nnd withal so genlul Hint (lie women hail all noted him with eager quest toning, nnd half (ho men were his friends nnd Admirer before he had been there a day. Especially Chnrlei Algernon Swivel. That youth found on the llrst evening and prompt ly annexed, trailed Walllngford about laughed nt his stories, drunk In his good huturtf philosophy nnd emulated Mm In every respect. Charles Alger lion was a most Immature young man of not over good breeding, nor over good looks, nor apparently over good sense, though In bis rather watery llt tlo eyes was a trace of Inherited shrewdness. Moreover, he was very wearing upon the nerves, and his eth ics were crude. Ills father had made 'tis money In oil. Also his father had stolen $25,000 from the Warden or phans on the death of their father, nnd this was w by Charles Algernon hud been hunted uud found nnd studied. "I'd like to tnuke my money more active," declared young Swivel. "Tilut !s, Just as soon as I get It. You see, I've been on allowance until now, but on the 51 li of next month I come of age nnd I get the rest of lt-$loO,000: Of course I'll only spend tho Income. I want to Invest It In good paying busi ness thnt will make n good prollt nnd give mo plenty of time to spend It In. I've been thinking that, for a business which only tukes up half the year, the summer resort line ought to be attrac tive," and his wulery eyes once more followed the progress of a couple of short skirted tennis girls, their flannels draping themselves prettily in the breeze ngalnst lltho young limbs. Walllngford snw and understood nnd again found himself loathing Pwlvcl rpilto out of proportion to his deserts. "Finest business In the world," he agreed. "Pays big. requires small capi tal mid no' experience." Hlueklo Daw's head suddenly went back with a laugh. He had been blessed with a happy Idea. "Mr. Walllngford knows what he Is talking about," ho observed, twirling s c f " ' ' ' 4 ' I Onion Jones Dropped Around end Ex plained to the Old Boarders. his mustache nnd winking gravely, while Swivel walehed speculatively a pretty young girl stepping out of a bout. "Ho made his fortune in the summer resort business. lint, or course, you've heard of him .1. Unfits Walllngford, the big summer resort owner owns n string of places from Maine to California, lie knows what a fat business It Is, I tell you." "Indeed!" fluttered Charles Algernon. to whom the name of Walllngford had been unknown up to two days before. It's an honor to meet you, I'm sure, Mr. Walllngford." And he shook hands anew over this fresh Introduction. "It may bo worth a lot of money to meet you." Yes, It might be worth quite n bit of money," replied Walllngford with n double meaning In which there was ulinost a snarl, whereat Hlueklo. know lug Wnlllngford's most Inward mind, almost snorted. I say, Jim," suggested P.lnckle, with slow emphasis, "you might let Swivel have your Pine l.uko Health Ilesort. Pino Lake?" mused Mr. Swivel. "It an attractive nnine. Is It a gay place V" (lay!" repealed Hlueklo, with entbu slasm. "Guy Is no numo for It!" "Fnshlonuble, I suppose?' suggested Mr. Swivel Interestedly. "Fashionable," Mr. Daw assured lilin. "Is no nnine for It. And women! You'll see no womeu here like those at Pine Luke. I'll give you my word of honor on Hint." "I've decided, nfler nil, to let you have the llrst look In on that lino Lake proposition," said Walllngfoid to Chnrles Algernon that night us they sat over n bottle of champagne In u retired III Ho alcove. "Tho llrst of the month I'll be buck this way, and we'll go down uud seo II, nnd when wo get there you'll lay eyes on some beauties that well, Just you wait nnd see!" And ho winked most meaningly. "I'll be delighted, I'm sure," return ed Charles Algernon, squirming with pleasure In tho anticipated treat. "Not until tho llrst, you say?" "Well, along about then," replied Wulllngford. J. Itufua- Wnlllngford's second visit to Pine Lake was at tho head of n much larger party than tho (list out. for at (ha nearest big town be had stopped to biro a small army of car penters, painters, paper hangers nnd gardeners, a chef, a steward nnd a head waiter. On the next freight train, In cars tilled under Ills own su pervlslon tho day before, were to come lumber, pnlur, wall paper, furniture and provisions, nlso a hundsomo ne red nnd black stnge. Awe nnd pnruly sis seized Upon the lonely station agent ns ho saw Walllugford't In vaders alight, "1 got your telegram, and I've got my things packed," wheeled Mr. Ituggs. Hut I reckon now I'll hnve to slay nnd tend to all these people. You say Ihero's three or four more stage loads coming? (ioshl" ' "Don't worry about them," snld Waltliigford cheerily.. "Yon can gel right off tho lot ns soon os you please. Hero's $.'00 In ensh nnd tho bain nee in a New York draft." Onion Jones dropped around nod ex plained to the old boarders that under (he lease (hey had to quit nt once. Immediately things began to hflpiien Wulllngford called Hie head carpenter THE DATLY CAPITAL .TOTTRNAT,. SALEM. OKEGfiN.- SATURDAY, JAN. 22, 1916. to him. Tared up thnt roof," he or dered. "Prop up that old barn so It will stand fur one mouth aud make It look like new. Splice that picket fence and build a million miles of wide porches around the house. Then I'll tell you what next to do." To the head painter be said, "Just start in and pnlut, that's all." To the head gar dener: "Here's the place., Fill up the lake und get busy." "Now comes the hardest part of It," sold Walllngford ut this point. "You stay here, Hlackle, and doll the place all up like au old man's bride, while 1 run In to Chicago nnd pick up a herd of Class A summer resorters for our friend Charles Algernon." Tho Job of "picking" summer board ers by offering free vacations to mani curists and the like was not so easy as Wulllngford hud anticipated, and nt the end of the (bird day be was almost discouraged. Ho was standing nt the bur of his hotel, musing In more or less dejection over his poor luck, when a familiar but long unheard voice hail ed him, and be turned to (lud a good comedian of his Hroadway acquaint ance at his elbow. "Hello, Guyer!" said Walllngford heartily. "You'ro Just In time to save me from going tho toboggan route. Only a drunkard drinks alone, you know. What will you have, Danny?" "A sandwich nnd a gluss of milk, wilh a piece of pie and a deml tasse to follow," Bald Mr. Guyer In sepulchral tones. "Sure," said Wulllngford. "Won't you add a pickle?" "Couldn't do It In Justice to the bal once of the company," returned Guyer. "What's (ho matter with the rest oP the company?" usked Walllngford. "You haven't bud a flivver or you wouldn't be looking so prosperous." "A mere trick of the trade, my boy," said the other. "We have clothes, nnd to spare, both the inch und the women of us, but food ah. food!" "What lire you out with?" asked Wulllngford, laughing. "We ore out with and on that silly musical piece called 'A Bird In the Hand.' The bird, my boy, never flew. It only flopped as fur ns Tankville, and there, still In the plnfeather stage, It lay down and died n deserved death, leaving forty Indies and gentlemen of parts und appetites stranded, unsal aried nnd unfed." The divine lire of Inspiration hll Wulllngford nt about that moment. Forty of you, did you say?" he lie nianded. "What were the cost nines you attached?" Modern, swell nftcrnoon gowns fur the-women; street nnd evening clothes for the men, Including flannels and outfits for a country club scene. Oh, the 'Bird' had scruniptuous. plumage, Walllngford, but no body!'' "Great!" said Walllngford, with ea ger enthusiasm. "Tonight, Guyer, we .have food without fear. In the morn lug we lift the mortgage at your hold, and nil go on n picnic. How would the members: of your company like to take a week's rest at a nice country resort at my expense, wear those swell costumes nil pver the lot anil then hike buck to Hroadway, still nt my" "Don't say any more Just yet," plead ed Mr. Guyer, holding forth his hand. palm outward. "I couldn't stand It Where Is the family you want miir deled? Let's get to work." "The family consists of one stage door Johnnie-one of the kind who thinks thut If he can't get nny or Hie women of the company to notice hlni ft fjsz: SI 1V I ' i . . V. ' i,. !) ! 1 1 . ; ti : . , fa, -44 ' 1 i i " ' ft U i : ' Wallingford Than Want to tha Railroad Office and Bought Tickata For tha Troupa. .t's because each one Is afraid she'll be found out by the other man In (tie use," "Oh, one of those!" said Mr. Guyer with lullnlte contempt, "Consider hlni ilrendy nssnsslnntcd. How do you vunt It doneknife or gun?" "Slow poison and horrible ngnny-hj .aklng his money. I want to sell him l Hummer report, Tho resort Is nl ready, primped up clear to Hie lusl .lab of rouge, but 1 want to decorate it wllli a lot of classy guests, anil lien" "The company accepts the engage nit'iit with tears of gratitude. Wnlllug ford. It's the heart Interest thut Rets is. When d we sturt?" "In the morning. I'll give you nboui three days to rehearse, and theu I'll bring on tho hick." Walllngford. then went to the rail road office and bought tickets for tbe troupe. When Mr. Walllngford brought Mr. Swivel to Pine Lake by way of Chi cago two women boarded the truln at the city by the stock yards aud were no sooner ensconced In their scats than Wulllngford balled them with great Joy. "My dear Mrs. Torrence!" he ex claimed to tbe slightly older of tbe two. "What a delightful surprise to flud you here, for It's two weeks too early to hope that you are bound for Pine Lake. Howdy, Miss Torrence? Married yet?" "Not yet," laughed Miss Torrence. "Maybe we can still get rid of her If you have the usual assortment of nice young men nt Pine Lake. You may suppose that we're going to your de- mmm Two Woman Boarded the Train at the City by tha Stockyards, lightful place Just for that purpose If you like." laughed her mother, steal ing nn Instantly suppressed inquiring glance at Mr. Swivel. Immediately Wulllngford presented that fluttered young man to the ladles. Never in all Ills 'experience had Mr. Charles Algernon met wilh so warm nnd cordial ti reception from-lndies of smii evident breeding, taste and wealth. At lust, through. Walllngford. that Jovial prince of good fellows, he was coming Into his own, and all the way to line Lake he monopolized the uttcntion of tho wife nnd daughter of u supposititious P.oillcy Torrence. sup posititious traction magnate. Finally they readied Pino fjike, and the ladles hurried away to dress for the next uct. They wove scarcely missed. Across the lawn, down flower bordered walks and beneath bending boughs sauntered bright -eyed girls In ravishing gar ments, who cast shy but languishing glances nt the handsome stranger. Upon the rails of the wide porch hung draperies of rich, warm coloring, und In the hummocks lolled yet other star tling beauties, who, though remarka bly cureless us to uukles. made a sue cession of living beauty . tableaux which were wonderfully appealing to Mr. Swivel. All this was in the very first nfter noon. Iu the evening there were rav ishing gowns and ivory .shoulders nnd langiiroiis music, and, nbout nn hour after dinner, Charles Algernon found himself blissfully settled down In n dark corner of the porch for a tete-e teto with a particularly fetching heir ess, a Miss Tottlo van Vorhles, daugh ter of President Van Vorhles of the Amalgamated Lead corporation. An other than Mr. Swivel might hnve thought that Miss Tottle's Hps were too thin and llrm, that her chin was too sharp, her check bones too proud licnt, and (ho blue of her eyes too cold. Hut what did Mr. Swivel know or care of these things when he snw the rounded ankles, and the tapering arm, In the display of which Miss To tile wns so generous? (He liked, too, the decided ways In which she bad appro priated him nnd thought Her bold pos session of him really pretty; nlso be admired very much tho entertaining naivete with which she admitted him to Immediate good fellowship with her. Wulllngford, who never allowed himself t be Ignorant for a moment as to tho whereabouts of Charles Al gernon, passed that wny with the tem porary Mrs. Torrence In keen delight At some flippant remark which Mrs. Torrence made lo him as they passed out of hearing Walllngford chuckled heartily, and the chin of Miss Van Vorhles suddenly gave a sharp up ward tilt "Your friend Walllngford gives mo n pang," she said, A rollicking nong from the parlor brought Miss Tottle lo her feet nt the siiino moment, and she hurried Into tbe parlor with her protege. Suddenly mi ominous sound smote tipou Wnllliigford's curs. Hnck lu the parlor (hey were singing lu full chorus "Give My liegnrds to Brum) way," nnd there was a sob in the voices. "Great Scott I" said Wulllngford. "If thnt hunch of actors nnd actresses are getting mushy nbout Hrondwny It's nil over." He hurried back to the house nnd had tho music switched, but the inci dent had made blm thoughtful, and ho culled Mr. Swivel one side. "Well, old top, how goes II?" he asked.. "Grentr said Mr. Swivel. "Gi-eat! Netcr had euch a night In my llfo." "How would you like to own the plnnfe?" J1 i ! W.;' '" : . A,fxS The eyes of Mr. Swivel narrowed a trifle. "Well," he said, -I might dick er with you." "What do you say about going to Chicago In the morning, then?'' sug gested Walllngford. Again Swivel hesitated a moment. "Give me Just au hour to think it over," he said. Walllngford of course gave blm tho hour, but he looked In anxiety after Mr. Swivel as that young man walked back to tbe hammock where bo bad left Miss Van Vorhles. It was after the concert was over that Mr. Swivel came to Walllngford, all smiles aud full even of eagerness. "Sure thing," suld he. "Weil take that Chicago trip. What time does the train go?" "The stage leaves about 8 o'clock. Is that too curly for you?" "Well." Swivel laughed, "7 o'clock is too early to get up and too late to stay up, but I guess 1 can manage It." When Wulllngford hurried out to tho stugo be found un unexpected addition to tho party in the person of smiling aud conlideut Miss Tottle Vun Vorhles. 'I bavo to meet papa in Chicago," she sweetly observed to Walllngford, "and I am certainly the lucky one to flud thut I am going to have such good compnny. 1 know you boys will all be nice to me." Walllngford and Duw exchanged glances of wonder, nnd then, ns by common impulse, they cast black looks at tbe back of tbe nec-U of Charles Algernon Swivel. "Why. say, Blackle," declared Wal llngford when they hud n moment to gether In the smoking compartment, "If this unbaked lob tries to put over any trick or hold back any of his own coin I'll have blm pinched. They have strenuous laws In Chicago aguinst rubes having money." "I told you about It," growled Black le, "The only wny to bundle n mut like this Is to show blm the bait, then take It right away from him until he puts up for It. Even n born Idiot like Swivel, If you leave him alone with n gold brick, Is going to finally tumble that It would be a cute Ideu to spill acid on It. Well, that's what happen ed. You allowed Chuiies Algernon to stay over two days, and he tested the brick." , ."You're the original 1 told you so kid, all right," declared Walllngford, "but. like nil the rest of them, you tell what's the matter nnd don't tell whut to do. Go away and let me think," Before the trip was over, however, he concluded that be bad been doing Mr. Swivel uu Injustice, for Mr. Swiv el paid no more ntlentlon to Miss Tot tle than did either of tbe others. He was cheerful nnd chatty all the way and corroborated Ills Intention to pur chase Pine Lake by mentioning certain trilling Improvements be meant to make In that pleasant, health resort. When they arrived in Chicago be bade Miss Totlio a pleasant gooiby an.l went with the other men to their ho tel. He even permitted them to go to h!s bank with blm after lunch and seo the transfer of his account. As they "Permit ma, gentlemen, to Introduce Mrs, Swivel," aaid Charles Algernon. came out of tho bank, however, Charles Algernon stopped on the steps anil bade them good by. "You'll have to excuse me for nbout mi hour," ha said. "1 have n llttlu pri vate business to look after." "But wo were to hnve our talk Im mediately nfter yon had been to tho bank," protested Wnlllngford. "1 shall bo compelled to excuse my self for ono lour," Insisted Mr. Swivel. "But I wnnt to get out of town (his afternoon," declared Wulllngford. "1 shall meet you nt the hotel nt 2 o'clock," stilted Mr. Swivel, wllli sur prising coolness, nnd, walking down the steps, be balled a tuxi nnd drove ii wily. At precisely 2 o'clock thero wns ring nt the bell of Wnlllngford's apart ments. Mr. Swivel was below to see Mr. Walllngford. When Walllngford opened the door lu respouso to a present knock, how ever, Mr. Swivel wns not alone. With til in wns Miss Tottlo Van Vorhles! "Permit me, gentlemen, to Introduce Mrs. Swivel." snld Charles Algernon, beaming wilh Joy. "Swivel. Swivel!" chlded Walllng ford, slinking n reproving linger nt the hnppy bridegroom. "I never thought you'd turn out to be n mere fortune hunter!" nnd ho cast a malignant glance at Miss Tottlo. "Yon needn't spring any of thnt guff," snld Mrs. Swivel sweetly, taking Mkk possession, ot lue uca. tuuii' iu Uie room, and spreading her skirts plc turesquely. "Charlie knows all nbout It He knows that I'm u show girl, nnd ho married mo under my own name, which was Molly Smith. Also Chnrles knows all about the plant you put up there at Pine Luke for his spe cial benefit." "Exactly," agreed Churlcs Algernon, speaking iu a surprisingly brisk tone. Now, let's get down to business. We're hero to take Pine Luke off your hands. Now, how much do you want?" Walllngford bent smooth brows upon Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Algeruou. "Fif ty thousand dollars," said he. Miss Tottlo laughed with keen en joyment. "You got to cancel on that," she said. "I know you figured on u large chunk of Charlie's pile, but he's taken some brains into tho company since then." Charlie smiled delightedly, as If his wife bud paid him n compliment, and he ( atted ber upon a plump shoulder. "So 1 see," snld Walllngford slowly. "Well, bow much docs the brains of tho company propose to pay for line Lake?" and be looked pleasantly nt the bride. "Just cost," Charles Algernon told him, the wrinkles around his eyes be coming hard and sharp. "You paid live thousand for the place, and you put In about tlve thousand on Improve ments." Wulllngford urose and walked toward the telephone. "Rut, Petty," protested Charlie. "Don't be foolish." suld Petty Impa tiently, nnd then she turned lo Wulllng ford. "All right," she' said. "Weil make It fifteen thousand, uud that is tho top figure." Walllngford looked down upon her smiling confidence. Now he was sure of his ground. "Will you please tell me," bo demanded, "why you are will lug to payv $13,000 for sixty acres of hind thnt won't grow pumpkins and a nouso mat lsu t worth burning up: You know it s no summer resort , "Well, you see, I think you're wrong ubout It being no good us n summer report." explained Mr. Swivel, wilh a gllbness which did not deceive Wallin; ford. "I've always wanted to go into the summer resort business, and I think we can advertise this place In a way that will get us good trade." Both of tliem smiled lit Walllngford brightly and Ingenuously. "You'll pay mo $H).0r for Pine Lake," observed that gentleman, sinil lug In return. Mrs. Snivel laughed unroaiiously, "You'll pay me $I0.C00 cash for the place." repeated Walllngford. "You won't? Fllieen thousand Is the limit j All light. Swivel, I'll make you a prop osition. I ll run down lo Pine Lake and look It over. If I decide after that not to keep the place I'll meet you here at this hour day after tomorrow mid take your offer of lll'tcen thousand." lie went to the telephone. He 'In quired for the next train to Pine Lake; ho ordered two llckets purchased foi that place; ho ordered bis bi! sent up, a valet lo pad; his luggage nnd a porter to remove It. It was not until the porter came for the luggage that tiie Swivels gave In. "Can you give us a clear deed?" asked Chuiies Algernon. "There'll be no trouble nbout that.' Wulllngford politely assured blm, "for I have n lawyer right downstairs." "So Hiavo we, promptly returned Chnrles Algernon. When everything hud been nrrnngeU In shipshape, when Walllngford hud put the check In Ills pocket and Mr Swivel had put the deed In his, the triumphant moment arrived for which the blidul couple bud been waiting. "Now, you big grafter. I'll tell you the truth," said Swivel, everv little wrlnklo In his oily face twisting Itsell Into knots. "You've Just sold a peach nt a lemon price. That peculiar smell at Pine Lake Is oil. That laud down (hero Is Just dripping with It. My fa ther was an oil piospcctor, nnd 1 wns raised lu the business. When 1 was a kid I was dragged from one oil Held to (ho oilier mid enn smell crude oil further off (ban n buzzard can see a dead horse. I was scared slUT you'd get on to It before we got nwny from there. "Go to It, Swivel," replied Walling ford urbanely. "Hope you mnke a for tune. 1 bud my education lu the mln lug business, from oil to diamonds, yours ngo, and I wnnt to say to yon right now that there Isn't n smell lu tho unlvcrso that I wouldn't sell for $30,000 prollt." Later, when the smoke of battle had cleared away, Blaeklo Daw was thoughtful nnd silent, "I don't know nbout that line Lake deal, J. Unfits." bo snld. "It's at least an even break that wo got the wrong end of It." "We got all that Mr. Swivel stole from us," Immediately spoke up Fan nie Wurdcn, always ready Jo defend Wulllngford. The Wardens were on tho spot within twenty minutes after the Swivels bnd gone. "Thcro's not much over for the ex pense fund," considered Violet. "Thnt isn't the point," returned Rluckle, unconsciously patting Violet's hand. "Wo wnnted to sling Charles for reasons of our own." Walllngford, resting back In a big easy chair, paused In the operntlon of lighting a long, black cigar to close his eyes and chucklo. "Suppose you bnd to tako the cnliro Beaumont oil Held and Molly Smith with It for life?" lie suggested. "No, lllaekle. Whatever turns up we stung him!" "Rut suppose they do flud nn oil Rusher?" protested Hlackle, much wor ried nbout It "It can't gush much," asserted Wnl llngford. crossing his legs In perfect sntlsfaction. "Why, you raw appren tice, don't you know I Invented that smell? 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"jfnHMlM'in'IM.TJClR 1!AMM JittANII I'JM.M. f. a yeariknownM licst, Safest, Alwys Kelial SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERY WRE These tiny CAPSULES V aro superior 10 luisira of Copaiba, Cubebs or lnection8,andv BELIEi-l In (MIDYJ 24 HCUn i the W same diseases with out Inconvenience. Sold by all Jt-uttffiitt. STENOGRAPHERS why Not Use Columbia QUALITY Carbons? t Made In Oregon 100 Copies Guaranteed from Each Sheet. $ Columbia Carbon Pa?er Mfg. Co. 33rd & Broadway, Portland, Ore. MICHAEL DONOHUE DEAD Michael Dotiolnio, ono of our highly respected pioneer residents, died at hi farm homo one mile north of Jefforson nt 8 p. m. lust Friday. The death o Mr. Donohuo, while not unexpected is greatly regretted, for "Undo Mike" had nono but friends. Ho was a devout Catholic nnd practiced his religion in his daily life. Ho knew sevcrul days before his death thnt the end wns near, and but fivo days previous told the writer thnt ho was ready nnd willing ti go. While possessing tho true Irish hospitality ho was thrifty, had acquired a compotoncy and in Iiis Inst yenrs was surrounded by every comfort. Of strict integrity, ever rendy to extend aid tr any deserving person, such men can ill he spnrcd. Deccnscd wns nged 72 years. Ho was born In County Limerick, Ire land, coming to America nnd the Pa cific coast when 22 yours cf age. Ha lived some time in I.nno, Kenton and I.inn counties, purchnslng 34 years agr tho farm on which he resided until his death. Funornl services were conduct ed by Father Bernard Stindny after noon at the Catholic, thnt edifice being inadequate to nccommmlnto tho large crowd that assembled to pay a last tribute to their departed friend. Inter ment was in the city cometerv. De ceased is survived by a snn nnd daugh ter. Tho memory of "Uncle Mike" Donohuo will long bo cherished by his host of friends. Ho is survived by a son and daughter, both living on the home farm. Jefferson Review. Chief of Stall Scott y Indorses Garrison Plan Washington, Jan. 21. The Garrisoiu continental nrmy plnn wns defended by General Scott, chief of staff, before tno sonnto militnry committee todav. as the best compromise bntween an un wioldly system of militarism and total unprepnredness. "The question," ho said, "is not to obtain an army that can lick the world, but to provido a force among our citizenry, not forgetting that our main . business is peace." He scouted claims thnt an enemy could overrun the country as quickly ss some experts have testified they could. Help Digestion - I 1 . n n n il!VAIlll,A organs in good working or derto stimulate your liver,v tone your stomach ana I regulate your bowels,take ij PAW'S IT A AaiaUWJ UihI Sale at Aa MaJWIae ta lU Wariel SaUeveirwhera. la Waaa. 10a, 2S. Mm 15 ti ' ' 7: '"K