November 19, 1934 (6 pages)

SAGE TWO is oe tenes : Nugge : ae % ote : eaten atetengeotent esgengeate ate ge rteace eden ndente* ateatercetete desde SRE Rl dente dente nde tegen Phemeade So ste steko Nevada City 3 305 Broad Street. i per, as defined al Newspa N ‘ Phone 386 by statu te. MONDAY, NOV. 19, 1934 But He’s Still in Plain View ofetge fe Serle eter tee cletestesteys % * Pub Printed and er ! 32 twee Editor and Publish Hennews gg Bo epee eee Rei ieneae ag et a Sa! SETS E E be ad at Published Semi-weekly, Monday and Friday Nevada City, California, and entered as mail mat . ss head was expressive enougl® Still Jim sensed that he had been misled. ¢ »“You cat!” he declared, roughly. “If I ketch you again—tryin’ to bribe any of my outfit—I'll treat you so you won't “SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION RIDES STATUE OF + : want to go back to your baby-faced_ brother. Helen rose -unsteadily and vanished in the gloom. “Jim Wall, you ain’t been with me _ WITHOUT ASHIRT." long, an’ I don’t know you, but I'm takin’ this deal to heart,” Hays said . slowly. “I’m much obliged. =! Ba : SUBSCRIPTION RATES 2.5 case elie sc: $2.50 One year (In AC vAtiCG) -o.s5c)stesso Now you git to your tent!” GEORGE: WASHINGION + z : ter of the second elass in the postoffice at ~~ 1879. . City,, under Act of Congress, March 8, indistinguishable, but the poise of his . NEWS ITEM: : $ lished at Nevada City. : * ee ‘THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET. ae I reckon . you’re the only man in the ou®it who could of withstood thet wonian.” i “No, you're wrong Hank, Smokt wouldn’t have listened to her. And I’m sure the others would have stood pat.” “My faith was near gone.” Bopsteoteatestectesteteatete testestestetestesesteofrteofesfeoeste stele festesteofeteotetesfeafeotestesfentestetestecetestetetesteste ak fe . . “That's in you, Hank.“You’ve no call to lose it. You’ve about split your gang over this woman.” “Wal, I’m not askin’ judgments from you or any of the outfit,” growled the The plan of Mr. Townsend, of Long Beach, calling for pensioning all persons over 60 years of age, their . from whatever they are doing, giving over their jobs to,1 younger folk, and spending the full amount of their pension . . of $200 each month, has certainly charmed the older generaf'i ornia. s plans, this one trails pink tion Ora Ueen chief gloomily, “You'll all be good an? glad to git your share of the ransom,” “The thing is—boss—will we get clouds eee As compared with Dr. Osler’s plan of chloroforming all S1S. Everywhere one goes these days discussion of the Townsend plan is heard. The feature of it, that requires that the $200 be spent each month is especially stressed. Once in operation there need be no hoarding, no laying aside for a rainy day. Barge along life’s path in any manner whatever, until the 60th mile stone is passed and then: “Enter thou into the Kingdom of Heaven.” The good old habit of thrift automatically goes into discard. Why save a penny if at 60 years of age a competence awaits no other virtues than gray hair and false teeth? The plan strikes at every insurance company, every saving s bank. It abolishes the profit motive in all business. Of course the rugged individualist may still pursue his rugged course and lay up and go—say tomorrow night. We must have food, horses. . . . It’s only honest, though, to tell you the chances are a hundred to one egainst us. . seat We've got an even break if we Wait.” { “How can you—think. that?” “This gang is about ready to go up in smoke. There’ll be a terrible fight. And jus t as surely, more than he. That wil 1 Hays surely will be killed. The two . COPYRIGHT VU. SERVICE CHAPTER IX. war, is more dissatisfied than any generation has been since Christ was born. These boys and girls are ready for a season of trial and error and thousands of others( witness the vote for Sinclair) are willing to try desperate remedies for des he There will be a meeting of. the third district Parent Teacher Assoand Ray, of Los Angeles, retur'ned home Friday after a visit here in, ciation in Nevada City next Wed on subject, 10:30 a. m. did,” replied up his hands Jim, the. first outh they accepted the disclosure in unded and ominous could silence. Jim fd off into the darkness. Some time 1g the night he was awakened. Afay there, eyes open, a soft hand fed his cheek and a whisper “Jim! . , ship chairman, is to present devil—” “Hush! “You! . .Jhat is it? Has that sulted meday up on the moun “No, het harmed me, andI am not the} Pete. Palmeri this morning swore that won the State’s highest AWARD .OF CALIFORNIA plaintiff's person. Garfield Robson made the arrest this afternoon. STATE FAIR 1931, 1932, 1938 . Giani will appear for arraignment ae U. = N, JOHNSON, Prop. . Nevada City — tomorrow emir, t a Phone 77 . . NUGGET ADVERTISING PAYS I de Serve. . . . You have forgotten that I love you.” “Yes—I had,” she whispered. great eyes studied him in the Her star ferent had light as if the fact had a vastly difsignificance here than it’ had at Star ranch. Suddenly she stiffened, no doubt at the slight sound that had check ed her speech. She put a hand over his lips and stared at him with wide vague eyes. Over her shoulder Jim’s eye was arrested by a glint of starlight upon a bright object on the ground. Above and behind it a shape darker than the dark background, gradually took the oufline of a man on hands. and knees . Cold terror assailed Jim Wall, de spite his.tron nerve. That. was Hays crawling upon them with a gun in his hand. i A bursting -tide of blood through because I . A Say tine AK cl und insurance executive, Frank N. Belgrano, Jr., 39, above, was unanimously elected national commander of the American Legion at the Miami, Fla., convention. Belgrano. who has held post, state, and national offices ' in the legion, served with field artillery during the World War. , “All the time you knowed!” There Was something pathetic in the fallen chieftain’s shame and amaze. By thig time he seemed to realize his crime, “You see, Hank, how youroutfit has stood by you, even in your guilt.” : Sul oe. at it ah too late-—]’]] { {7 . ae “Yes. To Smoky an’ me, We kept it secret until we had to tell, They knew somethin’ was wrong.” * D> {> Ve Make amerids,” he refoined hoarsely, and stalked away in the darkness. { Jim lay back on his blankets with a weight of oppression remove: He had Fe Saved himself for the hour, but what would the outcome be? He had breakfast before the other men were up. With rifle in hand he headed toward the western exit. The sun was still beneath the rim of the. escarpments, in the east, but its ‘golden approach was heralded by magnificent glory of red and gold. Loneliness waS no was paramount. sound—only an a ‘Chere immense @ silence. No life at all! Not a winged . i creature hovering over that ghastl y region! But over this scene of déso lation slowly spread the solemngblight of heating, blazing sun. soon to. man tle all in illusive copper linge, Before that hour arrived, Jim Wall took up the field glass. Below in the camp the men: were lazily stirri ng to a late breakfast. The door of the cabin was open. A glint. of gold crosse d the: dark' aperture. Then the tall form of. Hays stalked out. He yawned. Stretched wide his long arms. ruddy face gleamed in ‘ a US . He His the glass to CA that sight. Wall's whole being leaped. s “By heaven!” hig voice rang out. Hays, that’s your. last morning's stretch, Before this day’s done you'll stretch forever!” Let his men have their hour, thought ] ] > x Jim darkly, but if they did not mete out justice to their chief the end was. nevertheless. fixed and unalte rable. : Jim settled. back and raised, -hig fieldglass more from habit than any. semblance of the old >» denudation of the brakes, oo 4 watchfulness, There was nothing to see but the stark , (To Be Continued) Seeks Ocean Air Depot in U. S. 5 t i. ce “It’s: Hays,” be whispered, scarcely ceive him. Helen comprehended. — It Lately [sleep because I’m horwas Jim Wall’s privilege then to see ribly afpwill come—and—smoththe reaction of a woman at a perilo us er me—-ke me—so I can’t cry moment. out. T’y some in the daytime, . “Tl give you the ransom money ,” . . . Jf thing is I—ean’t stand she said, quite clearly, and’ certainly it much’. I think I frightened most persuasively, “My brother will him, Bim see—I can feel—Oh, reward you otherwise.” y Jim, fon sake, do something to “You can’t bribe me,” he rejoin ed, . end—thor—” “And I wouldn't advise you to try it She Jor fell forward in the on Smoky or any of the others.” weaknethe moment, her head “Hays may have had only money in mine ty stroked it gently, his his mind at first, but now—” reacti@ir from that passionate “Don't move, Jim!’ ecime a and membrace at Star ranch ag low, hard voice from the shadow. could Jen possible. Helen gave a little gasp and sagged “Hej’t—give up,” he replied, on her knees, Jim waited a moment. “You een brave. And it hag “I won't, Hank,” he replied. goneathan we could hope. . Then Hays’ tall form loomed black Only }wWhile longer!” above the rise of ground. He strode ‘Vy steal .aaway—now.” rd. If he had sheathed his gun, “Y@ thought of that. But forwa Jim would have’ made short work of only pst and starve—or. die of that interview. But he held it haif thirgsfe brakes.” ' leveled, glancing darkly in the star“Ppst—would be better—for light, : me.” ; The robber chief gazed down upon at ‘. n't stick it out we'll plan Jim and Helen. Hig features ) were . bow RUN INN ARRESTED Guernsey Gold Medal Milk . . usea torce and violence upon the ill. osing flesh can’t eat that’s nothing. . . if ! THRIVE ON more than audibly. “Follow me—now.” Then, exerting all his will to speak natur al. ly, he said aloud: “No, Miss Herri ck, I’m sorry, but I can't oblige you. I don’t approve of Hays’ kidnaping you, but it’s done. And I’m a member of ' i his band.» I. would not think of going against him, let alone trying to run off with you.” There was a,tense Silence, fraught with much P PRE gaps for Jim. Would she be able to play up to him? There was just a chance that Uays had not heard any of their whispers, in which case it was possible to de i tain trail. ad. only had faith in you then {too late, But 1 want you to kr have the faith now. Only the ind the suspense are wearing DB” “But ye well—all right: stil? . JS not harmed you? Helen!” 3 . f CHILDREN I ask—and “First I p tell you how cruelly it has comme to me—my igno softly : the . . to a complaint charging Charles _ . Giani, proprietor of Gold Run Inn MILK on Sacramento street, with having reward Cunning must take precedence of action. rance, my ® to believe and trust ,;. to meet her again. if me before. But VH reward you in some way,” “To have saved. you will be all the She bent/ so that her face was closer, and could whisper very 1 you, even fOU—so—so rudely in H. Nevada City grammar school P. T. . A. several years ago and it will be /. a, pleasure for the charter members . Nothing has and I must 10 you—or go out. of Iny. mind.” be ‘PROPRIETOR OF GOLD N loud. happened. . sut.I couldn’t sleep— Commander children are to give musical numbers. <A luncheon is to be served at 12:30 in the Coffee Shop. Mrs. C. -B, Clake organized .fake up. It, is L” and. the others adopted. characteristic . /morning program on membership . and extension. Nevada City school . '. awake, Helen knelide him, Jim sat. up with a violeprt. Legion’s New The cities will wide the camp fire. Hays stood up. Smoky sat on a Stone, Jim knelt on one knee, present for the convention. : Mrs. E. P. Stoll, district member Bret Harte Dairy Produces the Best Milk it is Possible to Produce and other brot him transfixed anilling, , pected a large delegation from Sacramento left the camp fire, Then Jim, in b cold terms, exposed the machinatiof. their chief, After His wife, Mrs. Verda executive board will meet at 10:00 Gold Flat. Riceardi, also made the trip and; with Mrs. Henry Weber, of Colfax, . president, in the chair. It is ex‘yisited with her parents. eae Smoky threw leave a proposition J can handle without risk to you.” “Even then—we still have to” find @ way out of this awful place.” “Yes, but I’'d have time, and I could pack water and food. Helen, trust me, it’s the best plan,” “Tf vou take me back to my brothe r, Yl give you the ransom.” “Don't insult. me,” he replie d, bitterly. At that she drew up suddenly, and threw her hair back from her face, “Forgive me. You see, IT have lost: my mind.’ That never occurred to Jim’s veins paralleled the. lightning. flash of his thoughts. Death for ‘In the stit her face had the both lady prisoner.” : of them was terribly close. His gun . same pearl-stint as the clouds, He staiked away, waving the fagot was under his pillow. Helen knelt be“All rights—but it’s risky,” he to keep it ablaze. whispered Wy. His hand’ rested ! tween him and the robber. A move of “J seen her last night when he even the slightest kind would be fatal, upon the bl This meeting will be,held in the of; Methodist church in Nevada City Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shurtliff, of commencing at they took up a blazing fagot of. wood, “Reckon I'll make a little fire fer my weeks. ‘‘Captain’’ George Nihel, of, ‘‘Pressing Responsibilities of . the Nevada City, will be in charge of. Parent Teacher Association.”. reopening the old shaft. Mr. Riccardi is a son-in-law An angry rarose. “Cool after the -rain.” remarked Hays, after he had finished. And he Mrs.B,. C. the. you poses reminiscent of the trai). Nevada City’s southern limits, which ! Clarke, of Sutter Creek, first .vice they are preparing to reopen. It is . president of the California Congress understood construction of the sur-/ of Parent Teachers, is to make the address tell seen in his eyes he meant to egg me on to draw. So I did it quick. Jack, what you get ter supper?” By tacit consent and without a single word the men avoided Happy Jack’s table that night and ate around +s few;opening they “Wal, you’ve coppered it with the ace. The second Brad jumped me I -OPENINGOF FORTUNA EIS PLANNED, . a did coldly. “Anythin’ to say?’ “No. I don't see> how you have acted any differently.” DISTRICT P. T. A. WILL in said:. “Jim, “Reckon vex it. start Herricks,” retd Jim, divining the moment for retion had come, straight how I come to draw on Brad?” It would be a glorious thing if the Golden State could buildings, will ghost. of the ny Hays got from the approaching, and when he crew near find the way and lead the world in a solution of the evils that face “Yes, and yfellows saw only a bright fire. By its tare Hays was seen has been a laboratory for social, economic and political experi the *interest of the Fortuna mine, at . nesday, November 21. other gurl,” over an armload of Lrush to make a If there is a panacea for these grinding economic ills, it is just possible that some such plan as the Townsend may be the one. Let us keep an open mind. California in years past Riccardi, Mitchell . called me to fi her supper,” said Jack. :“Fust timd had a peek at her face lately. Sed a ghost of thet It was dark by the time Happy Jack ealled them to supper. Jim carried perate ills. Messrs. Louis the ‘An’ he squealed?’ The new generation, born since the world vind a by ‘ Hays swore a niighty oath. These will resist to the last ditch. 9ARe a4 like moan Tt might prevent died.” Yet, the last ditch may not be so far away as we oldsters SF move you “Pll wring thet white cat’s neck” hissed the robber, “Yowre wrong boss. She didn’t tell me, She doesn't know you robbed her brother. Sparrow confessed bef®re he prime obstacles in the path of the Townsend plan have been named: the savings banks and the insurance companies. Associated with them are all the wealthy interests of the United ment. violent “What “It's a good idea. taxes required to pay every person over 60 years olda mont but ly pension of $200 will make his road not only rugged ky. ~~ ‘\ this the sure and safe highway to that Mecca toward which human yearning has turned since Adam and Eve, for their sins, were expelled from Paradise? Is this the key that opens again the door for all God’s “‘chill'un into the lost Garden of Eden?” Frankly we don't think so. Human nature, being what are prone to think. snake. the split—provided you divide money you stole from Herrick.” treasures ‘on earth if he desires, but as a matter of fact the States, the world. ‘made a Striking thet?” “I’m askin’ you.” “Air you insinuatin® you mightn’'t git yours?” demanded Hays, “No. You might say I Was askin’ for all of us” replied Jim curtly, ‘ “Wal, Pl git the outfit together am do some askin’ myself.” persons of 45 years and over, it is surely the heavenly antithe it is, has accumulated mulish resistance to Utopias. Iie Hays After a talk with President Roosevelt in which he outlined plans for.a dirigible serv ice be tween the United States and Europe, Dr, Hugo Eckener, fame d Grat Zeppelin commander, is Pictured. above as he told the Federal Aviation Commissi on of his desire to locaté a: suitable ’ base for the experimental tripg, expected to begin next July,

SAGE TWO is oe tenes : Nugge : ae % ote : eaten atetengeotent esgengeate ate ge rteace eden ndente* ateatercetete desde SRE Rl dente dente nde tegen Phemeade So ste steko Nevada City 3 305 Broad Street. i per, as defined al Newspa N ‘ Phone 386 by statu te. MONDAY, NOV. 19, 1934 But He’s Still in Plain View ofetge fe Serle eter tee cletestesteys % * Pub Printed and er ! 32 twee Editor and Publish Hennews gg Bo epee eee Rei ieneae ag et a Sa! SETS E E be ad at Published Semi-weekly, Monday and Friday Nevada City, California, and entered as mail mat . ss head was expressive enougl® Still Jim sensed that he had been misled. ¢ »“You cat!” he declared, roughly. “If I ketch you again—tryin’ to bribe any of my outfit—I'll treat you so you won't “SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION RIDES STATUE OF + : want to go back to your baby-faced_ brother. Helen rose -unsteadily and vanished in the gloom. “Jim Wall, you ain’t been with me _ WITHOUT ASHIRT." long, an’ I don’t know you, but I'm takin’ this deal to heart,” Hays said . slowly. “I’m much obliged. =! Ba : SUBSCRIPTION RATES 2.5 case elie sc: $2.50 One year (In AC vAtiCG) -o.s5c)stesso Now you git to your tent!” GEORGE: WASHINGION + z : ter of the second elass in the postoffice at ~~ 1879. . City,, under Act of Congress, March 8, indistinguishable, but the poise of his . NEWS ITEM: : $ lished at Nevada City. : * ee ‘THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET. ae I reckon . you’re the only man in the ou®it who could of withstood thet wonian.” i “No, you're wrong Hank, Smokt wouldn’t have listened to her. And I’m sure the others would have stood pat.” “My faith was near gone.” Bopsteoteatestectesteteatete testestestetestesesteofrteofesfeoeste stele festesteofeteotetesfeafeotestesfentestetestecetestetetesteste ak fe . . “That's in you, Hank.“You’ve no call to lose it. You’ve about split your gang over this woman.” “Wal, I’m not askin’ judgments from you or any of the outfit,” growled the The plan of Mr. Townsend, of Long Beach, calling for pensioning all persons over 60 years of age, their . from whatever they are doing, giving over their jobs to,1 younger folk, and spending the full amount of their pension . . of $200 each month, has certainly charmed the older generaf'i ornia. s plans, this one trails pink tion Ora Ueen chief gloomily, “You'll all be good an? glad to git your share of the ransom,” “The thing is—boss—will we get clouds eee As compared with Dr. Osler’s plan of chloroforming all S1S. Everywhere one goes these days discussion of the Townsend plan is heard. The feature of it, that requires that the $200 be spent each month is especially stressed. Once in operation there need be no hoarding, no laying aside for a rainy day. Barge along life’s path in any manner whatever, until the 60th mile stone is passed and then: “Enter thou into the Kingdom of Heaven.” The good old habit of thrift automatically goes into discard. Why save a penny if at 60 years of age a competence awaits no other virtues than gray hair and false teeth? The plan strikes at every insurance company, every saving s bank. It abolishes the profit motive in all business. Of course the rugged individualist may still pursue his rugged course and lay up and go—say tomorrow night.. We must have food, horses. . . . It’s only honest, though, to tell you the chances are a hundred to one egainst us. . seat We've got an even break if we Wait.” { “How can you—think. that?” “This gang is about ready to go up in smoke. There’ll be a terrible fight. And jus t as surely, more than he. That wil 1 Hays surely will be killed. The two . COPYRIGHT VU. SERVICE CHAPTER IX. war, is more dissatisfied than any generation has been since Christ was born. These boys and girls are ready for a season of trial and error and thousands of others( witness the vote for Sinclair) are willing to try desperate remedies for des he There will be a meeting of. the third district Parent Teacher Assoand Ray, of Los Angeles, retur'ned home Friday after a visit here in, ciation in Nevada City next Wed on subject, 10:30 a. m. did,” replied up his hands Jim, the. first outh they accepted the disclosure in unded and ominous could silence. Jim fd off into the darkness. Some time 1g the night he was awakened. Afay there, eyes open, a soft hand fed his cheek and a whisper “Jim! . , ship chairman, is to present devil—” “Hush! “You! . .Jhat is it? Has that sulted meday up on the moun “No, het harmed me, andI am not the} Pete. Palmeri this morning swore that won the State’s highest AWARD .OF CALIFORNIA plaintiff's person. Garfield Robson made the arrest this afternoon. STATE FAIR 1931, 1932, 1938 . Giani will appear for arraignment ae U. = N, JOHNSON, Prop. . Nevada City — tomorrow emir, t a Phone 77 . . NUGGET ADVERTISING PAYS I de Serve. . . . You have forgotten that I love you.” “Yes—I had,” she whispered. great eyes studied him in the Her star ferent had light as if the fact had a vastly difsignificance here than it’ had at Star ranch. Suddenly she stiffened, no doubt at the slight sound that had check ed her speech. She put a hand over his lips and stared at him with wide vague eyes. Over her shoulder Jim’s eye was arrested by a glint of starlight upon a bright object on the ground. Above and behind it a shape darker than the dark background, gradually took the oufline of a man on hands. and knees . Cold terror assailed Jim Wall, de spite his.tron nerve. That. was Hays crawling upon them with a gun in his hand. i A bursting -tide of blood through because I . A Say tine AK cl und insurance executive, Frank N. Belgrano, Jr., 39, above, was unanimously elected national commander of the American Legion at the Miami, Fla., convention. Belgrano. who has held post, state, and national offices ' in the legion, served with field artillery during the World War. , “All the time you knowed!” There Was something pathetic in the fallen chieftain’s shame and amaze. By thig time he seemed to realize his crime, “You see, Hank, how youroutfit has stood by you, even in your guilt.” : Sul oe. at it ah too late-—]’]] { {7 . ae “Yes. To Smoky an’ me, We kept it secret until we had to tell, They knew somethin’ was wrong.” * D> {> Ve Make amerids,” he refoined hoarsely, and stalked away in the darkness. { Jim lay back on his blankets with a weight of oppression remove: He had Fe Saved himself for the hour, but what would the outcome be? He had breakfast before the other men were up. With rifle in hand he headed toward the western exit. The sun was still beneath the rim of the. escarpments, in the east, but its ‘golden approach was heralded by magnificent glory of red and gold. Loneliness waS no was paramount. sound—only an a ‘Chere immense @ silence. No life at all! Not a winged . i creature hovering over that ghastl y region! But over this scene of déso lation slowly spread the solemngblight of heating, blazing sun. soon to. man tle all in illusive copper linge, Before that hour arrived, Jim Wall took up the field glass. Below in the camp the men: were lazily stirri ng to a late breakfast. The door of the cabin was open. A glint. of gold crosse d the: dark' aperture. Then the tall form of. Hays stalked out. He yawned. Stretched wide his long arms. ruddy face gleamed in ‘ a US . He His the glass to CA that sight. Wall's whole being leaped. s “By heaven!” hig voice rang out. Hays, that’s your. last morning's stretch, Before this day’s done you'll stretch forever!” Let his men have their hour, thought ] ] > x Jim darkly, but if they did not mete out justice to their chief the end was. nevertheless. fixed and unalte rable. : Jim settled. back and raised, -hig fieldglass more from habit than any. semblance of the old >» denudation of the brakes, oo 4 watchfulness, There was nothing to see but the stark ,

(To Be Continued) Seeks Ocean Air Depot in U. S. 5 t i. ce “It’s: Hays,” be whispered, scarcely ceive him. Helen comprehended. — It Lately [sleep because I’m horwas Jim Wall’s privilege then to see ribly afpwill come—and—smoththe reaction of a woman at a perilo us er me—-ke me—so I can’t cry moment. out. T’y some in the daytime, . “Tl give you the ransom money ,” . . . Jf thing is I—ean’t stand she said, quite clearly, and’ certainly it much’. I think I frightened most persuasively, “My brother will him, Bim see—I can feel—Oh, reward you otherwise.” y Jim, fon sake, do something to “You can’t bribe me,” he rejoin ed, . end—thor—” “And I wouldn't advise you to try it She Jor fell forward in the on Smoky or any of the others.” weaknethe moment, her head “Hays may have had only money in mine ty stroked it gently, his his mind at first, but now—” reacti@ir from that passionate “Don't move, Jim!’ ecime a and membrace at Star ranch ag low, hard voice from the shadow. could Jen possible. Helen gave a little gasp and sagged “Hej’t—give up,” he replied, on her knees, Jim waited a moment. “You een brave. And it hag “I won't, Hank,” he replied. goneathan we could hope. .. Then Hays’ tall form loomed black Only }wWhile longer!” above the rise of ground. He strode ‘Vy steal .aaway—now.” rd. If he had sheathed his gun, “Y@ thought of that. But forwa Jim would have’ made short work of only pst and starve—or. die of that interview. But he held it haif thirgsfe brakes.” ' leveled, glancing darkly in the star“Ppst—would be better—for light, : me.” ; The robber chief gazed down upon at ‘. n't stick it out we'll plan Jim and Helen. Hig features ) were . bow RUN INN ARRESTED Guernsey Gold Medal Milk . . usea torce and violence upon the ill. osing flesh can’t eat that’s nothing. . . if ! THRIVE ON more than audibly. “Follow me—now.” Then, exerting all his will to speak natur al. ly, he said aloud: “No, Miss Herri ck, I’m sorry, but I can't oblige you. I don’t approve of Hays’ kidnaping you, but it’s done. And I’m a member of ' i his band.» I. would not think of going against him, let alone trying to run off with you.” There was a,tense Silence, fraught with much P PRE gaps for Jim. Would she be able to play up to him? There was just a chance that Uays had not heard any of their whispers, in which case it was possible to de i tain trail. ad. only had faith in you then {too late, But 1 want you to kr have the faith now. Only the ind the suspense are wearing DB” “But ye well—all right: stil? . JS not harmed you? Helen!” 3 . f CHILDREN I ask—and “First I p tell you how cruelly it has comme to me—my igno softly : the . . to a complaint charging Charles _ . Giani, proprietor of Gold Run Inn MILK on Sacramento street, with having reward Cunning must take precedence of action. rance, my ® to believe and trust ,;. to meet her again. if me before. But VH reward you in some way,” “To have saved. you will be all the She bent/ so that her face was closer, and could whisper very 1 you, even fOU—so—so rudely in H. Nevada City grammar school P. T. . A. several years ago and it will be /. a, pleasure for the charter members . Nothing has and I must 10 you—or go out. of Iny. mind.” be ‘PROPRIETOR OF GOLD N loud. happened. . sut.I couldn’t sleep— Commander children are to give musical numbers. <A luncheon is to be served at 12:30 in the Coffee Shop. Mrs. C. -B, Clake organized .fake up. It, is L” and. the others adopted. characteristic . /morning program on membership . and extension. Nevada City school . '. awake, Helen knelide him, Jim sat. up with a violeprt. Legion’s New The cities will wide the camp fire. Hays stood up. Smoky sat on a Stone, Jim knelt on one knee, present for the convention. : Mrs. E. P. Stoll, district member Bret Harte Dairy Produces the Best Milk it is Possible to Produce and other brot him transfixed anilling, , pected a large delegation from Sacramento left the camp fire, Then Jim, in b cold terms, exposed the machinatiof. their chief, After His wife, Mrs. Verda executive board will meet at 10:00 Gold Flat. Riceardi, also made the trip and; with Mrs. Henry Weber, of Colfax, . president, in the chair. It is ex‘yisited with her parents. eae Smoky threw leave a proposition J can handle without risk to you.” “Even then—we still have to” find @ way out of this awful place.” “Yes, but I’'d have time, and I could pack water and food. Helen, trust me, it’s the best plan,” “Tf vou take me back to my brothe r, Yl give you the ransom.” “Don't insult. me,” he replie d, bitterly. At that she drew up suddenly, and threw her hair back from her face, “Forgive me. You see, IT have lost: my mind.’ That never occurred to Jim’s veins paralleled the. lightning. flash of his thoughts. Death for ‘In the stit her face had the both lady prisoner.” : of them was terribly close. His gun . same pearl-stint as the clouds, He staiked away, waving the fagot was under his pillow. Helen knelt be“All rights—but it’s risky,” he to keep it ablaze. whispered Wy. His hand’ rested ! tween him and the robber. A move of “J seen her last night when he even the slightest kind would be fatal, upon the bl This meeting will be,held in the of; Methodist church in Nevada City Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shurtliff, of commencing at they took up a blazing fagot of. wood, “Reckon I'll make a little fire fer my weeks. ‘‘Captain’’ George Nihel, of, ‘‘Pressing Responsibilities of . the Nevada City, will be in charge of. Parent Teacher Association.”. reopening the old shaft. Mr. Riccardi is a son-in-law An angry rarose. “Cool after the -rain.” remarked Hays, after he had finished. And he Mrs.B,. C. the. you poses reminiscent of the trai). Nevada City’s southern limits, which ! Clarke, of Sutter Creek, first .vice they are preparing to reopen. It is . president of the California Congress understood construction of the sur-/ of Parent Teachers, is to make the address tell seen in his eyes he meant to egg me on to draw. So I did it quick. Jack, what you get ter supper?” By tacit consent and without a single word the men avoided Happy Jack’s table that night and ate around +s few;opening they “Wal, you’ve coppered it with the ace. The second Brad jumped me I -OPENINGOF FORTUNA EIS PLANNED, . a did coldly. “Anythin’ to say?’ “No. I don't see> how you have acted any differently.” DISTRICT P. T. A. WILL in said:. “Jim, “Reckon vex it. start Herricks,” retd Jim, divining the moment for retion had come, straight how I come to draw on Brad?” It would be a glorious thing if the Golden State could buildings, will ghost. of the ny Hays got from the approaching, and when he crew near find the way and lead the world in a solution of the evils that face “Yes, and yfellows saw only a bright fire. By its tare Hays was seen has been a laboratory for social, economic and political experi the *interest of the Fortuna mine, at . nesday, November 21. other gurl,” over an armload of Lrush to make a If there is a panacea for these grinding economic ills, it is just possible that some such plan as the Townsend may be the one. Let us keep an open mind. California in years past Riccardi, Mitchell . called me to fi her supper,” said Jack. :“Fust timd had a peek at her face lately. Sed a ghost of thet It was dark by the time Happy Jack ealled them to supper. Jim carried perate ills. Messrs. Louis the ‘An’ he squealed?’ The new generation, born since the world vind a by ‘ Hays swore a niighty oath. These will resist to the last ditch. 9ARe a4 like moan Tt might prevent died.” Yet, the last ditch may not be so far away as we oldsters SF move you “Pll wring thet white cat’s neck” hissed the robber, “Yowre wrong boss. She didn’t tell me, She doesn't know you robbed her brother. Sparrow confessed bef®re he prime obstacles in the path of the Townsend plan have been named: the savings banks and the insurance companies. Associated with them are all the wealthy interests of the United ment. violent “What “It's a good idea. taxes required to pay every person over 60 years olda mont but ly pension of $200 will make his road not only rugged ky. ~~ ‘\ this the sure and safe highway to that Mecca toward which human yearning has turned since Adam and Eve, for their sins, were expelled from Paradise? Is this the key that opens again the door for all God’s “‘chill'un into the lost Garden of Eden?” Frankly we don't think so. Human nature, being what are prone to think. snake. the split—provided you divide money you stole from Herrick.” treasures ‘on earth if he desires, but as a matter of fact the States, the world. ‘made a Striking thet?” “I’m askin’ you.” “Air you insinuatin® you mightn’'t git yours?” demanded Hays, “No. You might say I Was askin’ for all of us” replied Jim curtly, ‘ “Wal, Pl git the outfit together am do some askin’ myself.” persons of 45 years and over, it is surely the heavenly antithe it is, has accumulated mulish resistance to Utopias. Iie Hays After a talk with President Roosevelt in which he outlined plans for.a dirigible serv ice be tween the United States and Europe, Dr, Hugo Eckener, fame d Grat Zeppelin commander, is Pictured. above as he told the Federal Aviation Commissi on of his desire to locaté a: suitable ’ base for the experimental tripg, expected to begin next July,