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Show THE SAUNA SUN. SAUNA. UTAH I flDILIVEi OCT BEK By George Barr McCatchecn OLD WNU Service OLIVER Copyright, Bell Syndicate SYNOPSIS October Oliver Baxter,. Jr., was born on a vile October day. His parents were prominent in the commercial, social and spiritual life of the town of Humley. The night that Oliver October was born a gypsy queen reads his father's fortune and tells him what a wonderful future his son has before him, but adds that his son will never reach the agre of thirty, that he will be hanged foj a crime of which he is not guilty. Ten Mrs. Baxter years elapse. died when Oliver was nearSage, ing seven. Josephine wife of the minister, caused a sensation when she goes on the stage. Her daughter Jane and young Oliver become greatly atAfter tached to each other. finishing college, young Oliver accepts a position In Chicago with an engineering company. He goes to China. Upon his return he enlists in the Canadian army. CHAPTER III "What sort of a chap Is Doc Lansing, Jane? She started, and for a moment her eyes were fixed intently on his face. There was an odd, startled expression In them. He is very nice," she answered, and they both fell silent An automobile approached along the tree-line- d street, coming to a stop at the front gate. Hullo !" exclaimed Oliver. Here comes the gentleman himself. Good evening, Jane," said young Lansing as he came up to the steps. How are you, Captain Baxter? Wonderful night, it? Wonderful, said Oliver, who wasnt thinking at all of the physical aspects of the night. Twenty minutes later he looked at his wrist-watcuttered an exclamation, and sprang to his feet. I must be going June, he snid. He took himself off in haste. As he strode off down the street he was conscious of an extremely uncomfortable feeling that they were glad to he rid of him. A queer little chill of dismay struck in upon him. For a moment he felt utterly desolate and be wildered. He felt lost. Why, It meant that he and Jane couldn't be playmates or chums any longer. Four days later Jane met him face to face in the street, and looking straight into his eyes, asked : What is the matter, Oliver? What have I done? "Done? Dont be stupid. Have I offended you? Why havent you been up to see me? He decided to be quite frank about it. See here, Jane, weve always been pals. I dont know xactly how tilings half-averte- d lnt d Home From the War The war was over. Oliver October Barter came through without a scratch. In April, 1919, he from Brest and on the tenth of May arrived In Burnley, discharged from the army. Jobless. On the way home he stopped over in Chicago to notify his employers that he would he ready to resume work after a months rest. He was blandly informed that as soon as anything turned up they would be pleased and happy to take him back into the concern, but at present there wasnt a vacancy In sight. Being a captain in the army and used to plain speaking, he told the astonished general manager what he thought of him and the whole works besides, and airily went his way. This time there was no .delegation at the station to meet him. His father and Sammy Barr were waiting for him when the train pulled in. OldOllver eyed his son narrowly. Whats this I hear about them not taking you back on your old job? he He extended his hand, demanded. which young Oliver gripped in both of ids. Aren't you glad to se.e me back, alive and well, dad? lie cried. Of course, Ini glad youre hack, Ive been sonny of course, I am. praying fon this ever since you went away. But, didn't I say you were a fool for giving up a $7,000 job to go over and mix up in a war that wasnt any of our business? ()li, Im not down and out, you know, dad, broke in young Oliver. So, cheer up ! Im not worrying." Course you're not worrying, was his father's sour retort. Youve got me to fall back on, with a good borne and grub and a darned fine business to drop into when Im dead and gone." llis on could hardly believe his ears, lie was bewildered, hurt. Sammy gave Oliver a significant much-neede- d look. As the two young men hurried across the platform with the bags and bundles, he found opportunity to Bay to the new arrival : Your fattier will be in a good humor in a minute or two. Its just a habit lies fallen into since you've been away. "I guess its that infernal gypsy business, lie's as peevish, as blazes a good part of the time. They drove off In Sammys car while Oliver plied his old friend with questions. Where js Jane? he asked suddenly. Jane Sage? Oh, she's around Bailie as ever. Things are a lot easier for Mr. Sage now. I guess maybe you havent heard about his brother dying out in California anl leaving him quite a bit of money. It looks like a pretty serious affair between her and Doc Lansing. What's that? demanded Oliver, . No. Whats the Matter, Serepty?" stand with you and Lansing But, while Im not a suitor, Its only fair and square of me to keep out of the Her free, joyous laugh Interrupted him. day. The old man had that day offered him an interest In the business If he would remain in Rumley. Oliver was grateful, but he declined the offer, saying he had a profession In which he wanted to make good. Mr. Baxter's reversion to the subject came when Oliver, looking at his watch, announced that he must be running along, as he was due over at the to Jane and her Sages to say good-b- (Copy for This Department Supplied by American Legion New Service.) HOW AURORA POST GOT NEW MEMBERS y father. Well, Ill walk part of the way with you, said his father crossly. Id like to see If I cant coax you to change your mind about coming into the store. If you dont mind, well take the lower road along the swamp. Its a short cut for you saves you a quarter of a mile or more. A few minutes before 9 oclock Oliver October nppeared at the home of Rev. Mr. Sage, somewhat out of breath and visibly agitated. so late," he Im awfully sorry Father and I had a long apologized. and trying confab and I I couldnt get away. God knows I hate to say It, hut I'm glad Im going tomorrow." No, you shouldnt say it, Oliver," Boor man, he is really Said Mr. Sage. not responsible these days. You see, Oliver, for nenriy 30 years he has lived in dread of well, of the absurd tiling ' that gypsy woman said." And that Is why he wants me to stay here, so that he can watch ovet and protect me?" to-b- The biggest check in tiie world was signed recently by Mayor Charles II. Greene of Aurora, 111., In paying ids dues to Roosevelt-Auror- a post of the American Legion for 1926. with a Equipped pencil, Mayor Greene affixed his signature to a giant cheek measuring 24 feet long and 10 feet high. Tiie check was signed in front of the city hall of Aurora before a large crowd, after which it was rolled up placed on a military caisson and conveyed to tiie bunk where it was cashed. A paband, rade, Including the soldiers, Legionnaires, and city officials, followed the check on its triumphal ride to the hank. The event marked tiie opening of a phenomenally successful and unique membership campaign in which novel stunts and methods were tiie rule. To locate prospects for the Legion the newspapers printed as complete a men as could list of Aurora be gathered and headed tiie list with a coupon to be clipped, on which was To Unknown Soldiers of printed : Aurora if you are not on tiie following list, sign your name and address and mail to tiie Legion Survey Committee." Nearly two complete pages of valuable newspaper space were given to the printing of the long list of known service men in the effort to locate tiie unknowns. Tiie churches of tiie city with the Legion in locating "unknown More than 1,000 undiscovsoldiers. ered former service men were revealed to the membership committee through the agency of the churches. Breceding these steps, a telephone campaign was conducted in which 15 girls called every residence In the city in an effective effort to locate veterans. Irospects who were not signed the first day were sent telegrams which were delivered by 30 boy scouts. Thus impressed by the urgency of the matter, and weakened by the rush act, prospects signed on the spot. An Night" was a feature much and applauded unique of the campaign. A large street car float representing the Leviathan, with a full passenger list Baris bound, sailed through the streets of Aurora and anchored at the town armory, ' which for tiie occasion was designated as Baris." There the Legionnaires disembarked and made merry In true Iarisian style, regaling with show and review. a dance, girly-girlA mult dog parade through the main streets for the kids of the town with casli prizes for winners, was a stunt that put the words American Legion on all lips. Tiie Forty and Eight, honor organization of the Legion, also put on their stunts in connection with their initiation ceremonies during tiie campaign. e case. Uncle Herbert, I I would stay. Jane, who had been silent during the brief colloquy between her father and Oliver, was studying the young mans face intently. She was puzzled by his manner and by his expression. I came over by the hack road, along the swamp," lie explained, catching her in the act of staring at his muddy shoes. Father walked part of the way with'me. Gee, what a panning he gave me I It was terrible, Mr. Sage. I saw red. I I had to run I couldnt stand it. G d, how miserable I am 1" Jane and her father listened, speechless, and presently Mr. Sage arose and went into the house. The clock on the town hall struck 12 before Oliver reluctantly bade Jane good night and started homeward. On his way home, through the heart of town, lie passed the rather pretentious house In which the Lansings lived. There were people on the broad veranda. He longed for the CompanionHe ship of friends merry friends. turned in at the stone gate and w'ked swiftly up tQ the house. "Hello, Ollle, called out Sammy Barr. Young Lansing came to the top of the steps to greet him "Ive been up saying good by to Mr. Sage and Jane. And the funny part of it Is. that I may not go away tomorrow after all," said Oliver. The Sages think 1 ought not to leave my father." He spoke in lowered tones, for Lansing's enr alone. "I quite agree with them, said the other stiffly. Have a highball, Baxter? called Sammy. Not tonight, thanks. Ive got to be running along. Father may be waiting up for me. Night, everybody. And he was off. The group watched him stride swiftly down the cement walk. Sammy was the first to speak. Well, I call that sociability, dont you? What the dickens is the matter with him? First time Ive ever .seen Ollie Baxter with a grouch. Early the next morning, Serepta Grimes callpd Joseph Sikes on the telephone. Did Oliver Baxter stay all night with you? she inquired. "I mean old Oliver." Oh. you dont know how relieved I So that's the explaam, she cried. nation, is it? You wanted to give me No. e. cry chance in the world to catch a Have you seen anything of him this beau and to keep him. Its awfully kind of you, Oliver, but it's also very morning? No. Whats the matter, Serepty? silly. Dont let me find you staying Welt, he didn't sleep here last night, away again!" And so June drew toward an end and there ain't a sign of him around with Jane and Oliver back on the old the place. I I guess maybe youd come up, Joe. footing not quite the same as before, better startled. The long and the short of it was, owing to the latter's secret conviction :I guess Its all happened since you that he was playing hob with the doc- Oliver Baxter had vanished as comDocs nly been prac- tor's peace of mind. went away. pletely as if swallowed by the earth asf summer. Fine ticing here sTrice-lOlivers otherwise agreeable and and It was the general opinion that feller. whilom stay in Rumley was marred by that was exactly what happened to I dont seem to remember him," said him. There was not the slightest doubt liis father's increasing despondency Olive-- , dully. You say she's er in in tiie minds of his horrified friends and irritation over the fact that lie not love with him?" that he Imd wandered out upon the only was out of a job hut apparently and had met a ghastly fate in Looks that way," said Sammy, in- was making no effort to obtain one. swamp differently. "lies dead gone on her, There ypre times wten the old mans one of the countless pits of mire whose no man knew or cared to fathom that's sure. scolding became unbearable, and but depths Presently Mr. Baxter cackled. He for the pleadings of Serepta Grimes even in. speculation. was in high good humor again. Notwithstanding tiie almost universal and tin counsel of Mr. Sage, Oliver Serepty Grimes just can't wait to would have packed his hags and de- belief lhat poor old Oliver Baxter was You know buried In tiie black mire of the swamp see you," lie declared. parted. state-wid- e search was at once instishes keeping house for me now. Don't pay any attention to him, a his distracted son, who, for Aunt Serepta keeping house for tuted by He's cranky Oliver, begged Serepta. not believe did that the missing one, you? what-hmean that's all. He dont e I thought that people would "Yes. man had gone to bis death In the loathsays. It would break his heart if you some tract. he sure to talk if she came over and were to get mad and go off and leave The banks prompt announcement lived at my house. But the cussed part him. of it is, nobody thinks theres anything that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-fivhundred collars convinced Oliver scandalous about it. There hasn't been CHAPTER IV indiOctober and a few sound-headea denied bit of talk. What the dickens that he had deliberately viduals re you laughing at, Sam? I just rah over a hen," lied Sam A Mysterious Disappearance 'planned his departure from Rumley. on 3 before afterthe oclock promptly. Shortly noon of June 23, the day before Oliver Old Oliver and Young Oliver June was well along before. Oliver October was to leave for Chicago and began seriously to contemplate bring- a new position, old Oliver Baxter quarreling anl Old Oliver m slto an stepped into the bank at the corner of vacation ing his Maybs the gypjy tusen ing! end. May had been glorious. Even Clay and Pershing streets and drew was right. I the sinister stretches of Denth swamp, out $3,500 in currency. He gave no across which he looked from the oak- - reason to tiie teller or to the cashier shaded citadel that he would always for the withdrawal of so large an (TO BE CONTINUED.) call home, were not so repelling as amount In cash. She Knew Him Oliver October, 10 or 15 minutes late they had been in days of yore. The world was beautiful. for supper that evening, found his Mrs. A Wasnt it sweet of jour During the first week he spent many father in n surprisingly amiab'e frame husband to send you a Kiss ry wirel hours with Jane Sage. of mind, but Mr. Baxters good hutnor Mrs. B I'm not so sure. I have a happy, care-fre- e One evening, lounging on her porch, did not endure. He revived a dispute strong snsplcior that th telegraph Jae asked her suddenly: they bad had in the store earlier in the operator was a girt . 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