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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
Both Candidates Right.

The Direct Legislation League OF
the State of Washington has the
united support of the grange, the
farmers union, the State Federation
of Labor, and has sent pledges to all
legislative candidates in the state
asking them to sign pledge that II
elected they will vote for the sub
mission of such amendments to the
constitution as will effectually pro-
vide for direct legislation. Both
Judge J. H. Chase and Thomas H.
Atkinson hav signed these pledges
and have the endorsement of the
state organization.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
A Genial Old Sea Lion.

In describing the islands lying of the
southern coast OF California Charles
Frederick Holder writes: The feature
which will really amaze the wanderer
among the Channel islands is the tame
ness of some animals. TO meet a bull
sea lion weighing approximately half
q ton on the main avenue of town.
fifty feet from the water is Il POSSIBLE
ity of ii startling nature. yet | have
seen Old Ben. the head of the Santa
Catalina sea lion rOOkery. on Crescent
avenue. Avalon. surrounded by tour
lists who snapped their cameras al
him with impunty
'At that time Ben could be induced
to come ashore when the lure was
fat. long timed tuna. but one day h.
climbed upon the wharf. coming en-
tirely up the steps. following the man
person made Il threatening demonStra-
ton. Ben started for the steps. lost his
hold. slipped and fell. smashing them
and wounding himself. For a long
time he remembered this. but gradu-
ally his faith in human beings has
returned.
He is good tempered and never at
tempts to bite. But be Is a savage
looking animal. and when he comes
leaping up on the boat landing, driving
of women and children by mere
ferocity Of appearance and seizing
their fish. as he did recently. he makes
a very clever imitation of ferocions
beast-"-Chicago News.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
A Surprise by the Sea.


brilliantly IN the heavens. casting ii
golden tight upon the beach. In the
far distance one could hear the Shrili
whistle OF the evening train approach
ing Sandymere. and. as usual. the
guests of the famous WavecreSt House
were gathered Oh the piazza awaiting
the coming week enderS who would
shortly appear. Mabel. a radiant vi
sion in pink chiffon. was smiling sweet
ly upon Harold. To whom her heart and
hand had that day been promised. and.
as the poet so beautifully expresses it,
all was merry as Il marriage bell. Soon
up the broad driveway approaching
the hotel the chugging of the automo-
stopped. Three young men alighted
and. carrying suit cases. mounted the
steps eagerly. glancing about them as
If in search of some familiar face.
Harry. George. Reginald" cried
Mabel. jumping to her feet. a great
glow of happiness lighting her face.
why did you not let me know you
were coming? should have been at
the station TO meet you. you dear.
sweet boys"'
Harry. George and Reginald looked
at her and then at one another, bewil-
dered.
Why" they replied as with one
voice. I'VE thought it would be pleas
ant to surprise you"
You are the dearest things that ever
were." she murmured enthusiastically,
kissing them all and plainly showing
her delight.
But where is Horace?" she asked.
"Horace?" said Reginald "Who Is
HoraceY
"Oh, l forgot" she said. HE lives
In Philadelphia-of course you never
met him. And to think that you three
should have come togetherw
"Together?" said Harry. II haven't
come together. Mabel. never saw
these gentlemen before"
II am sure your friends are entirely
unknown to me- said George.
Il shall be glad to meet these other
gentlemen" said Reginald.
"Of course you SHALL" smiled Mabel
with happy laugh. Mr.. Browne. this
is Mr.. Harry Jones. MIR. Harkaway.
let me introduce you to Mr.. Reginald
Browne and Mr. Jones'"
'And where do | come in?' put in
Harold.
You come in right here. Harold"
Mr. Harkaway and Mr. Browne. Mr.
Binks."
Happy to meet you" said Harold.
1.-THE pleasure is mine" said each Of
the other three. eyin= Harold some
what gloomily however.
Dear. dear. dear" calculated Mabel.
WAS ever any girl SO richly blessed
as am! TO think that barring poor
old Horace. | have all my fiances here
at once -Harper's Weekly
Weather and the Man.
Hear the man What does he say so
vociferousiy: He says:
~ don't like his summer 1t keeps
q fellow half roasted all the time.
like the cuin weather. when the air
puts new life into man. It's the good
old winter for mine every time!"
Have you seen The man before? Yes.
last winter What did the man say
then? He said:
"Hang this cold weather. 1t keeps
q fellow half frozen all the time.
like warm weather. when the winds
are soft and balmy. It's the good old
summer for mine every timer
Ctponro iSpSt ifc-pucE
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
ROOM FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished room, with
bath. Call 303 North Mission, or
phone $685. 9-12
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
Struck Him Forcibly.

Subbubs-What struck you most
forcibly about your visit to the city,
Uncle Hi?
Uncle Hi-Waai. when ] cum to the
hospital | couldn't remember whether
1t was trolley car or one o. them au-
tomobiles -PhiadeipA'a Record
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
Weather and the Man.
Corrected.

Corrected.
The offender was an old negro man.
Joshua Taylor by name.
When his case was called and Joshua
appeared the Judge looked up, eyed
Joshua and unused aloud:
Joshua. joshua! Why. he's the man
that made the sun stand still. isn't
hep
mo, sab. jedge." answered Joshua.
II makes the moonshine Life
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
L!l9
Phone 705.

A select home school for the train
ing of manly boys. instruction thor
ough and personal. Athletics encour-
aged; fine new gymnasium;
healthy country school life; modern
food. Prepares for college and bust
ness life. Special college prepara-
tory courses and instruction in lam
guages. Fall term begins Sept. Is,
1910.
Located on Lake Steilacoom, eight
miles south of Tacoma.
For full information, address
ID. S. PULFORD, Principal.
South Tacoma, Wash.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
A Technical Objection.

Miss Smooth | think women ought
to be voters. don't you?
Miss Sharp There is one objection
to their being party voters.
Miss Smooth What Is that?
Miss Sharp-So many Of them are
such cats they would be bound to
scratch the ticket.-New York Journal.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
GRAPES FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Concord grapes. Phone
| 12411. 9-12
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
FOUND

FOUND-A purse, on west Ninth ST.
Owner identify property. Phone
382, and pay for ad. $40
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
ESTRAY TAKEN up

HEFER taken up. About 2 years
old. dark brown, light face. West
End Poultry Ranch. Phone SIS.
9-12
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
ORCHARD FOR SALE
CARRIER WANTED

WANTED-Boy with pony, to deliver
papers. Call at World office. 9-1I
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-09-09
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
DRIFT WOOD FOR SALE

DRIFT WOOD FOR SALE
FOR SALE-Drift wood to last you
year. Two miles north of ferry,
on east side. Address Geo. Fickel,
500 South Mission. Phone 1915.
Gle
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09

shoot. / couldn't even fight. 'John.
son" I called
And then / realized the thing that
stayed with me for month, the thing
cannot think of even now without a
shudder. The hand lay Ice cold,
strangely quiescent. Under my fin
gers, an artery was beating feebly
The wrist was as slender as-I held
the hand to the light Then let it
drop.
Good Lord muttered, and re-
NAMED on my knees, staring at the
spot where the hand had BEEN 1t
was some now; there was a faint rus
tie in the darkness below, and then
silence
| held up my own hand in the star.
light and stared at long scratch in
the palm. "A woman!" l said to my.
self stupidity. "By all that's ridicu.
lous, woman!"
Johnson was striking matches be.
low and swearing softly to himself
How the devil do you get to the
roof?' he called. 81 think I've broken
my nose!"
He found the ladder after a short
search and stood at the bottom, look
ing up at me. well, I suppose you
haven't seen him?" he inquired.
There are enough darned cubbyholes
IL this house to hide a patrol wagon
load Of thieves" He lighted a fresh
match. Hello, here's another door,"
By the sound of his diminishing
footsteps l supposed 1t was a rear
staircase. He came up again In ten
| minutes or so. this time with the po-
, liceman
He's gone, all right" he said rue
fully. II you'd been attending to your
business, Robson, you'd have watched
the back door,"
I'm not twins" Robson was surly
Well" l broke in, as cheerfully as
l could. III you are through with this
jolly little affair, and can get down
my ladder without having my house
keeper ring the burglar alarm. I have
some good Monongahela whisky-eh? %
They came without second invita-
ton across the roof. and with them
safely away from the house I breath
ed more freely. Down In the den 1
fulfilled my promise, which johnson
drank to the toast, Coming through
the rye" He examined my gun rack
with the eye of a connoisseur. and
even when he was about to go he cast
loving eye back at the weapons.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
MIX THIS FOR RHEUMATISM
Easily Prepared and inexpensive and
Really Does the Work, Says
Noted Authority.

Thousands of men and women who
have felt the sting and torture Of that
dread disease, Rheumatism, which Is
no respecter Of age, persons. sex,
color or rank, will be interested to
know that it Is one of the easiest al
i1ictions Of the human body to con-
Quer Medical science has proven 1t
not a distinct disease in Itself, but
symptom caused by inactive kidneys.
Rheumatism Is uric acid In the blood
and other waste products OF the sys-
tenn which should be filtered and
strained out In the form OF urine. The
function of the kidneys Is to sift these
poisons and acids out and keep the
blood clean and pure. The kidneys
however, are of sponge-like substance,
the holes or pores Of which will some
times. either from overwork, cold or
exposure become closged, and falling
In their function OF eliminating these
poisons from the blood, they remain
In the veins, decompose and settling
about the joints and muscles, cause
tho untold suffering and pain Of rheu-
matism and backache, often producing
complications Of bladder and urinary
disease, and general weakness.
The following simple prescription IL
said to relieve the worst cases OF
rheumatism because OF its direct &C
ton upon the blood and kidneys. re-
lieving, too, the most severe forms OF
bladder and urinary troubles: Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one-haf ounce;
Compound Kargon, one ounce; Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla. three
ounces. Mix by shaking well In q bot
tie and take In teaspoonful doses after
each meal and at bedtime. The In
gradients can be had from any pro-
scription pharmacy, and are absolutely
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
SYNOPSIS.

lawrence Blakeley, lawyer. goes to
Pittsburg with the forged notes in the
Bronson case to get the deposition of John
Gilmore, millionaire. In the iatter's home
he is attracted by a picture Of young
girl whom the millionaire explains Is his
granddaughter. A lady requests Blakeley
60 buy her Pullman ticket. He gives
per lower eleven and retains lower ten.
He finds drunken man in lower ten and
fetfres In lower nine. He awakens in
lower seven and finds his clothes and bag
missing. The man In lower ten IL found
murdered Circum5tantial evidence places
both Blakeley and the unknown man who
had exchanged clothes with him, under
suspicion of murder. Blakelsy becomes
Interested In a girl In blue. The train
20 wrecked. Biakeley is rescued from the
burning car by the girl in blue. His arm
Is broken: They go to the Carter place
for breakfast The girl proves to be All
son West, his partners sweetheart Her
peculiar actions mystify the lawyer. She
drops her gold bag and Blakeley puts IT
IN his pocket. Blakeley returns home.
18e finds that he is under surveillance.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
- f1ARY NBFRIc RNEHAF
~1CxX0H ar ZZzE circular gZ4RG4G

There was nothing out of the or
binary anywhere, and SO 1 assured
Mrs. Klopton. Needless to say, did
not tell her that 1 had left the trap
door open to see if 1t would improve
the temperature Of the house. / went
to bed at midnight, merely because
there was nothing else to do. / turned
On the night lamp at the head of my
bed, and picked up volume of Shaw
at random Git was "Arms and the
Man" and / remember thinking grim
IL that was good bit of chocolate
cream soldier myself, and prepared
to go to sleep. Shaw always puts me
to sleep. have no apologies to make
for what occurred that night, and not
even an explanation that 1 am sure Of
| did foolish thing under impulse,
and have not been sorry.
1t was something after two when
the door-bell rang It rang quickly,
twice. I got up drowsily, for the
maids and Mrs. Klopton always lock
themselves beyond reach of the bell
at night, and put on dressing gown.
The bell rang again on my way down
stairs | lit the hall light and opened
the door. l was wide awake now, and
saw that 1t was Johnson. His bald
head shone in the light-his crooked
mouth was twisted in a smile.
Good heavens, man." l said ir-
ritably. Don't you ever go home and
go to bed?"
He closed the vestibule door behind
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
the other trap, the one belonging to

the other trap, the one belonging to
the suspected house. 1t was closed.
but l imagined / could hear John
Then even that was gone. A nearby
clock struck three as / stood waiting.
l examined my revolver then, for the
first time. and found 1t was empty!
l had been rather skeptical until
now. / had had the usual tolerant at
titude Of the man who is summoned
from his bed to search for burglars,
combined with tho artificial courage
of firearms With the discovery OF
my empty gun, I felt like a man On
the top Of volcano n lively eruption.
Suddenly found myself staring in
creduiously at the trap-door at my
feet. | had examined 1t early In the
evening and found 1t bolted. Did l
imagine it, or had it raised about an
inch? Wasn't 1t moving slowly as
looked? No, / am not a hero; was
startled almost into a panic. / had
one arm, and whoever was raising
that trap-door had two. My knees had
queer inclination to bend the wrong
way
Johnson's footsteps were distinct
enough. but he was evidently far be-
low. The trap, raised perhaps two
inches now, remained stationary.
There was no sound from beneath It;
once ! thought l heard two or three
gasping respirations; am not sure
they were not my own. I wanted des-
perately to stand on one leg at time
and hold the other up out Of focus of
d possible revolver.
did not see the hand appear.
There was nothing there, and then 1t
was there, clutching the frame OF the
trap. / did the only thing / could
think OF; I put my foot on it.
There was not sound from be-
meath. The next moment I was kneel-
ing and had clutched the wrist just
above the hand. After seconds
struggle, the arm was still With
something real to face, I was myself
again.
Don't move, or I'll stand on the
trap and break your ARM" I painted.
What else could threaten? couldn't
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09

him and cavalierly turned out the
light. Our dialogue was sharp, stacca-
to.
Have you key to the empty house
next door?" he demanded. Some
body's in there, and the latch is
caught
"The houses are alike The key to
this door may fit. Did you see them
go in?"
NO There's a light moving up
from room to room. l saw something
like it last night, and I have been
watching. The patrolman reported
queer doings there a week or so ago"
"a light" I exclaimed. do you
mean that you"
Very likely" he said grimly. "Have
you revolver" ~
"All kinds in the gun rack" / re-
piled, and going into the den, l came
back with a Smith and Wesson. I'm
not much use, 1 explained. with this
arm, but I'll do what can. There
may be somebody there The serv-
ants here have been uneasy"
Johnson planned the campaign. He
suggested on account of my familiari-
ty with the roof, that l go there and
cut off escape In that direction. 81
have Robson out there now-the
patrolman on the beat" he said. Hell
watch below and you above, while /
search the house. Be as quiet as pos
sibIe'
/ was rather amused. l put on some
clothes and felt my way carefully up
the stairs. the revolver swinging free
in my pocket, my hand on the rail.
At the foot of the lacsler l stopped
and looked up. Above me there was
gray rectangle of sky dotted with
stars. 1t occurred to me that with
my one serviceable hand holding the
ladder, was hardly in position to
defend myself, that / was about to
hoist a body that l am rather careful
OF into danger couldn't see and
wasn't particularly keen about any
how. l don't mind saying that the
seconds it took me to scramble up the
ladder were among the most unpleas-
ant that recall.
| got to the top, however, without
incident / could see fairly well after
the darkness o. the house Der cath,
but there was nothing suspicious in
sight. The loofs. separated by two
feet OF brick wall, stretched around
me, unbruken save by an occasional
chimney. / went very softly over to
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
Ever been in the army" he In

Ever been In the army" he In
quired
No. l said with a bitterness that
he noticed but failed to comprehend
I'm chocolate cream soIdier-you
don't read Shaw, / suppose, Johnson r
Never heard of him." the detective
said indifferently. We'll, good hight,
Mr.. Blakeley. Much obliged" At the
door he hesitated and coughed.
| suppose you understand. Mr..
Biakeley," he said awkwardly, that
th1s-er-surveillanc is ali in the
days work. / don't like it, but it's
DUTY. Every man to his duty, sir
Sometime when you are In an open
mood. Johnson" / returned, you can
explain why / am being watched at
all"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
The Way to Find Him.

Tho Way to Find Him.
my wife and are going to spend a
few months with her people at
Strong's Corners" said ths meek lii
tie man, land want you to mail your
paper to me"
YES" said the clerk, what's your
name?"
"Well-er-to make sure, I guess
you'd better address it.: Mary
6trong's Husband, Strong's Corners !"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
Mistake Somewhere.

Miss Fang'e Is a homeopathic,
isn't she?" asked the hostess.
WEAKLY, law don't think so" re-
piled young Featherby. "At least she
is-aw-nevah at home when call,
doncher know"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09

One Thing That VIII Live Forever,
PETTITS EYE SALVE. first box sold in
1907, 100 years ago, sales increase yearly
ALI druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo. N. Y.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
In and Out.

Wigg-There seems to be quite 4
difference between a Job and stu
alton
Wagg-Oh, yes. For instance. when
a fellow loses his Job he often finds
himself IN an embarrassing situation.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09

Thousands Of country people know that
in time of sudden mishap or accident
Hamlins Wizard Oil is the best substi-
It il SO often found upon the shelf.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09

The coldblooded are hotheaded
when you hit their pride.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09

Mrs. Wins1ow-s Soothing Syrup.
For children teeLhinx, softens the UNI reoucssI
HammatioE. allays pain. cures wind COLO. 25c bottle
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09

True men and women are all physi-
clans to make US well.--C. A. Bartol.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-12-09
To Put Il Mildly.

To Put Il Mildly.
''They say he has swelled head"
II must admit that he seems to ap-
preciate himself very much"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-29
FIVE TEAMS
IN BOWLING
CONTEST

The Hammond Bowling league re-
Gently organized will begin the sched-
uled bowling tournament tomorrow
night on Cox's alleys with two contests
between four of the local teams.
The teams who scheduled to meet
in tomorrow nights contests are H. A.
A. VS. Homewoods and the Lion Store
VS.. Lake County Times.
The Hammond Bowling league is
composed of five local teams, H. A. A.,
Homewoods, Lion Store. Lake County
Times and Simplex teams. The tourna-
ment will last five weeks, two contests
being scheduled every Wednesday
night. The first games take place TO-
morrow night on Cox's alleys.
great deal OF interest is being
taken by the local bowling teams en-
tered In the tournament, and the event
promises to be very exciting. A good
crowd is expected to witness the COM
ing event.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-29
VILLAGE
To HAVE
NEW PARK

West Hammond baseball enthusiasts
will build a fine baseball park this sea-
son just across the line. The property
owned by the Schlitz Brewing company
Will be put in shape for baseball pur-
poses Men are now at work leveltn1
the ground and measuring off the dia-
mond
The men who are back of this move
ment expect to put a strong team in
the field and have secured a suita BILE
location for a ball park. The diamond
viii not be inclosed this year, but If the
team is successful in drawing good
crowds it is probable that next year
West Hammond will have an incfosed
park A grand stand and bleachers will
be erected so that the patrons will not
have to stand to witness the games
played this season.
There are two three positions on
the team that are not yet filled. The
players on the team will all receive a
good salary. New players are trying
out for the positions still vacant. but
the manager has not decided whether
or not he will use them, as he wants
the best players obtainable regardless
of cost.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-03-29
THINKS GAME Is SAFE
Stagg Returns and Asks In
dorSement for the New
Gridiron Rules.

Football will be safer, simpler and
saner next fall than ever before The
six changes passed by the national
committee should have the fndorse-
ment of every friend of clean athlet-
les, and the notifications which will
be passed at the coming meeting April
20 are certain to eliminate most of
the Objectionable points of the game
as 1T exists at present.
This was Coach A A. Stages COM
ment on the work of the national grid
iron experts at Saturdays meeting.
when he returned yesterday from New
York. According to the athletic head of
the University of Chicago. the work of
the rules committee probably will set
tie for good the objections of the anti
football workers
Although only six new rules were
made, things are now so shaped that
the rest of the work should be finished
at the next meeting" said the coach.
The biggest question now before US
is the forward pass question, and ev
cry member of the committee will de-
vote care and attention to every side
of IT. l believe the forward pass will
be retained in an improved form. with
most of the red tape and delays abol-
ished.
II heartily approve Of the new rules