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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
RAILWAY RUN BY SAIL


A remarkable railway is that be-
tween Antofagasta and Orouro in
Chile. An engineer in charge Of some
important government coast improve
ments took advantage of the trade
winds which prevail in these regions.
Finding that during several hours in
the morning and evening there was q
stiff breeze blowing he had a
large nun Der of fadr-sized box
cars built which not only ac-
commodated the men coming and
going to work, but also proved
amply sufficient to transport the mate
rial needed for construction of the
works. Each car is provided with a.
good sized sail-there is no other pro-
Polling force. The speed is regulated
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13

But Alicia brushed her aside and,
thrusting the letter into the hand of
the astonished police captain, she
said:
Eyes, now! Read that, captain!"
Capt. Clinton slowly unfolded the
letter. Alicia collapsed in chair.
Annie stood by helpless, but trying to
collect her wits. The Judge watched
the scene with amazement, not under
standing. The captain read from the
letter:
Dear Mrs. Jeffries." He stopped,
and glancing at the signature, ex-
claimed. Robert Underwood" Look
ing significantly at Annie, he exclaim-
ed: dear Mrs. Jeffries!' Is that con-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
KINGS WEIGHT IN GOLD

There is strong feeling among
the Indian community of Calcutta
that the Hindu ceremony of tulat-oF
weighing the king against masses OF
silver and gold, which will afterwards
be distributed to the poor-should be
performed when his majesty is In the
city. 1t is estimated that the cost OF
the ceremony, including the weight OK
gold and the necessary entertaining.
would not be more than 100000,
which could easily be raised.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13

Howard Jeffries, bankers son, under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood,
fellow-student at Yale, leads a life Of dis
sipation, marries the daughter of a gam
bier who died in prison, and Is disowned
by hts father He is out of work and In
desperate straits. Underwood, who had
once been engaged to Howard's step
mother, Alicia, Is apparently in prosper
GUS circumstances. Taking advantage or
MS intimacy with Alicia, he becomes a
sort OF social highwayman. Discovering
his true character, Alicia denies him the
mouse. He sends her note threatening
suicidep Art dealers for whom he acted
as commissioner, demand an accounting.
He cannot make good. Howard calls at
his apartments in an intoxicated condi-
him to take up a business proposition.
Howard drinks himself into maudlin
condition. and goes to sleep on a divan;
A caller is announced and Underwood
draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper. Alicia enters. She demands
promise from Underwood that he will not
and takes her leave. Underwood kills
himself. The report of the pistol ava
kens Howard. He finds Underwood dead.
Howard is turned over to the police;
Capt Clinton, notorious for his bruta!
treatment of prisoners, puts Howard
an alleged confession from the harassed
man.. Annie Howard's wife, declares her
belief in her. husbands Innocence, and
unless she will consent to a divorce To
save Howard she consents, but when she
dnds that the elder Jeffries does not in-
tend to stand by his son, except finan-
cially she scorns his help. Annie appeals
to Judge Brewster, attorney for Jeffries,
er., to take Howards case. He declines.
1t Is reported that Annie is going on the
stage. The banker and his wife call on
Judge Brewster to find some way to pre-
ster to defend Howard. He consents.
Alicia is greatly alarmed when she
learns from Annie that Brewster has ta-
ken the case. She confesses to Annie
that she called on Underwood the night
of his death and that she has his letter
in which he threatened suicide but begS
ton Annie promises Brewster to produce
the missing woman at a meeting at his
home. Brewster accuses Clinton Of
forcing a confession from Howard. An
ME appears without the witness and re-
fuses to give the name. Alicia arrives.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
PUBLIC MONUMENT TO A PIG

Memorials to dogs are not uncom
mon, but Luneburg is probably the
only town to boast of public monU-
ment to a pig. conspicuous object
in the entrance to the town hall Oh
Luneburg is a granite pedestal sur
mounted by glass case. Inside the
case is n ham, withered almost &c
nothingness, and in the pedestal r.
slab of black marble inscribed in let
ters of gold: "Passerby, here you be
hold the mortal remains of the pig
which acquired for itself imperishable
glory by the discovery of the springs
of Luneburg"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
Delicate Works of Art

This little craft is fashioned out Of
single pearl The sail of the boat
is of beaten gold, studded with dia-
monds, and the pinnacle light at the
PROV is a perfect ruby. An emerald
forms the rudder, and the stand upon
which the boat is mounted is a slab
of the whitest ivory.
The entire weight is less than half
an ounce, but when we come to the
question of value we find we have got
beyond the microscopic. The maker
values his work at $1,000.
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by the manipulation of the brakes, and
to prevent accident large buffers are
provided.
On account Of it's cheapness and
practical worth the idea of sail rail
weUs has become popular and a num-
Der are now being installed between
many small towns along the coast
where the trade winds blow with
clock-like regularity. The average
speed attained by these strange craft
Is about 80 to 40 miles an hour.
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church was plunged into darkness,
which was eventually relieved by can
dies placed on the seats and windows.
1t was remarkable coincidence that
the vicar had just finished vigorous
sermon on the text, Woe unto them
that put darkness for light and light
for darkness" lisa. v. 20J.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
FOUND 4,58O PINS IN A YEAR

How many pins can a man find In a
year If he picks up all he sees? c. O.
Lee, ex-chief of police of Albany. Ore.
has one answer to this problem. In
Albany, which has 4.275 inhabitants.
Lee found 1850 pins in one year.
During his service as police off,
Ger Lee formed the habit of picking
I'D pins as he walked along the
streets. Every night he returned
home with the lapels of his coat filed
with pins and the habit got such a
hold on him That he would get on his
bicycle when riding along the streets
to pick up a pin
He finally began to keep count of
the pins he picked up and the first
year he kept count he found $3.50 or
binary pins. Some years he has en-
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elusive enough? What did l tell you p
Continuing to peruse the letter, he
read on: "Shall be found dead to-
morrow - suicide -" He stopped
short and frowned. Whats this
Why, this is a barefaced forgery!"
Judge Brewster quickly snatched
the letter from his hand and, glancins
over it quickly, said:
Permit me. This belongs to my
client"
Capt. Clinton's prognathous jaw
snapped to with a click, and he
squared his massive shoulders, as he
usually did when preparing for hos
tilities:
Nov, Mrs. Jeffries," he said sharp.
ly, I'll trouble you to go with me to
headquarters"
Annie and Alicia both stood up.
Judge Brewster quickly objected.
Mrs. Jeffries will not go with you,
he said quietly. "She has made no at
tempt to leave the state"
She's wanted at police headquar-
ters," said the captain doggedly.
She'll be there tomorrow morn
ing"
She'll be there tonight"
He looked steadily at the Judge, and
the latter calmly returned his stare.
There followed an awkward pause,
and then the captain turned on his
heel to depart.
THE moment she ttempts to leave
the house." he growied, Il shall ar
rest her. Goodnight. judge"
Goodnight, captain!" cried Annie
mockingly.
I'll see you later" he muttered.
Come on, Maloney."
The door banged to. They were
alone.
what sweet disposition!" laugh
ed Annie.
Judge Brewster looked sternly at
her. Holding UP the letter, he said:
What is the meaning of this? You
are not the woman to whom this let
ter is addressed?"
NO." stammered Annie, that is"
The Judge interrupted her. Sternly
he asked:
Us it your intention to go on the
witness stand and commit perjury"
Il don't know. l never thought OF
that" she faltered.
The Judge turned to Alicia.
Are you going to allow her to do
so, Mrs. Jeffries?"
mo, no." cried Alicia, quickly; Il
never thought of such thing"
Then / repeats it your intention
to perjure yourself?" Annie was ST.
lent, and he went on: 81 assume 1t
Is, but let me ask you: Do you ex-
pect me, as your counsel, to become
particeps criminis to this tissue OF
lies? Am l expected to build up a
false structure for you to swear to-?
Am II"
II don't know: / haven't thought OF
it," replied Annie. IF 1t can. be done.
why not? I'm glad you suggested II"
II suggest it," exclaimed the law
yer, scandalized.
"Yes," cried Annie with growing
exaltation; 1T never occurred to me
till you spoke. Everybody says I'm
the woman who called on Robert I'M
derwood that night. Well, that's all
right. Let them continue to think So
What difference does 1t make so long
as Howard Is set free?" Going to-
ward the door, she said: Goodnight,
Mrs. Jeffries!"
The judge tried to bar her way.
Don't co." he said; Capt. Gin
toms men are waiting outside"
THAT doesn't matter!" she cried.
"But you must not go!" exclaimed
the lawyer in q tone of command. II
won't allow it. They'll arrest you!
Mrs. Jeffries, you'll please remain
here"
But Annie was already at the door.
IT wouldn't keep Capt. Clinton
waiting for the world" she cried.
Goodnight, Judge Brewster, and God
bless you'll"
The door slammed, and she was
gone.
(To BE CONTINUED.)
q a
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steeple. This testimony showed be-
yond a doubt that the two girls were
mistaken in the time they claimed to
have seen man answering Erdman's
description near Denison's home, and,
since the prisoner had a perfect alibi
for all later hours, he was found not
guilty of the charge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
BIRD DOG A BANK RoBBER

A bird dog wandered into the Peo-
pies Loan and Trust company at
Kings Mountain, N. c., and nosing
around picked up package and walk
ed out with it, unseen by the clerks.
About half-block away he dropped ie
on the sidewalk and tore the paper
open. Some one passing took the
package away and found that It con-
tanned SIS in silver and greenbacks~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
Virtue Of the PIayareund.

Children are better in Fairgrounds
than in prison. 1t is better for the
community to have children exercis.
ing on ladders and horizontal bars and
swings than to have them haunting
the doors of poolrooms or smoking
cigarettes In the hidden shadows. Chill
dren with plenty of playground have
better chance with life than chill
dren without. And most children are
without unless the community pro-
vides them. It is cheaper to amuse
them than to arrest 1t is cheaper
to develop than to dwarf. 1t Is cheap
er to save than to sink them.-Salt
Lake Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
MENAGERIE TO MARK GRAVE

w. ]. Dahoney. proprietor of an oyz
ster saloon in New Orleans, had one
Of the queerest funerals on record and
his grave is to be marked by a marble
menagerie. consisting of lions, tigers.
dogs, cats and other animals.
He was buried at dawn In purple
coffin with holes bored In 1t, and only
one man, the sexton. was present.
when the coffin was slid into place. An
was by his written instructions,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13

For many years there have existed
in the streets of the old city OF Ham
over number of curious cast-iron
statues. Each is an angel holding An
its lap box and soliciting from pass
ers-by aims for distribution among
the poor of the city. Considerable
sums are collected by these angels
every year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
/A~0 EANNANAU0VE OY
tZA/O ElET[ OpDllQ1TACs [l[l[HE
INIpDDEGRE.E,
-1ECTIARLES KLEIN =
ARTHUR 1ORNBLOW Y
ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAY WALTERS
sos. sY AZ. piL / sNCltAn cofnAh>

morning-that's what / should have
done--gone at once. Now it's too
late, unless you help me"
I'll help you all l can," replied the
other doggedly, "but I've promised
Judge Brewster to clear UP this mat
ter tonight"
Suddenly there was commotion at
the door. Capt Clinton entered, fol-
lowed by Detective Sergeant Maloney.
Alicia shrank back in alarm.
Il thought Judge Brewster was
here" said the captain, glancing sus-
piciously round the room.
I'll send for him." said Annie,
touching bell.
well, where's your mysterious wit
ness?" demanded the captain sarcas-
tically
He looked curiously at Alicia.
This is Mrs Howard Jeffries, Sr.,'
said Annie, my husbands STEP
mother"
The captain made a deferential sa-
lutte. Bully as he was, he knew how
to be courteous when It suited his
purpose. He had heard enough of the
wealthy bankers aristocratic wife to
treat her with respect.
beg pardon, MN; l wanted to tell
the judge / was going"
The servant entered.
Tell Judge Brewster that Capt.
Clinton is going said Annie.
Alicia, meantime, was once raore
on the verge of collapse. The long
threatened expose was now at hand.
In another moment the Judge and per-
haps her husband would come in, and
Annie would hand them the letter
which exculpated her husband. There
was a moment of terrible suspense.
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Underwood who introduced you to
your husband. 1t was Underwood who
arouaed your husbands jealousy.
You went to his rooms that night.
Your husband followed you there, and
the shooting took placed" Turning to
Judge Brewster, he added, with sar-
castle grin: False confession, eh?
Hypnotism, Ell? l guess it's interna-
tional and constitutional law for yours
after this"
"You don't say 500" exclaimed An
ME, irritated at the mans intolerable
insolence.
Judge Brewster held UP restrain
ing hand.
please say nothing" he said with
dignity.
mo, ! guess I'll let him talk. Go
on, captain she said with smile,
as If thoroughly enjoying the situa-
ton.
Alicia came forward, her face pale,
but on 1t look of determination, as
If she had quite made up her mind as
to what course to pursue. In her
hand was Underwood's letter. Ad-
dressing Annie. she said, with emo
ton:
"The truth must come out sooner or
later"
Seeing what she was about to do,
Annie, quickly put out her hand to
stop her. She expected the bankers
wife to do her duty, she had insisted
that she must, but now she was ready
to do it, she realized what it was cost
ing her. Her position, her future hap
piness we're at stake. 1t was too great
sacrifice. Perhaps there was some
other way.
mo, no, not yet" she whispered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13

The rock dwellings of Worcester
shire and Staffordshire, in England,
have for many years been the subject
Of investigation and interested COM
ment. Some of them are of modern
construction, but most of them are
undoubtedly very ancient. One Of the
latter, near Wolverly. is here pictured.
It Is still Inhabited and makes a
charming residence, surmounted as it
ia with scenery and beautiful silver
birches.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13
ODD COINCIDENCE IN CHURCH

The congregation at Boyn Hill
hurch. Maidenhead. England. had an
nusual experience when. owing to
a iaillre of the electric light, the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-13

Der he has found reaches well up into
the tens of thousands.
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the
Catholic
selves there with their the devil best tchs
highest
of the neishbohood
They all of grotesqu
May with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-20
DR.. HAsKINs' CANDIDACY

What good reason from a business
standpoint can be urged against the
reelection Of Dr. Thomas NJ. Has
kins?
The present board OF control has
served nearly two years. DR.. Has.
kins has been one Of the most active
and efficient members. In most re-.
spects the record OF the board OF
control has been good II has sim.
plified the business affairs OF the city.
II has saved expenses. Il has gotten
better results for the money paid
out. II has kept the streets cleaner
than ever before. Il has wisely super.
vised important improvements. II has
put under way a great project in
our city water works. and all in all il
has given the city an effective and
economical city administration. No
dishonesty has been charged against
II. no suspicion Of wrong doing is held
concerning any of its members.
Strictly as a business proposition.
therefore. why should any good citi.
zen who desires the best administra-
ton Of city affairs. who wishes ex-
perience. capacity. energy and ability
In the management Of city enterprises.
fail 20 vote for the reelection Of Mr.
Ilaskins?
Certainly the public IS not inter
esfcd egpecfaTv in tho r,c-.,r.f Ell
ings or the personal antagonisms Of
individuals who for private reasons
may object 10 the reelection Of a
faithful public servant Motives OF
this sort may sway a few. but they
ought not 10 sway the many.
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vho
both people bS politician know handle
I had
Iheater at New
cane actors upon whom disappointed or
worthy OF 49, NN '"e" i0r parts whch were
But the
IssIved partnership and when
'"e NCtnH OF Madison Square. - N' ~
cast the p S 10 put on play at this theae partially
hand mo- nam S me play But what had
"hlch had tried
III several manuscripts which had been
III my desperation
them GOOD % Conn upon the bare might find one OF
enough 10
careful was only one among them which second and
uu not Know the author a
some @ as PLAYWRIGHT had had done
WorA somewhere In the
tbis y auno would serve play And w
ON! possible chance had
ton T d play which knew pay for It's produc
decided 10 this
criterion ~ % every experienced rehearsals are no
Announce M 10 me on the night production prepared to
e1se OF the hadb
80 at me end OF the the audience was
ped with the play
@ pay would be good more: and when the cur
upoh me last act
S M ond ard fortune has favored play proved 10 he a
was c'fd Alabama
The eerEcy and eharrassna probability the pav and
"e "''nuI "'1n never have been heard OF ~ ''' anu
''opyrEhI 1911 by r J. Edwerds. light roservoa1
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-20
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK

MOUNTAINS LAKE PARK. May 10
AT this early date West Nirgniaus
mountnirward Mrs T. g. g. List
and daughter Miss Ressio. ~ Wheel
ing. a-o experimenting tho opening
preparations for Lock LYNN hotel Mr.
lou stone with few Wheeling
friends are getting their cottage ready
f'r Tho summer SIR stone last fall
purchased tho Allen cottage. and has
thoroughly ovcrhnuled Dr.. putting in
ras bath hnf and cold water Ur
John = MrIair. wife and Miss Kate
came here from Washington. n O.
and are 90 homo % white Onks "
Nr Harry CLAYTON and vito spent part
Of last week here. returning 90 vs. Wheel
INK SATURDAY ono ~ our most at
tracfire and comfortable cottages
Journeys End i9 now occupied bv
STR r. q. Wirrhcu and wife Ur
lornn Carr and wife ~ Sew York
CTS. hu' Fnirmnnfrrg ~ DAYS ago.
h1fe been here two weeks Among
ina other fnirwnufrrr here arc D. D.
CORR md wife. Nra a. IfY.n.rd
and Eugene rummof1rd and Mira
Thomas Detrrfr nud faml. Dlru-
D. inE their own cottages and Mrs
IH. ne Mrs cora bishop Wr md Mrs
'uI frHmo. otter spending n few days
here. have returned fo Turmont
Mrs D. D. Harrison - Romrrt.
Who conducts fnr RAMSEY cottare
Boz opened h.r cottage. while Mrs
linfTrl nnd daughter. Mrs Myrtle
finnrH ~ InrsfrsDurr. has opened
fln Davis COTTAGE
MIS- g. Thompson ~ Weston.
spent Monday here opening her cot-
togo
Nr nnd Mre vs. T. camden az
.HfA HnufF. Hrr quests OF fuo pam
h'N Ih'F aspect f1 OCCUPY The
i.''' bonn cottage June faf Nre Dav
3D." nf '.Hrfsburr is building d Two
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-20
THE SITUATION AT CHARLES
ION

Republican members OF the leeis-
lature present practically solid
front in support Of Governor Glass.
cock and Of the proposed primary cleo.
ton legislation In this particular
they furnish a striking contrast 10
the Democratic majority In the house
o. delegates and the Democratic Nom.
beers IN tho state senate. ON Tho first
test vote in tho house Of delegates.
twenty Republicans and nineteen
Democrats voted for immediate con.
sideraton ~ primary legislation.
Fortyihree Democrats and three Re-
publicans voted against So. In the
senate Tho entire Republican Nom.
bership. fifteen IN number. stand
soiidly FOR a primary election law
The attention ~ tho people Of West
Virginia is called 20 these facts
with practical unan.mify Tho Ropub
hcan members OF the legislature pro
pose 10 advance and support measures
designed 10 afford protection m party
primaries and insure tbcir rancilfy
They stand hy their party pledges and
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Uncle Walt
The Poet Philosoph.

live 90 the land % Endcayof where nothing counted vain
~"ee people arc busy Forever and COMPLAIN
- Out here DO the world Of the you talk Of your
THE HAPPY sorrows and fears and ,y, ,t g.. 80 81, 80.
LAND resoun5 with ,t. -f,.i.. - $3.50. , "
are busy with lever. with pov with axe and
WIN loom n The beautiful land Of Endcay0 care not for your stories
Of gloom Out here the land takers you're breeding
"' 'a0e OF pe'''nl'" gouchcs and knockers who
your INCIDENT place your land thus never be- rcso
i and happy like mine the away Of Endcayor this M,
IS az roses and wine Oh may go region and leave
a me troubles behind which now pestcnt legion are craving
sway mind but first you honestly sever the % @
enes' made and then the land you take no the
Happy mans trade. WALT MASON
teSyrfnt i'is
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for same. More than this. IL insures
the improvements where the people
who pay for them want them. Sun
more than this. II gives TO every lot
owner a direct financial interest in
the maintenance and repair OF the
street When a man has paid n sum
OF money to pave the block in which
he lives, he is naturally going 20
object to the unnecessary digging up
OF that block, or TO the destruction
OF the street paving in any wasteful
or negligent manner. These are simple
facts: too apparent to need much
argument
Let us adopt the assessment plan
OF street improvement. and make II
worth while for our citizens to i'm
prove their own streets and keep
those streets in good repair.