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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
RABBIT HUNT NETS $133

rabbit hunt on the outskirts Of
Great Notch, N j.. was brought to all
unexpected ending at the base OF an
old apple tree into which the rabbit
had sought shelter. Two hunters.
John Lyons and Robert Dodd Of Upper
Montclair, had fired two shots at the
little animal, and as the smoke clear
ed away saw their prize run into the
hollow of the tree. AS the hunters
were preparing to smoke the rabbit
out they discovered in the tree hollow
a much worn pocketbook. 1t contain.
ed one 500 bill, five twos, three fives
and eight one-dollar bills. all in fair
condition
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
MEIJFS FUNERAL TORT0ISES

A curious custom was carried out in
connection with the funeral of EN-
peror Meiji which was not made pub.
lie at the time. This consisted in the
freeing of three large tortoises as a
mark of regret at the death of the
emperor.
The shell of the largest specimen
was three feet five inches long, and
upon the shell were engraved the char
acters:
I'VE humbly beg to show our deep
est regret at the death of our Meiji
Tenno. Let free in the sea off Ogasa-
wara island on the day Of the state flu
neral, September Is, 1912. Hiroshi
Abe, governor of Toxic
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
DISCUSS FREEDOM OF AiE
Jurists Of *he World ArN Torn Over
Sovereignty Of Space. AheVs
Territory.

London.--In the sixteens& and
seventeenth centuries the jufSEta Of
the world poured forth leaned
treatises on the freedom of the seas
and in those days Englishmen we're
the great champions of the doctrine
of mare liberum, while the Continental
scholars upheId the notion of mare
clausum.
Today the turists Of the world are
busy with FIR discussion of tfs free
dom Of the %ir, and the roles are
reversed. English professors almost
unanimously maintain the doctrine OF
sovereignty over the air, space above
the territory, while their colleagues
abroad insist taat the state has no
dominion.
The need for tie assertion of state
sovereignty is imie icitly recognized in
our aerial Navigation act of 1911.
which empowers ,"e government 10
interdict flying over any area when it
chooses.
AT the same time the principal of
state sovereignty dtrts not interfere
with the right of isvlocent passage
through the air whic- the comfy anG
intercourse of nations require.
Subject only to precautions neces'
sayy for the safety o. the subjacent
population and public security liberty
to fly over the land viii doubtless be
accorded by the state to foreigners
as well as nationals.
The position will BIS similar to that
taken up in regard t" territorial wa
ters, says the Law Jtlrnal, through
which there is a right IF innocent pas
sage to all vessels, though they are
subject to the dominion of the neigh
boring state
In fact, the air iuridie'ally resembles
not the open ocean, hu* the marginal
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
Weird Adventure of Engineer of
Coast of China,
Seaman Supposed to Have Seen
Drowned Climbs Aboard Deserted
Vessel and Wonders at the:
Mystery Of Sailors Fate.

New York.--If BanZai, the Japanese
noodle and priced possession of Will
liam Tweeddale, chief engineer or the
Tweeddale. chief engineer Of the
British tramp steamer Atholl, now dis
charging her far East cargo at the
American docks, Staten island, coulo
talk ne would unfold strange tale or
the southern Pacific. But the story OF
how Banzai came into the possession
of Chief Tweeddale is strange enough
a tale in itself. Before joining the
Atholl, Tweeddale was second en-
gineer of the tramp steamer Viscar,
and were that steamers log to be had
and the pages turned back. to year
ago the drowning at sea OF Banzai
owner would be noted.
I'm a drowned man and that's all
there is to it." remarked Tweeddale to
reporter. as he began the story OF
Banzai. ~ haven't seen the Viscar
since the night ! was drowned in the
South Pacific but I've heard from my
old chief, and he says I'm carried on
the log as drowned, and that the WIS.,
cars log is truthful in all things, and
drowned | must remain.
ct was about this time last year
that was drowned The Viscar had
touched in at Japanese ports and was
kicking her way south to Singapore.
| had Just been relieved of my watch
below by the third and had gone TO
the rail for breath of air. The night
was sitting hot. and whether ! had
got too much heat or what don
know. but was taken with sort OF
fainting spell.
II came to with sudden shock.
was in the water.
1T dawned on me mighty quick that
no one had seen me go overheard and
that II might be a couple OF hours De-
fore | was missed. | shouted bit
more and then / began to save my
breath and swim.
We'll. sir, / had some funny
thoughts. First ] began to wonder
how long could keep up, and decided
that by taking things easy was good
for five or six hours and daylight, fol
| had gone overheard at midnight.
was beginning to tire a bit, and II
was something of an effort to keeI
floating.
Then, sir. I saw a sight that brought
howl of JOY out my lungs. Sweep
ing along toward me, with all sails
set, was a one-masted vessel. began
to swim toward her, yelling Help
every few strokes, but not an answer
ing cry did / hear. thought i
strange. for the vessel was almost or
me, but it wasn't for me to wonder
about sucn things with chance fol
life so near at hand, and so l bumped
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
GIRL TOURS SHINING SHOES

Capitol officials in Montgomery,
Ala, were surprised when a winsome
young woman called and requested
that she be permitted to shine their
boots She proved to be Miss Evelyn
Altofair, originally of Nashville, Tenn.
who started out from Mobile. six
months ago on ''shoeshining" tour
of the United States to win wager
OF 81, 500 and convince the world that
a woman can do anything she sets her
mind to.
Under the agreement she is to go
into every state in the union, making
her living throughout by backing
shoes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
HUNTS SHEEP, FINDS GOLD.

William Guest, former officer of the
British army, discovered gold quartz
mine said to be worth $1,000,0O0 or
more because, while hunting, he climb
ed a mountain after the sheep and re-
turning down hill he found a quartz
body of great size, carrying high gold
values. The first two carloads of sur
face ore received at the Tacoma smell
ter gave returns of $65 ton Captain
Guest went on his sheep hunt last
spring. Since then he. has kept Ia
men at work installing tramway to
carry ore.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
ATTENDS SICK CALL BY AERO

The distinction Of being the first
clergyman to travel by aeroplane to
minister to a dying man falls to
Father Andrai, French priest serv-
ing with the troops in Morocco.
He was busy il the hospital at
Laghouat when a young aeronaut.
Lieutenant Bregard. entered his room
and asked him il it we're possible for
him to come with him by aeroplane
in order to give the sacrament to a
dying officer who had been shot by
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26

the authorities having come to the
conclusion that the bayonet was OBJ
solete in modern warfare. The aver
age opinion of the army, however,
soon made itself felt, and the first
order was countermanded and the rifle
was ordered with the bayonet, but
the bayonet was not of the ordinary
size but really sort of knife. In
subsequent orders the bayonet Was
not questioned.
1t is interesting to speculate what
the Bulgarian fortunes might have
been Without tae hayonet-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
DEER IN A CROWDED STREET
Animal Sta-tles Pedestrians in Cincin-
natl Until Finally Caught by Mem
Der of Salvage Corps.

Cincinnati, Ohio.-Shortly after noon
recently the crowded down town
streets were thrown into confusion
when deer ran down Walnut street
and t1cned into Seventh avenue. The
animal finally plunged through large
plate glass window. Emil Stagnaro OF
the Salvage corps, with a number of
firemen. captured the animal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26

the enemy. The two were heartily
cheered by the soldiers when they de.
scended in the French camp. The
wounded man when told he must die
had said: ITO die is nothing, but to
die without the consultations of reli-
gion is sad
Lieutenant Bregard had bent down
and whispered that he would fetch a
priest by aeroplane. The dying man
was still alive when the priest ar
rived. He made his confession and
received the communion and a few
minutes afterward died
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
BAY0NET THOUGHT OBSOLETE
Use Made by SuIgarIans During the
Balkan War Wakes Up British
Experts.

London.-It is curious to think that
the bayonet. which has played so
great part In the Bulgarian victories.
might not have been in existence If
the military experts of the kingdom
had had their way.
In 1892, in the Bulgarian scheme Of
modern armament, the Mannlicher
rahes were orderd without 5ayc0ets.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
ATE ONLY SUGAR TEN DAYS

After being In the hold of the steam
ship Kentuckian OF the Hawaiian
American line for zen days, without
anything to eat or drink except the
sugar the vessel carried and the moist
IRE he could wipe from the inside OF
the hull. a Chinaman was found IN
conscious on arrival at Philadelphia.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
NO FEMALES ALLOWED HERE

For thousands of years Mount
Athos, the monastery covered emil
nence on one projection of the Cha!-
cidice peninsula, In the Aegean sea,
has been center Of religious activ-
ity Centuries before tee beginning
Of the Christian era sanctuary OF
Zeus (Jupiter) stood on the noun
tain. It Is the mountain that the
architect Dinocrates offered to turn
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
DUCK MADE GOLD STRIKE

Miss Jennie Robinson of Pittsfield,
Mass. has asked a marketman to find
where a duck she bought at his place
recently was raised. In the gizzard
of the duck she found lump of gold
as large as a pea. Wherever the duck
came from Miss Robinson believes
there is more gold, and she intends to
turn prospector.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
Suspicious of Full Dinner Pail.

Chester, Pa.-When William Tex
man, Waterman at a metal plant, mo-
ticed James Pratt, workman, fairly
staggering under the weight of his
big tin dinner pail as he left the
works, the Waterman became SUSPECT.
Gus and took the pail away. When
the lid was removed it was found to
be filled with copper. Pratt was
arrested.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
Most of the so-called theatrical stars
are rockets.
plain Facts,

Men are a lot OF four-flushers.
How now?"
"They tell girl that all they want
is to bask forever in the sunshine of
her smile. And after marriage they
expect her to cook. mend clothes,
keep house and do an endless lot OF
plain hard work"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
ENRaGED cow KILLS A MULE

A mule and COW pasturing on the
farm of F. Fl. Bay d few miles north
OF Wellston. O.. became enraged al
each other, and f,N'ght until the COW
settled the contest by well-directe6
b]ow with its horAs. killing it's op'
popnnt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26

The tribes of New Guinea, before
going hunting or fishing, consult their
idols, two specimens Of which are
here pictured. The natives assert
that the idols answer them by tapping
with their feet. whether the expedi-
ton is to be successful or not being
indicated by the number of taps.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
Helpino Bob Ajono.

May--Tve just been reading about
Boston physician who tells you what
ails you by holding your hand.
jane must tell that to Bob to-
night. He's thinking OF studying
medicine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26

Every woman should have an aim
in life. even if she can't throw a stone
with any degree of accuracy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
Gloomy Outlook.

TITS going to be hard winter
"How can, you tell?"
by the size of the salary I'm get
ting"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
Successful.

rs he a very successful surgeon!
''Very. Nearly all of his patients
live long enough to pay their bills.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26

An old topper says that none are so
blind as those who refuse an eye
opener.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26
Just Before the Battle.

Just Before the Battle.
Would you marry him if you were
me?"
I'D marry anyone that asked me, II
I were Won"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26

! Rachel, daughter Of Laban, favorite
wife of, Jacob and mother of Benja-
min, was inferred at Bethlehem, ac-
cording to tradition, and pious pill
grims to the Holy Land do not fail
to visit the ''Kubbet RachiP" or Tomb
OF Rachel, there. This structure &C
tually dates only from the twelfth
century, but presumably was erected
on the site of an earlier tomb.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-12-26

Watch lest prosperity destroy gen,
egosity.--Cclton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10

Of BUILDING
MEN HERE

The first national building mana.
gers convention ever to be held In
the United States will be IN Seattle
July ii.is The association was
formed last year In Cleveland. O.,
where all managers from larger
cities were asked to attend, Al.
though all the managers from Seat.
tie were asked, none WAS expected
because OF the distance. and when
ten from this city entered the -
aembly room With large Seattle enl-
bleme. the rest " the delegates
we're so surprised that they decided
To have the first convention Ia So
attic.
In conjunction with this eonyon.
ton all manufacturers oi the
United States who are represented
In The building line will have a dis
play Of thelr products in the base
ment OF the hon MArche.
Robert Mattison. secretary OF the
Seattle Publicity bureau. has asked
the womcna Commercial Club to
give The delegates a flower shower
They have agreed 90 do no. and are
contemplating reception 20 the
women.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
THIS DIVORCE
BEGAN OVER AN
EXPRESS WAGON

", =. Rogers bumped bis ca.
press wagon into a street csr
There Was considerable damage
done 10 the wagon--ln fact be never
used u again lie didn't collect
any damages either Rogers there.
upon took thr attitude OF no OK.
press waeon. no more work
That II what Mrs Mabello A
Rogers told Judge Gillian ycster.
day She II now enjoying the aKe OF
her maiden name. She told the
coars that Rogers refused 10 do a
lick Of work from the time Of the
accident. which occurred six months
after their marriage and about t~o
years ago.
Divorces were also granted 10
Charles r. from Eleanor Marsh.
Emma from AdrmoFc Labonte. Mary
l.. from Elmer Draper. and Helene
X. from ticFt +. F1y.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
BLOCKS MOVE FOR
DUWAMISH SITE

Condemnation suit brought for
the acquisition by the cnuFty Of the
Dawamieh dock site has been for.
mmlIy dismissed by Judge Myers. In
accordance with the supreme conri
order reversing the lower court. and
holding that tho county has no
power OF eminent domain 20 con
denim dock sites
This. Il Is believed. viii effective.
II block the Dnyamish site 20 far
as the county Il concerned. for II iH
hardly probable that the szsup00
available for this pnrp0ee will be
sufficient to purchase tlse lands
directly from the owners and leave
enough for the dock building The
port commission. however. has the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
GIRL COMPLETES
s A LONG RIDE

~ trtsed t'r~.- f<rsea Mty.s
PHILADELPHIA. June 10 Miss
Alberta Claire OF Sheridan. WE.
today completed trip Of 500 miles
on her little pony. "imd.
Z Mas Claire left sheridan on Sep.
TENDER 10.
She weni 10 Portland first. then
dosn the Paflflc coast 10 the Next.
oAi Border. back 10 Los Angeles.
ana struck across the country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
Mothers Hand Broken
While Spanking Girl

SAN F'RANCIsCO. Cal. June 10.
Mrs. n. Walters did not realize
lnEt how large her is-year.old
daughter had grown until she at.
tempted TO puussh the girl She
took the Girl over her knee. and
i've minutes later Was Al the Elmer.
xency hospital begging the sur.
geons 10 fix broken bone IN her
right hand.
She explained that with the first
bIow something snapped. The doc.
tors found that II was one OF the
small bones.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
ALCOHOLISM
And Drug Addictions
Neal Solves Problem
CURES IN FEW DAYS
am. Worlds Greatest Cure"
~rhe worlds Greatest Cure

The modern Neal Treatment for
ali alcoholic and drug additions "
based upon the proven fact that the
troutIa IL caused and continued ny
the storedsup poison In the system,
which thla treatment quickly anti
dotcH. neutraiIzes and eliminates
instead OF requiring several
weeks time OF the busy man the
Neal effects a perfect cure Ia n few
DAVIS. The wonderful merit Of che
Neal liz atteatcd by the fact that "
has been 'indorsed by thousands Of
men In ali parts Of the country who
have received or know OF it's won
derfui benefits.
The Neal Treatment IN this city
H. administered at the Neal insti-
tute 1885 18th Ave, Seattle, wash.
Phone r. 1881
There are fifty-eight other SINH
lar Institutions IN principal cities In
the United states and foreign coun-
tries. A personal call " most adj
vlnabie but N not convenient ad q
dreaa as above for free and fun In
formation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10

power TO condemn and acquire this
Hitc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
MINISTER ARRESTED

NEW SWEDEN. Maine. June 10.
Charged with the murder Of Ed.
gar Jacobson. his father.ln-law
nearly a year ago. the Rev. chas.
r. Mclius. Lutheran minister. was
arrested here today
AZ the time OF his death. June
~. 1911, the authorities declared
that Jacobson had committed sui
eide
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
DAVID STARR
JORDAN COMING

The stanford Alumni Association
of Puget Sound will hold their
annual reunion In the Stockadc
Hotel. AMI Beach, June i3.-David
starr Jordan. president OF stanford.
aud several OF the professors viii
speak. Any alumnus who has not
received an Invitation may do so
by writing the secretary. G. r. AIT.
now, sf7 Central building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
WANTS DIVORCE
FROM PRIMROSE

= PORTLAND, Or. June ie.~Mrs.
Esther Primrose. who. today filed
suit In Ncw York for divorce
against her husband. Geo. Prim.
rose. the noted minstrel man. be.
gan a divorce action against him
sn Oregon City. near here. about a
year ago.
Shortly after filing the suit. the
couple were reconcllcd and lived
together again here. the suit later
being dismissed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
WOMAN HERE FELT EARTHQUAKE
SElSMOGRAPH DIDN'T REGISTER

AZ ~ 20 abcoc Of aoth av called IN
me star office on the telephone and
We have Just bad earthquake
Pof Andes Of the University
PAD been an earthquake this vicinity The
SennoEtnph reported
here has been earthquake
Inc government weather backed
had been earthquake The
great aud ainaH You fooit
Late Friday the
Sodosa being
heavy rannonsdng heard
10 be heard Faint earth parcephie
wciiknown
most Remarkable heard entirely
and
bs 10 nervous disorders know that sensitive
which Of
TOO delicate 20 be recorded by
There
physical - - -
hut this
% have proved that her
recording Of our time
the Helnmograph
III that
the disturbances In Alaska a, The
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
MADE FINE NEST

LOS ANGELES. June 1e.--Mrs
Natalie Hand left her corkscrew
curlE on window ledge 20 sun
and an Industrious sparrow requisi.
toned them for nest. A ladder.
a small boy and a quarter figured
In the rescue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
HAVE ONE WITH us

LOS ANGELES. June 10.--A girl
selling water from a bucket at 10
cents thimble fun created SEN
satlon In the business district here.
She was raising money for foreign
missions. The traffic cop apollo
Rlzed and withdraw.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10

Above. on the lett. Marquis
cueanl- contaionieri. Italian ambas.
sador TO the United States. who
unveiled the Columbus memorial
at Washington Saturday; on right.
Cardinal Gibbons. who conducted
the pontlflclal military mass; the
memorial itself In the center. and
below Edward l. iIcarn. past ~.
prone knight OF the Knights OF Co.
lnmhua. who had charge Of the ar
fauKemsnts.
The unwilling of the beautiful
ielumhns memorial took thousands
Of knlghta u Columbus from ali
over the country 20 the national
capitol The knights were largely
instrumental IN putting through the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
THE MARKETS

THe fuiioW INK are tHa hWfraEa
prices paid ~ losai commissions
merchants 20 the producers and
prices paid by the retailer tu the
The prices paid the
farsners comes under 'buyinE price. =
mu the sum ynid BY she retailer
Under selling price. Prices IN All
rnrding 20 freshness and general
nxrelleure but these prices. unless
otherwise Indicated. are for strictly
first grades
EgKH-- Buying Price.
rw~. local .. .fsN 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10

Bt1RLlNGAME. Cal, June To-
Walter N. Thompson Of San Mateo
had. an unusual experience today
whiia walking through Burlingame
terrace. when he espied big snake
OF the blue racer type crawling at
the feet Of his companion.
The snake was a captive, having
been .cniangled in the soft asphalt
III the thoroughfare chat had melt
ed considerably owing TO Che excess
slye heat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-10
SPLASH IN FURS

r OCEAN PARK. Cal. June To-
Fur, bathing suits are sweeping. the
beach. Bear, pussy and bunny
makeups are most popular, and the
ears OF the favored animal adorn
The bathing cap. Ordinary cos
tunes have almost disappeared.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-29
coIuuIt Nominated.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
AUSTIN, Texas. July 80. B. Col
quit has been renominated as govern
or Of Texas, according to the latest re-
turns today from the democratic pri-
maries held Saturday With approx
mately 100000 of the votes cast
counted Colquit was leading his oppon-
ent, Judge w. F. Ramsey, by about 20
600. Colquit was gaining In the late
returns and 1t was estimated his ma.
jority might reach 10000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-29
Canoe spooners.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
MINNEAPOLIS, July 29.-"Old
Charon and his boat across the Styx
is beaten a mile in padding souls to
perdition by the modern canoe said
Rev G. L. Morrill,, of the Peoples
church, in sermon here. Cleopatra
and Anthony had tame time in their
barge on the Nile compared with the
canoe spooners of Minneapolis In
broad daylight as well as night, the
dress of the fair damsel spooner her
posture and conduct would make the
dusky Hawaiian damsel IN her canoe
blush for shame