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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
STAND UP FOR CONVICTIONS
The World Has Little Respect for the
Man Who Seemingly Has No
Mind Of His Own.

There are many men who seem "
have no convictions on any subject
II they have any they give no sign.
They only smile and are silent That
is probably better than to be verbose
and violent Vanity OF opinion Is as
bad as to have none at all. In a real
simon-pure conviction there are mod
esty and courage both. Truth is In
the quiet voice. since 1t does not de-
pend on vainglory or rant
But real man will say his say
when the time comes, not for contro-
versy-for that is not profitable, but
to show his hand and what he Is. A
mans personal influence is stronger
than his argument, and he is false to
the truth that Is In him II he does
not show that
We have great Issues before us
moral. political. social-which every
man should think about and under.
stand. and be ready to take a stand
upon, and take it. : But there are
many who don't do this, who are mega
tive or cowardly and only smile or
grin when one OF these subjects is
mentioned. They seem to think that
to disagree with another is a great
offense. 1t is an offense not to dis.
agree II one really does. for If an er'
ror goes unchallenged. it is strength
ened. When a man says such thing
is right and you think it isn't, say SO
quietly and earnestly. and let it go al
that
The worst mollycoddle is the man
who believes thing is true and neg
lects to say so. when it is called In
question. The world would go back
ward If all were like him.-Columbus
! Journal
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
CHAPTER XII.

Unable to control herself any
longer, Annie broke down completely
and burst into tears. When the door
opened and she saw her husband led
away, pale and trembling, between
those two burly policemen, it was as
if all she cared for on earth had
gone out of her life forever Capt
Clinton laid his hand gently on her
shoulder. With more sympathy in his
face than was his custom to display,
he said:
Now, little woman-'tain't no kind
of use carrying on like that If you
want to help your husband and get
him out of his trouble you want to
get busy. Sitting there crying your
eyes out won't do him any good
Annie threw up her head. Her eyes
were red, but they were dry now. Her
face was set and determined. The
captain was right. Only foolish WON
en- weep and wall when misfortune
knocks at their door. The right sort
of women go bravely out and make a
fight for liberty and honor. Howard
was innocent. She was convinced OF
that, no matter how black things
looked against him. She would not
leave stone unturned till she had
regained for him his liberty With
renewed hope in her heart and reso-
luton in her face, she turned to con-
front the captain.
What has he done?" she demanded.
KILLED his friend, Robert Under
wood"
He watched her face closely to see
what effect his words would have on
her.
Robert Underwood dead!" ex-
claimed Annie with more surprise
than emotion.
YES" said the captain sternly,
and your husband, Howard Jeffries,
killed him"
That's not truel I'd never believe
that" said Annie promptly.
Hes made full confession" went
on the captain.
"A confession!" she echoed uneasi-
ly. What do you mean?"
Just what l say. Your husband
has made a full confession in the
presence of witnesses, that he came
here to Underwood's rooms to ask
| for money. They quarreled. Your
husband drew a pistol and shot him.
He has signed a confession which will
be presented to the magistrate this
morning"
Annie looked staggered for a mo
ment. but her faith in her husband
was unshakeable. Almost hysterically
shs cried:
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
How Far Can YOU Seer

What is the farthest limit to which
the human vision can reach? Power
in his book, The Eye and Sight"
gives the ability to see the star,
Alcor. situated at the tail of the Great
Bear, as the test. Indeed, the Arabs
call it the Test star. 1t is most ex.
ceptionable to be able to see Jupiter's
satellites with the naked eye. though
one or two cases are recorded, the
third satellite being the most distinct.
Peruvians are said to be the longest
sighted race on earth. Humboldt re-
cords case where these Indians per-
ceived human figure is miles away.
being able to recognize that it was
human and clad in white. This is
probably the record for far sight.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

"Come-stand up! Brace up now!-
Turning to Sergeant Maloney, he
added, Take him over to the station.
Write out that confession and make
him sign it before breakfast. I'll be
right over"
Howard struggled to his feet and
Maloney helped him arrange his COL
lar and tie Officer Delaney clapped
his hat on his head. DR.. Bernstein
turned to go.
"Good-morning. captain. I'll make
out my. report"
Good morning, doctor"
DR.. Bernstein disappeared and Capt
Clinton turned to look at Annie, who
had been waiting patiently in the
background. Her anguish on seeing
Towards condition was unspeakable.
1t was only with difficulty that she re-
strained herself from crying out and
rushing to his side. But these stern,
uniformed men intimidated her. II
seemed to her that Howard was on
trial-a prisoner-perhaps his life was
in danger. What could he have done
OF course, he was innocent, whatever
the charge was. He wouldn't harm a
fly. She was sure OF that But every
| one looked 80 grave. and there was a
big crowd gathered in front of the
hotel when she came up. She thought
she had heard the terrible word "mur-
der" but surely~there was some mis-
take. Seeing Capt. Clinton turn in
her direction, she darted eagerly for
ward.
May l speak to him, sir? He is
my husband"
Not just now" replied the captain.
not unkindly. Its against the rules.
Wait till we get him to the Tombs.
You can see him all you want there"
Annie's heart sank. Could she have
heard Alright?
THE Tombs!" she faltered. rs
the charge so serious?"
''Murder-thats ALL" replied the
captain laconically.
Annie nearly swoomed. Had she
not caught the back of a chair shs
would have fallen.
The captain turned to Maloney and,
In a low tone. said:
| Quick! Get him over to the sta
ton. We don't want any family
scenes here"
Manacled to Onicer Delaney and
escorted on the other side by Ma
loney, Howard made his way toward
the door. Just as he reached 1t he
caught sight of his wife who, with
tears streaming down her cheeks,
was watching him as II in a dream.
To her it seemed like some hideous
! nightmare from which both would
soon awaken. Howard recognized
her, yet seemed too dazed to wonder
how she came there. He simply
blurted out as he passed:
Something's happened, Annie, dear
I-Underwood-I don't quite know
The policemen pushed him through
the door, which closed behind him.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
1903. By G. W. Dillingham; Company
SYNOPSIS.

Howard Jeffries, bankers son, under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood.
. fellow student at Yale, leads life of
dissipation, marries the daughter. OF a
gambler who died in prison, and II dis
owned by his father. He tries to get work
. business proposition to Howard which
requires 900 cash, and Howard is broke
Robert Underwood, who has been re-
pulsed by Towards wife, Annie, in his
college days, and had once been engaged
TO Alicia. Towards stepmother, has
cides to ask Underwood for the 5000 he
needs. Underwood. taking advantage OF
his intimacy with Mrs. Jeffries, Sr., pc
. comes sort OF social highwayman- Dis
covering his true character she denies
him the house. Alicia receives note from
dealers for whom he has been acting as
commissioner, demand an accounting: he
cannot make good. Howard Jenr1es
calls In an Intoxicated condition He asks
Underwood for s., 900 and is told by the
latter that he is in debt up TO his eyes
condition. and goes to sleep on q divan;
4 caller is announced and Underwood
draws screen around the drunken
eleeper Alicia enters. She demands
promise from him that he will not take
his life, pointing to the disgrace that
fuses to promise unless she will renew
Der patronage. This she refuses to do:
Underwood kills himself The report of
the pistol awakens Howard. He stumbles
over the dead body of Underwood. Real-
aing his predicament ne attempts to nee
and is met by Underwood's valet. How
ard Is turned over to the police. Capt.
Clinton. notorious for his brutal treatment
OF prisoners. puts Howard through the
third degree.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

The house of lords is almost as old
as the British people. Away back in
the days of the Heptarchy we find the
assembly known as the "Witenage-
mot" or Council of Wise Men," com
posed of the leading men in church
and state, which assisted the king in
the making of the laws of the realm.
Naturally, under the circumstances,
these big men became the whole
thing" so to speak, and in the course
of time they became the Lords
temporal and spiritual" making I'D
the present house of lords" London
Standard.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

called To some one who was WAITING
in the corridor outside. A boy ABOUT
is years of age, in the livery Oh al
elevator attendant, entered the room'
The captain pointed to Annie.
rs that the LADY,"
The boy looked carefully, and tnen
shook his head.
Don't think so-no, sir. Inc otner
lady was a great swell"
You're sure, eh?" said the captain
81 think So" answered the boy.
DO you remember the name sns
gave?"
mo, sir" replied the boy. Ever
since you asked me"
Annie arose and moved toward the
door. She had no time to waste
there. Every moment now was pre-
cious. She must get legal assistance
at once. Turning to Capt. Clinton, she
said:
IF you've no further use for me-
captain, i think I'll CO."
Just one moment, Mrs. Jefiries,
he said.
The face of the elevator boy sud
denly frightened up.
That's it," he said eagerly. That's
it-Jefries. think that was the
name she gave. sir"
"Who?" demanded the captain.
ITO BE CONTINUED)
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
CHAPTER x.-ContInued.

Annie sat timidly on a chair In the
background and the captain turned
again to the doctor.
What's that you were saying, doc
tori"
you tell me the man confessed"
Crossing the room to where Howard
sat, DR.. Bernstein looked closely at
him. Apparently the prisoner was
asleep. His eyes were closed and his
head dropped forward on his chest.
He was CHASTITY pale.
The captain grinned.
Yes, sir, confessed-in the pres
ence of three witnesses. Eth, SER
geant ?"
yes, sir" replied Maloney.
You heard him, too, didn't you, De
laney?"
Eyes, captain"
Squaring his huge shoulders, the
captain said with a self-satisfied
chuckle:
1T took us five hours to get him to
own up, but we got it out of him at
last"
The doctor was still busy with his
examination.
He seems to be asleep. Worn out,
l guess. Five hours, yes-that's your
method, captain" Shaking his head,
he went on: 81 don't believe in these
all-night examinations and your third
degree mental torture. 1t is bar
barous. When a man is nervous and
frightened his brain gets so benumbed
at the end of two or three hours
questioning on the same subject that
he's liable to say anything, or even
believe anything OF course, you
know, captain, that after certain
time the law of suggestion commences
to operate and"
The captain turned to his sergeant
and laughed:
THE law of suggestion? Ha, ha!
That's good one. You know, doctor
them theories OF yours make a hit
with college students and amateur
professors, but they don't go with us
You can't make man say yes when
he wants to say no."
DR.. Bernstein smiled.
Il don't agree with you," he said
You can make him say anything, OF
believe anything-or do anything II
he is unable to resist your will"
The captain burst into a hearty pea
OF laughter.
"Ha, ha! What's the use Of
chinnin'? We've got him to rights.
tell you, doctor, no newspaper car
say that my precinct amt cleaned I'D
My record is a hundred convictions
to one. acquittal. l catch 'em with
the goods. when l go after 'em!"
A faint smile lowered about the
doctors face.
II know your reputation" he said
sarcastically.
The captain thought the doctor was
nattering him, 30 he rubbed his hands
with satisfaction, as he replied:
That's right. I'm after results
None of them Psyche themes TO,
nine" Striding over to the armchair
where sat Howard, he laid q rough
hand on his shoulder.
Hey, Jeffries, wake up!"
Howard opened his eyes and stared
stupidity about him. The captain tool
him by the collar of his coat
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
Divorced 80 Years. Re-Wed.

La Grande, Ore.-After being divorc-
ed 80 years, David McCurry and Mrs
Alma McCurry have married again.
After the separation, McCurry went to
Washington and married again.
A short time ago his wife died, and
he returned to Union county to visit
his son, who lives near Cove, saw his
wife, fell in love the second time with
her, and they are now living happily
near Cove.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

Senator Swanson, of Virginia, tells a
good story on himself about the first
political speech he ever made. He
says: jumped up and began, Gen
tiemen, Herodotus tells us-''9' (which
tieket's he on9' :" yelled the man With
the red shirt
- Herodotus tells us, I resumed,
with gulp, of whole army that was
put to flight by the braying of an ass. ,
Inc crowd applauded, and 1 felt fine.
Then the mans voice rose above the
dine.
: Young Teller, he called, you need
not be afraid for this crowd. it's been
tested. Buffalo Commercial.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
Guggenheim viii Filed.

New York.-The will of Benjamin
Guggenheim, who persisted in the Titanic
disaster, has been fled. After dispos-
ing of more than $4,000 to various
charities the will disposes of the residue
-one-third to the widow, Mrs. Florence
Guggenheim, and the other two-thirds
equally divided among his children.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

can help your husband by helping us.
l want to put one more question to
you and be careful to answer truth
fully. Did you call at these rooms
last night to see Mr.. Underworld
I'll" exclaimed Annie with mingled
establishment and indignation. "Of
course not"
"Sure?" demanded the captain, eye
ing her narrowly.
Positive" said Annie firmly.
The captain looked puzzled.
"A woman called here last night to
see him." he said thoughtfully, and
thought that perhaps"
Interrupting himself, he went quick
w to the door of the apartment and
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

i dOnt DelleYe II. l don't believe
it. You may have tortured him into
signing something Everybody knows
your methods, Capt. Clinton. But
thank God there is a law in the
United States which protects the In
nocent as well as Furnishes the guilty.
/ shall get the most able lawyers to
defend him even If have to sell my
self into slavery for the rest of my
life"
Bravo, little womani" said the cap
tain mockingly. That's the way to
talk. l like your spunk, but before
you 90 I'd like to ask you a few ques-
lions. Sit down"
He waved her to a chair and he sat
opposite her.
Now, Mrs. Jeffries," he began en-
couragingly, tell me-did you ever
hear your husband threaten Howard
Underwood"
BY this time Annie had recovered
her self-possession. She knew that
the best way to help Howard was to
keep cool and to say nothing which
was likely to injure his cause. Boldly.
therefore, she answered:
You've no right to ask me that
question"
The captain shifted uneasily in his
seat He knew she was within her
legal right. He couldn't bully her
into saying anything that would in
criminate her husband
Il merely thought you would like
n hn IN hn
stammered awkwardly.
ITO convict my husband" she said
calmly. Thank you, / understand my
position"
You can't do him very much harm,
you know" said the captain with af-
fected POPULARITY. He has confessed
to the shooting"
Il don't believe it." she said en-
phatically.
Trying a different tack. he asked
carelessly:
Did you know Mr. Underworld"
She hesitated before replying, then
indifferently she said:
Eyes, / knew him at one time. He
introduced me to my husband"
Where was that?"
I'm New Haven, Conn.,"
up at the college. Ell? How long
have you known Mr.. Underworld"
Annie looked at her inquisitor and
said nothing. She wondered what he
was driving at. what Importance the
question had to the case. Finally she
said:
Il met him once or twice up at New
Haven, but I've never seen him since
my marriage to Mr.. Jeffries. My hus-
band and he were not very good
friends. That is"
She stopped, realizing that she had
made mistake. How foolish she had
been! The police, of course, were
anxious to show that there was ill
feeling between the two men. Her
heart misgave her as she saw the
look of satisfaction in the captains
face
"Ah" he exclaimed Not very
good friends, Ell? In fact, your hus-
band didn't like him, did he?"
He didn't like him well enough to
run after him." she replied hesitat-
ingly.
The captain now started off in an
other direction.
WAS your husband ever jealous of
Underworld"
By this time Annie had grown sus-
picious of every question. She was
on her guard.
Jealous? What do you mean?
No, he was not jealous. There was
never any reason. l refuse to answer
any more questions"
The captain rose and began to pace
the floor.
There's one little thing more, Mrs
Jeffries, and then you can go. You
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
A Free Translation.

Gentlemen of the jury" continued
the earnest young lawyer. "the case
before you hangs upon that old Latin
maxim-'Falsus in uno, falsus in omnk
bus Now, gentlemen, what does that
mean? 1t means, gentlemen, that II a
man will tell one lie. he'll tell a whole
omnibusful of lies"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

The Beulah Orchard company of
North Yakima, with a capital stock of
100000, has fled articles of incorpo-
ration with Secretary of State I. NJ
Howell. Other corporations formed are:
The American Motor Car company of
Washington, Seattle, capital stock
$4,000; the Hall Mill company of
Mount Vernon, capital stock $4,000,
and Cascade Irrigation and Power com
pany of Tacoma, capital stock 10000.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

ism It shef"
''She surely is"
II had wife as beautiful as that
she could buy me all the neckties she
wanted to, and I d wear 'em, by guml -
cleveland Plain Dealer.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

de discovered that his wife had two
detectlves trailing him for six months. ~
How did he discover itf'
She sent him the bill. ,,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
Uncle Ezra Saw.

"A good many people hev the cour.
age Nv their convictions, while a GOOD
many more hev the courage of thai,
assumptions
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

8. Don't buy water for bluing. Liquid blue
H., sinost All water. Buy Red Cross Ball
oiue' the blue that's all blue.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

Howard E. Burton, Assayer and Chemist,
Leadville, Colorado. Specimen prices: Gold,
Silver Lead, $1.00; Gold, Silver, roc; Gold,
ooc; Zinc or Copper, $780, Mailing en-
Control and Umpire work solicited Refer
ence: Carbonate National Bank
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

And the man who fails in good
cause is better than two men who did
not try.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

Mothers will ind Mrs. winslow's Soothing
SSyrup tne best remedy TO use for their chill
oren during the teething period.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
Why He Hurried

First Boy-Where yer goin' in such
a rush?
Second Boy Con the run)-Fire
alarm!
F. B.-Where?
s. F.-Boss said he'd fire mo ., !,
wasn't back from dis errapd IN t.r
minutes,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16
Shake Into Your Shoes

An Shake Into Your Shoes
n n foot-Ea . powder for the feet 1t
cures cures painful, swollen, smarting, sweating
iset. Makes new shoes easy Sold by al
druggists and shoe stores. Don't accept any
Snuostitute Sample FREE. Addrsss A. s.
oimsted, LIE Roy, N. z
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-05-16

Many man is willing to pocket his
PRIDE If by SO doing he can pocket your
money.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-07

of urgency. There is not a county
in the state in which the farm
labor supply equals the demand. AS
offsetting this labor stringency in
the farming areas there seems to
be a continuous labor surplus in
every large city. When there is a
strike, like the recent dock strikes
in Baltimore and New York, there
seems to be small difficulty in find
ing men able and willing to take
the place of the strikers. The places
of the striking walters in New York
were filled almost instantaneously.
The cities of the West, like the
cities Of the East, have a continuous
army of unemployed. ostensihly
hunting city job. Why there is
not a larger movement out from
the congested cities to the calling
farms is difficult to understand. If
farm wages do not average so high
as city wages, it is not to be over
looked that the living cost is gen.
orally eliminated in the farm lab
orer's wage contract.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-07

The First Regiment of the Organ
lied Militia of Delaware has broken
camp after an interesting and sue
cessful week at the Rife Range be-
low New Castle. The attendance
was large and much interest was
manifested. We quite agree with
our contemporary, The Morning
News, in saying Delaware should
be proud of her citizen soldiery
who have been brought to a condi-
tion of high efficiency through the
painstaking efforts of a few men
who stuck by the militia during the
dark hours when it looked as if the
organized soldiery of Delaware
would be thing of the past. Now
it is generally recognized that the
state should have a creditable force
of troops and that the soldiers
should have an annual encampment.
1t would have been disgrace to a
State with the proud place in his
tory that Delaware has held, had the
militia been abandoned az was pos
sible not so many years ago.
"The people of Delaware are under
obligations to the officers and men
who compose the militia and who
sacrifice so much of their time to
the promotion of it's welfare. Surely
if men are willing to undertake the
hard labor involved in maintaining
our soldiery they should be gener-
ously treated by the state. The
regiment is now believed to be in
better condition than it has been
Smyrna times., 1912-08-07

What has become of our Law and
Order Society? With the drunken
ness and disorder Saturday night and
the apparent presence of numerous
speakeasies, it would seem that
there is plenty of work for our So
ciety to do. 1t is one thing to
have local option and it is another
thing to enforce it. Our Police
department and Law and Order So
ciety need to be awake.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-07

There is not at present a section
of the United States in which the
demand for farm labor is not far in
excess of the supply, says the Balti-
more American. In the northwest
the spring-seeded wheat harvest be-
gins this week and the reports from
Duluth and Chicago are to the effect
that a sufficieney of labor to harvest
the crop cannot be obtained at top
wages, though in addition free fare
from the cities to and from the
wheat-growing sections is being
offered to the un nempIoyed of the
cities. The situation in the North
west is paraIIeled in Maryland,
though perhaps in lesser degree