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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
WHY THEY DID NOT RETURN
Little Story Lacked Pathos Promised
by the Altogether Grewsome
introduction.

Talking about omens," said the ex-
Canadian soldier, "a queer thing hap
pened in the Boer war.
"A troop OF mounted rifles were re-
turning after a hard days scouting
to our camp near Middleburg, in the
eastern part of the Transvaal. On our
way back we had to pass the town
cemetery, which was on the side Of
hin. Near the gate OF the cemetery
stood a shed in which was kept the
town hearse.
The doors of this building were
open as we were riding past. and in
some manner the blocks which were
usually kept under the wheels Of the
hearse must have become dislodged,
for the hearse slowly moved out of
the shed and rolled down the hill into
the middle of our party, who scatter
ed in all directions.
THE officer in charge Of the troop
ordered four men to dismount and
take the hearse back. Now comes the
queer part. Soon after this we went
to Cape Town and took ship for home.
Every man OF that scouting party re-
turned alive and well to Canada ex-
cept the four men who handled that
hearse. Not man OF that four re-
turned
The former warrior paused and
heaved O sigh.
Good men. true comrades they
were," said he.
Have another drink" said the bar
tender, land tell us how the poor fell
lows died"
Silently the soldier drank to the
memory OF his comrades. set down
the empty glass and edged toward the
door.
THE reason they did not come
back was because two OF them got
good jobs in Cape Town; the other
two married Boer widows and settled
down on FARMS" he said.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
PLACE APPOINTED
Mistake in Posting Letter Proves
Right Thing.
BY HAROLD CARTER.

John Brett was In the seventh
heaven of happiness on Saturday
morning. and there were three dis
tinct contributing causes. First, 1t
was Saturday, and he did not have to
go to work that day; second. his new
'suit had come home; third; and inn
measurably greater, though in a meas
ure bound up with reason two, he had
received letter from Georgia Gaines.
YES, / shall be in town Saturday,
but only for couple of hours" she
wrote. "And then. perhaps, I shall
answer the question you want to ask
me-if you decide to ask It, I shall
arrive about 10 o'clock, shall do my
shopping at -, shall expect you out
side"
Brett skinned the letter hastily.
Later he would read it at leisure,
lingering over each letter of every
word of that handwriting which al
way thrilled him, even before he had
torn open the envelope. On such oc-
casions the address-even the simple
superscription, John Brett, Esq"
overwhelmed him with emotion.
Reason two turned to gall and
wormwood. The suit did not fit. 1t
did not fit approximately. 1t might
have fitted the Living Skeleton or
made a passably good garment for
the Elastic Man, but 1T was not built
for John Brett. And there was no
possibility of changing it.
I'll take 1t to the circus--I'll give
1t to Marcelline. the clown he solil-
oquized, when the first burst Of anger
had spent itself. "No, won't, either.
l feel SO fine today-here, Bill"
The janitor looked up from the
yard at the man In the window.
Here's new suit for you" cried
Brett, and flung the garments down
TO him. Then, after donning his or
binary attire, with little sigh for a
lost impression, he finished his break
fast and went downtown.
Now, whers are we to meet?" he
asked himself little later, and felt fol-
the letter. His pockets were empty
Suddenly the appalling consciousness
came to him that he had left the let
ter in the discarded suit
He rushed back and summoned the
janitor. I've got to have the letter
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

"rOslInau, ne saiu, tueIe s ieu-
ter In there posted by mistake. It's
addressed to John Brett; in q slanting
feminine hand. I want It back
You'll have to go to the postoflice
department IL you want 1t before it's
delivered" the postman answered.
"That'll take three days. You'll get 1t
tonight IL you go home and sit down
and cool off little"
Does money talk?" inquired John,
waving a ten-dollar bill In the air.
We'll, l amt against free speech"
answered the other, taking the bill
and handing John the letter. He SELF
ed 1t, and then, SO great was the re-
action, he was unable to open 1t for
several moments. At last he did 80.
Inside was a communication from
an unknown man. John made out
signature with difficulty. Clo-Clo-
Closefit! Then his senses reasserted
themselves. It was the bill for the
suit, which the tailor had enclosed
in the inside pocket. And he must
have left Georgia's letter at home
after all!
There was no time to get 1t now
not the ghost of a chance that he
could return within a half hour Of
the time, for he knew that Georgia
must have made it 1870 or 11:45
And it was HIPS now. He tore the
letter into hundred pieces and then,
very slowly, with down-hanging head,
he walked down Fourteenth street.
He would go home. he would write
to Georgia and tell her what an ass
he had been-no, he would take the
first train to her home and crave for
giveness. At the thought he swung
round, nearly colliding with a young
and attractive lady, and started in
the direction of the terminal. But
before he had gone three steps he
felt touch on his arm and looked
around.
We'll, you are rude, running away
from me like that" she said petu-
lantly. Ct"
Georgia." exclaimed John Brett.
We'll. didn't you expect to meet
me ? Didn't you come here for that
purpose? And didn't you get my let
ter appointing this placer"
What place, Georgia. John NUT
tered.
why. this place" said Georgia
sharply. -Peterman's Misfft Parlors.
John, If you don't prove to me in
stantly that you haven't been drink
ing I may change my answer"
Copyright. 1912. by w. q. Chapman)
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
NAMED THE FIRST REQUISITE
Bright Boy May Have Lacked Orig
inaIlty, but He Surely Had
Correct Answer.

This brave man, beloved by all
France, was then buried with full
military honors," Baltimore boy
read from the lesson, when his name
had been called.
What are military honors' in this
connection" the teacher asked, and
several boys seemed to be possessed
OF the right idea.
"And what must one be TO receive
such honors?" was the next question.
"A general?" "A hero?" "a cap
tain?" were few OF the tentative re-
plies. Only the bright boy" of the
class remained silent.
"Have you no answer, James," the
teacher suggested, what must one
be-"
"Why, should say dead. Miss
Mary" was the reply.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

Took a Shot at the BIindfolded Bear.
at all. The bear raced around the
barnyard like a hen with its head cut
off, knocking over churn, a beehive
and a swinging clothes reel.
Another shot made another hole in
the pail but didn't stop the war dance,
anb the bear now raced across to the
house, climbed up on the back porch
and knocked into eternal smash three
dozen jars OF raspberry preserves that
Mrs. Pete had set out too cool. He
daubed his fur with the hot mess Of
sugar and berries, and thereafter
everything stuck to him-burrs, feath-
ers. dried grass and dust, go that pres
emily he was a disgrace to bear So
ciety.
Tarrio's dog now took a hand and
worried the bear, while Pete made
more holes in the critters tin helmet.
Finally the bear, with muffied grunts
and snorts of rage and fear, managed
to steer out of the yard and put of
down the road toward Shin Pond.
Many of those who beheld the appari-
ion of the feathered bear wearing a tin
helmet have taken pledge, which they
are likely to keep until they know the
circumstances
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
Tokio's First Skyscraper.

With the completion OF seven.
story building, Toxic is able to boast
of the first skyscraper in its history.
The structure, begun In January,
1910. was but recently completed. 1t
is considered fire and earthquake
proof. 1t was designed for Offices,
and is especially noteworthy because
it is probably the highest of its kind
In the far east.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
Precaution AosInst TrIebIns.

A temperature OF about 160 degrees
Fahrenheit kills the parasite respon-
sible for the disease Trichina, or
flesh worm. as it is more commonly
known. Fresh pork should be cooked
until It becomes while and is no long
er red In color, in all portions OF the
piece, at the center as we'll as near
the surface.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
THINKING Il Over.

Some of the old Egyptians wor
SHIPPED animals"
WELL" replied Farmer Corntossel,
thoughtfully. "if had hen that laid
the year round or COW that wouldn't
go dry, of course l wouldn't worship
'em. But l surely would show 'em a
heap of respectful consideration"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
New Divorce Cause.

New York-Irwin W. Graves was.
given a divorce when he produced an
agreement his wife signed promising
that IL abe stayed out all night again
Il would be q sign abe wanted Graves
10 kill himself
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

or five days at a time
every month, and so
weak / could hardly
walk. / crampedand
had backache d
headache, and was
50 nervous and weak
that / dreaded to see
anyone or have any,
onemovein thereon.
The doctors gave me
medicine to ease me
said that 1 ought tn
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
Women
Appreciate

the value of good looks-of a fine com.
plexion, a skin free from blemishes,
bright eyes and a cheerful demeanor.
Many of themknow, also. what it means
TO be free from headaches, backaches,
isssitude and extreme nervousness.
because many have learned the value Of
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

II a man doesn't know how to make
love to a widow she knows how to
teach him.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

Red Cross Ball Blue will wash double as
many clothes as any other blue. Don't
put your money into any other. ADV.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

It's an easy matter 10 forgive those
who trespass against others.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

A CURB FOR PILES.
Coles Carbolisalve stops itching and pain
and cures piles. All druggists. rs and SOC. Adv.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

A preachment by any other name
would be quite as unwanted.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23
WOMEN SHOULD
Be PROTECTED
Against So Many Surgical OPP
erations. How Mrs. Bethune
and Mrs. Moore Escaped.

Sikeston, Mo. -"For seven years Isuf-
fered everything. I was in bed for four
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-11-23

CURES BURNS AND CUTS.
Coles Carbolisave stops tho pain instantly.
Cures quick No scar. All druggists rs and 5Cc Adv.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
VIII SON FINDS COMFORT
IN THE MAINE RESULTS
Declares That Normal Republican
Pluralities Were Extensively
Reduced.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. September 10
Gov. Woodrow Wilson today declared
himself satisfied with the outcome Of the
gubernatorial election in Maine.
II think the results are very satisfac-
tory. indeed" he said, based ON The re-
suits Of both four years ago and two
years ago. Two years ago the republicans
were divided. but this time they were
united. That makes great difference.
In 1904, as remember. a republican gov
ernor was elected by 25,OOO and Presi-
dent Taft's majority was about 1900"
Gov. Wilson added that the essential
thing to consider was that although the
republicans in Maine had gotten together
the democrats had more than held their
own, reducing normal republican plurali-
ties extensively. He thought also that
the vote In Maine showed "the same
drift" as 1t did in Vermont, namely. that
the democrats were not losing but gain
ing votes in states ordinarily republican.
The governor came here on behalf OF
the state to attend the ninth national en-
campment Of the United Spanish War
Veterans. He was accompanies by his
military staff. He was on the program
to review the parade this afternoon and
to deliver an address of welcome on an
ocean pier tonight.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
FRICTION AMONG ClsoATIANs.
"Progressives" Win First Skirmish
in the Election of Chairman.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, September TO-
The progressive element won the first
skirmish in the meeting O., the Croatian
National Society's annual convention.
when Roster Unkovich Of Pittsburgh,
Pa. was chosen chairman OF the con-
vention. which began its actual business
sessions today.
There are two elements in the conven-
ton The younger desires to follow
American methods and this other prefers
the old ways. The principal subject to
come before the gathering Is a project
for q home for crippled Croatians, their
widows and orphans. Many Croatians are
injured for life in the factories, and there
is no way to care for them.
Cleveland. Ohio, and Harris0urg. Pa.
are contending for the next convention.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
Of FIREARMS
IN MARTIAL LAW ZONE
Several Wagon Loads Of
Weapons Added to
Storeh0uSeS.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. September 10.
Several wagon loads OF weapons OF all
descriptions were added to the storehouse
at military headquarters. as result of
the martial law zone being extended
over Dorothy. Raleigh county, yesterday.
Militiamen made a thorough search OF
the district for firearms. incidentally.
additional weapons were confiscated
from persons in the Cabin and Paint
creek strike district.
All the mines on the north side or
Kanawha and Michigan side Of the river
are reported in operation today. while
several mines have resumed on Cabin
and Paint creeks.
Former Strikers at Work.
The miners working, it is said, are
those who went on strike several months
ago. but who have remained in company
houses. claiming they were ready to
work whenever permitted by safe condi-
tions.
Under orders issued by the military,
all houses throughout Kanawha county
are being cleaned today. Efforts
to maintain good sanitary conditions
forced the military to warn property
owners and occupants to clean their
premises or be placed under arrest and
tried before the military commission.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
CARNEGIE MAY TESTIFY.
RESUMPTION October / of Hearings in
Steel Trust Inquiry.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, September 10.-In-
vestigation by the federal government Of
the United States Steel Corporation. hear
ings Of which have been held in New
York and Trenton. N. j.. is expected to
resume in this city about October 1. 1t is
said there Is a probability of Andrew Car
negfe testifying here.
For several days large boxes, packed
with legal documents, have reached the
federal building from the east. The hear
ing has nothing to do with the Stanley
Investigation. 1t Is q result of the equity
suit entered against the corporation by
the government in New Jersey ana has
for it's basis the dissolution of the steel
corporation.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
BECOMES PART OF RECORD.
Senator Clapp Receives Roosevelt
Exclamation of Standard Oil Cash.

Col. Rooseveit's letter explaining the
circumstances surrounding the alleged
Standard OIL contribution to the 1904 re-
publican campaign fund reached Senator
Clapp yesterday. after more than ten
days. delay In the malls. The document
originally was sent to Senator Clapp
when he was campaigning in Vermont.
more than a week ago, missed him there
and has been following him ever since.
The Roosevelt letter was sent to the
government printing Office by Senator
Clapp and will become part Of the rec
ords of the hearings before the Senate
committee investigating campaign ex-
penditures. Many requests have been re-
ceived for copies of the letter, but 1t
probably will be several days before they
can be filled.
Senator Clapp has received no direct In
formation as yet regarding the date of
Col. Roosevelt's probable appearance be-
fore the committee, but 1t is expected
that 1t will be October 8.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
REVOLUTION ON THE WANE.
Trouble in Nicaragua Subsiding,
Navy Department Hears.

The revolution in Nicaragua Is on the
wane. according to advices from Rear
Admiral Southerland today to the Navy
Department. The admiral reported the
railroad now completely in the hands Of
the American landing forces. and that
the uprising had dwindled to the proper
tiops OF Tho usual Central American
revolution
The turbulence appears to have sub
sided in proportion to the rapidity with
which the American marines and blue
Jackets restored trahic on the railroad
line. The road will be in operation soon
from Corinto to Granada, the southern
terminus. where there has been much
suffering among the starved people. To
push the work Col. j. III. Pendleton has
been placed In command of the sailors
from the cruisers Colorado and Califor-
mia with 500 marines. and has occupied
Leon as headquarters.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
TREE AFLOAT 100 MILES OUT.
Upright and Fully Leayed, It Is
Seen From Steamer Limon.

BOSTON, September 1o.-A largo tree.
fully leaved out and with its branches
alive with birds Of gay plumage. foated
In the sea 100 miles from any land. an-
cording to officers and passengers Of tho
steamer Amon, just arrived here from
Jamaica.
Tho tree was encountered or the west
coast Of Cuba About thirty feet Of It
was clear above the water line, and It
stood upright as II embedded in the ocean
bottom The officers OF the steamer were
Of the opinion that the tree went af1oat In
g. cave-in on some shore line and re-
ta,ned sufficie,t { soil and rocks entwined
IN its roots to serve as ballast.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
DUE TO ATTACK OF PARALYSIS.
Physicians View of Motor Cycle Ac-
cident Which Caused Seven Deaths

NEWARK, N. J.. September 10.-That
the motor cycle accident on the vallsburg
motordrome Sunday which has thus far
resulted In seven deaths was due to a
sudden attack of paralysis suffered by
Rider Hasha is the opinion Of DR.. Thomas
PASCAL. the official track physician. DIR.
PASCAL says that Hasha probably became
suddenly blind and helpless from para
lytic condition resulting from sudden
hemorrhage Of the brain.
The physician had been treating Hasha
for an ailment which at times had seri-
ously affected his eyes. This was due to
pressure Of blood upon his brain during
high speed demonstrations.
II believe the accident was due to
hemorrhage OF the brain, followed by in
slant and total blindness, and was par
tial condition of paralysis. said DR.. Pas
call I'm Hasha's determination to win
the race from Seymour. whom he regard
ed as his most dangerous rival, he at
tanned such terrific speed that it brought
on the attack"
Evening star., 1912-09-10
TRACING THE BOUNDARY.
Surveyors at Work on Line Between
Alaska and Yukon.

DAWSON. Yukon Territory. September
10-The international boundary survey
party which has been marking the line
between Alaska and Yukon territory ar
rived here yesterday. having completed
the task Of surveying the 142d meridian
from the Pacific to the Arctic ocean.
At the north end of the line a bronze
monument was placed just out of reach
Of the highest waves and smaller monu-
ments were set every three miles along
the line. Biologists accompanied the ex-
pedition and ssade a complete survey.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
WILSON REVIEWS PARADE
Sees 5000 Spanish War Veterans in
Line at Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. September
10.-Fine September weather favored
the Spanish War Veterans for their
parade this afternoon when Gov.
Woodrow Wilson as the representative
OF the state reviewed the soldiers Of
'9S. About 5000 men were in line, in
cluding detachments from the regular
army and the New Jersey National
Guard.
The morning session OF the encamp-
ment was devoted to the hearing OF
committee reports.
The contest for commander-in-chief
has narrowed down to C. Albert Gas
sar, Newark. N. J.. and Oscar l. Tay-
lor, Pittsburgh. Pa.
Buffalo and Cleveland are making q
strong bid for the encampment OF
1913.
Among other arrivals at the convon-
ton today was Gen. Nelson A. Miles
Evening star., 1912-09-10
HUSBAND REFUSES TO COOK.
Thereupon Mrs. Lang Packed Their
Things and Vanished.

NEW YORK. September 10.-James
Lang Of Yorktown and Ills wife. Mrs.
Mabel Lang. have separated because he
refused to do the cooking for her. The
Langs have been married hut year.
Recently Mrs. Lang began taking in
dressmaking. and asked her husband to
prepare the meals. as she be eueved she was
doing her share. He consented. but Sun
day he rebelled against getting the break
fast. Mrs. Lang then packed her things
and vanished.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
Eucharistic Congress Attracts
Over $50, 900 People. /
OPENING SESSION TODAY
Delegates Present From Two Conti-
nents, U. S. Represented. !,
EMPEROR GREETS CARDINAL
Immense Procession Scheduled for
Sunday Morning, Followed by
Celebration of Low Mass.

VIENNA. Austria, September 10 =
Under the protection OF Emperor Francis
Joseph the twenty-third Eucharistic
Congress today began its labors, which
are to be continued until Sunday next
Delegates and visitors numbering up
ward OF 10000. and including represen-
tatiyes from the United States, Soutli
America and Canada and from all tho
countries Of Europe. have gathered in
the city. which is decked with flags In
honor OF the great ecclesiastical as
sembly
The papal legate to the congress, Car
dinar Van Rossum. arrived at the Aus
trian capital today from Rome. After a.
short service at the cathedral OF ST.
stephen the cardinal was driven in y
state coach to the Hofburg where he was
received by the emperor and members OF
the imperial family.
Reading of Brief Tomorrow.
The serious business OF the congress
will begin with a festival assembly in
st. Stephens tomorrow morning. when
the papal brief will be read. Addresses
then will be delivered setting forth the
principles of the congress.
TnurSday there VIII be pontifica1
high mass In the cathedral and COM
munion masses in all the parish
churches OF the city. Sectional meet
ings for discussion OF questions affect
ing the welfare and progress of the
church will be held every day in the
cathedral and in some of the larger
parish churches.
Emperor to Attend Mass.
The last and crowning function OF
the congress will take place Sunday
morning. when an immense procession
will march from st. Stephens along.
the Ringstrasse to the Hofburg. where
low mass will be celebrated by the
papal delegate on top of the great
entrance gateway. The emperor and
all the members OF the court will at
tend the service. which will be con-
Quoted within the view of probably
$4,000 persons.
Evening star., 1912-09-10
COSTLY DOGS MISSING. !,
CANNES Worth 100000 Taken. by
Mrs. Whitman on HoneYmom.

NEW YORK. September Il-When Mt.
and Mrs Malcolm D. Whitman, the sonly
bridal couple on record who ever carried
$50, 900 worth of pet dogs with them on a
honeymoon journey. arrived yesterday
from San Francisco the dogs were miss
Ing
The fifty animals. attended by three
valets IN a especial car. reached Chicago
safely, but somewhere between the city
we call Windy and the city they call
Gotham" the little dears had been ! st
or sidetracked.
Mr.. Whitman, at the Poaza yesterday.
did not seem to be in utter despair. 1t
has been reported that when the animal
car was delayed en- route to Chicago
from the coast he exclaimed, Hang the
confounded beasts" or words to that ef-
feet. Nevertheless, he added quickly: IF
INV wife wants them, she's got alright to
have as many as she likesy
Mr. Whitman married Miss Jennie
Crocker, 100000. 900 heiress. in San Fran
cisco about ten days ago.