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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-24

Garfield Tea helps clear muddy complex
ion, dispel foul breath and sweeten the temper.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-24

Madison The nearly complete
programme for annual commence
ment week at the state university
is announced as follows:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-20

W - OAt
of politics."
Have you noticed how popular
an excuse BLACK Hand" is COM
ing to be with the police? Al
most as popular as Labor Slug
gerp And about as near the
mark, in most cases.
Andy Carnegie's. expense
voucher of $3.50 for testifying
before Stanley committee held up
by congress because notary's seal
not attached.
Andy told committee he was
going to have that voucher franz
ed in gold. But evidently thought
of that $3.50 lying idle was too
painful, and he wants to get his
fingers on it.
Ice, jam on Ohio river break
ing. Millions of dollars worth of
property in danger.
My, but the er-Ocean is ex-
cited over Rev. w. T. McElveen
having expressed himself on sub
ject of gang politicians who use
the revered name of Abraham
Lincoln to further their ends.
The Inter-O Ocean says it cam
see no filthy work"-this is Rev.
McElveen's own phrase-in link
ing names of Lorimer and Lin
coin.
Since the advent of the Irish
players, we now have the profess
sional Irishman added to our bur
dens in, the way of professional
southerners.
Justice should be placed above
majorities," deposes Senator
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-20


the recall.
How? Where may the people
find ONE man whose sense of
justice is more acute, more clear,
than the sense of justice of a com
munity, or, the majority of a
community?
Uncle Elihu talketh through a
hole in his hat. AS witness the
following: "The outcry against
Judge Hook does not concern
itself with his ability or integrity, !
but merely with his having decid-
ed a two-cent fare case against
the wishes of some people or
many people"
Notice how Unc. avoids the is
sue. Hooks decision in the fare
case did involve either his integ-
rity or his ability. Hook decided
in favor of the, railroads and
against the people. Either he was
not capable of seeing the right in
the case, or his integrity is to'be
questioned.
Uncle Elihu may be fine law
yer-'tis said he is-but he's
punk logician. Perhaps that's
what makes him a. fine lawyer. :
One of features of $50, 900 we'd
ding of Vivian Gould to Baron
Decies, Feb. 7, 1911, was a 8
story, ESQ pound cake. 1t isn't
paid for yet, and baker is suing
About a year from now shall
we hear what of those 100000
worth of wedding presents at
Stotesbury-C Cromwell affair were
not paid for?
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19

honorably refuse any longer to go out
Major Brennan has deliberately placed
me In a position where cannot avoid
meeting him without losing all stand
ing In my corps. l sought to escape.
but was prevented by accident; now
simply yield to the inevitable.
feel confident you will not misconstrue
these words; you surely know me suf-
ficiently we'll so as not to attribute
them to cowardice. l shall face him ex.
actly In accordance with your ar
rangements, asking nothing upon my
part. yielding him every satisfaction
he. can possibly desire-but l shall
fire in the air."
He stared at me incredulously. his
face perfect picture of amazement.
but. Wayne" he stammered, ARE you
aware that Major Brennan Is an ex-
pert with the pistol? that he holds the
Sixth Corps trophy? Do you realize
that he goes out deliberately intending
to kill your
Il was not posted as to the first fact
you mention, but have never enter
tanned the slightest doubt as to the
other. However, they do not in the
least affect my decision. Yet l do not
desire you to suppose that am at all
Quixotic in this-there is a personal
reason why l am perfectly willing to
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
C0LONISTS CROSS THE BORDER
Americans From Casas Grandes Dis
trct Finally Reach New Mexican
Soil in Safety.

Ell Paso. Texas.-Word was received
here Sunday that the 300 American
men who have been travelling over
land for the last week from the Nor
mon colonies in the Casas Grandes
district arrived safely at Hachita, N.
M. The arrival at the border of this
group brings out practically all the
American settlers in the Casas
Grandes district. Men of Colonia
Morelos. south of Douglas, Ariz., how
ever have decided to remain and il
necessary fight for their homes.
The party arriving at Hatchit2
compose residents of the Juarez, Dub
Ian, Garcia and Pacheco colonies, from
which settlements all women and air
children We're sent here fortnight
ago.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
sYNoPsls.

ct critical stage Of the civil War. Gen:
nee im n to Capt Wayne an important mt
on lis an mission sic army Fhey get wfhin
Wayne ns aen for and 7 Fed ss
given siy, Il his charge. she rs e northern
suecumbs ana e craIs goes s througs
Lady Of the North are left alone. They
the dark huge mastiff attacks Wayne
tn The owner Of the hut. Jed BunEay. and
laMfmen spproach. O r hey are i led BY a
, nraH. Gaming to be Red Lowrie. but who
ocer who Ds ms MAJ 1,Inn nr
and he is brought. before Sheridan, who
y yaaeiat ems him with death unless he re-
Rdifh Brennan to be the wife Of Maj.
1hn an He is rescued BY Jed Bungay.
WAYNE in disguise penetrates to the ball
room. beneath which he had been Inn
prisoned. He is introduced to a Miss
ed. Edith Brennan Recognising Wayne,
Trough the lines, they are confronted BY
6idding Edith adieu. Wayne makes a
aash for liberty. He encounters Bungay:
suey reach the Lee camp and are sent
with reinforcements to join Early. In the
Dattle Of Shenandoah the regiment is
overwhelmed, and Wayne. while in the
hospital, is visited by Edith Brennan.
wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout
ing detail. and arriving at the Minor
pace. wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs.
6ungay. and later Edith appears.
Wayne's detachment Is besieged by guer-
r r,i. Brennan and his men arrive and
cuing party Of bluecoats reach the scene.
brennan challenges Wayne to a duel.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19

such a meeting must necessarily mean
to Edith Brennan. and how it would
affect our future relationship. This
was the thought that swayed and mas
tered me. had pledged myself to
avoid him, and indeed had used every
means possible to that end. The time
was none too long. yet my mind once
thoroughly settled as to my duty to
her, became calm again. and conf
dent in the outcome. When Cation
entered. flushed and visibly excited
from what had evidently proven an &C.
rimonious controversy. greeted him
with smile.
You appear to have experienced diff
ficulties in regard to details" said
curiously.
There was much unnecessary talk"
he admitted, but matters have been
at last arranged to the satisfaction Of
all concerned. You are to meet at
once. in the rear of the big tobacco
shed, a spot entirely removed from OBJ
servation. l have been compelled to
accept pistols as the weapons, as we
have nothing else here at all suitable
for the purpose-cavalry -sabers being
far too cumbersome. Lieutenant Starr
chances to possess two derringers ex-
actly alike. which we have mutually
agreed upon. l hope this Is satisfac-
tory to you. Wayne"
Il am not precisely an expert, but
that does not greatly matter. Who acts
for Brennan?"
Captain Moorehouse, rather against
his will, think
Very well. Cation: l am perfectly
satisfied, and am. indeed. greatly
obliged to you; yet before we go out
desire to speak a word or two with
the utmost frankness." l stood facing
him, my hand resting lightly upon
the writing table. my eyes reading his
expressive face. AS my second l wish
you to comprehend fully my actions,
and the motives that inspire them. II
they are in any way unsatisfactory to
your mind you may feel at perfect lib
erty to withhold your services. am
now. and always have been, opposed
to dueling; believe 1t wrong in prin-
ciple, and a travesty upon Justice; but
it is a custom Of the South, a require
ment among officers Of our army, and
after what has Just occurred between
Major Brennan and myself l cannot
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
JOHNSON WILL NOT RESIGN.
dent Will Not Give up Position
as Governor.

San Francisco.-Governor Hiram w.
Johnson. candidate of the Progressive
party for the office of vice-president
of the United States, arrived Sunday
direct from Chicago. He stopped at
Sacramento. the capital of the state,
only ten minutes, where he made an
address to persons assembled at the
railroad station to welcome him. In
his talk he said that he had been draft
ed into the ranks of the fighters for
the cause which the third party repre-
sents and that he was ready to do
his duty. He announced that he would
not resign as governor OF California.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
Congress May Adjourn Soon,

Washington.-Congre is about to
terminate a session that has now run
over $50 days. The session has not
been fruitful of much general legis-
latlon. but from the standpoint of
great issues fought and great policies
outlined it has been of more than
usual interest. Many annual appro-
priation bills that should have become
effective July /, still are at issue be-
latlon and important questions of gen
eral interest are being laid aside in
an effort to bring about adjournment
by next Saturday. or at. the latest by
the end OF the following week
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
Shooting at Butte Picnic.

Butte, Mont.-JOhn Milkovitck is
dead and ianzor Tusvich fatally
wounded as result of their love Of
firearms. The two attended a miner s
picnic near here Sunday and practiced
with their revOlvers. A cowboy or
forest ranger, whose identity has nor
been established, and who, it. is be-
lieved, imagined that he was heing
shot at, o.ened fire with his rifle and
both mel we're wounded in the legs.
Milkov.tch died from loss of blood and
there Is no hope for his companion
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
Great Britain viii Protest.

London.-Arguins that well inform
ed opinion in Canada and France and
even in the United States is unable to
reconcile the diTerential treatment OF
American Shipping in the matter Of
the Panama nal with the Hay.
PauncefOte treaty, the Times depre
Gates the employment of strong Ian
guage upon he subject because It
would be calculated to impede quiet
and friendly discussion of the matter
with the United States, which it will
be the British governments duty to
undertake.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
Slabs Husband THROUGH Heart.

Portland, Ore.-Otto FiechtI is dead
from knife wound, and Mrs. Ethel
F1echtl, his wife. is under arrest on u
charge of murder. According to Mrs.
Fiechtl. the couple spent practically
all night in quarrels and reconcilia-
tons. In the final quarrel. she said.
Fiechtl crowded her to the wall. slap
ping and striking her with his fist
Then. she said, to save herself from
further punishment, she seized a dirk.
which was hanging on the wall, and
lunged at Fiechtl, driving the blade
straight through his heart
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19

risk my life rather than injure Major
Brennan
His troubled eyes studied me intent
ly. and then his face suddenly bright
ened with new thought. Wayne
he asked. placing his hand upon my
arm Familiarity. lis it Mrs. Brennan
For an instant I hesitated, but his
manly. honest countenance treasured
me. Between us only. 1t is" an
swered gravely; but not the slightes!
blame attaches to her."
Il do not wholly understand" he
said at last, yet l do not doubt you
may be perfectly right in your de-
cision." He extended his hand i'm.
pulsively. Il know you to be a good
soldier and true gentleman; l will
stand by you. Wayne. but l pledge this
If he takes advantage treacherous.
ly, and you fall las God forbid) will
face him myself: and when ! do. there
Will be no firing in the air.
| do not remember that we spoke
save once, while we passed out
through the orchard field where the
big tobacco shed stood. Not until we
turned the corner Of the great ram.
shackle building, which in other and
more prosperous days had been dedi-
Gated to the curing of the leaf. did
we perceive any signs of the presence
OF our antagonists. They were stand
ing upon the further side. directly op-
posite the door, and both bowed slight
ly as We approached. The Captain
came toward us slowly.
1T is to be greatly regretted. gen.
tlemen." he said, with ceremonious DO
likeness. that we have no surgeon
with US. However, neither contestant
has any advantage In this respect.
Lieutenant Cation, may I ask II the ar
engagements as already completed have
proven satisfactory to your princi-
pal?"
Entirely So"
Then II you will kindly step this
way a moment we will confer as to
certain details"
Brennan was leaning in negligent
attitude against the side of the build.
ing. his eyes fastened upon the ground,
the blue smoke of a cigar curled laz.
lily above his head. glanced toward
him. and then sought to amuse myself
the queer antics of a gray
squirrel on the fence rail beyond. I
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
CHAPTER xxxv.

The Last Resort Of Gentlemen.
/ found the library deserted, and
paced the floor for fully half an hour
before Cation appeared. Stung as /
had been by Brennans harsh, uncall-
editor words, / yet shrank from the
thought that must now meet him in
deadly combat. 1t was no fear of
personal injury that troubled me; in
deed l do not recall giving this the
slightest consideration. for my mind
was altogether concentrated upon what
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
Schepps Fears Gana.

Hot Springs, Ark.-Sam Schepps,
paymaster of the men who murdered
Herman Rosenthal, spent Sunday in a
cell under double guard 1t is feared
that he will attempt to kill himself.
Schepps almost col apsed when arrest
ed His fear of the New York police
and the system" if he turns informer
is just about balanced by dread of
the electric chair ii ne does not tell
all he knows
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
81 ARTHUR !. WILLIAMSON

Tor Captain Wayne" he said clearly.
III he will accept my services. More
over" ne added, with a significant
glance at Brennan. Il do this as a
friend, and with full confidence that I
am upon the right side in the quar-
rel"
For a moment no one spoke, Bren-
nan biting his mustache to keep back
the words he burst not utter. Then
Cation turned to me.
III you will retire to the library.
Wayne, l will arrange this matter with
whoever may represent Major Bren-
man,"
With slight formal bow to those
present I quilted the room.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19

Coming home from the morning
service one Sunday DR. Beecher threw
himself on a lounge and said. In a tone
of deep detection: II believe that was
the worst sermon ever preached. !"
One of his daughters protested that
she had seldom heard him when he
was more energetic. "Oh, yes" was
the impatient reply. When | haven't
anything to say ! always THE
Outlook
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
Arizona Team Wins.

Butte.-Pickens and Page of Globe,
Ariz.. won the rock-dr.Eing contest at
the annual picnic of the Butte Miners
union on Sunday. sending their steel
into solid granite 1875 inches in fifteen
minutes. The purse was 81 900. The
team OF Bardslaw and Kinseia. also
or Butte, vas second with Al 11-16
inches. Four teams contested.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
His Riaht to Title,

A French paper says that New
Zealand chief had Just taken up his
residence upon piece OF land. hi )
right to which was contested Il
have got an undoub,ed title 10 The
property" he observed. "as l ate m.
preceding owner"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
Shot Her Husband.

Cincinha- L. Drank L'cher aged
80 Of Aurora. Ind, was shot six times
in the abdomen by mis- wife at the
home of DIR. Ralph Tilley of Peters
burg, KY, as the result of a dare
by Licher, who had become estranged
from his wife,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19
Sugar Plant Burns.

New iberia, La.-Fire Sunday night
practically destroyed the plant near
1ere of the Segura Sugar company
The estimat ID loss is slightly under
100000.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-19

any time. But am unfortunate here
in having no officer of my army pres
ent, and hence can name no Sec
ond."
Doubtless one Of these gentlemen
viii consent to serve" he said. his
face Frightening at my rejoinder.
Some one hastily pushed a way n
the front, and Lieutenant Cation, pale
but determined. stood at my shoulder.
1T will afford me pleasure to act
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
HEARS GRAIN CASE
Judge Whitcomb VIII Be Busy With 1t
Two Weeks.

Evidence in the cases brought by
the Star Grain and Lumber company
against the santa Fe railway is being
heard today in Judge Whitcomb's di-
vision of the district court The &C
lions grew out of claims against the
railway fer failure to furnish freight
cars under the 1905 demUrrage law
and Will probably occupy the atten-
ton Of the court for two weeks.
Two cases were consolidated today
and will be disposed of jointly. one
of the actions is for $4,000 damages,
while the second is for $1.100 for fail
ure 10 furnish cars The 1905 legiSla-
ture enacted d law providing a penalty
of 81 a day for railway companies
which failed or neglected to provide
cars after three days notice The 1907
session amended the law, making the
penalty S. a day for each car on which
there was more than the three days
delay
Several suits were filed under this
law BY the star Grain and Lumber
company, which has elevators in Wells
vile. Waverly and other Kansas points
one Of the cases was tried some time
ago and resulted in judgment for the
plaintiff The Kansas supreme court
affirmed the judgment and recently
the case was appealed to the United
States supreme court
In the present actions, Carr Taylor
and Ed NIcKeever represent the plain
tiffs. While an array of a half dozen
regularly employed santa F'e lawyers
appear for the defendants
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
DUE TO NEGLIGENCE
Three Trainmen Held Responsible for
Kinmundy Wreck.

Chicago. Jan. 24-Negligence on the
part of three trainmen contributed 70
the Illinois Central wreck at Kinmundy.
III. Sunday night. in which J. t. Hara-
han. former president Of that line and
three other railroad officials were
killed. it was held by an investigating
committee today
The trainmen are:
Engineer r. J. Stuart. who was run
ming train No. 3, which CRASHED into
train No. 25-
John H Brainard, conductor Of train
No ..
Harry ]. Blocker. a fIagman on train
No. Is.
Just what steps will be taken in the
trainmen's cases has not been de-
ternined." said ". L. Park, vice prest-
dent of the Illinois Central and mem
Der OF the investigating committee
Regarding the alleged negligence Of the
trainmen. the committee said:
The board OF inquiry finds that the
conductor and the flagman of train No
p, knowing that train No 3 was fol-
lowing closely. were negligent in not
using the means they had in protect
ing their train.
The board also finds that the en-
gineer of train No. 8 was negligent in
not discovering earlier his proximity 70
train No. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
STEALS FROMWIFE
Novel Case Is Being Tried in
District Court.
Mrs. King Says Husband Prac-
ticed Fraud on Her.

For the embezzlement of S155,
which belonged to his wife, Charles
r. King is on trial today before a
jury in Judge Dana's division of the
district court 1t is charged that King
borrowed the money from his wife
under a representation, failed to
pay it back and is guilty OF embezzle-
ment
This is one of the few cases in
which a Kansas husband has ever
been prosecuted for taking his wife 5
money According to the story which
Mrs King related on the witness
stand, King represented that he was
about to collect money due on an in
surance policy covering Topeka prop
erty which was destroyed by fire. After
Mrs. King gave her husband the
money. she learned that he never
owned the property and that it hadn t
burned.
Tt is said that little financial trou-
bles in the King home didn't pro-
mote harmony and the husband was
hailed before the court for fracturing
a section of the law. By Kings law
yers it is claimed that a husband can
not be prosecuted for taking his wife's
money and that the martial vow
bridges the grounds of embezzlement.
In case the jury fails to see the case
the same way King does, the action
will probably go to the supreme court
for final settlement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
|. B. M'CLINTOCK HURT
knocked Down and Painfully Injured
by Street Car.

L. B. McClintock, Of 5o7 West Tenth
avenue. was struck and painfully in
jured by a street car in front of his
home late Tuesday afternoon. He had
started from his home TO mail box
located on the opposite corner when the
street car struck him. He was in
1ured about the head, face and has a
number of minor body bruises
Mr.. McClfntock had started TO post
the letter and did not give the ap-
preaching street car any attention The
car vas running east. The motornan
saw Mr. McClintock approaching the
tracks and rang the gong in an effort
to attract his attention but was IN
successful He tried to stop the car
and had reduced its speed considerably
when Mr. McClintock was struck and
knocked down. It is evident that MI
McCIiutock was watching a Westbound
car when the accident occurred.
The most serious injuries are about
his face and head, a deep cash over his
right eve and several other bruises
about the mead. DIR. @. J. Mulvane
phvscian aud surgeaon OF the street
car company, was called and examln-
81 the INJURIES of Mr.. McCIintock and
stated that he did not believe the IN
illrfes were serious.
Mr. McCintock is confined to his BED
h1lt is reported today to be improving
and is not considered to be dangerous
" injured He suffered considerable
main last night but this is thought TO
hove heen caused by a nervous shock
Mr. McCIintock IS well known IN the
cit1- and was formerly employed as
booy-keeper and accountant by the W.
r. THOMPSON Hardware company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24

tt1s,itv to meet Mr.. Gear said Secretary
J VIII Kelley today Their presence
would encourage him in the work he has
undertaken to build up for Topeka pen
nant winning team in the Western league
Topeka is a good ball town and all
that is needed to stimulate interest is
a good ball team From what / have
heard Of Mr.. Gear I feel confident that
he viii give US a good team this year.
We may not win e pennant this season,
but an orga nization VIII be started that
next year viii be a close contender for,
II not the winner. Of the pennant.
a large attendance Of Commercial club
members and other baseball enthusiasts
of the city Friday night would greatly
encourage Mr. Gear Every one in the
city who is interested in a ball team viii
be welcome, and should be there