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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16

| "Then you had better quit racing Be
fore you're demoralized, jeered tn,
other. and turned to find Stanton hal
come up behind him.
There was nothing said, Stanton
went on as II he had not heard. Blu
he carried with him the discovery tina
1t Is the perfection OF comradeship Il
be able to quarrel without bitterness
There was tan-colored automobile
drawn up opposite the exit, when h<
Iemerged.
Mr.. Stanton" summoned a low
toned. smooth voice, from the car;
Valerie Carlisle leaned out, extending
a small hand.
I She was the contamination Of cool
daintiness and repose. It was impos
sible to meet her beautiful, concerned
eyes without yielding admiration. At
least. As 4
Il have been waiting here for On
hour" she informed him. II am SO
distressed that my car should have
hurt you, shall reproach myself so
much II anything happens to you to-
morrow because Of your strained arm,
that ! wanted to ask you about 1t my
self. A weakness there might kill
you, might it not?"
ut might, II 1t existed" he con-
firmed. But the strain does not trou-
BILE me. l deserved to pay more Sc
verely for such stupid carelessness."
She did not avoid his keen gaze at
all, yet somehow failed to impress her
sincerity
1T was an accident" she deprecat-
ed. Il suppose you just forgot Frank
ly, though, wish you were to drive
Duplex or an ATLANTA. tomorrow.
do not like the Mercury. 1t is SO often
in wrecks
1T is faster than either OF the 9TH
ers," Stanton defended, yet moved in
spite of himself by her anxiety for his
safety. II am also obliged to admit
that 1t is not responsible for any Of
our mishaps, SO far, at least; l lead it
into trouble, myself, sometimes"
Her long, fair lashes fell; she tapped
her fingers nervously upon the door
panel
IF you could not race, who would
be likely to win, Mr. Stanton?"
You are taking it for granted that
! will succeed easily may not. But
without the Mercury, probably the Du-
pick or the Atalanta on this long road
race. On track, 1 would choose the
Italian car"
She listened attentively, then
smiled.
Il am such an amateur; I do not
half understand. have come with an
invitation from papa. He wishes to
consult you about auto tires, those
for your next race, and he hopes you
will dine with us, this evening"
Thoroughly surprised, he promptly
declined
Excuse me to Mr.. Carlisle; / must
get ready for tomorrow Moreover, it
is for the Mercury company to discuss
tires, not for me-"
Her small mouth set, she drew aside
her shimmering skirts.
1--WE will decide that on the wayl
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Iopyright 1917 The Bobbs- Merrill Company
SYNOPSIS.

At the beginning Of great automobile
race the mechanician Of the Mercury,
Stanton's machine, drops dead. Strange
youth, Jesse Floyd, volunteers, and Is &C.
cepted. In the rest during the twenty
four hour race Stanton meets stranger.
Miss Carlisle, who introduces herself. The
flowers from Miss Carlisle. which he ig-
nores Stanton meets Miss Carlisle on a
train. They alight to take walk. and
train leaves. Stanton and Miss Carlisle
follow in auto Accident by which San
ton is hurt is mysterious. Floyd. at lunch
with Canton, tells Of his boyhood.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
DESTRUCTION OF
OLD FRUIT TREES
travelling Timber. buyers BraD
Them Up for Manufactured
Tool HandIea--Thex
Should be SpaUed.,
(By J. III. HAYNES.)

(By j. II. HAXNES.)
There seems to be a disposition on
tho part of the farmers to, ostraoiKa
the old standbyss Of years agQl 1t
seems like sacrilege to- do, so.
Some travelling; timber buyers went
,yer our country buying OLD apple
trees for the manufacture az tool
handles. Their story was that the
trees were worthless for fruitine and
she price they paid would replace the
old trees with young stock.
The grandfather Of the writer
planted an orchard (seedffngs) 80
years ago. He gave, his, children the
privileges OF choosing q tree and nam
Ing it.
One OF the boys called his tree
"Bill's ApplsA. This tree Is stfl1 living
and bearing. So Is the hoy who
named it.
One other OF these seedlings that
was top-grafted with the Pound Pip
pin is Sill bearing. Enough wood was
taken frona these two old trees to
make gavel 10 be used BY the pre-
siding officer at the annual meeting OF
the aescendent Of the old pioneer.
Last August over 200 Of these chill
|dren and grandchildren met to COM
memorate the memory Of the planter
Of these two old trees and this gayel
was presented to the society.
Some four Or flve miles from where
~ oaa freaR stand fs 4 near orchard all
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16

fifteen minutes beeore tIio 6ret -
was TO start, the Mercury stood re.s11v
with. In his place. the Trim, kha1i az,
mechanician, concerning whose M
sible desertion Mr.. Green had sr,sr
much worry. But the driver. Stantn,
the unfailing. was missing. & IS.
midst Of the gay hubbub 81 the scene
the Mercury camp was on the yerrI
LOT frenzy.
You've telephoned to his hotef9.
inquired Floyd, no less troubled y.
cause quiet, - Mr.. Green came 81
wiping his brows.
"Telep6oned! rye telephoned &
every hotel IA the town, to the police
Toto every one. He went to his no
tel and dressed for the evening. ate,
he left here yesterday. ana went 81
in an Atalanta automobile with some
COMPOUNDED woman; that's ali I car
learn. He never came back to the no
tel, at all"
Floyd's slender brown hand shut
hard on the edge Of the seat, his lii
curled slightly.
"a woman? Z" he repeated, his mer
CHESS young voice stinging.
They say soand I'd as soon have
thought Of Ralph Stanton getting
drunk
You'd better phone to the insane
asylum" advised the mechanfcian.
and turned his back to the whole IL.
fair, watching the brilliant spectacle
before him with scornfuI gray eyes.
Five minutes passed, ten. The first
car was called to its station. The Mer.
curry had drawn fifth fn-the lottery for
place. Just four minutes before the
starting hour, taxfcab bowled furf-
ously across the crowds, came to- .
jerky stop at the edge Of the course.
and opened to emit its passenger
''Stanton!" hailed his manager, cfoR-
ing with evaporation and relief.
Stanton. for Heavens sake-where
what"
Sick" the driver flung at him,
springing across to his car. from
which Floyd slid out to give him en-
trance. MASK, gloves, you others"
"Sick?" echoed the unbelieving Mr..
Green, amid the furry OF preparation.
you, you sick?"
Stanton, in his seat. turned a. color
less face toward him before clasping
on the mask.
Sick" he reiterated explicitly.
Are you ready. F1oyd?'.'
The Mercury drew up tU her line on
exact time. And in the moments while
the cars in front were being sent away,
Floyd found an opportunity tuD put q
question.
"You have been Hip" he ooidly
asked.
acute indigestion; I've been In, a
doctors Office since nine O'Clock last
night" snapped Stanton. .Didi you
think was lying to your
mo. Are you fit to driver
IF you're afraid I'm not, get. QUIT and,
leave me-"
The signal was given Whens the
Mercury flashed across the line, Floyd.
was almost as pale from anger an.
Stanton from recent Illness.
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APPREHENSION.

II thought you were so devoted s
home Of your own, and here you are
talking about taking suite IT !
hotel.
You don't understand. NJ vile 4
taking cooking lessons
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28
The Closing of Post Offices
On Sundays

A big noise went up from
New York, Chicago, St. Louis
and other big cities, when the
Postmaster General ordered
the suspension Of Sunday
mail deliveries, and told most
ly- everybody connected with
the post offices and delivery
service to go home and enjoy
Sunday with their families.
The protest was, however,
short-lived, since the general
public came to the support OF
the Department. The Sunday
closing plan had been previ-
ously thoroughly tried out in
the Washington city postoffice
and when it was found that it
worked we'll on the dog the
result Of the extension of the
plan to the. country generally
was assured in advance. To
the great surprise Of many
people who have long thought
otherwise. they are able to get
along without their mail until
Monday morning without any
serious inconvenience.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

Little Willie was missed by
his mother one day for some
time, and when he reappeared
she asked:
"Where have you been, my
pet?"
"Playing postman," replied
her pet. - II gave a letter tc
all the houses in our road. Rea
lettres, TOO"
"Where on earth did you ge,
them?" questioned the mother
in amazement.
They were those old ones ir
your wardrobe drawers, tied ur
with ribbon" was the innocent
reply.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28
The Water Question

The leading question before
he people of Winslow to-day
IS: "What are we going to do
about our water supply?"
One thing is certain, some
hing has got to be done aud
It once. The Santa Fe Land
and Improvement Co., by
heir contract are obligated to
furnish Winslow with water
fit for consumption, both for
thinking and cooking, as we'll
IS for other purposes. This
hey are not doing,
For months past the. water
has been unfit to place before
any human being and it seems
hat no effective measures are
,eing taken to improve 1t,
First it was a. season of mud
dy and discolored water,
caused some say by the. rains
in the mountains. Next we are
served WITH a concoction OF
water and oil such as no per-
son could drink. and which
contained enough oil to cover
the surface of the container.
At present the water is abso-
lutely putrid, both in taste
and odor. The Company Off
cials say "Boil it, That's
what we get.
1t is now high time that
Winslow as. a. town take some
action which will compel a
a supply of water that is fit
for consumption. The town is
and has been for some time a
hot-bed of typhoid fever, a
disease comparativly unknown
here before. The physicians
lalmost to a unit declare that
the fever is the result of & he
impure water. The number oil
deaths during the last few
months should be sufficient
incentive for immediate action
Samples of water have been
sent to Governor Hunt and to
the State Physician and it is
sincerely hoped that the ana
lysis of the same may compel
the company to remedy the
evil at any cost.
| There is some talk of over
hauling the water works but
that is the same old story that
has been told so often. The
fact remains that the water is
unfit to use, and has been for
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28
CURIOUS BITS
OF HISTORY
QUEEN DICK.
BY A. w. MACY.

oliver Cromwell was q
strong character, but %he same
cannot be said Of hls son Rich
ard. oliver tried te train hie
son to be a worthy successor a.
Protector, but the attempt was
q failure. Richard was easy-po-
Ing and amlabIe, and more ad-
dicted to sports than TO state
craft. He was the acknowi-
edged Lord Protector from Sep
tember 3, 1858, to May rs, 1859,
but cut little figure as such. He
did not relish official duties, and
much preferred having a good
time. The Cavaliers called him
"Queen Dick" and others, still
less respectfully, spoke Of him
as "TumbIe-down Dick" He was
glad to quit when parliament
told him to get out After his
sbdIcatlon, however, he con-
Quoted himself with credit and
even with dignity. He lived In
quiet retirement for SO years,
and died July 13, 1712, at the
ripe cid age of 90.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

environments second to none
in the State, and the wise
business man will see chat
money invested in such an
Improvement is but "bread
cast upon the waters, for it
-eturneth after many days"
Think this matter over ard
.gitate the building OF grand
stand that will be a credit to
md money maker for Winslow.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

There are households in
which that kind of trait in a
husband would be more high
ly appreciated. 1t seems that a
Standard Oil contribution now
and then is relished by the
best of men.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

Still, if people could reach
the top Of Mount Mckinley
by elevator it would be worth
the journey.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

Hearts Independence Lea
que has fused with the Bull
Moose party i'll Brooklyn.
Birds of a feather -
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

J. P. Morgan, through his
chauffeur, has contributed $40,
to the Bull Moose campaign
fund, and now the Colonel
has got to write another letter
scorning the tainted stuff.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

months.
We hope that the State
Officials may become suAici-
emily interested to investigate
our water supply, and in the
cause of public health, demand
that the corporation which is
we'll paid to furnish water to
Winslow, furnish water that
is fit to use; and then see that
they do it.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

Having designated as liars
all those opinions failto agree
with his, the Third Termer
low stands in grave danger
of exposure as the s'Dr. Cook"
Of American politics.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

One of the elegations in a
Pennsylvania divorce suit is
that the defendent husband
had an insane desire to cook
his own meals. :"
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

Nearly 400 places are men,
toned in the report on the N.
Y. gambling list. New York's
new Four Hundred.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

1t is fortunate that Presi-
dent Taft and ex-President
Roosevelt won't have to ride
together from the White
House to the Capital again
March 4. Even the Colonel
would hud the experience en-
barrassing.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

The explosion of that pot
of beans out i'll Colorado adds
another terror to the high cost
Of living.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

Only people of New York
could enjoy themselves by
standing around looking at a
house i'll which a 100000
Astor baby is sleeping.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

Doctors say that eating corn
bread is good for the teeth. 1t
might be added that it is also
good for the entire system.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

The high cost of living at
Newport; 100000 for one
FISH ball.
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28
Aftermath

our merchants are figuring j
out for d grander affair mex
year.
AS to the good, financially
and otherwise, that has beer
done to Winslow as a tow1
there is no question. The pub
licity and advertising eiver
our town by such a celebra
ton is not only statewide
but it extends from coast tt
coast. It has placed Winslou
ION the map" and the amount
of new business brought te
Winslow during the week i.
but a beginning of a perma
nent, lasting trade. Interview
ing various of our merchant.
we find without exception tina.
they are all more than pleased
with the results. One of our
largest merchants frankly con
fessed that he had taken in
more cash during Frontiel
week than during the entire
month of August. Others car
truthfully say the same.
The perfect organizations
ofthe committees coupled witt
the "Winslow spirit" the alb
solute lack of friction. and thu
general idea prevailing OF
"Winslow first and the indi-
vidual next" has resulted in
the most successful celebra
ton ever held in Norther!
Arizona. This year is but
preparation for a bigger anc
grander celebration a yeal
hence, and it is safe to pre-
dict that the finance commit.
tee will have less trouble ir
securing larger subscriptions,
as a result of the returns this
year.
All Outstanding debts of the
celebration have been paiC
and there is small amoun,
vet in the hands of the treas.
urer. The Mail would mos.
respectfully suggest that this
balance be used as a nucleus
around which to build fund
to be used for the erection OF
a new and appropriate grand
stand and the purchase Or Least
Of land on which to place it
The present site of the cele.
bration is inadequate for the
crowds who will in future visi,
Winslow, at our various pub.
lie affairs and at u compare
lively small outlay. would
prove profitable investment.
A conservative estimate oI
the visitors from out of towr
during the three days of the
celebration places the number
at over 900 men, women anC
children. Last week clreal,
demonstrated that from 400 t.
500 people will occupy the
grand stand daily if we give
them as good a time as we
did this year. Take the lowest
figure. 400 people at 50 cents
each means $500 a day fol
each days receipts. How long
would it take to pay for the
new grand stand?
A town with the enterprise
and get UP of Winsow SHOULD
The Winslow mail., 1912-09-28

The mendacious liardirds
are again reported in great
quartity at Bull Moose gather
ings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kIdney
and bladder troubles, removing gra-
vel, cures diabetes, weak and lame
backs, rheumatism, and all irregu-
larities of the Kidneys and bladder
of both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles in children. II not
sold by your druggists, will be sen
by mail on receipt of s1.00 One
small bottle Is two months treat
ment and seldom fails to perfect a
cure. Send for testimonials from
this and other states. e. w. Hall
1920 Olive street. St. Louis, Mo. Sold
by druggists. 10'1S-f
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
DRAWS LINE AT INK. STAMPS
Uncle Sam Ready to Redeem Then'
But They Can Not Be Used TO
Carry Letter.

Elbow dirty can postar,c stamp be
come and still retain its usefulness in
the eyes of the government" was
question propounded to muddle the al
ready overworked brain Of a busy
man. Happening to meet postman
who was collecting mail, the man
handed him a stamped letter
"That won't co." said the postman
stamps dirty"
AS was his wont on special occa.
sions. he busy man resorted to sar
casm.
"Since when," he demanded, "did
the United States government be.
come 50 immaculate that 1t requires
none but unsuliled stamps stuck on
it's letters""
well, they've always been pretty
particular" returned the unperturbed
postman, "but there are SONS kinds
Of dirt that count for ,1cre than 9th
ers. That stamps got nk on it.
Inky stamps won't 70, because al ink
spot could be used to disguise a can.
celed stamp
"Then suppose avery stamp hap
pen to drop speoh Of Ink on is
wasted?"
ooh, no. Turn 1t in IT, the Office
where you bought it, and after a Ger
tain period you will get your more
back
How long will that take?" the mai
asked.
"About three months So
"I'ca afraid ! can't wat" said tn.
man, and over tho discrcdited etaml
he stuck spctless osse.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
HOPELESS Case.

de trouble wild me and muh wife"
admitted old Brother Campers. lam
dat, whilst we gree most o de time,
we don't gree at de same time. ! kin
gree bout anything, and she kin gree
bout anything, but We KANT gree vic
each udder bout It. When I'm willin'
to gree wild her she won't gree wild
me, and when she is ready to gree wild
me I've changed muh mind and KANT
gree wild her. We kin bofe gree sep
arate. but we KANT gree together on
de same thing at de same time. and dc
mo- we tries de wuss we gifts"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
WANTED

NOW Is THE E-WANTED--
Honest business producers, to sell
high grade groceries to farmers and
other large consumers Bumper
crop insures record breaking fall
trade. No investments; comm ssion
advanced on orders; original plan.
Write today. JOHN SEXTON &
CO, WHOLES GROCERS,
LAKE & FRANKLIN SITS, GILL
CAGO. Il
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
TELLS THE WHOLE STORY

To say that Foley's Honey & Tar
Compound is the best for children and
grown persons and contains no
opiales tells only part of, the tale.
The whole sorry is that It is the best
medicine for coughs, colds, Group,
bronchitis and other affections of the
throat, chest and lungs. Stops la
grippe, coughs and hasa healing and
soothing effect. Remember the name,
Foley's Honey & Tar Compound, and
accept no substitutes W. l.. g De-
woody. & Co. q A'5 ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10

New Orleans, La, CORE
spending secretary general; Mrs. G.. b.
Tate, Pulaski, Va, treasurer general;
Mrs. James B. CAN'T, jefferson City,
Mo-, registrar general; Miss Mildred
L. Rutherford, Athens, Ga, historian
general Mrs. l.. H. Raines, Savannah
Ca, custodian of cross of honor, and
Mrs. Frank Anthony Walker. Norfolk
Va, custodian of flags and pennants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
Tho Woman Who Act. NATURAL,

The woman VINO ACTS NaturanJ.
Women who arc not anxious abou!
the effect they produce, women who
act naturally, have q wonderful adyan.
lage over the Observation-Disclosures
who are either vain or their beauty or
dissatisfied on account OF their lack
Of 1t. All this takes away from their
natural charm. their understanding.
their sympathy. Many people expend
SO much symnathy on themselves
that they have mono to spare for any
one else.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10

The Graphic is authorized to an
nouace Simon Bloom as candidate
for election to the office of mayor of
Pine Bluff, his candidacy being sub
ject to the action of the voters at the
Democratic primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10

II have for sale cheap several
very desirable residence lots located
both in East and West end All with
in several blocks of car line and IN
good neighborhoods. For further in
formation see owner, v. B. Alexan-
der at People Bank or address box
500. 1929 st
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10

FOR SALE-MY HOME CONSIST
ing of one block-block 4, Ports
Addition, between 18th and 14th.,
avenue. Residence rooms, WITH
all modern improvements. Object
of selling, desire to return to coun-
try. Apply George l.. Madding.
ft.5l 11-2 st
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
ONLY 4 FIRE HERO

but The crowd cheered, as, with
burned hands, he held UP small
round box, "Fellows!" The shouted,
9Th s Bucklen's Arnica Salve | hold
has everything beat for burns"
Right! also for boils, ulcers, sores,
pimp.es, eczema, cuts, sprains, bruis-
es. Surest pile cure. 1t subdues in
Illumination, kills pain. Only rs cents
ut all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10

AUTO FOR sALE-ONE OVERLAND
Model Al fivet passenger, 40 horse
touring car, in coed condit on, has
sHihad no. hard usage.s Equippedya
: top. windshield speedometer. Cab
rial horn, rug rail and prestco late.
$4,000. w. NJ Tsusock, Jefferson
He Ell. 1l-s St
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
Taking No Chances.

Friend-Do you wish me as your
mouthpiece ito give OUT statement
about your willingness or refusal to
be candidate?
The Political Sphinx-Say that no
friend is authorized to speak for me.
and then make sure that II the people
call. the line wont be busy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10

WOMEN--IF YOU WANT WORK,
sell guaranteed hosiery to wearer;
big commission; make $40 daily;
experience unnecessary. Address
INTERNATIONAL MILLS, SO38
Chestnut, Phila. S #
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10

MEN--IF YOU WANT WORK, SELL
guaranteed hosiety to Wearer; big
commission; make SO daily: ex-
perence unnecessary. Address
INTERNATIONAL MILLS, 1898
Chestnut, Phla. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR MAYOR

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce DIR. A. G. JORDAN as a can
didate for reelection for Mayor of
Pine Bluff, subject to the Democratic
Primary.