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chine; how ] had returned to Ard
way and had learned that Lock Box II
was held in the name of Henry Mai
colin Stewart; how the missing post
master himself had been in the habit
of putting the mail that came to that
address into his own pocket and 60
ing off with it, and finally, how Miss
Cox and | had determined that when
he disappeared he had gone off on his
bicycle.
From all / have learned" said in
conclusion, Il am convinced that Rou-
ser was the tool-in all probability the
innocent tool-of Hugh CrandalI in
Crandall apparently had him take the
Lock Box IL mail to some agreed
meeting-place. 1t would not surprise
me in the least If Crandall, finding
himself in danger of exposure, had
made away with the postmaster.
am convinced that Crandall is aware
that he Is being watched. In his des-
peration he had the hardihood to visit
the Parrish home and to abstract that
fragment of the yellow letter. lest it
should be used as evidence against
him. am convinced. too. that he has
succeeded in terrorizing Louise by
the same methods that he used with
her sister, SO that she is trying to dis
suade me from pursuing Crandalt
Rouser, when he left the post office,
went away on his wheel on the road
that leads from the station. If you fol-
low that road with me, perhaps we can
find him. Pretty good for one days
work, don't you Think"
mot bad" said Davis, IF only you
would not persist in mistaking your
own deductions for facts; but you
overlooked the most important fact"
What do you mean?"
"You didn't happen to find out from
Miss Cox or from the Widow Smith,
did you, whether or not the missing
postmaster was left-handed?"
whats that got to do with it?' |
cried, convinced that as usual he was
amusing himself at my expense.
Much more than you Think he
answered gravely. "It was the knowl-
edge that the criminal must, or at
least one of the pair, must have been
left-handed man that gave me one of
the most important clues in this case. "
"Confound you and your clues!"
exclaimed. Where have they led
you? What more do you know about
this chain of crime than when we
started?"
He listened unruffied to my TRADE
and as | finished remarked calmly:
81 only know this much: Constable
Dodds and l are going out at eight
o'clock tonight to arrest the missing
postmaster and his accomplish.
know where they both are, or where
they will be tonight. You may come
with us II you wish. And now | am
going to get couple of hours sleep.
expect we will have a rather busy
night of it."
AS he concluded his amazing state
ment he rolled over on his side and
closed his eyes, and in few seconds
was apparently fast asleep.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
BLAME PLACED ON PHYSICIANS
Growth of Drug Habit in United States
Alleged to Be Due to Opiates
Ordered in Prescriptions.

That SO per cent. of all the cocaine
and morphine manufactured In this
country is used by persons who have
formed the drug habit through physi-
clans prescriptions is the startling
statement made by DR.. l.. F. Kebler,
Chief of the Division of Drugs, Depart
ment of Agriculture. This statement,
and others, proving that physicians
and not patent medicines are re-
sponsible for the appalling growth Of
drug addiction in the United States
was made by DR.. Kebler in an address
at Washington, before the American
Society for the Study of Alcohol and
Narcotics.
DR.. Kebler is quoted by Washington
papers as having declared that drug
using had increased 100 per cent. in
the last 40 years, and that American
medical men were not discriminating
enough in their use of opiates. Their
overindulgence to their patients, he
said, is creating thousands of drug
users every year.
IL 10 a fcIy Sdu tulIlS W say ILdL
our physicians are doing the greatest
work in promoting the use of cocaine
and morphine said the doctor. estate
laws are not saving the public from
the grip of the drug habit, and the
American public is sinking tighter
and tighter into the black abyss of
the morphine and cocaine fiend.
'The worst of 1t is that the imror-
tation of opium into the country is
becoming larger and larger year by
year. / have heard it said on reliable
authority that 80 per cent. of the CO.
caine and morphine manufactured in
this country is used by persons who
have formed the habit through doc
tors prescriptions"
Almost simultaneously with DR.. Keb
ler's address, DR.. ]. A. Patterson, at
Grand Rapids, Michigan, in public
statement said that 10 out of every 20
patients who come to an institution
with which he is connected for treat
ment for the drug habit owe their
downfall to physicians prescriptions.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
STEADY HAND.
A Surgeons Hand Should Be the Firm,
est of All.

For fifteen years / have suffered
from insomnia, Indigestion ard ner-
vousness as a result of coffee drink
ing" said a surgeon the other day.
(Tea is equally injurious because it
contains caffeine, the same drug found
in Coffee.
"The dyspepsia became so bad that
1 had to limit myself to one cup at
breakfast Even this caused me to
lose my food soon after / ate it.
Cali the attendant symptoms of in.
digestion, such as heart burn, palpita-
ton, water brash, wakefulness or dis
turbed sleep, bad taste in the mouth,
nervousness, ETC., were present to
such a degree as to incapacitate me
for my practice as a surgeon.
"The result of leaving off coffee
and drinking Postum was simply mar
velous. The change was wrought
forthwith, my hand steadied and my
normal condition of health was re-
stored" Name given upon request.
Read the famous little book, THE
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's
a reason"
Postum now comes in concentrated,
powder form, called Instant Postum.
1t is prepared by stirring level tea
spoonful in cup of hot water, adding
sugar to taste, and enough cream to
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum is convenient;
there's no waste; and the flavor is al.
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-50-
cup tin 80 cts. 100-cup tin SO cts.
A Soup trial tin mailed for grocer's
name and 2-cent stamp for passage.
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd, Battle Creek,
Mich. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
The following case is typical of the cures
effected by Doan's Kidney Pills. Grateful
testimony is the best evidence.
SAVED HIS LIFE.
Made Well After Doctors Gave Up
Hope.

r. D. Vert, Port Arkansas, Texas. saysf
"The secretions from my kidneys were too
frequent in passage, burned terribly and
contained thick red brich-dust sediment.
My back ached all the time and there
were pains through my kidneys and sides.
| simply couldn't straighten after stoop-
ing. When in bed, | couldn't even turn
on my side | had awful dizzy, and nerv,,
Gus spells and my eyes got so bad that |
couldn't use them much. was confined
to my bed for months. Finally, my own
doctor called in a specialist for consulta-
tion they told me | had but a short
time to live 1 happened to read of q
similar case that had been cured by Doan's
Kidney Pills. / sent for this remedy at
once and from the time / began using it,
1 felt better and stronger. In two months
l was able to work every day, and IN an
other month | wEs as well as ever For
twelve years / have had no sign of kidney
trouble"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
Somewhat Natural, Since Animal Res
cued Engineer From Extremely
Awkward Position.

A curious story of adventure comes
from Montana. While a freight train
was lying over at small mountain
station, the engineer borrowed shot
gun and started out for a short hunt.
Finding nothing, he was returning to
the train whe2 a COW came running at
him. and before he realized his dan
ger, she tossed him in the air.
Getting to his feet as quickly as
possible, he lodged behind a tree,
and then, to his dismay, found that
the gun barrel was bent SO as to he
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
Wanted Slaves for Missouri.

On January 81, 177S, Don Bernardo
de Galvez, governor of the Spanish
province of Louisiana, which included
Missouri, petitioned the king of Spain
for aid for the settlers along the Mis-
souri, river and Mississippi river in
Missouri. THE said inhabitants" he
wrote, "in order to promote the cul-
ture of these plants (fiax and hemp.
would desire that the compassion Of
the king should deign to provide them
with negro slaves on credit, for whom
they may pay with the crops afore-
said"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
His Sympathies With Elk

useless. The next ten minutes were
very lively ones. while the COW chased
the engineer round and round the
tree. Just when he was about to sue.
cumb from fatigue, an angry snort was
heard, and a big elk appeared upon
the scene. head down and prepared
for a fight.
So was the COW, and in another mo
ment the two animals dashed at each
other. The engineer watched the com
bat for few minutes, until prudence
suggested that he should make re
treat as soUn as he could. he re
gained the train in safety, anG never
know the outcome of the battle. bw
he hopes the elk was the victor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
The First Cable.

The laying down of the first inter
continental cable was begun in 1857.
The vessels, two American and two
British, laid 800 miles of the cable,
when it snapped, and the attempt was
put off until 1858. In August of that
year the junction between the two
continents was completed by the lay
ing down of 1850 miles of catie from
Valentia, Ireland, to Newfoundland.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
inherited.

What there ever an informer in
your family?"
What do .ou mean by such ques-
ton as that, sir?'
Il noticed tnat your baby is in
clined to be sq3ealer."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
In the Midst of Luxurv.

You have everything that wealth
can buy, haven't your"
Yes" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. But
it don't seem fair that | should have
worked so hard to get all these things
while the butler and footman and
maids enjoy them free"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

The engineer was Sir Charles Bright
who was knighted for his success
The first two messages were sent OF
August 5, and were from the queen Of
England to the president of the Unit
ed States and his reply. But after
sending 271 messages the cable prov.
ed failure, and perfect one was not
secured until 1866.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

WHEN RUBBERS BECOME NECESSARY
And your shoes pinch, Aliens Foot-Ease, the
Antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes, is just the thing to use. Try it for
Breaking in New Shoes. Sold Everywhere,
25c. Sample FREE. Address, A. S. Olmsted.
Leroy, n Don't accept any substitute. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens che gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. CSC bottle ADV
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
Pessimism.

Willie-Paw, what is a pessimist?
Paw-A man who takes an umbrel-
la along when he goes to a ball game
ENQUIRER.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

"Health's best way-Eat Apples ev-
cry day."-Coyne.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
Bears the
Limited knowledge.

A Muncie bride of two months went
into department store of the city
to buy four pairs of socks for her hus-
band. A
What size, please?" asked the
young WOMAN clerk
well, all know is he wears IA
collar" replied the bride.-Indianap-
oils News
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

ALFALFA Sc. Timothy and Glover mixed,
$3.50. Farms for sale and rent on crop pay
ments. j. MULHALL, Sioux City, la. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

Many a girl who wouldn't make a
good wife for poor man would make
a poor wife for rich man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

me as it did that night at eight as the
three of us set out from Ardway. The
mystery of the journey, too, added to
it's terrors. had not seen Davis after
his startling announcement of his
nocturnal mission, until he came into
the hotel dining-room for supper. All
through the meal he had laughed and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

Turn about is fair play-except
when applied to hand organ.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

Engaged people are seldom as in
sane as the neighbors think they are.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

The fiirt is always practicing 6
game she never intends to play.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

Fewer flowers for the dead and
more for the living would help some.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16

The microbe of love is sometimes
devoured by the germ of suspicion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-16
CHAPTER XII.

The Ride in the Dark.
Not since my early boyhood has the
terrible fear of darkness come over
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-03
TO VOTE IN CHICAGO.

In the city election al Chicago. the
regular Republican candidates polled
about three times the vote cast for
the local Progressive candidates. The
Progressiycs. in fact. polled only a
few more votes than the Socialists
This is one OF the many signs tina,
the large majority Of the Republican
voters who refused 10 support Vim. ~
Taft last year have no intention o.
separating themselves permanently
from the Republican party on other
questions ana with pres Dental candi
dates eliminated. the millions Of Re
publicans are fast getting together
The nomination and election Of Judge
con in West Virginia. the election o.
a regular Republican TO the United
States Senate In Illinois and like do
vclopments. all point 10 the early and
satisfactory reorganization OF the Re
publican party
Tho Inteil.gencer has never doubt
"a that this would be tho result The
great national organization which has
for fry years been the dominant
factor in the government OF this coun
try IS too strong. too rich in tradi
ton. aud too well fortified in tho
hearts ~ the PEOPLE TO be DESTROYED
By ono disaster This country is q
soif governing country Through on
great political examinations the Am
orican people exercise their functions
~ government. and these political
parties are as necessary for the pro
per direction ~ public affairs a. are
our Housos ~ Congress. our Exccu
'iyes or our CrNrts. Tho Republican
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ness 10 be seen on every hand and the
comments upon the effective and sat
isfactory character OF the work were
general and unanimous.
In quite another line. the relief
work organized under the supervis-
ion OF Mayor Kirk with his able assist
ants. has carried aid and comfort to
thousands of men, women and child
ren. who were left IL not in destitute
circumstances. at least in a precar!-
Gus condition by the food Many
families ordinarily able TO take care
OF themselves lost their household
furniture. personal clothing and bed
ding. Many flooded houses are in such
a condition that people are unable TO
live in them. and their occupants had
to be taken care of. \ thoroughly
efficient organization directed by the
Mayor in person has all these de.
mands. and has satisfied them as
thoroughly as any human machinery
could. Too high praise cannot be
given 10 Mayor Kirk VINO has worked
assiduously day and night in this
good cause and the ability which he
has displayed and the results which
he obtained have commanded the ad-
mlration OF hundreds OF our leading
citizens who have come in contact
with his work.
In view of the recent attacks upon
the Wheeling city government. al
tacks absolutely unjustifed by fact.
it Is pleasing to note this remark
able display OF efficiency.
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Thursday, April 3. 1918.
A ROOSEVELT AUTOBIOGRAPHY

The lntelligencer is pleased TO an
nounce that beginning Monday. April
6, and weekly thereafter. Il will pub
hsh Chapters from \ Possible Auto
Biography by Theodore Roosevelt.
Whatever may be the opinions OF
readers concerning ex-President
Roosevelt, IT will undoubtedly be con-
ceded that no public man has made a
deeper impression upon the minds Of
the people OF America than he has.
In many respects his career has been
phenomenal His activities have en-
tered into many fields and in all fields
be has been conspiC uous figure.
Whether as sportsman or politician.
City or as Governor ot the Empire
state. as assistant secretary Of the
navy. or a leader of the rough rid
ers, as President OF the Unite!
States and the recognized head OF
tie great Republican party. or as the
leader Of & movement in opposition
10 that party. Theodore Roosevelt
has always been a great and vircle
force.
The lutelligencer has opposed and
,till opposes much that MIR Roose-
veit now stands for Nevertheless q
recognizes that the great interest in
the personality OF Mr. Roosevelt. the
man, and securing for publication OK
clusively in Wheeling this great tea -
paper feature. 1t cOngratulates its
readers upon the opportunity % study
moro closely and from his own pen
60 to speak. a character who has made
20 deep an impression upon American
history.
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AMENDING OUR CONSTITUTION

Inc Pennsylvania Lesislature h,s
ratihed the amendment to the federal
constitution, providing for the elect.
ION oy popular vote OF United States
senators. Ratification by only two
states is now required 10 make this
amendment 20 the federal constitution
effective. II is almost al absolute cor.
tainty that the necessary ratifca,iors
viii be secured during the nreson,
year and after 1918 the United States
Senators will be elected by d,rec,
vote. Thus has been quietly and
quickly achieved resolution urobabIv
more directly affecting the personnel
OF the national government. than apy
other that has ever heen adopted
The income tax amendment and ,ba
direct senatorship election amend.
ment become effective at practicaIIy.
the same time Instead of great diri.
Guilty being encountered in changes 4,
our fundamental laws. il will be seen
that such changes are Lompa rativeIv
easy when the people rake I'd their
mind 10 have them. 1t is right and
proper that changes in our consti,u,.
ion should not be made quickly and
not until there Is a decisive expres.
sion of public sentiment: but when w.,
have such public sentiment it orer.
ates altogether efficiently
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A GOOD WORK We'll DONE.

Il Is not too early 20 speak with oon.
hdence and approvsi a. tie relief
work and general claaL!ng up work
being done under the supervision of
tho city officials. Nrvor before In The
history ~ Wheeling haeo the streets
Of Wheeling been cleaned so quickly
and eTosuyely after food a. thoy
have born tNring the past two or
three DAYS Fo.ouirr tfn f.rodlnz
water. members ~ fta IRE dota-'.
ment and ~ tho sf-rat cleaning
bureau were On aI fto Important
str'"ts and within fort..eieit hours
after ih" water ',ft tho streets. pra,.
tcaliy orrry important .'re-t i1 fho
city was il good .ilr, f1- travelling
and man. ~ 'Ism sU,usG ,areslg
any Signs of 'Hr food visitation Cr.
IONS 81 Wheeling who tirooI ffo
work N sunday and Monday had
every rat-r1 'o fa' zraufed ~ tho
display of efficiency and thorourh.
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Little Wbiffs
From Sfogieto1Un
my THE OFFICE BoYl

Go IN helping mo food sufferers.
Il Mexico reals quic' or 10 tho
Iln'f'a Censorship sre,titce
just no .aro. o., Carl, robin Gil, ,
foolish weather prophet
Hnrbingers ~ spring should atvat-
70 '0f"3s. and f"DIs mr. nof
though ne floods are re~efirr o..
n''d ~ help r. stii ~ hish u1e
Spring must be- here Tho raiirc,ft
have begun 20 oTer excursion ratc-.
Then there la 'he nature fake ..
having The hook beer goat appear ir
March
Publications upon the Amcr,,a.,
fp'rit nat Etto7 FrrrrDusI and out,k-
l3 20 thos'indistfess'
ono ~ The chotua - baseball t,
y ~ II tuu cannot rInf sou can qlHf.
JOS ~ ~ expert critic
Nheervcra who heard tho e,.-.
N"iing soufh ninuf two woke as,
f'W know the reason why.
u m Kht ho well fnr fhe rrraf now
co. o. EIropr o., r,npuraIae fb.fr
rf'afNrra before undertaking ID. ersf. %
fl FRUITS 90 ti,tnt1 from me Taiktn
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LABOR STRIKE

NELSON. n g.. April with tho
exception NJ carpenters all members
oi tho Federal Labor linton. acting on
the orders 90 the Trades and Labor
Council. vent ON strike today. and
what amounts 10 general strike IL IN
force In Nelson. Included IN thosr on
strikc are painters pipe layors
qunrrymcr. mortar mixers brick Law.
crs. carpenters helpers. bod carriers.
plasfercrs. machinists and electric
ianq
Tn" Demands which Tho empio,crs
refuse 10 grant included higher
wages and shorter hours EMPLOYERS
Of tho civic power plant may 60 out
later TODAY. aud II they do tho HIGHT
aud power % tho city probably Will
DO cut of