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hams Vegetable Compound L improved
rapidly and today am well woman. i
cannot tell you how happy I feel and I
cannot say too much For your Compound.
Would not be without it in the house if
It cost three times the amount. Mrs.
CHAs. CHAPMAN, r. F. d. No. z, Belle
vue, Ohio.
Because your case is difficult one,
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e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound q
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cases of female ills, such as infamma-
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Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
and it may be exactly what you need.
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peerless one. tits record of constant,
victory over the obstinate ills of woman
ills that deal out despair. 1t is an es-
tablished fact that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has restored
health to thousands of such suffering
women. Why don't you try it if You
need such Q medicine2
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
ST. Kildan Parliament.

One feature of st. Kildan life would
have appealed strongly to Doctor John.
son if he had carried out his intention
of spending winter on the island.
''The men of ST. Kilda," writes John
Sands, ARE in the habit of congregat.
ing in front of one of the houses al
most every morning for the discussion
of business. called this assembly the
parliament, and, with a laugh, they
adopted the name. When the subject
is exciting they talk with loud voices
and all at one time, but when the ques-
ton is once settled they work togeth-
er In perfect harmony. Shall we go to
catch solan-geese, or ling, or mend
the boat today? Such are some exam
pies of the questions that occupy the
house. Sometimes disputes are settled
by drawing lotss"
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When He Answered.

Among the employees of an apart
ment house is a dusky elevator con-
ductor, who would appear to have a
System" similar to that of the maid
who announced to the guest at the
door that she didn't hear her until
she had rung three times.
eff any one calls, Henry, while l
am out, tell him to wait. / shall be
right back" said the woman to the
boy in question.
No answer from the boy.
Didn't you hear me? Why don't
you answer" demanded the woman,
angrily.
II never answers, ma'am," ex-
planned Henry, ''unless l doesn't hear,
and then l says 'What?' "-Magazine
of Fun.
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Fran arrives at Hamilton. Gregory's
home in Littleburg, but finds him sbssnt
conducting the choir at a camp meeting
laughs during the service and is asked to
leave. Abbott Ashton, superintendent OF
schools. escorts Fran from the tent. He
eepy rssSry in charity ~orf ana
pillar of the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while TAX
ing leave of her, holds her hand and Is
seen by Sapphire Clinton, sister OF Rob-
ert Clinton, chairman OF the school board
Fran tells Gregory she wants home
with him. Grace Noir, Gregory's private
secretary, takes violent dislike to Fran
Fran hints at twenty-year-old secret
and Gregory in agitation asks Grace to
of how Gregory married young girl at
Springfield while attending college and
then deserted her. Fran is the child of
that marriage. Gregory had married his
of Frans Raother. Fran takes liking to
Mrs. Gregory. Gregory explains that
Fran is the daughter of a very dear friend
who is dead. Fran agrees to the story
Mrs Gregory insists on her making her
home with them and takes her to her
arms. 1t is decided that Fran must go to
in Gregory's story of his dead friend and
hints that Fran may be an imposter.
Fran declares that the secretary must go.
Grace begins nagging tactics in an EFFORT
to drive Fran from the Gregory home, but
Mrs. Gregory remains stanch in her
friendship. Fran is ordered before Super
subordination in school Chairman-Clin
ton is present The affair ends in Fran
leaving the school in company of the two
mongers of the town Abbott, while TAX
ing a walk alone at midnight, finds Fran
on q bridge telling her fortune by cards.
lion tanner, Fran Nonpareil. She tired of
circus life and sought home. Grace tells
of seeing Fran come home after midnight
with a man. She guesses part of the
story and surprises the rest from Abbott.
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Lorna Doone's" Popularity.

Richard Blackmore's romance, LOT
ma Doone,' was by no means a sue
cess on it's first publication. The pub
lie gave it but grudging approval, and,
like many another good novel, it
might have lowered on the verge of
oblivion but for the opportune mar
rage of the Marquis of Lorne. Then,
for the first time, did the initial word
of the books title, Lorna" catch the
eye of the public, who, imagining that
it must have reference to the queens
new son-in-law, rushed to get copy,
which, if it made no reference to the
Argyle family, afforded in its charm.
ing Devonshire story ample compensa-
ton to it's purchasers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
STRIKE WON IN 20 MINUTES
In Short Time After Cause
Is Won.

A story comes from Sydney Of a
union that was formed, strike declared
and won, the union dissolved. all in
side of 20 minutes.
The strike was of theater-goers in
Mt. Gambler, in South Australia, and
was against the management Of a
transforming troupe
The management asked two shillings
for admission to the show, but the
prospective audience refused to pay
more than one shilling, and after a
hasty consultation outside the theater
formed theater-goers' union.
Pickets were stationed and within a
few minutes 27S persons-practically
all who were there-had agreed not to
pay the two shillings.
The manager appeared at the door
way and refused to make the required
reduction
I'll give you till / count TO-" said
the president of the union, "and after
THAI our price viii be sixpence inEtead
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
CHAPTER XIII.
Alliance With Abbott.

For the most part, that was silent
walk to Hamilton Gregory's. Abbott
Ashton pushed the wheelchair, and it
was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant OF
what had taken place, who commented
on the bright moon, and the relief of
rose-scented breezes after the musty
auditorium of Walnut Street church.
'They were bent and determined on
Fran going to choir practice" the old
lady told Abbott, so Lucy and I went
along to encourage her, for they say
she has fine voice, and they want all
the good singing they can have at
Uncle lobe Fuller's funeral. despise
big doings at funerals, but l expect to
go, and as l can't hear the solos, nor
the preacher working up feelings, all
I'll have to do will be to sit and look
at the coffin"
Mother" said MS. Gregory, you
are not cheerful tonight"
NO." the other responded, II think
it's from sitting so long by the Whited
Sepulcher."
Mrs. Gregory spoke into the trum-
pet, with real distress-"Mother, moth
err! Abbott won't understand you; he
doesn't know you are using a figure
of speech"
yes" said the old lady, number
thirteen, if there's anything unlucky
in figures"
Abbott effected diversion. Mrs.
Gregory, Pm glad Miss Noir agreed to
say nothing about her discoveries, for
the only harm in them is what people
might imagine. / was pretty uneasy,
felt she ought to tell it, she would.
never knew anybody so conscientious"
There was q pause, then Mrs. Greg
DRY responded, "She will not tell"
Abbott had seen them safely into
the house, and had reached the gate
on his departure, when Fran came run
ming up. In pleased surprise he
opened the gate for her, but she
stopped in the outside shadow, and he
paused within the yard.
"Fran!" he exclaimed with pleasure.
"Is the practice ended?"
She made no response.
Fran, what's the matter?"
Silence.
Abbott was both perplexed and hurt.
Remember what we said on the new
BRIDGE" he urged; we're friends
while we're together and after we
partl'"
Somebody ought to burn that new
bridge" said Fran, in muffled tone;
"it's no good making wishes come
true"
why do you say that? Aren't we
the best OF friends?"
Fran collected herself, and spoke
with cool distinctness: 81 have pref
ty hard fight, Mr.. Ashton, and it's nee
essary to know who's on my side, and
who isn't. I may not come out ahead;
but I'm not going to lose out from TAX
ing a foe for friend"
(Which you will kindly EXPLAIN"
"You are Grace Noir's friend-that
explains it.
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CHAPTER xII.-continued.

"Oh," Grace exclaimed, disagreeably
surprised. Il did not know that you
play cards, Professor Ashton. Do you
also attend the dances? Surely you
haven't been dancing and playing
cards very long?"
Not for a great WHILE" responded
Abbott, with the obstinacy of a good
conscience wrongfully accused.
"Only since Fran came, l am sure, "
she said, feeling him escaping. She
looked at him with something like
scorn, inspired by righteous indigna-
ton that such as he could be influ-
enced by Fran. That look wrought
havoc with the halo he had so long
blinked at, as it swung above her head.
Does that mean," he inquired, with
a steady look. that you imagine Fran
has led me into bad habits?"
81 trust the habits are not fixed"
rather contemptuously. IL hardly
think you mean to desert the church,
and lose your position at school, for
the sake of-of that Fran"
II hardly think so, either" returned
Abbott And now I'd better go to my
school work"
Fran is imprudent," said Mrs. Greg
DRY, in distress, "but her heart is pure
gold. don't know what all this means,
but when have had talk with her"
Don't go, Professor Ashton" inter
posed Grace, as he started up, until
you advise me. Shall I tell Mr.. Greg
DRY? Or shall l conceal it on the as
surances that it will never happen
again.
Abbott seated himself with sudden
persuasiveness. Conceal it, Miss
Grace, conceal it," he urged.
IF you will frankly explain what
happened-here before Mrs Gregory,
so she can have the real truth, we will
never betray the secret But If you
cannot tell everything, l shall feel it
my duty don't know how Mrs. Greg
DRY feels about it-but must tell Mr..
Gregory"
Il would rather wait" said Mrs.
Gregory, "and talk to Fran. She will
promise me anything. trust you, Alb
bolt; know you would never lead my
little girl into wrong-doing. Leave it
all to me. l will have good talk with
Fran"
And" said Abbott eagerly, eff we
both solemnly promise"
Grace bit her lip. His "we' con-
demned him.
81 don't ask you to hide the affair on
my account" he said, holding up his
head. 81 don't want Fran put in an
unjust light She isn't 70 be judged
like other people,"
ooh" murmured Grace, then you
think there is more than one standard
Of right? l don't. There's one God
and one right. No, cannot consent;
what might satisfy Mrs. Gregory might
not seem best to me. No, professor,
if you feel that you cannot explain
what l saw, last night, l shall feel
obliged to tell Mr.. Gregory as soon as
the choir practice ends"
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Reservinu a Seat.

why don't you let the people in?"
suggested Mr.. Justice Joyce in trying
to solve the Palladium queue tangle
This would be putting the theatrical
clock back. In the seventeenth CEN
fury doors were opened long before
the curtain rose. Pepys' for instance,
patronizes the pit: ITO the playhouse
at little past IL to get good place
In the pit and then, getting a
poor man to keep my place, out and
spent an hour at Martins, my book
sellers, and so,s back again, when
found the house quite full. But
had my place. "-London Chronicle.
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honor l didn't. l had to admit drop
ping the card. to keep her from think
ing you out here at midnight with a
stranger. She saw us in the shadow,
and guessed-that other. l didn't tell
her anything about your age. 1 didn't
mention the carnival company"
Fran's concentrated tones grew mild
er: But Mrs. Gregory has known
about the show all this time. She
would die before she'd tell on me-"
II never told, Fran. I'm not going
to say that again; but you shall be-
lieve me-"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18

aromatic and as a fiavoring for cakes
and pies. A distinction of crocus
blossoms, also, was held to be good
for strengthening the lungs and heart,
and as preventive Of plague. Evil
dence of the flowers commercial
value survives in the name of the
chief center of its cultivation. SAT-
from Walden, but saffron nowadays is
appreciated only by the sparrows.
who wreck the crocuses to obtain it.
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take her in more readily, If we be-
lieved her a mere child"
Does Mr. Gregory know that?"
II haven't told him; / don't know
whether Fran has or not"
You haven't told him!" Grace was
speeches.. You knew it, and haven't
told him? What ought l to do?"
"You ought to keep your promise"
Abbott retorted hotly.
Sitting on that bridge at midgnight,
alone, telling peoples fortunes by
cards. Professor Ashton
Mrs. Gregory" Grace exclaimed, with
one of those flashes of inspiration Pc
culiar to her sex, that Fran is show
grill"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
Bouncing Arrival Was a Baby.

There was stork party in Atchison
recently, and the husband was in the
room when his first baby was born.
He suddenly rushed from. it and down
stairs to where several persons were
waiting to hear the news. Its q
baby, it's baby" he said, greatly ex-
cited. What did you think it was
going to be, a cat?" asked his broth
er.-Kansas City Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
Paws 2o Per Cent. Annually

This large dividend is paid by the
Kerr Lake Mining Co., of Ontario.
Jones &c Baker, SO South La Sale
Street, Chicago, and rs Broad Street,
New York, have prepared very in
teresting, detailed report on the COM
pany. They will be glad to mail free
copies to readers of this paper.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18

ing down to the footlights, looked up
into the air, and, quick as flash,
turned to the lady, and said: There,
what did I tell your
"The audience. howled with laugh
ter, and the quick-witted comedian
was undoubtedly the means of pre-
venting a serious calamity"
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V e ge ia bl g Conn
pound. My back
acheduntil l thought
it would break, 1 had
pains all over me,
nervous feelings and
periodic troubles. I
was very weak and
run down and was
losing hope of ever
b eing W ell an d
strong. After taxi
ing Lydia f.. Pink
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Another Refusal to Talk.

Wasn't Jason the man who tried
to land the Golden Fleece?" asked the
youthful student
II shall not undertake to say" re-
piled Senator Sorghum. Il positively
refuse to discuss anything pertaining
to the wool business, outside Of office
hours"
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Of one shilling" He counted slowly
to nine, when the manager capitulated.
The strike was declared at an end,
the union dissolved and the strikers
trooped into the hall.-New York Trib-
me
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
Summer Annoxances

such as prickly heat, ivy poisoning,
insect bites and offensive perspiration
are quickly relieved by applying
Tyree's Antiseptic Powder. Csc. at
druggists or write J. S. Tyree, Wash
ington. D. c., for free sample.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
Queer Uses for the crocus.

The crocus is nowadays held to
Justify its existence by its beauty,
but in bygone centuries it was cult
waited with an eye to profits saffron
being In high demand both ss an
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
Hof a Jar.

what are you looking at me for?"
I'm a meat inspector" answered
the man addressed.
And then the end-seat hog blushed
and moved over.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18
Warming,

He-I could jump at you!
She-And l could say "boo to a
goose"
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WOMAN IN
TERRIBLE STATE
Finds Help in Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Bellevue, Ohio. -"I was in a terrible
state before took Lydia E. Pinkham's
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-09-18

The course of true love often leada
to matrimony.
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(TO BE CONTINUED.9
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-01-31
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To John Mcphcrson, his heirs,
 administrators, and to all
 whom it may concern:
 You are hereby notified that have expended Sl0O in labor and improvements upon the Lark lode mining claim, situated about two miles N. k. of Shoup bay and s. E. of Shoup glacier, in the Val deg Recording District, Territory of Alaska, the location certificate of which said claim is of record in Book 2 of Records, page 392. in thu office of the recorder of the recording ditsrict aforesaid proof of said expenditure appear ing by affidavit filed on Dccem- be, 2S, 1912, in the office of the recorder aforesaid; that being $lO0 per year. the amount re- quired to hold said claim for the year ending December 3l. 1912 And if, within ninety days after this notice by publication, you fail OF refuse to contribute your proportion (s50) your interests in said claim will become the property of the subscriber under Section 232i. Revised Statutes ot the United States.
 JOHN PAULE.
 First pub. January fl. 1913.
 Last pub. April l5. 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-01-31
MANY WANT
 THEIR SHARE

Washington, D. c., Jan. 3l.-- The Treasury department gave out a news item a few days ago that tucked away in the vaults of the Treasury there was $3f.72 for every man, woman and child in the United States, the per cap ita of the reserve fund.
 Director of the Mint Roberts yesterday and today received 500 letters from all parts of the coun- try, in which the writers demand- ed that they be sent their S3i.72 forthwith. One man. writing from the distant West. asked that his be sent in Sl bills and pen nicS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-01-31
The Reaked Whale.

some time ago specimen of Layard'S peaked whale was fonnd stranded on the beach near Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This find was one of great importance lo zoology. because hitherto very little has been accurately known concerning this strange inhabi- tant of the ocean.
 The specimen found near Port Elizabeth and since mounted in the museum there is d male l9 feet two inches long. From the lower jaw project upward tw" tuskS with two sharp enamelcd teeth. The creature could open it's bcak only four or five inches al the outer end, and it's gullct was SD narrow that il is evident that the animal devOured only very small fish and seaweed.
 The peaked whale is said tn furnish oil of an exceptionally fine quality.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-01-31
NOTHING NEW
 UNDER THE SUN

Chicago, Jan. 3i.--In the city of Babylon during the reign of HamnIu Rabi, about 2230 B. G., divorce with alimony was com mon occurrence, according to the Rev. Samuel A. R. Mercer, of the Western Theological Seminary, who has just completed transla- tions of Babylonian cuneiform in- scriptions.'
 "Promnent members of clubs figured in divorce courts and scandals furnished the city with gossip,' he says. "Having been granted a divorce a man would pay alimony to his wife and pub fish the information that should anyone marry the divorcer he would not object.'
 The Samas-Rabi ''raSr' is pointed out as one which caused in all probability sensation. A court room scene is described in which Mrs. Naramtum Samas- Rabi, handsomely clad in silk and wearing many diamonds and sap phires, at a dramatic moment during the proceedings, and pointing her index finger at Mir. Samas- -Rabi, cried:
 "You are not my husband.' And then and there the case was closed, the woman being granted the alimony she demand ed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-01-31
ROYAL MAIL
 FOR THE COAST

san Francisco, Jan. 3l Brit iSh steamship interests are of the opinion that the United States will, in the long run, treat them in a spirit of fairness. The Unit = ed States has an international reputation for fair dealing.'
 This opinion was expressed here today by F. J. M. Nash, rep rtsentativc in the United States and Canada for the Royal Mail Steam Packet company.
 The Royal Mail, the largest steamship organization in the world, will be one of the first European lines to use the Pana- ma canal to reach the Pacific ports of South and North Amer ira.
 After a stay of about ten days Nash will leave for Portland, Ia coma, Seattle and Vancouver to look into harbor conditions and traffic possibilities.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-01-31
NOME PIONEER ] FER
 |s UNFORTUNATE
Has Both Hands and Feet Ampu- tated as the Result Being
 Frozen New Years Eve.

Nome, Jan. 3 .--Frank Connel- ly, who fell from the back porch of a saloon the day before New Years and was knocked insensi- ble, lying on the ice for several hours before being discovered, freezing both hands and feet the night being bitterly cold. He has been in the hospital since and everything possible was done to save his hands and feet, but yes lerday they had to be amputatcd.
 Connolly is an Old-timer on Seward peninsula and is known by almost everybody.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-01-31
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR U. S
 PATENT.

SuKVEY NO. o29.
 Serial No. Ol57t.
 |. Land office, Juneau. Alaska, January Voice is hereby given ,ha! in p9r;Su, ; toth. 1872, Robert prlngIe; by Frank C address is Valdez; Alaska, has made ap. rect on the Helena and is64Sd linear & lee' feet S.s g deg. ol min. w. and 10 fee. Y: p deg. Of min, E. on the Helena ana 1:et isss s f"ft Gtg N @ @ %Tn V % "n the E Gr"n" a%" Hog Iodes, from their respective discov- "ry points, with surface ground 35O feet on the north end in width and ds9 feet in and $50 feet in width on the south eno and i96;33 feet in width on the north eno Valdez Mining % bisirirt. Knishis l: iSana, Territory of Alaska. and described by the "lca plat h and i!rid notes no , on r in the the District. Alaska. as follows, viz:
 Beginning at corner No. i, whence |. S. m M s.r M NS W S hsa'i fe:i m 6cnsc "rF @ a"s = min. ": 1899 feet t" corner sr No, No ?; corner No. 3: thence \. 9 deg, Of mil. <. &: deg. i ss min. E. $50 feet to corner No. |, the place of beginning.
 0round Hog Lode. !, s fTF'S"s N" ss at bears s%rft N " dcs N ot ma s6 see. w. sii5. ia feet; thence s. deg. 5t min. w. t2st.50 feet to corner No Non. ?; thence $. s5 deg. 5s min; w., W.: 3So Ss rec rect [" Ie6I.24 feet to corner No. {; thence N. s. deg 52 min. 496.53 feet to corner No. l. the place of beginning.
 Gpptaning 2l.st3 acres, and forming d rt% tltn% william sound, in the, Valdez Min ing District. Territory of Alaska, described " The ,pr3esuIned course of the lode line on nd ans a a is SSs sernad os lode aSs N o' @ aea B min::g F. magnetic variation s' deg. s' min The location notices Of said lode mining lnited States Commissioner and Ex-officlt ;[ Hdas N4e.as, M s5',,s 1ss ls sn ss ' anH Any SSorissa ai!ssr E sssa5s ssSsesS Srcans verse w ciairiss sSxith tka Mkl thu United States Land Orice at Juneau, Alas cation t kere"f or within eight months Thereafter. or they will be<barred by pro visions Of the statgtei ReiRrnr i'plsn, 'plsn,SGLE F
 By FRANK C. WEBER, Attorney in Fact Tnited States Land Ofrice, Juneau, Alaska isnss}S ,s Sfsbs s is,s dFdeFee aae the roregela' notice ne published in the Valdez Pros the said mining clafms,' for pertodsso S'A'S "sSnS6enR !'o,gaoot. hBs WALKER.
 a ssdsIsibisaiion .dht,t sSo Il4BiS fhIdom I
 Last publication March f7. 1913. 'e""'
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