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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01
GROWING AN AFRICAN KING
Civilized Rulers Would Not ENJOY
This Ceremony In Way OF
Coronation.

The customs of savage people make
up in curious picturesqueness what
they lack in dignity. Contrast, for
instance. their ceremonial with the
coronation Of British king or the In
duction of duction of President VIII
son into Office.
The king was chosen from among
the people by tho elders, and he was
selected for his wisdom. The cere-
monies of his enforcement were such
that he required not only wisdom, but
also courage, physical strength and
superb digestion. The mans first
intimation that he had been chosen by
the elders was an onrush of the entire
tribe-not to do him honor, but to
abuse and insult him in every possible
way.
They would hurl opprobious
epithets at him, curse him, spit upon
him, pelt him with mud and beat him.
For, they said, from this time on he
could do all these things to them and
they would be powerless to retaliate.
It was their last chance!
They also reminded him of all his
failings in graphic and minute particu-
lars. If the king survived this treat
ment, he was then taken to the for
mer kings house, where he was
solemnly invested with the insignia
of the kingly office in the shape of a
silk hat. No one except the king was
permitted to wear a silk hat.
Following the inauguration cere-
mony, the people came and bowed
before the new king in humble sub
mission, while they praised him as
enthusiastically as they had reviled
him. Then he was fed and feted for
a week, during which time he was
not permitted to leave his house, but
had to receive guests from all parts
oe his dominion and eat with them all.
These ceremonies ended, he turned to
the comparatively easy and common
place duties of his kingly Office. This
custom, like many others, has passed
away under the influence of civiliza-
tion.-Robert H. Milligan's "The Fet-
ish Folk of West Africa"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01
IT MATTERED MUCH
Jewelers. Clerk Discharged Under
Cloud, Turns Detective, and
Traps Real Thieves.
Nv CECiLLE LANGDON.

An antique ring had been stolen
from a jewelry tray in the case under
my charge. Goldstein & Co. had acted
promptly. was notified that my serv-
Ices were no longer required. The
senior partner of the firm took great
pains to inform me that my dismissal
carried with it no implication of per-
sonal dishonesty There had been so
many of such thefts recently, how
ever. that an example of presumable
carelessness must be made. Unfor-
tunately they had begun with me.
If it had not been for the stenog-
rapher, Miss Lura Vesey, | think
should have packed UP instanter to re-
turn to my native town, Disguised with
Jewellers in general and justly indig-
nant at Goldstein e Co. After l had
parted with several good friends
among the clerks who honestly re-
GREETED my departure, was surprised
to find Miss Vesey at my side, just as
was leaving the place. She was in
tears. She placed a sisterly, affection
ate manu- Ou my III III O. pASoOiAo'
sympathetic way that softened me.
"You will not get discouraged?' she
said.
Does it matter much?" l jerked
out, still wroth at my summary dis
missal.
'It does to me-" she replied earn
estly, more than you think. 1t mat
ters to my brother, too, Mr.. Winthrop
You found him good position, and he
will be always grateful. II | can help
you-"
But | shook my head dejectedly.
cat least let me hear how you get
along" she added, and there was
tremor in her voice that inspired me
with the idea that 1 had one sterling
friend in the world.
So promised her, and went on my
way. Then my thoughts began to
crystalline to some coherency. ] set
my teeth hard | clenched my fists
with determination.
"IIl see this thing through" l said
to myself-"if 1t is only to set at rest
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01
tered the diamond shop. The woman

tered the diamond shop. The woman
was chewing gum.
| followed them as far as the win
dow, and noted their every move
ment. The fashionably dressed won.
an was shown a tray of unset stones.
The man proceeded to eat the apple.
She asked to be shown some other
gems. Her companion drew nearer to
the tray. There was rapid move
ment | could not follow. / saw the
woman take her gum from her mouth.
Then the man strolled carelessly to
the door, tossed the core OF the apple
into the street, and came back to the
side of his companion.
l was after that apple core double
quick Then as l returned to the win
dow, witnessed an exciting tableau
inside. and stole thither myself.
Apparently the couple had found
nothing to suit them and started to
leave the store. Suddenly the sales
man called to the foorwalker and ran
out from behind the counter.
1.-TWO diamonds are missing from
the tray, he declared.
do YOU dare to insinuate that we
took them?" clustered my man.
"The ideal" shifted the woman, roy
ally magnificent in her queenly scorn.
"You must submit to a search" said
the clerk firmly.
"You shall suffer for this indigni-
ty!" cried the man.
They accompanied the salesman,
who was Joined by lady clerk, to re-
firing rooms I glided up to the spot
where they had stood at the counter.
l slipped my fingers along the under
edge of the show case.
The two suspects came out of the
retiring rooms threatening but trium-
plant. The missing gems had not been
found
81 shall start a suit through my
lawyer at once" said my man, and
moved towards the counter against
which his umbrella rested.
wait" I said. and blocked his way.
Examine that" l added, extending
the apple core to the astonished clerk.
"And that" and / handed wad of
gum to the fioorwalker.
what does this mean?" inquired
the salesman vaguely, and then his
eye rested on sparkling eye OF light
imbedded in the fruit. At the same
moment the fioorwalker discovered
the second gem in the gum, which the
deft woman swindler had stuck on the
under rim of the counter, where / had
found it.
The man turned red, then white.
The woman tainted. l telephoned the
jewelers. Board of Trade. It's secre-
tary appeared in person, then the po-
lice. The short-arm man willingly con-
fessed to the trifie of the antique
ring.
Goldstein & Co. offered handsome
apologies and an Increased salary.
However. with the one thousand dol
lars l followed my natural bent, be-
came a secret service man, as | have
already told, and married that pretty,
sympathizing stenographer, of course.
Copyright, 1918, by w. q. Chapman)
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01
Hard EnouQh SinuIe.

"That young man has about the
hardest job in the world
what is he doing?"
Trying to live double life on $40
a week
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01
He Wasn't Sure

A gentleman was sorely out of pa
thence by some blunder of his new
groom.
Look here" he cried, in his anger
II won't have things done in this way
Do you think I'm fool?"
"Sure, sorr," said the groom, ''Oi
can't say, sorr. Oh only came here
yesterday"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01
Either Way.

Papa, what does being disappoint-
ed in love mean?"
"Why either marrying or being
Tilted by the girl you are in love with.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01
Good Idea.

AS to the low taxes, let's lower the
Indirect taxes-for example, that tax
If 40 million dollars year that tuber-
,ulosis levies in Missouri.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favorite
family laxative. ADV. ax
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01

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, 1913-05-01
INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Base the antiseptic powder It relieves
painful smartng tender nervous feet and instantly
takes the sting gu OF royns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is q
certain relief for sweating, callous, swoll tired
aching feet. Always use it to Break in New Shoes
Try it today. Sold everywhere, Is cents. Don1
accept any substitute. For FREE trial package
address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE BOY, N. 7.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01

Everything comes to him who waits.
He'll even get the earth when<he dies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-01

"I'll see this thing through" sal
to myself-"if it is only to set at rel
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-08-29

A. L. Murphy ct ux to Peter Ten,.
lots /, 2, 3 blk a c H ad CaldwsS
consideration 81.
Stiria Yergenson to VIM. zero.
son, SWH NWA and VIZ SWH
sec II; seq SEA 1871; consids,,
ton 81.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-08-29

ters orig Payette; consideration 81.
J. w. Kimbrough to John -. John-
son, NEA of SWA $685.; 50 acres;
consideration $500. ~
F, ]. Colburn ct ux to Anna v.
Anixdale, 40 acres in 35-7-2; consid-
Grafton $12,5OO.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-08-29
Gossip of the Court House.

o. c. Robinson and family visited
in Middleton Sunday.
Miss Cora Plat spent Sunday with
her parents in Payette.
Examinations for teachers and 9th
grade pupils are under way today and
will extend all day tomorrow in the
Office of the county superintendent.
Judge and Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Tom
Jackson and son Francis, have just
returned from an outing at Newport,
Oregon.
Sheriff Breshears, Prosecuting At
torney B. w. Henry and F. K. Rob-
inson, coroner, were in Emmett Sat
the body of Edward Dawalt. The
jury decided that his death came as
a result of self-in1icted wound.
Miss Edwards is back from two
weeks vacation, which she spent with
her parents in .Nampa.
Chas. Sanberg and family spent
Sunday visiting friends on Deer Flat.
Rule Johnson is being held for trial
in the District Court on charge OF
grand larceny. He was arrested at
Smiths Ferry by Sheriff Breshears
and brought down to Emmett, where
he waived his preliminary examina-
ton. Johnson hired a saddle horse
at the Calendar barn in Emmett to
ride to Sweet. Instead, of going TO
Sweet, he went on up the Payette
river. The proprietor of the Emmett
barn became suspicious when he did
not return and put an officer on his
trail. The lad is but 16 years of age,
and his parents reside at Silver Creek,
Wash.
The Payette-Weiser Milling Co.,
located at Payette, has been reorgan-
lied and is now under the manage
ment of local men. The name is
changed to the Payette Milling Co.
Its officers and board of directors are
M. F. Albert, president; Wernes
Klinger, vice president; A: P. Scritch-
field, treasurer; E. c. S. Brainard,
secretary and J. A. LATER. The new
company has paid up capital of
$35,2O0.0O and is incorporated for
100000.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-08-29
In the Probate Court.

Three petitions have been filed with
the Probate Judge for appointment
of administrator of the estate OF
Frank Beggone, formerly of Parma,
who died in Boise August 16 De-
ceased had no relatives living in this
country but has three sisters and
four brothers in France. The first
petition was filed by Fred Fisk of
Parma, alleging to be creditor of
deceased to the extent of $l4O0 The
second is by Adolph Schneider, of
Boise, another creditor, who asks for
the appointment of Joseph Lawler.
he third is by Joseph Lawler, who
asks to be appointed administrator as
he was associated with deceased in
business for many years and is ia
miliar with his business affairs.
August 80 was set for hearing on
these petitions and the appointment
of an administrator. The estate con-
sists of real estate to the amount of
5000 and personal property of $1,000.
A petition was heard before Judge
Harger in the case of the Alger F.
Lewis estate. Mrs Lewis was ap-
pointed administrative
A petition for probating the will
OF w. R. Cartwright, the late presi-
dent OF the Bank of Emmett and re-
Gently mayor of Emmett, was filed
with the Probate Court Aug. 20. The
estate is valued at about $4,000 and
the widow is made the legatee
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-08-29
Marriage Licenses.

Edward c. Koppen of Nampa and
Josie Olson of Minneapolis.
Joseph E. Thompson of Mora and
Gertrude E. Prescott of Nampa.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-08-29

New Cases Filed in the District Court
Elizabeth A. Wilson ct con v. Frank
G. Wells ct ux. Foreclosure of
mortgage.
w. w. Mars v. VIM. H. Male, ct
al. Quieting title.
Bank of Emmett v. F. E. Hunt ct
al Foreclosure suit.
B. o. Clark ct al " ]. H. Jones.
Action for debt.
Nampa Iron Works " J. L. Jol-
ley, Jr. Foreclosure suit.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-23
President McLennan's Report

President John McLennan sub
mitted n comprehensive report at
Mondays session. He reviews the
Legislative work of the Federation dur
ing the past year and enumerates the
measures passed and others defeated
in the last General Assembly. The
report in part reads as follows:
Trinidad, Colo, August is, 1913.
To the Officers and Members of the
Eighteenth Annual Convention of
the Colorado State Federation of
Labor:
Greeting:
Another year has passed and the
representation of the various unions
are assembled here for the purpose of
reviewing the accomplishments of
the past year and to outline and plan
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-23
SecretaryTreasurer Hickey's Report

Secretary-Treasurer w. T. Hickey's
report gave detailed statement of
the receipts and expenses for the year.
During this period more than 5000
pieces of mail were handled in his of.
flee. He recommended n reduction of
dues of central bodies from $3.50 to
81 per month. In giving credit for the
splendid Legislative work done. Mr..
Hickey has this to say OF the House
and Senate Labor Committees:
For the benefit of the delegates.
| wish to call your attention to the
labor committee in the House: Gil.
bert, chairman, member of the U. NJ.
w. OF A.; Ardourel, who needs no in
PRODUCTION to organized labor of Colo
RADIO: Leftwich. union carpenter;
Sweet of Denver. who was o. X: Fer
guson, member of the w. +. of NJ:
Kavanaugh. member OF street and
electric railroad employees. division 10.
OF Colorado Springs: Carrig, n boiler
maker of Leadville; Mrs. Riddle and
Mrs. Lee supported labor at all times.
In the Senate. Senator Bellesfield of
Pueblo. chairman. member of Typo
graphical union; Senator Garman, ex-
president of this organization; Senator
Metz. a member of the o. II. c.; SEN
ator Berry. a member of the locomo-
tive engineers; Senator Affolter. an
attorney from Louisville. Colo: Sem
ator Lines. member of the locomotive
engineers: and Senator Tucker. a
member of the b. of r. T. On this
committee of seven. six of them were
union men. and It was by their sup
port that organized labor was success
full in having its many bills passed."
Recapitulation.
A recapitulation of receipts and ex-
penses for the year Is as follows:
|
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-23
Large List Of Delegates; No Undue
Excitement in Colorado's Big
Coal Mining Camps
ny CLINT 4. HOUSTON.
Editorial Correspondence.

TRINIDAD. Colo. Aug. 22-The
largest delegated assemblage of labor
men since the organization of the
Colorado State Federation of Labor is
in session here this week in eight
eenth annual convention. IL is n body
of men and women determined to ad-
vance the cause OF all who toll. above
and below the earth's surface. 1t is
a convention that is making history
and establishing a new epoch for the
working people OF the entire Rocky
Mountain region. Every Industrial
center OF the state is represented by
those who have proven themselves
worthy to sit in council and legislate
for their fellow-men.
The convention was called to order
Monday morning at IL O'Clock by
President Frank T. Miner OF the Trim
idad TradeE Assembly. who extended
generous welcome to the 800 dele
gates and visitors present Mayor
Dunlayy extended hearty greetings on
behalf of the citizens OF the city. The
mayor voiced sentiment that pre-
walls generally here when he said:
The companies have thorough organ
ization to handle large bodies OF men,
and likewise the employees have or
Eanized to meet this strength. which
could not be coped with individually. +"
President John McLennan OF the
State Federation responded eloquent
ly TO the words of welcome and ex-
pressed pleasure over the evident
fact that change OF sentiment to-
ward organized labor had come over
this mining community.
After appointment OF committee on
credentials. ]. X Radley of Colorado
Springs. chairman. and committee on
rules and order of business, r. p.
Means of Denver. chairman. the ses-
sion adjourned for the day. In the
evening Frank J. Hayes. vice pres
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-23
Vote Was Unanimous After One of
Most Exciting Debates in the His
tory of State Labor Movement

ident of the United Mine Workers of
America, delivered an address in Cen
trail park that fairly took the 5000
people present off their feet He de-
clared the U. NJ. of A had sent him
to Colorado to settle the coal-mining
situation peacefully if possible. but If
the operators forced the issue the
miners were ready to meet it.
Germer Starts Something.
Tuesday mornings session opened
with crowded hall and feeling that
something was going to happen. There
was no disappointment. The creden-
tial committee reported. and as there
were no contests, all delegates were
duly seated Nor was there any mate
rial objection to the report of the com
mittee on rules and order OF business,
which was quickly adopted.
Adolph Germer, delegate from Trim
idad local of the U. NJ. of A. arose
and read the resolution printed else
where and asked for its immediate
consideration. He said that opposi-
ton was expected, and charged the
Chamber OF Commerce of Denver and
the Commerce Club of Pueblo were
assisting the Trinidad coal operators
and had paid expenses of delegates TO
the convention for the sole purpose
of defeating any resolution that might
be introduced to indorse the fight be-
ing made by the miners This charge
was vigorously denied by delegates
from Denver and Pueblo. A motion
to refer the resolution to the commit
tee on resolutions was debated in
manner more spirited than is usual in
labor conventions.
Edward Doyle. secretary OF District
No. IL. said that il conflict between
the coal barons and the United Mine
Workers must come, no time could be
more opportune than the present He
declared the union miners Of America
were prepared to spend two million
dollars for every million expended by
the combined operators in order to
thoroughly unionize the Colorado coal
fields. His remarks were vigorously
applauded
John X. Lawson. national executive
committeeman, said the burden was
now up to the operators, for they had
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-23

our programme for the future.
1t is with considerable pleasure that
can report that the standing of this
organization and the record of its
achievements in the recent past is
second to no State Federation in the
United States; l refer more especially
to the number of labor laws that have
been enacted. Those of the delegates
here today who have been attending
conventions of the State Federation
for a number of years can recall that
year after year there was little or
nothing to report insofar as the en-
actment of laws in the interest of the
workers were concerned, but during
the last two sessions of the Colorado
Legislature a greater number OF labor
laws and laws of more vital impor-
tance wera passed than had been
passed since the organization of the
Colorado State Federation of Labor.
Legislation.
Legislation is the principal object
of this organization. and most of the
efforts of the Federation during the
last year were centered in that direc-
the last legislature was the complete
and harmonious understanding be-
tween your legislative committees
and all the other forces that were in
terested in labor legislation. The ac-
tive cooperation and assistance of the
School Teachers, the Farmers, the
Locomotive Engineers. the Trainmen,
and the Federated Protective League,
to great extent made possible the
things accomplished. The bringing
closer to us of organizations that have
hitherto held a,oof, is pleasing sign
of advancement and an indication of
what can be accomplished in the fu-
ture. and believe the time is not far
distant when those organizations will
be active members of the Federation.
The Western Federation OF Miners
took an active interest in the work
and had representative on hand dur
ing the entire session (Mr. Rfley) to
Continued on Page g.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-23
AUTHORITIES ARE BLAMED.
Thousands Attend Burial of Two Cop
per Mine Victims.

At Calumet Mich, last Sunday the
funeral of Stephen Putrich and
DLasig Tasan, the striking copper
miners shot and killed at the Plains
dale mine in battle between strikers
and deputies, were attended by thou
sands of strikers with their families
and their sympathizers. The kill
ing of the men was denounced as
murder" by Joseph Cannon, organic
er for the Western Federation of Min
ers.
Standing by the graves, Cannon
made an impassioned speech in which
he charged the state officers by name
and the copper mine owners and
stockholders with responsibility for
the unlawful killing of the two men.
The deputies implicated in the kill
ing have NOT been apprehended.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-23

Grand Total ....s3,440.Se
Continued on page 5.)
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-23
UNFAIR CONCERNS BRANDED
Plumbers Union Sanctions Fight OF
Erie Metal Workers.

The Denver Local Union of
Plumbers and Steam Filters has given
Endorsement to the fight of the Erie.
Pa. Metal Trades Council to estab-
lish better conditions In some OF the
shops there that produce goods that
have heretofore had sale all over tho
country.
For eight months past the organized
metal workers OF Erie and vicinity
have been engaged In desperate con
flict with the Erie Manufacturers As
sociation. At first the members of
Molders' Union No. IS. were involved:
then came the lockout of the mem
bers of the Patternmakers' Associa
tion, and finally the lockout OF the
members OF the Machinists' Union and
Metal Polishers' Union, the latter ac-
tion being the result of the machinists
and metal polishers participating In
the Fourth OF July parade of the Erie
trade unionists. In the latter case a
monster demonstration was made to
rebuke the assertion that union men
were traitors because they refused to
take part in the Perry celebration ar
ranged by the Manufacturers Associa-
tion representatives ct al. and be-
cause organized labor had been intcn-
tionally ignored.
The firms that have refused to grant
fair treatment to their employees are
announced as follows:
Reed Manufacturing Company, pipe
cutters, pliers, vises, dies, laundry
machines. pipe vises. plumbing sup
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