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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-04

Gates table, sat down, and said
"Bill, for the love of heaven,
give me a couple of those eggg!"
And SO they were reconciled.
But saltwater" did not mar
ry Gussie, though 1t was common
talk in Dawson that he offered
her her weight in gold" to be-
come Mrs. Gates.
Instead, saltwater" married
Gussie's sister, Grace, % striking
beauty, and they descended upon
San Francisco.
Bellboys Reap Harvest.
He built for Grace a beautiful
home in Oakland, and, pending it's
occupancy. they stopped at TIE
Baldwin hotel.
The bellboys got dollar every
time they pointed out "Swiftwa-
ter" to the other guests and caid:
There goes the King of the Klon-
dixie"
saltwater" and Grace lived
together just three weeks. TIE
were divorced, and Bill married
Bera Beebe, IA years old, of Sc
attic, in 1899.
| have before me a photograp phi
of saltwater" taken about that
time. Sweeping mustache; a frock
coat with satin facings; silk hat,
tilted ever so slightly. ] should
like to have known the king o.
the Klondike then. They say he
tossed away half-million in half
a year.
Child Born i'm KIondiIxe.
Oh, well, there was more where
that came from. With his girl.
wife, he went back to the North.
The first child, Clifford, was horn
in a log cabin, where KlopdiEe
gold was first discovered. That
was in 1900.
Leaving the baby with his
grandmother, Mrs. lola BeeDe =
deserving him, the grandmother
says-Bill took Bera down the
river to st. Michael, and thence
to the States.
Scatters Gold Across U. S.
saltwater Bill" it seems, like
the man in the song, wanted what
he wanted when he wanted it, His
journey across the continent to
Washington, ID. c., was trfum-
phal progress, during which the
miner tossed gold away with a
fine disregard for what he got
for 1t.
He left Bera in Washington,
four months before the second
child, Fred, now IA, was born.
And that was in 1901!
Between hen and now Bill has
been a number of places, doing a
number of things, with varying
success. But he's lucky.
Recently he bobbed up in Spo-
kane, announcing that he Ind
found in Peru the source Of the
gold that The ancient Incas made
frying pans of. He promoted a
company, bought machinery, and
was about to return to Peru,
when-bang!
He was arrested for child
abandonment.
Now, 1 take 1t, It is proper to
discuss subject of litigation,
even though 1t be Sub Judice,"
as the lawyers say, provided one
sprinkles in a few qualifying
phrases, such as ut is alleged"
Other Child Missing
Very we'll. 1t Is alleged, then,
that Clifford was kidnapped by a
nursemaid, who, presumably,
thought "Swiftwater' would pay
a ransom for his return. There is
no record that saltwater" did,
and the whereabouts of Clifford
are a mystery.
Bera Beebe Gates died in 1908.
Mrs. Beebe took Fred, for the ala
legged abandonment of whom
saltwater" must answer to the
court.
In Mercer Island School
Fred has been in the Mercer
island parental school, at Seattle,
now, the grandmother is at pains
to explain, on account of any de-
ltnn,annxy an hfo 1T
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-04
STEVE MURPHY
Gets PENSION

stephen ]. Murphy, for 80
years a peace officer in Tacoma,
was today granted lifetime pen
sion by the Tacoma police pension
board. Murphy was stricken with
paralysis six months ago, while
working as jailer for the police
department. He has been Ill ever
since, part of the time so serious
ly that his life was despaired of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-04

Patsy De Forest, film favorite,
wants to know what constitutes
a flirt?
Surreptitiously the nickname
of "flirt" has been wished upon
her by jealous admirers.
True, she has pair of dazzling
eyes which she can squint up to a
mere slit or open as wide as a
saucer; lovely curls that tumble
around her face in the most tan
talizing disregard of order, and a
smile that reveals two rows OF
very pearly teeth. Butt is that
any reason why Miss Patsy should
have the name of flirt?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-04
46 SISTERS OF
MERCY KILLED

LONDON, Oct. A Petrograd
dispatch says the Russian Red
Gross society has published a list
of 46 Sisters of Mercy who per-
ished In the bombardment of a
hospital by the Austrians and
Germans.
I The Germans have constructed
huge railroad workshops at Wir.
|ballen, where they are employing
French and Belgian prisoners, the
dispatch continues.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-04

Beverly Bayne, of the great
big beautiful eyes," has just
signed with the Quality company
and will again be seen with Fran
els X. Bushman in the films. Miss
Bayne for a number of years
played opposite Mr.. Bushman in
the Essanay studios at Chicago,
The appearance of the two stars
together will be welcomed by all
movie devotees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-04
HUNTERS SHOOT
BEFORE SUN-UP

Duck hunters who shoot birds
on the tit'eflats before the sun is
officially up are suffering in the
justice courts these days. Game
Warden Ira M. Light caught five
violators yesterday on the tide
flats and said there were dozens
more who got away.
He said that each man who shot
a minute before daylight would
be fined $25.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-04

Fay Tincher, the film comeai-
enne is soon to appear promin-
emily with De Wolf Hopper in
MIR. Pickwick." She will also
play "Dulcenea" in De Wolf Hop
per's characterization of Don
Quixote. Miss Tincher for the
past two years has been featured
in comedy pictures, and is well
known as the girl who usually
wears the black and white striped
dress and plastered curls on her
face.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
Something About Our New Commissioner Mike John Cargan Who
Learned Politics His and Helped Put Port Angeles Map

Tho Milwaukee line In now build
ing % Port Angeles. and Mike IL
atill sure tho town IL going 10 be a
big city some day.
Mike is county commissioner Of
King county now. having moved 10
Seattle in 1902 or thereabouts, after
having served as u. s. appraiser OF
lands with former Mexican Ambas
sador Harry Lane Wilson. and after
having been honored an collector ~
customs and as mayor OF Port Ange
les.
While waiting for Port Angeles
10 grow. Mike grew quite interested
in Seattle.
With politics In a high state Of
cultivation IN Seattle. Mike natural
ly took n hand.
In 1908 no WIS elected county
commissioner. and In 1911 was ap.
pointed state tar commissioner by
Governor Hay.
Mike was one OF tho most pow
erful powers behind the throne
which almost rescued Governor Hay
from defeat In 1912.
In 1914 Mike was again elected
county commissioner.
Between politics Carrigan sells
land and keeps his eye on Port
Angeles. town with fine harbor
and soon % have fine railroad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

That's how Mike had IL figured
Which brlngs him again To Port
Angeles. where this offusion began
Twas IN '93 when Mike cast hif
lot In the woods at Port Angeles.
The same was then q government
reserve
IL had then. as now. n fine har
Dor. and all signs pointed TO a Dig
city In the near future.
hut Uncle Sam forgot all about
tho place. and you couldn't seen
90 get his ear. Then along eam'
Secretary OF the Interior Noble. He
was going 10 stop day nj Tacoma
thence 20 Victoria. -. c. aud re
turn 10 Washington. D. G.. by the
Canadian Pacific. The route wa
fixed. The schedule was arranged
He's the button" said Mike
that can open up this town. Port
Angeles must get conversation with
him"
Now who else but Mike could
exude the right sort OF conYerha
tom
Port Angeles unanimously said.
NO one"
SO Mike went forth. armed with
a map and several armfuls OF
henrtthrobbing chatter.
lie got himself invited on the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

but they told him all about Tacoma
and the Northwest.
II was lucky for MIKE that he met
them. They were both fine takers
you know, and Mike must have reek.
oned tlot with Cushman and Clay
pool In Tacoma, which WAS then
even smaller than II rs now. the
field was plenty occupied
Otherwise Mike might have set.
tied down In Tacoma and would
hayo grown to call Il Mount Tacoma
and would have fallen into other
EricyouH errors.
Fate Is certainly good 10 some
people.
So Mike looked around for few
days. aud decided he was going into
the real west OF the West. lie Was
going to virgin territory. where tho
woods were thick and where a
young chap could grow up with the
country.
Being In possession Of bundle
OF bills signed by the 4. :. treasur
er. Mike rated as quite magns g.
In those days. and when maFnats
grows up with the country he be
comes even more magnetic, or mag
nolia. or magnitude. or whatever n
is that means that the fellow with
some kale gets more Of II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
SCHOOLS PLAN
INDOOR EVENT

The Public Schools Athletic
league will hold its eleventh annual
indoor athletic meet February 90.
No registration fee will be
charged and the eligibility is the
same as for football and soccer
All contestants must report at the
place Of contest not later than
100 .. m. and they will get their
numbers at the time OF Weighing
In.
No boy may enter more than two
events besides the relay race.
No boy will be allowed to enter
any event without his number
pinned on his back. and no boy
will be allowed to enter the dress
ing rooms without showing hig
number.
North section: Tho following schools
Will compete az the Lincoln high school
ADAMS. Allen. Bagisy. Day. Falrviey.
Green lake. Greenwood INTERPLAY, In
tsriaks. Irving. Iatona. ~ Queen Anne.
Rsvenna. Ross. salmon Bay. University
Heights. Warren. Webster. W. woodland.
Seward. whittier
Central section. Broadway high school.
includes Cascade. Central. Cos. Denny.
Harrison, Hay, Lauton. Jeschi. Lowell.
Longfeiiov. McGilvra. Msdr9na Main ~
Mercer, Minor. Pacific. Rainier. Summit
Waiia Walla, Washington. W Queen
Anne. Beacon Hill.
South section. South Park pIayfeid. In
cisies West Seattle. AK. Concord. Dun
lap. Fauntieroy. Lakewood. Georgetown.
Jefferson. Maple. Riverside. South Seattle.
Van ASSET. youngstown. Brighton. Col
Man, Columbia. Emerson. Hawthorne.
Whitworth. York
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

beet that was leaving Tacoma with
the general.
lie talked the captain into giving
him personal Introduction TO the
Big MoRul.
And there on the ship Mike
poured forth a limo OF conversation
that had the general going.
Tho general didn't know Port
Angeles from tho River OF Doubt
at that time. But Mike got him %
visit the place. Soon after tho re.
serve was opened and Port Angelef
was put on tho map.
but Mixes troubles weren't over
They had TO have railroad connec
ton.
50 Mike went East and saw Jim
I'M and Hartman and others. and
told 'em 10 hurry up, because the
first fellow who talks business will
get Il.
Jim Inn talked the most bust
ness. and things were going fine
when--CRAsH!
The panic OF 'o3 came on. and
Mike bade goodnight to the rail
road.
It took years 20 recover from the
blow. and things were going fine
again when the 1907 panic came
along.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
He's an Artist. Is
Mike, in Peddling
the Heart Throb
Conversation That
Gets Results.

when the whites across the bay
In tho DAYS OF 50 or ~. or when.
ever Il happened. decided that Port
Angeles should be put on the map
whom did they choose g. accom-
plish the geographical stunte
Why. Michael John Carrigan. OF
course.
Michael was then. AS now, an ar
fist IN conversational lines. Mike
doesn't lay Il an as thick IA Harry
Carroll. 20 be sure.
Harry usoa brush and smcara
It heavy like he was painting n
house.
Mike IL more gentle. He's Just
four feet and something OF perpet
ual geniality always prompt with
the glad hand. and. OF course. con.
verses easily. amiahly and enter
tainingly. Wearing green ties anf
eyes. an emerald ring ON his finger
drinking creme de menthes when
drinking Is In order Mike Is Irish
enough to have kissed the blarney
stone II he'd ever been near Il.
But he hasn't
lie Was born In Chillicothc, Ohio
which was headquarters for south
ern Ohio politics. Il having been AZ
one time the capital % the state.
And politics is Mikes middl,
name, Down In Chlllicothe Mike
foregathered In the office OF the
Chlllicothe Leader with such chapi
as William Mckinley. Joe Foraker
Senator Dick and other big guns.
Mike had started in "a printers
devil. and. as this II a faithful
chronicle OF events In Mikes life. II
may be here stated that Mike at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

that time vowed he would some day
own paper himself.
Mikes promise TO himself came
true.
lie was printer. then foreman.
then city editor. then managing edi.
tor. then publisher and part owner
OF Chiilicothe newspapers.
II was while Mike was on Easy
Street. 40 10 speak. having made the
Leader the biggest journal In south.
crn Ohio. that the Western fever hit
him.
lie sold GU, his interest for a nice.
fat roll, boarded a train and came
West
He didn't know whore he was go.
Ing. but he was on his way
AZ Tacoma this train stopped
Mike got off and bumped into
Frank cushmHn. who later became
Congressman. and Charlie Claypool
who later became Judge.
lie didn't know either Of them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

ant stage OF thie FUNCTION.
Defective teeth are threat TO
health by reason OF impairment OF
mastieatlon. and consequently OF
digestion.
There Is no difference OF opin.
ion concerning the value OF good
teeth properly used in the prepare
ton OF food for the digestive pro-
cesses.
While the vigorous stomach may
attack particles OF food OF conHId
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
JITNEY ESSAY

Mary V. Lee, 700l Gath ave. n. w,
this weeks winner. has suggested
a contest for next week. The title
of the contest is, MY First Ride In
a Jitney Bus"
The letters are not to exceed $50
worlds The prize is box Of candy
for the best letter on this subject.
The contest closes Friday at 3
p. m. State your age.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

the body, the
function OF d.
gestion goes for.
ward through its
various stages
Mas,ication &C
eompiishec in the
mouth 10 no doubt
the most import.
ant ataur Of this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
Anywhere You Like

n READER asks: Il am anxious TO know what is now
considered the capital OF Mexico VIII you please
form me-
The Republic OF Mexico Reader has six capitals.
The first Mexico City by courtesy the national capital
the second chihuahua where Villa mostly holds forth the
third Vera Cruz Carranzas iavorte the fourth.
Cucrnavaca, Garzos latest capital the fifth Pueba where
Cuerrez stopping for the weeks end and the sixth is
under Zapatas sombrero.
You permitted Reader. make your choice.
The assortment is said be sufficiently varied suit
the most discriminating in capitals.
We trust. dear Reader that you will be able
selection that will prove satisfactory in every respect
Alligator eggs said be slightly stronger
than the hens egg but this winter well have doubt that
statement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
Premature Flooding

subsidy shed through fear that the pro-
posed government merchant ships won't pay
II is frghtul waste OF perfectly good water Those
ought be saved accompany the agony that will
later il Uncle sam seriously his ships in
petition with private hipowners who have been debating
transportation up the point OF "al the traffic will
bear. for years past
In this instance it will. It's true. be the foreign ship
who will have stand the competition since there
American merchant marine bu, this makes difference
Our blessed ubsdizers expected have in stock
for foreigners who have subsidy well for natives who
haven't
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
A La Walt Mason

THE Germans Witty the French and loathe the English
too. They they cannot bear the stencil OF Rus-
ser lew. The allies all deteS the mob King vii
helm sends who little Belgium wreck and rob The
Austrans they abhor Each anothcr roundy hate with
vigor and with vim and exchange and late
from dawn till light grows dim Both sides look with sus
pieious eye neutral nations which do daily diligently try
10 keep from wars ditch
But notice how the warning toe with protestaons warm
do pledge their friendship, veal good old Uncle
Sam And still trouble makers that standing
volcano that will some day blow To our doom That
all the nations of the earth looking for goat and
day fear the worst T. r. they even quote.
But looking from the outside and from the inside out II
looks o Is stand TO win whoever cops the bout.
Since Rockefeller lost money and labor lost liberty and
life in those Colorado mines under private ownership all the
greater why the public should take them and
them right
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

many OF the new cotton weaves In.
to Bingham patterns.
Brown and yellow plaid ratlne
makes a smart school frock for
little girl eight to ten years old.
The skirt is perfectly plain. some
what gored at the belt, and the
waist is cut in hmono shape, left
open In front TO show white
cotton duyetine waistcoat. The
collar and cuffs are Of handker.
chief linen. hemstitched
Most children will wear the low.
heeled baby doll" slippers this
summer. and white stockings will
be worn to the exclusion OF any
other color.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
MY HOBBY
BY Mary Lee.

My hobby Is crochctinR. Crochet
Ing, an analogous art. differs from
knitting IN that the separate loops
are thrown off and finished sue
cessively, and In knitting the whole
series OF loops which 20 TO form
one length or round OF the fabric
are retained on one or more needles
while a new series is being formed
from them on separate needle.
There are many different stltche,
In crocheting, such ms trebles
plain stitches, double trebles and
single stitches.
The most common use OF crochet.
Ing is In making wash rags and
bedroom slippers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
MOST ANYTHING.
The LATEST. All Right.

A farmer had 20 employees on his
farm and as none OF them was az
energetic as the farmer thought he
should be. he hit upon a plan which
he believed would cure them Of
their lazy habits.
Men" he said one morning. Il
have a nice. easy job for the iaxI-
est man on the farm. VIII the
LATEST man step forward?
Instantly 10 OF the men stepped
forward.
Why don't you step to the from,
with the rest2' inquired tho farmer
OF the remaining one.
TOO much trouble" came the
reply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
NOTE FOR CHARLES

Note TO Charles Harris: Please
send ANGLE Jack your address as
II was not given in your letter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
WORTHY MENTION
The names of the Circleites who
we're awarded honorable mention
and their hobbies follow:

vivian Burnett. Ss22 1tth ave. ~ w
writing stories, GLADYS Stone. tfsis nan,
ny way writing stories. willard IT. Atb.r.
". HaSlewood, Wash. corresponding with
other boy bcouts' Ruth burlington. sui
tan, cooking. Doris MaI-oiais ert,ar
playing ball. Thomas stiles. Duwntni.h
readlnEi LOUIS HemmingHon. choppinS
wood Mabel Warren. 1867 g2nd avo ~
W. skating Frank Jiause. olectricitv.
serous Chaussec, rnumoiaw. Wash
horseback riding; Justice Monnioh. Ken,
tehulng ana blowing; Morley Ludlow, fii7
Fourth ave. fishing. Beatrice Trthat,
playing horse Peony Trbott, piayin1
horse; Laniia Trlbett, keeping frogs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

From the time food enters the
mouth and ia masticated until it's
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

cradle size and resistance, the
process OF digestion is naturally
slowed up in proportion 10 the
magnitude apd fIrmness OF the un.
ground particles.
In addition 10 this. the admixture
OF healthy saliva 10 the food dur.
ing the process OF masiication Is
OF no little consequence, especially
In the digestion OF starch.
Thus defective teeth not only in.
inre by reason OF imperfect masti-
cation, but likewise by reason OF
failure 10 properly incorporate
the saliva with the finely divided
PARTICLES OF the food while It Is
still in the mouth.
It's an old saying but a wise one
that people dig their graves with
their teeth" Take care of your
teeth and save your health and
lengthen your life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06
GIRL WINS 81
CIRCLE PRIZE

Mary Lee. 1901 gath ave. y. W.
whose hobby is crocheting. Is the
winner OF the dollar offered for tn,
best letter Her story follows:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

When she heard of Admiral Beattys victory. his wife
remarked Isn't perfectly splendid After that the Vic
toria Cross is entirely superfluous
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

there will be more Of
them later.
Write and tell Uncle
Jack what you think
about II. girls.
BY Star Fashion Expert
There will not be
much Bingham worn
this year by children
7 h @ manufacturers.
however. have made
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

ct THINK golf of the games for the pro-
I motion OF the health OF IS that know of
II admirable form OF exercise is consistent with
cial enjoyment, in seestrant, introduces
in its attractive form, and it has bad
results, except that the may tempt profanity
'-Ex-Presidcnt Taft.
Why the age limit OF AZ Bill? With the educational
facilities OF these modern times the youth OF 20 with
application may learn Just uenty his older
brother.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

FLOUR PRICES that bakers
compelled
incidentally
anything Of Accent bread.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

OF the remaining one.
Too much trouble" came the
reply.
Located
An Englishman who was spend.
ing his summer holidays In Ameri.
ca, happening TO take up a book
on geography for the use of
schools" saw the following ques-
ton and answer:
Where Is London7"
1T is the chief town OF a small
island off the coast OF France"
Free Attractions
Dad" said the farmer boy, I'm
hungry for amusement. I'm going
to the village tonight and stay up
to see the sights by gas light"
You're going TO bed right now"
roared dad. "and IL you really need
some amusement you can get up
at 2 O'Clock In the morning and
look at the comet"
sour Friends the Enemy"
A jealous bobby captured a work
ingman and hailed him into court on
the charge OF being an unregistered
German. The man swore he had
Russian birth certificate. and pro
duced II. Then said the magistrate,
severely:
But why have you for 10 years
been masquerading as German"
because" answered the man.
alphabetically. when came TO
England 10 years ago the feeling
against Russia was so strong that
| was Obliged to pass myself off for
German"
A Preeautlon
A tourist In Scotland came to
wide ferry. II was stormy and the
wind was constantly increasing
The Scotch ferryman agreed TO take
the tourist across, but told him to
walt until he had first taken a COW
across. When he had returned and
started across with the traveller
the latter became furious.
VIII you tell me why you took
the COW over and made me watt"
he asked.
"Weel now" explained the ferry.
man, "ye see, the COO wur valuable.
and feared tn wind wud increase
so tn boat MIGHT upset on TIL sec.
ond trip"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

FASHION EXPERT WRITES ARTICLE
FOR GIRL READERS OF the CIRCLE

At Uncle Jacks request the
Stars fashion expert has prepared
the appended fashion article for the
benefit of the many young girls
who read the Circle corner. Uncle
Jack believes his nieces will be
greatly delighted with this feature
II sufficient interest Ia manifested
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-06

YOUNG JOHN he his will Colorado
Perhaps he
will