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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-04-16
Getting Out
of 1t
By EUNlCE BLAKE

David Edgerton. Il young American.
was spending some time in an Italian
city
One day Edgerton was sitting on
bench in the park sucking the ivory
head of his cane when girl passed
him with an older woman. The young
lady was beauty Nearly all Italians
are brunettes. but this young lady was
one of the few blends one sees in that
country. 1t seemed to Edgerton that
she had walked out of painting of
Titian's that he had seen at the
Borghese palace in Rome. Her hair
was light. tinged with gold: her eyes
were the only feature in her face that
being liquid brown.
1t was evident from her appearance.
from her dress and being attended by
an older woman that the girl was Of
the higher class. There would be no
such thing as scraping an acquaint-
ance. Edgerton followed her with his
eyes till she passed out of sight: then
man who had been sitting on an OPP
posite side of the walk arose and. ad.
ritely and said:
Would signor like to make the &C
quaintance of the young lady who has
just passed."
Most assuredly"
with q view to maIriageT'
''Can | not make her acquaintance
without marriageY
with what object? The young lady
Is Of manageable age; her parents
do not desire young men to be atten
tive to her except with view to mar
rage. But we have a custom here by
which you can be introduced to lady
with view to marriage If you do
not care to complete the transaction
you simply forfeit my feel am u
marriage broker-and any other ex-
penses that may accrue
| Edgerton was so DESTROYS of seeing
more of the beautiful Italian that he
gave the broker an order to arrange a
marriage between him and her at
once The man did not seem to hes
itate at making the proposition. espe-
cially when Edgerton told him that he
had an income of $4,000 year. The
man was somewhat disappointed that
his client had no family crest, but
thought the income would make up for
this deficiency
The introduction took place. Edger
ton spoke very little Italian. and ST
gnorina Cont spoke no English. But
they managed to make themselves IN
derstood. and Edgerton enjoyed very
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-04-16
Doubt and Progress.

II on any point We have attained TO
certainty we make no further inquiry
on that point, because inquiry would
be useless The doubt must intervene.
before the investigation can begin.
We have the act of doubling as the
necessary antecedent of all progress.
Here we have thet skepticism the
very name OF which Ia an abOmina.
ton to the ignorant. because It dis
turbs their compliment minds. because
it imposes CD them the fatigue ut in
quiry and because II rouses even slug
gisb understandings 60 ask If things
are as they are commonly supposed
and If all is really true which they
from their childhood have been taught
to believe.-From Buckles History OF
Civilization"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-04-16

ut is a curious fact" said promi-
nent handwriting expert the other day.
that If document were put before
me and were asked the seq of the
writer ] should probably fail. People
generally are accustomed to think that
the masculine or feminine Lempera-
ment will readily betray itself In writ
ing. but l assure you such ia not the
case. Bold. black and firm penInanship
will frequently be found the character.
istic of q woman. while delicate writ
ing indicating lively fancy. expected
in a woman. will belong to member
Of the opposite sex. You can test this
statement for yourself Take. say.
twenty envelopes written by people
you know and number them carefully.
Pass them around and see how many
will name correctly the sex OF the writ
ers You will seldom find that more
than one-third OF the guesses will be
right"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-04-16
peasant visit. Later the American was
Informed that his proposition was &C
cepted.


The question arose as to what should
be Edgertons next step. He had made
the proposition for the purpose of meet
ing in friendly way one whose beau
ty he so ardently admired. relying on
the fact that he could forfeit the com
mission and no harm be done. But now
that his offer had been accepted 1t oc-
Cured to him that to back out would
be slight to the young lady. He did
not consider such a marriage best for
either her or him. Signorina Contis
connections were all Italian. while his
were American He would have to
take her away from her native land,
for which she would always pine. and.
as to making Italy his home. it was
not to be considered. But how with
draw from the arrangement without
appearing to put slight upon the
young lady?
Edgerton was nearsighted and wore
glasses Rather he wore monocle.
for he had lived in England. and at
that time monocles were more common
than they are now He called on his
marriage broker and said to him:
Before completing this arrangement
I have a confession to make to Signo-
rina Cont"
'.The signorina. signor. has nothing
to do with the matter. 1t is all In the
hands Of her parents"
This made Edgerton feel easier in
his conscience. He had no especial
objection to the part he was playing,
provided no one was concerned except
the old folks.
that you inform Signor Cont that
am not perfect man. l wear a glass
eye"
II do not think" said the broker
meditatively. that this will prevent
the marriage so far as the parents are
concerned. Signorina Cont may OBJ
ject to you on that account, but, after
all, she must obey her parents"
THAT will not suit me at ALL" re-
pliedf Edgerton. II wish written
statement from the signorina that she
marries me because she loves me and
with the knowledge that | wear glass
eve. Unless you will bring me state
ment to that effect signed by her
will consider the matter Off"
Edgerton convinced the broker thai
unless he followed his direction ht
would lose his fee. He therefore de
livered the message to the young lady
without her parents knowledge.
The signorina had an aunt who haC
lost one of her eyes and wore glass
eye in its place Seeing the article
removed at times and replaced in it
socket had been SO repugnant to the
girl that she could not stand the pros
pect Of living with man who was IL
a similar condition. She took the re
sponsibility on herself of releasing the
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-04-16
Lanan,s Good Roads.

Japan is peculiarly well off in respect
of good highways. The Tokaido. which
runs from Kioto to Tokyo. Is over 3oo
miles In length, and. as the writer can
testify. is admirably constructed There
Is also the Nakasendo. which is even
longer and passes through some OF
the finest scenery in the world The
reason of Iapan's excellence IN the
matter of roads is that In the old days
not 50 very long ago--the dalmlos, OF
territorial mobiles. had to journey to
Tokyo once a year in order to pay their
respects to the sovereign. They trav,
eled by road with great retinnes. and
If the highways were not In perfect
condition feudal justice was meted
out to the delinquents. London Chron-
icle.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-04-16
Commercial Job Printing at Reasonable Prices at This Office
applicant for her hand.

applicant for her hand.
Edgerton not only paid the broker
age. but sent handsome present to
the young lady. He didn't reveal the
fact. however. that his glass eye was
worn outside a natural one.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
A MAIL INCIDENT

In the last mail Isadore Bayles received a communication from Messrs Cluett, Pea body & Co.,, inclosing a copy of letter of Postmaster General Burleson to Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington, which IS reproduced elsewhere in this issue.
 The incident which aroused the interest of the firm of shirt and collar fame in Alaska's mail service is typical of many such eXperl- ences On August 29 last there was shipped from Seattle by the firm named a consign ment of goods by parcel post for Mir. Bayles. In due time the bill for the same was re- ceived, but Mir. Bayles notified the firm that he had not received the package. Cluett, Peabody & Co. made inquiries of the postal officials the result being the letter of the Postmaster general. In April of this year the missing package was delivered, and at the same time another package which had been mailed in June, 1914.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
PLEASANT TRIP INTERRUPTED

On Sunday afternoon last John Lippk, who is the owner of gasoline launch, in yited few friends to take an excursion up the river with him. Everything went smoothly until the craft had reached a point on the river above the 'dog farm, v when one of the guests discovered that the roof of his home, which was in plain view from the river, was in flames Immediately the boat was turned in the direction of the city and race commenced to reach the burning building before it was destroyed. As sometimes happens with gasoline en- zines, however, at this crucial moment the power failed and in spite of frantic attempts to start the engine the boat remained hope ltSsly adrltt rlnally the boat was poled ashore and the occupants made wild rush for the burning house. Some neighbors had discovered the conHagratlon however, and by the time the pleasure seekers arrived the fire was extinguished. The voyage was not resumed
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
Expert WatcE, Repairing and JeweIry Work l. SALE
LAST C0NSIGNMENTS OF WINTER
 MAIL ARRIVE OVER SEW ARD TRAIL

Tom Boyd. accompanied by Smiling AL bert" arrived in Iditarod about noon Sun day with the beleted Seward mail He came by boat from Ophir having made the trip from that place. a distance of approximately 700 miles, by means of polling boat fitted up with an "Evinrude" motor. The con and comprised the last three weekly ship ments over the Seward trail. Coming over the trail to Takotna the consignment had been taken over the strip of land dividing the kuskokwim and Innoko rivers, and thence down the Innoko to the lditarod. The trip from 0phir was made in six days
 Mir Boyd had an interesting story to re- late of his experience in getting the last three consgnments of the winter mall to the Kuskokwim There was absolutely no trail, and in many places temporary bridges had to be constructed in order to cross streams swollen from the spring freshets. Neither horses nor dogs could be used ln the final stages, and for long distances the mail was transported on the backs of the carriers by relays The trail in many in stances followed sloughs, and these being filled with water, the carriers were com pelled to keep to the high ground and go through the brush,
 Speaking of the failure to get the mails through on contract time during the month of May, Mr Boyd said that the break up caught the contractors totally unprepared He was satisfied that 1t was impossible to move the mail on contract time during the period of the breakup, but that after the ice was gone from the streams it was 8 com paratively easy matter to get the conslgn- ments through on schedule. When he had
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
POPULAR YOUNG MAN
 STARTS ON LONG JOURNEY

Among the passengers for the Outside who left on the Prairie Bell last Sunday, to connect with the Washburn at Dikeman, was Ronald Frost for more than two years past employed by Crowley & Porter of this city He is on his way to his home in Eng land, and it is rumored that the call of his native land for volunteers in the military service is what mpels him to make the trip at this time. The best wishes of his hosts of friends in this city and district will go with him.
 Among the other passengers on the Prairie Bell were Mir and Mrs. Charles Stanford who are on their way to Ruby and Louis Garhnkle. the travelling man.
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seen that it was impossible to get the weekly mail through from Takotna to lditarod over the trail, he had assembled the diff ferent consignments there and decided on the river trip from Ophir. He had carried the motor for his boat from Takotna.
 A portion of the mail consignment that had caused good deal of profanity among the carriers along the trail was pair of scales for the postofiice at McGrath, which when it had to be packed on the backs of the carriers, made full load for one man, It is suggested that the urgent need for the delivery of this bulky article by parcel post to the prospective metropolis of the upper kuskokwim was that it would be in read- ness to handle gold consignments to the Outside when the winter service goes into effect again next November.
 Mr Boyd eft for Takotna this morning, taking with him his horses
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
POOR DEMAND FOR FURS

Advices received in Fairbanks on March 24 state that fur sale held on that date in London by the great English fur house of Lampson < Co., was dismal failure. There was no sale whatever for mink skins. Mar ten, lynx and red fox skins sold for 40 per cent off the prices of last March, while beaver sold 35 per cent under last years market. Bearskins alone maintained the same value This simply means, says the News-Miner, that until the present war is ended and the people can recover from their enormous expenditures that furs are con sidered too great a luxury for general pur- chase and the fur market is dead excepting for local use It is a matter of serious importance to Alaska, and the Interior in particular
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
TOMMY AS THEATRICAL MAN

Tommy McSmart, well and favorably known in Iditarod for his many accomplish
 ments, has been heard from again, this time in a sphere of action where his talents will be given an opportunity to display them
 selves A Fairbanks man has received a letter from McSmart in which he tells of his branching out into the theatrical busi- ness in San Diego, Cal One of his busi- ness partners, also an old Northerner, is Jack McRae The theater being conducted by Tommy and his partners is the Empress, at the corner of Fifth and streets, San Diego The managers book nothing but good legitimate plays, and Mir. McSmart writes that they expect the venture to be a
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

Commodore Al Lowe has been busy this week getting the Keystones barges in shape for use The repairs to the Keystone are Still in progress, and will be finished about July 1.
 Daily Bulletin
 Saturday. May 29 Delta-Down Circle for Bettles as soon as Delta arrives Mall launch Mariposa-Up Louden, a. m Julia B-Down Tolovana, 9 10 a. m. Mail launch Mabel-Up Koyukuk, 5:45 p. m. 18th. Tanana-Stuck in Thirtymila Dawson - Down Whitehorse to assist Panama.
 Sunday, May 30: Delta-Gibbon for Fairbanks 10 a. m. Benchley-At Birches, Reliance -Gibbon for Bettles, 10 8. m. Mari posa-Up MeIozi, p. n. 29h. Julia B., Down Hot Springs, ? a. m. Davis--Leaves Gibbon for Egbert p. m.
 Monday, May 31 Reliance ce-Down Lou den, a. m. Julia B.-Down KoSrlnes, a. m Launch Bud-Up kokrines, 6 a. m. Mariposa-At Nulato. Davis-Up Rampant, i 30 a. m Midnight Sun-At Fairbanks Columbus Sails for Tolovana strike from Fairbanks today. Nasutlin-Up Carmacks, / D. m 30.h. Mail launch Down Coffee creek this morning Canadian Hoot- alnqua for woou. DeIta-Up Gibbon for | Fairbanks yesterday Washburn-Down Dkeman, 10 D. m. Both
 Tuesday June 1: Casca-Leaves White horse today. Northern Llght-Gibbon for Yukon Flats Marathon Gibbon for Fair banks Benchley-At Gib5on. Reliance For Bettles. f p. m. from NuIato. Julia B. Down Koyukuk. Robert Lee-Down Rampant, 3 p. m. Delta-Up Nenana, 3 B. m Bud-Up Birches, p. m. Nasutlin Up Lebarge, 5:30 a. m.
 ! Wednesday, June ? Reliance-Up Koy- ukuk lst. Julia B.-Down kaltag, 10 p. m. 1st Washburn-Up Kaltag, 10 a, m. Delta-Sails from Fairbanks for Dikeman, p, m. Falcon-Down Eagle, II p. m. lst. l Midnight Sun-Down Cinema, II p. m. 1st
 Wednesday, June 3: Washburn-Up Lou den, Is a. m. Julia Blown Kaltag, 1st. Dawson-Up Lebarge, midnight. Casca and Yukon-At head of Lake Lebarge Sibella- Met Falcon above Circle and turned i back Sibella-Down Circle, ?. m. Davis Up Circle, ? a, m. Sd. Delta-Down Cinema, a. m. Black Maria-Up koyukuk, | 8 80 D. m.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
OTTER COMMISSIONERSHIP
 WILL BE UP TO COURT

One of the matters that will be taken up by Judge Bunnell at the term of court which commences in this city on June 24 is the matter of appointing United States commissioner for Discovery, Otter. Some time ago petition was sent to Judge Bun nell from Discovery, asking that Alex Me Evan be appointed commissioner, but as yet the judge has taken no action as to the appointment.
 The matter of the appointment of com missioner or deputy marshal to be sta toned at Discovery is one which has a direct bearing upcn the continuance of the retailing of alcoholic beverages at that place.
 C. C. Climer, the Flat City shoemaker, was among the stampeders for the reported new diggings. He was a passenger aboard the little steamer Marie F.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
AFFLICTED NATIVE WOMAN
 RELIEVED BY DEATH

Deputy Marshal Percy c. Charles, who left here on the launch Beaver last Satur day for Holikachek on the lower Innoko returned on Tuesday last. His mission to the Indian village was to take charge of an insane native woman whose case had been reported to his office, Upon his arrival at his destination the deputy marshal learned that the suffering woman had died during a raroxyzm a few days previously, and had already been buried The unfortunate woman, who besides her mental trouble was also sightless, was known as Mrs Dorcas. Her husband died suddenly last winter, and it is said that her mind had been affected ever since.
 Mir. Charles was accompanied on the trip by Mrs. Charles and Mrs Earl Byer>.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
A. B. ROME HEARD FROM

A. B. Rome, on his arrival in Seward from Iditarod, told the Gateway of that city that quite q number of people in the Interior placer camp would go to Seward when the official announcement of the choice of the railroad terminal was made. He knew of two or three Interior mer- chants who would go, but said that Iditarod would be a good producer for several years to come So large number of people were going Inside this year Mir Rome said, that it indicated severe dullness Outside.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

Friday June 4 Washburn-At Gibbon, Delta Down Hot Springs, 1 a. m SibelIa -Gibbon today Casca-Down Sellxirk } a. m Yukon-Down Sekirk 7 a. m. Vii dette-At Dawson Kerr At Eagle Julia Blown Katag, lst. Jacobs For Fair. banks a. m
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
TANANA PROBABLY WRECKED

From fragmentary news conveyed in the marine bulletins it is gleaned that the river steamer Panama has met with disaster in the Thirtymile river No details are given
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

success. Some of the plays so far put on there were Checkers" Three Weeks" and "The Girl from Rector's" His many friends here will wish him success
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

The Transit made trip to the YukoG Gold Company's power house on the uppe Iditarod during the week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
RIVER TRAFFIC

The gas boat Prairie Bell left down river at II 30 a. m. Sunday with passengers for upper Yukon points, connecting with the steamer Washburn, She returned Monday evening
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
GEORGE COPELAND WANTED

Louis E. Arnold, 2O36 Steiner street, San Francisco, writes to Commissioner Geraghty making inquiry for one George Copeland, sometimes known as Billy Copeland, who left San Francisco for Alaska in 1898. He was seen in Iditarod in 1913, and is said to be working claim in the Kuskokwim dis
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
SUIT AGAINST HENRY RIDDEN

A Seattle dispatch of March 24 states that William Detering known throughout the North as "Caribou Bill" has brought suit against Henry Roden, formerly terri torial senator from Iditarod, for an account ing for s2O.0O0 alleged to have been sub feet to Roden's order when the latter was his attorney in Dome creek litigation, and for which he says Roden made no account ing. Roden denies the allegations of the complaint.
 The Philippines produce about 1o0O000O gallons of alcohol year, most of it being made from the sap of the nipa palm
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

Ira Wood is having the hull of the Nancy Bell heightened and the vessel will be soon in commission.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
CITY WARRANTS ORDERED PAID

Warrants for the following amounts were ordered paid by the town council at the meeting held Thursday evening:
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
YUKON POLICE OFFICIALS
 EXCLUDING DESTITUTE MEN

Recent arrivals in 1dltarod from the Out side by way of the upper Yukon tell of large numbers of penniless men being turned back from the Canadian border by the Northwest Mounted Police. It is said that several hundred were thus refused admission to the Canadian Yukon this spring. The Dawson authorities are taking steps to ad- vertise the fact that the country is already we'll supplied with labor, and the mayors of the various coast cities have been notified of conditions and requested to warn laborers 0 keep away from Dawson.
 Sergeant Mapley of the Royal Northwest mounted police has been stationed at the summit on the White Pass railway, With instructions to guard strictly against un- Gesirabes and men without means coming into the Interior The provision requiring the possession of considerable sum of money by those desiring to enter Canada is being strictly enforced
 Henry Boas, the clothier, made busi- ness trip to his branch store at Flat City yesterday.
 Fresh Olympia Oysters for cocktails, Sz can Idtarod Meat Co,
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

Hot Air and Vapor Baths with Electric Vibration, Osteopathy and Chiropractic Massage is the watchword of the world to- day Its efficiency is the touchstone that is applied to rheumatism, lame back, dys- pepsia, indigestion and lumbago. THE CROSBY MASSAGE AND BATH
 PARLORS
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

ArApne big and small, printed on AASAADo paper, cardboard or cloth, on short notice at Iditarod Pioneer oflce.
 Job Printing at Pioneer office.
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Fresh Olympia Oysters, for cocktails, 5 can. Iditarod Meat Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
v DUNCAN NICHE IN DAWSON

The Dawson News of March 26 contained the information that Duncan Michie, who IS we'll known in mining circles in this district, was in Dawson After remaining there for some time he expects to leave for the lower river. Mr Michie spent the winter in Cali fornia.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

Commodore Al Lowe has been busy this week getting the Keystones barges in shape for use. The repairs to the Keystone are Still in progress and will be fnished about July 1