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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-07-29

managed 10 sneak back OF the shadow
OF the cars.
Between two OF the ears sat a de.
tective OF the secret service smoking
and hating his Job. The Chinaman
had passed the first line OF defense.
He now managed to sneak up behind
the second. lie raised a Chinese club
and brought II down on the head OF
the unsuspecting detective. knocking
him out.
The sentry paced by on the other
side OF the train. Quickly, after he
had passed. the Chinaman went
through the detectives pockets until
finally he found a bupch OF keys. lie
detached one from the ring, still keep
ing In the shadow as the sentry paced
up and down, looked stealthily about
until he saw a chance. then unlocked
the door OF the a and entered, clos.
Ing II safely.
A few minutes later. laden with as
much OF the trodite as he could we'll
carry and a bundle Of heavy aero ar.
rows he stole away as silently as he
had come.
1t vas we'll after midnight when
Kennedy and | were preparing 70
leave the laboratory. | was Just about
10 switch OF the lights when Kennedy
raised his hand TO stop me.
The far.awsy look on his face told
me that he had heard a peculiar noise.
lie looked quickly at the ceiling.
Listen, Walter" he continued.
! did. There was a noise above us
on the roof, apparently as though
someone had slid of.
Craig switched out the light himself
and went quickly oye to the table
where he had left the periscope.
Carefully putting It together again, he
tiptoed over TO the window. put the
periscope out and slowly raised 1t TO
the roof.
We gazed through the e~yepiece. A
large white circle had been painted on
our roof.
What does II mean" queried.
Kennedy was In a brown study.
Suddenly he clapped his hands.
Il think | have H." he exclaimed
Walter. take this turpentine. Go up
and scrub the circle out. II you need
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-07-29

Schmidt proudly led them to a cor.
ner. In an aluminium Ease was a pc.
culiar little fly wheel set on gimbals
SO that II could rotate In any plane.
The inventor started II revolving.
press down on IT," suggested
Schmidt.
WI did 80. The uncanny little
wheel seemed actually TO resent being
forced TO move out OF the plane in
which II had been started rotating.
You know" explained Schmidt TO
WI. that when the gyroscope is start.
ed rotating in n plane, 1t tends al.
ways 10 keep In that plane"
with that steadying my airship,"
put In Sprague, there will be no
chance for a mistake the next time.
We can aim perfectly"
"Ill buy II. then, agreed WI, quick.
~ producing the money.
After the explosion In the ware.
house, Kennedy, thoroughly alarmed
for the safety OF Elaine. had ordered
me 10 accompany her on another visit
TO her cousin. Mary Brown, a their
estate, Rockledge, near Lakewood.
while he stayed in the city to help
Lieutenant Waters trace down the rob.
berry at the fort. II possible,
Elaine was easily reconciled to the
Punishment now that the weather was
fine, and decided 10 do q little sketch.
ing In the country, She had loaded
me down with the pleasant burden OF
her painting kit-~sketch box, folding
easel, camp chair and a large and
gaudy SUI umbrella. Jennings fol.
lowed us TO the car with the luggage.
AS we entered the car we were all
too happy at the IDEA OF n holiday 10
notice that down the street was an
other young Chinaman Of the same
tong as Sing Lee.
We had all seated ourselves and
Jennings had gone back into the house
when Sam skulked around back OF the
car and. serpentlike, as was his mas.
ter, WI, wriggled over. c~rouching
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-07-29

more, get II, Only emove every
trace OF the circle"
While ! was scrubblng away for
dear life AZ the fresh paint on our
roof Kennedy secured a large "a Of
white pa mt and a brush and stealth.
lily made his way 10 the rear OF the
old warehouse across the street.
Kennedy found a shed from which
it was easy 10 get TO the roof, There
he set TO work, too, Immediately. paint.
ing a large circle on the warehouse
exactly like that on our own roof
which | was erasing.
We went home. and I. at least,
thought little more. about the matter;
Quite early the next morning, how.
ever. we got around TO the laboratory
again to prepare for the visit Of
Lieutenant Waters In response to
Kennedy's cordial invitation to wit.
ness the experiments with trodite.
Our speaking tube sounded finally,
and | answered IL. II was Elaine,
Aunt Josephine and Lieutenant Wa.
tiers, who had all arrived at the same
time.
Most peculiar thing. Kennedy" re.
marked the lieutenant after the greet.
ings were over. I'VE had a robbery
at the fort last night-or rather. not
exactly at the fort, for that would be
impossible, but from u freight car In
the yards"
what did they get?" asked Craig,
"Some trodite-enough TO blow up u
house. and some Of those aeroplane
arrows"
Him." considered Kennedy, gazing
~involuntarily at the ceiling and think.
ing doubtless OF the white circle that
had been on the roof.
"Listen!" cautioned Craig.
Outside we could hear a buzz, as
though a gigantic cicada were predict.
Ing warm weather. II was a peculiar
sound, and Kennedy seemed to recog.
nize It instantly. lie sprang I o the
window and strained his eyes up at
the sky.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-07-29
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystihed by n
series Of murders and other crimes. The
principal clue 20 the criminal IL the
signed with A 'clutehing hand" The
latest victim of the mysterious assassin
Il Taylor Dodge. the insurance president.
His daughter. Elaine. employs Craig
Kennedy. the famous scientific detective
20 try 20 unravel the mystery. What
Kennedy accomplishes IN told by his
friend. Jameson. a newspaper man. A.
ter many f%rlitlcss attempts % put Elaine
and Craig Kennedy out % the way the
ClutchinR Hand Is NJ last found 10 be
none other D Perry Bennett. Elaine's
lawyer and the man she II engaged 20
marry. Bennett fees 20 the den % one
81 his Chinese criminals. The Chinaman
forces from Bennett the secret % the
whereabouts % 100000 Then he gives
the lawyer n potion which will suspend
animation for months. Kennedy reaches
Benefits side just after he has lost SON
tciousness.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14

that It Is necessary to do Is to put a
wooden gag into the mouth Of the cow,
passing a rope up and around the
horns to hold the gag in place. The
row may soon begin to belch II kept
moving, and relief will follow. If the
case appears to be serious one Of the
following treatments may be given:
One tablespoonful of creolin in pint
Of raw nnseed Oil. Another good RENE
dy IL one ounce Of turpentine, which
should also be given in a pint OF raw
linseed Oil. And still another these
have been recommended by members
Of the agricultural experiment station
Of the University Of California; is one.
ounce Of ammonium carbonate dis
solved In a pint Of warm water.
Should all of these treatments fail OF
the case appear to be Immediately dan
gxssus nearly every farmer and stock
man knows what may be done-name-
", tap the paunch. This is properly
done with q trocar and canula, but
when these are not at hand it may be
done with knife. The tapping should
- done in. the shaped hollow be-
tween the backbone, the hip and the
last rib and always on the left side.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Y. c. I. j.

have never understood how in
tellisent laboring men, who make
their money by honest toll, can line
up with the Whisky Trust and
Brewery Combine against the mil
lions of American men ana women
who are fighting them.
Over in Illinois laboring man
said to me, Mr.. Wright. why don't
you fight the Beef Trust and the
Leather Trust and the Wool Trust
and the other trusts doubling the
cost of living to the poors"
| said to him, my friend, am
with you against these wrongs, but
why don't you line up with me in
fighting the Whisky Trust and
Brewery Combine, not only doubling
the cost of whisky and beer but
aided by our Governments, forcing
the poor man to pay twelve times the
cost of production for his liquor"
Then I looked steadily into the
face of this man and it seemed to me
that could follow his thought,
could see with him the rented home
and the white-faced woman bending
to her sordid work, the tired. heart
broken mother of this children; l
could follow his thoughts to the
saloon, where the cunning agent OF
the Whisky Trust and the Brewery
Combine piled his trade; where
dollar by dollar, the rewards of his
long life toll had gone, dollars which
might have won for him q happy
home. ThenI saw, - plainly ~ day
the light of Gods truth break
through his blurred vision, as he
gave me his hand, henceforth loyat
soldier In the crusade against op-
preston and wrong for human rights.
And 90 IL would be with the mil
lions Of laboring men II they would
but think, II THEY WOULD BUT THINK.
Hon. Seaborn Wright.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
AVOIDING ALFALFA BLOAT.
Cows Should Not Be Turned on Pas
ture When They Are Hungry.

Cows Should Not Be Turned on Pas
ture When They Are Hungry.
Stock that has not been used to feed
ing ON alfalfa or clover should not be
turned on such a pasture for an all
day browse at the outset, writes cor
respondent of Hoard's Dairyman. The
process of placing the animals on this
kind Of pasture must be gradual. An
hour or SO a day at first, noting the eff
feet and increasing the time as the
animals become accustomed to the
feed IL the correct schedule to be car
ried out In order to avoid bloating.
Animals should never be turned into
an alfalfa pasture when they are ex-
tremely hungry. They should be fed
some dry rougAage before being turned
out.
Very few cases Of bloating will occur
IL the foregoing methods of pasturing
alfalfa are practiced judiciously. Oc-
casionally, however. one may be ex-
pected The following method of treat
ing q bloated cow usually proves
effective: In mild cases frequently all
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14

Bayfield,. Wis, Oct. 12.-As a
result of steps taken at the
meeting of farmers held here
Saturday morning the construc-
ton of a creamery is assured,
and arrangements to select the
site are now being taken. An
other meeting is to be called as
soon as all preliminary work is
finished to perfect plans and get
the building under way. Prac-
tically every man present at the
meeting Saturday signed up for
stock and others have vOluntari.
ly come in since. 1t is proposed
to establish one of the best
creameries in this section just
as the farmers have already in
existence one of the best fruit
associations to be found any
where.
The first killing frost visited
this district Friday night, Oct.
9Th. when corn, potato vines and
all green vegetation was 'nipped
but fortunately late enough so
that not a dollars worth of dam
age was done. With all the UNI
favorable weather and early
frosts in Wisconsin this was the
only frost either spring or fall
that did any damage whatever.
In the window of one of the
drug stores in this city a plate
of peaches grown by G. T..
Andreas is attracting mnch at
tention. They are as fine speci-
mems as were ever grown any
where.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
A MUSICIANS MEAL.
One Time When MsiIhac Paid For His
observation-disclosures

One Time When MsiIhae Paid For His
observation-disclosures
The celebrated French composer
Meilhac was one of the absentminded
geniuses. He was also man OF sim
pie tastes In the matter or food. 1t II
related Of him that on an occasion
when one Of his operas was being pre-
scented he entered In evening dress
fashionable restaurant and threw him.
self down at table, thinking earnest
" about the musical event of the even
ing and about nothing else.
A waiter brought him bill Of fare,
and NJ. Meilhac quite abstractedly In
dicated with his finger the first dish on
the bill that his eye had struck. Ii
happened to be the most elaborate and
costly dish ON the bill, and when the
waiter went TO the kitchen with the
order there was commOtiOn.
The proprietor himself arrived. and
he and the chief cook devoted them
selves to the preparation Of the famous
dish. One man was sent for this choice
ingredient and another for another.
Meantime M. Meilhac waited, absorbed.
At last the dish was brought with a
great flourish. and the proprietor stood
not far away to observe the result
When it was deposited on the table
Meilhac looked at it with an express
sion Of melancholy interest.
did ! order thatY' he asked
Certainly, monsieur"
do you like it?"
"But-but yes, monsieur"
Then please take 1t away and eat It
yourself" ordered Meilhac. land bring
me two fried eggs"
The order was carried out, and the
proprietor wondered IL he had a mad
man to deal with.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
DAIRY ana
CREAMERY
DEVELOPING MIXERS.

Importance of the Dairy Sire In Build
ing Up the Herd.
The dairyman who has made any
progress In developing herd has rec
ognized the important part Of the sire
in bringing this Improvement about,
says the Kansas Farmer. There Is a
great difference in the prepotency of
different animals.
A man who has had highly prepo-
tent sire as the head Of his herd for a
few years is facing critical situation
when 1t comes to bringing new bull
to the herd BY the time he needs this
new sire his herd has been greatly I'm
proved, and the purchase Of a sire
lacking In prepotent power would be
a serious setback. 1t Is not always
safe to depend entirely upon pedigree,
although that and the general appear
ance of the animal are practically all
that can be considered In buying a
young, untried animal.
There is one precaution, however,
that we believe is worth while, and
that Is to be on the lookout for the
new herd bull year or two before he
is really needed and when such an ami
NAL lie selected, using every precaution
possible to get one likely to bring fur
Their improvement, bring him to the
herd and give him tryout in limited
way before it becomes necessary to
discard the old bull. The man with a
small grade herd perhaps could not af-
ford to do this, but the man with a
herd of considerable size or the one
having a pure bred herd can most as
Suredly go to the extra expense of Sc
curing a young bull and placing 1t in
reserve for tryout.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Army RatIons.

The average daily field ration of the
United States army is made up as fol"
lows: Bacon. II ounces tor fresh meat,
20 ounces); bread. Is ounces; beans, "a
preserves. 1.2S ounces; coffee, LIP
ounces; sugar. 3D. ounces; evapOrated
milk, ounces; vinegar, .16 gill salt,
"a ounce; pepper tblack), .O4 ounce;
lard, "a ounce; butter, b ounce. OF
this ration just portion is carried in
dividually by the soldier; the rest. such
as butter. lard, pepper, strip, etc..
are given In bulk to the companies and
then distributed to the men at meal
time.-ArgOnaut
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14

We allow on your old stove-Hannse
Miss Josephine Arseneau, an en-
ployee at the Washburn Steam
Laundry. had the fingers on her left
hand quite badly burned on Tuesday
morning when her hand came in
conta with an ironing roller.
FOR SALE: The Jake Stark
Property containing two blocks OF
land and two resiC licences, barn, etc.
located right in the heart of the city
of Washburn. A valuable piece OF
property. This is going at a low
price considering the value of the
property. Inquire at Times Office.
Ben Wiechmann's enc cent sale
which was conducted at the City
Drug Store during the last three
days of last week proved to be a
glowing success. In many OF the
lines advertised Mr.. Wiechmann
run out of goods which was an in
dication of the big business done.
Ben says ne is more than satisfied
with the results. He is a firm be-
lever that it pays to advertise.
Don't let winter come and find
you without a home. Property is
scarce this fall and the price will
likely raise. I have two good resi-
dences, now vacant, for sale on easy
terms and small payment down.
Inquire of W. A. Robinson.
A meeting Of the library board
was held last evening at which it
was decided to spend the sum of
$3.50 in the purchase OF new books.
$50 was also voted and will be used
for reminding books.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
M. E. Aid Elects

At meeting of the Methodist
Ladies Aid society held at the
church parlors yesterday after
noon the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term.
President Mrs. A. G. McPher.
son, 1st Vice President Mrs. N.
Kurschner, End Vice-President
Mrs. B. Thompson, Secretary
Mrs. Philbrick, Treasurer Mrs.
F. E. Wieman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Methodist Episco pal Church

Regular services next Sunday
at 1920 a. m. and 7:30 p. m
Subject in the morning, "Get'
ting rich with Cod" Rev. J,
E Kundert, Dist. Supt., will
preach in the evening. The
sacrement of the Lords Supper
will be observed Sunday even
ing. Sunday School meets al
11;45 a. m. Junior League at 3
p. N. Epworth League at 600
p. m. Prayer meeting on Thurs.
day evening at 7:30. You are
cordially invited to attend these
services.
First Quarterly Conference
will meet at the church Oct. Is.
III. L. Goodrich, Pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Teachers Meeting Next Week

A program announcing the
twenty-fifth annual meeting of
the Northwestern Teachers
Association to be held at Eau
Claire on October 22nd and 23rd
has been received at this Office.
A very fine program has been
prepared for this meeting and
it is expected that a large num-
Der of teachers from this part
of Wisconsin will attend.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
DIRECTORY
City Officers.

Mayor f. Bryan
Clerk L. N. Clausen
Treasurer Nels Lee
Assessor j. N. Kinney
Chief of Police Gideon Chauvin
Health Ohicer p. H. Frey
Aldermen-Henry Johnson, j. A. Sheridan.
r. r Thomas, E. A. White, A. Holgren,
Andrew Faux, Chas. p. Lysager, Andrew
Peterson, Ole Thoreson, w. A. Robinson. N.
Kurschner, John Enouf.
Standing Committees
Judiciary, Rules and Ordinances-Chas. r.
Lysager. w. A. Robinson, r. r, Thomas.
Finance and Claims-J. A. Sheridan, Ed.
White. Henry Johnson.
Stationery and Printing-Andrew Faux,
John Enouf. Nick Kurschner.
Education, Public Buildings, Public Prop
erty and Public Grounds-Henry Johnson,
Ed. White, Ole Thoreson
Charities and Cemetary Grounds-And.
Peterson, Ed. White. Albert Holgren.
Sanitary Affairs and Sewerage--W. A.
Robinson. Chas. p. Lysager, ole Thoreson.
Sidewalks. Grading and Paving Streets,
Repairs of Streets and Bridges-J.A Sheri-
dan, John Enouf, Andrew Faux.
Fire and Water Works-Henry Johnson,
A. Sheridan. Chas. p. Lysager.
Lighting Streets and Public Bnildings-
Andrew Faux, Ole Thoreson. Nick Knrsch
ner.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Mock Marriages In India.

A third marriage is considered un-
lucky in certain parts of India. A
fourth marriage is not. So when man
wishes to become a benedict after two
previous trials and still evade supersti-
ton, he evokes very clever scheme.
Mr. Man Of India goes through cere-
mOny with Il bird or animal or flower
as the bride in order that his next wife
will be the fourth and not the third
venture
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Its a Girl

Cards have been received In
the city announcing tie arrival
of baby girl at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Hovde at
Crookston, Mimi. The little one
arrived at the Hovde residence
on September Goth. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hovde are we'll known in
this city, both having resided
here, and their many Washburn
friends extend congratulations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
DUPONT Plant Blows up

Four men were instantly killed
and a dozen more seriously in
jured when 5000 pounds Of
powder exploded in the plant Of
the Aetna Explosive company
located at Emporium, Pa. last
Thursday morning. This is the
third powder plant in which an
explosion has occurred during the
past few months.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
To Serve 6 O'clock Dinner

A 35c six o'clock dinner will
be given at the Congregational
church parlors on November
18th by the Christian Endeavor
society. Watch for something
UNIQUE Is the advice of the En-.
deavOrers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Harpers Ferry.

Harpers Ferry was named after Rob-
rrt Harper, an architect and mill build
er, born In 17O3 in the town Of Oxford,
England. He came to America In 1875
with his brother Joseph and located in
Philadelphia, where for time he pros
pered, but, failing later, concluded to
join the Friends Of Loudoun county,
Va. En- route to his new home he came
upon the gap in the Blue Ridge noun
tains, where he made his home.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14

For Sale:-Two spring heifers
HoIstein blood. Cheap if taken at
once, Nap. Fortier. Adv.
Hives, exzema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the
touch of your clothing. Doan S
Ointment is fine for skin itching.
All druggists sell it SOC box. Adv.
Stove pipe all grades-Hansen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14

To bear IL to conquer oa1t fate
Campbell.
His Intent.
"Ah" said the friend. "You expect
to drain this swamp and sell the land
to the publicT
NO." confessed the cheerful pro-
moter. II expect to sell the swamp as
it now is and drain the public. Dos
ton Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Durinn The Arnument.

And you tell me that several men
proposed marriage to you? he said
savagely
"Yes; several" the wife replied
"Well. only wish you had married
the first fool who proposed
II did, onkers Statesman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14

Red Polled cattle come from Eng
land and are a dual purpose breed.
Their standard calls for such an
animal. and the breeders who have
given this breed q thorough trial
ma they uphold these qualities.
The Adherents OF Red Polls do not
claim the cows will equal or sur
pass in dairy production the spe-
cial dairy breeds nor surpass the
beef breeds In beef production.
But they do claim that they will
produce q substantial profit to
farmers. The bull shown is a Red
Poll.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Thu Milk Pail.

II possible one should use covered
bucket for milking. The milk should
be removed from the stable at once
and strained OF separated. All the
cream, skimmilk or whole milk should
be cooled Immediately.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
(Sept. to Oct. ~
Sale of Forfeited State Lands
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Office of
Commissioners of Public Lands.

Wisconsin
shbyg a he lands init Of by
ii &c y Of is, unless will
be fdb y Counties ii oda
Am0ngH follow described lands in yfa a
tract m
mtme;h mt o. h Fhay1 three
a taxes ,fy,h d ags and sold SUBJ
JOINS. DoNA,S Secretary
HENRY JOHNSON, Treasure
WATHRC OWEN hhrne General,
ComniMo of the
Total
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
A Faux Pas.

You certainly put your foot in 1t
when you told Mrs. l'lirty that the fact
you were arguing was rs plain as the
nose on her face
why did put my foot in itT'
Because she is considered to have
n pretty nose. Baltimore American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
For Sale

A Bargain. One pool table, one
billiard table, with all accessories,
twelve high oak chairs. etc. all in
good condition. Goods located at
Tomahawk, Wis. Call at this office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14

Don't use harsh physics. The
reaction of the bowels leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan' p
Regulets. They operate easily. 25c
at all stores. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-14
Fashion Note.

Short women should avoid much trim
ming on their skirts. says fashion
writer Yes. and so should long women
IL their husbands are short. Pitts
burgh Chronicle Telegrap