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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26

"But Mrs. Grundy insists on the maid
been allowed to. go pretty much to
ruin. Tom Kane would do his best, OF
course, but actually We are looking for
the bird in the bush when we have one
in the hand"
Il see your point" the promoter said
promptly. My offer of days ago still
, holds good. I'll finance this matter to
the end, and I'll look after the mine
too So you can be care free so far as
that goes, John"
You know l wouldn't take it for
myself" John began awkwardly and
was silenced by smile.
The next morning they had barely
finished breakfast when the launch
captain was announced.
The three of them found him burst
ing with news.
Il think l located your Hindu" he
told them. He came down at day
light this morning looking for a steam
er sailing for the north. The HalcyOn
leaves at noon, and the steward gave
Diln JOD Ill the Sdllet..
But it might be another Hindu"
Ruth suggested.
The captain turned toward her and
shook his head. Il don't think its
possible" be said. He answered the
description clear down to the rugs.
Besides that. he seemed kind of nerv-
Gus, and when one of the sailors jOllied
him the man nearly had fit. I'm
sure he's your man."
There's only one thing for you to
do" Everett said promptIy-''take pas
sage on that steamer yourselves TO San
Francisco. By that time you can be
pretty sure whether he's your man or
not"
This was agreed upon, and Ruth
started on her preparations immediate
~, Everett insisting that she take her
maid with her.
But I don't need her." Ruth protest
ed. shes so expensive too.
You are merely a youngster. Ever
cit said quietly, land you must have
a woman travelling with you. Iris all
right to do rs you like in the mines.
where no one would dream of speak
ing evil or thinking it, but Mrs. Grun-
dy insists on the maid
John agreed with Everett and de-
parted TO get the tickets. in spite Of
Everett's warning that he had better
send and get them.
The result was that George Drake,
just landed from the mine and i'll
search of Witkerson. found him shad-
owing Dorr
Drake explained his coming by say
ing that he had heard nothing from
either WilkerSOn or Mrs. DarnelI. and
be could be of no use at the Master
Key
Its just as WELL" Wilkerson said
sulhily. Il have a dozen things to at
tend to. and you can help. The first
is rot 10 let that man Dorr get out OF
our sight or turn a hand unless ne
know it
In 4 few sentences filed with bitter
ness he told the story of the finding of
the chest and the futile search for the
plans and the abstraction of the idol
containing. than.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26
Cape Man Says He Boy "HOt F0Ots" 1t
Can Talk To Fish Nth Feet On Fire
StiU Siemers GiUes Tan Shoes
Gasoline Bath and Red
Hot Store ZgaiteS Them.

When a man is seen shot footing"
it, it is not foregone conclusion that
he has warm feet, but this was the
case yesterday.
Sliv Siemers, assistant delivery man
at a Broadway store, bought a new
pair Of tan shoes last Saturday, and
he looked like ready cash when he
went out for an airing Sunday morn
ing.
The shoes, which were the color of
perfect clay-bank horse, were the
envy Of Sliv's friends. In order to
"break them in," Sliv wore them while
delivering Monday afternoon. In
mounting the wagon, he upset an oil
can and the liquid spattered over his
new tans.
He was bemoaning the accident
when he entered the store yesterday
morning, and one of the clerks volun-
teered a suggestion. Gasoline will
remove those spots instantly, Sliv,"
he said.
"Honest?" queried SIiv.
"Sure," replied the clerk.
Then Slivers got can of the liquid,
poured some in bowl, and after sat
urating a rag, begain bathing his
shoes. When he had finished the
shoes were soaked with the liquid, but
Sliv didn't mind that.
After putting away the can he be-
gan preparations for a delivery. But
the longer he worked, the colder his
feet grew, and when he decided there
was danger of having them frost bit
ten, he stepped up to the stove and
showed signs of wanting to get on
closer terms with the heater.
Elevating his right foot to red-hot
spot on the stove, he prepared to toast
the pedal extremity. An instant later
he was amazed to discover that the
shoe was burning. As he leared from
his chair, the right foot came in con-
tact with the left and the later too be-
came ignited.
For few minutes he did the buz-
zard walk, hoping that he could ex-
tinguish the blaze. but the flames.
famed by the wind, became NOR
Believing that he would
be cremated before the fire depart
ment could reach him, Sliv decided hi
life depended on his speed, and he
made dash for a watering trough
half block away.
His feet were burning like celluloid
when Sliv nassed Bob Cowan, the re-
tired theatrical maenate. REALIZING
the opportunity to become a moving
picture hero, Cowan lassoed Sliv with
q gunny sack, and with another he
the flames that threatened
Sliver's new shoes.
When Silver recovered his eouili- !
berium, he found his shoes unchanged |
and the oil spots removed.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26
Louis Pott Reveals Story of
Hon. He Happened TO Dis
c0Uer Bass Laaguage-Den-
izens of the Ricer Chat
With Him.

Did you ever hold a conversation
with a fish?
Probably not, but there is one resi-
dent of this city who has and he is
Louis Pott.
Louis never gets lonesome while
casting for bass. If they do not bite
he simply calls up cat fish and chats
with him until the bass get ready to
do business.
Hearken TO this:
zone day last spring" began Pott,
81 was casting for bass on one of the
good streams below the Cape, but
didn't get a single strike, although !
fished for three hours.
while casting Just under a large
stump my attention was directed down
the river by queer noise. l looked up
and down the stream from whence the
sound came, but saw nothing. Then l
listened again. Finally l decided the
noise ! had heard was a conversation
between fish. l cast my hook into the
river at a point which l believed was
q gathering place for bass. l was
right. Before the hook had hardly dis
appeared, l got a strike and landed d
four-pound bass.
81 wanted to acquire the fish Ian
guage, so I hid behind a clump of
bushes and listened for the fish to re-
new their confab. ] was not disap-
pointed. I saw a splash in the water
beneath me and then the fish began
to talk. There was more chattering
than ever heard at a bridge party.
ut was most peculiar noise, but !
took down words that sound like some
Of those uttered by the fish. After
they finished their conversation, I
strolled up the river to give myself
a test. Creeping down the waters
edge, but hidden from view by large
rock, repeated what I had heard the
fish say.
81 was dazed at what followed. 4
school of bass-large ones too-flop-
ped right out of the water to get
lock at me. When I discovered that
they were apparently anxious to make
my acquaintance, stepped from be
hind the stone and continued my con-
versation.
"The fish answered me and for
more than an hour I chatted merrily
with those bass. I simply didn't have
the nerve to catch them. I finally roll
ed up my line and departed, in spite
of the pleading of the fish for me to
stay.
"Since that time fishing doesn't
seem like sport. l just drop down to
the river and quietly ask for Hiram
O'Biff, which is the English for king
of the tribe. He appears and I drop
in my hook without further conversa-
ton. If l get into a caucus with the
bass, simply haven't got the nerve
to hook. Therefore, never speak III
with them, except when I
am lonesome for companionship. Then
| go to the river and chat with the
bass for hours"
Mr.. Potts says he will stake his
bonkroll that his fishy conversation is
true.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26

New York, Feb. 22-It was an
nounced today that West Point had
obtained Gilbert Stuart painting Of
Washington valued at $25,OOO. Miss
Anna Bartlett Warner Of Constitution
Island, in the Hudson River near West
Point, who died last year, bequeathed
the painting to the corps of cadets.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26
Ito be continued.)

Howard Brown, who went to JEFF
ferson Barracks a few days ago, has
advised his father that he has success
fully passed his examination for en-
listment in the army and that he will
soon be assigned to regiment.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26
ITALY SHORT OF COAL:
TRAINS CUT OFF

Rome, Feb. 22-To conserve the
coal supply the management of the
state railway system has decided to
decrease the number of passenger
trains operated beginning Feb. %.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26

n temple What more natural than that
he should see the chance of u great
reward for doing piCus duty and re-
turning it to its native place."
But that's all guesSwork,' Ruth in
sisted practically.
Il know it, he admitted. But Il
good guess is better than nothing TO
work on. Let's go and see our skipper
person
The launch captain received them
genially and listened TO Johns story.
At its finish he agreed with John that
it was very likely that the Indian had
recognized a native god and would re-
store it to its own temple.
I've visited those eastern ports
good deal: he told tbam. Il know
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26

solid-colored bird, they, like all buff
breeds, except the buff Cochins, will
be found difficult to breed of one col
or, owing to the tendency to possess
black or white in the wings and tail.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
OBSERVED BY PUPILS
Cape School Named for Father of
Country, HonOrs His
Anniversary.

The pupils at Washington school
yesterday observed Washington's
birthday with interesting exercises of
which the following is the program
rendered.
Program of Washington School.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26

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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26
5000 PAINTING FOR w. POINT

Song-Star Spangled Banner. .Schoo
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-02-26

Prof. W. L. Carlvsle, late dean Of
the Idaho College of Agriculture, has
resigned to take a similar position in
Oklahoma. Prof. Carlysle promises to
build up the livestock industry of the
State, and already has mid-winter
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-07-22
Ladies' Department

$50 Ladies' Bingham and Percale House
Dresses, all attractive and practical styles
and all guaranteed colors 1n
Special Clearance Sale Price 88c
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
Mine May Have Caused
Loss of American Vessel

bastian will get into the final run
ming. Since his entry into the may
orally race he has been indicted by
the charges of minor girl. Sebas-
tan and his friends declare he is in
nocent and that the charges against
him have been trumped up by his po-
litical enemies to defeat him. Since
his trial opened here, several weeks
ago, Sebastian has had little time for
campaigning and the trial will not be
concluded for some days yet. 1t is gen
orally believed that Sebastian will be
given the benefit of the doubt and
nominated at the primaries.
The question of annexation of the
San Fernando valley to the City of
Los Angeles will also be voted upon.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
NOT LOOKING FOR A
BRIDE, BUT A J. OF p.

If you were a pretty young lady
notary public and nice looking young
man whom you had never seen before
came in and asked you to marry him,
what would you do? The chances are
you would blush and look nonplussed
and then stammer What" At least.
that's what she did
Perhaps it didn't dawn on the
young man that his question was Just
a trifle ambiguous, but at any rate
he explained that he already had the
Lride-he was just looking for some
one to make the marital tie.
Then the pretty young lady saw a
great light and explained to the flus-
tered young man that the province of
a notary public was limited. At any
rate, the marriage ceremony was be-
yond her scope. Then she referred
him to a justice of the peace, who
made the nice young man and his
waiting bride one.
The young lady's name is-but
never mind; this has gone far enough.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
Treatment of Prisoners.

London, May 4.-Germany proposes
to accord certain British prisoners ex-
actly the same treatment meted to
German submarine prisoners in Eng
land.
American Ambassador Gerard at
Berlin has formally reported to Brit
ish Foreign Minister Grey that so
soon as Ambassador Page of London
informs him of the treatment of SUBJ
marine prisoners in England, Ger
many will grant precisely the same
treatment to group of prisoners al
ready selected and segregated for pur-
poses of retaliation in case of ill
treatment by the British Gerard said
the British prisoners greatest hard
ship now is solitary confinement.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
MODEL FARM IS
BIG ATTRACTION

That the model bungalow and the
model farm Of Is acres, on which are
growing many Of the products pro
dueed in til csouthern part of the
state, is the biggest attraction at the
San Diego exposition, was the asser-
ton Of Mrs. W. NJ. Weaver, Imper-
ial county representative at the fair.
"The model farm and bungalow are
maintained by the I southern com-
ties and are proving one of the big
lest advertising mediums that South
ern California has. Scores of per
sons inspect the exhibit daily and un-
usual interest is being manifested in
what can be done here along agricuI-
tural lines.
'eEhene are some merchants there
who are complaining of hard times,
but some of the leading firms have
made the statement that business at
this time is better than it was at 4
similar time last year.
Mrs. Weaver expects to return to
San Diego today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
Sebastian Is Frustrated
Following Attack on Him

Los Angeles, May 4.-The acting
chief of police stated this afternoon
that they are searching two men to
determine their whereabouts last night
when two shots were fired into the
home of Chief of Police Sebastian.
A doctor attended Sebastian this
afternoon. His lawyer, Earl Rogers,
said the chief was in bed from nerv-
Gus shock. A score of police detec-
tives are working on the case. They
claim they may make arrests before
night.
Sebastian refused to make a state
ment other than to reaffirm his be-
lief that the attack was made to as
sassinate him.
Los Angeles, May 4.-The Sebas-
tian trial has been postponed until to-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
SMALL VOTE AT
THE PRIMARIES

Los Angeles, May 4.-Cloudy, cold
weather prevented heavy early voting
at the municipal primaries. At noon
campaign managers predicted that less
than $4,000 of the 100000 registered
votes would be cast. Interest CEN
tered in the mayoralty race on ac-
count of the Sebastian trial. There
are other mayoralty candidates.
Rain, which began before noon, has
continued with indications of cessa-
ton. This afternoon the voting
showed the effects. At o'clock sew
eral precincts reported less than 10
per cent Of the registered vote cast
In proportion to registration, more
women than men are voting.
Whiffen, Allen and Sebastian lead :
ers declared the light vote favored
their candidate. Casselman and Nc
Callum managers asserted their to-
tails would be the same, rain or
shine.
All admitted that the rain favors
Criswell, Socialist, more than the
others, because a full Socialist vote
is likely to be polled, regardless OF
the weather.
Los Angeles, May 4.-Los Angeles
held its primary municipal election
today. Two candidates for every city
office were voted into the running.
Chief interest centers in the may
orally race. There are candidates
in the running and each candidate
has a strong individual backing. Five
councilmen are in the race as incum-
bents. lncumbents are in the running
for city attorney, city assessor and
city auditor.
Nearly 80 candidates are out for the
city council and large number for
the board of education, including sew
eral women.
The candidates elected today will
be voted upon in the final election
June L.
There is much speculation as to
whether Chief of Police Charles Sc
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
Put Not Their Faith
In Mere Scraps of Paper

San Francisco, May 4.-"Written
treaties are mere scraps of paper.
The European war has shown that.
Therefore the people of China do not
desire q written treaty with America.
but prefer hard and fast trade al
lance, and the Chinese Trade Com
mission is here to arrange it,"
This statement was made today by
David T. Yui, secretary of the Chi
nese Trade Commission, now in San
Francisco, prior to starting on a tour
of America.
"Japan," he said, "has an alliance
with Great Britain for military and
commercial purposes. China wants 10
be still closer to America, but is OPP
posed to an entangling alliance that
only would cause trouble and would
not be worth the paper it was written
on"
The commission is composed of the
greatest commercial and financial men
of China.
Regarding the Japanese demands.
Yui said he is not qualified to speak,
but added:
1--WE hope for peaceful settle
ment and probably will have it. We
are looking for encouragement and
aid from our American friends"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
Italy Is on Verge
Of the Great War

Rome, May 4.-Rumors that Aus
tria's final word in the negotiations
with Italy had been delivered to For
eign Minister Sonnino yesterday and
that it was regarded by the cabinet
as unacceptable prevailed in the city
today. This is arousing intense ex-
citement and the general belief is that
crisis is near and that Italy is GER
tain to enter the war on the side OF
the Allies.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
Trouble With England.

Washington, May THAT the state
department cannot long withhold pro-
test against the deliberate methods
being employed in British prize courts
is the opinion expressed in official cir
cles today.
London reports declare that mil
lions of dollars worth of foodstuffs
are tied up in British ports, owing
to dilatory tactics, and that unless re-
lief is forthcoming Congress may re-
taliate by forbidding the export of
cotton to England.
Officials declare the present Eng
lish attitude is arrogant and careless
of American interests.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
TUMBER PRESENTED
WITH SILVER SET

Former Fire Chief C. f. lumber
last night was presented with a silver
service by members Of the local fire
department as token of esteem. The
presentation was made by Attorney
J. F. Seymour.
lumber had been chief of the local
fire department for some time, but
his contemplated removal with his
family to San Diego necessitated his
resignation from the department. He
was succeeded by c. B. Folsom.
At the conclusion of the presenta-
tion the fire department unanimously
conferred upon him an honorary mem
bership.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04

morrow on representations of Sc
bastian's counsel Sebastian spent the
night searching for man who fired
2 shots into his home last night and
was in no condition to appear in court.
When the case is resumed tomorrow
Sebastian will testify.
Earl Rogers, Sebastian's attorney,
stated this morning that he would
make a personal investigation of the
shots fired into Sebastian's home last
right. Until then he is unprepared
to'make statement. Rogers said he
believed the shooting was the work of
some crank, as result of the Sebas-
tian trial. The story that the shoot
ing was faxed for political purposes
he declared absurd and started by Sc
bastian's political enemies.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
EFFORT is MADE
TO ROB EXPOSITION

San Francisco, April 4.-Though
finally beaten unconscious, Gatemaa
James Ryan of the exposition frus-
trated the effort early today of men
in what is believed to have been an
other attempt to raid the gold and
mineral exhibit of the California
building.
. Three unidentified men raced to the
Beach Street entrance in an automo-
bile at daylight this morning, each
carrying a gunnysack. Ryan refused
to admit them, when each pulled a
gaspipe from his coat and rained blows
on him. Ryan blew whistle before
becoming unconscious Guards ar
rived and the men fled in the auto
mobile
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
From GallipOli.

Athens, May 4.-Reports today
from the Gallipoi peninsula stated
that the British superdreadnaughts
Queen Elizabeth, Warspite and others
of the first line vessels are being
subjected to constant bombardment in
the Dardanelles engagement. The
Turkish Notifications have been raked
ty a heavy fire. The large warships
are concentrated on the Eegean Sea
side and the smaller ships are in
the straits.
Reports stated that every unit OF
the Allied fleet is engaged in the
greatest effort to date to demolish
the forts.
The Turks evidently are husband
ing their ammunition in expectation of
important land engagements with
troops landed at Ephesus.
The reports admitted that the Al
lies on the peninsula are making slow
progress. .....s
London, May 4.-The admiralty has
issued statement denying the Turk
ish claims of success in the Darda-
nelles, saying:
"Our forces have repulsed every at
tack by the enemy, inflicting enor-
nous losses"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-04
SNOW ON MOUNTAINS.

SAN DIEGO, MAY 4.-TELE-
PHONE REPORTS FROM REMOTE
SECTIONS OF SAN DIEGO COUN-
TY INDICATE THAT MANY SEC
TIONS ARE SNOWBOUND. SNOW
is NEARLY Is INCHES ON THE
LEVEL NEAR JULIAN. THERE
HAS BEEN NO WORD FROM
SINCE FRIDAY,
WHEN THERE WAS EXPRESSED
FEAR THAT THE APPLE CROP
WOULD BE DAMAGED.