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The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24
THAW JURY
 COMPLETED

New York, June 24-The selection of the Thaw jury was completed yes terday and the defendant took the witness stand on his own behalf. He proved a good witness and made a very satisfactory impression on the jury.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24
DYNAMITE
 |S PLANTED

New York. June a4-Three sticks ot dynamite were found on inc door steps of the Carnegie residence iu this city this morning. The house Is on Fifth Avenue. but no clue is known as 10 who is guilty Of the outrage.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24
NEcTIE AND APRON DANCE

The Moose Lodge VII give a neck lie and apron dance nszt Wednesday evening. June 9. All members and Their invited friends are requested to he s1re and attend The ladies make ths aprons and ties and the gentle hen will do -te bidding for them
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24
PRESIDENTS
 ANNIVERSARY

Washington, June 24-Today is the thirtieth anniversary of the we'd ding of President Wilson. He IS spending the day on his way to the old home.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24
TREASURY
 VERY SHORT

Washington, Jsae 24-It is esti- mated thas tae total revenue short age for -he present fiscal year will be n excess ot thirty millions Of dollars.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Beginning June .21, the City Mes sfsIger Service will be open for bus in =ss day and night. Phone 13.
 JACK HEM.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24

Field can fit men women and children in a suit less one fifth off r yular prices. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24

Field the specialist is the place to get that suit for the 4th and at 20 per cent discount too. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24
WAITING FOR A STEAMER

Messrs. Cockrel and Johnson, who plan q trip down the Yukon, are waiting the arrival of the freighter Seward to carry their boat and outfit to Skagway. Their power river boat the Ernest G. Roden, has been on the Alaska Steamship company's dock for some time, but it is such d big outfit that the passenger boats do not care to handle it. The Seward is now on her way north and should arrive within the next day or two.
 ~
 A small brass paddock and several keys were picked up recently and brought to the Miner Office today. Owner can have same by calling at this office, proving property and pay ing for this advertisement. adv.
 Ladies silk 1ressas from x1000 m
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24

Ladies coats from $500 up at Field g. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24

Ladies silk dresses from 5000 up t Field s. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24

The Weekly Miner a per year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-06-24
sPITFIRE TONIGHT

At the Grand tonight for the last time. This popular photoplay star, Carlyle Blackwell, takes the leading part and brings out the three most interesting parts; the theft of a yacht, a case of jewels, and heart in a manner turning this drama into d comedy. This play entertained thousands for many years. Its h,mor absorbing dramatic clements makes the subject to please both lovers of light drama and those who perfer thehig heart-throb of tense over ooweringincidents and episodes. Until the very last flash the culimination If the facinating plot brings the con viction that it is only real life after III. Friday and Saturday night the l4th episode of Lucille Love. the Cir of Mystery will be shown. One more chapter and the story is finished.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

the grim alarm of the men.
An officer with blanched face but
steady voice, came up to meet Sum-
mers.
What is it Grimes?"
1T seems to have been bomb, sir.
There was no powder down there
The face of the ensign darkened
with suspicion and alarm.
"A bomb? So they were going after
us--the enemy" he unused Wed
better get right up and back to port"
Il have to report, sir--the pumps
are disabled"
Summers turned with look of pity
toward Pauline, who stood at his ell
bow.
And we can't get up AGAIN." she
questioned.
There is one chance but He
stopped suddenly and listened. open
that locker" he commanded.
A seaman pulled back the door OF
the locker and the cringing form and
defiant face OF Catlin, came to the as
tonished view of his master.
| "Catlin! You"
The man stepped forward with a
smile almost Of triumph on his thin
features.
| "You set OF the bomb? YOU want
ed to kill ME?"
Continued on page ~
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13
"That will be splendid"


He stepped aside and gave terse
order. Delightfully."-, Pauline watched
the brief machine-like movements of
the crew trimming the deck. Sum-
mers escorted her back to the, con-
ming tower. They descended. Within
a few moments the wonderful craft
was buried under the waves.
There he is-looking for us" laugh
ed Summers, as he made room for
Pauline at the periscope.
Amazed and fascinated, she gazed
from what seemed the bottom of the
sea out upon the rolling surface of the
waves. Harry's motorboat was near
by. Harry was standing In the bow,
scanning the water with binoculars.
"And he can't see us?" asked Pau
line
"Oh yes; he'll pick up our peris-
cope after while Shall we fire the
torpedo at him."
Eyes, please" said Pauline.
Summers laugh was cut short. AS
|if someone had taken his jest in ear
nest and really fired projectile, the
crash of an explosion came from the
bottom of the boat.
"Stay here" breathed Summers with
set face, as he joined the rush OF
seamen into the pump room.
But Pauline followed, frightened by
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

drew from under his coat the bomb
which had been placed in his hands at
the conference of diplomats. He wound
it's clockwork spring and placed it be-
side the pumps.
There was a strange look on the
mans face as he did it--a look at once
proud and pitiful. AS he laid the mine
of doom for many lives, Catlin had no
sense of treachery or shame. The deed
in itself did not lack the dignity of
courage. For, with the others, he was
planning his own death. And while
the others were to die suddenly, ig-
norant of their peril, Catlin was to
die in deliberate knowledge of it.
AS he placed the bomb in the pit, the
vessel was moving rapidly away from
the pier. On deck Pauline was eager
ly questioning an under officer about
torpedoes, when Summers came up to
them
you'll have to come down and see
for yourself" he said, overhearing her
last question. And he led the way
through the coming tower to the main
compartment.
First I'll show you the pump room
the most important part of u.s." said
the ensign, as Catlin, in the boats bot
tom, first caught sound of nearing
voices
Catlin leaped up the steps from the
pump room He was in the nick of
time. A large locker in the main COM
partment gave him refuge as Pauline
and Summers reached the room.
"The pumps are our life-savers,"
said Summers, as he directed Pauline
down the second ladder. eff they go
wrong when we're under water we
can't come up"
"And what do you do them" asked
Pauline, innocently.
ooh, just stay down.
| Catlin waited breathless in his hid
ing place until they returned.
"By heaven, they didn't find it," he
breathed eagerly.
Pauline and Ensign Summers re-
turned to the deck. They stood at the
rail together, watching the foamy rush
of a fast motor boat, when u hail
sounded across the water.
A man was standing up in the motor
boat and calling through megaphone.
Summers raised his glasses. DO
you know who that is?" he asked
laughingly as he turned to Pauline.
"Of course not. What does he
want!
"It's Harry. and ! expect he wants
to take you away from u.s."
Pauline uttered an exclamation of
annoyance. isn't he silly!" she cried.
zone would think that l was baby,
the way he watches me-"
| The motor boat was rapidly ap-
preaching. Soon the voice o: Harry
could be plainly distinguished.
Clear your ship: l am goiRg to
sink you" he called.
Cargo too precious this trip; don't
do it," answered Summers.
| LET me take the megaphone," de-
manded Pauline.
What do you mean by following
us?" she cried across the water.
! II don't trust that sardine can, and
want regular boat on hand when
you are wrecked"
Il am very angry with you. 1t looks
as if"--
Her words we're drowned in Sum-
mers' laughter.
"Never mind know way we can
escape from him." he said
| why, sink the boat"
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

be done in Submarine BE- tomorrow.
All you have now to do isl
Pauline did not catch the final
words.
The two moved back to the ball
room. She followed close behind, curl
Gus, a little suspicious, but with the
thrill Of new plan gripping her.
She saw Ensign Summers step for
ward eagerly to greet Mile. De Lon
geon. Another dance was beginning
This one is Mr.. Owens" said Mile.
De Longeon. She moved away on the
arm of the secretary.
Have you anything to tell me?' he
asked
Yes, but only this: Induce her to
make Summers take her down in his
submarine tomorrow, and she shall
never trouble you again. Shall we
dancer"
Thus calmly plotting death for 9TH
ers, the woman of beauty and the man
of brains whisked gayly into the tango
AS the dance was ended, Pauline
and Harry, Summers and Lucille join
ed them.
Mr.. Summers, | have a great re-
quest to make" said Pauline.
| 81 grant it before you breathe a
word" said he.
| II want you to take me along on
your submarine trip tomorrow"
polly, have you gone crazy all over
again?' cried Harry
Il don't believe it would be- be-
gan summers.
at must be-" she commanded.
We'll, I promised too soon, but III
keen nv word T"
Owen and Mile. De Longeon had
stepped aside.
What does it mean?" gasped the
secretary. "She is doing the very
thing we want her to do"
Sometimes Fate aids the--worthy,
said Miss De Longeon softly.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

about this stage in construction the builder begins
to realize what convenience and help it is to have
he local lumber yard at hand.
In fact from the very beginning of building opera
aions it's decided advantage to be able to get just what
you want, and when you want it.
That's one reason why there are lumber yards
again. who understands the differences woods
build inside and roof and floor of kind OF wood
lumber yard has the varieties for the different
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13
"All right. Go ahead"

Catlin. with that rare fortune which
sometimes favors the wicked, had
chosen precisely the right moment
for his ruse. The crew of the subma-
rine were all on deck save those in
the engine room. and his quick pas
sage to the vitals of the vessel was
unmolested and unseen.
Once In the pump room, he hastily
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
Lawrence Drake Dies Suddenly.

Yesterday morning about three o.
clock, Lawrence Drake passed away
suddenly at the home of his mother
in this city, death being due to rheu-
matism of the heart, from which he
had been troubled since last June.
The deceased was born in Glenwood
township in May 1871, and would
have been 45 years of age next May
For many years he worked on the
home farm in Glenwood, but for the
past two or three years had made
his home in Decorah with his moth
er and sister.
He is survived by his mother, two
brothers and two sisters, l.. S. Drake,
Chicago; w. N. Drake, Burlington;
Mrs. S. e. Brickner, Glenwood town
ship and Caddie at home.
The funeral services will be held
rom the home of his mother in this
city tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Nc
Vettie officiating, and interment will
be in Phelps cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
A PAIR OF SKIES
DECEMBER y
Funny Farce to Appear at the Grand
This Month One of the Very
Best Booked i'm Years.
MEMBERS OF CAST
ACTORS OF ABILITY
Harry .. Stubbs, Noted English
Comedian Will Portray the
Principal Comedy
Characters.

VI all the nerve racking experien-
ces that fall to the lot of the theatre
goer, none is more so than a farce
when it fails to deliver and more his
trionic ships have gone to pieces OIL
the cruel rocks of failure in this
Jagged and uneven sea than upon
any other obstacle which turks in the
pathway of comedy ambition. Farce
badly done is crime that cries out
for vengeance and of all the stan
dards men establish, none is so ex-
acting as that which is set up for
this uncertain phase of public enter
tainment to live up to; but in "A
Pair of Skies" which comes to the
Grand this month, there is said to
be sufficient redemptive grace to
vouchsafe salvation for many sea-
sons to come. The farce introduces
cast of twelve characters and
weaves its situations out of the COM
plications arising from the chickering's
and jealousy of two partners in the
pill business, neither of whom will
brook the. idea of the others superb
ority. 1t would tax the patience of
the indulgent reader more than it is
the purpose here to infiict it, to re-
count in detail the plot of the farce,
but suffice is to say that unlike many
of it's. followers it has a we'll defined
and more or less ambitious plot that
is we'll sustained in line and acting
ability throughout. Starting with
the first curtain, the comedy gets
under way with a brisk swing that
promises mlrra and at ths end OF
the third act has fuihlIeo very ex-
pectation aroused by the first act.
The action is cumulative and one
finds no weak spots. No slap stick
methods are employed, but real
farce is evolved in a
thoroughly legitimate and workman
like manner that brings continuous
and uproarious laughter. The comedy
is by Edward Peple who has already
endeared himself to the theatrical
public by giving it the prince Chap"
and the "Littlest Rebel"
The members of the cast meet
well the unusual demands made up
on their ability The two principal
characters are played by
Harry o. Stubs a noted English
whose last appearance iii
his country was with Wilton Lack
aye in THE Stranger" and in TOO
Many Cooks" on Broadway for its
eight months run. Miss Rita CARLYLE,
he original Miss Hazy'' of Mrs.
Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" at the
Aldephi Theatre, London, and joint
Y starred with William Mollison as
Pat THE Chorus Lady, for two
ears in England and on the Cont
lent, makes prominent the part of
he English Slavey Goodies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
THE MAIL MAN.

The mail man is one of the most
important factors in our commercial
and private life. Eliminate his work
for a week or even a day and you
would throw the country at large in.
to Mysteries.
The mail man is a hard worked
underpaid individual, who manages
to keep smiling in spite of a rather
raw deal from the government.
While President Wilson and many
citizens of the first rank are gloating
over our boasted prosperity, Post
master General Burleson has seen fit
to make cut of 100000 a year in
the salaries of mail carriers. This
cheap effort to recognize at the
expense of men who deserve a raise
rather than a cut in their pay envel-
opes is unjust, unnecessary, and abso-
lutely mean.
II prosperity has brought such
hard times as these upon our govern
ment, | would suggest that our high
er salaried officials have their own
incomes cut down in preference to
sxacting contribution from so faith
'ull a servant as the mail carrier
The people should voice so strong
,ul a servant as the mail carrier.
he Postal Department know that
heir move has been decidedly un-
popular.
The mail man is the friend of all.
live him his due.
Your Uncle,
HILARIUS BOEDING,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
"UNCLE JOE" gift AS A FIDDLE
Says He Will Vote for Preparedness
If Democrats Find Money for
Appropriations.

Washington, Dec. 6.--"Fit as a
fiddle" is the way former Speaker
Cannon described his condition and
feelings on the eve of the opening OF
Congress. Mr.. Cannon says he is in
terested greatly in Democratic diff
ferences.
What about preparedness" he
was asked.
Preparedness ought to have
been provided by maintaining a bank
account to meet extraordinary ex-
penditures," he replied. THE Re-
publicans left such a bank account
but it has been dissipated in the
same way the prodigal son disposes
of his surplus. The President has evil
IDENTIFY forgotten the parable"
But will you vote for prepared
ness?"
Il shall be glad to vote liberal ap-
for the army and navy
he answered, IF the party in power
will provide the revenues. / cannot
vote to spend millions of money that
we have not, without a plan to get
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
JOHN ASSELN DEAD.
Well Known Pioneer Passed Away
Suddenly Yesterday Afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon about four o.
clock death claimed another of De-
corah's well known pioneers, Mr..
John Asseln, who passed away at
his home on the West Side, death
being due to an attack of heart fail
ure. He enjoyed good health until
last February, when he began to fail,
although he remained quite active
until his death.
The deceased was born in Zetel,
Germany, on August 16, 1885, and
was the sixteenth John Asseln of for
mer generations, born in that place.
In the year 1864 he was united in
marriage to Gesche Margarethe
Wedeken in Germany, and in 1867
they came to America and direct to
Decorah where the family home has
been ever since. Mr.. Asseln was a
well known shoemaker here in the
early days and was also a jobber in
leather and bindings, and for some
years operated a large shoe store in
the building now occupied by l.. r.
Morrison. He retired from active
business in 1898. During all the
years of his residence here he was
respected and esteemed by all who
knew him, and his sterling worth
was recognized by all. He was a
man who was always found reliable
and progressive in business. He was
of the type of men who go to make
up good citizens, and he was accord
ed that respect and veneration which |
is extended to those who have trav-
eled thus far on the journey of life.
He is survived by the bereaved |
wife and five children. They are Emil,
Pa; DR.. William, Salem,
Oregon; Mrs. Henry Woldt, route 6,
Decorah; Mrs. H. F. Barthell, Decor
III, and Thressa, living at home. One
son died in infancy and another son
Sustave passed away in 1898 and d
laughter Louise in 1902.
Arrangements for the funeral
nave not been completed at this
Wing, as it will take several days
or seme Of the children to get he2e.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
HAUGEN HERE.
Visited DecOrah Last Friday on WAY
to Washington.

Hon. G. N. Haugen came over from
Northwood last Friday on a short
visit to his many Decorah friends
while on his way to Washington for
the opening of congress. Mr.. Haug-
en- looks good and is feeling in the
best of health, and his many friends
here were all glad to see him
Mr.. Haugen's honesty of purpose
and integrity in all lines has kept
his political star shining brightly
here, and his constituents all hold
him in high regard.
Before coming to Decorah he in
spected Cos. A. and D of the Iowa
National guards at Mason City at an
exhibition at the armory. At the
conclusion of the drill Congressman
Haugen gave a short talk to the men
and stated that preparedness for
war would prevent war He stated
that he was impressed with the drill
ing of the two military companies,
and indicated that when he returned
to congress he would exert his ef-
forts toward securing further sup
port for the militia of the country.
He pointed out that the militia
should become one of the most eff
cient branches of the national army
and that it was deserving of support
from the government. The Mason
City Globe-Gazette, in its account OF
the occasion, says: Congressman
Haugen expressed himself as being
4 warm supporter of the prepared
ness movement, and furthermore that
ne believed the National Guard
should be the vehicle used in carry
ng out such plans"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. B. HalvorsOn Married
Fifty Years Ago Today.

At the home of the bride and
groom Of fifty years ago, at their
home today on Washington street in
this city, occurs the golden wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. P. B.
halvorson, and relatives and friends
have gathered to extend congratula-
tions and good wishes.
The bride of fifty years ago came
to America with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Skaim, in 1852 and
in the spring of 1858 came to Winnie
shiek county, settling in Glenwood
township. The groom arrived with
his parents in the spring of 1858 and
that fall they came to Winneshiek
county, settling in Clenwood in the
fall of 1853.
On Dec. 8, 1865, they were unit
ed in marriage, at the Washington
Prairie church by the late DR.. Will
helm Koren, and the home was in
.Glenwood until IA years ago, when
they came to Decorah to live.
In 1861 the groom enlisted in the
services of Uncle Sam in Co. B. Third
Iowa, in the Civil war, serving for
three years, and re-enlisted during
the remainder of the war, being mus
tered out July IA, 1865.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halvorson were bless
ed with family of ten children, six
boys and four girls, all of whom are
living, besides twenty-five grand
children. They are Mrs. John Sys-
lax, Glenwood township, Andrew,
Glasgow, Mont; John, Miles City,
Mont; Mrs. ole Honsey, Cantour,
Canada; Ben, Bruce, Mont. Mrs.
Hans Sivisind, Decorah Henry, De-
corah; Otto, Bruce, Mont; Theo-
dore, Decorah and Mrs. K B. Waller,
Duluth, Minn.
Only five of the children are in at
tendance today at the anniversary.
They are Mrs. Syslak, Mrs. Sivisind,
Henry, Theodore and Mrs. Waller
and hushaased Besides the children
a number ueG ataer relatives and
friends are in attendance at the cele-
bration. The eshapRy bride and groom
Of fifty yeaTseIago are still young in |
spirit, and enjoy the respect and es-
eem of a large number, and we join
With them in extending congratula-
ions and best wishes to this estim-
able couple, and hope they will cele-
lrate many more anniversaries to-
sether.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08

"A pretty fair idea of the havoc
wrought in the rural mail service o.
Iowa by Bungler Burleson may be
gained from the fact that 1914 mail
routes in the state have been dis
carded since July l, while fully so
per cent OF the routes remaining
have been adversely affected by the
new orders" points out the Manches-
ter Press. AT least one route in ev-
cry county has been abandoned, and
in some counties five or six. This is
a specimen of democratic economy
which shows the party's utter inca
pacity for the conduct of government
tai affairs. But with the return of
the republican party to power, fol-
lowing next years election, some con-
sideration will be shown the farm
ers Of the country"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08

engineer and social trail-blazer. He
has founded three-quarters of the
American Colleges and Universities.
TO him will fall the final solution of
the emigrant problem. No fair mind
ed man can help but take off his hat
to 10000 of the brightest college
men who have sacrificed human am
D1tions to constitute the far-fiung
battle line of Christian Missions.
The Germans give the highest honor
'Enlarger of the Empire to but few
men. 1t is the right of every true
preacher. Bishop Quayle has truly
said The preacher is in the veins of
life.'"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-08
Big Shipment Stock.

Sunday Henry Reeves shipped out
three loads of hogs, making 8 cars
during the week. Tom Nolan ship
ped car of cattle; Young & Payne
a car of cattle and Jack Malanaphy
2 cars of cattle and one of hogs TO
Chicago.
The Equity Society shipped six
cars of cattle Sunday to Kansas City
and double and four single cars of
hogs to Chicago Saturday night,
making about 20 loads of stock for
the week.