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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21
CHAPTER vi.
A Horseshoe For Luck.

A Horseshoe For Luck.
MOKE was for the moment
- speechless. You did 1t a-pur-
~ poser" Shorty demanded.
II did it to give the old timers
chance" She laughed mockingly.
The men grinned at each other and
finally joined her. I'D lay you across
my knee an give you a wailopin' If
women folk wasn't so scarce In this
country" Shorty assured her.
your father didn't sprain a tendon,
but waited till we were out Of sight
and then went onp' Smoke asked.
She nodded.
"And you were the decoy"
Again she nodded, and this time
Smokes laughter rang out clear and
true 1t was the spontaneous laughter
Of frankly beaten man.
why don't you get angry with me-"
she queried ruefully, "or-Or wallop
mew
well, we might as well be startin
pack" Shorty urged. my feet's get
tin cod standin' here"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21
MESSAGE TO LEGISLATURE
Wisconsin Governor Urges Repeal of
Many Existing Laws.

Many Existing Laws.
Governor Philip, in his message to
the legislature, discussed variety of
subjects, a summary of which follows:
Demands substantial reduction of
taxes; expenditures of state govern
ment have increased from $6,046,565
in 100 to $15,138,05 closer adherence
to constitutional government, and
law to give some measure Of supervi-
sion over expenditures Of these
bodies; transfer duties of income as
SCISSORS to local assessors; field work
of tax commission to be cut down as
much as possible; initial service under
workmen's compensation act to be
performed by county Judge; abolish
legislative reference bureau; reduce
amount of state printing; repeal state
fire insurance fund law; remodel pres
ent highway law; stop work Of refor-
estation; sell all agricultural lands in
forest reserve area; increase tuition
of nonresident students at state uni
versity; extend present system OF
county training schools; wipe out
school trust fund; fewer continuing
appropriations; new waterpower law
that will encourage development; few
er laws; repeal many on the statute
books.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21
CHIMNEYS ARE FIRE CAUSE

Wisconsin December Report Shows
$415,475 Loss for Month.
Chimneys were the chief fire cause
last llonth, according to State Fire
Marshal Hosts monthly report. Such
fires numbered fifty and losses were
$63,145. Incendiary and suspicious
fires, twelve in number, caused dam
age of $33, $50, stoves and allies caused
thirty-eight and damage of $33,95O
and gasoline led to ten fires and
losses of $27,775.
The total fire loss for December
was s415,475, insurance was $1,241,795
and the number of fires 291.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21

~Vye 81. teen out on trail all winter.
WIS Slorty's comment. IAN them
geezers, soft from iay1n' around their
cabins. has the nerve TO think they can
keep our stride. Now. If they was real
sour doughs it'd be different
Once Smoke lighted match ana
glanced at his watch. He never re-
peated it. for SO quick was the bite of
the frost on his barred hands that half
an hour passed before they were again
comfortable
-Four O'CLOCK" he said as he pulled
on his mittens. land we've already
passed 300"
.Three hundred and thirty eight. :
shorty corrected. Get outa the way.
stranger Let somebody stampede that
knows how to stampede
This latter was addressed TO a man.
evidently exhausted. who could no
more than stumble along and who
blocked the trail This and one other
were the only played out men they en-
countered. for they were very near to
the head of the stampede Nor did
they learn till afterward the horrors
of that night Exhausted men sat
down to rest by the way and failed to
get up again. Seven were frozen to
death. while scores of amputations OF
toes. feet and fingers were performed
in the Dawson hospitals on the surviv
orS
The other played out man they found
lot CIT mi
of ice beside the trail.
Hop along. Sister Mary" Shorty
gayly greeted him. Keep movin Ii
you sit there you'll freeze stiff"
The man made no response. and they
stopped to investigate.
'See If he's breathing" Smoke said
as. with barred hand. he sought through
furs and woolens for the mans heart
Shorty lifted one ear flap and bent
TO the ice lips mary breathe" he re
ported.
Nor heartbeat said Smoke,
He mittened his hand and beat ii
violently for a minute before exposing
it to the frost to strike a match. 1t
was an old man, incontestably dead
In the moment of illumination they
saw long gray beard massed with
ice to the nose. cheeks that were white
with frost and closed eyes with frost
srimmed lashes frozen together.
"Come on Shorty said rubbing his
ear I'VE can't do nothin' for the old
geezer."
A few minutes later. when a flaming
ribbon spilled pulsating fire over the
heavens. they saw on the ice quarter
of mile ahead two forms. Beyond
for a mile nothing moved.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21

"Get cuta the way, stranger. Let some
body stampede that knows how to
stampede"
Smoke said as darkness fell again
Come on. let's get them"
At the end of half an hour, not yet
having overtaken the two in front,
Shorty broke into a run. If we catch
EN- We'll never pass EN-" he painted
Lord. what a pace they're hittin'
They're the real sour dough variety.
you can stack on that"
Smoke was leading when they final
~ caught up. and be was glad to ease
to walk at their heels Almost i'm
mediately he got the impression that
the one nearer him was a woman.
How this impression came he could
not tell Hooded and furred. the dark
form was as any form, yet there was
haunting sense of familiarity about it
How do you do. Miss Gastell?'
Smoke addressed her.
How do You dor she answered.
with turn of the head and quick
glance Its too dark to see. Who
are you?
Smoke"
She laughed in the frost, and he was
certain it was the prettiest laughter be
had ever heard How mau7 cheka-
kos are there behindY'
Several thousand, / imagine. We
passed over 300.''
IFS the old story" she said bitterly.
1.-The newcomers get in on the rich
creeks. and the old timers, who dared
and suffered and made this country.
get nothing. Old timers made this dis
covery on Squaw creek-how 1t leaked
out is the mystery-and they sent word
up to all the old timers on Sea Lion.
But it's ten miles farther than Daw
son. and when they arrive they'll find
the creek staked to the sky line by
the Dawson chekakos."
1T is too bad" Smoke sympathized
But I'm hanged If know what you
are going to do about 1t"
II wish I could do something" she
flashed back at him I'D like to see
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21
FOURTEEN COASTERS HURT
BobsIed at Chippewa Falls Crashes
Into BRIDGE.

A bobsled carrying thirteen boys
and girls coasting down steep bill
at Chippewa Falls crashed into the
steel frame of bridge.
Victor Hansen, eighteen years old.
was internally hurt and may die.
Jeanette Felber, nose broken; Ber-
nice Maloney, face cut; George
Stengle, leg broken; George Zeick, lig-
aments in leg torn, we're others Sc
yerely hurt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21
SYNOPSIS.

Christopher Beiiew. tenderroot. starts
for the Klondike in a gold rush and pluck
IL works at the back breaking toll OF
packina freight
He meets a beautiful glrt. JOY Gastell.
deserts his own party. and he and Shorty.
new acquaintance. hlre out TO two
wealthy prospectors Joy has nicknamed
him Smoke
smoke and Shorty befriend man nam
cd T3reck and nearly perish in attempting
to cross Lake I.ebarge because Of the
Il seIessness of their employers
Smoke and Shorty take command py
force and get through to Dawson City.
where they are discharged ON Breck's
tip they stampede for Squaw creek
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21
Wisconsin Pioneer p!ss.

Louis Lyonnais, eighty-one years
old, who died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. z. B. Sutor, in Grand
Rapids, has lived in Wood county six
ty-five years. He was born in Que
bee. Canada. in December 1898.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21
BADGER SPEAKER is CHOSEN
Lawrence Whittet Elected After Dead
lock ls Broken.

L. G. Whittet of Edgerton was
elected speaker of the assembly of the
Wisconsin legislature, the Republican
caucus putting through it's entire slate
without hitch, after being in dead
lock.
Edward T. Fairchild Of Milwaukee
was chosen as president pro tenn. OF
the senate. A compromise was effect
ed whereby the Philip forces were to
choose a president for the senate and
the La Toilette forces were to retain
the chairmanships Of all the commit
tees.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-21

Third installment Of Smoke
Bellew. Read the synopsis and
enjoy the rest of the story.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-03
SYNOPSIS.

Hudora, heiress to S2O0OO,00O Is placed
Ia the guardianship Of her uncle Has
nam All, a mystic. Hassam All Is deter
mined to secure tho girls fortune for
himself and when she becomes Of ago
he makes every effort to bring about her
death zudora Is In love with young
lawyer John storm, and she seeks per-
mission Of her mlseriy uncle to marry
him Hassam All promises to grant her
Wish provided she shall solve twenty OF
his cases Zudora solves nine OF the
cases when her uncle dies, and she Is re-
leased Of her pledge
At the death OF her uncle, Zudora has
another sultor for her hand-Jlm Baird,
o man who has been playing as double
TO llassam All, but who, through sincere
love OF the girl, gives up the false life
aud goes back to his work as newspa-
per reporter
No longer obliged 20 solve Hassam
AIRS cases zudora now confronts tho
greatest mystery OF all, which Ia tho
mystery OF her own life and the ambl-
tlon to secure tho vast fortune OF ygO,-
100000 left her ON looking through her
uncle's papers she also finds that her
father loft her an interest In diamond
mine and storm and Baird both lend as
distance In trying to regain for her pos.
nession OF thla estate, which Is being ap-
proprlatod by rogues,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-03

have them fall into the hands of absolute
STRANGERS That they were in the same deal
as himself he had no doubts.
He drew ont his handkerchief to wrap
around the receptacle, anl IN doing SO the
memorandum book aul card fell from his
pocket. Mr.. Hook was not wholly fortunate
IN his adventure this night. As he sealed the
wall oud dropped down the other side Of II
he dropped into Rrucc's arms. Bruce had
heard the trompug Of feet and was ready
In the struggle the coronct fcll To the ground
With mighty jerk Hook managed TO free
himself, aud he took TO his heels, rlad
enough to have some Of the booty.
Bruce had keen ear. anl durln, ,rs
struggle he heard Something fall. Immel.
otely he besan searching, and finally cana
upon the corouet. On the other shle Of ,hc
wall, somewhere, mrkcd his amiable conrod.
crate. Capt Radcliffe Should be bau hin,
aud make known his and? Indeed no. There
was honor among thieves in books, but rarely
IN life Bruce stole oaf the scene. perfectly
satisfied with his share of the loot.
But Capt Radcliffe found something. r,
was the card the crooked butler had droprod
during his struggle with Bruce Did Can,
Radcliffe call aloud for his friend, Bruce7
No. He was stirred by the same sense Tbi.
saloon In RAmOaA avenue was doubtless some
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-03
tcoryrighti 1915 By Harold Macuroth,l
CHAPTER XIV.

run ROBBERY or THE RUDY coRoNEr.
al UNI and Baird had at least found
fl out where the Zudom mine was, but
The rghttul ownership sdll hung in
the air Hunt also declared that tho
false claimants had hecn cosniMnt of their
tCig 70 Montana and had tried to push them
Oh Tho board. The best thing they now could
do would he to wait for some fresh move
araiust Zudom Sooner or later they would
mOke another attempt against her lie or llb.
crly Hunt warned both Zulou aud storm
tint Il anything turued up Of suspicious
character 70 notify him at once.
About lhls time Copeland, the bunker aud
hrokcr who had handled various deposits
irom Zudora aud at whose bank she had her
steb deposit box conculed to make his
wife a aue birthday gift This elft was
handsome coronet Of rublcs, Mrs Copeland
possessci many splendid Jewels. but this lat.
cat addition surpassed them oll Wpmoulkc
nhe wanted to show her friends how generous
Der husband was SO She decided To give
dance Among those who received invitations
we're Mime, nu Val, Capt Radcliffe and
Bruce Mira Copeland knew Nine. nu Val,
hut mt the other two They were business
friends Of her husband aud az such She ac.
tcpted them,
Hulore aud Storm were Invited he,a1se Mrs.
Copeland looked upon thcs, two ms friends.
it had been some limc siaco 2udora and
storm had gone to any social function, and
naturally she was excited She WAS In no
wise 10 mourning for her uncle. the lNte Has.
a'm Al, but she hal gone nowhere fog weeks
Tie color Wid music would be grat rcllef
&, her, SHE had been through so much that
el'e bad herau 20 crave a little plcasdmbe
excitement
On the Aiglt " tho dance Mrs Copchni
Ae,hled 10 ppt on lhe new coronet together
with her collairiie anl bracelets VI diamond
ehe sgnil'laiel as the saying goes
Sbe kept her Jewels IN q sman wall sntc,
@.e was giving her hair a few dnshias pats
when The maid entered to announce that
raest were arriving lIns'l'y the mistress
rph,ci "a the afe those trinkets shs cOuli
nol uae aud shut tho door But IN her hurry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-03

let me take you away where you'1 rorget all
these unhappy affairs"
"Ah, John, my father was a sportsman.
He never gave up a fight and neither shall
i. 1t isn't the money, though, that's always
handy it's the thought of dishonest people
getting the benefit Of what is mine. Until
I've won or lost, prefer to remain as | am.
I've caused you enough trouble, John, as It
Is, No one has any enmity toward you. 1t
Is l."
"Well, I guess I'll hang around" said
john pleasantly, though he did not expert
ence any particular pleasure at that moment,
/" You might change your mind, you know;
and when you do want to be at hand"
You're very good to me- john"
"Milllons and millions of money!" he MUIR
INJURED. I'm beginning to hate money"
E" SO am /, So let's say no more about It."
The following day, at Mme Du Val's
plans were completed for the robbing Of the
Copeland wall safe, Bruce and Radcliffe
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-03

agreed TINT the attempt should be made tss,
night as the COpelauds bal spoken VI going
into the city for night at the opera. They
seuI two lesser crooks to watch the premises.
And while they watched they saw shadows
against the curtains Of Mrs. Copehnds Room
Al imt they believed that the Cupelands had
not gone into town, hut minute or two
later one of the shades rolled up. revealing
the butler and the maid.
Mr. Ilook had been butler tn the Copclapl
house for about Six weeks lie hal bpeo
highly recommended by Marie, the n,atl, VIII,
had served aer UStrcss with apparent lo,olt,
for two years AN for the purpose That WAS
now being enacted Hook was merely her
partner In crime, aud 10th we've wanted by
the police in other cities,
The butler went directly to the safe IN ,le
WALL turned the knob the specific number NJ
times, md swung Onen the door.
There they are, Marie. Thls is m, las,
JOB. Wen hike across the pond aud llye m
comfort Tor the rest Of our days never
could End out where the missls kept that M.
lie book, aud we both fell gu Il last night
Some mcs. chi Thirty thousand dollars: ns
easy as turning over your hand. Give me the
handbag"
He dumped the Jewels into the bag. bu,
the ruby eoronst was too large for the re.
ceptaele
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-03

"I'll have to carry that under my coat
Now, then, give me kiss and III be off to
Rlodon's saloon TO hide the stuff Wen have
to split the swag three ways; but wen pull
down clear $4,000, or l don't know our
Uncle Isadore"
Hurry! III follow just as soon as 1
can"
"Rght-o! Now, to make It look real and
lfeike, I'll drop out Of the window here.
I've a pair of the masters shoes on, and
that'll bunk the bulls until we can make a
safe getaway"
He dropped, almost into the hands Of the
two men watching him. But he was too
agile and quick for them, He was off like a
deer. They gave chase heartily enough,
rather certain that Capt. Radcliffe would
miss his haul II they did not catch this
shrewd butler. Hook, by lodging and dou-
bling, succeeded in eluding them. He had in
mind to hide the jewels and return some
other night for them. He wasn't anxious to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-03

The remarkable adventures Of the
charming Hudord wiH be portrayed by
Haroh haoGrah IN the succeeding
chapters This photo serial Is being
shomn IN the leading mopin0 picture
heaiers bB the ThaHhouser Film cor
poraiioH Among those participating
are Marguerite Snop Mary Elizabeth
Forbes, James Cruge, In the nelo role
Of reporter hero; Sidney BraceV, and
Frank ForringtOn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-20
As PHYSICIANS WILL
LECTURE IN SCHOOLS
They Proffer Their Services
Free in Campaign of Hy-
gienic Education

Forty-five physicians have volunteered
to lecture on questions of health in the
public schools throughout the winter.
These doctors, many of them leaders in
their profession. have promised DR.. John
P. CARRIER, acting superintendent of
schools, that they will give their services
free in campaign of hygienic education
Dr. Walter S. Cornell, chief medical in
spector of the public schools, is arrang-
ing a series of lectures that will be
adaptable to the lay mind.
He expects a number of doctors who
have not yet stated their intention to
enter into the movement.
The lecture schedule, as compiled thus
far, was announced today as follows:
Drexel School, 16th and Moore-Dr. j. M
vember 10.
Bryant school, Goth and Cedar-Dr Seth A.
Brrmn, Relation Of Nose and Throat to Gem
eral Health" November II.
Muir school, Germantown and Allegheny
DR.. M. W. Benjamin, Contagious Diseai es
and How TO Deal With Them, october 20.
Thomas School. sth and Clearheld-Dr NJ
w. Benjamin. subject and date to be decided
" BenJsmin, subject and date to be selected
Girard School, 18th and snyder-Dr. Joseph
Clay. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat" Novem-
Newton school, Beth and chestnut-Dr Daniel
octo5er 20. '''''''e"''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-20
DR.. RICHMOND WEEDS COUPLE
Accused Rector Oficiates at Mar
riage Ceremony in Presbyterian
Church

The Rev George c. Richmond. rector
of st. Johns Episcopal Church. who is
being tried before an ecclesiastical court,
accused OF conduct unbecoming a clergy
man and violation OF ordination vows,
oficiated at the wedding of Miss Julia
S. Anderson and the Rev. Paul B. Blan-
shard, associate minister Of the Maverick
Congregational Church. Boston, in tho
Old First Presbyterian Church, Wash
ington Square, at II o'clock this morning.
Mr.. Richmond used an abbreviated form
of the Episcopal marriage service and
delivered this address to the couple:
Marriage is interior unity or II is not
marriage. A joining of spirit to spirit
alone car make you husband and wrfe.
Where love is, marriage abideth. Where
love is not, marriage is not. Neither
wedding day solemnities nor offices of
earnest friends. nor all the power of
heaven itself, shall be of potency to keen
together two souls that are not them
selves resolved to be one Therefore. IL
the marriage here beginning TODAY IS
to be permanent, you yourselves must
make 1t permanent"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-20

OF 1919 for a5 mems teams. s2s7tB for the
nine teams In the women's division. and
S0ose reported by the Executive Com
mittee.
The siken banners presented 10 the
teams obtaining the highest contributions
IN the "A hours ending at I o'clock this
afternoon were awarded TO Team w for
the women. led by Mrs William IT,
Walsh, who secured s9s5. and 10 the mems
team led by Drs Henry Wharton and
~ b. Hodge, who reported $500. The
highest individual contribution for the
day was from Mrs. oliver A. Judson. who
donated $500
The teams we're addressed after lunch
con by Dr. FLOYD W. Tomkins, rector OF
Holy Trinity Church. who spoke enthu-
siastically OF the work for which tho
eampaign was inaugurated. Or. Charles
D. Hart said that all Philadelphia was
interested In the Children's Hospital
campaign, and advocated the organlza-
tionn OF additional teams who could see
more people and thus materially increase
the daily totals
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-20
De1icatessen of
fine taste quality

Every article that you find
on this counter is of carefully
selected materials, seasoned and
cooked to make it delightful
when it comes to the table.
Country Sausage, made after
an old farm recipe, Csc lb.
Philadelphia Scrapple, 13c
lb.; lbs. 25c.
Carefully selected tongue,
perfectly cured, sliced and
boiled, 6Oc lb.
Sliced Boiled Corned Beef,
delicious because every ingre-
dent is right, 40c lb.
Ham or Beef Bologna, with
the real bologna taste, 21c lb.
Sliced Boiled Ham, creamy,
tender, 45c lb.
Lunch Roll or Meat Loaf,
great convenience in either,
&c lb.
Delicious Potato Salad, 15c
lb.
Apple Butter, 35c large crock.
Cheeses in wide variety.
A Viv Ham, the highest point
in ham selection, curing and sea-
sOning-very low in price for
hams of this quality, at
zoe the pound
Thos. Martindale g. Co.
10th & Market
EstabIished in 1s0D
Bell PhOnes-FiIbert 2S7O, FIIbert 2ss
keystOne-Race 500. Race 591
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-20
Sy1naaf
Olive Oil
tonic food

It's the rundown system
that falls victim to the
changing weather and its
resulting ailments. Prepare
now with Sylmar Olive Oil,
the tonic food that feeds
the worn-out tissues,
strengthens and lubricates
the whole system, in nat
ure's way, mildly but thor
oughly - that brings the
body to robust, disease
resisting health.
Sylmar Olive Oil is the first
pressing of choice California
ripe olives. It's superiority over
other olive oil is proved by the
fact that it was awarded the
Grand Prize at the Panama
Pacific Exposition for purity,
wholesomeness, quality. It's
flavor is delicate, making it the
queen of table oils, and it's the
highest priced oil in the world.
25c, SOC & 81 the bottle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-20
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
FUND FOR BUILDINGS
MOUNTS TO $1A,5lS
Noon Luncheon Report Shows
Campaigners Raised $1S,S43
in Last Twenty-four
Hours
WOMAN CONTRIBUTES $500
The Plea Of the Nazarene
For Little Ones Welfare

"And whose shall receive one such
little child In My name receiveth Me-
Sc. Matthew, xviii, 8.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-20

Widow Of Railroad Magnate Stricken
With Heart Trouble

READING, Pa, Oct 20.-Mrs Emily
X Baer, widow Of George r. Baer. presi-
dent of the Reading Railway Company.
who died year and a half ago. Is in a
critical condition at her home, Haw-
thorne, Mineral Spring road and Ciymer
street
Mrs Baer has been III for some time,
but yesterday she suffered a severe heart
attack and for some time II appeared
that she would succumb. She rallied,
however, and. according 70 the family,
rested comfortably during the night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-20

At the noon luncheon at the Hotel Adel-
phia Of the teams seeking contributions to
the s5OOOOO fund for the Children's Hos
pital new group OF buildings at 18th
and Bainbridge streets a total of SlS,-
s4375 for the last "a hours was an
nounced. which, with previously reported
contributions OF s125,e75, makes a grand
total for the campaign to date of $i44,-
51s.75.
Today's total, which is more than $1,000
in excess of yesterdays, was composed