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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-25

hausted John Doe and addressed my
self to Blackboard.
ave do not know thees OIL fellow"
was the snearing reply.
With his eyes he seemed to be meas
uring the distance between us. Then
they leaped suspiciously to the white
robed woman at the telephone whom
he had just noticed.
"What language does the sick man
speak?" l went on, edging simulta-
neously toward an instrument cup
board which knew to contain surgical
implements that might be used as
weapons of defense should the emer-
gency arise.
An insulting laugh was my sole
reply. Then, at a word from their
leader they made hasty retreat.
With an idea of securing their de.
tention sprang to the telephone and
called up the Gate; but before 1 was
connected several minutes had elapsed
and the watchman on duty reported
that the three men had just entered
waiting hack and had been driver
rapidly away.
And when pair of blue coats burst
into the ward there was nothing left
to do but for me to inform them Of
my suspicious and to describe the &C,
tions and personal appearances of the
unwelcome visitors.
Perfunctorily, with obvious yawns
the policemen drew out their memo
randum-books and jotted down briei
notes. Then they returned to theil
posts on the ground floor-in the
gloomy ward with the barred door
and windows.
Later, in the lonesome watches Of
the early morning, Miss Julia and l
seated upon opposite sides of the big
flat-topped ward desk, conversed il
low tones of the unusual events of the
night.
That mystery, seemingly unsolv
able, shrouded the identity and his
tory of the man in Cot IL the buxon
"up State" girl and l were agreed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-25

Look for the cause Of backache.
To be cured you must know the
cause.
If it's weak kidneys.
You must set the kidneys working
right.
The following statement shows you
how.
G. p. Huntress, Water St., Oak Har-
Dor, Ohio, says: II had bad attack
of kidney trouble and was unable to
work. My back felt as though It
were broken and that constant ache
across my kidneys took the life out Of
me. tried medicines that were high
" recommended for kidney complaint,
but got no relief. The first box Of
Doan's Kidney Pills helped me. Be-
fore long, the pain in my back left and
felt like different person."
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Huntress had. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-25
CHAPTER iii.
John Doe as a Penman


"Look!". said Kelly, the day attend
ant, as 1 was relieving him the next
evening. He was pointing at the cor
ner cot-Cot II.
looked as directed and saw John
Doe partly propped up by doubled
pillows. Close beside his cot the
white enameled stand was drawn up
and the patient was busily engaged in
writing.
Slowly and painfully, moving his
free arm a fraction of an inch at a
time, the wounded man moved his pen
over paper tablet.
ale made motions this morning
he wanted to write," Kelly went on to
explain. "The ward surgeon said to
give him pen and ink and let him go
ahead. He's been at it for hours now
only stopping long enough to rest
and take a little BROTH"
AS dusk came on, forcing us to turn
on the lights, John Doe could no long
er see plainly enough to write.
By signs and motions he made me
understand that he wanted an extern
sion light placed at his stand; but l
was unwilling to make it easy for him
to still further weaken and excite him
self.
I put the matter up to the house
surgeon on his goodnight" round.
"Let him have a light" was the
gruff spoken yet kindly decision. CDR.
Rawlins gives him not more than for
ty-eight hours to live. He's bleeding
internally-heart too weak to take
ether. He's probably leaving a mes
sage for some one; and if he doesn't
finish it tonight he may grieve him
self to DEATH"
"And pray who'll read the mes
sage;" I asked myself as l uncoiled
the insulated wire and adjusted the
shade over the glowing bulb.
John thanked me with one of his
pats upon my arm and then began his
fourth sheet. For a few moments
stood watching him as he slowly trac-
ed strange characters upon the pad
1t was curious-looking writing; not
pothooks and curves, as in shorthand
nor yet the pictorial ideographs such
as the Chinese and Japanese used
Never had seen such writing.
But, somewhere and somehow, felt
this message written by man with
but few hours to live was destined
to be read.
"Professor Rawlins visited thu
ward to-day. He gives John Doe no
more than forty-eight hours to live
Miss Prendergast looked up from
her requisition-blank. thoughtful.
she bit her penholder and looked owe
at the hooded light at the head o
= Cot IL.
"There's not smarter surgeon
ever set foot in this ward," she de
3 clared. "He's a professor Of clinica
surgery up at the college; and YET
when it comes to measuring the spac
of human life, I've known the best o
them to go wrong"
, The night nurse bent over her worl
From its top shelf in the medicin
e cabinet I took the precious volum
e which would one day help qualify m
: to have the right to use the magic let
ters "M. D."
!, The night was young. VacaA
cots, a dearth of "serious" cases
/ promised me hours Of profitable lei
Eure-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-25
~
: ffJOHN DOE'' 5
SynOpsis-Chapter l.

An injured, unknown man, speaking
strange foreign tongue is brought
to Bellevue Hospital and is nicknamed
John Doe by the doctor and nurse.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-25
CHAPTER ii.
Scared Visitors.

Brealdast-time and the morning
paper brought the unidentified patient
to my mind, for on an inside page
of the peridical found an item which
ran:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-11-25
ALL WRONG

The Mistake Is Made by Many
Citizens.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
NOTICE..

To comply with the law of the
State of Montana the following stor-
age rates will be charged for the
current year:
For receiving, elevating, insur-
ing and delivering and the first fif-
teen days storage or part thereof,
2 cents per bushel for all grain ex-
cept flax, for flax three cents per
bushel For storage thereafter one
half cent per bushel for each fifteen
days or part thereof, until it shall
have been in storage 80 deys and
thereafter one-half cent for each
twenty days or part thereof
ST. ANTHONY & DAKOTA
ELEVATOR co.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
In Bankruptcy Notice.

This is to give notice, That in the
District Court of the United States
for the District of Montana, Fred
w. Dow, OF Landusky, Phillips
county, Montana, has been duly adj
Judged bankrupt upon his own
petition.
That the payment of any debts
or the use and the transfer of any
property belonging to him is for
hidden by law.
That the first meeting Of the
creditors of said bankrupt for the
purpose of filing and proving claims
and to choose one or more trustees
of his estate, and for examining the
bankrupt under oath, and for the
transaction of such other business
as can lawfully come before said
meeting will be held at the Court
of Bankruptcy to be holden at
rooms l, l2,, IS, Dunn Block, Great
Falls, Montana, before A. H. Gray,
referee in bankruptcy, on the 10th
day Of August, 1915, at 10 o'clock
a. m.
A. H. GRAY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Salee,

Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Salee,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given, by the un-
dersigned executor of the last Will
and Testament of Sarah Elizabeth
Sallee, deceased, to the creditors
of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouch-
ers within four (4) months after
the first publication of this notice, to
the said executor at the law office OF
Tressler & Kirton, at Malta, Phillips
county, Montana, the same being
the place for the transact:on of the
business of said estate in the county
OF Phillips, state of Montana.
WESLEY H. MEISNER,
Executor OF the last will and
testament Of Sarah Elizabeth
Salee. deceased.
Dated July 14th, 1915.
TRESSLER & KIRTON,
Attorneys for the Executor.
First publication July %.
Second publication July 20.
Third publication August 5.
Fourth publication August IL.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
MRS. IDA MERCER,
FOR SALE.

Complete blowing outfit consist
ing of rs horse power double simple
steam engine, straight fue boiler,
and a new six-bottom plow; two
tanks, pumps and wagons. Will sell
on time or trade for live stock. En-
quire at Malta Enterprise.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Elmer E. Mercer, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the IN
dersigned, Mrs. Ida Mercer, admin
istratriX OF the estate of Elmer f.
Mercer, deceased, to the creditors
Of, and all persons having claims
against said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first
publication OF this notice, to the
said administrative at the office of j.
w. Callicotte, in Malta, Montana,
the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said
estate in Phillips county, State of
Montana.
MRS. IDA MERCER,
Administrative.
Dated this goth day of July, 1915
Date of first publication July 20.
Date of second publication Aug. 5.
Date of third publication Aug. IL.
Date of fourth publication Aug 10.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
HORSES FOR SALE.

Have a few Clydesdale and Per-
cheron colts, 3 and 4 years old, we'll
broke. Will be sold reasonable.
ADOLPH LAFOND, JR.,
Malta, Montana.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
LOST.

Suitable reward will be paid for
the return of one black SOW, weight
about 30 pounds. Has been gone
i,nout five weeks. Siebe Tjaden.
Malta, Mont.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
STRAYED

One gray mare with colt at side,
Mare branded bar L on left Shout
der. Gone about three months
Reward for information leading to
recovery. Notify this office. tf12
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
A. H. GRAY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.

Japan is rapidly advancing in the
art of civilization. The grafters
are getting in their work.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12

Harry Thaw is touring the coun-
try in his automobile, but the coun-
try steadfastly declines to loose it's
head.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12

Lost between Malta and Sewers
ranch on Whitewater, IL head of
e % $ s sa IT, On
for the return of same or informa-
ton leading to recovery.-Warren
Sewers.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-08-12
$1,000 REWARD.

Strayed, one brown mare weight
Axe Ass;s SSss e. e. : 1T; MP
Henry Rhode, y Baeth, Mont.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
Commencement Week.

lust two short weeks and we
will be free from school duties
until September. Some Of the
students will leave town, to return
in the fall, and some will leave not
to return at all, while others will
remain.
The Seniors will, no doubt, be
pleased to bid farewell to High
school and enter newer and broad
er fields.
We suspect that the hearts OF
the eighth graders are beating
with joy over the prospects of be-
coming high school students in
another year. We would remind
them that with honors come re
sponsibilities, so they need not
expect high school to be all
pleasure.
We are looking forward to the
last week anticipating the follow
ing events: On Sunday May 20,
DIR. Davies of Spokane, Wash,
will deliver the baccalaureate
sermon to the Seniors at the Pres
byterian church. Monday evening
the school board will be banqueted
by the Senior girls.
Wednesday is Class day in
which all the high school students
participate. This includes dances
and exhibits in the different de-
partments. All the entries in the
various contests will be on exhibit
also. Later in the day, they viii
be judged and the prizes awarded,
Among other entries, will be those
in manual training, also a prize
will be offered for the best English
composition.
| Wednesday evening the Senior:
will give surprise program anc
they desire full attendance.
| Thursday the annual high schoo
picnic will be held at Twin lakes
Friday is Commencement a
which time the public will have
1.-THE honor of listening to Prof
J Hulme of the History department
from the University of Idaho.
E. N. d. 1T
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14

We received card the other day
from Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Mason who
left Athol about two weeks ago, for
two months eastern trip. They
were then ia Colorado Springs. Both
are we'll and enjoying the trip.
The members of the Farmers
union and their families had social
time at the hall, Saturday evening.
A short program and lunch were
the principal features of entertain
ment.
Neil Stuart, special agent for the
Hartford Fire Insurance Co., whose
headquarters are in Spokane, visited
the local agent, j. B. Peterson, on
Saturday of last week.
j. Fl. Snyder has sold his black
smith shop and residence to Spo-
kane party who will take possession
the first Of next week
The weekly practice of the Athol
band will be held Cthis) Saturday
evening at 1880. Prof. Kyle will be
here, as usual.
Mrs. Milton Rawlings and small
son, Thomas Maltbie, are visiting at
the home of Mrs. Rawlings parents
in Spokane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Phillips and
family moved on Tuesday to farm
west of town which they have rented
for three years.
The proceeds of the Ladies' Pantry
Sale which was held at the Skeel
store last Saturday afternoon were
exactly $500.
MIR. and Mrs. D. Mccall were over
Sunday visitors with their son, Frank,
and family in Occur d'Alene.
W. r. Oldham transacted business
in Spok ane the latter part of last
week.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
Nobody Home.

Nobody Home.-It has often been
said, and as often doubted and denied,
that "there is nothing new under the
SUM-" The discovery that most mod
ern slang is very ancient in origin,
however, seems to prove the old say
to be correct. Il the newest slang is
not new what under the sun is new
asks theAnthers Okla. News-Leader.
Nothing 50 measures the modernlty
of the alert American of today as his
or her command of good slang, good
10 this case meaning recent. With
an adequate and sufficiently un-
furnished selection Of slang phrases
the rattlebrain can discom6t and put
to route the most learned professor
in discussion ia which the professor
has chosen his own hold and is EN-
ploying the half-nelson of his own
favorite hobby.
AOuoy IL oOluSDOuy puCS OIC OfcI
on you in conversation your cue is to
tap your forehead Significantly and
say with sadness to those who have
witnessed what otherwise would be
your prostration upon the field of
verbal conflict Nobody home!" BY
these magic words you asperse the
sanity of your opponent SO ceverly as
to array public opinion on your side.
Investigators have found that
"nobody home" Is no new phase.
Alexander Pope heads a considerable
list of great writers who have thus
expressed a cranial vacuum. The
latest addition to the list of authori-
ties of this charming retort is Charles
Dickens who in Nicholas Nickleby
has Squeers say :" for he was
wanting here" touching his forehead;
"nobody home, you know, If you
knocked ever so often"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
ATHOI
-~ ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
F. c. Woolery rs

o~" ESPECIAL CoRREsPoNDENCE)
Mrs. IL. II. Rawlings was hostess
to the members OF the Ladies' Aid
and few invited friends, Wednesday
afternoon. The meeting was presided
over by the president, Mrs. Grace
Derby. Rev. Derby was among those
present, and gave an interesting talk.
A lunch consisting of sandwiches,
coffee and two kinds of cake, was
served by the hostess, assisted by her
daughter, Mrs Bamber. Those pres.
ent were MeSsrs. S. Hayes, II. H.
Rawlings, and Rev. Derby; Mesdames
5. Hayes, Fred Hayes, Skeel, Peters,
Schneider, Mccall, ]. b. Peterson,
Tolford, Graham, Let's, Wickersham,
Derby, Kelly, L, I. Parker, Kate
Parker, Brackln, j. Barry, E. Barry,
Case, Norman, Rawlings and Bamber;
Miss McClelen and Miss Magdaleue
Hayes. The collection was 81 so.
Mothers Day was observed at the
morning service at the NJ. E. church
last Sabbath. Rev. Derby's sermon
was on that subject. touching the
life of Susanna Wesley. The songs
were appropriate for the occasion.
Mr.. Rawlings gave a most excellent
talk. The church was prettily
decorated with plants and flowers.
A taxpayers league was organized
by the taxpayers of Athol and vicini.
ty last Saturday afternoon. As we
were out OF town that day we did not
get the full particulars, but perhaps
will be able to do so next week.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
WHILE a great storm OF

protest arises against Ger
many for the sinking of the
Lusitania with the attendant
deplorable loss of lives of
many innocent noncombat-
ants, it must be admitted by
all that ever since Germany
adopted the plan of crippling
British commerce by submar-
inc warfare, all nations and
all travellers had repeatedly
been warned by the Berlin
government to keep out of
the sea zone of war surround
ing the British Isles. 1t can
not be questioned that if
these warnings had been
needed, the disaster could
have been averted. There
seems to be a disposition on
the part of England and even
some Americans to see in this
incident a pretext for the
United States to enter the
war against Germany. How
ever it is probable the sober
judgment of the nation will
avoid such course and that
President Wilson will not
allow himself to be so easily
moved from his peace policy.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
Chamberlain's Eminent,

rms prep ration is Intended es-
peclally for rheumatism, lame back.
sprains add like ailments. 1t is a
iaVorlte with people who are well &C
qnalnted with Its splendid qualities
MIS-. Charles Tanner, Wabash, Ind .
says OF 1t, II have found Chamber.
l4ln's Liniment the best thing for
lame back and sprains l have ever
used 1t works like a charm and
relieves pain and soreness. It has
been used by Others Of my family as
well as myself for upwards of twenty
years" 25 and so cent bottles. For
sdie ny all dealers. May adv
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
CHICO
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE

chico, May 12.-The Ladies aid
met last Thursday with Mrs. Grace
Eaton. Owing TO the busy season
not many were present.
The farmers union held a special
business meeting last Friday evening
Mrs. Grace Williams, accompanied
by friend, went to Bayview Satur-
day. Mr.. Williams is at work In the
mines there.
Mr. and Mrs. c. S. Argo and
daughter Kate autoed out from
Spokane on Sunday.
Master Lloyd Williams drove to
Rathdrum Saturday.
All the young men in Chico met
Monday evening at the school to
organize a club. More about this
next week.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
Concerning Some of the School
Contests.

Il number of contests. open to all
school pupils, or to children of school
age, have been planned aud are being
arranged for, as has been announced
, In an earlier issue of the Tribune.
Prizes will be given for the best pro-
ductIon in each line of work. nearly
all of them having been contributed
i by townspeople who are interested In
the welfare of the Rathdrum Public
Schools. Many OF the contests con-
celn the things made In school but
| there are some, the work of which
must be done outside of school. The
first Ia the lists Is BEST brood Of
little chicks, and paper allow
Raised Them. This contest is open
to all grade pupils. 1t is hoped that
a good number of broods will be
entered as the contest will be much
more interesting II there are large
number of entries.
The next in order on the list is
"Best garden aud garden display
raised by any pupil OF the Rathdrum
schools" The entries will be judged
as to variety, care and size. This
ought to be well patronlzed If there
are any number OF nature lovers in
our school. Any one who likes to see
plants grow, would naturally like To
raise a garden and work with and
care for it and even more so when
there is prize offered for best result.
Prizes will also be given for the
best piece of hand work made entire
ly outside of school without any
teachers help 1t can be something
In sewing, cooking, canning, wood,
iron, or brass, and 1t is open to all
girls and boys of school age. This
should be especially we'll contributed
to, as there is hardly anyone of school
age that cannot do one OF these
things mentioned.
The only one of these contests open
to High School pupils, or to students
of High School age. Is the one In
which scientific collections are
entered. This should interest a
number of persons who ecu make
some very good entries.
A large number of entries is desired
in each branch of work, as it makes
III, contests more Interesting. A
failure on your part to enter some
thing or to help this movement along
shows lack of enthusiasm aad If
Interest in your school. Every pupil
should work for prize zealously and
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
Sick HeadacIle.

Mrs. A. L Luckie, East Rochester,
N. Y, was victim of sick headache
and dependency, caused by badly
weakened and debilitated condition
of her stomach, when she began tax
ing Chamberlain's Tablets. She says,
Il found them pleasant to take, also
mild and effective. In a few weeks
time | was restored to my former
good health" For sale by all dealers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14
ITEMS OF COUNTY TOWNS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNEO

CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)
The county convention of the
Royal Neighbors will be held in
Occur d'Alene May 20, having been
postponed from the 28th. Delegates
and visiting members will attend
from Athol, St. Marles, Harrison,
Spirit Lake, Rathdrum and Sand
point.
TIE supreme court adjourned Wed.
nesday taking % cases under advise.
meat.
S. f. Beggs of Rathdrum is presi-
dent of the First Exchange National
bank.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14

FAR from thinking of enter
ing into the great war, even
if only to the extent of fnanc-
ing the allies as England pre-
sumptuously suggests, the
United States should be look
ing we'll to the condition of
her own defense. At the
present moment this nation
would be helpless in the face
of an invading army from
Europe or Asia. That is clear
to everyone who has given
the subject little study. Be-
cause we want peace is no
reason for us to assume that
we will never be attacked.
China wants peace but that
does not save her from
Japanese conquest. What
ever money we have to spend
for war had better be spent
for national defense, not to
help crush Germany.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-05-14

The United States in a note to
Germany, May ID, demands guaran-
tee that there will tie no further
attacks by submarines on merchant
ships carrying noncombatants.
Another severe battle was fought 10
Flanders, May 50, the Germans
attempting to penetrate the strong
British lines around Ypres, a position
of great Importance. The Germans
had previously retaken 60 hill by the
use of asphYxiatlng gas bombs.
In Western Galicla the Germans
continued their advance begun last
week, dislodging the Russians from
strong positions many miles in extent
and driving them back from Tarnow
to beyond the Wistoka and taking
$4,000 prisoners. The Russians
admit the reverse and the danger to
which their Carpathian armies were
exposed by the strong Ausuo-German
drive on their right flank.
Far to the north the Germans last
week made bold incursion into the
Russian Baltic provinces, marching
rs miles along the coast and captur-
ing Libau, an important seaport.
Hard fighting is reported 10 the
Dardanelles.
Italy is said to have finally decided
to intervene in behalf of the allies.