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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

4 queer bird Is the rooster. There
are three excuses for there being
such a thing as rooster on this
earth.
1. lie IL very valuable for the
making Of everything on a feather
part That part Is found In large
Quantities In any city.
?. III II wasn't for IN. rooster
there wouldn't be any flavor 20
oSewed dumplings
.. Hes teammste with the cat
Tor being shoe target
A funny thing about the rooster Is
that he has a second childhood.
When he hits the butcher shop he
has his nom de plume changed from
rooster TO spring chicken. Dentists
are very grateful 10 the "spring
him gold crowns would be used as
sling shot ammunition. and the dem
fists would all be panhandlsrs.
Ifew 10 the rooster. let the ONE
lettes fall where they may
Our idea OF the most tactful hus-
band in existence IL the man who
told his wife he couldn't bear to
smoke the cigars she gave him for
Christmas, because he was keeping
them TO remember her by.
When a woman takes a mans
name, he might just as well be
come reconciled to giving her ey-
erything else he's got.
A man can buy a hat for $50.
but woman has TO pay SIS for a
"mannish" hat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

Winnie. ever see Theys Young
Teller comes up here who's jes' like
YOU. Sport all thru lie Amt been
up here this year. Likes not he's
gallivantin' in Chiny."
The guide baited tho hook. cast
Il far out. took up the oars. and
rowed toward the island.
The girl shaded her eyes and
looked off Kingston way. thru the
boat channels. then back 10 the
island az which her gaze became
fixed.
Pidgin island. a desoiats spot. ~
ever there was one. Uncle Billy
wondered what she was thinking
about.
Why did this young woman in.
sist on fishing PidEin island when
there we're hundreds OF other
places. safer. with more bass and
bigger ones. too. over between Fox
and Grenadier islands. for ins,ance1
And one minute she'd be fish.
ing with all her heart In the game.
and the next she'd be aiming those
little opera glasses toward Horse
shoe island. round which ran the
channel to Kingston. Just as N
she was expecting some one.
Half an hour passed. The white
clouds were beginning TO flll with
lavender shadows. The CLASSY
glare on tho flat water faded into
softer tones old rose and copper.
They're gone" said the girl.
Keeling in.
She fllliped the bait from the
hook. attached II scientifically 10
a bar OF the reel. and put the rod
away.
Home abe said. rearranging
the cushions and tenderly rubbing
the tip ~ her sunburnt nose.
Uncle Billy shipped his oars and
oiled up. and a moment later the
ripples gurgled pleasantly astern
The girl shut her eyes and leaned
back against the cushions.
Uncle Billy stole a glance at her
over his shoulder. The prettiest
young woman he had ever seen:
snd up here all alone; and nobody
in the village knew anything about
her. wanted 10 fish PidFin island
and nowhere else. Mighty curiousl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

> ~ = = y = y y -" = y !" - = /" =
What time shall / mee, you at tbs
station
Somewhere around mldnigh,
Train leaves AZ r."
Just before YOU came a mar
called"
Who
'iie wouldn't give his name. sir
Letter OF introduction. he said"
Describe him"
Slender. rather dark. medium
height. good hands. shaver
with a little white scar on the left
side OF his chin
Crawford unused for space
Can't place him. Dash ~. War
ren. you and | are beginning 10 bs
suspicious OF everybody"
Well. sir. We cant afford 10 bs
careless. now you've started "a
break up the gang
Il don't think they'll bother me
seriously on this side OF the water
It's the only thing that makes the
game possiblc-the real smuggler
It's q good sporting proposition 10
lay those fellows by the heels
Smead was held up yesterday
Broke hiH leg In Paris. Mahogany
crutchrs Hollow shaft. 20 dis
mouds worth eight thousand. His
leg was really broken and | sup
pose that gave him the idea OF
utilizing the crutches Il was only
guesswork on my part"
Before going to the station Gran.
ford went into the bar OF ono OF
the nearby hotels for some cigars
He was leaning against tho cigar
stand. next TO the bar. when two
strangers at his side clicked their
glasses and spoke phrase which
puzzled him
"Pidgin island"
Square away"
The two men drank and depart.
ed.
Pidgin island Crawford turned
One was tall. thlck-set. gray.
haired. ruddy-faced. with an air OF
prosperity. Hts companion was
short and wiry and tacIturn OF er.
preston His lip was adorned by
cropped mustache which stood
ont like the bristles OF tooth.
brush.
Crawford laughed silently.
Fishermen like hlmself-for only
a bass fisherman would ever men.
ton such a spot as PidEin island.
Doubtless he would ace them again.
by the ticket booth he met War.
rem.
The man with the scar takes the
Montreal express. Wander out TO
the gates and I'll follow with the
porter. II | see him I'll tip you Off,
sir"
Warren loitered about the stairs
Suddenly he held mp his hand and
disappeared up the stairs. Gran.
ford followed
He IL standing by your gate. sir
Gray fedora. II anything turns up
III wire; II you need me. send"
Tho two shook hands and Gran.
ford passed out OF the gates to his
Pullman.
The dark. handsome young man
with the scar on HIS chin was un.
known TO him.
The young man Immediately left
the gate. Farther up the line he
stopped 10 speak TO a short and
wiry man with bristllng mus.
tache
TN going back to Smead. III
follow in a few days Keep under
cover. Go fishing. I'll write YOU
a description OF this Crawford
chap. He's leaving tonisst for the
American side"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

/ ing. Next TO bringing home a four
FOUNDER. he liked TO tinker.
Cast II. seven plugs. n not one
OF IN wuth a darn. W7huts folks
heilin' these days. anyhow
Search me-" said a voice from
tho doorway
by jings'-Uncie Billy wiped
his fingers on piece OF waste.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29
CHAPTER II.

CHAPTER IT.
Crawford lighted his cigar and
slid his legs under the table. ease
and comfort personIged With one
hand in trouser pocket, the other
caressing tho thick roll OF aromatic
tobacco, his eyes narrowed dream.
lily, be presented the envlsble pic.
ture OF a man who was absolutely
care-free.
But in Cranford's soul there was
canker.
this?" he com plained. why should
I have to bear the brunt OF a fool
grandfatheT's didoes, who threw
away half dozen fortunes on
horses and cards and Niblos beau
ties? Look at the work | have to
do"
TITS honest. Gran" said.
"Pifflel From certain points OF
view, yes: it's honest TO you, IT'S
honest 10 the government that pays
me. and all that: but down in my
soul ] know II to be vile business
profit in the dishonesty OF others.
often my friends"
They know the law. when they
break 1t they get only what's com
ing to them"
"Oh. | know that. But to hang
around them In Paris or Rome or
London, to spy on them like a com
mon policeman. and then TO betray
them, to meet them at the same
clubs and offer condolences, tell
you It's a rank business"
How about the other side OF
tho medal?"
"What7"
THE real thieves7"
"Oh, that's sport The odds are
even: give and take. That's the
phase which makes It possible for
me TO keep mp front when shave
myself But some OF them have
found me out. and have threatened
me. That's why I'm home now.
I've got TO lie low for a while"
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let me tell you vhat the real
trouble =. Gran. You don't know.
but | do"
Solemnly ] went thru the mimic
cry OF casting n line. or paying out.
OF striking. q playing. and all that
rigmarolc 90 dear 10 tho fisher.
mana heart. Crawford grinned.
'iloming Dock ! went on. and
don't forget Pidgin island. with the
bar that goes northeriy and the
ledge where the old sockdolAgerH
lie In wait for club and sinner and
crab. Whatg"
Il know more about that coun.
try in ono minute than you'd learn
in 20 YEARS"
"Right-o'" admitted. And why
tho dickens don't you skip town
tonight and stay mp there TN the
middle OF October Wire old Uncle
Billy. and tomorrow at this time
you'll DO eating boned bass and
green corn and washing II down
with the finest coffee ever brswed Z"
I'm DO a." said Crawford. I'll
70 tonight Clean out my soul up
there In the open. wonder why
I didn't think OF IT,"
babe Crawford good.by AZ the
subway. And as had nothing TO
do with this strange tale. save 10
push Crawford into Il. III say good.
by 10 you. too Exit. then. first
person. singular perpendicular.
Enter. several villains. and strife
and turmoil, and peace and calm,
and roseate romance
In n bedroom OF one OF the glIt.
terclutter hotels on Broadway
there sat man. deep OF chest.
powerful OF frame. A workaday
chap. he was; no hawk.beak. no
sweeping black mustachs. HIS face
was commentary on the best OF
cooks.
However. Jest now Il was not
pleasant face TO look upon. From
time TO time he nursed the band.
aged leg proppc.i by several pill.
lows
Get him. ! say get him. He's
one OF tho swell vultures. Go for
him break him
How asked the young man
by the window.
Haven't you got any brains7"
Tho young man turned. His
brown eyes were as hard and cold
as the blue ones Of the older man.
II was handsome. lean, well.bred
face. first glance; but scrutiny re.
vealed an astonishing number OF
flaws.
What you want done is to break
him. socially"
Break him socially" snarled
the older man. Hes n bachelor
You can't break that kind, social.
~"
Tho young man shrugged.
Find out IN he has been holding
MP any OF his friends. Get positive
facts that he Is connected with the
customs. IN he is on the level
he's had to give away his friends
Tip them off. They will not have
that kind of n man in their clubs.
Shut doors in his face. That's the
gaff he'll twist on"
Not n bad idea"
Thanks. Eight thousand rone
to glory. Wouldn't let mo nav
duty Confscated them: and your
swell gets his fifty.flfty for his
little game of Ispy. II | hadn't
broken this leg And this other
affair coming Off. with me here
like a dead man"
Meantime Crawford won't direct.
~ to his apartments He had mr..
rived In America only the day be.
fore. Ho found his man taking
Off the sheets from the furniture
Don't bother. Warren, about fix.
Ing the rooms. ! have decided To
20 up to the lake and fish for
three or four weeks"
"Yes. sir Youll be taking your
guns. SIR"
Might az well. And slip in the
automatic while you're about II.
It's some sport potting cans and
bottles"
I'm attend to everything, sir.
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EXPERTS ON DAM TO
REPORT next MONTH

Reports from Engineers William
Mulholland OF Los Angeles and r.
p Stearns OF Boston on the seal
Ing OF the Cedar river dam will
not reach Seattle before the first
week OF June. according TO City
Engineer Dimock Monday.
As soon as they reach the city
they will be submitted TO the city
utilities committee. along with a
report by X. H. Thomson and a
short report by Dimock. SO IL will
be possible 10 get to work during
the summer.
Reports of the outside engineers,
he explains. have been delayed be-
cause they we're comparing notes
between Boston and Los Angeles.
by mail
An undercurrent Of unrest has
been apparent In the council for
several weeks concerning the de-
lay In the reports. Councilmen
Erickson points out that the seal
ing repairs should be going on full
blast.
TWINS OCCUR about once In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

sech thing - ghost, How are
you. Mr.. Crawford When'd v Kit
here Well. Well No bass in
smaller wate7 t'morrow. Wen try
Homing dock n mebbe tn wreck
In Sand bay. oh. pshsw, can't
row you. Mr.. Crawford. Got a party.
No idea how long she's goin' L stay,
neither"
"Ons at q time. Bill: one AZ a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29
CHAPTER III
II was raining pitchforks.

- '"''r b'A'HipihSs
Across the river. thru the opaler.
cent blur, one could see tho old
sou'westers pillng up on tho point.
Just a little farther each time. for
Wild sea was running in from the
lake.
II was day for poker. the ter
INK Of tales. or reading and snooz.
Ing. or tinkering In the boathouse.
And tinkering in the boathouse was
precisely what Uncle Billy was dc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

expose the tax dodgers and force strengthen the law Instead
President Wilson, when urging provide
ed taxes that would fall the of the people The administration
fearful that shall higher taxes wealth will be left without
lex to stand on in the next election. =
"Mr Wilson is quite well as intelligent Wash
that the moneyed
men For the president OF the United States challenge the
renng puoato seek seriously cripple its privileges preroga
The political mice may talk bvey of behng the pocrat cat when
the cat playing with its velvet but stretches its claws
their away and they vaianty for their holes"
Will President Wilson dpove
his political by making public the income records the
gives him the power do?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

FOLKS like those who gathered at Dmand Sunday afternoon
l. at the antipTepaedneSS meeting well
And entitled to their opinions
socialists England Germany
ng the world said the things
Seattle speakers said Sunday, in Dreamand
But the Of these
trenches fighting their earnestly
Believed in For then had become matter fpaion and
prepared unprepHed, il to them to fight!
OF they don't these folks.
They talked tearomy Sunday about bloody bate
mothers, and all those things to prove how awful is
Well nobody else
isn't exactly fascinating proposition know, any
die for his
The POINT and point they refuse only
On
provide PEACE INSURANCE by adequate Preparedness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29
A MuCh-Needed Amendment

AUTOMOBILE with defective brakes left standing the down
a town hill streets going some day. and kill somebody's
sister, mother, husband
crashes the down
hills Fortunately date the victims have only been MANNED and
the wrecked.
After is killed there will be explaining do There will be
lawsuits And there has amendments to the traffic ordinances
The Seattle traffic rules for 1910 explain that o park vehicle
place at right angles to the curb to stand vehicle is to- place
parallel with the curb"
unlawful to "stand" automobile the downtown districts for
than 80 minutes the
But 80 minutes long nqtve release brake
defective brake permit empty standing plunge down
of the hill streets
Standing automobiles the hill streets endange life and property
THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS SHOULD BE AMENDED TO ELM
MATE THE PRESENT IS LATE ALOT OF
PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF READING ABOUT RUNAWAY AUTOMO
BlIES SENDING PEOPLE TO THE HOSPITALS EVERY WEEK
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

NOVELETTE,
No worked In hardware
store and got SIS a week.
She worked In a clothing
factory and earned 50 a week.
They married, and she nat.
ursIiy threw up her JOB.
The above Is the plot written by
US. We leave Il here. The follow
ing endings are by those to whom
they are credited.
nv THE SOCIALIST REPORTER
Now he gets $3.50 a week. she
has gone back 20 the clothing fac
tory, and pulls down $40 per as fore
woman. while Rudysrd Roscoe. aged
:. plays mournfully with a bunch Of
ether tcsty children In a free kinder
9arten maintained at the ssrd st.
settlement BY the owner OF the
clothing factory, Hut they live In a
vfne-clad cottage with the back yard
fuli o. roses. and as soon as they
tive salaries they're going to buy a
peanut stand.
IN THE WAR CORRESPONDENT
He had so much time on his hands
is sS -seu r''' wcrkins aay that he
Joined the National Guard. From
that time on no spent every night al
the armory. where he learned how
20 become a general II he knew the
right politicians and figured cut on
the maps why Napoleon was a piker,
He became a long distance husba nd.
and hts wife never saw him except
when he marched BY on Memorial
day. and then he had 90 keep his
eyes TO the front After while he
mnHWerrt his country's call. and one
day In camp he forgot his gun was
loaded and locked Into the wrong
end At tho wrong time. The govern
ment gave her a pension OF s2sl a
month. which. added TO the $3.50 she
was abs 20 earn In the clothing fac
tory. enabled her to wear white
topped shoes for the rest OF her life.
DID ne HIT TT
Writer OF popular songs com.
mitted suicide by shooting at q To-
cal hotel tonlght-St Louis tMo1
Democrat.
The old idea that all women fall
for the caveman stuff has caused
many an ivory-domed Romeo 10
start something he couldn't finish.
A vote for c. Alien Dale for pres.
ident Is a vote against a dark horse.
Vote for Dale.
An arouser OF MIXED emotions
= pretty and accomplished girl who
has been eating onions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

VICTOR BERGERS the Milwaukee Leader leading
editorial entitled Publicity PutocraS
this
President Wilson the comply
with demand for publicity of income He
Pe publicity which President Wilson promised should be invoked
whatever ills
the freedom should fail abate appealing president with
the force that did when he giving voice its curative quail
MANLY that the great thieves
milionaireS'
There has been pess publicity from administration
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29
THE ROOSTER

ANT NATURE woSpsRrrL-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

TWINS OCCUR about once in
every 1000 births.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

The old idea that all women fall
for the caveman stuff has caused
many an ivory-domed Romeo TO
start something he couldn't finish.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

A vote for c. Allen Dale for pres
idsnt Is vote against a dark horse
Vote for Dale.
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xxxxxsxxxxsxxxnsxwnn axxgsssss,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

An arouser OF MIXED emotions
. pretty and accomplished girl who
has been eating onions
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-29

Writer OF popular songs com.
mitted suicide by shooting at a To-
cal hotel tonight.-St. Louis tMol
Democrat.
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The above Is tho plot written by
US. We leave Il here. The follow
ing endlngs are by those to whom
they are credited.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
ITALIANS FIGHT THEIR
WAY TO TRIESTE OUTSKIRTS
BY JOHN II. HEARIEY.
United Press staff Correspondent.

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY NEAR
GORlTz. Aug. 25.-GeneraI Cadorna has
pressed his lines to within fourteen
miles of Trieste, and is gradually MAX
ing progress in the difficult mountain
country, where che "a trians are cling
ing 10 their positions vita the utmost
tenacity.
In the past "a hours have travelled
the CarsO war zone south Of tioritz az
far a. Monfalcone. Son sheast Of the
town the Italians have taken the Aus
trian second line trenches and at some
places have penetrated the encmys third
line. For several days there has been
no let UP in the terrific hail Of shells
in this sector.
Monfalcone, like other villages Of the
Carso. has been levelled by artillery
fire. Near the city 10000 ton trans
Atlantic steamer, which was designed
for service between New York and Aus
triau ports, and three torpedoboats.
half completed, were blown 10 pieces.
The Carso plateau is potted with
great she'll craters. Ruined Austrian
trenches. bits of wire ENHANCEMENT,
eorpses OF humans and horses are
everywhere.
Great fragments Of rock, torn from
their bases by the artillerying that
preceded the capture OF the barren
peaks Of Monte San Michele and San
MARITIME, lie across shell craters filled
with bodies, creating great tombs.
The opposing lines are so close to-
gethed on the Carso plateau that the
men must be constantly on guard
during the daytime to avoid snipers'
bullets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25

by the band Of the Dover order OF
the Juniors.
The mechanics were welcomed to
Lewes by Mayor Thompson. His ad-
dress was responded to by Jacob
Brown, for Kent county; William
Welsh, for Sussex county. and James
w. Robertson. for New Castle county.
In honor OF the event the town was
deliberately decorated with flags and
bunting.
Many OF the Mechanics turned out
on the field for the sports. while
others enjoyed boating and fishing.
Some motored to Rehoboth Beach,
where they had a pleasant afternoon.
A feature of the day was an ex-
hibition drill given by the local
guards. The guards we're in charge
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
or0IT PITrHING AT Y. N. G. a.

A QUOT throwing contest between
the boys Of the employed group at the
Y. NJ. c. A. will be held al the asso-
citation tonight after the evening swim
III the pool. Prizes will be awarded
for the best scores so as to stimulate
Interest in the contest
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
english AVIATORS beat
OFF German ATTACK

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Aug. 25-slx Zeppelins
took part in last nights raid on the
English east coast, the second within
twenty-four hours, General French,
commander OF the Home forces. re-
ported today.
The Zeppelins weae violently at
tackled by anti-aircraft guns and by a
British aviator who dashed i'm at close
range. despite the eppelins fire and
turned his machine gun loose upon a
dirigible. The zeppelins escaped by
mounting high into the clouds where
the pursuing aeroplane was unable
TO follow because Of the heavy mists.
The total number OF casualties has
not yet been reported and the number
Of bombs dropped is uncertain. Sew
eral bombs were directed at ships
along the sea coast, but the damage
thus far reported Is slight.
In one locality, the railway station
and several houses were damaged
Two horses were killed. In another
locality two houses were wrecked
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25

The Lost and Found department OF
the Want Column is noted everywhere
for its efficiency in returning lost