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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

It was thus, after seven bitter year,
Of separation, that Gertrude" me-
once more her old-time fiance. Sh.
saw the gladness die out Of the man.
eyes, to be succeeded by dull misery
and shame that went to her woman.
heart. Moving forward, with swift,
grace, she held out her hand.
"Joe," she whispered, is it really
youi"
"Yes, Gertrude" he said sadly. ~
am overjoyed at seeing you, yet
want to sink into the earth"
Her feminine tact came to the res.
cue.
"Oh, don't let US begin to weep
about the past the very moment we
meet" she said, with well-assumed
lightness. "We are both alive, any
how, and that is something to be
thankful for"
rs iti" muttered her downcast
lover. II wonderl"
By this time Moretti had noticed
the deeply interested talk between
the two. He frowned, Johns careless
remark had enlightened him as to
brakes position. Smothering his an
,noyance, he called Gertrude, intro
duced her to her partner and succeed
ed in giving her 4 significant nudge.
Drake effaced himself as his en-
ployer whirled away in the dance. He
went out, and to his surprise found that
he was frankly delighted at having
encountered Gertrude. He was walk
ing down the street, holding his head
high and indulging in day dreams,
when that same doubtful-looking per-
son who had noticed his departure in
the car met him face to face.
Drake would have passed, but the
other stepped deliberately in front Of
him and greeted him effusively. Clear
ly, the secretary was startled. He
ignored the outstrctched hand, and
tried to pass on with acasual nod. But
this disreputablc acquaintance grabbed
him by the arm, and hoarse voice
murmured In his ear:
s'Sink me, Joe, il / amt tickled to
death to find an old pal so well fixed.
You amt goin' to try and put It over
that you have forgotten Wall-eyed
Bill, your old side-kick. are your
Come and have drink. There's things
you and have to talk about"
Drake, OF course, should,haye defied
this ghoul. But the fatal weakness in
his character which had first led TO
his downfall now urged him to tenn
porize. He thought it best to yield
for the time. Some show of cordiality.
and the gift OF few dollars, might
send Bill on his way rejoicing. He
glanced at his watch with pretense
Of consulting it.
Il find l have five minutes to spare,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
MoRETTI FORCES GERTRUDE
TO AGREE TO TRAP BURTON.

she heard my sentence. Sir, I've
been all in ever since"
How about the next FIVE yearsl"
inquired Burton.
what do you think" said Drake
bitterly. Prison doesn't reform a
man. 1t taught me to be sure
enough criminal. A cellmate put me
up to few wrinkles but we didn't
make much show in the profession.
We were let out together, were grab
bed on our first job, and ! was sent
up again--this time for five years.
The minister got hold of me during
that time, and ! promised, with Gods
help, to 60 straight. But It was hope
less. II always is.
"I'ye been out now month. l
tried to get a job in an Office. The
boss wouldn't even listen when /
told him something Of my record. l
made . break at 4 laborer's stunt, but
the foreman looked Al my hands and
saw they were soft. So he turned me
down. ! couldn't even cit in the park
that q cop didn't como along and
tell me to get move on. The few
dollars ! had when ! left the cooler
soon melted. My heart simply burnt
with hate against everybody in the
world. was an outeast, and felt
like one. Tonight | saw your place,
"What about Gertfudei"
Drake started, and his worn face
lighted with a sort of dignity.
"G0ess I've done my worst against
her already" he said. II wasn't 60
Ing back into her life, poor glrlw
The man bent forward and hid his
face in the thin, nervous, delicate
hands which provided such copi-
Gus indexe to his character.
For a long time a silence, broken
only by brakes sobs, reigned in the
room. Then Burton said quietly:
lift up your head, Joe Drake, and
begin to imagine yourself man
againl ] am going to give you
chance. You'll leave here tonight with
some money in your pocket and new
hope In your heart. Meet me tomor-
row at II o'clock outside the Atlantic
nOtCi, Anu IL takC yOu " @u JUL
filters. Get yourself fixed up by
barber earlier. Then, with some de-
cent clothes on your body, you'll feel
cleaner Of soul. ! am taking chance,
but I'll risk It. ! want a secretary
who will attend to heap Of routine
business which doesn't interest me.
Mind YOU intend to trust you. You
will no longer be Gentleman Joe, but
Joseph Lawrence Drake, Gentleman.
See that you don't betray my conf
dence.
The other sprang to his feet. almost
delirious with Joy and gratitude.
"Good Godl do you really mean
III" he cried in voice cracked with
emotion.
II shall not go back on a word I've
said" and Burton's outstretched hand |
gave earnest of his intent.
Drake broke down utterly. As one
n dream he pocketed the few bills Bur-
ton handed him; his eyes were so |
blinded with tears that his benefactor
had to lead him through the door and
across the hall.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
| H | N 4 H0NORS THE AMERICAN
 MINISTER

PEKING, Jan. 24-Dr. Paul s. Re- insch, American minister to China, was elected first vice-president of the Chinese Social and Political Science Association which was formally or ganized at a meeting held in the fore ign office and attended chiefly by Chinese and American officials and scholars
 The president of the new associa- ton is Lu Cheng-hsiang, the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs. Tsao Ju- lin, vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, is the secretary to the new orgaiza- ton, and Wu Cho-chu, Councillor for the Foreign office and the son of pr. Wu. the former Minister for China to the United States, was made treasurer.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
PLANS II | N [ RARY
 FUR TRIP

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-That President Wilson will embark on sev- eral speaking tours in behalf of the administration program for national defense is now assured. The first trip of the chief executive will take place shortly and will include the cities Of Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago, St, Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph Des Honies and Davenport. Returning 10 Washington from Iowa, Wilson will start on another iteinerary as soon as the routine White House bushes can be disposed of.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
r AL LSE REPORTS ABOUT VILLA |S
 CIRCULATED

FL PASO, Jan. A - Dispatches were received here today by the local newspapers announcing that General Villa had been captured by the Car ranza troops in Chihuahua. The mat ter created great excitement nere for a time, as many of Villas former ad- hererts are in this city and they feared for the safety of their chief should he fall into the hands of his enemies. The matter was afterwards officially denied by the Carranza au- thorities across the border.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

Dick Wood, president of the First National Bank of Fairbanks, who is spending the winter in California, writes his friends in the north that he is learning to fly and that he will have no further use for the launch when he wants to take a trip, as the flying machine Is the real thing in the way of sport. His favorite pleas ure costs him $10 per half hour.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
HEALTH NOTICE.

Owing to the scarcity of water all receptacles for storing same should be thoroughly cleaned regulsrly, ano it would be advisable to boil all water used for drinking purposes. By ad' herring to these precautions a typhoid epidemic may be averted.
 w. H. CHASE,
 Acting Health Officer.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that the taxes on real and personal property within the corporate limits of the Town of Cordova for the year 1915, are now due and payable at my of. flee, on First Street, Cordova, Alaska.
 The said taxes shall be deliquent
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
lat region this year.


A letter has been received at the office of Governor Strong from A. s. Le Sourd, director of the Royal Zoo ological Gardens in Sidney, N. S. w., asking for two young Kodiak bears for the institution. He states that the animals should be shipped to Vancouver, B. C., where they would be transshipped direct to Sidney.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

Don't send out of town for your job work, but patrbnize a home industry that is helping to build up your town.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

When you have printing to be done give it to your local paper, which maintains a payroll and is working for the upbuild of the town.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
MEMBERS OF REPUBLICAN,
 TERRITORIAL COMMITTEE

The following are the members of the republican territorial central com mittee which will meet at Seward February 5:
 Charles E. Heron, chairman.
 Frank ]. Cotter, secretary.
 First Diyision-Howard Ashley, skagway; Charles Wells, Juneau; J. R. Heckman, Ketchikan; NJ. J. O'Con- nor, Douglas; P. c. Mccormack, Wrangell.
 Second Diyision-George D, Scho- field, Nome; J. c. Kennedy. Candle, Fred Daniels, Nome; A. A. Allan. Nome; Wm. Eddy, Nome.
 Third Division-Thomas J. Scott, Cordova; Fred Schaupp, Chitina; James Fish, Valdez; E. L. White more. Seward; J. J. Finnegan, Sew ard.
 Fourth Division-T. A. Marquam, Fairbanks; Joe Dehn, Panama; Harry Edwards, Ruby; Charles Hoxie, Idita- rod; Thomas Lloyd, Fairbanks.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

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The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

WANTED-A girl for general work. Apply Mrs. Wells, Oldtown.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
LOCAL JoTTINGS.

The thermometer is going up very slowly and the cold weather continues to finger with us.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

The new engine, which the Copper River railway recently placed on the north branch, became derailed, but is again on the track, none the worse from the accident.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

The order of Chief DOoley against the dumping of ashes on the streets, was not intended to stop the practice of sprinkling ashes on the slippery sidewalks.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

The Daily Times is the only office in town equipped to do job printing.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

All the Real News In the Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

Jas. MacCormac, who has ben laid
 to be about town today.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

Everybody has the Empress habit.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

Felix Boucher and A. A. Willis, who recently returned to Flat City from the head waters of the Ditna and Moore creek, where they were pros pectins and hunting, say wolves are unusually numerous and voracious in that region this year.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

There were over fifty longshoremen working on the dock yesterday, un- loading the cargo of two freighters
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

It is still cold out the line and as the snow is frozen hard the trains have not been making much headway, The northbound local left Tiekel at noon yesterday, and a rotary started southbound at the same time. The latter should reach Cordova early this morning. and if it does the next train for Chitina will leave here Wednes- day morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25
NEWS OF ALASKA TOWNS.

The Tacoma Lumber Company has secured a site at the mouth of Ches- ter creek, near Anchorage, to estab- fish a lumber yard in the spring.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

at 6 D. m. on the second Monday in February. 1916, and unless paid prior thereto per cent will be added to the amount thereof.
 H. I. DWELL, Town Treasurer. Cordova, Alaska, December 22, 1915.
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The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS. During the day water will be shut ercept between the hours of and 8 a. m. During the night the water will be shut off, excepting between the hours of and 8 p. m.
 Telephone service will be continued during the night while the water is shut off
 In case of fire notify central at once and water will be turned on.
 CORDOVA POWER co.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

It is reported that Jack Carlyle had his leg slightly injured when a snow slide struck his rotary at Mile 67. the other day.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-25

B. M. Elliott received a wire from his son, Walter Elliott. announcing the arrival of a nine pound boy at his home in Valdez Sunday morning.
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 NJ. w. Diedrick, of the Northwest Soda Company. is confined to his room at the Windsor hotel through an at tack of rheumatism.
 On account of the water pipes freez- ing in the scohol building, the pupils were dismissed yesterday morning and school will reopen Wednesday morn ing. 2.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22

the dollar until the eagle howls
At a period in the states de,
velOpment when we should be
liberal toward schools the
western Oregon sentiment is
for choking them to death.
If this policy is to be perma-
nent it would be preferable to
abolish our institutions of high
er learning and let all our stu
dents 90 abroad as a vast num-
Der do now. Washington, Ida
no and California support good
schools, including several nor
NAL schools in each state. It is
better for an Oregon student to
attend a we'll maintained school
in a neighbOring state than to
put in his or her time at a half
starved and poorly equipped
institution in Oregon.
If man cannot feed his
horses he should not have any.
If the state of Oregon cannO,
maintain its educational insti-
tutions in proper manner we
should wipe them all off the
map and frankly announce to
the world that we are going
ever the hill to the poor house,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22
SUPPORT THEM
RIGHT OR KILL THEM

~ RECON educational insti.
VI tutions maintained by
millage taxes are hurt by
the fact the lower state assess
ment means less revenue fol
them while at the same time
their needs are increasing.
1t is feared that the income
for the agricultural college
will be 100000 below the es-
innate. AS the university is
also maintained by millage
tax its revenues will likewise
be crippled. The Monmouth
normal school has for several
years suffered from lack of
sufficient money, the condition
there being particularly shame
full.
The six per cent amendment
will make it impossible for the
legislature to do anything for
the schools. Therefore they
will have to get along the best
way they can. Oregon is in an
economical mood, thanks chief
ly to Willamette valley senti.
and believes in squeezing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22

what each side would consider
as acceptable terms for the
ending of the war. It is a simple
and frank request, brought
forth not for the purpose of
aiding or niuring either side,
but with the hope of facilitat-
ing the end of the struggle.
The official cause of the ac-
tion taken by the president is
explained by Mr.. Lansing in
his statement that both sides
have invaded American rights
to such an extent that the pres
ent situation contains alarm,
In other words while our house
is not on fire the cinderS fly toe
near for comfort and we would
like to know what are the
chances of extinguishing the
blaze before civilization itself
becomes destroyed.
The presidents statement
constitutes the most effective
step taken toward peace since
the war started. His course is
bold but it is entirely sane and
safe. 1t can be justly criticised
by neither side of the struggle
1t does not involve any breach
of neutrality by US. There is
a chance the answers to the
message may clear the diplO-
matte air and hasten the end
of the war. If so the effort
will be indeed worth while.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22
% Years Ago Today
From the Daily East oregonian

~ ANAAA NAAN FhAAg H4dlSl OINSOHLdn
Dec 22, 1881
Robert Walker is still very low at
his residence eight miles from town
and doubts are entertained for his re-
covery.
An old gentleman with gray hair
and beard and rather impressive cast
of cOuntenance held forth on the
streets of Pendleton today, preaching
and singing psalms.
Weston Leader: While jolly Mat
Taylor was in town last Tuesday he
was called upon by lady living here
who requested his immediate attend
ance upon another who was very i'll
from some cause. After listening very
patiently to the description of the
symptoms Mat suggested that there
must be some mistake as he was no
physician. She evinced some surprise
and asked if he were not DR.. Stone of
Milton. The mistake was quite nat
ural as the resemblance between these
two gentlemen is quite natural which
is no disparagement to either of them
viii Coffman has been appointed
postmaster at Foster, It will be
quite a convenience to many persons
to have this office reestablished.
The old Sanford hall is being re-
moved to a position in the rear Of the
Pendleton and will be used as the
warehouse OF the Pendleton Hardware
& Implement Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22
RUSSIA'S DEMOCRATIC
PROGRESS

~ UT of the muck and chaos
W of war a great hope has
come to the Russian peo-
pie, dazzling because of the
apparent nearness of its reah-
cation. A victory far more i'm
portant than the consumma-
ton of centuries-old Russian
ambition to seize Constantine
pie seems almost within their
grasp. 1t lies in the hope that
cabinet government, respon-
sible in large measure to a Par
Lament chosen by the people,
shall wrest control of the en-
pire from the bureaucracy and
breach the very bulwark of au-
tocracy.
The Council of the Empire
and the Duma-House of
Lords and House of Commons
of Russia-are united for the
first time upon a program of vi
tai importance. A liberal ma
jority in both is demanding the
establishment of a ministry de-
irving it's power not from the
Gear but from the national as
sembly.
The reactionaries are dis
disunited, suspicious of
cne another. Upon them is
heaped the popular blame for
all their cOuntry's blunders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22
onOmc

military as we'll as economic
and diplomatic. To their con-
solidated enemies is attributed
every success. The existing
government is showing symp-
toms of vacillation and uncer-
,tainty. In its recent victory
over the Car and Sturmer the
Duma achieved what it could
not accomplish against the
Gear and Stolypin. Backed by
a tremendous patriotic uphea-
val it has utterly overthrown
the German party. The belief
is widespread that most of its
demands will be granted with
the convening of both houses at
the Winter Palace.-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
S-SS-S-SOSSS-S&
Henry Ford is a rare combi-
nation; he is a genuine bust
nessman and a real humani-
| tartan as well and he lets nei-
ther interfere with the other,
S-SS-S%s~-S-S-~~
1t is cruel to have such long
days just before Christmas.
S-Se-s-$O~S-@-S~
Here's hoping that this time
the telephone company will
really do it.
S-S-S-&S0S-S-S-S-S
We should do something for
cur boys when they get home
from the border.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22
A BYSTANDER SPEAKS UP

~ OMING on. the heels OF
" the German peace pro-
posal and Lloyd Georges
refusal President Wilson's mes
sage, though inspired by nei-
ther, makes a very interesting
development in the world stu
alton.
In brief our president has in
uuired of the warning nations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22

BECAUSE our interests are here.
BECAUSE the community that is good enough for to
live in is good enough for to buy in.
BECAUSE believe in transactng business with
friends
BECAUSE some part of every dollar spend at home
stays at home and helps work for the welfare of
home town.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-22

BECAUSE the home buy from pays his share of
the taxes.
BECAUSE the man we buy from helps to support
poor and needy, schools, our churches and our
homes.
Let us make Pendleton good place which work and
live.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-25
Educators to
Meet Next i'm
Kansas City

DETROIT. Mich. Feb. 2l-The de-
partm'nt OF supeIintendence OF IN.
National Educational association. in
annual convention today decided up
on Kansas City. Mo. for its 1917 con-
vention and elected Jas its president
John u. Shoop. city superintendent Of
schools OF Chicago. The various other
educational associations which are af-
iiliated with the department and which
nave met. or are meeting here this
week. will also gather az Kansas City.
Round table meetings Of six dlvi-
sions OF the superintendence depart
ment was the principal business out
slide OF the election disposed of today
4. Edward Jones. superintendent OF
seheeis. or Albany N y declared that
considerable per cent OF tuants
from schools have. according 20 re-
search records been found to be feeble
minded. juvenile court cases have
yielded similar Bercentare. he said.
and he added that mental tests Of
truant children in Albany proved that
nine per cent were utterly imbecue.
Much interest was shown today In
program and entertainment prepara-
uon- FOR the annual convention Of the
National Educational association and
its affiliated departments at New York
city next July. lt was announced that
President Wilson will. DO possible. ad.
dress the educators ON July 70 also
was said that au attempt is being
made to- have Zone or more cX-pres-
dents speak ON The same day Presi-
dent David D. Johnson. Of Rock FIN.
$. C.. estimated that 10000 persons
viii attend the conventions
Three schooluIasfcr governors were
leading speakers a. meeting tonichf.
The executives. Frank E Willis. of
Ohio. Martin G.. Brumbaugh. OF Penn
ylvauiB. and Woodbridge y. Ferris.
of Michigan. told numerous incident.
connected with their journeys from
th, country school house to the eN-
scutIve office
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-25
All Records
of BreUerS
Destroyed

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Feb 24-Au
records OF the United States and the
Pennsy sylvania Brewers AssoCia lions
previous 20 January l. 1916 have been
destroyed according TO testimony OF
fered at the hearing late today In the
United States district court IN pres
eminent OF the federal erand jury ask
ing that three officials of those or
ganizations be declared in contempt
for failure to produce sHbpoenaed re-
cords. Denial was made that the re-
cords were destroyed after the sub
poenas had been served on February
!. The hearing was not completed to
day but will be resumed tomorrow
afternoon
The men named IN tho presentment
are John 4. Gardiner. OF Philadelphia
president and EdWln 4. SChmldt- also
of Philadelphia. treasurer OF the Penn
sylvania Brewers Association and I'd
win A. Lembeck. of Jersey City. trea-
surer or the United States Brewers
Association. All We're called to the
stand.
According 10 the mon. each month
when the bank books are balanced tho
cancelled checks with the check stub.
are destroyed leaving as the only re.
cord the amount Of money either as
-ociation has in the bank n was also
testified that minutes Of the meetings
OF the association are always promptly
destroyed.
James T. Nulylhil vice president Of
the Independent Brewing Co. who sur
rendered himself yesterday to the fed
rral building after government auth
orties had endeavored for more than
20 week fo serve him with subpoena
was the first witness today. Walter q.
Damn. salesman. who was said tn
have come into possession of letter
Ifalin. with $4,000 contribution ID
political campaign .y brewery wa4
another witness. Tho letter. Dr. was
said. found if- way into The pocket OF
90 member OF clearire establishment
Later fhc grand jury returned pro-.
continent against Damn be,auar of
l.e failure to produce the letter Tho
jury asked that he be- declared In clr.
tempt Arguments will bc heard fn.
morrow