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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-02

me where to cut a hole In the
roof. He crawled through and
brought the box. l imagine 1t
was hidden among the deckbeams
but we hadn't time to examine
the place"
"Ah!" exclaimed Osborne; for
a light dawned on him as he re-
membered his partners detarmin-
ed attempt to break through the
cabin floor on the night of, the
wreck. Perhaps you are right.
So the insurance people paid your
claim and asked no questions?
Did they seem satisfied"
Yes. | think the matters
closed"
There was keen relief in Os-
borne's face, and the slackness of
his pose suggested the sudden re-
Taxing of q heavy strain. He sat
very still for few moments and
then got up.
"Mr. Farquhar," he said, you
must guess the satisfaction with
which l have heard your news. In
deed | feel that | must think over
1t quietly. If you will excuse me
for a while, Miss Dexter and my
daughter will be glad to entertain
YOU"
But I must get back as soon
as possible" Jimmy objected, feel
ing that to stay, as he longed to
do, would be embarrassing both
to himself and to his host.
you can't leave before tomor-
row." said Osborne, smiling.
There's no night boat now. and
my cars In town. I'm afraid you'll
have to put up with our hospi-
tally"
He rang the bell, and when
Jimmy left him he sat down with
knitted brows. He wondered
where they had got the gold. Then
suddenly his fist clenched tightly
and his frown grew deeper; he
remembered that somebody had
worked out the alluvial mine be-
fore they reached II. There was
cause for grave suspicion there,
particularly as the case had been
put on board secretly, without APP
pearing on the ships papers,
which would have brought it to
Osborne's knowledge.
The box of gold, however, was
not of the first Importance. Clay,
on his deathbed, perhaps by way
of making reparation, had sent
him gift which had banished the
apprehensions that had haunted
him for years. Whatever Clay
had done, Osborne could forgive
him now. At last he was a free
man; the only evidence against
him was in his hands, and he
meant to destroy 1t at once. After
all. he had bitterly regretted. bis
one great offense; and his part.
ner's act had been to save him
from its consequences. OF
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81 am glad you have come at

II am glad you have come at
last"
She pouted prettily. No doubt
you had some business with my
father, which explains the visit. -
ut gave me an excuse for doing
what wished"
Did you need an excuse? But
shall not begin by finding fault. l
want you to tell me some of your
exciting adventures. Aynsley Clay
was here, but he could not tell us
much about you-and he was, of
course, in trouble"
Yes" said Jimmy softly. I'm
sorry for him. He's a man you
soon feel a strong liking for"
Ruth was silent for a moment.
Then:
Tell me about the wreck" she
requested.
Jimmy was glad of the oppor-
tunity, because he was determin-
ed that she should have no cause
to doubt her father. There was
much still unexplained, but she
must not suspect this, for it was
unthinkable that she should bear
any trouble from which he could
save her. Still, he saw that he
must be careful, for there were
points which needed delicate
handling.
His story was deeply interesting
to the girl; and she prompted him
with leading questions now and
then, for she was keenly anxious
to learn the truth about the
wreck. For the last few months
she had been troubled by dark
suspicious.
But, in spite of everything
yeu reached the gold!" she ex-
claimed at last.
YES" said Jimmy, seizing the
opening he had waited for. 1--WE
got 1t ALL"
"All!" For a moment Ruth was
thrown off her guard by a shock
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CHAPTER XII. On
The Barriers Go Down.

When Jimmy was shown into
the large. cool drawing room, he
stood awkwardly still, with a
thrill of keen satisfaction spd an
effort for self-control. E&tASi
Ruth wore a clinging eyening
dress. and Jimmy had hitherto
seen her only I'm travelling and
outing clothes. She was wonder
fully beautiful and he felt himself
rough and awkward.
Then, as she came toward him,
his heart began beating hard. He
thought of their last meeting with
embarrassment. He had expected
to find some change of manner in
her that would. so to speak, keep
him at distance. There was,
however, no hint of this.
As she gave him her hand, Ruth
smiled up at him. but she spoke
In a very matter-of-fact voice.
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years to the time when the mar
row waters will be covered with
steamboats,, but in the meanwhile
there's a living to be picked up
by towing booms for the sawmills
and collecting small freight
among the northern settlements"
They talked the prospect over
and the party broke up soon aft
erward. The next morning the
sloop sailed for Victoria. Jimmy
spent several anxious days In the
city before he got a telegram
from Bethune, in forming him
that he had come to terms with
the underwriters. Jimmy gave
the express company orders to
deliver the gold. and then set off
to visit Osborne.
1t was evening when he reached
the house. He entered 1t longing
to see Ruth, and wondering how
she would greet him, but disturb
ed about his meeting with her
father. He was shown at once
into the library, and Osborne rose
to receive him.
"Aynsley Clay told me that you
would call, and I am glad you
have done So" he said cordially.
81 hope you will stay for few
days"
Thanks, I'm afraid not" jim
my answered. Perhaps I had
better get my business done. I
really came because Clay asked it;
he made me promise to bring you
something. l left 1t in the hall"
Osborne rang a bell and a
square package, neatly sewed up
in canvas, was brought in. Jimmy
placed 1t on the table as soon as
they were alone and began to cut
the stitches.
81 don't know whether you'll
be surprised or not" he said, as
he uncovered a strong wooden
box which showed signs Of having
long been soaked in water.
That" exclaimed Osborne,
dropping into the nearest chair.
who found that box?"
81 did-in the steamers strong
room"
Beads of perspiration stood on
Osborne's forehead.
do you know what IL con-
tains?" he gasped.
YES" Jimmy answered quietly.
at isn't gold. Some of the stuff is
still inside. but took the rest out
to save weight"
Osborne leaned back in his
chair, limp from the shock.
"Am / to understand that the
case is mine absolutely, to do
what I like with" Osborne
asked.
Eyes. You may regard 1t as a
gift from Clay"
who knows anything about
the matter besides yourself?"
my two partners. They're to
be trusted. I'll answer for them"
WELL" isaid Osborne quietly.
"if you won't resent 1t, I should
like to thank you for the line you
have taken"
81 haven't finished my errand
yet. You probably know that we
salved a quantity of gold. but you
cannot have heard that we recov-
cred and have accounted for every
package that was insured"
Osborne looked puzzled. He In
dicated the box on the table.
You mean counting this one?"
mo; we found a duplicate con-
tanning gold of rather more
than the declared weight, on
which the underwriters have paid
our salvage claim"
Osborne started. and his face
expressed blank establishment.
But 1t sounds impossible: I
can't understandable you find
the thing In the strong room?'
Not in the room. Clay showed
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CHAPTER XI.
A Gift From the Dead

Jimmy and his companions sat
on the balcony formed by the flat
roof of the veranda in front Of
their hotel.
Bethune leaned forward with a
thoughtful air.
I'm the first place, the matter
is not so simple as 1t looks. We
don't know the whole story Of the
wreck, and I'm inclined to think
we'll never learn 1t. On the other
hand, there's much to be guessed,
and one could form a theory
which would be rather hard to
contradict. In fact, except for
certain prejudices, I believe we
could make some money out of
it."
you can call them prejudices,
IL you like" Jimmy broke in. For
all that, 1t would be wiser to act
up to them"
Its possible" Bethune agreed.
Just. the same, we're in a rather
responsible position. You can I'M
derstand. their putting the sham
case in the strong room Of they
meant to the wreck the boat; but
then why didn't they ship the
genuine stuff by another yes
SELF"
THAT" said Moran, sis the
point where my theory breaks
down. The only explanation l
can think of seems too far-fetched
to mention"
I'VE will let 1t co." Jimmy in
terposed quickly. What do you
suggest doing with the gold
brought homer"
We'll take IL to the under
writer's and press for all the
salvage we can get. If they're not
inclined to be liberal, we'll go to
court"
and the sham box. Will you
give them THAR" Moran asked.
Jimmy had been expecting the
question, and he saw that he must
speak.
II claim that case" he said
quietly. Il told Clay I'd give it
to Osborne"
There was silence for few mo-
ments, and then Bethune looked
up.
WELL" he said, I'm not sure
that's not the best way out of
it,"
They decided to deposit the
gold in the vaults of an express
company in Victoria, and that
Bethune should then open nego-
tiations with the insurers.
II guess / could sell the Ce-
tacea at moderate price," Moran
said. zone of the boys here
thinks of going into the deep-wa-
ter fishery"
I'D be sorry to part with the
boat, but we have no use for her."
Jimmy replied. my idea is that
IL we can get enough from the in
surance people. we might make a
venture in the towing and trans
port line. A small, wooden, pro-
peller tug wouldn't cost very
much, and we might even begin
with big launch or two"
1T ought to pay" Bethune
said. THE coast line of this
province is still practically unde-
veloped. and it's studded with
splendid natural harbors, and the
extension OF the new railroads to
the sea will give trade a big inn
petus. The man who get in first
will make their profits. OF
course, I'm looking forward few
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LEGAL NOTICES.
LEGAL NOTICES.

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COMA LAND COMpANY,s FIRST ADDITION.
UNPLATTED TRACTS,

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necklaces oriental ews being taken
society wearing the neck
jade introduced to society
mandarin necklace has los beads and known by the flat
a flat silk the middle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-04
A SANITARY SURVEY.
Report Telling How Springfield, Ill.,,
Could Lower It's Death Rate.

Report Telling How Springfield, Ill.,
Could Lower It's Death Rate.
The last pages Of the Russell Sage
foundation report on health conditions
IN Springfield H., recently delivered to
the Springfield survey committee in the
form of a printed pamphlet, sums up
the situation and tells Just what the
city ought to do 10 save the lives of 200
residents who die needlessly each year
from preyentable diseases. The SAM.
tary Improvements needed in different
parts OF the city are discussed. as arc
the question Of cost and relative impcr
lance OF the various Improvements
Increased appropriation for the health
department Is said 10 lie specially i'm
portant. The report concludes:
Springfield has wen defined and
clearly localized public health prob.
lem 1t has a combination Of serious
life wastagc from preycntable diseases.
fairly good sanitary conditions, except
for the presence Of IN extraordinary
number Of wells and privies, and a
poorly supported and weak health de
partment. Certain parts Of the city,
notably the wards east Of Tenth street,
have excessively high rates of mortal
lty from prevent0be causes, and it Is
in these districts that sanitary condi-
tions are specially bad. Tho plain fact
Is that people are dying in parts Of the
city because they are ignorant. because
they are poor because they are sur
rounded by inferior sanitary conditions
aud rccause the city does not give them
proper health department. service.
"What Is needed at once TO meet
Springnelds public health problem is
fairly obvious. The walls and priyies
should be done away with, ana the
city should perfect its water supply
and sewerage ana make the mains Of
both systcus available To all. The
| city should also see to il that the
benefits OF such Improvements are de.
MED 10 one simply because he is too
poor to afford them This Is 70 the
advantage both Of the individual aud
Of the Whole department, to overcome
popular ignorance with regard TO SAM.
tary matters. Finally, the city should
provide IFS health department with
proper equipment in the way Of stafr
ind funds. 50 that the department may
adequately cope with the various AL.
illustrative phases Of the needed pre-.
ycntlyo work.
"It cup also be said here that the in
ycstmcut in the health department
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-04

will probably, dollar Tor dollar, save
more lives than win the investments
for the various sanitary improvements.
This is not to say that the other i'm.
provements, as in the water supply
and sewer system, should not be made
1t pleans simply that the health de
partment need is most urgent and
should be met first.
The whole question OF better health
IN Springfield Is In no sense limited to
the realm of theory. 1t is a thorough.
Iy practical matter and is squarely up
to the citizens and the city administra-
ton. That public health is purchas.
able is now well recognized fact
Springfield has a splendid opportunity
10 buy-to save 200 or more lives Il
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-04
Rurnan For Social Reeeareh.

The Seybert Institution Of Philadel-
phia has organized bureau Of social
research. under the direction OF Carol
Aronoyicl and with the promised co
operation Of other social agencies,
Work has been commenced on the rec
ords OF the children's agencies in the
city with a view to standardizing their
work and focusing their activities on
the problems.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-04
AS the Times CHANGE.

In the sixties the customary pro-
posal was, ''Will You be mine?" Very
family signs are showing that men will
yet say May l be yours?" 1t will
take time. for the possessive. the DOM
mating instinct in man, is still strong.
and long may it live, for that is the
vigor Of the race. Only we do not want
that instinct to carry man away. any
more than we want n well bred horse
to clinch its teeth upon the nit and
bolt.-W. L. George in Atlantic.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-04

year aaA to prevent much additional
sickness. Realizing that the safety
and welfare of the citizens are involv-
ed to this extent, there ought to be no
question Of the city's willingness and
determination to find the funds needed.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
AR [ PTURED BY
 GERMANS

BERLIN. Feb. 14. - The war office issued an official bulletin today, an nouncing that German offensive un- dertaken in France northwest of Ia hurt had resulted in the capture Of French trenches along front of seven hundred yards. Seven French officers and three hundred men were taken prisoner. In the region of An ersrunt. close to the French frontier, another offensive. following a heavy artillery bombardment. resulted in the French losing first line trenches along a front of four hundred yards. The allied soldiers suffered heavily from the Teuton artillery fire, which was well directed. and raked the trenches, blowing up dougouts. and tearing away the earthworks with the tremendous force of the explosive shells.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
ALLIES SHOULD COMMAND SEAS
 SAYS JAPAN

TOXIC. Feb. 14. - So far as can be learned, the sinking of the Japan csc steamer Yasaka Maru by sub marine in the Mediterranean sea on December 21, is not influencing Japan to take more aggressive part in the war. as has been thought in some foreign countries. As a matter Of fact the incident has been received in Japan very calmly. and so far as the newspapers are concerned there has been practically no expression of opinion.
 Such sentiment as has been publicly voiced is confined to two points, first the futility of wasting time on unim- portant internal political quarrels in the present worlds crisis. and second the necessity on the part of Japan's allies to obtain a stronger command of the seas.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
WILL. STAND BY PRESIDENT IN
 PREPAREDNESS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 14. - Presi- dent Wilson received a letter today from the chairman of the house com mittee on military affairs, assuring him of the desire of the committee to work in harmony with Wilson in perfecting the administration plans for better national defence. The let ter was written by Chairman Bouse. in compliance with resolution adop- ted by the committed The resolution thanked the President heartily for the confidence shown by Wilson in the members, as evidenced by the pub lished correspondence between the President and the eX-secretary of War In this correspondence Garrison wished the President to stand firmly by his plans for increasing the con tinental army, while the President in sisted that he would abide by the de- cision of the military committee, and would not attempt to force the secre- tary's demands upon Congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
COTCH REFUSES TO WHISTLE
 STETCHER

NEW YORK. Feb. IA - Efforts to bring Frank Gotch and Joe Stetcher together in a bout for the wrestling championship of the world has now reached the stage where the title holder has consented to be inter viewed on the proposition. Gotch has explained that Stetcher is undoubted- ly a conner. but that to date he has done nothing remarkable, and that so far as Gotch can see there is no public demand for him to meet the Nebraska grappler on the mat. He explains that he has no desire to return to the game and that he doubts if any promoter would offer any such sum as he would demand for a match with Stetcher. All of which Jeffries said in about the same words some six years ago when it was suggested that he fight Jack Johnson. Later Jeffries signed and the result is too well known to need repeating.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
YOUNG LADY |S POISONED BY
 SWEETHEART

CHICAGO. Feb. IA. - States At torney Dady Waukegan said today that the poison found in the soup at the banquet given to the Catholic arch bishop, where over one hundred dis tinguished guests were taken serious ly ill, was identical with that which is believed to have caused the death of Mary N. Lambert Miss Lambert, a young woman living in Lake Forrest, was found dead in the basement of her home today. Will Orpet, a student at the university. whose home is in Wis cOnsin, was arrested by the police, charged with the girls murder. Orpet was a former sweetheart of the dead girl, and the particulars of the death are such as to closely implicate the young man. Orpet has denied to the police all responsibility for the crime, and says that he had not seen his sweetheart for several days before her death.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
5 HIP BUILDING ON DECREASE
 RESULT WAR

LONDON. Feb. IA. - How seriously the war has affected the shipbuilding industry of the world is shown in the official statistics which have been sup piled by the leading British ship building firms. During the past year only 1855 merchant vessels, repre- senting a total of 1,670.610 tons, have been added to the mercantile marine of the world, as compared with 3,165 vessels of 3,4S4,171 tons during 1914.
 While all the combatant nations have obviously suffered in the great est degree, the United Kingdom has been the most seriously affected, for the figures relating to British ship building show that only 517 merchant vessels were built. representing a to- tai tonnage of 649,336 tons, as against 1,294 vessels of 1.722,154 tons during the previous year.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
ULGAR|ANS AND ITALIANS SOON
 TO CLASH

ATHENS, Feb. IA. - The Bulgarian troops are moving into Albania in force, and are gradually advancing in the direction of the seacoast. Tester day they occupied the town of Fferi. which Is only seven miles from the important city of Avlona, occupied by the Italian forces. Avlona dominates one side of the entrance to the Adri- atic and is of great strategical value, A clash between the Italians and Bull garians may be expected at any mo ment. The forces of King Victor Emmanuel are strongly entrenched, and are we'll equipped with supplies and munitions to put up strong bat tic.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
MASS|NG TROOPS
 FUR \ B|G BATTLE

ATHENS, Feb IA. - Following the arrival of large bodies of troops to re inforce the French and British sol diers already at Saloniki, the French forces under General Sarrail are again proceeding up the railway which runs from SaloniH to Nish. The line is swing out as it advances, and they have already advanced into Serbian territory, with the extreme right of their line almost touching the Bulgar- ian frontier Further west the Bull garians continue to advance into Al bania, most of their troops being con- centrated in the neighborhood of FL bassan and towards AvlOna. They now occupy fully a third of Albania. It is also reliably reported that for midable forces of Turks have been sent into Mesopotamia to assist the Turkish and Arab forces now there in churshing the British army under General Townshend at Kut-el-Amara. These troops have been detached from the Turkish army corps that have been serving on the Gallipoli benin sula, and who became available when the allies withdrew from that battle field. It is thought that the situation will become serious for the British generals Townshend and Aylmer when the fresh Turkish troops arrive on the Tigris.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-15
WILSON ALLOWS USE NAME AT
 PRIMARIES

WASHINGTON, Feb IA. -- Presi- dent Wilson has consented to the use of his name as a candidate for the presidential nomination by the Demo cratic party. In response from re quest of the secretary of state of Ohio, he has written that official that he was personally unwilling to enter the race again for the presidential chair, and contest for the Democratic nomination. However he said that he was not yet ready to prevent the use of his name in the coming prim- aries, and that he would not object to his name on the ballot. as the re suit of the voting there might large ly influence his final decision on the matter. as the preference of the com, mon people would be indicated when the votes were counted.