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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
Do You Want Money Quick 2
His Sensitive Soul.

George Challis, owner of a theater
in Muncie, Ind, believes that the crav-
ing for passes to shows becomes ma
MIA, and relates a case in point,
according to the Indianapolis News.
He had been besieged for weeks by a
man for passes to shows in the thea
ter, and two or three times, just to get
rid of him, had passed him in, which
only seemed to make him the more
insistent the. next time, although Chal-
lis was under no obligation to him.
Finally the fellow struck Challis one
day when the latter was suffering from
the effects of poor house" the night
before, and, exasperated, he reached
down in his pocket and, handing the
importuning one a dollar. said, go
over there to the box Office and buy
yourself ticket like other people do"
Putting up, his dignity ruffled and his
feelings apparently hurt, the other re-
piled, "What do you take me fora
cheap skater" And then haughtily
walked away---with Challis' dollar in
his pocket.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
Importance of Discipline.

There is not that thing in the world
of more grave and urgent importance
throughout the life of man, than is dis
cipline. What need instance? He
that hath read with judgment Of
nations and commonwealth, of cities
and camps, of peace and war, sea and
land, will readily 'agree that the
flourishing and decaying of all civil
societies, all the movements and turn
ings Of human occasions, are moved
to and fro as on an axle of discipline.
So that whatsoever power and sway in
mortal things weaker men have attrib-
uted to fortune, l burst with more
confidence ascribe either to the vigor
or the slackness of discipline. And
certainly discipline is not only the re-
moval of disorder but the
very visible shape and image Of yir-
tues; whereby she is not only seen in
the regular gestures and motions OF
her heavenly peace as she walks, but
also makes the harmony of her VOICE
audible to mortal ears.-Milt0n.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01

envelope extended, direct challenge.
"I am lawyer enough to always
know what ! am going into" said my
friend quickly.
"Oh, you are lawyer" slowly and
speculatively spoke the woman.
81 didn't say So" observer Marvel
my good woman, do not disturb your
self with arriving at any conclusions
until our friends arrive.
The woman was on her guard, but
did not venture to- commit herself
by asking any leading questions. APP
parently she accepted the situation as
it presented. The instructions OF
Derby Dan Influenced her to act as a
Law figure in the case. She arose
finally and busted herself washing out
a tattered red neck scarf. Then she
went out into the yard and hung 1t
across a bit of clothes line.
Marvel told me afterwards that he
was certain this was signal for pros
pective visitors. At least it probably
was a notification that some one was
in the house-a stranger. Still, the
woman acted natural, although expect
ant and FESTIVE during another hour.
Then something happened. / had
meanwhile kept at my, post in the
shed, peering from its darkest corner
through the many gaps in the broad,
warped boards of which the rattletrap
was constructed. was nervous about
the weapon Marvel had given me.
did not wish to keep it in my hand,
had less desire to stow it in my
clothing. So / placed it on a cob
webbed shelf, and tried to be patient,
and hoped to be useful somewhere
along the line.
/ crouched back, feeling the crisis
had arrived, as the door by the shed
facing the alley moved sharply on its
one creaking hinge. Then a voice
low, imperative:
Hold on-don't go in"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
q the widow weeds, and settle down

on the widow weeds, and settle down
somewhere out of range of the old life
The boys will bring you the share soon
as they feel they're safe. I've done
this for you and the kid. Kiss her for
me. Good-by. DAN"
Marvel beckoned to me from the
doorway of the next room. He had
two wardrobes open, and thrown
across table part of their contents.
I noted two suits of coarse common
clothes and caps to match.
We may have some rough work, at
least an experience among rough peo-
pie" he advised me, and proceeded to
exchange his attire for one extremely
unbecoming. know that the gar
ments donned were i'll fitting and
smelled musty. The suggestion of
rough people was fully carried out as
we reached the vicinity of Markham
street. No. AZ turned out to be ram
shackly two-story house. 1t backed on
extensive freight yards and it's rear
fence was in ruins--used up for fuel
Its shed kitchen ready to fall over. We
passed it on the other side of the
street, and made complete circle of
it several times before Marvel deter
mined on decisive course Of proceed
ure He halted in the shelter of a
freight car.
81 am going to visit this Nance of
our friend. Derby Dan" he said. when
go around to that side door, slip
across the yard and get into that old
shed. The men we are after may be
there now, may have been there and
gone, may arrive at any moment.
Here"
Here" was a weapon-compact,
deadly looking and ready for use.
accepted it with some temerity It's
possession certified to a promotion as
friend and counsel of Resilius Marvel.
yet it gave me an ,uncanny shiver.
Eighty thousand is no bagatelle, re-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
Reward the ~Jack.of.AII Trades"

The Observation-Disclosures" known IA
miliarly as the handy man is seri-
ous drawback to the Industries OF the
United States, because his knowledge
and training are not based on the fun
damental rules of any craft. Sucn
men are the bane Of any industry and
more especially of high-grade machine
shops. for their work cannot be re-
lied upon. Doubtless 1t is a good thing
n know something about everything,
hut the perfect mechanic and high
Grade foreman is the man who knows
everything about something George
w. Bowie, In Industrial Management.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
some Notable DIqnatarIes.

Somewhere in the wilds OF Afghan
istan there is an ameer who boasts OF
as many high dignities as there are
days In the year, among them being
1.-THE Sovereign Of the Universe, whom
God created to be as accomplished as
the moon at her plentitude; whose eye
glttters like the northern star, a kins
as spiritual as a ball is round. who
when he rises, shades all his people
and from under whose feet sweet
odor is waited" But perhaps the most
remarkable title any monarch was ever
proud to own was borne by the king
Of Monomotapa, whose praises were
sung by his court poets and musicians
as Lord Of the Sun and Moon, Great
Magician and Great Thief"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01

"Hello!" exclaimed the man, glnnc.
ing over the message. "Resilius Mar
vel-we've heard of you! Here she
goes, best can put through
Within twenty minutes my friend
pressed close to the operator as a
challenge click of the ticker apprized
his well-trained ears that the reply
was coming.
"E. N. = 1871 wired = to -
sidetrack at - Junction B. and -
guarded Special - engine wait
ing - for you at - Siding 4.
Crew - instructed. Command - US
James - B. - Rappelye - D. S.
this was chopped up into fragments
by the operator verbally as it came
over the wire.
We reached Junction B. after free
and easy dash that was inspiring for
it's jolting novelty. We found two
trackmen in charge of freight car
1871 of the Eastern Nebraska line.
1t was special" for carrying thirty
per cent. bulk of millet and fine grain
seeds, and had a double damp proof
sheathing, open at the top about four
feet from the floor base.
Resilius Marvel got a piece of heavy
wire from the fagman and began to
prod for the package the clever bank
thief had dropped into what he had
considered a safe nest.
| At twenty minutes of three, pre-
cisely five hours after Derby Dan had
stolen the $4,000 package of treasury
notes from the bank, that goodly sum
once more rested within the vaults oil
| that institution.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01

why not?"
Look at that red scarf"
1 could not view the speakers, but
the sunlight silhouetted two figures in
shadow, their attitude strained and
full of caution.
That's right, but it's not the stay.
away cali. Go slow, that's ALL"
"We'll take the roof route, to play
safe. The windows open. Me first
follow or wait, suit yourself"
It'll follow-go ahead"
The crazy roof of the tottering shed
creaked ominously. The shallow
boards bent until I could see a pair
OF nimble feet scudding for safety to
a window sill on the second story.
The fight was made with apparent
success, Then the rubbery roof again
rebounded. Number two tried to follow
his leader. There was sharp snap.
A board crashed in two. and with the
parted timbers the man came hurting
downward, struck the ground with a
groan. and lay there inert.
! acted on impulse. There was not
a doubt in my mind that the two men
were the persons for whom Marvel
was waiting. Through the open roof
could see the first man clinging to
the sill OF window, wavering as II In
doubt as to what course he should
pursue. hastened his decision,
Reaching out for the weapon Marvel
had given me, I pumped 1t dry"
against the ground in q corner OF the
shed.
The fallen man stirred. but he Gid
not open his eyes, The man over
head must have seen me. With an
exclamation of manifest dismay he let
go Of the window support He made
q smooth, splendid slide the length Of
the roof and landed with dead clump
on the ground with both feet.
The next instant he swung into view
at the open doorway of the shed. A
glance revealed the condition OF his
| comrade, the same glance took me In,
empty weapon extended. He backed
away with a scowl, fitted across the
yard and cleared about all that was
left of the fence, the top stringer, on
the fly.
heard a door in the house slam. II
was Marvel, coming out. 1t was Mar
vel. his eye fixed on the flying fugitive
to whom shouted, rather incoherent
ly:
The two men-Tve got one here
unconscious"
| Then / saw, first the fugitive disap
pear around the corner of long line
OF freight cars, then Marvel in pur
suit, vanishing in turn. took 1t upon
myself to stand not two feet away
from my captive. l leaned over and
prodded his clothing, dreaming OF sure
glory should I find the $4,000 PACK
age aboard of him.
1t was not, and the man reused VI
under my rather clumsy handling. he
rolled over and finally sat up. rubbing
his confused head with wry srimace
OF pain.
sit STILL" / ordered full valiantiy
the empty weapon extended, ano 4
served as quieting menace.
AS / glanced. towards the house
saw the woman Nance come out into
the yard, leading the little child D'
the hand. She wavered irresolutely
for a moment or two and looked Al
about the place. Abruptly she snatch
ed up the child and ran towards tne
street. leaving the house open ans
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01

member" observed Marvel.
Pump it dry, if the crisis warrants
it,"
l watched Marvel get around to the
front of the house, walk to its side en-
trance and knock on the door.
caught the outlines but no clear sight
of the face of woman who answered
his summons. There was parley and
my friend was admitted past the door.
way. He later told me of his recep-
ton. At a glance the Nance of the
letter and the photograph was re-
vealed. Her reception of Marvel was
chary and suspicious. He had removed
the letter from the envelope, and as
he seated himself on a chair in the
poor room he handed this to the wom-
an without any immediate word of ex-
PLANTATION.
Marvel watched her eyes dilate, her
throat throb, the hand holding the
brief scravl grow shaky with excite
ment. Then the woman stood looking
at the floor and evidently trying to d.
gest the contents of the missive. She
raised her eyes next, boring Marvel
through and through.
els that all?" she challenged.
Until the boys come" replied my
friend succinctly. I'm to say nothing
only to look on"
what fort"
"To see that the pie is cut In three
equal pieces. It's big one"
Nance sat down in chair and let
the little one toddle about the floor.
Now she was trying to think things
out harder than ever. She spelled her
way laboriously second time through
the scrawl. Then she pressed 1t to
her lips. threw her apron over her
face and sobbed as IL her heart would
break. Anon she lifted a tear-stained
but stony face, and fell to studying
Marvel.
My friend had so placed himself
that he had as complete a view from
the window OF the room Of the street
ana the yard as was possible. His
senses were on the alert, to ward on
suspicion on the part of the woman,
to be afforded the privilege of remain
ing where he was until the men ne
expected should arrive. Marvel ex
perienced no uneasiness as to Derby
Dan sending his wife a warning, for
he had given the police explicit In
struction respecting their prisoner.
The little child had roved about the
room. She was quite friendly with
Marvel. She hung about his knee and
he, paid her some attention. she
| played with the buttons of his coat
and climbed W. on the rounds OF the
chair he sat in. My friend expert
enced some unrest and considerable
chagrin as he saw the little one tod
ding cross the room to her mother
Growing triumphantly. In one hanc
the child had Marvel's handkerchief
in the other the envelope that hac
contained the letter he had just de
| Iivered to its mother The mother
had a keen eye Marvel dared mo-
manifest any particular interest in the
recovering of the envelope. He sim
ply smiled. tracing the incipient pick
pocket in this progeny of crime as thu
mother snatched the envelope from
the hand of her child.
Nance regarded the envelope witt
shrewd eye. nliterate though sh'
might be. she was shrewd enough Il
reason out the situation. Her eye
were lifted to Marvel She held "a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
prod,ets Of Genius.

There is not bit of routine, now
ever cheap our unthinking mind may
count it, that was not started Dy
genius. The fundamental facilities OF
life. the things we use as careiessiy
as we tread the pavement-the very
fire we light, the tools we handle at
our work, the food we eat-each rep
resents some early triumph OF man .
snirit.-Exchange
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
/, .hor scarce In co,.l Reoion.

So scarce is labor In the coal region
that when Jacob Schoen Of Pottsvfile.
Pa, superintendent OF highways, adj
vertised for men for work on the
streets, the only reply he got was from
a man eighty-two years Of age.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
How's This ?

We offer $4,000 for any case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is taxi
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
f. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
ouiek Work.

..Tve heard great deal about tne
laws delay" said the confirmed mo-
torist.
aTo be sure. Everybody is qualified
to speak on that subject"
swell, I'm not. Time and again we
been arrested, tried and fined for
speeding, all in less than an hour.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01

"Old Bostely says he has million
dollar BRAIN" observed the man who
was always picking UP information.
"He's quite right" answered the 9TH
er: at would cost him fully that much
to dnd out what's the matter with It,"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01
Ever notice how narrOw-minded some
people are who argue with your

Boosting Of their strong points is q
weakness with some people.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01

This is what am after" declared
Marvel ITO make sure-yes." AT a
nod from the inspector he ripped open
the envelope.
His rapid eye took in the contents
of single sheet covered with PEN
ciled words. He glanced at me and
Joined him. We crossed the street and
repaired to the Office of the United
Bankers Protective association
My friend was busy telephoning po-
lice headquarters for few minutes
Then as he went into another room he
placed the intercepted missive before
me.
Dear Nance" It ran. "If was ever
true blue it's now. Luck has been
hard with me. not 1T to work. You've
stuck by me, you and the kid. half
meal or no meal. There was only one
way to work out what I'm at. and your
share will be over ten thousand. for
shall make big grab. Don't try 70
look me up or come near me. for that
might queer everything. Get your
share, plant it. don't waste any coin
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-01

! taking in the busy drone Of the ticker,
for he was expert in that direction,
although very little interested him at
present outside of the unsolved prob
lem of the missing bank money.
Suddenly my friend started so sud-
denly that l stared strangely at him.
| His eyes sought the ticking instru.
ment. His hand made an involuntary
movement as if to halt its progress at
some specific point. He arose to his
feet eagerly, fancied, and stood near
er to the operators table. The man
| in charge was receiving the message
and checking OF on typewriter list.
The IN. NJ" of the code, announcing
the end of the message, had scarcely
sounded before Marvel was touching
the man on the shoulder.
Look at your list" he directed to
the wandering operator. Checking on
train. weren't your"
Empty out freights over the south
ern branch, yes"
Half way down: e. N.--16791.
"Oh, you read me, en-" spoke the
operator with fraternal smile. I've
got interested"
Slightly. What's the carr"
Eastern Nebraska railroad-empty
grain special 1871"
Going or gone?
The operator wheeled In his chair
and darted a quick glance at the
| shanty clock
IAN hour out" he replied.
Marvel vouchsafed no explanation.
He seized a tab of yellow blanks and
his hand sent pencil drifting over 1t
rapidly.
Get that quick az you can to the
division superintendent" he directed.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-11
MILLS OF JUSTICE ARE
 GRINDING STEADILY AT VALDEZ

A trial of the case of the Valdez Mercantile Company ys. The Seacoast Mining Company was had. The defen- dant made no appearance and an or der of default was entered: and judg- ment had by the plaintiff.
 The case of J. Christensen vs Ma. tilda Sweeney Christensen, an action for divorce. was called and an order of default entered
 In the case of Tony Passus. vs FL lamar Mining Company a motion for new trial was made by the attor- neys for the defendant. Motion was denied
 In the same case a motion by the defendant for judgment in favor of the defendant notwithstanding the verdict, was also denied
 In the same case a motion to amend the complaint to comply with the proof, making the permanent partial injury 3S per cent instead of B per cent. was denied.
 In the same case the plaintiff en. tered a motion for a remittitur of the damages in excess of $I.2OO in the first cause of action. Motion Was granted.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-11
VERD|CTS PRIZE. COURTS ARE
 CRITICI5ED
(By Associated Press ]

AMSTERDAM. Netherlands. Jan. 10. - Six hundred and fifty persons and firms interested in Dutch oyersea commerce and shipping. including such well known companies as the Holland-America line have addressed a petition to Premier Cort van der eallLinden, asking the government take action in regard to what are called the unjust ycrdiCts of bellfg- erent prize courts In the case Of Great Britain, France. Italy and Por- tugal. with whom Holland has con eiuded arbitration treaties. it is urged that in the last resort such cases must be submitted to the permanent arbi- tration court, while special arbitration must be made with other belligerent states. Further. the government is urgently requested to appoint a commission of experts to make preliminary inquiry into such cases. Dutch merchants and shipown- CTS have millions of dollars at stake in this matter.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-11
LOCAL HOSP|T Al NEEDED CARE
 OF INSANE

In discussing the insane Of Alaska detention hospitals and commission of crime. Governor J. F A. Strong in his annual report says that Alaska has no hospital for the insane, and insane persons are cared for at Morningside Sanitarium. near Portland, Oregon under a contract entered into between the sanitarium company of that city and the secretary Of the interior Con gress makes an annual appropriation for the medical treatment and main tenance Of the Alaska patients, the amount appropriated for the fiscal year being $70.00O This item includes transportation in case of removal of patients elsewhere In previous an nuai reports the contract system of caring for insane persons have re Ceiyed attention, and the recommen- dation has been made that the insane of Alaska should be cared for in Alas ka. If this plan were adopted, it would call for the construction of suitable buildings at considerable cost to the government, but 1t is submit ted that this cost would not be exces- siye, while the contract system of car ing for the insane patients, inherently bad at all times, and under all con ditions, would be abolishied It need be scarcely pointed out that no mat ter with what fidelity the contract may be discharged it can never be satisfactory. and complaints, ofttimes groundless, will be almost unceasing, The proper care of detectives of all kinds should be a matter of grave con Cern to the state. It Is quite pro bable that the treatment accorded the insane of Alaska at the contract hos pital will compare favOrably with that accorded patients in similar institu- tiOns; perhaps 1t is better than the average. but this fact does not relieve the government of the responsibility Of providing a modern, we'll equipped institution in the territory where the insane can be properly maintained Steps with this end in view must be taken sooner or later, and the time would now seem to be propitious. There are a number of towns in Alas ka where sites may be obtained for such institutions, The population of Alaska is increasing and will continue to increase steadily for many years to come. and with it no doubt will follow an increase in the number of insane to be cared for by the gov ernment
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-11
& CO. PLAN 4 CONCRETE
 BUILDING

The announcement that $. Blum & moth department store was received with great joy by the people of Valdez When this concern lost it's fine build ing in the fire of last July, certain pessimists frankly stated their belief that s. Blum X Company would with draw from the town and confine their Alaskan operations to CordOva and Chitina. However. they confounded their critics by rebuilding larger and better than before. at cost of pro bably forty or fifty thousand dollars The company had just become perma- nently established in their new quar- ters when the Conflagration of Tues day morning occurred wiping out the company's toll of years, and leaving a mass of charred timbers in the place of one of the finest stores in the north land.
 Immediately after the fire and be- fore the embers had cooled, s. Blum x Company began planning on a store building which they promise will eclipse all previous efforts, and which will be absolutely fireproof from top to bottom. And they state that the stock will be increased until every article required by a resident of this section can be found beneath the one roof
 With this company in the van in rebuilding the destroyed section of the town, other buildings will surely be erected to take the place of those burned, which will bring another pros porous summer like the past one, when every man who desired work could find it.
 MT. Andy Marovich. proprietor of Louie's Cafe, has also secured a lease on the Dieringer building and will have a force Of men convert it into model restaurant. Mir. Maroyich states that he will he ready for husi- ness in about ten days.
 Levy X Ross, who lost one of the finest pool and billiard halls on the coast, also will reopen within short time in the old Gelineau building. but their quarters will not be nearly so commOdious as formerly, and 1t is probable that they will have to erect building before they can accommo- date their large patronage.