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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-03

he was no match for him in physical
strength. Alphonse was /wiry, but
Jeat was built like stunted giant.
The dogs seized the opportunity to
come to q standstill. The leaders
promptly coiled themselves up in the
snow, while the two men struggled In
the sleigh. -
Jean hurled Alphonse into the snow
and, before he could arise, flung him
self upon him again.
"So-you are going to Esquimaux,
, and you think you will see Nanette
there !" he sneercd.
Alphonse said nothing, because this
was hardly time to talk. He wished
he could get at his knife, but 1t was
In his belt and the leather sheath had
shifted around to the back.
II am going to kill you," said Jean
Petit. II am going to kill you, and no
body will know who did 1t. Your
bones will have been picked white by
the wolves long before the carrier
passes here on his way from Esquim-
aux"
Alphonse still said nothing, but he
could see murder in Jeans eyes and
smell his whisky-laden breath.
"After few months shall ask
Nanette to marry me-" continued
Jean. "She loved me before you came,
and she will love me again."
He whipped the knife out of his
belt, but Alphonse, who had been
watching for that movement, flung
himself ut him, and the two men wres.
tied in the deep snow. To and fro
they staggered. jean was much
stronger than Alphonse, but the two
were fighting for one mans life, and
that mans desperation lent him new
strength. Finally Alphonse managed
to shake or his assailant and lear
into the sled.
"Mush!" lie shouted to the leaders
and as they rose he saw, out Of the
corner of his eye, Jean rushing toward
him again. 4
But the sleigh started of, and Jear
was left behind. He could not catcf
the fugitive, with his feet dogs. AL
phonse turned and saw Jean sitting By
the roadside, looking Mt him.
Then to his horror Alphonse real
ised that one Of the sacks of mail had
fallen out Of the sled. He saw II
lying by the side of the trail. II,
knew that II was safe enough, for Jear
Petit, though he was willing to TAKE
the chances of murder, would not dart
to touch the mail. But the loss Of 4
meant the loss of Alphonse's position
Besides, there was the matter Of dut,
-and Nanettss
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-03
On the =
Mail Route
BY H. M. EGBERT


copyright. 1916. by w. q. Chapnan)
1t was seventeen miles by dog sled
TO Esquimaux Harbor, and Alphonse
had plenty Of time 90 cover 1t. He an
ticipated no difficulty, and in any event
none could exist. He was the mail
carrier, and 1t is an axiom Of the serv-
Ice that the mails have to go through.
But Alphonse had another cause
for looking forward to his arrival at
Esquimaux. There lived Nanette, his
sweetheart, who had pledged herself
to become engaged to him as soon as
he secured the contract. And he had
secured 1t, and was on his way to
present the visible proof in the shape
Of his own presence.
He knew how bitterly his rival,
lean Petit, had resented his winning
the girls love. Jean had been half
drunk ever since Aphonse secured the
mail contract, and Alphonse learned all
along the road of the threats that he
had made against him.
Alphonse was not thinking OF them.
Nor was he thinking Of Jean Petit.
All his thoughts were concentrated
upon Nanette as the dogs swung over
the hill into the miles of stunted birch
wood that line the trail to within
seven miles of the terminus.
AS he did so q figure leaped out
from among the underground OF the
preceding year, tall sticks Of aborted
trees and tangled brier roots, and
seized him by the arms. Alphonse rec
ognized Jean, mad with drink, mad
to the point Of murder. He knew that
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-03

however, and no attention was paid
to the crash or damage. Involuntar-
lily Nina moved through gateway
and approached the building. A pass
ing, lad, on a keen run from some
companions ut distance, made
shield with his hand ut his lips to
emphasize the warning he uttered
shrilly:
Lookout, miss-that house is
hauntedw
Nina halted with little thrill. She
glanced trine flutteringly and then
curiously at the erim-looking place
and recalled its recent history. 1t
had been vacant for year, but few
months previous had gained q ten
ant in certain Victor Russell, an
artist She had met the gentleman
several times, had been introduced to
him, but to her, rs 20 all others, he
was rescrved-rather sad and de-
pressed, she fancied, and 1t was not
easy to approach him with more than
formal courtesy.
Nina had heard that the stranger,
had some secret care or grief that
clauded his life. More than that, he
shut himself up absolutely in his home
md admitted no visitors. There had
been reported mysterious visits of
strangers from some other towns-two
ladies, a gentleman who suggested a
physician. At times for several days a
woman was said to have been fitting
about the upper rooms, but never In
the ground outside.
Then one night village lad pass
ing the place arrived at his home, pale
and breathlcss, with queer story to
relate. He had seen q white-robed
figure appear on On outer balcony Of
the house singing wierd, curdling
strain and accompanying the same
with wild, frantic gestures to the
rising full moon. A mnnx had mp
peared, forcibly bearing her into the
house amid her ringing screams.
There was n local art society and
several times Mr.. Russell had lee
tured on studio work at the request of
Its director. II was at the rooms Of
the society that Nina had met him
and his .statuesQue face, classic and
clean-cut, had attracted her. He had
returned her greeting when he met her
on the street, but nothing more.
Nina conquered q natural innate
dread and went nearer to the house
and right up u The broken window,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-03
Items of Local Interest

Joseph Kemp on Tuesday started
work improving the Mclean home on
Railroad street.
Mrs. Charles Page and Mrs. Nickel
vie left Tuesday for Alpena.
Mrs. Henry Hendricks and daughter
Hulda are visiting in Skanee this
week.
Mrs. Cornelius Schultz was called to
Hancock last Saturday by the death of
her mother, Mrs. John Jarvis.
w. L. Edwards was Houghton Wis
itor few days this week.
Mrs. J. H. Mclean spent Sunday in
Dollar Bay guest of her sister. Mrs.
Margaret Gauthier.
County Treasurer d. P. .Menard was
Calumet caller Tuesday.
Millwright Ole Anderson was called
to his home in Ludington Sunday by
the illness of his wife.
w. ]. Palmer, of Oshkosh, Wis, of
the National Hardwood Association,
was guest of C. d. Buyes on Mon
day.
T. Salonen, of Herman, was in town
Tuesday.
Lukas Stefanac and Peter Martinac,
of Calumet, were here a few days this
week.
Henry A. Johnston was Houghton
business visitor Wednesday.
W. C. Weber of Detroit, the owner
of $1,000 acres of land in Arvon, Cow
ington, L'Anse and Spur townships,
paid $4,000 to County Treasurer Men
ard this week for 1915 taxes.
Robert Peterson of Ahmeek and Carl
Peterson Of Houghton were here this
week in attendance at the funeral of
their grandfather.
Attorney H. A. Weider and Matt
Scrantsny. of Houghton. were bust
ness callers in L'Anse Wednesday.
Miss Oral Gamache returned We'd
nesdsy from two weeks visit in the
copper country.
In Justice Crebassa's court Wednes-
day, Eli Curtis of Zeba was found
guilty of criminal assault and bound
over to the May term of Circuit Court.
F. H. Monson was a copper country
visitor Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. Stevens were Hancock
visitors Wednesday.
Dennis Connors was in Hancock |
Wednesday visiting his wife, who is at
the hospital.
A. w. Comstock returned Wednesday |
from an extended business trip.
W. T. Culver left Wednesday for
Ludington.
Joseph Truckey, of Covington, was
L'Anse visitor Monday eyening.
George Rice returned Monday from
the Little Huron.
Harold Lee started scaling in the
mill Monday, succeeding Ed Biersch-
bach, resigned.
Mrs. Fred Chandler visited her
mother, Mrs. Dennis Connors, at the |
Hancock hospital Monday.
Miss Sophia Novack returned last
Saturday from Jefferson, Wis.
Fred Stiglch returned to Hancock
Tuesday after few days visit at his
home in L'Anse.
H. Pimstein, of Houghton, spent
Monday guest Of D. Levitan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-03
How to Prevent Group.

When the child is subject to attacks
of Group, see to it that he eats light
evening meal, as an overloaded stomach
may bring on an attack, also watch for
the first symptom hoarseness, and
give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as
soon as the child becomes hoarse. For
sale by the Superior Pharmacy, L'Anse
and Axel Erickson, Skanee. = advertise
ment.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-03
Industry.

'Biiggins says he got on by burning
the midnight OIL"
swell, keeping late hours did help
him some. He danced all night three
or four times a week Till finally ~
met rich girl and married her.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22

NEEDLE-WORk SHOP
Stamped Rcady-nade kniokerbockers Crepe Under.
skirts Children's Bibs. Baby Pillow Covers and
other pieces; formerly 35c. soc and 75c; or
reduced TO ..,..'.''.....'. ,.,............ ZsoN>
Stamped Goods, including Nainsook Combinations
Childrens Dresses. Breakfast Cloths. Fudge Aprons
and other pieces; formerly selling at 75c RI
and S100, for .........,........ OOC
MacDouEnIi- sout hwick, Fourth Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22
Confessions ofaW Wife

Ia long while. 10 vas looking
straight ont 10 the Lady Saliva.
Then he said. For the first time
In my life. MRrgic. ! find am not
able 20 do the thing I wish Ia do,
Why. do you know. ! would like To
put YOU and your husband and Mol
lie and Chad and any ono else you
would care 10 have on that yacht
and send you straight over 10 the
PembertoI's
You Ire most generous. NAL
colin
No. | arr not actually am Ell.
tremely selfish You probably will
never know that you are only see
ing the best side OF me. Margie,
since the terrible catastrophe IN
my life. until ! me, you. have
never denied myself anyt ing /
wanted very much probably
have been what the world wogld
call pl.asufe-loving sensualiAt.
But. MarEie. have never had any
real pleasure-it has all been only
distraction.
My money has attracted to mo
both men end women who were
willing TO ssll themselves for a.
long as M hands dropped gold into
theirs. My Friendship for my good
Doctor viro' and yourself has prob
ably been the only time in my
whole existence when I was able to
say have what other people call
disinierested friends"
But. Malcolm. you certainly
have Moilic and Chad and Eliene
and Harry Tnd Max. All of them |
have heard say wonderful things
about you"
Yes. my dear girl. know. but
they are rot friends like you and
Doctor Vi.ot They don't know me
as you do. Why. Msrgie. do you
know what have let myself into
| by taking your confidence ana
friendship I've got To measure up
TO your standard. I never can be
again the lshmael whose hand In
against every one and whom every
one is against"
Don't say that. Malcolm. never
heard any one say anything but the
kindest things about you. and .y.
cry one has sung your praises since
you started the children's hospital ,
Yes" he answered with a bitter
smile. you car always buy the ap.
proval Of the world II you are will
ing TO pay he price"
Ito be eontinued)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22
CATARRH LEADS
TO CONSUMPTION

- Cafzrrh Is as much a blood dis
ease as scrofula or rheumatism IL
may be relieved. but II cannot be
removed by simply local treatment
IL causes headache and dizziness.
fmpairs the taste. smell and hear
ing. affects the voice. deranges the
digestion. and breaks down the
general health II weakens the
delicate lung tissues and leads to
consumption
Hoods Sarsaparilla goes 10 the
seat OF the trouble, purifies the
blood, and Is 80 successful that IL
II known az the best remedy for
catarrh-
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens
and tones the whole system. II
builds up. Ask your druggist for
kDod's and insist on having 1t
There Is no real substitute
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22
BEACON HILL
BRIDGE CLOSED

The Beacon hill bridge. at
i2th ave. s. and Dearborn ST..
vas closed to vehieular ard
street car traffic Wednesday
on orders from superintendent
Of Streets Case
The foundation for the pillng had
slipped. he said. endangering traf
fic. watchmen have been on the
Job there for a month
Car passengers will walk across
the bridge and board shuttle carr
which VIII run south. Vehicniar
traffic can 20 south two blocks. 20
Corwin place. and proceed south on
the plank road.
1ycll keep the bridge oloses I'M
o. She hills stop sliding and we can
get a new foundation said Case.
There have been no accidents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22
MONEY CANNOT BUY
EVERYTHING

Isn't she beauty" asked Nal.
colin Stuart
Ny eyes. lit,ic book. had travelled
from his face To the yacht lying out
side. She certainly was a beauty.
and thirk was enthusiastic
enough 20 s.tisfy even the proud
est Of oEsers
You sss. Margie.~ he said. Il
could no. hare anything but per
feet yacht " was 10 have your
name connected with a."
But. Malcolm. my name Is Mar
garet"
4 know II. and think Il is one
% the most beautlful names In the
world. bur 10 me you are always III.
tie Lady Saliva. wish you could
80 for short cruise on the boat
Don't you think your husband
might come over for n week end.
and We could all 20. say. as far
down as Old Point COMFORT"
Il would love TO. above all things.
but | am afraid you could not per.
suade Dick to so. He IL not fond
OF sailing. For years my ambition
has been to travel. but Dick. you
see, has had so much travelling 10
do for the book concern that | have
often heard him say he would be
glad IN he never had to go outside
our home city again as long as he
lived"
Have you never been abroad.
Margieg"
Never. Dick went twice before
we were married but he has never
had time 10 go since"
Il always regret that the poetic
soul cannot steep itself In the beau.
ties OF this old world. My life, as
you know. has been that OF the
rover. and when think OF TEN.
permanent ike yours that may never
see the wonders OF tropical moon
making a silver and pearl pathway
from sea 10 sky. may never look
with wondering eyes on the storied
ruins on each side OF the Nile as
ones dahabiyeh floats idly down
may never skim over the watery
streets Of Venice TO the song OF the
gondolier my whole being Is filled
with regrei that such a lover OF
beauty may not see and be filled
with these memories foreverm0re "
Il had letter from Mary this
morning. dalcolm They have pur
chased a home on the Italian sea
coast and che described Il to me.
confess. her letter walked the wan
derlust In me little You see
Malcolm. am very fond OF Mary
and TO be with her in her Italian
home for a little while would give
me great happiness"
Malcolm Stuart did not speak for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22
Rings Up Expenses
on Pocket Register

Every time Leigh Irvine. 1911
Fifth ave. spends = nickel NJ reg.
isters II on a POCKET tally device.
IT'S just like carrying cast
register he says and tells me how
much money ! spend every day"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22

GLASS AND CHINA SHOP
English Porcelain Sauce Dishes and Dat IN.
meal Bowls decorated: reduced to........ AON
EnoIish Porcelain Lunch or Soup Plates or
reduced to ............... ................ 3OS
Cut Glass Oyster Plates. hair dozen only CT en-
formerly $4,000 dozen: the half dozen. ~ Nv
$500 Champagne Glasses reduced %10 m
MacDous NIL south~icI, Fourth Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22
AKidney Medicine That
Always Makes Friends

After selling Dr Kilmer's Swamp
Root for fifteen years and knowing
that II has been the means OF pro
ducing satisfied customers, am
pleased TO recommend 1t and be
lleye that It Is equal TO the best
prenaration on the market for kid.
ney ailments ! have never heard
a single party say that It did not
accomplish good results.
Very truly yours.
&. J. FLEMING. Druggist,
Sept. q. 1916. Norfolk, Nebraska.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-
They're talking German today
over the we'll worn table in
Frances tavern, where George
Washington was wont 10 eat In
the dsys OF the Revolution.
4 German host presides over the
historic landmark: German waiterf
hustle In and out with German
dishes.
But otherwise the old tavern
down by the Battery Is pretty much
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22
ROBERT w. FARMHOUSE, a

resident of Seattle for IL years.
doesn't like his name. and has filed
suit in the superior court 10 change
A. to Bernard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22

NECKWEAR NEILlNOS
women's i5c initial handkerchief OF Shamrock
lawn: there a few initials missing. for o.
that reason We are selling them for. ~
Woren's 2Se and 500 Neck~esr. including ~
stockA Collars Sets and vcstecs. for ...... AO(
25e and 35c veinos. black. brown navy. taupe or
white, ia plain or Chenille dotted 1E~
the yard .....................- .......-., AON
-Ma~D.ax ALL se.shwt~k. Firss Fioor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22

as It was in the days when Wash
ington and his staff dined there.
and when old Landlord BLACK Sam
Fraunces' daughter saved the
Father of His Country" from an
assassins' plot.
II was here In this tavern,
now more than 200 years old,
that Washington delivered his
farewell address to his officers.
Frances. sold the place In 1885.
and became Washington's steward.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22

Prove What Swsmp-Root viii Do
For You
Send ten cents TO Or. Kilmer e
Co. Dept H.. Biugbamton. N. v.
v,r a sample size bottle. II will con
vince any ono. You will also receive
q booklet Of valuable Information,
telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. Regular fifty-cent and one-dol-
lar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-22
StOpUSingaTruSS

IBuss WEAkERs. Hers Great. Coed
News
Tir.sorns. torturous trus-es can %
shrssn away forever and its all because
sTUART's rIAPAO-PAD- are different
from the painful truss. being rnsdieins
zppIicatsrx made self adhesive purpossiy
20 prevent slipping and TO afford an ar
ranxen.nt 20 hold the distendrd muscles
secureIY In rlare.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-05
WOMAN farmer IN.
JURED BY run
away TEAM
MRS. L. c. RAMsDELL MEETS WITH
SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN THE
WEST PART OF TOWN.
ON ROAD TO RECOVERY NOW
No Injuries Received Other Than Severe
Bruises = frightened Horses
Escaped Unhurt.

Mrs. l.. G. Ramsdell well known
woman farmer living two miles west of
town, was the victim of rather specta-
euloE accident in the west part of this
city Tuesday. Mrs. Ramsdell had been
in town the greater part of Tuesday
afternoon and was returning home in
her buggy a little after six O'Clock.
She was driving span of young spirit
ed horses and as she reached the corner
of LIST and B streets near the residence
of g. NJ. Schnell bolt came out Of
single tree and the tug of the left
hand horse was loosened. Thereupon
the single tree fell and struck the heels
of the horse and frightened him. The
other horse also took fright and raced
ahead Since the one horses traces
were loose the buggy was pulled en-.
tirely from one side and it quickly over.
turned. Mrs. Ramsdell was thrown
violently to the ground and severely
bruised and at the same time run over
by one wheel of the buggy. Mrs
Ramsdell is an excellent horse woman
but in suchea plight could do nothing
for she could in no way control the
actions of the buggy. Harry Hilbournt
who was ON his way home was on the
scene and together with G. NJ SchneI
helped her into the Schnell residence
Doctors Stockton and Scallon were sum
moned and it was found that there were
no broken bones and little cause fol
fear outside of the bruises sustained By
the fall and the over running of ths
wheel After Mrs. Ramsdell wal
thrown out the team kept on running
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-05
IDAHO COUNTY PIONEERS MEET
Henry Meyer Elected Pres.-Speeches
by s. A. Anderson and Ralph Telcher.

The Idaho County Pioneers Associa-
tion held their annual picnic and meet
ing at Halls Grove yesterday the
Fourth. The affair was not adequately
advertised and arranged for and the
full quota of old-timers was not present
but the lack of numbers was made up
by the enjoyableness of the occasion.
A basket dinner was hled at noon. At
one o'clock the official meeting was
called to order by M. s. Martin the
outgoing president. The new officers
elected were: Henry Meyer, president !;
X w. Overman, vice-president; Henry
Telcher, Secretary; and j. L. Byron,
treasurer. An executive conmittee
was appointed consisting of A. w. Talk
ington, Bertha Long, George d. Smith,
Nancy Hender and NJ s. Martin. The
new officers promise to arrange for a
big meeting next year and to get out
all the old pioneers for the occasion.
Addresses We're given by S. A. Ander-
son and Ralph fletcher. Among the ear
liest pioneers present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. G, P. Cone, Mr. and Mrs. John
Long, Mr.. and Mrs. Pei Sherwin, Mr..
and Mrs. Ern Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
S. Martin, Mrs. Nancy Hender, Mrs.
Betty Byron, Mrs. Margaret l..
Telcher, q, V. Crooks and James
Buchanan. The picnic was a highly en-
joyable time to all present and big
ger and better meeting is looked for
ward to next year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-05
CAMPAIGN CLOSES JULY IA.

The st. Joseph s Hospital Campaign
Committee, Lewiston issues the follow
ing statement
The campaign for a larger st. Joseph
hospital at Lewiston closes Saturday
night, July Ia.
Personal solicitation for the hospital
fund to enlarge the institution will be
made every day of next week commenc-
ing Tuesday morning.
The needs of the hospital have been
known to all of the people dependent
upon it for their hospital care.
You have never been asked to give to
a more worthy cause.
Any day. and hour you or some mem
Der of your family may require its ser
vices.
Contribute what you can to the end
that q larger and better hospital may
be available to meet existing and future
conditions.
Many residents of this town can
testify from personal experince to the
efficient, skillful and tender treatment
rendered them while patients at st
Joseph 3.
The campaign will be success if all
of the friends of the institution rally
to its support.
Help the hospital to greater useful.
ness - =
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-05

criminal cases in the probate and ms
tices' courts are entitled to receive AZ
per day for each day actually engaged
IN the trial of case, and 25 cents per
mile one way. Such mileage and per
diem all civil cases must be entered
ana taxed up as costs against the los
ing party. Our supreme court has held,
IN the case of Randall versus Kelsey,
Idaho, l6S, that probate justices
courts have no power to require liti-
gants to deposit jurors fees as con
d1tion precedent to the right of trial
by jury. This would seem to settle the
question.
'fhe jury fees are taxed up as costs
and become part of the Judgment. If
the judgment is uncollectible there
seems to be no way to secure the pay
ment of the jury fees. If an appeal be
taken to the district court, a bond is
required to be given sufficient to cover
all costs, including the jury fees. The
jurors would simply have to wait until
the case is finaly adjudicated to get
their fees, unless one or the other of the
parties litigant should advance such
fees
The law in this respect is in an un-
desirable condition. Wherever the
probate court or the justice of the peace
can get the parties to agree and deposit
a sufficient amount for jury fees, such
arrangementAwould be practical solu-
tion of the difficulty. Where no such
arrangements can be made there Is no
way under the law, to remove the aif
ficulties which you have suggested -