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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10
HOW ApUSSYFOOT' JOHNSON WIPED out
The MONTE CARLO OF NO MANS LAND
Independent Kingdom Set UP by Three Scoundres on the Kan
sas-Indan Territory Border Defes Authorities and Does
Thriving Business Until Johnson Takes Hold
GIVES THE RUFFIANs The LAWYERS ANSWER

Sheriff Paxton of Montgomery county,
Kansas, with his retainers, and, on
the other, Deputy Marshal Walker OF
the Territory. They looked at each
other across their twelve feet of No
Mans Land and licked their dry lips
as they heard corks popping. II they
did not, their henchmen did. They
listened, and the roulette ball spun
merrily, and the brazen dollars
clicked. Nobody paid the least at
tention to the outcast minions of the
law. Their only satisfaction lay in
nabbing those who strayed within
their own realms. An Indian, who
pension money, would stumble out OF
the door, lose his steering powers,
and cross into his territory. The
deputy marshal would pounce on him.
A Kansan, webbing north, would fall
into the yearning arms of Sheriff Pax
ton. But King Lewis continued on
the land that he had seized upon.
And, in the absence of any properly
constituted authority, there seemed no
reason why his kingdom should not
endure forever.
During the height of the festivities
royal proclamation was issued de-
claring that the powers could not in
tervene, and even the presence of Mr..
Taft, then secretary for war, in Okla
homa could not dampen the spirits of
4Io v,on,,1o 40 non dilute +ho Dofopou 0f
those that passed over the bar. The
proclamation stated that only a spe-
cial act of congress could put the
kingdom out of business. However,
Lewis had failed to take General
issimo Pussyfoot Johnson into con-
sideration.
Now, when the news reached John
sons ears, he was good deal upset.
He did not like these happenings
Was the man who had earned national
fame as champion lid-clamper Of the
Indian Territory to be defied and have
his work annulled by men who were
running his reputation and debauching
his Indian wards? Johnson cared no
more for law than the others cared
for law and order. But Johnson did
care for order. And he meant to
maintain it. Johnson is an Anglo
Saxon name, and Johnson responds
to the old English instinct for good
government. But Johnson has Indian
blood in him also, and when Johnson
goes on the warpath he never lets go
of anything he catches-never.
Johnson accordingly reasoned like
this: eff his majesty King Lewis and
his cabinet can commit felony no.
where, certainly /, too, have a right
to commit felony nowhere. But
will it be felony? If No Mans Land
is in the United States and not on
the high seas, then I, as federal Of
ficer, have an undoubted right to in
stitute proceedings
Thus it happened that one night a
dafk-complexioned barrel of a man
with bald, shining head and stubby
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10
Takes a Strong Wind, Too.

DIR. George T. MacCoy of Columbus
recalls that when the Spanish-Ameri-
can war broke out, in April, 1893, two
Irishmen were at work on a new
asphalt pavement, being laid on Wash
ington street. He was watching them
when one stopped handling his pick
and glanced up at the courthouse
tower, where a flag was waving.
'sWhat's the use of putting flag up
there?" the man questioned. 1.-THE
wind will whip it to pieces"
ayes, but the winds the only thing
that can whip it," was the others
quick reply.--Indianapolis News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10

the buggy entered Caney than John
son found himself under arrest, and
his prisoners were taken from him.
He demanded an immediate hearing,
which could not be refused, and it
took the judge only a few minutes to
decide that there was no case against
him, or, at least, that the matter was
outside his jurisdiction, inasmuch as
the raid had taken place beyond the
jurisdiction of Kansas. This hoist the
prisoners with their own petard, the
joke being, of course, that the Monte
Carlo had actually always been with
in the boundaries of the state of Kan
sas.
Jonnsos vas set free. IS has been
said, he never lets go. Within three
minutes of obtaining his freedom he
once more had Elijah and Killion in
his possession. He took them down
to the railroad station, with the OBJ
ject of conveying them by train to
vinita, where the United States owns
and operates jail. But his arrest
had delayed him too long: the last
train to Vinita for the night was
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10
CHINESE MILITARY TACTICS
Celestiais Planned to Trip Up Foes,
Throw Water in Their Faces and
Then Cut Off Their Heads.

At the beginning Of the Chino-Japa-
hese war, says contributor to the
Washington Star, one of our military
attaches saw a Chinese regiment take
the field at review and go through a
very curious performance.
The soldiers carried long bamboo
poles like fishing rods, and with these
they rushed at one another, yelling
wildly and making very queer gestures
and grimaces.
"What's the gamer" asked the Amer
lean.
'That regiment" a Chinese general
answered, sis one Of our very oldest.
1t is now practicing form of assault
that dates from prehistoric times. The
idea is to trip the enemy up with the
long wand, throw water in his face
and, in the midst of his bewilderment
at this extraordinary treatment, to
cut off his head."-Youth's Compan-
ion.'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10
Couldn't Keep II Up.

The City Man Ito ninety-year-old
peasant) Tell me, what must one do
to grow to be as old as you are?
Peasant-Don't drink, don't smoke,
keep out in the fresh air.
City Nanny father did all those
things and died at sixty.
Peasant-Yes, but he didn't do them
long acknowledgements Blaetter (Mu-
nich).
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10
Another Operation Avoided.

Richmond Ind-For two years sick and weak from
female troubles that when going up stairs had go very slowly
with hands the steps, then sit down at the top The
doctor said he thought should have operation and friends
thought would not live into house My daughter
asked Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound had
with good results did weakness disappeared
gained in strength moved into home do all kinds OF garden
raised hundreds chickens and ducks
enough praise of Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
M O. JOHNSTON, Route D, Box 100, Richmond, Ind
Of course there are many serious that only
surgical operation will relieve. We freely acknowledge
this but the above letters and many others like them
amply prove that many operations are recommended when
medicine in many cases is all that is needed.
IF Won want special Lydia e. Pnkham Medi
cine Co Your letter will be opened,
by a held in strict confidence.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10

Shortly after marrying a widow a
man discovers the true meaning OF the
deadly parallel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10

OF course 1t Is Observation-Disclosures
when you forget, but it's gross neglect
when your wife forgets.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10

While a mans will may be law, in
the case of a married man the law is
seldom enforced.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-10
GOO Manll
Operations
The Right Medicine in Many Cases
Does Better than the Surgeons
Knife. Tribute to Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.


Des Moines, Iowa.-"My husband says / would
have been in my grave today had it not been for
Lydia E. Pinkhamls Vegetable Compound / suf-
fered from serious female trouble and the doctors
said could not live one year without an operation
My husband objected to the operation and had me
try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
soon commenced to get better and am now well
mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
any woman as wonderful health RESPONSIBILITIES
BLANCHE JEFFERSON, 7O3 Lyon St, Des Moines, Iowa.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
PERSHING At HEROES GRAVES
Commander Visits Cemetery Where
First American Troops Are
Buried.

With the American Army In France,
Nov. 20.-General Pershing on a trip
TO the front, visited the newly made
graves in which lie the bodies Of the
three victims Of the recent trench raid.
They are on green hill overlooking
q small village.
General Pershing showed especial
interest in the simple markers on the
graves, recording the name, company
and regiment of each OF the Ameri-
cans buried there, and In wreath of
native flowers hung within the in
closure on which had been placed in
French, the following inscription:
Here lie the first soldiers Of the
great republic Of the United States
who died on the soil of France for
justice and liberty, Nov. 3, 1917"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
FIVE U-BOATS SUNK
BRITISH PREMIER TELLS COM.
MONS OF ONE DAYS VICTORY.
Lloyd George Says Diver Peril Is End
ed and Defends His Paris
Speech.

London, Nov. 2I.--Five German sub
marines were destroyed on Saturday
alone, Premier David Lloyd-George
told the house of commons on Mon
day. The premier added that he had
no further fear Of submarines.
These statements were made during
the debate In which Mr.. LloydGeorge
fought the fight of his political life.
The opposition against the premier,
headed by former Prime Minister Her
bert ii. Asquith, apparently switched
its plans since last weeks opening fire
on Mr.. Lloyd-George and, when Mr..
Asquith summed up against his success
sor, he centered his fire not So much
on the proposed supreme inter-allied
war council, which 1t was feared would
change the British army system, as on
Lloyd-George's ''brutally frank" Paris
speech.
Responding, Mr.. Lloyd-George de-
clared his Paris speech was mot an
impulsive one"
1T was carefully considered and
submitted to the cabinet" he added.
II resolved TO assume the risk In or
der to arouse public sentiment, not
merely here but in France, Italy and
America"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
SAYS FOE WILL RUE WAR
President Sends Telegram to Loyalty
Meetino--"Time Has Come When
Home Must Be Protected"

Washington, Nov. 19.-President
Wilson addressed telegram Of patrl-
otto felicitation to the citizens Of the
six states embraced In the Northwest
loyalty meetings In st. Paul. saying the
nation is looking TO the Northwest In
its great fight ITO make the world safe
for democracy"
President Wilson told them the mas
ters of Germany will rue the day they
challenged the American republic, and
added:
'The time has come when the home
must he protected and that faith af-
firmed in deeds. Sacrifice and service
must come from every class, every pro-
fession, every party, every race. every
creed, every section.
This is not q bankers war, NOR :,
farmers war, or manufacturers war,
or II laborlng mans warT-it is war
for every straight-out American, wheth-
er our flag he by birth or by adop-
tion."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
ALIENS LEAVE BARRED ZONES
Become American Citizens Forced
to Vacate Homes.

Washington, Nov. % The whole
sale exodus of thousands Of unnatural
lied Germans from their homes and
Offices near docks, piers, warehouses,
railway terminals and other establish
ments declared barred zones by Pres
ident Wilson's alien enemy proclama-
tion has started.
The surrender of their homes, often
residences Of many years, Offices and
Jobs I'm the restricted areas was the
signal for widespread protest on the
part Of those affected, but, having
failed to become American citizens,
the department OF justice was inexor-
able In ordering and effecting their re-
moval
At the department of justice II was
said that the new regulations were be-
Ing enforced without any friction.
HOboken, n. j., Nov. 23.--Hoboken
aliens who are German spies, friends
Of spies or simply sullcn anti-Ameri-
cans, are running to cover. The Ger
mans fear another roundup by the SOL
diers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
Teaching Youth Courtesy.

1t is true that the one-time honored
"ma'am" has gone 70 voyage. Yet
wait--what takes its place? Sometimes
nothing. Poor modern childi
Little Willie, you see, is taught that
INA am Is decidedly bad form, don't
you know. mode of address only to
be used by servants, indeed, and SO
his youthship comes out with an
abrupt mo" or brief YES" to old
ladies and playmates alike, an ex-
change observes.
The really correct thing for Willie
to be taught Is that the name or rela-
tionship of the persons addressed must
be given In place of that socially os-
TRACKED "ma'nm." He must say YES,
mother" or mo, father" Qf he has
been taught not to use "slr'O, or "No
Mr.. Smith or Miss Jones'" ~ the case
may be.
The mentioning of persons name
when speaking 10 him or her is always
pleasant little mark of courtesy,
even from one older person 10 another
and Is charming To hear from a child's
lips.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
LABOR BACKS WILSON
A. =. OF L. DELEGATES ALMOST
UNANIMOUS IN SUPPORT.
Vote Of Confidence Given After Hours
Of Debate at Convention Held
at Buffalo.

Buffalo, n. Y. Nov. 20.-Union labor
has put its stamp of approval on the
attitude of Samuel Gompers, president
Of the American Federation Of Labor,
in working hand In hand with Presi-
dent Wilson and placing the needs of
the nation above all other eonsidera-
tons in questions involving the work
ingman's part in vigorous prosecu'
ton of the war against Germany.
The vote of confidence came after
more than three hours Of dabate on
Tuesday, in which the pacifist element
at the thirty-seventh annual conven-
ton of the federation was given ample
opportunity TO express itself. Out OF
total of 450 delegates only 10 were
recorded in opposition.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
DRAFT SYSTEM WORKS FINE
Men Called to coIors in First SeIec-
tion, VIII Be In Training Camps
by January I.

\ Washington, Nov. 22.-Six hundred
and eighty-seven thousand young men
drawn to the colors In the first draft
under the selective service law will be
in training by January l, Provost Mar
shall General Crowder announced.
While construction work is still under
way i'm some Of the training camps,
most of the work Is completed and all
will be finished before the end of the
present year. The manufacture Of
clothing for the drafted men in like
wise is proceeding rapidly and it is ex-
pected there will be nm ample supply
of uniforms for all the selected men
when the first draft is completed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
DIES As SHIP SINKS.
COMMANDER OF v. s. DESTROY.
Err cHAUNcEY STICKS TO HIS
POST ON BRIDGE.
3 OFFICERS, 10 MEN LOST
American Warship Goes to Bottom
Following Collision With Another
Craft In War Zone-sinks
In Few Minutes.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Three officers
and Is enlisted men lost their lives
when the United States destroyer
Chauncey was sunk In the dark by a
collision early Monday In the war
zone.
Vice Admiral Sims reported the ac-
cldent. He said the Chauncey's com
mander. Lieutenant Commander Wal
ter Il. Reno, died ut his post on the
bridge.
The official announcement made by
the navy department gives no details.
II was learned unOfficially, however,
the Chauncey was rammed by u large
merchantmen dashing to port. Both
ships had all lights out.
The Chauncey sank within few
minutes after being struck, ii was be-
lieved in naval circles, because Of the
heavy casualty list. The vessels nor
mai complement was 81 men, indicating
that at least seventy were saved.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
WAR COUNCIL OPENS.
LLoYD-GEoRGE SAYS NATIONS
DEPEND ON UNITED
STATES SHIPS.
AMERICANS ATTEND MEET
Colonel House Represented by HIS
secretary-British Premier Con-
fident Of Victory Over
the Kaiser.

London, Nov. 22.--Premier Lloyd
George opened the allied war confer
ence here on Tuesday with speech
IN important statement, but which,
like the rest of the proceedings, Is be-
Ing kept secret In its essentials, al
though some passages have been given
out. One cOnferee said spirit of great
est earnestness and unity permented
the meeting and that the most impor-
tant practical results were achieved.
The American representatives were !:
Gen. Tasker ii. Bliss, chief of stan /;
Admiral William S. Benson. chief Of
naval operations; Thomas Nelson Per-
kins, member Of the priority board !;
DR.. Alonzo Taylor, representing the
food controller; cambridge Colby OF
the United States shipping board; Os-
car II. Crosby, assistant secretary Of
the treasury Vance Mccormick, chair
man of the war trade board.
Col. +. NJ. House, head Of the Ameri-
can mission, did not attend the meet
ing, but was represented by his secre-
tary, Gordon Auchincloss.
In the course of his speech. Mr..
Llyod-George said
Assuming that the submarine stu
alton does not get worse, the easing of
The position of the allies depends en-
trely upon the dates on which the
American program of launching 6,OOO.-
600 tons of shipping promised for 1918,
comes into practical effect"
The premier said he wished to recog-
nize the eager earnestness with which
the people OF the United States are
throwing themselves In the great task.
He expressed absolute confidence that
the great denocracies now marching
shoulder 10 shoulder would utterly
overthrow the menace which threat
cned the liberty of the world.
He thankeN the mission for "the
invaluable services which the United
States navy has already rendered. not
| only in protecting commerce, but In
| dealing with the submarine, for vital
assistance In financing the war and for
effective help in many other ways"
With reference 20 the question of
supplies. Mr.. Lloyd-Ge>rge assured die
mission that the most drastic food re-
Strictions were about to be imposed
upon the people of the British isles.
The conference lasted an hour and Il
bali.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
WILSON ORDER cURBs ALIENS
Germans Must Get Permit to Travel In
United States and obey strln-
gent Regulations.

Washington. Nov. 21.--All alien en-
enies are required to register and TO
obtain permits To travel, under n
proclamation issued on Monday by
President Wilson. Enemies also are
prohibited from approaching within
100 yards Of water fronts, docks, rail-
road terminals or storage houses and
are forbidden to enter or reside in the
District of Columbia. The proclama-
ton. issued as supplement to the one
declaring Il state Of war with Ger
many, provides further that m alien
enemy shall not, except on public fer
ries, be found on "any ocean, bay, river
or other waters" within the United
States They are forbidden 10 fly in
airplanss, balloons or airships and to
enter the Panama canal zone.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
SOLDIERS TO BE RELIEVED
n Organized to Guard Industries
and Railroads.

Washington, Nov. % Army depart
mental commanders have been re-
lieyed of the duty Of assigning troops
to guard industries and railroads as
the first step In the war departments
general plan TO cooperating with the
states In n system Of internal control
during the war that will not drain the
fighting forces. Soldiers now doing
police and Waterman work will be re-
lleved soon md to supplement men for
such duty furnished by the states the
department is preparing TO organize a
special force of federal police, semi
military in character.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
BRITISH TROOPS WIN IAfFA
Ancient City Captured by Army In
Paiestine-Turks Continue
Withdrawal.

London. Nov. 20.--The city Of Jana.
on the Mediterranean coast, was taken
possession of by the British army in
Palentine. The Turks, who apparently
are continuing their withdrawal north
ward, offered no opposition.
The text Of the official statement
making this announcement reads:
"Jaffa was occupied by Australian
and New Zealand mounted troops
without opposition. The enemy ap-
pears to be continuing his retirement
To the north"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
BRITISH WIN NAVAL BATTLE
ksiser's Cruisers Forced to Flee Back
to Heleoiand--Two Vessels
Are Damaged.

London, Nov. 20. - German light
blight before British wGrships Of sim.
liar type We're pursued TO within &c
miles Of Helgoland, whore they came
under The protection of the German
battle feet and mine fields. the admir-.
atty announced.
One Of the German light cruisers
was observed to be in flames and the
machinery Of another seemed to be
damaged, A German mine sweeper
was sunk.
The British light forces returned
without losses. with but little damage
to the ships and slight casualties
among the personnel.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
GENERAL MAUDE IS DEAD
British Commander in Mesopotan,ia
Suecumbs After Brief ILLNESS
Captured Bagdad From Turks.

London, Nov. 21.--General Maude,
British commander In Mesopotamia,
died on Sunday, according to an off,
cial statement, which states that death
followed brief illness in Mesopo-
tamia.
The premier briefly reviewed Gener-
nj Maude's career and told Of the DIFF
flculties he overcame, which resulted
in the capture of Bagdad and other
successes In Mesopotamia.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
II LOST ON U. S. DESTROYER
chauneey Sunk During Collision in the
War zone-vesei Was OF an
Old Type.

Washington, Nov. 90 Sinking of
the American destroyer Chauncey In
collision IN the war zone early Mon
day morning with probable loss of
u lives was announced by the navy
department.
No further details We're given in a
brief report TO the department from
Vice Admiral Sims. The Chauncey
was small, old-type boat of only 400
tons.
For several years before the war
the Chauncey was used only in coast
defense work and was classified as n
coast torpedo vessel.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
SOFT, CLEAR SKINS
Made So by Daily Use of Cutleura
Soap and Ointment-Trial Free.

The last thing at night and the first
in the morning. battle the face freely
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. II
there are pimples or dandruff smear
them with Cuticura Ointment before
bathing. Nothing better than Cutcura
for daily toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
Lists U. s. Owned Property.

Copenhagen. Nov. 22.-The provis-
ions Of the German regulation requir-
Ing report on all properties in Ger
many belonging to enemy citizens has
now been extended to American citi-
zens. The reports are Of such nature
that they can be used as basis for
financial reprlsals.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
DANNY SHAY IS ACQUITTED
Former Milwaukee Baseball Manager
Found Not Guilty Of Murder
at indianapolis.

indianapolis, Nov. 23.--Dan Shay,
former Milwaukee baseball manager,
was found not guilty Of murder in the
second degree for shooting to death
Clarence Buell., colored cafe waiter,
by jury In criminal court here,
shay's plea was self-defense, saying
the negro threatened and struck him
before he shot
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
Halt Of Wheat Movement Told.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The temper
airy halt in the movement of wheat to
the seaboard was explained In q state
ment saying that the railroads had
stopped shipments for time so that
the corn may be moved.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
Bank Robbers Get s4.ooo

New Rockford, N. D., Nov. 23.-The
Farmers State bank of Hamburg, N.
D., 20 miles northwest of here, was en-
tered early Wednesday, and after
blowing the safe the robbers escaped
with more than 1900.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
BRITISH LOSE II VESSELS
Admiralty Report Shows Ten Ships Of
More Than 1000 Tons Were
Lost In Week.

London, Nov. 23.-Seventeen British
merchantmen were sunk by mines or
submarines last week, according to the
weekly statement issued on Wednes-
day by the British admiralty. or these
ten were vessels of 1000 tons and over
and seven of less than LOCO tons.