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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

his stables to Europe, and raced in
many countries.
No sketch of Lawson would be COM,
plete without the story of how he built
a city, was elected its first mayor, and
sold it-charter, highways, city hail.
police department, fire apparatus,
wharves, public franchises and all-for
a gOodly sum.
In 1890 he became interested in the;
rich coal and iron bearing region i'm
the state of Kentucky along the banks
of the Tennessee and Cumberland riv-
ers. He conceived the idea of a city
in that portion of Kentucky lying be-
tween the two rivers. BY coincidence
this bit of land was then also the
center of population of the nation. He
named his city Grand Rivers, and
hustled it into being with no delay. He
was a great sight rushing about his
municipality in SLOUGH hat, flannel shirt
and top boots 80
But life in Grand Rivers soon irked
him. He sold out and came to New
York for real action-which took the
form of spectacular bear campaign
in General Electric.
Million in Sugar.
In March, 1899, Lawson made a
million dollars, he admitted, by specu-
lation in sugar stock; but he said this
was no more than he had lost in this
same stock on previous occasions.
How Lawson does things was shown
in his purchase of the bay geldlng
Boralma. In October, 1899, the finap-
cier paid a visit to Lexington, KY, Tor
the purpose of attending the running
of the Kentucky Futurity. Boralma,
who had stepped the mile in 2:O9, was
pointed out to him as the probable win
ner.
So he bought the horse for $4,000,
On condition that Boralma won the Flu
turity. Then he entered the betting
ring and put up $4,000 on his pur-
chase. Boralma won, and Lawson not
only got a fine horse but much more
than enough to pay for it.
In the midst of the Amalgamated
Copper consolidation Lawson flashed
into the public eye by riding from Bos-
ton to New York in special train at
the rate of 90 miles an hour for the
entire distance. He did it in four hours
and fifteen minutes, while the fastest
regular train takes five hours. He SAID
Rogers and Rockefeller had tele-
phoned him they needed him lmmedi-
ately for important business.
Lawson's Office in Boston looks more
like an art museum than a brokers'
sanctum. Fine flowers, bronzes and
rare books surround him and compete
for room with the stock ticker. One
of the great sorrows of Lawson's life
was when he failed to secure the four
famous bronzes by Julian exhibited ID
q French salon.
Three or these, so inches in height,
look down on him in his private office.
They are Caesar Crossing the Rubi-
con" and two equestrian studies OF
Frederick the Great and George Wash
ington. The fourth piece, Napoleon,
was purchased by the municipality OF
Paris before Lawson could arrange to
buy the quartet. He had to be salts
fed with a replica Of the Napoleon
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

the Chinese
might
of
would be weeks months in locating him and
information him.
America England to Cali
which
suited in affairs of Importance.
sending students America be edu-
the been said there
recalled before had finished his
Then 1900 the Boxer ups
that be o Chinese America.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

ton. This includes roast mutton, roast
beef, oxtails, pork, stewed Kidneys OK
tongue, lamb tongue. ham loaf, veal
loaf, OK marrow and summer sausage
In all $4,000 cans of food will be car
ried on the voyage. During the trlp
each of the ten explorers will consume
400 pounds of coffee, if he drinks MS
share. The ship will carry two tons Vi
it and two tons of sugar.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
ARCTIC SUPPLIES BY THE TON
Amundsen, the Explorer, Adds 600
Pounds of Candy and Many
DeIicacies.

Chicago.-Roald Amundsen, the ex-
plorer, ordered for his six-year trip In
the arctic 600 pounds of candy and
quantities of ripe olives, sweet pickles,
picked pigs feet. dried fruits, nuts and
apple butter.
A ton of meat has been purchased
for each of the ten men In the expedi-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
TRIES TO LIVE ON
10 CENTS A DAY

Dover, O.-Davis Gartman,
age sixty-three, worth $4,000,
died as a result of being under
nourished, according to physi-
clans who have been attending
him. Gartman was q noted ex-
ponent of cheap living. On
one occasion he won a valuable
prize for the best article on
"How to Live Cheaply." For a
long time he is said to have sub
sisted on an allowance of 3
cents a day, but since the cost
of living had increased this sum
was increased to 10 cents day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
Waists for Spring.

The waists for spring are unusually
snappy in style and show a wider
range of colors than formerly, says
the Dry Goods Economist. THIS is
especially true of blouses to be worn
with sports suits or with stylish sep.
arate skirt of che better kind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

in restaurants. Two young men in jail
here confess they stole 45 overcoats OF
diners in downtown restaurants. With
their apprehension the police hoped
the thefts would stop, but they keep up
at about the usual rate. A special
squad of detectives has been assigned
to combat this particular form OF de-
prayity. The watch Your Hat and
Coat" sign crop is blooming.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

Held and recreation ground on the
shores of the Potomac, which the A.
A. u. would like to see and which
Representative Murray Hubert of
New York has sought in a bill now
before congress.
Congress has already granted $685.
900 of the amount deemed necessary.
This provides a shelter house and a
part Of the boat harbor. Representa-
tive Hubert wants congress to go
further.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
Gave Life to Avert Wreck.

lola, Kan.-Richard Moore, a Sec
ton hand, recently sacrificed his life
here to prevent the wrecking of a Mis-
souri,, Kansas & Texas passenger train
Hearing the train, he remembered that
he had left some timbers stacked on
the track and ran to remove them. AS
he cleared the rails he was struck by
the engine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

at J. A
Gerard Benberg
Schaub
Eng
conflict
the officially
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

Of all those Chinese students who are
studying in American colleges and
universities-at present some 500 in
number.
Here T. T. Wong, an energetic
young Chinaman who speaks excellent
English, keeps track Of the educa-
tional advancement Of each Chinese
student sent to America, while Mrs.
Wong writes them motherly letters of
good advice. If a student fails In
Latin or gets too many colds the
Wong family goes to his university
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

The cuffs are made in the same fash
ion and there is plum and gold silk
embroidery down each side of the
front and below the collar in back.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

Atlantic IN October, 1913. The men,
mostly foreigners, scattered all over
the globe, after congress had recog-
nized their bravery, and for more than
two years Secretary Redfield has been
trying to get In touch with them. He
has been successful in many instances,
but still has II medals awaiting
claimants.
The latest to be found were Franz
Won Hymen, now at the western front
with the German army, who was To-
Gated by the American consul general
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

adopted French
there Washington
the of such children
clubs consist of several members.
paying half the amount of required
children killed giving $500
child the
help by giving the other half
children about EXPIRE
children
of the the United
addition children
subscribed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

For very little girls pain, white
sheer fabrics are made up with fine
lingerie laces as usual, in dresses for
all their "dressNp" occasions. Plain
linen in colors USUALLY combined with
white in the bodice) is favorite for
daily wear, and Bingham holds it's own
as the best of fabrics for play dresses.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
How China Keeps Watch on Its Students Here

dwelling which stands of the capitals
home is the official home Headquarters
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

A British patent covers a series OF
tanks attached to cable to peEnit
vessel to spread oil on hough water.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

ZdIlOu lOFlu6u LUZ Tic IcllCl VI quill
children. Some of these children have
been taken for two years, and some
for longer periods.
Among the later subscribers to the
organization are the HyattSville high
school, the Potomac school, Sidwells
Friends school, Kendall Green Sunday
school, the Misses Marets' French
school, the Lafayette Memorial sub
scription, the Marie Louise millinery
establishment and the Home club, the
Current Events club of Hagerstown,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
Plan for National Athletic Field Progresses

Potomac which designed the eventual
will take $OOO to build the athletic
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
Coat Thieves Are Busy.

New York.-New York city is su1er-
ing from an epidemic of overcoat tnelts
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
RedfeIds Search for MedaIlWinning Heroes

cECRETARY COMMERCE REDFEID gradually
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22

If you are about to order new suit
for general wear, you will find an I'M
usual state of things in the matter of
styles. There is a sort of go-as-you
please situation, and you may have
your coat long or short, and your skirt
wide or narrow at the bottom. The
tailor cannot dictate, because from the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-22
Washington Caring for Many French Orphans

x have
according Miss Harriet
Children ogan
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
SPORTSMEN WILL
 ORGANIZE A CLUB
 TO PROTECT GAME

Last night at the meeting of the sportsmen of Juneau. held at the customs house, the first steps look ing towards the permanent lorna tion of the Southeastern Alaska Fish and Game Club. was taken. The ob- ject is assisting in the propagation and protection of game and game fish in this section of Alaska.
 It is the plans of the founders of this club to have a membership which will include all sportsmen, eith- CT hunters or trout fishermen in this section of Alaska and the principal work of the club will be in the pro- lection of game and the enforcement of the game laws. The members will be pledged. not only to abide by the game laws, but also to report to the proper officers any evasions which might come to their attention. It was the belief of those present that if the membership of the Club becomes large, notorious offenders of the game laws will be more wary on , account of not knowing who are members of the club. and also on ac- count of the knowledge that any member will report offenses of the game laws.
 The opinion of those present was that the initiation fee should be placed at $1 and the annual dues at $1 a year. which would provide fund for the Clubs expenses and would not keep anyone from joining through high dues or fees. The Club. when finally formed, will immediate ly strive to increase it's membership to 800 members.
 If possible trout hatchery will be installed in connection with the salmon hatcheries which are to be 'es- tablished by the Territory and the matter will be taken up with the proper authorities at an early date. It is also planned at some later date to introduce shad. grayling and other food and game fish in the streams of Southeastern Alaska.
 A committee consisting of Charles Garfield. Henry Shattuck and Charles
 E. Davidson was appointed to draw committee will report at a meeting to be held at the customs house on
 Saturday night. July 7th. at winch time a permanent organization will
 be formed. After, the formation of
 the club. an invitation will be sent to the other towns of Southeastern
 Alaska to act in like manner and CO operate with the locals in carrying out the good work which will have
 been started.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
Report Says the French Boxer Is on His Way Across Atlantic
 to the U. s.
BY PRIVATE CABLEGRAM
If Report Is True He Is Probably To Be Seen in the Ring for
 Red Cross.

According to well founded re- port, reaching New York, Georges Carpentier, heavyweight champion of Europe, and hero among French aviators on the western battlefront, is on his way to this country, says a New York dispatch.
 News that Carpenter had sailed for the United States first reached New York in a private cablegram, and although little can be learned of the purpose of his coming it is believed he will appear in several ring contests.
 In all of the interviews credited to Carpentier abroad he has ex- pressed the desire to cross the At lantic for a battle with Jess Will ard, heavyweight champion.
 Should Carpenter appear in box ing contests here it is probable that the money he earns will go to the Red Cross
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
TY COBB HITS BALL AROUND 4
 .360 CLIP NOW
Cruise in National Is Gradually Drawing Away from All
 His Rivals.

Ty Cobb, in the American League and Cruise in the National League, are gradually drawing away from their rivals in the race for batting leadership. Cobb's average, after a stretch of nineteen games of un- broken hitting, last Saturday was .368. Cruise is slugging at an even .350 gait.
 Speaker Far Behind Cobb.
 Iris Speaker is far behind Cobb, with mark of .343 Reb Russell, Chicago, tops him with .357, al though he has appeared only in six teen games. Stuffy McInnis and George Sisler are tied for third place honors among the regulars, each having amassed a mark of BIO. Other 300 hitters in the Johnson League are Hamilton. St. Louis; Chapman, Cleveland and Wambsganss, Cleveland.
 Shakeup Among Leaders.
 Cruise of St. Louis shot into the lead among the National League 5atters with an average of $50. Cruise made eleven hits in seven games.
 There was general shakeup 'mong the leaders in the other de- partments. Robertson of New York deposed Zeider of Chicago as the leading basestealer with seventeen; 5tengel of Brooklyn took the lead in sacrifice hitting with fourteen md Hornsby of St. Louis tied Crav- ath of Philadelphia for home-runs, each having six; Heine Groh of Gin cinnati dethroned Burns of New with thirty-eight. U
 Kauff in 300 Class.
 In the National League, the 300 stickers are as follows: Cruise, St. Louis; Prendergast, Chicago; Tom Clarke, Cincinnati; Rousch, Cincinnati; Smith, St. Louis, Fischer, Pittsburgh Hendrix, Chi cago; Burns, New York; Griffin, Cincinnati; Galore, Brooklyn; A. Grimes, Pittsburgh; Zimmerman, New York; Hornsby, St. Louis J. Mann( Chicago; Whitted. Philadel- phia; Groh, Cincinnati; Kauff, New York; Wheat, Brooklyn; Rawlings, Boston.
 Love and Schupp Top Pitchers.
 Slim Love of the Yankees and Ferd Schupp of the Giants maintain their places at the head of the re- spective pitching lists. Neither has been defeated. Love has won five and Schupp has captured eight con- tests. Other undefeated American Leaguers are: Read, Boston, and Cunningham, Detroit. Williams, Chicago, has seven victories and one defeat. Reuther, Chicago, is the only other undefeated Nation al Leaguer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
Gotham Promoter Offers Ten Thousand Dollars for Each Title
 Bout Pulled.
CHANGE NOW FOR BENNY
Champion Can Clean Up Small Fortune if He NibbIeS
 at Bait.

It's not going to be very hard winter for Benny Leonard, worlds lightweight champion. but if the worse comes to worst, Benny can pick up paltry $6O,000 if he will sign contract to engage in six championship skirmishes for Jimmy Johnston at the St. Nicholas Rink. New York.
 Here is Johnston5s scheme. He will give Leonard $5000 to engage Dundee, $5000 to mix with Jack son, $6000 to face Joe Yelling, $7,- 900 if he will take chance at Charley Whites deadly left hook, slh.o00 if he will agree to box Ted Lewis at 135 pounds at 3 o'clock. and $20,000 if he will attend pugil- istically to Johnny Kilbane.
 Offered $2COO Bonus.
 That's total of $58,000. If Leonard will sign an agreement to meet these men for the stated amounts Johnston will give him a bonus of S200O, so that his total earnings for the six bouts will foot $60,000. The calm and collected Jesse James Johnston informs the $60,000 for six ten-round bouts be- fore.
 "I mean what I say when I make this offer" said Johnston the other night in New York Leonard can make his own arrangements as the period of time between each bout and he can select his opponents in the order that best suits his fancy.
 Could Defeat Lewis9
 There are three men in that list who can whip him to a certainty. Jackson, White and Lewis are the men 1 have in mind. know they'll laugh when l mention Ted Lewis as one of Leonards opponents. They all think that because he fought middleweight that he Is one himself I'll guarantee that he will make 135 pounds at o'clock for Leonard and if the truth is known, 135 isn't any tO happy WciSut lOf DcHHy
 Despite the fact that his weight was announced at 133 the night he won the title from Welsh he really weighed 137 pounds, and he worked hard to make that. Lewis is the most remarkable lightweight that the world has ever produced
 Must Join the Army.
 Leonard will have to light req class soon or her may never get tht chance to again. He is bound to bt drawn into the army or navy There is no chance for him tt avoid that, so he might just as wei look over the list of mine and talk, some of them on. Outside of tn, men 1 have mentioned there is non' with whom he could draw a respec table gate. l think my offer fai and it certainly goes. Let him sigi and I'll hand over the $2000 priz, money without blinking
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
HIKE-A-LOTS TO PARADE.

Plans are being made for the H1ke-a-Lot club to participate in the Fourth of July parade. Some very unique ideas concerning the arrangement for float have been suggested and if the plans do not miscarry the Juniors will represent National emblem in true metropolitan manner. The Hikers will contest for prizes both in the parade in the morning and in the individual events for the Juniors in the afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
FIRST AID CLASS ORGANIZED

The organization of the First Aid class of the local Chapter of the Red Cross was completed last night at a meeting at the City Hall. Miss Mona Graves, as chairman, distrib- uted the textbooks, American Red Cross Abridged Textbook on First Aid, and the first lesson was as- signed. The next meeting will be held at the City Hall, Tuesday, July 3rd, at 7:30 D. m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
INSANE PRISONER JUMPS
 OVERBOARD AND DROWNS

The steamer Mariposa, which ar rived from the westward at an early hour this morning brought word that L.. Undurich. an insane prisoner on the ship, escaped his guards while the steamer was between Seward and Valdez. jumped overheard and was drowned. Undurich managed to slip through a port hole of the ship while heavily ironed and went overheard. He sank immediately and was never seen again. Underich was adjudged insane at Unalaska and was under the charge of Deputy Marshal c. w. Mossman and three guards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
BANKER
 VISITS THE NORTH

F. K. Porter, a banker of Lead vile, Col, and Mrs. Porter are amongst the passengers making the round trip on the Princess Alice Last night while in port, MT. Por- ter was guest of the Elks, pres ent at the Elks' Club. Among those whom he met there and wis ited was A. J. Sprague, the Ju- neau fish expert, a fellow member of the Lcadville lodge of Elks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
"OTHER PEOPLES MONEY' NEW BILL AT COLISEUM.

The women of Juneau will especially like the new bill at the Coliseum for there is shown some of the latest fash ions, which are worn by the heroine in "Other Peoples Money" The plot is detective story and as it unfolds there are many interesting events Gladys Hulette is the girl in the story and she is the one who exposes all sorts of crime. There is a travelogue and a comedy with this Mutual feature which will be given the last times to- night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
1.-THE HAVOC" GIVEN AT THE PAl AGE

Gladys Hanson is a new star in the Essanay ranks and last night she gave very thrilling domestic story telling of the love of one woman for two men. True the woman was not all to blame in this production and two men have an interesting development. The name of the feature is The Havoc" and the Palaces audiences liked it. Another series of Athletic champions is also add ed to this bill which will be given to- night for the last time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
MERCHANTS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION TO MEET
 TOMORROW AT LUNCHEON

Tomorrow noon the Merchants Protective Association of Juneau will meet at a luncheon at the Gas tineau Cafe and transact such busi- ness as comics before it. Among the important questions will be that Of better transportation facilities from Juneau to outlying districts Other important questions will be discussed. A full attendance is re- uqested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
Northwestern League
EBERTs LOSES AN EYE.

Word was received in Juneau last night by letter that R. D. Eb- erts. formerly connected with the Alaska Juneau, while on the last day of job at Oakland had one of his eyes injured which resulted in its removal. Friends in Juneau will be sorry to learn of his mis- fortune.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
U. s. OFFICIAL ousrED.

WASHINGTON. June 27.-Joseph J. Scott. collector of internal rev- enue for the First Californis dis trict at San Francisco. has been TO- moved from office by direction of the President. Scott is under in- dictment for shortage m his ac- counts with the government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
GRAND TRUNK STEAMERS HAVE AN ORCHESTRA ON
 BOARD ALASKA BOATS

Agent Shepard received cir cular letter last night stating that the Prince George, due here tomor- row night on her first trip of the season. has three-piece orchestra for the entertainment of the pas sengers and tourists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
ENGRAVING AND ENCLOSING.

Engraved visiting cards. wedding invitations and announcements. and other society and business station cry; monogram dies and monogram qt1ire stamping; and embossed so- ciety and business stationery-the best on the Pacific Coast. Leave or ders at the once of EMPIRE PRINT ING COMPANY. tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
JOINT FOOD CONTROL.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-Food control in the United States and Canada will be made as nearly alike as conditions in the. two countries will permit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-27
MARY GIVES HOME GUARDS A FLAG

The Home Guard of the Lasky Com pany has been presented with company nag by no less a parsonage than Mary Pickford herself Wallace Reid was successful in keen competition for the position of color sergeant and the hon. or of carrying the flag.