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Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
FORMER DOYLEvILLE LADY
DIES AT SEATTLE

Many Of the Champion readers will
be surprised to learn Of the death Of
Mrs. Julia Borsom Waterman, who
succumbed to the dreaded disease Of
inward cancer, on March 18th, st
Seattle, Warrington, after 4 months
Of intense suffering.
Miss Borsom was married to w. E.
Waterman at Doyleville, Colo, twen-
ty-six years ago, at which place she
grew to womanh0od.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Storm Hit Us Light

The storm Friday night last was
general on the Western Slope, except
at Gunnison where we only had a
skiff of snow. There was nearly a
foot in the San Juan mountains, and
nine inches at Salida. Slides have been
running continuously in the Ouray,
Telluride region and great damage
has resulted, but SO far little loss Of
life is reported.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
RAYMOND BARNHILL

The death Of Raymond Barnhill,
which occurred last Friday night at
Pitkin at 9:15 o'clock has again sad
dened that community. Funeral SER
vices were held Saturday, the body
being inferred near the old family
Continued from Page Four)
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Bsys shss4 Int Train

Shooting into the back end Of q
moving train is dangerous business
Dangerous for the passengers and fol
boys who are 70 thoughtless ~ to At
tempt it.
AS Wednesdays train to the Buttea
was passing the Pueblo mine below
that city, two boys who were out hunt
ing thot it would be sport to hit the
back end. They hit it, the 22 calibeI
bullet penetrating the doors Of the
baggage apartment about on level
with the heads Of passengers, If any
had been aboard. Special agent o. T,
Curtis Of the Rio Grande came right
over yesterday and the boys will ap-
pear before the county court next
week, Wednesday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Slope Phone T.Ik Made E..ier

Telephone conversation from Gun
nison to Western Slope points are
now improved by the insertion Of re-
tion. We haven't tried Il, but those
who know assert these instruments
clear up the line difficulty q great deal
and makes phone conversation much
more satisfactory.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Heavy Steel Moving This Way

The laying of IS pound steel is pro-
ceeding from Montrose this way, and
has now reached Cedar creek. It is
believed the snow will get of of Cerro
summit in time to allow steady pro-
gress, without laying of the crew.
There are enough of these rails on
hand to reach to Crystal creek this
side Of Cimarron.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Appointed to Boost State Fair

Geo. L. Miller, Chairman Of the
Board of County Commissioners. has
been appointed Honorary Commissioner
County. Just what his duties are in
this connection Mr.. Miller is unable
to say as yet, but undoubtedly it will
be to see that our county is properly
ton, matter which saa has never
properly attended to.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Scarlet Fever Here

Coming from Ohio City to see his
brother, Herman Hudler found him
as well as the children sick and stayed
over several days to help. Following
the Flu, which took the wife and mo-
ther, scarlet fever has invaded the
Roy Hudler home.
At last account, both Mr.. Hudler
and the children are recovering, but
we learn another case Of scarlet fever
is suspected in our city.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Herbert L..hbrook Bays Ranch

Herbert Lashbrook has purchased
from F. ID. Mckee, the $50 acres ut
Castleton known as tho J. C. Mckee
ranch, which has been leased for some
years to Ed. LeFevre. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lashbrook were in town yesterday
buying material to start ranching at
once.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Bob Potter Back

Bob Potter and his two daughters,
Bernice and Roberta, arrived yester-
day from Lasvega, Nevada, and are
housekeeping at Mrs. Cooper's rooms.
Bob plans to stay with US, and go into
some kind of business. He has been
railroading in Nevada. His oldest
daughter, Hazel, was married in that
city last fall TO young man named
Chas. Pollard.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
GnmeYotal

Miss Stella Yowell, of the Colorado
State Normal School, was Chairma1
Of the School Committees, and made
q most excellent showing, the total
amount contributed by the schools be-
ing &322.60 which is included in the
above
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Rcd Care Of Appeadicitis

Suffering terribly with appendicitis
little Jimmy GaTzoli, ten year old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs Joe Gaxzoli, was tax
en- to Salida Wednesday night for an
operation. DR.. Hanson accompanied
Mr.. Gazzoi and the boy. He is in q
critical condition since the operation.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28
Sehoo, at Mar.hali Pass

Mrs. l. C. Sharp and little son re-
turned Saturday to Aa1hall pass af-
ter brief visit with folks here. Ms.
Sharp tells US that there are enough
children among the families at the
pass to secure school TO start May
first
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28

Crooks Divorce Salt EDed
Henry Crooks has Applied for \ ti-
vorce from Angie NJ. Z. Crooks. The
hearing will be held in county cour.,
probably next month. Dcsertion il
alleged.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28

Ray Rider came IN the other day
frsm tie training camp ct Galveston
anl Il Asofaing q the light plant q
Ra1senx Ray says there wAs TO-
ma E7u for his regiment 70 ct sway
frD0l Tort Croeketk He gFeet1y -
joyed 'She News-CAnnpisa uAi4 ~
eeat - him b eanp ~ . ftisoa
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28

A. Z. Marlatt of DOyleville was
among Tomichi valley folks at the
county seat yesterday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28

Ladies' Of the again bring to
the attention Of the public the nd Of used clothing
destitute abroad Stun
te campaign close. next Monday The 31 The clothing b
shipped at No delay il possible Almost every family
fsw ..1es1s ~ that are shahby out bgt wah wcM y
dred pounds have keen eathered 3
Ksnser tae nd naaed q aseisn iands sew
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-03-28

Total for Drive -.
Mrs. Ruland's Sunday
School Fund ------
The Washington times., 1919-01-12

She was so surprised at the gen.
uineness of his tone that for mo-
ment she, hung on the word breath
less, unable TO believe her ears
Then, aware that he was watching
her intently, sighed deeply turned
away and seemed to sleep more
heavily
L1eOchen!' The clue was all that she
needed and the sense of her own power
over Conrad Won Hengel gave her new
courage and new initiative Even now
when the success or failure of his great
venture hung upon her elimination, he
dared TO be tender She could not deny
that the gentleness of his touch and the
deep tones Of his voice had thrilled her
She was feminine enough to identify his
note with the one he had uttered the other
night, the note that had recurred to her
again and again in her bewilderment and
in her Tear of him. He loved. He had
spoken the truth when he had said tha: he
had wanted her. Subtle was the nattery
of this softly spoken word.
She was even ready to believe now that
ne mad been honest when he had offered
her his friendship in this extraordinary
pilgrimage which was to end in the dis
aster to England and baton of a field
marshal for himself The gospel of sue
cess was not too firmly rooted to exclude
the still small voices OF the spirit She
knew now that for her own sake he was
not willing to take the risk of leaving her
mere TO the mercy of his Arab friends. and
that at leas; for the present she was quite
safe from bodily hurt
She lay quite still. and listened to the
so1t pad OF his bare feet up and down be-
The Washington times., 1919-01-12

He had come close TO her and had taken
her by the hand. She drew away from
him.
Impossible" she said.
He dropped her hand suddenly and
turned away.
You insist on cruelty, them" a.
She laughed at him.
1t is a fine love that can threaten tor
ture. What do you know of love, Conrad
Won Hengel?"
The taunt infamed him, and the tender
ness OF which he had spoken suddenly
famed in passion.
Thfs!" He turned toward her. caught
her In his arms. She struggled furiously.
He kissed her full upon the mouth and she
struck him. He caught one of her hands
and held her wrist, but her other hand
found the hilt of the dagger and raised n
to strike, but he caught the CLEAN of the
weapon and quickly disarmed her.
You have chosen" he muttered. "You
would have killed me. Now you cannot
blame me il have my way"
She was silent, still struggling in his
arms, but he held her easily until her
efforts grew less and less and she relaxed.
painting, against the wall
As their struggle ceased, outside in the
hallway they heard the sound of voices
and a clapping of hands. Won Hengel
a
glance toward the oriel window went TO
the door, where he spoke for a few mo-
ments with some one outside. Constance,
in terror and dismay, sank upon the cush.
ions in the oriel beside her and buried her
head in her arms, lingering meanwhile at
her injured wrists. In daze at what had
so suddenly happened, she wondered what
the end was to be. The reaction had set
in. She was trembling from head to foot
In moment when she managed to raise
her head Conrad Won Hengel had turned
back into the room and was peering dowl
through the lattice work at something or
someone outside. She heard masculine
voices talking now in quiet tones down.
stairs, the voice Of the sheykh and an
other She saw Won Hengel start, stare
again and then put his hands inside his
burnus, where for a moment IL remained.
In her curiosity she sat up and watched
him. He seemed to have forgotten her
existence, and when he withd ew the hand
from his burnus she saw that Il held an
automatic pistol. She shuddered a little
at the sight of the cold blue barrel and
hid her face In her hands. II was to be
death, then. And yet she could not
believe
Copyright. 1919. by Company
To Be Continued Next Sunday.
The Washington times., 1919-01-12

And so. looking rather sheepish, Con-
stance shrugged and obeyed.
is poison 20 be your next weapon, Con-
rad Won Hengel?" she asked coolly.
He smiled at her gravely, ignoring the
question.
Il should have known that you were not
so easily conquered. First the attempt at
escape and then this. What did you hope
to accomplish by this ruse. fraulein?"
My freedom"
"How?"
Il didn't know. But / thought it safer
to retain possession of my wits"
Safer? You only make it more difficult
for me-"
Naturally. But you'll admit that to be
my privilege"
Her reply seemed to please him, for he
laughed rather gayly.
"You are a woman-the apOtheosis of
Womanhood."
Great Britain Rights Reserved.
The Washington times., 1919-01-12

: "Is it not well to aspire, If ]
am to sit with gods?"
But her irony only seemed to
delight him more.
You may not know how truly
you speak. The gods shall well
come us both"
Us" she inquired.
"Yes," he said, quite calmly; "for
We go within an hour into the
desert"
oh"
That is why | said your awaken
ing increased my difficulties. Asleep
you would have passed noiselessly
out of the Bah ell Wizeer upon a
Well-gaited camel. Awake" he paused.
Il may make trouble" she finished
for him.
81 hope not But. indeed" he went
on, "as you may have discovered
from my precautions. l am not in
position to take chances"
Nor am l." she replied. You'll
admit that my interest in this eXpe-
dition can hardly be compared to
yours"
The Washington times., 1919-01-12

side her couch What was to happen neyt ?
The whispered word had given her a sense
of her power over him and she wondered
how she was to use it,
In a moment the sound of the footballs
stopped inst beside her and she knew that
he was leaning forward over her. Sud
denly lAe sIaIe OF pocket torch swept
her face and she knew that his eyes were
keenly scrutiniZing her. She tried to simu-
late sleep, but felt his finger deftly raise
the upper lid of one of her eyes as he
studied its iris. In a moment she knew
that the deception had been discovered.
"Ach, Fraulein," he exclaimed, "as | sup
posed. You are indeed far too clever for
these animals that | had put in charge of
you" And as she lay as before, in a futile
attempt to keep up the illusion, Come. A
dilated pupil indicates wakefulness. You
might as we'll sit up and we will talk this
thing out"
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The Washington times., 1919-01-12

He glanced at her quickly and then after
taking a pace or two, sat beside her on
the deewan. crossing one knee over the
other and clasping them both in her hands.
But he made no move 20 approach her.
Constance" he muttered, as though to
himself You are we'll named. You do
not easily change. You are faithful-true
to your convictions"-
And to myself" she broke in.
"Yes. You would not be what you are
without that. But the situation in which
you find yourself is difficult-chiefiy
through your own imprudence. You are
danger-a menace to the success Of the
plans of the General Staff of the German
Empire. AS have told you, you must be
eliminated. Imprisonment here will mean
eventually your death or something worse.
l have chosen for you the easiest way. the
only way. Oh. fraulein, If you had only
remained asleep!"
The Washington times., 1919-01-12

GU could hardly respect me II I did
nat can you dof Your cries would be
tent. In q second l could smother
with my hand
ou would"-
r with my kisses, Constance! Do not
J me to extremes. swear 10 you that
u viii 90 with me quietly you shall
'eated like q princess. I win be your
ant. wait upon you and serve you with
renee. I am your friend. Have I not
N my friendshipf. could have killed
you. In my duty to my Government
should have killed you-should
kill you now II you resist me-" He
rose and paced the floor heavily.
And then, with IN air of decision,
But I have little time in which
to argue. I must 60 very soon, and
you are TO 90 with me-"
And n ! choose to remain?" she
asked firmly.
"The time for that consideration
has passed. Il 10 not possible" he
muttered. win you go with me or
notf"
She hesitated, not because she had
not already made her decision, but
because OF o new curiosity.
II suppose I must be grateful for
your consideration" she said slowly,
eat least until the present moment.
IL II has been In your power to do
away with me my few days Of grace
are your gift TO one who was once
q friend. thank you. But even IL
1had learned to care Tor you, II would
take more than admiration, more
than affection to lead me to throw
myself into this mad venture OF
yours. n I 20 with you. you must
take me by force" She rose and
faced him. her back to the wall. She
seemed newly endowed with courage
and determination, the color had
clme into her cheeks, and her eyes
flashed defantly-like one who knew
power and meant to use Il.
Won Hengel took q pace or two
toWoto hCE 8uu tucu R8NtE0.
you are glorious. frauiein. have
never seen q woman such as you.
Were less glorious. I should go to
you and take you-there as you
stand"
He came a step nearer and
paused.
II must give you your chance and
my chance OF your respect. II is
that care for. can't you sect The
other night you enraged me with
your mockery. But even so, I could
not in3ure you. You only made me
love you the more
Lover" she said contemptuously.
1T 10 true. Why otherwise do you
think I should have spared you! In
America IL was the same. would
have told you, but the war came
opportunity for this my great mis-
sion. I was silent. but you must
know now. do not dare to leave
you here, because you know too
much. You would be removed from
this house-and the vengeance of
the keepers of the mosque would be
inevitable. Come with me, Con-
stance, to safety. In a week. per.
haps even in a few days, IL you do
not wish to go on, ! will release
you"
The Washington times., 1919-01-12
Observation-Disclosures aumAp GuafuA1z

And now that I am awake what are
you going to do?" she asked him.
"The fact Of your being awake must
make no difference in my arrangements"
he said. soberiy.
you mean then to take me by force IL
] do not 60 willingly?"
Il hope that you will 60 without resist
ance"
You could hardly respect me II did
that"
What can you dof Your cries would be
impotent. In q second l could smother
them with my hand
The Washington times., 1919-01-12

Copyright. 1919. by star Company.
To BE Continued Next Sunday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-20
TRACTION COMPANY WORKING
SAME BLUFF IN BRIDGEPORT
As ATTEMPTED IN BE[[A|RE

ing the past two years the operating e1-
penses of the traction company have
amounted to So percent Of the revenue
received, and public service corpora
ton is considered to be in dangerous
condition when their operating expenses
run above 70 percent"
After considerable argument and e@-
planning between the members or coun-
Gil and the traction officials, vote on
the proposition to pass the agreement
to first reading was passed and resulted
favorable by four years and two noes:
Councilman James Morrow then Offered
a substitute franchise. which the mayor
in his capacity as the president OF the
council, refused to entertain. This pre-
cipitated a wordy battle between the
members Of the city's legal fraternity
consisting of City Solicitor J. H. schaf'
fer. Attorney Gordon Kinder for the
traction company. and Hon. ]. c. Helm
lein and Fred Spriggs. which greatly
amused the citizens to the. number OF
about forty. who were present at tho
meeting. The meeting was then ad'
turned to meet On the regular meeting
night. which is Tuesday evening OF
next week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-20
Bridfeport Briefs.

Raymond w. Evans. son OF ". II
Evans, OF Brooksidc. who has been with
the American forces has arrived safely
in New York according to word receiv-
Cd by his parents.
Nathan Goodwin and wife. OF thi.
city. are spending a couple OF week:
visiting with relatives at Danville. Ill
I'rof. Perkins OF the local high school
was again able TO resume his duties
yesterday. after short illness.
Jacob Mcister has returned to his
home at Flushing. O., after short bus.
mess visit to this place.
Edward Johns. Of tho Bridgeport Ma
tional bank. is improving al his home
in kIrkwood, following an illness OF
pneumonia.
Squire James Freeman spent yester.
day morning in this city. taking care OF
the business at the office Of Squire Will
liam Britton. who is confined to the
North Wheeling hospital
Isaac Arnold has returned 10 his
home at Cumberland. Md. after several
days visit with friend in this city
The summer weather OF the past few
days seems to have started the spring
fever microbc to working.
Dr. J. r. Howclls left yesterday for q
few days business trip to Cleveland.
Squire William Britton, OF this city
who was operated on at the North
Wheeling hospital. is doing nicely. ac-
cording to hospital attaches. last night
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-20

PETITION IS
FILED HERE
y. sA&A
Ar. Ycr . vote OF People On 81
- Prohibition Ar.eadnent
ri n Ohio

Yesterday petitions were Tiled VIII u,
Tho belmont county election Doata e., a.
~ headquarters IN the zwe's oulo-
Ts,-+v-fourth and Belmont streets
n.Sanr for a referendum vote OF the
Ohio voters on the resolution passe go
BY the Ohio legislature some ''"'e As'
The petitions filed with the eou anoy
.,ectton board contained a total Of 2So'
names. petitions throughout the HoG sea ,s
IL So reported, have nearly 2OO'oVo sig
.n,tures attached to them.
= The petitions were received at tne
.aeetton board office here from the
sseretary Of state at Columbus. Ttlr
whom sil Of the petitions were OF or sor.
sI1v filed. They were sent here FOR yer
sr,s.+ioy az TO the signatures Of the pet
1tioners. .,-s 1v,r
be held one day next week TOT .oe r Thl
&c Of going over the petitions An'
6etitions are open for inspection by any
interested parties.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-20
Martins Farr Rriafa

Lieut.. Cyril Davis and Bride are OK
pectcd tn arrive here today from Camp
Selfridgc. Mich. for a short visit with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Davis
Rev. F. A. Shape pastor Of the Chris
tan church spent yesterday at Wells
burg where he performed the funeral
services over the remains Of little Dick
Aobcrts Of Yorkvillc. who passed away
Mt tho local hospital a few days ago.
Alonzn Curtis. former resident Of this
city is here from Columbus. O.. visiting
relatives for q few days.
William Reed, local photographer. left
for Pittsburgh yesterday to attend the
national Photographic show.
Miss Vcrda Traugcr Of North Fourth
street is improving nicely after her re-
cent Illness.
The choir Of the First VI. E. church
of this city will reEier a sacred con-
cert in the church next Sunday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-20
SHADYSIDE
Club Meeting,

Miss Ella Roscoe acted as hostess
Tuesday evening to the members Of the
Woman's club at the meeting held in
the home Of the president. Mrs. Albert
Alum. During the business session the
club voted to subscribe SIS 10 the fund
being raised TO secure fire company
in the town. and a sum Of $50 was
transferred TO the child welfare savings
account. Final report from the fair
held in February gave the net profit
from that enterprise as S115.79. A most
interesting joint report from tho three
delegates 10 the Steubcnyillc conveh-
ton was read. Following the business
session Mrs. S. w. Matthews. who Is
one OF the leaders in womcn's club &C.
tivlties In MoundsVille. read most
timely and practical paper on the sub
ject. "Co-opcration Between Homo and
School Against Contagious Diseases"
The paper was of exceptional merit and
greatly delighted those who heard it.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-20
POOR SCRIBE
COT AWE Ill
COLD FEET
THE SPLENDID AND VIVID DE-
SCRIPTION OINT1NG OUT
GAMBLING PLACES NEW
Err MATER1ALIZED.
But Publishers Take ALI the Credit
for the Police Den" ~-!r' "ut's Work,
Just tho Sauna l.,

AS was anticipated certain paper
with a local circulation came out yes
terday claiming all the credit for the
raid Of the gambling houses in Bridge
port. but the facts speak palmer than
words 4 short time ago this same
paper made the claim OF the knowl-
edge of the location Of number or
such places in the city and threatened
TO make an exposure in a following
issue. Something occurred to prevent
them from doing so. we do not know
what it was" tho village Officials
stated last night but we presume they
got cold: feet" Marshal Bert McCon-
naughey is authority for the statement
that IF they had gone ahead and IN
dictated tho places where games were
being conducted locally. those places
would have been pulled at once as all
that was needed was a complaining
witness" and then the paper above
mentioned could hare rightfully
claimed credit for tho job.
The officials are of the opinion that
the paper is simply making an effort TO
discredit the local administration IN
every way possible. The chief Of po-
lice. reiterates the statement that II
any person in the city knows where
gambling is in progress, they owe II
TO the city to lodge information with
the police, so that tho house can De
pulled"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-20
CRUSHED TO DEATH

HARRISBURG. w. VA. March 10
When two coal cars broke loose from 4
cah!r. ard plunged over an incline at
the Franklin Gas Coal cnnpany's MN
ing plant al Interstate. near here. late
yesterday. Rosa, four year old daughter
Of John Morano. was crushed To death
and Mrs. John Spadntnrc and her two
year old daughter Rosa were seriously
hurt. Doctors today said tho latt"r
would likely recover. Tn" woman and
children wore picking greens alongside
the incline at the tim Of the accident.
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