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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
EGYPTIAN BEADS MOVE BED
RsmarkatIs Manifestations Said 70
Have Been Made by Ancient Neck
s8 lace In Edinburgh.

Some remarkable manifestations.
states the Scotsman, have occurred In
Edinburgh In associations with an an
Client Egyptian necklace. The pres
ent owner of the necklace, who lives
IN the west end of Edinburgh, received
It from, Cairo at the end Of 1913.
Recently she decided to get rid Of Il
and threw It into a waste paper bas-
lket. That night when near the bas-
gket she was startled by the distinct
feeling OF hand clutching at her
wrist. She afterward heard sounds
from the basket as a mouse moving.
examination, revealed only waste pa.
per and the glass beads.
She gave the beads to her brother,
who on going to bed placed them ON
the pillow near his head. The neck
lace seemed to be moved on the pillow
during the night by some unseen
agency. A night or two later he again
put the beads on his bed. He was
reused from his sleep by the bed be-
Ing moved from side to side. he
afterward heard the necklace produc.
Ing rustling movement. The follow
Ing night he slept soundly with the
necklace III the room. AT four O'Clock
next morning he was wakened by the
bed again shaking. Other persons say
they had similar experiences with the
beads. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04

Intsrtslsd Citissas Of Charles.
ton Confer With Attorney
General Asked to Stay
Writ

Charleston, Jnly 30--As result of
/ q Joint session 81 the mayor and city
council OF Charlestn, the mayor and
towii council OF Mount Pleasant, the
[towiwhin board of<Snllivap's island, j.
Ross Hanahan. president chamber of
|commerce. with Attorney General
Wolfe, at city hall today. resolutions
We're passed asking the railroad COM
miHsion TO grant "a petition before
thenl from the Charleston Isle Of
Pals Traction company for a 8 cent
rate, permission for roads under rs
mileage under an ;sc; passed last
March. and the attorney general. with
counsel intercmed. was asked 10 seek
a stay from Judge Smith in issuing a
final decree in the seashore service
case SO 1t could be determined il the
company could operate atIa ppofit pro-
vided their petition for the GENT rate
Nere granted. The resolutions we're
passst by All excepting the Mount
Plfasant delesation. which withdrew
tyefqre the vote - king the Ntitutis
fsAt they did nQt approve OF the ac-
'tlor arranged ~ therein. their posi-
{iou being that the Traction property
,sho1l I'D be dlnmaptlesi "A discussions
leefiqg ai, hour and q half was held.
The pet{klo from the traction COM
pany for The higher rate provided for
nt the last ycUlplature, has been be-
.lqrs she yailroRd commission. 1t MAS
.pfQtGIt out qjnee April. tits believed
That shcuM tlad various provisio6s or
xljo reso IT Ions re, carried our. he. sea !
.{1d<o fr.. !, ev,r. x{<,,, vs.r,>,o ,sr, ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
'TATToolNa As i FINE Art
Il Rsached - Hlshsst psyslopmsnt In
the Marquesas isIands Of the
South Seas.

Tattooing Is an art 30 old that its
origin is lost to historical records,
having been practiced when the cave
men went out to club their fellows.
In the Marquesas Islands, the most
distant and most mysterious of South
sea archinelagos, tattooing reached Its
highest development and there 1t was
the most beautiful form Of art known.
For man I'm the MarQuesas to lack
the tattoed stars, of terror upon his
face and to have bare countenance
upon his face was to be a poltroon and
despised by the whole tribe. Frederick
O'Brien says In the Century that to
achieve a fairly complete picture on
ones body meant many months of In
tense suffering and the expenditure
Of much wealth.
q When white men were cast by ship
wreck In the islands Of the far lPaci-
hc or ficd from duty on ,whalers or
warships and sought to stay among the
MarQueaans they acceded to- the: hon.
ored customs Of their hosts and adopt
ed their facial adOrnment. Once the
curious Ink Of the t:ttooer has gotten
into the skin It Is there forever and
can never be erased. like the pits OF
smallpox. The white men, therefore,
OF Europe and America never again
returned TO their old homes after set
Ting among these MarQuesans and
having their faces tattooed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
The Soy Bean.

The soy bean. aImost sinrr It's Intro.
'luctlon into America. has been ex.
plotted ut different times as coffee
berry," coffee beam" new coffee
plant" domestic coffee berry" and
new domestic coffee berry" For. many
fears the soy. bean has been used to
slight extent N Europe, especially
Switzerland, as q substitute for coffee
IN Japan and southern Russia the soy
bean isi prepared us a coffee substitute
and placed On the market. THIS prod.
oct Is ground very fine and has much
the same appearance as coffee. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
The Astfolodcc..

An astrologer, who was famed for
MS great learning and his knowledge
or the stars. ven out for a walk. AS
he walked, all he time looking up
at the sky. he, said to himself: .'Oh.
now much wiser nm than most men,
All tie.seerets Of the stars nre known
to me. ! read them us other men
read books - Thus speaki,g
ne came to wei. but, being far too
busy prnising his own cleverness to
hotice 1t, he tripped and fell in head
tong, and there he had to syay until
MS servant, >kearing his cries. came
and pulled dim cSit.--Aes0p's EableA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
George Eliot the Lay Preacher.

A novelist who bases his art on
clean-cut ethical formulas is bound
to wane In popularity. For speciaA
reasons. he may make strong appear
to his own generation and yet be neg.
lected by the generation succeeding.
George Eliot was the eloquent Law
preacher Other age. Literary sermons
like hers are now out OF date. Readers
DO not care to be told what will hap
pen II they do not do this or IL thes
90 tfat. Similarly Thomas Hardy is
certain to suffer in fame. The kind Of
philosophic determination embodied In
his novels Is disappearing. If Hardy
and George Eliot long survive, It will
be In spite Of their moral formulas: !:
1t will be because readers will be will.
Ing to overlook moral formulas o., ac.
count OF the permanently interestina
phases Of life presented by q master
hand In their novels. Herein lies the
fnal test ct literary immortality. There
Is no question about novels like atom
Jones" and vanity Fair" which are
not framed on any precise technical
theory. They are life itself and it's
dlffused neutrality-suspicious. Cross, il
the Yale Review. f
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
Spell Of the witch Doctor.

In the twentieth century, according
to the report of forward movement
survey, there are approximately, 40
million people in Africa held In abject
fear through TIE hundreds of thou.
sands OF witch doctors who alone are
believed to have the power of "spell-
Ing out" the evil spirits. The theory Of
the African native regarding disease
is that an enemy casts spell which
enters the body and 1t must either be
spelled out or cast out and this is
accomplished by the use of charms
which often kill before they have the
opportunity Of proving their curative
powers. The natives Of South Africa,
the survey finds, depend entirely on
witch doctors and herb doctors. For
Sh million native people there are
only twenty-three missionary doctors
and nineteen nurses. Scattered among
the millions, this little band Of work
ers accomplishes wonders. But the
sway of the witch doctors Is practically
unaffected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04

There Is no wealth but life; life, In.
Guiding MI Its powers of love, Joy and
OF admiration. That country Is the
richest which nourishes the greatest
nunber Of noble and happy human be.
snHi,. that man II richest who, having
perfected the functions Of his own life
TO the Utmost, has also the widest
helpful influence. both personal and by
meins Of his possessions. over the
lives Of others.---Ruskin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
Electric Incubator.

The electric incubator Is said to ba
much safer, surer and more ecOnOmI.
cal than the oil-heated apparatus.
current entering the incubator passes
through resistance elements In the top
OF the box; these are arranged to dis.
tribute the heat evenly over the rs
eggs below. Double insulating walls
prevent the escape of heat, while a
therm0Stat keeps temperature con.
slant. Ventilation is likewise auto.
matte.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
hiais EiQht Eest iilnn.

During their ceremonial dances
natives of Papua, New Guinea. -
probably the tallest hats, in The W1
"a headdress varying from slx|
eight feet in height and most .eofHl
In colorIng.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04

Dainty Hobby.

When commerce al travellers in olden
Gays went their rounds and received
ordersthey generally presented mini.
ature set Of dolls furniture and chino
TEA or dinner services to the children
OF the house. One Of the quaintest
DTS Of this miniature" furniture is
sahnwood model Of grand piano.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
sugar Cane.

The leaves Of rhe sugar cane are
iohg and narrow, and the stalks are
hard and thick. 1t looks very much
Ike growing corr, butt grows some
what taller-'at times as high as is to
10 feet. After the cane ripens, 1t 10
cnt and taken to sugar mill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04

'ditdr pal)$ Iteyk \ q.
"A redt !sFn sll asked me yesterday
ev>rlQe abope ~ msanipg Of the 40
w9ekc 1Eapdonf q NJ echopls for next
ycay* After |3nd explained ii IS
HIM, he saw the Wisdom or 1t ana su;s-
9csted thnt 1 sli,uld make the expla :
4ntion geperai. This take great
pley,sure.in dsinss. ~
|'I I'm the nr2 place, Che Iesngthcning
~ Me session Is not sesrious. In the
rnl OF 1913 the Schools began on the
18th Of Septemher and, owing to an
eptdemtc or inntienza. they did not
close until the nth of June. In the
feji OF 1870 the schools opened on the
10xh tof september and. for a reason
similar TO that above. they did not
close until the 18th Of June This
yrer the Scho0ls Will reopen for the
|puipzls on the eth OF September ana
WI CLOSE on the 10th a,f June.
This arr9ngem<n nt viii give a scs-
|siQn Of 80 weeks with two weeks at
Christmas. which will leave IS
weeks i'm the clear. The two weeks
extra will provide for any contingency
that may arise. will preclude the nee
esslty OF making up the two days Civ
EN- for Thanksgiving, will reraove the
fceimg OF haste and hurry incident to
mn endeavor to do a definite amount
OF work n time that has been short
|~ned Tor one reason or another. and
VIII enable the schools to do effective
~ pre work prescribed to be done by
Ivne As5ooiatlon sf secondary Schools
ana Colleges al which organization
our schooi = 9 rnenPer. Another dis
tinct advantage Is that II shortens
Iao'neWhat the vsrylio vacation and
mus snapies the pupils tostake UP
tnfir work IN the fall with less likeli-
hopu ot1lorgetting the work of the
tprvious session.
AZ the same time that the City
board OF Education considered Inc
lmattec ofy lengtheniug the aanuat
session, the question or lengthenine
the daily session was also tcolsiie,a I.
This was not thought expedjent al
this time on account of the Unusual
laifiiculty that would result In an ad
tustment OF home conditions. The dai-
~ sess,ci, VIII. tner3f,,o fe ,,iinue as
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
Small Daily Task.

Nothing surely Is so potent as law
that may not be disObeyed. 1t has the
force of the wnter-drOp that hollOws
be really daily. Will beat the labors
Of spasmodic Hercules.--Anthony
TrOliOpp>
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
Avocado R,ch In Eat

The avocado or alligator pear CO..
tains as much nutritious far as dodI
ordinary cream. sometimes as -hiHI
as 2U per cent. AS II contains lftt)(
starch or sugar. ii might proye yaln
able IN the. diet of diabstics II it ~
not cost so much. !,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04

Disappointed House Hunters
brought back the keys Of your ~
sdnette--why, there isn't room a. 4
for the chilrden to have the mump1 {
London Opinion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04

Orientals seem to be immune to the
fierce heat Of the firerOOm on ocean
steamers and can endure for great
length Of time temperatures that
would speedily prastrate white men,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
Must so Earned.

Happiness and The sense Of victory
ere Only for those who live fer con-
scif~ce and duty and the souls higher
ldeals Newell Dwight Hills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
weather Affects wstcbsa

A watch will often break down q
expectedly owing TO a sudden chap>
ia the weather breaking the MT
spring. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04
Used as Washboard.

The sides Of a new vac->-st washes:
for laundry purposes are corrugSlSd
SOFT can. be used as washbnard 4
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-04

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23
DC Cash a Word

The rate in washington and vicinity
!. for advertising in The Star under the
following popular classincafions Is 2h
cents a word when cash Is paid In ad-
p vance at the business ONCE, 11th street
and Pennsylvania avenue NV:
Wanted Help.
Rooms, Etc.
Lost and Found.
T.. Automobiles.
For Sale Miscellaneous.
Wanted Situations.
Business Opportunities
Poultry, Pets and Live Stock.
Wanted Miscellaneous
= No advertisement accepted for less
= than 80 cents each insertion
Apartments and houses for rent ana
wanted and other real estate and gen
eral clsssifications are charged Tor py
the line of words
Lowest charge is for lines OF IL
e words or less Rates: SIC, one time;
a6c. two times: S1-35. three times'
s294. seven times lone week.. Addi-
tionaI lines of 6 wordss each in same
proportion.
No advertising can be-charged with
poi out first arranging at The Star office to
open an account.
For the convenience Of patrons cash
Advertisements may be left at any one
OF the branch Offices listed below before
o am for that days issue and before
pm. Saturday for insertion in Sun
day Star.
NORTHWEST.
I'd and Mass. Ave, Hygeian Pharmacy.
!. 9TH and X SITS. Goldenbers's crime
8. Clerks Desk).
OH and O SITS, McGuire's Pharmacy.
1+th and p SITS, Day Pharmacy.
18th and Florida Ave, Pearson's Phar-
macy.
orst and C SITS. Quisley Pharmacy:
18th and Pennsylvania Ave-, Herost
Pharmacy.
HcImead and Otis Places. Holmead
Pharmacy.
1901 l. St, Morse Pharmacy
NORTHEAST.
North Capitol and Eye Sts., keneay
Pharmacy
18th and East Capitol Sts., Lincoln
Park Pharmacy
SOUTHEAST.
sth and Eye Sts., Weller & Moskeys
- Pharmacy.
11th and Pa. Ave-, Fealey's Pharmacy.
14th and Pa Ave-, Smtser's Pharmacy'
GEORGETOWN.
WISCONSIN Ave. and NJ St., O'DonneIs
Pharmacy
2sth and P Sts.. Pride's Pharmacy.
36th and NJ Sts.. Weller & Moskeys
Pharmacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23
WANTED-HELP.
Statesmen,

FIVE city statesmen known to drug. grocery
and hardware trade: can offer excellent propo-
sition to proper parties. Phone Main s26. "a
SALARY. Twelve Hundrad Dollars Isl. 20O)-
NANTED-one Of the largest companies and
most progressive life insurance agencies in
Washington wishes to employ five good sales
ren on a salary of 500 per month"; more
a commission and renewal contract; pre-
fer men who have not been in the life insur-
ance business. but must have ambition and en-
ergy. We train and instruct statesmen in
the art of selling life insurance. and for that
pay guaranteed salary This Is an
opportunity to make at least 81 500 the first
year. References and experience sent to us
will be treated in confidence. The average in
come Of present statesmen for the first year
during 1919 was $500. We feel satisfied that
any good statesmen during the year Of 1920
sboulo do we'll under special training.
Address. giving telephone number. Box 299- II,
star office.
SALESAiEN-write for list Of lines and full
particulars. 81. 600 to $4,000 yearly; Zig
demand for men; inexperienced or experienced.
city or travelling. National Salesmens Train
ing Association, Dept. 3S1. Chicago.
SPECIALITY Statesmen ard spare time work
ers. one dollar per hour easily earned. Progress
siye Sales Co., COS + ST. NV. 23s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23

OPENINGS for two energetic young men in
office of large wholesale jobber; opportunity
for Advancement to sales force; must write
lcgibly and be accurate in figuring. Address
Box 155-R, Star Office. 25s
OPERATOR on coats wanted; frst-class. Ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23
Young, Men.

YOUNG MAN for player. roll department. Call
Saturday morning, ask for our Mr.. Backer
Kna6e Warer0oms. Inc, 1922 G st. NV.
YOUNG MAN, energetic. for outside; grand
opening. Bergmann's laundry. GIL -623 St
NV. 2Se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23
FEMALE.

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON. either sex.
may earn splendid income corresponding for
newspapers; all or spare time; experience I'M
necessary; no canvassing: subjects suggested
Send for particulars. National Press Bureau,
Buffalo, y, v. 23s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23

PHARMACIST, registered, for relief work
nights week and every other Sunday. Apply
Dnpont Drug Store. Dupont circle.
POSITIONS for men as wireless operatofs ai
good salaries, in addition to all living ex
penses; we qualify men to all these poeltionl
In about 16 weeks. SERVICE RADIO SCHOOL.
oO0-2 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23
MALE.

ACTIVE. aggressive. intelligent young men to
represent in this city. Warhelds Income
Tax Bureau. 1 q + NV "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23
THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY JANUARY g 1920.
WANTED-HELP.
FEMALE-Continued

TYPIST. preferably with knowledge Of ste
biography and experience in patent work. 401
huild
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23

MALE-Large national bank
requires the services of a COM
petent and capable bookkeeper
who can operate Burroughs
machine. Address Box 326-P,
Star office.
MAN-An opportunity for young white man a.
driver. salary so per week while learning;
can make so; $50 bond required. Address
Box 1S1-R, Star Office.
MAN. about 10 or 20, years old. who Knows
Washington, who has driven Ferd cars and can
ride motor cycle. Address Box 20S- r, Star
office. "a
MAN. young, white; good salary, room and
board. Apply 1900 N ct. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23

tArEKIENCED stenographer; neatness and
accuracy essential; for high-class position;
hours. . to 4:3O; reply stating age. experience
and references. Address Box S09-R. Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23
FOUND

COLLIE sable and white. female: Apply AMI
NAL Rescue League, 3l9 Maryland ave. 80:
TERRIER with harness; near 14th ana Cnd
son: owner can have by identifying. Apt ~
2503 1ith St
WRIST WATCH. lady's, small. Saturday night
owner can have same by Identifying IT, "a o. ~
Doe. Col. AZ. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23

MEN AND BOYS between Is
and As years of age as message
carriers; those with bicycles
preferred; 8-hour day.. day or
night assignments; salary, $50
average. Apply with recon-
mendations to Mr.. Lyddane,
first floor, 14O7 G NV.
MEN WANTED, white only-The demand for
chauf!eurs and automobile mechanics IL con-
stant and increasing By taking our $40 un
limited course OF iost-uc, ION in repairing and
driving you can fit yourself in a short time to
Eli position paying from SIS to $50 q week.
Day and night classes. National Auto college.
9th and d SITS NV
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HORSES. VEHICLES, Etc

IS SETS new ana secondhand buggy, surrey,
wagon and double team harness; 500 collars,
ali sizes; riding saddles and bridles robes
and blankets; all less than wholesale prices.
Cogswelts, do 18th St. corner o NV. Tell
Franklin 1893
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-23

EXPERIENCED scorer and cutter for paper
| boxes; good position. Apply Columbia Spe-
cialty Paper Box Co.. 81 Hanover st. NV.
EXPERIENCED piano NOV
ers; state salary basis only; sal
airy payable. weekly. Apply Ar
thur Jordan Piano Co., 18th and
G. SITS.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

u,,,I CALL IN MY UNLETTERED AUroMo-
WILL NV or suburban, and pay you highest
prices Dlie for ladies' sentlemens. childrens dis
csrGed clothing all asssp11n1 RICE Add 1s
postal POS w or P r. 175s. M A-o' -''-
;,TIp NI1TRE-All kinds suitable for furnish
r.. ,.rqe country rooming house. Phone North
l s,eo "a a. write 1922 It'll st. NV. 25s
TnpN YOUR OLD CLOTHES INTO CASH.
11ouhast prices paid for mems and childfen's
aIgne Clothing and shoes. Send postal or phone.
y 0t COHEN. 11o4 It'll &. nv. Phone n. se2a
WINTED-FURNITUkE. PIANOS. CARPETS.
W. phone NJ. 1882 for wagon, or have n
e.Ti ..WESCHLER." $40 Pa. are. NV.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-05-18
WOMAN DOCTOR STARTS
 TROUBLE AT WRANGELL

While the Wrangell council was in session recently, Dr. Kearsley and husband came to the hall and made an assault on Mayor J. w.. Pritchett, who was presiding at the meeting. Mir. Kearsley was over- powered by the members of the council and ejected from the cham Der. As soon as order was restored the meeting was adjourned until the next day. The mayor then swore out a warrant for Kearsley, who was tried next day. After hearing the evidence, Kearsley was acquit- ted. The fight was the outcome of a health office squabble.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-05-18
ARE MAKING EFFORTS
 TO SAVE PAPER

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 1S.- Representatives of more than 100 of the smaller newspapers of the country have formed the United States Publishers Newsprint Con servation league, the object of the organization being to deal collec lively with the hardships confront ing small publishers in consequence of the newsprint shortage. The outlook, as presented at the organ ization meeting held in this city, is very gloomy indeed
 A resolution adopted by the league asks publishers with more than 5O,O0O circulation to reduce their consumption of newsprint pa per five percent weekly and ten percent in Sunday editions.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-05-18
BORAH PROMISES 10 MAKE EFFORT
 ID REVISE TOLLS

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1S.- Senator Borah has announced that he will introduce a measure today providing for the repeal of the law which imposes tolls on Ameri- can vessels passing through the Panama canal.
 The action of the senator is re- garded with considerable apprehen- sion, the leaders of both parties predicting that the introduction of such a bill at this time will result in sharp controversy on the floor of the senate.
 It is also believed that an at- tempt to repeal the toll regulation will have the effect of reviving anti British feeling and draw bitter op- position from the administration.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-05-18
OLDTJMER EXPLAINS
 GOLD RUSH MYSTERY

For the past twenty years the Northwest mounted police have been trying to find out the fate of Hector Mclean, who left Nova Scotia dur ing the Yukon gold rush and has been persistently inquired for by relatives ever since. E. F. Grigwire, of Wrangell, has at last solved the mystery. He states that August 23, 1897, eight men, of whom Mclean was one, started up Lynn canal for Skagway in Columbia river fishing boat, and during violent storm the vessel capsized and Mclean and four others were drowned. The rest of the party were picked up by the steamer Islander and taken to Skag- way, whence they scattered to diff ferent camps in the Interior.