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stream in ambush. The spear slid into
the water and stole toward him. All
unalarmed he lay, his fins idly tanning
the fern-like moss in which he lurked,
little suspecting the five-pronged death
creeping upon him. The points were
within three feet Of the CLOSING scales
when the Pearlhnnter struck. There
followed moment of fierce furry
among the waving ferns; a little
shower of spray broke the surface OF
the water, and all was over. A fish
does not struggle long when the spear
goes home.
"Six-pounder, If he's an ounce"
chuckled the Boss when the fish lay in
the bottom Of the boat. The Pearl
hunter rested his spear upon the gun
vale and bent above the jack light.
The boat drifted on.
1t was perhaps half an hour later
when, in the leisurely manner of men
returning from a season of successful
sport, the two fishermen, with the PICK
Of all they had fioated over in the
bottom Of the boat, rowed up the
stream. The glare of the campfire
was beginning to slither upon the drip
ping oar blades and the ripples they
raised when the Boss laid the boat
nearer the south shore with the re-
mark:
Here's where we're expectin' t
hist tn sinners tomorrow-all along
here. Jist look at tn tracks. Make
right smart track, don't they, fer
beast without no feet?"
The Pearlhunter made no answer.
Crouched down by the jack light well
toward the bow Of the boat, he had
been for some time watching the un-
usually thick tangle of winding marks
upon the Shiny bottom, plowed there
by the mussels or clans while feed
ing, dozens and hundreds of the creep
ing bivalves, half buried in the ooze,
at that very moment dotting the river
bed.
a The Boss was in the very act OF
turning the boat across the river to
the camp when he was startled by an
excited exclamation from his compan-
ion. who had suddenly leant low and
dangerously far out over the water.
He was up on the instant and had
flashed the jack light around the boat.
In his dripping hand there was an i'm
mense river mussel.
The old Boss had no sooner caught
the bluish-purple glitter shedding from
the hinge knobs of the giant bivalve
than he uttered shout that walked
the echoes up and down the river
shore, and brought the five men at the
camp running down to the waters
edge.
"a Blue Moonr' he yelled. 'By the
gods, a Blue Moon!"
He snatched it from the hand of his
companion and held it under the full
glare of the jack light. Next moment
he had handed it back and was driv-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13

ing the boat to shore, where the first
glance at the peculiar markings Of the
musse. instantly threw the whole
camp into the widest excitement
They spread down by the light of
the fire the whitest cloth the camp af-
forded, and the Boss cut the mussel
open. One pearl, large, lustrous,
dropped out upon the cloth and lay
twinkling up into their faces like a
fallen star. It passed from hand to
hand, the pearl fishers struggling with
each other for the privilege OF holding
it.
II never seed a one b'fore," cried
the oldest "clammer" present, "but l
knowed hit were Blue Moon tn min
ute lamped tn SHE'LL"
The pearl, passing from hand to
hand, had come round to the Boss
again, who, stopping close to the fire.
light, examined it through small
hand lens such as most pearl fishers
carry. "Pearlhunter," he said, turning
to the young man, 'you shorely air
lucky! You've found yur pearl-an'
a fortune it were!"
"Then it's you that's lucky" was
the slow answer. ITS not mine"
Had the others not been too excited,
they might have noticed that his lips
were drawn; his voice strained.
The grizzled old river Boss gripped
his calloused hand shut upon the
pearl his seamy old face hardened,
and there sprang up in his deep-set
ewes an expression not unlike the ex-
nression in the eyes Of hawk when
title to the prey in his claws is dis
puted. But the expression passed. be
thrust the pearl back into the young
mans hand as though half afraid OF
1t.
"say,v he growled, what do you
think / ann"
at was taken from your boat, in
waters you expected to fish tomorrow.
You'd have found it anyway"
The hawkish glover left the blue
ewes of the older man, leaving him
the frank-faced old Boss again. He
studied his young friend curiously.
"WeIl. I'll be damn'd!" he chuckled
good-naturedly to himself, still study
ing the other from under the edges OF
his eyes. "Say," he continued, look
ing up frankly, II hain't got dern
bit more claim TO it than / got to the
Bank of Ingland. If you fancy have
got claims, I hereby gives an conveys
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13

'em + you-an' If that hainr good
law, it's square dealin' b'twixt man
an man; an that's better'n law any
day."
"You mean it,"
The younger man fingered the pearl
as If it had suddenly assumed new
value.
IF you wan t. insult me, jist let on
like y'u think don't
Hero-worshipers all, after the man
ner of their kind, the other pearl fish
ers, as If by common impulse, turned
their attention from the pearl to the
man that found 1t. n He had become an
object of wonder and curious admira-
ton. No other achievement in the
world could possibly have so distin-
guished him in their eyes. Suddenly
one of their number snatched off his
battered hat and yelled:
'Hooray fer tn Pearlhunter
The bluffs caught up the cheer that
followed and flung it back in multi
piled echoes, clear and far up and
down the night-bound shore. The
Boss still hungry for the feel of the
jewel, reached forth grimy finger
and meditatisely stirred the pearl
where it lay in the finders palm.
"This ones rounder than them
other two. An it's got a SINNER
sheen. Course I cayn't say p'intedly
but I putt it at not less'n five thou,
SAM"
The Pearlhunter was restless
There was a frail woman back in the
cabin at Fallen Rock to whom the find
ing of the pearl would mean more
than to anybody else In the world. Il
would mean-the mans heart warmed
with the thought, as his mind revert.
ed to the story of the afternoon
back to the house on hill that over
looked the river-and g0oI-by to the
cough forever.
But it was some time before the
first flush of excitement died down. II
is not one camp in thousand that
ever sees a Blue Moon. The value of
it was still under discussion when the
Boss happened to remember the fish
still lying in the boat.
9Th fish," he exclaimed. 9Th
flies'll be at EN-"
"And I must be getting home" The
Pearlhunter was quick to seize the
chance.
Followed by the others, the Boss
went down to the boat-not. however
until the Pearlhunter had torn a cor
ner out Of the cloth spread down by
the fire, wrapped fhe pearl up in IT.
and put it carefully away in mis-
pocket.
Insisting on relieving the Boss from
rowing on the way back, he took his
place at the oars and waited for the
boat to be pushed off into the stream
But the Boss, with his hand upon the
bow, stood hesitatingly before giving
the final shove.
Shorty" he called to the man who
had danced the nornpipe, and who
was now gone back to the fire, "brine
me my OF shotgun an coat. / reckon
I'll camp at Fallen Rock t'night."
The Pearlhunter protested against
his going to such trouble; but the
Boss had his way.
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ished at the wrist with two cloth.
covered buttons and button holes.
Except for narrow braid in rows, by
which the skirt acknowledges an ac-
quaintance with coming spring styles.
there is nothing to say Of 1t that is
not told by the picture.
In company with this dependably
stylish suit, there is an equally eff
cient coat, as practical and as smart.
1t is long and double-breasted, has full
sleeves and deep, turned-back cuffs
with fur border. The belt with sash
ends of cloth is given character by
handsome silk tassels which match up
in smart style the deep cape with
three bands Of fur for ornament. This
cape is the pride and glory OF a coat
which it elevates into the class OF the
best models and worn with it is
smart satin hat with ornaments at
the front made Of ostrich flues.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13

SGXxT HEN in doubt choose a box
Wv coat" might be taken as a safe
guide to the purchase of a suit in the
late winter. For there is hardly sea-
son within the memory Of fashion re-
porters which has not offered the box
coat among its showings Of coat suits,
therefore the story Of the seasons
suits may very well begin and end
with this particular and always chic
style. But the box coat is for the
woman whose carriage is correct, for
the outstanding figure and especially
for slenderness.
In the suit pictured, which might be
Of duvetyn, velours or other suitings
in q solid color, the flaring box coat
model buttons straight up the front
In the most approved of fashions. 1t
has pockets and collar Of Australian
opossum fur, very becoming and coy
looking, and plain coat sleeves fin
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
WOMEN HEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Womens' complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble. or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in healthy
condition. they may cause the other or
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of sm-
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get medium or large size bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
Work for Disabled Soldiers.

Many former soldiers of the Brit.
ish army who are unable to follow
their pre-war vocations are working
in the royal gardens, at Windsor cas-
tie, in England They are learning to
become market, private and jobbing
gardeners. Others are taking up
training as grooms, clerks, jockeys and
DaStry cooks
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
THE BLUE MOON.

Synopsis.-Never having known
his father, and living with his
mother on a houseboat on the Wa
bash river, Pearlhunter-the only
name he has-learns from her a
part of the story of her sad life.
The recital is interrupted by fear
full fit OF coughing and he hurries
ashore to seek root that affords
relief. He meets a girl whom he
mentally christens the Wild Rose.
She eludes him before he can make
her acquaintance. A vacant cabin
on the shore has attracted the at
tention of the ailing woman. and
they move into it. Their first meal
is interrupted by stranger who
resents their presence.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
Home VS.. House.

Home cannot be given us. We may
be given house, place to eat and
sleep. This is not a home, says the
Western Methodist. A home is a place
of love and rest and peace. Love and
rest and peace must be deserved, must
be earned. Nobody can hand them to
you as. so many packages They are
matters Of reciprocity. If you have
none to give there will be but little
for you TO receive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
Wanted information.

AS Mr.. Smith was looking through
the paper he was astounded to find an
announcement of his own death. He
went to the telephone and called up
his friend Brown.
''Have you seen the announcement OF
my death in this mornings paper?" he
asked.
eyes," his friend replied; where are
you speaking m?"-Everyb0dy's
Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
ncrooked usane.n

This curious name for a London
street possibly arose from the fact that
the word usage" in former times was
applied to the strips of common land,
or paths, between private plots of
cultivated land. London's Crooked
Usage" street was probably one of
these paths.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
Wells With Border.

Long, draping wells have been much
In vogue, with border done in bon
naz stitching, either in self color or
some contrasting shade. They fall
from the edge of either the small tur-
ban or medium sized hat
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
Don't FORGET cuticura TaIcum

When adding to your toilet requisites.
An exquisitely scented face, SKIN, baby
and busting powder and perfume, rem
dering other perfumes superfiuous.
You may rely on it because ore of the
Cuticura Trio (Soap, Ointment and
Talcum). 25c each everywhere.--Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
Communications Are Liked.

Combinations of fabrics are well
liked. Duvetyn and crepe de chine
are new and very effective when used
together.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
Woman a Pioneer Geographer.

Miss B. Pullen-Burry was the first
geographer to visit some of the un-
known parts of the Bismarck archi
pelago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
roncoats Of the Season.

In the lineup of topcoats this sea-
ION. the very mannish overcoat type of
arment is at present sharing honors
ith +ha rather draped, ''wrappy"
lodel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13

Collars on Dresses and Blouses.
Medici and Elizabethan collars az
on dresses and blouses.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
French Millinery Fashion.

The French are using ribbons In
fringes and velvet fruits on their win
ter millinery.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13

In the Interest Of Quiet.
Mistress-Norah, rang for yOu
four times and you didn't come. I'm
getting tired Of it.
Maid-So am 4; that's why I've
come-Boston Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
,nss "a Be Remembered.

Thought takes man out of seryituc
into freedOm.-Emcrscu.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
KEYPOR1

The final dance of the season to
be held at the Yacht Club takes
place this evening under the direc-
ton of the committee who has sue
cessfully held the dances during the
past two easons The Columbia
Five of New York will furnish the
music for the dance which is an in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

B. L. Williams. acting factory
manager of the Aeromarine Com
pany. has been granted permission
TO erect signboards at the borough
limits advertising the factory as
well as the borough.
Howard S. Tilton, of the Univer-
sity of Michigan. Ann Arbor, has re-
turned after having visited his uncle.
William A. Tilton and family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
vitation affair.

Mrs. s. f. Tilton. of Flatbush. has
returned after having spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. William A.
Tilton, of Osborn street.
Mrs. William Baxter. of Broadway,
has returned after having spent sev
eral days with relatives in New
Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
SILK HOSE

Fibre Silk; Black White and
Heather shades; pair ....... 49c
Misses Light Weight Vests and
Pants; sizes 2 to 16 years ...... S6c
Ladies'.Fine Ribbed Vests; bodice
and band top; white and flesh. ;. 49c
Women's Black, White, Grey and
Brown fashioned Silk H0se; pair 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
Hosiery and Knit
Underwear

Women's Full Fashioned Thread
Silk Hose Black, Brown, White and
Grey; pair $1.98
Ladies' Light Weight Union
Suits; beaded and band top; lace
trimmed at knee; sizes SO to A;
each c9c
Women's Brown and Grey full
fashioned pure silk hose pair $1.49
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-03-17
tween the two sections.


There was but little precipitation
of consequence, the totals exceeding
one-half inch only at five stations.
There were scattered furries, or light
fall of snow on several days during
the first half of the month, while the
falls during the latter half were con-
fined to the 10Th, 10Th and 31st, in
elusive. Conditions were therefore
favorable for all out door activities,
and live stock on the ranges were fav-
orably affected and in good condition
generally.
The highest mean temperature, 25
degrees, was reported at Yarmouth,
Slope county; the lowest, 7'8 degrees,
at Langdon, Cavalier county. The
highest temperature at any day was
at Dickinson on the 18th, So degrees,
and the lowest was 81 degrees below
zero at Bottineau, on the 18th.
The average amount of precipitation
for the state was O'24 inches. or O'3O
inch less than normal, and O'69 inch
less than the average for January,
1920.
The greatest monthly amount was
0'80 inch at Walhalla, Pembina coun-
ty, and the greatest amount in "a
hours was O'43 inch at Fessenden,
Wells county.
The sun enters the sign Aries at
9:51, p. M, March Goth, at which
time spring commences.
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SUPREME COURT KNOCKS OUT
:sa RECALL
lcontinued From Front Page>

forces proposed to have their way,
or know the reason why, and Mr..
Lynn made it an issue in order to
wipe out the memory of his recent
decisive defeat for states attorney.
Articles were published that intimat-
ed that you couldn't tell what Judge
McKenna, elected by the independents,
might do, but that when the supreme
court got hold Of the case, we would
see whether or not the English Ian
guage could be used or construed to
thwart the will Of the people, ETC.,
etc.
3t And the supreme court, league by
four to one, upheld Judge McKenna's
decision. It looks little bit as
though the wind has been jolted clear
out Of the Ex-D ictator's sails by this
sudden turn Of events.
And Mr.. Goughnour will now have
q chance to demonstrate that he will
make the First District q mighty
good commissioner.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-03-17
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES
(Cont. from First Page)

a certificate or can get one.
At present prospects are that we
will have four new school districts
this year. Gayton and Burr Oak are
cutting in two and the petitions are
already filed. A petition was filed
this week cutting off all the territory
from Winchester District except the
city, and we understand 9 petition is
out to cut the west township oil from
Williamsport District. These propos-
ed divisions must all be advertised for
thirty days before the July meeting Of
the county commissioners, and at that
meeting they will be acted upon by
the commissioners and the county su-
perintendent Districts can be diyid-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-03-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Warranty Deeds

John D. Sievers and wife Mrs. E !.
L. Atwater, 1t 4, blk 80, Kintyre. $40.
August Flegel and wife to L. D..
Seeman, sw or II & hf ,12-132-77
81.
John Van Beck and wife to Gilbert
Van Beck, NV or & lots 1 & of s.
1871. $4,000.
John Thinner, ct al, to Albert Tim
mer, sw or 18-129-75. 81.
Karl Fritschle and wife to Wilhel-
nina Weiszhaar, lots 5 & 6, Secman's
LIST Addition to Linton. $500.
John F. Schiermeister and wife to
Gustav Reimer, and F. F.. Scheirmeis-
ter, hf 34-134-78. 81.
l.. D. Seeman and wife to Harry
Lynn, sw or II & hf hf 1O-132-77.
81.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-03-17
ID only at the July meeting.

ed only at the July meeting.
The following pupils received Punct-
uality Buttons for Three Months Per-
feet attendance: Henry and David
Heb, Matthias, Ida, Margaret -and
John Leintz, Odessa; Jacob and Chris
tian Backman and Lee Saville, Cherry
Grove; Willie Dyk, Florence and
Helen Heun, Baker; Harold Peterson,
Galnavon; Herman, Ronning; Mildred
Urevig, Florence, Miles and Marian
White, Kintyre; Jacob scherr, Martin
Reidlinger, Phillip Reidlinger, Ruth
O'Donald, Joe Bosch, Emmons Bartu,
Agnes Haugse, Harold Haugse, John
Schmidt, Clark Gillespie (2), Loretta
.Bechtle, Alvin Dockter, Elsie 'Senke-
rik, Alfred Pfeifer, Joseph Martin,
John Bosch, Elmer Brennery Josephine
Volk, Rosalia Goldade, Bonnie Bosch,
Karolina Hager, Jack Nickel and Clar-
ence Bartu, Winchester; Alice Lane
and Lawrence Earlywine, Burr Oak.
School directors should know that
they may raise tax, not to exceed
twenty mills, for outstanding warrants
in addition to the regular tax.
Some Of the school houses were not
cleaned before the opening of the
term last fall. If yours was one, tell
the board the impression that it gave
you, and ask that they look after the
matter before the opening Of the
school next term.
Encourage the pupils to help you
keep the school house and grounds
neat.
As far as we know every teacher is
supplied with two-term report blank.
If you have not gotten yours, write US
and ask for them. Fill out ALL items
carefully. Then send BOTH copies
to this Office of the term. Be particu-
[larly careful with this report since
your last months salary will be with
held until it is correct. The accuracy
Of the county. and state reports de-
ponds upon yours. Any clerk who
pays any teacher this year before this
office has retured her final report will
be held responsible for the expense in
collecting the records and getting the
IN, &
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-03-17

Weather report for the week end
ing at noon Wednesday, March 10th:
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-03-17
How to obtain food materials

How to obtain food materials
Materials used in preparation may
either be purchased by the school and
each pupil assessed from one to three
cents day according to expense in
CURED; or each family whose children
attend school may furnish supplies as
many times a month as the proportion
Of their children to the whole at
tendance.
Maria Jones and Marcelia Zirnhelt,
Highland, received Pupils Reading
Circle Diplomas this week.
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report made.

report made.
If every school clerk and treasurer
would get This reports made out when
they were due we would have far less
trouble in this office. The law has
allowed us field deputy for several
years, and we are trying to save the
county this expense. We hope the
taxpayers will appreciate this and help
us in every way possible.
Leave. a complete classification Of
your school in the register whether
you expect to return or not.
Outbuildings should be looked after
daily.
Count all of the pupils present on
holidays when you receive pay.
If you have found your school board
pleasant to work with, and willing to
secure needed material for the school,
tell them about it. Too often nothing
is said, and they feel that their efforts
have not been appreciated.
Hot Noon Lunch
Minimum Requirement:
Stove
I large kettle
cooking spoon
2 dishpans
dish-towels
/ 1 measuring cup
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W WAAASoA0y ~ ~
In the above statement A signifies
the highest and B the lowest tempera-
ture in "a hours. C the amount Of
precipitation.
The following is a general summary
Of weather conditions in the State of
North Dakota, as received from the
Meteorological Office, Bismarck, for
the month of January, 1921:
The month was wonderfully warm,
but the mean temperature, 1879 de-
grees was not record breaking, as dur
ing the, meap temperature of 10 de-
~ el,.S ~
There were no severe temperature
changes during the month aside from
the cold wave Of the 18th, which was
gsdfz shord,dufation. While there was
an average difference Of II degrees
betwesK the extreme northeastern and
the extreme southwestern portion Of
the 44$4this was but slightly in ex-
cess Of tie usual winter difference Ne
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To Restore Faded Ink.

When the ink of old documents has
faded and 1t is desired to restore It,
this can be done by washing with any
of the substances that blacken on mix.
ing with iron-infusion of nut-galls.
sodium.sulphate or acetic ferro-cyan-
ide of potassium. for instance.