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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15

"Once we had news from our friend,
the Mexican commandante, that he had
cornered over 100 raiders in a ravine,
and he asked us to come over and help
him smoke them out.
1T didn't take long to get over, and
we found two companies of rurales
stretched In firing line across the mouth
Of the canyon, while the raiders, in
trenched behind rocks, were dropping
the Mexicans by twos and threes. We
came just in time to prevent a STAN
pede Of the commentaries troops.
Then we charged the raiders and killed
seventy of them. The commandante
took no prisoners. But forty Mexicans
and ten of my men went down. Con-
sidering the number engaged, that was
as bloody a battle as you will find In
modern history"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15
WAR ON RIO GRANDE.
AN INCIDENT IN THE "COUNTRY
OF CONSTANT TROUBLE.
Where Cattle Raiders, Smugg1ers. Mex
lean Rurales and Texas Hangers Are
Engaged in a Never-ending Warfare
M Formalities Observed.

IF you are hunting for active service
you "A get it any day Of your life,
and you won't have to leave America,
either. | can guarantee to get you
the experience Of being under fire be-
fore the end of a fortnight"
The listeners turned from the militia
man in uniform, who had been COM
planning that a soldier had no chance
these days, to the sun-tanned military
looking a in civilian clothes.
"A week ago last night" he con-
tinued, Il was In a fight in which more
men were killed than in any Of the bat
ties Of the Spanish-American war. You
see, I'm from the country Of constant
trouble-Im a captain In the Texas
Rangers-and in the past two years
I've taken part in at least 100 fights
in which men were slain. and often
many men at that. If the press were
to record all the fighting going on
down there, there wouldn't be much
show for any other news.
"It's a three-cornered sort Of fight
that goes on along the Rio Grande, in
which the Mexican ~ruralcs, or regular
troops, the cattle thieves, smugglers
and frontier desperadoes, and we ran
gers form the three orners. Some,
times we cross the border and help the
MeXicans, sometimes the Mexicans
come i've into American territory and
take a hand in c~orralling some partic-
ularly desperate band Of cattle raiders.
But usually we do u w fighting,
and the Mexicans theirs, each Of us on
u W side of the Rio Grande. The
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15
CHAPTER XIII.
1t was twilight.

II was twilight.
The trees were moaning a requiem for
departed day. and the last tinge of red
was dying out of the western sky, when
Carol suddenly sat up straight, and her
heart seemed to stand still as she heard
heavy footballs outside.
An interval of silence ensued. and then
there came a rap. loud and clear. upon
the door Of the haunted mill. Carol held
her breath.
She could not imagine anyone else com-
Ing at that hour than Roger, and such
had been the intensity Of her recent
thoughts and feelings toward him that 1t
seemed to her she could not. dared not,
meet him face to face. at least until she
had time to recover her self-possession.
80 she remained back while her mother
went to the door.
10 her establishment 1t was a strange
voice that fell upon her cara voice thai
was full of eagerness and trembling.
i have to beg your pardon for this late
visit madam. but I am looking for a
friend Of mine. and her continued alb
sence has worried me more than l can
'en You. Have you seen Nora Warner
carol started, for she realized that TINS
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15
Rectifyinp the Record.

The following incident is related as
having occurred in South Africa: One
of the soldiers who had been reported
killed in a certain battle and against
whose name in the regimental books a
note to that effect had been made az
terward turned up and reported him
self. Then the sergeant made another
note in the book: "Died by mistake"
The a was placed in the hospital
and a few weeks later succumbed to
the injuries he had received. This fact
was communicated to the sergeant
through the colonel Of the regiment
ano then a third note was made: RE
died by order Of the colonel"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15

cattle raiders and smugglers are just
'as regularly organized as we are, and
they also fight according to military
tactics. Most of their leaders have held
commissions in regular armies, and
they teach their men to put up a pref
ty stiff scrap.
'They come across the Rio Grande,
sometimes 100 strong, round In q herd
Of cattle from the ranges, and before
dawn they are back again in Mexican
territory. Often we u into them, but
their horses, or Indian ponies, are usu-
ally fresher than ours, and they get
away, unless we can corner them. Then
they fight. Formerly, when We did
capture some Of them, their organ1za-
ton would hire lawyers and defend
them in the civil courts, and they usu-
ally got off for lack Of evidence. This
became so much the regular thing that
we got discouraged.
"But one day the word was passed
down that, instead Of holding future
captives, we should turn them W to
the nearest Mexican post. Mexican law
is best for cattle thieves.
"Not long after this 1 got informa-
ton of a band that would cross the
river that night at a certain ford, and
I got my men ready. After dark we
rode down to the ford and lay low. At
about IL we saw the raiders, fifty
strong, crossing the shadows. We gave
them time to cross, then dashed down
along the bank, cutting off their retreat
to Mexican territory and the noun
tains. 1t was a hard fight, but we
outnumbered the raiders, and they scat
tered, leaving twenty dead. Next day
we captured ten more, but the rest got
away.
Remembering orders, l didn't turn
those ten men over to authorities.
Instead, / camped my men out till
night, and then we crossed over into
Mexico and made for the nearest Mex
lean post, a small place called Argen-
tina, not far from Ciudad Juarez, but
far enough to prevent interference
from the civil authorities. At 2 o'clock
In the morning we reached the post,
and the commandante came out in his
pajamas to receive us.
What a I do for you, gentlemen
he said.
"'Horse thieves I answered.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15

Il saw the commandante grin. He
had my men shown to the sleeping
quarters and he shared his bed with
me. Before breakfast he called me-.
IF you want to show your men an
execution he said, line them up ON
the plaza
"'Aren't you going to try themT' 1
asked.
"'Afterward,' he said, laconically.
II lined my men up with the Mexi-
can garrison on the plaza. The ten
men, most of them half-breed Indians
and Mexicans, were lined up against
the adobe wall, and l must say they
died like men. Some were only wound
ed. but the rurales showed their bayo-
nets into them and ended their troubles
quickly. That band Of cattle thieves
never bothered the ranchers on our
side again.
"A few weeks later We a into an
other band, but they got away, all ex-
cept five of them, whom we cut off
from the river. Those five retreated to
a small village, cleared out all the In
habitants, took possession of the adobe
council hall and prepared to stand us
of. We knew they had heard Of the
previous scrape, we knew they real
lied they could get no quarter, so we
expected them to fight until the last.
Excited by the skirmish, my men, num-
bering fifty, galloped up to within
range Of the raiders guns, and before I
could get them Off to a safe distance
five dropped out Of their saddles. FL
nally we scattered about among the
houses and kept up a steady fire. Aft
erward, when we examined the adobe
walls of the council hall, we found that
hardly a brick in 1t did not contain a
bullet.
"At last we circled about the house
on our horses. and in that way dropped
three Of the desperadoes. Just before
dawn the two others made a break to
get away, but we saw them. We tried
to get them to surrender, but they
fought on until my men killed them
both.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15
A Rural Opinion.

Trouble bout these here poets"
said the Georgia farmer, they none Of
'em make good farm hands"
Ever tried emp
"Of course. They're dead set agln'
plowin' an they won't beat an swear
at a mule for fear he's got a SOUL"
"That's strange"
"No, 1t amt. 'Twixt you an me an
the ~gatepost, it's downright, inherited
laziness!"-Atlanta Constitution.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15
Lucky,

Cumso-Well, young Frisbie will
make his way in the medical profess
sion.
Cawker-Has he got a good start?
Cumso-I should say he had. He
was such a prime favorite in the col
lege that they made him surgeon to the
football team.-Detroit Free Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15
His Trip.

Owenlotts coughing forcedly)-T've
been advised that n trip abroad would
be greatly to my benefit
Sharpun-Who advised you, your
lawyer or doctor?-Town and Country.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15

The woman who Is first to adopt a
new fad Is also the first to draw the
line at q new wrinkle.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15

Fire Escapes French Invention.
Fire escapes were first made In Paris
in 1851.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15

DR.. Edward Everett Hale is eighty.
and a pretty good figure Of a man even
yet. When you meet him. never refer
to him as "a clergyman; he prefers to
he called "a Christian minister
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-01-15

A fools mouth is always open for
engagements.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

day Club for this year will occur on May
ii. The inauguration of officers Will take
place then. II is expected that a full &C
count of the plans and programmes OF the
biennial will be presented to the club. and
all members are expected to be present
in order TO get the information that each
should nave to be able TO do her proper
service to the moAy guests that will be
here from May Il to %
limiting the membership of the club to its
present number will also be up for dis
cussion.
Hundreds of new and artistic patterns in
finest cut Slass-many pieces from the ia
nous maker. Libbey. whom We represent
in St. Louis. All at low prices-at Mer-'
MOI & Jaccard's, Broadway and Locust
The Modern Novel Club held its usual
business session last week. The time was
mostly given to a general discussion of
the next wears programme and to an cleo
ton Of officers. with other annual bust
ness. The new officers for the coming
year are: Mrs. c. II. Stone. permanent
president: Mrs. z. d. Chase Thorne. sec
rotary and acting president: Mrs. J. VIII
lard Wright. secretary pro tenn: Miss May
first vice president: Mrs. T A Morris.
second vice president. The directors are:
Mrs. John Mater. Mrs. Robert Nconan.
Mrs. Horace Dibble. Miss lula krCeger,
Mrs. ". E. Hills and Mrs. Otto Meyer.
The local Biennial Board. G. F. W. G..
Mrs. Charles LEROY Moss. chairman. has
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

and the soil that St. Louis Is bound TO
produce after one wearing downtown.
Good-by. pretty %ruffies: but we're very
happy at your departure.
Miss Jessie Mann. Just about to finish
her piano studies at the Weltner Con-
.servatory, is a young musician whose
Friends are greatly interested in her prog
ress. She has played with much success
several times lately at private musicales
and concerts.
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ID

Pearl Northumberland & Jaccard's.
John Cheroweth.H Hall has Issued cards
for the marriage Of his daughter, Name
C~henoweth. to Richard Rudderon Lippin-
colt on the evening of Saturday. May II.
at Z o'clock. at st. Johns Methodist Eris-
copai Church. South. A reception will fob
low at the Hall residence, No. 53s1 Vernon
avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

Miss Belle Haldeman of Louisville, KY.
is about completing her ST. Louis visit
and in a few days will return home Miss
Haldeman has been in town since the we'd
ding of Miss Caroline Newman and Ru-
fus Taylor. and remained over until the
Worlds Fair opening. as a guest of Mrs.
l. v. Newman. No. AS Delmar boulevard.
81 Is a representative of that we'll
known Kentucky family, most of whom
have been associated with newspapers for
many years-the male members. at least
I do not believe that any of the feminine
portion has ever adopted journalism. Her
father was the late Walter n. Haldeman.
for many years with Henry Watterson in
the Courier-Journal management. and her
two brothers. Bruce and VIII Haldeman,
now have charge of the same paper and
the Louisville Times.
The lust on Opening Day n last week
developed a potent fact, sartorially. name
". tina our smart silk s~hirt-waist suits
get ~dust-Erimed and horrible to look upon
In about one days wearing. Moral: Wear
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-
A card party was. given on Wednesday
evening by Miss Mary Downes to a few
friends. After playing cards for an hour
or more a repast was served in the taste
fully decorated dining-room. American
beauties being the flowers. The prizes were
won by Miss Aimee Young and Edward
Garner. Some of the guests were:
| Misses
Irene Woods. Estelle Boland,
| May Irving. Mary Kennedy.
Jessie Flanders Margaret Riordan.
y place. both UNIQUE and interesting. is
the Jananese Art Balcony at M'Tmnd e
Jaccards. broadway and Locust. You are
carvings and pretty c~loisonne may be pur-
chased at very moderate prices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hauck OF No. 1916
South Ninth street gave a party last Sat
urday evening in honor of their son. Louis.
the occasion being his sixteenth birthday.
The evening was spent in music and
dancing. The Messrs. Weis gave vocal
selections. At L. o'clock a repast was
served in the diring-room. which was dec
GRATED. Among the many guests were:
Messieurs and Mesdames-
Richard Hauck, Mrs. Schneider.
Ed LIE Beau. Richard Klinger.
Ed L Beau Alex. Kreiner.
Fred English. Mrs. Snyder.
Willis Falk.
Misses
Mary Merkel, Bessie Mounce.
Eleanora English. Tillie TRADER.
Henrietta English, Nora Zimmerman.
Ida Falk. Lizzie Marbaum.
Hazel lie Beau. Elsie lie Beau.
Messieurs-
Sydney Mitchell, Ben Wiley.
Mach Hale. Geo. Schmidtheus-
Gus Merkel. ler.
Louis Hauck. Lou Weis.
Caesar Wegner. Emil Weis.
Herm. Biedeman.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08
wOMEN-s CLUBS.

Engraved .stationery-Mermod & JAG
cards.
One of the delightful p. z. o. meetings
of the year was at Mrs. A. Deane Coop
ers on Monday. May 2 At that time the
membership OF Chapter o was increased
one through the initiation of Mrs. Charles
Green The spiri: OF the nearby vacation
is already apparent and the meeting was
largely in accordance with IL. After the
work On hand was dispatched the after
noon was socially spent in enjoying the
music. the flowers in the conservatory and
the cup that cheers" in the dining-room.
where Miss Cakes assisted Mrs. Cooper
in serving. A welcome p. E. o. guest
from Washington. d. c.. was Mrs. W. E.
Andrews. who Is a member of the Worlds
Fair Board of Lady Managers. Mrs An
drews is chairman Of the National Com
mittee hat has p. E Q. Day at the Ex-
position in charge. She gave a n interest,"
ing outline OF the projected plans for this
z. E. o. assembly. June Is. II Is expected
there will be a large attendance of the
membership from New York to California.
The programme will consist of special
numbers by representatives of the Su-
preme Official Board and the State Grand
Chapters. Mrs. d. De Witt Lukens will
represent Chapter o with an address. The
ceremonies will occur I'm the Hall of Con-
crosses. There will be a morning n after
noon session. A distinctive social feature
will be the large reception at night. for
which many invitations are being issued.
4rs. ~ Oeane Cooper has charge Of the.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08
MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS.

your old clothes until the Fair roads Se
In better condition. SERENA LAMB.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

issued the following information as 70
CARDS recent committees:
BUREAU OF INFORMATION.
Mrs Everett w. Pattison. chairman. Nc.
1854 Olive street.
The Bureau OF Information has formally
organized with a membership of sixty.
1t was thought best to divide the commit
tee into subcommittee. assigning 20 each
very definite duties and responsibilities.
CLUB INFORMATION
Mrs William A. Scudder. chairman. No.
1853 Washington boulevard
This subcommittee will have charge or
all information pertaining to clubs and
the biennial meeting. It will maintain the
bulletin board and will post all notices
to read from the platform.
OUTSIDE INFORMATION.
Mrs. Charles A. Damon. chairman. No.
1137A Castleman avenue
Information on all subjects other than
club work; such as timetables street Iail<
ways. amusements. directories and maps:
This committee viii also have general
oversight over messenger boys. steno-
graphic service, telephones. kilograms and
post office.
SOCIAL INFORMATION.
Mrs. Ashley Scott. chairman, Pechmann'5
Hotel.
SMALL CONvENIENCES.
Mrs. William A Boone. chairman. No. 500
Clemens avenue
This subcommittee will have charge OF
pens and ink. writing paper, pencil scratch
visiting cards and envelopes and all such
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

from their home at No. 1881 Hogan street
TO the home of H. j. Meiners. No. 100
Cas- avenue, where a reception was held
and toasts and speeches were given in
honor OF the newly married couples. Those
praSaut uara-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08
Diamond Rings-Mermod & Jaccard

Mr.. and Mrs H. 7. Albers entertained
a large number of their friends last Sum-
day at their home. No, 2S3 Howard street.
Cards, vocal and instrumental music were
features, after which repast luncheon was
served. Those invited were:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

Miss Elizabeth Ebert of Cherokee street
entertained the White Clover Club
Wednesday afternoon. The members
present were:
Misses
May Sanders. Alice Kalb.
Emma Rueiny. Lulu Thomson
Blanche Sejdar
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

A surprise party was given TO Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Meiners and Mr.. and Mrs A.
Meiners Thursday evening. A large num-
Der OF friends. headed by a band of musi-
cianA' escorted Nj. and Grs..A- Neiners
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

Arendt. Kuelper enteytained a few friends
with a smoker last Wednesday evening.
Vocal n Instrumental music was rem
dered by Messrs. Knelper and Potter.
piano recital was given by the pupils
of Miss Louise l. Dieter last Thursday.
Miss Anna NJ assisted. A special feature
OF the programme was Gertrude Lillybeck.
4 years Of age. Her playing and singing
displayed talent and careful training.
In appreciation of their teacher and as
marble blsts OF Beethoyen and wagner.
Flowers were in abundance. The following
took part:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

Mr.. l.. Alderman OF Sounenfeid's is
again in New York in search Of the new
est millinsry fashions.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

music for the day. which promises much
for that part OF the. programme. Mrs.
Alice Rabb of Mount Pleasant. Ia. one
of the original seven who organized p.
E. o. in 1853. will be entertained by Mrs.
Henry H.. Evans, No. 52S7 Washington
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

An interesting and enthusiastic meeting
was held by the Monday Club of Web
Mrs Edward Holton. placed the afternoon
In charge OF the science and education
section.
Mrs. George Thornton's paper on
"Springtine IN Our Woods r Ff,lis''
was appropriate and brought forth a i've
ly discussion on the wild flowers and birds
found In and around Webster.
The last regular meeting of the wednes-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

Vince Schoppe ave a farewell party last
Thursday evening in honor of Miss Tessie
Haines. who departs for California next
Wednesday. Among the features of the
being served. The guests present were
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

The Ten O'Clock Musicale will meet or
Wednesday. Nav IL. at the home of Mrs.
FL + Froman. No. 5loo Fairmont avenue
az 10 a. m. All members are requested &c
be present.
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900 -7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-11
CONGRATULATE PARKER.
Chief Judge Gets Messages from Many
Points.

FsoDus y Y. July l0-Telegrars Of congratula-
ton for Chief Judge Parker continue to arrive.
Among those received to-day were the following
From Cord Meyer. chairman Of the Democratic
State Committee. dated St Louis:
After receipt Of your message 70 sheehan and
ma afton o 81 sT o5 yor nomination our
work in NewYork IS much lshtened and success
assured
From Gage E. TarbeT. president Of the Cortland
County Society Of New-York City. Cortland
County is Judge Parker's birthplace:
All your Cortland County friends rejoice with
you Heartiest congratulations
From Congressman L r Livingston:
Accept my heartiest congratulations on your
and victory is assured.
From Supreme Court Justice D. Cady Herrick. OF
Albany:
The honest thing. the brave thing; party to be
congratulated.
From Lewis Nixon. Of New-York. at st. Louis:
Mrs. Nixon Joins me in sincere congratulations.
From John r Dos Passos at EIberon. y. ]:
In the case OF Parker Us. Roosevelt, both upon
the platform ana up0H Pr f PIE Ilg en-
render sweeping NeIuICt III lile pam
guments for him. and do anything else in my hum
bic power for his success
From Arthur Pue German. jr.. at st. Louis:
Maryland delegates congratulate you upon your
splendid victory.
From ex-United States Senator George Turner,
Of washington State, at St Louis:
sincerest congratuaton and confident prediction
OF victory.
From the Ulster County delegation at st. Louis:
yo,,r neighbors who are at St Louis. and who
know love and respect you, send their heartiest
concentrations.
From Morgan J. O'Brien. John D. Crimnins,
Thomas f Conway. James A. Deering, a joint tele-
ra1 of congra tua ton, sent route, dated Pitts
burg.
from Governor Dockery Of Missouri:
Missouri will give you loyal and enthusiastic sup
port.
Telegrams have been received also from Joseph
Pulitzer. Of New-York; Charles J. Bissell. OF
Rochester: Justice James A. O'Gorman. Of New
York tcabe dispatch from Paris; George 3 Nc
Carth- OF Albany: Charles Marseilies, OF Exeter,
X H the Rev. George c Beaudet OF Fort EVEN
u I,r \ CUTLER Of Linton. Ind: Mr.. and Mrs 3
r English Of New-Haven; Mrs. Wa!den PelI. OF
Ear Rockaway: W. A. Baldwin OF Rtchhed
Springs Henry D. Appleton, OF Albany; John !.
81 j5eorge-Tucker. Of virginia t.roIessor Eugene
+ Richards ir Of Sew-Haven; George sands. or
Cortland. John B. Calvert, OF Dobbs Ferry John
q Calhoun of New-York: J. Stanley Brown. OF
Otsego County; +. r. Lynch. OF Ogdensburg w. I.
OIevis OF New-York; Fred Jewell, of San Diego.
cal. K P Kasper. OF Shoshone, Idaho; Thomas J.
Church OF Seattle: Ray Hoffman, president OF the
0ltSa 5ona Rsr Association; John J. Teenan. Of
F3rooklvn: F K Pendleton, Of Roslyn, n ]; Henry
n Seymour OF Buffalo; David 3. Siczles, Cald-
Well x Y: John c. Richberg, Of Chicago; eX-
MAYOR BIeeker Banks, OF Albany, from Bar
Harbor- Ralph D. Earl, Of Herlximer County and
Samuel W. Marvin. OF New-forE