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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
HAD UNIQUE DEVICE
BANK WATcHMAN's SCHEME OF
ROBBERY REALLY CLEVER.
Mysterious Disappearance Of 500 Bills
Remained Unsolved Until Death of
Highly Esteemed EmpIoye-Was
Never in Life Caught Mapping.

The cashier of a bank in a western
town discovered one day at balancing
time that his cash was an ever 500
short. He went over his notes of that
denomination, after trying to account
for 1t in various ways without success,
and found one of them was missing.
A minute search failed to find 1t,
the way such things are.
Some weeks later the same amount
was missing again in the same mys-
terious way.
When 1t happened a third time
this after a long ~interval-the cashier
was replaced by another man; not
that the officers distrusted him, but
they wanted to see if the presence OF
the new cashier would make a differ
ence.
1t didn't. The $1OO bills disappeared
one at a time at irregular intervals,
and no n could eve account for
their loss in any way.
After this had been going on for a
couple Of years the night Waterman,
who was also the ~janitor of the bank,
died. No one ever thought of connect
ing him with the disappearance of the
bills, and the day after his death the
local papers printed short obituary
notices of his career as a servant Of
the bank, telling in how high esteem
he was held by its officers.
Curiously enough, with his death
came an end OF the strange disappear
ance of the bills. No one in the bank,
however, connected the two things.
Several months after the janitor's
death the bank was fitted out with
new Office furniture, and when the
workmen ripped away the woodwork
of the cashiers desk the season for
the disappearance of the money was
explained.
Under the sloping top of the desk
was a steel plate suspended from it's
center by a piece of stout twine that
between the framework of the parti-
ton to the cellar, where it ended at
another ring caught on a nail in one
Of the joists.
A few moments Of experimenting
showed how the ~janitor had worked
his highly original graft" When he
needed money he would open the
empty cash drawer at night, lower the
plate and cover it's under surface with
paste. Then he would haul it up
under the sloping desk top.
The next day when the cashier was
away from the desk at luncheon.
which he always ate at a table near
his window, the janitor would go
down in the cellar, unlock the cord
and let the plate, which was suspend
ed directly over the compartment con-
tanning the 500 bills, drop down on
the top of one The paste would
make it adhere firmly to the plate,
and then he would haul it up under
the desk top. At night he could re-
move it from the plate at his leisure.
OF course, he ran the risk of hav-
ing the cashier go to the drawer while
he was working his device. But the
janitor had studied the officers habits
so closely that he never was caught
napping.-New York Press.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
Uncertainties,

Congressman Payne Of New Yot1
met q gray-haired acquaintance Of Ions
ago the other day and asked how he
was coming on. Shaking his head sad.
" the other replied:
"Oh, I've been out of employment Z
full month, having fallen a victim Il
the uncertainties OF ofice-holding."
And how long we're you in once!'
asked Payne, who was fast growing
sympathetic. y
"Just thirty years to the day."-Dal
tim0re Herald.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

0en& Wkere Israel Swanham, with q
ganrd = soldiers. was In attendance.
- - entered . lofty. royalty
f1rnl1A11 room, where the council
weEs Waiting his arrival-oficers Of
~ amy. and members Of Parliar
-
Ornmwen opened tho discussion by
s~oQ11n6e8g the members that he had
aisoaAv hid more than q dozen meet
h@ ~ Gder to induce Parliament to
iDIne - Act for the election Of q new
paxalaUeat, and then discharge itself.
's3h1s r what the people want In
exetY corEer Of the nation" he said.
'anA 1AeV aro laying at q doors
~ nnn-perfbrmance Of this duty and
Of Their Wishes.
HandE1g reminded him that Parlia-
ne1k ~ determined 70 dissolve on
tho q of the ensuing November,
aftGrk callng for : new election.
= aew only tho 10th Of April
AnsueUed Cromwell. sharply. Give
~ leave to tell you thAt the Sd Of
Nsvemher VIM not Do. Such : far-o1
Drum1se u but words Tor children. !
IN bs1ksr It / will sayJto-morrow."
TITS apeecA had : marked affect.
The Parliamentary members agreed
- let tie bill for perpetuating them
Solves live over until after another
conference to be held the following
day. and with this understanding. the
members Of the Council separated.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

~ mercury viii surely destroy the sense OF smeM
and completely derange the whole system whom
entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on prescrip.
tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly do.
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by F.J. Cheney Il Co, Toledo, o., contains no mcr.
curry, and is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system, In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by + j. Cheney q Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, sc. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

Kidney Pills l told
the readers of this
that they had
relieved ne of kid
ney trouble, dis
posed Of a lame
back with pain
across my lOins and
beneath the shout
der blades. During
the interval which
has elapsed / have
had occasion to re-
sort to Doan's Kid
ney Pills when l
noticed warnings
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
BABY's TERRIBLE o r

told Agony-Ooctor Did No Good
-Cuticura Cured at Once.
my child was a very delicate baby.
A terrible sore and humor broke out
on his body looking like raw flesh,
and causing the child untold agony.
My physician prescribed various RENE
dies, none of which helped at all. I
became discouraged and took the mat
ter into my W hands and tried Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
with almost immediate success. Be-
fore the second week had passed the
soreness was gone, not leaving a trace
of anything Mrs. Jeanette H.. Block,
281 Rosedale ST.. Rochester. N. T."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

Of an attack. On each am every oc'
casion the results obtained we're just
as satisfactory as when the pills were
first brought to my notice. l just az
emphatically endorse the preparation
to-day as I did over two years ago."
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. T.,
proprietors. For sale by all druggists.
price SO cents per box.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
Oxygen and Peanuts

Sundry scientific gentlemen have an
alyzed the subway and discovered 1t to
be seriously lacking in oxygen. We are
their debtors. Will they add to our
obligation by disclosing how far the
deficiency of oxygen is repaired by the
aroma of peanuts in the subway cars
in the hours when our citizens ride for
pleasure?-Harper's Weekly.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
A Rare Good Thing.

tam using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, aud
can truly say l would not have been without
It so long, had l known the relief it would
give my aching feet. l think it a are good
thing for anyone having sore or tired feet
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert, Providence, r. L"
Sold By all Druggists, Csc. Ask to-d0y.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
X,
Cromwell lnterferee.

MEa#rS
Daylight came with that soft radi-
ence ct sunshine over fresh green
things which makes spring 10 delight
lgk HAiy in the morning James
1etends called for her. and they
II away together full Of youths
I'M and anticipation. They
road TO the river. and to the
eoeale g. muslc and the falling and
elpDAg g the oars they reached
Aichnona ana soon spread the CON
eenes g 4elr hampers upon the grass
800 some great oaks Il the seclud-
pa1
~ . .l5AAppys leisurely meal. they
rest of their holiday II ~
3k1ungh the palace. un4tl ~
6pc6nly. monastic grandeur goh
t11n almost T. silsncA
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
Ancient Football.

Hannibal lined up his elephants and
then arranged his army behind them.
Our line is heavy enough" he
unused. "And our back field isn't SO
light, either" he added, as he glanced
at the black Carthagenians.
Then he gave the signal and plowed
through the Roman guard for a con-
siderable gain.-Cleveland Plain Deal.
err.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
Motive Power to Pixies Peak.

The present railroad to the top Of
Pixies peak is q steam cog equipped
line. It Is now proposed to ft the cars
with . 30O-horsepower gasoline dy-
namo. This will enable the thousands
Of yearly visitors to Colorado Springs
tod make the trip in about half the
time now consumed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

Wash Your Water In Whisky.
"You seem firmly oppose dto va
ter"
EYES," answered Col. Stilwell. I'm
small quantities it harbors the typhoid
germ, and In large quantities 1t Is liza
BILE to drown you."-Washington Star.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and cDlds.-JoHN r.
Boyer, Trinity Springs. IND, Feb. is. 1905.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

A New York youth lost So, 00e, 80
in less than three seconds recently.
The heiress said mo"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

II the lover attempted to recipro-
cate by loving all the world, his best
girl would strenuously object.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILE.
itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudlng Piles. Y0nH
druggist will refund money II PAZO OINTMENT
fails 70 cure you In 8 70 II days. SOC.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
VIII Eat No Cooked Food.

A rich Brooklyn man eats no cooked
food. He says that 1t Is unhealthy
and that God never meant It to be
cooked.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

II had Infamatory Rheumatism, but I -
we'll now, thanks to DR.. David Kennedy'e Favorfto R>
edy. lts my best friend" Garrett Lansing, Troy, N.X
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13

A woman doesn't necessarily 1--we
the man she admiroa.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-01-13
IN
ALL DONE OUT.

Veteran Joshua Heller. Of 70e South
Walnut street. Urbana, ILL.,, says: In
the fall Of 1899. after taking Doan'O
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-17

ing. it is said, had some words with her husband. She immediately went into the kitchen and took the acid, which had been kept in the house. The Grand avenue police were notified and sent an ambulance, which took Mrs. Clark to Grace hospital. While the surgeon there was preparing to treat he, she died.
 The husband said Saturday night that his wife had been in a very merry mood before she went out. He said that when she passed into the kitchen he smelled the acid and called out, Minnie, what are you doing?" The woman made no answer, and when he reached the kitchen the dose had been taken.
 Mrs. Clark's children, two boys and a girl, were aged :. s and years. They were all crying for their mother. The husband was grief stricken over the suicide.
 Mrs. Clark before her marriage was Miss Minnie F. GriswOld, and her pa- rents reside at 5S4 Woodward avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-17
ORDER OF THE CINCINNATI.

At the close Of the Revolutionary war the bulk of the Continental army was encamped in "cantonments" on the Hudson, The situation was the darkest of the whole war. Disband-
 nent was near, and no provision had been made by Congress for the relief Of the officers and soldiers who were now to be thrown out of employment Their pay was in arrears; most or the officers were in debt: those who had farms had mortgaged them to sup port their families: and Washington in a letter to Congress, declared that ..r1lost of the officers had no prospect before them but jail" In fact, many on returning were immediately lm- prisoned for debt. Lafayette, during his. visit to the United States ln lS24' paid the debt of brother officer who had been languishing twelve years m jailK:
 Early in 17S3 Gen. Henry Knox con ceived the idea of "Society or Friends" among the officers for mu- tual aid and assistance, and made draft of a proposed constitution. A convention of officers from the various lines was called to meet at Newburg to organize such a society. It assem- bled on the 18th of May and continued in session until some time in June. General the Baron Steuben presided, and the result was the 'Order Cor so- ciey) of thg Cincinnati" (Cincinna- tusesl. .. .sl, R..
 The objectsso of the society were three,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-17

This was translated and republished in the United States, causing a wide spread prejudice and hostility. Sev- eral state legislatures threatened to disfranchise the "Cincinnati Cheva- Hers" Seven of the state societies dis. banded, and for time it looked as if the Order must become extinct. In the course of time. however, there came reaction; the dormant" soci- cites have all been revived, and have large charity-funds for the relief of indigent members.
 The Connecticut society has about 50 members and a charity fund of some $12,OO0. Its officers are as follows:
 President-Col Geo. Bliss Sanford, U. s. army (reetired), Litchfield.
 Vice-President-Gen. Henry Larcom Abbott, II. $. army Cretired), Cam bridge, Mass.
 Secretary-Hon. Morris Woodruff, Seymour, Bridgeport.
 Asst. Secretary-Timothy Huggins, M. D., New Haven.
 Treasurer-Mr. Charles Hobbie Pond, N. Y. City.
 Asst. Treasurer-Mr. W. S Judd, New Britain.
 Chaplains-Rev. Timothy Dwight, D. D., LID, New Haven; Rev. A. N. Lewis, Montpelier, Vt.
 Historian-Rev. A. N. Lewis.
 Surgeon-Rohert Shoemaker Ives M. D., New Haven.
 The following persons are eligible to membership: 1. The eldest lineal male descendant of an original member. 2 The eldest lineal male descendant of 8 commissioned officer who served thre
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-17

known as the "Immutable Principles. 1. To cherish the memories of the great struggle by which our independ- ence has been achieved. ?. To perpet- uate the friendships that have been formed during the war, and Cemented by the blood of the parties. And 3, to render substantial aid and assistance to such officers and their families as may have the misfortune to stand in need of the some.
 The Order, for the sake of cOnven- fence, was divided into state societies, one for each of the original states. These were to meet annually on the Fourth of July, and a general meeting of delegates from the state societies was to be held once in three years.
 Washington was elected President General, and by request signed his name first to the constitution. He continued to hold that office until his death.
 The jewel Cor badge) of the Order is a bald-headed (American) eagle of gold and white enamel, suspended from blue riband with white edges denoting the alliance of France and the United States.
 The members were to be commits stoned officers of the American army, and French officers above the grade of colonel.
 The Connecticut society was organ ized at West Point July 4th, 1783, with 26S members.
 Soon after the organization of the Order. Mirabeau in France published a pamphlet showing the (alleged) aris- tocratic tendencies of the Cincinnati.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-17

campaigns in the Continental army, or was honorably discharged, or died in the service.
 There must be many descendants of Continental officers who are entitled to membership. Any such who feel inter ested in the Order can obtain full in- formation by communicating with Rev. A. N. Lewis, 26 Alden avenue, New Haven. Conn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-17
YOUNG WIFE SUICIDES.
Took CarbOlic Acid-Died at the Hos
 nitAl.

pital.
 Mrs. Minnie F. Clark of 263 Chapel street, wife of William H. Clark, former railroad man, but of late unem- ployed, committed suicide Saturday night by taking large dose of car bolic acid. Mrs Clark spent the eve- ming shopping and returned home at a quarter after nine. She was 29 years old and said to have been in i'll health Early Saturday evening she went out to do some marketing, and on return
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-17
What Shall We Have For Dessert

This is an important daily question. Let us answer 1t to-day. Try Jell-O, ceived Highest Award. Gold Medal, Worlds Fair, St. Louis, 1904. Every thing in the package; add boiling wa ter and set to cool Flavors:-Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry, Choc- olate, and Cherry. Order a package of each from your grocer to-day. 10c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-17

We have decided naugurae rather novel method of advertising Heretofore has been spend during the hot months several thousands of dollars for advertising.
 This have decided reduce the volume advertising and the usually expended direct instead
 How do this quite problem On many lines of staple chandise by manufacturers from selling less than specified prices This precudd the giving sweeping discount there nothing from giving the That what propose do under the Refund Plan and in this fashion:
The Newark journal., 1905-01-20
MAN WHO DID NOT
 BELIEVE IN BANKS
He Buried His Money Out in the Gar den, and is Now Short of
 $1,2oo in Gold.

Harrison, Ark, Jan. 13.-Jas. Humphrey, of Lead Hill, Boone county, is, or has been, afraid to trust banks. So he hid life's say ings, S1 200 in gold, in the corner of his garden. A few weeks ago he went out to the garden bank" to see if everything was right. Upon investigation he found his treasures were gone. He kept rather quiet about the matter, and tried to find some clue by which he could locate the guilty party or parties.
 Last week he caused the arrest of Jeff Blankenship, school teach CT, and his wife's sister. They were to have had hearing before a justice of the peace at Lead Hill last Saturday, but as Circuit Court convenes here next Monday, 1t was decided to dismiss the case and let the grand jury investigate the matter.
 The evidence is entirely circum- Stantial
The Newark journal., 1905-01-20
ARKANSAS

 Land of corn and cotton,
 Best you ever saw, Never to be forgotten,
 Grand old Arkansas. Land of mellow peaches,
 Land of golden wheat, 'Tis, experience teaches,
 Mighty hard to beat. Land of reddesh cherries,
 Apples, pears and plums, Land of endless berries,
 To the front she comes. Blessings rise upon us,
 Love from all the girls, Hail the land of promise,
 Hail the land of pearlsl Land of peace and plenty, Liberty and law, Ain't one state in twenty
 Beats old Arkansas.
The Newark journal., 1905-01-20
NEED FOR A REPORT SCHOOL.

The subject of a state reform school for young offenders Is an old and thread bare one, but Gov. Davis has put certain life into 1t by the promise or threat-as you will-that he makes in his biennial message to the legislature.
 He makes the fat-footed state ment that unless this legislature provides proper place of correc- tion for offending juveniles he will pardon every white boy under IS years of age who shall be sent to the penitentiary, except where an aggravated crime has been com mitted.
 Gov. Davis suggests that 160 acres of land near Little Rock be bought for $2, 300 or $3,000, and that buildings be placed on 1t to cost not more than S3,000. This institution to be for both white and negro boys and for certain women.
 The governor says that during the four years of his service there have been sent to the penitentiary 115 white boys under the age of Is, PIT negroes under this age, and twenty white women.
 Is 1t necessary for us to say a single word in advocacy of re- form schooll Would it not be better for the state of Arkansas to spend a few thousand dollars to provide a place where offending youths might be rescued from evil lives and turned into good men than to send them to the peniten- tiary, the University of Crime, where they might absorb the vic iousness of the hardened convict and, in all likelihood, have their lives hopelessly blasted; or to have them turned loose upon the people as consequence of Gov. Davis crude but well-intentioned plan of pardoning all white convicts un- der Is years of age!
The Newark journal., 1905-01-20
Suffering
Will Not Help Your Disease, but Will Weaken Your
 Nerves.

Folks who think 1t Is better to bear pain than soothe it-are wrong.
 Old fashioned doctors used to say 1t was better, because they had nothing with which to ease pain but dangerous. heart -paralyzing drugs.
 But now, that a safe remedy has been found. pr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. it is wrong to suffer. for nothing can be gained but weakened nerves.
 A safe rule to remember is: When in pain, take an Anti-Pain Pill.
 This will soothe your quivering nerves.
 Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain by restoring the natural secretions, in which they differ from opium and sim liar narcotic drugs, which relieve pain by checking the action of the glands.
 They are sure and harmless, and are the latest medical treatment for the cure of Headache. Neuralgia, Backache. Rheumatism, Dizziness, Toothache, Stomachache, Menstrual (Monthly) Pains Also nerve irritations like Sea- Sickness. Car Sickness. sleeplessness, Indigestion, etc.
 Pleasant to take. quick in results.
 'I have used Dr. Miles Pain Pills for sick. nervous headache, and have received the best results. hear tily recommend their curative proper ties, for they are successful. REV. RAY A. WATROS, D. b, Iowa City, Ia.
 Sold by druggists at 25c. Money back if first box does not help. Never sold in bulk.
The Newark journal., 1905-01-20

papers he has given to the public, was a vote getter.
 There were some good things in the message. For instance the re- commendations for a boys dormi- tory at the Deaf Mute Institute, for home for insane persons who are incurabIe, for an appropriation for a reform school, for a fellow servants law, for a girls dormi- tory at the University of Arkan- sas were we'll received by all pro- gressive citizens. The language of the message, while forcible all the way through, was unfortunate in that the term II insist" was used in addressing the legislature "I insist that such a bill shall be placed in my hands for approval before this assembly adjournso Is the way the governor put 1t as many as three different times in the message.
 It would have been more appro- priate to have urged" the assem- bly, to have passed these laws.
The Newark journal., 1905-01-20
BILL TO EXEMPT COTTON.

Representative Simpson from Hampstead county has introduced a bill in the legislature (H. B. 60) for the relief of persons in the state who are holding cotton for better prices. The bill provides that all cotton which is being held by farmers shall be exempt from taxes, and shall not be assessed against them for payment of taxes by the assessors.