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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

Representatives of both sides in
new and ugly controversy in Smyrna,
which may call into question an import
ant school law OF the State,were in Dover
seeking legal advice the past week. DR..
w. 7. Ryan. who has consulted Will
liam L. Gooding,is on the warpath for
Principal John p. Burdette of the pub
lie schools of Smyrna. From the cir
cumstances of the case it appears that
DIR. Ryan's son defaced school book.
a serious offense in the eyes OF the
State school authorities, who make
strenuous efforts to preserve as long
as possible the State school effects
DIR. Ryan, it is said, sent his boy back
with profound apology and az cents
in cash, the price mark Of the book,
but Principal Burdette refused to
allow the boy to re-enter school except
with the old book. Ii was afterward
discovered that the book had been
burned. The boy is still out awaiting
settlement Of the case.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

The regular monthly meeting of the
Womans' Christian Temperance Union
will be held at the residence of Mrs.
B. V. Weldon on Delaware Street,
Monday afternoon, Feb s6 at 2 o'clock.
Secretary.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21
Closing of Mails.

Going North.--e.55, $50 A. NJ. $40, 500
7.30 P. NJ. ''''
Going South.-7.45, 11.2O A. NJ. AIS,
1902. M.
For Clayton and Oxford r. P. o. and
Townsend and Centreville r. p a and
Clayton and Chestertown r, P. o. 6.55A.M.
and 500 P. NJ.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21
Dout Neglect Watching the Label on the

Don't Neglect Watching the Label on the
Times you receive weekly. Time
passes rapidly and your years sub
scription will expire before you know
it. II you are indebted to us kindly
remit. BY keeping your subscription
up and paying in advance you will find
it cheaper and better than by allowing
il to lag with several dollars in arrears
charged against you. Your label will
show the time up to which you are
paid and we will appreciate an early at
tention to the matter.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

Grown and bridge work speciality.
DR.. Comegys, dentist. Smyrna, Del. =
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

Members of Union Castle, No. II,
h. G. E. are requested to be present,
next Monday night, Feb 26, as Grand
Chief Fraim, will be present. A full
Attendance is requested.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

W. &. Anthony can interest you in
barred plymouth rock eggs. See ad-
vertisement.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21
LOST.
Kent County School Commissioners.
d. P. Hutchinson, Auc.

A regu lar meeting of the Kent
County School Commissioners will be
beld at Dover, on Friday, March End,
at 10 o'clock a. IN.
THOS. G. ROE, Sec'y.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

The Circle of Kings Daughters will
hold a brief meeting at the home of
Mrs. VIM. Davis, Delaware, ST., on
Thursday, Feb. 22nd, at $50.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

For Sale Cheap.
BLACKSMITH AND WHEELWRIGHT
SHOP on Main Street, Smyrna. Good bus
mess stand Possession Immediately.
BOX 2l9, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

@hort Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Bargains in farms and houses.
Houses to rent.-Cosgriff & Reynolds.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

We are still selling extra quality coal,
full weight, fair prices. Cosgriff g.
Reynolds.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21
WANTED.

A reliable White Man, who thoroughly
understands gardening. Married man pre-
ferred.
Apply to
LOUISA A. CUMMINS,
"Woodlawn,'' Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

WANTED:--District Managers to
post signs, advertise and distribute
samples. Salary $500 weekly, $500
day for expenses. State age and
present employment. Ideal Shear Co.,
80 Randolph St., Chicago.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

Farmers will find interesting reading
in W. Hartman Reynolds advertisement
in another column.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

W. G. Hill, fruit and grain broker,
of Clayton, has for sale a lot of West
ern and home grown seeds, red clover
alfalfa, timothy, etc. See adv.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

Coal is necessity-you will need a
supply soon-better order now. Good
clean Lehigh coal at $500 for 2240
lbs.-Smyrna Trans. & Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Bargains in farms and houses.
Houses to rent.-Cosgriff & REYNOLDS.
Crown and bridge work speciality.
DR.. Comegys, dentist. Smyrna, Del. =
w. u. Anthony can interest you in
barred plymouth rock eggs. See ad-
vertisement.
We are still selling extra quality coal,
full weight, fair prices. Cosgriff &
Reynolds.
Farmers will find interesting reading
in W. Hartman Reynolds advertisement
in another column.
Coal is a necessity-you will need a
supply soon-better order now. Good
clean Lehigh coal at $500 for 224O
lbs.-Smyrna Trans. & Mfg. Co.
See new advertisement this week of
W. G. Roe, the Main Street merchant.
He has something interesting to tell
you.
W. G. Hill, fruit and grain broker,
of Clayton, has for sale lot of West
ern and home grown seeds, red clover
alfalfa, timothy, etc. See adv.
WANTED: District Managers to
post signs, advertise and distribute
samples. Salary $500 weekly, $500
day for expenses. State age and
present employment. Ideal Shear Co.,
80 Randolph St., Chicago.
The Circle of Kings Daughters will
hold brief meeting at the home of
Mrs. VIM. Davis, Delaware, St., on
Thursday, Feb. 2snd, at $50.
Members of Union Castle, No. II,
X. G.. E. are requested to be present,
next Monday night, Feb 26, as Grand
Chief Fraim, will be present. A full
Attendance is requested.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Womans' Christian Temperance TTnion
will be held at the residence of Mrs.
B. v. Weldon on Delaware Street,
Monday afternoon, Feb 26 at o'clock.
Secretary.
Mrs. Emma E. Caulk, State presi-
dent of the Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union, began tour of lower
Delaware In the interest of the temper
ance cause, with an address at Milford
Friday night.
The supper to be given by the ladies
of the Presbyterian Church, in the
Opera House, on Thursday evening,
Feb. 22nd, will begin at o'clock. Be-
sides the usual supper at IS cents,
there will be for sale, home made cakes,
ices and candy.
Superintendent J. K. Carroll has
arranged for the following local in
stitutes: Harrington. March 10; Eel
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-02-21

See new advertisement this week of
W. G. Roe, the Main Street merchant.
He has something interesting to tell
you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27

city; schooners Edna & Nellie and Fanhie
Shepherd, light, for he lower river to prlng
cargoes of oysters back to this market
schooner White Wings. street sweepinss TOT
Sandy bar; schooner Silver Star, light Tor
river point to load back TO this CITY :
schooner Earl Biscoe. light, for the lower
river for a cargo.
Memoranda: Schooner Clara Strong Is
loading at Dollhouse. New Brunswick. Tor
this port; barge Mary S. Hooper is at Deco
quon loading 10000 railway ties for New
York; barge Edward Fay is loading 400
railway ties at Marshall Hall for Philadei-
phia; barge Lucretia is lying in Malta
woman creek unloading cargo of coal Tor
the naval powder factory; schooner w. s.
French has sailed from Norfolk with d
cargo of lumber for this city.
The little harbor tug d. M. Key is under
charter to Mr.. John Miller to tow mud
laden scows from the dredging machine at
work in Georgetown harbor to the dumping
point on the flats above the Potomac high
way bridge in place of the tug Martin Dali
man. which is out of service.
The schooner Belmont is hauled .out on
the marine railway at the Alexandria ship
yard to receive a general overhauling III
preparation for service on the river this
fall
Capt Sonny Simmons has his sioop ashore
on the Maryland side of the river opposite
Alexandria and is there giving the craft a
general overhauling in preparation for gun
ming service along the river when the ducks
make their appearance after cold weather
comes She will be employed in the work
as long as the river is free of ice the COM
ing winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27
DOG AIDS POLICEMAN.
Fugitive Who Hid in Cellar Located
by Canine

dog played important part In the
capture of William Mitchell. colored. yes
terday by Policeman Bobo of the first pre-
cinCt. Mitchell being wanted a charge OF
making an assault on his wife. Cora Mitch
ell. The husband was street car OF
the Pennsylvania avenue line yesterday af-
ternoon. when the wife saw him and point
ed him out to the policeman. When Bobo
started after him Mitchell jumped from the
at 9th street and ran into ID street.
jumping into cellar of store. The cell
lar was dark and Mitchell crawled behind
a pile of boards. When the policeman
looked around the cellar he saw nothing Of
the man.
About that time however. a small dog
ran into the cellar. shifted around for a
minute and looked intently behind the pile
of boards. Policeman Bobo went there and
found Mitchell The prisoner broke away
again, but he was captured at Sth and L
streets after a short chase.
Mitchell was before Judge Kimball in the
Police Court today. He admitted that he
smacked his wife. She testified that she
told him she didn't want him any more
and gave him back the wedding ring.
Mitchell it was added resented the treat
meht and struck his wife, threatening to
kill her.
Judge Kimball imposed fine Of $50. with
ninety days in Jail in default.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27
NEWS ITEMS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

The hull of the little tug lobe. belonging
to A. ]. Taylor & Bro, is to be hauled
out on the marine railway at Ben
nett's boatyard today to be fitted with
shaft and wheel in preparation for
service The lobe was built at Solomon:s
Island, Md. during the past summer, and
was brought here without machinery sever
al weeks ago. She Is now to have her en-
CINE and boiler placed aboard and in few
weeks will be ready to Join the fleet OF tow
boats in service the river. The lobe
is one of the smaller tow boats owned here
and will be used for towing work about the
harbor and on the river in the vicinity of
this city.
Arrived: Schooner Lottie Carter. cord wood
from a river point to dealers; schooners
Amanda Lewis, Fair American and Silver
Spray, oysters from Potomac beds: tug
Dixie, towing coal-laden barges from Phila-
delphia tug Marion Cameron. with tow
of five sand and gravel laden barges;
schooner Father & Son. pine lumber from a
point on the river to dealers: barges A. w.
Embry Glenwood and Rondout hard coal
from Philadelphia to Georgetown.
Sailed Schooner Edith Varrall, light. for
Pohick creek to load cord wood for this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News Of Mont
pomerv COUNTY
Correspondence of The Star.


Special Correspondence of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd September 81. 1906
Rev Father Yinglng. formerly of Charles
county, has been placed in charge of st.
Agnes Mission at Glen Echo. this county
succeeding Father Hurley of Brookland. d.
c. who organized the mission about a year
ago and who has since been the pastor. The
new pastor at a meeting Of the members Of
his congregation last evening let 1t be
known that he intends to erect a comforta-
BILE church edifice at once. He explained
that he has already in hand sufficient mon
ey for the purchase Of lot and the begin
ming Of building operations. 1t is understood
to be Father Yinglings intention to erect
a building to cost about 81. 500 and to be SO
planned that 1t can be converted into q
more imposing structure at any time.
The Morning Card Club was entertained
yesterday by Mrs. Charles A. Beard Her
guests included Mrs. Annie Mcclure. Mrs.
William Dorsey. Mrs. John l.. Burnett, Mrs.
Robert N. Bayliss, Mrs. Lee Offutt. Mrs.
Reverdy Stewart. Mrs ]. Arthur Kemp.
Misses Eliza Choate. Louise Edmondston,
Margaret and Priscilla Dawson. Rose Will
liams. Mrs. Mcclure captured the first
prize. Mrs. Beard the second. while the
guest prize was captured by Miss Priscilla
Dawson.
commissioners Miss Katherine T. L. Eng
land of the vicinity of Derwood and Miss
Katherine Fletchall Of the Poolesville
neighborhood were awarded free scholar
ships in the Maryland State Normal School.
taking the places Of Miss Katherine Mich
olson and Miss Marguerite Nicholson Of
Brookeville, who resigned The board
awarded to Miss Carrie DeLauder of Boyds
a scholarship In the Baltimore School Of
Art and Design. and appointed Samuel C.
Bready a trustee of the school at Forest
Glen, vice ]. B. Mcqueen, resigned.
County Superintendent Wood reported
that the schools throughout the county are
in a fiourishing condition and that the en-
rollment OF pupils is unprecedentedly large.
He also reported that the Sandy Spring
High School had begun the year with 125
pupils. In addition to the Sandy Spring
school, there are three other high schools
in the county-the Rockville school. with an
enrolment of $50: the school at Kensington,
| with an enrolment Of 24O. and the Gathers
| burg school, with an enrolment of about
| 200
The board decided to make repairs to va
rious school buildings throughout the coun-
| ty and to present to each graded school a
map of Maryland and to each high school
encyclopedias OF reference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27
Fire Causes Loss Of $500.

Fire caused damage to the amount Of
about 5000 on the premises of D. I. Saun-
ders, I'd and w streets northwest. last night
about 7:3O o'clock. Mr.. Saunders is a flor
list and has been in business at the place
stated for a number of years. He was
seated last night near the rear entrance to
his home when he discovered q blaze in q
shed where he had a carriage. some furni-
ture and other property stored. By the time
the fire department reached the premises
the blaze had spread to the greenhouses
and other buildings. The firemen succeeded
In getting the flames under control In
short time and prevented any damage to
the dwelling. Mr.. Saunders did not have his
property insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27

Daggett & Ramsdell's Cold
Cream. 35c size. Special
Price. 2Sc.
Pinaud'S Lilac Vegetal,
75c size. Special Price. SOC.
Pompeian Massage Cream.
soc size. Special Price. 29c.
Shefheld's Tooth Paste,
2Jc size. Special Price. 15c.
Sanitol Tooth Wash. &c
size. Special Price. 14c.
Sanitol Tooth Powder. pc
size. Special Price. &c.
Sat'n-skin Cream, 25c size.
Special Price. 19c.
SozCdont Tooth Wash. &c
size. Special Price. 15c.
White House Violet. SOC
ounce. Special Price, SOC.
All Cologne. DC size.
Special Price. 19c.
Pray's OngoliHe. SOC size.
Special Price. &c.
Lundborg's Perfume. soc
ounce. Special Price. DC.
Colgate's Best Soaps, 10c
size. Special Price. Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27

Pray's ROsaline. i.|c size.
Special Price. 14c.
Nine. Given's Complexion
Cream. SOC size. Special
Price. 4cc.
Holmes Frostilla, 25c size.
Special Price. 1Jc.
Amolin Toilet Powder, 19c
size. Special Price. 12c.
NJ. & l.. Florida Water,
soc size. Special Price. 42c.
Recamier Cream, si.Go size.
Special Price. SOC.
Fantine's Nail Polish, &c
size. Special Price, 19c.
Vantine's Cream. &c size.
Special Price. PIC.
Vantine's Tooth Paste. 25c
size. Special Price. 19c.
Vantine's Toilet Water, CSC
size. Special Price, Csc.
Vantine's Soap. all odors,
15c size. Special Price. &c.
Ricksecker's Face Powder,
soc size. Special Price, SOC.
Ricksecker's Toilet Water.
15c size. Special Price, 69c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27

Sanitol Tooth Paste; &c
size. Special Price. 14c.
Dorin's Theater Rouge;
DC size. Special Price. l6c.
Eyebrow Pencils: 15c size.
Special Price. &c.
Packers Tar Soap: &c
size. Special Price. 14c.
All Glycerine Soap; &c
size. Special Price. lie.
Woodbury's Facial Soap:
DC size. Special Price. 15c.
Massage Cups. S1.W size.
Special Price. SOC.
Woodwork Blue Lily Per-
fume. 2oc size. Special Price.
19c.
Aliens Foot Ease. DC size.
Special Price, 1Sc.
Lundborg's Face Powder,
25c size. Special Price. 10c.
Hand Sapo!io. 1Oc size.
Special Price. &C..
Nail Files. &c size. Spe-
cial Price, 15c.
Manicure Scissors. Toe
SIZE. Special Price. 45c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-27

OXZyn Balm cream. J0c
size. Special Price. 39c.
Oxzyn Balm Cream. 25c
size. Speciai Price. lac.
Kinds Honey and Almond
Cream. SOC size. Special
Price. 29c.
Malvina Cream. SOC size.
Special Price. BIC.
Malvina Lotion. JOc size.
Special Price, 33c.
LIE Fevre's Mando, 800
size. Special Price. 19c.
Orange Wood Sticks. &c
size. Special Price, 2kc.
Emery Boards. 10c size.
Special price. &c.
Harnich's Nail Enamel,
soc size. Special Price. 33c.
Papier Powder Books, 25c
size. Special Price. 100.
Nail Buffers. large. Toe
size. Special Price. soc.
Lewinberg Pastiles. soc
SIZE. Special Price, 9c.
Cuticle Knives, SOC. size.
Special Price, SIC.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

will buy this Morris Becker
the Morris Rocker o. quite convenient and
comfortable house furniture piece rhia IL
solid oek. finished golden. fitted with reversible
Persian velour cushions. apIlns seat. exactly Ike
picture
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10
sIGH SCHOOL
WINS is OUT

aa.uaaa number ot tho
re 5 WhIna n'sds iH ape
- at aehoti lhlH m'lHsnf
which hHs 8 ftff en-
q ..s.sl Representation 81 'a9i ....
Nra''.s' ,,slsae3 BY WHhm flill
~ eBs contributes a aH@b
hsN : - Ia nhieh ht eaiia atfen'
~ ~, ,...itzut NaasryeItt advice
te lts thy uHe hani nan'
l,nt sBirk but Hit the 800,
~ sta. siary ~ thc month was
Vnirfny 0IeaHoh 81 thf
.ets Glass
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10
ADELPHIA HALL
DEDlC q

Aleiphia ltau. che firat of she
sroup of buildings which Adolphla
college. baptist edaea tienai lps
aeutlan - to build. Was dedicated
yesterday, The srouuda are iocated
on rhlrtreneh az. north aud Miller
a.. aeropa the lake fEnm the State
University. The invocation was de-
lNcred by Rev + Linden pastor Of
the Swedish baptist church. rresis
Dent Emanuel schmidt delivered the
address % welcome. dwelling large
y ON the aims and purposes 81 the
new Institution Rev Herbert J
white. 81 Tacoma. spoke on the
aims Il a Christian Education.
Services were held Ia the evening
IN the Swedish baptist church. cuf-
Iar aF Ninth and Pine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10
Sisters XMAS sALs.

The annual Christmas sale Of ar
tlclaa made by the children under
the care Of the Sisters Of Good
shepherd IL now IN prograss at al
Ninth ay. The many friends OF The
institution are cordially invited g
make their selections az IA early
date, as the little stock OF hard
made needle work IL being rapidly
disposed uf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

sfa amona whom te chaaas ne
Issm The ufat same wii he held
1an. 81 at the ufmrf1 and the final
same far lhr championship on the
follow saturday, Jan. ta.
Rev = Whiteamh urnwer. pastor
~ the White rewpiu of Portland.
ana Who la now aundueting series
81 WattiHHa A the Tabernacle
church of tbis eity addressed the
hieh achual atudeHth Ca thc assembly
Fuam IhiH unrltlHH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

-. ntsr-etass basketball saues
-. sae eifls 90 the hiEh school
= - b. hsla this month, es vas
, :. but are postponed un'il
-. - CHRISTMAS vacation. The
=. a. mrulnE cot faithfully o.
80. AL class teams The runhn-
-. ave tie largest number a.
go sn1 have sofne Eood rley-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10


fort HUNDRED di-
will hundreds practical gitgivera
these ssousc n
wHr shipped
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

East indian face now passes almost
unuotieed IN the crowds upon ths
streets They come not a. servant.
or iAuuarytuen. bat a. laboFeFs
wark "a the Railroad o. any oth#i
sors q manual labor l. whas thay
are seeking.
IRE first consignment fDuai
thlnKs 10 thsia lik1nw ard have since
breu snndina messages 20 the orient
arEins their fellows @ foliou thetl
example and whiu for America
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

NEW YORK. Dee. io-syiSia
Gerrish. once q popular actress
died On Saturday night in her home
~ Norris Heights, Of heart dis'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

ne n ths Askh schooi chorus
$50 s,ub vii give a eenceft IN
- sse,biy hall Under the al
- q M rennes beth % these
$50 s.st.sns have mate sf',at add
s'..s.set beta IN numbers oad IN
= ssallty q their music
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

saturday vveuins tne first
- ~ ..s,es af lntershifh school de-
~ n ~ hald simultaneously az
..,s.fset places throughout ihe
..snaen the 81 accredited
"A, seattle viii De represented
=, rasirarn IN the date With ilal-
~ esrksiey Rlake e. Arthur
- ana John hoViustnn %,
..sa,s vii be held la the htgh
- aasiieFium.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

= walms dance has been an
- foe Jan. n. az Christensen :
ne Invitations are in the
Il he class ana department
49, &c dispositioa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10
The Owners OF
laureIhurst

Are giving % every orc visiting
i4auruihurst for tie next few dax >
an sleganf prospectus containing
tnauiifuily coiored photographs q
I.aurwlhurHl and IT, surroundings
Evaryuns interested in high class
property shouia viait tAurrihufst
wishin the next few DAYS aad pro
cure one Of These handsome fold.
era
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

will buy this Morris Chair
well proportioued. Of solid oak, finished Wealh.
cred ia this a real good Morris chair eShsby
like picture. reversible velour cushions. spring
seat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-10

Klaln Is sao~msKsf. IL James
zee
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-15

American. There was a small plat
pass, and within three hours of the
meeting he had marched up four
companies Of his forces.
With bands playing and flags fut-
tering, they advanced toward the
pass, Mendoza riding at their head.
The defenders awaited them at the
opening beside one of the now idle
nozzles. They did not even carry
arms and Mendoza decided that they
were making a formal protest for the
sake OF possible international suits.
That pleased him. BY the time the
gunboats came he would have the
money and be on his way to Europe.
He had almost reached the narrow
est part Of the pass when with a
roar something happened. It was
fully ten minutes afterward that
Mendoza was able to figure out Just
what 1t was
Dorothy's plan had been simple In
the extreme. After the natives had
left the gulch, the Americans had
brought the pipes around until they
commanded the mouth Of the pass.
More than 100 men had been swept
OF the plateau, the mountain cannon
wrecked and down the trail and the
others had been put to rout.
His horse had been thrown fifty
feet by the indirect impact of the
stream, and to Mendoza It appeared
that the requirement Of the money
and Dorothy was not the simple mat
ter 1t had seemed to be.
Mendoza was dismayed. He had
pinned bis faith to the troops and
guns. How could he hope to prevail
with men where artillery had proved
so useless? He put up the white flag
and under escort approached the
pass.
remnant met him gravely at the
entrance. Mendoza was inclined to
be concfliatory.
81 think" he said. "that can pre-
vail upon the senate to make the
grant for $4,000"
II haven't the slightest doubt but
what you can prevail upon that SEN
ate Of yours to do whatever you tell
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