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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
CHAPTER Y.


The position held by the corps of dra-
goons was favorite place of halting with
their commander. A cluster of some half
dozen small and dilapidated buildings
formed what was called the village Of
the -Four Corners. As usual, one of the
most imposing of these edifces had been
termed "a house of entertainment for
man and beast" On rough board sus-
pended from a gallows-looking post, writ
ten in red chalk, "EIi@dbeth Flanagan,
her hotel" an ebullition of the wit of
some idle wags of the corps. The mat
ron, whose name had thus been exalted
to an office of such unexpected dignity,
ordinarily discharged the duties of fe-
male sutler, washcrwoman and, to use
the language of Katy Haynes, petticoat
doctor to the troops. She was the widow
of a soldier who had been killed in the
service. The men were quartered in the
adjacent barns, and the officers collected
in the ''Hotel Flanagan" as they face
tiously called headquarters. Betty was
well known to every soldier in the corps,
and, although absolutely intolerable to all
whom habit had not made familiar with
q
these partisan warriors. Her faults were
a trifing love of liquor and a total dis
regard of language; her virtues, an un-
bounded love for her adopted country, per-
feet honesty when dealing with the SOL
diery, and great good nature. Such was
the mistress of the mansion, who showed
her blooming face from the door to well
come the arrival of her favorite, Captain
Lawton, and his companion, her master
in matters Of surgery.
"Ah! by my hopes of promotion, my
gentle Elizabeth, but you are welcome ~
cried the trooper, as he threw himself
from his saddle; this villainous fresh
water gas from the Canadas has been
whistling among my bones till they ache
with the cold, but the sight of your fiery
countenance is as cheering as Christmas
fire."
'Now sure, Captain Jack yee's always
full of your complimentaries," replied the
sutler. taking the bride of her customer ::
''but hurry in for the life of you, darling"
A long table, made of boards, was
stretched through the middle of the larg-
est apartment, or the bar room, and on
it was display of crockery ware. The
steams of cookery arose from an adjoin-
ing kitchen. The captain of dragons was
in no manner displeased at the prospect
of terminating pleasantly a day that had
been agreeably commenced. He was soon
surrounded by his comrades, who made
many eager inquiries concerning his ad-
ventures, while the surgeon proceeded,
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with certain quakings of the heart, to ex-
anime into the state of his wounded
Enormous fires were swapping in the
chimneys of the house. The group with
in were all young men, and tried soldiers,
Some were endeavoring to sleep on the
benches which lined the walls, some were
walking the apartments, and others were
seated in earnest discussion on subjects
connected with the business of their lives.
Occasionally, as the door OF the kitchen
opened. the Kissing sounds of the frying
pans and the inviting SAVIOR of the food
created stagnation in all other employ
ments. All this time Dunwoodie sat by
himself, gazing at the fire, and lost in
reflection. He had made earnest inquiries
of Sitgreaves after the condition Of Sin
gleton. during which profound and re-
spectful silence was maintained in the
room; but ss soon as he had ended and
resumed his seat, the usual ease and free
I, dom prevailed.
| A loud summons ar the door OF the
building created halt in the uproar, and
| tho dragons instinctirely caught up their
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28

Las Vegas, which therefore becomes the
wealthiest community, per capita, in
the United States
This city of 10000 inhabitants owns
100000 acres, worth certainly $780,
600, and possibly as much as S30OO,OOO
The land is being placed on the market
in tracts Of $4,000 acres, and one block
must be sold before the next is opened.
The money is to be used as a perma-
nent school fund. The proceeds from
the sale of the land will be invested
and the interest will be used for main
tenance OF the public schools. The
schools will therefore become indepen-
dent Of taxes and taxing authorities.
This Is believed to be the ouly instance
Of the kind in this country.
The market for all kinds Of crops is
large and Is continually increasing.
The soil is finely adapted to the culture
OF sugar beets to which sorie of the
farmers intend to devote considerable
acreage. A beet sugar factory is prom.
ised If the plan is carried ont
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
Chesapeake Bay.

Few people fully appreciate the great
size of the Chesapeake Bay. 1t is the
largest indentation on the Atlantic
coast, and it has often been called the
Mediterranean of America. On Its
bosom the navies of the world could
easily float. 1t Is 200 miles long, and
in some places it is forty miles broad.
1t has an area of over 1000 square
miles, and it shoots off into great rivers
with an aggregate length of thousands
Of miles. es.---Baltimore American.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
CInssed as an Antique Also.

charming hostess of one Of the
big houses" as they are called by
those who are welcomed into the,u, has
the added beauty Of prematurely white
hair, says the Washington Star. That
which seems to her contemporaries an
added charm may appear to the crude
ly young mark Of decline, at least so
1t appears In one instance of which the
hostess herself tells with enjoyment.
The lady is a connoisseur Of an
tiques. At one of her teas a debutante
rich with the glow of youth, but sadly
constrained with her sense Of her own
novelty, was handed cup Of tea. The
cup was beautifully blue and wonder
fully OH. The hostess, desiring to
tighten the strain of her youthful guest
by pleasing dlverting remark, said.
THAT little cup is $50 years old
"Oh," came the debutante's high
strained tones, how careful you must
be to have kept it so long"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28

A deed of bargain and sale from the
Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company
to the Norfolk and Southern Railway
Company, conveying all of the rolling
stock and other property to the latter
been filed at Norfolk, Va.
That railroad building in the United
States has reached it's maximum under
existing conditions, and that business is
growing five times as fast as the mileage,
is the latest pessimistic view announced
by President Hill of the Great Northern.
He says further that there is no money
to invest in railways in view of the atti-
tude of the State Legislatures and of the
national government in passing regulative
and restrictive measures.
IF the present pernicious legislation
! against railroads is persisted in, and more
particularly the enforcement of the 2
cents-a-mile passenger rate, I. as rail-
| road president, say that it would be bet
ter to abandon all passenger trains and
close all the passenger stations in the
United States than continue the running
Of them at the expense of the stockhold-
srs. The passenger business is now car
ried on at a loss, and to this, 2-cents-a-
mile legislation I attribute in no small
I degree the present financial depression in
| the United States" This is the language
said to have been used by George j.
| Gould, president of the Missouri Pacific
railroad and the owner of controlling
interest in a vast number of railroads
| throughout the country. Mr.. Gould has
Just returned from a seven months abb
Sence in Europe, where, he said, the peo-
pie were timid about investing in Ameri-
IAN stocks in view of the recent hostile
legislation against corporations. He said
that among the reasons to which he at
sributed the late financial panic was the
terrible verdict against the Standard Oil
Company for rebating. He thought there
vas no comparison between the railroads
,f this country and those of Europe, al
:hoNgh there were some pretty fair ones
d Germany.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28

One OF the greatest wonders Of Java,
"the fire island" large lake of boil
ing mud, Is nearly two miles in cir
cumference, and in the center i'm
mense columns Of soft, hot mud may
be seen continually rising and falling
like great black timbers thrust forth
and then suddenly withdrawn by a
giants hand. Besides the phenomena
of the columns, there are two gigantic
bubbles near the western edge, which
fill up like huge balloons and explode
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
WHAT WAS 1T
The Woman Feareds

woman eaEeuS
What comfort to find it is not "the
awful thing feared, but only chronic
indigestion, which proper food can re-
lieve.
A woman in Ohio says:
II was troubled for years with indi-
gestion and chronic constipation. At
times I would have such a gnawing in
my stomach that l actually feared I
had al dislike to write or even think
of what l feared
Seeing an account of Grape Nuts, I
decided to try it. After a short time I
was satisfied the trouble was not the
awful thing feared, but was still bad
enough. However. was relieved Of q
bad case Of dyspepsia, by changing
from improper food to Grape-Nuts.
.Since that time my bowels have
been as.regular as a clock. ] had also
noticed before l began to eat Grape
Nuts that l was becoming forgetful of
where 1 put little things about the
house, which was very annoying.
But since the digestive organs have
become strong from eating Grape-Nuts,
my memory is good and my mind as
clear as when was young, and I am
thankful" Name given by Postum Co..
Battle Greek, Mich. Read the little
ookiet, The Road to Wellvihe," In
packages. ''There's a Reason"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
WILL BUILD NEW ZION.
Voliva and His Followers Are 0oins
to New Mexico.

The attractive country around Las
Vegas, N. NJ, is to be the scene Of the
future operations of Wilbur Glenn yo-
Iva and his followers \ contract has
been closed for 1000 acres and Voliva
and his followers intend to go west as
quickly as they can sell their present
holdings. Within a few months be-
ginning will be made on the model city
that Voliva hopes to start. Tke city is
to have factories, stores, a newspaper
and is to be selfgoverning, if present
plans are carried out. Primarily the
colony will devote itself to agriculture
but it is the intention to build up the
community sufficiently so that there
will be employment of a diversified ma
ture. The site is not far from the
hot springs of New Mexico.
This land grant is unique because of
the fact that it is owned by tie city Of
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
CHATTER Ix.-(Continued. }

Frances abandoned her whole soul to
fais music Isabella moved from the win
Tiaw as her last tones melted on the ear
asf her admiring listener, and, for the first
sasHss her eye rested on the pallid face of
ssie Intruder. A glow Of fire lighted the
ssnanteHance of both at the same instant,
Nair bliSe eye Of Frances met the brilliant
Shack one of her guest, and both fell in
aEzsiaed confusion; they advanced, how
ever until they met.
This sudden change in the weather,
oasad perhaps the situation of my brother,
ka1ve united to make me melancholy, Miss
Wharton" said Isabella, in low tone.
"'Tis thought you have little to ap-
1rrhend for your brother" said Frances,
I'm che same embarrassed manner; 'had
yoG seen him when he was brought in by
Major Dunwoodie--"
Frances paused, with a feeling of
ssk2me, for which she could not account !;
and, in raising her eyes, she saw Isabella
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
BABY ITCHED TERRIBLY
Face and Neck Covered with In
famed Skin-DoctOrs No Avail
Cured hx CuticuEn Rau,oaaa

Face and Neck Covered with In.
famed skin-Doctors No Avail
Cured by Cuticura Remedies.
"My baby's face and neck were COW
cred with itching skin similar to ecze-
ma, and she suffered terribly for over
year | took her to a number of doc
tors, and also to different colleges, to
no avail Then Cuticura Remedies
were recommended to me by Miss c..
l did not usA it at first. as | had tried
so many other remedies without any
favorable results. At last | tried Cuti-
cura Soap, Cuticura Ointment and
Cuticura ResOlvent Pills, and to nv
surprise noticed an improvement.
After using three boxes OF the Cuti-
rura Ointment, together with Cuticura
Soap and Pills, l am pleased to say she
is altogether a different child and the
picture of health. Mrs. a. c.. Brestlin,
III y. Lincoln ST., Chicago, ILL.,. Oct
20 and 30, 1906"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28

Wharton. it is in such moments that we
feel the full value of friendship and sym
pathy."
Those who have never tried it cannot
easily imagine what rapid progress a
warm-hearted female can make in love, in
the short space of half an hour, particu-
larly where there is a predisposition to
the distemper. Sarah found the CONVEX
sation, when it began to touch on friend
ship and sympathy, too interesting to ven
ture her voice with a reply. She, how
ever, turned her eyes on the colonel, and
saw him gazing at her fine face with an
admiration that was quite as manifest,
and much more soothing, than any words
could make it.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
The Very Reason.

Mr.. Nuritch-What! You want to
marry my daughter? Why, you amt
able to support yourself.
Young Nervey-Quite 50. That's the
very excuse gave to my family for
wanting to marry your daughter.-Phil.
adelphia Ledger.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28
Concentrated Hopes.

"Has that young man any expecta-
tions in life?" asked the stern fathsA
''He has" answered the helresA
"What are they?"
"Me."-Washington Star.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28

Hides, Pelts and Wool.-To get full
value, ship to the old reliable N. w.
Hide and Fur Co, Minneapolis, Mirn.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28

The herring catch off the shores Of
England represents $l5.OOO,OOO annually.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-28

A Good show.
"How was the show?"
"Fine; the plot was the thickest ]
ever saw."-C,ornsil WIDOW.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-09-05
Peckn Paragraphs.

Mr.. and EMrs. 1. NJ. Thompson
and Miss Hettie Gay visited rela
tives at Meridian and Daleville
last week. Miss Iva Harbour, oil
Daleville, hccom panied them
home and will spend awhile
with her aIlnt, Mrs. Thompson.
MIR. and Mrs. Luke Hester, OF
Neshoba County, are visiting
Mrs. IIestfr's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r.. lPeden.
The pic bic at Bloomfield Sat
urday wasI Il success. Two ball
games wefe the feature of the
day.
Felix Warren, of Scooba, ac~
companiedE his cousin, Miss Ma
bel WarreiE, home Saturday. He
returned Sunday. Lis many
friends in Shis section regret that
his stay w$s so short.
Lois Pe1en, the little daughter
OF Mrs. L szzie Cavanaugh, had
the misfof to get her arm
broken WHILE at the picnic Sat-
urday. It's doing nicely at this
writing.
Willie JErvis and sister, Miss
Kate, VISITED relatives at Binns>
vile last sxeek. They report a
fine time.
Frank Stephens has Put in a
phone olfbnr line.
Joe Edvh ards and little son and
daughter, formerly Of this place
but now 1T Philadelphia, visited
relatives hire the last OF the week.
Nose Warren and charming
d%anghtersf Misses Dora and Mary
OF CustusH "a, were the guests Of
here last week. Xxx
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-09-05

Frequently you pick up your
local paper, says an exchange,
and after glancing at the head
lines, YEARLY thrust it aside re
marking, "Nothing in the paper
today. Did you ever stop to
think what that phrase---"noth
ing infhe paper today"-means!
It uIeans that in the week just
past no misfortune has befallen
anyone in your town or county ;
that no fire has wiped out a
neighbours worldly goods; and
that the grim angel OF death has
crossed no threshold of a friend;
that no man, driven by liquor,
hatred or fear, has taken the lie
of a fellow human; that no poor
devil, haunted by the past, or the
misdeeds OF some OF h has
crossed the great divide by his
own hand. So the next time you
pick up a paper that doesn't an
nounce a tragedy, give a little
thanks instead OF grumbling be-
cause there is no news.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-09-05

SOME INTERESTING DECISIONS AY UNITED
STATES SUPREME AS TO THE
LIABILITY OF SUBSCRIBERS.

1. IF subscribers order the discon-
tinuance of their periodicals, the pub
Usher may continue to send same until
all arrearages are paid.
2. If subscribers refuse to take
their periodicals from the ~postofice to
which they are addressed, they are re-
sponsible until they have settled their
bills and ordered the paper Tor other
periodically discontinued.
3 If subscribers owe to other
PAGES without informing the publisher,
and the papers are sent to the former
address, subscribers are responsible.
A The Court has decided that re-
fusing to take periodicals from the
p~ostofice, or removing and having
them uncalled for, is prima facie evi-
dence of intentional fraud.
5. If subscribers pay in advance,
they are bound to give notice at the
end of the time if they do not wish to
continue the periodical; otherwise the
publisher is authorized to continue
sending it and the subscriber is respon-
sible until an cypress notice, with pay
mcnt Of all arrearages, il sent to the
publisher.
6 The latest postal laws are such
that a newspaper man can arrest any
one for fraud that takes his paper and
refuses to pay for it. Under the law,
the mar who allows his subscription to
run along Tor some time unpaid and
then orders it discontinued, or orders
the postmaster to mark it refused and
has a postal card sent notifying the
publisher of such fact, renders himself
liable to prosecution, arrest and fine,
the same as for theft.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-09-05
Cards Of Thanks.

We have read~With interest in
the thanks column spicy arti
cles from our respective candi
dates. Along with them we de
sire also to show our warm ap
probation tor the many kind
nesses and courtesies received
during our canvass and term OF
office.
Ne had planned, if elected, to
give to Kemper for the next tour
years the best work of our life.
Your verdict at the polls rem
dered it otherwise, and we now
bow gracefully, submissively and
checrtully to the sovereignty OF
our people.
Our service with you has in
deed been a pleasant one, and as
we assume the plain walks OF
home lite we will ever cherish
within our bosom the fond rem
mlscences OF the past.
We thank you for s~heltering
us at your houses, and especially
do we praise our good ladies Tor
the dainty meals prepared for us
when we were tired and hungry.
To our young men, who treated
us so kindly and with so much
respect, we will think Of you Of
ten and pray that Gods own
hand may guide and keep you.
These delightful mem cries
come to us as an inspiration;
then hand in hand let US attain
unto the good, to the noble and
to the useful.
Very truly yours,
j. H. HOLMES.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-09-05
THE
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Language Is Spoken.
THRICE A.wEEK EDITION.

The Thrice a-Week World ex-
poets to be a better paper in 1907
than ever before. In the course
of the year the issues for the
next great Presidential campaign
will be toreshadowed, and every
body will wish to keep informed.
The Thrice>a-W Week World, COM
ing to you every other day,
serves all the purposes Of a daily
and is far cheaper.
The news service of this paper
is constantly being increased,
and it reports fully, accurately
and promptly every event of im~
p~ortance any where in the world:
Moreover, its political news is
impartial, giving you facts, not
opinions and wishes. 1t has full
markets, splendid cartoons and
interesting fiction by standard
authors.
The Thrice-a week Worlds
regular subscription price is only
$500 per year, aud this pays for
1856 papers. We offer this I'M
equaled newspaper and TUE
KBMPER HERALD together for one
year for $1.65.
The regular subscription price
of the two papers is $500.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-09-05
Now What Is Fame?

We can have our merriment al
any Of the slips of the metropo
lis, but we are forced to concede
that the city is alert. Among the
many watchful institutions 0
N.eu York are a number Of clip
piag agencies. The Evening
STANDARD, OF London, states that
William 4einemann, the pub
Usher, who has just issued "On
the Death e Madonna Laura,
rendered English by Alice
Tobin ancisco, received
a commaSSoia from a clipping
ifn yp Sew York, enclosing a
Letter addrssed to IF. Petrarch'
with instructions that it be for
warded. The New York agency
stated that it was the most com-
plete and up-to date of its kind
in America, and asked if he
wished to know how much pub
licity his work was securing in
the United States.
Petrarch died more than five
centuries ago. He lived a simple
life among the Euganean Hills.
and when his spirit fled he was
found in his library bending over
his books. Such an existence
and death is fitting for q poet, d
dreamer. Life in New York is
a call to action, and the clipping
bureau rejoices in the fact that it
has. its eye fixed upon all The
happenings of the abitab Bile
globe. - Harold Bolce, in "Unclc
Remps Magazine" for September
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-09-05
Evansville Brevities.

We are needing rain badly
water is scarce, and each day
seenla to grow warmer.
Miss Farmer, of Brooksville,
has been elected Principal of the
Fair View Training School, aud
opened up last Monday with fiat
terlng prospects. The people are
extremely fortunate in securing
this hight accomplished and ex
perienced lady and should show
their APPRECIATION by all help and
encouragement they can give to
her. Mrs, s. Ridgway and Miss
Ora Sullivan will assist in the
primary and music departments.
Ous people have had the privi-
lege dt hearing a good many fine
sermons here this summer. Rev.
MI. Newton, of Meridian, who is
an earnest, soul stirring man Of
God, held a series Of meetings at
the BaptiIt Church, and the week
tollowingRev. Mr.. Barr, OF Hous-
ton, held meeting Tor Rev. Jas.
G.. Johnsdn at the Presbyterian
Church. 4 number of a%ccessions
were made to the different
churches through the preaching
of this brohd-minded, Cody man,
and we hdpe all will be faithful
to their vdws and that our com
munitF will reap lasting benefit
from the sllmmer's meetings.
Miss Fannie Adams, of Ellis
vile, spent last week with rela
tives aud friends fere.
Alter a lew weeks with home
folks, Wait Daniel and little
daughter Heturned to Scooba last
Wednesday.
Mrs, P. III. Gully spent several
days recently with her sons tam
lily near heEe. On returning home
she was accompanied by Sarah
Alice GulIk.
Miss NaEcy Beasley, who has
been spensiing the summer in
Chicago, stopped over or a short
visit to hel cousin, Mrs. Charles
Gilbert. before entering upon her
school duties in Meridian. Miss
Beasley il accompanied by her
mother.
Miss: Paitie Hardin spent last
week WithEher parents near this
place.
There camo near being a seri
GUS acGidett on our streets last
Sunday mfrning. Mr.. Toi Aust
and Misses Matte Gilbert and
Emma Aust were in a buggy.
when The Horse became suddenly
frightened .and ran, overturning
the buggy at the corner of Byrd's
store. The girls were thrown
out against the corner-post of the
store aid hurt rather badly, tho
fortunately. not seriously. Mr..
Aust vi as also slightly injured.
SARADO.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-09-05
Attention, Veterans!

Thos. II. Woods Camp No,
1880, u. G. ", will hold its an
nual reunion, in DeKalb, or
Thursday and Friday, the 18th
and goth OF September, 1907.
The Camp extends a cordial
invitation TO everybody to attend.
We are expecting music by the
Jones Band, and several of the
young ladies have promised to
prepare papers for the occasion.
Everything we can do will be
done to make the re union a sue
cess. A. Ii. MORSE,
j. W. SMITH, Comm.
Adiutant.