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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
TRIAL OF DODSON
POSTPONED UNTIL
SEVENTH OF JUNE
THE CASE GOES OVER BY THE
CONSENT OF THE
COUNSEL.
WITNESSES EiRl No. PRESENT
Misunderstanding On the Part Of the
Attorneys As To Whether Or Not
An Agreement For Continuance Had
Been Reaehed-Dodson in Court

The trial OF Clifford Dodson, the
young white boy charged with the
murder of Riggs Watson. which was
set for Friday in the Circuit Court
was postponed by consent of counsel
until the 7th day of June.
1t was nearly II O'Clock Friday
morning before the case was called,
although the venire and witnesses had
been on hand for a full two hours. AZ
that time the defendant appeared &C.
companied by his counsel, H. P. Fig
uers and J. c. VOORHEES, The state,
which was represented by Attorney
General Job Garner and Hatcher d
Hatcher announced ready.
H. P. Figuers, for the defense, exc
planned to the court that he was so
strongly under the impression that
the case was to be continued by con.
sent that he had failed to summon
two eye-witnesses until Wednesday aft
ternoon, and that these witnesses had
failed to appear. For these reasons he
asked that the case be continued. Mr..
Figuers said that Mr. Garner had stat
ed to him that he was willing for the
case to be continued provided Mr..
Hatcher would agree, and that Mr..
Hatcher had said that he was willing
If Mr.. Garner was; that for this rea~
son he had told Mr.. Dodson to 50
home, that the case would not be
tried.
Mr.. Hatcher expressed willingness
for the continuance, and Mr.. Garner
! said that he had no serious objection,
although he was not willing to shout
der the responsibility, as he was more
than willing to try it.
Judge Holding then instructed the
sheriff to ascertain if the missing
witnesses could be procured, and On
receiving an adverse report, announce
ed that the case had been continued
by consent. Those witnesses present
were admonished to appear on june
! 7, without further subpoena.
Clifford K. Dodson, who is mere
boy in age is charged with killing
Riggs Watson an elderly man, near
Theta last fall. 1t is said that the
two men had been joking each other.
and that Dodson, becoming angry
threw a block of wood at Watson,
striking him on the head Watson
fingered some weeks and died from
the effects Of the wound. Dodson was
committed to jail. but was later re-
leased on bond.
Sam Stone Case.
The case of Sam Stone was then
called and the defendant failing to
answer forfeiture was taken on his
bond. Stone is charged with fraudu-
lent breach of trust.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
OF
THE FISH LAW
DEPUTY GAME WARDEN HEARS
FROM STATE WARDEN
WHAT HE SAYS.

Having received many requests for
a construction of the Maury county
fish law, Deputy Game Warden Ma
theirs Gordon took the subject up with
Game Warden Acklen, who in his let
ter stated:
81 do not sell licenses authorizing
fishing in any waters in Maury
county" Mr.. Acklen quotes the law
as follows:
THE act prohibits, in Maury county
the taking of fish in any manner for
sale; permits the taking Of fish by
nersons for their own use with rod
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
DR.. HYDE HELD FOR
THE MURDER OF LATE
COL. THOS. h. SWOPE
ELEVEN INDICTMENTS ARE RE-
TURNED By THE GRAND
JURY.
CHARGE MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE
Eight Counts Allege That There Was
Poisoning by Means of Typhoid
Germs-Defendant Says That He
Is Not Worried.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. March CIR.
B. Clark Hyde. husband of neice OF
the late Thomas H. Swope, was TO-
nigth indicted on thirteen counts In
eleven indictments returned by the
grand jury that had been investigating
the Swope mystery.
Two indictments charge first degree
murder in connection with the deaths
of Col. Swope and of Chrisman Swope.
DR.. Hyde is alleged to have given
them strychnine tablets.
One indictment accuses DR.. HYDE OF
manslaughter by bleeding James
Moss Hunton, a cousin of Col Swope
in neglectful manner.
Perhaps the most surprising OF all
the indictments returned are the eight
/ in connection with the alleged poison
ing of the Swope family, and visitors
and attendants of the Swope house
hold. DIR. Hyde is accused in three
indictments, which contain ten counts
of poisoning with typhoid germs with
intent to murder Margaret SWope'
Stella Swope, Sarah Swope, Lucy
Swope. Nora Bell Dickinson, Georgia
Compton, Mildred Fox and Leonora
Copridge. a colored girl. All these
nersons were stricken with typhoid
fever while DR.. Hyde was attending
the Swope family.
Three counts are contained In the
indictment charging the poisoning OF
Miss Margaret Swope. The nrst
charges that he attempted to poison
her by administering typhoid fever
germs on about Nov %. The second
accuses him of trying to poison her
nv giving a hypodermic injection on
Dec. -. In the third he alleged 70
have attempted poisoning on Dec ID
by giving strychnine and other pols'
ons.
Indictments in connection with the
illness of the Misses Fox, DICKSON
Compton and the Copridge girl came
as a surprise. Miss Fox was a WISH
or at the Swope home during the Ill
ness of members of the family. Inc
Misses Dickson and Compton were
emploved at the home as governess
and seamstress, respectively. The
Copridge girl was a maid. Caplases
for the arrest of DR.. Hyde Will MOI
be issued until Monday. He is al
present under $4,000 bond in con
nection with the case now penang
against him in Justice Loar's court II
independence, charging him with the
murder of Col Swope.
Prosecutor Virgil Conklin said al
the indictments had been returned
that as soon as DR. Hyde was arrested
on the charges brought by the grano
Jury the case in the independence
court will be dismissed. 1t has beer
continued three times.
DR.. Hyde received the news OF the
indictment calmly.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
HORACE DoBBINS
IS ACQUITTED
-o,,un NOT GUILTY OF SELLING
LiouoR-oTHER CASES
ARE UP.

Horace pobbins, colored, charged
with selling liquor without license
was found not guilty in the Circuit
Court Monday.
The case of the State vs. Beaure-
card Yokeley and Cora Yokeiey'
ehar,ad with selling liquor without
license was continued until next term
by consent. cha.
The case of the State Vs. CnaS'
Reeder and Jack Roundtree' cnals
ed with selling liquor. was mol prOse-
ed on payment Of costs
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
MRS. ARMOR HEARD
AT COURT HOUSE
NOTED TEMPERANCE WORKER
ADDRESSES GOOD CROWD MON
DAY MORNING.

Mrs. Mary Harris Armor the noted
temperance lecturer, yielded to the so
licitation of local prohibitionists, and
stayed over until Monday morning,
when she addressed good crowd at
the court house. Mrs. Armor made
one of her typical talks, which was
greatly appreciated and literally ap-
plauded. Many negroes we're In the
audience.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
+ HOOK WORM AT
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
SEVEN CASES OF THE DISEASE
DISCOVERED BY DR.. THos.
WEAVER.

Speciall to The Herald:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, March l.
There are seven or more cases OF
the hookworm disease at the Tennes'
Geo Industrial school, near this city
Dr. Thomas weaver, who is treat
ing the patients, reported the exist
ance Of the disease to the State health
authorities today.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
ELDER HALEY TO
PREACH TONIGHT

Elder Haley, who occupied the pull
Dit at the First Christian church last
night, will preach there again tonight
at 1880 O'Clock. Elder Haley is one
of the best preachers in his denomina-
t,on and the members of the congre-
cation will be gratified to know that
he will preach again.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
A NIGHT ALARM.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the metallic cough of Group. Care
full mothers keep Foley's Honey ana
Tar in the house and give 1t at the
first sign of danger. Foley's Honey
and Tar has saved many little lives.
No opiates. Sold by all druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11

"Doan's Ointment cured me OF
eczema that had annoyed me a long
time. The cure was permanent -
Hon. s. W. Matthews, Commissioners
Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11

Regulates the bowels, promotes
easv natural movements, cures oonstl-
pation-Doan's Regulets. ASK your
druggist for them. rs cents a box.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-11
ooNTIMGMTIAL FIRE iNsuRAnes

co-whsn II comes - Asarens
a. n..t 4. ne Cheapest. irrsapssssvs
= .o.t. hut the csStInSntsl shafses p
nOrs for No poiiesss tAsa assass =
~ isss rsspossiSls sompsaiss 80
M tAs,r.. Tarm sustnsss sosiesssA
pARRT.L q LIPscoM4s Ass"A
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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

DR.. Asa Wyland. Of Underwood.
Iowa, is visiting at the home of his
brother. Seth, East Third street.
Asa was a pioneer farmer in Green
leaf twp. and was famous as a local
ball player and a member of the old
Miller hook and ladder racing team.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

The Citizens State Bank will here.
after be under the direct manage
mePt of H. r. Greeves, president,
and Geo, T. ~Iverson. cashier. who
will be pleased to meet the banks
old customers and all new ones who
desire the services of the bank,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

The city is putting in a lot of new
cement crossings about town. The
two on Main street in the middle of
Of the two big business blocks, will
be greatly apr lated.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

c. B. Beelman had several of his
friends assist him in breaking up a
Geld last Friday. After the cold
was knocked out, Bones presented
each of the guests with a souvenir.
Gam Valley Chief.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

The fire southeast of st. Lawrence
last Saturday, did considerable
damage to hay besides burning a
barn and a granary with about 1000
bushels Of gram on T. P. Sutphen
farm.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Rev. Starr of ST. Lawrence was a
business caller at the office TODAY.
He has withdrawn from regular
Pastoral work for the present in or
der to Improve his land west of Rec
Heights. He has an Auctioneering
adv. in this issue read it.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Ben Boles, of TuIare. scent the
first the of week in Miller visiting his
parents. It is ,tated that he will
soon go to South America in the
interest Of AN implement Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Stephen Duckeck, VIM. Rudd and
August Schaeffer returned last week
from a trip to Canada, where they
went to inspect land.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs lanes Clifford, and son, of
Eagle Grove, Ia. are visiting her
uncle, VIM. McLane. who is danger
ously i'll.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Owning to the high price paid for
talent for the coming seasons Con,
cert and Lecture Course it will
be impossible for free admission to
be given to any school children as
was done last wear.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Store room for rent. Lower room
of Holman building, first dor south
of opera block. Rent reasonable,
inquire of G.. f.. Richardson.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Owing to a change in plans | will
take photos in Rec Heights until
Oct. %. Portrait or view work
solicited. F. II. Camp.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06
House for Sale

We have a well located dwelling
for sale for 10 days only. Easy
terms. Will give possession Nov, /.
Come early. Bushfeld & BushfeId.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Sale of Season Tickets for Jackson
Club Lecture Course, next Monday.
Oct. 10 at Collins Drug Store be-
ginning at II A. NJ. Seats selected
at $50 P. M.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs F. K. Donahoe. of Lewis.
Iowa, arrived Wednesday, for a
visit with her neice, Mrs w. S.
Battersby.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Hon. Frank Gardner, of Rec
Heights, was a Miller visitor yester-
day. He expressed confidence in
his reelection to the House.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

b. X. Weiland, of Marion, was in
the city Friday looking after his
land interests here He also shipped
a few cars of cattle.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

The PRESS omitted the name of
|. C. Robinson in the California a
last week. He expects to remain
there.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Esquire Kelley left Wednesday
evening for Portland, Oregon, where
he will spend the winter with rela-
tives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06
Fresh Candies

A nice, new, line of the very
choicest candies just opened at the
City Bakery. 44t3
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs J. +. Bard, of Miller, arrived
Wednesday for a visit with relatives
here.-Harrold Journal.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

The Catholic church folks are ex-
cavating under the church, prepare
tory to putting in furnace heat.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs James Blair, and Margaret
McNainey, of Beadle Co., visited at
the Pussy home over Sunday
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Albert Hanson has been cutie sick
with typhoid fever. He is doing
fine at present.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs A. NJ. Bohling, of Arcadia.
Ia, was looking after her land inter-
eStS here TUESDAY,.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Babies have your mama bring YOU
in for a free ring, see l. Dlouhy &
Co.'S advertisement.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06
For Rent

Three unfinished rooms to man
and wife without children. Inquire
at this office
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Big reduction on pianos and sew
ing machines. ask us about it. Co.
quillettes' Furniture and Millinery
o.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs Edward Nicholas, of Mineral
Point, Wis. is visiting her daughter.
Mrs Ed Dawson, at Rec Heights.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Reduced prices on lots in Coquil-
lette's addition until Oct. 18th.
Am going away for the winter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

One Player Piano left. you can buy
1t cheap. Coquillette Furniture and
Millinery Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mr. and Mrs Richard Spain are
the happy parents of a baby girl,
born Sunday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

We make buttons send IN cloth
stating size wanted.
A. H. Churchill.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

w. A. TOpp has returned from his
vacation and resumed his position in
the depot.
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School Tablets

| cent each and upwards
Weidenborner az Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06
Ten Well Taken Objections to
County Option

n c"aas' Option is unfair because it provides that m election
Il ELECTIONS to make any city, town or township 'wet"
SECOND
NJ County Option opens the door for FOREIGN DOMINATION of
n THIRD
County Option would FORCE prohibition upon communities, tina,
\ are NOT in sympathy with this policy.
FOURTH
County Option is not only a foerunner for prohibition, but in
4 itself is a forced abstinence measure that will produce all of the
e INiMICAL RESULTS that would follow a state wide prohibition
enactment
FIFTH
County option means FORCED PROHIBITION FORCE h..
never yet proven a practical medium for regulating the habits Of
the individual County Option will fail to produce the results that
4 its sponsors claim for it.
County Option will not benefit the people who reside in commun.
ites where the sentiment is in favor of NO license, for thew already
have the right to abolish saloons. County Option CANNOT sue.
4 CESSFULLY FORCE PROHIBITION o communities where the
4 sentiment is in favor of license without causing LOCAL DIssEN.
SION, which is usually followed by that ban to moral progression.
\ the "BLlND PIG AND BOOT LEGGER.'
SEVENTH
County Option means the sale of lqao, under the most TyNFa.
VoRABLE circumstances with GRAFT to the inscriptions fxer
instead of revenue to the people.
EIGHTH
County Option ADDS to the election EXPENSES, and IN.
cREASES the strife and discomfort that usually follow the clash
between those who arr opposed to legal restraint of their personal
habits and those who would force others to conform with their
habits and opinions.
NINTH
County Option is a CONFIDENCE GAME intended to DECEIVE
sharp practise has never yet failed to cause revuhion and disrespect
TENTH
County Option means LOSS of revenue, LOSS of local se,f.cov.
eminent, LOSS of home rule, LOSS of fair play, LOSS to state in.
dnstries, LOSS to thousands of wage earners, LOSS to property
owners, LOSS to farmers, LOSS to business men, LOSS to cities
LOSS to counties, LOSS of liberty.
GAIN n hypocrisy, deceit, blind pigs, bootleggep, dives and
grafters.
VOTE NO!
HOME RULE LEAGUE,
~. C. KELLEY, Pres.
So. HARoRovE. See.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06
Potatoes Cabbage and Onions

Leave orders now for your winter
supply Of Potatoes, Cabbage and
Onions and save money.
We deabOrner Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Secure the new fall hat now. Big
assortment at CoquiIlettes' Millinery
Store. +
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Read J. w. CoquiIlette's list f
Household goods. Auction Thurs
day Oct l3.
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DR.. and Mrs 5. r. Wallis ere the
happy parent of a boy born Tues
day.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

) States Attorney BushfieId is at
tending court in Hi9hmOre this
week
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

James Alden. of Iowa, is renew
ing old acquaintance here this
week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Jack Fentzel and wife, attended
the corn palace at Mltheli this week
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs John TryuhalI, of Washington
Springs is visiting relatives here.
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PERSONALS AND
LOCAL BRIEFS

Very choice lots in Coquillette's
addition. Better buy yours now.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

A hard coal heater for sale. 44tf
w. s. Thomas.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Base burner and steel range for
sale. Pert COQuiIlette.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Attorney Pusey attended court at
Highmore this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs Lud Dlouhy is visiting friends
in Pierre this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Vim. Myers and wife were down
from Orient the first of the week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Judge Gaffy, of Pierre, transacted
legal business IN the city last week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Frank and Cal. Heaton departed
last week for a visit in Indiana.
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THE MILLER PRESS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1910


PERSONALS N
LOCAL BRIEFS
Very choice lots in Coquillette's
addition. Better buy yours now.
Mrs Lud Dlouhy is visiting friends
in Pierre this week.
A hard coal heater for sale. Aft
w. S. Thomas.
Attorney Pusey attended court at
Highmore this week.
J. J. Ross left Wednesday for his
home in Minneapolis.
Special sale on Administer rugs at
COquillettes' Furniture Store.
Preston Heltibridle left the first
of the week for Wyoming.
Frank Mack made a trip to Mime
sofa the first of the week.
+. r. Fisher has offices over the
Hand County State Bank.
Mrs Irene Parks made a business
trip to Watertown yesterday.
Mrs Chas. Flynn, of Washington.
spent Wednesday in the city.
Frank and Cal. Heaton departed
last week for a visit in Indiana.
VIM. Myers and wife were down
from Orient the first of the week.
Babies, read l. Dlouhy & Cos
advertisement.
Mrs John TryUhall, of Washington
Springs is visiting relatives here.
Judge Gaffy, of Pierre, transacted
legal business IN the city last week.
2
Jack FentZel and wife, attended
the orn palace at Mltheli this week
Base burner and steel range for
sale. Pert CouuiIlette.
DR.. and Mrs ). X. Wallis ere the
happy parent of a boy born Tues
day.
James Alden. of Iowa, is renew
ing old acquaintance here this
week.
States Attorney BushfieId is at
te lding court in Highmore this
week.
A baby girl arrived at the home
Mr. and Mrs A. r.. Grill, Monday
evening.
Read j. w. CoquiIlette's list f
Household goods. Auction Thurs
lay Oct l3.
Secure the new fall hat now. Big
assortment at Coquiliettes' Millinery
M Nax- I.a - g.. =
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Babies, read l. Dlouhy & Co.'S
advertisement.
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j. J. Ross left Wednesday for his
home in Minneapolis.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Special sale on Administer rugs at
COquilletteS' Furniture Store.
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Mrs ChaS. Flynn, of Washington,
spent Wednesday in the city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Preston Heltibridle left the first
of the week for Wyoming.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Mrs Irene Parks made a business
trip to WatertoWn yesterday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

Frank Mack made a trip to Mime
sofa the first of the week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-06

+. r. Fisher has offices over the
Hand County State Bank.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
Great Fo,tj5f1cat1;ons in Hawa,,;.

inch mortars, each of which can send q
projectilc nearly seven miles. though
the shot weight IS more than 1000
pounds. Battery Harlow is in two sec
tons of four guns each, each section
manned by 1903 men. Standing on the
east steel plates which form the gun
base of the battery one can have View
of only u small portion Of the sea be-
tween koko Head and where it Is shut
out by Diamond Head. Surely Il gun
could be sighted there to meet anything
that might need attention as it rounded
koko Head But the battleship or
cruiser would have to be far away else
the mortar projectile would drop into
|. the sea beyond the range and be harm
less to the enemy. In that case it would
lie attended to BY one of the great
shore batteries at Waikiki, ~ mile near
err town.
The guns at Battery Harlow are ar
ranged to sight true at an angle of 60
degrees. II is possible for the gunner
to drop three shots in 10 on the deck
of Il vessel seven miles distant, no mat
ter what her speed or direction. But
how are the Gunners to see through
1000 feet of earth to get range? Here
Mt Harlow a tunnel has been dug
through the lava rock which forms
Diamond Head. Just now this tunnel
is so guarded that no one Is allowed to
enter its ccmcnted portals. on the out
cr, or ocean side, is an opening so
masked with rocks and grass that 1t
cannot be d!sccrned from the sea
though one may walk within n few
hundred yards of It. Here is to be sta
toned the man who decides the range