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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-06

under his heavy brows and inquired,
"How much longer are we going tc
stand for this?"
"What do you mean? I've got men
out hunting for new hands,"
"You know what l mean." the giant
rumbled, his red eyes flaming. "You
and can get Willis Marsh"
Emerson shot a quick glance Mt Fra
ser, who was staring hXedly ut Big
George.
Hes got us right enough, and it's
bound to come to killing some day,
so the sooner the BETTER" the fisher
man ran on 1--WE can get him tonight
If you say so. Are you in on it!"
Boyd faced the window slowly. Willie
the others followed him with anxious
eyes. Inside the room deathlike 81.
lence settled.
Moreover. Mildred Wayland was soon
to arrive-the yacht was expected
daily-and she would find him fail
ure. What was worse. she would find
that Marsh had vanquished him. She
would turn neutrality-suspicious. to the
very man who had contrived his un.
doing. At thought of this sort OF
desperation seemed to master him: he
began to mutter aloud.
what did you say?' queried Bait.
81 said that you are right The time
is close at hand for some sort Of a
reckoninc," answered Boyd in a harsh.
strained voice.
"Goodv'
Emerson was upon the point of turn
ing when bis eyes fell upon a picture
that made him start, then gaze more
intcntly. Out upon the placid waters.
abreast Of the plant, the launch in
which Cherry had departed was ap-
preaching, and it was loaded down
with men, Not only were they crowd
ed upon the craft itself, but trailing
behind it like the tail of kite was Il
long line of canoes. and these also
were peopled.
"Look yonder!' cried Boyd.
"What?"
Cherry has gotta crew. His voice
broke. and he bolted toward the door
as Big George lcaped to the window.
"Injuns" wildly shouted the giant,
and without stopping to stamp his feet
into his boots he rushed out barefoot
after Boyd and Fraser. Together the
three men reached the dock in time to
help Cherry up the ladder.
Ut,
her breathlcssly. will these fellows
work."
"That's what they're here for" said
the girl. After her swarmed a crowd
of slant eyed. copper hued Aleuts.
Those in the kayaks astern cast off and
padded toward the beach.
1--WE got fifty men, the best on the
river l tried to get more. but-there
aren't any more"
"Fingerless" Fraser slapped himself
resoundingly upon the thigh and ex-
plodeG profanely. Boyd seized the
girls hands in his and wrung them.
Cherry, you're treasure" The
memory Of his desperate resolution OF
u
denly and his voice trembled with a
great thankfulness.
Don't thank me"' Cherry ex-
claimed. 1T was more Constantine's
work than mine"
But don't understand. These are
Marsh's men,
"ro be sure. but was good to them
when they were hungry last winter
and prevailed upon them to come.
They aren't very good fishermen
They're awful lazy and they won't
work half as hard as white men. but
it's the best | could do" She laughed
gladly. more than repaid by the look in
her companions face. Now get me
some lunch. I'm fairly starved"
Big George. when lie had fully
Graspcd the situation. became the boss
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-06
But Emerson merely fingered the In,

But Emerson merely fingered the In
dams weapon carelessly, rrmarklng:
''That is Il curious knife you have
I have noticed 1t several times"
He eyed him shrewdly for Il moment.
then handed the blade back with a
smile. Constantine slipped it into its
place and strobe away without word
1t was considerably later in the day
when Boyd discovered the Indians to
whom he had given the uote talking
exctedly on the dock Seeing Constan-
tine in argument with them he APP
preached to demand an explanation,
whereupon the quarter breed held out
a silver dollar in his palm with the
words:
'"These men say this money no good
"What do you mean?"
ut no good. No can buy grub at
company store"
1t was evident that even Constan-
tine was vaguely distrustful.
Another native extended coin. say
ing:
1--WE want money like this"
Boyd took the piece and examined it.
whereupon Il light broke upon him.
The coin was stamped with the initials
Of one Of the old fishing companies.
and he instantly recognized a ruse
practiced in the north during the days
of the first trading concerns. 1t had
been the custom Of these companies to
pay their Indians in coins bearing
their own impress and t" refuse ali
other specie at their posts. thus com
Polling the natives to trade at COM
pany stores. Seeing that his woros
carried no conviction. Emerson gave
uD ut last. saying:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-06

DR., STOCKDALE wants every person
who suffers from a chronic dsease-it makes
no difference how bad the case, or how long
they have suffered, to call and consult him.
He will make a thorough examination OF
their case, tell exactly what can be done,
whether they are durable or not, how long
it will require and all about it. He treats
only chronic diseases. He has devoted
twenty years of his life to the study and
treatment Of diseases of the Stomach, Liver,
Bowels and Kidneys; Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Constipation and Diabetes; Heart and Nerve
Troubles. Rheumatism, Chronic Catarrh IN
all its forms-in fact ell Chronic Diseases.
DIR. STOCKDALE has system OF treat
ment which he believes is the best known
for chronic diseases. He is able to cure
many cases that have resisted other treat
ments-that are considered incurable. lie
wants it distinctly understood that he does
not undertake any case that he thinks Is
incurable, and will tell the patient candidly
when he has made the examination.
HE HAS A SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR
NERVOUS AND PHYSICAL WEAKNESS
OF MEN, WHICH HE WOULD LIKE TO
EXPLAIN IN PERSON. CALL AND GET
HIS OPINION AND ADVICE FREE OF
CHARGE.
If for any reason you cannot call or WISH
him personally, write him for an examiha
ton blank at his home office.
Address
DIR. B. A. sToCKDALE,
Utica Building Des Moines. Iowa.
f5TThe Doctor can be seen in his office IN
Des Moines, on Fridays and Saturdays or ~
special appointment.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-06

It'd talk, Alton. Anybody but an
idiot would know that Cherry
is far too good for what you suggest
And when you insult her you insult
me-"
"Oh, she's good enough said Clyde,
They're all good, but not perhaps in
the way you mean."
How do you know!"
II don't know. but Fraser does. He's
known her for years. Haven't you.
Fraser?" But the adventurous face was
like wood as they turned toward him.
II don't know nothing replied
"Fingerless" Fraser, with an admira-
BILE show of ignorance.
.Well, judge for yourself" clyde
turned again to Emerson. "Who is
she? Where did she come from! what
ia she doing here alone? Answer that.
Now. she's interested in this deal just
as much as any of us. and if you don't
ask her to take hand I'm going to
nut it up to her myself"
you'll do nothing of the sort" Boyd
cried savagely.
Clyde rose hastily. and his voice was
shaking with excitement as be STAN
mered:
"See here. Boyd, you're to blame for
this trouble, and now you either get US
out of it or buy my stock"
"You know that l can't buy you!
stock"
"Then I'll sell wherever l can. I've
been stung. and want my money
Only. remember, offered the stock to
you first"
you've got a swell chance to make
q turn in Kalvik." said Fraser. why
don't you take it to Marsh?"
Il will" declared Alton.
"You wouldn't do trick like that?'
Emerson questioned quickly.
"Why not? You won't listen to my
advice You're playing With other peo-
pies money, and it doesn't matter to
you whether you win or lose. If this
enterprise fails suppose you can pro
mote another"
Get Quit" Boyd ordered. in such a
tone that the speaker obeyed with ludi-
crous haste.
Did you know Cherry before you
came to Kalvik?" Boyd asked. search
ing his companions face with look
the man could not evade.
"Only casual"
"Where?"
"Nome-the year Of the big rush"
During the mining troubles, eh?"
"Sure"
"What was she doing?'
Winding her business. She's good al
that" Fraser's eyes had become green
and fshy. as usual.
what do you know about herr"
"Well. know that lot of fellows
would go through for her at the drop
Of hat She could have most any
thing they've got, guess. Most any
Of them miners at Nome would give
his right eye or his only child, or any
little thing like that, If she asked it,"
what else?'
"Well. she was always considered
right good looking party
Eyes. yes; Of course. But what do
you know about the girl herself? Who
Is she? What is her history!'
Now, sir. I'm an awful poor dctec-
tive" confessed "Fingerless" Fraser.
1--WE often noticed that about myself
If was the Kind that goes shopping
around into other peoples business.
listening to all the gossip I'm told. Id
make a good witness But | amt. No.
sir! I'm rotten witness"
Despite this indirect rebuke. Boyd
might have continued his questioning
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-06

WE CAN GET BIN TONIGHT IF YOU SAY so.
had not George Bats heavy step
sounded outside. A moment later the
big fellow entered.
what did you find at the traps
asked Emerson eagerly.
Nothing" George spoke shortly
1.-THE fish struck in this morning. but
our trap is corked." He wrenched off
his rubber boots and flung them say
agely under n bench.
what luck with the bOats?"
Not much. MarSh's men are tryin::
to surround our gill meters. and we
amt got enough boats to protect our
selves" He looked up meaningly from
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-06
az MEAD PUBLISHING co

Dtticisl Paper Of City and County
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-06
cs,ysish. 1909. by Harper a Brothers
CHAPTER XVI.

@OYD broke out roughly: II tell
U you, I've heard enough of that
n talk, Alton. Anybody but an
idiot would know that Cherry
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-03-24
CHEATS GALLOWS OFTEN
FOR LIFE PRISON TERM

Harrisburg, March 23.-The state
Oard Of pardOns announced that it
had recommended for communication to
life imprisonment' the sentence of
Jo'm BaIlon condemned to be hanged
at NOrristown, April -. l|allon's
case is one of the most remarkable
ever before the board, as the date
for his execution has Eeen fixed no
less than six times and respites
granted to allow proceedings.
Ballon was convicted of a murder
near NorristoVn with two other men
who were executed last year. 1t was
contended Chat i}allon's guilt had new
er been dearly proven, and since De-
ccmber, 1909. efforts have been made
to save him. The case was appealed
to the supreme court and has Eeen
before toe board Of pardOns since no
yember.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-03-24
A STORY or
NAPOLEON RohAPARrE
Great Feature Picture at the Grand
Tonight.

THE Price of Victory, a story OF
Napoleon Bonaparte, will be the great
feature at the Grand toniCht.
When the village streets are filled
with bright, gay uniforms and flags
are flying and bands are playing.
when fife and drum and bucle sound
their sweet, clear notes and send the
blOod leaping through the veins, and
patriotism and the glory of war are
before you in all its allurin;. grand
eur and gaicty, then war is all in
spring; but when the pale moon casts
its wierd, ghastly light DER the silent
attlefield, with its mangled masses
of horses and men, and dyinG means
break the stiffness of the niGht-ah,
then war is a great human sob, a
cry Of pain. a flood of tears OF which
a whole generation cannot wash
away the stain.
wonderful picture and one which
the Edison company can well be
proud OF. Il is beautifully staged and
magnificently acted and these, with
its perfect Photographic quality
place it among the permanent sue
cesses of silent drama
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WORLDWIDE PEACE .
FEDERATION EXPECTED

Washington, March 23.-The lead,
ing diplomats in this city state that
they expect within a very short time
that announcement will be made at
the White House by the various Euro
pean chancellors of the formation Of
a worldwide peace federation. under
the leadership of President Taft.
These diplomats declare that the
first steps toward such an organiza-
tion have already been taken and
that definite action looking toward
this end has teen taken in Japan,
the United States. France and Great
Britain
1t has already been semi-oeficial
announced that Great Britain and
France favor such an arrangement
and that Japan also favors the peace
pact. The four countries mentioned
would be able to preserve a world
peace by force if necessary, and
could compel other nations to agree
to limitation of their armament.
Diplomats say that the t"eaty he
tween the four nations is well under
way and that its ratific1 1tio1 will re
simultaneously announced in Wash
ington, Lodon, Paris ad Tokil.
Through Ambassador Uchiia, Japan
has ;.si';vely disclaimed anv inten-
ton o. obtaining a navel base in
Mexico and has even consented to al
rogate her present treaty with that
country.
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CASES AGAINST
TWOPOL|CEMEN
NOW0FF DOCKET
SECOND DEMAND GRANTED IN
THE SUPERIOR COURT
YESTERDAY.
Means Final Chapter in Bribery
Cases Against Former Officers
Lowe and 6urney-other Work In
the Superior Court.

In the Glynn superior court yes
terday the case against former police
Officers, Pete Lowe and R. B. Bur-
ney, who were charged with bribery.
having been indicted by a former
grand jury, were released when
a second demand was made. The
cases against the two officers were
called at the last session of the court
and ne state was not ready to go
to trial. When the cases were called
for the second time yesterday the
defense again announced itself ready
and the state not being ready. a sec
ond demand was granted, which is
equivalent to a nolle prosequi. This
ends the cases, three in all, against
these former police officers.
Only one or two other cases were
disposed of during the day. Albert
Williams was convicted on the charge
OF assault with intent to murder and
will be sentenced today. Charlie
Miller was tried on the charge of
simple larceny and was acquitted
The court will be in session again
today and it is expected that after
the days session the court will final.
ly adjourn for the term. One or two
whiskey cases are on the calendar for
trial today
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DATE FOR PRESIDENT GETS
Y.t INTO SENATORIAL Mlx-UP.
Millonaire's Son, However, Refuses
to Confirm or Deny the Report
That He Sought Fathers Aid for
Parker.

New York. March 23.-Regardins
the United States senatorship. ovel
which the New York legislature is
deadlocked, Judge Alton B. Parker
William F. SheeSan's law partner. to
day denied the statement that he is
one OF six candidates for whom the
influence of Thomas Fortune Ryan
was sought indirectly.
4 deny he said that anyone
with my consent or knowledge
sought Mr.. Ryan's Influence. or that
or any other person at any time. to
secure for me the United States SEN
atorship.
Il made it as clear as | could, both
before the election in public speeches
and the day afterwards in interviews
that my obligations were such that
could not accept the senatorial Of
flee. From that day to this there
nas been no change in my position. -
Allan A. Ryan, through whom il
is supposed his fathers influence was
sought, refused to deny or confirm
the Interview accredited to him. "My
advice to Sheehan,' he said, "and
to the democratic party, if they hope
for future success, is to stand by the
choice of the caucus, which is Shee-
han"
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CITIES SEEK CONVENTIONS.

Washington, March % Political
leaders of both parties who are as.
sembled to prepare for the special
session are now being beseiged by
representatives. of various cities seek
ing next years national conventions.
st. Louis and Denver have already
entered the lists for the republican
gathering, and Chicago and Kansas
City are understood to be receptive
candidates for the honor
The contest for the democratic
convention has already reached an
acute stage. Baltimore has taken the
lead at this stage of the game, hut
politicians believe there is little
chance for an eastern city to secure
either convention. Cincinnati, as the
home Of President Taft, has also been
prominently mentioned as fitting
place for the G. O. p session
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EXCELLENT PICTURE TONIGHT
"lassoing Wild Animals in Africa" to
Be Seen at the Pastime.

At last the people of Brunswick
are going to have a chance to see
tie most talked about pictures in
the world today, 'ILassoing Wild Ami.
mails in Africa is the title of these
marvellous pictures, and while the
name explains that this is something
out OF the ordinary, you will have
to see these to thoroughly appreci-
ate the magnificent nerve of the
brave American cowboys, who with
out the aid of anything but their la'-
lat. go into the African jungle and
capture rhinoceros, lions, giraffes,
etc. To attempt to describe these
pictures is an impossibilty. The
mad rushes of the rhinoceros, the
great leaps of the lioness. the tail
sprinting of the girafe, etc, must be
seen to be appreciated
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-03-24
ELKS WILL HAVE
GREAT MEETING
EXPECTED THAT ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND WILL ATTEND
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The Meeting Is to Be Held In Allan
TIC City in July and Elks From
Every Section of the Country Will
Be Present.

Atlantic City. March 23.-With the
grand lodge reunion, an annual event
OF great fraternal interest to the mul-
titude of memt ers of tle Benevolent
and Protective Order OF Elks through.
out America, still four months dis
tant, reservations shaye been made
by Atlantic City hotel men for I5,-
900 OF the. antlered fraternity, and
the number of Elks and their friends
VITO will invade the resort in July is
now estimated at from 100000 tp
1875 5000.
Nearly every day brings additional
applications for the reservation of
accommodations from points near
and far and the headquarters es-
tai lished by the executive commit
tee OF Atlantic City lodge to perfect
the details of reception and enter
tainment is already working under
heavy pressure
For the first time, it is believed.
a reunion city lodge is assuming the
responsibility of seeing to it that ev-
cry delegate who comes to meet his
fellow Bills" is properly sheltered.
With a thousand hotels and boarding
houses to draw'upon this would seem
to be simple matter, but the early
demand indicates that it will be no
easy task.
But one very important thing is as
sured. There will be no raise in
rates on the part of grasping boni-
faces during the week or ten days
the army of Elldom is at TIE shore.
Mayor Stoy made this promise very
emphatically in the name of the re-
sort when Atlantic Citys invitation
was proffered at Detroit last year,
and the members of the Hotel Men s
association have entered into a COM
pact with Atlantic City lodge to guar
antee it's fulfillment
A finance committee of prominent
citizens is busily engaged in raising
a fund of $4,000 for the purpose of
entertainment. The Steel Pier, a
magnificent structure extending
nearly half a<mile into the sea from
the famous Boardwalk has been leas-
ed outright for tle week of the re-
union. The grand lodge will hold
it's session in the big music hall, at
the extreme end of the pier, and the
w'ole structure with it's numerous at
fractions, including three concerts
daily. and other entertaining features,
- !, j.
of Elk visitors.
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English Ses m.n
To Go On Strike
British Jack Tars Have Agreement
With Americans, But Call
Them Out.

London, March 23.-Two months
from today, May %, is the date now
set for the international seamens S
strike, when, unless the difficulties
are settled before that time, all sea-
men on all ships carrying the Eng
lish flag throughout the world will
quit work
1t is stated by union leaders that
when the strike order is issued all
the ships at sea which can be reached
by wireless will be notified so that
Il e crews can quit after their work
when the vessels reach their home
ports. The American seamen have a
working agreement with the English
union, tut the English union could
not call the American sailors out on
strike.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-03-24
UNCLE SAM MAY
SUPERVISE ALL .
WIRELESS WORK
INTERFERENCE OF PRIVATE
LINES MAKES OCEAN CON-
MuNIcATloN DIFFICULT.
Small Boys Throughout Atlantic
Coast and Other Sections Have
Wireless Systems Which Rob Air
Of important Messages.

Was inston, D. c., March 23.-The
experience of Admiral Schroeder S
battleship fleet on Tuesday in trying
to communicate to the navy depart
ment the results of firing by the New
Hampshire upon the San Marcos as
the test progressed may have the eff.
feet to renew efforts on the part of
the army and navy officers to secure
legislation fy congress to regulate
the use of wireless systems of teleg-
raphy.
No message could be gotten through
to Washington by Admiral Schroeder,
although the air line distance from
his fleet to the navy yard wireless
receiving plant here is only about 60
or 20 miles. This was due principal
ly to interference" of many private
wireless out fits being operated ty
individuals in this vicinity.
Control Necessary
TIE incident demonstrates clearly
to naval experts the necessity for
absolute government control over all
such plants in time of war.
Similsr experiences have been -un-
dergone by warships and steamships
along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
at all points. This interference
comes principally from the wireless
systems operated ty boys in cities
and villages along the coasts TIE
youngsters rig up" their own sys'
TENS and catch messages, from all
sections, cutting them off from their
intended destinations. The boys can
only be stopped from this practice
by congressional legislation.
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Fined a Hundred;
Case Goes Higher
J. 3. Thomas and r. M. Wilson
Fined In Municipal Court for
Selling Whiskey.

&. H. Thomas and K. M Wilson,
Il c two white men who were arrest
ed on Saturday night, charged with
selling whiskeY at their near-beer
saloon ON Monk street, were tried Le-
fore Mayor Butts at Wednesday $
session OF the police court
l}ota Of the defendants were con.
victed and fine Of 500 was inn
posed on both Of teen. The defend
ants were represented by Judge Max
Isaac and il was announced that the
case would be carried to higher
courts Tho defendants gave bond.
and their cases have leen certiora-
ried 10 the superior court.
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CHARGED WITH AIDING lNSUR-
REcTOS THEY WERE PUT TO
DEATH IN MEXICO.
Dispatch Received at San Antonio
Tells of Execution of Men Without
Fair Trial-Were Shot After Drum
head court-Martial.

San Antonio, Tex, March 23.-John
Hamilton Dignowitty and three other
Americans were shot to death under
order Of a Mexican courtmartial for
participation in the insurrection. ac.
cording to dispatch received by
memt ers Of the Dignowitty family.
The news was brought by Fred
Dignowitty, cousin of the executed
man. He had no particulars aside
from the allegation that the execu-
tion was the order of drumhead
court martial. Dignowitty was -
years old and engaged in the cattle
and mining business in Chihuahua
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-03-24
BANKERS MEET IN SAVANNAH.
That City Selected for the Annual
Convention This Year.

The Georgia Bankers association
one of the most popular organizations
in t1e state will hold it's annual con
vention in Savannah this year. 1t is
expected that the attedance will ne
the largest in the history Of the a.
ganization.
The Z ankers met in this city a
few years ago and were entertained
by the people Of Brunswick. An in
vitation may be extended to them
to again meet here next year.