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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-05-23

ering our conversation Of q little
while ago-that I'm interested too.
Mr.. Brockett, suppose you write, in
your cipher, a transcription Of a few
words l viii give you and then let US
try to dissect it?"
The young fellow took the chair at
which the chief motioned, drew a pen
Gil from his pocket, and ripped the
top sheet from a paper pad. Chief
Wilkins studied for a moment. and
then dictated. slowly and concisely:
Watch below Langtry till further
orders. Reported force Of 800 insur-
rectos near by"
Brockett wrote briskly for q few
moments. and then handed the chief
a strange Conglomeration.
BIB Pos TO r 3BH ABB SH PO TIC BIB
Pc Pos f 2BH TO w WP
TO HR Pc Pc SB Fin w TO 3BH SH
w TIC w BH SH w
w SH FA TIC w TO SH BH SB TO
w r SH LIB Paskert
HR E l. fin w w SH Il TO TIC L
L SH pos w ALB WP.
wilkins and Pinkwell gazed at that
strange document for several minutes.
with faces which changed from good
natured raillery to p~erpleXity, and
then to keenest interest. Young
Brockett. hand upon the d~oorknob.
waited for the verdict. The chief
folded the slip of paper, and thrust 1t
in a pocket.
Shall | leave you the key to tho
cipher, Mr.. Wilkins?" asked the
youngster.
INC. Wen see what we can do with
1t just from the original dictation. On
your way now, my boy-kindly tend to
your errand. And-and-will you re-
port to me, personally, half an hour
before your usual time tomorrow"
Brockett was almost across the
threshold, when the voice Of Pinkwell
halted him.
Son." asked the old detective,
what do you call this chart Of
yours?"
The Diamond Cipher. sir"
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rest of them-how does it happen you
are not going out TO the gamc?"
The boy grinned, and ficked a red
cap against his knee, in some little
confusion.
Fact is, Mr.. Wilkins, | expected to
meet a few friends, and have a little
practice Of our W this afternoon
"Uh huh. l might have known there
was some earth-shaking reason for
your not disappearing with the rest.
Well, can you forego a few minutes
Of your valuable time, even if it is
after Office hours?"
The boy bobbed an asserting head,
tried to thrust the red cap into a
pocket, and %dislodged some folded pa
pers, which fell rustling to the floor.
AS he bent for the papers, PinkWell
anticipated his hurried grasp, and
caught them up. The detective calmly
unfolded the papers, finding them cov-
cred with some freakish letterings,
while the boy turned red, and the
chief looked quizzically on.
Il beg your pardon, spoke up Pink
well. Il earnestly beg your pardon
for such rudeness, Mr.-Mr.-"
"~Brockett, sir. Harry Brockett." n
swered the youngster.
Il apologize once more, Mr.. Brock
EFT. l have grown so suspicious Of
everything and everyone in my old
age that ! really imagined these pa
pers were plans of a Pacific fort, or
the details Of the new rifle. Transla-
ton of an Aztec scroll, SOM"
"Well, hardly, sir" laughed young
Brockett, ~sclf-conldence returning. II
was amusing myself with building a
cipher-something that would be rath-
er hard for anyone who wasn't en-
gagged in the building of 1t to mako
out"
The grim face OF the chief relaxed
into a semismile.
How did the experiment work out?"
Brockett erlnned frankly. I'm no
expert practitioner IN such subjects,
Mr.. Wilkins. Still, l think it would
take a pretty capable scientist to pick
it apart and nut it together again. He'd
have to be an American, too-or pos
siDly a Cuban"
Why so?" Questioned Plnkwell. as
the cipher written in SPANISH"
mo, sir. Plain English. Would you
like to 80 over it, some time when
you have a little loisure?"
always glad to encourage youth
full talent" smilingly responded Pink
well. Let me look through it to-
night, son? Thank you. And now, !
believe. Mr.. wilkins would address
you"
Gust a small errand, Mr.. Brockett
Kindly run over to the secretary of
war and the secretary of the navy.
Ask them If they can come over here
within the next hour. Then go and
attend to your baseball difficulties
with a clear conscience. That's ALL"
Brockett was opening the door,
when Pinkwell reached out a detain.
ing hand. Son." remarked the old
detective, this cipher of yours is Ger.
tainly ~bewildering. That is supposed
to be the best point about successful
ciphers, l believe. Tell me, my boy.
can you read it YOURSELF"
"Why, of course. 1t is so simple
that l don't even need a written key"
Indeed? Suppose you demonstrate
1t to US. Just for a moment. Are you
agreeable. chief?"
GO as far as you like, Billy" the
CHEF assented. It'll confess-consid,
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office. Probably, in thirty-six or forty
and the rlgl . TO take two months on
whenever | feel inclined that way"
But ! would-oh, well, we will talk
no more Of 1t. / know you wouldn't
accept even a Shylock loan from me.
Harry. Oh-eXcuso me-One of the
young ladies at our office. | believer"
A slim. neatly dressed young wom-
an, whose white shirtwaist showed
trinity through the gathering dusk,
had smiled recognition upon Brockett
as they approached The boys dotted
their hats, and Brockett explained, as
they stepped by, Miss Lawson, the
chiefs stenographer. A wonder on a
Observation-Disclosures work I've ever
seen"
Solano half-turned, and peered
through the twilight. Rude form, l
know" he spoke, half-apologetically,
ITO stare after a young lady. | was
just wondering, though, where | had
seen her lately-several times, in fact.
A-hem, Harry-she has me a friend"
Half a block up the street, a little
man, his head scarcely up to the ste.
~nographer's shoulder, had emerged
from the shelter Of a doorway. He
lifted his hat with ceremonious pre-
cision, and bowed over tho young
woman's extended hand. Miss Law
son checked her onward walk for the
traction of an instant, and tho young
men, idly glancing towards the couple,
saw q flash Of white passing from the
girls hand into that Of her new-met
friend. The little man bowed again;
Miss Lawson walked on, and the lit
tie man came down the street with a
rapid, jaunty stride. AS he passed
the boys, his face was for an instant
In the dying light of the day, and the
strong, brown features, with a wide
scar across one cheek, were clearly
outlined.
He was a Japanese.
When Brockett presented himself
It Chief wilkins private office in the
morning. non OF the other clerks had
as yet appeared. Miss Lawson, how
ever, was already at her desk-it had
long been her custom to come early
and work late, with an intelligence, q
~.1ithfulness, and an attention to detail
which had won her repeated COM
mendations from the chief. AS
Brockett crossed the Office and halted
1t the chiefs particular door, the girl
looked up, threw the boy a sunshiny
smile, and resumed the polishing Of
some small factor Of her typewriter.
Brockett returned the smile, knocked
lightly on the frosted glass, and heard
4 loud Come in
Chief Wilkins sat at his desk,
banked by the burly Mr.. Pinkwell.
Three big leather chairs nearby were
occu~ied by three stately gentlemen,
WI )m B%rockett, with natural surprise,
recognized as the secretary of war,
the secretary Of the navy, and Gem
eral Cole, commander of the army.
The boy, thus precipitated into a dis
tinguished conclave, could only strug.
gle against sudden dispersal Of his
thoughts and senses into the sem
blance Of a cloud Of wandering bees
and, In default Of a clear comprehen-
sion Of the situation, could only stare
lnquiringly at the grim face Of the
chief.
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Gasoline Engines


are built on honor, from select
cd materials, and are all thor
oughly tested before shipment.
You can rest assured that an
l II G engine OF 4 size suitable
for your work, will give full
satisfaction for so long a time
that you will come to consider
it the greatest bargain you ever
made. INC engines are made
in every style and for every
purpose. Sizes run from 1 to
50-horsc power. Kerosene
gasoline tractors, L to 45-horse
power.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
A heart-to-heart talk:

Of the
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parcel OF ever day opm
Immediately publication ecomdg
been
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Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
To Chance Rates

The Imperial Valley Telephone com
pany, which gives as its home Office
Tucson, AriZ., has made application 10
the railroad commission for permission
TO amend its rates in certain sections
cf Imperial county. California. Al
though an Arizona concern, the cor
poration operates in a portion of Cali
fornia. In some instances the com
pany asks that it be allowed 10 in
crease its rates and in other particu,
lars desires TO decrease its charges.
1t sets forth particular instances in
which it desires to increase or de-
crease rates for service. Changes are
sought in the tariff for suburban ser
vice, contract service at Ell Centre
and party line rates at Heber. The
matter has been taken under consider
alton by the commission.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
EXPLAINS NEGOTIATIONS WITH
COLOMBIA FOR CANAL ZONE

JERSEY CITY, \. j., May 25.-HOw
the United States acquired Panama.
the failure to reach an agreement
with Colombia, was told by Colonel
Roosevelt in his speech in the audi
torium of the high school building
here last night. Colonel Roosevelt
said in part:
when | became president | found
that negotiations looking to the con-
struction of the Isthmian canal had
been pending for 20 years. | did my
level best to get Colombia to come
TO an agreement. We We're more than
generous, more than just to Colombia.
Il finally came to the conclusion
that Colombia was trying TO hold up
Uncle Sam / decided that this
should not be done Colombia was try
ing to blackmail the French company,
which might have landed the French
army in Panama.
Il could have sent a learned report
to congress and there would have
been an able debate, but | did not.
took the isthmus and started the
canal"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Union Memorial Service

At II o'clock tomorrow the churches
of FL Centre will come together in an
impressive union service at the State
Street Christian church. The old vet
Grams. diminishing host, with steps
growing feeble, will be on hand A
big union chorus will sing patriotic
songs, and Miss Cremeens will sing.
'Tenting Tonight" will be sung by a
male quartet. Rev w. G. Conley will
preach the memorial sermon and the
other pastors will assist in the service.
The church will be appropriately
decorated. Other services of the day
at the Christian church: Sunday school
at 10 O'Clock, Junior Endeavor at 3 p.
m. Senior Endeavor at : p. m, ser
mon by the pastor at p. m., subject,
'Absalom, or a Sons Ingratitude and
a Fathers Pity" All are cordially in
Vited
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25

CALL Up MAIN 60. LONGSTRETH :
Poultry and Egg Market. Always ready
TO serve the pennlc. 12l BrOadMaN.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Show at the Airdome

Every one agrees that last nights
program at the Airdome was great
deal better than the night before, and
La Wayne, the hypnotist. promises ali
even better show tonight. Everything
will be entirely different tonight. An
excellent program of moving pictures
has been arranged for, the feature of
which will be a powerful drama. en-
titled THE Defeat of the Brewery
Gang" showing how James Thorpe
went through a strenuous struggle to
down a gang of thugs. The other pic
lures are Personally Conducted" "a
Trip to the Bermudas" and The Great
Tdeal" Altogether. the program at
\ lie. AirdOme is one that should not be
missed.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Double Attraction

A double special program will be
given at the l.. & S. theater tonight,
consisting of the Oklahoma musical
trio introducing the wonderful boy
blind pianist, Allen Phillips. This trio
comes highly recommended from the
leading theatrical managers of the Pa
citic coast, and is guaranteed high
class vaudeville act or money refund
ed. In addition to this special act,
two feature photo plays will be shown.
the Last Rites of the Maine and
the great animal picture, The Bound
er, making in all 1000 feet of special
photo plays and IA feature vaudeville
act for the small price of admission Of
- cents for the reserved seat section.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
lAWY YERS

Ell CENTRIC TOWNSHIP
Office city hail; residence corner Sixth
and Olive streets. Acknowledgements TAX
en- to contracts and all legal documents.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
j. l.. TraverS
PIONEER CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
OFFICE IN Ell CENTRIC HOTEL BLDG.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

4Not Coal Lands-seriaI No. oe7e6)
Department of the Interior. limited
States Land Office at Los Angeles Cal
May l9, 1912. NOTICE is hereby given
that WALTER G. HOWELL of Sisbee.
Cal, who, on September 90. 1910, made
acres of tract 1O4. township 16 S., range
IL E.. S. B: NJ, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make final communication proof to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the clerk of the superior
court of Imperial county, at Ell Centre.
Cal, on the 2Sth day of June 1872 at 10
o'clock a. m.
Claimant names witnesses Charles
A. Hagerty of FL Centre, Cal; William w.
IaPort. Thomas Phillips, John r. Havens,
all of Silsbee, Cal
FRANK BUREN,.
June %. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Erawley Couple WedS

NJ. A. Segars and Miss Ethel Jack
son, both of Brawley, were married
at II o'clock this morning at the
Methodist parsonage by Rev. Oliver
SaylOr. They were accompanied here
by Roy c. Bradley, who served as wit
ness. The groom is extensively en-
gagged in the honey industry near
Brawley, where they will make their
home.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Colored Baptist

Sunday will mark he close of one
of the most remarkable of religious
demonstrations in the history of the
Imperial valley in the interest of the
Colored Baptist church. Preaching TO-
morrow at II O'Clock, sermon by Rev.
A. c. Clisby, pastor, subject, Christian
Growth" AT p. m. public baptising
in the settling pool, near Blackinton's S
nursery by Evangelist Mcpherson. The
closing sermon will be preached by
the Black Evangelist on the subject
The Cry of the Soul" preceded by I,
big old fashioned song service.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
LOST, FOUND. STRAYED, STOLEN


LOST-Cream cOlored b0rdered lace veil.
Return to MRS. &. r. PARIS. 26
ESTRAYS-About 50 stray sneep were
found on my ranch. X. YOSHIMURA.
at Dougherty ranch, Heber +2i
LOST-Light summer coat. between Date
bridge, FL Centre. and Date school.
Please leave at Press office. f2S
TAKEN UPIrwo range cows. Hereford
and Durham. Owner prove property
and pay charges. Apply EAST SIDE
DAIRY, l mile east of Imperial. $50
TAKEN UP-Camt to my ranch May IS.
Berkshire boar, about is months old !.
owner pay damages and ad. Five miles
east of Heber HARRY CROSS. -
TAKEN U'P-One bay horse, weight about
100 pounds; owner can have same by
paying expenses. Call at SMITH
RANCH, L Y miles east Of SilSbee. n26
LOST-A dark brown horse 10 years old
strayed from b. f.. NOsier ranch near
lockwood. VIII probably return to
ranch miles south of Ell Centre. w.
A Van HORN.
TAKEN UP Small DAY pony. weight
about 800 pounds; branded p on left
thigh. Owner pay ad and feed. GEO.
NEASBY, 9 miles northwest Of I'm
perial. in No. II.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
First Presbyterian Church

This congregation unites in the Me-
mortal day services, to be held in the
Christian church at III O'Clock. The
session of the Sabbath school at 10 a.
m, as usual. At 7:30 p. m. the pastor
will preach on the theme, Behold Il
Door Opened in Heaven" "A cordial Wei
come to all. Look elsewhere for notice
of dime social TO be held on Tuesday
evening next. Rev. A. w. Williams,
pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Baptist Church

Sunday, May 26, services will be held
at the Eel Centre Baptist church as fol-
lows: Sunday school at 10 a. m.
There will be no other morning SER
vice. The congregation will attend
the union memorial service to be held
in the Christian church at IL O'Clock.
The regular evening service will be
conducted. The pastor will preach.
Midweek prayer and praise service
Wednesday evening at o'clock, sub,
ject. Hypocrisy and Sincerity Matt.
6:1-1S). The general public is cordi,
ally invited to all services.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Hauling in Grain

Rev Williams was in Calexico yes.
terday and reports seeing seven six
mule teams together hauling in new
crop barley for shipment to market
The good price is encouraging early
shipments and much money is already
coming in for this crop.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Methodist Church

Sunday school at 10 a M, r. IL.
Clark superintendent. There will be
no morning worship on account of
union memorial services. Junior
League at p. M, Miss Jane Royce,
superintendent; Epworth League at Z
D. m., and preaching at p. m. by the
pastor, subject will be the second in
the series on the life of Christ, en-
titled. THE Devil With a Bible Under
His Arm" You are welcome. Oliver
Saylor pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
STORY OF FIRST DECADE

This elegantly printed. Illustrated and
bound history of Imperial valley, by Ed
gar F. Howe and Wilbur Jay Hall. has
of the original edition are now to be had.
Exclusively on sale at the Valley School
Supply. Original price IS, now for $3.50.
When these are sold there will be no other
edition. 1t is history which every resi-
dent of the valley should have. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
!. X j. j. !. !. !. !. !. ]. !. !. !. !.
i PERSONAL MENTION !.
!.
i. !. !. X !. !. i. !. !. !. !. !. + <

w. o. Terry, a prominent banker of
Sedalia, Mo, is looking over the val
ley with view to making investments
here.
Mrs Arthur Madison, who is con-
nected with the state library and is
doing some special work for Sunset
Magazine, is visiting Mr.. Madison and
Miss Madison for a few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
PIANO-$400-PIANO

at your own price for so days from May
20 to June 20, a first class Starr piano.
stool and scarf. delivered free to any
home who has no piano at your own price.
This is no fake puzzle. but done strictly
for advertising Bids from piano tuners
or agents will not be considered. See this
beautiful piano in our show window at
SAG Main street. Write or call for full
Ell CENTRO MUSIC CO..
Ell Centre Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
DER OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
AND PERSONAL PR ERTN
SHOULD NOT BE MADE.
In the Superior Court of the County Of
Imperial, State of California.
In the Matter of the Estate and Guard
ianshp of GERTRUDE MILDRED


Imperial, State of California.
In the Matter of the Estate and Guard
ianshp of GERTRUDE MILDRED
SExSMITH. Minor.
T.. f.. Forester, guardian of the estate
OF Gertrude Mildred SeXsmith. a minor
having filed his petition herein duly veri-
fled praying for an order of sale of an
undivided one-half interest in the follow
ing real estate and personal property
situate in the County of Imperial. State
of California and belonging to said es-
tate, to wit: The N.E. Il Of section Il,
to the Imperial Land Company survey.
and also described as tract 1853 in T.
rs s.. r. II f.. S. r. NJ. according to
I the new L. 5. Government survey: and
| also one hundred sixty shares of water
stock in Imperial Water Company No. ].
| for the purposes set forth in said veri-
fed complaint.
1t is therefore ORDERED by said court
| that Anna NJ SeXsmith, the grandmother
! of said minor. and next of kin of said
minor. and all persons interested in the
! said estate. appear before the said Su
| at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day
at the court room of said Superior Court
at the City of Ell Centre, in the County
OF Imperial State of California, to show
cause why an order should not be grant
| ed to the said guardian to sell an undi-
vided One-half interest in said real es-
! tate and in said personal property, and
/ that d copy of this order be published a 4
least once week for three successive
weeks in the Imperial Valley Press. a
newspaper printed ana published in said
! City of Fl Centro, and County Of I'M
| perial.
! Dated this 2rd day Of May. 1872.
| FRANKLIN j. COLE.
Judge of said Superior Court.
| sat-may25
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
Not larue Attendance

The attendance at The opening OF
the state farm at Meloland this after
noon is not so large as was hoped for.
The opening. unfortunately, comes at
the busiest time on the farms of the
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25

WANTED-To buy for cash. We have
several cash purchasers for tracts of
land in the Imperial valley from 160
to $40 acres and we have customers
for tracts from 1000 to 1880 acres. These
people have the money and prices must
be on cash basis. We also have.
from $25,0OO to 100000 worth Of Los
Angeles city property to trade for I'M
perial valley. If you want to sell or
trade your land in the valley send full
description with first letter Corre-
spondence and prices confidential
CRAWFORD e DAVIS. S22 California
bldg, Los Angeles, Cal. Phnnn- Main
3SO8 and A 5719.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
RAIN ON COAST

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
LOS ANGELES, May 25-The wealth
er prediction is: Showers tonight and
Sunday; light northwest wind
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25

valley, which probably account fol
the rather small attendance.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
HoLToN INTER URBAN RAILWAY
COMPANY

EFFECTIVE FRIDAY. MARCH L. 1912
FL Centro to Brice. MeioIanG and HotVie
WESTBOUND EASTROUND
No. No.
IV HoltvilIe Sc OOamlI.v ElCentro. s.. .30am
I.v Meloland. 610am lLv Meloland. .8.50am
Ar El Centro .G.30aml LAT Holtville. g. .00am
Sunday-Leave Holtville 1880 a. m.
No. Motor No.
Nv Holtville 3OOpm ILv ElCentro. 2.OOpm
Iv Meloland 310pm lLv MelolaRd. 2.20pm
Ar FL Centre. .3.3Opm Ar Holtville. ;2.SOpm
No. Motor No.
Nv HoItville 64opmLv ElCentro. 6.0Opm
T.v Meloland. 6.50pm lLv MelOland. .6.20pm
Ar Fl Centre. .71OpmIIAr Holtville. .6.3Opm
FL centro to Whsle, Mobile, SeeIey and
Oixieland
WESTBOITND EASTBOUND
No. Motor No.
I.v ElCentro e. 30amlIv DiXieland@9. l5an
Lv Mobile .7 scam Lv Seeley.. .9.S5am
Ar Seeley. :. 7. .55am lLv Mobile 9-4Oam
Ar Dixeland S.15amIlAr ElCentro l0.0Oam
Smday-Leave FL Sunday-Lv Dixie
Centre $50 a. IN. land 9:30 a. m.
Freight service every Tuesday and Fri
day on Trains Nos. ! and 2
No. Motor No.
Lv ElCentro. .4.4OpmlLv Seeley 55.I5pm
Nv Mobile. g.. 500pm II1v Mobile. e.. .2Opm
Ar Seeley. 5.05pml lAr ElCentro. .5.40pm
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25

To make life worth living, Keep the liv
sr right. Jed's Gentle Reminders will do
It. John E. Davis. druggist. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
WANTED-REAL ESTATE

WANTED--To rent, house for the sum
mer ID. s. ROSS, care Ross & Stuarts
Grocery. s23
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
l.. S. BOWER
Contractor
Brick, Tile and Plaster
Telephone 100
ACACIA REAL ESTATE

list of fine, deep, sandy, soil, the
kind that holds moisture. Improved
farms and partly improved. Relin-
quishments at forced prices Address
0. n. MILLER, Agent, Ell Centro, Cal,
or see me on Acacia ranch, Az miles
southeast of Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25
FOR SALE

At Clark's Livestock Market, 40 head
of all-purpose horses and mules. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25

WANTED-S0 or 160 acres decided land
within 5 miles of Ell Centre; must be
soft soil and bargain; will pay spot
cash; give full particulars first letter.
address CASH BUYER, Box 102, Ell
Centre. %23
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-25

WANTED-By man and wife, 30 or 40
mich cows with 10 50 acres of al
formation see w. w. JONES, $50 Olive
street Ell Centro 400