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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-07-26
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
New Orleans Girl Spends Several
Months on Islands.
Writes Of Her Trip on a Coastwise
Boat and the Strange Menu Served
20 the Party in Picturesque
Native Town.

Manila. p. 1--we were invited to
spend severa! weeks in this province,
and as it was likely to prove a novel ex'
perience, we came" says Mrs. Marcia
Dorothy Ryar, a New Orleans girl who
spent several months in the Philip
pines.
I'VE took the coastwise boat, which
below stairs was crammed with ma
tives, ponies, carabaos, vegetables, the
inevitable fighting cocks Ca native neg
leets his family, but never his game
cock, fish, smell and babies.
ION the upper deck, however, be-
neeih an awning, we were comfortable
enough in steamer chairs.
That evening we reached a native
town, very odd with its native straw
huts on stills, and It's crazy streets
with cats, strings of fish and children.
Also cocks and cockpit-and the
jungle behind 1t all.
There a banca, a clumsy, canoe
shaped native boat, decidedly top
heavy and uncomfortable, met us. 1t
was padded expertly by natives, pic
turesque in their scanty attire, and
wearing at their belts knives quite
large enough to make me shudder. We
arrived at the station to see a magnifi-
cent sunset and eat a unique dinner.
On the menu were Of curse many
familiar dishes, but besides there were
fried bananas sliced crosswise, thin
and crisp. tasting like eggplant, a
cousin to the cucumber, roasted, a
salad made from c%ocoanut buds with
m~ayonnaise. l did not like 1t at all
rice like popcorn, bamboo shoots,
chicken with curry and a jelly made
from flowers, which tasted like cur
rants, also a drink of cocoanut milk,
which is awful.
THE house is a darling. 1t is large,
native in style, Of straw and bamboo
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Neqrite Warriors.

floors, large rooms, sliding partitions
and shower bath in each room. Be.
hind is the jungle, before a fine
stretch of lawn. a beach and the water.
THAT evening we sat on the wide
gallery, In the usual steamer chairs,
and listened to the plaintive native
music from the barrio, where a dance
was in full swing.
Our host has a charming, If lonely
existence. There are fifty native men
in the barrio, whom he oversees at
their work. His household arrange.
ments are perfect, but it takes four
boys and a cook to keep them so. 1t
seems so funny to see a boy in pink
knee pants, no shirt, but a dagger in
his belt, serving chocolate, and excel.
lent chocolate at that.
1.-THE place is beautifully laid out:
the irrigation bitches are crossed by
pretty bamboo bridges, all things
lending themselves to the general eff.
feet. l saw coffee. bananas and pine
apples growing for the first time, the
latter a beautiful red while growing.
o should see the wonderful orchids
and ferns some with fronds twelve
feet long"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-07-26
PATHOS IN CHILD'S BRAVERY
Fortitude Shown by Little Sufferer In
Hospital Touched Lady Henry
Somerset.

Lady Henry Somerset. whose labors
In behalf of the children Of the London
slums are constant and earnest, tells
this affecting story Of the way In
which her interest in these little ones
was aroused:
was moved in that direction b. the
rare patience and imagination Of one
little boy. His example convinced me
that patience was one Of the qualities
| needed most. and In seeking 1t | grew
into that work.
| was in a hospital on visiting day.
while the doctors were changing a
plaster cast which held the crippled
boys limb. The operation was ex-
ceedingly painful, I was told. TO my
surprise, the little sufferer neither
stirred nor WINGED. but made a curl
Gus buzzing sound with his mouth.
After the doctors left | said to him:
How could you possibly stand it?"
That's nothing" he answered.
why, | just made believe that a bee
was stingin' me. Bees don't hurt very
much. you know. And kept buzzin'
because | was afraid I'd forget about
its being a bee II l didn't."-Youth's
COMPANION.
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Copyright h c. MeCixs & Co.. 1901

She looked the complete astonish-
ment she felt. sitting up in the chair,
her eyes filled with questioning doubt.
Doctor r%'airbain! My message!
Surely you are mistaken? know no
one OF hat name. and have sent no
message"
You did not express a desire to see
me?"
She laughed. exhibiting a row of
white teeth.
Certainly not; not until this mo-
ment was | ven aware OF the exis-
tence Of Mr.. Jack Keith"
His own eyes smiled In response to
challenge Of hers.
IL can assure you the surprise was
mine Also" he FASTENED to inform her,
now more at ease, as he grasped the
situation. Il could not understand
now | had become known to you. yet
| pledge you my word the message
was actually brought. or course you
may suspicion otherwise, for | have
seer you on the stage. and being a
normal man. have wished that | could
devise some excuse for meeting you
Indeed" her eyebrows slightly up
lifted.
Yes, I make that confession frank
ly, yet this call comes from no such
desire. | had 40 question when |
came, but what l had been sent for
you will believe this?"
ar cupDoca 7 must yat n Saems yery
peculiar" she replied, feeling con
vinced that he was q gentleman, and
troubled as to what she had best 10.
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yet now that you have discovered
your mistake"
II hope to take advantage Of the
opportunity" he broke in firmly.
leaning slightly forward. May | ask
you a question:"
81 could hardly prevent 1t, and real
ly l do not know that have anything
to conceal"
Then I will risk the efort-do you
know a man named Hawley?--Bart-
lett Hawley?"
Her eyes did not falter. although
a red spot shot into her cheeks. and
her lips pressed together.
NO: that is l have never met him"
she acknowledged. just a little con-
fused. But l have received two let
ters signed by that name. and rather
expected the gentleman would call
upon me here In Sheridan during my
engagement. Is that your mission?
| Were you sent by him? or are you Mr..
Hawley?"
II disclaim all relation, Miss Mac
laire. even friendship. You. OF course
know who this individual is?"
NO" the short monosyllahle was
not encouraging. Ills messages were
of a business character"
80 l presumed. yet n likes to
know something even Of the person he
does business with. ] have been &C.
quainted with Hawley for several
years, and have never been aware OF
any honorable business he has ever
engaged In. He Is a professional
gambler. known on the frontier as
Black Bart last night he was run
ming a faro game across there In the
Palace cannot help wondering
shat kind OF business such a fellow
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.AfALE OF THE PLAINS

could possibly have with you. Miss
Maclaire."
The woman's eyes flashed, harden
ing In their brown depths.
What right have you to ask" she
began Indignantly. Il am capable OF
deciding my own affairs. AS | have
told you | have never met Mr.. Haw-
ley, but | am not to be influenced
against him merely by the d%enuncia-
ton OF an avowed enemy. He has
written me of something he has dis
covered which Is Of deep personal in
terest to me-, and has promised to tell
me the details, as we'll as place within
my hands certain necessary papers"
Il appreciate your feelings" he said
gently, as she paused, "but would you
mind telling me the nature Of those
papers?"
There was something in Keith's
face which told Of honesty, and In
spired confidence. Miss Maclaire's
worldly experience had given her deep
insight into the character of men, and
somehow. as she looked into the clear
gray eyes, she felt impelled to answer
a vague doubt Of the unknown Haw-
ley in her mind.
"They-they were papers to estab-
lish identity. He had discovered them
by accident; they have to do with an
inheritance. Really that Is all I know,
for he wrote very briefly. stating 1t
would be safer to confer with me
large sum involved"
From whose estate?"
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CTO BE CONTINUED.)
New Auto Motive Power.

Automobiles In England-they call
them motorists owe there-are much
interested in the success Of an inven-
ton known as solid PETROL or gasO-
line In little bricks. Its IKE compo-
sition is, OF course. a secret. 1t con-
tains 80 per cent. of ordinary gasoline.
a percentage of soapy matter. and
one per cent. Of a foreign substance
which gives it solidity. A small block
of it is said to be equal to a gallon
of liquid motive power, and its in
ventors say that enough to propel a
car 1000 miles "a be carried in a lit
tie box on the running board OF the
machine.
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BAND PLAYS AS DOG DIMES
Canine Guest Of Honor at Banquet
Celebrates Birthday and Devours
His Share Of Feast.

Hamilton, Ohio.-New York's four
hundred have had their monkey din
ners. other swell sets have their inno-
vations along that line. but this town
bears the honor of giving a dog a real
live banquet and concert to commem-
crate the anniversary of his birth.
The affair was given by Louis T..
Morner. and the guest of honor was
his dog. Major" who, seated at the
head OF the table. was admired during
the many courses by a host of his
owners friends. The city band gave
a concert OF several select numbers.
Major" unconscious of the honor
that was being bestowed upon him
ievoured his share of the yiands and
locked about for more.
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MY grandfather's."

MY grandfather's."
and his name WASP"
"Why-why. Mr.. Keith. actually
do not know. 1t may seem strange.
but-but l cannot even tell the names
Of my parents; | cannot remember
either my father or mother. Oh. I do
not know why I should tell you all
this! Who are you. really? Why do
you ask me such questions?"
He leaned forward. touched by the
woman's emotion.
Miss Maclaire." he said gravely. II
am not prying into your life needless
ly. but am endeavoring to serve you
as we'll as others. Hawley may in
deed possess papers Of great value,
but II so they were not found by ac-
cident. but stolen from the body OF a
murdered man. These papers may
possibly refer to you, but IL so Haw-
ley himself does not believe it--he
has simply chosen you to im%personate
the right party because of your phys
ical resemblance"
heSemDiance 10 o
ITO a young woman. a Miss Hope
But how do you know this? Why
should you be interested? Are you a
detective?"
mo, ! am not a %detectiae, but |
cannot explain to you my interest. |
am trying to serve you. to keep you
from being drawn into a plot"
Rather to keep me from learning
the truth, Mr.. Jack Keith" she burst
forth. rising to her feet Indignantly.
You are here trying to prejudice me
against Mr.. Hawley. He is your enc
my. and you have come to me stab
bling him ! IN the back for revenge.
That Is your interest. Well. I am 60
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With Tact.

How did they break the news OF
her sudden bereavement to his wife,"
1T was done with considerable tact
and with every precaution to tighten
the blow. Her lady friend selected
for the task, said to her, Il have some
bad news for you, Hilda. about James,
but it might have been a great deal
worse. 1t certainly Is a blessing you
put off getting your summer outfit,
for you will look simply stunning in
widows Weeds"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-07-26
A Puzzier.

Mrs. Gaddy-There are some distinc-
tions in life which are very puzzling
to me.
Professor Pundit-Like what, for in.
stance?
Mrs. Gaddy-When you write every
thing bad and mean in a mans life
in a book for everybody to read, 1t Is
biography, but when you just tell the
same things to a few people on q
front porch. it's gossip.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-07-26
ECZEMA A M ON SCALP

Lebanon. O..-"My eczema started
on my thigh with a email pimple. 1t
also came on my scalp. II began to
itch and | began to scratch. For
eighteen or twenty years | could not
tell what I passed through with that
awful itching. l would scratch until
the blood would soak through my un-
derwear, and / couldn't talk to my
friends on the street but I would be
digging and punching that spot, until
/ was very much ashamed. The Itch
ing was so intense I could not sleep
after once in bed and warm. certain
ly suffered torment with that eczema
for many years.
II chased after everything I ever
heard Of. but all to no avail. / saw
the advertisement for Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and sent for a sample.
Imagine my delight when applied tho
first dose to that awful itching fire
on my leg and scalp, In less than q
minute the itching on both places
ceased. l got some more Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. After the second
day I never had another itching spell,
and Cutlcura Soap and Ointment COM
pletely cured me. l was troubled with
awful dandruff all over my scalp. The
Cuticura Soap has cured that trouble"
(Signed) l.. r. Fink, Jan. %, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. l.. Boston"
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ShreWd.

An economical young man who was
much bored by the requests of tickle
young ladies to return their photos.
decided upon desperate measures to
put a stop to the unnecessary expendi.
ture Of time and postage.
He announced his intention of start
ing a Venus collection to contain the
pictures of the 100 most beautiful
women in the world. and now the girls
never ask for their pictures.
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Cannot Cast tho Future,

A man may presume to know much
of what is passing. but he dare not
predict what part Of the passing show
shall disappear. as a fashion does. in
time. 1t must follow. as no man can
pretend to place his finger unerringly
on just that particular part. then no
man can begin to tell just what man
or woman living today will be revered
In time TO come.
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The Wise Bride.

Yes. the girls gave the bride a
commiseration shower"
What in the world Is that?"
why, they all told her how sorry
they were she was going to marry
such a man as the coming bride
groom"
That must have hurt her feelings"
No. 1t didn't. She knew there
wasn't a girl there who wouldn't have
given her eyes to get him!"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-07-26
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
How Mrs. Reed of Peoria, ILL.,.
Escaped The Sur
geon's Knife.
Peoria, Ill wish to let every one
know whatLydia E. Pinkham'sVegetable

Compound has done
for me. F~ortwoyears
l suffered. The doc
tor said l had a tumor
and the only remedy
was the surgeons
knife. My mother
bought me Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
today l am a we'll and
healthy woman. For
| suffered
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Only a married man can fully ap
preciate heaven if there are no wash
days or house cleaning seasons there.
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Mrs. Lynch Also Avoided
Operation.

Jessup, Pa. -"After the birth of nv
fourth child, | had severe organic infam-
nation. would have such terrible pains
that it did not seem as though l could
stand it. This kept up for three long
months, until two doctors decided that
an operation was needed.
"Then one of my friends recommended
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and after taking it for two months
] was a well woman. Mrs. JOSEPH A.
LYNCH, Jessup, Pa.
Women who suffer from female ills
should try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound, one of the most success.
full remedies the world has ever known.
before submitting to q surgical opera
ton.
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Knew His Man.

Gibbs-I called yesterday to Dor
row ten dollars. but you were not In.
Robs-Yes ! was. I was In ten d.
larn.
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People who are thrifty are apt to
get a reputation for beinng stingy.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-07-26

Unless a woman is a first class ar
fist she seldom has a good complexion.
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from inflammation, and your Sanativs
Wash relieved me. / am glad to tell
anyone what your medicines have done
for me. You al use my testimonial in
any way you wish, and l will be glad
to answer letters. . Mrs. CHRISTINA
REED, 105 Mound ST., Peoria, Ill.
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Miss oensvleve Hamper.

and there was no capacity In which
Helen felt that she could follow. She
had thought OF asking for q small
part when at the last minute q va
cancy appeared, but her better judg-
ment told her that she would soon
grow tired Of the one-night stands.
She entered the theater with q
heart-breaking picture OF New York
minus Wallace Drew. minus his pic
ture on all billboards and minus his
very name.
Helen found the company In q
wild state of excitement. The lead
ing lady could not appear and her
understudy had eloped that very day.
There were few women in the cast
and none OF them In any way equal
to stepping into the part.
Il will play Lady EVerl..- tonight"
Helen Tracy said. II am word-per-
feet In the part, at least" she added
BY way of encouragement.
The magnetism which had long
been hidden beneath . demure re-
serve in the little usher suddenly
made itself felt. Something in the
calm OF her eyes sent its message to
the manager. He breathed a sigh of
relief: II was the last night anyway
and the girl at least had beauty and
grace in her favor.
All OF the company save Wallace
Drew felt that the rescue had come
In the form of Helen TracT. He alone
was morbidly sensitive. He was a
great actor and therefore fearsome
OF his own work when playing oppo-
site an amateur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-26

Have you played at all?" he ask
ed.
Il have studied little" Helen
answered, meeting his eyes calmly.
She was a trifle angered that the man
she loved should be the one to damp
en- her courage.
His gloom deepened when he dis
covered that there was no time to re-
hearse one scene. The theater was
then being opened
Helen Tracy few to the stars
dressing room and put herself into
the hands of the stars maid and in
to the stars gown for the first act
Luckily, the gowns fitted.
Flushed with excitement and with
eyes grown wide and brilliant, Helen
gazed at her reflection in the star
mirror.
She realized that she was beauti-
ful In q way far more compelling
than the woman whose clothes she
wore. She smiled at the maid who
had dressed her and found encour-
agement in the admiration in the
voman's eyes.
II admire your pluck" said the
woman. and even II you can't act
you're JOY to look at" She turned
aside to pick up HeIen's plain gray
suit. II don't know where you've
been keeping your good looks all
this time" she remarked frankly.
Helen laughed and pointed to the
suit. I'm those" she said.
Her heart thumped for a moment
when she first spoke in the words OF
Lady EVERY and met wallace Drew's
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When Wallace Drew in the part Of
Lord Everly took her into his arms
at the close of the play she was
strangely impassive; she even shrank
from holding the position until the
curtain had descended-a position
she had long envied the leading wom-
an
Wallace drew her nearer when the
curtain hid them from view and for
moment looked down into her eyes
with curious intensity. He suddenly
released her and went slowly into the
wings
Helen ran breathlessly to her
dressing room, where many of the
company had gathered to congratu-
late her. She accepted their enthu-
siasm quietly. Her one desire was to
get away by herself where sne could
calm her nerves. Now that the ex-
perience had been gone through she
wanted only to rest; she was SO
weary that she could scarcely re-
member how she got home.
Helen slept until 10 o'clock the
next day. Her mail brought a gen
erous check from the manager and
the offer Of good .eading part.
No one-night stands for me-"
Helen reflected as she plunged into
her cold bath, which seemed in a
measure TO wash away the grease
paints and artificiality of the stage
Still, she could not remain as ar
usher in the theater which knew
Wallace Drew no longer The power
which had been awakened with he
now arose TO faunt themselves il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-26

her life. In desperation she sought
an outlet and found one liz short
story writing.
1t was u year or two later that she
met Wallace Drew at a studio tea
at which she was the guest OF honor.
Her fiIst magazine story had been &C
cepted and her literary friends were
celebrating her good fortune.
When Wallace and Helen had been
introduced the actor held her hand
in tight clasp with the same curl
ously intense gaze with which he had
studied her once before.
II have looked the country over
for you" he said with characteristic
frankness. Il am afraid you have
not carried out the career which we
all supposed ahead OF you"
Il have not tried" Helen said.
You would have been successful
and"
II would rather be successful-at
little smile.
DO you know, Helen Tracy" he
said suddenly that / have loved
you since the night you helped US
out? / knew it when you were in
my arms at the end OF the scene" His
voice was trife unsteady for az ac-
tor.
You left me alone" Helen said.
ut stunned me just a little az
( first" Drew said, "and then. dear
wanted home bird"
+ do you mind If the home bird
writes stories when you are away %
asked Helen with shining eyeG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-26

Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that r. w. Sharp assume control of
the operation of the filter plant and
waterworks at a salary of 5000 per
month from Nov. 5, 1912, until such
time as the council pass an ordinance
relative to same, and that he be paid
1892 for services to Nov. Is, 1912.
Carried-Ayes, Schriver, Hart and
Bear. Nays, Rudgren and Reynolds.
Commissioner Rudgren offered res
Clution that the ordinance entitled can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-26
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Regular meeting held Nov. is, 1912.
City Council Chamber, Rock Island,
M, Nov. IS. 1912. The city council
net in regular session at 3 o'clock p.
o., Mayor schriyer and all commission
.ers present
The minutes Of the regular meeting
'beld Nov. II, 1912. were read and ap-
proved.
Commissioner Rudgren presented
the plat of Glenwood, an addition 10
; the city of Rock Island.
! Commissioner Reynolds offered
resolution that the plat Of Glenwood.
} an addition 10 the city of Rock Island,
be accepted upon the owner giving a
! bond of $500 to bring streets and al
; leys to grade, and that the bond of
Elmer Stafford. now offered and filed
( be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
. Commissioner Rudgren read the re-
port Of the receipts and disbursements
4 for the month Of October, 1912, which
= on his motion was ordered received
Z and placed on file.
Z Commissioner RUdgren read the
weekly pay roll for week ending Nov.
16, 1912, as follows:
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ordinance creating the Office of super
intendent of waterworks and filtra-
tion," be referred to a vote of the
electors of the city of Rock Island at
the special election to be held Dec. 10,
1912, and that the city clerk is hereby
instructed to mention said ordinance
i'll his notice of said election. Carried
Rudgren, Hart, Reynolds.
Nays-Schriyer and Bear
Adjourned on motion of Commits
sioner Hart.
NJ. T. RUDGREN. City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-26

buquerque, Pablto Bucero and Man
uel Archuleta, deputy sheriffs. were
instantly killed and Moses Abousle-
man, wealthy sheep raiser, seriously
injured.