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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-23
NEGRO ASSAULTS WOMAN
Mrs. Maud Hoffman Victim of Brut-
Z al Treatment in Alexandria
County

Somebody has truly said that Wom-
an who leaves her home alone is SUD-
jected to great danger in the twen-
tieth century, and in sight of the nat
ional capital, as in the days OF Capt.
John Smith, when bloodthirsty In
dians infested this part of the world.
the truth of the observation is at
times apparent, as attacks upon Whlte
women by negroes is no uncommon
occurrence.
The experience Of Mrs. Maud Holt
man, young married woman living
near addison heights, Alexandra
county yesterday naturally aroused
| the ire of the white residents OF that
section Of the county, and had the
perpetrator of the outrage upon hef
been captured last night by posse
which was securing the country IN
search of him, the fiend would not, 1t
is believed, ever faced a jury. Inc
circumstances in connection with the
assault are revolving, as it was COM
mitted in broad daylight and while
electric trains were passing In the
vicinity of the outrage.
Mrs. Hoffman, 80 years old, ana
the wife of Edward L. Hoffman, a
paperhanger employed in Washington
and living at Addison, on the lines OF
the Neutrality-suspicious. Railway, a
short distance north of this city, was
the victim of the attempted assault
yesterday morning.
At the tine of the attempted assault
Mrs. Hoffman was short distance
west of her house picking blackberries
1t was during the absence OF
two boys that colored man approach
ed from a clump of bushes near the
main road and asked Mrs. Hoffman
the location of Stoneburner's store
which is located at Convalescent Camp
seyeray miles away. Mrs. Hoffman
told the man she did not know where
the store in question was. The black
then continued to approach her, ask
ing if berries were plentiful. She
made no reply and started to retreat
towards the house.
Just as Mrs. Hoffman started to
back away, she was seized about the
throat by the black and thrown to the
ground. The woman fought her as
sailant with all her strength, but was
forced to the ground. The woman
finally brought her fingers and teeth
into play, biting and scratching her
assailant. She bit him on the finger
and also on the left side Of the cheek.
The black placed his hands over her
throat to prevent her making an out
crv, and during the fierce struggle,
lasting fully ten minutes, stuffed her
mouth full Of grass.
The cries of Mrs. Hoffman attract
ed the attention of Mrs. Goldle Fought
visitor at the Hoffman home, and
| The only occupant at the time. Mrs
Fought realizing that something was
wrong, ran out on the porch and saw
the colored man still struggling with
The woman. She cried out to him not
n RIM. pointing her hand and telling
him she would shoot if he ran
The black released his hold on Mrs.
Hoffman evidently thinking that Mrs
Fought had a pistol. He started to
run, but when she again pointed her
hand at him he fell to the ground for
moment. The black jumped up a
minute later and ran away in north
westerly direction.
The two Kidwell boys returning Tor
moro borrias were attracted by the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-23

City Councilman Frank c. Spinks
and Mrs. Spinks returned last night
from a weeks visit to Norfolk, Bait
more and Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-23

Miss Judith Boswell will leave on
Friday for Bath county, where she
will be the guest of Miss Anna Bar
lev at "The Wilderness" the summer
home of Judge and Mrs. Louis c..
Barley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-23

Master Lloyd Snellings and Mas
ter Emmett Snellings are the guests
of relatives in Stafford county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-23

Mr. Page Brawner is spending ter
days in Atlantic City.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
RETREAT FOR INDIAN
PLAN TO SET ASIDE SCENIC EN-
vIRoNMENT FOR INDIAN REV.
ELS IN THE BLACK HILLS.
HAPP ENlNGS OVERRIDE STATE
What Is Going On Here and There
That Is of Interest to the Read
ers Throughout South Da.
kota and Vicinity.

Rapid City.-Something like two
years ago, a movement was started
here by Frank Lockhart, who has a
wide acquaintance among the Sioux
Indians, to provide them a place in the
Black Hills that they could use for
rites and celebrations. At that time
1t was but a state move, but 1t has
taken a more important phase now
since those interested are e~ndeavoring
to get the government to set aside a
section in which Indians can memor-
iallze the greatness of their departed
chiefs and also use it for camping
purposes.
Several spots have been suggested.
Dark canyon, al here, a picturesque
but at present useless scenic wonder,
and the old Gordon stockade neal Gus
ter, famous for its early day Indian
history, being among the foremost
points mentioned. In the Dark can
yon it is possible for the Indian to
carve and paint the walls on the sides
of the canyon with some Of their in
scriptions and legends that were IA
miliar to them when they used the
Black Hills for hunting purposes be-
fore the white man made his entrance
here, 81 years ago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
IImmiarants Coming Back.

Mobridge.-Eighteen cars Of immf-
grants arrived in Mobridge in one
night bound for points in the reserva-
ton, which shows that those who fled
last fall have confidence in the coun-
try yet. From different sources and
the inquiries that are coming in from
various points the indications are that
between now and the Goth Of April
there will be many homesteaders and
landseekers coming and also passing
through Mobridge. The large commo-
dious hospital that the Milwaukee
erected here is now ready for occu-
pancy and they are moving into It.
1t is modern and up to date in every
respect. The rumor is out that a two
story brick depot will be built here
this summer by the Milwaukee. 1t is
a thing that is needed very bad. as
things are very much %congested In
their present quarters.
There will be a substantial growth
In Mobridge this year, the contracts
have been let for several brick build
ings on Main street and also there
will be quite a building boom in the
residential district.
The town is now equipped with
electric lights, water and sewerage.
The erection Of a new public school Is
to begin at once on the east side.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Left LARGE Estate to a Sister.

Langford.-By a will executed only
a few days before his death a sister
living in Germany will receive the
large estate of George Fleishman, an
eccentric pioneer resident of Marshall
county, who died a day or two G as
the result of exposure to the severe
cold during last January. The old
man lived alone, and although well
off financially lived the life of a her.
NIT, denying himself the n~ecessaries
and comforts of life. Some of those
who were acquainted with him believe
that for ONE time before his death
he was mentally unbalanced. During
the excessive cold weather of January
he had his feet frozen and was in a
serious condition before he made the
fact known to his neighbors wh5
CHANGED to call at his home. They
cared for him and engaged a physi.
clan, but it was too late to save the
old mans life. He was one of the
most peculiar characters who ever
lived in South Dakota. At the time
of his death he was the owner of a
valuable farm Of 160 acres and had
considerable money on deposit in q
bank.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11

tor told me to go to a hospital. / did
not like that idea very well, so, when /
saw your advertisement in a paper, I
wrote to you for advice, and have done as
you told me. / have taken Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
Liver Pills, and now I have my health.
eff sick and Giling women would only
know enough to take your medicine, they
would get relief. Mrs. BENZ. H. STAINS
Berry, Route 6, Box Is, Upper Sandusky,
Ohio.
If you have mysterious pains, irregu-
larity, backache, extreme nervousness,
Inflammation, liberation or displace-
ment, don't wait too long, but try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound now.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has been the standard remedy
for female ills, and such unquestionable
testimony as the above proves the value
Of this famous remedy and should give
every one confidence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
New Town to Be Started.

Milbank,-If a petition which has
been filed with the state board of rail.
road commissioners Is granted, a new
town will appear on the map in South
Dakota. Some months ago the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail.
road company constructed a sidetrack
at a point between Milbank and Big
Stone City, for the accommodation Of
the farmers living in the vicinity. The
farmers of the surrounding region
now have petitioned for the opening
of a depot at that point. and il the
request is granted the new town OF
Nubia will come into existence, for
this is the lame which has been de.
cided upon. The farmers living in the
vicinity say that If the depot is Sc.
cured they have found men who stand
ready to erect a grain elevator and
open a store. and that those institu.
lions would be followed by other bust.
ness houses until a good town had
been developed there.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Attractions in the Hills.

Deadwood.-Every effort is being
made this spring by the towns in the
Black Hills to attract a record mum.
Der Of tourists to the Hills this sum.
mer, and indications point to the sue
cess of the efforts. Deadwood has
set its aim at 10000, and to this end
President Franklin and members OF
the Deadwood Business club have is.
sued special invitations throughout
the country setting forth the various
attractions in different parts of the
Hills. June is to be the big month fol-
the grand lodges of the Masons OF
South Dakota, and the Order of the
Eastern Star will meet here then,
which is expected to draw a large
crowd. Belle Fourche is to have the
bankers convention the same month,
and Rapid City has other conventions
to bring the tourists.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
MarasehIno Marshmanow.

Cover one rounding tablespoonful Of
graduated gelatin with one-half cup
full of cold water. Let stand until
thoroughly soft, add one-half cupful Of
boiling water and strain. To one cup
full Of g%ranulated sugar add the whites
OF three eggs unbeaten, the strained
gelatin, one-fourth cupful Of mar
aschino lemon juice and one-fourth
.cupful of maraschino cherry juice.
Beat steadily until cool, well mixed
and Of the consistency of thick cream
Stand in a cool place to harden. When
ready to serve, mix ~delicately with a
little stifly whipped cream, fill parfait
glasses and garnish with maraschino
cherries.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Would Make a Lake.

Mitchell.-To purchase a large por-
ton of a school section in Hopper
township, Aurora county, is the pur-
pose of Plankinton citizens to be
worked out through the city council
Of that town. There is a large tract
on the school section which can be
converted into a fine lake. and with
the addition of trees a fine summer
resort is to be the result. A petition
Is being circulated to present to the
city council to purchase the land, and
then sell a portion of 1t to help pay
the expense of making the park. The
land can be bought Of the state for
the minimum price per acre, $40, and
then sold at an advanced price suff-
cient to cover all expenses, or nearly
so. The state will sell the land in
the course Of a few days and there Is
an understanding that the land will
be sold at the minimum price. A Pc
tition bearing zoe names will be pre-
scented the council asking 1t to make
the purchase Of the land, and the deal
completed. work is to commence on
converting the place into a public
park. An effort has been made for
several years to get possession Of this
land and make 1t Of use to the pub
lie.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
MOTHER TRIED SUICIDE.
Maynard Son Brought to Better Life
by Attended Suicide,

by Attempted Suicide.
Chamberlaiu.-The complete refor-
nation of a son who had entered on
the downward path by the attempted
suicide Of his mother, because Of his
escapades, is reported from Trip
county. The mother Is Mrs. Elmer
Hughes, one of the most highly re-
spected women of the village Of Co
lone. For some time her son George
had been drinking excessively, and
this eliminated in a fight between
himself and several other young men.
When the mother heard of this and
Of the arrest of her son following the
fight, and Of his being placed in Jail,
she became distracted and while in a
highly excited condition seized a bot
tie of carbolic acid and swallowed a
portion of the contents. Physicians
were summoned promptly and sue
ceeded in saving her life. The son
was released from jail and when in
formed Of the result of his driving his
mother TO distraction he was grief
stricken, and now has taken a solemn
pledge to drink no more. The entire
community sympathizes deeply with
the family and every male resident Of
the town has constituted himself a
committee of one to aid the young
man in keeping to the straight and
narrow way.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
FHipinos Dislike Autos.

The reckless and ~insolent automo-
bllist is hated the world over. In the
mobilists are foreigners, and where
the natives have been used to loiter
comfortably in the roads after the
fashion of easy going southern coun-
tries, the automobiles have long been
a grievance, and, falling to secure eff
fective regulation, the Filipinos have
adopted the practice of rolling big
boulders into the roadway as a hint
not to turn corners at a b~reakneck
speed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
ANAuYo-NzREz&Ss szaYoN-

Day after day, therefore. these men
covered the broad drill ground al
Washington barracks from sunrise to
sunset, and worked first with wands,
then with flags and photographs. and
far into the night with lights. The
result of these efforts brought an ex.
pertness that permitted the corps to
highly distinguish itself in the field.
But 1t also proved a much greater
benefit for the future Of Uncle Sans
army. Out In the Philippines they
discovered that the most important
feature In the field was rapid action,
and In the reorganization of the corps
when the whole army was reformed
this feature was the guiding one In
the plans.
When a recruit now enters Uncle
Sans signal corps he Is first trained
In the mastering Of the three signal
codes used. These are the American
Morse code, the continental Morse and
the army and navy code. Just why
three are used is the query that often
arises In the mind of the layman, but
the answer is convincing when he
realizes that the three codes are adapt
ed to circumstances, that telegra.
piers prefer the American Morse
when they can use the wire because II
is faster, the continental Morse when
sound instruments are employed, be-
cause 1t is surer, and the army and
navy code when sight signaling Is
used, because 1t Is easier.
But they are flexible codes and may
be used under any circumstances.
Thus, when a repair party was cut
off from the main body during the
Philippine instruction and a shot had
disabled their only telephone, they
had merely to tap the wire and use
the bells to signal by the army and
navy code to make their plight known
and effect their rescue. 1t requires
usually about six months to become
proficient In all three of these codes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Health Plum PUDDING.

Two cupfuls OF best graham flour,
sifted and then measured. Mix with
half a teasponful of salt, one-half tea.
spoonful OF soda and n teaspoonful
of baking powder, one cupful of nuts
(either almonds, English walnuts or
pecans), a cupful of r~aisins, a cupful
Of milk and one-half cupful OF molas.
ses. Wash, seed and dry the raisins
and -four them lightly, slice or chop
the nuts fine. then add molasses and
milk to the flour, mix well and quick
ly; add raisins and nuts. Mix thor
oughly again. Butter pudding mold,
turn In the batter and boil three hours.
Serve with lemon sauce.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Rash ALL OVER BABY'S BODY
ltched So He Could Not Sleep

"On July 81, 1909, we left Boston for
baby with us. After being in Ireland
a few days a nasty rash came out all
over his body. We took him to a doc
tor who gave us medicine for him.
The trouble started in the form of a
rash and was all over baby's body,
head and face, at different times. II
irritated, and he would scratch 1t with
all his might. The consequence was
1t developed into sores, and We were
afraid it would leave nasty scars on
his face.
when we reached England we took
baby to another doctor, who said his
condition was due to change of food
and climate, and gave more medicine.
The rash got no better, and it used to
itch and burn at night sc bad that the
child could not sleep. He was COM
pletely covered with It at different
times. 1t was at this time that my
mother advised us to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. After using Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap-
peared. There are not any scars, or
other kind of Disagreement, and baby
is completely cured by the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We have no fur
ther trouble with baby's skin. Moth
ing stopped the itching, and allowed
baby to sleep but C~uticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment" (Signed) Mrs.
Margaret Gum, 20 Burrell St., Rox-
bury, Mass, March IL, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each. with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to Cuti-
cura," Dept. L, Boston.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
ROUGH ON THE PASSENGERS
Americans Unable to See Any Fun In
Serving as proxies" for Fight
ing Drivers.

To illustrate the assumption that
a Frenchman reasons very differently
from an Anglo-Saxon, the following is
told by an American whose business
frequently takes him to the French
capital.
This American was riding Ole day
in the Bots de B~oulogne, when there
was a tremendous disturbance just
ahead of his motor car, and he saw
two thoroughly angry tourists stand.
ing in the street, rubbing their heads
and denouncing somebody in language
that presently proved them to be
Americans. Two empty cabs were
standing near, the drivers Of which
were hurting objurgations at each
other. The American in the motor
car could not restrain his chauffeur
from taking his part in the excite
ment- He was In due time persuaded
to 90 on, but not until he had ascer-
tanned the cause of the trouble. The
American asked him what 1t was.
why, you see, monsieur" he said,
Henri ran into Pierre's cab and
scraped some of the paint from the
wheel. Pierre was angry and swore
at Henri, whereupon Henri said: III
you don't keep still I will hit your
patron upon the head with my whip
pierre answered: IL you strike my
patron I'll strike yours!' Then Henri
hit Pierre's patron a sharp rap on the
head, and Pierre resented the insult
by striking Henri's patron as hard q
blow as he could"
And 1t did not strike the assembled
Frenctmen that this was anything
| else than q fair retaliation.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
United Commercial Travellers Banquet

Huron.-Huron council No. Ill,
United Commercial Travellers, at a
largely attended meeting and banquet,
elected these officers: W. j. Rossman,
senior counselor; f. E. Whittier, junior
counselor; c. A. Keeler, past counsel
or; Harvey ]. Rice, secretary and
treasurer; r. r. Mathieson. conduc
tor: G. F. Babcock, page; George
Brown, sentinel. The executive com
mittee is G.. F. Farwell, d. A. Sauer,
Ben Darby. Delegates to the grand
council which meets in WATERFOWL
May 30: c. A. Kesler and AL Schroe-
der. with H. A. Spooner and Ben Oar.
by alternates.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Files Answer to Suit.

Deadwood.-Floyd Headlee, the st
Onge banker sued for $4,000 dam.
ages for alleged preach of promise by
Miss Anna l.. Ballman, a Sc. Louis
shop girl, has filed in the circuit here
his answer to the suit. He denies all
the allegations OF the girl and de.
clares that he will stand trial.
1t is understood that Miss Ballman
has numerous fervent love letters al
legged to have been written by the
defendant and that these will be com.
prised In a reply that she ~tl now
make to the defendants answers
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
For the Sprinu Cleaner,

When the window blinds require
patching or stitching take a piece Of
the material, dip it in boiling starch,
lay it i've rent or hole and press with
a hot iron. This plan will be found
much better than the old way of sew
ing OF the patch, the blinds so soon
become brittle through exposure 20
the sun and smoke that they cannot
always bear mending with needle and
thread.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Kid Gloves Cleaned,

An excellent way TO clean soiled
kid gloves is to put them on the
hands and give them a thorough but
careful rubbing with q dry rubber
sponge. The glove is not injured in
the least by this treatment and there
is NJ danger of streaking and no dis,
agreeable odor remains. This is a
particularly good way to clean gloves
that are slightly soiled.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
To Prevent Stretching.

Before washing homemade net cur.
tains having a straightforward edge,
run q string of common white gro.
Gerry twine along the hem, measuring
the exact length of the outer edge OF
the curtain. Whether you iron or
stretch them they will always be as
even as before laundering.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Christian Scientists Build Church.

Mitchell.-The Christian Science so.
ciety of this city has arranged to
build q new church home. having
bought property in the residence sec.
ton of the city. The present structure
20 go up will be a temporary building.
with the idea Of building a very com
modious house In a few years. The
society has been conducted here for
a number OF years. and its growth in
the past three years has enabled the
members to build their own church,
and give up the meetings being held
Ia q downtown hall.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Elevator to Be Opened.

Timber Lake.-At a meeting OF
rafmers adjacent TO this town, the
county seat OF Dewey county, prelimi.
nary steps were taken for the organ
ization Of a farmers elevator company
on a cooperative plan. Much inter.
est was manifested and pledges OF
support were given which indicate the
successful organization Of the com
pany.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
T;.rown from an Auto.

Kimball.-While DR.. and Mrs. NJ. A
Willy were returning from Chamber.
lain In an automobile the latter turn
ed to look back. thinking she had
dropped her shopping bag. The ma.
chine gave a lurch. pitched her out
and she sustained a broken shoulder.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
No Longer Bold.

when are o going to declare an
other d~ividend?"
"You have not been following the
influence of public opinion" rejoined
Mr.. Dustin Stax. I'VE don't declare
dividends any more. We reluctantly
confess to them"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11

keeping. l was not
feeling we'll and
could hardly drag
myself along. had
such tired feelings,
my back ached, my
sides ached, ! had
bladder trouble wv
fully bad, and l could
not eat or sleep. had
headaches, too, and
became almost a ner-
yo,la wreck Nv doc
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Some Are So by Nature.

A certain young man, who prided
himself on a brusqueness that he mis-
took for wit. met an eminent. but
touchy, sculptor at a studio supper.
$50 you're the chap" he said, on
being introduced, that makes mud
heads?"
mot all Of them" the sculptor re-
piled, quietly.-Youth's Companion.