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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-26
BLESSINGS ON 'EM.

(By United Press Leased Wire
PASADENA, CAL, Oct. 26.-
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Jepson of this
city celebrated their 63rd we'd
ding anniversary. They are SO
and 81 years old respectively.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-26
GRAVE CHARGE

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
Los ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 26.-
Swearing that Guy Eddie, former
moral censor of Los Angeles, made
undue advances to her. Miss Ledenee
Earle, chorus girl, whose parents
live in Petaluma, Cal, Is on record
today with charges similar to those
sworn to by Mrs. Alma Jones, a
mulatto.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-26

Mrs. Alberta BreretOn.
Mrs. Alberta Brereton, age 2e.
wife of Bernard Brereton, 921 South
M street, died Friday morning
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-26

DIS who are not yet eighteen. ara
still kids, according to the Inc
depreciation of the curfew law
Some fond parents will have q
hard time spanking their six
foot youngsters" who are
found on The streets after the
bell tolls, what?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-26

My four yards of dress goods
will be required for the spring
gowns next year, say New York
modistes. This will put q
cr.imp in Taft's tariff talk, huh?
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
SHIP SINKS, Is DROWNED
p. & o. Liner oeeana Co;iides With
the Pisseua.

New Haven, Cornwall. England
Four passengers and eleven sailors
were drowned as a result of a collision
between the Peninsular e. Oriental
liner Oceana, and the German bark
Pisagua, of Beachy Head. In the Eng.
lish channel.
For some time the lives OF the lin
er's Al passengers and of the $50 men
of her crew were placed in danger
The courage OF the officers and the
speedy arrival of assistance. however,
prevented a terrible catastrophe
Twenty-eight of the passengers were
landed here and nine at East Bourne
in small boats. but four have been
drowned, together with some members
OF the Lascar crew, by the capsizing
OF boat which was transferring them
TO cross channel steamer standing
by.
The Oceana was bound from London
for Bombay. She was proceeding
down the English channel, when on
Beachy Head the bark smashed into
her broadside on and practically tore
the side out of the steamer.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
REAR ADMIRAL MELVILLE.

was chief of the bureau of steam
engineering in the navy department.
He was appointed as assistant engi-
neer in the navy i'm 1851 and was a
member of both the Jeanette and the
Greedy relief expeditions to the Arctic
circle.
Among the colleges which conferred
honorary degrees upon him in recogni-
ton Of his scientific work were the
University of Pennsylvania, Harvard.
Columbia, Georgetown and Stevens in
stitute.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
MAINE IS SUNK
scuTTLED IN THE DEEP SEA
NEAR cuBA.
Famous Ship Was Indirectly Cause
Of the Spaaish-American
War.

Havana, Cuba. The hulk of the
old battleship Maine was sent to its
last resting place at the bottom Of the
Roses from the deck dotted the waters
as ii sank, taps was sounded and the
cruiser North Carolina pointed her
prov northward to bring home the last
of the bodies of the men who met
death when the Maine was blown up
in Havana harbor on the night of
February 10. 1898.
The hulk was drawn through a
breach in the cofferdam by the navy
tug Osceola and moored to its outer
wall. This operation was effected
without the slightest difficulty.
The public was admitted to view the
thirty-four plain caskets containing
the remains of sixty-five of the crew
of the Maine. which lay in state in the
municipal council chamber. converted
for the purpose into an imposing NOR
tuary chapel. The walls were draped
with black and at an upper end OF
the chamber a glided altar blazed with
innumerable wax I.lEdles. The cas-
kets were arranged round the walls.
covered with black and draped with
Cuban and American ensigns.
Numerous floral offerings were laid
on the collins. including wreaths from
the city of Havana, the Cuban navy,
the Spanish war veterans and various
societies. The guard of honor was
composed of Cuban artillerymen and
members of the Havana camp Of Span
ish-American war veterans.
The caskets each borne on the
shoulders of six Cuban soldiers or
sailors, were carried to the wharf, be-
tween lines of Cuban soldiers. pre-
senting arms. At the head of this pro-
cession was President Gomez and
members of his cabinet, Minister Beau
pre-. members of the diplomatic corps
and the supreme court, officials OF the
municipal and national government
and officers of the Cuban army. navy
and rurales.
At the wharf Mayor de Cardenas
presented the bodies to Brigadier Gen
eral Bixby. chief of the engineer
NoipS, WI a iScBohst. ~
raj GRAFTON was delivered by Father
Chadwick, who was chaplain of the
Maine at the time of the disaster
These ceremonies ended at noon and
the Baskets were transported to the
u. s. cruiser North Carolina.
At 2 O'Clock the hulk of the Maine
was taken in tow by the tug Osceola
and escorted by the North Carolina
and Birmingham, four Cuban gun
boats, and a great fleet of other craft,
was conveyed to sea three miles
off the Cuban coast, where her sea
cocks were opened and the vessel sent
To the bottom.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
OUTLAWS ENTRENCH
ALLEN GANG BEHIND NATURAL
FORTRESS READY TO BATTLE
SOLDIERS.
HIDDEN IN DEVILS DEN
Wounded HilIsvilie Court Clerk En-
acts Tragedy for the Spectators
Total Deaths Now
Five.

Hillsville. Va, March Two thou
sand feet above sea level. among the
crags and caves of the Blue Ridge
mountains. the Allen gang. who dem
onstrated their contempt of constitut-
ed law by a massacre of the judge,
the prosecutor and the sheriff of the
Carroll county court. continue to defy
capture.
The search by a posse of Is detec-
tives and citizen volunteers demon
strated that unless the militia is sent
here to begin a systematic siege Of
the hiding places of the outlaws, they
may never be brought to answer to
the indictments for murder. For such
a plan a camping site was selected
by representatives of Governor Mann.
The formal arrangement Of the pris-
oners is scheduled here for March 26,
but 1t is likely to be postponed.
Those who know the paths and
passes Of the highlands and the
points of vantage from which outlaws
could ward of an attacking force
with least hurt to themselves say that
the Aliens unquestionably are con-
cealed behind the overhanging preci-
pieces of Devils Den, half way between
here and Mount Airy, n. c. There.
with provisions and ammunition. of
which 1t is said they have plenty, an
attacking force would find the aim of
the Aliens deadly. Some think it
may be necessary to dynamite the
mountain citadels.
Quiet prevailed in Hillsville Sunday
The village pastor preached in favor of
capital punishment at all times, and
there was no installing who he meant.
Dexter Goad,. clerk OF the court,
with a bullet in his left cheek and a
bandage across his face, showed the
folks just how il happened. He re-
hearsed the scene with vivid detail,
even to placing the bullet SCARED
chairs, which were occupied by Judge
Massie. Sheriff Webb and Common
wealth's Attorney Foster. A row of
bullet holes, low on the right hand
wall, were added evidence OF the
tragedy.
A shattered rail I'm front of the
judges bench showed the effect of the
fusillade. Clerk Goad showed how At
torney Foster, after being fatally shot,
staggered and dropped his head upon
a sheepskin volume of the law.
Andrew Howlet and Stuart Worrell.
both bystanders wounded at Thurs
days assassination. rested easily. One
has bullet in the lung and the other
was shot in his side. Juror Columbus
Kane, who was shot in the abdomen
and is most seriously injured OF all.
may die. which would bring the death
list to six
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

severe pains through my back. could
hardly move. Ny limbs ached until
I scarcely knew what I was about.
and headaches and dizziness dis
tressed me. began using Doan's
Kidney Pills and was entirely re.
lieved. It 10 over two years since ]
have had any kidney trouble to speak
o."
when Your Back II Lame. Remember
the Name-DOAN'S." Soc, all stores
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
ADM. MELVILLE DEAD
Was An Authority on Engineering and
Arctic Exploration.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - Rear
Admiral George Wallace Melville, u.
s. NJ, retired. died at his home here
from paralysis. He was national COM
mander Of the Loyal Legion at the
time of his death and was a noted
authority on arctic exploration as well
as engineering and naval affairs.
Rear Admiral Melville. who was
placed on the retired list, Jan. 10. 1903.
was 20 years old. For l6 years he
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
Bumper cutan Tobacco crop

New York, New York.-The present
seasons crop OF Cuban tobacco will
exceed the largest crop previously re-
corded by close TO $4,000 bales. &C.
cording TO experts. Predictions are
made in Havana that the years output
will total over 100000 bales. Last
years crop amounted to only $50, 900
bales.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
Textile Workers Reject WAGE Raise

Fall River, Massachusetts - The
Rail River textile council. represent
ing 10000 operatives. announced il
had virtually rejected the 3 per cent
wage increase offered by the manufac-
turers and has demanded Is per cent
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
New LEAGUE in Proposed.

Rock Island. Illinois.-A special
meeting will be held here some time
next week for the purpose Of organiz-
ing a new baseball league to include
Moline. H.: Waterloo. Cedar Rapids,
Clinton and Iowa City. Iowa and Rock
Island.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
Eoreianers Oraanixe

Mexico City. Mexico. - American
and German citizens in Mexico City
have organized armed bodies OF men
TO defend their colonies ag2inst ~
anttloreign outbreak
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

raw spring months
They stop backache
and urinary disor.
ders. keep the kid.
neys well and pre-
vent colds from set
Ting on the kidneys.
Mrs. E. A. Bennett
johnson Ave-, Los
Gatos, CAL, says: III
] took cold or over.
worked. I had such
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
A Quarter Century

Before the public Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
slant and increasing salcs from samples
proves the genuine merit OF Aliens Foot.
Ease. the antiseptic powder TO he shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet Sample free. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, lie Roy, y. Y.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
raxieab Robber Found Guilty.

New York, N. Y. Guilty of
robbery in the first degree WAS the
verdict returned by the jury that tried
Gene Montani. the chaueffur in the
sensational taxicab holdup OF Feb. Is.
when two bank messengers we're
robbed Of e2S.00o.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
When Your Ewes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No smariing-Fecls
Fine-Aets Quickly. Try IL for Red, Weak.
Wstery Eyes and Granulated Eyelds. Illus
trated Book In each Package. Murine is
compounded by our oculists not Patent Med
ietne"-but used In successful Physicians Prac-
lice for many years. Now dedicated to tho Pub
Nc and sold by Druggists at sc and 9c per Bottle.
Murine Rye Saiye In Aseptic Tubes, sc ana sSc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
Forty-five Miners Killed.

ST. Petersburg. Russia. 80 Forty
five miners were killed as the result
of a gas explosion in the shaft of a
coalmine at uzoyka, province OF Stara.
toy
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
Pooe to Paw inheritance Tax.

Milwaukee. Wis. - Pope Plus X
will have to pay $50 inheritance tax
under the laws of Wisconsin on a $500
bequest left him by johanna Brand
Milwaukee.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
Poor Henry.

Peck claims that when he marie,
he was mislead."
Yes, and now he Is AIRS led"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
In Danger.

Griggs-So Bachelor is sick at the
hospital! Is there any cause for anx
iety?
Briggs-Yes. he has deucedly
pretty nurse.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

Some men try to avoid paying Al
they 90 because they don't expect t.
come back
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

DR.. J. n. RiNDLAUs (speeIaIIst,
Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. ..
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

As corrective for indigestion and . regu
hator OF the system, no remedy can excel 10
purity and efficiency Garfield Tea.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
COLDS AND cHIiLs
BRING KIDNEY ILLS

Colds. chills and grip strain the kic
neys and start backache, urinary dis
orders and uric acid troubles. Doan's
Kidney Pills are very useful in the
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 20 years ago. They regulate and invig
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

A very successful remedy for pelvic
catarrh is hot douches of Paxtine An
tiseptic. at druggists, 25c box or sent
postpaid on receipt Of price by The
Paxton Toilet. Co, Boston. Mass.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

In every action, reflect upon the
end, and in your undertaking II con
slider why you do it-Jeremy Taylor.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

Many a man can't afford TO dreS
we'll because his wife does.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22
Summing u Up.

Was the charity ball a SUGGEST"
"Oh, yes. indeed. They say the
gowns must have cost a half million
81 least"
And how much was raised for
charity?"
fine?"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

But Il takes a woman TO keep {
secret she doesn't know.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

four druggist viii refund money IL PAZO ONT
MkHr falls TO cure any case OF Itching. Blind
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

Love laughs at locksmiths. but
sometimes cries over spilled milk
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

Every one Is liable TO a bilious attack. BE
forearmed with a package Of Garfield Tea.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-03-22

A sermon is either based on a tex
or q pretext.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-08

lips. in the midst of which relations
were established between the mule
and cart. and the boy quilted the
Barony for a new world.
The afternoon sun waned as they
went deeper and deeper into the pine
woods, but at last they came to their
journeys end, a widely scattered set
Element on a hill above a branch.
"This," said Mr. Yancy. ARE
Scratch Hill, sonny. Why Scratch
Hill? Some say it's the neas; others
agin hold it's the eternal bother OF
making a living here, but whether
aeae or living YOU scratch TO both"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-08

until we came to the red gate, when
she says, Stop, II you please; I'll
walk the rest of the way. The last
I seen of her she was hurrying
through the rain toting the child in
her arms"
Mr.. Crenshaw took up the narrative.
when morning come she was
gone, but the child done stayed be-
hind. I've heard Aunt Alsidia tell as
how the old general said that morn
ing, pale and shaking like. You'll find
boy asleep In the red room; he's to
he fed and cared TO-. but keep him
out or my sight. His name Is Hanni-
bal Wayne Hazard That is all the
general ever said on the matter"
The old general was borne across
what had once been the west lawn to
his resting-plaoe In the neglected acre
where the dead and gone OF his race
lay, and the record Of the family was
complete, as far as any man knew.
Then Crenshaw, assisted by Bob
fancy, proceeded to secure the great
house against intrusion.
They passed from room to room Sc
curing doors and windows, and at
last stepped out upon the back porch.
''Hullo!" said Yancy, pointing.
There on a bench by the kitchen
door was Hannibal Wayne Hazard
asleep. with his old spo'tin' rifle
across his knees.
well, l declare to goodness!" said
Crenshaw.
Il reckon you'd rather drop a word
with yo' missus before you toted him
homer" suggested Yancy. who knew
something of the nature Of his friends
domestic thraldom.
"A woman ought to be boss in her
own house." said Crenshaw.
"Feelin' the truth Of that. I've never
married, Mr.. John. But I was going
to say. what's to hinder me from
toting that boy to my homer"
IF you'll take the boy. Bob. you
shan't lose by it."
Yancy rested a big knotted hand
on the boys shoulder.
"Come. wake up. sonny!" The child
reused with a start and stared into
the strange bearded face that was
bent toward him. ITS yo' Uncle
Bob" continued Yancy in a wheedling
tone. Here. give US the spo'tin' rife
to tote!"
Yancy balanced the rife on his
great palm and his eyes assumed a
speculative cast.
II wonder what's to hinder US from
loading this old gun, and firing this
old gun, and hearing this old gun
go-bang! Eh?"
The child's blue eyes grew wide.
please, Uncle Bob, make it GO
bang!"
You come along them" and Mr.,
Yancy moved OF in the direction OF
his mule, the child following.
Thereafter beguiling speech flowed
steadily from Mr.. Yancy's bearded
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-08

rerrls turned to the FORMER
IF you will close the cabin door
Mr.. Yancy, everything will be ready
for next Sunday" she said, and moved
toward the horses, followed by Muir
rell. Betty Malroy fingered for a mo
ment at HannibaIs side.
"Good-by, little boy; you must ask
your Uncle Bob to bring you up to
the big house to see me-" and stoop-
ing she kissed him. "Good-by. Mr.
Yancy."
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-08

Hit were Dave Blount. Get your
gun, Bob, and go after htm-kiil the
miserable sneaking cuss!" cried Uncle
Sammy. by the Fayetteville Road.
Bob, not ten minutes ago-you can
cut him off at OK Road forks!"
Yancy breathed a sigh Of relief. A
rifle was placed in Yancy's hands.
Thank you-all kindly" said Yancy.
and turning away he struck on
through the pine woods. A brisk walk
of twenty minutes brought him to the
Ok Road forks.
He had not long to wait, for pres
emily the buggy hove In sight. As the
buggy came nearer he recognized his
ancient enemy In the person OF the
man who sat at Hannibal's side. and
stepping into the road seized the
horses by their bits. At sight OF him
Hannibal shrisksd his name in de.
light.
Uncle Bob-Uncle Bob" he cried
Yes. it's Unais Bob. You can light
down, Nevvy."
Lego them horsesi" said Mr..
Blount.
Light down. Nsvvy." said Yancy.
gum PiCdoohSAys
Hannibal instantly availed himself
of the invitation. At the same mo-
ment Blount struck at Yancy with his
whip. and his horses reared wildly.
thinking the blow meant for them.
Seeing that the boy had reached the
ground In safsly, Yancy relaxed his
hold on the team. which instantly
plunged forward Then as the buggy
swept past him ~ made a grab at
Blount and draGgsd him out over the
wheels into the road, where he pro-
ceeded to fetch Mr.. Blount a smack
in the jaw. Then with a final skilfui
nick he sent Mr.. Blount sprawling
Don't let me catch you around these
diggings again. Dave Blount, or l
swear to God m be the death OF
you,"
Hannibal rode home through the
pine woods in triumph on his Uncle
Bob's mighty shoulders.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-08

~ S'o's'
ter, for he himself had heard from
Bladen that he had decided to as
sumo the care a the boy.
Il reckon Bladsn will have the law
on his side, Booa~
THE law be dAmned-I got what's
fair on mine. I DON'T wish TO- better
than that" exclaimed Yancy. over his
shoulder. He strobe from the store
and started down the sandy road at a
brisk run. Miserable forebodings OF
an impending tragedy leaped up with
In him, and tie miles were many
that lay between him and the Hill.
AS he breasted the slope he came
within sight Of Q little group in his
own dooryard. Saving only Uncle
Sammy Bellamy, the group resolved
itself into tho women and children OF
the Hill. but there was one small
figure he missed. The patriarch hur
ried toward him, leaning on his cane
They've took Jour nevvy, Bob!" he
cried, in high, thin voice.
WHO'S took HINT" asked Yancy
hoarsely.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-05-08
CHAPTER III.

Captain Murrell had established
himself at Balaam's Cross Roads. He
was supposed to be interested in the
purchase of a plantation, and in COM
pany with Crenshaw visited the nu-
merous tracts of land which the mer-
chant owned; but though he professed
delight with the country, he was
plainly in no haste to become COM
mitted to any one of the several prop
ositions Crenshaw was eager to sub
init.
The Barony would have suited
me-" he told Bladen one day. They
had just returned from an excursion
into the country and were seated in
the lawyers Office.
"You say your father was friend
of the old general's?" said Bladen.
Years ago. In the north-yes," an
swered Murrell.
Murrell regarded the lawyer in 81
lence for a moment out Of his deeply
sunk eyes.
TOO bad about the boy" he said
at length slowly.
"How do you mean. Captain"
dSheu f1ldueH.
II mean it's a pity he has no one
except Yancy to look after him." said
Murrell; but Bladen showed no in
terest and Murrell went on: HAS
Yancy any legal claim on the boyT"
mo. certainly not; the boy was
merely left with Fancy because Cren-
shaw didn't know what else to do
with him.
Get possession OF him, and II I
don't buy land hass I'll take him west
with me-" said Aurrell quietly. Il
am willing to spsnd nve hundred dol
lars on this II necessary"
''I'll have to think your PROPOSE
ton over" said Baden.
The immediate result of this con-
versation was tha2 within twenty-four
hours a man driving two horses
hitched to a light buggy arrived at
Scratch Hill In Qnsst OF Bob Yancy,
whom he found at dinner and to
whom he delivsssd a letter. Mr..
Yancy was profoundly impressed by
the attention, tue holding the letter
at arms length, ~ said:
well, sir, I've lived nigh on to
forty years. but I never got piece
of writing befoSnsver. sir. People.
If they was Close b.. spoke to me. If
at a distance thy hollered, but none
OF 'em ever wFo1o"
the stranger.
You tell HIM IN be monstrous
glad to talk 1t ovsr with him any time