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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
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waited until banking hours were over
before going to deliver them. He
found several Of the clerks busy clos
ing up the books, and he showed that
he was a genuine book agent by
starting in to talk against time. Bill
knew what he was after, and he got it,
after waiting an hour. Bill saw that
the cashier, whose name was Bell,
locked up the vault. He used two sets
of keys, one for the inner door to the
small safe and the other for the big
iron outside door. He put the keys
in different pockets. Bill was close
enough to the keys to remember them
if he saw them again. Bill followed
the cashier to his home, which was in
the suburbs, in a neat two-story cot
tage, and the preliminary work was
over.
ut would have been easy to take the
next step, which would be to get the
keys and open the safe. That is what
some thieves would have done, but
had a better trick up my sleeve,
which came out of my caution, and
would aid us in making escape easy.
1t was developed in this way: The
same night Bill found out about the
keys, we made a call at Cashier Bells
house after the family had retired.
We did not care to disturb their slum-
bers, SO we entered the house through
a parlor window. Bill had located the
room in which the cashier slept, and
went there noiselessly. Either the
cashier or his wife had q beautiful
snore, and l need not have been SO
careful in my operations. I found the
cashiers trousers, removed the keys
and returned to the street, where Bill
was waiting.
1--WE went to a secluded spot where
it was safe to fash lantern. There
l took careful impression of the
vault keys and the key Of the front
door of the bank in wax. and all the
measures necessary. I then returned
to the cashiers house and replaced the
keys in his pockets just as l had found
them. We closed up the house and
went home.
]; I Immediately went to work on the
keys. They used to say was the best
keymaker in the world. 1t took me
about day to file the keys.
"The night after we had called on
Cashier Bell, Bill and l paid visit tc
the bank about two o'clock in the
morning, when We knew the police
man on the beat was taking a snooze
in bakery.
"The keys worked like a charm
Five minutes after we entered the
bank l was inside the vault packing
up the green stuff. took all the
money and such bonds as appeared te
be negotiable. worked lively, and In
twenty minutes closed the doors Of the
vault and walked out with $4,000 in
my grip. We We're in time to connect
with freight train. After riding
about ten miles We left the train
crossed the Hudson to Rhinebeck, anC
took the first train to New York"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
California Woman's Good Shot.

California Woman'8 0ooo Snot.
While walking through the woods
near Cohasset, Mrs. w. H. Pillsbury
Of Chico shot large brown bear that
measured six feet from tip to tip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pillsbury were walk
ing from their summer home near
Cohasset to the "Promontory," q
high point from which an excellent
view of the whole valley can be had.
Mrs. Pillsbury had 5000 carbine.
Suddenly she saw large bear COM
ing down the hill about forty yards
away. Its a bear, shall shoot it!"
she shouted to her husband. Pills
bury answered in the affirmative and
his wife asked, Where shall ! shoot
him." "In the head" came the ans
wer. With deliberate aim the woman
fired, hitting the animal square In
the right eye, killing him instantly.
The hide weighed seventy pounds
and the weight of the carcass was es-
estimated at 300 pounds.-Chico Cor.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
DETECTIVE PRICES STORY.

mistakes are something that cannot
be avoided" said Detective Price, mo
matter how careful you may be. In
probably no other business are mis-
takes made so often as in police work,
and we are frequently unjustly crit
icized and condemned.
II speak in this way because of my
recollection Of the pounding I re-
ceived when investigating the robbery
of the Kingston National bank l
know that l did not deserve all that
got, but great many people thought
l was not abused half enough.
II was put to work upon the case
the day the robbery was discovered,
which was on Monday morning. A
very singular state Of things was
found at the bank when Cashier Bell
threw open the doors of the vaults to
| begin the days business. All the
clerks We're present at their desks, as
the books We're kept in another safe,
which was in charge of the head book
keeper The cashier entered the vault
| to take out some bills to put In the
drawers in his desk. A moment later
he staggered out and fell into chair.
He was not able to speak for mo.
ment. The clerks gat''ered around
him, thinking he had an attack of
heart failure, to which he was SUBJ
ject. He announced, when he got con-
troll of himself, that there was no
! money in the vault, but he did not say
that there had been e. robbery.
| "After short consultation, the
bank was closed for the day, and
everything was just as it had been
found wher I got there. made a
careful examination OK all the windows
and doors. There vas no sign thal
thieves hadi forced an entrance. The
vault, according to the statement of
Cashier Bell and all the clerks, was
locked when they reached the bank.
The paint on the doors had not even
a slight scratch to show that they had
been tempered with. The deeper
went into the affai the more mysteri.
Gus it became. Z made up my mind
that some one had robbed the bank
who was perfectly familiar with the
safe and the methods OF doing bust
ness.
81 had a private consultation with
the president and directors. and got
from them the history of every man
who worked in the bank, SO far as they
knew it. Every employe had a gilt
edged reputation, was prominent in
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
The Love in Fiction ana Life.

The Love IN F1ct1on ana Lire.
A periodical devoted to the drama
pleads for plays based on some emo
ton other than love. The difficulty in
producing such plays is that every
play must have a hero, and in max
ing q hero the playwright, as we'll as
his audience, almost inevitably adopts
the view expressed 1000 years ago by
a scribbler of the dead wall of Pom
peii: HE who has never loved a
woman is not gentleman"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
Subtle Admonition.

"Why do you always ask that regu-
lar customer if the razor hurts him?"
asked one barber.
Just as a gentle reminder" replied
the other, that if he forgot the tip it's
liable to hurt him the next time"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19

Instead Of liquid antiseptics, tablets
and peroxide. Tor toilet and medicinal
uses, many people prefer Paxtine,
which is cheaper and better. At drug
gists, Csc box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
ERUPTION LIKE PlMPlES

Wathena, Kan.-"My child's scalp
trouble became SO bad that was
ashamed to have anyone see him. His
head had solid scab on it. He also
had terrible breaking out on his face
which was gradually growing worse.
The eruption was like pimples which
developed into sores when he scratch
ed, which he did almost constantly.
Baby would almost scratch himself
raw.
II had used several different kinds
of salve, none of them helping in the
least bit, when 1 saw the Cuticura ad-
vertisement in the paper and it made
me think of the good results my sister
had when she used it for her children.
l had only used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment about two weeks before
noticed that the sores were almost en-
tirely gone, and it must have been a
month or six weeks he was troubled
before / began the treatment. He
would get easy when would put the
Cuticura Ointment on him. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment completely cured
him and he has a clear complexion
now" (signed) Mrs. w. H. Hughes
Dec. 81, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. l., Boston. u
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19

Minnesota Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Hospital
Located on White Bear Lake. 30 min.
from St. Paul, convenient to street car
on Lake Shore Station. N. P. Ry. Mod
erniy equipped for the treatment Of dis
eases Of the eye. ear, nose and throat.
Steam heated and electric lighted. Ac-
Communications for As patients: Rates rea-
sonable. For further particulars apply to
MISS SWAN. Head Nurse. White Bear ar
Lake. Mimi, or Attending Physicians. SSS
Lowry Bldg, st. Paul, MINI.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19

CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES.
Coles Carbolisalve stops itching and makes
the skin smooth. All druggists. Is and Soc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
Korean Arabic Land.

Korean Arabic Land.
1t is estimated that the present
area Of arabic land in Korea might
be increased 20 to 30 per cent, but
not more.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19

Ancient Idea Of Dancing.
Dancing was originally means OF
expressing religious feeling.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
THE LOOT OF THE KINGSTON
NATIONAL.

HAVE otter wondered what
Mr.. Sherlock Holmes or
Monsieur Lecocq would
have done if confronted
with the problem of the rob-
berry of the Kingston Ma
tiOnal. The detective Of fic-
ton, you say. is never real
lied in real life. Here is a
ctnrxn that nrnuac tho IN.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19

posite. I doubt if either of the IA
nous sleuths of Doctor Doyle's or
Gaboriau's imagination would have
proceeded more ingeniously or more
successfully to the final unraveling Of
the tangle than did Detective Price.
If you don't believe that the old adj
age about fact being stranger than fic-
ton applies to the detection of crime,
follow the mystery of the Kingston
robbery with me as it came from the
lips of the principal actors.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
No Kick Coming.

No Kick Coming.
"But the portrait doesn't resemble
mel"
Then what are you kicking about?"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19

THE CRIMINAL Tells
How He Planned the
Deed and Sought to Close
Every Avenue of Knowl-
edge Leading to His Guilt.
The Detective Shows How
Futile These Efforts Were and
How the Old Adage, Murder
Will Out, Railways Holds Good"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19

II thought your father looked very
handsome with his gray hairs"
Yes, dear old chap. I gave him
those."-London Opinion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21
Important Corn Testing Information.

There is probably no subject of as
great interest to all our readers at the
present time as that of testing seed corn
and securing in advance, so far as may
be possible, assurance that it will grow.
Many devices are offered, and much adj
vice given on this popular subject. One
of the most valuable articles, and one
which gives the results of years of
practical experience will appear in this
weeks issue of The Iowa Homestead.
1t is written by the editor, and embodies
the experience with his close observa-
tion and intense interest leads him to
believe may be of assistance to farmers
This article goes infinitely into it's
description of the simple practices that
may enable farmers to test their corn,
and gives advice of general interest
This article, by the way, is only one of
the many which appear every week in
in The Homestead on the various phases
of farmers work. We are glad to an
nounce that we have made a special ar
rangement with the publishers of The
Iowa Homestead by which that paper
may be secured in connection with our
own at the greatly reduced rate of 81 90
per year for both papers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21
GRAY

We had good old fashioned bliz-
card Thursday and it caused the
North Western passenger train to get
stuck up near Wits" farm and the
work train to get stuck near VIM.
Shaw's farm. Several men from here
went up to dig the train out at 900
pm, and they worked until 500 am,
Friday morning getting the train out
of the drifts. The remainder of the
day was spent getting the work train
out of the drift. That was about the
worst blizzard we have had this win
ter.
Weimers Wonder Workers and Mo-
ton Picture Show was in town Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, and was
fine. Everybody present enjoyed
them.
Mrs. HarryBates' mother and brother
spent Saturday and Sunday at her
home. They were on their way to
California, leaving here Monday.
Several young people went and sur
prised Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman King
last Tuesday night. They had de-
lightful time.
At the home of John Markley was
invited a few of their friends to have
a good time and partake of an oyster
supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. John CARRIER returned
home the latter part of last week af-
ter spending the winter with relatives
Meeting in the U. B. church at the
usual hour Sunday evening and also
Young Peoples meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keisen are getting
ready to move in the second floor Of
the old Mundt building.
Mr.. Claus Johnson was calling with
some of his friends around here in
Gray one day last week.
DR.. Beers is suffering very much
with the rheumatism these days, hav-
ing to use crutch.
George Coppersmith went to Man
ming, Tuesday, he in having dental
work done.
Miss Hazel Steer visited the school
Tuesday, also taking pictures of the
pupils.
Chris Jensen went to Manning,
Tuesday, to have some dental work
done.
Miss Orvilla Linn went to Man
ming, Monday, to attend the dance.
Mrs. Foster came home Friday after
a weeks visit with her daughter.
John Barton was in Manning on
business, Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21

young scamp" He turned suddenly
to Dede. Say, it's only twelve miles
to Santa Rosa, and the horses are
fresh"
She OWNED what was in his mind,
of which his twinkling eyes and sheep
ish, boyish grin gave sufficient adver-
tisement, and she smiled and nodded
acquiescense.
Wen cut across by Bennett Val
ley" he said. Its nearer that way"
There was little difficulty, once In
Santa Rosa, of finding Slosson. He
and his party had registered at the
Oberlin Hotel, and Daylight encoun-
tered the young hammer-thrower him.
self in the Office.
Look here, son." Daylight announc-
ed, as soon as he had introduced Dede,
1--WE come to go you another futter
at that hand game. Here's likely
place"
Slosson smiled and accepted. The
two men faced each other, the elbows
of their right arms on the counter, the
hands clasped. Slosson's hand quick
ly forced backward and down.
You're the first man that ever sue
ceeded in doing it," he said. Lets
try 1t again"
Sure" Daylight answered "And
don't forget, son, that you're the first
man that put mine down That's why
| lit out after you today"
Again they clasped hands, and
again Slosson's hand went down. He
was a broad-shouldered, heavy-mus-
cled young giant, at least half head
taller than Daylight, and he frankly
expressed his chagrin and asked for
third trial. This time he steeled him.
self to the effort, and for moment
the issue was In doubt. With flushed
face and set teeth he met the others
strength till his cracking muscles
failed him. The air exploded sharply
from his tensed lungs, as he relaxed
in surrender, and the hand dropped
Imply down.
you're too many for me-" he con-
fessed. IT only hope you'll keep out
of the hammer-throwing game"
Daylight laughed and shook his
head.
1--WE might compromise, and each
stay in his own class. You stick to
hammer-throwing and I'll go on turn
ing down hands"
But Slosson refused to accept de-
feat.
"Say," he called out, as Daylight
and Dede. astride their horses. were
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21

the city financier, had died a quick
death on the ranch, and his younger
brother, the Daylight from Alaska,
had taken his place. The threatened
inundation of fat had subsidized, and
all his old-time Indian leanness and
litheness of muscle had returned So,
likewise, did the old slight hollows in
his cheeks come back. For him they
indicated the pink of physical condi-
ton. He became the acknowledged
strong man Of Sonoma Valley, the
heaviest litter and hardest winded
among husky race Of farmer folk.
At first, when in need of ready cash,
he had followed Ferguson's example
of working at days labor; but he was
not long in gravitating to form of
work that was more stimulating and
more satisfying, and that allowed him
even more time for Dede and the
ranch and the perpetual riding through
the hills. Having been challenged by
the blacksmith, in a spirit Of banter,
to attempt the breaking of certain
incorrigible colt, he succeeded so sig
nally as to earn quite reputation as
a horse-breaker. And soon he was
able to earn whatever money he de-
sired at this, to him, agreeable work.
His life was eminently wholesome
and natural Early to bed, he slept
like an infant and was up with the
dawn. Always with something to do.
nd NTH ~
enticed but did not clamor, he was
himself never overdone. Nevertheless,
there were times when both he and
Dede was not above confessing tired
ness at bedtime after seventy or eighty
miles in the saddle. Sometimes, when
he had accumulated little money,
and when the season favored, they
would mount their horses, with sad
dle-bags behind, and ride away over
the wall of the valley and down into
the other valleys.
One day, stopping to mail letter
at the Glen Ellen postoffice, they were
hailed by the blacksmith.
Say, Daylight" he said, "a young
fellow named Slosson sends you his
regards. He came through in an auto
on the way to Santa Rosa. He wanted
to know il you didn't live hereabouts,
but the crowd with him was in hur-
ry. So he sent you his regards and
said to tell you he'd taken your ad-
vice and was still going on breaking
his own record"
Daylight had long since told Dede
of the incident.
"Slosson?" he meditated, "Slosson?
That must be the hammer-thrower
He put my hand down twice, the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21

preparing to depart. "Say-do you
mind if look you up next year? I'd
like to tackle you again"
"Sure, son. You're welcome to a
flutter any time Though I give you
fair warning that you'll have to go
some. You'll have to train up, for I'm
blowing and chopping wood and break
ing colts these days"
Now and again on the way home,
Dede could hear her big boy-husband
chuckling gleefully. AS they halted
their horses on the top of the divide
out of Bennett Valley. in order to
watch the sunset, he ranged alongside
and slipped his arm around her waist.
Little woman" he said, you're
sure responsible for 1t all. And /. leave
it to you, If all the money in creation
is worth as much as one arm like that
when it's got sweet little woman
like this to go around
Daylight's steadfast contention was
that his wife should not become cook,
waitress, and chambermaid because
she did not happen to possess house
hold of servants. On the other hand,
chatting dish suppers in the big living
room for their camping guests were a
common happening, at which times
Daylight allotted them their chores
and saw that they were performed.
For one who stopped only for the
night 1t was different. Likewise 1t
was different with her brother, back
from Germany, and again able to sit
a horse. On his vacations he became
the third in the family, and to him
was given the building Of the fires,
the sweeping, and the washing of the
dishes. "
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE SURROGATE COURT OF
THE JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF


IN THE SURROGATE COURT OF
THE JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
REGINA.
In the matter of the Estate OF
Platt Lafoy, deceased.
Pursuant to the order of His. Hon
or Judge Ousley dated March 14th,
1912.
TAKE NOTICE that the creditors
and others having claims against the
above named estate are required to
send to Plat Lafoy of Dummer p. O.,
Sask., Administrator OF the said es-
tate, or to c. Russell Morse, the
undersigned, Solicitor for the Admin
isrator, on or before May 14th, 1912,
their claims against the said estate
together with statement of the Sc
curity, If any, held by them, and after
said date the assets of the said es-
tate will be distributed pursuant TO
the rules in that behalf.
Dated at Rouleau, Sask., March IS,
A. d. 1912.
c. RUSSELL MORSE,
Rouleau, Sask.,
Solicitor for the Administrators.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21
Breeders Attention.

c. F. Ruhs has purchased a fine I'm
ported Percheron Stallion of the Sing
master Importing firm, of Keota. Iowa.
This great colt possesses bone, shape,
size and quality, and is acknowledged
by some of our best horse judges to be
of the best Percheron Stallion ever pur-
chased in Audubon county.
This horse will make the season of
1912 at Mr.. Ruhs' barn at Ross and we
trust the farmers of this community
will appreciate this great sire and give
him liberal patronage of which he
worthily deserves. 1lt.
G. F. Ruhs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21

day he resolved to let his business 90
to smash. Soon he proved himself
strong enough to dare to take Q
drink without taking a second. On
the other hand, with his coming to
live in the country, had passed all de-
sire and need for drink. He felt no
yearning for 1t, and even forgot that
1t existed. Yet he refused to be
afraid of 1t, and in town, on occasion,
when invited by the storekeeper,
would reply: "All right. son. II my
taking drink will make you happy,
here goes Whisky for mine"
But such drink begat no desire
for a second. 1t made no impression.
He was too profoundly strong to be
effected by thimbleful. AS he had
prophested to Dede. Burning Daylight
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21
Solicitor for the Administered
FOR SALE

A choice 800 acres in Dickinson Co.
Well improved farm on main road
8 1-2 miles from town school house
joining, 22O acres under pillow, balance
pasture and hay gently rolling, draws
tiled out miles from Lake Okoboji.
Would consider automobiles, cattle,
horses or farm machinery or imple-
ments to the amount of Two Thousand
Dollars. Frick Drug Co.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21
Entertainment Repeated.

'Parson Poor's Donation Party" will
be repeated in the Presbyterian church
parlors Tuesday evening March Goth.
There will also be special music and a
special reading. Entertainment begins
at pm, Admission 10c. 12Id.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21

will have a store room for rent when
my new building is completed. Will
build to suit tenant. Call in and see
me in regards to same. 12-tf.
Bert Keith
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21
Audubon Lodge A. 0. U. w. No. $40.

All member are requested to be pre-
sent at special meeting on Friday
evening, March 22nd, 1919. Business
of Importance.
G. E. NELSON, Recorder.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-03-21
A. G. HARMON,

Licensed Embalmer, State No. 89l
Coroner of Audubon County. Store
Phone 160 Residence Phone 1893. Au-
dubon, Iowa.