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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
Must Be Reckless

Women, like a brave man re-
marked the first chappie
That's right, assented the other
chappie "A feller's got to be reck-
less where women are concerned If
Il girl offers you kiss, wade right
in Don't stop TO ascertain ii her
lips have been steriliZed "
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
The Verdict

A Chicago politician invited his
cousin from the old country and had
him appointed smoke inspector This
was in the old days. He was turned
loose to inspect without any instruc-
lions whatever, and this is the report
he rendered at the end of the first
month:
q certify that I have inspected the
Smoke of this city for the thirty days
past. find plenty of smoke and APP
parently of good quality. Respectfully
submitted"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
MYSTERIOUS CRIMINAL
WHO ATTACKS HORSES

Corydon, la. June "A mysterious
person seems To be following the
practice of cutting the throats OF
horses in this part of the state.
fine team was butchered near
Cleartield. and yesterday the barn OF
Reece Dotts, on the INrimbe farm
east of here. was entered and slits 10
inches long cut i'm the throats of u
horse and Il mule.
determined effort to discover the
van,lals is being organized. A reward
has been Offered
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
POLICEMAN SEEK TO
BLOCK INQUIRY INTO
BAWDY HOUSE AFFAIR
Des MONIES Chief Finds Effort
at Reform Undermined BY
His Own Force.

Des Moines, Ia. June 4.-That three
more policemen whose names have not
been mentioned in the present probe
are under suspicion of immoral con-
duct and that an attempt is being
made to block his inquiry into the
scandal which has already cost four
members of the force their jobs. is the
statement made by j. w. Jenney, chief
Of police.
Chief Jenney first learned that he
WAS going to have trouble collecting
further evidence when he called in Il
young girl who is reported 10 Nave
been Il visitor at one alleged disorderly
house in which two policemen are said
to hive been Interested This girl APP
peared ut the police station, but re
regard to her own name She admitted
that she had visited the house in ques-
ton, but said she had only been there
= few times.
Finally, however Chief Jenney
learned the cause of the trouble. The
girl admitted that last night she had
been out with another girl who is
friend of one of the policemen under
fire In the present Investigation
Neither Harry Mcmillan Martin Nc
earthly or Steve Howard who We're
formally discharged Monday afternoon
after the resignation of w. j. Maher
became public, appeared at the police
station yesterday. Though they am
nounced Monday that they had en-
ployed AN attorney and intended to
fight they took no action toward filing
AN appeal with the civil service conf
mission. They have until Saturday
under the civil service law to file their
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
THREE JUNE CONVENTIONS
SCHEDULED FOR CEDAR RAPIDS

Cedar Rapids. Ia, June 4IGeuiif
Rapids will entertain three big con-
ventions this month The Iowa Retail
Liquor Dealers association June 3. 10
and II, the state convention of the
Eagles June II and is. and the Iowa
state Christian E.ndeaNor convention
June "a, %. 26 and u.
The liquor dealers convention Will
commence next Monday With Il session
OF the state officers. who are. Nj. In
gerson of Clinton. president. IA. y.
Mayne of Sioux City, secretary Fred
Dlcrks of Burlington treasurer, and
William Haase of Davenport, first vice
president
For the Christian Endeavor convcn-
ton the last of the month"; more than
500 delegates are expected Speakers
of national reputation will make adj
dresses.
The Eagles convention also will
bring large crowd, and one of the
features will be a big parade.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05

More juice can be extracted from a
lemon by heating it slightly than if it
be squeezed when cold.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
NEBRASKA Law HELD
TO BAR STOCK SALES
AT LESS Than S100.
Ruling of Railroad Commission
Will Eliminate All Minor
Transactions.

Lincoln, Neb. June mo more will
any mining company be permitted to
sell shares of stock in Nebraska for
81 or for any sum less than 800. This
Is the order of the state railway conf
mission, after diligently perusing the
blue sky law passed at the last session
of the legislature Within the last
few days applications have been re-
celNed from. several mining and oil
companies that sell capital stock that
has par value of 81. for permission
to canvass for money in the state. but
none of these will he permitted The
500 figure was decided upon by the
legislature because of the belief that
poor people would be saved a lot of
money because of the ease with which
they can be inveigled into buying $
shares for a few cents.
LEGAL FIGHT STARTED
TO TEST ELECTION LAW
Omaha. Neb.. June A. The legal
fight to knock out the biennial election
law, insofar as it applies to this year.
VIII begin before the state supreme
court today. according to present plans
of those attacking the statute
James Allan. former deputy sheriff
and deputy United States marshal, at
tempted to file as a republican candi-
date for Douglas county sheriff Treas
urer Tire and Deputy Solomon gave
him written statement, declining TO
accept his filing. the procedure being
the same as when Jerry Howard at
tempted to file Saturday as a demo-
CRATIC candidate for the same office.
Attorney Harry b. Fleharty is to
take the case into the courts. The
supreme court adjourns Friday until
September IL Because of this fact,
an attempt will be made To secure
writ of mandamus direct from the SUI
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
KANSAS CITY PRODUCE.

Kansas City. Mo. June 4-Butter-
Creamery. &c: nrsts, 26c; seconds. 23c:
packing. 211sc
Eggs -Firsts. lSc; seconds. l4c.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the ghms, reduces intiamma-
uon,allays pain, cures wind collie ,25c bottleAfk
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05

ASK FOR ALIENS FOOT-EAsE,
the Antiseptic powder to shake i.s,o your
shoes. Relieves Corns. Bunions. Ingrowing
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and Callous spots. Sold everywhere. CSC
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Address Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy. NY. Adv
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
Another Case.

Nebo, 1ll.-HI was bothered for ten
years with female troubles and the doc
tors did not help me. Twas so weak and
nervous that l could not do my work
and every month had to spend a few
days in bed. l read 80 many letters about
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound curing female troubles that got
abottle of it. 1t did me more good than
anything else ever took and now it has
cured me. l feel better than have
for years and tell everybody what the
Compound has done for me. IbelieveI
would not be living to-day but for
that. - Mrs. HEITIE GREENsTREET.
Nebo, Illinois.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05

Compound and now am stout, we'll and
healthy. can do all my own work and
can walk to town and back and not get
tired. would not give your Vegetable
Compound for all the rest Of the medi-
cines in the world. tried doctors med
icines and they did me no good. Mrs.
MARY EARLEw1NE, RI d. Nos. Utics,
Ohio.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-05
DAISY FLY KILLER

s.%wart's Skin Bleach-A complexion with
obtained by its use. Ii is a matchiess skin
bleach and skin food. Use 1t IL troubled with
sanburn tan or blotches. Pleasant to use.
is not of greasy or sticky nature. Money
hack il not satisfied. Price One Dollar per
bottle. STEWARDS SPECIALITY CO..
SHELDON. IOWA.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

In five years the value of the public school property of Arkansas has increased from $4. .856.856 to $1O.914,l28. and the annual ex- penditure for school purpose has increased from $2.53z.l22 to $4 .2Z9.4Z8. The average an nual salary paid teachers has in. creased from $244 to $35O. and the average length of the school term has increased from 95 9-lO days, to l2z. l-lo days The in- crease in the school attendance and length of term is equivalent to the complete common school edu- cation of | 2. .l46 children.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

veras escort are outside now" She peered out of the window. q can see them."
 Holton looked for himself, and saw the front of the house lined with mounted men. He faced her irreso- lutely.
 But l must get away at once." be remonstrated. "l cannot stay here"
 Then why did you come here? How did you get in"
 "l wanted to see you." replied Hol- ton. "The door was open, and I walked in"
 She looked at him moment doubt fully. Then she shook her head
 That was not why you came here. You did not come here to see me"
 But, nevertheless, l wanted to see you"
 She went on as though he had not spoken.
 ''it is quite clear now" She was about to continue, when steps were heard in the hall and a voice called her name
 Rance! Rance, my daughter!"
 She pushed Holton into the folds of heavy tapestry by the door, and then looked out into the hall.
 "Yos, father. Here l am,'
 "Oh, yes I wish you would ask Maria to prepare a guestroom fer Senor Cesnola He decides to remain the night with US.
 Yes, fatber.' and with a warning "S-sh!" Miss La Tossa went out into the hall and disappeared
 The two men stood near the door. chatting.
 My daughter" complained La Tos. sa, lis still very restiye. She escaped
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CHAPTER XII.
Destroying a Fleet.

It was we'll past dawn when Holton awoke. He was in panic of fear that he had permitted valuable time to eiapse. lie rose to his feet stifly aud broke through the bushes until the blue sea lay beneath him. His eyes were strained to the left, where tho atepa at the flagship was swinging to- ward him. He noticed black smoke helehing from the tunnels, Evidently the New York wag leaving her station wfen the ships or the enemy were pre-. naring to come out Of tue harbar where they had been bottled up fer so long.
 Cold sweat stood ont upon Holton's forehead, and, hastily throwing aside ais coat and tearing off his shirt. hn took from beneath 1t a white esnai flag. which he had carried around hi;: body for days against Just this omer- gency.
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Breaking of branch and knotting the corners of the flag to it, he sprang tensely into position.
 The flagship was leaving beyond peradventure. Her stern was still to- ward him. and 1t was growing smaller
 The admiral going away, of all times! In desperation he raced along the hill. trying to ca oh an aEgle where his signaling would be seen.
 Finally, seeing the futiiity of fur ther running, Holton stopped, and be- gan swinging the flag right left, right left, with frantic energy. For five. ten minutes he repeated the T. E. call, but without eliciting the slightest re- sponse, and so, ceasing his exertions he watched the New York move away with tears springing from his eyes.
 The Brooklyn had swung broadside to him. and the picturesque ram bow
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and the tall tunnels were as eleaniy cut against tue sea as a cameo Ad- mral Schley he knew, was on board her, and must of necessity be the com. Inanderin-chief pending Sampson's re- turn. So il was ia this rakish craft that he now turned his attention.
 Walking to point as nearly abreast If her as he could get. he began snap ping the flag right and left. in the ef fort 10 attract her attention. If he could only get her now. and could do liver his message. there was no douht that the New York could he recalled by signal gun So simple dii this seem that he wondered why he had not thought Of it before.
 He swung his flag with fresh ardns, but 1t was as though he were signaling to Mars, so far as any answer Was concerned. Holton could see a laune h teaving the Indiana for the Mas sacha- zetts. Everything ssas peaceful From he city drifted ike sweet notes of the matin bells and through the trees he could catch glimpses of the red roofs md the blues and greens and browns of the houses of Santiago
 Hoiton rcdoubled his efforts with | i. L-.. 7
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

The Embroidery club was de- hghtfu'ly entertained by Mrs. r B. Weaver last Wednesday afternoon. Mesdames Thos. Hoskins. jr., Clyde Howard and w. H. Moore were the guests of the club. At the close of the afternoon a delicious ice was served. The club will be enter tained December Iz by Mrs. J. D. Loyd.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

his arms to and fro for an hour with out response He had to rest He low cred the flag and was leaning or the staff when suddenly from the bridge of the Brooklyn he saw a Huttar of bunting.
 As he looked he read that vessels call letter. No doubt now they had seen his signal and were making in- qulries. Quickly raising his flag over his head he repeated his k. E. call and then, as he caught the answering flashes Of white from the Brooklyn, he began his messages, And this is ! how it read
 Message to admiral from Lieuten- ant Holton"s
 "All right. Ready"
 "Cervera's fleet will leave the har- bor this morning"
 There was a pause. Holton waved his flag frantically.
 Did you get it?'
 There was still no answer. Finally It came.
 Repeat"
 Holton seowied.
 "cerveras fleet will leave the har. Dor this morning"
 There was another pause.
 Who are you?"
 Lieutenant IIolton, raited st;.es navy"
 After short wait the flag on the Brooklyn flashed again.
 The admiral sends his commitments and his thanks
 There followed several up sn,, down movements Of the flag. indicating that Admiral Sehley hati received all he wanted to kuow and that his mind WAS already turning to more important matters Of the hour.
 As Holton threw hts flag aside and turned shareward he saw two tall col. utaas of black smoke arising from ihe direction Of the hafbor. Thay were coming!
 lie dashed for hiE flag hut even as he did 50 he saw the flash of a tier es guns from horro and Sacapa. and then suddenly, as he glanced down toward the mouth of the bay. he saw leaden-colered cruiser, with yellow ana red flag of Spain snapping defant- y rom her jack-staf. appear from hcS hind the hills. aud then, as a panthcr dashes from cave in the mouth os which hunters have kiadled ire. sia turned to the right and dashed Into the open sea
 Astern of her followed arotp. af the fleet. and another, and anosher. hes two grim destroyers appeared. he enemy had broken from cover.
 It seemed an age, but 1t was not more than few seconds. when ter rihc roar shook the waters, and a burst C. flame and gases rolled from a turret of one of the American ships.
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COULDN'T BLAME HER.

A woman, visiting a butcher shop, called for piece of beef. The butcher, in weighing it, had his hand on the scales. The lady, pick ing up a sharp knife and handing it 10 the butcher, remarked: q haven t any use for it, but you may cut it off and I'll take it along, anyhow. ;
 "Cut it off? Cut what off ?" asked the butcher.
 "Your hand: you weighed it."- National Monthly.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22
SECRET SUPERVISION.

"You believe that competition is the life of trade. do you not ?
 ssYes,' replied Mr. Dustin stax. "But where there IS competition there has 10 be some one 10 award tho prizes. and that's the person want my particular business to occupy."
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

E. R. Ford who as been clerk ing in the grocery department of the Union Saw Mill company store has taken the position of timekeep- CT formerly held by J. R. Sims.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Mrs. A. E. Lucas, represented Huttig Chapter No. 52O, Order of the Eastern Star; pr. F. O. Ma hony, Rowland Lodge No. 594. F. ana A. M. and J. B Crockett. How ard Chapter No. l22, R. A. M. at the meeting of the grand bodies of these lodges in Little Rock this week.
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One lady says after suffering dreadfully for about seven years. she tried Hunts Lightning Oil. which almost instantly relieved her and has been entirely free from those dreadful headaches sin ,e. Ask your druggist.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

We played and we played till almost
 daylight. l won all Jones money-left him in
 plight. We thought of our wives and wore
 filled with dismay, Sc Jones and l homeward then
 wended our way.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Services at Union church Sun day will be as follows: Sunday school at 10 o'clock a. m.; preach ing at l a. m. and at 7::3O p. m. B. Y. P U. at 4 o'clock p. m. Everybody is urged to attend any of these services.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Rev. B. c. Green, of Lawson, was the guest of his son Thomas, the jeweler, the first of the week, and preached at Union church Sunday evening for Rev. w. T. King who was at Monticello at tending the Baptist State associa- ton.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Huerta. as stubborn as he is, would not miss the I thanksgiving Turkey dinner to be given by the Baptist ladies next Thursday eve hing at $50 o'clock in the library. You go and get a good fill. Adults 35 and children 25 cents.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Thos. Gray of Smackover, can didate for County and Probate Judge. was here several days this week in the interest of his -candi- 6acv
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

There were zO4O bales of cotton counting round as half bales. ginned in Union county from the crop of 1913 prior to November l as compared with 8OzO bales gin ned prior to November 1, 1912.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22
< Local News of the Week.

Oil You win he convinced of the truth of the statement of one GUS toner that as relieyer of pain it has no equal" All druggist sell it.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

A. E. Conn who has working at Deering Mo. was here this week en route to Baton Rouge to visit with his family.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

c. c. Bell, secretary and mana ger of the Bell Manufacturing company, of West Monroe, was here Saturday visiting friends.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Arkansas has two mountains which, according to a chart, pub llshed by the United States Geolo- gcal Survey. are each 2,8OO feet In height Blue Mountain and Magazine. The lowest point in the State is 55 feet above sea level.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Sawyer H. c. Bedford who has been laid up for several weeks with rheumatism is able to be about again.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Mrs. A. J Graham, of Malvern, is here this week visiting her fath- CT. D. F. Collett, and other relatives and friends.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Miss Matte Washburn of Jones boro, La, is here this week visiting her father and brother.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Miss Molsie Jones of Fl Dorado was the guest of Mrs. T. B. Wea- yer the first of the week.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

IoufHey WoufG DTlng him within sig nal of his feet.
 He struggled feebly, and then lay pack with the realization that, great IS was tle exigency. he was not able 1 Q meet it. A sort of stupor. partly iunger partly fatigue. stole over him md he closed his eyes.
 It was night when he opened them again, starlit night. At first he could not recall where he was Then he re membered, and with start remem oered why he was there.
 He sat up and with difficulty got on his feet. Then he walked He did not know he was walking; he had no con fciousness of moving. and no sense of direction. but his subtouscious pow- OTIS were leading him right breath or pure salt air blew on his face He turned toward line of. brush and parted 1t. and there, below him. lay he Spanish feet, their lights. ref.ect- cd In the velvet waters, twinkliug and |inkIng. He heard the chug.chug of a team launch, and several times the. murmur of a voice rose to his ears.
 Farther down, in the moonlight. he eould see the masts and funnel of Hob eons Merrimac. Ships bells struck IS he looked, and the sound fioated -weetly to the hill(ops.
 He turned his face seaward and walked along, partially revivfied by his rest. At length a sense of open ness came npon him, the sensation of a vast void in front of him lie pansed, and then stole noiselessly on yard, until at last, passing through a growth of manigut, the wide ex- panse of the Caribbean lay before him.
 Here he flung himself on the ground and waited for morning His limbs were aching with almost unbearahle pain. His eyes burned with fever. his head throbbed And yet all these things he regarded lightly, for the Caribbean was in front of him. and the American fleet would receive his warn ing as soon as God brought the dawn
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Miss Nell Mcclure, of Fayette- vile is here the guest of her sister Mrs. F. o. Mahony.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Sawyer H. O.. Gatewood of the Wisconsin Lumber company is building a home on the property he recently purchased about one mile south of town.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

Rev. J R. Rushing is at Pine Bluff this week attending the an nual conference of the Methodist church.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

A. c. Fish and A. F. Landers were Monroe visitors Saturday afternoon.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

WANTED-A bad case of Rheu- matlsm. If you have Rheumatism euralgia, Headaches, we want you to just try Hunts Lightni g
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22
How's This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22
The News for only $l a year.

Born-To Mir. and Mrs. s. H. Watson on Tuesday a bouncing baby boy.
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

CHAPTER IX--He learns from General Garcia that the spy Is Jose Cesnela. one of the most trusted leaders. Holton takes part In the battle at San Juan
The Huttig news., 1913-11-22

We, the undersigned, have known r. J. Cheney for the last D years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able tn carry out any obligations maGe hy his firm.
 NATIONAL BANK or COMMERCE,