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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
GOOD MEN ARE DISSATISFIED
Feel: That They Don't Measure Up b
Own Standards Every Day
in. Week.

So you feel that you're a failure
because you don't easur up to your
own standards. every day in the
week?
Buck up, brother, That's the wal
all good, go-ahead men feel some
times!
If they weren't dissatisfied with
their performances as well as their
promises. they'd be trotting around In
a circle; and that means business dry
rot, If anyone asks you.
A certain amount OF self dissatisfac
ton is the best tonic in the world for
the genus, man. 1t keeps him from
broOdin' on bein' a man-like David
Harum's flea-bitten dog, you know!
AS long al you car find fault with
yourself and your works. you're alive.
my friend.
When you get to the point where
you feel sorry for other men because
they aren't such good statesmen. or
managers. or presidents-or porters--
as you, then Is the time for the doc
tor to put you on a diet and prescribe
perfect quiet--to keep you from &C
ing crazy about yourself,
Don't get the glooms over self-dis-
trust. Ambition and dissatisfaction
are half brothers. anyway! - Ex.
change.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
NEWTONS OLD HOME
Dr.. Burney and Family Lived
There Twenty Years.
Observatory, With lts Windows Of
Small Panes of Glass and Leaden
Roof Remain as Sir Isaac
Left Them.

London.-Doctor Burney and his
family moved into Newton's old resi-
dence in 1774, remaining there 20
years. BY common consent it was
called Newton house. Here his daugh.
ter Fanny afterwards Madame d'Arb-
lay) wrote the novel. "Evelina; or, A
Young Lady's Entrance Into the
World" published anonymously in
177S. The observatory. with its win
dows Of small old-fashioned panes OF
glass and leaden roof, which sur.
mounted the building, remained in the
same simple state in which 1t had been
left by Sir Isaac. It was priced by
Burney, kept in repair, and shown to
his friends with enthusiasm. For
Fanny Burney it was my favorite sit.
ting-place, where l can retire to read
or write any of my private fancies OF
vagaries." In Burney's day Newton
house was the rendezvous Of q literary.
musical and artistic coterie. Garrick
was q welcome visitor, and Sir Joshua
Reynolds was wont to come round
from his house hard by In Leicester
Fields. Doctor Johnson was a caller.
A note of his, dated Bolt court, Novem.
Der II, 1884, says "Mr. Johnson, who
came home last night, sends his re-
spects to dear Doctor Burney; and to
all the dear Burneys, little and great
Several e%ngravings Of the house,
serving to illustrate It's vicissitudes,
are extant. In the European Magazine
for 1911 appears a picturesque repre-.
sentation by Lacy, after a drawing by
Meredith, with the title, THE Hotel in
st. Martins street, formerly the resi-.
dence of Sir Isaac Newton" A placard
to that effect is see across the facade.
In G. J. Smiths Historical and Lit.
erary Curiosities" Is an engraving
published 1886 showing the interior
of the observatory; and another, of the
house itself published 1870. shows a
board outside with the legend Orange
Street Chapel Sunday and Infant
Schools" A colored Autograph depict.
ing the building adjoining Newton's
dwelling al published in 1862, intend.
ed to keep in remembrance the jubilee
OF the Sunday schools.
A story got into print that Newton
house was at one time taken by a for.
eigner, who built a little observatory
at the top and then filled it with some
old-fashioned instruments and anti.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31

reception by the residents. A little
boy was to present the usual bouquet,
and he, coming OF fine literary family.
had been taught a brief poem offering
graceful praise of the princess. But
when came the moment for delivering
flowers and verses the little fellow,
overcome by nervousness or some sim
liar emotion, stood mutely gazing at
the great lady, saying. never q word.
After q few moments the sympathetic
princess. seeking to relieve the situa-
tion, extended her hand tor the dow
ers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
Old Newton House.

quated furniture. He advertised the
house as on view in the state it was
left by Newton, and many visitors from
the country and foreign parts were i'm
posed upon till the joke became too
stale. The circumstance is alluded to
by ]. T. Smith in can Antiquarian
Ramble of the Streets Of London"
(1S46) and by Rev. w. G. Humphry,
sometime vicar Of st. Martin-in-the-
Fields, in q pamphlet published in
1857. He describes the house as being
now occupied by laborers and barge
men. and easily distinguished by a
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31

Street.
further investigation along this line
would be worthless. reverted to his
earlier quest-the safety Of Miss Nc
Donald. Merely to satisfy himself or
her presence, he crossed the street
and glanced in at the whirling dancers.
There were few loiterers at the door
way and he stood for a moment beside
the guard, where he was able to sur
vey the entire room. Mrs. Dupont was
upon the floor, and swept past twice.
without lifting her eyes in recognition.
but neither among the dancers. nor
seated, could he discover Miss Molly.
Startled at not finding her present.
Hamlin searched anxiously for the Ma
jor. only to assure himself OF his alb
sence also. Could they have returned
to the fort as early as this? II SO.
how did it happen their guest was still
present. happily enjoying herself? or
course she might be there under es-
cort OF some one else--ccptain Bar
rett, possibly. He would ask the In
faptrymaD.
Have you seen Miss Mcdonald
since SUPPER"
The soldier hesitated an instant, as
though ~endeavoring to remember.
mo, l amt, now you speak OF It. She
went out with that kid over there. n
he came back alone. Don't believe
he's danced any since. The Major was
here. though; Connors brought him a
note a few minutes ago, and he got his
hat and went out"
Hamlin drew a breath OF relief.
Girl must have sent for him to take
her home,' he said. well, it's time
for me to turf in-good-night. old
man."
1rn BE Continued
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
BLACK SNAKE SLIPPED SKIN
IN That Way, According to Pennsylvas
ria Story, Reptile Escaped
Being Captured.

Philadelphia weekly newspaper
Ia Newtown, Bucks county, printed
this story:
Alexander Dewsnap of Bristol saw
a blacksnake summing itself and made
an effort to catch the reptile alive.
Just as the snake glided into a hole
in the ground Dewsnap clutched it by
the tail and drew it out again-as he
thought.
Only the skin, however, was in his
hands, the blacksnake having sudden
ly Invested itself of its old clothes Cor
skim in order to escape.
"Dewsnap has had the skin pre-.
served and is now using it as an um
brella cover"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
Made the Parson Happy.

1t was DR.. Cosmo Gordon Lang,
archbishop Of York. who, when he
was bishop OF Stephney, remarked,
apropos of the children of the East
end: They are doing a great deal to
rebuke the tendency of the clergy to
become middle-aged in spirit-dull,
morose and superior" And he told
one Of his favorite stories Of an
East end cleric who was feeling life
less and d~isconsolate on setting out on
MS daily round of visits, when a little
street urchin looked up at him with a
cheerful eye and knowing smile, and
SAID: 'Ullo, young mani That greet
ing quite treasured the parson for the
rest OF the day" DR.. Lang declares.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
Cat.

There is Just one animal man has
never conquered, never can conquer.
Centuries ago every other beast be-
came the slave Of man or else fed
far from human habitation. One ana
IN only refused to fee or to submit.
This only exception to a world OF
servants and Of scared enemies Is the
domestic cat. When some animals be-
came mans slaves and others fed
from him, the cat did neither. It
simply took all the favors and ad-
vantages man had to offer, and refused
to do n lick of work in exchange,
Beat a dog and he will fawn on you.
Beat a cat and it will attack you and
then desert you. You cant conquer
the cat. You can't make it work.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31

sweet politeness sometimes is dis.
couraged by the prevailing belief that
the simplest little citizens not in
frequently rise to an unexpected or
trying situation with surprising, but
quite untutored, gifts and grace. A
pretty little tale is told. for instance,
Of the time when tie present dowager
queen. Margherita Of Italy, was the
lovely young bride OF the youthful
crown prince.
Her majesty, passing through OF
the bill towns. was accorded the usual
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
Seek Something to Replace Coal.

Coal offers to mankind solar energy
in its most concentrated form. In
deed modern civilization may be said
to be the daughter OF coal. But the
supply Of coal is not inexhaustible and
every ton Of it taken out Of the earth
leaves just that much less for the fu-
ture needs Of tho world. Hence It is
that today we are looking about US SO
anxiously for some other ource Of
fuel.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31

The little fellow, waking to life
suddenly, yielded them gracefully, ex-
planning c~ontidentially the while:
There were verses to be said, but
you are SO beautiful that ! can't re-
member a line!"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
Wife Called Him "Pia;" Seeks Divorc,

Jersey City, N. because his wife
called him a pig and slapped his face
while in a restaurant, James Freeman
went to Reno and secured a divorce.
Freeman, who is about seventy years
of age, declared that his marital diff
culties developed during their honey.
moon In Europe.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
In the lnternatloca !, Family.

IN tne TnternatJofaf Fan1lIy.
You don't figure very strongly In
diplomatic relations" said the great
Nation. NO" replied tho small.
struggling government. I'm one Of
the poor relations" 1870 Washington
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31

Abrupt Entrance.
restraining hand. startled and an
lnerved.
oh. | must not b. seen here. Il
there no other way?"
mo; be still for . moment: step
back there Ii the shadow, and let me
70 ID alone"
He stepped forward. his grasp al
ready on the curtain. when a woman's
voice spoke within:
Eyes. that wal what / meant; he
Noes not know you-yet. But you
must keep away"
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cnAPfeR xx-centlnue1.


III the woman has not ensnared him
~ her usual methods" he said sober.
", and | think myself you are right
about that, for l watched them togeth.
q IN the dance hall did not compre-
bend what It meant then. but It seemed
70 me he actually disliked being in her
oompany-then she has uncovered
something In HE past Of which he is
afraid. something unknown to you.
which he does not desire you ever to
know"
"Yes." softly. that must be true"
NO; 1t may not be true; It may all
be q lie, concocted for . purpose. A
clever woman might 20 manipulate cir.
cumstances 40 to convince him she
held his fate In her hands. We must
dlnd that out IN this case"
but how, Sergeant Hamlin! He will
not tell me-"
Perhaps she will tell me II l can
reach her Alone" he said grimly. "ol
else that husband of hers-Dupont
He'll know the whole story. It would
give me pleasure to choke It out Of
'him-real pleasure. Then there's
lConn0rs. Just the sort Of sneaking rat
,if he can be caught with the goods;
only It II not likely he knows much
/ shall have to think It all out, Miss
Molly" he smiled at her confidently
You see, | am q bit slow figuring puz
;sles. but l generally get them in time
You've told nre all you known"
Everything. It almost seems sill,
when / try to explain what l feel t.
another"
Not to me. ! knew enough before
TO understand. But, perhaps, you hat
better go-hush. some n is entering
the parlor."
She got to her feet In spite Of hi,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethlng, softens the gums, reduces innamma-
tlon'aliays pain cures win colo $50 q bottleAfy
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
CHAPTER XXI.

Molly Disappears.
The speaker was Mrs. Dupont. but
@amIin's one thought was to prevent
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31

Alas. that a wise man can't help
looking like q fool at his own wed
ding!
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
Steal Tickets to World Series,

SICat IFCEctU 70 WUFIu 0eTIeS.
Orange, n. J.-Henry c.. Davis Of
Orange was held up and robbed Of six
tickets to the world series. His money
and iewelry were not molested.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-10-31
svNoPsls.

Major Mcdonald, commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge, seeks q man 70
intercept his daughter. Molly. who T.
headed for the post. An Indian outbreak
Is threatened. Sergeant Brick" Hamlin
mee,s tho stage in which Molly. 10 travel
ing. They: are attacked BY Indians. ana
Harnlin and Molly escape Ia the
Hamlin tells Molly he was discharged
from The. Confederate service In diegraco
and at the close OF the war enlisted n
the regular. army. He .suspect9 one Cap
tain Le,3Fevre OF. being ,responsible Tor
his disgrace. Troops appear. and under
escort OF Lieut.. Gaskins Molly starts to
Join her father. Hamlin leave to rejoi1
his regiment. He returns TO- Fort Dodge
after q summer Of fighting Indians, and
ffnde Molly there. Shots are heard IN the
night. Hamlin rushes ont, sees what ne
believes II the figure Of Molly hiding IN
the darkness and falls over the body OF
Lieutenant. Gaskins, who Hamiin
Of shooting him. The sergeant 10 proven
innocent. He sees Molly In company with
Mrs. Dupont, whom no Secogni!es as 9
former sweetheart. who threw him over
for LeFevre. Mrs. Dupont tells Hanlin
IAFovre forced her to send him . lyin6
note. Hamlin declares he bAs been, look
Ing for LeFevre - force hi4 TO clear hi
record. Later he overhsars Dupont ana 9
soldier Matching up q money-mAkina
PLOT. Molly seeks an interview with
Hamlin. She aave. h6r father seems 20 Dc
IN the power OF Mr.. Dupont. who claima
TO be 4 daughter Of AcDonald's SISTER
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03
FORT THOMAS

w. c. Myers is reported very much
better.
Mining men continue to shadow the
hidden wealth of our rock-ribbed hills.
A son of Charlie Higgins ran piece
of weed stubble into his foot. Compli-
cations have developed. Only by care
full nursing will the boys life be saved.
Miss Ida Werner, of Oklahoma, was
elected assistant in our school, She
arrived on Friday and will begin her
duties Tuesday in an imprOvised ad-
dition in the Alexander warehouse,
Charlie Long, of the Arizona Record,
was stop-over Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. Mr.. Long is returning from
three months vacation on the coast.
In company with niece he was pas
senger on the i'll fated electric train
which was telescoped by second sec
ton some weeks ago as they were en-
tering the Los Angeles city limits.
Twelve people were instantly killed.
Four more have since died. More than
one hundred claims, involving over two
millions of dollars, have already been
submitted, for injuries sustained in the
frightful wreck. A first hand account,
such as Charlie gives, is vivid, II is
also instructive. We should all know
why it is we are increasing the extent
of liability for which the common car-
riers shall be amenable for such con-
tributory negligence. A few shrieks
from such wreck would force us to
suitable legislation.
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03
Superior Court Notice

In the Superior Court of the
County of Graham, State of Arizona.
In the matter of the estate of C.
P. Tucker, deceased.
Notice by clerk Of day fixed for
hearing return of sale of real estate.
Pursuant to an order of the Su-
perior Court, made on the 9th day
of September, 1913, notice is hereby
given that J. F. Greenwood, ad-
ministrator of the estate of said de-
ceased, made to the said Court. and
filed in the Office of the clerk there
of, on said day, return of sale
made by him on the 10th day of
September, 1913, under a previous
order of said Court, of the following
real estate; and the following named
sum ----, to-wit:
The following mining claims, all
located in the Rattlesnake mining
district, in the county of Graham,
State of Arizona: Abandon No. /,
location notice of which is recorded
in book Is, Records of Mines, in tie
office of the county recorder, at
page 228. Abandon No. 2, location
notice of which is recorded in book
! Il8, Records of Mines, in the office
of the county recorder at page 229.
Abandon No. 3, location notice of
which is recorded in book Is, Rec
ords of Mines, in the Office of the
county recorder, atpage 230. Aban-
don No. a, location notice of which
is recorded in book 16, Records of
Mines, in the Office of the county
recorder, at page SO. Burro min
ing claim, location notice of which
is recorded in book q, Records of
Mines, in the Office of the county
recorder, at page SAT. For the sum
of One Thousand and 00-100 dollars,
cash, as will more fully appear from
SAID return filed as aforesaid, and to
which reference is hereby made for
further particulars.
And notice is hereby further CIV
en-, that the 14th day of October,
1918, at 200 o'clock p. M, at the
court room of said Court, at the
court house in Solomonville, County
of Graham, State Of Arizona, has
been fixed for hearing the said re-
turn, when and where any person
interested in the said estate may ap-
pear and file written objections to
the confirmation of the said sale,
and may be heard. and may produce
witnesses in support of such objec-
tions.
Dated September 30. 1913.
r. w. SMITH, Clerk.
By EVA F. EAKIN, Deputy Clerk.
33-2t
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03
GRAHAM co. NEWS
Items Of Interest Gathered
by the Guardians Cor
respondents
THATCHER

VIM. Moore Clayton spent Sunday in
Thatcher in the interest of music.
Mrs. Mary Black, of Ft. Thomas,
is spending few weeks with her
mother.
Miss June Moody returned from a
months visit with her sister at Cochise
Saturday evening.
Joseph Curtis, Of st. David, spent
several days in Thatcher this week vis-
iting with relatives and friends.
Mrs. E. T. Green, who has been spend
ing the past two months in Kansas, re-
turned home Monday evening.
Mrs. Rosicrans, of Globe, wife of as
sistant manager of railroads, spent
Monday on business in Thatcher.
Mrs. Margaret Lytle and daughter,
of Eagle Valley, Nevada, are visiting
with Mrs. Lytle's brother, Theodore
Moody.
Winnie Moody and Wallace Bingham
left Monday morning for the central
states, where they have gone to fill a
two years mission. 70
Roy Clawson and Miss Frona Layton
left Monday morning for Salt Lake
City, Utah, where they expect to be
married in the l.. d. S. temple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Hopes, f. M.
Carpenter and President Andrew Kim
ball left Monday morning for Salt Lake
City, to attend the l.. d. S. conference,
The first copy of the Academy paper,
The Cactus, made its appearance this
week. 1t is a neat, up-to-date little
sheet, and we wish it success during
the coming year.
Miss Carrie Layton entertained a
number of fer young friends at her
home Tuesday evening. The time was
spent ve.y pleasantly with music,
games, Ind refreshments.
The Academy choir is doing some ex-
cellelt work under the training of Mr..
and Mrs. Sardoni. They have organ
ized musical club, and expect to put
Oh number of choice entertainments
this season.
The numerous relatives of Winnie
Moody gave family social in Amuse-
ment Hall Thursday evening, in honor
of the missionaries, Winnie Moody,
Wallace Bingham and o. P. Skousen.
A splendid program was rendered, after
which games and refreshments were
enjoyed.
Mrs. w. w. Pace entertained tine
members of the stake board of the
primary association at her home We'd
nesday evening, in honor of the mis-
sionaries who were soon to depart,
their wives being members of the board.
Music, singing and missionary talks,
interspersed with phonograph selec-
tions, constituted the evenings enter
tainment. Choice fruits were served.
Saturday evening Mrs. James M.
Moody entertained number of her
friends and relatives in honor of her
brother, Wallace Bingham, who left
Monday to fill mission to the central
states. A very enjoyable time was
had in playing games, singing and re-
citing. At ten O'Clock refreshments
were served consisting of sandwiches,
cake and cocoa. All express themselves
as having had good time and left
wishing Elder Bingham success in his
la hora
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03
GUEST OF HONOR

Mesdames H, D. Empie and James
Wakefield entertained most charm
ingly Friday afternoon for Mrs. H.
b. Dunlap, of Wilcox, who former.
ly resided in Stafford. A large mum
Der of friends Of the guest of honor
were present and enjoyed delight:
full afternoon, a unique feature of
the occasion was the raaHHer Of
seating the guests at the banquet
table. Cards inscribed with a few
words were passed and each lady
found her place by adding to the
words of a card on the table. When
all seats had been found, the very
appropriate wording of the sequence
proved to be "Auld Lang Syne."
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03
MONUMENT UNVEILED
Sea Gulis Have Monument oI
Their Very Own

sALY LAkg CITY, Oct. Com.
memorating the deiigeFanaa Of the
early Mormon settlers from starva-
ton, a monument to the Salt Lake
sea gulls was unveiled in the temple
grounds today. When grasshoppers
threatened the destruction ef their
crops focks Of the sea gulls game and
devoured the inseota.
When the lofty granite shaft was
uncovered 100 white gulls were re-
leased and scared around the bronze
gull on ,tks tnp ef the monument.
President Smith and Rtbsr ehHreh
dignitaries participated in the cere-
monies. Smiths address likened tho
gulls to Rome's sacred geese. The
is the work of Brigham
Young's grandson. Some of the
piopssrs whose crops were then
saved WITNESSED tbs yy9y!eiling,
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03

Stop coughing! You rack the
lungs and worry the body. Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup checks jrEi-
tation. heals the lungs and restores
comfortable breathing. Price. 25e.,
SOC. and $1.0O per bottle. Sold by
Stafford Drug Co., Thatcher Phar-
macy and Solomonville Drug Co.
adv-33-5t
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03

Subscribe for THE GUARDIAN,
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03
GERONIMO

Joe Hinton was in Stafford Wednes-
day,
Charlie Morse and family have moved
to Stafford. .... .. .
Mrs. Jack Curtis and children re-
turned last Friday from Globe, where
she has been visiting her husband.
We had q sch9el election here last
Friday to decide on moving 9lr scb9ol
TO Geronimo In one of the buildings
there. The majority ruled and we win
not move the school.
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03
First publication Oct. 3--5t
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Serial No. o7s7.

Serial No. 0TS7.
U.S.. Land Office at Phoepis, Arizona
Notice is hereby given that oryiile ", Allen, Of
Thatcher. Arizona. who, on September s, 1893,
x. W. y Sw. x, See. s; NV. X NV. x. Section
8, Township s.. Range rs E., G. and S. r. Me-
ridisn. has fled notice Of intention to make FIVE
year proof. to establish claim to the land above
described. before r. w. Smith, clerk of the Su-
perior Court, at Solomonville. Arizona, on the
l1th day of November, 1918
Claimant names as witnesses:
Thatcher. Arizona.
THoMts F: WEEpIN, Register:
Graham guardian., 1913-10-03
A Marvellous Escape
My little boy had o marvelor

MY little boy had o marvellous
escape" writes P. F. Bastiams, of
Prince Albert, Cape of Good Hope.
1T occurred in the middle of the
night. He got a very severe at
tack Of Group. As luck would have
1t. | had large bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy in the house.
After following the directions for
an hour and twenty minutes he was
through all danger" Sold by all
dealers. adv.33.5t