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The Washington times., 1913-04-29
Dynamite Checks Flames.

GRETNA, Manitoba, April 2s.-FYre,
entailing a loss Of more than $500, 600,
was checked here today by dynamite.
wiped out.
The Washington times., 1913-04-29

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your looks. Probably you would have
no need to wear glasses II you would
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald. mmanding an army
POST near Fort Dodge. seeks a man to
Intercept his daughter. Molly. who Is
beaded for the post. An Indian outbreak
b threatened. Sergeant Brick" Hamltn
meets the stage in which Molly ie travel
ing. They are attacked by Indians. and
Hamlin and Molly escape In the darkness.
Hamlin tells Molly he was discharged
nom the Confederate service In disgrace
and at the close of the war enlisted In
the regular army. He suspects one Cap
tain Lee Fevre of being responsible for
his disgrace. Troops &pear and under
escoH of Lieut.. Gassxins Molly starts to
Join her father. Hamlin leaves to rejoin
his regiment. He returns to Fort Dodge
after a summer OF fighting Indians. and
nnds Molly there. Shots are heard In the
plight. Hamlin rushes out. sees what he
believes. Ia he figure of Molly hiding in
the darkness and falls over the body OF
Lieutenant Gaskins. who accuses Hamlin
Of shooting him. The sergeant Is proven
Innocent. He sees Molly in company with
Mrs. Dupont, whom he recognizes as .
FORMER sweetheart. who threw him over
for LeFevre Mrs. Dupont tells Hamlin
14Fevre forced her to send him a lying
pote. Hamlin declares he has been look
ing for LeFevre to force him to clear his
record. Later he overhears Dupont and .
soldier Matching up q money-maktn9
plot Molly seeks an interview with
Hamiin. She says her father seems to be
In the power OF Mrs. Dupont who claims
70 be = daughter of McDouaid's sister.
Molly disappears and Hamlin sets out to
trace her.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
CHAPTER xxI.-Continusd.

He tramped along the brightly illu-
mined street. and out Upon the dark
road leading up the bluf to the fort,
his mind occupied with the events Of
the evening. and those other Incidents
leading up to them. There was no
doubt that Miss Mcdonald and her IA
mer had returned to their home. But
what could he do to assist her? The
very knowledge that she had volun-
tartly appealed to him, that she had
come to him secretly with her trouble,
brought strange happiness. Moreover
his former acquaintance with Mrs. Du-
pont gave him a clue to the mystery.
Yet how was he going to unravel the
threads, discover the motive. find out
the various conspirators? What we're
they really after? Money probably, but
possibly revenge. What did the wom-
an knvy which enabled her to yield
was the trap they proposed springing?
The Sergeant felt that he could solve
these problems II given an opportuni.
ty. but he was handicapped by his DO.
%sition; he could not leave his troop,
could not meet or mingle with the sus-
pected parties; was tied, hand and
foot. by army discipline. He could not
even absent himself from the post
without gstning special permission. He
swore to himself over the hopeless
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

ness Of the situation. as he tramped
through the blackness toward the
guard house. The sentinel glanced at
his pass, scrutinizing it by the light OF
a fire. and thrust the paper into his
pocket. Hamsin advanced, and at the
corner saluted the officer Of the day.
who had Just stepped out of the guard
house door.
Good evening, Sergeant" the latter
said genially Just in from town? /
expect they are having some dance
down there tonight"
yes, sir" hesitatingly. and then
venturing the inquiry: May l ask II
Major Mcdonald has returned I the
post?"
Mcdonald? No." he glanced at his
watch. He had orders to go east to
Ripley on the stage. That was due out
about an hour ago."
ITO Ripley7 By stage?" the Ser
geant repeated the words, dazed.
''Why-why. what has become of Miss
McDonald?"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

1.-THE Captain b-i1igerently. before J
lose my temper at this Internal in
pertinence."
Hamlin surveyed the two calmly.
confident that the woman knew ore
than she would tell. and utterly indif
ferent as TO the other.
Very WELL" he said quietly. Il will
learn what | desire elsewhere. shall
find Miss Mcdonald. and discover what
has actually occurred"
MY best wishes. l am sure" and
the lady patted the Captains arm
gently. I'VE are losing this waltz"
There was but one course for Ham
lin to pursue. He had no trail to fol-
low, only a vague suspicion that these
plotters were in some way concerned
in the mysterious disappearance. Thrs
far. however. they had left behind no
clue to their participation. Moreover
he was seriously handicapped by igno-
rance of any motive. Why should they
desire to gain possession Of the girlf
1t could not be money. or the hope OF
ransom. What then! Was It some
accident which had involved her In
the tells prepared for another? II so.
were those unexpected orders for Ma
jor Mcdonald a part of the conspiracy.
or had their receipt complicated the
affair? The Sergeant was a soldier.
not a detective. and could only follow
a straight road in his investigation.
He must circle widely until he found
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Many Of these squirrels are lively
young fellows, born last April, who IN
the early spring Will set up ho~usskeep-
ing for themselves. These squirrels
are C%hickarees, which sounds much
like the name Of a tribe of red men.
This variety is found from Maine to
Minnesota, and through the middle
west and as far south as Tennessee
and Virginia. 1t is the hardest of
the American squirrels and seems to
erjoy the winter. It may be seen
tanneling under the snow. shaking
its fur clean when 1t energies, as II
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

some trail to follow az patiently as ar
Indian. There would be tracks left
somewhere, II he could only discover
them. II this was a hasty occurrence,
in any way an accident something wa
sure to be left uncovered. some slip re.
veal the method. He would trace the
movements Of the father first, and
then search the saloons and gambling
dens for the two men. Though unsuc
cessful with Mrs. Dupont. he knew
how to deal with such as they.
The stage agent vas routed out OF
bed and came to the door. revolver In
hand, startled and angry.
"Who?" he repeated. Major Mo
Donald? How the hell should | know!
Some officer went out-yes; heavy set
man with a mustache. l didn't pay
any attention to him; had governme-.
transportation. There were two other
passengers. both men. ranchers. ]
reckon; none In the station at all
What's that, Jane?"
A woman's voice spoke from out ths
darkness behind.
Was the soldier asking II Major
Mcdonald went East on the coach,
Sam?"
Sure; what do you know about it,
"Why, l was outside when they start
! ed" she explained. and the man In
uniform wasn't the Major. Il know
him by sight, for he's been down here
a dozen times when l was at the desk.
This fellow was about his size, but
dark and stoop-shouldered."
And the others?" asked Hamlin
eagerly.
~ didn't know either Of them, only
/ noticed one had a black beard"
"A very large. burly fellowf"
mo, l don't think SO. l didn't pay
(, special attention to any Of them. onl,
| to wonder who the officer was, 'cauHe
I never remembered seem him here
| before at Dodge, but, as l recolleet,
| the fellow with a beard was rather VA
dersized; had a shaggy buffaloskH
| cap on."
Plainly enough the man was not U%
| pont, and Mcdonald had not departed
| on the stage, while some other, pro
tending to be he. possibly wearing his
| clothes to fuY.sor Ac dsceit, haA
taken the seat rererved in the coach
Bafled. bewildered BY this unexpected
| discovery, the Sergeant swung bach
into his saddle. not knowing which
way to turn.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

wardness of n Of the gentlemen wAs
invariably rode over the hounds. Al
one Of the meets the M. F. H. rode
up to the awkward hunter and. in The
most chilling tones. said: "Mr. So
and-so. there are two dogs in the peck
today, Snap and Tatters. which l an
especially fond Of and l would esteem
1t q favor II you would avoid killing O,
manning them with your horses
hoofs." Certainly, my dear fellow
replied Mr.. So-and-so. bat. a I do nj
know them will you be kind enough 4
put tags on them for ma"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Desperate Remedy.

From the roof Of a building the
stranger looked down upon q park
whose spare grass. scraggy shrubbery
and stunted trees were almost tram
pied out of sight by a human mob that
surged round a speakers platform In
the middle Of the park.
Whats up?" said the stranger. "A
suffragist riot?"
Worse than that" said the guide.
THE park grass has been In a bad
way for several months. and a local
! olitician has called a mass meeting of
the citizens to discuss plans for saw.
ing It."
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
He Had Observed.

The teacher vas giving a test on tina
value of foreign money in America.
When it was little Harry's turn, she
asked:
Harry, how much is a guinea worth
In this country?"
Harry smiled and answered: "A dol.
lar and a half a day."-Everybody's
Magazine.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Important Measure. Made Law.

Among the notable advances in the
legislative enactments of this year.
are the tuberculosis registration law
OF Colorado; laws providing for sub
slides to local hospitals in Minnesota
and Wisconsin,. an act providing for
the establishment Of county hospitals
in Indiana, and the establishment Of
state bureaus for the prevention OF
tuberculosis in Ohio and California.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Land Of Small Opportunity.

Census reports from the Panams
canal one give the population there
today as 63.810, Of which about "a, 00e
are employees Of the canal commission,
the Panama railroad and Of the varf
Gus canal contractors. Generally
speaking. the soil is not suitable toi
farming. 1t Is not likely that Amer
leans will be attracted, and sincs
other occupants than Americans. for
obvious reasons, are pot desirable
population of the zone, except 10 faJ
a. It will occupied by canal opera
tives and by the military necessary 10
the protection of the canal.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

coming from a bath. 1t is on the alert
from dawn to sunset. and on moon.
light nights such as We now have 1t
may be seen having high fun disport-
ing itself under the trees. 1t does not
hibernate, and while 1t may have
many enemies In. the forest 1t has In
the cities practically only one. the cat.
indianapolis News.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

The officer smiled, shaking his head.
I'm sure | cont know. my man." he
returned carelessly. Come back with
Barrett and his ladylove. likely. Why"
suddenly Interested by the expression
IN the others face. whats hap
pened? Is there anything wrongf"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
TOUCH Of COUNTRY IN CITY
sauirreis In indianapolis Accorded
Freedom and Made Pets by All
Glasses Of the Citizens.

In several parts Of the city It is
noted that there are more squirrels In
evidence in the parks and about the
lawns than ever before, and that they
have little or no fear of any one, even
boys having come to treat these inter
estipz relics OF the primevsl fores.
xfth Kindness aud consideration
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Climbing Up.

art in America is not respected"
said Arthur Stringer, the poet and
Novelist. What ice does a poet cut
among us compared with a Rockefel-
Ter or a Carnegie?
Poets r rated incredibly low
here. AS l reclined In a hammock
poetizing IN a farm lawn last week,
a tramp approached and asked the
farmers wife for pie.
She gave him pie. and, while he
ate, they conversed. l heard a snatch
Of their conversation.
"'You say you used to be a poet?
said the woman.
"'Yes'm.' replied the tramp. That's
how l got my start"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

$50 you have been to the art exhib-
IT."
Yes. and l found several Whistlers
there"
You don's say! Why don't a guard
put them out?"-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Friendly Tip.

Ragman-Any old bottles today;
mum?
Woman-No; but you might try MI.
Soakem's. next door; his wife's com
ing back from the seashore tomorrow.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Tho Tender Skin Of Children

'"V Se"0S' ON'" " V"''O's"
IL very sensitive to heat. Use Tyree's
Antiseptic Powder for all summer skin
affections. 1t quickly affords the little
sufferer relief. 25c. at druggists or
sample sent free by ]. 8. Tyree.
Chemist, Washington, D. C.-Adv.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Availability In Prospect,

Il fear l am not worthy OF you"
Never mind about that. Between
mother and myself I imagine we can
effect the necessary improvement
Chicago News.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

At the Railway Restaurant.
What shall l order for lunch?"
Since you need iron in your blood,
why not order some railroad frogs?"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

They Probably viii.
"Women's skirts are to be tighter
than ever the coming season."
Il don't care, let 'em rip"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Who scored the new musical com
edy?"
The critics, chiefly"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Now I am twenty-one. and my
own master!"
yes. but you are engaged"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Mrs. Winsaow's Soothing Syrup for Children
~teething, softens the gums, reduces inHammn.
tion, allays pain cures wind collie sc . bot,ls, ~
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Improving on the Idea.
rs that amateur musical organiza.
ton moribund?"
ITS worse than that. It's as dead
a. q door nail"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Fashionable s%anitarlum.
THE boss is worried about the new
patient"
HE seems weak"
Yes; too weak to sign a check"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Always MOVING.

DOES Gubbles ever make a move at
the club meetings?"
"Oh. lots of them. He's got St. vi.
tus' dance"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Didn't Improve Situation.

There wal a certain master Of fox
houndA in one Of the English shires
who was greatly angered by the awk-
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Not Always,

"A soft answer turns away wrath
well. Jim Jones only got madden
when l told him he was mushy."
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Getting Close to Nature.
This is an interesting moving pic
ture Of frog culture"
Yes, and II it were a talking NOV
ing picture. we might even hear the
frogs creak."
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Mean Man.

Papa, l want an ice cream sundae."
"All right, dear. remind me Of 1t
again, this 10 only Tuesday"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
Poor Excuse.

why did you drop of the water
wagon"
1T vas SO crowded I couldn't get q
seat" explained the other man, lamely.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Queer Struggle.
There Is one extremely odd thing
which happens often In summer"
what is it,"
THAT there should be such . hot
time over the price of ice"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Practical Virtues.
How did hat n~e'er-do-well manage
to liver"
In hope that If he inspired enough
faith he might live on charity"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

That woodpecker may be persist
ent. but l think he's beaten this time"
What's he trying to do?"
Drill a hole into an iron trolley
pole"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

FAR BETTER THAN QUININH.
Elixir Babek cures malaria where
quinine fails. and 1t can be. taken with
IMMUNITY by old and young
Having suffered from Malarious Fee
yer for several months. getting no relief
from quinine and being completely brok-
en- down in health, Elixir Babek' effect
ed a permanent cure."-William F. Mari.
Elixir Babek so cents. all druggists or
BY. Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
Ski 4 Co, Washington, d. C.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22
No.

This 10 q prescription prepared es-
pecially for Malaria or Chlys and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case. and II taken then as . tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-08-22

Sign.
rs this feast to be a mad reveI?"
Guess SO; I car see the champagne
bottles foaming at the mouth"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-26
fLAYS EFFORT TO
HOLD PHILIPPINES
Queson Says Society of Which
Taft Is Head Has Only
That Object In
View.

Washington. June 26.--Manuel Que
son. resident commissioners for the
l,hilinn,nes in congress- hos resigned
-,
I.on! tiie eNecuIlVe eoinnllttee OF the
lnlsipl'lne society anu a'so as a neIn-
osl because ne ~ hol M sS'nLalhy my
WIN .he aili,au.icea PURPOSES ol .ns
sociees ho, M,.n ~ .ne so..lse ne as; sass
l'as peeli l'u. eueu " ..,e so.ie.s ~. NJ.
sefs &c anu 'ile''Apess IN 'i'e ''iai's VI eiie
lslalius.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-26
SENA TIE AMENDMENT TO
ACT PUTS PREMIUM ON
GREA T. AMERICAN BABY
PRINCESS PATRicIA.

Washington. D. c.. June 26.-As f.
nally agreed upon by the Senate eau
Gus the income tax provision of the
tarnf bill discriminates against bachc-
lors and old maids, and favors babies.
The Underwood bill passed by the
House provided that graduated tax
should be imposed on all incomes Of
more than $4,000 When the bill reached
the finance committee Senator John
Sharp Williams, OF Mississippi, who has
children of his own and knows some
thing about the cost of raising then.,
advocated a special exemption for FAM
lily men. So ably did he urge his con-
tention that the income tax provision
was rewritten.
1t now. provides that unmarried per
sons-of both seXcs-shall pay the
graduated tax on all their income above
$1,000 Married persons shall pay On
all in excess OF $4,000 and enjoy an ad
ditional exemption of $500 for each mi
nor and dependent child, providing the
total additional exemption does not eX-
ceed 81 600
This is probably the most notable leg
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-26
INDEPENDENT HARVESTER
BOARD is REORGANlZED

Aurora, H., June 25.-offcers and di-
rcctors OF the Independent Harvester
company at Plano, H.. whose methods
OF stock selling are being Investigated
by the government. resigned late Yes
ter,!;ly and new Officers took their places
rhos rcsigninsg We're president and gem
eral manager W G. Thompson. Chicago.
and director n G Ely Despaines;
Joseph Doda Plano; a. l.. Lye, Plano:
w w Parish jr., Momence, and
Robert Nj Jacobs, Chicago.
Those elected We're: President. Will
liam Deering Steward. of Plano, and
directors. Attorney Frank G; Hanchett.
Chicago; o. S. steward, William Deer
ing Steward and II. L. Jeter, of Plano.
the latter the mayor of the city: Judge
+ J.. Martin OF Hutchinson. Kan;
Grant Crinneli of kankakee and L. NJ.
Shelby. OF Eagle Grove. la.
The new directors We're elected by
attorneys ard other representing the
holders of $500 600 Of the common stock
OF the company.
Tic company is Il slo.Goo.oo0 corpora
thon and has issued approximately
81. 900 o! stock. and only sS0o.ooO OF
the stock is co.nmcn or voting stock
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-26
WIND and HAIL STORM
STRIKES DRAPER, S. D.
All Vegetation Is Pounded Into
Ground and Much Damage
Is Wrought.

Draper, S. D., June 25.-The worst
wind and hail storm OF recent years
struck here last night about O'Clock.
All vegetation has. been pounded into
the ground and many buildings were
damaged. 1t is feared that reports
from the country districts will show
some loss of life.
The hail came before a furious wind
from the west and nearly all window
lights in town. located on the west
side of buildings, were broken out.
Many roofs were damaged and mer-
cantile stocks were soaked.
Outside of the hail area there was
D heavy fall of rain and the crops will
be greatly benefited in those sections.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-06-26
VETS ASSEMBLING
ON HISTORIC |E[D
Preparations Going On Rapidly
For Great Reunion to Be
Held Next Week at
Gettysburg.

Gettysburg, Pa. June o5.-By ar
rangements made in the veterans
camp it will be possible for the old
soldiers of the north and the south tc
find each other at Gettysburg next
week. if the person is anywhere in the
camp.
Under the direction of the officer.
in charge, IA bureaus will be estab-
IXhad at various parts Of the camp
The location of every command will be
known hepe and small army of boy
scouts will conduct the vetepans to the
fed.
Every day sees old soldiers coming
In Cor the celebration and today among
the arrivals was Lieut.. w. H. Wright
who walked the entire distance from
Winchester. Va. since June 8. Many
others are known to be walking here
for the celebration.
The tent to be used as an AUDITORIUM
was raised today Immediately south OF
,, the big tent and the placing of tho
seats will be started tomorrow Tier
upon tier of seats viii be hlih and a
seating capacity of 10000 will be
reached after all Is completed.
In order to prevent discomfort from
a possible cold period over the time
of the anniversary. the war department,
has purchased 1000 more blankets
entailing an additional expense OF
| 100000. A similar amount was ex-
pended originally when 1t was decided
to allow but one blanket to each vet
eran.
No person selling souvenirs or other
goods will be permitted in the camp
an order having gone forth that
"fakirs shall be barred without ex-
ception. The local officers of the ma
ticnal park commission. however. re-
ceived more than 1900 requests 70,
such privileges on the battlefield, but
all were refused.