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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01
An he really knew was that those dsx

An he really knew was that those do~
lis we're coming. leaping, crowdins
through the smoke wreathes; he saw
them stumble, and rise again; he saw
n leap into the air, and then crash
face down; he saw them break, CIR
cling to right and left, crouching as
they ran. Two reached the stage
only one! One pitched forward, a re-
volver bullet between his eyes, his
head wedged in the spokes Of the
wheel; the Other Hamlin struck with
emptied rife barrel as his red hand
gripped the door. sending him sprawl
ing back into the dirt. It was all the
work Of a minute, an awful minute. In
tense, breathless-then silence. the
smoke drifting away, the dark night
hiding the skulking runners.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01

amt much Of q fort to keep on q
bunch o. redskins once they git their
mad up. Them musket bullets go
through like the sides was paper, an l
reckon we Amt got no oversupply O.
ammunition know I amt fer this
Winchester. How long do yer reckon
We kin hold Out?"
Hamlin's face became grave. his
eyes also turning toward the river.
The sun was already sinking low In
the west, and the Indians. gathered in
council out of rine-shot, were ike
shadows against the glimmering water
beyond.
They'll try US again just before
dark" he affirmed slowly. but more
cautiously. II that attack fails, then
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01
In Ancient India.

A writer on Indian women Of 3.oot
years ago says that they were treated
with suspicion" and quotes from
kranya Kauda tc support his asser.
ton: Women will continue to like
their husbands only 50 long - they
are rich and influential: but the ue-
ment they : reduced In circnn.
stances they will be abandoned ~
them. Womea resemble the lightninx
In their waywas0ness. weapons
tAear sharpness. and to Aigh gAlo e
ln1sooroot hae1As
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01
Really an Old Term.

Cheek" in the sense OF impudencc
Is an old term. The earliest quotation
In Sir James Murray's dictionary Is
from Captain Marryat (184O). But
It has lately been found in the six
teenth century records Of Galway, in
the west Of Ireland. The municipal
rulers OF that fighting city-the man
from Galway" has become proverbial
for pluck and readiness to defend the
hottest Of corners--decreed that any
person giving "cheke" to the mayor
should forfeit 100 shillings and have
his body put into prison"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01

the man has risked his life to obtain
the flowers for the woman he loves.
Another method which exists In the
Canton Of Glarus il for the young man
to place a flowerpot containing . sin
gle rose and Q note on the window
sill Of the girls room when she II Al
sent from home and wait-perhaps
days-for q reply. II the maid takes
the rose. the young man boldly en-
teri the house to arrange matters
With her parents. but II the ross 4 ~
1oWo1 - fade away the proposal u 70
1ootn1 vikhomt > ains1s uor1 hsyjng
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01
SYNOPSIS.

9fa3oe Mcdonald, commanding an army
ut near Fort Dodge. seeks . man to
sercept his daughter Molly. who Is
AIDED for the post. An Indian outbreak
Threatened. Brick" Hamlin. a ser
ant who a just arrived with mes
ses to Mcdonald. volunteers for the
sslon and starts alone. Molly arrives
Fort Ripley two days ahead of sched-
y. She decides to push on to Fort
dye by stage in company with "Sutler
Il" Moylan. Gonzales, a gambler. is
70 q passenger. Hamlin NETS the stage
IA stories Of d~epredations committed
the Indians. 1t is decided to return
4 Ripley. The driver deserts the stage
en- Indians appear.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01

pGdISu III the
pers under
a big-type cap
ton. .'Caterpil-
lars Lose War on
Railroad"
There was no
picturesque exag.
%geration In that
caption. One Of
the most often
Sive tactics Of an
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01

been exchanged between the couple.
Sometimes a tickle girl will keep q
young man waiting q day or two for
an answer, but whatever It may be It
Is considered flnal.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01
Sure.

Howe'er the wind Of fortune blows,
Don't let such trines Hurry you:
Ine Ness you think about your woes,
1he less. old chap. they'll worry you
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01

It takes . mother to explain that II
It wasn't for the other bad boyo ~
~Vtuie" would - n angel
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01
LIKE PITCHED BATTLE
RAILROAD IN FINISH FIGHT WITH
HORDE OF CATERPlLLARS.
Though Defeated In the End, the In
sects Succeeded In Demolishinq
All Train Schedules on
Long Island Railroad.

About q month ago a column-long
telegram from Monrauk, l.. l., ap-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
COMING EVENTS

-"freokles" at Holt opera house
Tuesday, February p.
All new pictures tonight at the l.. and
3 including the tWo-reel feature, The
Last Performance" /" "Sally AIMS STRAIT
cry and Mikes Brainstorm." wild
animal comedy.
The Odd Fellows will hold social
"Wednesday evening. February 26, for
all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and
those who have been members of either
lodge are invited to be present. The
advisability of organizing a Rebekal
lodge will be considered. There will
be progressive whist.
The literary section of the Woman ;
Ten Thousand Club will meet Thurs
day, February p, at 3 p. m, at the
nue.. Current Events Will be the
topic for roll call. Mrs. Robert Campbell
will give book review and there Will
he two papers on california" by Mrs.
Hemeon and Mrs. Poston.
The Ladies Guild of ST. Paul's Epis-
copal Mission will meet Wednesday,.
February %, at , 80 p. m, at the
home of Mrs. ID. II. Timmons on Ham
iltOn avenue between Fourth and Fifth
streets. \ full attendance is desired
to make final arrangements for the
cooked food sale which the guild is to
have February 2S at the Enterprise
grocery store.
Rule D. Meeke, a real lady ventrilO-
QuiSt. elOcutioniSt, impersOnatOr, reader
and dramatiSt. will give feast of edu
Masonic hall Saturday evening, March
f. Recommended by Robert Chambers
of Los Angeles. w. q. p. of the Q. L. ;.
Tickets on sale at DunaWay'S.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Central American Coup

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 25.-Cipriary
Castro, former president Of Venezuela,
and Jesus Santes Zelaya, deposed pres
ident of Nicaragua. are said to be the
backbone Of The plan for The overthrow
IF Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua
and the merging Of the three countries
with san Salvador into a Centre Amer
lean federation, and TO this end the
assassination Of the chief executives
Of all but Salvador is believed TO he 2
part of the plan.
Juan Leets. an intimate friend Of
/elaya. and his trusted lieutenant. j.
leader Of revolutionary expedition
which is expected 10 sail from some
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25

Of the play, We're greeted with apprc-
ciativc encOres.
Two very strong types in the cast
arc Dignan Meredith and John :. Har-
bel as Duncan, the big hearted Scot.
and his wife. In accent and bigness
Of heart they take us back 10
The characters in ."Bunty Pulls the
Strings" and we are frank to say
that the two Duncans in "Frecklc,"
are every whit as typically and gcnu-
inely Scotch as any character in The
former.
'Freckles' was wholesome and sal
isfyinS, and many there are to testify
e the pleasure afforded by this pre-
s"ntalion of the famous Limberlo,t
story by Gene Stratton-Porter.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
MAINLY PERSONAL

The county librarian will establish a
branch at DiXieland tomorrow.
on business friends in FL Centre.
J. \. Hibbard. a prominent rancher
east of town. is in FL Centre today.
William Stancil returned last night
from business trip to Los Angeles
Norman T. PorteouS and wife Of Riv-
erSide are visiting in town for a few
days.
John Seig, a rancher west of town,
was in FL Centre today transacing bus
mess.
Arthur Strip of Chicago is in the
valley looking for investment oppor-
tunties
The L. o. Q. NJ will give social
| dance at Davis hall the evening IF
March H.
Mrs George L. Pulliam Of Signal
Mountain was in FL Centre yesterday,
shopping
C. c. Clark Of Pasadena is in town
looking over properties with the idea
Of Investment.
J. z. Walton Of Redlands is in town
on business. Mr.. Walton is a Iarsa
holder of valley property.
FL Centre lodge Of the |. o. o. f.
will hold a social meeting at Masont'
hall The evening Of February %.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Scott. formc.
residents of FL Centre. are in town
looking after business interests AMI
calling on friends.
]. w. Mackail of Walla IWaIIa,
WASH. is a recent arrival in the Val
| ley. MIR. Mackail has located on 4
ranch north Of CaleXice.
The Woman's Auxiliary Of The Chris :
tian Church will hold Il meeting To-
morrow at the home of Mrs. C.. I.
Collier on Imperial avenue.
w. E. Sauers and Arthur Elmer, wio
lave heen connected with the piano
department of the Delozier Furniture
Company, left last night for Los All
eeles.
Mrs. f. q. McIlvanc ana daughter
of san Bernardino are visiting friends
liz various parts of the valley. Thry
are at present the guests of samuel
Jones east Of town.
True NencilI is remodcling the Court
House Garage into three store rooms.
These stores will make welcome adj
litiOn TO FL Centre business properiv.
as they are needed badly.
The san Diego stage was unable 80
accommodate the number of passen-
gers going to the coast this m0rnin=.
There i some talk Of putting on m
''i'iliIpIIdI Sld-f. dS itdNtl Ill DOIl a.
rtctions would easily fill two machines
almost every day.
Hotel Oregon arrivals: C.. w. Cullen
W. +. Bryant, Frank Reese. ;. IT,.
Thompson, T.. NJ. Galley, John b. Ratio.
Walter Z. Brown. Z. f. Cooper, Charles
Williams. Oswald :. Parker, II. J. Nice
:. Z. Gill. :. ;. Preston. Los Angeles: ::
Clarence Shaw, A. w. Brommers
". W. Thurlow. G. E. Wise. G. NJ.
2aer. J. r. Prize, r. NJ. Dean. san
Erancisco: Wallace B. Parker, Frank z.
iratfen. Alhambra: Mr.. and Mrs
Norman 7. POrteOus, Riverside: C.. C..
lark. Pasadena: John C. Scott, Indi-
anapolis: Charles F. Kelley, Long
Beach: \. w. Martin, Chicago.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
"Freok,es" Tonight

OF "Freckles," which will appear
in Holt Opera House tonight, the Waco
TimesIerald says: AS bright and
wholesome and happy as any reader
and follower of Gene Stratton- Porter
could desire, Neil Twomeys dramali-
cation Of 'Freckles" was presented az
the Auditorium yesterday to well
pleased matinee and night audiences.
Following so ciestly the engagement If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Steffens on Stand
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS

lbf UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
Los ANGELES. Feb. 2l.-LincoIn
Stefens, magazine writer, testified in
lhe barrow defense today, telling Of
the alleged agreement between District
Attorney Fredericks and barrow re
Eardlng the pleas of guilty by the
McNamaras. He recited the story un-
der Darrow's Questioning. lie sub
mllted to cross examination by Spc-
clal Prosecutor Wheaton Gray and de-
clared the negotiations Leading to the
pleas were in progress a week before
Inc alleged bribery Of Venireman
Lockwood. The testimony purported
to show no object Of bribery existed.
as the negotiations to close the case
We're already under WAY.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Rogers for Himself.

who has been in the grain business i'll
the valley for nine years and for the
past year and half had charge Of
the Globe Grain and Milling Company's
business through Imperial valley, has
resigned his position and March he
will start brokerage business for hm-
self, buying and selling hay. grain ana
seed, making FL Centre his headquar-
ters.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Memorial Day Ordinance. Members

of the Grand Army are preparing a
petition to the city trustees asking
them TO pass an ordinance to prevent
the desecration of the day by making
1t time for sports, all games and
races to be barred. The petition is in
harmony with a movement that is OH
throughout the country. both North
and South being Interested in keeping
the day sacred in memory Of the men
who sacrificed their lives for their
country
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Must Find New Plan
LBY UNITED PRESS AssoCLAr1o,

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCLATIONS1
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-''If the deci-
sion of the California railroad commits :
sion last night disappearing The Har-
riman dissolution plan is upheld by
boards" This statement was made to-
day by Julius kruttschnitt, chairman
Of the Southern Pacific directors. "The
must now begin over again
and this means we must evolve an
entire new plan" he added.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Druo Victims Troubles.

DF OS sEOSfFT' . y VuOFSS' TT " '3I17V
J. Poll, late of Pasadena, charged with
passing a forged check in Imperial, is
before Judge Cole of the superior court
today. in an effort to be given Ms
freedom on parole. He blames his az!
on drugs to which he is addicted.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-A fast growing business,
earning $50 week. Will sell for
$100 cash. snap if taken in hurry.
Address SNAP" p. o. box sos, Ell
Centre. 257
WANTED-Position on ranch by man
and wife. Address BOX 623, P. O.
f257
FOR RENT-A pleasant room for two
persons, new house, 623 ORANGE ST.
FIRST CLASS dressmaking at reasona-
Bile prices. 623 ORANGE ST.
FOR HANGE-Property in Los An
Geles for water stock in Co. No. 1.
Address CALL BOX 19, Seeley. x257
WANTED-R -Relinquishments under east
side high line canal. HARDWOOD &
FOSSUM, 1900 ID St, U. S. Grant Ho
tel bldg, San Diego, Cal. X257
WANTED-Imperiai valley lands, i'm
proved or unimproved. HARDWOOD &
FOSSUM, 1900 d St, U. S. Grant Ho-
tel bldg, San Diego, Cal X257
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Odd Fellows Social Evening. E.

Centre lodge |. 0. o. F. will give
social evening to resident members ot
the order and Rebekahs "Wednesday
evening, February 26. at their lodge
room. If you are a member of either
subordinate or Rebekah lodge come and
help organize a Rebekah lodge here.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
A Accommodations Wanted

Furnished housekeeping rooms. fur
nished cottage or board and room for
family Of three wanted: near gram
mar school preferred. Address Fl. l.. s..
Press office Advertisement. x256
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Will Behave Herself

GBY UNITED PRESS AsSOCIATIONS1
EPSON, England. Feb. 25.-Promis
ing To permit no further violence among
her followers or to appear in public
until her hearing, Mrs. Pankhurst was
released today on $500 bonds for
trial tomorrow on a charge of causing
the dynamiling of Lloyd Georges home.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25

The Pioneer Transfer Co. is prepared
to handle your baggage or any KIND oI
dray work at reasonable prices. Or
flee on Fifth street just north of Main
street. Phone Main 1-Adverusemen
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
CITY AND VALLEY

For Right of Way. The county sui
against Albert Robinson of No. i
before Judge Cole today for hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25

boyish, ambitious, Irish "Freckles, is
possessed OF voice much better than
The ordinary, and his several song num-
bers. which enhance the pastoral effect
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25

naturally created and portrayed by Miss
Charlotte Walker.
Mr.. Velie, besides proving talent
ed actor in the Interpretation Of the
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Special Sale

This week we will sell gasoline.
wood and coal stoves at big reductions.
Valley Hardware Co., 534 Main street
Advertisement. 256
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Water in the River. Following

the mean daily gauge heights and dis
charges of the Colorado river at Yuma.
Ariz., for weeking ending February %
Date Gauge Height. Discharge
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25

"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.
the characterization of "Frecklcs," iu
The hands Of Julius Nclie, becomes
relatively quite as simple. strong anl
a. the June whose sweetness
and simplicity were so charmm@ly ann
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Ed Royce Bus and Transfer

We can move anything anywhere
with care and safety. What have you
got? Get our figures. Office 522 Main.
Phone 5S2.-AdvertiSement.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25

port in the United States for the coast
of Honduras within the course of
few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
Parties WISHING STORAGE SPACE

uf tIOS vVTSIITTTy OCOTdyU space
We have leased the large sheet iron
arehouse formerly occupied by Hamll-
ton Supply Co. and are prepared TO han.
die any and all kinds of storage busi-
ness. See Pioneer Transfer Co. at Office
on 5lh Just \. of Main. Phone Main
Advert liSpment If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-25
FRErERNaL SOCIETIES

" UNA LODGE NO. 476, Benevolent
I and Protective Order of Elks,
meets every Wednesday evening
at Elks' Hall. Visiting brothers are
heartily welcome. Meeting hours
o'clock. w. C. PRYOR, Exalted Ruler;
C. A. LIVINGSTON. Secretary
The Calumet news., 1913-10-16
MAKES UNIQUE RECORD.
Indian Player Hopes to Play Every
Position on Team.

Bloomington, Ind. oct. lG.-Wheu
Indiana university meets the Universe
" Of Illinois football team i'm Indian
lpolis on October -. IL is believed
Floyd Fleming. captain of The Grim
son eleven last year. will establish the
unique record If having played i'm cv-
cry position on the team in confer
ence games.
Fleming will start the Illinois game
At center. lie has played guard tack
T., quarter back, both halves and fur
back. Since the Chicago game, WHEN
Goodman. the varsity center. was in-
iured Fleming has been playing the
pivotal position in practice on Jordan
field IN the Chicago game. Flcmius
played two positions. a tackle AMI
ana put up a strong
game iu both positions.
Besides his versatility on the griC-
IRON, Fleming has played all the posi-
tions on the varsity basketball quiu-
tct and has tiled al the places on thr
b"s.ball team with the exception or
pitcher and catcher. He Is also
hard hitter at bat. lie was elected
aptain of next seasons baseball team.
Athletic followers here say F'loming's
record has never been cqualcd i'm the
wcstcrN conference.
The Calumet news., 1913-10-16
HOLIDAY MAIL
TO BEGIN SOON
Parcel Post Business of laurium
Office Is Growing

The clerks at the Laurium postof-
flee have noticed during the past few
weeks marked increase in the
amount Of parcel post mail and this
department Of the postal service in
Lauri,m is now making Il splendid
record. The number of packages des- =
patched from Laurium daily has al .
most doubled since the new postor-
flee building has been occupied and
at the same time the number of in
coming packages has increased,
owing To the strik" there was a
slight falling off of the total receipts
during tho month of August and carly
in September but an increase is again
ccing shown ana ii will take hut q
short time for the receipts 10 get bacl,
TO normal
Preparations arc being made for the
holiday rush which will @uon com
mcncc. Although No Christmas pack
ages have yet been received, Il is al
most time that gifts We're on their
way 10 far Oft countries. It require
six ana seven weeks FOR mali matter
to reach many of these countries. cs-
peciallS in tn" orient, and with allow
anccs for unexpected. delays, II viii
he seen that little time remains for
the scndcrS. The Laurium office is
well equipped FOR the
holiday rush now. the ncr office bein"
splendidly arranged in every way.
Aleer rrain has recently joined the
carrie" force at the L1urium office,
taking the place Of Carrier Richard
bennctts, resigned. James Rose
nicrgy has been appointed substitute
carrier ana VIII also look after the
parcel pest delivery.
The Calumet news., 1913-10-16

when lie conditions prevailing I'm the
copper country are considered,
The time limit for tax payments ex-
rires next Monday. the council hayinF
no authority 70 extend the warrant
further After that date the county
treasurer may call foc the return OF
The roll at any time and taxes an
paid will be- regarded as delinquent.
Whether paid 90 the village or count.
treasurer. such taxes will be subjcc
to au extra collection Zee after neN.
Monday. and it behoo1cs tax paycrs
To settle accounts az once.
The delinquent list IL likely To b"
heavy this Year. for ina the balance oI
$4,000 which has not BEEN paid there
are sidewalk taxes which nave been
taxes which have been standing TO
five years, both of which viii be es-
pecially hard TO collect at this time.
it is thought. There are several large
lax accounts remaining due, however.
which win swell the totai amount
The Calumet news., 1913-10-16
EASE STEALING ON COAST.
Jimmy Johrson, Old Cub Player, Near
the Record.

san Francisco Cal. oct. lG.--.
There has bccn so much recent con
troyCrsy over the stolen base record
of Jimmy Johnston, center fielder o.:
the san Francisco team Of the IN .
ciiic Coast league that President
Baum of the league gave out This
statement today:
The grCatcUt number uf bases sto.
len by any player in any one season
Of which We have record was lGG. That
record was made IN 1858 by IlarIs
Storey, then on the Athletics. In 1890.
when hc was with the Boston club iu
tho old Playe league. he stole l55
bases.
since that time there have been
many changes in the rules. In modern
baseball Il may bc said that the BEST
record thus fas Is that of Rnlph
Atcl ers. formerly cf the Boston Nu-
tionols Who, whcu with the sSpol;ouc
club last year. stole ilG bases. john
stor this season has stolen to date
ilJ bases and he has to weeks more
20 20, so that a now record for minor
lcaEucs and tor modern baseball In
any league Is almost sure to be his
Johnston belongs 20 the Chicago NJ
tional leaguc club.
The Calumet news., 1913-10-16
POLOISTS PLAN
BIG CAMPAIGN
England Will Make Determined
Effort to Lift the Cup

New York. oct lG.--Guud news
concerning the preparations that are
being made in England for a third
foray after the International polo cup
continues 10 reach the ears of the Of
iicials of the Polo association. Next
y ears British tCam-andN everybody
should know believes that there win
surely be onc-will be composed OF
play crs well trained in the whirlwind
tactics that carried the Americans TO
victory in the last thec series Of
matches. They seem 20 realize at last
that on the other side that something
moro than perfect horsemanship. Glow
CT backhand work and pretty hitting
IN front of the ponies for,lcgs is re-.
quircd Of winning team.
Lord tshby 81. Ledgers. who has a
project for the rcConqucst of the Gun,
Is now engaged on the hardest part of
lis task-that is, the getting together
IF suitable mounts Lord Ashby
knows that only fast blood ponies are
ol real use On American grounds,
where the pace is fast and the foot
hold So extraordinarily sound THAI
ponies are driven 1T top speed and
Duke Of Westminster has already
promised the loan of Energy, who has
twice crossed the Atlantic.
TIL" Foloists of Meadow Brook and
Ccdarhurst are Keeping close tab on
every move Of the Britishers. who
seem more determined than ever 20
win back the Wcstchester cup. Lorl
Ashby 81. Ledgers proposor to assem-.
bic his team by the first of the year
and take il over to Spain. where King
Alfonso has consented to permit the
use OF his private grounds at Casa de
Campo ANA la Granja. near Madrid
The use Of the Madrid Polo club has
also been rendered To- the EnSlishmeu
I'm Madrid the Englishmcn hope 10
get plenty 90 fast practice with the !
Spanish players, as anyone who has |
seen these Spaniards ON the ncld |
knows that the Duke OF Pcuararcla |
.ho Duke of Alba. the Duke OF Arion !
'ount De Ia Maza and NJ. Santos Sug-
'c2 can ride like cowboys. The Mad |
id grounds, too, are a great deal fast |
T. than those IN Engloud. Lord Ash !
~, however is not going To ind II |
.asy Ia get together team OF men /
Who can ESCAPE their military. profess
;ional or business duties FOR any con.
Siderable length of time.