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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-11-27
Whereabouts Of Cruisers.

Fol the present the Tennessee Is be
ing held at Chios. while the North Car
DINA is at Beirut, Asia Minor. The
captain of the latter ship, however
sent his message o the Navy Depart
ment from Alexandria. Egypt. Both
commanders had been asked to ac
knowledge receipts Of Secretary DAM
els orders as officials here were par
ticularly anxious that the naval ON
randers take no action of their own
initiative. the naval regulations civ
ing officers wide discretion ordinarily
under such circumstances.
The Tennessee and North Carolina
will not be withdrawn from the West.
ern Mediterranean, it was stated at
he Navy Department, no matter where
the responsibility for the firing Law.
The vessels will be kept within easy
reach OF Turkish ports to afford every
possible assistance to Americans
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-11-27
FIRING BY TURKS
ON LAUNCH Of j, s,
HELD NOT HOSTILE
CAPTAINS OF TENNESSEE AND
NORTH CAROLINA IN WESTERN
MEDITERRANEAN WIRE
ASSURANCES.
WARSHIPS WILL NOT BE
WITHDRAWN FROM REGION
Vessels to Remain in Vicinity, Ready
to Protect Americans in Turkish
Cities-No Steps to Be Taken
Without Instructions
From u. S.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The firing Of
a shot across the bow Of the launch
of the United States cruiser Tennes-
see while it was attempting to enter
the harbor of Smyrna, Asiatic Turkey,
was not a hostile act in the opinion
OF the captain of the cruiser. This
was made plain in a statement issued
by Secretary to the President Tu-
multy.
Despite the statements of Captain
Decker, the entire matter is to be fully
investigated and the Turkish govern
ment has been asked for its version.
No Additional Information.
Washington Nov. "a Secretary
Daniels received messages from Cap.
and Captain Omar of the cruiser North
Carolina, according receipt of his ord
er that no action be taken by either
ship in Turkish waters without specific
instructions from Washington.
Neither commander supplied addi-
tional information concerning the
shots that were fired at the Tennes-
sees launch at Smyrna several days
ago and the state department. also still
was without advices from Ambassador
Morgenthau.
Secretary Daniels said he thought
Captain Decker had SEM as much in
formation about the incident as was
available to him and probably now was
waiting to get into communication
with Ambassador Morgenthau before
sending a complete report. Close ex-
animation of CAPTAIN Decker's first
message reveals hat when the launch
was fired upon from shore it immedi-
ately turned back to the ship, which
was several miles away. near Your
lab. From that point 1t is now sun
posed Captain Decker reported TO Mr..
Morganthau what had occurred and
took the Tennessee to Grecian waters.
so or 60 miles distant at the request of
the ambassador while the latter en-
deavored to get in communication with
the consul-general at SMYRNA to learn
the exact cause Of the firing.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-11-27
WHY oATCH COLD
ons-hs6 % t1se osaMsossand Two<
thirds Of the sickness 10 the %.
reot Result Of catehin0 Cold.
Nothing could b. of greater vital
imterest& 70 the family than 70 1pov
how to avoid catching cold.
ena nj ruAT nlfl


n tt b true. "a famous doctor
says, that catching cold cAn ~
avoided. think what It means. Two.
thirds OF the sickness that now on.
presses the people would be avoided.
Serious interference with business.
The anguish of anxious parents. The
blasting Of many brilliant dreams.
All these things would be largely
done away with II people knew how
to avoid catching cold. Catching
cold is q very common experience in
numerous households People have
come to believe that there - 10 way
to avoid It.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24

 her voice had told the truth to his heart Nothing else mattered. But now. to come back to this hole we're in here Don't you understand at last that you can't beat the law? If you're caught here tonight where would you get off-caught here with gang of burglars? Why didn't you go to Chi cago. as you plannedT
 Planned? With whom?"
 "Why. with Burke"
 "Who told you that had arranged any such thing?"
 Burke himself did
 "When?" Mary was standing rigid now, and the rare color flamed in her cheeks Her eyes were blazing. Less than an hour ago."
 "Where?"
 ''In this room"
 What was he doing here?"
 Talking to my father"
 The seemingly simple answer ap- peared the last straw to the girls bur den of frenzied suspicion. Her voice cut fiereey into the quiet of the room. Joe, turn on that light! I want to see the face of every man in this room"
 The blaze of the chandelier famed brilliantly over all. Griggs moved stealthily a little nearer the door into the passage.
 But Mary's next words came wholly as a surprise
 "Dick." she cried. what are those tapestries worthY' She pointed to- ward the draperies that shrouded the great octagonal window.
 .'Oh, $200 or $500. l suppose" he an- swered. Why"
 Never mind that. How long have you had them, Dick?'
 Ever since can remember" And they're not famous master pieces which your father bought re- gently from some dealer who snug gled them into this country?" q should say notr'
 Its a trick Burkes done itr' Mary's word came with accusing ve- hemence.
 There was another single step made by Griggs toward the door.
 Mary's eye caught the movement, and her lips soundlessly formed the name:
 "GrIggs.''
 The man strove to carry off the sit uation though he knew well that he stood in mortal peril. He came a lit tie toward the girl who had accused him of treachery.
 Hes lying to your he cried forci- bly, with a scornful gesture toward
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Positive Proof
Should Convince the Greatest
 Skeptic in Putnam

Because it's the evidence of Put nam citizen.
 Testimony easily investigated.
 The strongest indorsement of merit.
 The best proof Read it:
 Mrs. George Rogers, 5l Walnut street, Putnam, Conn, says: "My kid neys were in bad shape for long time, and although I tried many remedies 1 did not find relief. There was con stant ache across the small of my back and was hardly able to do my house. work. If I was on my feet for any length of time, sharp twinges darted through my body. l had but little energy and mornings when l arose felt tired. A friend advised me to try Doan's Kidney Pills and 1 did. Three boxes restored me to good health. willingly confirm the endorsement gave in favor of Doan's Kidney Pills some years ago.
 For sale by all dealers Price 90 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's--and take no other.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24

 these men as well. Unless you do as say. Mary. I'll jail every one of them"
 Who's this. nyhow?" Chicago Red demanded.
 I'm her husband" Dick answered. 'Who are youg'
 Don't speak any of you" Mary di- rected. You mustn't let him hear your voices"
 Dick was exasperated by this per sistent Identification of herself with these criminals in his fathers house You men back therer' he cried If l give you my word to let every one of you go free and pledge myself never to recognize one of you again. will you make Mary here listen to me? That's all I ask l want a few minutes to state my case. Give me that. Wheth- CT l win or lose. you men go free. and Ill forget everything that has happen ed here tonight" There came muf- fed guffaw of laughter from the big chest of Chicago Red
 Your safety depends on me-" the young man warned. Suppose l should call for help?'
 You would only call onee," Carson said grimly. His hand went to the noiseless weapon in his coat pocket.
 "0nee would be quite enough"
 You win" Carson said. with half laugh He turned to the other men and spoke a command
 You get over by the hall door, Red, and keep your ears open every second. Give us the office if you hear anything. If we're rushed and have to make quick getaway see that Mary has the first chance Get that all of you?'
 Carson turned to Dick
 Make it quick, remember"
 Dick spoke at once with a hesitancy that betrayed the depth of his emo- ton
 Don't you care for me at all?" he asked wistfully.
 The girls answer was uttered with nervous eagerness. which revealed her own stress of fear.
 NO. no, nor she exclaimed.
 q know you do. Mary he asserted confidently: "a little anyway. Why, Mary. can't you see that you're throw ing away everything that makes life worth while? Don't you see that?' There was no word from the girl Her breast was moving convulsively. Mary. Nary he cried You've got to change Don't be so hard. Give the woman in you a chance
 The girls form became rigid as she fought for self control
 q am what 1 am," she said sharply. q can't change Keep your promise. now. and let's get out of this
 You can change" Dick went on im- petuously. Mary. haven't you ever wanted the things that other women have-shelter and care and the big things of life. the things worth while? They're all ready for you now, Mary. And what about me? After all, you've married me Now, it's up to you to give me my chance to make good. I've never amounted to much. I've never tried much. l shall. now, if you will have it so, Mary-if you'll help me. l will come out all right, l know that; so do you, Mary Only you must help me. need you. and you need me Come away with me-"
 "No. no! married you not because I loved you. but to repay your father
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24

Dick Glider "I tell you those tapes tries are worth million cold"
 Mary's answer was virulent in its sudden burst of hate.
 You stool pigeon. You did this for Burkeit'
 'I swear didn't swear it!'
 Its a frameup!' Carson broke in ferociously. His tones came in dead ened roar of wrath.
 On the instant. aware that further subterfuge could be of no avail. Griggs swaggered defiance.
 And what if it Is true?" he drawled. with a resumption of his aristoeratic manner He plucked the police whis- tie from his waistcoat pocket and raised it to his lips
 He moved too slowly. Carson had pulled the pistol from his pocket. had pressed the trigger There came no spurt of flame. There was no sound save perhaps a faint clicking noise. But the man with the whistle at his lips suddenly ceased movement. trem- bled horribly and in the next instant crashed to the floor. dead
 In the first second of the tragedy Dick had not understood. But the fall ing of Griggs before the leveled weap- on of the other man, there to lie 'n that ghastly immobility. made him un- derstand He leaped toward Carson would have wrenched the pistol from the others grasp. In the struggle 1t fell to the floor.
 Before either could pick 1t up Chica- go Red called his warning.
 Somebody's opening the front doorv'
 Carson sprang to the octagonal win dow as Dick took possession Of the pis- tol
 sThe streets empty We must jump for it. Come on, Mary" he cried
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Mrs. Ha 4. Frost

Pupil of Miss Charlotte Kinney of Boston, Mrs. Helen Winslow Potter of New York and Miss Bessie E. Birch of Providence, will take pupils for irr- struction in voice culture after Marcf 1st, 1914. For further information address inquiries to. INA ANDREWS FROST, Danielson, Conn l0-23p
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24


 of the passage door turning As the door swung open there came a gasp ing breath from Mary, for she saw framed in the faint light that came from the single burner in the corridor the slender form of her husband, Dick Glider
 The next instant he had stepped within the room and Chicago Red had bounced on his victim. the huge hand clapped tight over the young mans mouth There came a sound of scuf- fling feet, and that was all. Finally the big mans voice came trium- phantly:
 I've got himl''
 Its Dickr' The cry came as wall of despair from the girl
 At the same moment Carson flashed his torch, and the light fell swiftly on young Glider. bowed to a kneeling pos tnre before the couch. half throttled by Chicago Red. Close beside him. Mary looked down in wordless despair over this final disaster of the night.
 AObhC Cd q StNP lai thti pSNSiN he spoke his command, so that. though he held the torch still. he, like the others was in shadow.
 Get away. Red.
 The fellow let go his grip.
 Freed of that strangling embrace, Dick stumbled bIindly to his feet Then. mechanically. his hand went to the lamp on the table back of the couch. When the mellow light stream cd forth he uttered an ejaculation of stark amazement. for his gaze was riv- eted on the face of the woman he loved
 Good Godr' It was cry of tor tnre wrung from his soul of souls. Mary swayed toward him a little. palpltant with fear-fear for herself. TOT all of them. most of all for him.
 Hush. hushr' she panted warningly. oh' Dick. you don't understand!'
 understand this" he said broken " at last. Whether you ever did it oeiore or not. this time you have bro Aeh the law" A sudden inspiration
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24

Already Chicago Red had snapped of the lights of the chandelier. bad sprung to the window. thrown open a panel of it and had vanished into the nigbt. with Dacey at his heels As Carson would have called cut to the girl again he was interrupted by Dick:
 .She couldn't make it Carson. he declared coolly and reSulutely. You 20 I'll take care of her.,
 If she's caught There was an indescribable menace in the ferger's half uttered threat.
 .'She won't be-
 sIf she is. I'll get you. that's an.~ Carson said as he dropped out of sight
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24

the wrong he had done me. wouldn't let myself even think of you. and then -I realized that l had spoiled your life"
 NO, not spoiled it Maryi Blessed it We must prove that yet
 ~Yes. spoiled it." the wife went on passionateIy If I had understood, II I could have dreamed that could ever care Oh. Dick. would never have married you for anything in the worldr'
 .But now you do realize" the young man said quietly. The thing IS done If we made a mistake 1t is for us 10 bring happiness out of that error.
 aOh. can't you seef" came the stricken lament I'm Jailbird!'
 But you love me-you do love ne, | xpoww The young man spoke wltn joyous certainty, for some infection oi
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
l, N. | E. E. KENT.
TO RENT

A down stair tenement of eight nice rooms at 2l lnteryale Street, steam heat, electric lights and all the mode fn improvements. Cali or telephone zzo-o FRANCIS DARCY, Putnarn. l5-i6
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
CHAPTER XIV. The NoiseIess Death.

~ ED suddenly made slight hiss D ing noise that arrested the at tention of the others and held
 them in moveless silence.
 q hear something.' he whispered. He went to the keyhole of the door leading into the passage. Then he whispered again. and it's coming this way
 At the words Carson snapped his fingers. The room was plunged in darkness.
 There was absolute silence in the li- brary after the turning of the switch that brought darkness. Long seconds passed, then a little noise-the knob
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08
eRe elA!;n|s eRocfI4s
He Shows Casey How THANKFUL Ne Ought To VNR
H\ Be That Ne 10 In
sY TOM MAY

C>AAY
- knees an thanking God that Americar"
"Otve bin don
so ought said Grogan but
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be be she'll land
on stomach wild tn eeiln rafters.
at wild
tn world much chance tn condition
tn fa-arth an
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Tn, bys an
gathered gathered.
a it here an there fr little
TN family gather at dinner Sunday enjoy tn that
70 cansta Nv. sssa
family bed noigh tn disturbance in
Contrast atwidan country
s
grave fond m murdher aich .li
things death trembln undher tn tread
marchin' hosts
tn music their motion have gvn way
9Th, smlin' neids pillow,
An wher tn
ben blasted wild fore sword
loife ago
ar-re thim still
noights whn tn children
mother tells Thin through throat
that Is doesn't
should Min live In lands
think their family All they
their loves whin
looks crooked a Thin
little brood chill
banda murdher thin in their beds
nnocn that bin fatheress fr
mont Y
Increased in all directions
Oh fone thing Casey leaves thrain av ruin death
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08
From Another Point of Nie,D

Warmly
dispatch breast glorious
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08

On that wonderful afternoon or
July %, the warden met me In the
corridor and with q pleasant smile
said, BE happy" This was his pre-
Iude to the announcement that he
had received a telegram that had
been paroled. For once an editor
was SO happy that he was speechless;
but I feel sure that l looked my
thanks and appreciation--not only
for parole, but for the kindness and
consideration that the warden has
shown me during my stay here. l
am still very happy, and bid farewell
to prison with all the pleasure one
can imagine. leave the paper with
some regrets. wish that could
have done more to further the cause
OF prison reform. 1t seems that !
have done so little, where there was
SO much to do. Being the editor OF
Good Words has been full Of pleas
ures. for It aided in making time"
serve me instead Of my serving
time" Oficials have been kindly
helpful In all efforts. to improve, In
everything and in every way. The
boys" have been more than good to
me and leave many friends--men
who, though wearing the garb Of pris-
oners. are as good men as ever lived.
Good Words Is left in willing and
able hands, and hope II will be q
power in the great battle being waged
for the betterment OF prisoners and
the Improvement OF prison conditions.
The same kindly help and assistance
that has been given in the past, by
all connectioned with the institution,
will undoubtedly be continued
Goodbye. May as much happiness
-as now fills and elates me come to
all of you. Sincerely, H. Smith,
(Friend Smith was over modest In
estimating the credit due him. for
service in the conduct OF the paper
and In his relation to various inter-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08

IN
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chestto n a
av some y o.
reunions, ould gather
wolves families
bugles sound N.
urrbe fr hope won't
Do war? sked Casey
n
We we're nearit W Mexico Cas- (
sale I'm Uncle
be line lace
from
bin thin"
tn crowd that short
ago?
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ans 8 August
av mounts
suppose on tn other sode
T-'
Yes" Grogan they'll have stay there.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08

Warmly embracing the French ,
dispatch. said: II press, to my breast
country" You'd think at time like
this the czar would want to have his
head about him.
Germany has arrived at Liege. 1t
seems too bad. however, that Ger
many could not have waited for cheap
er rates.
As we understand II, Italy will give
the Free Press o decided advantage
by remaining neutral at least until
the Sunday morning editions are out
A rumor has 1t that the News has
been reinforced against the Free
Press by couple OF additional press
services.
Just how stringent an automobile
Law can they have IN Olympia, Wash.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08
Wisdom OF Father.

They were speaking Of the foxi-
ness of some citizens the other after
noon when Geo. 8. Bliss, chief of the
Philadelphia weather bureau, told Of
q stunt exploded by an esteemed citi-
zen named brown.
Brown, who lived in the pictures
que suburbs, returned home late one
evening with package which he
deposited on the dining-room table.
His wife, naturally curious, lost no
time in starting TO investigate.
What have you been buying, Jim
my?" she asked. taking up the pack
age and untying the string.
"A cornet," answered Jimmy; Il
have been thinking for some time"
"A cornet?" was the wondering In
terjection of the wife. Il thought
you knew better than to buy cor
net. You know very well that the
man next door worries you almost
to death with his"
Eyes, / know" was the smiling re-
sponse THAT Is the one bought"
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08

kukhin was alarmed; had he felt COW.
ardly for nothing? Perhaps the bomb
had fallen at distance, and II mere.
ly seemed to him that the fuse was
kissing near him. He opened his
eyes, and saw with satisfaction that
Mfkhailon was lying motionless on
the earth, at his very feet. But then
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'Twenty-eight inches.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08


They fined a hearse driver out there
for speeding.
A statistical note says Germany
has 3,535.697. II the dispatches are
correct, Belgium has evidently decid-
ed she won't be one OF them.
Australian statistics note that kan.
CARGO farming IL one of the principal
industries in that neck OF the woods.
Anyhow, II has proven great
boom to the See America First
movement.
Paris walters have all gone to war.
More proof that the Americans over
there got entirely out of money.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08

ests of this institution. He was a
positive influence and wrought bet
ter than he Is aware. The paper has
borne testimony TO his editorial EN-
cheney. In the field his spirit was
infused into the games and sports to
the advantage OF those activities. His
personal conduct was such as to win
to him the respect Of the officials and
the friendly esteem Of the boys
He left this place bearing with him
the "Godspeed and Goddess you
genuinely uttered by ali who have
known him here. Praise and good
will can hardly 60 beyond that1Edi-
tori
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08
PRESIDENTS WIFE is DEAD---A
sJV(1MANS PART HAS BEEN DONE WELL

M woodrow the wife Of the president OF the united
nd the first lady o the land, has passed away
The eve and the the moment from the battlefield IN
ana from the distressing sight she from the hand
s peasant the Grim Reaper for whole
tnls cutting -down.
Il but deep a, is no deeper that which has
thousands owy and humble homes around ge
b Belgium
The pang sting president much for peasant and for
peasant - mnch for q president
h sorrow President capable Of feeling the anguish and
var might not far removed from that Of the
th bour noll differences are all forgotten matters Of state
~ wa and the world with the greater part OF it at war;
y lin u.
ne hand laid feegy on the brothers hand the voice
~ ,psa, sympathy is brothers though across sea;
~ tear that falls is q brothers tear
Nh woodrow Wilson q noble
rather than wife Of the president the united
M u pay her at grandes tributes the highest honor
~ could upon her. and that she MOTHER
part Of presidents he part is
Hon and helped 10 shape it, destiny.
uuch = we may owe the country has received
on change in which made her matron Of the White
sa expression Of appreciation as she was Limited
~ citizen BY denial Of the right Of suffrage
We are certain Of COURSE could in the exercise OF
nuurssl and suaion she her duty fully and we'll
~ death neared President Wilson called BY Mrs Wilson to h
nv ala hin; that she could meet the end cheeuy legsa
~ sbolshng Iums Of Washington could be passed
Wod II the dying request conveyed which acted
Nm eradnaxy made possible for Mrs Wilson 70 be told
/1cf Her had been fulfilled
Ana then q the heavy laid smiled to those around
"an II well"
After ALL than meeting death when one can meet
Nh unselAshness
o. Nh Wilson's kind; noble character and willingness sac
even life good Others for the welfare Of the city the
- and the people, country has many women.
Ne quilted for the will live for courageous
rtcsn women like her will see % that it lives
with fine patriotism for more active part for
- IN lawmaing and nation building.
greatest hope had not been realized when
tod her battle simply, had been in single city by
dying request congress- but possibly she in the response
neaess Of day requests shall through
capitol halls commands
III. Wilson has died to remind part not the
n poxt ) sometimes held to be.
s has died competency for the vote
With mothers Of this country would lay
their lives for it
History win generation Of Mrs Wilson'S womans
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"BiII Study was able q follow tn
European war fairly inteIIioentiy up
q tn point Of readin' that Peru had
decreed moratorium, r something
like that"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-08

The average annual egg yield OF
each hen In the United States Is 10
but the record is 303.