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Yazoo City herald., 1914-10-16
Hicks-Laey.

Friends of Miss May Lacy, who
once made her home in Yazoo City,
have received invitations from Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Walter Yates, of Laurel,
to the marriage of this young lady to
Mr.. Thomas Floyd Hicks. the ce-e-
mony to take place at st. Johns Episi
copal church of Laurel Tuesday even
ing at $3.50 o'clock.
Yazoo City herald., 1914-10-16
EQUITY League Meeting.

The Yazoo Equity League will meet
with Mrs. L. E. Stubblefeld, at her
residence on East Broadway, next
Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, at three
O'Clock. There will be an interesting
program, and full attendance of the
members is urged.
Yazoo City herald., 1914-10-16

Bouquet Janice Toilet Water SIPS
per bottle. To try is to always use it.
Browns Drug Store.
Yazoo City herald., 1914-10-16

When in a hurry and want the best
phone Browns.
Yazoo City herald., 1914-10-16

N. A. MOTT, Editor and Proprietor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26
, Wide Girdle Ribbons

Special Values for Vacationists.
One Lot Of broad rich ribbons in fancy pat
terms. many colorings, values regularly up EQf.
to S5c. Vacation Sale price, yard. OO~
New Bayadcre Stripes in wide handsome gir-
die ribbons that should be much higher 81 GS
priced. Vacation Sale price, yard view
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26

Cool White Dresses

In plenty-at low prices-pretty. new styles to
take with you your summer visit. Cool.
dainty frocks of sheer white crepee, ana voileG
made up with laces and embroideries vide
range of choice in styles, beginning at 9s.sS,
$500 and $3.50, including fine dresses at $1,000
$500, and up to $4,000 and $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26

16-button silk gloves-in black,
white and staple shades
Regular SIPS quality, pair. CSC
Regular $1.50 quality, pair $1.19
Regular $1.75 quality, pair. .$1.49
Regular $500 quality, pair. SITS
12-Button Silk Gloves
Black, and white only
Regular 81 90 quality, pair ........ Use
Regular $1.25 quality, pair. ..... CSC
Regular $3.50 quality, pair. -. .$1.10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26
Figured Crepe and Lawn
Dresses, Special, $50

Prettily fashioned. cool crepe dresses for
which you would pay much more at any other
time are $3.50 in the Vacation Sale. made with
tunic. low neck, short sleeves white collar and
cuffs bordered with plain color, like the crush
girdle.
With these we include-seveFal styles lawn
dresses in fashions with cool 10y neck
vestee vest OF fine embroidery, sofAe bor-
dered with fine embroidery edge-good selec-
tons in light summer colors; also q IN
white-and- black-all at. FseVV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26

These fine. beautifully finished hose
serve all the purposes of silk and veal
better than silk hose at the same price.
Our regular soc fibre silk hose in both
light and medium weights, all fibre silk.
or with Isle garter top-black, white and
tan in the vacation sale at Soc pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26

The remainder of the large special purchase
which has proved attractive, will be priced
1868 in the Vacation Sale, though there
parasols in the lot up to $500 regularly-plain,
bordered. striped. checked. figured. two
ahke-an in stylish shapes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26
HAND EMBROIDERED

HAND EMBROIDERED BLOUSES Of
sheer. fine lawn, made in one of the newest of
the cool. dropping styles. also pretty blouses
of striped crepe, though far too fine and dainty
to deserve such low price. 0C Ok
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26
$500, 81. so
and $500
Embroidered
Gloves

One lot 16-button en-
broidered wrist silk gloves
in white, black and a few
colors. special. pair $1.oS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26

TINTED NULL BLOUSES with sheer white
vest collar and cuffs; also many really exclusive
effects in tho sheerest Of white Q1 90
OaOuseo are 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26

14x26 inch "Turknitv Towels Gone side
Turkish. the other knfD each 1Oc.
fsx35 inch ssTurknit" towels, each 15c.
17x26 Individual Turkish Towels-readily
absorbent, 15c each, for CSC.
14x2O inch honeycomb tovvels-(individ-
ual size) very absorbent-each sc.
14x2O inch Linen Huck individual towels
very soft and durable, each 1Oc.
15x24 inch All Linen Huck Towels-very
fine quality. Regular :5c value-Vacation
special, each CSC.
1885 inch Bleach Turkish TowelsEof ex-
cellent wearing quality. each 21c.
17x3e inch Oatmeal Crash Towels-extra
good kind for camping purposes-15c each
20 for 75c.
Knitted Wash Cloths-all white or with
pink. or blue bordersE5c each-0 for 2Sc.
Extra Fine wash Cloths-Turkish weave
in finest merceFized yarns. All white or
plain pink. blue or lavender-1oc each-3
for 2Sc. IS .is.s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26
Colored Wash Fabrics for Vacation Dresses
Dainty Dress Lawns

and blouse materials in light and dark patterns
"a good collection Of different styles in 30 in
fine quality lawns priced specially for the Va
cation sale-yard .................... ....s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26

OR6sANDY DREssEs-Fine Sheer. ana un-
usually attractive at the price, 110 IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-26
Fine Cool Blouses

OUR 90 BLOUSE8 are finer. daintier
newer. and prettier than any others we know
of at the price-and even more new styles are
added for the Vacation Sale.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
pos Warfare Chief Attraction Majority of World Wanderers
Fighting in That CountyEmpy Beer Bottles Filled With
Dynamite Made Good Bombs

struck an enemy. The unlucky Fed
eral who cOllided with one OF these mis-
silcs was usually put hors de combat so
quickly that he never knew what hit
him.
Empty beer bottles were comman-
deered from the numerous saloons of
MeXicali. and these. filed with dynamite
and with short fuse inserted in the
neck, made very good bombs for close
quarters but were rather uncomfort-
able things to sleep with. I know. for
in my own particular trench were stored
a dozen Of these home made dsturbers
OF the peace, and they were not condu-
Give to pleasant dreams at night.
Each night we reported for duty at
our lonely post on the brink of a deep
wash on the river bank on the south
side of the town and drew lots for the
various guard periods. Each man stood
guard for an hour and n half, while the
others slept in the trenches. The next
guard to the east was composed of half
dozen greasers who nightly alarmed
the camp by shooting their rifles in the
air at the least noise from the dark
depths of the river bed. Down in the
centre of the guch. which was a quar-
ter OF a mile wide and about sixty feet
deep. ran the New River. a shallow
stream hardly larger than a brook. Up
This stream at night came swimming
and spashing big carp from the Salton
Sea. In the stiffness OF the desert night
the occasional splashing of the fish
sounded very much like invading horse
men crossing the river, particularly to
men made nervous by the near APP
proaeh Of the enemy.
one day scouts reported that a large
force of Federals was marching toward
MeXicali and but a dozen miles out in
the desert. The news reused the camp
to high pitch of excitement. the new
men who had as yet seen no actual
hghting being as eager as the old
timers to mix things with the hated
Federals.
Salinas was importuncd by his Amer
lean licutcnants to march out and at
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
JRES OF AMERICAN SOLDIER OF FORTUNE IN MEXICO

who had little use for his American
allies. commanded the smaller OF the
two groups. composed principally Of
MeXicans. Indians and about fifty
whites. A couple OF negroes completed
the color scheme OF as mixed a collec-
ton OF revOlutiOnists as was ever gath
cred under the red flag Of the Liberals.
The other group. practically all white
men and containing many experienced
soldiers, was headed by Cen" Stanley
Williams and Lieut.. Pryce. who had
seen service under the British flag in
India, China and South Africa.
We found the headquarters of Salinas
in a deserted cantina and were intro
duced to the General as new recruits.
The General was a brave sight in a
khaki uniform and clanking sword, Of
which he was apparently very proud.
After asking few questions regard
ing our previous military experience.
whether we would stay a while and not
beat it after a few days, as others had
done, taking with them their rifles
and whatever else they could COM
mandeer in the dark watches OF the
night, he enrolled us as full fiedged
members of Maderos army. Each Of
us was furnished with a AS calibre
Springfield rifle stamped with Uncle
Sans trade mark and IS rounds OF
ammunition. Strips of bright red cloth,
the rebel color to wind around our
sombreros were also given to us.
Little regard was paid to the rules
of civilized warfare by either side. The
Federal method of disposing of prisoners
was to line them up and shoot them
without delay.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03

tack the advancing enemy. which was
said to number between four and five
hundred men. Struggling his shoulders
the General lit a cigarette and remarked
that he was satisfied to remain in his
well protected position behind the de-
fences OF Mexicali. Perhaps "manana"
tO-morrow) he would decide to give
battle to the soldiers Of the tyrant
D!az But why look for trouble with a
force far outnumbering his own?
In vain his American allies pleaded
with him to attack and annihllate the
advancing enemy. The General was
obdurate. Finally he gave permission
to Williams to march forth with as
many men as desired to follow him
and head off the Fedcrals. Hardly a
white man but was eager for excite
ment. after weeks of inactivity. Will
Jams had little difficulty in mastering a
force of about ninety men, and the
following morning march out over
the trail with his little band. A
covered wagon drawn by mules was
taken along to be used as an ambu-
lance. This wagon was destined that
night to return with the nervy COM
mander dying from a wound in the
head.
About four miles from the town. near
Little's ranch. We encountered the Fed
erals unexpectedly and the fight COM
menced. each side seeking the protec-
ton Of the banks Of the main irriga
ton canal which supplies the Imperial
Valley. the canal separating the oppos-
ing forces.
Singly and in small groups we found
shelter behind Clumps of mesquite and
sand hummocks. The men for the most
part treated the episode" as huge pic
mic. laughing and hurting taunts in
pointed American slang in the direc-
ton of the enemy. With sixteen
year old boy from San Francisco and
youth who claimed Nebraska as his
home | lay behind the three foot canal
cmbankment, watching a typical Next
can battle.
Between us we had about $50 car
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03

fire. finally slencing the terrible Maxim
gun. But the Federals. swinging the
machine gun in the direction Of the
ambulance. had sent a hail Of lead
through 1t. killing one Of the mules
and Kidding the vehicle. A bullet
struck the unfortunate Williams at the
base OF the skull and tore a great hole
in his head. The dead mule was cut
loose and the ambulance driven to the
rear.
The Federal fire soon ceased and they
drew of to the eastward under cover
Of the gathering darkness. With hardly
a cartridge left among us, we could do
nothing but return to MeXiCal. With
the exception of poor Williams, not a
man had suffered injury. which speaks
volumes for the Federals' craftsmanship.
The San Francisco youth in faCetious
mood estimated that million bullets,
more or less, had been scattered over
the desert that day by the Diaz sharp
shooters, the total casualties on our
side being one dead mule and single
wounded man.
Tired. thirsty and covered with dust
and glory. We struggled back to MeXi-
cali. Williams, babbling in delirium.
was taken across the line and placed
under the care of the United States
army surgeon in the field hospital at
Calexico, where he died early the next
dSr.
Scouts sent out next day found no
trace of the rctreating Federals, but
they were reported several days later
at the Government dam, thirty miles
to the eastward. Several long shallow
trenches. each holding about twenty
bodies. marked the scene of the battle.
showing that they had lost heavily in
the fight. although outnumberng us
four to one.
This engagement created very poor
impression Of the fighting ability OF
the Federals among the soldiers of for
tune on Madero's side. the general
opinion being that "one insurrecto could
lick five Federals"
once more peace settled over MeXi-
cali and the old routine OF guard duty
was taken up. The monotony was
broken one day by the execution of a
Mexican insurrecto for some reason
which | cannot now recall a savage
young negro from one of the Southern
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03

trdges for our Sprngfields. These
rifles are good for four or FIVE hundred
yards They were long ago discarded
by Uncle Sam. We would shove in o
cartridge. poke the muzzle over the
top of our shelter and let fly at the
nearest group of Federals. They, poor
fellows, seemed to be badly ratified
Most of them acted as though they
had never fired gun before. shooting
from the hip in the general direction
Of the blue sky. OF course their bull
let's whistled harmlessly far above US.
We could hear them humming over
head, tearing holes in the clear desert
air. The peculiar whine Of a high
power bullet once heard Is never for
gotten.
For two hours We exchanged shots
at a distance of nearly a quarter mile.
Finally the Federals brought their ma
chine gun up and turned it loose. By
this time We were running short Of
ammunition and Williams decided to
rush the Federas capture the ma
chine gun and turn it on the invaders
The word was passed along the line
and We made ready. Expert shots
centred their fire on the Federals
the Maxim gun. picking Off
the gunners SO rapidly that the gun
was out of commission most OF the
time
This warfare continued until the sun,
disappearing behind the distant noun
tains, warned us that night was APP
preaching. Then the word was given
to rush them and we sprang up and
forward converging toward a bridge
which spanned the canal About this
time the Federals got the range and a
storm of bullets swept the field. Gen.
Williams went down with bullet in
the leg, and after many anxious min
utes several of us managed to get him
into the improvsed ambulance.
At the first rain of bullets In our
direction we had dropped to the ground,
where, hidden by the tall barley watch
grew along the canal, We continued our
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States and white man called
''Frenchy," a world wanderer of no
particular nationality, were told off for
the job. OF course spectators Were not
lacking from the ranks, and bunch
Of picturesque insurrectos accompanied
the firing squad to a secluded spot be-
hind an old 'dobe house.
The condemned man was COMMANDED
to stand up against the wall. facing his
eXecutioners. but he insisted on turn
ing away from them. Finally the negro
became impatient and. walking toward
him, lifted his arm and showed his re-
volver against the doomed mans body,
shooting him through the heart. The
poor wretch dropped dead with a
groan. His body was carried over into
the brush and unc, tremendously dumped
into a shallow hole in the sand. where
the coyotes, scavengers of the desc.
late land. soon dug it up and devouryd
1t.
laundering for excitement again,
several OF US started a riot a few days
afterward among the dance halls In
the melee that followed a Chlnaman's
store was ratded and looted of every
thing of value. The Chinaman was
friendly with the General probably pay
ing a good sum for protection. and tn,
racket ended our career in "Mauani
Land" We were placed under arrest
and released on condition that We
cross the border, refraining from s5oot.
ing up the town before taking
our departure. We promised. and in
fiuencing all dissatisfied soldiers of for
tune that We could to disband We hit
the trail for the United States
This ended my Mexican escapadc.
To-day the members of the little band
of Adventures who fiocked to the
standard Of Madero in that far off corr
ner Of Mexico are scattered To the four
corners Of the map. Some of them alIs
never came back. They rest IN uu.
marked graves down there in the
desert, buried where they fell in many
nameless fight.
Months afterward, Pryce and Salinas
were arrested by United States officials
for violation of the neutrality laws aut
tried in Los Angeles but Were d..
charged. Hrycc Is now emplSyci as an
actor by moving picture concern
Salinas has disappeared.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
by KID MASON.

w IH1LE the object Of the Consti-
M tutionalists in Mexico Is in
w theory the overthrow of the
Huerta regime, to most of the
soldiers Of fortune there the spoils of
warfare are much more Of an attraction
in practice. At least such was the case
with the soldiers Of fortune during the
Gadero revolt. In saying this I speak
from personal observation. Early in
April. 1911, I reached the border line Of
California and Lower California and
Joined the Liberals.
Enlistment in the army Of insurrectos
operating at that time against the DiaZ
Government was a very informal pro-
ceeding, at least in the Lower California
Division Of the Liberal Army" as the
motley crowd OF Adventures and SOL
diers Of fortune commanded by Gen.
Francisco Salinas was styled. Men were
wanted and any one who knew the BUSH
ness end of a gun and how to use it was
promptly taken on.
The various rebel forces operating in
northern Mexico during those strenuous
months were composed for the most
part Of young Americans, some Of them
mere kids; veteran soldiers of fortune
who had seen service In the Boer war
In South Africa, in India, China. the
Philippines and in the army Of the
United States. They served without pay,
being furnished with rifles and ammuni-
ton and usually depending on the coun-
try for their food supplies.
They were also promised grant Of
land, consisting of 100 acres. in the
event OF victory for the rebels If they
served until the war was ended. 1t Is
not on record dhat any of them finally
eashed in on this proposition. however.
Another inducement was the hope Of
securing compensation for their services
through the looting Of captured towns.
Doubtless many were actuated by gen.
uine desire to help the Mexicans in their
0ght for liberty. but the majority were
there simply for what was in 1t.
Idrifted across the border into MeX!cali,
Lower California, with several others
one scorching day in April of 1911. In
Mexicali at that time were nearly 200
men in two divisions. Gen. Salinas,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03

w IH1LE the object Of the Consti-
M tutionalists in Mexico is in
w theory the overthrow Of the
The evening world., 1914-03-26

10 DO some tall Gampoiing for the
long green. Likewise, II may. bs our
last all-star effort. II may be that
there will be q second Gambol at the
Metropolitan on Saturday evening.
May %. II not. We will 60 to Phila-
delphia."
Other places where the Lambs will
"sambol' are: Nixon Theatre, Pitts
burgh, May rs: English's Opera
House. Indianapolis, afternoon, May
20: Grand Opera House. Cincinnati,
evening. May 20; Olympic Theatre, st.
Louis, afternoon and evening. May
"a; Auditorium, Chicago. afternoon
and evening. May 2s: Buffalo, after
noon, May 90; Lyceum Theatre,
Rochester. evening, May 20. and Bos-
ton, afternoon and evening. May 80.
30 many headliners will take part
in the All-Star Gambol this season
that II has been necessary TO charter
. special Pullman train OF twelve
cars for them. Shepherd Courtleigh
pointed out that they wouldn't be
The evening world., 1914-03-26

OF consultation funny. Ananian was
the notary. The chorus work was
excellent. Mr.. Toscanini conducted.
Victor Herb4rt's Madeline in a
very spirited performance. followed
"LAmore Medico." with the familiar
cast Of Frances Aida, Lenora Sparkes,
Paul Althouse, de Scgurola and Pini-
Corsi. Mr.. Polacco conducting. The
popular Irish American composer 4
opera lost nothing by its now asso-
citation.
There will be no revival Of car
men" at tho Metropolitan Opera
House this season. Ofiicial announce
ment OF tho fact In made as follows: /:
Miss Farrar's physicians having ad-
vised her against risking the unavoid- =
ablo fatigue incident TO the prepara-
,ion OF Carmen especially consider
ing tho short time available and the
strain under which she has been
iaboring this season. General Mana
ger Catti-Casaxxa has decided to
postpone the revival OF Bizots opera
until tho beginning OF next season"
or course at this late date there can
he no thought OF reviving "F'aIstaff." :"
80 Wolf-Ferrarrs "Dr. Cupid" pre-
scntcd last night. marks tho end of
the seasons novelties.
Tho High Schools of New York held
an Appreciation Convention" at tho
washington Irving High School yes
terday at noon for Otto II. Kahn. in
recognition OF his gift OF 1000 opera
tickets 20 pupils admitting them to
the Century Opera House this sea-
son. More than $500 girls were pres
ent. Arias from various operas were
sung by 800 Washington Irving High
school girls, and then they paraded,
the leaders In character. before Mr..
The evening world., 1914-03-26
LAMBS WILL eiMDol
on LONG TOUR h6AIN

The Lambs asO going on the roa1
again In an All-etar Gamboi. Their
opening Performance win b held At
the Metropolitan Opera House here
on Friday evening. May 70. and the
tour will extend ~ far West - st.
Louis.
Shepherd william Courtieigh waved
a crooked finger to-day and declared
the All-Star 0amboi would b posi-.
lively the bsst ever produced by the
Lambs.
We're working for our new club
house." he explained, "and we're roins
The evening world., 1914-03-26

Kahn. presenting him with bouquets.
Mr.. Kahn. in q little speech Of thanks.
said: II saw something that thought
would he a good thing TO 40. ana !
did IT," President Churchill OF the
Board Of Education. commenting on
Mr.. Kahn's effort. said: ITS treaune
ones brothers children a. IL tnoy
were his own. Did you ever KNOW
anything more kindly donsT a PER
refrain, otto Kahn. we sing your
namc!" ended tho ceremonies.
Francis Macmillen, an American
violinist Of repute, gave n recital IN
Carnegie Hall last night. after an
absence OF three years. HIS sklIi
proved unimpaired and his musician
ship showed growth, ana ne wa en-
Enthusiastically greeted by iarse suuI-
ence. His programme Included naeh-
deIs sonata in r major, I.alos sym
phonie Espagnoie." compositons Dy
Tschaikowsky and Sarasate, and Vi
tails ch come with organ accompani-
ment by Frank Sealy.
Arthur whiting, pianist, ana the
University Quartet, consisting OF MRS.
Charles Raboid. Anna Taylor Jones.
William Wheeler and Edmund A.
jain, gave concert at Acolian Hal
yesterday afternoon that was enjoyed
by n largo audience. Mr.. Writings
contributions included four OF his own
compositions.
Hans Kronold. the well-known New
York 'cellist, gave n recital In the
Chamber Music Hall OF Carnegie Hall
last night. Hts programme included
compositions by Boellman. Rebikow,
Arensky. Pepper. Debussy ana him.
self.
The evening world., 1914-03-26
.'AnsoreM Medico'
] Gets q Hearing
| ssAtMetr0p0litan
~ 0ulpestev Rasciing.

sHxY- ;AMoRE MEDICo." in English
'fl 'Dr. Cupid" a lyric comedy
%. h two acts by wolf-Ferrari.
- ungstto by Enrico Golisciani after
lDeJlsrois "LAmour Medccin." was
moosntsd for the FIRST time In Amer
~ q the Metropolitan Opera House
~ eight. The opera was heard
The evening world., 1914-03-26
RHEUMATIC PAIN,
Rub It Right Out-Try Thisl

Limber upi Quit complsisinsi Gss
. email trial bsttls of old-sins "a
Jacobs Orr st any drug stsss and b
just moment you'll b free from rhsu-
matte pain. soreness and stiifnees.
Don't suffsri Relief awaits you. "St.
Jacobs Or il just - good for scistica.
.eursisi.. lumbsso. bsckschs. spssins
and sWellineS.