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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Smallest Books Ever Printed

VWFHAT is said to be the smallest book in
w the world is tiny volume of the "Ru-
baiyat" Of Omar Khayyam, q copy Of
which is among the most curious of all printed
things in Uncle Sans great Congressional
Library at Washington. It was issued at CIeve-
land the first year of the present century and
was brought down by Photographic reduction to
a volume one-third of an inch square.
This tiny "Rubaiyat" is only one of a con-
siderable collection of books of Lilliputian size
IN the big library, the largest of which is about
two inches in length These miniature volumes
are not catalogued separately and their exact
number is not ascertainable, but the collection,
which is said to rival one Of similar character in
by the Star Company. Great Britain Rights ReseI
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Europe, to one court after another
vainly seeking support for her
crumbling throne; how Macmillan
was seized by strategy, imprisoned
IN the old convent Of San Juan u
loa at Vera Cruz and condemned to
death; how the able old Indian.
Juarez, would listen to no pleas
from CarlOtta or any Of her royal re-
latives; how Macmillan died most
courageously; how Carlotta, only
tWenty-six years old, went insane,
and how, for half a century she had
dwelt with her royal retinue, her
nurses and attendants in this Belgian
chateau by arrangement between
Emperor Franz Josef and King
The whole story, familiar to every
American high school boy. the
Master Of Ceremonies told to the
gaping German captain, who without
doubt was hearing 1t for the first
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

milian-good and upright man, but
bookworm and a dreamer-failed
utterly to win the confidence Of the
Mexican people; how, the American
Civil War being over, the United
States Government told Napoleon
III. to withdraw his army from the
American Continent, and how Napo-
leon promptly obeyed, telling Maxi
milan that he and his empire would
henceforth have to shift for them
selves.
How CarlOtta hurried back to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
eeR RAD EMPRESS" CARLoTTA,
WL widnrr Of fIl-fated Maxi

"M AID DEN EMPRESS q, 3n. cAaho T1Z,,
milan, Emperor Of Mexico,
IS the unconscious heroine Of an eX-
traordinary, though bloodless drama
Of the European war. The facts
here stated are vouched for by one
Of the abIest Of the newspaper cor
respondents whose duties keep them
near the battle front in Flanders.
Everybody is now familiar with
the manner in which the German
armies took possession Of all but a
small corner OF Belgium after they
had reduced the strong fortresses Of
Liege, imposing their own military
government upon each town and VII
lage as they captured It. Their i'm
placable reprisals upon Belgian
citizens who threw obstacles in the
way Of their progress through the
country and upon those found carry
ing arms, and the occupancy by Ger
man officers Of country houses and
chateaux have become history.
It is the custom or the Germans
as well as of invading armies gener.
ally-tO send a cavalry force ahead
TO take peaceful possession, If pos
sible, or to prepare for the advance
Of a besieging army. It was such
cavalry troop, in charge Of Captain
Won Schmitz, that figured in the cor
respondents narrative. The episode
furnishes the only actual news re-
ceived in ten or twelve years con-
corning the woman who was once an
empress and who for half q century
has been an insane prisoner Of state.
When Captain Won Schmitz and
his detachment of German cavalry
were approaching the village of
Bouchout in Belgium they came upon
a charming chateau set in the midst
Of stately grounds and gardens. In
the iron grill work at the top of
the great gate closing the main en-
trance to the grounds Captain Won
Schmitz, as he rode up, noticed an
ornament in gilt composed Of two
royal crowns. But what most as
tonished the captain was that the
colors flown above the chateau were
those of the Austrian Empire-the
flag of Germany's ally in the war.
Captain Won Schmitz had received
no information about a royal chateau
in this neighborhOod. If the place
belonged to some rich Belgian who
had thought to save it from the Ger
mans by hoisting the Austrian flag,
so much t-se worse for him. Such a
piece Of impudence merited prompt
punishment!
So the captain gave the handle Of
the gate bell several violent Jerks,
and brought his troopers to a halt.
Presently an upper servant, mag
nifcent red silk livery, appeared.
''Who is the occupant Of this
chateau, roared Won Schmitz, who
has the impudence to fly the Austrian
hag?"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Empress Carlotta of Mexico at
z6-AbOut the Time of Max
imilian's Coronation.

Mexico was an Austrian-the Arch
duke Macmillan, brother Of my
Imperial Master and your Kaiser's
august ally, Emperor Franz Josef"
"Ach, sol" But It was SO plain
that the stupid captain was still
suspicious that the Master of Cere-
monies thought It wise then and
there to give him a much-needed
lesson in the history of his own
German-speaking people.
He patiently went over the whole
story, while the German captain
gasped from his saddle. He told of
the studious and dreamy Macmillan.
brother Of the Austrian Kaiser,
married to the lovely Carlotta,
daughter Of King Leopold Of Belgium,
and their half-dosen years Of happi-
ness at the castle Of Miramar in
Trieste.
Then came Emperor Napoleon III,
Of France, looking for a royal prince
to seat upon the throne Of his pro-
jected empire in Mexico. Macmillan
was his ideal future Emperor of
Mexico, and now was the time to
make the grand coup-when Juarez
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
How the Austrian Flag Flying
Over a Belgium Chateau
Kept the Kaiser's Soldiers
from Disturbing CarIotta in
Her Living Death Which
Has Continued for
Fifty Years

But that is impossible" protested
the man in red livery. THE Empress
has been an invalid for fifty years.
Her Majesty receives no one, except
her ladies in waiting and her Master
Of Ceremonies"
Bring me the Master Of Cere-
monies Immediately" roared the Ger
man officer, believing he was being
trihed with. In a few minutes that
functionary presented himself at the
gate. Schmitz beloved at him:
do you know that to hoist the
Austrian flag over this Belgian
chateau is an offense to the German
army? You will have to be punished
for this piece Of impudence."
Patiently the competent and polite
Master Of Ceremonies repeated the
answer that had been given by the
red-ltverled servant-that Her In
perial Majesty Empress Of Mexico,
for fifty years an invalid, inhabitated
the chateau.
"Donnerwetter!" exploded the Ger
man officer. Does that answer my
question about the Austrian flag?"
Then the Master Of Ceremonies
realized the almost incredible truth
that this German captain, though of
necessity educated in the best Ger
man military schools, was totally
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

was unable to unite the Mexican
factions, and when the Government
Of the United States Of America was
too busy with its own Civil War to
even threaten Napoleon III. with the
Monroe Doctrine.
France would furnish the in
vading army to keep the native
Mexicans in order while Macmillan
should seat himself firmly on the
throne Of a great Western Empire
that would be twin sister to that
ruled by Napoleon III.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

ignorant about one Of the most tragic
episodes in the history Of German
speaking royalty. But he was too
polite, and too polite, to offend the
officer Of an invading army with
sarcasm.
"Ah," he said, at has escaped your
memory that the late Emperor of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
The Mexican Convent, San Juan UOa Now Prison. Where
Emperor Macmillan Was Confined While Empress
CarIotta Was Vainly Seeking Influence to Pre-
vent His Execution.
His Execution

The gaudylhued servitor answered
with quiet assurance: This is the
dwelling Of Her Imperial Majesty
the Empress Of Mexicol"
Good" said the officer with
sarcasm intended to be whitening.
Lead or. 1 will pay my respects
to Her Majesty"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

How Macmillan and
Carlotta followed the
French army to Mex
leo; how they were
crowned in the Ca
thedral at Mexico City
and established their
court in the ancient
castle Of Chepulte-
pee; h o W Maxi
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Emperor Macmillan
Comforting His Father
ConfessOr as He Is About
to Be Led Out to His
Execution - From he
Painting by Jean Paul
Laurens.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-27
The ORGANIZATIONS

Following are the organizations Zoo
the urinr NJ their present standing
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-27

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-27
FRED WELSH
LEADS CONTEST
Miss Ollie Moore Is Second and
Mrs. Nelson a Close
Third

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-27

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I Baptist Orphans Home ........ Cit
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-27
The Standings

District No An that pan vi OK
uhomu city south of the Rock Island
Railroad. iuuluju- Capitol I'M
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
The HERALD-ADVANCE
W. W D0WNIE, Editor and Publisher

MILBANK S. D., May %, 1915
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Elmira.

Earnest Christensen returned last
week from his school Ia Minneapolis
Mrs. Strain left Tuesday for Ap.
pleton. to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Williams
John and James Black snd families
visited at the Kimball home Sunday
The Mission club are getting ready
tor their annual picnic IL June. The
exact date will be announced later
Miss Lux will finish her term Of
school Friday in South Melrose, with
> picnic for the children
Mrs. Jos. Eide is il Minneapolis at
the St. Bsrnabus hospital where she
underwent an operation, last report
she Vas doing nicely
Elsie Kimball is home after "a eight
months term Of school IN Madison
township
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Misters have .
little daughter who came last week TO
live wish them
Mr.. King, Mrs. Steel and son re-
turned Saturday from thsir visit in
Southern MINI
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Subscription Price 81 a year
KilbOrn

Mr.. and Mrs. C.. Bielke spent Sun.
day at H. Buttkes
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Buttke were Mil.
bank shoppers Friday
Anton Buttke vent to Twin Brook
on business Saturday
Arnold Seehafer was q visitor a,
Carl Bielkes Sunday
Erma Seehafer was q guest OF Tena
ShOon Monday afternoon
Bernhard Schoon and family were
callers 1T Chas. Ferbers Sunday
August Nav and family Of Melrose
were visitors at j. Buttkes Sunday
VIM Daniel Of Wausaw. Wis, ar
rived here Saturday for q short visit
with his daughter, Mrs. Emil Seehafer
Albert Fenhaus and three children
left Tuesday for Wausaw, Wis, where
they will visit relatives and friends
for Q few weeks
Mrs. VIM Harrison and two children
went to Milbank Friday for an over
Sunday visit with her daughter Flor
ence, who Is attending school there
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Corona

Wi!mot and Corona played a fast
game OF ball Sunday at Banana
springs which resulted in favor OF
the latter, the score being l to 0
Geo. Soule went to Milkank Mon
day to meet his father-in-law, C. G..
braves, who was returning from Mil
waukee
Mrs. +. a. Nyberg visited with
friends in Wilmot Wednesday
G. F. Bonn and family Of Twin
Brooks visited at the F. II Volght
home Sunday
Gus Anderson went to Sisseton
Tuesday to serve on the jury
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28

Miss Edna Chapman closes her
school Friday with q picnic IN the
Frazier grove
Miss Sophia Christensen is home
having finished her school in Alban
township
The sand is being hauled for the
found alton Of the new own hall. 1t
is to be built on what is known as the
Crisis t'rederickson place, now owned
by Thos. Street, who donated an
acre Of and to the town for a hall
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Soule visited
with their parents at Wllmot We'd
nesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Phillips attended
the show at Wilmot Tuesday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Clark were call
cd 70 Fergus Falls Thursday Oh ac-
count of the illness of their son-in-law
w. +. Jennings
Hans Bundtien weut to Sissaton
Tuesday to act as jaryman
Ralph Hamilton left Saturday for
Rapid City, $. D., as a delegate 10
the A q U w lodge
John Monroe and family autoed
down from Wilmou and were guests at
the Leschensky home Sunday
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Dissolution Notice

Notice IS hereby given that the co-part-
nershlp heretofore existing between
the Undersigned, +. Y. Ramharter
and Edw. Schliesman under the firm
name of Ramharter & Schliesman.
has been this day dissolved by mutu-
al consent, all accounts of indebted
ness TO the firm should be paid to Edw.
Schllesman, and all Indebtedness will
be settled by him at the White Front
Meat Market.
Dated, Milbank, May Is. 1915
f. v. RAMHARTER
EDW. S~CHLIESMAN
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
AT the End of the Rainbow"

The high school senior class will give their class play, ''At the
house. The story as brought out in the play is an interesting one,
and the young people, under direction Of Miss kahl, are prepared
70 put it on in q most pleasing manner, and it will be well worth
seeing. Don't fail to get your ticket early. Following is the cast:
B bessls f ssesa, . : i ieSssf player Harvey vs nfs %
STANLEY Palmer, Hawkins the butler Kari Bleser
Ted Whitney, Captain of the Varsity team John Greening
Jack Austin, Preston's Secretary Frank Tessin
Marion Dayton, q ward of Preston Phoebe Wyis
Louise Ross, known as Miss Grayson Mary Partridge
Phyllis Lane, a football enthusiast Frances konold
Kathleen Knox, chairman rushing com. Gladys Boerger
The Imp, q freshman Ella Chapman
Jane, q maid with a taste for Literature Frances Cinclair
Mrs. Brown, step-mother of Douglas Brown Clara Olson
Polly Price, of the Theta Phi Emma Schiefelbein
Olivia Street, of the Theta Phi Grace Cooley
Elsa Ernest, Of the Theta Phi Helen Wilson
Marjorie Arnold, of the Theta Phi Ruth Roberts
Marie Swift, of the Theta Phi Mary Miller
Molly Bruce, of the Theta Phi Doris Xix
The scenes of the play are located in a college town. The stu
dents are practicing for a football game with a rival college team
Douglas Brown, a football expert from another college, is in town
on business connected with his fathers estate, and to distract at
tention enters this college. Phyllis Lane induces him to consent
to play with the team at the request OF the captain, a love romance
ward, and she reciprocates He intrusts the combination of his
ssese to h1 louise and sf Ross h sd 81 he = p psshe. N Mr ,mBRD ronns s pepsrs ly'o of
Douglas, learn that a second will disinheriting them has been found
possession Of the document at a mask ball given by Marion. Lou
ise wears . costume identical with that Of Marion's. deceives Pres.
By the aid Of Jack Austin, unaware OF the fact that the original
packet has been removed by Preston and other documents substi.
Preston enters and recognizes Jack, who is assisting Louise in
the belief that she is Marion, and convinced that Jack meditates
situation a. she fancies, she shields Jack by assuming the guilt
Her innocence is finally established by the Imp who exposes
Lies that he loves Phyllis, but when he learns that she has trined
with him he becomes cool. This, however passes away and hap
When Marion's self sacrificing effort to save Jack is brought to
P.ssson ; liter tic 1ot THROUGH Ss1 tn. the s aa5o'S Srss Of l q ,Ss nd dp pt a1d h ne
THE end OF the Rainbow'i happily realized.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Alban

The Alban school no. 4 closed last
Friday
Agnes MOser vas a guest at the
Selden home over Sunday
Mr.. John Scha1t and family of
Appleton, Mimi, autoed down to this
vicinity to spend the Sunday at the
Rudolph Greening home
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28

Quite a number from here attenCed
The ball game at Hartford Sunday.
Mr.. Keller and family made a call
at the Ruiolph Greening home Sunday
julius Greening ana family mace
various business calls In our vicinity
Sunday evening
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Shingles

Car load Of shingles extra star a
STAR at 81 60 per NJ. or 81. 90 put on
buildings with best galvanized nails.
George Port.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28

What Aluminium Ware is is the umns Kitchen ar .uuhns f. m
Aluminium WaeE anav = til made from none solid piece Of
METAL no seams no places for dr disease germs to father mi
lively the most sanitary kthn ware ntm be med] light in weight vet durable
right clean Md no amaedm pahds ma0 Of any kind nothing wearo off or chin
into the food; thus causing My to h@h Aluminium ware heats rapidly and ensh t kmr
than any ohn metal which makes gath d emnomner Food anot bm or mh an aluminium
aMehme = it is guarantee to la that long by then Makers Begin saving coupons TONCE
Many are taking advantage of this Free Offer ; Are You
liz LIAM is simply this every cash purchase YOU
make at this store amounting to five cents r
more, entities you to a coupon = you save these
until your total purchases reach the amount necess-
airy to enthle you to the pieces you desire, then bring these
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28

Come to our store and get your share OF our profits. We are dividing them with
you to show our appreciation OF your patronage. This cooperative plan will greaev
benefit both Of u.s.. Read the following list.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28

Entered at the POstoffice at Milbank
South Dakota as second class matter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-13
MONEY BUNCLE AGAIN
TIES school BOARD.
May Have To Use Septem-
Der Appropriation TO
Pay $4,000 Deficit
WANT WAGE INCREASE
FOR THE JANITORS

II may be necessary to use the
September appropriation Of the Board
of Education to pay the deficit now
existing. according to statement
made by Dr. Thomas o. Cooper, a
member OF the board This is be-
cause of the refusal Of City Council
sitting as a committee Of the whole
on Wednesday night, to allow an in
crease in the boards appropria-
ton.
II was stated at the conference that
q deficit now exists of $4,000 and
repairs and other work will amount
10 $4,000 II was also pointed out
that an increase in the salaries Of
janitors must be made if efficient
men are secured. DR.. Cooper says
there is nothing the board can do
but pay the deficit as best it can.
The July appropriation was borrow
ed in advance by the board TO pay
the May salaries and the August ap-
preparation was borrowed in advance
10 pay the June salaries, thus leaving
the board owing City Council for one
months appropriation. The state
appropriation amounting TO about
$4,000 will be received by the board
IN October, but this can be used only
for paying teachers salaries.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-13
.PENNSCROVE BOOM Leads
TO HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS

PENNsGRovE, N. j., Aug. 13.-Be-
cause of the big boom at the Penns-
grove plant OF the DUPONT Powder
Company, owing TO immense war or
ders received from the allies. the
freeholders voted today to improve
the road running from Pennsgrove
past the big plant to the upper canal
bridge. The traffic over this road is
very heavy
A record taken on this road at the
Pennsylvania crossing, for the pur-
pose Of ascertaining if safety gates
were needed. shows that in twenty
four hours 1.400 automobiles and
motorcycles and 500 wagons passed.
The company is now employing 5000
men in its Pennsgrove plant. The
monthly payroll totals 100000 The
assessed valuation OF the property on
May 20 was S2.500,O00, as compared
to $3.50 600 in 1914. Since May 20
about s1,0oO,000 has been spent in
Improvements. The assessment does
not include the new town. Riverview.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-13
Delaware CHAMPION
Dancer BOWS TO SON

GEORGETOWN, Del. Aug. i3-
big Thursday lost its SAVIOR at Oak
Orchard yesterday when Uncle John
Tom Rogers. who for years has held
the dancing championship Of Sussex
county, refused to dance because
during the last winter he Joined
church. He stood back and allowed
the younger men to take the lau-
rels.
or course, the championship re-
mains in the family, for Matthew
Rogers. the son, who has tried so
many times TO dance away the hon
ors from his old white-haired father,
was on the job and had the rest Of
the country boys beaten by a dozen
new steps.
More than 5000 persons we're pres
ent yesterday TO join in this unique
diversion. which is held only in Del
aware. The OK teams, another ia
miliar sight. we're missing today,
and although two families from Cy-
prus Swamp did drive in with oxen,
they hitched them in the pine woods
and few saw them. Instead. the
roads were thick with automobiles
For 200 years Big Thursday has
been a feature on the Indian river
and this year was perhaps a little
the best In comparison with the old
days, when Big Thursday" was the
time TO settle family grudges by free
for-all fights. yesterday was free from
trouble.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-13
STATE CAMP. POS. OF A..
TO MEET At SEAFORD AUG. 81

The eleventh annual session of the
state Camp of Delaware. Patriotic
Order Sons of America. will be held
at seaford. Tuesday, August 81.
Fully one hundred officers and
delegates from the different camps
located throughout the State will
gather there. 90 over the past years
work and legislate for the ensuing
year.
The sessions will be held at the
quarters Of Washington Camp, No. 1,
and State President Ebert c. Bailey
will preside.
A reception and banquet will be
held Monday evening, the night pre-
vious. when a public demonstration
will he made by the organization.
The annual election will take
place Tuesday afternoon. and spirited
contests will take place The rep
resentatives to the National Camp,
which will meet in Washington or
Baltimore. will also be elected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-13
THIEVES AT KENNETT.

A few nights ago thieves forced a
window and gained entrance to the
station of the p, B. & W. railroad, at
Kennett Square, but got little for
their trouble. The safe was not
locked and they opened the door and
secured the sum of fourteen cents
and a half-dozen silver knives and
forks, which had been placed there
for safety They did not modest other
property or even take a large number
of stamps from the safe.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-13
SLEEPYTI~ll
What the Pigeons
Taught Eric
BY VIRGINIA VALE.
- ..non ; 60 - n1t

Once upon q time Erio's moth
pr asked him to go on an errand
for her Now Eric. please pay
attention to what ! am saying so
Won will do the errand right, she
warned. But Eric was so busy
busy thinking how he would make
his new kite that he didn't pay at
tention to what his mother was
saving and made a mistake in the
errand.
When he told his mother she
said Eric, did you ever hear the
story of WHY the pigeons never