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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18
BEACHEY FALLS 5000 FEET
AVIATOR KILLED AT PANAMA
PACIFIC EXPOSITION.
Attempts Perpendicular Drop While
High in Air-Plunses Into San
Francisco Bay.

San Francisco, March l6.-Lincoln
Beachey, the aviator, was killed while
making an exhibition flight at the
Panama-Pacifc exposition. At an alti-
tude of about 1000 feet, Beachey be-
gan a sharp descent. The wings Of
his aeroplane collapsed and the ma
chine plunged into San Francisco bay.
The aviator, tied fast to his machine.
was drowned.
BeaChey's spectacular career came
to its end in the presence of thousands
of horror-stricken spectators, visitors
at the Panama-Paciic exposition.
Crowd is Electrified.
Beachey was completing his second
flight of the day when the accident
occurred. Having previously electri-
fled the crowd with a series of aerial
s~omersaults, the airman sought TO add
an additional thrill by making one of
the most sensational perpendicular
drops which usually featured his
flights.
The fatal fall is attributed to the
fact that for the first time, Beachey
attempted his sensational aerial ac-
comPlishments in a m~onoplane.
An exceptionally large crowd had
saved for the climax. 1t proved too
see whether he would attempt the
same breath-taking stunts in the new
machine that he had performed in his
trim little biplane.
Falls 5000 Feet.
On the first fight all went well and
the aviator's familiar tricks were in
dulged in with the exception of the
perpendicular drop. This Beachey had
saved for the climax. 1t proved too
much of a strain for the frame of the
~monoplane.
The machine was at an altitude of
about 5000 feet when Beachey shut
off his power. For several thousand
feet it dropped head-or for the earth
and then the aviator grasped his con-
troll levers to adjust the planes for the
graceful descent which hsd character
lied his previous fights.
Thousands Rush to Water.
When the machine checked its per-
h otOP e"u Jui5itObCu roul
in midair the strain on the single tier
OF supporting planes proved too great.
They crumpled like a collapsed UNI
brella. and the wrecked monoplane.
whirling over and over like a wounded
bird. plunged downward into San
Francisco bay, narrowly missing a YES
sci locked at the government pier. A
few splintered fragments OF the plane
showed the thousands who rushed to
the waterfront, where the unfortunate
aviator's body lay, strapped in its seat,
forty feet beneath the surface of the
bay, which was brought to the surface
shortly after . o'clock.
Divers from the Oregon, searching
the shallow inshore waters of the bay
found the crushed form of the airman
entangled In the twisted rods and orr
anv of the machine. They freed the
body with axes and brought it TO the
surface.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18
AMERICAN NOTE PRESENTED
BY AMBASSADOR PAGE

London, March 13.-Walter Hines
Page, the American ambassador. has
presented to the foreign Office a note
from the American State Department
asking for information about the pro-
posed British plan for cutting off Ger.
man trade and the effect the plan will
have on neutral countries.
The note is identical with one pre-
scented at Paris, as France and Great
Britain jointly announced that they
held themselves at liberty to make
repr.sals against Germany.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18
SLAY JOHN q. McMANUS, FORM
ERLY OF CHICAGO, IN HIS
OWN HOME IN THE
CITY OF MEXICO.
WASHINGTON DEMANDS
GUILTY BE PUNISHED
Official Dispatches Intimate Staying
Was for Revenge for Killing Three
zapata Troopers When They
Recently Occupied Capital
British House Looted.

Washington, March 13.-John NJ. Nc
Manus, "a prominent American in Next
co City, originally from Chicago, vas
shot n killed in his home by Zapata
troopers as they were occupying the
Mexican capital after the evacuation
of General Obregon and the Carranza
forces.
Official dispatches from the BRAZIL
an minister in Mexico City, reporting
the affair TO the state department.
say the American flag was floating
owe the MeManus house and that his
doors had been closed and sealed by
the Brazilian consul. The Brazilian
minister's Dispatch intimated tuat the
killing may have been one of revenge
for it was charged that when the Zap
alta troops recently occupied the CAPT
tai McManus had killed three of their
number.
Wilson Sends Demands.
After a conference between Presi-
dent Wilson and the cabinet a formal
demand was sent to General SalaZar
insisting that the Zapatistas guilty
VI thO uIu VI MSAldLuS NC pun
ished and that adequate reparation be
made to the family Of the victim.
Official dispatches received in diplo-
matte quarters from the legations in
Mexico City said that one British
house was looted and that 100 per-
sons were injured in the disorder
which prevailed between the evacua-
ton of Obregon and the entry OF the
Zapata troops.
Incident Is Serious.
Secretary Bryan took the dispatches
on the killing of McManus 10 the cabi-
net meeting and they were laid be-
fore President Wilson. Mr.. Bryan said
further reports ON the punishment of
those responsible were being awaited.
Secretary Bryan said that no repre-
sensations would be made pending re-
ceipt of further details from the Bra
lillian minister. He said that a full
investigation would be made.
The incident was regarded very seri-
ously at the White House.
McManus Net Chicago Man.
Chicago, March 13.-Robert c. Nc
Manus, attorney for Swift & Co.. when
told of the killing of John b. Nc
Manus in Mexico City, said:
Il believe John 3. McManus never
lived in Chicago. His brother. Thomas
McManus. is a prominent lawyer and
| believe they were associated in Mex
leo City. know little about them
Robert G. McManus is not related
to the McManus family of Mexico
City.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18
The Lush In Luscious.

why do they call the oyster a
luscious bivalve?"
rs it not customary to refer to in
toxicating beverages as lush?" asked
the learned but unsophisticated citi-
zen.
Yes"
Then luscious bivalve,' no doubt,
refers to the oyster cocktail"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18
Where the Life Is.

Bacon-Which is the liveliest prov.
ince in Canada?
Egbert-Why, Ontario.
why SOP"
Because read in the paper that
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

The department OF agriculture con.
cedes that English sparrows are sum.
cient destroyers Of alfalfa weevil and
cutworms. Then why not give them a
chance for their lives?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18
Reward Submarine Crew.

Leipzig. via London, March Is
A citizen of Leipzig has offered a Sec
ond reward of 5000 marks (s75O) to
the crew of the German submarine
which sinks a British troop transport.
The first gift of a similar nature al
ready has been distributed.
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Massaehusetts Edition Better.

Springfield, Mass, March 15.-The
condition of Samuel Bowles. publisher
of the Springfield Republican, showed
some Improvement and hope was ex-
pressed for his full recovery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

The astrologists see peace in the
stars in the spring. But what the rest
of the world Is concerned about is not
peace in the stars. but here on earth.
where 1t will be much more handy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

As the news from the front carries
no weighty information regarding
Sikhs, Gurkhas. pet dogs. and actress
nurses. there must be some real fight.
ing in progress.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Bibles for soldiers is the latest: and
the good books are certain to be re.
ceived with acclaim IL for no other
reason than that a Bible in the pocket
has often stopped q bullet
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Statistics show that It has required
$4,000 worth OF Zeppelins to kill 60
persons. thus adding the high cost OF
bombing to the rest OF the worlds
burdens.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

The trouble about having an automo-
bile horn with a soothing sound is that
IT might put a pedestrian to sleep In.
stead Of waking him up.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

The MAI who tried to commit sui
eide by swallowing insect powder is
probably one of those unfortunate In
dividuals who never does anything
right
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Simpiiied spoilers will encounter
another difficulty in differentiating
real" life from reel" life as exempli-
fed in motion pictures.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

A physician blames the tango for
many human ailments. 1t was consid
crate OF him to wait until the tango
had been superseded by newer dances.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

A big cigar company reports earn.
ings for 1914 a million in excess OF
those in 1913. Another proof that the
people have money to burn.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Perhaps the best thing about fash
ions for woman is the undeniable fact
that the woman herself remains as
lovely as ever.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

It is wonderful what painted cheeks
will do for men. both before and after
marriage.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

After reading a hypothetical ques-
ton containing 10000 words. the aver
age man will conclude to let his wife
answer il.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

II we put the early spring calf un-
der the protection of the game laws.
would 1t not serve him as well as it
does the fawn?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

There is nothing more pathetic
about the last rose of summer than
there Is about the last chunk Of winter
coal.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Another awful war Is threatened
among the various American cities
that are trying to become fashion cen
ters.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

More than one memory specialist
has had to telephone to the waiting
room for his umbrella.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Did you aver notice that quite a
portion Of the milk of human kind
ness hasn't much cream on it?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

What effect will the craze for plenty
OF skirts have on the swimming
beaches, IL any?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

II the tuxedo coat must go, let 1t
go. II never was a thing OF great
beauty.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

II Italy riots over bread, whatll she
do when the macaroni is cut down to
foot lengths?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Why not name one of the hesitating.
wabbly, uncertain new dances the Gu
caracha slide?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Some authors now glibly engaged In
telling how they write would n II
much harder TO explaih why.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

A part OF Paris is much excited be-
cause the frivolous are dancing in Sc
cret. Still, Paris will be Paris.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

II each side sank as many OF the
enemy's ships as II claims the naval
part of the war would soon be over.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Dancing is a cure for rheumatism
and the blues.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

An English woman novelist arraigns
her sex as humbugs. Don't her SIS
tiers read her books?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

It is a long, long way from a FIVE
cent movie seat to a iive-dollar opera
sitting.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Pity the poor school children OF
Mexico when they come to study their
country's history!
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

A leading Mexican city is one that
has been captured not fewer than six
times.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Why is scandal news to the gentler
sex when to mere man it is only Cos
sip?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Russian lines thrice driven back
"a moving picture in three reels!
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18

Women's hats are to be costlier. ac-
cording TO reports. They usually are.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-03-18
umportsut 70 Motbers

Anyway. a man never has to worry
about q ventilating system for his air
castles.
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THE MILLER PRESS
BY j. A. ~BuSHFIElD

MILLER SOUTH DAKOTA
Williams news., 1915-09-16
FOUR PERIODS OF TRANSITION
Georges Looks, From the Introduction to Adored One to the End of
 the Honeymoon.

He is remarkably plain young man. she wrote in her diary the first day she met him. He has rather an in- teresting face.' she said to her mamma a month later as she decked her april cot-colored tea gown with the William Allen-Richardsons that he had just sent her.
 When she wrote to her best friend to give the news of her engagement she expressed herself thus: He has not the regular featured dollish good looks I have always hated in men. He has a strong. characterful face and magnificent eyes.
 You loveliest one!' she sighed, as she poured out his tea at the third breakfast of the honeymoon. I could sit and look at you forever
 Six months later, she observed to her husband: I don't know whether you're aware of it, George, but your hairs getting most frightfully thin on the top, and you're just about the last man in the universe that can afford to go bald
 "A mans looks must not be judged by appearances."- Stories Without Tears" by Barry Pain.
Williams news., 1915-09-16

Is the American Indian passing out of the big leagues? Is the red man becoming extinct in high-class base ball, even as on the prairies, where he once roved supreme?
 Take a census of the Indians now in fast company; then think how numerous the redskins were few short years ago, and what a craze there was for Indian ballplayers Slowly but surely the Indian is go- ing out, and unless new aborigines come into the big leagues, a few more seasons will know the Indian ballplayer as a memory and nothing more.
 Bender. the famous Chippewa, is growing old and losing his magic skill. Chief Meyers, the chunky pride of the Cahuilla tribe, seems to be on the downward trail at last-at least, so think the Manhattan fans, whom the chief has served so long, so faithfully and so well. Justin Clarke.
Williams news., 1915-09-16

the Wyandotte catcher, has gone from the big leagues.
 La Roy, Jude, Bruce. Pinnance and Mountpleasant went long ago. Ba- lenti. the Cheyenne shortstop. has had probably his last whirl in the fast company.
 Chief Johnson is pitching good ball in the Federal league, where the Winnebago jumped from Cincinnati. Zack Wheat, the Cherokee, is hold ing his own with Brooklyn, and seems to be about the safest bet of all the remaining red men for future full of baseball usefulness.
 Jim Bluejacket, Cherokee-Shaw- nee, hasn't as yet fully proven his value or lack of value in the Fed eral league. Out West many little leagues have sundry Indians playing, but receiving little attention from the scouts and ivory hunters. To all ap- pearances the Indian, as a big-league sensation. is going out.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
TROUBLES OF UMPIRE BYRON
Probably Most indifferent Arbiter In
 Major League BasebaIl-Drones 1 Sing-Song Things.

The reason for Umpire Byron's trou- bles is hereby exposed.
 He sings during the game!
 Several Giants have noticed it and Roger Bresnahan, Cub catcher-mana- ger, is the man who finally has ex- posed the ump. says the New York Evening Mail
 Byron is probably, the most indiffer- ent umpire in major league baseball. He is firm. but never does he take to heart the remarks of the players and spectators. Never does he brood over bis troubles. In fact, the more the players and fans are after him the more he sings.
 He drones queer little sing-song things that he makes up as he goes along. The tune. according to the players. always is the same. It's about the same tune you used to use when you were a kid and sang "Johnny's Kept in School; Teachers Going to Spank Him." A sort of la-dee-la-dee- dada motif.
 That's what drives the players wild. The other day, they say, when one of the Giants was arguing over de
Williams news., 1915-09-16

drink from the old cold pure spring at home! Tea, coffee, and bottled soda; nothing that ever touched the thirsty spots in he throat.
 She looked up at the stars and they looked down upon her, but what she asked they could not, would not. nn- swer. Night after night she had asked, and night after night they had only twinkled as of old She had trav- eled now for four months, and still the doubt beset Ter. It was to be leap in the dark, with no one to tell her what was on the other side. But why this insistent doubt? Why could she not 1ake the leap gladly, as a woman should who had given the affirmative to man2 With him she was certain that she loved him, away from him she did not know what sentiment really abided in her heart. She was wise enough to realize that something was wrong; and there were but three months between her and the inevitable decision. Never before had sha known other than momentary indecision; and it irked her to find that her clarity of vision was fallible and human like the rest of her. The truth was. she didn't know her mind She shrugged. and the movement stirred the dust that had gathered upon her shoulders
 "A rare old lot of dust; eh, Miss Chetwood? I wish we could travel by night, but you can't trust this bloom ing old Irrawaddy after sundown. Charts are so much waste-paper."
 T never cease wondering how those poor coolies can carry those heavy rice bags.' she replied to the purse-.
 "Oh, they are used to it" carelessly.
 The great gray stack of paddy-bags seemed, in the eyes of the girl. fairly to melt away
 By Jove!" exclaimed the purser. There's Parrot & Col" He laughed and pointed toward one of the torches.
 Parrot & Co.,? I do not under stand"
 That big blond chap behind the fourth torch. Yes, there. Sometime I'll tell you about him. Picturesque duffer."
 She could have shrieked aloud, but all she did was to draw in her breath with gasp that went so deep it gave
Williams news., 1915-09-16
CHAPTER II.
A Man With a Past.

The oriental night air was stirless It was without refreshment; it became a labor and not an exhilaration to breathe it. A pail of suffocating dust rolled above and about the Irrawaddy f1otilla boat which, buffeted by the strong, irregular current, strained at it's cables, now at the bow, now at the stern, not dissimilar to the last rock ing of a deserted swing. This sensa- tion was quite perceptible to the girl who leaned over the bow rail, her handkerchief pressed to her nose, and gazed interestedly at the steep bank, up and down which the sweating coo lies swarmed like Gargantuan rats. A dozen torches were stuck into the ground above the crumbling ledge; she saw the flames as one sees a burning match cupped in a smokers hands, shedding light upon nothing save that which stands immediately behind it.
 She choked little. Her eyes smart ed. Her lips were slightly cracked, and cold-cream seemed only to provide a surer resting place for the impalpa- ble dust. It had penetrated through wool and linen and silk, intimately, 1n- til three baths day had become a welcome routine. providing it was pos sible to obtain water. Water. Her tongue Tan across her lips. Oh. for a
Williams news., 1915-09-16

her heart twinge. Her fingers tight ened upon the teak rail. Suddenly she knew. and was ashamed of her weak ness. It was simply a remarkable likeness, nothing more than that; it could not possibly be anything more. Still. ghost could not have startled her as this living man had done.
 Who is he?"
 "A chap named Warrington. But over here that signifies nothing; might just as we'll be Jones or Smith or Brown. We call him Parrot & Co. He's always carrying that Rajputana parrot You've seen the kind around the palaces and forts; saber-like wings, long tail-feathers. green and blue and scarlet, and the ugliest little rascals going This one is trained to do tricks"
 But the man." impatiently.
 (TO BE CONTINUED)
Williams news., 1915-09-16
DIAMOND
 NOTES

Walter Johnson has everything just now. including son.
 The pitching staff of the Giants is bothering McGraw somewhat.
 It is said Stuffy McInnis is lone some with Collins, Barry and Baker gone,
 Cobb and Crawford continue to tighten Hughey Jennings managerial worries.
 The National league clubs this year are making money because of the close race.
 The only cut that Benny Kauff will stand for is on the sporting page. of 8 newspaper.
 Judging from the way Cravath bunts, his butts on golf course ought to average 300 yards.
 Buck Herzog, Cincinnati manager, suspended two pitchers without pay because they were wild
 President Joe Lannin of the Boston Red Soxs is batting for perfect aver age in the popularity league.
 Connie Mack's sweet disposition ought to curdle when he sees big crowds attending Philly games.
 Iris Speaker averaged a run a game on the recent tour of the Red Sox. He made q runs in q games.
 The Tigers will have to have some help in the pitching. line if they are going to stick in the American league race.
 Mamaux is not some recently-dis- covered antediluvian animal, but the name of pitcher who wins games for Pittsburgh:
 Rebel Oakes is on the lookout for three first-class hurlers- He believes that he will win the pennant IT they are secured.
 The Milwaukee club of the Ameri- can association has announced that it will spend $15,000 in strengthening the Brewers for next year.
 Cy Williams, Cub outfieIder. forgot to touch third on homer, and the Cubs lost And the alibi was: His legs are so long he just naturally stepped over the bag,
 Orvie Overall, the famous former Cub pitcher, definitely decided to turn down the offer of Cliff Blankenship. manager of the Salt Lake Bees for berth witt, that team
Williams news., 1915-09-16

cision, Byron ignored him and calmly dusted off the plate, singing softly, "Dif-rence of opinyun. Dif-rence of opfnyun."
 The crowd began nagging him. By ron hummed nonchalantly, The Rab- ble-ing Is on Me, the Rabble-ing Is on Me- as he adjusted his mask. Then he changed his words to, The Multi tude Is So-or. The Multitude Is So-or"
 Byron's calm indifference is what aggravates the players.
Williams news., 1915-09-16
Knew His Business.

George" she asked, as they round- ed the bend, "is your watch correct?" "Yes," replied George, with merry laugh. Tt is keeping better time since l put your picture inside the case" "Oh, you fiatterer! How could that be-" Well, you see, when I placed your picture inside the case l added snothar jewell"