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Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
CHAPTER VI.
The Death Game.

The faces of the advancing reyo- lutionists were grave. Two men had come out of the mesquit and had laid the body of the dead man upon a sad dle blanket. which they were carrying slowly toward their own lines.
 "A little while ago, Senor Upton" said one of the emissaries. a gray bearded old man, we offered you i'm munity If you would surrender and thus save bloodshed. You refused
 We now come to tell you that we now demand more. The man who was just murdered was Colonel Pes quiera. and I demand. in the name of General Villa, our commander in chief. that the man who shot him be sur rendered to us He will be accorded treatment as prisoner of war and will receive a fair trial by court-mar tial-"
 Wilkes frankly laughed.
 You call his death a murder, What name do you give the attempt to kill us, senor?'
 You have brought it on yourselves, senores; you have no business here on the sacred soil of Mexico. But when you deliberately kill Mexican citizen, you shall have justice meted out to you.
 If the man who killed Colonel Pesquiera is given up to us, the rest can go unharmed If he is not given up-senores. we have sent for re-en- forcements. We know that your sup ply of water is low. You cannot hold out longer. It is but a question of time. I warn you that if we have to take the place we will show no quar- ter to anyone"
 Knowing the Mexican manner of making war. I am not surprised at that" commented MT. Upton. Go on. ''
 Tt is solely question of one life against all of yours. The one who surrenders will receive a fair and i'm. partial trial"
 With a conviction already settled on. Nothing doing in that line. thank you Come on. Wilkes, if that's all they have to say"
 Upton strode sngrily of up the hill, with Wilkes following The two ex. changed not a word until they once more entered the shelter of the house. Then Upton broke the silence.
 We are in . bad fix and there's no denying it, Wilkes. What the dickens can we do? Kynaston, come into the back room, where we can talk over a private matter without interference"
 When they entered the council cham Der Upton lit . pipe and strode up and town, his brow wrinkied in thought.
 Look here. Upton" Kynaston spoke sharply, 'I can't bring those men of mine over here even if l could get them. It would mean war There's no question about that. Te bring armed forces across the line will mean war to a certainty. That man was shot by one of US, Upton-l mean by you or me: and l can't say which to save my life.
 Not that 1t matters. There can b< ,nly one outcome from the quandary You can't surrender. Upton, even il you killed him, because you have youI laughter to look after. will go dowr ,here and tell them that my troop hal orders to come across after me if an not back by daylight. and maybe | ,hey are confronted with a blum hkt tha: | may work. What do you say!'
 ~sayg" growIed Upton T say tha' vhen you are once in their hands yo'
 n~va any more chance Id suovban in,Tophet. No. my boy. yo' stay here."
 ~I think I can escape from then swea fl I e surrender. No. Upton
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
Wedding Presents.

'I want to get something suitable for wedding present"
 "Yes. ma'am. Miss Brown, please show the lady something for about s that will look as though it might have cost S16.'
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
A to Your Hair and Skin by Using
 Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the Ointment to soothe and heal. These fragrant, super-creamy emollients pre- serve the natural purity and beauty of the skin under conditions which. if neglected, tend to produce a state of irritation and disagreement
 Free sample each by mail with Book Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23

V eR c [ a Q Die Coms pound 1 feel like . new woman. l al- ways had a headache during the Change of Life and was also troubled with other
 bad feelings com- mon at that time - dizzy spells, nervous feelings and he t flashes. Now l am in better health
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
If Is No Worry,

"Why the cogitation:"
 "I wish I could find some good sub stitute for gasolire."
 ''I find walking works very well."- Pittsburgh Post.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
SYNOPSIS.

Automobile of Miss Dorothy Upton and friend, Mrs. Fame. breaks down at New Mexico border patrol camp. commanded oy Lieutenant kynaston. The two wom- sn are on way 10 mine of Miss Upton's s father. located a few miles across the Mexican border. Kynaston leaves women at his camp while he goes with a detail to investigate report of Villa gun runners. Villa troops drive small force of Car ranza across border line and they surren- der to kynaston. Dorothy and Mrs. Fane still al camp when Kynaston returns with prisoners Blind Mexican priest appears In camp and claims iuterned Mexicans have .c .se .Sciis brought ecrnss the line . wonderful emerald bell stolen from a shrine by Zapata and taken from him by Carranxa troops. Priest is searching for the emerald in order to return 1t to the shrine kynaston finds jewel and reports to department headquarters. Major Up- dyke appears from headquarters 10 take charge of yaluables captured. Priest and emerald bell disappear. kynaston slips across border with one man to aid Upton family surrounded by Nillistas. The water supply runs short The defen- ders Kill some of their besiegers.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
Lives Up to His Name

"For the first year of his married life Rounder came to dinner in eve ming clothes"
 What does he do now?"
 Now he comes to breakfast io them."-Boston Evening Transcript.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
GoinQ Back.

Flows things in Plunkville? Quiet"
 "How's ysur piano fund coming onT "Well. every time We give an enter- tainment to raise money we get deeper into debt"
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
A lono Run.

This bill has been running now for three months," said the collector. Dear me-" said the debtor, "how tired 1t must ber"-Detroit Free Press.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23

One of the easiest ways for . man to get married is to tell a young wid- ow that he intends to remain bache- tor.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
R YOU OR ANY FRlnm

Suffer with Rheumatism or Neuritis, acute or .hronie, write for my FREE BOOK on Rheuma- tism--Its Cause and Cure. Most wonderful book sver written. it's absolutely FREE Jesse A. Case, Dept c. w., Brockton. MAss--Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23

lf you were young man be- ginning to fall In love with a pretty woman. and felt that she reeiproeated your sentiments. do you believe you would have the courage to offer yourself for eer- tain death is you believed the sacrifice would save the girl from shame7
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better. goes farther than liquid blue. Get from any grocer. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23
HEAT FLASHES,
 DIZZY, NERVOUS
Mrs. Wynn Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound Helped Her
 During Change of Life.

Richmond, Va -"After taking seven bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23

Do you think the Mexieans will be likely to give kynaston a fair trial and humane death-or is t probable they will torture him like the bloodthristy say ages they are7
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-07-23

ITO IF coNrINuuo
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08
AUTO FACTORIES FACE
FREIGHT CAR SHORTAGE
Unable to Make Shipments Because
of Scarcity.

Motor car manufacturers are sttrfbut-
ing to a large degree the shortage Of
cars in the hands Of their agents 70 the
fact that they are unable TO secure
freight cars IN which to make ship
ments. According to the figures Of the
Automobile Chamber Of Commerce there
was on September when their last re-
port was made, a shortage Of I4.zs1 auto
mobile freight cars.
In many instances the dealer has no
one to blame but himself for this con-
oition. He receives notice from the rail-
road that they have on hand one or more
carloads of machines billed to him.
Instead Of Immediately unloading these
machines, thereby allowing the freight
cars TO 60 back to service again, be per-
mits the shipment to remain in the yards
for several days.
That finances are not always such that
shipment Of one or more carloads of
automobiles cannot be unboaded i'm
mediatelt upon notification Of arrival
is at times something that the dealer
cannot torsee. He must hustle around
in these instances and raise the money.
This takes more or less time, especially
IL he has been in the habit of taking
paper as part payment for the machines
already sold.
To allow the cars to remain in the rail-
road yards simply because Il Is con-
venient is hardly fair to his brother deal
ers. BY so doing he ties up a freight car
or cars that would go a long way to re-
lieve the shortage. As a matter Of self
protection the railroads have about de-
cided to raise the demurage on a sliding
scale until II reaches IS per day.
Companies took it upon themselves to
promise last spring that their dealers
would be more prompt in unloading cars.
Despite their efforts along this line II
does not seem as though they have been
able to accomplish much. Now that the
railroads have again announced that they
VIII put such a rule into effect there
seems to be but little chance of their
being able to stave it OF longer
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08
TRANSCONTTNENT RUN
BOOSTS HUDSON MARK
Super-Six Makes Round Trip from
Coast to Coast.

One does not have to be the oldest
inhabitant'' to recall the year when q
fast railroad train trying for a mail
contract took six days to>cross the con-
tinent Anything less than six days in a
Journey by rail from coast to coast was
worth mention In the news columns. But
few years ago It was worth a first
page announcement when an automobile
touring party was able to report. no
matter IN how many days, that It made
the full distance unaided.
The transcontinental run Of the Hud-
son Super-six marks a new milestone In
civilization's. progress. The run from
san Francisco to New York and return
Is great record. No automobile ever
before attempted the round trip against
time The Hudson Super-six set out to
establish a record for endurance. 1t was
not that records we're desired to show
speed, but that proof was sought in
dicating that the Super-six, by reason of
rs exclusively controlled and patented
motor, so reduced vibration that a new
standard Of motor endurance has been
established by 1t. Speed proves endur-
anee to a motor just as it shows the
endurance Of a man. Continuous fast
running produces the same fatigue to
machinery as II does to a man.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08
GOODYEAR TIRES
ON PACKARD CARS
Experiments Show High Mileage Aver
age on Twin Skies.

Twin Six smoothness Of action and
Goodyear cord tires again 90 into a COM
binstion that will give maximum Joy and
minimum grief TO 1917 motorists as far as
tires are concerned.
Investigations have shown that II has
not been unusual for Packard owhers TO
get 5000 10 1900 miles and even more out
OF these tires. All weather tread IS BY
for the rear wheels and rib tread, q by :.
for the front wheels are delivered on Twin
Skies unless other tires are specified.
Experiments on smooth strips Of beach
with motor cars Of one cylinder have
shown that the tires left a distinct de-
preston In the sand for each impulse Of
the engine. This was made when tho
force OF the explosion was transmitted
10 the wheels, showing that the uneven,
jerky application OF power imposes maxi
mum stress and wear upon the tires Il
naturally follows that this effect is d.
minished by dividing the stress through
the use Of additional cylinderS
The continuous. even flow Of power
given by the twelve-cylinder engine has
practically eliminated the abrasive action
which is SO hard upon tires
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08
DEALERS LIKE EIGHT
CYLINDER CADILLAC

Nearly all Of our dealers have visited
the factory during the past month to
inspect the new line OF eight-cyIinder
cars" says E. c. Howard, sales manager
OF the Cadillac Motor Car Company.
Their enthusiasm over these latest Cad
iaac products was most gratifying. AL
most without exception, the dealers have
placed orders for more cars than ever
before-which speaks better for the re-
caption the car has had from the men in
the field than anything I might say
SThe body types include practically
every style that can be desired. Four
styles Of open body are furnlshed-the
seven-passenger touring, the four-pas-
senger phaeton, the two-passenger road
ster, with a disappearing rumble seat
for two additional passengers, and the
four-passenger club roadster.
Two convertible cars, one for seven
Passengers and the other a victoria for
four Passengers, and five enclosed cars
the four-passenger coupe. iye-passenger
orougham, the limousine, landaulet and
imperial. each for seven passengers, COM
plete the line"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08

Tire Company, has forsaken US for
the Smoky City Last week he was
transferred to Pittsburgh. where he
will look after the inside details of
the branch in that city. 1t Is a pro-
motion for Roy.
with the intensified selling method
adopted by the Ford Motor Company.
which has established ten retail agen-
cies in Washington, Maynard Baylis,
manager of the Record Auto Company,
has been alive to the possibilities of
increased sale of Ford accessories.
Though this firm already was the
largest dealing in Ford accessories in
Washington IT has within the past
month greatly increased it's stock.
and in addition. added many things
that are adaptable to this small car
not previously handled.
Did I tell you that the Goodrich
company is going to move one block
further down town? Quarters are be-
ing built in Fourteenth street between
N street and Rhode Island avenue.
The company has been cramped for
room for some time past. but In the
new place ample provision has been
provided for all needs for some time to
come. To quote "wacksmuth," who
pand to the corner IL necessary, and l
only hope we get big enough to need
the room"
Seems rather odd to see Bruce Emer-
son selling gas cars after he has been
connected with the electric car end of
the business for so long. Judging by the
way they have been getting rid of Bucks
he Is just as good a gas car salesman as
he was electric. BY the way. he told me
yesterday that they are expecting their
Woods gas electric In shortly. From what
have heard about 1t it is some car.
"Bill" Jose Is all set to go fishing. He
has fished all around on the upper river
this summer with varying luck. Now he
Is going to the lower river and see IL
he cannot have a run OF real good luck
AQUA Creek is to be his fort for the
next few days and big mouth mass the
objective of his quest. II there are any
fish in the creek "BnI'' will get them,
you can bank on that.
Roy Mcdowell Is getting ready to make
his fall trip through Maryland and vir-
ginia, visiting Mitchell, bort and Brtscoe
dealers. Roy has system. He not only
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08

cannot name the winner, the car he
drove, and the time made.
Duck season Is not far distant. Harry
Burr is laying his plans to get aday for a
few days to try his luck on the lower
river Every year he spends a couple of
days trying his skill as a hunter of the
mallard and canvasback, and usually
comes home with good bag. 90 .
To date the freight car shortage has not
bothered 'Irve' Henderson. He has
been receiving shipments of Oakland cars
right along and the result has been that
he has not only closed many prospects
Of his own. but made a few sales to those
who had bought other machines, but had
grown tired of waiting for delivery.
Though the Washington Oakland Com
pany is but two months old, they have
put out in the neighborhood of thirty
machines. Not so bad
Talking to Lawrence Gemmill who
Jocks after Goodyears interests in Wash
ington. the fore part OF the week He
tells me they are having wonderful sue
cess with their cord tire. In fact. the
only trouble with them at the present
time is that they are unable to get them
fast enough to meet the demand. He
predicts that 1t will be but a short time
until they supersede the fabric tire alto
gether.
Saw one OF the new Wescott cars this
past week; in fact. had a ride with Mr.
Quinn. Certainly a nice piece of work
and a much superior looking machine in
every respect. Last years car was all
that one could ask for in an automobile,
though the body lines were not nearly so
pleasing to the eye as are the lines Of
this years machine. That double-cowl
effect Is something new
Well, sir, l dropped in on Cliff Long
the other morning and, overheard him
practicing the speech that he will de-
liver when he goes back to Ohio next
month. John Hartman was his audi
ence. Only one fault that l could find
with the dissertatiOn-there was too
much Studebaker in II and not
enough politics. Perhaps though, the
Colonel has a proposition with the
Xenia. Ohio. Studebaker dealer that
he will split commissions on all cars
sold while Mr.. Long is in town.
Our old friend. Roy Kanstuebn
office manager for the United States
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08
NASH COMPANY OWNS
FIRST BATTLE FLAG

The Nash Motors Company. nsnufsc-
turers Of Jeffrey motor cars and trucks
owns what is probably the FIRST battle
flag ever designed and used by q motor
truck company in the United States
army.
In each corner Of the nag there is eth
er q pair Of crossed American hsgs or q
spread eagle. while across a blue circle
on q red background appear the words
"Jeffery Quad" in white lettering
Truck Co. No. l. is inscribed over the
circle, and ~. s. A" beneath Il
This truck company was the first TO
cross the Mexican border n the wake
OF Gen. Pershing's troops
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08
DISUSE BAD AS MISUSE;
WINTER TOURING URGED

The best running motor is one that IL
worked consistently and given adequate
attention. Disuse breeds depreciation as
surely as does misuse" says NJ. T Pol
lock, who represents the Oldsmobile.
More and more car owners are coming
TO realize that in keeping their cars in
dead storage for three or four months
every year, they are carrying an Idle in
vestment. besides doing the car more
harm than good.
Every man ought to realize the Joys
Of all-year touring. Some Of the most
beautiful scenery is encountered in the
mtnter months
The motorists in this section Of the
country IN rapidly increasing numbers
are becoming enthusiasts for aIl-year-
motoring"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08

lines the dealer up and gets him to take
a certain quota OF care but then turns in
and helps the dealer dispose of them.
When the consumer will not sign the
dotted line after NC" gets through with
him there is not much hope OF any one
selling him an automobile
Guess have told you Fred Harveycut-
ter is out and about again after his acci-
dent OF last June. Though not able to
do much husting around as yet, he is
down at the office every day.
By the way "Bo," judging by the length
of your letters. you must be working
about twenty-five hours every day. Cut
that work stuff down to twenty-four
some day and spend the remaining hour
writing me the news from your neck of
the woods. Goodnight Isl"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08

II Is claimed for the American Indian
that they can see at least one-tenth far
ther than average white men.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-08

AS you know, the costs of material
and labor have jumped skyward
during the past year. To meet
this condition, we must charge
more for our product-because
we positively refuse to sacrifice
quality no matter what the COM
modify prices may be.
So, as clean-cut business PROPOSE
ton, can you afford to overlook
such a rare opportunity
Remember, the Paige Co,nrany
challenges any manufacturer in
the industry to produce q car
within three hundred dollars of
the Paige price-which offers as
much LUXURY, comfort and all
around dependability as the
Fairfield "Six-46". This challenge
stands uncontested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-15

Couer D'Alene, Idaho, Aug. Ia
Charles E. Hughes, replying
today to criticisms that he was
not constructive in his policies,
declared at an open-air meeting
here that he stood for a protec-
tive tariff, for a budget system,
for the elimination of the ''pork
BARREL" for the ending of waste
and extravaganza and for the ap-
pointment to public service of
men qualified for office.
'Is that not constructive 2"
Mr.. Hughes asked. 81 believe
that they are the fundamentals
of constructive policies which
this nation is facing today"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-15
S2O5,OOO,OOO Annually

The measure, leaders estimate, will
yield s205,oOo,OOO annually, an in
crease Of s7,5Oo,O0O over the estimated
revenue as it passed the House.
Tariff Commission
The House provision for the crea-
ton of a tariff commission was ap.
proved with Senate committee
amendment increasing salaries of the
commissioners from $500 to $4,000
year. Tie commission would consist
of six members to be appointed by the
President, not more than three OF
whom shall be members of the same
political party.
In view Of the adoption last night
cf the license tax on stock of corpo-
rations, the caucus voted to eliminate
stamp taxes on express and freight
bills of lading and telephone and tele-
graph messages. Stamp taxes are re-
tanned, however, on bonds, debentures
and certificates of Indebtedness, con-
veyances, customs house receipts, in
surance policies. foreign steamship
tickets and Pullman car seats and
bcrths. Several party leaders waged
a losing fight against the dye stuffs
tariff. In approving the proposal, how.
ever the caucus included an amend
ment under which the duties will not
become effective until the close Of the
European war or until conditions Of
importation shall have been substan-
TALLY restored. 1t also was provided
that all existing duties upon dyestuffs
shall be suspended during the period
Of the war.