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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20

his machine was capable of. "One
minute" she reminded him pathetical-
ly and more than once. may mean a
life very dear to me. Do the very best
you can, won't your" she pleaded.
Tense and collected under the
strain. Helen. staring through the open
cab window. had only eyes for the ore
cars, which in another moment she
saw stood in on the switch with the
last gondola spotted for loading under
the chute.
What car had Storm been thrown
into? The question racked her nerves
and clutched at her heart.
With Storm still struggling on the
car floor, the foreman of the ore plant,
taking q fresh chew of tobacco, sig
nailed: "Ore on" A man below threw
the lever and the jagged quartz rock
tumbled with q roar into the chute.
Storm, working to free himself, had
heard the foreman's order, heard the
deadly rush Of the falling rock. 1t was
only as the great chute-the one which
he, himself, had helped to install and
which worked with such fatal eficien-
cy--slowly descended that he gave up
hope.
A cry outside, a woman's voice, hard
ly reused him from his stupor. But the
next moment he felt a great shock. 1t
seemed as II lie were launched precipi-
lately into space; the world was fall
Ing around him. Overhead, q mighty
roar crashed on his hearing-con-
seriousness left him.
What had happened was that Helen,
leaping from the eangway OF the en-.
CINE almost before the Special, Its
wheels ground by the brakes. fully
stopped. had run swiftly up the switch
track beside the gondola In which
Storm lay. She had no means of
knowing whether this car contained
her lover. 1t was too late to signal the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20


At noon today Helen Holmes,
daughter of the late General Holmes,
assisted by Superintendent A. Rhine
lander and Construction Engineer
George Storm will drive the spike that
MARKS the completion Of the Super
stition cutoff.
Seagrue read with anger. To his
disordered mind, now victimized by
drink, 1t seemed as IL the celebration
were intended to signalize his own
defeat.
In a furious mood. he struck the
bell to summon Adams. his servant.
When the latter appeared his master
said CURLY: Bring Ward here at
once" and turned to the decanter that
had latterly become his most intimate
resource.
The moment Ward came In with Ad-
ANS, Seagrue picked up the newspa.
per. Look at that" he said, without
preliminary words. Ward read the
headlines hastily. You see what's
going on exclaimed seagrue. labor
ing apparently under excitement. II
want you to set busy"
. He spoke the last words In q tone
that left no doubt Of his meaning.
And Ward, old In ways of intrigue
and crime. looked at him so under
standingly that Seasrue had hardly
need to add what he did: "This is my
last chance" he muttered. viciously.
II want them both. Get them. I'll
make You RICH"
Ward was quick to assent. He was
quick to act. and after comforting hur-
riedly ON details Seagrue started the
two men out. In the street. Ward
and Adams boarded Q taxicah. gave
their orders to the driver and were
whirled rapidly QUE on the desert.
At the cutoff, the roadmasters and
oficials Of the operating department
OF the Tidewntor line were IN waiting
for the special. When e reached the
scene Q salute, arranged by an In
genious railroad man with dynamite,
was ared from IN adjoining hill.
But fron : second hin. across from
where the improvised salute had nois-
ny greeted the ray special. two man
looked with infriendly eyes down an
che interesting ceremony. A golden
spfks had hsen provided for Helen.
Ard tkG k661or renAmaster. acting a
VIZ.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
FIFTEENTH lNSTALlMENT
DRIVING THE LAST SPIKE

! 1t was q week later that there were
social activities again in Helen's
home. Rhinelander had come down
from the mountains with Storm to
announce to Helen the completion Of
the Superstition cutoff, the cause OF SO
much enmity and bitterness between
the rival roads that had striven to
achieve its successful building.
Helen was making ready, when they
arrived, to join her two friends, and
all returned to the station to take
the special train that was to carry
them with a party up the line to ceie.
brate the driving of the last spike
a responsibility that Rhinelander had
assigned, over all her protests, to
Helen herself.
The train, gayly decorated, pulled
III early and the party-railroat men,
constructionists and personal friends
of the builders-getting out on the
platform at Signal, gave IL for a mo-
ment an air of social gayety. The
stop was made only long enough to
exchange greetings, and the party. en-
larged by the Signal contingent, again
boarded the train to continue the jour.
ney to the cutoff.
The morning newspapers at Ocean
side had contained articles descriptive
OF the prospective celebration. and 1t
was in m of these that a headline
fell under S%eagrue's eve as he sat In
his living room reading his paper.
CUTOFF TO SUPERSTITION MINE
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Helen Holmes to Drive Last Spike.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20

CUTOFF TO SUPERSTITION MINE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12
Weak Women Made
Strong and Healthy

How many women do you know who
are perfectly well, strong and healthy
as woman should be? They may not
be sick enough to lie in bed but they
are run down, nervous and easily tired
out.
So much is expected Of women now
adays that they constantly overdo and
consequently suffer from headaches,
backaches, nervousness and ailments
peculiar to the sex.
Begy's Nerve Aid tablets are just
what such women need, since, iron is
absolutely necessary to a good recov-
cry. Taken steadily for a few days
they will make you your own happy,
contented self again. There is nothing
SO good as Begy's Nerve Aid tablets
for weak, tired. ailing women. Start
taking them today. The effect will be
felt almost Immediately and each sue
ceeding day you will feel that you are
getting better and your old time
health strength returning.
All druggists can supply you, but
should you have any difficulty in OBJ.
tanning them, We will gladly send
them. charges paid, on receipt of price,
soc. Begg's Medicine Co., Rochester.
New York. Get them from Glenn
Thistlethwaite's drug stores.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

There was a good attendance last
evening when the members Of the
Monday evening skating club met in
the Coliseum. One more skating party
will be given and then the club will
adjourn until after Christmas. Among
the skaters were Mr. and Mrs. James
Dillon, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Border,
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Bullerdick, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Cunningham. Mrs Trun.
key, Mrs. Fred Mahret, Mrs. Lauren
Whitsell, Mrs. Platt Misses Cornelia
Border. Rosamond Border, Martha
Gaar Jones, Elizabeth Thomas, Leona
Corey, Margaret Jones, Irma Wilkins.
Olive Jones, Cordia Sharp, Pauline
Hiatt, Martha Tiff, Mable Shafer.
Elizabeth Tarkelson, Mable Reed,
Nora Winters, Thelma Wysong, Lo
retta Evans, Nell and Irene Reed,
Hazel Miller, Lucille Mahret, Messrs
Myron Malsby, Harry Hates. Edgar
Loehr, Lawrence Jessup, William VIII
Jams, Lloyd Dye, Charles Mills, Ray
Newman, Grant Fry, Fred Rooney, Vic
tor Newman, Ernest Porter, Eber Will.
Jams, Ray Jones. Paul Miller, Henry
Beck, Wilson Taggart, Ray Lichten-
fels, William Dean and Clay Runyan.
The Drama League will meet this
evening at 1880 o'clock in the Nor
risson-Reeves Library. Reports of the
years activities will be submitted and
the financial report of Mr. Fred S.
Bates, treasurer of the Shakespearan
festival held last spring and from
which three hundred dollars was real
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

costume party given Monday afternoon when men,
Of the Monday afternoon hbe club met at the home Of
Mrs Walter Woodward College The arranged
with the Christmas coor Many unique costumes
dence One dated back in the eighties and pretty
Mrs Woodward and Miss Olive Wdman attractive in the
wedding gowns of their mothers.
The little of Mrs. Paul Brown dress which his
father had when he four years age
attractive adding to the beauty the
by the guests Special guests of the club Mrs
Allen Mrs Spreading, Mrs Raymond Bnford and Mrs Edwin
Jay The served delicious refreshments At the next
meeting Mrs. Paul Brown will be hostess.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

by Miss Irene Wigmore at her home,
South Seventh street. A Christmas
pie was feature Of the meeting.
Each member brought a gift and these
were placed in the pie and later
drawn out by the guests. This oc-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

casioned much amusement. The re-
mainder of the evening was spent so
cially and with music and games.
Miss Minnie Wigmore assisted In en-
pertaining. A delicious luncheon was
served. Miss Minnie Wigmore was
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

made a member. Those present were
Misses Leona Wigmore. Minnie Bur-
ris, Helen McMinn, Donna Hyde,
Hester Williams, Eleanor Smith, Lor-
enc Shissler, Irene Wigmore and
Charlotte Rogers. The next meeting
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

will be 4 4 "a four weeks at the homl
of Miss Le,6e Smith.
After a pleasant visit here Mis-
Marguerite srin,.meyer has returned
to her home n indianapolis.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

lied will be given All citizens who
are interested in the disposal of the
money are invited to attend.
V. Y. club members were entertain
ed in a delightful manner last evening
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

Last evening several members of
the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity formed
a theatre party at the Murray. The
party was composed of Messrs Adolph
Getz, Julian Dunbar, Howard Smith,
Robert Tomlinson, Everett Skinner,
Joe Smitbmeyer, Fred Bayer, William
Williams and Homer Ramsey
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12
Social Calendar

OOC1al AalenQar
Annual dinner and meeting at
the Country club for all members
of the club.
Mrs. Mary Richardson hostess
for meeting of Current Events
club.
B Mrs. Harry Townsend hostess
for meeting of Narcissus Embroid-
cry club.
+. G. G.. club meets with Mrs.
Lee Turner.
Mrs. Anthony Stever hostess for
meeting of Penny club.
Art Study class meets In the
auditorium at the high school and
''rs M. F. Johnston will talk.
Tirzah aid society Of the Ben
Hur lodge meets with Mrs. Edgar
Milligan, 534 North Eighteenth
street.
Mrs. E.. M. Haas hostess for
meeting of Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary society of the
First English Lutheran church.
Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary society Of the st.
Pauls Lutheran church meets
with Mrs. John Marshall, South
Thirteenth street.
Joy Bearers of Trinity Lutheran
hurch gives bazaar and candy
ale at the Oakland Wall Paper
tore, East Main street.
Mrs. George Mansfield hostess
or meeting of the Christian Wom-
MS Board of Missions of the Gen.
raj Christian church at her home.
Circle Number 5 of the aid
society of the First Presbyterian
church. meets with Mrs. Dallas, II
North Fifth street.
Penny supper at Grace M. E.
church from $50 until 1880
,'clock.
Opening of bazaar and exchange
1t the Grace M. e. church.
Mission Circle of the North
Fourteenth Street Mission meets
at the Mission House.
Teachers class in dancing meets
after school in the Pythian Tenn
pie.
Standard Bearers of Grace M. E.
church meet at 4 o'clock at the
church.
Mrs. C. r. Woodhurst enter
tains members Of a newly organ
ICED Thimble club.
Parent.Teachers association OF
Garfield school postponed meeting
until in January.
Basket supper and social given
at the North A Street Friends
church.
Friends Foreign Missionary So
ciety meets with Mrs. Rebecca
Doris.
Monday afternoon the members OF
n auction.bridge club were Hospitality
1tertained by Mrs. Fred Gobel at her
ONE, Cambridge City. Mrs. Gobel
ad as her honor guests Mrs. George
abcock and Mrs. Edwin Galloway OF
City. Cards were played
two tables. The favors went to
RS. William Eikenberry. Mrs. George
abcock and Mrs. Edwin Galloway.
fter the game a delicious luncheon
as served. The guests from this city
ere Mesdames George Reid. Edward
ooper, Glen Beeson, Frank Waters,
akley Smith, Charles Taylor and
ar, nccOylnt n.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

Friends Foreign Missionary So
ciety meets with Mrs. Rebecca
Doris.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

Basket supper and social given
at the North A Street Friends
church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-12

Parent-Teachers association OF
Garfield school postponed meeting
until in January.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
Mp. Must Pay Big
Tax On Coal Land

Judge Albertson of Seattle
handed down a decision Tuesday
which means from $4,000 to ST.
600 additional annual tax income
to Pierce county from the coal
lands of the Northwestern I'M
provement Co., owned by the
Northern Pacific railway.
1t involves nearly 25,000 acres
which the company claimed could
not be assessed as coal lands.
On these lands the company
has been paying $94.S1 taxes an
nually. When they were assessed
as coal lands suit was brought
against the county, and bitterly
fought out in the superior court
last spring. Deputy Prosecutor
Phelps handled the case for the
county.
The decision Is a sweeping VIC
tory for the county. 1t means
that the Northwestern Improve
ment company will have to pay
into the treasury $12, 200 in taxes
for 1914 and 1915 which never
have been paid. Also that all the
lands involved shall be assessed
as coal lands, not timber lands,
in the future.
The court holds that the testi-
mony of Baily Willis and Ray
mond B. Tarr, expert BIOLOGISTS,
has shown that at least rs per
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
MAYOR HOLDS UP
LIBRARIANS BILL

City Librarian John B. Kaiser.
who recently returned from an
extended trip through the east,
during which he attended the
convention of the American LII
brary association and studied
library conditions in other cities,
will either have to dig up $236.15
to cover his travelling expenses.
or sue Mayor Fawcett for the
amount.
The mayor Tuesday admitted
that he had held up a check for
payment of Kaiser's expenses,
after three of the five members
of the library board had approved
the bill and had asked him to
countersign the check.
KAISER" declared Fawcett,
has no business expecting the
city to pay for his transportation
around the country, and the city
will not do It, 20 far a. ! am con-
cerned."
A similar wrangIe occurred last
year when Kaiser attended con-
ference In Berkeley, Cal. At that
time Fawcett approved the bill.
but announced that he would not
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
NORRIS FOR
PUBLICITY IN
INCOME TAX
BY Basil M. Manly

WASHINGTON. d. c., Aug. 8.
u am not only In favor of pub
licity of the income tax returns.
but | am ready to carry on an
aggressive campaign to open
every one of them to the inspec-
tion of the public!
THE poor mans tax returns
are public records In every city
and county. and the rich mans
tax returns to the federal govern
men should be In exactly the
same position!
Il have read the income tax
law and after giving due weight
to every argument advanced by
Secretary of the Treasury MeAdoo
to the effect that only the corpor-
alton returns can be made pdhlic,
| am absolutely convinced that
the law empowers the president
to make all the returns public to-
day, If he wishes. | am sure that
any court would SO construe the
law.
IF the president will not ex-
ercise this power, then congress
must act. Before this session
closes there must be a record vote
by the senate, so that every sena-
tor will let his constituents know
whether or not he stands for
throwing cloak of secrecy over
the returns of the tax dodgers,
behind which they can continue to
rob the United States treasury of
millions of dollars of taxes"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
PELz WEARS
DECORATION
OF BUcHARIA

Among the testimonials from
kings and potentates possessed
by Philip Pelz, leader of the
Imperial Russian band, which will
appear in the Stadium for one
week, beginning tomorrow even
ing, are some examples Of the pit
falls which the English language
presents to those not born to 1t.
The certificate from the Emir
of Bucharia, which accompanied
the decoration of the Bucharian
Star, is headed 1.-THE Concern of
the Thankful Bucharia," and an
nounces that the decoration is
granted Bandmaster Philip Pelz
so that he should adorn his chest
and remain to us affectionate."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
CITY WILL CHARGE
FOR VOTING SPACE

Grasping every opportunity to
obtain money for the depleted
Golfers of the city treasury, men,
bers of the council Tuesday de-
cided to cease allowing free use
of fire stations for voting booths.
The council decided that since
the county is paying SIS rental for
use of private property for voting
places, the city was entitled to
the same fee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
City May Repeal
Movie Ordinance

Repeal of the ordinance passed
in 1915 for the purpose of pre-
venting the big film spectacle,
THE Birth of a Nation" from ex-
hibiting in Tacoma. may be eff
fected in order to allow the pic
ture to fill its engagement at the
Tacoma theater.
Commissioner Atkins suggested
Tuesday that the ordinance be re-
pealed.
Il have seen the picture and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08

cent of the land is coal produc-
ing. The land extends from Ash
ford to Burnett.
1t has been shown, the judge
says. that mines have been pro-
NOTED there and have not been
abandoned, and that there is a
possibility of valuable coal pro-
auctions in the future.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
BILLS FOR STRIKE
GUARD PILING UP

Salaries of special policemen
are not the only expenses met by
the public safety department in
enforcing peace during the long
shoremen's strike.
Commissioner Petit presented
bills to the council today for $267
worth of revolvers purchased to
arm the guards, SIS worth of riot
clubs, and $44 worth of special
police badges.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08

spsud any more city funds for
Kaiser's trips.
Before making his recent trip
east, Kaiser consulted with City
Attorney. and was told that the
city could not legally pay his ex-
penses.
Mrs. James Hayes. Bishop Kea-
tor and w. #. Geiger of the H.
brary board advised Kaiser to
take the journey, and approved
his bill for $236.1S. II. u. Me-
Neil and Mrs. w. H. JoAnson, the
other members, refused to ap-
prove It.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08

consider 1t one of the greatest
things I have ever witnessed"
said Atkins. 81 think we should
wipe this freak legislation from
our records. and allow the picture
to be shown here openly"
Mayor Fawcett and Commits
sioner Petit agreed with Atkins.
Both declared their belief that
the picture would not arouse race
prejudice or cause race riots in
Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
TACOMA GIRL Is
WIZARD AT KEYS

Miss Eva Kilgore, Is years
old, 5402 South Junett street,
wrote rs words a minute for 20
minutes on the typewriter Friday
in her examination at. the State
Business college. This is the
coast record for unfamiliar copy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
GATES
TO REPLACE MEN

An automatic control system of
head gates at the Nisqually pow
er plant, which will do the work
of three gate tenders, will be in
stalled shortly, according to Elec-
trio Supt. Collins.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
Second Ethel
Oliver Case?

That the disappearance of An
thia Harrison, 16-year-old daugh-
ter of Mrs. Laura Harrison, 1907
North Anderson, is a second Ethel
Oliver case, was the opinion ven-
tured Tuesday by a police detec-
tive who has investigated the af-
fair.
Il believe that the Harrison
girl simply became tired of home
conditions and decided to strike
out for herself" said the officer.
"All the clues indicate that
she ran away from home of her
own free will. and that she will
let her mother know her where
abouts only when she gets good
and ready"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
UNIONIST TAKES
PLACE OF BIRRELL

He is to succeed Augustine Bir-
reil as chief secretary for Ire
land. He is a unionist member
of parliament for Exeter. and has
been recorder of Davenport since
1900.
The new office entities him to
seat in the cabinet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
BAKERS OPPOSED
TO NICKEL LOAVES

SALT LAKE, Aug. s. - The
elimination of the nickel loaf Is
1.-THE only salvation of the bakers
trade" according to Chairman
Burns address to the National
Master Bakers convention Tues
day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
ROBERT A. CRAIG,
City Manager,
Phoenix, Ariz.

by trial charges This ridiculous
with and the city removed
Then people their mistake
the ship they made charter bringing
into line with the
They made the responsible the council
officer would be in private business
The second city Robert A. Craig dstnc
He too engineer Of
list him city which
and s13O has been
servicesths spite of the fact that there
from liquor licenses of $4,000 prohibition
crease in assessed valuation of property of $2000060.
On the original commission the city
enemies the mayor and commissioner.
AT the election they
administration. The defeated reelection!
And commission N has
a chair intends awhile
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
TACOMA STAGE

Leaves Eatonville daily, ex-
cept Sunday, 8 a. m, p. m,
$3.50 D. m. Leaves EatonviIIe
Sunday, . a. M, 2 p. m, 2
p. m.
Leaves Tacoma daily. 8 a.
m, 1 p. M, A p. m. Leaves
Tacoma Sunday, 8 a. M, 4 D.
M, 0:f5 p. m.
Saturday evening special leaves
Eatonville z p. M; leaves Ta-
coma 7:1b p. m.
Starts from Schoenfcld's
store, 18th st., opp. postoffice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
PASS BILL FOR 267
MILLIONS WITHOUT
BATTING EYELID

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. s.
Without roll call, the senate
today adopted the conference re-
port on the amy appreciation
bill, carrying $4,000, 10000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08

Central w. G. T. u. will meet at
Q o'clock Thursday afternoon. Lo-
cal superintendent will be ex-
pected to report.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-08-08
Cuts Tax Rate From
$3.50 to IS Cents

Down in the Arizona desert Phoenix
has been wrestling with the very funda-
mentals of government and is winning out.
At the outset in 1913 the Phoenix
people took to the commisson-manage
plan, but they thought they could improve
on it.
Instead of making the city manager
the servant of the commission, they fixed
his salary in the charter, and made him
irremovable except upon charges.
1t was bad business The first city
manager was a competent engineer, but as
a public official seemed to be lacking.
In his independence of spirit he in
cured the displeasure of the commission