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Uniform cars for freight on rail-
roadS, Is about to follow the $ Of
all Ines in common by the government.
An official has just stated that there
were difficulties to be overcome, due
to tile fact that different companies
built different types Of wagons to suit
their own requirements, and that some
conn anies' stock was superior to that
Of others, but now that the arrange
ment has been made the common user
has come to stay, no matter whether
company operation Of the lines Is re-
vert..d to or not. And, with common
user, there will necessarily arise a de-
mani for standard types Of wagons
which. being standardized, will be
readily built and repaired by all rail-
roads.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30

going 30 march into Discovery to-
night and Hill every man. woman and
child" she cried excitedly.
NY 0odt" exclaimed tho Major.
~And. there's only Z handful Of citi-
sens % reaist them"
Isn't there something " can DO
70 help themr pleaded Liberty.
They're probably well on their way
~ this dina" said Rutledge.
'1gostlnos II fifteen miles from
hsre." said Liberty. '-Thers 10 .
Cabrsro camp there. They are in
telegraphic communication with Dis
covsry and II W ride hard ~ may
b able to warn Colonel Dalton to
b prepared"
I'VE win start FOR that place." said
the Major. But, no did not see one
q Lopes's men. who had been hiding
IN the bushes, listening to every word.
and csspt quietly away 10 inform his
leader Of the intended warning.
A the band. With Lopss riding at
their head. left the trail. and turned
into the main road the messenger over
took them. Lsaping from his horse he
rushed Up . the leader.
sRuuedge and his lei are going
60 Noetinoe 70 inform Colonel Dalton
q Our plans" hs Mid.
al. ha,s gzinned tho Mexican.
sWell, - show them And 10 inl-
me0latoly ordered his men 20 dis.
monnt md tA1y ma0o for tho bushes.
pc1l)ne tholr hoeses behind them. 70
- = wn1e ~ ~ little company q
R Vo1cA &C t1at moment VA
on1tlng dawn tho trail. ].
1lnloe hea0ed the little column
l,EoNoG ~ hle mea. Then
- ndla0 bool6o Aoegty.
oco10Ck
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30

knife from hts belt md made a Iunge
at R~utledge. But, the ranger was on
his guard. His powerful strength sue
ceeded In keeping the Mexican's knife
y good distance from his breast. al
though the wiry devil made thrust
after thrust. Finally Rutledge with one
strong blow sent the knife OF his op-
ponent flying to the dust, at the same
time almost taking the Mexican of
his feet.
Manuel was nov at the mercy Of
the Captain. The latter walked over
to where his adversary stood cringing
and trembling with fear, and was
about to run his knife into him. when
q spirit OF fair play took possession
OF him. He threw his knife away
and went after him with his fists.
During the encounter Rutledge
stumbled over a stone and went tum-
bling to the ground. The Mexican,
with q f1endish grin. fell on top of
him and grabbed him by the throat.
With n quick Jerk. Rutledge managed
to throw him of. and. locked together.
they both went rolling to the edge
OF the cliff. For a moment 1t looked
az II both would 90 tumbling into
the canyon below. but Manuel finally
managed to free himself. and endeav-
ored to force Rutledge over the edge.
But, the Captain grabbed Manuel and
hung suspended In mid-nir as he en-
denvored to tight his way to the top
again.
At this moment Liberty, who with
Pedro, had made her way to the camp
Of the rangers. after eludlng Lopez
and his men, saw the two men fight
ing, and, with q shrek of terror
rushed toward them, closely followed
by the old slave.
AZ she reached the spot, Rutledge
regained his foothold. Manuel, how
ever was exhausted. The Captain,
realizing this. fought on until he had
the Mexican at his mercy, and then,
picking him up he lifted him high
above his head and was about to
throw him over tho cliff into space
when a shrill cry attracted his at
tention.
"Bobl Bob!" She ran up to him
and grabbing his arm pleaded for the
fellows life.
He belongs down there with the
rest Of those yellow dogs" said Rut-
ledge. meaning Lopez and his band.
But, you don't want his blood on
your hands, Bob" she begged. IF he
II what you say, he isn't worth It."
swell. he can thank you for saving
his life," remarked the captain as he
flung the fellow to the ground.
Just then ! terrific explosion oc-
Cured. and the little party turned
just In time to see the rock which
had blocked the trail, 60 flying up
wards into Thousands Of pieces.
where il Lopez and his gang?'
saked Rutledge as he turned again to
Liberty who was greeting the Major.
"Lopez and Alvira have organized
q big band Of i%nsurrectos and they are
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turned q bend In the road and they
disappeared from view, she conceived
an idea. On either side Of the road
were some big trees. Dismounting she
took the lariat from her saddle and
made q end fast around tho trunk
Of . tree. Then she stretched It
across the road, and drawing It taut,
tied Il to the branch Of anothse.
Leaving Pedro With ! gun she then
remounted and rode on.
A few minutes later the Nexicans
rounded the curve, d man slightly
behind the rest. Tho frst two, a.
though they saw the rope. were unable
to pun up their horses. and. strik-
ing tho rope. they were thrown from
their steeds and went tumbling to
the ground. The third saw Il. ducked
his head and rode on. Az the other
two started to climb back into their
saddles Pedro opened frs on them.
One dropped. The second was Just
about to raise hts gun when Pedro
fired again and no fell to the ground,
dying. Then Pedro Jumped on his
horse and started after Liberty.
Finally the camp Of Cabrera came
into view on the side Of Nostinos Hill.
Just a. they reached the camp Pc
dro saw the Mexican In front Of him
raise his gun. aim e at the girl, and
hrs. She dropped the reins and tell
backward unconscious.
with ~ dash Pedro reached the
side Of tho Mexican and grabbed him
around the throat and they both went
% The ground. Hut Pedro was On top.
JAberty's horse. feeling himself free,
dashed forward and raced Into camp
With tho limp form Of bio rldeg haneina
helpless from tho eadola.
GO n oooox{1V
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
CUTICURA HEALS ECZEMA
And Rashes That Itch and Burn-TriaD
Free to Anyone Anywhere.

In the treatment of skin and scalp
troubles battle freely with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply
Cuticura Ointment. II there Is a nat
ural tendency to rashes, pimples, ETC.,
prevent their recurrence by making
Cuticura your daily toilet preparation.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, C%uticura, Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
LIBERTY
,AROMANCE OF
OLD MTX
YMMNIoAN
NOVEuZED FROM THE PHO
1OPLAY SERIAL OF THE
SANE NAME, RELEASED BY
THE UNIVERSAL FILM MAN
uFACTURlNC COMPANY
sYNoPsis.

Col. James Horton, ex-army officer and
wealthy Mexican land owner, dies, leAv-
ing . peculiar win. Liberty, his daush-
Ter. gooq to visit one Of her guardians,
Pancho Leon. who manages her Mexican
estate. Manuel. the son Of Pancho. falls
In love with her. She, however. shows an
affection for Capt. Robert RutledEe. OF
b Texas Rangers, who. with her 9TH
or guardian. Major Winston, has accom-
the hacienda, abducts her. with tho idea
Of holding her for rAnsom. Rutledge,
Manuel. Major Winston and the rangers
pursue. Liberty. In the bandits camp.
3vorheArs q plot to attack The American
border town. The fearless captain and
his men are stopped by . huge rock
which Lepex has used to block tho trail.
Liberty. aided by Pedro. e~ndeavors to
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
Customer Had Change Comma.

A man bearing Il small basket OF
potatoes on his arm went into II gro-
ccry store 10 make II purchase. IIe
could not produce enough change by 4
cents and. handing the clerk il medI-
uln-slzcd potato. started out. Tho
clerk called 10 him. saying lyon have
forgotten your change" and walking
back 10 n sack, picked out two lima
beans nntl passed them Ia the custom.
cr.--Cleveland Plain ncnier.
Wisdom sometimes strikes n fellow
~ does u snowklde from a roof.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
Tryinc Her Hand.

hatience-She spent w months at
the SeaSilore last summer, aud not IL
man asked for her hand.
patrice-Rather disappointing?
Yes. but she's going to try her hand
In Florida this winter
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
Full Of Faith.

Mrs. BartOn-Huve you any faith
In life insurance?
Mrs. Grill-Yes, indeed; I've real-
lied $4,000 from two husbands, and
they weren't good ones, either.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
She's RIGHT. At That.

shes SO old-fnshioned in her
IDEAS"
Yes; she believes that as Il punish
ment for children spanking takes the
PALM"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
Mot Fussy.

There's one thing I'll say for them,
they're not Il nervous family
How do YOU knoW?'
Every picture on their walls is
tiltet! off straight, and they didn't seem
to mind it a bit"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
New German

Germany Is trying a new style Ut
locomotive capable Of a speed Of %
Mills an hour. according to the New
Yo,k Times. II Is 10 be used for
heavy passenger service on the Rres-
lat Dresden and Rreslnu-R Berlin lines.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
Diplomacy.

Mrs. Green-1our cook told mine
that your husband is getting Il yery
small salary.
Mrs. Nyse-We just tell her that TO
keep her from demanding IL large one.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30

Employees 0f the Pennsylvania rail-
rad prevented the destruction By fire
~ more tian Sl4.O0O,00O worth Of prop
crty In 1910. according to the report
Of lts Insurance department.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
Homeopathic Dose

Vederly-The only way to cure
yourself Of lovcsickncss Is 10 run
AWAY.
Singleton-Run away!
Wederly-les-With the girl.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
Couldn't Helm II.

"That IL a very loud ring l saw hill
Bangs wearing
How u II help hclng loud when
y brass baud goes with III"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30
THIRD EPISODE
American Blood.

ANcfICdII 0lOUu.
The outlaws were thrown into wild
disorder as q result Of Pedro's feroci-
Gus attacks. A portion of the hut had
been blown up, thus forcing him and
his followers to retreat behind a rock.
Lopez, raging like a furious crater,
attempted to send his men after the
old slave. But they hesitated.
At the foot Of the cliff stood the
saviour Of Liberty still introducing
his new method Of warfare. Every
time one Of the Mexicans attempted
to close In on him he reached for
another stick OF dynamite. He was
D terror to behold.
In the meantime, the Major and the
rangers stood listening to the loud
explosions which rumbled through the
canyon and echoed far down the trail.
They were drilling the rock which had
been thrown across the road by Lopez
and his men. Az they worked the
earth at their feet trembled.
"Egads" exclaimed the Major.
''They're blowing up the canyon"
"You-all mint seen that Teller Pedro
round here lately, have yerf" asked
one Of the rangers of the Major.
mo, by Cad" replied the rusty old
fighter as he swung quickly around.
"Where is that dirty old rascal? I'll
bet he's sneaked back to the hacienda"
'Tooks ter me as though he's taken
some lunch with him, too" remarked
Steve Dudley. n Of the bravest men
that yer patrolled the border. There's
about a dozen Of them sticks Of dyna-
mite missin'."
Sunless I'm pretty badly mistaken"
interrupted Bill Larnbee, as he SLOUGH
ed over to where the Major stood.
''he's maxim all that thunder down
there IN the canyon"
With that the Major and 4 few
Of the rangers approached the edge
Of the cliff and looked down. as their
eycs searched the depths Of the can
Jon.
by God. there he isl" shouted Bill
~ he pointed to the figure Of Pedro
far beneath them. At that moment
he was standing. poised on q big rock.
A they watched him he thrust one
hand into the bosom OF his shirt and
brought forth q long. narrow object
and hurled IT. with all his strength
straight at q group OF dark figures
that fastened to get under the cover
Of Z huge rock. An instant later
another terrible rumbling noise re-
Goundsd through the canyon. and,
asaln ths ground beneath them
tresnblsd. = ! cloud Of smoke rose
upwardA
'13sis AsAtin' them With dynamite r
GE1alned IL Major - ~ gassd far
oGDeW.
sIAa4aA Lopss and his bandis cried
WlfA that the Major ana the boys
GQDnFnod - thelr work ana resumed
nEe11ng - rock which Wa almost
1on1n - - dynamitA.
Qao Jnow 6aybreak. Al night
49, Dneln1GD and hls men had been
AmG 0hlIe he Major. trsd from
nrEon0oW rid, had thrown him
go IoW1p1m 80 q tho blankets and
1 $3.50 a1esp. However. Just
49, - had lnslsted On r.
- 0ap1nin.
Wono DuijedGs sought 20 quiet
an1 sulled himself Mp IN
- mode ceftaln that one
- Substantially open. Tor.
m C0mRomont nf
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver. bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-03-30

Only Ono "BROMO OU1NTNE"
10 get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE
BROMO QUINlNN.. Look for signature Of 4. w
GROVE. Cures . Cold In Ono Day. &c.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
STORY OF JOHNNY pOE's ENLISTMENT
IN THE FAMOUS BLACK WATCH

Two years ago Andovsr Academy in.
stalled five targets in the basement OF
one Of. its buildings. and these ranges
have since been In constant use during
the free hours Of the school. Even
before war was declared some 400 boys
were taking part in military training
in place Of the required gymnasium
work, and the members Of the athletic
teams participated in this, though al
lowed at that TIME also to continue
with their special athletic training. At
the present time military training 10
foremost. II is Interesting to note two
thines in this connection. One is that
very few Of ths boys at Andovsr.-
ed from taking part in the military
dril1. which now has full sway. on &C.
count Of the objection Of parents. The
other IL that Andover. IN 50 far as rifie
shooting alone 10 concerned. anticipated
the general war preparatory move
ment in schools and colleges BY con-
siderable time.
In this war We deal in terms Of tens
and hundreds Of thousands OF men.
Necessarily the individual is lost siEnt
Of Courage. heroism and patriotic
acts are the rule and not the exception.
We Americans have rarely had II
Poe, the old. Princeton athlete. fell
Upon tha fields Of Flanders there was
that about his death which made Us
feel toward him as we have always felt
toward Nathan Hale. the revolutionary
Evening star., 1917-05-20
FRENCH SOLDIERS EAT
TOOTH PASTE ON BREAD
American Boy Tells Of Good Work
Being Done by Relief Work
ers in U. s.

1.-THE American relief fund for the
French soldiers is doing a wonderful
work., writes the young son Of a retired
rear admiral OF the United States Navy
to his mother from the headquarters Of
the American Ambulance Field Service in
France. Names are withheld by request
but paragraphs from letters received from
the young man faithfully reflect conditions
as heasaw them.
This famous old restaurant is now full
OF bales. stacks of socks, shirts medical
supplies, shoes, etc." he wrote about the
1st OF April. 'I opened boxes one day
All Kinds OF things are sent to the SOL
diers from America. Some of the cloth
ing that stacked was much better than
I use.
"one afternoon worked in the comfort
6ag room. where all the cretonne bags
filled with socks. pencils. paper and pads,
handkerchiefs, soap and face cloths are
assembled and shipped to the hospitals
II was my job to open all the bags and
take out the gum and tooth paste. be-
cause some Of the soldiers swallow the
gum and eat the paste on bread. This
is the truth
Some of the things sent to the soldiers
are ridiculous. saw Gillette razors,
fountain pens, talcum powder, etc. Well.
n French lady who worked with me told
me that the soldiers never see half of
what is sent. This is true. because I was
told to empty all the bags and put in them
| only soap. face cloths. pencils paper.
heavy socks. handkerchiefs. pipe and to-
baceo. II you know any one making these
comfort bags. tell them to send cheap
| things and plenty of them. because SOL
| diers never wash socks. handkerchiefs,
etc, but after each article is soiled. it is
| thrown away
| The cost of the equipment for the
service in which he Is engaged may also
| be of interest.
II had to buy the following articles" he
writes: .overcoat. $50: raincoat, SIS: uni
form. s3s. working trousers, 81: pack
| bag. S.; ambulance trunk. $12 fatigue
cap. 50. and leather belt. 81: and besides
| this, had to make a deposit of so francs
| ($10) for blankets. canteen, whistle and
ground cloth: in fact. my total expendi-
lures approached nearly 800 for my mill
| tary equipment
Every one in Paris, he says, is certain
that the war will be ended this fall.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
RIVAL PLAYER BROUGHT RISBERG.
WHITE SOX STAR, INTO BIG SHOW

a chance. They kept him on the bench.
I told them IL they ever put that bird
in their lineup they'd never take MIN
"Fortune favored Charley. for one
day the second baseman of the team
was injured They had to use Risberg
and they never took him out. They
thought 50 well of him that they gave
him the salary limit and paid him q
bonus"
On April 6 last the paths of the sox
and Cubs crossed when these clubs
were bound for the north to play ex-
htbition games at Minneapolis and st.
Paul That evening the special cars
carrying these teams were hooked to
the same train Word was flashed
along the line among the Sox that the
Cubs were on the same train. RisberG
had retired, but he heard the news and
pok ed his head out OF the curtains.
.Go in and tell Rowdy Elliott there's
a fellow out here wants to see him"
said Risberg.
In the Cubs car Elliott, Douglas.
Hendrix and several others were busily
engaged playing poker.
That's my bet" said Rowdy.
There's a fellow in the White Sox
car wants to see you," said q scribe.
"who is it-RisbergT inquired Ell
liott.
you're a good guesser." was the
reply.
lar spenders Two old cronies Of the
diamond had met and 1t required about
two hours for the pair to swap expert.
ence0
Evening star., 1917-05-20

Among the young players who are
making good in the majors this year
IN Charles "sweds' Risberg. shortstop
Of the Chicago White Sox. second IN
the American League. Althougn ne
makes his errors, Risberg has been
winning nothing but praise around the
Tho youngster came up from the
Vernon Club Of the Pacific Coast
League and his rise to fame reads like
one Of Christy Mathewsons base ball
novels. Risberg can thank q player on
the rival Chicago Cubs for his appear
a1ce in the big chow. That player
ie 'Rowdy" Elliott. Tho story, as told
by Elliott, follows:
"I went out on a little scouting
iaunt for the Vernon club In 1914.
When / came back the club owner
asked me II had seen player could
recommend. 1 replied that had seen
the greatest prospect Of years. He was
a rangy fellow, with a lot of nerve,
wonderful throwing arm. clever at
ground covering and versatile IN play
ing any position.
who's the playerr asked the Of
fetal.
".Quit your kidding eaid this base
ball man. Hes been up before and
we turned him back
"aThat's all right; you all make mis-
takes I replied. Now go out. and
grab this player before sofne one beats
"Risbe1g finally was signed by the
Vernon club. but they didn't give him
Evening star., 1917-05-20

martyr. who. like Poe. was a college
athlete in his day.
For the above reasons the accounts
about Poe have been all too meager.
and the story Of his enlistment. which
was recently brought to Baltimore
Poe's home--by Johns Hopkins
surgeon, IL therefore doubly welcome.
Poe. who went to England with q
Canadian regiment, wanted to Join the
Black watch, that famous Scotch regi-
ment which has followed the Union
Jack around the world. He offered his
services ct . time when the English
government was objecting to other than
It's own subjects enlisting. Poe brought
much influence to bear and At last
came before the recruiting of1csr. who
had been advised to wink At the facts.
Poe was asked his place OF birth.
Baltimore" he replied.
Poe" said the officer. "thers 10 q
long hall outside this room. You 60 out
there, walk up and down It for q long
time. think hard and then return and
answer my question"
Poe followed these instructions and
upon reappearing was again asked his
place Of birth.
Dover" ne replied.
Thus Johnny Poe, Princeton athlete
and soldier, entered the Black Watch.
He Joined It's long list Of heroes at the
battle Of Loos. September b. 1915. true
to the end to Its patriotic traditions. Tor
a. he fell he said, Never mind me. Go
ahead with our boxes"
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Last Weeks Question and the Answer

he was clinging, and asked him the
usual questions regarding the destroyed
steamer and her destination. It was II
o'clock at night and very dark.
The submarine commander first
threatened to shoot Duff, says the fourth
officer, who quotes himself as replying:
Shoot away! The commander then
said, according to Duff. that he wouldn't
waste powder on an Englishman and
left Dun to his fate. He was picked up
twelve hours later by . French fisher
man.
No previous report Of the sinking Of
the Thracia has been received She was
q Cunard steamer Of 1881 tons gross.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
100 Assistant Paymasters Needed.

A competitive examination will be
held June l at the following navy
yards and stations for the enrollment
Of 100 assistant paymasters with the
rank OF ensign) in the naval coast de.
fense reserve: Washington, Ports
mouth. Boston, Newport. New York.
Philadelphia. Norfolk. Charleston, Key
West, New Orleans, great lakes, Mare
Island ana Puget sound.
Any citizen Of the United States be-
tween the ages Of twenty-one and
thirty may take the examination upon
presenting himself, together with Gre
dentials showing his training and ex-
perience. to tho examining board on
that date at one Of the rlaces named.
No specific authority from the Navy
Departmen Is necessary.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
BUT ONE SURVIVOR.
Fourth Officer of Steamer Thracia
Has narrowing Experience.

LONDON. May 1s.-Douglas Dun. the
fourth officer and the only survivor Of
the steamer Thracia, sunk by German
submarine on April 81, says in deposit
ttons that three hours after the ship
was sunk the German submarine ap-
proached the capsized boat, the stern
Of which had been blown off, to which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
KNIGHTS TOO CLASSY
Topeka Jack JOhnson's Giants Defeat
ed by Score of to 4.

The knights of Columbus baseball
team made another entry on the win
side of its record book Sunday after
noon when it defeated Topeka Jack
JohnSon'S Giants at Western league
park by the score of to 1. The larg-
est crowd of the season was out Su-
perior pitching for the Knights and
the failure of johnson to land John
Donaldson, the famous negro star, for
the game gave the Brennan men their
advantage Hall, Western league
pitcher, was on the mound for the
Knights and allowed only one hit
The K. of c.. team is planning an ex-
hibition game with the Des Moincs
Western league club, to be played
some time this week. Des Moines won
the pennant in the first half of the
w. L. season and is now battling with
Hutchinson for the championship hon
ors of the entire season.
Sundays score: RHE
Knights 10 5
Glants i 1 2
Hall and Parnell; Miller, Cunning
ham and D. Mochal.