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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-08-01

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back the wire as they went. Progress
was slow; they had to feel their way:
the sharp barbs brought blood and
muttered profanity at every step.
None of the four ever knew what
gave the alarm. Their first intimation
Of discovery came with a startling
"Quien vive?" hurled at them from
somewhere at their backs.
An instant and the challenge was
followed by a Mauser shot. Other re.
ports rang out as the sentry emptied
his rifle in their direction.
80! They are shooting bats {" HI
lario grunted.
Antonio swung about and cooked his
Remington, but the other spoke sharp
ly. "Fool! If you shoot they will see
the fire and riddle us. A curse on the
spider that spun this webW
1t was a test of courage to crouch
among the charred stumps, enmeshed
In that cruel tangle Of wire, while the
night was stabbed by daggers Of fire
and while the trocha awoke to the
wild alarm. From somewhere in the
distance came q shouted command and
the sound Of running feet, suddenly
putting an end to further inaction. An.
tonic began to hack viciously with his
machete, in an effort to aid Hilario's
labors. The sound Of his sturdy blows
betrayed the party's whereabouts so
clearly that finally the older man could
restrain himself no longer.
"Give it to them, compadres; it is
a game that we can play"
O'Reilly had been gripping his rifle
tensely, his heart in his throat, his
pulses pounding. AS near a panic as
he had ever been, he found, oddly
enough, that the mere act of throwing
his weapon to his shoulder and firing
1t Gained him. The kick Of the gun
subdued his excitement and cleared
his brain. He surprised himself by d.
recting Jacket in a cool, authoritative
voice, to shoot low. When he had emp
tied the magazine he led two of the
horses forward. Then, grasping his
WI machetc, he Joined In clearing a
pathway.
1t seemed an interminable time ere
they had extricated themselves from
the trap, but finally they succeeded
and gained the welcome shelter of the
woods, pausing inside Its shelter to
cut the mufles from their horses feet.
BY this time the defenders Of the tro-
cha were pouring volley after volley
at random into the night.
Now that the skirmish was over,
Jacket began to boast of his part in IT.,
"Ha! Perhaps they'll know better
than 10 show themselves the next time
I come this way" said he. "You saw
me, didn't you? Well, I made a few
Spanish widows tonight"
When no one disputed his assertion
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-08-01
Hard Riding Brought the Party to

tho Trocha.
Inc American a o dreamed OF
taking Jacket along, but when he came
to announce his departure the boy had
fatty refused to be left behind.
Fifty miles of hard riding brought
the party to the trocha +; they neared it
on the second morning after leaving
Cubitas, and sought a secluded camp
ing spot. Later in the day Hilario, the
old Camagueyan, slipped away to re-
%connoiter. He returned at twilight,
but volunteered no report Of what he
had discovered. After an insistent
cross-examination O'Reilly wrung from
him the reluctant admission that ev-
erything seemed favorable for a cross
ing some time that night, and that he
had selected a promising point. Be-
yond that the old nan would say moth
ing.
Supper, q simple meal, was quickly
disposed of. Then followed a long;
dispiriting wait, for a gibbous moon
rode high in the sky and the guides
refused to stir so long as it remained
there. It was a still night; in the
jungle 40 air was stirring, and dark
ness brought forth a torment Of mos
quitoes. AS day died the woods awoke
to sounds of bird and insect life
strange, raucous calls pealed forth,
some familiar, others strange and I'M
accustomed. Sitting there in the dark,
bedeviled by a pest Of insects, Knocked
at by these mysterious voices, and
looking forward to a hazardous enter
prise, O'Reilly began to curse his vivid
imagination and to envy the impas-
%siveness Of his companions. Even
Jacket, he noted, endured the strain
better; the boy was cheerful, philo.
sophical, quite unimpressed by his
surroundings. When the mosquitoes
became unbearable he put on his trou.
sers, with some reluctance and much
ceremony.
Midnight brought a moist, warm
breeze and a few formless clouds
which served at times to dimly OBJ
scure the moon. Watching the clouds,
O'Reilly hoped that they might prove
to be the heralds Of a storm. None
came. When the moon had finally
crept down into the treetops old Hi
lario stepped upon his cigarette, then
began silently to saddle up. The 9TH
ers followed with alacrity, and fell in
behind him as he led the way into the
forest.
When they had covered a couple Of
miles Hilario reined In and the others
crowded close. Ahead, dimly discern
tble against the night sky, there ap-
peared to be a thinning Of the woods.
After listening for a moment or two,
Hilario dismounted and slipped away;
the three riders sat their saddles with
ears strained.
Hilario returned with word that all
was well, and each mar dismounted to
mufle the feet of his horse with rags
and strips Of gunnysack provided for
the purpose. Then, one by one, they
moved forward to the edge Of the
clearing. The trocha lay before them.
O'Reilly felt a pair Of reins thrust
into his hand and found Hilario exam
lining a large pair Of timers shears.
"Do you wish me to 60 with your"
he inquired Of the guide.
The latter shook his head. Antonio
will go; he will keep watch while I
clear a path. If anything goes wrong.
walt here. Don't ride away until we
have time"
"Never fear. I won't desert you."
the American treasured him.. =.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-08-01
o not reanze what risks you are rak-

10 not reallze wnar risks you are raR-
ing"
O'Reilly did not allow this we'll
meant warning to influence him, nor
did he listen to the admonitions Of
those other Cubans who tried to argue
with him out Of his purpose, once it
became known. On the contrary, he
proceeded with his preparations and
spent that afternoon in satisfying him.
self that Rosa had indeed left the Pan
de Matanzas. before Cobo's raid.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-08-01

guides, having crossed the trocha more
than once, affected to scorn its ter
rors, and their easy confidence reas'
sured O'Reilly In spite of Esteban's
nartino admonition-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-05-22

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The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07

q will support President Wilson and the administration, particularly in the prosecution of the war. as well as give the heartiest support to the Red Cross and other war working or ganizations.
 "I will continue my policy of giving close attention to all requests for as sistanCc from individuals h Alaska.
 "I will, in a word, work industri- ously for Alaskans all the time safe guard the interests of the people and act truly as their representative, car rying out at all times the wishes of the majority.
 And l will work in harmony with Governor Riggs and other federal and territorial officials for the betterment of Alaska.
 CSigned "CHAS. A. SULZER"
 The divisional committee of the First division. cooperating with those in Southeastern Alaska and commit. tees in other divisions. will probably circulate copies of the delegate s statements broadcast, in order that the voters may note the views of the delegate. EMPIRE.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07
OUR GUESTS OF FAMOUS
 FOREIGN LEGION OF FRANCE
(Continued from Page TWo)

(Continued from Page Two) or flag they may call their own. have gladly taken it's oath of service What a man has been is no hindrance to Legion that a King once bore arms in it's ranks. Beside him were men of title and men whose former acts have led them into prisons.
 Once in Mexico City, so the story goes, Legionary stepped from it's ranks and said mass in a cathedral He had been a Bishop-unfrocked af- terward. When divine service had ended, again he stepped into column and took up his arms.
 Particularly do the Germans hate the Foreign Legion. Because citizens of races they have conquered dare to bear arms against them. they hate it. They especially hate those enlight. ened men of their own race who have taken service. For years they have tried by every manner of political pressure to cause France to disband these regiments.
 In August, 1914, 6O.0OO foreigners. men who knew France and loved 1t, and who knew the French ideal and respected 1t, were accepted into ser vice in the Foreign Legion Since then thousands have given their lives and other thousands have taken their places.
 The Foreign Legion, as it was con- stituted in 1914. including the thou sands who had volunteered to aid France and veterans of the organiza- tion which had for thirty years been guarding the colonial possessions of France in Africa, began to win new
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07

Material aid for the gold-mining industry and gold miners, including a bonus on production.
 The extension of the benefits of the Smith-Hughes act to Alaska, so that the educational institutions of the territory may benefit at least $30,OOO annually.
 Adequate appropriations for the construction of public buildings at several points in Alaska. as soon as the war shall have been won.
 Extended activity by the navy de partment in the mining of coal in Alaska.
 The needed Improvements to the Nome harbor. the Apoon mouth of the Yukon river, Dry strait, and to secure the much.needed aids to navigation in Alaskan waters.
 Tho establishment Of government assay offices at convenient points in Alaska, at which prospeCtors may SC cure not only assays. but also analy- SOS Of minerals, ard to have '1Io- eistr located iH rhe territory for the purpose of giving assistance to ?N
 "''he early comple lp1 of the gov. ernment railway, and its extension.
 Larger federal appropriations for road building in the ten rit0ry
 Better transportation facilities for all parts of Alaska, and lower freight rates.
 Much better mail facilities and service in all parts Of the territory.
 Extension of the federal farm loan ac to Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07
PLATFORM OF
 DELEGATE HAS
 BEEN OUTLINED
Special to Daily Times)

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 5.-The Sul- ger campaign committee today pub lished the following statement of Delegate Charles A. Sulzer, under the caption. "A Program of Progress:
 AS there was no convention of the Democratic party held in Alaska this year, no formal party platform has been promulgated, but believing as I do, that the voters are entitled to know the aims of the candidates and what they hope to do if elected. set forth briefly below some of the things I hope to accomplish during the next two years shall work to secure:
 Complete home rule for the terri tory of Alaska.
 The enactment of reasonable laws under which it will be possible to open up the public domain of Alaska to settlement and development
 Legislation which will protect and foster the fisheries of Alaska.
 The repeal of burdensome laws and regulations which now retard az ricultural and other development.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07

honors with the assaults at Artois, May 9, 1915.
 The Legion was sent against the German first line. defense believed to be imprcgnable Against q blazing barrage and the hail of machine gun fire the foreign soldiers of France went forward. They dared the mines and passed the barbed wire Bayonets stopped only long enough to conquer. | then pressed on
 Within an hour they had passed their objective and penetrated the second line. They had advanced go fast and so far that they were beyond support, and eventually were forced to withdraw to contact with their own army
 In September. 1915. at Champagne. two regiments of the Legion again did the seemingly impossible. taking some strongly fortified positions under ma | chine gun fire. Their losses were terrible. but in each case they won their victory. Then. for forty.seven days, each regiment held a newly talk. en position against constant counter attack by superior forces
 Champagne cost the Legion the strength of full regiment Where two went in, but one returned They proved to Germany how "COntempt. ible neutrals" could fight in the cause of France.
 It has been tradition of the Legion that to sign for service Is to sign ones death warrant, but there are men who look on that adventure with laugh Sweeping across the bloody fields at Champagne. the Legionaries passed to victory, with the cheers of their wounded and dying comrades in their ears. Soldiers of the Legion died content
 During the Liberty Loan campaign th" Legion will he soon freGunntIv on N"T York streets IL is possible that members will endcavor by speech to stir Americans to "-"a.or effort in this war. but nothing they can soy will so nov" mems hearts as th, ir own example and the example of their organization
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07

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The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07

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The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07

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The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-07

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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05
ORIGIN OF WORD "RooRBAck"
Name Given to First Notable Cam
paign Lie. Of Which James K.
Polk Was the Victim.

In 1874 James K. Polk was nomi-
mated by the Democrats for president.
After the nomination the Albany Jour
nal published what purported to be
an extract from Roorback's Journal
Of q trip through the South, repre-
sented to have been made some few
years before. In which he told Of see
ing a gang of colored men being driy-
en- to the southern market, all branded
~. X. p" MS the property Of James K.
Polk. The object was to stigmatize
Polk as q heartless slave owner. The
publication was resented by the Demo
Gratis as a forgery and a libel on their
candidate, and SO 1t proved to be, for
1t turned out that there was no such
person as Roorback and that the pre-
tended letter was written by a disrep-
utable politician of New York who
posed as an abolitionist. The incident
caused much hard feeling and the
word roorback became q synonym for
a campaign lie.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05
Cows and Ships.

"flow many ships are you going to
get into the water this year?" Mr..
Schwab asked Rear Admiral T. T.
Bowles. assistant general manager of
the Emergency Fleet corporation, in
charge of construction at the Hog
Island yards.
Our program calls for 81, but we
are going to try for 49," vas the re-
ply.
Make 1t 80, and I'll see that you get
the best Jersey COW in America" said
Mr.. Schwab. The admiral has o dairy
farm in Massachusetts,. "Tm going
to begin picking out hat COW right
away" said Admiral Bowles.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05
seecher,. orstory.
Rev. Charles Edward Jefferson, in the
Youth'S COMPANION,

Kew. Charles Edward Jefferson, IN the
Yonth's Companion.
AT last the great Henry Ward Beecher
paid us q visit. l obtained a seat directly
In front OF him. l know my eyes were
open; I am not sure about my mouth.
From b~oylocs l had heard about the
famous Brooklyn preacher and now at
last I was to be permitted to hear him!
l had always idolized him as the greatest
of orators, and now I was to hear what
real oratory is.
He began his lecture In a quiet, con-
versationai tone. That surprised me not
a little; for, II man was an orator, it
seeined to me he ought not to waste time
In being something else. But the speaker
was merely a quiet voiced gentleman say
ing things in g. calm and sensible way.
I forgave him, however, for l knew that
after he once got down to business he
would show us what he could do,
But he simply went on n on and on.
After a while l forgot to pay attention to
Just how he was going on. 1 simply
drank in the words as they flowed from
his lips, and then all at once he stopped
just why I did not understand, for surely
he had not spoken Tor more than 10 or IL
minutes-and ! felt confident that he
would. after getting his breath. begin
the stage and the lecture was actually
ended. / looked at my watch. It said he
lad spoken more than an hour. I could
not understand it. / compared my watch
with the watch Of a friend. They both
said the same thing.
A new idea CT eloquence began to dawn
on me. / had always opposed 1t was the
art of saying things in such q dramatic
way that everyone would sit enraptured,
e1clainling:. "Ah, this is e~loquence!' I
now began to surmise that the hearer
forgets the clock and nlerges his soul into
the soul of the speaker. That is what
had happened to me.
On going home l realized that I had
not recognized the greatness OF the
speaker until the moment in which he
ceased. I did not know how high I was
until he left me, and / was obliged 20
Chamber down to the level Of my ordiSary
existence. I learned that night thai ~elo-
quepce Is neither defamation nor any
sort OF verbal pyrotechnics. but the AIT OF
using words IN such q way that the clock
stops and the forces Of the spirit ara set
! free.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05

For centuries all over the world
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem OIL has af-
forded relief In thousands upon thou
sands OF cases OF lame hack, luTnbngo.
eciaticn, rheumatism, EalIstoneEs grav-
ell and Ill other affections Of the kid.
neys, liver, stomach, binder and ai-
lied organs. 1t acts quickly. IT does
the work. 1t cleanses your Kidneys
and purifies the blood. II makes a
new man. a new woman, OF you. It
frequently wards or attacks OF the
dread md fatal diseases OF the kid
neys. It often completely cures the
distressing diseases Of the organs Of
the body allied with the bladder and
kidneys. Bloody or cloudy urine, sed-
iment, or "brickdust" Indicate an M
healthy condition.
Do not delay a minute lf your back
acnes or you are sore across the loins
or have difficulty when urinating. Go
to your druggist at once and get a
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05
Pack of Liars.

'sThem people over at Tunlinville
arc Il pack Of dad-burned ]iars" de-
cIaTed old Wash Gulliger of Rumpus
Ridge. Ark, upon his return from a
nights stay in the county seat. I
dirty Into town Just after dusk, nnd a
couple OF miles before ! got there /
could bear Il hooraw going on. When
I arrived bells were Changing, whistles
Blowing, gents rambling around with
torches, gums and such as that. 1t
.peai,ea to be Il right lively function,
iMit j missed Something.
Pleasant time says I t n Teller,
&but waQur is be at77'
"1N-aau' is who att says he.
~'"fhe nigger,'.says 1.
~"Ag, this hain't a l%ylachjn', Says
he. Taaa allies have s!gned an Arme-
niaua with the Dutch - Kansas City
Star.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

By LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
It is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is composed Of some OF the best tonica
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the ingredients In HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE IL what produces such won
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
r. j.. Cheney 4 Co, Props, Toledo. O.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05
Fruit Rich In OFT.

4 sseey fruit containing a large per-
eesstage Of Oil has been discovered In
the region of Torreon, Mexico, and Is
knosraa by the ann OF chichepoxtle.
Experiments show that IS per cent of
It's contents consist OF oil OF great
value in industrial pursuits requiring a
lubricant OF high quality. It is pro-
posed 10 Introduce the cultivation of
this fruit npon a large scale.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05

Don't stay upset. Eat a tablet Of
Pape's Diapepsin and Immediately the
Indigestion, gases, acidity and all stom-
ach distress ends.
Pape's Diapepsin tablets are the sur
est, quickest stomach believers In the
world. They o very little at drug
stores. ADV.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05

A. significant message from the allied
high command to the German high
command has bean sent out by the
French government wireless station.
1t reads: The commanders OF the
the commanders of the allied armies
facing them that they should ilnrne-
dlately hand nj their war material
and prisoners to the allies" The Ger
man soldiers in various sections Of the
occupied territory have appayeatIy
been getting out of hand. In pome
places they have attacked their COM
n,anderz and raised the red flag Of
revolt. Z
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-12-05
A Bride.

Lady of the House-You say you
will do me a great favor if I give you
q meal.
Ragged ~Rosers-Yes, lady. De hobo
sign on yer front gate says You are
"old, homely and stlngy," an I'll
change it sos ter make it read, young,
handsome aud generous" - Boston
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