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The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Climbers Imprisoned Atop Full.

Climbers Imprisoned Atop Full.
The wisdom of erecting huts on Full
for refuge in case of sudden storms
of snow and rain was proved recently
when a violent fall of snow and hail
burst upon the crest Of the sacred
mountain. During two days more than
10000 climbed the mountain and sud.
den arrival Of the storm caught sew.
eral hundred of them upon the hilltop.
They sought safety In the numerous
refugees. When the storm burst the
police compelled all excursionists to
wait for better weather at Gotemba
and Tarobo. Relief parties were sent
out but were unable to get through the
drifts. Anxiety was felt for the food
supply, but the Adventures came
down safely. For two days the peO-
pie in the snow were incOmmuni-
cado, owing to the destruction Of the
telephone wires. These viii be buried
before next season.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19

sun hanging low, she lost her absolute
certainty Of east and west, north and
south.
She Numbered on, not admitting to
herself the possibility Of being unable
to find Cariboo Meadows. AS best she
could, and to the best Of her belief,
she held In straight line for the town.
But she walked far enough to have
overrun it, and was yet upon unfamil-
lar ground.
The shadows deepened until she
tripped over roots and stones, and
Snagged her hair and clothing on
branches she could not see in time to
fend off. AS a last resort. she turned
straight for the light patch still show
ing in the northwest, hoping thus to
cross the wagon road that ran from
Soda Greek to the Meadows-it lay
west, and she had gone northeast from
town. And as she hurried, fear be-
gan to tug at her that she had passed
the Meadows unknOwingly.
Presently it was dark, and darkness
in the woods Is the darkness of the
pit itself. She found fallen tree, and
climbed on it to rest and think. After
what seemed an age she fancied she
saw CLEAN far distant in the timber.
She watched the spot fxedly, and
thought she saw the faint reflection of
light. That heartened her. She adj
vanced toward it, hoping that it might
be the CLEAN Of a ranch window. Her
progress was slow. She Numbered
over the litter of q forest floor, trip
ping over unseen obstacles. But ten
minutes established beyond peradven-
ture the fact that it was indeed light.
She kept on. The wavering CLEAN
came from behind a thlcket-an open
fire, she saw at length. Beyond the
fire she heard horse sneeze. Within
few yards of the thicket through
which wavered the yellow CLEAN she
halted, smitten with a sudden panic.
This endured but few seconds. All
that she knew or had been told Of
frontier men treasured her. She had
found them to a man courteous, awk-
wardly considerate. And she could not
wander about all night.
She moved cautiously, however, to
the. edge of the thicket, to point
where she could see the fire. A man
sat bumped over the glowing embers,
wherein sizzled piece Of meat. His
head was bent forward, as If he were
listening. Suddenly he looked up, and
the features Of Roaring Bill Wagstaff.
She was afraid of him. Why, she did
not know nor stop to reason. She
turned to retreat In the same instant
Roaring Bill reached to his rife and
stood up.
"Hold on therew he said coolly.
you're had look at mel want a
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where she came from, and what she
looked like? guess you don't realize
what old granny gossips we wild West
erners are. Especially where girls are
concerned"
Hazel stiffened a trifie. She did
not like the idea Of Cariboo Meadows
discussing her with such freedom.
"Well," said he, 1--WE won't argue the
point"
He disappeared into the dark again.
This time he came back with the
crown Of his hat full Of water, which
he sprinkled over the dwindling fire.
AS the red glow of the embers faded
in sputter Of steam and ashes, Hazel
realized more profoundly the blackness
of q cloudy night in the woods.
"It's going to be nasty travelling.
Miss Weir" Roaring Bill spoke at her
elbow. "I'll walk and lead the packs
You ride Silk. He's gentle. All you
have to do is sit still, and he'll stay
right behind the packs. I'll help you
mount"
If Hazel had still been inclined to in
sist on walking, she had no chance to
debate the question. Bill took her by
the arm and led her up beside the
horse. 1t was unique experience for
her. this being compelled to do things.
No man had ever issued ultimatums to
her. But here was Roaring Bill Wag-
staff telling her how to put her foot in
the stirrup, putting her for the first
time in her life astride horse, warn
ing her to duck low branches. In his
mind there seemed to be no question
as to whether or not she would ride.
He had settled that.
Unused to mounting, she blundered
ut the first attempt, and flushed in the
dark at Bills amused chuckle. The
next instant he caught her under the
arms, and with the leverage Of her
one foot in the stirrup, set her gently
in the seat Of the saddle.
you're such O little person." he
said, "these stirrups are a mile too
long. Put your feet In the leather
above--so. Now play follow your
leader. Give Silk his head"
He moved away. Obedient to Blll's
command, she let the reins dangle, and
SILK followed close behind his mates.
Hazel lurched unsteadily at first, but
presently she caught the swinging mo-
ton and could maintain her balance
without holding stfff1y to the saddle
horn.
hn oioT,f a q
derness itself. Unused to riding, she
became sore, and then the sore mus
cles stiffened. The chill Of the night
air intensified She grew cold, her
fingers numb. She did not know where
she was going, and she was assailed
with doubts of Roaring Bills ability to
find CariboO Meadows.
'Mr. Wagstaff!" she called.
yours truly" his voice hailed back,
away to one side. "I'll be there in a
minute"
In less TILE he appeared beside her.
"Will you fall off, or be lifted Off"
he said cheerfully.
"Where are WEI" she demanded.
"Ask me something easy" he re-
turned. GIVE been going it blind for
an hour, trying to hit the Soda Creek
trail, or any old trail that would show
me where I am. It's no use. Too
dark"
what on earth am going to dol"
Hazel cried desperately.
Camp here till daylight" Roaring
Bill answered evenly. 1.-THE only thing
to do. Good lord" His hand acct
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
Gold In the Head"

sons who are subject to frequent colds
in the head" will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the BLOOD
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks Of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX:
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
All Druggists 75c Testimonials free.
$1,000 for any case Of catarrh. that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
oI4o + Cheney e. Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19

look at you, old Teller, whoever you
are. Come on-show yourself"
He stepped sidewise out of the light
as he spoke. Hazel started to run.
The crack Of branch underfoot be-
trayed her, and he closed in before she
took three steps. He caught her rude
ly by the arm and yanked her bodily
into the freight.
"Well-for the love of-NIike I"
Wagstaff drawied the exclamation
out in a rising crescendo Of astonish-
ment. Then he laid his gun down
across a roll Of bedding, and stood
looking at her In speeches. wonder.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19

A tiny bottle Of Freezone costs but
few cents at any drug store, but is suf-
f1cient to remove every hard corn, soft
corn, or corn between the toes, and the
calluseS, without soreness or irritation.
Freezone is the sensational discov-
cry Of Cincinnati genius. 1t is Won
derful.-Adv.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
Just in Time.

"Did she return the engagement
ring when she Tilted yOu?"
"She didn't have any engagement
ring. Just before 1 prop" to her
joined society for the prevention OF
useless giving"
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
Suuuestion on Patches.

All men who are wearing their pants
on a Win-the-War schedule must be
careful that the attritive pressure be
distributed so that the two rear patch
es may become necessary simultane-
ously. A new patch with worn COM
panion patch is not slightly and is not
indicative Of even and symmetrical
war service.-HoustOn Post.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
Her View.

Sunday School Teacncr-What do
you understand by suffering for right
eousness' sake?
Little Girl-Please. miss, it means
having to come to Sunday school,
New Haven Register.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19

leading EhYee horses. One he saddled.
The other two be rugged with his pack
outfit, storing his varied belongings in
the two pair of kayaks, and loading
kyaks and bedding on the horses with
deft speed that bespoke long prac-
lice. He was too busy to talk, and
Iazel sat beside the fire, watching in
silence. When he had tucked up the
last rope end, he turned to her.
"There," he said; "we're ready to hit
the trail. Can you rider
81 don't know" Hazel answered du-
blously. II have never ridden q horse"
"My, my!" he smiled. "Your educa-
ton has been sadly neglected-and you
schOolma'am, tool"
"My walking education hasn't been
neglected" Hazel retorted. II don't
need to ride, thank you"
eyes, and stub your toe and fall
down every ten feet" Bill observed.
'No, Miss Weir, your first lesson in
horsemanship is now due-if you aren't
afraid Of horses"
"I'm not afraid Of horses at all"
Hazel declared. "But / don't think it's
very good place to take riding les
sons. I can just as well walk, for I'm
not In the least afraid" And then she
added as an afterthought: "How do
you happen to know my name"
"In the same way that you know
mine," Bill replied, seven If you haven't
mentioned 1t yet. Lord bless you, do
you suppose Cariboo Meadows could
import lady school teacher from the
civilized East without everybody in
City miles knowing who she was, ana
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
Cuticura Beauty Doctor

For cleansing and identifying the
skin, hands and hair, Cuticura Soap
and Ointment afford the most effective
preparations. For free samples adj
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston" At
druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Oint-
ment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
Explaininu it.

One reason more barns are hit by
lightning in this region than formerly
is that there are more barns to be hit.
There is no more lightning than usual.
Portland OregOnian.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19

"Roaring Bill" finally admits
he is taking Hazel to his cabin
in the mountains. Hazel protests
Indignantly, but Is helpless and
is compelled to accompany him.
The next installment has to do
with this startling development.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
LIFT OFF C0RNS!
Drop Freezone on a touchy
corn, then lift that corn
off with fingers

Doesn't hurt a bitl Drop a little
Freezone on an aching corn, instantly
that corn stops hurting, then you lift
1t right out. Yes, magic! No humbugl
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19

One of the big things the war Is
teaching us is how to get along on
less.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19
HAZEL, LOST IN WOODS, sTUMBLEs ON CAMP OF "R0AR-
ING BILL" AFTER WANDERING FOR
HOURS IN THE DARK

SynopssMiss Hazel Weir in the
office of Harrington Granville
Jack Barrow Hazes employer
suddenly notices her
stenogaphe After Bush marriage Hazel
and after which
make Of her action Hazel leaves the Office
Shortly after this
Of his will dscoes that he left $1,000
have her"
demands Hazel
broken surroundings
a
Columbia There boarding
Wagsan. wel-knOwn country.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19

If you wish beautiful, clear white
clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue. At all
good grocers Adv.
The Benson signal. [volume] (Benson, Cochise County, Ariz.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-19

United States may tax mules and
donkeys.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-01
STEER
: SELLS FOR $229
NEZ PIERCE COUNTY STEER
BRINGS RECORD PRICE AT
SPOKANE YARDS

The market at the Spokane union
stockyards was topped yesterday by a
carload of Nez Perce county steers
shipped by ]. L. Chapman, of Waha
landing. Included in the shipment was
Hereford steer that established a new
price for the Spokane yards. The steer
weighed 1,7OO pounds and was sold for
13 1-2s cents per pound, the purchase
price Being $229.
The Chapman steers are the product
of sires purchased at the Northwest
Livestock show. Mr. Chapman has for
many years been a firm believer of bet
ter livestock and many years ago he
brought pure-bred animals into Nez
Perce county. He had a fine grade of
range cows when he secured sires from
the Northwest Livestock show and the
value Of better livestock is fully demon
strated in the results attained by the
shipment to Spokane
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-01

hold the line of the Ourcq at all costs.
That line has been broken. The AM
erican spearhead, driven forward again
and again, finally broke up the fighting
edge of the enemy defense. When sup
porting columns surged forward across
the Ourcq to consolidate the ground SO
valiantly won and held by the first rush,
enemy hopes of clinging to the present
line dwindled. Holding the apex of the
allied line at the center, the Americans
had paved the way for the dashing cap
ture of Chalmont butte to the westward
by the Franco-British forces Allied
guns now dominate the enemy's lines
from this height, foretelling new inroads
to his positions and the strong probabil-
ity that he will be compelled to fall back
to the Vesle line.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-01
CHARGE THAT COOK
DESTROYED FOOD
WARRANT ISSUED FOR HARRY
BURTON ON SERIOUS CHARGE
"AIDED. ENEMY"

Charged with deliberately DESTROYING
$500 worth of food stuffs by feeding to
hogs and burying it; Harry Burton is
being sought BY Officers on charge of
aiding the tenen,ies of the United
States" Burton. IS a. cook, aged "a years,
six feet tall, light hair and blue, squinty
eyes, wears IBIS hair pompadour and
clirnas to have. been on the stage He
is given to singing and dancing while
! at work ..s.
| Burton worked in one of the logging
camps of the Rotlatch Lumber company
1 for few days. He was employed as
| cook, but quit suddenly and disappeared
| 1t was found that, large amounts of sup
plies in the camp had disappeared and
an invoice disclosed that about $500 to-
$4,000 worth of food stuffs had been
disposed of while Burton was cooking
four or five days. Part of this, lot of
hams, bacon and other supplies were
found buried in the ground. It was
learned that flour. sugar and other food
had been fed to hogs. The manager of
the Potlatch Lumber company has sworn
out a warrant for Burton's arrest and
is sending out descriptions of him to
officers. 1t is thought he will be found
either around theaters or in kitchen,
for he claims to be both an actor and
cook The matter has just been investi-
gated by H. d. Martin, county food adj
and L. F. Parsons, county
chairman of the council of defense, who
have asked officers everywhere to be
on the lookout for Burton.
These two Officers spent yesterday at
oneaQf the logging camps of J. A, Harsh,
banker of Bovifl and Deary, who has
crews of men employed in logging oper-
ations. Mr.. Harsh asked that an in
vestigation be made of one of his camps
where the amount of flour used was far
in excess of the amount of substitutes.
These men investigated the affair, visit
ing the camp questioning the cook,
whom they brought to Moscow with
them last night but released him on his
own recognizance. Investigation shows
that only about Is per cent of the sub
stitutes supplied were used. The name
of the cook was not taken by the officers
who brought him to Moscow. Mr.
Harsh, in whose camp the failure to use
substitutes occurred, reported the mat
ter to the food administrator and asked
guilty party punished.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-01
COUNTY COUNCIL
HOLDS MEETING
SALVATION ARMY DRIVE TO BE
INAUGURATED. SEVERAL
CITED TO APPEAR

The Latah county council of de-
fense met in regular session Tuesday
night and transacted lot of business.
There were a number of reports to
consider Of q routine nature. The
question of labor for the farms dur
ing harvest, when the next draft call
for Monday is made, was taken up.
The council is devoting much time to
this question and will make an effort
to secure help for threshing the crop
if it has to call on business and pro-
fessional men to help save the crop.
The council has just taken up the
matter of a Salvation army drive for
funds and will attempt to raise $4,000
for the army in this county 1t is es-
timated that there are 1900 persons
in this county and the council of
defense will appoint a committee of
women to take up the work of rails
ing the funds required for this drive
The council has received a num-
Der of reports from precinct captains
in regard to citizens who refuse to
do their duty in the buying of thrift
stamps. Cards are sent out to ev-
cry property owner inthe county with
a quota fixed for him or her and
asking that the card be filled out |
and returned. The card asks how |
much the signer has given to every
war fund, including Liberty loan
bonds of the three issues, the Red |
Cross, ". M. c. A. and other char
tiles. Many citizens refuse to give
this Information and a number of |
them have been cited to appear before |
the COUNCIL and explain why. AS the |
council is powerless to enforce anyY
penalty for failure to respond when
called before it, the outcome is await
ed with interest.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-01
SOLDIERS HAVE
THEIR UNIFORMS
WILL PARADE AND DRILL ON
STREETS OF. MOSCOW AND
~ HEAR A SPEECH


The new uniforms for the 100 soldiers
who are TAKING special training at the
University ,,of Idaho arrived yesterday
and the men are. now wearing them. The
uniforms add much to the appearance
of the men, ,.... :.
Captain G.. w. 'Edgington, conmandant
in charge will bring the men down town
at O'Clock ahis afternoon, for an exhi-
bition drill and march. on the streets,
after which they will be addressed at
the campus by Judge w. M. Morgan, of
the state suptezne, court, who will present
to the company. fine, thoroughbred bull
dog, the gift. of Jerome J. Day, the min
ing nagnate ,sof the Coeur d'Alenes,
whose home is in Moscow.
Moscow citizens are invited to attend
the drill and the exercises at the campus,
when Judge Morgan speaks. The adj
dress will begin at 5 80 on the campus IN
front of the. administration building.
Sunday the men are. to be taken by
Moscow citizens to Lewiston in auto
mobiles and Lewiston citizens will enter
tain the men and the drivers of the cars
which take. them to Lewiston. They
- foscow at 80, going via Gene
see and theenew grade down the Snake
river hill. + -.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-01
COURT WILL HELP
IDAHO DEMOCRATS
LEAGUE REQUIRED TO SHOW
CAUSE WHY ITS TICKET
SHOULD BE FILED

BOISE.-In compliance with a re-
straining order served on him to;lay,
Secretary of State Dougherty declined
to accept for filing the nomination Of
Senator B. A. Cummings, nonpartizan
league candidate for attorney general.
Judge Isaac A. Smith of the seventh ju-
dicial district court issued the order
after application had been made by State
Chairman W. R. Hamilton on behalf of
the democratic party. He seeks to bar
the league from nominating its ticket in
the democratic primary and charges the
league with conspiracy to deprive the
democrats of their right of franchise.
Judge Smith ordered the league to
show cause why it should not be barred
and the case is set for Thursday at
Weiser. H.'~fTf- -a---e
1t is announced at democratic head
quarters here that James H. Hawley will
this week be placed in nomination for
the short senatorial term nomination
contesting it against it against John F.
Nugent The latter has already been
placed in nomination and today filed his
acceptance.
E. L. Parker of Cottonwood, present
lieutenant governor, was nominated as
democratic candidate for state treasurer
and accepted. State Mine Inspector
Robert N Bell was nominated to sue
ceed himself on the republican ticket.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-01
WANTS OFFICE
GOVERNOR OF SECRETARY

BOISE-Secretary of State Dougher-
ty was renonlinated as democratic candi-
date for governor today after the time
for filing an acceptance to the first NOM
ination ran out
If an agreement is reached among the
may later file and accept the nomination
to succeed himself; if not he will accept
the gubernatorial nomination.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-01
STATE LAND BOARD
HOLDS UP BIG SALE
ALLEGE CONSPIRACY AMONG
BUYERS TO HOLD PRICES
DOWN. STATEMENT MADE

/ BOlSE. - Especial - The upper
Snake river state lands have again
flashed into the public eye over the
action taken by the state land board
in. passing a resolution holding up
sale certificates to $4,000 acres sold
July 10 at Rexburg, Masison county,
to some 80-odd bidders. 1t is alleged
in this resolution there was collusion
in the sale. On the heels of this ac-
ton comes the announcement, eman-
ating from the marble halls of the
statehouse, that the resignation of /.
A. Smoot, state land commissioner,
will be called for on August 9. In
the mantime Attorney General T. A..
Walters is making personal investi-
cation of the sale and the way it was
conducted. ,as
Passed Resolution.
The resolution of the land board is
in the following form, as introduced
by State Auditor Van Deusen:
Whereas, the state land board is
in possession of information to the
effect that at the land sale held in |
Rexburg, July 10, 1918, the prospect
i've purchasers colluded together for |
the purpose of preventing competitive
bidding, and when the land was of
fered for sale practically the entire
acreage offered was purchased at or
near the appraised value, and that
such collusion among prospective
purchasers prevented the holding of
a bona fide sale; it is therefore
Resolved, That no certificates of
sale be issued and the money received
therefor he held in suspense account
until further order Of this board.
1t is now said that the sale will
be annulled by the board. 1t is
claimed by State Auditor Van Deusen
that where the land brought $13.33
per acre, or 100000 it should have
brought 100000, or s25 per acre on
an average, and that, therefore, the
state and particularly the state edu-
cational institutions stand to lose
$4,000.
Land Commissioner Talks.
State Land Commissioner Smoot'| .
issued a statement in which he said:
''The Madison county sale was con-
Quoted July 10, and l consider it one
of the most successful sales that we
have held, great deal of interest be-
ing taken by the people in that 10
cality. At the opening the sale it
was demanded of me by all present
that I postpone the sale for little
while, the object being to form an
agreement whereby no person could
purchase more than 160 acres Of land
and give as many as possible an op-
portunity to secure some land and
prevent the large operators from get
ting large tracts. They entered an
agreement whereby each person would
take 16O acres"
The land, he says, sold at an aver
age price of from $12 to SIS per acre,
some of it bringing as high as $45
per acre. It is located next to for !
est reserve, from 10 to 20 miles from
/ railroad, at an altitude of 5000 feet,
md more subject to frosts than any ,
,ther section of that country.
State Auditor Van Deusen informed !;
he board that if the sale was not
cancelled by August 8 he would be- ;
to introduce a very disa- .
,reeable motion, i. e., ask for the ;
of the state land commits
ioner ),