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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-22

glad for your own sake to consider me
your cousin"
ITO be sure would" said the white
sparrow. "You have been most polite
and kind to me. You have welcomed
me and given me q pleasant time.
am very grateful to you. and like
your company.
"But won't you tell me. before any.
one else Joins us. how you knew I was
your cousin. Some people have taken
me for q very tiny dove. At least
they haven't quite known what to con-
slider me. They have thought was
like dove and yet they have thought
was like sparrow. And they really
haven't known what to decide"
II knew you were my cousin, be.
cause knew you were q sparrow. And
the white sparrow IL q relation Of the
plain sparrow. even though they are
10 different"
"Then I am really q cousin Of the
plain sparrcwf" said the whit spar.
row. "There are 30 few Of us that We
never get chance to learn much.
"You see only once In awhile does
one Of my own family come into the
world. That ID, we're what is consid-
cred . very rare species Of the spar
row family. But ! didn't know that
you were sparrow. too. until you told
me, for know 30 very little."
"You don't have to know much"
said Mr.. Brown Sparrow. "for you are
20 rare and wonderful. It's nne to have
great cousin. q cousin that only
comes around once In great while a.
q special treat and who makes every
one look at him as though he were =
king"
"Ah. 1t II nice to be treated 20 WE'LL"
said Mr.. White Sparrow.
II am glad to treat you well for I
am proud Of you" said Mr.. Brown
Sparrow.
"And you said that I brought luck
with mer asked Mr.. White Sparrow.
'That's what they say Of you. my
dear. honorable cousin. It's fine
thing to say. "But now must ask II
you will allow me to give reception
for you In the park this afternoon. and
ask the other birds to Gomez would
like to be able to introduce my cousin.
the famous white sparrow. to the other
BIRDS"
"Pd be delighted to have q reception
given for me-" said Mr.. White Spar
row.
So the reception took place that af.
terLoon. and how proud was Mr..
Brown Sparrow when he introduced
Mr.. White Sparrow a. my rare and
wonderful cousin"
And many people saw the white
sparrow and said. 'Oh. that u an un-
usual sight. There y Z white spaI.
J rowt"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-22

ing invitations to combat. This ferocity,
however. cerved only to terrify further
the civil population and to close the
shutters Of San Antonio the tighter.
Meanwhile. the loyal troops remained
safely In their blockhouses. pouring .
steady flre into the town. And despite
this admirable display Of courage the
visitors showed deep respect for their
enemies' Workmanship. taking advan-
tage Of whatever shelter there was.
The raiders had approached San An
tonic de los Banos across the fields at
the rear. but Colonel Lopez led their
retreat by way Of the canino real
which followed the river bank. This
road for q short distance was exposed
to the .fFe from oas port; then It uas
sASltsssd by bit ef sirng ground
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-22

tunity for loot Jackets soul famed
savagely and he swept the shelves bare
as he went.
"Hey, Lesliel Get something to carry
this stuff in." O'Rellly directed over
his shoulder.
Spurred by O'Reilly's tone and by n
lively rnttle Of rifle-shots outside, Les
lie disappeared into the living-quarters
at the back Of the store. A moment
later he emerged with huge armful
Of bedclothes. evidently snatched ut
random. Trailing behind him, like a
bridal veil. was mosquito-net, which
In his haste he had torn from Its fas-
Jennings.
II guess this is poorl" he exulted
Bedding! Pillows! Mosquito-neti I'll
sleep comfortable after this"
Dumping his burden of sheets. blank.
ITS, aRd brilliantly colored cotton quilts
upon the floor. Branch selected two OF
the stoutest and began to knot the cor
ners together.
he had scarcely finished when Jud
son reined In at the door and called tC
OReilly: "We'vc cleaned out the drul
store. Better get move on you, fol
we may have to run any minute. I've
just heard about some Cuban prisoners
In the calaboose. Gimme q hand ant
well let 'em out"
Sharing in the general consternn
ton at the attack. the Jail guards hat
disappeared. leaving Lopez men fret
to break into the prison. When O'Rell
ly Joined them the work was well un
der way. Selling whatever Implement
they could find. Judson and O'Reill!
went from cell to cell, battering. pry
ing, smashing, leaving their comrades
to rescue the inmates. While th'
Americans smashed lock after lock
their comrades dragged the astonlshet
inmates from their kennels. hustlet
them into the street. and took them VI
behind their saddles.
The raid was over. 'retreat" wa
sounding. when Judson and O'Reill!
ran out Of the prison, remounted, ant
Joined their comrades, who wer
streaming back toward the plaza.
Colonel Lopez galloped up to inquire
anxiousiy, ibid you flnd those eatables
eh?"
Eyes. sir, and lot more"
| "Good! But I failed. Pickles
Carambal Nobody here ever heard o
onei"
did we lose any menr Judsol
asked.
"Not one. But Ramos was badl
cut"
"Soi Then he got to close quarter
with some Spaniardr
"Oh mol" The colonel grinned. III
was In too great hurry and brok
open q showcase with his fist"
The retreating Cubans still mair
tained their uproar. discharging thei
rifles into the air. shrieking defiance q
their invisible foes, and voicing insult
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-22
DAD(R5Gy[lING|
gA|QY tale
THE WHITE SPARROW.
s. FlANK 0AVAllRQlqkR

'why. how do you dor said the
brown sparrow.
"How do you know who I amr'
chirped the white sparrow.
II know you," said Mr.. Brown Spar
row. II never forget my relations.
Neither do ever forget my famous re-
lations. Oh. no. that would never do"
sam famous relationT' asked
Mr.. White Sparrow.
Certainly" said Mr.. Brown Spar
row.
SLOW do you know Tn famousf"
asked Mr.. White Sparrow.
swell. for one thing" said Mr..
Brown Sparrow. "you are always said
to bring good luck"
"Oh, that's pleasant thing to hear"
said Mr.. White Sparrow. "who has
said such a kind thing about meT
"Many people have" said Mr.. Brown
Sparrow.
'Do you know can't remember ever
having seen you BEFORE" remarked the
white sparrow. after moments pause
from chirping.
"Dear me, that Is sad; but still
understand" said Mr.. Brown Sparrow.
"won't you tell me where we have
metz Was 1t down South, up North.
out West or of Eastf"
"Dear me. how we have travelled"
said Mr.. Brown Sparrow.
"Oh." said Mr.. White Sparrow. n
didn't say I had been to all these
points Of the country, but I wondered
II you had thought you had met me In
any Of these directions. might have
been In one Of them. you know"
SNOW, Cousin, Cousin. you mustn't
talk like that You must pretend to
know me-"
II am pretending to know you," said
Mr.. White Sparrow. ''for am talking
with you and being most friendly. I'm
not at all snobbish."
mo. see that" said Mr.. Brown
Sparrow. 'Still I would like to have
you recognise me as your cousin"
II will. II you wish It," said Mr..
White Sparrow. politely.
"Good." said Mr.. Brown Sparrow.
"But would be even better pleased" /"
he said hopefully. III you would be
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-22

ssteUa"t s"s " VUe"'ys
ported. 'That food you boys risked
your silly lives for may come in handy,
after ALL"
II dare say he won't be able to talk
to me todayr O'Reilly ventured.
"Not today. nor for many days, I'm
afraid"
"If you don't mind. then. I'll hang
around and listen to what he says" he
told her. wistfully. HE might drop a
word about Rosa"
ITO be sure. So far he's scarcely
mentioned her. I can't understand
much that he says. Of course, but Mrs.
Ruiz tells me its all jumbled and quite
unintelligible."
It was q balmy. languid morning
about two weeks after OReilly's re-
turn to the City Among the Leaves. In
a hammock swung between two trees
Esteban varona lay. listening to the
admonitions Of his nurse.
Johnnie O'Reilly had Just bade them
both a hearty good morning and now
Norine was saying: "One hour. no
more. You had q temperature again
last night. and II came from talking too
much. Remember, II takes me just one
hour to make my rounds. and II you
are not through with your tales Of
blood and battle when get back you'll
have to finish them tomorrow" With
q nod and smile she left.
r.k> n
white teeth cleaned and his hollow
face LIT up.
"She brings me new life" he told
O'Reilly. "She Is 80 rtrong. 80 healthy,
SO full Of life herself. She II wonder
full When first saw her bending over
me thought I was dreaming. Some
times, even yet, think she cannot be
real. But she Ii. eh7"
"She IL quite substantial" O'Reilly
smiled. "All the sick fellows talk aa
you do"
Esteban looked up quickly; his face
darkened. "She-er-nurses others
ehf I'm not the only oner
"Well. hardly"
There was brief pause: then Este
ban shifted his position and his tone
changed. "Tell me. have you heard
any newsf"
"Not yet. but we win hear some BE-
fore long I'm sure"
"Your faith does as much for me ai
this lady's care. But when you &c
AWAY. when I'm alone, when begin tc
think"
"Don't think too much; don't permit
yourself to doubt" O'Reilly said. quick
ly. "Take my word for It, Rosa is alive
and we'll hnd her somewhere, some
how. General Gomez will soon have
word Of her. That's what I've beer
waiting for-that and what you might
have TO tell me-"
"You know all that know now and
everything that has happened to me-"
II don't know how you came to be II
q cell In San Antonio de los Banos. two
Ihupdred miles from M. place ron ~
] lMlel. That y s1u . nys&uz.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-22
spIssassd Msats

There II q wide difference In ~
terms diseased meat" and ''meat frcu
diseased animals" In fresh pork fos
instance. the absence Of live trichinAs
cannot be guaranteed BY the vendos
from any known practical method o:
inspection. but II the meat II plopesll
cooked any trichinae present are klllk
and hence cannot produce disease.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-22

Never presume upon your Intimacy
with another to ask personal ques'
tions. No matter how good friends
two may be. both have certain matters
which they prefer to keep to thsD
selves. The presumption which. undss
the excuse Of intimacy. pushes its waS
into the privacies Of the spirit II -
worthy Of you. Respect your frieaA6
reserves. and insist that thsy shall ~
spect yours.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-22
MIndoro.

The island Of Mindoro In the pAH
ippines has about 89,700 inhabitaat
and those include 1A000 TAsnloe
I. 10 Xii6SySS AZ xpCv vlsiSal1
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-11

Youth Convicted On Serious Charge
VIII Receive His Sentence
Saturday.

FAIRBANKS, April 1.-THE mo-
tion for new trial, which was pre-
scented TO Judge BunneI yesterday
afternoon by the attorneys for Law
renee Cole, recently convicted on
the charge OF assault with intent to
kill. was denied by the court, and
Saturday afternoon At TWO O'Clock
was announced As the time for pass
ing sentence. .....
As soon as sentence mas been pro
nouncei by Judge BunnelI. the al
torneys for the young man Will take
an appeal 10 the appellate court d;
San Francisco, the relatives Of Cole
having sent word 70 Fairbanks 70
spare no expense in defending the
case.
There is still another charge pend
ing asinsr Cole, that Of forgery, but
IT is not known at this time what
the district attorney intends doing
in this matter and no announcement
IS expected until after sentence has
been passed on the first case.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-11
NENANAHES ARE
URGED TO START
DRIVE ON WASTE
Postmaster Love Wants Cast-Off
Things to Send to the Red
Cross.

Convinced that many articles of
value 70 the Red Cross society are
going TO waste in Nenana, Post
master Love has started a spring
cleanup drive for the purpose Of
converting these cast-off things 20
the use Of American war workers.
The things that you regard as
worthless are the things wanted by
Postmaster Love. such as old shoe
pacs, kid gloves, rubber soleS. gunny
sacks, old scissors. thimbles. razor
blades, leather. tin foil. iron. copper,
brass, aluminium. steel zinc, etc. 1t
does not matter how old or how
worthless these things appear to YOU
They are needed by the Red Cross
and will help 70 win the war.
Mrs. Love will arrange to store
the accumulated Junk" and when
the river has opened. she will see
to it that the articles reach the head
quarters Of the Red Cross al Seattle.
This drive means absolutely no
expense TO the people Of Neuana
and no more trouble 70 them than
would be required TO throw the old
things away. But 1t means 4 lot
70 the Red Cross.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-11
FUNERAL SERVICE
TOMORROW At TWO
Friends of Casper Good Arrange
For Burial In the Local
Cemetery.

The funeral Of Casper Good,
whose death occurred on the Wood
river-Fairbanks trail several weeks
ago, will be held tomorrow after
noon al two o'clock, under the aus
pices OF Mathew King, administrator
OF the estate and numerous friends
OF the deceased, The service will
De held at the fire hall. following
which the body will be Inferred at
the local cemetery. south OF town,
Rev. Robert Joseph Diven viii con-
duet the services.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-11

Douglas has been suffering from
the visits OF its old friend. the Taku
breezes- After foot or 50 OF snow
had fallen the gentle zephyrs swoop-
ed down upon the town and gener-
ally turned things upside down.
Douglas has decided that earth
quakes are preferable 10 the winds,
for they at least do not last for
hours, days and weeks.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-11
NOTICE OF MEETING

Committees and everybody taking
part in the vaudeville and minstrel
show, arranged for an early date.
are urged to be at the Grace church,
Friday evening ar 7:30 o'clock, and
TO bring their lines and words Of
music
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-11
WOOD DUE TODAY
FROM UPPER TOWN
Deputy Marshal Coming With the
Prisoner for Trial in the Local
Court.

Deputy Marshal John Wood is ex-
pected in town this afternoon with
Cam kudsoff in charge, the latter
having been arrested in the upper
town on the charge OF wife deser-
ton. The wife is resident of
Nenana and is said TO have been
left with her child, without funds.
The trial OF kudsoff will take
place before Commissioner r. S. Nc
Donald.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-11
DRILL THIS EVENING

The usual registrants drill will be
held at Union hall this evening at
$50 o'clock ="#" -
Further instruction will be given
in the manual Of arms. Don't forget
TO be on time and also bring your
gun.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-11
NOTICE

The Commercial club will consider
the subject OF city assessments or
taxes, at the meeting to be held
Sunday, April II, at 8 D. m. All
members are urged TO be present.
H. B. JOSEPH,
Secretary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
FINES SHOT INTO AUTO.
Hastings Resident, crazed by Liquor,
Wounds Woman and Child.

Hastings, Jan. ga shooting ARRAY,
declared to be the result of the use 81
liquor, Ens excited the people OF this
community who are demanding the ar
rest of the persons who have been
hon,lereing in this scction, and their
severe punishment.
,ra4-u, II IS said by liquor Of which
he had never been great user, Ed
Warren emptiad the contents of shot
gun into an automobile occupied by
Arthur Smith, Mrs. Smith and two
children. Mrs. Smith was holding the
Youngest child in her lap. The shot
entered her face and head and with the
blood streaming from her and covering
the @-year-old boy. who was also
Erazcd by some OF the shot. the auto
was quickly driven to the drug store
N Hastings. where DR.. Chrtsty gave
them m deal attention. The little girl,
6 years of age was also hit by some
OF the shot. but Mr. Smith escaped. AL
were dazcd by the sudden and unex-
D"ytcd attack. not knowing its cause,
and ii was some minutes before Mr..
Smith could sense the situation and
when he ala he drove with all haste to
town.
1t appears that the family Of Warren
had taken refuge in the home Of Nick
Hodge when Warren appeared at home
craaed and were followed there by
Warren, who demanded their return
home. Warren Was ordered from the
place and loft muttcring vengeance. on
his return with Inc shotgun the Smiths
were inst getting Into their car ana
drew the attention and fire of War
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25

Special to meS-Republlcan.
Napoleon, Jan. pa Sunday school
conference was held yesterday at st
Johns NJ Z. church. Delegates were
present from Monona, Crawford, Harr!-
son. Ida and Sac counties. Chas. X
Movers. of Denison: r. w. Bowden, OF
St. Paul; ". D. Stern and W. Hutton
Of Des Mo!nes, gave the principal ad-
dresses.
Serg. Arthur Carhort IS home for a
ten days furlough from Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Ga. He will give an address
at st. Johns NJ. E. church Sunday
evening on army cantonment life.
Miss Blanche LENS has accepted. q
position in a general store at Battle
Creek.
Charles A. Bales and Miss Bertha E
Doud were married Sunday at the home
Of the bride.
Harry Williamson, who was operated
upon at the local hospital Sunday fol
appendicitis, is recovering.
Edith. 1O-months old daughter Of
Barney Hobinck. died Tuesday after {
short illness. The funeral was hello
Thursday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
CHILDREN HATE
PILLS, CAL0MEL
AND CASTOR OIL
4. CROSS, BILIOUS, FEVERlSh OR
CONSTIPATED.
acALlFoRNiA SYRUP OF FIGS
CAN'T HARM TENDER SToM-
AcH, LIVER, BOWELS.

Look back at your childhood days
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on--castor oil, calomel, cathartics. How
you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different
Mothers who cling to the old form OF
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The childrens revolt is we'll
founded. Their tender little "insides
are injured by them.
If your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli
cious California Syrup Of Figs Its
action is positive but gentle. Millions
Of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy: they know children
love to take it: that it never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweeten
the stomach, and that 4 teaspO0nful
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row.
Ask your druggist for a bottle
Of California Syrup OF Figs which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grow ups plainly
on each bottle. Beware OF Counterfeits
sold here. See that it is made by Cal
ifornia Fig Syrup Company Refuse
any other kind with contempt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
COcoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

If you want to keep your hair In good
condition, be careful what you wash it
with
Most soaps ana prepared shampoos
contain too much alkan. This dries the
scalp, makes the hair brittle. and is
very harmful. Just plain nulsiAed CO.
coanut oil (Which Is pure and entirely
greaseless). is much better than the
most expensive soap or anything else
you can use for shampooing. as this
can't possibly injure the hair.
4 Simply noisten your hair with water
and rub II IN. One or two teaspoontuls
will make an abundance Of rich. creamy
lather, and cleanse the hair and scalp
thoroughly. The lather rinses out eas-
lily. and removes every particle OF dust.
dirt, dand-utf and excessive oil. The
nai- dries quickly and evenly. and j..
leaves 1t fine and silky. bright, fly
and easy TO manage.
You can get nuls!Led coco1nut Oh At
most any drug store. -. IS very cheap,
and a few ounces Is enough to last
everyone in the family for months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
tor continued mild weather for tn

for continued mild weather for the
work. 'fE
1t was found that too many students
were enrolled to gain the highest de'
gree with the formation of two infan-
try companies. so a third mas peen
formed. There still remains the ono
battery of aspirants for commissions
In the field artillery. :.
Study of rifle grenade bormbing ana
bayonet training. with two-hour per-
icds when conferences and study OK
infantry and drill regulations ana tho
notes which have been taken durig Ice
lures are being held.
There Is but little sickness among
tic student officers and work Is pro-
crossing rapidly.
Artillcrymen at this cantonment are
becoming accustomed to the boom OF
the thee inch field pieces on the ar
til!cry range where they have been
practising for some time.
/ \ battery of three inch field pieces Is
in action almost daily on the range.
The sharp boom OF the gun, followed
by the crisp splitting of the air by the
shell and the dull plop couple miles
away as the shell bursts In pun OF
white smoke are giving the cows anu
chickens of the farmyards some new
and unfamiliar sights and sounds, put
each day the Objects manning the guns
are finding the ranges quicker ana
locating the targets easier.
Almost all officers in the artillery
brigade are turning out to witness the
W ork and most Of them will be given
an opportunity to handle the guns. De-
tails from the artillery regiments are
drawns up to witness the practice, and
after the shooting IS over as we'll as
before 1t begins, lectures are given the
officers and men upon the lessons to
be learned from the actual operation
OF the guns.
The guns used American three inch
field pieces, are similar in all important
respects to the famous French 7os
which turned, back the Huns at the
Marine early in The war They are
modest looking weapons. The guns
themselves, as we'll as the carriages
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25

Camp Dodge. Jan. 25.-War inaur-
ance to the amount of $157,411, 900 has
been taken out by officers and mon at
this cantonment and policies protect
Ing total Of 1922 men have been
written.
The reports made to Capt. Paul r..
Morrissey, division insurance officer,
show that more than 30 per cent Of
the men now in camp have taken out
policies, the average amount of which
is s9.27S. T.
These figures will be revised later, as
in some of the units policies taken out
by men who have since been transfer
red TO Camp Pike are included in the
total sum reported.
The Three Hundred F'iftieth ipfan-
try, the northern Iowa unit, has taken
S6,lI2,5G0 in insurance, and the Three
Hundred Thirty. ninth field artillery
has taken out $500. THIS organi-
cation includes most of the southern
Iowa soldiers In camp.
It is hoped to bring the organization
to the 100 per cent mark by Feb. l,
with all men either being insured or
having signed a statement that they
do not desire insurance.
The Three Hundred Sixty-siXth in
fantry. the negro unit, made the larg-
est increase of any organization last
week A total of 2,Sl2 policies have
been written in that regiment for
total of S1S,i66,000. Practically every
negro soldier has taken out a policy
Immediately after the nature of the
proposition was explained to him.
Students in the officers training
school at Camp Dodge are at top
speed in the third week of the course
under Lieut. Col. r. B. Parrot, COM
mnndant. Monday.
Even Sundays are not to be full hol1-
DAYS from now on for the men who
have been selected to try for com
missions in Uncle Sans national army.
From until p. m. Sunday the men
are required to be present for u study
period which includes infantry drill re-
gulations, notes on bayonet training
and on grenade warfare.
Students and instructors are hoping