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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31

IF Erfert calls at this office while
you are here | answered, and if you
have a warrant for his arrest, charg-
ing him with any crime, you may
take him to headquarters; but unless
you have a warrant | will not permit
you to take him out of this office. |
think, perhaps, you had better go and
communicate this to the chief"
The detective LETT the Office and
went to make his report. In the
meantime Mr.. Bolland arrived, to
whom | stated the facts of the city
detectives visit and his intention to
arrest Erfert. Mr.. Bolland said that
he did not care to prosecute; in fact,
he preferred not to do so, and was
really undecided which was the best
course to pursue.
You had better take Erfert quietly
up to police headquarters" / said to
him, "and tell the chief what you have
said to me-"
This was done, but, at police head
quarters, the police chief and the de-
tective who had called at the office in
the Chemical building took Erfert in
charge and put him through the third
degree. They attempted to make him
say that l had arrested him and
forced him to make a confession Of
his thefts. They did not concern
themsol'-"s with his guilt or inno-
enc statement was prepared by
them, wn.ch they urged Erfert to sign,
declaring that l had violated the law
by having arrested him and forcing
him to make a statement of his guilt.
Erfert declined. however, to sign this
statement, on the ground that it was
untrue. He stated that l had ex-
planned to him in the beginning of
the interview that l had no legal right
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31
TREATMENT OF BALKY HORSE
Animal Is Not to Be Cured by Either
Beating or Abuse-Only Practi-
cal Method.

In an article in Our Dumb Animals,
Alfred H. Pope says that the balky
horse has the most sense and the con-
firmed runaway horse the least sense
of any horse. The balky horse is not
to be cured by beating and abuse. 1t
appears from his article that he makes
a business of buying balky horses,
them again. 1t is to be presumed,
therefore, that he knows whereof he
speaks. He makes no mention of such
methods as that of building a fire un-
der a horse, as he condemns any kind
of abuse. When a horse makes up
his mind to balk, he has no room in
his mind for anything else. Whipping
only increases his st~ubbornness, but
there is a method which goes to the
cause of the trouble. With a single
idea in his head, it was reasoned that
the best way to get the horse to move
was to give him another idea-some-
thing else to think about. The trainer
then remembered that horses and
mules resent interference with their
liberty to move their ears at will. It
was noticed that a horse never changes
his course of action without moving
his ears. 1t vas then found that when
a horse baked it annoyed him to have
one ear pushed under the crown of the
bride so that he could not move it.
And it was also found that If the
ear was left there for about 20 min
utes he was sc annoyed that he forgot
about his determination to balk. He
shook his head, turned to one side
and then the other, and made every
effort to release the ear. This oc-
cupled his mind until when the driver
ordered him to 60, he went. After
a few minutes the ear was released
and he went on as If he had forgotten
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31
Natural Curiosity.

Joe had been working in Baltimore,
On the day before Christmas he re-
ceived his pay and planned to go home
to Washington, but first he started out
to buy presents for all his family. He
did this with nor generosity than
foresight, and when evening came he
found himself at the railway station
laden with bundles but with no money
for his fare to Washington.
Somehow he got through the gate
and approached the conductor. He
laid the case before him, and ended
with a plea that he might ride to
Washington on the platform of the
baggage car. The conductor, his heart
warmed by the spirit of the season,
said, "AH right, GO ahead! !"
So Joe climbed on the platform of
the car next to the engine. 1t was a
cold night, and it was on a road where
the engine takes up water from a track
reservoir as it goes along.
When the train reached Washing
ton the conductor saw Joe approach
ing, covered with ice from head to
foot, bundles and all. He came up to
the conductor and said, II sure does
thank you, boss, for muh ride. You's
very kind to allow muh to ride up
with you; but there's JUS one ques-
ton l wants to ak. Kin yuh tell me
the name oh that rivuh we run through
back there!"-YOuth's Companion.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31

admitted everything. He said that he
had been stealing from the company
for the past two years, and had re
Gently been assisted by another OF the
employees. He added that his grand
father conducted a jewelry and o
city store In South St. Louis, and that
nearly all the stock which he and his
the old mans stock. He also stated
that he had a quantity OF the stolen
property concealed in the attic OF his
mothers house, and agreed to go with
one OF my men n deliver the stolen
goods. This he subsequently did.
After Erfert had completed his con.
fession | sent a message to Mr.. Boil
land, asking him to come to my Office
at once. as | had succeeded in cap
turing the thief.
Mr.. Bolland arrived about ten in
the evening, accompanied by his wife
and Clarence White. / met them in
the front office.
The messenger told me that you
had captured the party who has been
robbing u.s. said the owner.
Yes" | replied. That is why
tent for you"
Whom have you caught?"
Fred Erfert is the principal party"
Mrs. Bolland and White exclaimed
simultaneously: Why, surely you
have made a mistake."
Il told you not to bother with Er.
fert; that | believed he was all right"
said Mr.. Bolland angrily.
why, Furlong, you have got your
foot in it," White continued. "Erfert
surely had nothing to do with these
thefts. and you have made a great
mistake by even accusing him. He
has been practically raised by Mr.. Boil
land and in his service for many
years, and we have always had i'm
plicit confidence in his honesty"
Yes | understand all that" | an
swered, but Mr.. Bolland employed
me to apprehend the party, or parties,
who were robbing him, which have
done. Erfert knows that he is guilty
and he has fully admitted his guilt.
and | am satisfied from the evidence
that have found on his person that
he told the truth when he said he was
guilty. |, of course, realize Mr.. Boil
lands disappointment in finding that
Erfert was the guilty person, but |
cannot help his feelings. | have sim
ply done what was my duty in the
matter, and now it remains with Mr..
Bolland as to what shall be done with
Erfert."
Where Is Erfert?" Mr.. Bolland
asked.
He is In there and waiting to see
YOU | answered. pointing to the door
of my private office. He has prom
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31

him and bring him to headquarters"
II do not know whether there will
be any charges preferred against Err
fert or not" l said. His employer
seems inclined to sympathize with
him, and especially with his family. /
do not believe that he cares to have
him prosecuted for these thefts. I
expect Erfert to call at my Office some
time during the forenoon. and I am
looking for Mr.. Bolland here at any
moment. When Erfert comes / will
tell him that the chief wants to see
him."
mo. you need not do that" an
swered the detective II will wait
here, and when he comes l will take
him ur with me-"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31

Used me that he will tell you what he
has already told my assistant and my
self, and that he will at once return
as much as possible of the stolen
property to you. which l have advised
him to do"
then ushered them into the private
room in which Erfert a The young
fellow repeated to them the statement
Of guilt that he had already made to
me. Then. with some assistants. I
went In a hack to the house of Err
fert's mother, where we found about
two hack loads Of stolen goods. con-
sisting Of clocks. silver plate, fine um-
brellas and various articels Of bric-a.
brac. all valuable stun.
These goods were taken direct to
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31

to arrest him, and that | had said it
was optional with him whether he
return the stolen goods or not, but
that If he refused to do SO it would
be my duty to turn him over to the
police.
The chief of police was greatly ex.
asperated to find that he could make
no case against me. At a later time.
however, he himself made a complaint
that was running a private detective
agency without a license from the
police board, and a warrant was is
sued for my arrest. Upon the wit
ness stand | was asked whether l
vas doing a detective business in st.
Louis, and l replied that | was. Asked
whether l had a license from the
board of police commissioners, l re-
piled that l had not. l was then
asked by what authority l was con-
Quoting my business, and | answered
that it was by authority of a state
charter. | produced the articles of
incorporation, which the Judge care
fully read, and he her dismissed the
case, assessing the court charges upon
the police.
The CHER OF police insisted upon
the prosecution Of Erfert. He was re-
leased on bond, ~reappeared in due
course, and pleaded guilty, receiving
a minimum sentence of two years in
the penitentiary, and being released,
as a model prisoner, under the two
third sentence rule.
The stolen property recovered
amounted to several thousand dollars
in value.
Erfert, it is pleasing to note, lived
al exemplary life after his release.
His confederate, who was a mere
youth, was not prosecuted.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31

all about baking. In conclusion, the
writer said: "This trick will not
break a horse of baking. but it will
invariably start n that has baked
on the road, provided he hasn't al.
ready been whipped and abused to
a point where nothing matters"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-31

Conversational Disappointment,
Il understand that your new servan,
Is a disappointment"
"Yes," replied Mrs. Gaddington Prye.
'The last family she worked for does
MT seem to be at all interesting"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-06-08
ao1HERs HURT ON SAME DAY.

wo sons Of Charles II. Brown. a
al jeweler, OF No. iiO6 West Eighth
ct figured in accidents yesterday
,rt, aged a, was the first one that
cred injuries when he fell in the
Jet. striking his head on the curb
ne. He was taken TO the Physicians
1 Surgeons Hospital. close by, where
rec stitches were required to close
. cash.
Later In the day HIS younger brother.
andall. aged s years. while riding
wn the hill in his Riddles car"
llided with a horse and was trampled
on and severely bruised. He was
lated at home by a physician. Neither
I'D IS seriously injured.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
cOal's Value to humanity.

II perhaps would be correct 10 say
that without coal only civilization such
as that achieved by classic Greece,
Rome, Asia Minor, Egypt, India and
the far East would have been possible.
Iron and copper would still have been
available, but the use made OF them
would be fur more limited. None OF
the essentials OF our day wouldbemade.
Rapid transit would never exist. Elec.
tricity would be commercially lmpor-
tant only near waterfalls, and then II
probably could not be recovered for
the lack Of machinery. Telegraph. tel.
ephone. typewriter, printing press,
steamships, street cars. automobiles,
would be wiped out.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

Good morning, children said the
arithmetic teacher. "llow many Of you
have prepared an original problem In
multiplication, us ! rcqucstedl' only
q hHnd went up.
Wei, william, you may give your
problem aud the rest uf the class may
solve Co."
III nay baby sister Il n year old now
1ud weighs ~ pounds, and keeps on
ginning two ounccs n day until she II
sixteen years old. and II the price ~
living doubles again In the next ten
years how much will my sisters grid.
untiou outfit cost7 Mother says she
would like 10 know "-Rehoboth sun.
day Herald.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
An ATTACK OF GRIP
USUALLY LEAVES KIDNEYS
IN WEAKENED CONDITION

Doctors In all parts Of the country have
been kept busy with the epidemic Of grip
which has visited 90 nAny homes. The
symptoms Of grip this year are oftsn very
distressing n leave the system In a un.
down condition, particularly the kidneys
which seem 70 suffer most. as almost every
victim complains OF lame back and URN.
ay troubls which should not be neglect.
Cd. a. these danger signals often lead 70
dangerous kidney troubles. Druggists
report a large sale on Dr.. Miners
bwamp-Root which 90 many people say
soon heals and strengthens the kidneys
after an attack Of grip. Swamp. Root
being an herbal compound, has = gentle
healing effect o. the kidneys, which IL a.
most immediately noticed In most cases
by thoss who try Il. DR.. Kilmer 4 Co,
Blnghamton, N. ", ODER to send a sam.
pc sirs bottle Of swamp.Root, on receipt
OF ten cents. 10 every sufferer who 70
quests It.. A trial will convince anyone
who may be In need Of II. Regular medb
um and large size bottles, Cor sale al
all druEgists. Be sure to mention this
papsr-AdV.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
FRECKLES
Nov q he line 70 Get Rid q ns,s UrIr SPOT,

There's % i1nFer thr slightest nssi n feeling
ashamed 10 1Hur frurkIu. aa uthiuraIHN..
strcnsth-s guaranteed 90 remove thgao uou,J
spots.
Simply Eet On ounce % Othinr=iHIh's
nirugth-frum your duirgist. and arpiy q little
q u ulrht ard mIfulnE aud Yuu shnIii aHHu seo
that even fhr worst fforklrs have heru o. DE-
appear, while th0 lighter ones have vanished 90
tircy. u O. seldom that more than unT unnrs
Il needed 20 completely clear The akin auI raiu
q beautiful clear complotl1u
Ne sure 20 snk M tho dnHhir sirrnrih Othins
a. this 4 did under unarrufre ~ muuar tack
n u falls 90 remove ffrrtIs ADV.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
STATE Of ohlo. clty Of Tolodo. Luca

State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas
CountY-Fa
senior partner u the nrm OF a.. D. cheney
Z Co. doing business IN tho City uf To-
lodo, County aud State Aforesaid. and that
said nrm VII pay the sum Of ONE HUM
nNEh hollsAlts Tor any case % Cnthrrh
that cannot be cured hV tho use III
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
hworn % before me and subscribed IN
A. - 1874
fscaD A. W Gleason. Notary Public.
HALLS CATARHW MEDICINE BE- TAX.
en- Internally and acts through tho blood
on tho Mucous Surfaces on the system.
DrugglHta, ltc. Testimonials free.
=. J. Cheney a Co, Toledo. Ohio.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

a rookie n Great Lakes wns noted
for being late. lie was always the
last to be- dressed aud the last to turn
out. A. last the company commander.
eXnspsmtrd by the rockies mrdlness.
called him 10 the front ~ the com.
pnny md said: "Sny. urc you with ~
In this var or notf'
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
Not a Best Seller.

Slave you any Worthwhile books On
hercf' asked the superior person.
I'VE have thousands of volumes. sir Do
replied the clerk. I'm sure there IL
something In our stock Ia suit the most
eNnctlng taste. Whit do you rcquireT'
~ want want n book NJ synonyms"
Just a moment, sir, until | speak 10
the bass. don't believe we have nny
of-cr'Synonym's works. -Rlrmlnghnm
Agc-Hcrnid.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
A snunre Meal.

some American soldiers In the
ronches we're discussing the food slt.
intion when onc said: "1ust think ~
T. po%tntocs steak, butter. honey, fruit,
Pfc. and two eggs
Another soldier reminded him that
such n feed wns not to be- had or any
price.
"Why" said the first. ITS not o.
mt It's 10 think about"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
More aus Rna, vle,ln.

"And this" said the keeper, Us what
We Gull Inventors row."
Il see" replied IN visitot. "All
he poor lunntics In this wnri tried TO
invent something"
That's right. There are eighty pn.
tents In these padded cells mud every
me Of them has n different solution
n the submarine problem."-Blrming.
lnm Age Herald.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
ON GUARD

At this time Of the year people feel
NWelk, tired, l~istless. their blood II thin.
Nlsey have lived Indoors and perhaps
expended NIL their mental and bodily
energy and they want 10 know how 20
renew their energy and stamina. over
come headaches and hacknchca, have
clear eyes, n smooth. ruddy skin, and
feel the exhilnrntlOn OF real good health
ungling thru their body. Good. pure.
rich. red blood IL the best insurance
against Ills OF all kinds. Almost al
diseases come from impure and lmpov-
erlshed blood. II IL 90 be noticed In the
pale or plmply face, the tired, hnggnrd
appearance or the listless manner.
Drink hot water a half hour before
meals, and for n vegetable tonic there's
nothing better than Or. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, the ol~d.fnshloned
herbal remedy, which has had such a
nno reputation for nfty yenrs. II con.
tains no alcohol or narcotics. IL Is
made from Golden Seal root, Blood.
root Oregon grape root, Queens root,
Black Cherry bark, extracted with gly-
cerine and made into tablets aud LIQUID
Tablets sixty cents, nj most drug stores.
IN order 20 Insure pure blood and TO
build up the system try this tonic
known as Or. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Get Il now
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

Gus-l don't see anything funny loo
these Christmas whrozcs about wlfry's
clgnrs.
Gusty- Murrlcdf
Gus-No.
Gusty-po you smokci
Gus-Nu.
(iicnyy %sllcnceD
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

do you enjoy reading spring po-
etryf"
Some. But It's seldom interesting
enough 20 take my mind on the coal
shortage"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
Enquire for the IN UNI oN
wilson Never Bnsk Tna ] sADDLERYco
o~uAFantssd DENvER
Criticism.

William Dean Howells. the famous
author. does not like the movies. lie
thinks their technical side, the cam.
era name side, Il wonderful. but he
has no time for their literary or seen
ano side.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

Or. Piercc's Pleasant Pellets are the
irinnnl little liver pills put up 40 years
,go. They regulate liver and bowels Ad.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

II thought you told me June mar
ried an officer" 80 she did. He's
president Of the Boon Powder works"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

The longest periods In a small boys
life are those between meals.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

Smile on wash day. That's When you use
Red Cros, Bag Blue. Clothes whittier than
snow. All Grocers. Adv.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

Rod Gross Bag Blue. much better, eoos
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grover. Adv.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
Cold Comfort.

prices nrc high" she began.
"And going higher" said the butcher.
And that ended it.-l.oulsyille Courier
Journal.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07
Important 10 Mothnrn

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTOItlA. that famous old remedy
for Infants and children, and see that Il
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-07

Ccopyrishi. iBis, BY the Mcclure Newspa.
per syndicaie)
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
PACOLET, ROUTE 2

Well the peach trees are in bloom,
everything looks like spring. But at
this writing am afraid the fruit will
be killed if this cool weather con-
tinues.
The farmers are busy nowadays
preparing their lands for their crops.
Mr.. Ralph Quinn is visiting his
brother at Durham, N. G.
Mr.. Sidney Blackwood was a Wis
itor on the route Sunday afternoon.
Misses Catherine Wilkes and
Gladys Singletary were the guests of
Mrs. J. w. Cunningham Friday night
Private Everette Tweed who is with
the. Coast Artillery stationed at Ft
Moultrie was in on five-day fur,
lough last week.
Mr.. L. L. Vaughan was in Jonesville
Friday morning.
Messrs. T. C. Mcbride and James
Ward were Spartanburg visitor:
Thursday
Messrs. Lewis Evans and Charley
Littlejohn were in Jonesville Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Bernice Wyatte spent Friday
with Mrs. L. Il. Vaughan.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
IN FIVE MINUTES! NO
INDIGESTION, GAS OR
SOUR, ACID STOMACH
The Moment "Pape's Diapepsin"
Reaches the Stomach All Dis
treSs Goes.

"Really does" put upset stomachs in
order-"really does" overcome indi-
gestion, dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and
sourness due to acid fermentation in
five minutes-that-just that-makes
Pape's Diapepsin the largest selling
stomach antacid and regulator in the
world. If what you eat ferments and
turns sour, you belch gas and eruc-
tate Indigested food or water; head
is dizzy and aches; breath foul;
tongue coated; your insides filled with
indigestible waste, remember the mo-
.ment "Pape's Diapepsin" comes in
contact with the stomach all such dis
tress vanishes. It's truly astonish-
ing-almost marvellous, and the joy
is it's harmlessness.
A large fifty-cent case of Pape's
Diapepsin is worth it's weight in gold
to men and women who can't get their
stomachs regulated. It belongs in
your home-should always be kept
handy in case of a sick, sour, upset
stomach during the day or at night
It's the quickest ,surest antacid fol-
the stomach in the world.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
UGH! CALOMEL MAKES
YOU DEATHLY SICK
Stop Using Dangerous Drug Before
1t SalivateS You! It's
Horrible!

You're bilious, sluggish, constipated
nd believe you need vile, dangerous
alomel tc start your liver and clean
our bowels.
Here's my guarantee! Ask your
druggist for SO cent bottle of Dod-
on's Liver Tone and take a spoonful
onight. If it doesn't start your liver
and straighten you right up better
han calomel and without gripping or
making you sick want you to go
back to the store and get your money.
Take calomel today and tomorrow
ou will feel weak and sick and naus-
ated. Don't lose days work. Take
a spoonful of harmless, vegetable
)odson's Liver Tone tonight and wake
up feeling great. It's perfectly harm.
ess, so give it to your children any
ime. 1t can't salivate, so let them eat
nything afterwards.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14

Mrs. Iona Hedgepath is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Irene Edwards of
Columbia.
Mr.. Lesly Jones motored to the
mountains Monday.
Mrs. James Ward is visiting rela-
tives at Spartanburg.
The many friends of Mr.. Madison
Smith will regret to hear of his ILL.,
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Smith of West
Springs were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. F. Smith Sunday.
Messrs. T. C. and Bernard Mcbride
visited reatives at White Stone Sun
day
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Mcbride were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F
Smith Friday night.
Mr.. Arthur Littlejohn and sister
Miss Mabel Littlejohn and Miss Ruby
Altman were visitors at the Mabry':
Sunday school Sunday.
Mr.. Clarence Gallman was in this
community Sunday.
"Brown Eyes"