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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22
important Meeting.

Tomorrow evening. at tho Corpus
Christi school hall. very important
meeting Of all Of the committees for tho
huzaar which Will be- held In he school
hall uu February and I. All are rd-
unrsted tn hc present at thn meeting a.
;hc !innl arrangements for the hlg bazaar
will he made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22
For. Burning Eczema
Greasy salves and ointments shoul

Greasy salves and ointments should
not be applied if good clear skin is
wanted. From any druggist for 35c, OF
SlO0 for large size, geta bottle of zemo.
When applied as directed effectively
removes eczema,quickly stops itching.
and heals skin troubles, also sores,
burns, wounds and chaing. i pene-
trates, cleanses and soothea Zemo =
a clean, dependable and inexpensive
antiseptic liquid. Try it.as we believe
nothing you have ever usedis as effect
i've and satisfying. l.
The E. W. Roe Co.. oerel.nd n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22
FLORA BELLA" AT
| COURT TOMORROW
St1uee. and Evening Entertainment tof
Eve and Ear-"So Long Lefty
on Saturday

.E,o-a E..!l:L" which c"rles 10 the
urt tomorrow matine" ana evening -
. ~ those musical offerings thas e."
hts th, ear with tunstul. hitting 'nct
ns that delight the ~" with ihle
mon and hrAv,. ms1, that Sins tiiu
nc. their way alu7is with IN" Sp'Ft'
cra,r against richly c"lortul set
Ks OF the Urban school. ana tn'lt pays
+ high rnnplinlnt to tn" Intelligence
audiences by Furnishing m INTEREST
nlot-surh is Flora E"l.a. The
lc. stands out from tn" dozens nr
stcst comedies that come and go b.
- il is satisfying from whatever
Won max choose t. look 1T =.
NV moves with q dash and so. that
riyhc UP u the final curtaltt.
Bella tells the story of young
Elected wife who rnakcS her huS-
all desperately in love with her
rntnS 70 her former cabaret life
sins as her own twin sister. II
ri In which Il Mona Donna rcrels.
the artful ro0uctte OF the danre
ow AS the demurn stay at homo
the ennuied prince and It Is diff
o.! to say in which capacity She Is
more charming,
There are seventeen musical numbers
which include. the dreamy waltz. the
stirring march and concerted num-
hers. Of real merit. The prooOceF mas
selected an excellent cast.
SO Long Lefty Saturday
$50 Long Lefty" will be the astrac-
ton ut the Court theatr" for two per
rnrmanceS next Saturday. This IL
Olive. MorcSco'S SenSationallT SUCCESS
full musical farce which. Will be pre-
S-nted here hy the original cast headed
by Charlotte Greenwood The book or
$50 Long Lefty was written by Oliver
Aforosco and Elmer Harris. taken from
the latter's we'll known farce Your
Wife" 70 which Earl Carroll
has added the musical numbers. which
include a number of song hits. SO
Long Lefty" "Maryland.'' When I
Tell in Love With You Here Comes
10 Married Men" and When They
tart to Yodle Ragtime SONGS in Ten
essee" have long since been well
noHu.
Tho settings are unique and novel,
he first act showing tho exterior OF
Two OF the trolley car homes which ac>
tually exist on Sun Francisco Bay. The
second act being the interior OF the
Robbins car. both Offering unlimited
for the introduction OF the
many musical numbers OF the nurner-
Gus situations. The costumes are new
and very effective.
Seats for this notable attraction Will
<" OF sale Thursday morning. Mall
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22
WARWOOD
Utopiau Literary Program

Another very interesting program
has been arranged by the members Of
the Clupian Literary society I" be given
on Friday evening Of this week, in the
High school building. One OF the Tea
lures Of the evening will bc the r'uSi';
bv the members Of the high school hand.
Following Is the program for Friday
evening:
Music ....... High School lfaI,o
Rcci,ation .... l.Stclln Meyer
Current Events. scot johnston
pchat e--. Resolved: That NIL High
School students should b" required 10
do Literary work.
Acknowledgment Kemp and Mar
garct kindclh"re""
Northumberland 0lIricn ard Irene
Hiltrnn.
Composition. Marie Ncsnitt
iNrwSpnprr ALLIE Hood
Music. High School Band
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Sunshine Club Meeting.

Thr members al the Sunshine club and
NIL those Interested in the welfare "f
tho soldier Euys. will hold All all day
sewing and knitting session to-day 1T
the homo Of Mrs. John Wilcs nj @3hh
WHrwood avenue. All those attending
ara kindly asked /" bring their own
lunch.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22

orders accompanied by remittance IN
GLIDING war tax will be filled IN the or
der Of their receipt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22
nrs Will nccnmnary the girls u Wheel.

Ing.
The WarwuoI team is composed nj The
following girls: Misses Marie BIngell,
Lurretin Thnrnps"n, Pearl h"itn. Louise
Alstradi, Nile HnOd. B"rnicG l.rnnharI
Alice Marsh. Marguerite" ul'riGn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22

Watch for the Opening lnstallment
Of Gerard's Second Series OF Articles,
Exposing German Intrigue.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22
News Of the Camp Lee Boys

CAMP LEE. Va. Jan. 2l.-SN men OF
the s14th Field Artillery. the West Fir'
| glnia regiment at Camp Lee. Va. have
! gone to Peori, ILL.,. 10 take special
! course In the government school Oh
! Tractor Repairs. They left Camp Lee
! Friday evening. and will remain at lc-
orr for twcnty-eight days before re-
turning to their post at the petersburg
| cantonmeut-
The men of the 3l4th Field Artillery
, selected for the Peori school detail are
John G. Reinacher ({Bastcry - J.
Wheeling ". Va; George p. Schenk
! headquarters company. NheelinS;
Row r. Nelson (Rattery AZ: Edgar
+ Davis (Rattery "E"); Enos I. Dot
son (Battry "D'D. and Martin +. Regal
BATTERY "F-) Of Noundsville.
Most Of these mon have been taking
instructions in motor mechanics III III"
motor school at Camp Lee. under the In
struction OF Lieutenant l.. l. Layton
ono OF the officers OF Battery &C. S14th
i. A
Many Wheeling boys played an I'm
portant part In an entertainments stag
ed the past week at Camp Leo by the
Community theatre. composed largely
Of musical and theatrical talent or III"
cantonmcnt. The play, arranged by
Adntr Archer. OF Richmond. NA.. was
, Shakespeare military production.
Henry W.. Mr.. W. Il. Driscnll. OF Wash
iugton, D. c.. arranged the prelude and
chorus, which was rendered by an inter-
rcCimental chorus OF 30 voices. The
. 3lIth Field Artillery was selected TO
furnish the vctal detail to represent
the l55th Artillery BridoEc In the Choir
US, and seventy-fIve OF the West Fir-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-22

Einta artillerymen dlQ CROFT 10 I9cn-
selves and their organizations. Th"
314th Field Artillery band played dur
ing the performance.
The 3l4th Field Artillery now has
one OF the three best basket ball and
voiley ball flunrS in Camp Lee. During
the past week, tho auditorium OF y. NJ.
c. \. No. 81 WIS rcInudcled SO rs 20 be
quickly converted into basket ball
hail. Lieutenant Wilson is arranging
an elaborate schedule Of vollrv ball nnd
basket ball that will ultimately ternIln-
ate in division championship contests.
covering Il period Of about six weeks.
The unit organizations Of each battu-
ion In the 3llth T.. a.. beginning the Gr-
ching Of Jan. &c. Will play for Tie bat
talon championships: the winners In
the two battalinnS viii play for tn" rex
imcEtal championship, and SO on until
the division championship game is on.
Tho knights OF Columbus building. To-
Gated In the 3l%th regiment. has also
been placed At the disposal OF the alta
lctic rcanls, and the hall there a. we'll
rs that Of lhr \. VI. &. y. viii b" busy
in practice games until thc tournament
is ACTUALLY under way.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31
REHoBoTH BEACH.

on Saturday evening a social was held
at the Delaware Ho-el for the benefit Of
the Junior Red Cross
Miss Hazel 2 Griffith Of Harrington.
spent sunday with Mr. and Mrs Hop
kins
Mr. and Mrs Edward Belts and
daughter sara: George Belts Of Milford
and Mrs Emma Lekites of EUeudal r..
spent sunday with Mr. and Mrs George
Calhoun
Private Norman Joseph Of Camp Dix
spent the week end with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs 6 W. Joseph
The baccsiaureate sermon 20 the grad
uatng class OF the High School viii be
preached next Sunday morning by the
Rev. Bayuard in the NJ r. Church.
The graduating class is as follows. John
Hudson. Derrick Lingo. Linda Chase.
Herman Roach and Hance Phillips
Commencement exercises Will be held
in the Blue Hen theatre On Monday ay-
ening june Bird. M O'Clock Prof A.
VI. Spaid comm Ssoner Of education.
r Spaid commissioner Of education.
Miss Mildred Jacobs spent The week
end at Chestertown Nd, and also visit
ed Baltimore and C>.np Meade
Dewey Massey ~ Wilmington. spent
the week end with his parents Mr. and
Mrs Edward Massey
Mr. and Mrs J II Rawlns Of OK
ford. Md. are spending few days here.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31
MILLVILLE.

Mrs Phillip West and daughter Ehz-
beth. recently returned from Philadelphia
where the latter had undergone treat
meut.
Mrs C. n Townsend spent last week
In Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Mrs S c. Richards of Philadelphia
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. T. f.
Dukes.
Miss Olive Steele left on Monday for
Port Norfolk. Va. where she viii spend
some time with her brother. Charles W.
Steele and family
The strawberry rush is on in full force
now
Mrs Nathaniel Long. who is nearly 80
years old. and cannot see to sew or
patch has volunteered 20 knit for the
Red Cross. which she can do by feel
ing.
Mrs. C. f. West spent sunday in Sea-
ford
Mrs. DAILY and son. of Cleveland o..
and Mr. and Miss Watson Of Berlin. Md
we're guests Of Mr. and Mrs W R
Ringler on Sunday
Mrs. C. F. Freed has returned from
Baltimore
The baccalaureate service on Sunday
was we'll attended
on Saturday night Daniel II Powell.
one Of our prominent citizens. died after
lingering illness In May. 1917 he
became iu and In July an operation was
performed and "a cancerous growth was
removed He was able 10 walk around
until the Last of February. when he be-
came confined 20 his bed. and has been
a great sufferer until death came 70 his
relief. He was an official member OF
the NJ r. Church, where the funeral
services were held on Wednesday after
noon. He leaves 90 mourn his loss.
widow. a son. Corporal William + Pow
ell of Camp Meade. Md two daugh-
t-rs. Misses Myrtle and Mabel Powell.
oi this town. his father and mother. Mr..
and Mrs Isaac Powell Of Willamsville;
q sister. Mrs. McDougal Of Pittsburgh,
and two brothers, Jacob Powell Of Phil
adelph.a. and Earl Powell Of Williams
Vile.
Spencer Tunnel Of Camp DIX visited
his sister. Mrs. F. W. Holloway We'd
uesday
Mrs Clinton Evans and daughter Ma
1mi. of Philadelphia. visited the family
81 Charles Williams last week
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31
LEWES.

The Parent Teachers Meeting met at
the school hall on May nth Mrs. j
X Rowland presided for the first time
since her election to the presidency. The
program was as follows: Singing by IS
members Of the grammar school: reci-
tatiOn, jimmy" by Henrietta Mitchell.
Long. Long Trail" by the grammar
school. accompanied by Mildred Pretty
man on the piano: THE American
Creed" by Mr. Page. was reoited by
Martha Maui. which was followed by
The May song"
William S Martin Of Coolsprng died
at the home OF his daughter. Mrs
George Carpenter. in South Milton. on
saturday. May 49, 1918. Of pneumonia.
aged 80 years and months Funeral
was held Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
a Beaver Dam. conducted by Rev. n
T. HungerfOrd. Of Milton. and burial
was made In the adjoining cemetery. He
is survived by twO sons. William, Of
COolspring. and James Martin Of Milton.
and three daughters. Mrs. George Car
penter Of Milton; Mrs Frank Waples, OF
Coolspring. and Mrs Theo Atkins Of
near Glendale. one brother. Ebe Mar
tin, OF Lewes, and one sister. Mrs. Annie
Ingram of Milton.
The ladies Of the Zwaandael Club gave
picnic dance at the auditorium last
Tuesday evening. A large crowd was
present. Strawberry punch was served.
The Naval Base band furnished the
music.
Coolspring Grange meets at the Hall
next Saturday evening A large attend
aDee is desired
y Charles L. White Of this town has
arrived safely at an Atlantic port from
a recent trip 10 France in a transport
He expects 10 sail again soon.
Mr. and Mrs. William Martin Of Phil
adelphia attended the funeral OF their
uncle Nehemiah d. Reynolds. las Thurs
day
Alden Hopkins. Of the Wilmington Con
ference Academy. has been visiting his
parents. Mr. and Mrs Woolsey Hop
kins
Mrs. Anna Lingo. from New York.
spent a few days with her father, $. J.
Lank. and also attended the funeral Of
Nehemiah Reynolds
Mrs. A b. Wilson and daughter. from
Wilmington. are spending a few days
with Mr. and Mrs Samuel R. Wilson.
Harold b Joseph Of Philadelphia. is
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
W Joseph
Mrs Marguerite L. Mason. who has
been Wishing in Wilmington. has re-
turned home.
Thomas Poynter and wife returned on
Saturday evening from their honeymoon
trip 90 Niagara Falls.
Commander :. NJ. Landrey Of the
Naval Base. addressed the boys of the
Base Canteen last sunday
The game Of baseball between the
Army and Navy on Saturday AT Reho-
both. resulted ia a score OF II 20 in
favor of the Navy
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31
our sovs IN raAlNo CAMPS.


(By w. s Lynch. Frankford. Dei)
Tune. Sweet Bye and Bye
In the strength Of our country we'll so,
And will fight tin We conquer our foe.
And our loved ones at home soon Will
know
II We died at our post where We go.
CHORUS
For our land. bright and fair.
We will win in that war over there.
For our land. bright and fair.
We will win in that war over there.
We will never bow down 20 the Hun.
We viii fight till our race S all run.
We will then give an praise 20 the Son
Who VIII call US an home one by one.
Chorus
When We leave this our beautiful shore
We may never come back any more.
But we'll stand like "A man over there
And with trus, in our old mother 3
prayer.
Chorus
when he sound of the hst gun is DER
And our feet turn toward this home
We VIII then praise our Lord every
more
with our friends whom We love more
and more.
Chorus
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31
LETTER FROM CARLISLE COLLINS
On Active Service with the American
ENpeditionary Force.
Nav 1918
Dear Mother and Father

NAY D. ASAos
Dear Mother and Father
Yests rday received two letters dated
April 6th and 10th. today received an
other letter dated April 9Th. also pack
age Of khaki uniforms and medicine bag
Ij is just what I wanted. sure,y is fine
can. thank you TOD much Also re-
ce.ved package containing Saturday Ev-
ening Post. ChToa-cle and Philadelphia
Record. I send you every week a copy
% Stars and Stripes. our weekly paper.
also two or three times each week send
the New York Herald both papers are
printed here in the city
Yesterday was payday. which Of course
IS always welcome sgt. Watson and
took a ride through the park-it is mag
nia-cent there now-then We had supper
az the "Y' beef rolls, potatoes. peas.
coffee, ice cream and cake--3 francs.
This ''Y'' is the finest I have ever seen
ard ! guess the best IN France. We have
M iliOnaires daughters 20 wait on US.
billiard tables. all sorts OF candy. cigars.
etc all the latest papers from the states
on nle. pianos, victrOlas, reading rooms,
smoking rooms. movies every night-in
fact everything one could possibly wish
for. They are a fine thing
Wrote Stokes vest erday He should
get his letter at same time you get this
wrote you night before last and en-
closed slip o. k'd requesting that you
send pajamas. etc. sure hope you get il.
have improved my bed by the addition
Of very nice sheet which in addition 20
my three blankets makes me very COM
Portable. Have a nice pillow also
There are lots Of American telephone
girls here now We have some in our
otiices-makes things seem homelike.
It is getting quite warm here now In
little over two months ! will get my
gold service stripes for six months for
eigu service viii be quite proud Of my
self See lots of them here now. and
they sure do look good Have not much
20 tell as wrote day before yesterday
Am feeling dne. hope you are all as weU
Lots of love 20 you alt,
CARLISLE
cpl Thomas C. Collins. Engineers Pir-
chasing Ohice, Annex Force. France
4 5. Military r. o No 7O2
o. X
Is, It, Engineers. u. S r.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31
PAUL PRY'S GLENDALE
LETTER.

On saturday afternoon Mrs James
Daniels passed peacefully 90 her reward
after lingering illness of over a year
from consumption. With her death one
NJ The best and mos beloved and faith
full wives and devoted mothers has KISS
ed away. She leaves a fond husband. a
son and grief stricken daughter 70
mourn for her. She was about IS years
old and was born 10 the home where she
died Her funera, viii take place az her
iate residence and iuterment in the old
family plot by the side of her parents.
In Red Mems cemetery. on Tuesday af-
ternoou. We extend our sympathy 70
her stricken family.
The attempt ,u set aside the last will
and testament Of the late Miss Annie
Deputy. who bequea he'd hey entire for
.uGe .l valuable timber lands % her
niece. Mrs John West. Of Glendale. by
her several nephews. is creating "a great
stir among the public. The lawyers on
both sides have been searching for wit
nesSes. Even our preachers have been
on the witness stand. and one % them
IS threatened with prosecution for per-
jury. Mr. Henry Ridgeiy the blind at
toruev of Dover, has been retained for
the defendant, and Is very active among
our public IN proving evidence.
John Hastings. one of Harry testers
oldest and most trusted employees. has
purchased three acre lot Of d. n
Reed. George Pettyjohn and son are
building a handsome bungalow ON IT,
Mrs VIII Warren has gone 90 Marcus
Hook 70 visit her daughter Mrs John
Davis
Isaac Clendauiel has returned from the
Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia. where
be has been undergoing trea tmenr.
Strawberries are plentiful and fine. but
are selling for only five cents per quart
n our local market, and are fine spec.
ueyrs n Gouius M that
Robert Clendaniel has purchased the
40 acre farm. which is situated on the
State Road, Of Short and Hall. for $500
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31
BURRsvILLE

Mrs Mary r Harvey entertained last
week in honor Of her son Charles, Mr..
and Mrs. Calvert Harvey and son Arlae
and Randall Harvey, Of Philadelphia
Charles Harvey left on Tuesday for mil-
itary training AT Camp Meade
Chndren's Day exercises at the NJ. r.
Church on Sunday morning II the day
be favorable. and If not In the evening
Mesdames r. II Thawley. r. H Stat
ford. r. II Dill r. p. CahaH and
Wesley r Thawley attended the Sunday
school convention, which was recently
held in Federalsburg, NJ. +. Church.
Wesley f. Thawley and Mrs. r. II.
stafford attended as delegates from the
Wesley NJ. Z. Church. They gave a
fine report in the Sunday School which
should have encouraged everyone pres
ent 20 enter faithfully in Sunday School
work.
Miss Lola Fountain has returned from
a weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Harrington at Easton, Nd.
Mrs Annie Downham and children
and Mrs. Lou Downham Of Wyoming
we're entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. T
f. Cahau Mr.. and Mrs. r. II Thawley
and Miss Mary +. Cahall over the week
end.
Miss Eva A. Thawley has returned
from 2 pleasant visit with her sister
Mrs. Coursey Hammond, near Harring-
ton.
Mrs. Clarence voss Of Brownsville. is
spending a few days at the home Of her
parents, Mrs. W. H. Satterfield.
Mrs Sarah r. Harvey and grand
daughter, NESS Ruth Harvey, and neph-
ew Charlie Harvey, were visitors in
Easton last week.
Our little town was represented at the
Memorial Day services held at the Gem
stery at Denton last Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31
NERVOUS
HOUSEWIFE
TOOK VINOL
Now She is Strong and We'll

Berkeley, CaL-"I was nervous.
irritable, no appetite, could not sleep,
and was always tired, so my house
work was a great effort. After many
other medicines had failed Vinol
built me up and made me strong. I
have a good appetite and sleep we'll
Every nervous, weak, ailing woman
should try it."-Mrs. N. EdmUnds,
2Io7 Dwight Way. Berkeley. Cal
We ask every nervous, weak, run
down, ailing woman in this town to
try this cod liver and iron tonic on
our guarantee to return their money
if it fails to help them.
E. H. Bratton. Druggist
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-31

An advertisement of a public sale
is the surest way to get a large at
tendance, and this opinion Is shared
by about all the peopis Of upper Sus-
sex and lower Kent counties.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-03

The philosophy Of ths ". 9, 8. is
save. cave. ave.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-03
1917 Chevrolet $500
Ford $3.50
New Worm Gear Ford Truck $715
c. L. HOBART co.

the cnFsen mint. The messenger was
alert, his sawed.off shotgun lightly bal.
anced In his hands passing the danger
spots, or resting ON his knees where
The cover seemed 10 be too thin to
conceal robber by the side OF the
road.
On one good stretch the messenger
gripped his gun between his knees
while both hands sought In the pockets
Of his heavy coat for the makings. The
unexpected happened; out OF a patch
~ straggly sage brush two men leap
ed, one TO the bride OF the OF leader
mule one 10 the on side OF the stage.
They had the drop on both messenger
and driver.
Throw down the box" commanded
the man at the fore wheel OF the stage.
The messenger thought one-qunrter
of a second--he was precise In telling
that part Of the stpry-and then with
out having TO invite bullet by NOV
Ing his gun or hand, he pulled the
trigger Of the right baucl. SO many
things happened In the remaining
three-quarters Of the first second az.
ter the command that they make n
long and lovely story as one listens TO
an old driver tell II today.
The short Of the story is that the
shot shredded the ears OF the leaders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-03
GUARD SHOT ONCE.
And He Admits That the Nudes
Did the Rest.
Things Happened So Rapidly That
Holdvp Men Really Didn't Have a
Chance to Take Aim, While
Team Made q Record.

Even today In the Sierra Nevadas
where little mining camps send out
gold dust by stnge 10 be carried from
the nenrest railway station 10 the san
Francisco mint shotgun messenger
rides with the driver II there Is O gold
shipment In the box. The barrel OF
the gun is shortened for the sake OF
convenience In handling In close quar-
tiers, and Its efficiency for rs partlcu-
lar work II not lcssened, as II Is used
only 10 quiet q robber who has sud
denly appeared close by the side OF
the treasure stage with the laconic
command, Throw down the boxl"
The messenger. as he is called wnrre
he In known, never guard or gun man,
carries his gun across his knees where
danger seems light, or lightly In his
hands passing through bad spots. His
Job Is 10 shoot anyone so careless as
10 step out from behind a tree or rock
10 the side Of the stage. and shoot
before the intruder gets the drop.
Mountain folk who want TO tnke a
singe between stations make them
selves conspicuous In the middle OF
the road before the stage rolls into
sight. Tint IL the safe way.
II messenger fails 10 see a rob
her before the latter has him covered
the box ls thrown down-usually.
There was one Instance where the rule
wns not followed, which old stage driv-
crs In the Sierra Neyadas tell about to-
day On n stage out from BodIe was
a shipment Of bullion consigned to
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-03

and generally speaking those mules
did the rest The six mules bounded
ahend. startled and Indignant The
robber at the birdie was kicked in rap-
III succession By the on leader, on
swing and on wheeler. 30 HIS pistol
aim was not good. and the robber nt
the stage wheel was run over by the.
rear wheels, aud his aim was not good
The six mules. the driver hnc sworn
to this. did the next mile In four min
utes fiat, and there was no time when
more than two stage wheels were {.
the road M the same time.
ut was sure some lucky escape
the messenger admitted. "but | neys
truly made up with them lead mule
They never seemed 20 rcllsh me aft,
that little sawed-off spoke TO theux-
Touchy sort OF critters. mules IL. any
how"