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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06

had a large family Of children and a
raft Of pets. We sailed down through
Valencia, Almeria, Malaga, Cadiz and
Las Palmas in the Canary islands
When we left Las Palmas we had a
regular menagerie aboard-parrots.
canary birds, dogs, monkeys and va.
rious beasts. The steerage of that
boat was some sight, believe me.
We had boat drill all the way across,
Of course, and from the way those
Spigs rushed about ! knew that If a
submarine got us the only thing that
would be saved would be monkeys. But
we did not even have a false alarm all
the way over.
1 arrived in New York during the
month of July, 1917-two years and a
half from the time / decided to 10
abroad to the war zone to get some ex.
element. I got it, and no mistake.
New York harbor and the old Statue of
Liberty looked mighty good to me, you
can bet.
So here I am, and sometimes / have
to pinch myself to be sure Of 1t. I Ger.
tainly enjoy the food and warmth I
get here, and except for an occasional
pro-German I have no trouble with
anybody. My wounds break open once
in a while, and I am often bothered
inside, on account of the gas I swal.
lowed. They say I cannot get back
into the service. It Is tough to be
knocked out before u own boys get
into the scrap.
But / do not know. I arr twenty.
three years old, and probably have q
lot to live for yet. I ought to set.
tie down and be quiet for a while, but
comfortable as ! am, I think I win
have to 60 to sea again. I think Of IL
many times. and each time 1t Is harder
to stay ashore.
THE END.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06
An Easy Matter.

An American and an Irishman were
telling each other wonderful things
which had been done in their respec-
tive countries.
Il guess we have the best jumpers
in the world" said the American.
"Why, one Of our men ran thirty miles
and then jumped over a 5-barred gate"
Sure, no wonder he did" said the
Irishman. Look at the run he took"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06
THE END.
Marmosetsa Rival.

Mrs. Ellen Walker Of Philadelphia
keeps as her mascot a land turtle
which she has had for twenty-five
years, since 1t first wandered into the
yard Of her home. The turtle is car.
rfed with her on all her travels in q
basket made for the purpose. During
the summer It spends its time In the
garden at the Walker home. In the
winter 1t is kept In the basement.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06
He Former OCCUPATION.

The customer In the barber shop
suffered In silence a long while. but
there are limits TO patience even In
such places. He asked: "What'
made you take to haircuttingY' The
barber blandly replied: "Good
money sir. Pays a sight better than
hedge trimming, which was my last
jOb."-London Answers.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06

Miqht Have Been.

II see where a man fell dead while
waiting in a restaurant to have his din
ner served"
what was the cause?"
"ApOplexy."
Then 1t wasn't the price list?"-
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06

Nv down In It ! really do not think
! could have lasted two weeks longer.
Ard just about that time. as I was
walking back ~ barracks one day, a
p5enchman SLOWED me q German
aeW1EaRer ~ there IN large type On
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06
Catarrh Cannot Be cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS. a. thav
cannot reach the seat Of the diseasS,
Catarrh Is q local disease, greatly inf3K-
enced by constitutional conditions. HAIIS0
- MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
1t Is taken internally and acts throurk
Sne Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
system. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
Is Of some Of the best tones
h hiLwh. comolned with some of the best
osoou BURNERS. The perfect combination
OF the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE Is what produces such won
oeTIul results In catarrhal conditions.
r + s Ebsn .oc. Iestimonials free.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06
Why They Are Cheerful.

Those aviators all seem to be cheer
full fellows"
why shouldn't they be? Don't they
all have a chance to see the clouds
silver liningsY
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06
Defylno the Coal Man.

Pneumatic regulation Of the tenn
perature Of residences is provided by
O new thermostat that switches cleo
,tricty to q motor to open or close
drafts IN the heating apparatuA
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06

The Universal shipyard at Houston,
Texas, has a woman oakum spinner
who works nine hours every day.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06
The Reason.

links has so much poor health"
THAT Is because he eats so much
rich food" "
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06

Cause for Sadness.
The Thrift Stamp-Why so JEALOUSY
The Rubber Stamp-Im never grow
into a War Stamp.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-12-06
II. DEPEW

the top Of the first page it said that
Mr.. Gerard had left the country, or
was getting ready to leave. They had
to drag me the rest Of the way to the
barracks and throw snow on me before
I came to.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
HARNESS BODIES MAY
DECIDE NOT TO MERGE
Nahonai and American Tro,tinE A.,o-
ciations to Meet ON
May rs

NEW YORK. MAY 1I.-Doubt az 10
whether the National and Americ.n
IrottinE Associations will amalramata
AT their joint meeting at Terre Haute
ina, May Is was expressed bv 7
Welty, president OF the former orcani
eaton. at the close of a meeting Of ~.
board Of review here to-day. The NJ
tional could not be expected to sur.
render it's charter. he said. and he oues-
toned whether the American wonId
care to resume it's former position A.,
subordinate to the National.
Mr.. Welty declared that, while ths
board did not discuss this seasons
trottinE, there was a possibility thai
the National would not hold meetings.
because of opposition by the auditor
OF hio. He explained that the auditor
was of the opinion that the money
which Ohio pays to counties to en-
courage holding fairs ought to be con-
served for war purposes. Mr.. Welty
suggested that the National Trottinr
Association might agree that winners
OF races be paid in Liberty bonds or
war savings stamps. and that the re-
ceipts of one day of each county fair
be devoted to the Red Cross
The board of review decided II had
no jurisdiction to rule whether selling
events for trottcrs should be held at
county fairs and association meetings,
but that the question was one for the
individual societies to decide
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
PROVIDING FOR FUTURE
Chcnnpcnke aud Ohio Railway TO Con-
strurt Immense Coal Storage
Plant III Newport News

This news story from the Manufac-
turers Record is OF local interest:
10 provide fuel facilities for the gov
eminent AT Newport News, according 20
the annua! report OF the Chesapeake
ana ONO Railway. IL has been arranged
10 construct coal storage plant there
with capacity OF 100000 tons which
can be increased TO soc. 900 tons by
the extension OF track and trcstlc. and
the ioadinE-out capacity TO be 5000
tons day, which can be increased to
Il. 900 tons.
During the year 1917 the company
acquired at par the entire capital stock
10000 shares and 100000 par amount
OF coupon notes OF the Western Poca-
hontas Fuel Co, corporation owning
the Dorothy and Sarita coal properties
in West Virginia. which the Chcsa-
peake and Ohio is developing 10 protect
its fuel supply.
The income statement shows the fol-
lowing: Operating revenues S5i,643,794
increase as compared with 1916, S4.SO9,-
4Sl; operating expenses $3S,l05,S06. in
crease S5iOi, 100; net operating reve-
MUGS SlG,537.oSS decrease s5a7,649: OPP
Grating income after taxes Si4,09S, S57,
decrease S1.400,S1 income available
for interest after deduc;ing migcellan-
eous income, rentals. etc. S!5.6561T3.
decrease s3aS. 542: net income after in
terest S1,066,3IS, decrease S600.503; sur
plus after dividends S4.555.1l4: decrease
s1S56,i36. There were two dividends
OF . per cent each, totaling s2,511,264
an increase of s125H.G32. The total
assets are over S345. 900; increase
over S2iS70.0
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
Recruiting American
Army a Great Feat
Such Is Vicw Of English Press.
Bakers announcement WI
Be BloW in Germany.
IBy Associated prc...1


LONDON. May ll.-Sccretary Bakers
statement that moro than 100000 men
are now In Franco is given much
prominence by the press, and cordially
commented upon. Tho Daily Telegraph
describes Americas effort as wonder
full feat, apart from other vast work
OF Its war organization. 1t recalls the
German sneers at Americas efforts.
and says that when Secretary Bakers
announcement leaks out in Germany
tho public there will realize, in this.
as in. many other matters. that they
have been grossly deceived by their
rulers.
The Daily Mail says that IL any
thing is needed TO add 20 the heartiness
OF the greeting awaiting the Amcri-
can troops in London to-day, it is
supplied by Secretary Bakers an
nouncement. The dispatch OF 100000
men Is really great achievement, the
Mail says. and adds:
America has had immense and un-
looked-for difficulties to contend with
she has not overcome all Of them, but liz
fast getting the better OF them. There
liz very much to be done before Amer
ica's weight is fully felt. but the gov
eminent and people OF the United
States are sparing nothing that Will
cnablo them to do it,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
DRINK HOT WATER
BEFORE BREAKFAST
Says you really feel clean, sweet
and fresh inside, and
are seldom i'll.

II you are accustomed to wake UP
with Goa ted tongue, foul breath or n
dull dizzy headache; or, if your meals
sour and turn into gas and acids. Won
nave 4 real surprise awaiting YOU
lo-morrow morning. immediately
upon arising, drink glass of no,
water with a teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in it, This is intended TO
hrst neutralzc and then wash out of
your stomach liver, kidneys and
thirty feet OF intestines all the indi-
seStiblc waste. poisons. sour bile and
toxins, thus cleansing. swectening and
purifying the entire alimentary canal.
Those subject to sick headaches,
oackache, bilious attacks. constipa ton
or amy form of stomach trouble, are
urged to get quarter pound Of lime
stone PHOSPHATE from the drug store
and begin enjoying this morning in
side-bath. 1t is said that men and
women who try this become enthusiasts
TIC ana Keep II up daily.
Just as hot water and soap cleanse
purify and freshcn the skin. so hot
water and teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate act on the stomach. liver,
Kidneys and bowels. Limestone phos-
phate is an inexpensive white powder
and almost taStclcSS-AdV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
V|ND|CT|VE SERIOUSLY
HAMPERS HUN CRAFT
Partial Blockade Achieved by Sink
ing Of Ship Across Neck of
Ostend Channel.
LOSSES LIGHT IN VENTURE
Ssyeral Days Must Elapse Before
Enemy Can Mako Material Head.
way Looking to Removal of OBJ
stIuction to Navigation.
itBy Associated Press,l


LONDON. May lit Is declared on
unauestionable authority that tho sunk
en- cruiser vindictfve lies In tho neck
of the channel at the entrance to Ostend
harbor at an angle of about forty de-
srees.. It is obvious that vessel 800
feet long lying at this angle does not
effectively block a channel some $50
feet wide. but very useful purpose
has been served.
A partial and very serious blockade
has been achieved, and. under the con-
ditions OF tide and rapid silt prevail
ing on the Belgian coast, the obstruc-
ton Will certainly tend to increase. 1t
Is not claimed that the sunken cruiser
will prevent the egress OF submarines
or even entirely stop that Of destroy
ers. However. 1t will materially hamp-
er both. German light craft will not
be able. when pursued by British
forces, TO rush full speed into the har-
Dor.
Conditions were fairly favorable for
the venture That part Of the Belgian
coast Is heavily armed, and the small
number OF British casualties indicates
the enemy was surprised.
With regard to Zeebrugge. the Brit
ish government Is satisfied that Ger
man stories OF unrestricted insress and
egress are inaccurate. Air photographs
are said to demonstrate clearly the fal
sity of the enemy statement.
WITH uatxr SI.yEnAV
DAYS TO CLEAR CHANNEL
In the case of Ostend, it is computed
that at least three or four days must
eiapsc before the channel can be clear
ed and buoys placed between the stern
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
RHEUMATISM
physician Believes n Genuine Remedy
for the Disease Has
Ileen Found.

Rheuma! the wonderful rheumatism
remedy sold by Tragic Drug Company
and all druggists. gives quicker and
more lasting relief than other remedies
costing many times as much.
Rheuma passes the deadly poisonous
secretions into the bowels and kidneys.
from which they are quickly thrown off
in natural. healthy way.
Read what reputable physician says
about Rhcuma: IT have made a most
careful investigation of the formula en-
rloyed in the manufacture of Rheuma,
and | heartily recommend it as a rem
cdy for all forms of rheumatism. I find
Rheuma far in advance of the methods
generally employed in the treatment OF
rheumatism, and altogether different in
composition from the remedies usually
p-escribed."-Dr NJ G.. Lyons.
This should give any sufferer from
rheumatism confidence to try Rheuma.
advertisement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12

tho twenty German airplanes, which, as
related yesterday. were engaged SO sue
cessfully on Tuesday by two British
machines the British avhtors sent
down fve others damaged. Tho battle
began whom tho British aviators at
tackled seven German planes. Two
other enemy formations oame up. rails
Ing tho total OF German machines to
twenty. but instead of retiring, tho
two British lighters pressed tho at
tack.
ENEMY AIRPLANE HANGS
QUIVERING IN MIDAYR
In and out among the large enemy
force these two planes with their raj
lant little crows. swirled and charged.
working their rapid-frers like mad
Ono enemy airplane. riddled with bul-
let's. hung Quivering In the air for a
moment. and then, turning its noes
toward the earth, crashed down with
sheets or flame bursting from It.
The seven other German machines
were shot to pieces In rapid Succession.
and took the final plunge. three of them
leaving wake Of fire and black smoL.
to tell tho story of the fate suffered
oF the men strapped in their seats. The
nve other enemy machines forced TO
abandon the fight because OF their erin
pied condition were seen to dive awav
In the hope Of reaching the ground
safely.
artillery and machine guns already
are'in France In sufficient uuantities
1t was said. to meet immediate d.'
mands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
Heals Running Sores
and Conquers Piles
Also stops Itching OF Eczema MS 500,
ms Applied

feel IT my duty to write you a tier
OF thanks for your wonderful Peterson.s
ointment. had running sore on nv
!ett ieE Tor one year. began 10 use
fcterson's Ointment three weeks ago
and row 1t is healed."--A. c. Gilbrath
io3 Reed St, Erie, Pa.
Ia rather get letter like that, saws
Jefferson. than have John D. Rookie
Keller give me thousand dollars. 1t
does me lot OF good to be able to be
OF use TO my fellow men.
For years have been selling through
druggists a large box OF pETERSON'S
OINTMENT for a trihe. The healing
power in this ointment Is marvellous.
Eczema goes In few days. Old sores
neal up like magic: piles that other
remedies do not seem to even relieve
are speedily conquered. Pimples and
nasty blackheads disappear in n week.
80 cents box. Mail orders filled by
Peterson Eros. Buffalo. y. Y.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12

In the meantime. the tide and silt Wiz
DO at work. In tho zeebrugge case the
silt Is collecting very fast. despite the
work OF enemy dredEes. Tho position
OF the blocking cruisers at Zeebrugge
Is such that any attempt to blow them
up would be fraught with considerable
danger to neighboring permanent struc-
lures. H,
Tho smallncss OF tho casualties sus-
tained at Ostend Friday does not in
dictate bad shooting by the Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
Steward Found Dead,

COLUMBIA. 6. c.. May Thames
Mclaughlin. steward OF the Eagles
club. was found dead IN his room at
the club this morning. his skull over
ms iett car crushed. Police iInme-
oiatc!y began an investigation. but
tne3e is no clue as yet TO his slayer.
McLaughlin had been dead several
hours when his body was discovered
by member OF tho club. I!e was a
native OF Springfield. Mass.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
WOULD FINANCE COTTON
Southern Bankers 10 Meet at EnrIy Date
to Consider New
Plan

HOT SPRINGS. ARK, HAY l1-At
the meeting OF the executive council
or the American Bankers Association.
In session here to-day. the question
under discussion was the harmonizinE
of the laws o. the several States. SO
that the banks having State charters
may join the Federal reserve system II
they are so inclined.
Al special meeting OF tho bankers
from the Cotton States II was decided
TO call meeting OF Southern bankers
and cotton men in New Orleans at an
early date TO devise means for the bet
ter financing OF tho cotton crop
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
t,omou. I.ouloun County Home Sold.

FHmOHH T'VUU"HH N""HtS Tf"IHc SUIH.
WINCHESTER. VA. May ll.--Graf-
ton Hall. the great estate of the late
X Hunter Dulancy. in Louodun County,
has been sold to his son-in-law and
daughter, MIR. and Mrs. Frederic Nc
Elhone 1t Is situated In the heart OF
the best hunting country in Virginia,
and was the homeplace Of the late
colonel Duianey, who was in his life
time the largest taxpayer in Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
student Aviator Burned 10 pen,h.

PENSACOLA FLA. May ll.-Chict
Cuartermaster Richard &. McCalla. a
student aviator. was burned 10 death.
and George I. Henderson, chief quar-
termaster and student aviator, was
badly burned when an airplanc tell
on Santa Rosa Island. Henderson is
expected to recover.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
Know What You Take!
N. S. r. P.
'Non-secret rheumatism Presentation,

'Non- Secret Rheumnti,m PrescrIptIon,
This famous prescription YOU will
find on every bottle No more aches
no more pains, never fails to relieve
sharp shooting pains in the arms. legs.
side or soreness OF any part OF the
body. 1t rarely fails TO give relief the
first day
\. s. u. T.. Mons Secret rheumatism
Prescription will be found the most
beneficial treatment for rheumatism in
al! it's forms.
An uric nrid destroyer, striking as il
does. directly at the cause. dissolviny
the uric acid in the blood. produces
great benht in cases of congestion of
the kidneys. bladder troubles sciatica.
baso. etc.
WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM
II you are suffering. don't delay.
drop all your oils and liniments
rheumatism is not "a skin disease. Get
a bottle; ii will only cost YOU soc and
give the desired relief. II contains no
opiates morphine. nor any narcotic
drug. Formula On every bottle.
Most successfully used for the mast 81
years in Great Britain.
Sent by mail on receipt OF soc.
Exclusive agents for Richmond
Tragic Drug Co, 7. 4. Miller Drug Co.
Grant Drug Co. and Bodeker Drug Co.
Advertisements
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12

SAVANNAH. Ga, May ll.-To-day
nearly 1000 drafted men from North
Carolina passed through Savannah. en-
route to Fort Screven, Tybee Island. to
go in training. Troops from Florida
are expected in few days. AS Tybee
is a summer rerort. the men will be
very comfortably fixed for tho next
few months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12

The weather conditions were fsvora6is
TO the raiders. and the vindcttva CAR Dnhe
ried only sufficient men to work her
properly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
AIR MACHTNE-GUN CREW
ATTACKS INFA NTRY LIyEs

The British machines also have been
EN- n!o%ed constantly in attacking the
infantry from low attitudes with ma
chine guns and in many cases vcritable
slaughter has resulted. The artillery
planes also have been doing inyaluabl
service directing the fire of their guns
and this represents one OF the mos,
important phases Of the duties of tho
AR corps. for the pilots are the eyes
Of tho sunncrs.
In addition to de.trovjnr oirh, ..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
BATTLES HIGH IN AIR
BECOME NUMEROUS
Scores OF Stories Arc Told OF Thrill.
Ing Encounters Against
Great Odds.
FORCED INTO a NOSE SPIN
Then German Machine Drops to the
Ground Plummet-Like, the Avia-
tor Riddled With Shot by British
Flyer.
IRy Associated Prc.s.1

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. May ll.--Thcre has been
much air lighting during the last few
days. and the British airmen have fully
sustained the great reputation they
established early in the war. Scores
OF battle might be recounted, In which
the British triumphed over greater
numbers OF the adversary. All of these
stories vary only as to details.
Several days ago. near Ypres. one
British machine attacked five Germans
singie-handeG. The British engaged
one enemy and fought him until he
turned tail and Ned. The English, pilot
then went after another German and
pressed the attack 80 hard that the enc
my was forced into nose sDin in on
attempt TO escape. The rusc was futile
however, for the Britishcr followed
him down, firing steadily into the help
less German machine until the latter
finally turned on its back and fell
plummet-like. Another British plane
was attacked By six enemy machines,
which came at it from below and be-
hind. The British observer opened fire
at close range. Kidding the leading
German machine, which dived and then
burst into flames. This finished the
work OF the British pilot. who got
away safely.
But fghting planes are not the only
ones that have been busy. The British
bombing squadrons have been doing
wonderful work, destroying railroad
biliets. ammunition dumps and bomb
ing enemy troops and transports. Tons
or high explosives have been dropped
among masses OF the enemy at night
causing heavy casualties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
WILL TAKE SEVERAL
DAYS TO CLEAR CHANNEL

In the case of Ostend. it is computed
that at least three or four days must
eiapsc before the channel can be clear
ed and buoys placed between the stern