davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-12

duty. 1t probably will be soon after
this that Sergeant Woodhn will
bring his wife to F't. Benjamin HaI-
rison for the discharge ceremony.
In order that the war hero may
be retired with the rank of sergeant
major. George T. Sewen volunteered
to become just Sergeant"
After Sergeant Woodfus retire
ment, which probably will be the
occasion for post review at F't.
Harrison, Sergeant Sewell will re-
gain his rank, as a vacancy viii be
created
Retirement Pay S133 Month
Sergeant Woodhll. who is a mem
ber OF Company B, 18th United
States Infantry, was at Ft. Har-
rison Tuesday 10 file his discharge
papers. He returned TO FIT. Thomas
Tuesday night. His retirement pay
p will be $133.76 a month. Had he been
retired as just a sergeant 1t would
have been only $66.
A sacrifice Of rank similar to that
offered by Sergeant SeweH was made
by Sergeant Woodflll in 1902 IN the
Philippine Islands Woodiu volun-
tarily resigned as corporal.
We'll, you see,' the sergeant
explained with the dignifed calra
that marks him a true soldier,
there was a surplus of non-commis-
stoned officers. This was just after
the Philippine trouble ended
was only a Junior officer. So I just
gave way so a senior officer could
hold his rank"
Killed 10 Of Enemy
America has been told time after
time how. during the World War.
Woodhll, then a lieutenant, killed
nineteen Germans. captured three
others and silenced three machine
guns. single-handed. on the morn
ing of Oct. II, 1918.
For this days service Lieuten-
ant Woodhu received the Congress
slonal Medal Of Honor from General
Pershing at Chaumont, France. Feb.
9. 1918. On Feb. 25. 1919. he was
appointed a captain. This war rank
was taken away after his return to
the United States.
In addition to the medal Of honor,
Sergeant Woodfu holds the medal
of the chevalier Of the French Le-
gion Of Honor, the Italian croix de
guerre with palm and the croix de
Danilo, fifth class, OF Montenegro.
With medals OF service and Of vto-
tory, he now wears nine decorations.
Now Thinks Of Peace
And now that his soldier days are
almost over, Sergeant Wood1n is
thinking Of peace-a soldiers peace.
Preparedness is the best way to
foster peace" he declared. Europe
looks upon America as the police
man OF the world. 1t is safe for
America to be armed. because she
is not a wealth-seeking Nation. She
never has entered a war for con-
quest.
She must have an adequate
standing army. and reserves upon
whom she can call in an emergency,
to preserve peace for herself and
for other nations"
That is Sergeant Woodfill-f1rst
OF all a soldier. hoping for peace.
but ready to serve again. "as long
as I am bodied"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-12
Truck Kills Small Child

BIZ United Press
FIT. WAYNE, Ind, Dec. 12.-Harold
Flaugh, 4. was killed when motor
truck driven by Elmer e. Scott ran
over him. His skull was fractured.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-12
Ins,uapce Policies Are Found

Mrs. Fred Joss, 1886 n. PennSyls
vania ST.. reported theft Of $12S III
clothing and jewelry from her home.
Fire insurance policies were found in
the front yard.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-12
Forecast

r UNSETTLED weather tonight
" and Thursday with prob
ably rain. Warmer tonight.
Colder Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-12

TULL service of United Press,
j United News, United Finan-
cial, NEA, Scripps Alliance and
Scripps-Paine Service.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14

listers say that heaven is beyond the
sun, moon and stars.
How far are the stars away? Some
are so far away that light travelling
at rate of nearly two hundred thou
sand miles per second requires more
than two thousand years to reach this
earth. Did Elijah 60 to heaven in a
chariot of fire drawn by two horses :?
I do not know; if it had been an auto
mobile he certainly would have had to
step on the gas. Did ravens feed the
prophet in the mountains do not
know; but the ravens could do good
work feeding the starving millions in
Russia and Austria. Were three
Hebrews thrown into a fry furnace
made exceptionally hot for this par
ticular occasion, walked around inside
and then came out without even. hair
being singed, or asthread being scorch-
ed? I do not know; but the little
babes that were snatcned from scream
ing, praying mothers arms and
thrown into the flames of burning
buildings during the East st. Louis
riot certainly burned; so did all the
mob victims in Texas, Arkansas, Ken
lucky, Louisiana and Georgia. Are
you not afraid to give your honest
opinions on subjects of this nature I?
The church people say that I should
be, that l will go to hell for giving
my honest opinion.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
SYNOPSIS
By
Zane Grey
Illustrations by Irwin Myers

CHAPTER I.-Arriving at the lonely
little railroad station of Ell Cajon, New
Mexico, Madeline Hammond, New York
the waiting room a drunken cowboy en-
ters. asks II she ID married, and departs,
leaving her terrified. He returns with q
priest, who goes through some sort Of
say ISL" Asking her name and learning
a shooting scrape Outside the room a
girl. bonita" take his horse and escape.
Kingsley. friend Of her brother.
CHAPTER 1I.-F1orence welcomes her.
learns her story, and dismisses the cow
boy, Gene Stewart. Next day Alfred
Hammond, Madeline's brother, takes
Stewart to task. Madeline exonerates
him Of any wrong intent
CHAPTER II1.-Alfred. scion Of a
his home because Of his dissipation.
Madeline sees that the West has re-
deemed him. She meets Stillwell, AIS
Maaeine lesyRs stewar Sef has gone oSer
the border.
CHAPTER 1y:-Danny Mains. one Of
with some OF Stillwell's money. His
friends link his name with the girl Bo-
nita.
CHAPTER v.-Madeline gets glimpse
Of life on a western ranch.
CHAPTER vI.-stewart's horse comes
to the ranch with note on the saddle
asking Madeline to accept the beautiful
animal. With her brothers consent she
pet nickname. Madeline. Independently
rich, arranges to buy Stillwells ranch
and that Of Don Carlos, a Mexican neigh
Dor.
CHAPTER vII.-Madeline feels she
has found her right place. under the light
Of the western stars.
CHAPTER vIII-Learning Stewart had
been hurt in a brawl at Chiricahua, and
knowing her brothers fondness for him,
Madeline visits him and persuades him to
come to the ranch as the boss of her
cowboys.
CHAPTER K.-Jim Nels, Nick Steele,
and Monty" Price are Madelfne's chief
rid, They have a fsud With Don . Car
Madeline pledges Stewart to see that
peace Is kept
returning home from Alfred's ranch, run
into an ambush of vaqueros. Florence,
knowing the Mexicans are after Made
line, decoys them away, and Madeline
gets home safely but alone.
band A carries of Madeline. Stewart FOL.
lows alone The leader is man with
whom Stewart had served in Mexico. He
releases the girl, arranging for ransom.
Returning home with Stewart, Madeline
finds herself strangely stirred.
CHAPTER XII. - Madeline's sister
Helen, with a party Of eastern friends,
arrives at the ranch. craving excitement.
CHAPTER xxIII.-The authorities
agree to release Stewart, but on their
own terms He is to be set free, to
walk where he will. knowing he is COW,
cred and may be shot at any moment
Facing his enemies fearlessly, Stewart
strides forth-to be met with glad arms
by Madeline Majesty Your wife"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14

If it falls his way. These Greasers
use knives in the dark. So I ask-isn't
it about time we stop him?"
stewart, I forbid you to fight, IN
less in self-defense. I forbid you"
"What I mean to do is self-defense.
Haven't I tried to explain to you that
just now we've wild times along this
stretch of border? Must I tell you
again that Don Carlos is hand and
glove with the revolution? The rebels
are crazy to stir up the United States.
You are a woman Of prominence. Don
Carlos would make off with you. If
he got you, what little matter to cross
the border with you'll Well, where
would the hue and cry go7 Through
the troops along the border! To New
York! To Washington! Why, 1t
would mean what the rebels are work
ing for-United States Intervention. In
other words, war;"
ooh, surely you exaggerated" she
cried.
Maybe so. But I'm beginning to see
the Dons game. And, Miss Hammond,
it's awful for me to think what you'd
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
CHAPTER XIV
The Mountain Trail.

AS Stewart departed from one door
Florence knocked upon another; and
Madeline, far shaken out of her usual
serenity, admitted the cool western
girl with more than gladness. Just to
have her near helped Madeline to get
back her balance. She was conscious
of Florence's sharp scrutiny, then Of
a sweet, deliberate change of manner.
Florence might have been burning
with curiosity to know more about the
bandits hidden in the house, the plans
of the cowboys, the reason for Made
lines suppressed emotion but instead
of asking Madeline questions she IN
troduced the important subject Of
what to take on the camping trip. For
an hour they discussed the need Of
this and that article, selected those
things most needful, and then packed
them in Madeline's duffle-bags.
That done, they decided to lie down,
fully dressed as they were in riding
costume, and sleep, or at least rest,
the little remaining time left before
the call to saddle. Madeline turned
out the light and, peeping through her
window, saw dark forms standing SEN
tinel-like in the gloom. When she lay
down she heard soft steps on the path.
This fidelity to her swelled her heart
while the need Of it presaged that
fearful something which, since Stew
arts passionate appeal to her, haunt
ed her as inevitable.
Madeline did not expect to sleep,
yet she did sleep, and it seemed to
have been only a moment until Flor
ence called her. She followed Florence
outside. She could discern saddled
horses being held by cowboys. There
was an air Of hurry and mystery about
the departure. Helen, who came tip
toeing out with Madeline's other
guests, whispered that it was like an
escape She was delighted. The others
were amused. To Madeline 1t was in
deed an escape. She heard low voices,
the champing of bits and humping of
hoofs, and she recognized Stewart
when he led up Majesty for her to
mount. Then came a pattering Of soft
feet and the whining Of dogs. Cold
noses touched her hands, and she saw
the long, gray, shaggy shapes Of her
pack Of Russian wolf-hounds. That
Stewart meant to let them 60 with her
was indicative Of how he studied her
pleasure. She loved to be out with
the hounds and her horse.
Stewart led Majesty out into the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
YET ANOTHER

One more tally mark, red with the
blood of another innocent victim OF a
fiendish lynching bee has been chalked
up against the American Republic.
Just off the campus of the Univers-
ity of Missouri, on April 20, men STU
dents and co-eds, the 'fair daughters
of Missouri" looked on the lynching
of James Scott and wiped out the last
vestige of the black mans faith IN the
white mans education as an agent of
civilization.
The White Church of America
pirates of Brotherly Love and urges
the redemption of "benighted China
and Africa" in the name of Him who
labored and died that the Kingdom OF
Heaven might come to men, and with
each mounting brands itself in black
ewes as the most colossal superstruc-
ture of hypocrisy that has ever been
reared by man.
In the Senate, the high governing
body of these United States, lawmak-
ers boastfully filibuster an anti-lynch-
ing bill off the calendar, barter words
for blood and stand their government
naked of pretense before sickened, JUS
tice-seeking black millions.
The spirits of James Scott and hum
dreds of innocents cry out in vain to
the culture and civilization that is but
veneer, to the Christianity that is but
sham, to the democracy that is but
mockery, but their day is yet to come.
At the High Bar the justice of Him
who minNtered to and died for all men
is assured them.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
Would Insure Purity
of Altar of Roses

Sofia, Bulgaria.-The adulteration
Of altar Of roses, one of Bulgaria'a
most interesting and profitable indus
tries has developed to the point where
the government has found it neces-
sary to intervene.
Essence of geraniums has been
used in the debasing Of this perfume,
and so skillfully that it has been diff
cult to prove the presence of the
cheaper and more common extract.
The result has been very detrim entail
to trade in genuine altar of roses. 1t
has not only weakened confidence In
the purity of the true product, but
has had a disastrous effect on prices.
The government has introduced in
parliament, a bill appropriating 1,OOO.-
600 levas to be offered in prizes to
the scientist who discovers a process
for the certain detection Of the pres
ence of adulterants in Bulgarian altar
Of roses.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
PROGRESSIVE JOURNALISM
(The Freeman.)

Not for long time have we seen
anything touching the race problem
that impressed US so favorably as the
current issue of the Messenger, pc
riodical published in New York city
under the editorship and management
of a colored staff. The feature OF spe-
cial interest in this issue, for May, is
a collection of some 40 book reviews
contributed by colored writers. AS
one examines the list, one discovers a
number of volumes by colored au-
thors, and a number of others that
deal, more or less specifically, with
the race problem; and yet one is inn
pressed, above all, by the interest
that is here displayed in the general
culture of the time. Some of the
books under review are "The Social
Trend" by Edward A. Ross, "Print
of My Remembrance" by Augustus
Thomas, "The Story of Mankind" by
Hendrix Willem Van Loon, "Jurgen"
by James Branch Cabell, and "The
Outlook of Science" by ]. Arthur
Thomson. The selection is somewhat
light on the side of bellies lettres,
except where the works of colored
authors are concerned; and then, too,
there would seem to be no good rea-
son why the list of reviewers should
not have been extended to include a
few non-colored writer's. However,
these are minor matters, for it is al
ready clear enough that the human
spirit predominates over the racial
in the policy of this magazine.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
FLORIDA CLEANS HOUSE
(Exchange.)

Thomas w. Higginbotham, the no.
torious Convict whipping boss" of
Florida, who caused the death of the
North Dakota youth, Martin Tabert
was convicted last week of second de-
gree murder. The verdict carries a
sentence of 20 years in the peniten-
tiary.
Florida is cleaning up. Convict
leasing has been abolished in that
state, and careful prison inspection
provided for. Not content with that
Florida is Furnishing those guilty of
crimes under the old system. It is a
good augury; but somehow, every
such improvement has to be started
by tragedy or near tragedy.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
BALTIMORE EMPLOYERS
OPPOSE UNIONS

Baltimore, July 12.-Employers Of
colored labor in this city are OBJ
structing efforts to unionize them.
Unions are contending for mini
mum wage scale of SO cents an hour.
and the employers see an end to their
huge profits out Of starvation wages
paid their workers should the unions
succeed in organizing them.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14


90 to their rooms. don their riding
clothes. pack what they needed for the
long and adventurous camping trip
that she hoped would be the climax Of
their western experience, and to snatch
a little sleep before the cowboys reused
them for the early start.
Madeline went Immediately to her
room. and was getting out her camping
apparel when knock interrupted her.
who's there?" she questioned.
Stewart" came the reply.
She opened the door. He stood on
the threshold.
MAY speak to your he asked.
Certainly" She hesitated a mo-
ment, then asked him in and closed the
door. isis everything all right?"
mo. These bandits stick to cover
pretty close. They must have found
out we're on the watch. But I'm sure
We'll get you and your friends away
before anything starts"
do you have any idea who is hid
ing in the house"
Have acted queer. I imagined he'd
discovered he was trailing bandits who
might turn out to be smuggling guer-
ril1a cronies. But talking with your
servants, finding q bunch Of horses
hidden down in the mesquite behind
the pond-several things have changed
my mind. My idea is that a cowar(lly
handful Of riffraff outcasts from the
border have hidden in your house,
more by accident than design. Well
let them go-get rid of them without
even shot. If didn't think so-well,
I'd be considerably worried. It would
make different state of affairs"
'Stewart, you are wrong. I saw one
of these bandits. I distinctly recog-
nized him."
One long step brought him close to
her.
"Who was he?" demanded Stewart.
"Don Carlos"
He muttered low and deep, then
said, "Are you sure?"
absolutely. I saw his figure twice
could never mistake his eyes,"
Madeline was tremblingly conscious
that Stewart underwent TRANSFORMED
ton. She saw as we'll as felt the leap
ing passion that changed him.
Call your friends-get them, in
here!" he ordered, tersely, and wheeled
toward the door.
"Stewart, wait!" she said.
He turned. His white face, his burn
ing eyes, his presence now charged
with definite, fearful meaning, influ-
enced her strangely, weakened her.
"What will you do?" she asked.
"That needn't concern you. Get your
party in here. Bar the windows and
lock the doors. You'll be SAFE"
"Stewart! Tell me what you intend
to do"
81 won't tell you," he replied, and
turned away again.
"But will know" she said. With q
hand on his arm she detained him. She
saw how he halted-felt the shock in
him as she touched him. ooh, I do
know. You mean to fight!"
"Well, Miss Hammond, isn't it about
timer" he asked. There was weari.
ness, dignity, even reproof in his ques-
ton. 1.-THE fact Of that Mexican's pres.
ence here in your house ought to prove
to you the nature of the case. These
vaqueros, these guerrillas, have found
out you won't stand for any fighting
on the part Of your men. Don Carlos
is a sneak, a coward, yet he's not
afraid to hide in your own house. He
has learned you won't let your COW.
boys hurt anybody. He's taking ad.
vantage of it. He'll rob, burn, and
make off with you. He'll murder, too
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
.COLORED MAN INVENTS
NEW ELECTRIC BULB

Washington. - George Washington
Turner, age 81, living at 1411 ]
street N. w., this city, has invented
an incandescent electric lamp which
in time may revolutionize that entire
industry, in that when it is burned
out a new filament may be inserted
and the same lamp used again. The
new invention has been patented at
the United States patent Office.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
The CoLored Church
BY William III. CASTOR.

The Colored Church must take a
little more interest in problems that
confront US in this life. 1t must cease
to be only the real estate agency for
that unknown land; solely the insur-
ance company against hell's fire and
damnation. It must cease to teach
as a fact the geology of Moses and
the astronomy of Joshua. The church
must become a shining light, blazing
torch, glowing flame of progress.
1t must have as guides scientists in
stead of prophets, merchants and
mechanics instead of ministers and
missionaries. The people must learn
that they can live longer on the prod
ucts of farm, than the products Of
faith; and that with one pillow more
wheat and corn can be raised than
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14

suffer II Don Carlos got you over the
line. know these low-caste Mexicans.
I've been among the peons-the
slaves" ~
Stewart, don't let Don Carlos get
me-" replied Madeline, in sweet direct
ness .... g.
She saw him shake, saw his throat
swell as he swallowed hard, saw the
hard ferceness return to his face.
81 won't. That's why I'm going after
him"
But I forbade you to start fight
deliberately"
'Then I'll go ahead and start one
without your permission" He shook
of her hand and strobe forward.
"Please, don't go!" she called, be-
seechingly. But he kept on. "Stew-
art I"
She ran ahead Of him, intercepted
him. faced him with her back against
the door. He swept out long arm as
If to brush her aside. But it wavered
and fell. Haggard, troubled, with
working face, he stood before her.
''It's for your sake" he expostulated.
LET me out, Miss Hammond. I'm
going to take the boys and go after
these guerrillas."
"Now
"Good Heavens" exclaimed Stew
art. "Why not let me go? It's the
thing to do. I'm sorry to distress you
and your guests. Why not put an end
to Don Carlos badgering? Is it be-
cause you're afraid rumpus will spoil
your friends visit?'
ut isn't-not this tire."
'Then it's the idea of little shoot
ing at these Greasers?"
mo"
you're sick to think Of a little
Greaser blood staining the halls Of
your homer"
mo"
"Well, then, why keep me from do
ing what know is best?"
"Stewart, I-I-"> she faltered, in
growing agitation. "I'm frightened
confused. ALI this is too-too much
for me. I'm not coward. If you
have to fight you'll see I'm not cow
ard. But your way seems so reckless
that hall Is so dark-the guerri1las
would shoot from behind doors. You're
so wild, so daring, you'd rush right in
to peril. Is that necessary? think
I meant don't know just why I feel
$3.50 about you doing it. But be-
lieve it's because I'm afraid you-you
might be hurt"
you're afraid IL might be hurt?''
he echoed, wonderingly, the hard
whiteness Of his face warming, flush
ing, glowing.
EYES,"
The single word, with all it might
mean, with all it might not mean,
softened him as if by magic made him
gentle, amazed, shy as boy, sitting
under a torrent Of emotions.
Madeline thought she had persuaded
him-worked her will with him. Then
another Of his startlingly sudden
moves told her that she had reckoned
too quickly. This move was to put
her firmly aside so he could pass; and
Madeline, seeing he would not hest.
tate to lift her out Of the way, surren'
dered the door. He turned on the
threshold. His face was still working
but the f1ame-pointed CLEAN Of his eyes
indicated the return of that cowboy
ruthlessness.
'I'm going to drive Don Carlos and
his gang out Of the house." declared
Stewart II think may promise you
to do it without fight. But If 1t takes
fight, off he goes!"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
MAN CHARGED WITH WIFE
MURDER is FREED
*. N. F. Service.)

New York, July 12.-Clarence Des-
molins, arrested following the death
of his wife last Sunday afternoon, on
the statements of neighbors that he
had beat her to death, was freed in
homicide court Wednesday. Accord
ing to the examining physicians, Mrs.
'Desmolins died from natural causes.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
BRILLIANT YOUNG
PHYSICIAN DIES
TX. N. F. Service.1

New York, July 12.-Dr. John w.
Turner Case, 2460 Seventh avenue,
noted young physician and surgeon,
died early last Wednesday morning.
DR.. Case was one of the first col
ored internes to be admitted to Belle
vue hospital. He studied at Queens
university, Canada, McGill univer-
sity and Howard university.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-07-14
"HEALTH"-(Continued.)

In my last artile I stated that
health is combination of sleep,
rest, recreation, diet, exercise, clean
illness, and right condition of the
mind. All of these things together
will promote and maintain health.
In this issue / will elaborate on
"Diet," your daily consumption of
food.
Life can be improved and length
ened by proper eating. The true diet
is very simple, and is easy to adopt.