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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-07-01
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By OREN ARNOLD
EAsEp BY CENTRAL PRESS ASSOCIATION

, uolllng coward me hOuse-Oovl0us"
ly warning.
Nevertheless, Bill reasoned that
a bold move might be the best one.
Moving, then, as If he didn't know
or suspect that anything was
amiss, and showing no gun. ne
stepped away from the officers.
'Edge back behind the cars,
men," he suggested IN low tone,
as he started away. Just IN case. ;"
He knew the cars would be some
protection from bullets.
He ambled toward the storage
house and had moved to within 30
feet of it when he saw quick mo-
ton inside a dust-dimmed window.
He realized his danger and halted
at once.
You gentlemen know what's
up." he said distinctly. in Spanish,
loud enough to be heard inside.
"You can help avoid bloodshed.
Somebody win be killed. The
American border patrol Is here. /
ask you to surrender quietly, and
not disturb the fiesta or endanger
innocent people. It can only be
harder on you later, If you do re-
Sist."
The answer came at once.
Crack! A gun inside barked at
him.
AS if the shot had been an cleo
trio ca.-~.. .ouchlng off a salvo,
the officers own guns responded
then. Those border patrolmen
were experienced at this game.
They had known precisely what to
expect.
Bill had not been hit, but he
dropped fat to the ground. TN
questionably that saved his life, for
the smugglers turned their atten-
ton to the patrol attack.
OF course the roar Of the guns
was heard In the front area and
commanded instant attention and
alarm. But Mcintyre had antici-
pated that.
He had crouched behind the
foremost car, and he dashed away
exposing himself dangerous
ly-and herded the fiesta crowd
back to the front Of Ellen's main
ranch home. That put them out Of
line Of the shooting.
"YOU-you men there-take
charge here at once and keep all
these people away from the rear Of
the housed" Mcintyre roared his
command at a little knot Of
amazed ranchers. 1.-THE border pa
troll is in charge. There are snug
glers out rear. Keep these people
back until the fighting is all over"
There were cries Of alarm, men
running, asking questions, clrsing.
Curious women hurried up, gripped
with unknown fear.
But under McIntyre's guidance
the group was kept under control.
except for a few sundry cowboys
and others who had not been in
the main area. They came run
ming, some Of them acquiring guns
as if from thin air because a bor-
derland cowboy still clings to his
pistols.
Mcintyre hurried to them, sig
mailing and calling to each in turn.
His official manner and his patrol
uniform enabled him to command
respect. Crisply he informed them
what was happening, ordered the
armed ones to join In the attack on
the smugglers who had converted
the DID storage house into vir-
tual fort.
On the whole, the rapid work
there was miraculous. But for
Officer McIntyre's level head and
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CHAPTER AZ


BILL Baron ana the officers
were riding in three cars, and ny
agreement they -lept close to-
gether. They could be seen from
the ranch house area about a mile
before they entered the big gate.
When they drove up, Bill knew
instantly that the smugsier mao
been warned. He saw Two carry
ing peculiar burlap sacks
wrapped around what he knew to
be rI11eS-and haStening toward
automobiles.
There's only one road out OF
here!" Bin spoke quickly to the
border patrol man. Turn that
last car sideways, it'll block the
road and bottle lnem up"
The smugglers quickly discov-
cred that, too. Ihaar leader
shouted something, and snose near
HIM hastened pack ~ the store
room, at the rear OF E;llen's house.
''Vnere they are! Some OF them
at ieast!'' bln indicated. keeping
his voice subdued. They've got
wise to US, by George! we don't
get here any too soon. But for
Gods sake let's hold Off shooting,
Mr. McIntyre! They ought 10
know they're trapped. They'll sur
render"
officer Mcintyre shook his head,
doubtfully. Bill Baron, ne realized,
was not experienced at dealing
with smugglers Of narcotics and OF
alien men.
Wen nope" the officer agreed.
So far, their arrival and the run
ming of the smugglers had gone un-
noticed by the majority OF the
fiesta crowd. For one thing it was
now past seven o'clock and al
though not yet dark, twilight had
set IN. A for two days there had
been a certain amount Of constant
movement and milling around out
side anyway, IN the normal process
iof making merry.
"Oyez, usted!" Bill called in
Spanish to one Fastening man.
wait minute, please"
The man ignored him, darted in
side the StoreroOm door.
Three others followed. So far
the officers had made no belligerent
move, no show Of guns or force.
There were several hundred people,
scattered over an acre or so of
ground. It wouldn't do to burst
In and risk gun battle.
An officer suddenly pointed up
the steep hill back of Ellen's house.
Look" he exclaimed. 1.-TWO of
them are already skipping! On
foot!"
Let them CO." Mcintyre Or
dered. "That'n be simply couple
Of the aliens. We want the SNUG
glers themselves-with the evil
dence to convict them. Baron.
where's that leader you recog-
nized? You see HING"
"I'n gamble he's already in the
istoreroom. IF they were warned,
they would all stick together.
They'll nearly all be in there,
bet"
But they'll be two or three to
our one, with their aliens!" Nc
1ntyre cried. They'll try to fight
their way out, Baron, as sure as
the devil!"
I'm talk with them," Bill sud-
denly decided.
In that instant he saw old Buck
shot Brown squatting beside a
rock beyond the storehouse. And
Bucksho: was waving and mo-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-07-01

Pretty Bobbye Vaughn, who re-
Gently won the title Of 'Miss
Mississippi" in the state beauty
contest at Biloxi, now adds more
honors to her list Of accomplish
ments by leading the Magnolia,
Miss, band to first places in both
the marching and concert events
in the national high school band
contests at Louisville, KY. Miss
Vaughn lives at Magnolia.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-07-01

Usci, oessnerate actions, al sorts Of
tragedies might nave resulted
within those first five minutes. But
ranch men, such as he had instant
ly deputized. seldom get stam-
peded.
On the other hand, no one had
yet had an opportunity to inform
or warn those inside Ellen's home.
Events outside had moved with
great rapidity.
Bill still lay prone, motionless,
with bullets flying both ways above
him. His face was turned toward
the officers cars, and he also could
see the rear Of the main house.
He saw at least one officer throw
up his arms and fall back, dead o.
badly wounded. He heard Buck.
shot Browns rifle crack 9 time Qg
two, then heard Buckshot shouting
in high tone.
In that instant Ellen Dale her
self dashed ont her back door.
OF course. the girl was curious
and alarmed. She had done 4
normal thing when she heard
shooting. She was mistress Of the
rancho. She was the hostess.
Other women inside, including the
Mexican servants, had paled with
fear at the noise Of guns and a few
in the front rooms had not even
heard it yet or had not realized
what it was. But Ellen had dashed
outside.
Because the shooting seemed
conferred In the storage house, she
t1nconsciously started toward it,
which was the worst possible thing
she could do!
Buckshot Brown yelled.
Bill Baron arose quickly. ran
shouting to her side; and In the
same instant saw old Buckshot
coming.
Buckshot never got there. Bill
caught a glimpse of the old mans
body spinning drunkenly hee
around, saw him fall.
Then Bill picked up Ellen Dale
and carried her bodily as he had
carried her one other night months
before.
His first impulse was to go back
to her kitchen door. but the small
ranch pickup truck had been
parked to one side there. and .
was nearer. Even as bullets nipped
at them he plunged for the truck,
literally threw Ellen inside and
jumped in after.
She had been numbed with fear
during that 10 seconds or SO. But
as they both lay fat on the truck
floor now, in order to be shielded
by the low metal sides. she chung
near him and choked out q query.
He gave hating. sketchy ex-
PLANTATION.
"Sm-smugglers!" he gasped.
breathing hard. "They-they were
all over! Aliens! Everywhere,
Ellen! Posing-as guests! In the
storeroom, now. Border patrol"
He paused to breathe, and to put
a protective arm over her back.
Bill! Bill" She was In
coherent in her anxiety,
Lie still, Ellen! Fiat. The pa
trol-they'll-scrap it out. It's
awful-your fiesta lie down.
Flat"
He ceased talking, and Ellen
sensed the wetness creeping be-
tween them. She knew it was his
blood. New terror seized her. be-
numbed her.
A few yards from them the
spatter Of rifles kept on.
ITO Be COntinuedl
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-07-01

Mrs. Beatrice Mcclellan, of 114
West 18th Street, New York City,
has reported the absence Of her son
to New York police. The lad, pic
tured above. is Is years old, but
looks older. weighs 125 pounds, is
S feet 2 inches tall. has hazel eyes,
brown hair and good teeth. He has
a half inch scar on the right side Of
his forehead where he parts his
hair. The mother believes he may
be working on a farm. Ill since the
boy left. the mother asks that per-
sons recognizing him get in touch
with their local police.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-07-01

Rumors that Prince Frederick of
Prussia, grandson of the former kais-
.yr of Germany, figured in the rift
which has taken place between
Countess Haugwitz- Reventlow, the
former Barbara Hutton, heiress to the
Woolworth millions, and her Danish
husband, have been emphatically de-
MED by the young nobleman.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-07-01

Coe MITCHELL Death, for a ride
When time thanks TO safety
ons Tor the marked reductions Of traffic
overlook eaoe Mitchell druggist Rogers Ark Mitchell with
oea mask black robe and has appeared along high
ways OF northwest Arkansas times this
mas offered to pick him who stop that no matter
~" aSnt hey close the DOORS death
on the wheel and q on the gas =
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bridesmaid was Miss Shaw, sister
of the bride, and Benjamin Boggs,
of Clayton, acted as groomsman.
The church was tastefully decorat-
ed for the occasion with an arch of
chrysanthemums and roses extend
ing from aisle to aisle, while sus-
pended from the center of the arch
was an umbrella decked with flow
ers under which stood the contract
ing parties while the ceremony
which made them husband and wife
was being performed. Some dis
tance from the chancel was a line
of roses across the aisle, designat-
ing the seats that were reserved
for the families and friends. The
ceremoiny was the usual Method
ist church service with the addition
of the ring. The Smyrna Opera
House orchestra played the we'd
ding march. After the services
the bridal party and invited friends
repaired to the home Of w. P.
Wright where splendid collation.
was served, which those present
did justice to, the entire evening
being spent very pleasantly and the
guests retired at late hour, wish
ing the young couple safe and
prosperous voyage through life.
The presents were costly and very
numerous.
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PERSONALS

George T. Baggs, Esq, of Balti-
more, spent Sunday in Smyrna.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Sallie Bell Allen
daughter of Sheriff AIvan Allen
and Leslie j. Hawkins, son of
Thomas F. Hawkins, Delaware rail-
road conductor, in st. Andrews p.
E. Church, Wilmington, Tuesday
November 20, at 1870 o'clock am
Samuel "A. Buchanan, who has
been clerking in a drug store at
Millington for some months past
returned to Smyrna last week and
has been quite sick with a severe
kidney trouble, the result of cold
caught in playing ball He had in
tended to leave this week for the
study of medicine in the University
of Pennsylvania.
John Y. Weldon, who left Smyr-
ma some three years ago to follow
his occupation as printer, in New
York, is home for the first time to
visit his father, B. v. Weldon,
bringing his wife with him.
Miss Emma Highly, of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of Miss Ella
Smithers.
Rev. G. w. Dame, who has been
prevented from preaching for two
or three weeks from throat
trouble, filled his pulpit at st. Pet
er's on Sunday.
Mrs. r. p. Hoffecker, Sr.. and
daughter Miss Bertha Hoffecker
are on a visit Of two or three weeks
in Philadelphia.
Albert w. Cummins, son of D. J.
Cummins Of this town, who chose
journalism for his profession on
graduating from Lafayette College
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
MRS. MARY ANNE STEWART
TRIES TO VOTE

Gentleman here are my tax re
ceipts and here is my ticket. ]
have been paying taxes for 80
years" These were the words of
Mrs. Mary Anne Stewart as she
stepped up to the polls at Cover
daye's x roads, Nanticoke hundred
on Tuesday of last week and pre-
sented her ballot to the officials.
I'VE would like to take your ticket
responded one Of the officers bu-"
Well, take it then" broke in Mrs.
Stewart, before the officer finished
his reply. The officer finished with
the words but the law will not al
low US" and thus ended the first
attempt at female voting in Sussex
county. Mrs. Stewart then walked
to her carriage from which she de-
hvered a speech Of a half hours
length upon the beauties of wom-
ans suffrage. Mrs. Stewart is an
admirer of President Cleveland,
and if her ballot had been taken
the Democratic majority for cleo
tors in Delaware would have been
augmented by one vote. She be
1ieves that if Cleveland had been
elected woman suffrage would have
been accomplished in time for her
to participate in the next Presi-
Dental election.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
WILD WEST SHOW STRANDED
IN CLAYTON

The Wild West Show which was
at Dover three or four weeks ago
and went from there to Easton, Md.
have been unable to get any furth-
er, losing at the latter place what
they made at Dover. They seem
virtually broken UP as a show, and
rally in a bad condition. On Sat
urday the Cow Boys of the com
pany over a dozen in number, came
up to Clayton and have been there
and in this town since. They have
eleven Of the ponies or horses and
a pair of mules, the overland mail
coach, a wagon and a number Of
saddles and SO forth. Pawnee Bill,
the leader, came to grief they say
from bad management, want of
skill in running such an enterprise,
that otherwise looks like a money
making business. He was in debt
to some of the men over $10O. They
took the horses and trappings hop
ing to get sale for them on their
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

way to the West, but because they
are not what the people want or
fear on the part of the latter of
getting in trouble, their ideas are
not realized. The Indians are, we
hear, still at Easton, Pawnee Bill
having to give bond for their safe
return to the Reservation, and he is
in Philadelphia presumably doing
the best he can to get out of his
difficulty. The company numbered
thirty persons when they went to
Easton, and they had 36 horses be
sides the wagons, tents and other
trappings. They expect to leave
on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

candidate for the clerkship 81 TIT
House.
The Rev. J. S. Willis Of Milford
celebrated the Republican victory
by keeping open house at Big
home there on Monday night
Sheriff elect Fennimore will give
bond and enter upon the duties Of
the office tomorrow, on which date
the term of Sheriff Mcdaniel ex-
pires.
Bishop Coleman made his first
visitation in the Delaware Diocese
on Sunday, when he preached in
Christ Church, Milford, where he
received a very warm welcome.
The Odessa Loan Association met
last week and the sale of money
was quite brisk, amounting in all
to about S2,70O. The premium paid
ranged from II to 20 per cent.
/ At a meeting of the Volunteer
Hose Company of Middletown, held
on Monday evening last, it was de-
cided to build a hose house on the
lot of the company near the stand
pipe.
Cove S. Casson of Leipsic anG
Miss Ida Blanch Wood of Dover
were married at the residence Of
the brides parents, Dover, Wednes-
day evening at Z o'clock, the Rev.
T. E. Terry officiating.
Willard Salisbury, Jr., Esq, is
seriously i'll at his home in Viii
mington, and his mother summon
ed to his bedside. Mr.. Saulsbury's
illness is in the nature Of typhoid
fever and his condition at present
is alarming.
It is estimated that between nine
and ten thousand dollars were
spent by the Republicans in this
county last week. They paid as
high as forty dollars for single
votes. Men worth their thousands
are said to have sold themselves
like sheep.
Mr.. Erwin F. Smith has nearly
completed his preliminary report
on peach yellows, for the Depart
ment of Agriculture, and has fol
few days past been on a trip Of
observation to Delaware and Mary
land to make few last notes. The
report is ready for the public print
er and will doubtless be issued be-
fore New Years.
It is suggested that General
James H. Wilson of Wilmington be
given the place of Secretary Of War
in President Harrison's cabinet. It
is a good suggestion. General Wll-
son was not only brave and ac-
compIished soldier, but his attain
ments in private life, both as a rail
roader and a writer, have given
him a position in the front rank q
the American people.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

Delaware had 58 licensed an
plane pilots on October l, report
of the Civil Aeronautics Authotl'S
shows. Sixteen had commertlai
four, limited commercld,
licenses; "a private licenses anu
four, solo licenses. In addillon'
four held glider pilots licenses.
The state has 55 aircraft, 53 Of
which are certified and two uncer-
titled, and three gliders.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
Dependence on c. 5. Aid Hit

Personal independence instead Of
dependence on the government was
urged by Mayor ]. Wallace Noou-
ford in an address at the Armistice
Day dinner Of Walter L. Fox Post
No. 2, American Legion. at Pleas
ant Inn, Dover, last Friday Arm
istice Day. He praised the Legion
for its spirit of fraternalism ana
its work in furthering American
ideals. Mrs. John Murphy Of rs"
Castle, president of the sla'e
American Legion Auxiliary WaS
another speaker George =. filll'
former department communicative
the POSTMASTER. There were ABOUT
so guests.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

| last June and engaged with the
Morning News, of Wilmington, at
once, has this week been elevated
to the position Of City Editor of
that journal.
Cards were sent out yesterday
announcing the marriage of Miss
Florence Layton Reedy, grand
daughter of William B. Collins, and
Charles Jones Allen, son of B. B.
Allen, at the Methodist Episcopal
Church, Mount Vernon Street, on
Thursday 22nd inst, at half past
three o'clock.
Joseph Stevenson, of Centreville,
Nd, spent several days in town
last week.
Mrs. James Littell, of Pittsburg,
Pa, is on a visit to her daughter,
Mrs. William j. CarroW
Daniel B. Cummins, of Philadel-
phia, has been the guest of Col.
George w. Cummins at wood
lawn"
Isaac H. FAIRIES went to Milford
yesterday to visit a friend and at
tend the great Republican jubila-
tion in the evening. Several other
gentlemen intended going, but
could not get satisfactory informa-
tion about the running of the
trains
Fl. G. Conrad, Esq, Of Whining
ton, was in town this morning,
stopping on his way home from
Milford.
Mrs. J. w. Jones is visiting Mrs
Lieut. Col huntington, of Philadel-
phia.
Rev. j. B. Quigg, Of North East,
Md, spent last night in Smyrna.
The wedding of B. Frank Gootee
and Miss MoIlie K.Deakyne, daugh-
ter of George A. Deakyne, near
Smyrna, is announced for Wednes-
day, 21st inst.
Dr.. William T. Collins, of Cam
den, N. j., spent few hours in
Smyrna this morning. He went to
Milford to attend the Republican
jollification meeting last night and
reports it the biggest thing he ever
saw outside a city-over 10000
people, the streets crowded until
they were almost impossible, and
enthusiasm abounding.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
HORACE B. WRIGHT WEDS
MISS SADIE SHAW

The social event Of the season at
Clayton was the marriage on
Thursday evening last at 7.3O
O'Clock Of Horace 3. Wright to
Miss Sadie, elder daughter Of E.
Shaw at the Clayton M. P. Church.
Rev. g. 2. Blades officiating. The
bride was handsomely attired in
cream colored moire silk, the groom
wearing Prince Albert suit. The
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
Big Apple?

do you mean to tell me-" de
manded the Judge, incredulously.
this defendant strangled a woman
right on the dance floor? With hun
dreds Of people present."
"Yes. your honor" replied the
witness Everybody thought they
were dancing
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
Radiant Lirii,I
THOUGH I'm i
SANE
By Rev. & !, 1
Methods, :. sfSa |
Deals IsIars aSto' d 1

ill., ~
sae oonfded to ne 's,a .5.s II
husband whom IT, e s9s'la |
sinee ana lost aTsi.s ~ 4
How can Iife a- ,,,.s. 1
when that t5ril,i. s,si . a
l9nger heard aT1 :, '9ia /
hand is no longa. s..5 ,.-s ''l& j
rave often ~. ~ /
inc bush stand Il ~ sie
PLACE IN the a,ps, :. ''ltI
.n t jolIy raa- 9. aa \
saihe The touch d /
81 If1st. and III H..
TUNED into a aaTs ~. 9
The file bus5 ~. =. w
By the fros III ~ = : !. \
INTO more beauty +,
hgld it, = '-'@
The ffost of sar,,. 4
change IN one L. ~
giving away Il ora,
evet it should 5aJr ,'-'s
that there are otrs,, I [
5a l21sh5d BY tie ssns
'1.3N'-a awaken il is ! j
aesile to help I'll
i. oeeA weighed dor1 T
- dLsconsoIate a. 1
never Be tae same f5rvr Il
never De The sane al
life need hot 6e assysi-,,
life can become rad5r
sake Of those Others r. /
torn. bruised and 5-a..,
sorrow 1rda.1s y9rr ~
tiy q comfort f5r s.hss
nave but 4 single or,r,
tort share it with aa5.sr
viii multiply many I'D
SCI.
9JileEae,e put in The IN
ness Of despair, driven "
est of anguish, IS a h9s
eied Dy SORROW. Let's L:,
ing beacon of synps,,y
shores Of Consolation nd,
renew IN that soul 8nats
ageOus effort
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

trip in lower Maryland.
A new iron bridge is being placed
across the Murderkill at Frederica
in place Of the present wooden one.
John j. Plunket, of Milford, sec
retary of the State League, is
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
OFF AND ON

Horse-owner-rm afraid, sir.
must ask you to pay in advance for
the hire of the horse.
Amateur What's that for?
Are you afraid ! shall come back
without the horse?
Horse-owner-O. no sir, but the
morse might come back without you
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
CONTINUED From Page Two)

tidious housewife. Mr.. Denney in
addition to a large custom work
with the farmers, runs a store in
town that makes a considerable de-
mand on his manufacture.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
FILLER

'"Th' baby swallered a bottle Of
ink!"
'Incredible!"
Nav. Indelible."
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
It's the Only Way

What is the best way to make a
woman keep a secret?"
Give her chloroform. -Philadel-
chia Bulletin.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
Man Accused of P0ulfT!

state police Friday Y
Charles Garter, 42, had 4
to the theft Of about NV
and 200 turkeys il the u
ton since December O I
They said he had u II
turkey in his posses s-'- \ i
en- into custody 2 ( ~ /
Kent County jail e aF'l |
ing ]
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
The states 1900 Pla

The states 1900 Pla-
children enjoyed '---'' i.
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'ei :. I i tbe DelsFi'I
convention OF Il'
Education Assoclal l0n'
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

COUNTY AND STATE ITEMS
Superintendent ]. N. Mills and a
party Of friends are on a cunning
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
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whether you'll b I | +, Iog h
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going n home fol D. i1s Isi e = it 1
have a telephone ;, i, i j .r II
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