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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

trembled something she dare not I'M
derstand.
The instant passed. and then the
world-the whole world outside those
two-seemed to slip and vanish, and
Meta lay sobbing in his arms.
81 can never give you up" he cried,
brokenly, mot Ii a thousand vows and
promises stood between!"
The girl drew herself sharply from
his embrace with a sudden accession
of strength; his words had sobered
her.
Goodbye" she said, "you must
keep your troth inviolatei tits the
only way, Jack" She turned abruptly
and walked past him.
Ericsson stood motionless for a mo-
ment; then he stopped dazedly and
began to gather up the scattered
bundles.
you forgot these" he said. over
taking her. Meta" he went on in
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
The Population of Heaven.

+; Moncure ID. Conway In his reminis-
cences relates story that was told
him by Helen Taylor, the stepdaugh-
ter of John Stuart Mill. While in Scot
land she called on poor woman who
had lost her little son. The mother
refused to be consoled, saying:
what troubles me is they be all men
folk up there in heaven and won't
know what to do for him"
It appears. therefore, that the New
York preachers who have announced
that there are no women angels can
not be accepted as the discoveries of
this great and interesting fact.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

Where the road bent, Meta selected
a tempting tuft of grass and seated
herself upon 1t, depositing her numer-
GUS small packages on the plat of
green beside her. The great sun hat.
scarlet with peoples. she had been
wearing all day, fell back at toss of
her head and she clasped both hands
over one knee.
For long time she sat silent. medi-
tative, weary with the days shopping,
yet happy as the smiles that crossed
and recrossed and sometimes fingered
about her fresh young face.
Dusk shadows presently began to
choke away the pretty pink haze and
paint sober coat over the brilliant
kle of cowbells and the calves answer
ing bleat mingled family in the dis
lance and reminded Meta that it was
getting late. With little half-sigh
of regret she started to her feet, then
slipped back again swiftly, as the
familiar clatter of a horses hoofs
sounded less than fifty feet away.
Flashes of scarlet quivered in ker
cheeks as Ericsson rounded the bend
and drew rein.
"Alone?" he asked, dismounting.
She nodded and set to work col
lecting her packages with sudden un-
concern.
''It isn't safe for young ladies to be
abroad at this hour" remarked he,
somewhat gravely.
ooh, but I'm different" answered
| Meta, with a defiant toss of Der head.
Ericsson did not speak at once. Her
words. Insignificant enough in their
own import, ha4 struck a queer chord
/ within him that caused him to draw
quick breath and shut his teeth
| hard to keep back the thoughts that
| fought for utterance.
Il know that you are-very differ.
snt," he said, after while.
| The girl looked up with a swift
question in her eyes. surprised out OF
her usual reserve by the odd note in
his voice.
| He stood staring down at her for
a moment, his hands deep in his trous
ers' pockets. then he dropped abrupt
| ly to the grass beside her, and com
menced in a mechanical little fashion
to toy with the long, slender blades
| There's something l want to tel
| you-must tell you," he said, some
what unsteadily. his eyes fastened tt
| the blur of tree tops in the distance
Meta caught her breath quickly
and her lashes flickered. For the mo
ment a sort of panic possessed her tt
| jump up and run as fast as she could
but the reaction of a deeper Joy thar
any she had yet known, held hel
motionless.
"Well?" she queried, smiling. hel
voice low to hide its trembling.
81 think | ought to tell you," ht
replied soberly, that I am going to b,
married-soon."
For full minute the girl did no
take her eyes from his face; the smil,
that a little while ago mad leaped t,
her lips, froze to sudden bitterness.
"Why do you think that you ough
to tell me-this?" she faltered. witt
terrible effort at control.
81 owe it to you, | think" he re
sponded slowly, because of tn
friendship that has existed between
u.s."
Meta did not speak. For a lon
time she sat staring in dull wa
at the small, brown hands that ha
involuntarily clenched themselves Il
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Found the Opening,

The pedestrian was striding along
at a swift pace, not intent upon his
Immediate surroundings.
Reaching a place where workmen
had torn up the street, he made no
pause, but plunged into the excava-
ton.
"Thank you," he said when they
had pulled him out. "singularly open
winter we're having"
Then he strobe on.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

arms.
an impassioned tone, "you must let
me explain, .'the-that other girl
have never loved her! Our betrothal
was all the fool work of lot of peo-
pie who cared more for their pet
schemes than for other peoples life
happiness. l am going from you now
because you wish it; because, perhaps.
you are right in wishing it. l shall do
my best to make her content. but
| shall never care for any other won.
an but you as long as live"
Winter apples were swinging and
shivering as they swung in cutting
east wind.
In the doorway of the old-fashioned
white and green cottage, stood Meta
Before and all about her, the wealth
of trees and shrubs stood bleak and
stripped.
Two brilliant roses had slipped into
the girls cheeks, and the eyes above
them looked deep and dark with a
radiant happiness. Her hair. black
and waving, tumbled picturesquely
over smooth, white forehead.
Somewhere inside the room, clock
struck four, and Meta drew in her
breath with sudden heartbeat Sim
ultaneously, came the sound of swift
rushing wheels over the hard clay
road beyond.
Meta closed the heavy door behind
her and slipped softly out into the
frozen air.
Ericsson had left his carriage at the
toll-gate and was coming toward her
with outstretched hands.
"Jack!"
Sweetheart" he cried. his arms
| about her.
Presently he held her away from
him to look into the wide, love-lit eyes.
81 kept my troth, DEAR" he said.
| gently.
81 know"
"She died a year ago." he went on,
a certain soberness coming into his
voice. land she was always happy.
am almost sure of that"
The girls gaze compelled his for one
| anxious moment.
"She never knew? You are quite
certain that she did not suspect any.
| thing?"
quite certain" he responded, earn.
estly. "She was a good little girl
and 1t was not hard to do the right
thing by her. even though" he added
with abrupt fervor, "the love of my
life had been given to another-tc
YOU" His arms went round her again
and Meta hid her blood-burned
cheeks.
THAT night" she said. presently
when you went from me. felt JUS
as though one OF us had died, and
yet" she paused, and a luminous
light came to her eyes, 81 should never
have married you. Jack. II you has
broken your promise to her to Sc
yourself free"
Nor could have loved you hal
so WELL" he replied. in an unstead,
tone. had you allowed me to do @.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Shadow of Discomfort.

1T is upon the farmer that the
greatness of this country really de-
Ponds" said the persuasive states
man.
YES" answered Farmer Corntossel,
but sometimes l think I'd like to be
one Of the fellers that didn't have so
much dependin' on 'em SOS l could
have time to wear good clothes and
go to a few parties. "-Washington
tar
Fierce.
Miss Steno-Why did Grace leave
her last placer"
Miss Typist-Oh, she made a fierce
mistake.
Miss Steno-Gracious! What was
It?
Miss Typist-Why, she married the
boss.-Puck.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Stirring Him Up.

"My DEAR" said the sick man, "do
you think DR.. Price-Price Is really
taking any interest in my case?"
.Well. he hasn't been as earnest as
he should" replied he wife, "but he'll
work hard from now on. | told him
to-day that If he didn't keep you alive
for six months at least you wouldn't
be able to pay his bill"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Wanted IL Cool.

"I'd like to make small piece OF
ice," said the millionaire in haces.
mo, sir" responded Satan. Money
was your god. You can have all the
money you want, but nothing else
"Well, them" retorted the million
aire, recollecting that he was mem
Der of the press humorists' associa-
ton, "let me have a cool million. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Not the Place for II.

isn't that disgusting!" exclaimed
Crabbe, in the park; "look at that fell
low with his arm around the girls
waist"
"Oh!" replied his wife, st guess you
don't like to see any one making love,
anyway"
well, if people must make love 1t
ought to be homemade"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Many chiIdren ara sickIx.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders forChildren,
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home, New York, cure Feverishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms.
Atal Druggists ,25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
A KNOCK In the choir.

Last Friday was the choirmaster'st
birthday, you know" said the contral-l
to, "and the soprano gave him cam
AIRY bird as present. hear he,
named it after her.
Quite appropriate, eh?" commented
the tenor.
yes; l am told the bird can't sing
little bit"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Important TO Mothers.
Not Otherwise.

A woman's proper place is at home,
when she Is needed there; not other
wise. Why should woman be expect
ed to play the part of an indoor-grown
cabbage, while we men are free. but
terfy-like, to roam the worlds garden
ON wings?-Coulson Kernahan In
Ideas.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Easy to See.

Easy to See.
The Lady-"Youll excuse me, but
you don't travel on this car line often,
do you, sir?"
The Gentleman-"No,m madam. How
do you know?"
The Lady-"You gave me your seat"
The Gentleman-"And you don't
travel on this line often yourself"
The Lady-"What makes you think
so?"
The Gentlemen-"You thanked me-"
Cleveland Leader.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
The Zoo Beautiful

The Elephant-A society for beau
tifying the zoo, hey! How are you
going to do it?
The Monk-Well advocate the re-
moval of those hideous signboards,
please Don't Feed the Animals. p
Puck.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
CYNICAL.

Cynical.
Curious idea, this transmigration
of SOULS" said the man who reads
profound things specifically.
eyes," answered Miss Cayenne. IF
| thought some human beings l know
could possibly be TRANSPORTED into
animals I shouldn't be nearly as fond
of pets as am"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Soda Not to BE Disturbed.

"Sody crackers? Yes'm," said the
country storekeeper. 81 got 'em. I'll
-er-send 'em up to you'll"
WELL" replied Mrs. Medders, 81
did low to take 'em with me-"
"Yes'm, but, We see, Bill Bruser he's
a-dozin on top o. the bar1 jest now
an he amt in the best O. humor to-
day."-Chicago News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Had His Reasons.

Had MS HGdSonS.
The modern infant was asked what
he was growing about.
81 am merely illustrating the infiu-
ence Of environment" he explained.
ct was an incubator baby, you know,
and for one of my sex to cackle would
be an anomaly. Don't happen to
have bottle of warm milk about
your"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Got Coal, All Right.

"Poor Mrs. Murphy! Sure ut's In
terrible sthraits she isl"
"Phwat's tn matter?"
"Sure she'd not clint in tn house to
buy coal wild, an"
can how did she git it?"
"She pawned tn shtove. Chicago
News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Cleanliness Not Necessary.

"Your brown bread is excellent, De-
lia," said the mistress. I'm glad you
don't object to making it,"
"Yes'm," replied the new servant. 81
like to make brown bread, fur I don't
have to be so particular then to wash
my hands,"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Perhaps.

why are insects elassed as the
lowest form of existence?"
Because they never lose chance
to work for living"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

1 am weary of the noisy streets,
The turmoil OF the citys life.
I long for purer. fires ner sweets
Than those l find amid this strife;
I long for some clear taste of bliss
Brought from another life than this.
Some draft that quenches the souls
thirst
From rivers unaccurssd
My spirit yearns for briery lanes
The Swallowed halls of leafy woods,
For meadows where no human strains
Disturb the breezes interludes;
For life that moves in natural rhyme,
And not in artificial time.
For thoughts less feverish and small,
And love to tighten all.
Maurice Baldwin in the Metropolitan
Maya zine
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

Not the Right Time to Discover IL.
This chimney" every woman says,
when she lights the lamp. needs
cleaning. "--Atchison Globe.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Discretion.

Were you ever reformer?"
ooh, yes" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. "But I found that being a re-
former is like a great many other
things. Success depends on knowing
Just when to quit. Washington Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Wise Words by Pope.

A man should never be ashamed to
own that he has been in the wrong;
which is but saying, in other words.
that he is wiser to-day than he was
yesterday.-Pope.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Her sweepina.

81 suppose your new servant girl Is
like the average new BROOM" said Mrs.
Mccall.
"Yes," replied Mrs. Hiram Often.
"She really sweeps clean, eh?"
every likely. At. any rate, she
doesn't sweep the dirty places"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

Foods Good for the Body
Grapes and raisins are nourishing
and fattening. and apples eaten daily
ensure clear, bright compilations.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Women's Work In London.

Nearly one-half OF the women en-
gagged In occupations In London, Eng
land, are domestic servants. of whom
there 10 one to every twenty persons
in the population.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Cut.

Every now and then that young
woman refuses to speak to me-" said
one business man. 4
You're not sensitive about any
thing of that sort!" exclaimed the
other.
81 am in her case. She's a tele-
phone operator"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
What He Got.

Hungry Hawkes-"Did yer ever git
q handout at dat farmhouse?"
Ragson Tatters-"Onct | got two O.
dem"
Hungry Hawkins-"Two hand-outs?'
Ragson Tatters-"Naw, two hands
out. Two farm hands come out wild a
bulldog"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Brutal Torture.

"Talk about the brutality of foot
ball, military drilling is worse"
Nothing brutal about drilling that
can see''
why, just short time ago saw
whole line of soldiers broken on the
wheel"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Mo Wonder.

elsie Davis is the best pianist in
our smart set. Her pedaling Is simply
marvellous"
yes, but think 1t pity for her
to pedal so conspicuously well. It
may remind some people that her
grandfather was a peddler. Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
An Exc,,eotion.

at is fact, my friend" said the
man who was fond of moralizing, that
we can really accomplish nothing un-
til the crooked has been made
straight"
'.Of course. when you make that
statement" interrupted the bibulous
person, "you except corkscrews."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
The Complaint.

What are you complaining about?"
asked the insurance man.
WELL" answered the clerk in the
insurance concern" some of us feel
that we are being so badly underpaid
for working overtime as the directors
were overpaid for working under
time STAR
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BR0Mo Quinine Tablets. Drug
Etsts refund money IL It fails TO cure. r. w
GROVES signature 10 on each box. Csc.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Overdue.

"The wages of sin is DEATH" en-
phasized the preacher, announcing
his text.
Huh" decided Crouch, soto voce.
"a good many people of my acquain-
lance ought to be getting their en-
velopes."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
lust Like Them.

JUSG IFNC
"welf, SIR" said the author. enthu-
siastically, my book is selling like not
cakes"
"Hot cakes, eh?" remarked the
critic. ST can understand that. heard
fellow say to-day that your book
gave him mental dyspepsia"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
An Expert.

| Boss-"My CHIEF requirement In a
stenographer Is extraordinary speed"
Applicant can write letters al
most as fast as they do on the stage.
Boss-"Name your wages"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Room for Hope.

IT have been misquoted." said the
new congressman.
WELL" answered the experienced
statesman, wait and see how IL
turns out. Sometimes a man is lucky
to be Observation-Disclosures Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
This In a Chestuut.

'T don't see what there is about
me that You like" @
well, there's my arm. you know"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
One Funny Thinu,

Calvin maintain that women have
no sense of humor. They seldom have
a proper appreciation of really funny
things.
Clarence-Oh, don't know. Look
how popular Cholly Nitwit is with
them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Pertinent Query.

"oil stills the fury of the waves,
does 1t mott"
81 believe So"
"Then why shouldn't every ship
have plenty of II In her cruiser"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

USE THE FAMOUS I
Red Cross Ball Blue. Large Coz package
cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23
Nipped In the Bud.

Nipped In the Bud.
Miss Pechis." said he, tentatively. II,
want to put hypothetical case to you.
Just fancy young man proposing to
you" :
But" interrupted the bright GIRL
IT don't know any that do fancy"
Unreasonable.
Eyes, she is trying to get divorce
from her husband because he snores
in his sleep"
when does she want him 20
mare?"-Houston Post.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-02-23

q 81
\ L IS
A Knock In the Choir.
Last Friday was the choirmaster'st
you know" said the contral-l
to. "and the soprano gave him a can
airy bird as a present. hear he
named it after her."
Quite appropriate, eh?" commented
the tenor. d
Yes; | am told the bird can't sing
a little Bit
Soda Not to BE Disturbed.
"Sody crackers? Yes'm," said the
country storekeeper. 81 got 'em. I'll
--er-send 'em up to you'll"
WELL" replied Mrs. Medders. 81
did low to take 'em with me-"
"Yes'm, but, We see. Bill Bruser he's
a-dozin' on top o. the bari jest now
an he amt in the best O. humor to-
day. News.
An Exception.
at is a fact, my friend" said the
man who was fond of moralizing, that
we can really accomplish nothing un-
til the crooked has been made
straight"
'Of course, when you make that
statement" interrupted the bibulous
person, you except corkscrews."
The Complaint.
What are you complaining about?"
asked the insurance man.
= WELL" answered the clerk In the
insurance concern" some of us feel
that we are being SO badly underpaid
for working overtime as the directors
were overpaid for working under
time."-Washington Star.
Cut.
EVERY now and then that young
woman refuses to speak to me-" said
one business man. M
You're not sensitive about any
thing of that sort!" exclaimed the
other.
81 am in her case. She's a tele-
phone operator"
Got Coal, All Right.
"Poor Mrs. Murphy! Sure ut's In
terrible sthraits she isl"
"Phwat's tn matter?"
"Sure she'd not clint in tn house to
buy coal wild, an"
"An' how did she git it?"
"She pawned tn shtove. Chicago
News.
No Wonder.
elsie Davis is the best pianist in
our smart set. Her pedaling Is simply
marvellous"
Eyes, but think 1t pity for her
to pedal so conspicuously well. It
may remind some people that her
grandfather was peddler. Judge.
Her Sweeping.
81 suppose your new servant girl Is
like the average new BROOM" said Mrs.
Mccall.
Eyes," replied Mrs. Hiram Often.
"She really sweeps clean, eh?"
| every likely. At. any rate, she
doesn't sweep the dirty places"
Cleanliness Not Necessary.
"Your brown bread is excellent, De
lia." said the mistress. I'm glad you
don't object to making it."
"Yes'm,'' replied the new servant. 81
like to make brown bread, fur I DOM
have to be SO particular then to wash
my hands"
This In a Chestnut.
'T don't see what there is about
me that You like"
well, there's my arm, you know
EN- so.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-08-31
Twenty Years in the Penitentiary.

Twenty Years in the Penitentiary.
Robert l.. Flint, Of Drayton, charged
with rape was sentenced on Saturday by
Judge Kneeshaw to twenty years in the
penitentiary. Flint was up for trial at
the last term of court, but through his
attorney complained that he had had no
time to get witnesses for his defence and
Judge Kneeshaw then postponed his trial
for thirty days to give him an opportuni-
ty to prepare his defence. Flint howev-
er has been unable to find any witnesses
that could help him and plead guilty.
There was no public testimony given of
the case, but 1t is said that Mrs. flint,
the wife of the prisoner, was prepared to
swear that heiwas the father of the child,
borne by her daughter, and step-daughter
to Flint. some two years ago, and that
she is now with child again by him,
and that the girl is not yet sixteen years
of age. The same story is told by the
girl. Flint had threatened to kill his
wife if she informed on him and she was
very much afraid of him. The latter
part OF the testimony was coroborated
by neighbors. Flint was taken to Bis
marck on Sunday to serve his long term.
He is now 81 years of age.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-08-31
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
:Social Corner;

Miss Lulu Mckay of Winnipeg is
visiting Miss Evelyn Basken.
Mrs. Bennett Of Neche was visiting
with her sister Mrs. Switzer this week.
Mrs. and Miss Warner, of Warner, ILL.,,
are here visiting at F. c. Warmers, for q
couple ofweeks.
Miss Dora Stewart, who has been
visiting at ]. K. Switzer's returned to her
home in Winnipeg yesterday.
Mrs. Quackeubush and Miss Rich
mond visited Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Cock
burn at Drayton on Sunday and Monday.
Editor Rex Lampman Of Neche was a
visitor twice this week but did not make
the fraternal call at this office which was
due. However he has a nice excuse.
According to thereport OF the custo-
dian of the city hall there have been
eighteen regular dances there since last
November, besides quite a number of
informal" hops occurring in connection
with, or after, other events.
Mrs. ]. ]. Flanagan who has been
visiting friends and relatives while her
husband found a house, left Monday to
join him at Towner where they will
make their future home. A large num-
Der Of friends were at the depot to bid
her adieu.