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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

tail the baron's escapades at Bar Bar-
Dor and his later career in California
and elsewhere. Then followed a story,
yelled in careful phrases, but based, so
the article recited, upon information
furnished by Il gentleman of extensive
acquaintance on both sides of the At.
lantic, that Baron Won KisSel. under a
hew pseudonym and with even more
daring effrontery, had within fort
night sought to intrench himself in the
most exclusive circles of Washington.
Armitages cigar slipped from his fin
gers and fell upon the brick hearth en-
he read:
The boldness of this clever adven-
turer is said to have reached a climax
in this city within a few days. He
had, under the name of Armitage,
palmed himself off upon members of
one of the most distinguished families
of the capital whom he had met
abroad during the winter young
gentleman of this family. who. it will
suffice to say. bears commission and
title from the American government.
entertained a small company of friends
at a Washington club only a few
nights ago, and this plausible adven-
tu"er was among the guests He was
recognized at once by one of the for
eigners present. who, out of consdera
ton for the host and fellow guests.
held his tongue. but it is understood
that this gentleman sought Armitage
privately and warned him to leave
Washington which accounts for the
fact that the sumptuous apartments ar
the Kew American in which Mr.. John
Armitage alias Baron Won Kissel. had
established himself were vacated i'm
mediately. None of those present at
the supper will talk of the matter, but
1t has been the subject of lively gossip
for several days. and the German EN-
bassy is said to have laid before the
Washington police all the information
in its archives relating to the American
adventures Of this impudent scour.
dre]"
Armitage rose, dropped the paper
into the fire, and. with his elbow rest
ing on the mantel shelf. watched II
burn. He laughed suddenly and faced
about his back to the flames. Oscar
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18


THE ideal is paper into the fire.
high. Oscar. but shall do my best
That one first, please"
The contents OF the two trunks were
disposed Of deftly by Oscar as Armi-
tage directed. One of the bedrooms
was utilized as closet. and garments
for every imaginable occasion were
brought forth. There were stout Eng
lish tweeds for the heaviest weather,
two dress suits and Norfolk jackets In
corduroy. The owners taste ran to
grays and browns, 1t seemed. and he
whimsically ordered his raiment group
ed by colors as he lounged about with
a pipe In his mouth.
"You may hang those scarfs on the
string provided by my predecessor,
sergeant. They will help our color
scheme. That pale blue doesn't blend
well In our rainbow-put II In your
pocket and wear 1t, with my compli-
ments; and those tan shoes are not
bad for the Virginia mud. Drop them
here. Those gray campaign hats are
comfortable Give the oldest to me.
And there Is a riding cloak ! had for
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18


dtUdy.
to temptation to explore 1t. He drop
ped over the wall and strolled away
through the garden, the smell of warm
earth. moist from the days light show
ers and the faint odor of green things
growing, sweet In his nostrils. He
walked to the far end of the pergola,
sat down ON a wooden bench and gave
himself up to reverie. He had been de-
nounced as an impostor. He was On
Claiborne SOIL and the situation re-
quired thought
It was while he thus pondered his
affairs that Shirley, walking over tho
soft lawn from neighboring estate
came suddenly upon him.
Her head went up with surprise and
he was sure-with dlsdain. She stop
ped abruptly as he jumped to his feet
Il am caught-in hagrante delictol
can only plead guilty and pray for
mercy"
They said-they said you had gone
to Mexico?" said Shirley question
hgly.
plague take the newspapers! How
dare they SO misrepresent mel! he
laughed.
yes; read those newspaper articles
with a good deal of interest And my
brother
yes; your brother-he is the best
fellow In the world!'
She unused, but a smile of real mirth
now played over her face and lighted
her eyes.
"Those are generous words, Mr.. Ar
mitage. My brother warned me against
you in quite unequivocal language. he
told me about your MATCHBOX
"Oh. the cigarette casev and he held
up. ITS really mine. and I'm going
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THE LADY OF THE PERaoLA.

FEW photographs of for
eign scenes tackled on the
walls; a Roman blanket
hung as a tapestry over
the mantel; a portfolio
and travellers writing
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

Shirley came suddenly upon him
to keep it. 1t was very damaging evil
dence. 1t would argue strongly against
me in any court of law"
yes; l believe that is true" And
she looked at the trinket with frank
interest
But l particularly do not wish to
have to meet that charge in any court
Of law, Miss Claiborne"
She met his gaze very steadily, and
her eyes were grave. Then she asked
in much the same tone that she would
have used If they had been very old
friends and he had excused himself
for not riding that day or for not going
upon hunt or to the theater:
"Why?"
Because l have a pledge to keep
and work to do. and If were forced
to defend myself from the charge Of
being the false Baron Won Kissel every
thing would be spoiled. You see, I'M
acknowledgement unfortunately am
not quite without responsibilities, and
I have come down into the mountains
where l hope not to be shot and tossed
over precipice until | have had time
TO watch certain people and certain
events for little while. l tried to
say as much to Captain Claiborne, but
/ saw that my story did not impress
him. And now have said the same
thing to you
He waited. gravely watching her, hat
In hand.
"And | have stood here and listened
to you and done exactly what Captain
Claiborne would not wish me to do I'M
der any circumstances" said Shirley.
You are infinitely kind and gener-
ous''-
mo. do not wish you to think me
either of those things-of course not?'
Her conclusion was abrupt and point
ed.
'"rhen"-
"Then l will tell you-what l have
not told any one else-that | know
very well that you are not the person
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

crowned series of terraces. long
pergola, with pillars topped by red
urns, curved gradually through the
garden toward the mansion Armitage
followed side road along the brick
partition wall and contemplated the
inner landscape. The sharp snap of
gardeners shears far up the slope was
the only sound that reached him. II
was charming place. and he yielded
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
OUR CLUB LIST

The Register and Toledo Blade,
full of good reading, National
Weekly, 81 rs
The Register and McCall's Maya
zine, the finest of its kind for the
price, including one pattern, 81 SIS
The Register and Mirror and
Farmer an excellent Farmers
Weekly, 81 rs
The Register and New York Tri-
hume and Farmer, a weekly of
great value to farmers, 81 so
The Register and Tri Weekly
World, popular with everybody,
and taken largely, 81 IS
The Register and Tri- Weekly Tri-
bune, superlatively good litera-
ture coming three times week, 81 IS
The Register and The Country
Gentleman, DID, conservative and
reliable, S2 90
The Register and The Albany
Times Union, daily of excellent
reputation, in touch with New
York affairs. and the Farm and
Fireside, % pages, all good,
which comes every two weeks,
all for $7 so
The Register and Metropolitan
Magazine regular 81 so monthly, 81 65
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

stood at aFen-
ton in the mid
die of the room.
Shall we I'M
pack-yes? ?"
ut is a capt.
tai idea" said
John Armita ge.
II was striker
for my captain
also, who had
fourteen pairs Of
boots and a bad
disposition and
his uniforms
yes2 He was
very pretty to
look at on a
horse"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

There were gray soldiers of many
battles yes - who fought the long
fight against the blue soldiers In the
valley of Virginia, and after the war
was over some of them would not sur
render-no; but they marched here and
stayed long time and kept their last
flag, and so the place was called the
Port of Missing Men. They built that
stone wall over there beyond the patch
OF cedars and camped. And few died,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

gotten | ever owned. gave gold for
1t to a Madrid tailor The mountain
nights are cool, and the thing may
serve me well. Oscar, how far is II
down to Storm Sprlngs?"
"A forced march. and you are there
In an hour and half, sir"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

and their graves
are there by the
C e d a rs. Yes;
they had brave
hearts," and o.
car lifted his
hat as though
he were saluting
the lost legion.
T h e y turned
again to the road
and went for
ward at a gal
lop, until, half a
mile from the
gate, they came
upon a clearing
and a low, red
rooted b u n G a
low.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

thus until the faint click of the gate
told her that he had gone.
She did not know that as the gate
closed upon him he met Chauvenet
face to face.
FRO BE Continued
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

This woman says she was saved
from an operation by Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Lena V. Henry, of Norristown, Ca,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
" I suffered untold misery from fe-
male troubles. My doctor said an opera
ton was the only chance had, and I
dreaded 1t almost as much as death.
Zone day read how other women
had been cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and l decided to
try it. Before 1 had taken the first
bottle 1 was better, and now am en-
tirely cured.
Every woman suffering with any
female trouble should take Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
MARKsMEN AT UNIVERSITY.

Three Of the university cadets have
qualified as marksmen under the
regulations of the United States
army Out of a possible score of $50
Frank Stewart of Blackfoot makes
118; Armstrong of Genesee 104, and
Fabian Ream of Dingle, SO. The
highest final score for target practice
are: Stewart So, Armstrong Sc, and
Davis SO, out of a possible rs. Com
mandant Smith is negotiating with
the management Of the Alaska
Yukon-Pacific fair for the encamp-
ment Of the cadet battalion there on
the grounds next June. This will
add a good deal of pleasure and profit
to the annual encampment for the ca
diets. with but small expense and re-
tain all the value of the weeks of
drill.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
OUR SICK FRIENDS.

Miss Mabel Thompson has the grip
and tonsilitis.
Mrs. Burns, who lives near the
sugar factory, has been i'll.
Louis Merkley of Wapello has ty-
phoid fever.
Mrs. 4. R. Jones is slowly recover
ing from typhoid lever.
Thos. Brown, an employee OF the
sugar company, has been at home
with the grip.
Inc two younger children of Fer
nan Fackrell have scarlet fever, and
the fanny is quarantined.
Miss Ella .eeples Of Presto is re-
covering from typhoid fever.
George Miltenberger is suffering
from the effects of diphtheria and is
not able to work regularly.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
ASYLUM BOARD MET.

The Asylum Board held meeting
Monday to prepare their biennial re-
port for the institution, and finished
their work in one day. The board
consists of A. B. Moss of Payette,
James e. Steele of Iona and Denmark
Jensen OF Mink Creek, and they, in
connection with Dr., Hoover, the
medical superintendent, have entire
charge of the institdtiou. 1t is man
aged like a large family on a large
farm, and although they have been
making Improvements costing thou
sands of dollars more than appropria-
ton was made for, they will have
some money to return to the state at
the beginning of the new year.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
CATHOLIC AND METHOD

4
IST GRATITUDE
The Catholic Altar Society and the
Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church,
wish to express their hearty thanks to
the public for recent favors when
they undertook some work to raise
money for use in semi-public matters.
The Ladies Aid conducted a rum
mage sale last week by means Of
which they cleared about SIS. and
the Altar society gave chicken din
ner on Tuesday evening that cleared
them about 500.
They feel that the public has dealt
very generously with them, and they
feel encouraged in the work they are
doing.
We believe we voice the sentiments
of the public when we say the ladies
save good values for the money and
then there is the further considera-
ton that they work hardest Of all and
use the money to give the pubic or
PAT or the public some further serv-
80 O. benefit from The money SO
laiSed.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27

Poultry House and Location. In
poultry raising the first consideration
Is the situation for the house. II pos.
sible select a situation which IL high
so that there will he good drainage
from the house, as nothing Is more
prejudicial to the health OF the fowls
than dampness. Light sandy soil II
preferable to heavy clay, as It dries
out quicker and is easier to keep clean
and fresh. Ground with a southern
slope is preferable, especially for win.
ter. The house should in all cases
face the south or southeast, so e. to
get as much sunshine as possible.
1t Ii not necessary In our climate
to have elaborate and warmly built
houses, but II is necessary that the
house is built 30 that the fowls can be
protected from cold winds and rain
and the roosting place should be- 20
arranged that the fowls can be kept
warm enough so that their combs win
not freeze, as hen will not lay II
suffering from frost bite. The house
best suited for general farm use II
what is known as the scratching ahed
house. This house can be in any sise
to suit and may be arranged in dif.
ferent ways.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
NOTICE.

The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society will
hold flair" at the w.. I. 8. rooms
two days, Friday and Saturday, De-
cember 18th and 18th at which time
many beautiful and useful articles
will be on sale at prices within the
reach Of all. A hot dinner and sup
per will also be served both days.
This fair" is given by the ladies
to aid In the building Of the Baptist
parsonage, now in course Of construc-
tion. Plan to buy your Christmas
gifts and take your meals with the
ladies and SO help good work
along. 1872
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the postoffice at Blackfoot,
Idaho, for the week ending November
90, 1908:
Blackfoot Creamery.
Durham, Mr.. w. A.
Hubbard, F. A.
Jurd, Geo. w., Esq.
Seaman, DR.. w. l..
PHILIPS, Mrs.
Rogers, Mr.. F.
Rogers, G.. G.
All OF the above letters remaining
uncalled for two weeks from date OF
this list, will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office. Parties calling for the
above letters will please say "adver-
tised,' giving date Of this list.
GEORGE L. WALL, p. M.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
JACKMAN'S y
Ladies Furnishers

N. A. Just came down from Warm
River Tuesday, where he has been
for several weeks, experimenting
development work on the Snake River
Valley electric plant.
State bank held a meeting on Monday
and when they adjourned they all
wore the smile that means "Our
business is pretty good. Thank you"
Taft's majority in Idaho is 1896,
and Brady's is 1915. Taft carried
every county in the state except
Blaine. Colonel Hamer and Miss
Chamberlain stood highest in the
state ticket, and Brady and Hastings
the lowest.
The Blackfoot State Bank has in
stalled a new American Change
maker that greatly simplifies handl-
ling money. BY pressing one key 1t
will throw out such combinations as
may be desired, and 1t all comes at
once, nickels, dimes. pennies, quar-
tiers, along with the larger denomina-
tions of coins. If the cashier wants
$1.S7, he has only to press one key
and the money is in his hand, with
no possibility of mistake in the
count. Ask to be shown the change
maker. 1t will do you good to see
how simple and smart 1t is.
In this issue will be found an adj
vertisement of Stark Bros. Nurseries
and Orchards Company, the well
known nurserymen of Louisiana, Mo.
Stark Bros. enjoy the highest reputa-
tion in this locality for the excellence
of their varieties and universal fair
dealing with our orchardists. We
direct your attention to their adver-
tisement In this issue, which IL the
first Of . series that will appear reg
.ularly In this paper and which every
orchArdist sAoslA Rad.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
GROWING CELERY PLANTS.
Some Suggestions for It's Planting
and Cultivation.

Gardeners who grow 1t for the
early demand usually SOW the seed
under glass in March or early April.
Cover the seed very tightly and keep
the weeds subdued. The plants should
be large enough to set in the open
ground In May, IL the season Is favor.
able
A later crop may be sown In open
ground later in April or In May, to
be marketed from September to De-
cember Sow this In drills from two
to three feet apart, Sometimes set
lettuce or SOW early beets between
the rows of celery, but this Is only
advisable when the land is rich and
holds moisture enough for both. The
celery should be large enough to
thin out and transplant In June or
July. Some prefer to cut the tops OF
the plants once or twice before trans-
planting to make them more stocky.
The weeds must be kept down at all
stages Of growth, but as the roots are
wide-spreading. It should not be
worked deep.
Fof winter and spring use the seed
is seldom sown before day, and the
thinning and transplanting are not
done before July. II very hot when
this is done, standing boards along the
rows to shade them or the south IL
! MN Is a.ssave more plants from
tnousnt sur-~ssT ss'sAs--,
being injured by the sun tliIssns can o.
saved by watering them, and Is less
labor in most gardens. The boards
will be needed later on for b.anching.
These varieties are usually sown
four feet apart II they are to be
blanched or partly blanched between
boards, and six feet apart IL to be
blanched by banking with earth. IA
common practice used to be to SOW
three or five rows OF onions as early
as the ground could be made ready.
then have row for sowing or trans.
planting celery, and thus proceed
through the field. The plants should
not be less than one foot apart. The
onions will be ont Of the way before
the celery is large enough to begin
blanching.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
MEAT MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT.

MhAl MhhhEI ACKNOWLEDGEMENT !.
Persons wishing goods delivered in
time for noon luncheon must place
their orders before II o'clock. Orders
to be used for 6 o'clock dinner must
be placed before A p. m. The earlier
the order is placed, the better chance
we have to deliver 1t before 1t Is
needed. The tendency of the public
has been to wait until a late hour
and then ask us to deliver 1t at once
This practice would force us to in
crease the number of cars and car
riers and the increased expenses
would increase the price of meats.
We want to give the public the best
service possible at the least expense,
and ask the cooperation Of house.
keepers by giving us their orders
early.
We close at $50 p. M, except
Saturdays and days proceeding holt
days.
23tf.
GROVE CITY MARKET.
IDAHO MEAT MARKET.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
Al CORRECTION.

Last week we stated that the press
on which the Nez Perez Indian Bible
was printed, came around the horn
about 1925. We have since been in
formed that it came from Hawaii, and
is thought to have come from Eng
land much earlier than that, but came
to the Nez Perez country in 1899.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
THOSE HIGH TAXES.

Since the tax notices have been
sent out there has been considerable
talk about the tax being higher this
year than last, and in next weeks Re-
publican we will lay the matter be-
fore our readers SO all may know
how it happened.
In the meantime don't lose any
sleep, nor say any hard things about
somebody that you can not take back
in case they are said about the wrong
person.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27

Harry Gesas is confinel to his room
with rheumatism.
Elmer Nash of the firm of Bithell
& Nash, has just returned from Kan
sas with some fine draft horses.
Marshall billiard and the village
council are filling in the low places
on North Main street and making a
drain to carry off the water towards
the reservation.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
LEARN TO MAKE DRESSES.

am prepared to teach Thompson
Universal system Of garment cutting,
so that any girl can learn In few
lessons, to cut out all her clothing
and make them up in the latest styles.
l teach ladies and girls of any age, at
my home one mile south of Riverside.
Terms, $3.50 for the course. This
includes instruction book, tools, etc.,
to work with. For further particu-
lars, call on or write Mrs. M. G. Hen
drixon. r. F. D. No. 2, Blackfoot,
Idaho. 20-4
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
CJRRENT EVENT MEETING.

At the meeting of the history de-
partment of the Current Event club
held last Monday at the home of
Mrs. D. R. Jones the money question
was taken up and discussed, covering
the period from 1871 to the present
time. 1t was an interesting review of
good banks, bad banks, wildcat fl
nancial operations and other kinds.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
vi. s. MEETING.

Next Tuesday at p. m. there will
be meeting Of the V. !. s. at the
Rest Rooms.
They expect to hold another rum
mage sale about the middle Of De-
cember.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
STUDENTS CONTEST
FRIDAY NIGHT

There will be defamation contest
at the M. e. church on Friday even
ing, to which the public is invited
The winners in this contest will en-
ter the district contest which will be
held at Blackfoot on the evening OF
December 4th.
An admission fee of fifteen cents
will be charged, except for school
children, who will pay 10 cents. The
exercises begin at S:15.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
COMPLETING THE ELEVATOR.

The big elevator being built here
by the Western Milling & Elevator
Company is now enclosed and the
work will be rushed to completion.
In addition to the construction crew.
eight men are employed handling
grain and produce. They are hAndI-
ing about three cars Of potatoes Z
day.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
GROVE CITY MARKET.
IDAHO MEAT MARKET.
FITTING LADIES' GLOVES.

Mrs. Jackman has the latest styles
in ladies kid gloves and not only has
u u icTt of gloves but can give you a
norsacF f,t r,,yes wear twice as
long and look better when tnes ~ >
perfectly. and Mrs. Jackman fits the
gloves carefully for each purchaser.