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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

ate II l do not spend the night in the
lookup"
You do not look desperate"
"Oh, l am not desperate: 1t is only
the adventure that is desperate"
Some princess in durance vile!
Some villain to smite? Citadels to
Storm" Her smile was enchantment
itself.
hesitated a moment. What would
you say If told you that this adven-
ture was merely to prove to myself
what a consummate ass the average
man can be upon occasions?"
Why go to the trouble Of proving
it?"-drolly.
Il am conceited enough to have
some doubts as to the degree"
Consider it positive"
l laughed. Il am in hopes that am
neither a positive ass nor a superla
tive one. only comparative.
But the adventure; that is the
thing that mainly interests me-"
"Oh, that is a secret which should
hesitate to tell even TO the Sphinx"
Il see you are determined not to
illuminate the darkness, and she
turned carelessly toward her uncle,
who was serenely contemplating the
glowing end of a fat perfecto.
| bowed and passed out into Sixth
avenue. rather regretting that had
not the pleasure OF the charming
young persons acquaintance
The ten-spot of hearts seemed TO
have startled her for some reason. |
wondered why.
The snow blew about me. whirled.
and swirled. and stung. Oddly enough
| recalled the paragraph relative TO
Mrs. Hyphen-Bonds. BY this time she
was being very well tossed about In
Eid-ocean. AS the old order OF yarn
spinners used to say. little did | dream
what was in store for me. or the influ-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
ence the magic name Of Hyphen-B Bands
was to have upon my destiny.
Bismillah. whatever that meansi}
CHAPTER ~.


After half an hours wandering
about | stumbled across a curio-shop.
a weird. din ald dusty, musty old
ourio-shop. With stuffed peacocks
hanging from the ceiling. and skulls
and bronzes and marbles. paintings,
furnished jewelry and ancient armor.
rare books OF velium, small arms. tap
estry. pastimes. plaster masks. and
musical instruments. recalled to
mind the shop OF the dealer In an.
tiquities in Balzac's La Peau de Cha
grin, and glanced about mot without
a shiver) for the fatal ASS skin. II
forgot that l was wearing IL myself
that nightD | was something Of q
collector OF antiquities, of the mani.
mate kind. and for time | became
lost in speculation-specula rath-
er agreeable Of its kind ] liked to
conjure up In fancy the various
scenes through which these curios!.
ties had drifted In their descent to
this demi- pawnshop; the brave men
and beautiful women, the clangor OF
tocsins. the haze OF battles. the glitter
~ S@~st tOcAo, CPOths anu R6E1. w lat
romances lay behind yon satin slip
per? What grande dame had smiled
behind that ivory fan? What meant
that furnished silver mask?
The old French proprietor was evi.
IDENTITY all things from a pawnbroksr
to an art collector; for most Of the
jewelry was In excellent order and
the pictures possessed value far be-
yond the instrinsic.
From the shining metal Of the
small arms. my glance travelled to
the face Of the prospective buyer. It
was an interesting face. clean-cut,
beardless. energetic. but the mouth
impressed me as being rather hard.
Doubtless he felt the magnetism Of
my scrutiny, for he suddenly looked
around. The expression on his face
was not one to induce me to throw
my arms around his neck and de-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

clare l should be glad to make his
acquaintance. 1t was a scowl He
was in evening dress, and could
see that he knew very well how to
wear it. All this was but momentary.
He took up a revolver and balanced il
on his palm.
By and by the proprietor came sid
ling along behind the cases. the slip
shod fashion of his approach inform
ing me that he wore slippers.
DO you keep costumes?" asked.
Anything you like. sir. from q
crusader to a modern gentleman
with grim and appropriate irony.
What is 1t you are in search of
a masquerade costume?
Only a gray mask" | answered.
Il am to go to a masked ball tonight
as Gray Capuchin. and l want q
mask that will match my robe"
Your wants are simple"
From a shelf he brought down
box. took on the cover. and left me
to make my selection Soon found
what ! desired, and laid ii aside. wait
ing for NJ. Friard to return. Again
| observed the other customer.
There is always a mystery 10 be
solved and a story to be told. when
a man makes the purchase OF a
pistol in a pawnshop. A man who
buys a pistol for the sake of pro-
lection does so in the light Of day,
and in the proper place, a gun-shop
He does not haunt the pawnbrokers
in the dusk of evening. Well. IL
was none of my business Doubtless.
he knew what he was doing.
coaghed suggestively. and Friand
came slipping in my direction again.
This is what | want. How mlchg'
inquired.
FIFTY cents; it has never been
worn"
To he Continued
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1t was seven o'clock when I pushed
aside my plate and paid my check. /
calculated that by hustling l could
reach Blankshire either a. ten or ten
thirty. That would be early enough
for my needs. And now to no at o,it a
costume. All | needed was a gray
mask. / had in my apartments a
Capuchin's robe and cowl. rose.
lighting cigarette.
The girl looked up from her coffee
Back to the dime ban
teringly
Il have a few minutes to spare"
said l.
by the way. l forgot to ask you
what card you drew"
1T was the ten of hearts"
THE ten of hearts?" Her amaze
ment was not understandable
Yes. the ten of hearts; Cupid and
all that"
She recovered her composure
quickly.
Then you will not blow up the
postoffice to-night?'
NO" replied, not tonight"
You have really and truly aroused
my curiosity. Tell me, what does the
ten of hearts mean to your
l gazed thoughtfully down at her.
Had l truly mystified her? There was
some doubt in my mind
Frankly, l wish ! might tell you.
All | am at liberty to say is that am
about to set forth upon a desperate
adventure, and shall be very FORUM
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
OLD SAWS RE-sAWED.

A bird in the hand Is worth two In
the bush, but both are dirt cheap COM
pared with one On a hotel menu card.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a
crown. especially II the crown Is
bald and In fy time
People who live in glass houses
would make more IL they raised hot
house grapes instead OF trouble.
Evil to him who evil thinketh. and
that's generally what he gets.
IL you lead horse to water and
can't make him drink, take sip your,
self; he may have good judgment
Beauty's only skin deep. but that's
deep enough for the complexion spe-
ciaiist
Alrs well that ends well except a
"best-selling" novel
Fine feathers make soft beds.
Every rose has its thorn. and every
dozen its florist bill
Never put of till tomorrow what
you can do to-day, unless some one
did II yesterday.-Judge.
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Failed in Business

When Senator Bailey was in Wash
ington recently a stranger called at
his hotel and sent in card. The sen
ator did not recognize the name. but
in accordance with his usual courtesy
came out to where the stranger was
waiting II took only few minutes
conversation to develop the fact that
the individual simply desired to make
= touch IL was the regulation
Been unfortunate and desire to get
back TO my own country What is
your business. colonel," the senator
inquired. The rusty frock coat and the
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

a. m Tired to death with dancina
and all daxed With the lights. IL Is a
clover and lavender bath
a little bag containing a hauafal Of
dried clover tops and lavender flowers
Is thrown into the tub and the no,
water Is turned On As the water coois
the sceat Of the lavender and clover
comes out and the bath becomes med
icaied and perfumed I; is = sure ear1
for Insomnia
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
GIVING.

People give. in order OF their pref
erenee:
l. Advice.
2. Pain.
3. Gifts
a Unweicome.
b. Merely useless
C. More OF less useful.
4. Good measure. square deal.
Very passionate givers will some
times exhaust the list. The majority
however. proceed only as long as they
find 1t more blessed to give than &c
receive, stopping. say. with No. 2
Few get beyond No. 3, b.-Puck.
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lee ha a Grim
chief a
capacity finally the deliberate reasonable
councils The biased
eel
In opposition the
Quoted the negotiations the
with
pidabe picture OF the conditions prevailing
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
hslrs 20 sltsn.

A woman whose trade II Is TO keep
the woman 81 social Affairs bright and
fresh for her oveuiag functions has a
rigid set OF rules which she requires
her patrons to follow.
4 require my patrons TO take a
warm bath at night after coming
home. she says. and TO drink a cup
Of cool. bu; not iced water. That viii
insure sound repose. and we all know
thar a good nights sleep Is necessary
TO bright eyes.
Il have u special bath prescription
for the WOMAN who Gomez home at 4
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

hash of the political Booth Harrington the Indiana s
a bill
back Now other ooser author George AIDE helping
s
Politician
OF
Wister
9 a ike
few and between He finds writing
His he
his
the
He has written
of
Nanley
sides of
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
roSy Humility,

Why don't you go to work."
Work." rejoined Meandering Mike
Look at de thousands of poor fellows
that is lookin' fur work an feelin' mis-.
cradle widout it. Now work amt nee
essary to me. an / amt goin' TO butt
in an reach fur 1t merely fur de sake
OF 'havin' something to brag about
Washington Star
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

In San Domingo there is a remark.
able salt mountain. a mass of crystal.
line salt almost four miles long, said
to contain nearly 10000. 900 tons. and
TO be so clear that medium-sized prin,
can be read with ease through a block
foot thick
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
Nc, Profoundly lnnres.ea.

Mrs. Upsome-So you took tour
through Switzerland did you. What
did you think q the Mat,eFhorn.
Mr.. Pneurieh-To tell you the truth.
didn't try II. ! don't think much OF
these foreign beverages. anyhow
Chicago Tribune
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

1T is curious how habits fix them.
selves upon us" said Silas Hayrick's
nephew. who was studying for the
ministry.
Yep, know It," replied Silas.
You take Lizzie's husband, fer in.
stance. Sence they've moved up TO
the city where they have all these
latest conveniences he takes a bath
regular every week. whether he needs
II or not"-Chicago Record Herald.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
Conflicting Emotions.

did you have a good time at your
musicale?"
NO" answered Mr. Cumrox: every
time the band played anything en-
joyed | got worried for fear 1t wasn't
classical enough to be the moneys
worth. "-Washington Star.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
Hers by Purchase.

The woman who married that old
rich fellow has simply sold her youth
and loveliness."
Well. II you could see her account
at the beauty doctors. I bet you'd find
she had bought EN-"
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black hat seemed to warrant the titlA
Why. | am gentleman. senator
the stranger replied, pompousiy. oh.
see. the senator said. pleasantly.
Have you instituted bankruptcy pro-
eeedings. sir?"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
PORT ARTHUR RECALLED

The passing of the death sentence upon Gen.
stoessei Is a harsh ending to the career OF this
Russian commander, who three years ago
acclaimed around the world the hero OF Port
Arthur" The general. who decorated by
Emperor William OF Germany and honored by the
Russian army for his defense Of the Port Arthur
fortress. has now been tried and found wanting
in courage and capability by his own people.
Even Stoessers former enemies, the japanese.
came forward to say that he does no, deserve
this treatment at hands OF his country and Stoes-
sci himself argued before the court martial that
he had justification for his act In his last words
before the court Gen Stoessel. broken In health
and fortune. accepted full responsibility for the
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
Mobility.

Mrs. Vick-Senn's eyes flashed.
Johnny doesn't get that weak chin
OF his from my side OF the house"
she exclaimed
No. my dear" meekiy responded
her husband. Johnny has my chin,
but he inherits his mothers tireiess
capacity for keeping It in motion. -
Chicago Tribune.
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The Autoeratie Spirit.

Would you advise a young man 20
go into politics."
Advise him." repeated Senator
Sorghum No. II saw that he could
be useful Id order him TO 20 into
politics "--WashinEton Star.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
MAY BE BRITISH PREMIER

Right Hon. Herbert Henry Asqulth who is
slated to succeed Sir Henry Campbell. Zimmerman
as premier Of Britain Is of the gery few mem
bers of the present cabinet who are not Scotch
lie IL a approach 10 It. however. for be IL
forkshiromaB and represents a Scotch con.
sutgcncy. II might be added. too. that his batter
half is Scotch being the daughter OF Sir Charles
Tenant He IL a clear beaded. clever shrewe
lawyer and a hard worker. He has been in public
life since 1885 a member for East Fife and while
he has been playing OF the most important
roles in the drama OF national politics he has
been carrying enormous legal practice at
the same time
II was Mr. Asquith who first came out In IA
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26


mythical m a coon"
all
uated from Cornell college
following He In
1855 and chosen by the house the
OF
attorney his
notably
Birdsai
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

First Race Horse--Did you get that
sudden squirt or In the last lap as the
result Of the stimulus OF mature re.
fiection7
Second Ditto-Not much / didn't I
got that squirt on The spur Of the mo
ment-Baltimore American
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

That Millionaire seems willing 10
do something for humanity
Yes, answered Mr. Dustin Stax
But he is always true 10 his business
principles. He took good care 10
make humanity pay him in advance
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
AUTHOR LOSES IN PoLITIcs

Owen Wister. author OF The virgnian." has
been taking a whirl at politics, He came out as
The reform candidate for select councilman OF
the Seventh ward OF his native Philadelphia, and
got $40 votes on the cry against dirty streets
dirty water, dirty air and dirty police. bu, his
opponent. common. ordinary. Organization Re
publican got 345s votes and the election stiil
Mr.. wister is not discouraged. He did better
than he expected. He expected 500 votes and
he did somewhat better. so he expresses himself
dee lighted" His friends mostly hide
pendents. in the sense that they could not be
depended upon. otherwise he might have come
within hailing distance OF the victor
Wlster Is not the FIRST novelist 20 make a
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
IN THE PUBLIC EYE
CONGRESSMAN TO RETIRE

Congressman Robert G. Cousins Of Upton.
Ia. one OF the most brilliant orators in congress
where he has served elght terms ia about 10 re-
tire at the demand OF Gov Cummins. His col
league. Congressman Birdsall will do likewise
The two senators for the state had formed
combination, or machine, which carried every
thing for years. But Gov. cummins resented die
tation and set out TO reduce the machine to
scrap iron. IL vas guerrilla warfare either
Tor the governor boldly announced his candidacy
To succeed Senator Allison. and declared war
upon rybody who maintained an alliance with
the Allison machine. Cousins failed to get under
cover. Later he found that the governor was
more powerful than the machine he was nghting,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
seretIrnes ttsppen, That War

ThrogEins-Did yon ever try makint
q comrade Of your boy
Phogy-Yes: but II didn't work. I
found he was too old for me.-chicago
Tribune.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
Leading Up to His Support.

What's doing?" asked one reporter
addressing another who had Just
emerged from the state senate
chamber.
Senator Jayson is speaking"
"Jayson? He was speaking when
left. an hour ago"
Yes. he's been speaking right
along. ever since"
Have you been here since he
started?"
Yes"
What's he speaking about"
Il don't know. He hasn't said, so
far"-Chicago Record Herald.
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a Sure Proof.

Does he move in high financial cir
Giles -
You bet he does. He belongs to the
most exclusive indictment club In New
York. E-Baltlmore American
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26


Of
He has succeeded
his
in Britain where
SEQ and ten.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
-Continued.
With Drawings By Harrison Fisher.

With Drawings /
Continued.
lEy niece" inter
oman. coughing a
be annoys you"
hfully.
/ exclaimed Gag
arm in doing I'M
and most people
are stupid"
baid the girl, smil-
billy enjoying her
lat matter. do a
commanded pres
| couldn't have
he cards,-not IL
Id upon 1t. But l
Rted myself from
ricks out of bust
gentleman ten
him do a sleight-
entering into the
lived into a pocket
dece of silver, 1t
caught.
make it worth
said, showing the
fed to slide under;
kht.
10 say" -frowniag
|arity in my bust
1t wants half an
10 come on. II |
Df turn, / might
ige. And besides,
pon the professor
note: Ladies and
to introduce the
gnor Fantoccini,
cks have long puz-
led heads of Eu-
lsingly. That's
how"
The dime museum
makes a fine i'm
blid the dime back
are an impostor,"
oo," l confessed,
Game to an end by
pr separate orders.
rds and proceeded
for l was hungry.
p | caught vague
fersation between
ele.
mumbled the old
Zll get into some
tter. 1t will be
Hash of old Rome,
F at this very mo-
med"
hes of reading ro-
h a kind of grum-
yer was a particle
side of the fam
ID.
is peace In the
. me-"
ng with you; I
sting my time. l
/ you that you are
Eolly."
my mind"
kse | have hopes"
b a woman makes
pne thing, she gen
4. Why can't you
idea and go to the
carmen in Paris,
New York." she
lveled young per-
|favorite opera, be-
ehimsically.
ease recollect that
} comes of your
ito prevent it. It's
dea, and no good
'k me-"
of myself, "-trucu-
been forced to OBJ
1t was all about.)
/ am becoming so
al." sighed the old
slf to the haricots
positively nothing.)
that you can't go
after my own rea-
""
houlders rose and
answer for that
IL you everything
'legraph."
1fort. Imagine re-
in the morn
rain is without in
ey of thought, |
e back home with
ht sleep o nights.
amusement"
hours a day and
< than your father
!. Yours is a very |
of paints; | hate
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26

Youth the Time Of oprorsunlsy.
Youth Is the opportunity 10 do some
thing and become sonebody.--Muagr.
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Lord Chumpy dressed for the
opera)-Here. boy. call me a four.
wheeler. will you?
The Boy-Well. yer don't think I'd
call yer hanson, do yer?-Comic
Cuts
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-03-26
The Distinction.

Mrs. Gadsby-fias she any friends
to speak Of?
Mrs. Nowly-No. she hasn't any that
you would care TO talk about.-Smart
Set
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-06
Senn's newspapers" Riled

Sem, of Oacoma, has, as most
people in this section of the state
know, nearly score Of final proof
sheets in Stanley and Lyman coun-
ties. Just now Editor Jeffries, of
the News at Fort Pierre, and the
publisher of the Review, are being
given considerable space in those
papers, because we had the audacity
to say few things concerning Sem,
the man who has, latter duo consid-
eration," (he does not say how much)
agreed to deliver Stanley and Lyman
counties to the Crawford forces.
Now, Sem says that our remarks,
directed at him, are s'untruthful and
unfair,'' but declines to say any
thing further in that direction. He
says he won't throw mud, that we
can have the puddle all to ourselves,
and then he picks up a few chunks OF
damp gumbo and heaves them at US.
OF course, he won't throw mud; he
prints newspapers" (spare the word),
for the dissemination Of news"
Imagine us "all in, down and OUT
since Sem has turned his battery OF
newspapers on us.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-06

A party of eight members of the
local Odd Fellows LODGE. l.. Nor
man, A. P. Whitney, Earl Roush, l..
e. Osborne, Harry Graham, G. w.
Hague, j. T. Buswell and ]. ID.
Rainey-left Saturday morning for
Pedro, where, with Mr.. Norman
as special deputy, they instituted
Pedro Lodge No. 1S4, I. o. o. f.
Seventeen APPLICATIONS for membership
were initiated, and the offices of the
new order elected and installed.
The Philip boys were royalty enter
tained by the members of the new
lodge. Splendid entertainment was
furnished. The banquet given them
at midnight was the feature, and the
boys will long remember the hospital
ity shown them on this occasion.
They are awaiting the time when
they can get it back on their neigh
bors from the north.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-06
EXCHANGE GLEANINGS
Happenings In County and State
Some items are rehashed, some Civ
an credit where credit is due, and
some are swiped bodily.

The house at the Ben Giddings
ranch at the mouth of Lance creek
was totally destroyed by fire.