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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

to kill the housewifely instinct In
women and further the ends of care
less or INSCRIPTIONS grocers than any
other labor saving household institu.
ton of the century. Even the most
competent of housekeepers can always
find one thing more to do at home
and when the solicitor takes such q
friendly interest in her needs and what
her family likes, or the telephone can
be used without changing from the
| house frock to a street suit, she is very
apt to drop the habit Of marketing A
New York grocer established one year
in new and prosperous residence dis
trict thus summed up his trade:
1--WE must make special appeal for
the telephone and solicited trade, be.
cause our store and staff Of clerks ls
not large enough to accommodate Gus
toners if they called every day to mar.
llet. Two-thirds Of our trade Is Sc.
cured either by telephone or by solicit
| ing, and the women never come to the
store except when they happen to be
passing on some other errand, or when
there is some mistake in the bill. Yet
it takes half our clerks to wait on the
remaining one third of the trade
women who come here every day, and
who waste our time picking over good, I
changing their minds, waiting for
change' deciding between this brand
and that
Then you do not care for the WON.
an who want to see what She buvs for
her family to eatP
THE man had saving sense M br.
NOR, and replied:
~ can't say that we really care for
her-but l don't mind adding that We
respect her." Wv
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
CIRCUS LESSONS.


Discipline is one Of the spokes in the
circus system wheel, says writer In
the Cosmopolitan. In the modern cir
Gus no swearing Is allowed, as women
and children may hear 1t. Cards, dice
and drink are prohibited. This is not
the conception which the public holds
concerning circus people, sbut strength
and steady nerves are needed for cir
Gus feats, and dissipation Of any kind
would soon leave the performers with
out profession.
When a big American circus was
abroad the German Emperor came one
night incognito and watched them I'M
load the fiat cars. Their system so Inn
pressed him that he had some of the
officers Of the German army see 1t and
adopt some of their methods.
In landing the circus outfit the first
man there is the ''layer-out." He gen
orally decides In about ten minutes
where his tents are to he placed. As
the building of the white city proceeds
everything seems to be In confusion.
tangled mass. Men are running every
way: wagons seem to be dumping theil
loads promlscuously; but every Wagon
Is lettered or numbered, so Is every box
or trunk. and all have their proper
places. This great tumble Of wagons
grooming and creaking in the soft turl
and men shouting and singing is al
working as one great whole to an end
But although they all work together
each man Is taught to think for him
self, and when a man shows ability, hi
Is soon noticed. One instance OF thii
was afforded by a young man who wa
studying medicine in the winter, ant
thought season in the fresh air would
harden him for his next winters work
The only job he could get was as a can
vas man. But he was able to think TO
himself, and promotion soon came.
The circus child is not taught b.
blows, but by kindness and patience
and the circus management insists tina
} every child shall go to school in win
ter
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
Contract Dentistry.

Contract work in dentistry is entire
ly out Of date" said the dentist. "Sev-
eral years ago that was the comnl)n
way Of doing business. A person with
poor teeth would ask us to make an es
innate on the cost Of putting his mouth
in shape. Once a price was fixed he In
sisted upon sticking to that figure.
Since 1t was possible to name only an
approximate cost of the work, we fire.
0uently underestimate the value of our
time and material. 1t was In order 10
secure justice all around that the rule
of paying for work actually performed
was established. The old way suited
our patrons better, however, because il
was usually more economical for them
and every day we meet persons who
ask for reversal to the old order OF
paying a stipulated sum for the entlr'
toh"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

"Mr. Maskelyne, may ask you - DO
me a very great favorT'
II shall be delighted" said Maskelyne.
LET me explain" she said, rapidly and
eagerly. you know this face?" She
held the photograph before him, and in
dicated Zeno with the tip of a finger.
Yes" said Maskelyne. II know the
face. The man at the Hotel des POstes
-Zeno."
You see he is in close conversation
with some one there"
YES"
'That man with whom he IL walking
and talking there, arm in arm, Is Mr..
Dobroski's bitterest enemy--a Pole, but
a spy in the pay of the Russian govern
ment."
"You know that?' said Maskelyne,
looking up at her.
"Mr. Dobroski showed me his photo
graph week ago. / should know the
man among thousand"
1T is not q face about which one
could easily be mistaken" Maskelyne
allowed. "What must / doY'
do you see to what the companion
ship of these two men and this mans
presence here point" she asked him. "You
won't think me foolish or romantic, Mr..
Maskelyne"
II should be very much inclined to
say" returned Maskelyne, that it points
IN the direction of Mr.. Farley's fancy,
and this fellow Zeno is a spy upon Dob
roski. OF course the companionship may
be a chance, and Zeno's being here an
accident"
''Do you think that very probable, Mr..
Maskelyne"
at may be-" said Maskelyne. "Rut we
cannot tell. What am to do, Miss But
ler?"
"Will you" she began, and broke
off there. "Mr. Dobrosbi has gone to
Brussels. He left this afternoon, and
gave the people of the Cheval Blanc no
address. He is known figure every
where, and it will be easy to find him."
''You wish me to find him, and to let
him know of this?"
ITO put 1t in his hands," answered
Angela.
Yes" he said, accepting the proffered
photograph and bestowing it in his breast
pocket. IT viii take the morning mail.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
4 CHAPTER VIII.

~ CHAPTER VIII.
The driver, bearing in mind O'Rourke's
promise of fiYe francs in case the station
were reached in time for the mail train,
put his fat-ribbed, heavy-footed horse to
the road at such a pace that O'Rourke
had five minutes to wait for the train. He
secured a ticket for the first stage of his
journey, and walked on to the platform
carrying his portmanteau. He had been
thinking of Angela and Maskelyne and
his own chances all the way; but now
he suddenly recalled Dobroski to mind.
That venerable conspirator and he would
travel to England together, for Dobroski
was on the train.
Nothing occurred to make the journey
particularly remarkable, and the two
companions were silent for the most part.
A brace of early tourists recognized Dob
roski and O'Rourke at Brussels, and
pointed them out one to another; and at
Dover they were known again, and Gre
ated little stir as they walked up and
down the platform, side by side, waiting
for the train.
They arranged where to meet again,
and Dobroski betook himself to the
streets, whilst O'Rourke went upstairs to
sleep, giving lnJuucIlOus 10 ulS SeTNdul
to call him in four hours precisely. But
after entering the bed chamber and lock-
ing the door he stood awhile in thought,
and then suddenly reopening the door, de-
scended to his private working room, and
there wrote a telegram. The telegram
was addressed to George Frost, Esquire,
at house in Pimlico, and ran thus: Call
at once. Special" 1t did no tpurport
to come from Hector O'Rourke, but from
one o. johnson of Acre Buildings. Any
way, at l o'clock precisely a gentleman
with a peaked beard, furtive eye, soft
hat and an accent blended of the accents
of Erin and Columbia, presented himself
at the door of the house in which
ORourke had chambers, and sent in q
card which bore the name of Mr.. George
Frost in fiourishing copperplate. He
was shown up, and when the door was
closed behind him, the occupant of the
room rose with a smile of welcome anC
gripped him heartily by the hand.
Ito be continued.)
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

SECRETARY TAFT goods properly send them out in the
sizes desired by the Chinese but this sfnecked lack
of business sense is disappearing slowly, and
becoming aroused to the Importance of his
trade which has grown without government encourage
ment and which has q great future.
There Is no to complain Of this governmental
indifference. The United States and the other powers
favor the open door, and II they wise they will
courage the empire to take long steps in administrative
and governmental reform, the development Of the
Of China the improvement of the welfare of
the people
To do this will add to Chna's strength and posi-
ton as Selfrespecting government and aid her in pre-
pairing to resist possible foreign aggression In the seek
ing and exclusive proprietary privileges. Thus
foreign aid will be required to enforce the door
and the policy of equal opportunity for all.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
Literary Chickenu.

An Indiana novelist with lovo -,
the simple life moved to a farm sava a
writer In Lpplncott's Magazine and
began raising chickens. When he had
some Matched out, he soon noticed tbot
they were languishing In their coons
and apparently about to die. Ho on
suited neighbor. WI
What do you feed themP" as,,o, =, .
neighbor @1A~
Feed them!" exclaimed the novelist
Why don't feed them anythlngy"
Then how do you suppose thon -
going to liver" al
Il presumed" replied the Doro,,.
with dignity, that the old hen. boS
milk enough for them now" AO
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
and Cotton Smith, who was to perform

land Cotton Smith, who was to perform
the marriage ceremony.
Before he would sanction the depar-
ture the Rev. DR.. Smith consulted with
the bishop of Washington. The bishop
viewed the request lightly, as a bit of
feminine fancy, and acquiesced.
And so 1t came about that Mrs.
Wheelwright held up a chubby tremu-
lous little finger when the ceremony
reached the ring.titting stage, and
Washington society gasped in astonish,
ment and whispered expectantly.
As society was astonished the clergy
was shocked. Precedent is precedent,
peculiarly so with the clergy. Wise
faced gentlemen of the cloth are shak-
ing their heads doubtfully.
Under the ritual of the English
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

church the ring must be blessed and
placed upon the third finger of the left
hand. The bishop of London may be
asked If this was a violation.
Opponents of the little finger idea
cite Archbishop Farley's recent refusal
to participate in departures from rules
in regard to third-finger rings.
In Europe Catholic clericals have
been ordered by the Pope to permit nc
more such departures.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
ABorm THE WEDDING RING.

WOmRn's whIm to Wear 1t On Little
Finger Raises Dispute.
Only a woman's within! She wouldn't
have the wedding ring on the third fin
ger; she insisted on the bridegroom
placing it on her little finger.
Only a within, but it has made Mrs.
John Tyler wheelwright, who was mar
rled in Washington the other day, one
Of the most talked-of women in the
country.
Mrs. wheelwright's hand was small
and chubby. The narrow gold band OF
bondage looked better on the fourth
finger, so she asked permission to &C
wear 1t from tina austerS Rev. DR.. Ro
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

O'Rourke's departure affected the vai-
nus members of the party variously. Mas
lyme bEisA.sEeasep ever 50 little to be-
- ssn With but seeine-.saat Angela had
snddenly grown grave, he himseN grew
~raysr than ever and dropped into YER
table abyss Of despair. ~
Angela did not need to be tol0s
than she learned in that parting gnRCe n
"a pressure. and while O'Rourke rode ~
vard the railway station in full assurance
&c faith that he had already conquered
sba In thinking Of him, was filed with
a cold indignation that ne should nave
dared 40 to presume upon her innocent
freedom with him.
al am a firt," she told herself; "a CO.
ouette. He saw 1t, and took advantage
OF it."
The novelist, whose strong point was
iove-making, and who reJolced IN tue us
section of the feminine heart on paper
was beautifully ignorant oil the drama OF
which one scene was being enacted unuel
his nose. His WIFE, who dissected nom
Ing knew all about the case and woN'S
nave loved to bring the two young peopi
toxether, for, like all good women sn
was matchmaker at heart AS Ior u
major. he was a matchmaker, 100 out
knew no more than Noah whether OF
the two young people had the talP'&
leaning to each other. II an
The dinner passed Of fairly va -
tben came the mild dissipation ~, "a a
evening. The large room of the a. - =
vile was found to be artihci ia a.,
sned. for the evening light still ~"
dda. Banged about the ebay
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
DO you KNOW YOUR GRocERp
He Respects the Woman Who Is
Hard to Please.

He Respects the Woman Who Is
Hard to Please.
Under the title, do You Know Your
Grocer2" the editor of Woman's Home
Companion makes this comment:
There are few of the intimate de.
tails of his business life which our
obliging grocer does not wish you to
know. And that is why he sends a so
llcitor to your kitchen door every
morning, why he assures you that your
children will be served as honestly and
promptly as yourself, and why he Is
highly elated when you put in a tele.
phone and Join his list of telephone
customers
THE telephone and the order clerl
or solicitor have probably done more
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
Mnkinn Un the peneiency.

Girls" said the manager Of quick
lunch joint, 81 want you to look your
best to-day. Add an extra ribbon or
ring. Give your cheeks an extra daub
Of powder"
whats the matter?" asked the fab
head waiter. Butter bad again?"
NO" said the manager; the beef's
ON the bum."-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
How He Got T.

How did you get into this countries.
asked a reporter Of a Chinaman wv.
it through the open door," " a.
No; through a chlnk," replied ~,
Mongolian tersely.-Judge.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
Picard In the Green Room.

First Actor-Congratulat me, old
man. l have been married just ten
wears to-day to one woman.
Second Actor-That's nothing. I've
been married twice to my present wife
in Ave hears.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
CH1NA,s Dook MUST BE KEPT OPEN
BY Secretary Tai

Our merchants are being reused to
the Importance of the Chinese trade,
and they would view with deep con-
,ern any and all political obstacles n
Is maintenance and expansion. This
ceiling is likely to find expression in
lie action of the American govern
rent.
American manufacturers to-day do
lot take the trouble to pack their
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
CAuld Prove an Abb,

Doctor & 10 his patient, who is Ill with
typhoid fever)-This Is probably caus-
ed by some water you have drunk.
When did ydu last take some
Patient-About three years ago. I
ink.-SimplicisSlmua
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

Does dentists go to heaven, Wnuer
Sure, They lets EN- in SOS they kirS
put gold crowns on the angelA"Epen.,
VOE Post
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

ton expects the answer to be In dollars. No other
swer than that which carries the dollar sign with 1t is
considered Efforts which not worth the dollar
ure efforts not worth expanding. Somebody made
million dollars in certain line of work-that is worth
while Some else has salary of 100000 year
to show for his progress the chances there?
To him there chance in life that not measured by
the possibilities Of money above the necessities of simple
living
Andrew Carnegie is an example Of the worlds master
of millions Carnegie will allow the mention of death
In his presence If he escape it. You young men
who have fixed your hopes in life for the accumulation
million dollars-have you any idea Of how many mil
lions this Carnegie might give you In exchange for
your youth merely?
What can it mean when the master of men and mil
lions in his age will not suffer reference to death
in his presence? Simply that In this old age he is con-
Tossing to the frutessness Of his past life 1t is
fession of his failure finding those things in life
which should have rpened him, meowed him and given
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

the old man that old mans retrospect Of life wen spent
such as has allowed the death made beautu
by Bryant Like that wraps the drapery on nA
couch about him and lies down to pleasant creams
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

ecutive reached the conclusion That TOT the VHIouS
departments of federal government to seize power
not granted by the States and the people is TO proec
and defend the constitution" know not
With equal frankness those Of us who have widely
different views who love the constitution and revere
not alone memory but the wisdom of its trainers
who believe that the powers are wisely distributed be-
the States and the federal government and deem
that all past history proves it-should speak.
Many Of the people have not found time TO study the
history and the genesis Of the constitution If, then,
there were no immediate danger of effective seizure
of powers should to protect the future meet the
assault of new federalsts with equal vigor They
steadily teaching and preaching the doctrines
of their sect.
So those opposed to their views should sacrifice any
party feeling and interest and enter the lists open
champions of constitutional system In its integrity.
The time to do 1t is Some other year-aye even
next year-may be too late.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
EVERY MAN IS FOR RENT.
By John A Rowland.

Never before in the history of the United
States as q nation has it been more difficult to
find recruits of first grade for those, lines Of
human endeavor where the love of doing and
the recompenses OF a simple, earnest life are
stimulus and reward in one for such life.
what is there in itT has become the one
set question of the young man beginning the
world, and that young man asking the ques-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

stand the thousands Of employes-the
great army American the best paid body
Of men and women in the world
We have much to show he world as evidence af Amer-
cas- material greatness, but venture say there Is
nothing in that yespect that should regard with
much pride as the American pay roll 1t has equal
anywhere In "a large sense it has made the American
home the American school and the American savings
bank envy of the world tempting thousands to our
shores every day. to share prosperity and con-
tentkient.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
WARNING AGAINST FEDERALISM.
By Alton B. Parker.

The States and the people undertook by the
constitution to fix the boundaries OF eacn OF
the great departments of government beyond
which neither could pass. Upon the executive
no legislative or judicial power was conferred
but he was charged to take care that the
laws be faithfully executed" and to protect
and defend the constitution of the United
States" gy what process of reasoning the ex-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
THE UNEoUALED AMERICAN PAY ROLL
BY Secretary COrteIyOu.

Victories Of commerce call for high
courage-courage to plan broadly for
the future, courage tolstiek to q Plan
steadfastly to the end PLUCK ana per
slstence are the inspi fling attributes 81
American manhood, a nd they areEypl-
fed in the American 1nerchant
No road is too hard\ for the Amerl,
can business man to travel, no OBJ
stacle great enough to stop him so long
as he sees ahead something to be done.
Back of him. sharing in his successes
and not envyIng balm his Just rewards,
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03

OK wagon competition makes certain
short railroad lines in South Africa
unprohtablal
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-01-03
CHAPTER VII.

O'Rourke's departure affected the vaN-
nus members of the party variously. Mas
'<Alyne bright s,,c5ss,p ever so little to be-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-21
LOCAL MARKET QUOTATIONS.

LOCAL MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Chickens, spring, per doz., $4,000
$3.50
Hens, per doz., s3.5Od$3.75.
Fryers, per doz, s3OOqs325.
BOOSTERS, per doz., S1.5Oq$1.sO.
Plymouth Rock hens, per doz., $500
$500.
Geese, unplucked, per doz., $1,000
$3.50.
Ducks, per doz., $S.5Ods4OO.
Turkeys out of season; no demand.
Yard eggs, per doz., l5c.
Butter, fresh country product, per
h.. 25cd30c.
Cabbage, per h., Slscq4c.
Onions, per b.. 2c@21ac.
Irish potatoes, home product ex-
hausted; northern stock, per bu.. s1OO
OSLO
Sweet potatoes, per bu., $3.50.
Garlic, per h., 1OcGl2c.
Peanuts, home grown, per h., &c
d4c.
Blackeyed peas, per 10, SC.
Mush peas, per b., &c.
Tomatoes, per doz., 15cd zoe.
Pepper( green, per doz., 25cGSOc.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-21

Rev. j. B. Turrentine returned yes
terday from Corpus Christi.
Mrs. j. b. Andrews and children OF
Houston are visiting in the city.
Ed Hearne returned yesterday from
several months stay at Abilene.
Sam Luther of the Leonard School
community was in the city yesterday.
G. G. Walker was in the city yes
terday from the upper end of the coun.
ty.
Mrs. Emma Spell returned last night
from a pleasant visit at Bedlas, Grimes
county.
Mrs. j. d. Scoffeld returned home
10 Dallas yesterday after a pleasant
visit here.
Floyd Todd OF the Harvey neigh.
borhood was in town on business yes.
terday.
Mrs. l.. b. Kern and daughter, Miss
Verbie, have returned from a visit to
Marlin.
Mrs. j. A. Meyers and children ar
rived home yesterday after a weeks
stay in Galveston.
For Rent-Five room cottage. Con
venient with plenty of water, etc
Mrs. r. V. Kernole. 223
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Parks areenioy
ing a visit from their son, Eugene
Parks, of Denver, Colo. -
J. f. Brown and Dick Hunicutt
shipped a carload OF cattle TO the Fl
Worth market last night.
Boyett & Myers, Insurance agents
have something interesting to cay In
their ad. II
Mrs. Matte Mcdonald and son,
Nj. Mcdonald returned yesterday
from Waco Mrs S. l.. Mcdonald of
visit here.
For Rent, cheap-Large brick ware.
house, on II. & T. c. track, convenient
for unloading direct from car, no dray
age necessary. See c. G.. Parsons. 225
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-21
NOTICE no euILnERs-

The undersigned will receive seal
ed bids until p. m. Tuesday. Au-
gust %, 1908, for furnishing all labor
ana materials necessary for the cree
ton Of one or to cabins. one cottage.
and two or three sheds. The total
cost of these buildings will be about
100000. Plans and specifications
may be seen, and blank proposals OBJ
tanned, at my office, and at the office
of the college architect. The right is
reserved to reject any or all bids.
(signeO H. H. Harrington,
III President.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-08-21
READY TO RECEIVE ROCK.

All the loose soil and debris had
been removed from Main street last
evening and the avenue is now in
shape to receive the crushed rock with
which il will be covered For some
reason the first shipment of ballast
from the Millican quarry did not reach
here yesterday as expected. and the
work was hindered to a slight extent
However, it is not believed that the
delay will extend over a day or so,
and upon receipt of the material re-
inforcing will be pushed rapidly. II
is estimated that placing and leveling
the rock will consume about a week,
and that the cost of the improvement