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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Can public opinion compel uniform d.
vorce laws? If it can, will it ever reach
the point of exerting itself to bring about
this result? AS to the first question, there
is no doubt. Public opinion can do about
anything. 1t is our final authority.
To be sure, We hear a great deal these
days about the tremendous power of the
"interests," and how frequently that power
is exerted in directions counter to the nat
ural trend of public opinion. But when we
attempt an analysis of the matter, it be-
comes apparent that the power of the GIN
terests" is simply power to mold public
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

A telephone conversation has been
carried on successfully between Lon
don and Basel in Switzerland. GOO
miles away, and it is expected that be-
fore long most of the large cities in
Europe will be in telephone communi
cation With the British capital What
good will 1t do, however. to connect
a man in London with man In Ber-
lin II neither understands the others
language?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

notice the department of agriculture
is trying to devise means for Kidding the
country of English sparrows
1t is problem that has now assumed
enormous proportions and the solution has
been too long delayed.
| believe that some states have offered
bounties for the dead sparrows. Is this
not the case?
Does the state of Illinois offer bounties
for them, and if so how much? And where
should they be taken?
Newspapers could do great deal Of
good by making known to the public the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

excuse for the destruction Of our re-
naming timber.
There is no branch Of farm con-
are of solid concrete and the roof Is
reinforced concrete slab. The walls
have been marked off in the shape of
struction where concrete is not of
value.
The accompanying pictures show
what farmers are doing all over the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

The cutting off of queues by the
Chinese rebels is reported to have
made puffs cheaper. II the revolution
wins out first thing we know puffs
will be SO cheap they will be unfash-
ionable.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

novels and newspapers we'll
president of the reading
posed to lose from his work while counting
the weekly collection
The readers $40 $50 week. reading for period
three or four hours day. AS rule each factory readers
newspapers taken morning
The selection of the book interesting feature
1t takes the character of political voting
he wants The president of the reading
announces the winning book which forthwith
0 be read
Those who cannot read write kept informed this
public questions ntegeny problems of
national and municipal interest They be well informed
tifc and other matters
tt frequently the that the newspapers
articles which the the reading
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
PerhNs.

II the dead women could speak on
the day of their funeral, they would
say to the donors of floral offerings:
How sweet of you! 1t is just what |
wanted
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Prof. jerks OF Minnesota would
cure the divorce evil by letting wives
control the family purse strings This.
added to the countless other sure
cures and panaceas. makes one won
der why divorce should stick around
at all
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

The beauty lecturer who has been
advising New York women to use
more soap and water on their faces,
but not to forget the rouge. reminds
us that some beauty Isn't even skin
deep.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
Innortant to Naothers
Particular Woman.

she insisted on having a woman
lawyer secure her divorce"
why was she so particular"
she did not want to go contrary to
that portion of the marriage ceremony
that reads, Let no man put asun-
der Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
Condolences.

iwennie-Why did you refuse him.
he is such a prudent man?
=Getrie.-He said he thought If lie
t married he could save more
Opinion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

The wearers of high crowned der
bys declare that the hatters shall not
for the sake of profit introduce the
low crowned article They say they
will die first
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

The Chinese emperor. aged s, is do
ing all that can reasonably be ex-
pected of him to pacify his numerous
subjects, and they should not in all
fairness behead him.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

A Seattle clergyman preached in
the streets from a coffin and was car
ried home by "pallbearers.' And one
OF his objects was to prove that he
was not q dead one
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Surely 1t ought not to be a repug-
nant task for every good citizen of
the country to comply with the apple
growers modest demand and eat five
apples q day until further notice.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
He Had II.

Gustomer-Ca you AXE e up a per-
skiptiye for bad cowd?"
Chemist-Certainly. Have you got
the prescription with you?
Customer-No; but l got the cowd.
Punch.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

A prisoner begged a magistrate not
to fine him. saying It would be the
beginning of seven years OF bad luck.
1t had been his good luck that had
kept him out of trouble.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
On the Alps.

Anxious Wife-For heavens sake.
don't fall down there, George. l
shall never find my way down by
myself.-Fliegende Blaetter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Fifty Pittsburg men are suing for
divorce on the ground of extrava-
gance. 1t surely is a shame for their
wives to spend the money they need
for the Great White Way.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

In the wheat tumble one broker lost
100000 on paper That is the
pleasantest way to lose SO much
money II man must lose It.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

European nobleman tried to reduce
his weight In order to win wife and
died OF starvation Moral: 1t Is better
to have men say Isn't he, fat7" than
Doesn't he look natural"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

ditch digger is sole heir to a
$4,000 estate. When the whistle
blows at noon he can eat his lunch
lght-heartedly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Most persons are willing to ac-
knowledge that there is such thing
as old age. but the bridegroom of 73.
never.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Goats milk is strongly recommend
ed as cure for inebriety. Still, the
victim may find difficulty in getting
somebody's goat -..
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Now that the lawn moving season
is over. the muscular system may be
kept in trim by iudlciously heavlng
coal into the furnace
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Six hundred asteroids travel along
with the arth. and one OF them is
missing Has any one seen q lost
asteroid?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Comets ought to be required to keep
civilized hours.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

When the super-dreadnought shall
have been exceeded. how will the YES
sci be referred to?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Professor Lowell reports sighting
frost on Mars, but could not tell by
the telescope which party had been
defeated.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Italian aviators have been dropping
bombs upon Arab camps. thus pre-
venting the Arabs from folding their
tents and silently stealing away
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

1t isn't until man reaches the age
Of discretion that he discovers he can
have good time without suffering for
1t the next morning.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Even though they are all cast in the
same mold, the size OF a dollar de-
ponds on how many of them you
have.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

The names of statesmen and cities
in China are inexplicably mixed. and
they cannot well be unscrambled until
this cruel war Is over
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
Glance Before You Sneak.

She-Peeple talk about the wealth.
er because they don't like to think.
He-Not in this climate. You've
got to keep your mind on it here; it's
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

China's Emperor is in no frame Of
mind to enjoy the sacrifices or any
thing else
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Just because the small boy likes to
play with toy railroad trains is no
sign that he will be president.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
New View of It.

81 envy the man who believes that
superstition about Friday said Mr..
Growcher.
81 consider it depressing"
Not at all man ought to be
mighty comfortable who can feel sure
there's only one unlucky day in the
week. "-Washington Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

We are apt to speak of a man as
being lucky when he has succeeded
where we have failed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Brooks comet is moving towards
the sun. induced no doubt by chilly
feeling.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

The engineless aeroplane is even
less inviting to the cautious citizen
than one of the noisy kind
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Most Occidentals can tell Manchu
from Chinaman when they meet
one in the street
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Arabs in Tripoli who killed italian
wounded soldiers were not bidding
for gentle treatment
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
Keep Out the Dust.

DID every possible thing to prevent
dust in the cow stable. Sprinkle land
plaster over the floor after cleaning
the COW stable. 1t will absorb all
liquids aud preserve boards.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Now the fur overcoat begins to stir
uneasily amid its moth balls
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

A pajama party was given in st.
Louis and was attended by fifty men
nd Women il they had been routed
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Now comes a suggestion from DIR. Cur.
It's Of Clark university that girls up to the
age Of thirteen or fourteen years be permit
ted TO wear trousers or overalls, and thus
meet their playmates on an equality.
But why stop at the age given, may
gently ask Why not extend the age limit
TO old age, and let the ladies Good bless
them) wear pantaloons all the time? 1t
is surely but slowly coming to that anyhow
In the procession Of women rights adj
vocates, headed by DR.. Mary Walker, there
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

suffrage farmerettes, who wear
al the time, and bringing up the
advocate equal rights for women,
wearing the trousers.
rctive of color, previous condition
ring pantaloons. The attire would
|nen firemen, policemen, janitors,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Wash Vegetables and Fruit.
All fruits or vegetables should be
carefully and thoroughly washed be-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

Medicine Hat will soon be on
straight again.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
TransnIantlna Pansles.

If the pansy plants have no. been
transferred to the cold frame they
should be planted at once. See that
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
Easy
Task
Labor of Cuban
Cigar Maker
LeSSened
BY EDWIN TARRISSE

ORR in Cuban cigar factory of the best class ageeaby
spced with entertainment and instruction In such factory
not only does every cigar maker have plenty Of light and
leather covered chair to sit and the privilege of keeping
his hat while he works. but he is entertained meanwhile
with novels and newspapers, song and discussion.
The factory reader sits at the Of the workroom
throned upon elevated stand He paid from the private
funds Of the cigar Makers the each ranging from
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29
Why
English
Sparrow
Should be
Killed
BY MRS. L. SWEENEY
Chicado

why the English parows and other birds
best friends and should be protected.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-29

In one city in Connecticut boys are
taught cooking in the public schools.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-07-18

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patr,c,a HoIbrook and Miss Helen
.,54a har niece. were entrusted to
z5rare of Iaurance Donovan, "riter'
,nerinp near Port Annandale. MISS
r,cia confided to Donovan that she
ed her brother Henry, who, ruined by
nix failure had constantly thredleheu
donovan discovered and captured
r. ztntruder. who proved to be Reginald
2Hesnje sutton for the hand OF Helen
rowan saw Miss Holbrook and heG Ia
meet on friendly terms DohoNah
eht an Italian assassin. He met the
Iidx n he supposed was Holbrook' put VINO
Ia he was Hartridge, canoe mar
11ins Pat announced her intention OF
h3hting Henry Holbrook ana not SEEING
anotber hiding place. Donovan met Heien
er1rarden at night Duplicity OF Helm
80 confessed by the young lady Al
s1rbt disguised as a nun. Helen stoie
I'm the house. She met Reginald e1iI-
3~Srie. who told her his love. Gllles2
uxHs confronted by Donovan. At the 10"
W6etofice Helen, unseen except by Doho-
lwAn. slipped a draft for her father INTO
Tie hand of the Italian sailor. A young
I9dy resembling Miss Helen HoibrooH
yrns observed alone in canoe. wheh
elen was thought to have 1een "a. az d n0i r.,
Nj father who had then left TO speho ~
Mss Helen and Donovan met In tne
Mini. She told him Gillespie was notnihs
70 her. He confessed his love l3r n an
hound in a cabin. Inhabited by the VII,
lG1nous Italian and Holbrook. he release.
him. Both Gillespie and Donovan az
mitted love for Helen. Calling nerse,
Tor help. She told him to go to the canoe
~akar's home and see that no injury be
tell him. He went to Red Gate
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-07-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Mary and John
BY PHILIP KEAN


Norman bruce stepped into the drst
taxi he spied as he made his exit from
the theater. The musical comedy had
been good and bruce stretched out his
long legs contentedly as the cab
wheeled him homeward. He looked
down at his well shod feet which
caught the remnants Of light from
brilliant Broadway. Something more
brilliant than his shoes sparkled in
the lights that sifted through the cab
window. bruce stopped to pick it up
1t was a wedding ring
by jove!" muttered bruce to him
self Some fair damsel is in tears
by this time-lost her wedding ring!
Humph, She has a good big hand
who ever she is-why, this fits my lit
tie finger"
bruce leaned forward into the light
and examined the ring. 1t was very
broad band OF gold.
There is lot OF writing inside, but
this beastly light can't make out a
letter" After several turnings and
twistings Of the ring bruce gave W
] thC ottCmPt " QCIlp0Ci lAC iAoNA -
ton.
He leaned back again, slipped the
ring into his vest pocket and gave
himself up to a vision OF Daphne
Venue, the star OF the musical coined,
to which he had just listened Nor
man bruce had realized when tn
star first foated out upon the stag
that she had created great havoc il
his brain and heart. Through tn
performance he counted each momen
lost when she was not on the stage.
For the first time, bruce had
strong desire to join the ranks c
stage-door Johnnies: his better req
son, however, prevented his going full
her than to send an exquisite bunc
Of lilies of the valley which Daphn
Venue wore in the third act
bruce was not a man given to SUE
den infatuations, but he could nc
deny the suddenness of this situation
The glorious red gold hair which fe
to her waist and the big. affectionat
gray eyes. the fascination of the smil
Of the actress had all swung the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-07-18

man at last to regain the respect you
had flung away so shamefully, you did
not realize it, you could not realize it;
you took it as matter of course. as
though | had handed you cigar. l
ask you now, here in this place, where
| am known and respected ask you
here, where l have toiled with my
hands. whether you forget why l am
here?"
Il must have my money; Patricia
must make the division" replied Hen
ry, doggedly.
Certainly, Certainly, l devoutly
hope she will give it to you; you need
fear no interference from me. The
sooner you get it and fling it away the
| better. Patricia has been animated by
the best motives in withholding it;
she regarded it as a sacred trust to ad-
minister for your own good. but now
want you to have your money"
IF l can have my share. II you will
persuade her to give it, l will pay you
all owe you" Henry began, eagerly.
! What you owe me-what you owe
me-" and Arthur bent toward his
brother and laughed-a laugh that was
not good to hear. You would give me
money-money-y would pay me
money for priceless things.'
He broke off suddenly. dropping his
arms at his sides helplessly.
There is no use in trying TO tall
to you; we use a different vocabulary
Henry"
But that trouble with Gillespie
Patricia knew"
Yes; if she knew the truth. Ant
you never understood, you are incap
able of understanding, that it mean
something to me to lose my sister gu
of my life. When Helen died"-ant
his voice fell and he paused for mo
ment, as a priest falters sometimes
gripped by some phrase in the offic'
that touches hidden depths in his Owl
experience, then when Helen die,
there was still Patricia the mobiles
sister men ever had; but you robbe
me of her-you robbed me of her,"
! He was deeply moved and, as h
controlled himself. he walked to tn
little table and fingered the ribbons c
the work basket.
| Il haven't those notes, II that's wha
you're after,.I never had them" h
! said. Gillespie kept tight hold c
. them"
r Yes; the vindictive old DEVIL"
! Men who have been swindled ar
usually vindictive." replied Arthu
, grimly. Gillespie is dead. l suppos
Q the executor of his estate has thos
o papers; and the executor is his son
Q The fool. I've never been able
r get anything out of him.
: IF he's a fool it ought to be all I'll
7 easier to get your pretty playthins
II away from him. Old Gillespie reall
- acted pretty decently about the who
business. Your daughter may be alb
V to get them away from the boy; he
l. infatuated with her; he wants to ma
= ry her, it seems"
My daughter is not in this matter
!; said Henry, coldly, and then anger ma
If tered him again. Il don't believe
Y has them: you have them, and that
l. why l have followed you here. I'm g
p ing to Patricia to throw myself c
d her mercy. and that ghost must n,
n rise up against me. | want them;
It have come to get those notes"
e | was aroused by shadow-hl
= touch on my arm. and knew withol
st seeing who it was that stood bessie
me. A faint hint as of violets sto
. upon the air; her breath touched n
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-07-18

magic into his heart With no reason
whatever for the feeling, bruce had
been conscious of personal pride at
the tremendous applause of her audi
ence.
1t was not until he reached In his
waistcoat pocket for change with
which to pay the chauffeur that bruce
remembered the wedding ring that he
had found. He was about to give it to
the man when he decided that it
would be much better in his own care.
In the light of his apartment, bruce
examined the inscription within the
ring. He made it out easily.
MARY and John. 1909, Church
Around the Corner Well. of all the
idiotic things to put in ringl" ex
postulated bruce. John and Mary.
Great Scott, Out of the thousands and
millions of Johns and Marys two OF
them have elected to get married ant
will have to look over the register
and find this particular two"
Norman bruce was secretly pleased
at the prospect of the little adventure
and hoped to have the JOY of present
ing the young matron with her we'd
ding ring
At three O'Clock the next day Druc'
arrived at the church. Luckily, TIL
curate was entering the church whel
Norman bruce sought admittance an,
permission to examine the records o
marriage.
He was soon scanning list of mai
riages contracted in nineteen-hundre6
and nine. Each name in that seen
| ingly endless list had to be studio
with hope of finding not too man
united ones bearing the names Q
Mary and John. There were man
Johns and an equal number of Mary
but they were either married to
Peter, a Martha. an Ephemia or
Jacob. Finally his eye found a job
and a Mary. Mary Daphne to job
Venue. For a second the name {
Venue did not strike his conscious
ness He looked for the address {
the girl. Mary Daphne. 1t WAS not IA
from the church. He would go an