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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28
The Most Beautiful 1hino.

A newspaper recently invited its
readers to state in a few words what
they considered the most beautiful
thing in the world. The first prize
was awarded to the sender of the an
sWer: The eye of my mother" THE
dream of that which we know to be
lmposs1ble' suggested an imaginative
person, and this brought him second
prize. But the most amusing thinr
was that which read, The most beau
tl1ul thing in the world is to see 4
man carrying his motherin-law across
a dangerous river without making any
attempt to drop her in"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28
SYNOPSIS.
CO~RIoHT 10,

capt, Nathaniel Plum of the sloop Ty-
noon. lands secretly on Beaver island,
OF the Mormons. OBADIAH
LIE; MORMON councillor. confronts him,
no ammunition aboard the sloop. He
n.us Nat by a solemn oath to deliver a
h ne"a I!g TO trankI!n Pierce, president OF
Cat s Sn.'e the Sfa ies Near PRICES cabin
rav!nk an odor of lilacs. 1t develops that
ie,nsn VISIT to the island is to demand set
w or his sioop by Mormons. Price shows
VA, Inc kings palace. and through a
s%hn ps; ne sees the lady Of the iilacs.
,alling at the kings Office MAI is warned
W young woman that his life is in dan
''i otrang processes Indignation when
,unis shs 81 Sa,S grieyance and promises to
. nslhg publicly whipped. and the king
"ueIs the sheriff. Arbor Croche, to pur-
hat an M, 1 klin the two men. Plum learns
H,rS sister. The two men plan to escape
~ Nats sloop and take Marion and
W,"hsonl"' daughter Of Arbor Croche,
, lhnut s Eve Of Neil. Nat discovers
,iia, MS snip has been seized by the Nor
,n,,i Sne begs him to leave the island.
LING nm that nothing can save her
~; rum finds Price raving mad. Recov-
trlns' he tells Nat that Strang is doomed.
ilat armed men are descending on the
summoned to the castle by Strang. nat
sllis Arbor Croche. and after a desperate
n,Sht with the king, leaves him for dead.
sc nG veam y n host from the mainland de-
n : na11 in s shn battle Mn and the latter is
nau h'llGh. orders him thrown into a dun
their fate.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28

of his pockets and dropped them inc
the lailer's outstretched hand.
1--WE had my boy watching VIM
some Croche's house." continued the
sheriff, white with the knowledge OF
the risk he was taking. IAN hour age
Winnsome came out of the house and
went into the woods. My boy fol.
lowed. She ran to the lake, got into
a skiff, and rowed straight out to sea.
She Is following your instructions!"
In his excitement he betrayed him.
self. He had read the note.
There came a sound up the corridor,
the opening of a door, the echo of
voices, and Jeekum leaped back. Ma
than1eIs foot held the cell door from
closing.
Where is Marion?" he cried softly,
his heart standing still with dread.
Great God-What about Marion?"
For an instant the sherif's ghasrly
face was pressed against the opera IL.
Marion has not been seen slice
morning. The kings officers are
searching for her."
The door slammed, the chains
clanked loudly, and above the sound
OF Jeekum's departure Neil's voice
rose In a muf11ed cry of Joy. .
They are gone! They are leaving
the tsland!"
Nathaniel stood like one turned
into stone. His heart grew cold with.
In him. When he spoke his words
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28
FOOD IN SERMONS
Feed the Dominic Right and the Sen
mons Are Brilliant.

A conscientious, hard-working and
successful clergyman writes: II am
glad to bear testimony TO the pleasure
and increased measure OF efficiency
n health thai have come to me from
adopting Grape-Nuts food as one OF
my articles of diet.
For several years l was much dis
tressed during the early part of each
day by indigestion. My breakfast
seemed to turn sour and failed 10 di.
sest. After dinner the headache and
other symptoms following the break
last would wear away, only to return,
however, next morning.
Having heard of Grape-Nuts food. I
finally concluded to give it a trial. !
made my breakfasts OF Grape-Nuts
with cream, toast and Postum. The re-
suit was surprising in improved health
and total absence of the distress that
had, for so long a time, followed the
morning meal.
My digestion became Oncc more
satisfactory, the headaches ceased, and
the old feeling of energy returned.
I'M Ah"o llLHc ! nave always mao
Grape-Nuts food on my breakfast
table.
Il was delighted to find also. thar
whereas before | began to use Grape
Nuts 100 Twas quite nervous and be-
came easily wearied in the work of
preparing sermons and in study. a
marked Improvement in this respect
resulted from the change in my diet.
I am convinced that Grape-Nuts
food produced this result and helped
me to a sturdy condition of mental
and physical strength.
Il have known of several persons
who We're formerly troubled us l was,
and who have been helped as | have
been, by the use Of Grape-Nuts food,
my recommendation" Name given
by Postum Company, Battle Creek,
Mich.
"There's a reason"
Read the little book, THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter: A new
one appears from time to time. They
nre genuine, true, and full OF hunlan
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28
DUG UP HIDDEN TREASURE
California Community Greatly Elk.
cited Over Mysterious Actions
Of Stranger.

The people of this community are
wondering who was the mysterious
stranger who visited the ancient
adobe but a mile north of here a few
evenings 6 and dug up a box of
a that had been buried there fifty
years Or more, says an Oakland COR
respondent of the San Francisco
Chronicle. 1t is supposed he carried
away a large quantity of gold bull.
lion that belonged to Granville Swift.
an early day miner who lived in his
hut While operating in the mines in
the hills east of Chico, leaving in the
early COS with nearly s75O,O 900 in
gold, which took six weeks to weigh
M required a pack train and strong
guard to transport out of the country.
The stranger was seen lettering
the adobe but n evening, and
a Mr.. Fawcett, who lives near tried
to learn his mission, but failed. The
next morning Fawcett found where
a box or can had been dug UP during
the night. There were several stakes.
showing that measurements had been
made from a chart to locate the place
to dig. Only one hole was made.
When Granville Swift weighed his
he found two or more large por-
ter bottles of it missing. It is sup
posed they were stolen and buried and
that this stranger learned of their
whereabouts.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28

err" he exclaimed. II deserve a good
drubbing for leaving you alone here!'
He saw fresh food on the table. Its
late" he began.
THAT Is our dinner and supper
interrupted Neil. He held his watch
close to the candle. Half past eighth
And no word-frOm-"
mo"
The two men looked deeply into
each others eyes.
"Jeekum delivered my note to her
at noon when he vas relieved" said
Neil. "He did not carry it personally
but swears that he saw her receive it
He sent her word that he would call
at a certain place for a reply when he
was relieved again at five. There was
no reply for him-not a word from
Winnsome."
Their silence was painful. 1t was
Nathaniel who spoke first, hesitating.
ly, as though afraid to say what was
passing in his mind.
II killed Winnsome's father, Nell
he said, and Winnsome has demand.
ed my death. l know that l am con
demned to die. But YOU" His eyes
flashed sudden fire. How do you
know that my fate is to be yours?
begin to see the truth. Winnsome has
not answered your note because she
knows that you are to live and that
she will see you soon. Between VIM
some and-Marion you will be saved!"
Neil had taken a piece of meat and
was eating it as though he had not
heard his companions words.
Help yourself, Nat. It's our last
opportunity"
You don't believe"
mo. Lord, man, do you D
that Strang is going to let me live to
kill him?"
Somebody was fumbling with the
chain at the dungeon door.
The two men stared as it opened
slowly and Jeekum appeared. The
jailer was highly excited.
1--WE got word-but no motel" he
whispered %hoarsely. Quick! Is it
WORTH"
Eyes! Yes!"
Nathaniel dug the gold pieces out
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28
CHAPTER X.--Continued.

He shrieked the words again and
again, maddened beyond control, and
the Mormon king, whose self-posses-
sion was more that of devil than man.
sui held the struggling girl in his
arms as he turned Ills head toward
the voice and saw Nathoniel's long
arm and knotted fist threatening him
through the hole in the wall. Then
NelIs name in a piercing scream re-
sounded through the dungeon corridor
and in response to it the man under
Nathaniel Strengthened himself so
quickly that his companion fell back
to the floor.
Great God! what is the matter,
Nat? Quick! let me up"
Nathaniel staggered to his feet, the
breath half gone out Of his body, and
in another instant Neil was at the
opening. The great room into which
he looked was empty.
What was it?" he cried, leaning
down. What We're they doing with
W~innsome?"
1T was the king" said Nathaniel,
struggling to master himself. The
king put his arms around Winnsome
and-she struck him.
That was all?"
He kissed her as she fought-and
l yelled"
"She struck him." Neil cried. God
bless little W~innsome, Nat! and-God
bless her!"
Neils breath came fast as he caught
the others hand.
I'D give my life if l could help you
and Marion!"
Wen give them together" said Ma
thaniel coolly, turning down the cor
ridor. Here's our chance. They'll
come through that door to relock us
in our cell. Shall we die fighting?"
He was cropping about in the mud
of the floor for some object.
III we had a couple of stones"
1T would be madness-worse than
madness!" interposed Neil, steadying
himself. There will be a dozen
rifles at that door when they open
it. We must return to the cell. 1t is
worth dying a harder death to hear
from Marion and Winnsome. And we
will hear from them before night"
They retreated into the dungeon.
A few minutes later the door opened
cautiously at the head of the corri-
dor. A light blazed through the black
ness and after an interval of silence
the jailer made his appearance in
front of the cell, a pistol in his hand.
Don't be afraid. Jeekum," said Neil
reassuringly. You forgot the door
and we've been having a little fun
with the jury. That's ALL"
The nervous whiteness left Jee-
kum's face at this cheerful report and
he was about to close the door when
Nathaniel exhibited a handful of gold
pieces in the candle-light and frantic
ally beckoned the man to come in.
The j~ailer's eyes glittered understand
ingly and with a backward glance
down the lighted corridor he thrust
his head and shoulders inside.
Five hundred dollars for that
he whispered. Five hundred
beside the -four you've got!"
'Jeekum's a fool!" said Neil, as the
door closed on them. Il feel sorry for
"Why?"
Because he is accepting the money.
Don't you suppose that you have been
searched? OF urs you have-prob.
ably before | came. while you were
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28
Those Transient Enoaoemen+e

The brother and sister were strang.
ers in New York. The sister was VOW
pretty.
Il am going to bring a young man
up to see you this evening"" her broth.
er said. He is engaged to Va mar,
Red"
Then why bring him?" asked sha
1T doesn't matter" her brother ev.
planned. They tell me that here in
New York engagements are more
transient even than marriages."
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28

were passionless echoes of what had
been.
You are sur that Marion would
Kill herself as o as she became the
wife of Strange" he asked.
"Yes-before his vile hands touched
more than the dress she wore!"
shouted Neil.
"Then Marion is dead" replied Ma.
thaniel, as coldly as though he we're
talking to the walls about him. For
last night Marion was forced into the
harem of the king"
AS he revealed the secret whose
torture he meant to keep imprisoned
IN his own breast he dropped upon the
pallet OF straw and buried his face
between his arms. cursing himself
that he had weakened in these last
hours OF their comradeship.
He dared not look to see the effect
OF his words on Neil. His companion
uttered no sound. Instead there was
a silence that was terrifying.
At the end OF it Neil spoke in a
voice SO strangely calm that Nathaniel
sat up n stared at him through the
gloom.
I believe they are coming after
us, Nat. Listen!"
The tread of many feet came to
them family from beyond the corridor
wall.
Nathaniel had risen. They drew
close together. and their hands
clasped.
Whatever it may be-" WHISPERED
Neil. may God have mercy on our
souls!"
"Amen!" breathed Captain Plum,
CTO BE CONTlNUED)
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28
A WaiI--!n the Near Future.

"Drat them ~plutocrats. They're
grinding down he DOOR worse every
day. There | was maxim ez high ez
wy a week commission fer ketchin' all.
tolnobile speeders. an now what do
they do? They take to fyin' ma
chimes an cheat a poor mar out of his
Twin, the hogs.'-Judge.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28

Every man is Just enough of a liar
to keep himself amused
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-07-28
Kill the Flies Now and Keen

disease away. A DAISY FLY KILLER
Wll do 1t. Kills thousands. Lasts all season.
Ask your dealer. Or send zoe to H. SOM.
EES, $50 Dekalb Ave-, BROOKLYN. y. y.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-10-19

Cardinal Gibbons has served fifty
years, twenty-five years rs a car
!diual The jubilee in his honor
at Baltimore was tribute to him as
man no less than as priest, for
non-Catholics as we'll as Catholics
are his friends and admirers
On moral and social matters the
utterances OF the cardinal have been
many and have attracted atten ton
wherever the English language is
read. He has preached powerfully
through the columns of secular
journals as well as in pulpit The
need of individual righteousness has
naturally been his chief theme, hut
he has urged devotion to the states
highest interests and attention tt
the duties Of citizenship. His learn
ing and ability have made him
powerful within and without the
church. He is worthily honored. ---
Chicago Record-IIerald.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-10-19
where thou ms'lcst thy fock to rest
at noon. - TIE Song u Coleman, i. Z.

ing closer home what do people
think of Danville? What are our
own people saying and thinking
about our city. and what arc they
doing to make it grow and prosper?
Has the city a reputation that will
appeal to men and money to come
among us and make this their fu-
ture home? DO our citizens 50 love
our city that they will defend it and
fght for it az man would fight for
his home? If not, then there is
something wrong with the city. If
our citizens are constantly compelled
to make their apologies and excuses
for our shortcomings. 10 coYor up
, offensive ard Objectionable things
and make explanations that do not
explain. then we have reached a de-
plorable condition. No man can
apologize for the city and praise ii
in the Same breath tic can not
point to Danville's widc-open Sunday
saloons and the police records that
shows. an arrest every two hours
during the past month, and at the
same time convince a stranger that
! Danville is an ideal city In which to
make home and rear family.
! Neither can he point to our high
rents and our outrageously high cost
Of living and ut the same time con-
vince factory hands that Danville is
a cheap place to live And when the
citizens OF DanviIle are not willing
! 10 trust their council with funds to
build q BRIDE, there is something
decidedly rotten in Denmark Dan
vile must be made worthy before il
can ever win Danyillc Press Demo
Crat
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-10-19
CARING FOR cuRRANTs.

This Pleasant acid fruit Is most re-
freshing in hot weather and dessert
of red and white currants In a pretty
glass dish is one that will please the
most faded appetite. Currant jelly
holds the highest place among jeliies'
the red is usually used because OF It's
beautiful color. The black currant IS
greatly priced by many OF the older
housekeepers: in fact they were IA
nous remedies for colds and sore
throat In our grandnother's youth.
Large black or red cherry currants
make a beautiful garnish for a dessert
II prepared as follows; Dip nice
bunches Of the fruit into the well beat
en- white of egg, then roll in sugar.
and lay on a paper to dry.
spiced currants TAKE two pouncs
OF brown sugar. half teaspoonfui OF
salt. a cup of vinegar, tablespoonful
each of cinnamon. ginger, allspice and
cloves. Cook all together thirty min
utes Keep in a stone iar well covered
and sealed.
Black currant ard Raspberry Ice
CG,am.-Rub pint Of black currants
through sieve with quart of rasp-
berries. add a pint of sugar and let
stand an hour Add quart OF
whipped cream and freeze.
Black Currsnt Jsnr.-Gather TIE
fruit on dry day and see that 1t IS
perfectly ripe. After sfgpping the cur
rants from their stems put them IN a
preserving kettle with just water
enough to cover Let them come TO n
boil and boil five minutes Warm the
sugar in the oven and allow a pound
for every pound OF fruit Stir and
cook for forty-hve minutes, reckoning
from the time 1t simmers all over. Try
little on a cod plate, and If 1t docs
not set quickly, toil little longer
Put away in sealed jars.
This jam Is delicious for steamed
buildings and for dump'ings
When the currarts are fresh the fol
lowing pudding is a good one;
Black currant PuGdlna,-Line 8
nlain buttered dish with hutteref
bread and pour over 1t pound o.
black currants and q pound CT Guga'
that have been cooked together PIECE
more bread on top and put weigh
to press out the Juice. When cold t'rr
on deep dish and ferve with crecm
| TeEA.N- TR~s1e.cN~.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-10-19

fails through lack Of preparation and
knowledge becomes a living warning
to scores of others. says tho Chicago
Record Herald The idea Of the pro
moters OF the land conference is an
excellent one, 1t Is simply the first
aid idea In a new form. The merchant.
clerk, mechanic, lawyer or journalist
who sighs for pastures green and new
should be taken by the hand, warned
against sharks, advised not TO invest
his little capital in hurry and fur
nished with honest. carefully edited
literature regarding various soils, op-
portunlties, markets. possibilities.
prices We talk about aiding new i'm
migrants to settle on land and make,
new homes for themselves. The city
man who decides TO return TO nature
has moro to lose than the immigrant,
and In case of disaster is more help
less. He needs guidance, instruction.
help not only before but after his
plunge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-10-19
ADVICE ON MARKING LINEN
Stylish and Effective Method is to Do
the Lettering O, Insert
Of Lace.

Nap,ins, tabiecloths, sheets and
pillow cases and table pats are FREE
quentiy marked with Ell insert OF lace.
with the lettering done on that. rather
than worked solidly on the material
i.self. This method is stylish and
effective. its one drawback being
rather poor wearing qualities.
Bits OF net or canvas the required
size are lettered, then basted care
fully on the linen. the edge cloaeIy
huttonholed in a narrow straight
seam ard he material cut away be
meath Leave an edge 10 turn back
and be hemmed to the linen on tie
wrong side for greater firmness.
Various lettering is used on thee
inserts. II flet net Is chosen, the let
tiers are done In the regular fllet
stitches. of cross stitch ard darning
Sometimes heavier canvas Is used
and the letters cross stitched In all
white or In two or three tones OF ona
color.
An effective lettering is to have
heavily padded saith stitch Initials on
a firm net or small designed or dot
red all over lace This novelty is
more suited to ceuterpieces and bu
reau covers than TO handsome bed OF
table linens, whicA last long time
and should be trca.ed conservativc!y
Never ufe fiiusy net for a bsc.
ground and make sl.re Il is tightly
stitched to prevent pulling or frayina
in laundering
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-10-19

The peasant bodice continues In
popularity, although In modified
form, with much Of the former sim.
plicity and severity relieved by the
application OF braid and embroidery
trimming and the Introduction OF one
inch pleats or pin tucks acrosS the
tops OF the shoulders and sleeves.
Simulated Jumper effects applied over
the peasant bodice are another varia.
ton. The waist.line is stu raised
slightly. and is usually finished wit h
narrow belt placed upon the bodice.
The long straight tunic, reaching al.
most to the bottom OF the skirt. is a
smart cut, both for the one. piece dress
and the skirt OF the tailored suit
Harpsr's. Bazaar.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-10-19
HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN DANGER

II cannot be a pleasant thing to live
next 10 historic pile which threat
ems to tumble down few months
ago there were fears that the wonder
full leaning tower OF Pisa was unsafe,
but investigation resulted In reassur
ance For some reason new appre
tensions have arisen The fact that
Father Alfani. the world-renowned
seismologist, has been engaged to look
into the matter would indicate that
what is dreaded Ia the effect Of earth
oscillations. which must be frequent in
Italy. says the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
But the pressure Of the wind on the
ancient edifce Is the subject of scien-
titic measuremen t, and Father Alfani
has constructed en- instrument by
which the minutest influence can be
ascertained. The Bank of England ia
a modern structure compared with
Pisa's leaning tower, but the "Old
Lady OF Threadneedle street." as the
bank is affectionately named by Lon
doners, was constructed upon wooden
piles, and these have shrunk away
leaving space of several inches be
tween them. It was the rotting of thc
| piling beneath it that caused the fall
of the Canpanile at Venice. The pile,
under the Bank Of England are bein,
removed and six-foot raft Of con
crete Is superceding them. The 9Ol,
Lady's" position was, no doubt, peril
GUS. but II may be averred with n,
intention OF slang that this ought L
\ hold her for a while
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-10-19

Cut in Tacoma, Wash, there is
man, who has six wives and all
CT them are living. Two OF the
wives are IN New York, one in the
Philippines, and one in California,
and he admits that the other two are
in Tacoma, where he is held on a
charge Of bigamy The bigamists
downfall was due to trine over
sight--he married a"dear" friend of
one of his other wives, and they
trapped him. Now, if this man had
only moved to Salt Lake City, he
would be a respected citizen instead
Of o prospective convict