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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-12-26
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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Bears the
This Is a Bird of a Story.

The pigeons of the Stock Exchange
are very much disturbed these days
while workmen are removing a coat
of gloom from the famous frieze near
their residence. Much Of their time
they spend flying to the windows of
J. P. Morgan's Office across the street.
Yesterday at noon James j. Hill and
A. Barton Hepburn noticed them.
Pigeons are active today" said Mr..
Hepburn.
Pigeons" said Hill. They're not
pigeons, they're ravens bringing Nor
gan his dinner."-New York World.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Continued Next Weekly
Preearious Peace.
From the New York Press

From the New York Press.
o what a slender thread hang ever
lasting things!" A brigadfer general on
the Franco-German frontier gets an or
der which he mssunderstands. AS every
body knows. the mobilization officers of
European armies have ready to hand de-
tailed Instructions, prepared long in ad-
vance,, upon which they are to act when
an order that means war is received by
them.
The commander at Nancy imag1nes this
Is the sort OF message that has come to
him. He reaches into the pigeonhole for
the fateful envelope and proceeds to carry
out the directions it contains. The re-
suit is a general alarm to the nine COM
munes of the district. which mobilizes 5000
reservists. establishes patrol and martial
law. and has the whole country in a fever
Of excitement watching for the coming OF
the Germans.
Wheat goes up in Chicago. Chancelleries
are upset. Horr.d rumors fly in every
great city in the world. The crash has
come. France has dropped the deadly
spark in the powder magazine of Europe.
So 1t goes until the general staff discovers
what has happened. and unstrung nerves
are quieted for the time. But when will
they get the next shock? Any triie win
do It.
It is on slender threads. indeed. that the
peace OF Europe hangs.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
ON cHILD's FACE

Stratford, Iowa.-'Three years ago
this winter my seven-year-old son had
rlngworm On the face. First it was in
small red spots which had a rough
crust on the top. When they started
they looked like little red dots and
then they got bigger, about the size
of a birds egg. They had a white
rough ring around them, and grew
continually worse and soon spread
over his face and legs. The child suf.
fered terrible itching and burning, SO
that he could not sleep nights. He
scratched them and they looked fear.
full. He was cross when he had them.
We used several bottles of liniment,
but nothing helped.
II saw where a child had a rash on
the face and was cured by Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and 1 decided to
use them. 1 used C%uticura Soap and
Ointment about one month, and they
cured my child completely" (Signed)
Mrs. Barbara Prim, Jan. 80, 1912.
/ Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
POSTCARD "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston,"
ADV.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Lovers Unique Devotion.

An unusual manner in which a
lovers devotion vas shown occurred
at Zurich, Switzerland, recently. A
cobbler, whose sweetheart died, ap-
prenticed himself to a stone-cutter in
order to execute a fitting tribute to
her memory, and after fourteen
months he was able to carve a beau
tfful rose on a marble slab and write
beneath: Such was She After it
had been erected over her grave he
returned to his first trade, and now
repairs shoes as before.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Neat Knock.

HOBBY Baker, the football star, was
l%unching in his native Philadelphia.
A young girl, over her queer alliga-
tor pear salad, mentioned the name
Of a Princeton sophomore who had
played rather badly on his class team.
He is an awfully nice boy" she
said. What was it he played on the
eleven, Mr.. Baker-halfback. quarter
back, fullback?"
The handsome and h%erculean "Ho-
bey" smiled.
Il think he played drawback" he
Said.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Baking Made Almo.t Au.om.tIo

Science has done many wonderful things
M the way OF tightening kitchen-work,
many achievements is the PREPARATION Of q
Daklng powder that makes baking almost
This wonderful baking powder Is known
as Saiumet Baking Powder.
.xnsriys you perhaps know from your own
luck. II your baking powder happens
@ pc 5ust right, your baking will be good.
bus II IT varies in quality or in strength
as SO many baking powders do, your bak-
1iss are more than likely to be ruined.
Saiumet Baking Powder puts a stop to
the dependence OF luck" with it. ali
uackiy.raised foods can be made without
ne slghtest trouble-made pure and
~hoiesome and tasty. For Calumet itself
Is pure IN the can and in the baxing-and
SO UNIFORM In quality. SO carefully pre-
pared. that failures are impossible. You
San Judge Of it's purity, too, when you
anoW mat It has been given the highest
AWARDS at two Worlds Pure Food Expo-
sitlons.one at Chicago in 1907 and the
otner at Paris. France. last March. Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
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Prue, turning very pale.
Aye n other things Just as fool
tsh," said the man, with the same stu
pid air of rusticity. will it please
your iadyship to give me What the cap
tain left with your"
She brought forth the white silken
packet from its hiding place among the
faces OF her bodice, and held 1t out to
MIN. Tel your captain from me-" she
said. disdainfully, that I scarce know
messenger"
The man 1aughted very heartily and
having bestowed the packet safely,
opened his basket and took out a parcel
and a letter. THE captain madem me pre-
sent these to your ladyship," he said and
was bowling himself out. when SHE
stopped him hurriedly.
i forget the captains address" she
sald; might want to-to send g
any time your ladyship wants to
senq to him, q wore to Steve Larkyn,
at Pip's Coffee House, Essex street
sStrand will find your ladyship's hum
py any commands you lay upon him.
salo the man. And before she could
speak again, had disappeared.
Prue opened the parcel, which con-
tanned a long, narrow box Of perfumed
wood' lined with pink sarsenet. The
tu,a ShS was ISllS upstairs,
Two at a time. in her haste to display
the contents to her cousin.
LOOK. Peggie. did you aver see any,
thlng half SO lovely?" she cried. hold
ing out for her inspection a pair of
long SILK gloves as hlmy as a cobweb
and exquts1tely embroidered with seed
pearls. - ~
Peggie dared not move her head. for
the coiffeur was busy with his tongs.
out she rolled her yes round until she
saw the gloves, and the rolled them
up as Tar as they could go to emphasize
her one word Of admiration. "Incom-
PARALLEL"
Prue drew OF one of the gloves. It
was so elastic, and yet so clinging. that
II clasped her slender fingers like an
other skin, giving them even a more
taper1ng and delicate appearance thar
usual. She did not open her letter I'M
u she vas alone in her own room. and
tnen, tearing off the cover with more
eagerness than she would nave cared
70 own round nothing inside but 10
crisp, new Bank of England notes for
100 pounds each.
She dropped them as though they
lao peen SO many adders and a flush
oi rose to her cheek. 81 sup
pose he has been waylaying and rob
ping some one!" she said half aloud.
ana mugs himself to think he can buy
1ne with stolen money! Oh! he is lust
as base as the rest
1here was a movement in the other
room, so Prue snatched up the bank
notes and crumpled them into her
JeWel box. Not even to Pegeie did she
wish to confide this fresh instance Of
Robins turpitude.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Free View at the Lake.

i Finest and viewfulest place. Baths
and toilets on modernist principles.
The hotel not being adapted for health
resort of ills, is only preserved for
the sojourn Of passengers, tourists
and sportsmen.
"Reputed excellent cooking. Noble,
real, well-lain wines, different beers
The magnificent outlook is grandious.
Daily six trains to all parts of the
globe. Free view at the lively lake.
From a foreign hotel guide.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Cruelty to a Pathetic Woman.

Newspapers which are exploiting DR..
Mary Walkers supposed intention to TAT
tack Miss Jane Adams are doing a
slngularly unkind and constituencies
thing to the poor old woman from OsWe-
go. They cannot hurt Miss Adams, OF
course. Her position in this city and ma
ton Is too secure to be harmed by the
vagaries of the pathetic advocate of
dress reform" People nave ceased to
ridicuie DR.. Walker. They are simply
sorry for her. 1t is like cheating a little
child to tempt her out OF her pathetic
peace to enter once more the arena Of pub
lie rfdiculs.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Locating the Fool.

A stout old gentleman was having
trouble with the telephone. He could
hear nothing but a confused tumble
of sounds. and finally he became SO
exasperated that he shouted into the
transmitter:
Who's the blithering fool at the
end of this line?"
He's not at this end" answered a
cool, feminine voice.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Same Thing.

so you have given up getting mar.
l1ied?"
Yes; and you have given up your
auto. What was the reason of that?"
Cost of upkeep."
That's what influenced me-"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Deceased.

Unfortunately the girl in the BOA,
with him when he rocked the boat
did not know how to swim"
That was unfortunate"
For him, yes. You see, she clawed
him under the surface and stood on
his face to keep her head above wa.
ter"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
t%eething. softens the gums, reduces innammae
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c a bottle In
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
Identified.

Doctor-Are you anemic, Pat?
Pat-No, doctor-Irish.-Life.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
TIRED BLOOD
CAUSES WOMEN'S AILMENTS

Copyright 1912 by the Tonitives Co
Tired Blood causes Backache, Bear.
ing Down Pains, Irregularities, Womb
Trouble, Bloodlessness, Nervousness.
Lack OF Strength and other Com.
plants, peculiar to ome The blood
-nxIuruvyr~ becomes not only
IlvEN tired, but depict
Isset ..as ed, and a condi.
: ton known as
Anemia sets in. Much suffering, and
perhaps life itself may be saved by a
timely and thorough treatment Of
Tonitives, to SO fertilize and enrich
the blood, that it will not lack the ele-
ments necessary to perform it's various
functions. 75c. per box of dealers or by
mail. The Tonitives Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

she decides to visit Aaron's, a notorious
money lender, and asks him to take care
OF her debts on the strength Of her ap-
9soaching marriage to Sir Geoffrey Beau
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

aaron informs her, however, that Beau
desert is himself head over heels in debt
u while Prue is still In his office Sir
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

1t takes a smart man to conceal his
ignorance.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

Prue at once secrets herself in a closet
and to her establishment overhears Sir
Geoffrey ask for of money, ais
on the strength OF their Engagement.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

The two girls live with their grand
mother, Lady Drumloch, who, despite her
Ieouced circumstances, maintains a gay
SOCIAL position IN the court circle.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
frue Is small, ray delightful, daring,
e3traVagant. and always in debt.

Is perpetually pursued. by creditors
aho Just now is in deep water for want OF
= Few guineas with which to buy, a new
fowS by whose aid she hopes to win PACK
une queens favor, very recently LOST py
one OF her mad FRANKS.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
SYNOPSIS

In the time of Queen Anne, Lady Prue-
oence Brook. widowed at 16 and still a
WIDOW at two and twenty. while journey
ing in a coach to London with her cousin
Seggy, Is accosted by a highwayman who.
however. nothing from her except a
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

becomes not only
tired, but depict
ed, and a condi.
tinn known az
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26

A brave man is always ready to
face the music"-provided it isn't
that old tune from ~'Lohrengrin."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-12-26
KIDNEY PILLS

Are Richest in Curative Qualities
FOR eAckAcHE. RHEUMATISM.
KIDNEYS AND BLADDER
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wrought a subtle change in him. hitherto dormant
element in his mature Suddenly in revolt at the
The fierce yeaming for liberty struck the of
his soul. Why had he shrunk from admitting it before
He smiled little he remembered the time only a
few months past, when life without Margaret loomed
before him preposterous, dreary waste 1t free
dom at the price of losing her that he coveted
AS he entered his hail. the murmur Of voices
reached him from the dining room dinner party was
apparently in progress Unobseryed he made his way
the library and threw himself into an armchair lean
ing back with luxurious sensation of gratihed physical
fatigue From the next room he caught snatches OF
merriment and conversation the tinkle Of silver and
glasses and the popping of champagne corks. Margaret
seemed in high spirits, her laugh rang out spon-
taneousy from time TO time, and he heard her voice
raised in vivacious chatter.
He switched on the light and picked up a magazine
that lay the desk The print blurred confusngy
before his eyes however, and he tossed it mpatently
aside
Finally he heard his wifes voice in the hall, bidding
her last guest goodnight He opened the door, calf
ing TO her, and presently she came reluctantly All
the laughter and yivacity had faded from her face
Il heard you come ill.," she said coldly. perhaps
you had forgotten that begged you to be home early
on account OF the dinner was giving
He noticed the graceful poise of her head and the
droop of her long eyeashes with detached mpersonal
YES" he returned absently q had"
"Do you realize how awkward you made it for -"
she demanded.
Her voice seemed to come from long distance;
he scarcely heard her words.
Margaret | must have talk with YOU" he said
abruptly but forewarned by his seriousness, she moved
toward the door.
"St down" he said.
Not at all" she reioined with angry sparkling
eyes you know how hate scenes"
A binding fury seized him; he stepped forward and
grasped her roughly by the shoulders sit down :" he
commanded through teeth, forcing her into a
chair.
Her face paed slightly at the tone you're hurting
me" His grip loosened: after a moment he stepped
back regaining his control.
There is no need for a scene" he said weariy Il
merely insist upon your looking situation squarey
in the face For the past two years I've been playing
a losing game and now that I'm convinced of it I'm
going to quit It's only a fool who doesn't know
when he's beaten and I'm entirely that although
God knows I've given you sufficient cause TO think
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blood TO his face in hot wave Of shame He sat mo-
uones in his chair, wondering what in heavens name
prevented him from throwing the out or at least
dismissing him with the curt rejection the occasion
demanded. The beady black eyes fixed on him seemed
to be holding him under hypnotic spell
Twenty five thousand dollars in his present extrem-
iy! The bank book in his pocket showed at that mo-
ment paltry deposit Of fifty dollars and in the drawer
beside him lay sheaf Of bills 10y Jverdue which he
saw prospect OF settling He ,ed his hand over
his forehead, damp with sudden ure
An intolerable desire to end the interview brought
him to his feet Newbourg followed his example at
once slipping the pencil back into his pocket and paus-
ing anXously. In Demings Whrng brain was con-
fused notion that when he spoke he would reject the
matter definitely and unfnistakaby. Instead to his
surprise he found himself saying in voice curiousy
unlike his own. I'll look into the affair for you and
let YOU know tomorrow"
The other mans face cleared "All right" he said
with suggestion OF wink Il guess we understand
each other"
When his departing footsteps had died away in the
corridor Demlng walked slowly back to his desk and
sat down With hand that shook in spite of his
efforts al selfcontrol, he mechanically tore a leaf
from his daily calendar and renamed staring stupidity
at the beginning Of the new month that met his gaze.
The door of his office opened suddenly and he
jumped nervousy to his feet, thinking that Newbourg
with his hat and coat on. He glanced into the outer
Office and then crossed le the superintendent
side. speaking in low tone.
There's something crooked going on in the con-
structicn department Dening, and I'm going to make
a thorough investigation | want you look into the
affair tomorrow and letnle know what you find out as
scon as possible lie weuton TO cite the incidents that
had awakened lis suspicion.
"A thief to catch a thief" ran through Dening's
mind when The door had closed He shook the thought
from him. No by heaven not yet he muttered aloud.
The managers brief intrusion had somewhat cleared his
brain Once Dcnling began set the values of
life straight in his mind lie drew chair over to
the window and there thinking deeply his faculties
galvanized into sudden activity
lie put on his hat and and hurried TO the street
weary in mind and body When he finally arrived
home, a maid met him at the door
Madame will not be here for dinner, Mr.. Deming,
she said.
The tension under which he was aboring. lesseued
suddenly lie ate his solitary dinner abstractedly. and
afterwards with instructive desire to postpone the
reckoning with bimsef he iel TO reading the evening
paper. It seemed impossible to FIX his attention on
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Mr.. Newbourg shut the door himself after entering
II TO make that the other would escape
him. Dening stifened visiby at has eoncihatory smile
"Welli" he inquired What can do for youN"
Something tn hiS tone warned his caller to proceed
quickly He seated himself and laid his hat across his
knees.
Il understand he began, that your contract with
Eberhart and Morris expires IN couple OF months
and that you're thinking Of making changeaint Ii :
His voice was lowered conhdentially
Why do YOU asks' inquired Deming, frowning
slightly.
"We. | represent the Universal Wholesale Station
cry Company, responded Mr.. NeNbourg. and come
to ii could land the business Its big deal Mr..
Deming, and were prepared 70 make it worth While to
anyone who helps MS. The psSt from big concern
like the Metropolitan Telegraph Company is immense.
know from the inside that old man Eberlart has
companyS business
Demng nervously tapping the desk with his paper
knife. made comment His visitor reached into his
pocket for pencil.
The contracts for five years. amt it, he inquired
cautiously
The superintendent hestated. I've heard something
about contemplated change" he began with effort
but the affairs not in my province
y know interrupted his caller, eagerly, gaining
confidence. Its matter for the supply department. bat
amt you boss OF the superintendent OF Supplies What
YOU say goes. don't II? He paused a moment, hitch
ing himself nearer the desk. Your good will is worth
good deal to nsin fact, 10 be perfectly frank, I'm
authorized" he broke off. scribblng ii casually
upon the edge OF the blotter beside him and peering
significantly at the other ont OF the tail OF his
eye.
The superintendent involuntarily fixed his ewes on
the moving pencil point it etched It's way on the
paper. Two-hve and three ciphers-tVo--hve-
three ciphers. Merely little business proposton
his visitor repeating.
Finally its message flashed Deming, bringing the