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The Washington times., 1912-06-20
A NOTED DOCTOR SAYS

Every one should use some little an
tiseptic powder in the shoes. ContininR
the feet in shoes. is In itself unnatural
and causes a moist or smarting con-
dition People OF refinement now use
daily. Aliens Foot-Ease. the antiseptic
powder to be shaken into the shoes. and
would as soon 60 without a dentifrice
as without the use OF Aliens Foot
Ease
The Washington times., 1912-06-20
THE HAIRS OF YOUR HEAD
ARE NUMBERED"

There is q great deal OF truth in the
old saying.
Roots die, vitality gives out. The hair
begins to turn grey.
This is particularly unfortunate as we are
nil living in an age when to LOOK young
means to fill the YOUNG and IMPORTANT
positions: Old fogies 60 to the background.
If you should begin to chalk down every
day of your life, the exact number of hairs
that turn grey, you would be surprised and
soon learn that The Grey Hairs of Pre-.
mature Old Age" come on very quickly,
u you neglect them.
Begin to count, and Use
HAYS HAIR HEALTH
The Washington times., 1912-06-20
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The Washington times., 1912-06-20
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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21

TO suppose him in the Jerseys at this
time"
Grant remained silent, probably not
wholly convinced that he was oeing
told the truth, and yet not venturing
to state openly his suspicious. How
ever the other said no more. and tinai-
" the Ranger felt compelled to an
swer
"Of course" he explained rather
lamely. II couldn't altogether blame
you for concealing the boy If he had
shown up here, but you will realize
that as a Kings officer | have a seri-
GUS duty to perform"
You would apprehend Eric? Would
betray him into British hands? Is
that your meaning. Captain Grant?'
What else could I do? Don't be
unreasonable! Boy as he is. no one in
all that crew OF ragamuffins has done
us greater harm Again and again he
has learned our secrets and brought
Washington Information Of our plans
How he does It is the mystery Of this
department-Howe has personally Of
fered Thousand pounds for his arrest
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21

came forth into the hall. having no
desire to be caught listening. My own
position was more unpleasant and haz
ardous than ever. Whatever reason
the lieutenant might have for holding
me prisoner | was convinced he pos.
sessed no knowledge as to my real
identity. The probability was that aft
er an interview I would be released.
But Grant would recognize me in.
stantly. and he proposed searching the
house. room by room. seeking this
man Eric. l must make my escape first
Yet how could this be accomplished?
| heard Peter pass along the hall. and
solemnly announce the serving Of
breakfast. He and Grant exchanged
few sentences. and then the latter
strobe to the front door. where ne
gave orders to the men. watched
the German officers come up the steps
while the majority Of the others form
ing into irregular line. marched arouns
the corner OF the house. A small squad
remained, however. on guard. facing
the front entrance.
CTo BE coNTINJEDN
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21

Surely you know that. Last night
thought We had him in our power, but
the very devil seems to protect him
from capture, even when luck brings
him fairly within our grip"
And 80 you came here to search for
him." l could feel the bitter scorn
in the voice. "In his fathers home!"
Il certainly did," angrily. II shall
search the house from cellar to garret
before ! leave"
But you are on parole" .
Damn the parole. What do care
for pledge given to a band Of plum
dering outlaws? And what do l care
for Eric? He chose for himself. and
has no right to expect any mercy from
me, and by all the gods, he'll receive
none. half believe that attack last
night was his planning. and that now
you have him hidden away here"
And you propose searching the
rooms?"
Il do. II you had been a little more
genial l might have exhibited greater
courtesy. But l haven't any use for
Eric. and never had. Now you know
the truth"
VERY well, SIR" and the incensed
!, lieutenant pushed back his chair
Then we clearly understand each 9th
er at last. l am sincerely glad of 1t.
From now on | shall never again be
guilty Of mistaking you for a friend or
gentleman. No. have no wish to
listen to another word; you have
spoken frankly enough. and | under
stand the situation. Perhaps it is only
| anger. but 1t gives me the excuse |
have been seeking after a long while
in vain. Whatever claim you may
have had upon my regard in the past
is over with. forever over with. Cap
tain Grant"
"But-but. surely"
Il mean precisely that. You can
cover your despicable actions with the
| gloss OF military duty, but l know you
/ now as a revengeful liar. Treat this
house as you please. l refuse to have
any more dealings or words with you
III provision you and your men. as
would any others suffering from hun.
| ger, but that ends all.
l closed the crack OF the door as he
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
Pointed Paraoraphs.

A soft answer may save long ses-
sion In the hospital.
Every silly man thinks he is an in
spiration to some woman
Some families consist OF a man, his
wife and a few potted plants.
Many girl who does fancy work
doesn't fancy any other kind,
Many man who thinks he is bird
isn't able to feather his own nest
If his satanic majesty ever had horns
he probably wore them off butting in.
1t takes an honest old farmer to
write letter to a prospective summer
boarder and make it read like a cirrus
poster
When a girl meets a bachelor three
times in one day on the street he may
think it is accidental-bu it isn't
small bay never thinks there is
mnch the matter with him unless he
has a pain in his stomach.
Even the fortune hunter sometimes
has to pay guide.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
The Pierian Sprjno.

teacher went to take charge of an
ungraded country school. Wishing to
learn their real knowledge in the diff
ferent branches, he gave the children
examination. The following are some
OF the answers he obtained:
The seasons OF the year are SO
named from the time in which they
occur.
Climate is different variations of
weather
]. Fenimore Cooper was born and
brought up in Scroon lake, New York,
shortly after the death of his parents
He was writer of tales.
Graviation is when an apple falls
to the floor.
Benjamin Franklin invented light
ming.
The place where they keep all kinds
of wild animals is called a theological
garden.
Martin Luther invented diet of
worms.
One Of the most important inven-
tions of modern times is the North
Pole.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence. son OF Judge Law
renee Of Virginia, whose wife was Lee,
y sent on perilous mission by Gen.
Warrington. Just after the winter at Val
ley Forge. Disguised in a British uni
FORM LaSrence arrives within the enemy's
lines. T7.e Major attends great fete
and saves the "IS,dy OF the Blended
Rose" froir mob. He later meets the girl
at brilliant ball Trouble Is started
over waltz. and Lawrence is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
OF the Blended Rose). to make his escape.
Lawrence L. detected spy by Captain
Grant Of the British Army. who agrees
10 duel. The duel is stopped by Grant s
friends and the spy makes a dash for
liberty. swimming a river following mar
row escape The Major arrives at the
ahop Of a blacksmith. who is friendly. and
knows the Lady of the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop In vain for the spy. Law.
renee joins the minute men. Grant and
his train are captured by the minute men
Lawrence Is made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men. who lock him In u
strong cell
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
Just Habit,

He had just added motor boat to
his possessions. He already owned a
motor car, so he lost no time in max
ing trial trip In the new toy.
During the night he stole home leav-
ing great puddles all up the garden
path and on the carpet In the hall
Goodness, Charles!" cried his wife
Whats the matter? Did you upset
the boat?"
"Oh, no, my dear. not at ALL" he
replied, wrnging the water from his
mustache. Motor went wrong, that's
ALL"
But you're simply soaked, How
well, when the motor went wrong,
I-er-" He made a bold dash at
it. Before | knew what I was doing
was-er-over the side, trying to
get underneath to put the blame thing
right"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
CHAPTER x,,.-continued,


He had turned the tables most neat
ay. and l glanced down over my rough
garments. awakening suddenly to the
knowledge that l was also in mas
Querade To be sure l had one ad-
vantage knew these men had been
part Of Delavan's foragers. and hence
At heart must be loyalists.
THAT is not a question intend an
swering to every rufflan who stops me
on the highway" I returned shortly.
Il wish to know what this outrage
means? will know. you wooden-head-
ed image! l was about my business
when the four Of you attacked me l
wasn't the man you were after at all.
and yet I am held prisoner. shut up
here behind iron bars. What is this
place. anyhow"
1T is called 'Elmhurst,' sir"
''E1mhurst? A country estate?"
Yes. sir, one Of the old plantations"
ITS q name never heard. Where
is that precious lieutenant"
Il presume he is in bed, SIR" and
Peter rose quietly to his feet. and be-
gan replacing the dishes on his tray.
Apparently there was not a nervous
throb to his pulse, and he remained
blissfully Indifferent to my presence.
I stared helplessly at him, even words
failing me.
You refuse to inform me as to the
truth of this AFFAIR."" faltered at last.
AS he lifted his burden on one arm.
He turned stolid face my way.
<TTA i O. IN
thank you for most delightful eve
ming. sir. Your conversation has been
both instructive and entertaining.
However. sir. the hour is now late.
and l should advise your retiring"
He bowed solemnly. backing toward
the door. and l sprang to my feet.
overtaken by q sudden determination
to make a break for freedom. There
was a slight glitter in Peters gray
eyes. as he raped sharply with his
heel on the door.
Il hardly think that would be advis-
able, SIR" he warned softly. THE man
outside is armed, and in the excite
ment might hurt you"
There was a click Of the lock, and
the heavy door swung open. l stood
motionless. tempted to spring. yet not
daring the venture. Peter backed
majestically out. and l caught a
glimpse of the graybeard. and the
black outline of a pistol Then the
door closed, leaving ne alone. The
little scrap of candle left sputtered
feebly, and. after walking across the
floor a half-dozen times, striving to
gain control of my temper. | blew 1t
= ont, and crawled into the bunk. There
was nothing | could do, but wait for
morning; not sound reached me
from without, and, before l realized
the possibility. ] was fast asleep.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21

Yes somewhat mollifed. Il pre-
sumo that is true. although you are
chilly enough. the Lord knows. But
what brings you here?"
THAT must remain my secret, Cap
tain Grant-for the present"
oh, Very we'll. l thought 1t might
have some connection with Eric's pres
ence in this neighborhood"
with Eric! What do you mean?
Have you seen him.
"Ah! SO I've got below the surface
at last! l thought l might with that
thrust. Yes. saw him last night
didn't know what the devil the fellow
was up TO, but | thought I'd let him
play out his game. 1t was a right
nervy trick, so far as it went. but un-
Fortunately the rebels came in before
l discovered what it all led up to-"
You do not make 1t very clear to
me-"
Il told you it was not even clear to
myself This Is all I know. When I
Joined Delavan last night Just after
dark. he had young officer of Light
Dragoons in charge Of his advance
guard. ! merely got a glimpse Of the
fellow as We rode IN. and he looked
SO devihshly like Eric that I asked
Delavan who the lad was. He said he
had Joined at Mount Holly with three
men. was going through to Philadel-
phia with dispatches from New York.
and was only too glad of escort the
rest of the way. Being short OF off,
GERS Delavan gave him charge of the
van"
did he recognize you?'
II hardly think SO; 1t was pretty
dark. and was put on guard over the
rear wagons. l supposed would have
| ample opportunity to learn the truth
after it became daylight"
But you believed him to be Eric?"
"Yes, and after the attack l was
convinced. He and the three men with
him bolted and got away. Must have
| run at the first fire, for the fellows
had us completely hemmed in. 1t was
Eric all right. and that Is about hall
the reason why l led my men back
| here wanted to find out II he was
hiding about the old place. Is 1t true
you haven't seen him?"
"Quite true; indeed had no reason
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
When Dewey Was Disguised.

During the Spanish-American war
the navy department, by way OF a
graceful compliment to the great uni
versities, renamed two converted
cruisers Harvard and Yale Not long
after Commodore Dewey was asked
what new names should be conferred
upon two little Spanish gunboats that
lad been captured in Philippine waters.
"Oh," said the commodore. well
Just call one the Massachusetts Insti-
tute OF Technology and the other the
Pennsylvania College for Physicians
and Surgeons"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
Her Speciality.

Mrs. Sutton advertised for womal.
to do general housework, and In an
swer colored girl called. announcing
that she had come for the position.
Are you a good cook?" asked Mrs.
Sutton.
mo, indeed! I don't cook" was the
reply.
Are you good laundress?"
II wouldn't do washin' and ironin';
it's too hard on the hands"
Can you sweep" asked Mrs. Sut~
ton.
NO" was the positive answer. TN
not strong enough
well" said the lady of the house.
quite exasperated. may | ask what
you can do?"
Il dusts," came the placid reply.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
CHAPTER XIII.
A New Combination.

My first thought was that this must
prove a trap. and drew hastily back
behind the curtain. believing myself
justified in an effort at escape. Surely.
under such conditions. my word Of
parole to Peter had no binding force.
Yet ! waited long enough to glance
forth again. The advancing body was
less than a hundred strong. Queens
Rangers and Hessians, from their uni
forms, struggling along on foot. limp
ing, dusty and without arms. These
must be the remnant Of Delavan's
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
Clever Host.

Wise-We had quite prominent
actress as a guest at our house the
other evening.
Administrations, Didn't you find
1t hard to entertain her?
Wise-Oh. no! She amused herself
for hours. We Just handed her .
bunch of photographs. among which
were several of her own.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
Naturally.

you look pretty tired young man:
are you overworked?"
I'm studying for a lawyer, sir!'
We'll, why In the world don't you
let him study for HIMSELF"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
Art and Science.

What beautiful picture Of an an
gel," said the lady who was visiting
the art gallery.
YES replied the aviation enthUs-
last; but between you and me. those
wings aren't practical"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
Preposterous.

Patient Ufeeblyl: Doctor, my wife
says that you have charged too much
for operating on me.
The Doctor: But. my dear sir, you
don't mean 70 tell me that you would
take your wife's opinion as to your
value life.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21

must have slept long and soundly.
for when | finally awoke a CLEAN OF
sun lay the full length OF the room.
and food was upon the table. Some
ooA-Peter, no doubt-had entered
.ca deuarted without arousing me.
Sleep had left me- In a pleasanter
frame of mind. and ate heartily.
wondering vaguely what the day would
disclose. determined one thing. that
vhan Peter returned for the dishes.
vould back him into corner and
choke at least a portion OF the truth
out Of his unwilling throat. ] had
hardly reached this decision when tho
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21

FOR SALE CHEAP: several tbousand feet of a
inch rtvetted steel pipe Hsvens. B1 Wazee street.
Denver
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
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PACIFIC

THE Royal Gorge Feather River
Canon Route"
Taken together form the most beauti-
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The marvellous scenic attractions OF
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can be seen from the car windowo,
without extra expense for side tripa
SUPERB DINING. CAR SERVICE.
For illustrated descriptive matter,
write Frank A. Wadleigh, General
Passenger Agent, Denver 4 Rio 0ranAe
Railroad. Denver. Colo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-21
sIzG G&6xxsuccM<

Denver. Colo. will send. free. a useful pres
ent and a valuable book. How to Become
Moet successfu" to all who write this week.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-09-07

Down in Seattle there is a pueli- cation known as the Seattle Times. It's publishers deem il the greatest newspaper on earth and they are not a bit backward iR aVerring it. pOmpcus and florid Alden J, Blether says 90 and au the lesser Rlethii c,ho hts averment
 Some time ago the paily Alaskan printed the statement that this Daily Times had always opposed AL aska's delegate in congress and snerrea at our attempts st self government AlasSans all know tAls ,o be true. bu, the publication of thp truth caused the Times to souirm. and aroused the wrath of The evcuahle. old editorial gentle man whose dotage requires tender nursing lest apopleNy be induced; and so U happened.
 Last sundays Times came back at ms iu words oS mighty import; reply. ing Co our charges with the Unan- Swerabip argument that we were 8 NackuoCds editor and that our in- relIoct vas vUherpd.
 Now u SO happened tha, the very gentleman over whom this discussio arose. vas iu Ssagway Cojucideut with the arrival ot the Sunday Times Delegate James wiCkersham the George Washington oS Alaska, All Alaska knows wicSersham and thp paNv Alaskan is willing to pu, hts word up against that ot pOmpOu' and ncria Alden J RlStheu. HerV are hts StatcmentS reEarulNN NUe dispute
 l,dtor Daily Alaskan.
 You may say Tor mo, that the Seattle Daily Times has opposed oyvry move [ have made during my terms in congress. looking Go the srrpriug oJ a home rule bin for thts territory. u has ridiculed the home rule idea, lied about me and distorted my interviews with its re ro-ters. Its authorized correspon' dent. tvhoSe name win be furnish
The daily Alaskan., 1912-09-07

'Curley" the pet dog ot Walter McBrien. died a few days ago. Curley was a companionable little fellow, and maybe he is now on s plane ot existence where there are no fleas and where there are plenty ot cats to chase and everything ar ranged for the happiness of a de serving dog
 There Is an old Oriental tale about a Hindu. who started out to find the twilight land which divides the world Of day from the world of night. He took his faithful dog with him and wearily plodded to the horizons distant portal. There he vas met by sn angel of the mystic realm, who invited him to come ir because he had always been kind te his fellow man, and had done nc wrong. But as this place is holy, the dog may not enter" spoke tho celestial being. The Hindu said ~GS my dog may not enter heaven neither win I. He has been my com paniou. constant and true. He ha' followed me all the weary way and | win not desert him now" Then the angel. with a radiant smile. said because cf your great love, you may both enter the realms of bliss, They both passed in and Heaven wal not less holy for having the faithful dog there.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-09-07
A WOMAN
 SAVED HIM
B, ELLEN NGERs0L

Ered GrigShy SaS c'erS in c bank in Moutreal Csnsds- Being ia bSd heagh be lOnged for 6 trip, but having 10 means laid uP be could not afford to take enc. The president of the bank Ia which be was employed ukea hlm and set his wits to work tc Srranee aa outing tor him. One day be called the you-g msR into bis prt- yate cfice and Said Co ban:
 supe cc the banks customers owes some mouey to SPantsrd named Juarea. living tn an cut of the way place oa the northern c0sst cf south Amer kcs There iS no tank near the credt- Dor through which the debt csn he diSchauced. Juarez Is mean, tricky old fellow, and HsrdwtcS. the de6tor. feels that the only way in the matter Is te Seud some one there with the ex- act amount tR sod to Vay the decs and take a reCcipt. Thinking B chance for yoa to geS change ef scene, have suggested that you would go and at trpa Co the matter without charge f ypur exr.enScs were paid, The winter yeu dread Is coming oR here, while it Is warm down there You will get . seS voyage out and bsck. What do you say"
 Grigshy 5nmped at the cser. Re was pravidcd With \ box containing rscAas. half eagles and double eagles to the amount Cs S6.eoA which was put in bis stNtercOm on the ship just before she sailed. He WIS also fur ufshea with . statement of the account and sn nece~Sary papers. The box con talnea the exact amount due to ee paid
 On the ship with Grigsby ~as re- cent graduate of s woman's college on her way to Honduras. where she had scrNpsea a position ef teacher cf ulsth- eVaatics sRd physics Seeing that Srrsay was net well. she was very siDd to hin. entertaining and cheering h,u. Srirsby, wse haa wsy of say taS what se meant lustesd of smooth
The daily Alaskan., 1912-09-07

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