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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20
EXPERT LAUNDERING.

There are people. and those who
should know better, who labor under
the impression that laundry work Is
merely matter Of muscle. and that
any one with the physical strength aud
little intelligence will make a good
laundress. There was never a more
mistaken idea. as We have learned by
sad experience.
A successful laundress must be an
educated woman. something of a
chemist. good fair amount OF judg-
ment and conscientious. painstaking
worker.
There is knowledge to be used in
the choice Of soar and starches. in the
removing of spots and stains.
To do the right kind OF laundry
work 1t Is necessary to know how to
wash the most delicate colors with
out fading them.
Most colors may be retained by
salt or vinegar bath. a tablespoonful
to quart OF water. general rule
Is to immense all light coIors in salt
water and dark colors in vinegar
Blue Is delicate color. yet any
shade may be permanently fixed by be-
Ing soaked before 1t is Numbered for
half an hour in eight or ten quarts of
water in which is dissolved an ounce
Of sugar of lead.
Green is another frail color; a lump
OF alum In the rinse water will set
this color
There are three important things to
consider in washing colored clothes
after the treatment which sets the
color First. they should never be
washed in boiling hot water; second,
soap shonld never be rubbed on, but
always dissolved, and third, they
should slways be dried as quickly as
possible in the shade and ironed.
when .ossible, before they are quite
dry. and on the wrong side
II garment is only slightly soiled
the rubbing and sousing In the soapy
water will cleanse 1t, then the rinsing
should be very thorough. The whole
process should be done as quickly as
possible.
The most careful washer may ruin
the result of her work by careless
ironing
To be a good ironer means much
practice and infinite patience.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Demon on Horseback.

felt positively happy then, The
thrill of successful achievement was
mine, and with the exultation of a
soldier in having surmounted OBJ
stacles and peril, nearly forgot for
the moment the heart tragedy left be.
hind. The swift impetus of the ride.
the keen night air sweeping past me,
the fresh sense of freedom and power
engendered by that reckless dash
through the darkness. all conspired to
render me neglectful Of everything
save the JOY of present victory. The
spirit of wild adventure was in my
blood.
A dozen spits of fire cleaved the in
tense blackness behind. and l knew
the widely scattered patrol were send
ing chance shots across the stream.
A clang of hoofs rang out upon the
rocks. but could distinguish moth
ing indicating large pursuing party
probably the two who were mounted
at the ford. with pos Bibly others fol-
lowing when they caught their strayed
horses. had little to fear from such
half-hearted pursuit as this was sure
to be. The swift. powerful stride of
TIE animal l rode assured me that
was not Ill mounted. and there was
small chance of contact with Federal
outriders before l should reach the
protecting picket lines of our own
army. ! laughed grirnly as l leaned
slightly back In saddle and listened:
IL was like play, 50 swift ane ex-
citing had been the passing events,
so unexpected their ending. | won-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20

IL memory while she remained the
wife of another was but an affront to
her purity and womanhood. | would
prove myself man entitled to her
respect. soldier worthy my service
and corps: If ever again my name
CHANGED to find mention in her pres
ence it should be spoken with honor
was musing thus, ;ulled by the
steady lope of my horse. and totally
i-sensible to any possibility of peril.
when clear upon my ears. instantly
awakening me from such reverie.
there rang through the night silence
the sharp clang of iron on the road
behind lie. All sound of pursuit had
long since died away. and l supposed
the effort to recapture me had been
abandoned. But there was no mis-
taking now-at least one horseman.
riding recklessly through the black
night. was pressing hot upon my trail.
The lieutenant" l thought. the
lieutenant, burning with anger at the
trick played upon him. has pushed far
ahead of his troop. doubtless mounted
Upon better horse. determined to
fisk everything If he may only bring
ne back dead or alive"
This thought awoke me in an in
slant from my dreaming. and
spurred my horse furiously, glancing
anxiously backward as | rode. but I'M
able through that dense gloom tc dis
tinguish the form Oh my pursuer. Yet
the fellow was coming. coming faster
than any speed ! could possibly con-
jure out Of the weary black bestrode,
either by whip or spur. Closer and
closer upon me came rushing dow,
that pounding of iron hoofs on the
hard path. Heavens! how like very
demon the man rode! AS a trooper !
could not withhold admiration from
the reckless audacity with which the
vengeful fellow bore down upon me.
In spite OF my mmost efforts It al.
most seemed as u we were standing
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20
CHAPTER XXI.
Reinforcements for Early.

Heinforcements tor Early.
Come, Wayne, wake up, mani"
Captain. l say. you must turn out Of
this"
opened my eyes with struggle
and looked up. The golden glow of
sunlight along the white wall told me
the day must be already we'll ad-
vanced. and | saw the lieutenant of
my troop. Colgate. bending over me.
attired in service uniform.
What is 1t. Jack?"
I'VE have been ordered north on
forced march to join Early. and the
command has already started. have
delayed calling you until the final
moment. but knew you would never
forgive being left behind"
Before he had finished was upon
the floor. dressing with that rapidity
acquired by years OF practice. my
mind thoroughly aroused to the
thought Of active service once more.
WAS 1t the new brought in yes
,."day. Colgate. which as stirred this
up?" questioned. hastily dipping into
basin of water.
Il imagine 1t must have been, sir"
replied the Lieutenant, leaning back
comfortably upon a cracker-box, which
formed our solitary chair. Things
tsve been on the move ever since, and
1t certainly resembles an advance of
some Importance. Staff officers at it
all night long. Mechanic division off
at daylight, while we go out ahead Of
Slayton's troops. Reede was in beast
ly good humor when he brought the
orders; that usually means fight"
ANY artillery"
''Sloan's and Rockies batteries are
with us; did not learn who went out
with McDaniels. Longstreet has
crossed the White Briar."
Yes. know" | said, drawing on
ihe last of my equipments. and quick
ly glancing about to assure myself |
had overlooked nothing Likely to be
of value. "All ready. Jack. and now
for another dance of DEATH"
Our regiment was drawn up in the
square OF the little town. and as we
came forth into the glorious sunlight,
the stentorian voice Of the Colonel
called them into column OF fours. Staff
officers, gray with dust from their all
night service, were riding madly along
the curb. while at the rear of our men,
just debouching from one of the side
streets appeared the solid front of
division Of infantry. We had barely
time to swing into the saddles of the
two horses awaiting us. and ride swift
ly to the head Of our command, whes
the short. stern orders rolled along
the motionless line of troopers, and
the long, silent column swung out to
the northward. the feet of the horses
raising thick cloud OF red dust
which fairly enveloped us In its chok-
ing folds.
'TO BE CONTiNui.liI
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20

him, and | looked at him In the faint
Gawning light of day. and laughed
His peaked head and weazen face
looked piteous enough. decorated as
they were with the black loan
through which he had ploughed; his
coat was ripped from tail to collar,
while one of his eyes was nearly
closed where the bruised flesh had
puffed up over 1t.
lit is a fearful strife, for man en-.
dowed with mortal life" he quoted
mournfully.
You're right" assented mo
oubt you had the worst of it. But
how came you here?"
Why. | wus huntin' fer boss
thar ct tibet picket post whin We
scared up Their bunch. an by some
sort fule luck | got hol. O. tibet one,
an luke arter We. tho in course
didn't know who It was raised SIGH q
rumpus. 1t wus so burned dark Their
whole blame Yankee caboodle luke a
blaze ct me- | reckon, leastwise they
wus most durn keerless with ther
shootin irons, an | rode one Teller
over, knocked him plum off his boss
down Their bank. kerslush inter Their
water by thunder. an then Their dern.
ed critter | wus straddlin' bolted
Tlets bout all l know. Cap, till | lit
yere.'
There was NJ doubling the truth OF
his story. and held out my hand
You're good man. Jed" said
heartily. land SO long as we are both
alive. a few hard jolts won't hurt us.
Let's see If the horses are in any con.
dttiOn for service"
A single glance told the story. The
black mare was browsing by the road.
side, apparently little the worse for
the shock. although thin line OF
blood trickled slowly down her flank
But the big roam had not been so for.
tunate, and lay, head under. stone
dead in the middle of the narrow road.
Bangay gazed at the motionless fig.
ure mournfully.
Woe worth the chase. woe worth
the day. that cost thy life. my gallant
gray" he recited solemnly. "only it,
roam, an amt SO durn sorry
either"
Regrets of any nature. however,
were vain. and as the little man posi-.
lively refused to ride. mounted
again He trudging along manfully
beside me. the two of us set forth once
more. our faces turned toward the red
dawn.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20
THE VALUABLE LEMON.

The lemon Is a palatable medicine
and one that Is especially good for the
blood For thick, sluggish blood and
an inactive liver. the juice of lemon
In glass OF water every morning on
rising is most beneficial tonic. The
lemon Juice should be taken without
sugar and drunk at least half an hour
before eating, to give 1t time to be alb
sorbed into the system before any
thing Is taken into the stomach
AS drink, hot or cold lemonade
still stands first on the list OF drinks.
In combination with other foods and
fruits 1t Is also both refreshing and
stimulating. A few tablespoonfuls Of
lemon juice In barley water is a splen-
did drink for the sick
There Is a xest about dish Of lem
on jelly to be served with different
meats fish and poultry. which is
especially pleasing
When serving bananas and oranges.
fruits that are nearly always on the
market. bit of lemon juice squeezed
over the fruit brings out the favor OF
each.
In preparing frozen dishes. like rasp-
berry or grape ice or ice cream, ia
blespoon. Of lemon Juice not only en-
hances the flavor. but makes the color
more beautiful: desirable addition to
any dish.
Lemon Juice and olive oil. with salt
and cayenne pepper. is a simple and
easily assimilated salad dressing for
many vegetables and fruits.
AS garnish for fish. cut in dainty
slices or in eighths. there is no pref
tier decoration II combined with a
touch Of parsley
Lemon Sauce for Puddlngs. I'M
til we'll mixed. tablespoonful of -four
and half cup of sugar: add a cup of
boiling water and cook until smooth;
add tablespoonful of butter. two OF
lemon juice and little of the rind.
Pour over the well-beaten yolk of an
egg.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20
Ie<k1 H~<+.eN-
Great Labor Bureau.

In the Civil Service Commission the
United States Government has the
greatest employment bureau In the
world. Over half million people
are on the Government payroll. and on
these nearly half are receiving pay an
the result OF competitive examtns,
tions.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20

nooke.
Eyther in doors or out;
With the creme leaves whipering over
head
Or the streete cryers all about,
Where l male reade all at my ease,
Both for the newe and old:
For jollie goode booke wherein to locke.
Is better to me than golde.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20
|Z1@KIfGnEN

HE years at the spring

HE years at the spring
And days at the morn:
Mornings at seven
The hillside's dew-pearled
The lark's on the wing
The snairs on the thorn
God in his heaven
Ais right with the world.
Robert Browning.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-20

dered what plausible story the dis
comfited lieutenant would concoct to
account for his predicament. and
whether the others had yet missed me
back at the Mansion House.
The stars appeared to be paling
somewhat down In the east, for the
coming day-dawn was already whiten-
ing the horizon. glanced at my
watch. venturing to strike match
for the purpose. and found the hour
after three o'clock. Early. l knew,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-21

deep first wild with all regret oh death
in life, the days that no more"
And he says the better in the line, "A sorrows
of is remembering happier things
There is a well-known expression in Dante to the
same effect-"There is no greater sorrow to be
mindful of the happy time in misery" Longfelo"a
translaton)
Also Boethius in his Consolation of PHILOSOPHY
says: Infelicissium genus est infortun fuisse rem
GEM Ito have been happy is the most unhappy Klad
of misfortune) I am stn of those, you notice. who
think that a bit of foreign tongue spices page)
TIL are many kinds of sorrow. Some kinds burn
and destroy. deaden, while sim
others work madness in but the sorrow that is set
up us by memory of past happiness is like
Of these but is soft and gentle and dsposes to charity
and nobieness of heart.
Therefore. life ought to grow sweeter as it grows
ripper, and old age. bearing many gracious memo
ries ought to be ovelier than LIES prime as sun
set is loveler than noon.
OF all the household grandmother ought to be the
dearest There red kisses on her lips, as upon
susannas 1S-year-old cherry ripeness that our lips
should them. but there are remembered kisses
there very fragrant to the soul
There fierce passions in grandmother's heart
but there are the angels dead passions, who walk
among her thoughts stately shadows pass through
gardens Of and rue
She is old but she is not bitter The litde~graves
in her heart are covered with long June grass. The
dead days of joy. each is marked with cross
If it grandmothers should never
know how perfect and beautiful this human life
be-
You wonder why she is so serene an optmist 1t is
because her JOY is that has ripened and her
faith not a militant creed but a m,ttured instinct.
She is and wise because she knows that so
very many things make matter.
That, perhaps. is why the little boy seems to love
her. if not better at least in intimate and un-
derstanding way than he loves his mother Grand
mother into that rare wisdom that end
knows the chid's heart
A happy child is happy animal happy girl is
a happy heart; a happy mother is happy human hut
happy grandmother is best all, for she is happy
spirit
know where are those roses of yesterday. Grand
mother has the
But bold isn't necessarily brave.
busy man never has time to argue with his wife
Women may have more religion than men because
they need it less
Beware of the whose one ambition is to be-
come a good dancer.
% Good luck will dodge nah as persistently as bah
luck will chase him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-21

America has never experienced disaster so pro-
onged and farreaching in its effects as that of the
Mississippi flood
wreck. fire or earthquake, however tragic
its consequence, is generally limited to a particular
community and within a week or two after it mas
happened. the work Of rehabilitation is well under
way.
In the case Of the Hood, however hundreds Of
towns thousands Of and hundreds Of thousands
OF people have been stricken in such manner that
long months. and perhaps years, viii be required
repair the injury.
The mayor OF one Of the towns in the flood dis
trict said recently a Journal correspondent: mo
man may tell what is to become of US. We have
tried to meet the emergency ourselves, but the
time has arrived when we must let others know our
extremity"
II should be remembered that the very Of
the peoples livelihood has in many instances been
literally swept away. Great plantations have been
uprooed and tossed as trash upon the waters. For
many seasons to come. accordingly il will be impos
sibIe to gather a harvest from. the soil
Atlanta and other southern communities have
.hown themselves generous to their unfortunate
neighbors but should forget that the need of
help is still urgent and will continue
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-21
GET READY FOR THE CANAL.

The time has come when the south must take
definite thought Of the Panama canal else lose to
other sections and other countries the fortune which
thSs great enterprise will place within her reach.
The canal itself is simply material instrument
It's rewards win go only to those who it with
energy and foresight. Whether it becomes means
to the richer prosperity of the south adverse
influence in her commercial life depends chiefly upon
our people. They must make ready for the new era
which the canal will usher in they will fail mis-
erably to profit by it.
This being the condition, every business leader in
the southern states should lend cordial support to
plan recently devised by the Atlanta Chamber of
Commerce through its committee on foreign trade
It is the idea of this committee to hold here some
time next autumn a sOuthwide convention for the
purpose Of considering in thoroughly practical
the opportunities of Central and South American
trade and Of determining by what means this trade
can be secured for southern merchants and manu-
facturers.
1t is a notorious fact that the commerce of the
Caribbean and those fertile regions beyond is now
enjoyed almost exclusively by European interests
This is the largely because the Europeans have
studied please the people of those countries and to
supply their needs It is due furthermore to the fact
that our own tariff regulations are against us and
1t is due also 10 the circumstance that we are without
q merchant marine
These three things should receive the attention
Of the United States a whole and particularly of
the south The untoward conditions that prevail
today viii only be emphasized after the canal is
opened and on no part of the country will they rest
more burdensomeIy than on the south.
If We are to share in this developing commerce we
must first Of all know something Of the people with
whom We want to trade. We must have we'll
organized and cooperative plan Of laying claims
before them We must have ships of our own, flying
the American flag. And we must get-rid of the i'm
peding tariff laws.
But perhaps the most essential thing of all is that
the should awake to the truth that needs this
trade not simply for the amount of money it will,
bring but because if it is diverted TO other channels
this section viii suffer instead Of being benefited by
the Panama canal This is fact that should be
taken home by every city whether port or inland,
and by every business man in the south. It is to
be hoped that the proposed convention conceived
the purpose Of arousing and organizing interest in
this vital matter. viii be warmly supported.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-21

The Senate has passed bill providing for regular
and frequent government reports on the systems
employed in this country and elsewhere for the mar
keting OF farm products. This measure, which
introduced and steered to success by Senator Hoke
smith, Of Georgia viii be Of vital service in putting
agriculture upon a modern and businessike basis
II agriculture is TO yield due results TO the indi
vidual farmer and to the country at large. the
problem Of marketing farm products must receive
more thoroughgoing attention. 1t is not enough
that the crops shall be planted and cultivated and
harvested in a scientific manner. They must also
be sold in accordance with business methods. And
to this end, the farmer must have authentic and
timely information questions of supply and de-
nand and the methods of marketing that have
proved successful. To supply such information is
the purpose Of the Smith bill Its enactment means
a great deal to the entire country and particularly
10 the South.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-21
The Ragtin1e Muse
TWO KINDS OF FARMING.

In, these here no fence corner days
What farmers use is jist some wire
Stretched. 'crost the country in a maze e.
So fur Teller must inquire
Where is tn next big barn house at
Most all tn farmers 1 kin see
Wears dress-up clothes an shiny shoes
An rides in their b'gee,
Jist like tn 'way-up bankers use.
We ust to clear patch O. ground
An snake tn logs an burn the bresh
An sort O. pillow an fool around
a fishin' net with tYo-inch mesh
Would hardly hold TIL nubbins that
We'd git when next September come,
An pumpkins-wy tomaters now
Is bout tn size they was 1 YUM -.
An farmers use ridin' plow!
An these here farmers way out west
Where land is wide an deep an good
Talks like tn lawyer fellers does
or preachers, in our neighborhood
wy down the river--in them days
We. used a code O. signals stead -t-s
OF regular English-sech you
Fellers that farms jist with yer head.
Out here at regular farmin do!
I reckon hardly none O. these
Here modern farmers ever made ...-
batch O. soap had to grease .a
A crosscut saw erin tn shade
o. the OF grape harbor-had to turn
The grindstone fer Their dad to whet
The mowers dull oil sickle bar
These farmers that says please" an get"
An rides round in motor car!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-21

.. Checks should never be written unless you
quite certain that you have at the bank
to pay them
f. Try to increase the balance to your credit at the
bank the of your balance is practically the
way the bank get pay for the service it renders
YOU and the transfer of money from checking bank
savings bank is the whole, easier than making
transfer from pocket to savings bank
5. Should your check be lost duplicate be OBJ
tanned, the money is safe. And. the cancelled
check becomes receipt for paid-a receipt
which the indorser cannot esape from.
1t is wise summary of advantages which a bank's
manager his depositors recently. He sad:
1.-THE time required make deposits is well spent
for the time saved in keeping track of affairs by
banks keeping your books and the ability to give
the change in writing your check more than Off
the time lost going the bank. Money in bank
will be spent readily for the things you do not
need, that a check account, well savings
account, is aid thrift"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-21

checklist is the mark of one
whose mind is orderly; it serves
to distinguish the good house
keeper from the woman whose
conduct of home business is hap
made below are the ones you
hazard and too costly. The points
need most to keep in mind on
opening a bank account and car
rying away your first check
book: o.-.
1. Payment on a check can be
stopped at any time by notify
mig the bank, stating the num-
Der of check and the names Of
the drawer and the drawee.
>. Don't forget to sign the
check. This may seem unnece-
sary advice, but this mistake is
a nnr,l mon nnn
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