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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23

| would have a duplicate key made
and then go TO the British consul.
would appeal to the prisoners own
country for his release. At half-past
twelve on the following day we we're
all assembled for the midday meal.
DR.. Chances manner was agreeable,
but | noticed that be gave me some
stealthy and covert glances. Toward
the end of the meal he remarked:
Il am sorry to see you looking so
pale. Miss Rennick. Are you suffer
ing from headache?"
Yes I responded.
You allow your emotions to get the
better of you," said the doctor. pleas
antly. Il suppose you are worrying
over the secret I promised to impart
to you tonight It grieves me to have
to dfsappoint you. have to leave the
city Unexpectedly on business. and
shall be absent for couple of days. |
must leave home at eight o'clock this
evening. ! shall not be back before
Saturday, but for the greater part of
this day will require your services.
Please meet me In my cabinet not
later than half-past two"
promised, went straight to my own
room and wrote as follows to the Brit
ish consul:
Chance House, Ligovka Canal.
Sir: 1 urgently implore your, assist
ance. have discovered that an Eng
lishman is imprisoned In an under
ground cellar in this house, and put
to torture. I am an American girl re-
siding here as governess. I wapt to
rescue this man, but must have assist
ance. DR.. Chance leaves st. Peters
burg at eight o'clock this evening At
nine o'clock sharp I shall be in the
large laboratory in the garden, known
by the name of the Blue Laboratory.
| will give one of the servants direc-
tons to bring you there straight. IL
you will be kind enough to come to
my aid. Do not fail me, for both the
Englishman and I are likely to be in
extreme danger.
Yours faithfully,
MADELINE RENNICK.
Having addressed the letter,
wrapped myself in my furs and went
out. No one saw me go. On my way
to the consups house I stopped at
locksmiths and gave him directions
to make key from the wax impress
sion. He promised to have the key
ready in three hours. and l informed
him that l would send messenger
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23

Prize Fighter (entering school with
his SOM You give this boy o. mine
a thrashin' yesterday. didn't you?
Schoolmaster livery nervous) Well
-I-er-perhaps-
Prize Fighter-WelI. give us your
and: you're champion. | can't do
nothin with i'm myself.-Punch
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23
Real Problem.

do you think we can defeat this
mani" asked the campaign manager.
YES" replied Senator Sorghum,
"but l won't be satisfied with that.
What l want to hand him is some
kind of a defeat that he won't be able
to use as a personal advertisement
for future business"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23
Different.

Daughter-Since it is your wish.
dear parents. that should marry the
rich old brewer. l consent, although
he is seventy years old.
Mother-But he is only sixty.
Daughter-Sixty! Tell him to ask
me again in ten years.-Meggendo
Blaetter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23
A Chance.

I've got an awfully poor memory
remarked Boggs. Il just can't remem
Der anything over night"
You haven't got five spot you
could spare until tomorrow, have
your" asked Scroggs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23
Like a KIno.

81 hope you were polite TO dad"
81 should say so, treated him like
/ would king"
"You never called him Your males
tyr"
mo. but l backed out of his pres
ence."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23

Education should give the child
more capacity for doing work and
helping itself to the good things of life.
Too many try to help themselves with.
out performing any useful labor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23
OF the Bird Kind.

Say, pa?"
what Is it?"
rs an ayiary hospital for avia-
tors?"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23

LOr 8 meQ1clneSs AT
everymonthly period
I had to stay in bed
four days because of
hemorrhages, an d
my back was SO weak
! could hardly walk.
/ have been taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and now / can
stay up and do my
work. / think it In
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23

In the eyes of a silly girl clothes
make mighty poor specimen of
man look like the real thing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23

It's difficult for a man to be upright
after he is down and out.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23

How the average married man
would like to see a tax on the old
bachelors!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23

Some mems idea of luck is to owe
more than they can pay.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23
WHERE DOCTORS
FAILED To HELP
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Restored
Mrs. Green's Health
Her Own Statement.

Covington, Mo- Your medicine has
done me more good than all the doc
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-23
How Mrs. Cline Avoided
Operation.

OpeEatAOus
Brownsville, Ind.-"I can say that
Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable Compound
has done me more good than anything
else. One doctor said must be opera
ted upon for a serious female trouble
and that nothing could help me but an
operation.
al had hemorrhages and at times
could not get any medicine to stop them.
got in such a weak condition that would
have died if had not got relief soon.
"Several women who had taken your
Compound. told me to try 1t and / did
and found it to be the right medicine to
build up the system and overcome
female troubles.
81 am now in great deal better health
than ever expected to be, SO think /
ought to thank you for it. Mrs. o. M.
CLINE, s. Main ST., Brownsville, Ind
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
The Lodges

A social was given Friday night in
the Eagles hall by the White Rose
lodge No. 1922 of the L. A. to B. of r. T
About 40 persons were present High
five was the principal amusement of
the evening and in playing the game
the first prizes were won by 0. D. Perry
and Miss Maude Lock Piano solos,
played by Mrs. Blanch Sharkey. added
to the pleasure of the guests Toward
the close of the evening ice cream and
cake were served by the refreshmenI
committee, consisting of Mesdames A.
Forbes. Frank Appel, Martha Cound.
Amy Cound, Olga Corp and J. R. Cook
The regular lodge and business meet
ing of the Daughters of Erin was held
Friday night in the K. of P hall.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Weddings

Miss Willie Edna Finney. of Mckenzie,
Tenn, was married at that place on
Wednesday evening of this week TO W.
F. Durrett cashier of the First Ma
tiOnal bank, OF Taylor. Ark, at which
latter place the young couple will make
their home. Mrs. Durrett is the younger
sister of J. J. Finney. of the FL Paso &
Southwestern system traffic depart
ment, in this city and spent the winter
of 1901 in FL PasO, during which
time she made many friends.
Miss Anna May Singleton and Allies
c. Staples were quietly married We'd
nesday by Rev R. T. Hanks. at the Cal
vary-Houston Square Baptist church.
The young couple Immediately left for
ClOudcrOft, where they will spend their
honeymoon They will reside in FL
Paso, where Mr.. Staples is connected
with a wholesale produce house.
Miss Bertha A Jones and P. J. Wat
son were very quietly married Wednes-
day afternoon at five o'clock at the
home of Rev. J. F. Williams. The brides
brother, Richard W. Jones. and Miss
Minnie Highsmith attended them and
after a dinner al the Harvey house.
they departed on the seven O'Clock
Santa Fe for Ontario, Canada, the
groom's home.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Dinners and Luacseons

Miss Myrtle Briant. of Sonora, Texas,
is visiting Mrs. Claude B. Hudspeth for
a week, on her way to California Miss
Briant is the daughter of the county
judge of sutton county. While here
several entertainments are being
planned in her honor
Her hostess, Mrs. HUdspeth, gave
daintily appointed informal dinner
Thursday night at her home, 1914 River
street Sweet peas were used in deco
rating the table. The guests were Mes
danes p. H. Turner. of Mexico; Mrs. J.
H. Mckee, of chihuahua. Mex; Misses
Kate Stoker, Wilma Elliott, Jennie
Daugherty and Marguerite Darbyshire.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Ell Pasoans Array
A NJ Ivy has gone on a trip through
California

A NJ Ivy has gone on a trip through
California
Mrs. H F. Gaul and daughter Miss
Blanch GauI. Will leave Monday for
Long Beach, Calf, where they wifi
stay until the latter part Of September
Mr.. Gaul will join them in August.
Mrs. Clare L Rogers and baby boy
left Thursday for TeXarkana, Ark, to
visit relatives for the summer.
Mrs. Andrew w Young and her sis
ter, Miss Mary Young. who is visiting
her from Lincoln, Neb., will leave for
ClOudcroft the first Of the week.
Mrs. D. J. Arneu, of 1900 Texas
street, left Saturday morning to visit
her husband at Big Spring, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Chitts will leave Mon
day afternoon to visit relatives in Gin
cinnai and Chicago and to make
three months tour in the east.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Parties

Masters Charles and Rufus Harvey,
sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Harvey, in
vited number of little friends to their
home, 1901 East Rio Grande street.
Tuesday afternoon to help them cele-
! brate their 10th birthday anniversaries.
The decorations were IN red, white
and blue The birthday cake was very
inviting with 10 candies on each side,
carrying out the color scheme. In cut
ting the cake, Helen Youngberg cut the
dime A profusion Of sweet peas ia
red. white and blue made the dining
room very attractive. The Harvey home
was lastly decorated with many flags.
Many outdoor games were playeG-
Walking blindfolded to a lighted candle
and attempting to blow it out caused
much merriment, Charley Talbot re-
ceiving the prize, q box of candy.
Many pretty gifts were presented to
the little hosts
Punch was served throughout the al
ternOoR by Miss Eelson- Refreshments
of ice cream and cake were served by
Miss Harriet BortOff and Miss Edith
Scott to the following: Ruth Jamerson,
Helen YoungbUrg, Margaret Mears, Lu-
Gle and Frances Louise Ayers, Marga-
ret McClelIen, Amelia Harper, Iangle-
Dor ChuItz, Marion Jackson, Hazel
Maxwell Bula and Genevieve Lusk,
Robert Youngburg, Tom and Charles
Talbot, Robert HOman, Jeffie Mears,
August Chultz. Thomas Jones. Chester
Adams, George Harvey, Rufus and
Charles Harvey.
Donald Mcintosh was given a de-
ughtfUl birthday anniversary party by
his mother, Mrs. X Mcintosh, at her
home, S11 North FL Paso street, on
Thursday in honOD- of his third birth
The afternoon was spent by different
outdoor games and a peanut hunt in
which the prize, a child's set, was won
by Lillian Stedmond
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. Those present were: En-
Evaline Mary and Lillian Stedmond,
Ruby Fuller, Eleta Spellman, Ruth and
Laura Brown, Ktherine Henden, Orville
Oxford Dawson Lewis
Thursday e4ening at g o'clock small
army Of girls with Miss Jessie King, as
captain and Miss Cora Eickman as lieu
tenant, delightfully."- surprised and took
complete possession of the camp occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs A A Melcher, OF
sos North Genoa street
Pretty hsndkerchiefs were shoWered {
on Mrs. Melcher, a classmate recently I
married, as flags Of truce
Refreshments were served and a
pleasant evening enjOyd by the girls |
who are members Of the young wOmen's |
Bible class of the First Methodist !
church.
Those enjoying the evening were; |
Mr.. and Mrs. A 4 Melcher. Miss Jessie |
King. Cora Eickman, Lima Collins, Belle /
Van Horn, Flossie Barnes, Ethel Lewis, |
Vera Bretney, Vivian Sheay, Elizabeth !
Fry, Lillian Mayhem, Lois Barney and !
Fannie Kerick.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Y. w. C. A. Notes

Mrs H. T. Bowie, president of the
local Y. W. c. A, has returned from at
association in Monte Ne, Ark, where
she represented the FL Paso organiza-
ton. On Monday night. in the down.
town rooms of the association, on the
fourth floor of Calisher's building, a
party for the Y. W. c. A. members and
their girl friends will be given at s
o'clock, at which Mrs. Bowie will give
a report of the work done at the confer
ence and an account of the conference,
illustrated with posters and photo
graphs. A chorus of girls will sing
some of the songs that were used dur
ing the conference.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

The verdict Of many experts is that
the most charming of this seasons
dresses are those made of lace and en-
brOidery, in combination with colored
silks. One of the prettiest of these is
the subject of this sketch.
The skirt is of cream colored lawn
embroidery. its flOunces edged with
pleatings Of turquOis blue taffeta. The
same silk is used to make the coat,
which closes far to the side, under
bow of the same.
The hat. of fine tan colOred straw,
is trimmed with a lace frill and pink
roses and finished with long black vel
vet ties
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Dat Of TotOn Visitors

Mrs. Elmer Clark and Miss Edith Ed
wards, her niece, of Tucumcari, n. NJ,
have returned to their home, after vis-
iting Mrs. Albert Teas, 21S Walnut
street Before leaving for Tucumcari.
they, with Mrs. Teas, spent few days
in CloudcrOft.
MRs. S. D. Jones, of Abilene. Tex, is
visiting relatives and friends is the city.
Mrs. Jones was formerly Miss Grace
Wimber, Of FL Paso-
Mrs. A. V. BOyce, who has been visit
ing Mrs. A. w. Young, viii return to
her home in Del Rio, Texas. Monday.
Mr. and Mrs w. H. AIdridge and chill
dren, Hal and Ruth, Of Beaumont. Tex,
are visiting for several days with Mrs.
5. E. WOOten, of 221 West Rio Grande
street, from where they will go to
spend the summer in California.
Edward Buchoz, of chihuahua, ar
rived in the city yesterday for brief
visit with. his family who have been In
FL Paso for seYr9l weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. CantreIl. OF Har-
rison, Ark, are here en- route to Cali
fCrnia-
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Mcdaniel are in
Ell PasO from MADEIRA, Mex. They ex-
pect to remain in the city until every
thing is quiet in Mexico.
J. J. Monsoon. Of Benson, reached FL
Paso last night and viii spend sew
eral days here on business.
F. Esaya, of Las Cruces, is in the city
for a brief stay.
LINDSAY D. Hawkins, an attorney of
Phoenix, Ariz-, was here Friday on his
way to Brownsville. Tex, to visit his
father, William Z. Hawkins, candidate
for the nomination to the supreme
court of the state.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
About Ell Pasoans

Word has been received here that
Miss Lois Elizabeth Smith, formerly Of
FL PasO. has graduated at the head of
her class in Marietta College. O. Miss
Smith will be well remembered here, as
she is the daughter of Rev Robert
Bruce Smith, former pastor of the First
Baptist church. of FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Church Affairs

Miss Anna Iverson entertained the
little girls of her Sunday school class
Of Westminster Presbyterian cburdb
Friday afternoon at her home. SIG
North St Nrain street. The little girls
were Thula Hardie. Gladys Raw. Kath-
crime Statham, Leila Russell. Marie
Rollandy, Agnes Morrill, ,Iosenhine All
bolt and Bernice Iverson- Tie afternoon
was enJoyably spent in playing games.
In a peanut hunt, Thula Hardie won the
prize for finding the most snuts. Miss
Iverson took all the little girls over to
Houston square, where more games
were played and kodak snapshots OF
the children taken. Pink ice cream and
cake were served on the IversOn home
lawn before the little girls went home.
The Woman's Missionary society of
Trinity church will meet at the church
Oh Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock Mrs.
Q. J. Downs, of the Highland Park so
ciety will have charge Of the devo-
tiOnaI exercises Miss Marguerite Ruby
ard Miss Eva Duden will sing, which
viii be followed by short business
session.
The Highland Park society, Miss Ma
ria Laying Gibson, of Kansas City, and
Miss LESSEE Wilson, principal of the
Scarritt Bible and Training school, of
PaImore college, Chihuahua, will be the
guests of the Trinity women.
Rev. Jeff D. Ray. formerly of Ell
Paso, who has been, conducting services
in New Mexico, returned to FL Paso
Saturday. He will preach Sunday
morning in the Calvary-Houston Square
Baptist church.
Rev. and Mrs. r. T. Hanks entertained
the teachers and officers of the COM
bined Sunday schools Friday night at
their home, 10Y Arizona street There
was no formal program, but addresses
were given on the things adding to the
good of the Sunday school and its man
agement by c. V. Nafe. a. S. Howard. F.
A Hodge and Henry Robertson. After
the general discussion following these
talks, a social time was enjoyed, with
sisted by Mrs Ralph Dimmitt, Miss May
Evans and Miss Harry Buttorff
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
a Word About aammocKs.

comfortable hammock, swung in a
shady place, will do more to make your
summer a pleasant one than any other
single item. Our stock of hammOcks
this season is unusually complete, and
something that is serviceable but in
expensive. or a really handsome ham
mock, you viii be sure to find it here
FL PasO Household Furnishing Co,
Corner Mills and Stanton SITS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Cards

Miss Marion Young will entertain
Monday afternoon at 1870 o'clock with a
800" PARTY for her girl friends THE
party will be at her home. 1913 North
Z! Paso street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

Wash ties look neat and dressy and
are the proper thing in hot weather.
Bryan Bros.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

We are overstockec or guaranteed
roofing paper. Lander Lumber Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

Mrs J. J. Finney has returned to her
nome IN Gran0vleW after a six weeks
visit to her parents, in Lebanon. Tenn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

You ought to wear one of those beau
tltul soft shirts Bryan Bros. have.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Ell PasOans Returning

Rev. Ed L Mnlican and family re-
turned to FL Paso Saturday after
spending 10 days at CIoudcroft. Nj
Millican. who is pastor of the East Ell
PasO Baptist church. viii preach at
both the morning and evening service
at that church Sunday
Miss Margaret Bryan returned Fri
day night from Cloudcro1t. where she
has been visiting Mrs. A. G. Foster.
Miss Matilde Baldwin returned Fri
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Scott white & Co, Minis BLDG.

p : In case you haven't become &C
qualnted with Whites Guaranteed Corn
Cure, We advise you that in this special
cutlery offer will be found some high
grade corn knives.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29
Out Of Fashion Out of the World.

We always try to keep pace with ev-
erything that is uptodate. So. as long
as all other principal stores in Ell Paso
are giving special discount sales. we
join in Just now we are offering %
per cent off on high grade cutlery. This
embraces pocketknives, embroidery scis-
sOrs. manicure scissors and many other
necessary articles. It is a well known
fact that We carry the highest grade
cutlery IN FL PasO, and with a discount
of % percent from regular prices, you
will be able to secure some unusual
bargains.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

Three foot. 4 foot. 70 and foot
red fence Lander Lumber Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

You ought to wear one OF those beau
tiful soft shirts Bryan Bros. have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

Children's hair cut. Elite Parlors, 216
Texas street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

DAY night from visiting Miss Elizabeth
Stevens in ClOudcrOft.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29

T. R. Ryan, traffic manager Of the
MeAlco North Western railroad, has
returned from Chicago.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-24
COPPER STOCKS ARE
SCHEDULED TO RISE

James a. Pollock & Co. bankers and
brokers, furnish the following received
over their private wire yesterday after
noon;
Paine, Webber & Co.. Boston.-The To-
cal market today showed a heavy volume
of trading In coppers- North Butte was
rhc leader. selling as high az Az. with a
reaction at the close TO 333. This re-
shsres on which the trader was taking
profits. having bought II when the adj
VANCE commenced: Hancock rallied
easily on limited amount OF buying
Tho demand for Calumet & Arizona Is
steadily increasing and the stock made
new high record on this movement at
S0I-
The coppera have made so many false
starts In the past five years that IT liz
very hard TO restore confld dence in them,
and every time the market becomes dull,
neTrous traders put In selling orders,
rearing that the movement is over This
selling Is well taken care Of by new buy
ing. and We confidently predict that the
present movement will spread out into a
broad and general copper market carry
Ing the whole list a great deal higher.
Logan & Bryan, New Tork-We con-
tinue 10 favor the purchase OF the lower
priced Issues during weak periods In
preference TO the higher priced stocks
for the reason stated recently that
monetary and investment conditions at
present appear TO be against sustained
and general rise In the stack market.
and as consequence, specfalties are
more likely 20 be the favoritcs
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-24
BIDS FOR ALASKA
SHARES ROLL IN
Salt Lake Has Subscribed for
Generous Portion of the
New Issue.
PREMIUM Is OFFERED
Success of Enterprise Is a
Tribute to Interests Now
Behind Company.

The manner In which the stock Issue
OF The Alaska Gold Mines company is
being sought by both eastern and west
crn investors is one OF the features Of
the present time In mining circles. 1t
vas reported over the wires yesterday
that the cast realizes that the sub
scriber will get much less than he has
asked for and the bids yesterday reached
SS.'o perNshare for the stock, with the
first payment of IS paid In. This means
that the subscribers who cannot get all
the stock they want at Sc are willing TO
pay premium of s175 n share for the
same.
1t is stated by one knowing local ac-
tivity In this matter that almost the en-
tire issue Of the stock could be placed
here In Salt Lake City. for local In
vestors who were fortunate enough to
ride with the interests behind the new
COMPANY in the Utah Copper, Ray Con-
solldated, Chino and Butte g. Superior
companies have sent In bids for a very
large share OF the issue. This fact is
considered about the most sincere trib-
ute the home people could pay to D. c.
JacklinG and his associates. demonstrat-
Ing the following that universally will
attend success and well-placed conf
denCe