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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05

matter!-had it been placed before
him on the old colonial mahogany OF
the dining-room in Philadelphia. But
up there In the wilds she had eaten
~ coarse homel5 fare with the zest
and relish Of the most seasoned ranger
Of the hills. Anxious TO be Of services,
she had burned her hands and smoked
her hair and scorched her face BY
usurping the functions of the young
ranchman who had been brought along
as cook. and had actually fried the
bacon herself! Imagine q goddess
with . frying pan! The black thick
coffee and the condensed milk, drunk
from the granite ware cup, had more
delicious aroma and more delight.
full taste than the finest Mocha and
Java In the daintiest porcelain 6
France. Optimum condimentum. The
girl was frankly ravenously hungry.
the air. the altitude, the exertion, the
excitement made her able to eat any
thing and enjoy It.
She was gloriously beautiful, too;
even her brief experience in the west
Mad brought back the missing roses
to her cheek, and had banished the
bistre circles from beneath her eyes.
Robert Maitland, lazily reclining
propped up against boulder. his feet
to the fire. smoking an old pipe that
would have given his brother the hot.
rors. looked with approving COM
placency upon her, confident and sat
isfed that his prescription was work
ing we'll. Nor was he the only one
who looked at her that way. Marion
and Emma. his two daughters, wor-
shipped their handsome Philadelphia
cousin and they sat one on either side
OF her on the great log lying between
the tents and the fire. Even Bob
Junior condescended to give her ap-
proving glances. The whole camp
was at her feet. Mrs. Maitland had
been greatly taken by her young
niece. Kirkby made no secret of his
devotion, Arthur Bradshaw and Henry
Philips. each "tenderfoot" OF the ex.
tremist character. friends of business
connections In the east, who were
SfSA0AA6 SACAA VuSdSAOu WILL 1dkl.
land, shared in the general devotion /;
to say nothing Of George the cook and
Pete, the packer and horse wrangler
Philips, who was an old acquaint.
ance Of Ends, had tried his luck with
her back east and had sense enough
to accept as Anal his failure. Brad.
shaw was solemn young man with
out that keen sense OF humor which
was characteristic of the west. The
others were suitably dressed for ad-
venture, for Bradshaw,s idea of an ap-
propriate costume was distinguished
chiefly BY long green felt puttees
which swathed his huge calves and
excited curious inquiry and ribald
comment from the surprised denizens
of each mountain hamlet through
which they had passed, to all Of which
Bradshaw remained serenely oblivious.
The young man, who does enter espe-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05
CHAPTER III.
The story and tho Letters.

The Story and tho Letters.
Imagine, IL you please. the forest
primeval; yes, the murmuring pines
and the hemlocks Of the poem as well,
by the side Of q rapidly rushing noun.
tain torrent fed by the eternal SHOWS
Of the lofty peaks Of the great range.
A level stretch Of grassy land where
q mountain brook Joined the creek
was dotted with clumps OF pines ana
great boulders rolled down from the
everlasting hills-half an acre Of opsa
clearing. On the opposite side of the
brook the canon wall rose almost
sheer for perhaps five hundred feet,
ending in jagged. needle-edged pin
nacles Of rock, sharp, picturesque ana
beautiful. A thousand feet above ran
the timber line, and four thousand
feet above that the crest of the great
est peak in the main range.
The white tents of the little encamp-
ment which had cleaned so brightly
in the clear. air and radiant sunshine
Of Colorado, now stood dim and ghost
like in the red reflection Of a huge
campfire. It was the evening Of the
first day in the wilderness.
For two days since leaving the
wagon. the Maitland party with its
long train of burros heavily packed,
its horsemen and the steady plodders
on foot. had advanced into unexplored
and almost inaccessible retreats Of
the mountains-into the primitive IN.
deed! In this delightful spot they had
pitched their tents and the perma-
nent camp had been made. Wood
was abundant, the water ct hand was
as cold 40 lice, as clear % crystal and
Sas soft % milk. There was pas
turage for the horses ana burros on
the other side Of, the mountain brook.
The whole place was . little amphi.
theater which humanity occupied per
haps the arst tims since creation.
UnpackinE the burros. setting up
the tents. mailing the camp. building
the lirs, had ussd up The iatS remain.
der Of the day which va theirs whsa
1they Ind arrived. Opportunity woull
sComS tomorrow 10 explore the coul,
10, 10 annbs tho range 10 strY ~
stream that tnmbled down q success.
sion et watsrfalls % Tire right AZ a.
camp ma reared and rushed nnSsrtNI
.arsuld 10 1ssf \ a. sliSd ~ s1I1
q ols ~ II lost itasaf e
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05

what troubled present aspect. She
threw OF her preoccupation instantly
and easily, however. and Joined read
lily enough in the merry conversation
OF the way.
Mr.. Robert Maitland, as Armstrong
has said; had known him from q boy.
There were things in his career Of
which Maitland did not and could not
approve. but they were Of the past. he
reflected. and Armstrong was after
all q pretty good sort. Mr.. Maitland's
standards were not at all those Of his
Philadelphia brother. but they were
very high. His experiences Of men
had been different; he thought that
Armstrong, having certainly by this
time reached years Of discretion, could
be safely entrusted with the precious
treasure Of the young girl who had
been committed to his care. and for
whom his affection grew as his knowl-
edge Of and acquaintanceship with her
Increased.
AS for Mrs. Maitland and the two
girls and the youngster, they were
Armstrong; devoted friends. They
knew nothing about his past, indeed
there were things In 1t of which Matt
land himself was ignorant. and which
had they been known to him might
have caused him to withhold even his
tentative acquiescence in the possibili-
ties.
Most Of these things were known
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05

knee, his long whip in his hand, his
keen and somewhat fierce brown eyes
taking in every detail Of what was go
ing on about him. Indeed there was
but little that came before him that
old Kirkby did not see.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-07-05

59 LAC OlAOAU0UO UOSWO0U SOOlT y00IO
was not quite % great asihs declared,
but womanlike tho Girl lot the stats
ment pass unchallentsA.
"And I wouldn't insult your intel. |
ngenoe BY saying you are the only
woman that have ever made love TO.
but there II vast difference between
making love to woman and loving
one. lshavs just found that out for the
first time. I marvel at the past. and
am ashamed OF It, but I thank Coo
that I have been saved for this op-
portunity. I want to win you, and
am going to do Il. too. In many
/ things don't match up with the PEG.
pie with whom you train. was born
out here. and I've made myself. There
are things that have happened In the
making that I am not especially proud
Of. and am not at Ill satisfied with
the results, especially since have
met you. The better know you the
less pleased am with Jim Arm
strong, but there are possibilities IN
me. rather believe. and with you for
inspiration. God!"-the man nung out
his hand with q fine gesture OF dc.
Termination. They say that the east
and west don't naturally mingle. but
It's lie; you and can beat the
world
The woman thrilled to his gallant
wooing. Any woman would have done
90; some Of them would have lost
sheir heads, but Enid Maitland was
an exceedingly cool young person, for
she was not quite swept OF her feet
and did not quite lose her balance.
I like to hear you say things Ike
that" she answered. Nobody quite
like you has ever made love to mo.
and certainly not in your way. and
that's the reason have given you .
half way promise to think about It.
I was sorry that you could not b
with US on this adventure, but now
am rather glad, especially II the even
temper OF my way Is to be interrupted
by anything like the outburst Of few
minutes since"
Il am glad. too" admitted the man.
For I declare I couldn't help 1t. III
have to be with you either you have
got to be mine or else you would have
to, decide that 1t could never be, and
then I'd 80 OF and fight It out"
Leave me to myself" said the girl
earnestly FOR little while; its best
30; would not take the finest, noblest
man on earth"
"And am not that"
Unless loved him. There 10 some
thing very attractive about your per-
sonality; don't know In my heart
whether It is that. Or"
Good" said the man, as she hest.
tated. That's enough" He gathered
up the reins and whirled his horse
suddenly in the road. Il am going
back. III wait for your return to
Denver. and then"
| that's best" answered the girl.
She stretched out her hand to him.
leaning backward. II he had been 4
different hind Of man he would have
kissed It; az It was he took It IN his
own hand and almost crushed 1t with
q fierce grip.
Wen shake on that. little GIRL he
said. and then without backward
glance he put spurs to his horse and
galloped furiously down the road.
| No. she decided then and, there. she
did not love him. not yet. Whether
she ever would she could not tell. And
yet she was half bound to him. The
recollection Of his kiss was not al
together pleasant memory; no had
not done himself any good BY that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Some Don'ts for the Speaker

This is the season of the year when the after-dinner speaker begins to polish up his eloquence. and the man who never made a speech in his life, but expects to soon, is wondering what sort of an inn pression he is going to make as a public speaker. Here are few things which, according to the Public Speaking club of London. should be of value to every one called upon for a speech or even a few timely remarks
 Don't apologize: don't shout: don't hes itate: don't attitudnlze: don't speak in high key; don't pace the platform don't distort your words; don't exceed your time limit; don't indulge in person. alties: don't emphasize everything; don't praise yourself; don't tell a long story: don't sway your body; don't be funny; don't fatigue your audience; don't speak through closed teeth; don't dI ink while speaking don't tumble with your clothes; don't be sarcastic: don't hem and 'hawt' don't stand like a statue: don't clear your throat: don't declaim; don't speak rapidly: don't antagonze; don't fidget. don't over-gesticulate: don't wan der from your subject; don't be awh- ward; don't address the ceiling; don't be monotonous; don't put your hands on your hips; don't be violent; don't raise your toes. and don't forget to sit down when you have finished.
 When he, has mastered all the don ts, !" here are a few other things which the speaker must do to be successful
 Stand up so that you can be seen; speak up so that you can be heard; and shut up so that you will be liked. The three .positves are comparatively easy of attainment, particularly the last but the speaker who observed all the 'tdon'ts' would be a pearl almost beyond price. and scertainly in great demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Sherlock Holmes in the Flesh

La Reveu des Deux Mondes prints some Sherlock Holmes stories of real life. told by Dr- De Neuville, which are meant to show that the true modern detective is the legal doctor. Ono of these stories deals with the discovery at Havre. in 1909, of the corpse of a woman who kept an inn The police authorities arrived with the doctor attached to the police service. The medical specialist, after examining the various traces of tho crime with his microscope said:
 What is the last boat that has ar rlved?|
 "'rhe Donna Maria. from Sicily
 Then without moments hesitation the doctor began:
 This woman has been assassinated by a left-handed individual, wearing a slight mustacne and probably a Sicilian. He probably arrived by the Donna Maria, and Is over five feet six high. He knew the woman and has undoubtedly stayed here before He knew that she was often drunk and entered the house by breaking in He killed her for fear she would wake while he was robblng the place. and then escaped thinking he had left no traces. He probably has in his pocket the stump of a candle which has been used"
 While the detective was sent in search of anyone answering to the clew, the doc tor explained how he had reached his conclusions
 "The assassin wounded himself at the door in entering and a splinter of wood, stained with blood, made me suppose that he is left-handed. By the side of the blood on the floor there are traces of a candla which has dripped. That con hrmed my idea that the man who held the light in his right hand had the instru- mcnt of crime in his left.
 The microscope showed me that the candle was one of those manufactured in Sicily. recollected that detail by re- memberlng the Bertlion collection of candles, which contains specimens from every part of the world. In thinking who could have used a Scilian candle l con- cuded that he must have just arrived from Sicily. The microscope also showed two small reddish hairs in the candle grease. mustache hairs undoubtedly as those of the beard are quite different. The murderer after the crime had prob ably twisted or bitten his mustache with out being aware of what he was doing"
 The doctors reasoning was confirmed by the immediate arrest of one Foforaz- 70, passenger on the Donna Maria The doctor handed him piece of paper which he took in his left hand. which was wounded. The candle end was found Tn his pocket and he confessed to the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

The really important problem con- fronting women Is not how to remove superfluous hair. What concerns them most Is how to prevent a more vigor- ous growth after each removal. This brings us to the point. It has been proven by actual test that the only way to retard hair growth, which nat urally prevents it from growing out coarser and stiffer after each removal, is to take the vitality out of it, which only goes to prove that merely dis solving hair or removing II in other ways is not all that Is required, be- cause if 1t were these blemishes can be removed more safely with the razor and with less consequent Injury than with any of the questionable depila- tories.
 If you are not thoroughly convinced that this is the only logical and sclen- tific way to remove hair. and you do not mind the risk you take in using questionable depilatories, 1t is an easy matter to determine by a simple test whether this is true or not The test will also prove which depilatories are harmful and worthless. Of course. in making the experiment, 1t is better 10 do so on an unexposcd part of the body.
 How to make the test--First re- move little hair from any part of the body with any of the questionable then remove the same amount of hair from another spot close to it with DcMiracle, walt q week and notice the difference. You will observe that the hair which was removed with the questionable depilatory grows out again coarser and stiffer. whereas 1t is just the opposite with the hair which was removed with DeMiracle It will be n1atnlv seen that there is barely a trace of hair which may be accounted for by the fact that DcMiracle contains certain ingredients which not only dis solve hair, but actually take the vital ity out of IL, thereby retarding and preventing an increased growth.
 It Is because other depilatories lack these special ingredients that it Is im- possible for them to accomplish the same ideal results. Furthermore. 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Some Superstitions for June
 Brides

A wedding dress must not be tried on complete, so many brides wait for the last stitches until they are finally dressed for the wedding.
 LiiaQs are unlueky; orange blossNns symboIize hope, and laurel leaves tri- umph
 If you are married in white you have chosen. right, and every woman knows that at her wedding she must wear "something old and something new, some thing borrowed and something blue
 A brides shoes must be put on with out the aid of d shoe horn or the witches will prove unkind.
 Green must never be worn at a wedding Diamonds bring harmony between hus- band and wife. The wedding ring is of plain gold because it is the symbol of eternity.
 The bride should toss her bouquet among the bridesmaids before she starts on the honeymoon The one who catches it will be first married.
 The bride must enter the church with the right foot first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
H. c. Wells on Religion

The following is H. G. Wellss exp1a- nation of modernism in contact with re- ligion, according to the American Nigga zine:
 What a queer thing the invisible hu- man being would appear If by some dis coyery, as yet inconceivable. some spir- itual x-ray photography, we could flash 1t into sight,
 Surely these invisible selves of men were never so juinbled so crowded, com plicated and stirred about as they are at the present time. Once, I am told. they had a sort of order, were sphered in religious beliefs, crystal clear, were arranged in a ccsmogony that fitted that as hand fl ts glove, were separated by definite standards of right and wrong which presented life as planned in all it's essential aspects from the cradle to the grave. Things are so no longer. That sphere is broken for most of us: even if it is tied about and mended again, it is burst like seed case, things have fallen out and things have fallen in
 ecan I convey in any measure how 1t was with Marjorie?
 What was her reliigon?
 Tn college forms and returns and such like documents she would describe her self as Church of England.' She had been baptized according to the usages of that body, but she had hitherto evaded confirmation into it. It had failed to catch her attention and state itself to her A number of humorous and other writers and the general trend of talk about hes and perhaps her own shrewd little observation of superficial things. had on the other hand created a fairly definite belief in her that it wasn't as a matter of fact, up to very much at all, that what 1t said wasn't said with ab- solute honesty, and that it's hierarchy had all sorts of political and social con sideration confusing it's treatment of her immortal soul.
 At school Marjorie had been taught what I may best describe as Muffled Christianity. She had been shielded not only from arguments against her reli- zion. but from arguments for 1t: the two things go together: and do not think 1t was particularly her fault if she was now growing up like the great majority of respectable English people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Practical Bed Spreads

Practical housekeepers who believe In saving themselves unnecessary work are using the cottage" type of bedspread In lieu of those of heavier and more ex- pensive materials like Marseilles and Irish linen. Really artistic are the bcd- spreads of English printed cotton show ing a white ground and pattern Tn quaint shades of various standard colors And truly American are the blue and white spreads in Kentucky designs, which are said to be non-fadable and equally enduring are the natural linen covers which have plain centers and colored borders. Rather more unique and just the thing for 2 summer sleeping room are the covers in German linen fin Bieder- meiser design showing an all-oyer con- meeting pattern in gold, white and black; green. white and black or blue. black and white. Any of these covers may be 1n- ished at top and bottom with fringe or avalance of one of the plain colors may be attached to their sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Read This

Lard and olive oil are the best reme- dies for brass stains.
 Boiling water will remove coffee stains; cold water and borax tea marks
 Ether and chloroform are the best rem edies for iodine stains.
 Ammonia and water will usually make grass stains disappear. When this Is not effective try soapsuds with a little bi- carbonate of soda. Molasscs and alco- hol are also effective.
 sprig of fresh mint in the cup of afternoon tea, hot or cold, fig liked by many persons. A spoonful of fruit sher- bet In iced tea is delicious.
 If the pan of boiled potatoes is drained as soon as the potatoes are done and 1t Is then shaken for few minutes. in the open cir. the potatoes will become very white and feathery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

If she has great and cheeky soul' she rejoices to come out in something awfully daring.
 She exhibits heroism about daring in dress that no "mere man" can under stand.
 True
 She comedies that there have been a few men. beaux and dandies for the most part, who have immortalized themselves by the aid of a red neel<tle, the curve of q silk hat, or the cut of q waistcoat, but these are lonely instances, explains Mrs. Lane, and the exceptions that prove the rule
 The author is inclined to believe that man has only one advantage over woman, sartorially speaking. and that one con solation is--POCKETSi
 She assures feminine pioneers, who clamor for their rights that above everything else they should demand equality in POCKETSi
 ''Try to imagine man" she writes, doing his errands with purse, a hand kerchief, and q shopping list in one hand,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
When Mammy's Away

Adam Breede. in McClure's. Yaller boy am slttin in de middle O de
 ho'- Nanny she gon lef' him like she neber
 done befo'. Shadows am a-creepin' an a-peepin thro'
 de do, Animals am growlin -growlin meath de
 flo, Honey-boy he sit dah, an he neber makes
 noise. Weber even turn his head to look fo any
 toys, Alligator. crocodile, wolf an prowln' bah, All am creepin in dc house to see jes'
 who am dah. Honey-boy done hol his bre'f an open
 wide his eyes; Everything am growin'-growin' twice it's
 regiar size. But honey-boy he sit dah. an he neber
 makes call Oh. no, Mr. Honey-boy--he not skeered at all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR REMOvERS
 ARE MOSTLY FRAUDS.
A Simple Test Will Prove Which Superfuous Hair
 Removers Are Harmful and Worthless

must be borne In mind that when these preparations have stimulated the growth, it will necessitate mors fre- quent and persistent treatment with DeMlracle than 1t would have otherwise required.
 Aside from the fact that DeMiracle is the only depilatory that actually takes the vitality out of hair, 1t is ab- solutely poisonous, antlseDtic and gerrnicidal; therefore, 1t will not cause eczema or other serious skin diseases which cannot be said of the question: able depilatories.
 After all the real test Is the test of time. DeMracie was the largest sell ing depilatory ten years ago, and more of it has been sold each year since than the combined sales of the nostrums. The mere fact that fake dangerous preparations are short-lived should alone be sufficient warning to ayoid the use of any depilatory but that of proven merit
 Let us emphasize this fact. Don't be deceived or deluded by alluring or. impossible claims of impostore Tell any one of them that DeMiracle Chem- ieaI Go. will forfeit Five Thousand Dol lars if it can be proved that their so- called superfiOus hair cures ever eradicated one single growth of su- perflous hair.
 Remember. DeMiracle is the only de- pilatory that has ever been indorsed by reputable physicians surgeons der matologists. mediea journals promi nent magazines and newspapers. And mind you. the inducements are all gen uine, if they were not, we could be compelled by law to discontinue pub fishing them.
 Refuse substitutes. If your dealer will nor supply you, send s1.G0 to us direct. and We win mail. postpaid, a bottle. securely sealed in plain wrap per.
 Write for free booklet. It will be mailed. sealed in plain envelope. De- Miracle Chemical Co, Dept. Ss Park Av.. t29th and 13Oth Sts.. New York
 You can always procure DgAIiracle without argument from Collier Drug Company.