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does not hold, always manages to get
the sun behind her when she scratches
land she will not miss a single kerr
mel, either
Cats hardly ever lie with their feet
to the fire. In most cases they lie
instead with their left side turned to-
ward it. But dogs invariably lie with
their forepaws to the fire.
A mouse overlooks a perfectly safe
food supply, sufficient for a meal or
two, to enjoy the perilous pleasures of
AZ unlimited store. 1t will hide near
the food and come out to nibble when
1t is hungry, for 1t Is not true that a
mouse runs to its hole at the first
alarm
Anyone can be a snake charmer.
Find a harmless little garter snake,
or something of the sort, and keep
him in box in the house. visiting
him and feeding him daily. In about
three months he will crawl to you for
food when he sees you coming.
Some queer ways of doing things
are explainable, however Do you
know, for instance, why dog always
turns around two, or three times be-
fore he lies down? 1t is because his
remote ancestors, way back in the
prehistoric times, had to scratch
around in the leaves for bed before
they could find convenient place to
lie In
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14

er Frank and Edith From first to
last not one word has been spoken
by any one to cause me to doubt that
you were his wife,"
Il recall starting to explain all this
to you once" she said, striving vainly
to appear at ease. 1T was when we
were interrupted by the sudden COM
ing upon us of Mr.. and Mrs. Bungay
Yet supposed you knew, that you
would have learned the facts from
others. The last time we were TO-
gether told you did not wholly I'M
derstand you. 1t is no wonder, when
you thought that of me-"
Il am going to tell you my story,
Captain Wayne. 1t is not pleasant
task under these circumstances, yet
one owe you as well as myself This
may prove our last meeting, and we
must not part under the shadow of
mistake, however innocently it may
have originated. | am the only child
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
DRAINAGE OF zUYDER ZEE


A great project is again before the
people Of Holland-the drainage OF
the Zuyder Zee. The sea, which, as
every one knows, is in the north OF
Holland, and covers an area of $4,000
hectares, hectare being practically
two acres and a half Just half a GEN.
fury ago scheme to drain the south
ern portion of the sea was first moot
ed, and although it received consider
able support, the opposition was great
er, but now an association has been
formed and a bill introduced into
the chamber. The promoters see that
with an increased population means
must be taken TO enlarge the country.
and this reclamation of the sea is sug.
gested as capable of accomplishment.
If the sea is conquered there are sew.
eral lakes which can be dealt With
later.
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CHAPTER xxxvIll..
My Lady Of the North.


walked the next mile thought
fully, bordering over those vague
hopes and plans with which Cations
optimism had inspired me. Suddenly
there sounded behind me the thud OIL
hoofs, while l heard merry peal of
laughter, accompanied by gay ex-
change of words. | drew aside, lead
ing my horse into small thi,ket be-
side the road to permit TIE cavalcade
to pass. 1t was a group of perhaps a
dozen-three or four Federal officers.
the remainder ladies, whose bright
dresses and smiling faces made
most winsome sight. They glanced
curiously aside at me as they galloped
past. But none paused, and | merely
glanced at them with vague interest,
nv thoughts elsewhere. Suddenly
horse seemed to draw back from cut of
the center of the fast disappearing
party.
had led my limping horse out into
tie road once more to resume my
journey. paying scarcely the slightest
attention to what was taking place,
for my head was again throbbing to
the hot pulse of the sun The party
of strangers rode slowly away into
the enveloping dust cloud, and | had
forgotten them, when a low, sweet
voice spoke close beside me: Cap
tain Wayne. / know you cannot have
forgotten me-
She was leaning down from the
saddle, and as / glanced eagerly UP
into her dear eyes they were swim
ming with tears.
Forgotten. Never for one mo-
ment." | exclaimed; yet | failed to
perceive your presence until you
spoke"
You appeared deeply buried in
thought as we rode by. but could not
leave you without word when [
knew you must feel so bad oh, but
you Captain Wayne, you have youth
and love to inspire you-for your
mother yet lives Truly it makes my
heart thro5 to think of the upbuilding
which awaits you men of the South
It is through such as you-soldiers
trained by stern duty-that these
desolated stateg are destined to rise
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p7 ~ l4I
T OUTOFT HEORpTNARI |
b Eg
CARVED HIMSELF IN WOOD

One of the most remarkable work
men in the world is Hananuma Masa-
kichi of Toxic. Japan, who has carved
a figure in wood so like himself that
when the two are placed side by side
it is said to be almost impossible to
tell which lives and breathes and
which does not.
BY several connoisseurs in art this
wooden figure has been pronounced,
the most perfect human image Of
man ever made. Masakichi has faith
fully reproduced every scar, vein and
wrinkle to be seen on his own body.
The flgure is composed Of 10000
pieces OF wood, dovetailed and joint
ed with such wonderful skill that no
seams can be detected. Tiny holes
were drilled for the reception of hairs
and eyelashes in which no dissimilar-
ity to Massakichi's own can be de-
tected
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10 become my wife while | continue
to wear this uniform. BY the way.
Mrs. Brennan was asking Celia only
yesterday if she had heard anything
of you since the surrender"
"She is at Appomattox, them"
No, at the headquarters of the
Sixth Corps, only a few miles north
from here.
And the Major?"
Cation glanced at me, peculiar
look in his face. but answered simply:
Naturally | have had small init
macy with him after what occurred
at Mountain View, but he is still re
tanned upon General Sheridan's staff.
At Mrs. Brennan's request we break
tasted together yesterday morning, but
believe he is at the other end of the
lines today"
We sat down upon a bank, and for
the time | forgot disaster while list
ening to his. story of love and his
plans for the future His one thought
of Celia. and the Northern home go
soon now to be made ready for her
coming. The sun sank lower into the
western sky, causing Cation to draw
down his fatigue cap until its glazed
visor almost completely hid his eyes
With buoyant enthusiasm he talked
on, each word drawing me closer to
aim in bonds of friendship. But the
time of parting came, and after we
had promised to correspond with each
other. | had stood and watched while
he rode rapidly back down the road
we had trayersed together. AT the
summit of the hill he turned and
waved his cap, then disappeared.
leaving me alone, with Ediths face
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SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE

A detective was talking about jail
breaking.
Down in Colombo" he said. they've
got a very good dodge against the
jail-breaker. It's simple, tee. Just
bricks. You see, the Mutival Jail at
Colombo is surrounded by very high
brick wall Well. the last dozen
courses of these bricks are laid loose.
without mortar So. when you try to
escape you climb stealthily, hardly
daring to breathe, up the wall, and
with a sigh OF relief you reach the
loose course at the top and-clatters
crash, bang. clatter-a thousand
bricks in the profound silence fall with
a noise fit to wake the dead and a
dozen warders rush out. and you climb
down sadly into their waiting arms"
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WHY DO THEY DO IT?

There are many strange facts about
animals which no one has ever seem
ed able to understand or explain. Here
are few of them:
A fly will crawl to the top of win
dom pane, fly back to the bottom. and
crawl up again Hardly ever does 1t
6y up and crawl down. 1t has been
known. however, to repeat the former
process 80 times without stopping.
Hens scratch for food always with
the sun behind them, SO that it's rays
will reflect on the tiny particles. Yet
a blind hen, for whom this reason
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
IS NOT LIKE OTHER MEN

Charles Schuppei, window washer
nf Toledo. O., holds the record as an
individual Of many peculiar forma-
lions. His heart is on the right side.
his stomach is too far to the right, his
liver is on the eft side. his Kidneys
have changed places. and his spleen
"a around to the right side instead OF
the left. Schuppel makes considerable
additions to his regular income by ex-
hibiting himself at clinics. He is forty
wears old and is In excellent health.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in Confederate tent
at a critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts to Capt Wayne an important
message TO Longstreet. Accompanied Dy
Sergt. Craig, old army scout. wayne
starts on his mission They get Wltnlh
the lines of the enemy and in the dark
ness Wayne is taken for a Federal Of
ficer and a young lady on horseback Is
given in his charge She is northern
girl and attempts to escape. One or tne
horses succumbs and Craig goes thr9 s AZ !,
with the dispatches, while Wayne and MY
Lady of the North are left alone Ihey
seek shelter in a hut and entering II N
the dark huge mastiff attacks WAYNE
The girl shoots the brute Just IN time
The owner of the hut. jed Bungay ana
his wife appear and soon a party Oh
horsemen approach. They are led by a
proves to be Maj. Brennan, Fedora
officer whom the Union girl recognizes
He. orders the arrest of Wayne as spy
and he IS brought before Sheridan, VINO
threatens him with death unless ne re-
veals the secret message. Wayne beneves
Edith Brennan TO be the wife or MAJ
who starts TO reach Gen. Lee, Whlie
Wayne in disguise penetrates to the pan
room, beneath which he had been iin-
prsoned He is introduced to MISS
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ed. Edith Brennan recognizing wayne
says she will save him. Securing pass
through the lines, they are confronted py
Brennan, who is knocked senseless Then
bidding Edith adieu, Wayne makes d
dash for liberty. He encounters Bungay
they reach the Lee camp and are sent
with reinforcements to join Early. In the
battle of Shenandoah the regiment rs
overwhelmed, and Wayne. whileN u the
Wayne and Bungay are sent on scout
ing detail, and arriving at the Minof
place, Wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs
Bungay and later Edith appears
Wayne's detachment is besieged by guer,
rillas Brennan and his men arrive and
aid in repellng the invaders until res
cuing party of bluecoatS reach The scene.
Brennan challenges Wayne to duel; the
latter fires in the air. and is himseif
wounded. He bids Edith adieu and she
expresses the hope that they may meet
after the war.
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above the ashes Of war into q great
ness never before equaled. | feel
that now, in this supreme hour of sac
rifice, the men and women OF the
South are to exhibit before the world
a courage greater than that Of tho
battlefield. 1t is to be the m~rvel or
the nation, and the thought and pride
of it should make you strong"
1T may indeed be so; Iscan but be-
lieve it, as the prophecy comes from
your lips. / might even find courage
to do my part in this redemption were
you ever at hand to inspire"
She laughed gently. y am not a
Virginian, Captain Wayne, but most
loyal daughter OF the North; yet If
/ SO inspire you by my mere lords.
surely it is not SO far to my home
but you might journey there to listen
to my further words of wisdom
Il have not forgotten the permits
sion already granted me, and it is 6
temptation not easily cast aside. You
return North soon?'
Within week.
| hardly knew what prompted me
to voice my next question: per-
haps, weary of being so long Knocked
for felt small interest in her prob
able answer.
DO you expect your husbands re-
lease from duty by that timer"
She gave q quick start of surprise,
drawing in her breath as though sud
denly choked Then the rich color
overspread her face. MY husband B.
she calculated in voice barely audi
bic, my husband? Surely you can
not mean Major Brennan"
but certainly do" | said, won
dering what might be wrong. when
else could mean?
"And you thought that !. she asked
increGulonsly why, how could you?"
How should Rave thought other,
wiser" | exclaimed, my eyes eagerly
searching her downcast face. WHY,
Cation told me it was SO the night
was before Sheridan; he confirmed it
again in conversation less than an
hour ago. Colgate, my Lieutenant.
who met you in Baltimore hospital.
referred to him the came way. If |
have been deceived through all these
months. surely everything and every
body conspired to that end-you bore
the same name; you told me plainly
you were married; you wore we'd
ding-ring; you resided while IT camp
in his quarters; you called each 9TH
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
ORIGIN OF SILK STOCKINGS

1t appears that Henry H., when pre-
pairing for the marriage of his sister
In 1859, first gave the idea for silk
hose and was the first to wear silk
knitted stockings at that epoch-mak-
ms event. A hundred years later one
Hindres established factory for
stockings in the Bots de Boulogne.
This was the first factory in France.
It was 4 success at the start and when
it received protection from the then
minister's it was a kind of gold mine
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
SHADOW FIFTY MILES LONG

The peak of Teneriffe projects a
huge shadow stretching upwards of
fifty miles across the deep, and partly
eclipsing the adjoining islands. Ex-
aggerated shadows of immense size
are commonly seen in many other
places. On the Harz mountains the
so-called Spectre of the Broken
throws gigantic shadows of mountaiH
climbers into the sky, repeating every
movement made by them. The same
occurs on the summit of Pambamarca.
In Peru.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
WORLDS LARGEST LOOM

At Rodewich. in. Saxony. the center
of the German textile industry. there
has been set up what is thought to be
the largest weaving loom in the world.
This huge crank loom is " feet long
and go feet wide. 1t stands 10 feet
high and weighs S5 tons. The shuttle
is of corresponding proportions and
travels to and fro at the rate of Is
times minute.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
To Judge Men Correctly

Sir Edward Coke Let this house be
made of boards or bricks or granite
walls, it is presumed to be equally as
invulnerable before the law.
If we shall think of every man as be
is rather than as the social or indus
trial implement the world sees fit to
make of him, we shall judge men more
correctly.-Ch Christian Science Monitor.
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His Richt to Title.

A French paper says that New
Zealand chief had just taken up his
residence upon piece OF land. his
right to which was contested: Il
have got an undoubted title 70 the
property" he observed. las Late the
preceding owner e
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14

Among the machines exhibited at
a recent cycle and motorcycle exhi-
bition in London was the so-called
"motor-trip" shown in the accompany
ing illustration from Popular Me
chanics. The user OF the machine
stands upon the low platform between
the two rear wheels, instead of being
provided with seat. All three wheels
are small
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
The MuH.

Senator Borah was talking about q
disgruntled political opponent.
His attitude said the eloquent
senator, reminds me of a young lady
at the seashOre.
Discussing this young lady and
Chicago millionaire, a girl remarked:
"'She says he's not very good
catch, after ALL
Another girl. tossing her head.
then made thee comment:
"'She says that, does she? Then
he must have dropped her."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14

In 1866 the venture was turned into
company From it arose the Society
of Stocking Makers. At this time
ribbed stockings were made in Eng
land, but it was not until nearly GEN.
fury later that such wear was intro
duced into France. The idea, to use
a vulgarism, caught on" and factories
were established in Paris and at
Lyons.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14

Among the Kikuyu people OF Eth
opia the really well dressed man
wears in the lobe of one ear large
plug of wood. such as is shown in the
accompanying illustration. Often
metal ornaments are substituted for
the wood, but they must be large.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
PIG RIDES ON ENGINE PILOT

When Panhandle passenger train
No. IS arrived in Logansport. Ind.
the other day. live pig was found
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14

on the cowcatcher of the locomotive.
Engineer Lee said the animal had
probably been trying to find warm
place and had climbed on the cow
catcher at some of the stations along
the route. When found the pig was half,
frozen, but recovered when put in
warm pen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-03-14
SUPPLY OF WATER

In the whole world there are only
about 1,500.0O0.000 people. An inch OF
rain on our watershed normally would
give two gallons of water for every
man, woman and child on the surface
Of the earth. Put it another way: If
every man. woman and chil1 on the
face of the earth should walk up to
the lakes, reservoir. etc., which hold
New York city's water supply and
each pour in two gallons of water 1t
would not be enough to last that city
ten days.
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more clearly than ever a torture to
my memory of defeat---her face, fair.
smiling, allurings yet the face of an
other mans wife.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-09-13
New*y Happening. OF The Week
Of Fun, Frolic And
E Entertainment. t:>

That Ekalaka is one of the
most law abiding towns in the
west was proven during the fair
just closed. Not a single fight
or row was pulled off and the
marshalls report not one instance
where they had to interfere with
the fun and entertainment.
With a crowd of about 1900 per-
sons to look after we feel that
the marshalls done excellent
work and should have credit
from each and every one.
One Of the sorrel mares be-
longing to B. Douglas Of Spear
fish, S. D., ran away with the
jockey the day before the fair.
He ran into the wire fence up
near the Ferguson residence and
cut himself up to such an ex-
tent that he was sold at a sacri-
flee to Geo. Boggs. The jockey
was thrown through the fence
and received several bruises a.
bout the face and shoulders.
During the bucking contest
Saturday, the broncho ran
through a wire fence around the
race track, falling with the rid
err. Elmer Thompson. Elmer re-
ceived a good jolt cut was not
in jured to any great :teXtent.
Walt Deegan "pounched" upon
a broncho on main street and
gave an exhibition. A couple of
riders, who were endeavoring to
haze for him took a tumble from
the bridge up near the church
but neither of them suffered
any great injuries. 1t was a
lucky fair in SO tar as accidents
are concerned.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-09-13

Ed. Rcckhold and family visi-
ted at the W. H. Strain home
Sunday
Everybody from this neck:of-
the-woods attended the big fair
at Ekalaka last week.
Chas. Pangburn and wife of
Creighton, Nebr., were calling
on friends in this vicinity last
week.
Mrs. Marion Darnell of Creigh-
ton, Nebr., visited at Frank and
Will Strains and Mrs Rice last
week.
School commenced Monday.
September 8, in this district with
Miss kamerer as teacher at the
Prairie Dale school and Miss
Summers at the Cleveland
school.
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D0lN$ DURING FAIR THE NEWS OF TOWN
Interesting Local News eked Up
Concerning People You
May Know.

J. w. DAILY returned from Miles
City Wednesday.
Buy your lemons and oranges
at the w. H. Peck Co. store.
H. w. Ewa-t went to Miles
City Tuesday on legal BUSINESS.
T. j. Dolan and wife Of Camp
Crook were here during the fair.
Let us order a suit of clothes
for you. We pay the express.
The w. H. Peck Co.
For Sale-Choice Buck Lambs
at $500 per head. Yost 4
Ahearn, Chalk Buttes, Mont.
The Seminal force was over
from Baker during the fair. The
boys had a good time and say
they will come again.
Doc Howell, better known as
Prof. Cork was unable to get to
the fair on account Of the rush
with his hop harvest.
Parents are requested to keep
their children away from the
hay stack on my property near
D. T. Richards residence. y Mrs.
Hanna Mcdonnell.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Art Ellthorpe
and child went to Camp Crook
this week where they expect to
secure medical aid for their child
who has been on the sick list.
Douglas and Lamb, the horse
men rom Spearfish returned to
their home Tuesday morning.
They are contemplating taking
several fairs in the Black Hills
during the coming three weeks.
l. j. Martin, deputy state
weight and measure Inspector
went the rounds in town this
week and tested the various
scales, etc. Nearly all found as
meeting with the requirements
of the law.
John Alice, Bull moose candi-
date for county attorney, Thomas
Butler, democratic candidate for
county treasurer, O. C. Cato,
democratic candidate for state
senator and James Ramsay,
democratic candidate for Clerk
of Court were among the Miles
City visitors here for tie fair.
Word was received here Fri
dav afternoon that Mrs. Ed.
Burdette who lives on Specimen
creek in the Long Pine hills, was
bitten by a rattlesnake. Medl-
cal aid was soon secured and
Mrs. Burdette is now resting
easy, although she has suffered
considerable since the accident.
DR.. Colvin, who was recently
called to the bedside of his moth
er reports the condition of her
health very much improved.
Also the arrival of a ten pound
girl at the h>me If his laughter
on Sept 9th. Mother and daugh-
ter are doing nicely. The Doc
tor expects to return within a
few days.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-09-13

The Montana Institute has ad-
to it's Shorthand Department the
most modern systems of letter.
filing. Students will be thorough
~ instructed in the use Of these
systems.
For Sale-Cheap, 8 year old
Hamiltoinan Stallion, bay, sired
by one Of the best Calvary horses
in the country. Jack Dillon,
Willard, Montana.
Strayed- Mare, gray, weight
100 pounds, brand: triangle bar
heart on right jaw, has light bay
yearling colt with same brand.
$500 for information leading to
recovery.-Jas. H. Murphy Bak-
err, Montana.
Strayed or Stolen From my
ranch, one black saddle horse, 1
years old, on right jaw branded
IN Notify H. G. Hardy when
found. S.. 90 Reward.
Frank Murphy, the horse buy
err from Mizpah is in town ready
to purchase anything you have
in his line for sale. If
All pupils who will be six years
of age on or before Jan. 1st 1915.
may enroll the first week of
school. Those who do not attain
this age by that time must wait
until September Of next year. -
By order Of School Board of Dis
trict No. Is, Ekalaka.
Notice-One horse branded q
on right hip, on right S
ehoulder. and ID RF on left
shoulder, came into my pasture
about May 18th. Owner can
have same by paying charges. :
.lohn H. Mable. Ridgway, Mont.
Strayed-- From my ranch on
Catttnount Creek, 6 head Of cat
=.
$500 a head fol all that IS
found. -t'ls Moore. i.
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BOX ITEMS.

Miss Alice Hurst was home
for a few days last week.
A.. J. Rice was visiting home
folks for a few days last week.
Harvest is about through and
every one is. inquiring for a
threshing machine.
Shorty" Schaum went to
Carlyle, Mont. Saturday to work
with a thles'.ing outfit.