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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Yuh got me back all bloody bare. tn cat
10 In yer hand;
Yuh've kept tn count, an some to spare,
an / can hardly stand
Don't hang tn cat up till ye're done:
you've dashed me to me shame
Now go an lash 'em one BY one-th folks
that Is to blame.
Go back a century on 80. an trace 1t to
its start
TIL cunnin' notions deep an low. tn
crime that found me heart
There's a man back there, an wimmen,
too. that gave their thought an
deed
To build tn soul that in me grew all
warped to ut my need.
Go back an and tn men that lied. an
stole but wasn't caught,
TIL wimmen with deceitful pride whose
soft words come to naught;
Go back an lash 'enN one by one. an
then don't think ye're through
The punishin' will not be done; there's
more for We to DO
Go find tn alley where I come unwelcome
to this earth
A part o. human natures scum. a bad
'un from my BIRTH
Go find tn folks that let us be- con-
tented with our dirt
They've got to take some blame for me,
they've got to feel my hurt.
Go find tn folks that made th- law an
never put in love.
That thought that what they never saw
was done by God abovei
Go lash tn good ones! Them that drew
away in righteous Bcorn
From alley an from hovel, tooth place
where l was born
God knows that / am bad enough an
never had a name,
But High Heeled Shoe m Spotiess Gun
has got to share TIL blame.
wy. just a word. lopk, a smile that
they would never miss
Might ha' made me go straight a while
might ha' KEEP me from this.
Yuh've got me back all bloody-bare. tn
cat has left its sting;
I amt man, so you don't care-to you
I'm just a Thing
But who made me Thing, / say? All
right. I'll do my time,
But lots o. you on Judgment Day will
share with me my crime!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
Steamboat Memories.

London Opinion, commenting on
the recent celebration OF the centen-
airy of the steamboat. remarks that
1t is interesting to note that the Brit.
ish admiralty of that period rejected
the invention with the declaration
that "a paddle wheel steamboat could
be of no use in navigation" and that
DR.. Lardner. pundit of that day.
who proved that no steam vessel
could ever cross the Atlantic, lived
long enough to bolt to America in q
steamer along with another mans
wife!"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
TO SEND WIFE TO SCHOOL
Husband Of fs-YearoId Girl Warned
He Cannot Dlsobey the Edu-
cation Laws.

Philadelphia.-"You must send your
wife to school until she is fourteen
years old, or you will be arrested and
fined" warned Magistrate Boyle after
imposing fine in the case of John
Palaais. whose wife, Annie, Is only
thirteen years of age.
The young wife and her father were
arrested on warrant charging them
with failure to comply with the com.
pulsory education law.
When asked why she did not attend
school, Mrs PalSsis, who wore short
dresses, said shS had no time to go
to school, as she had to get her hus-
bands meals and look after other
household duties.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
SOMETHING AKIN TO GENIUS
Young Man With Financial Ability
So Well Developed Should Make
Mark In World.

do you think there is any such
thing as financial genius7"
II am sure there ia. | know a young
man who has it in a marked degree.
After he. had persuaded a beautiful
daughter of one of our most prominent
jewellers to become his wife he went
around and induced the old man to let
him have an engagement ring at the
cost price"
II don't see any indication of re-
markable financial genius about that"
wait. When he and the girl broke
their engagement he took the ring
back to her dad and got him to pay
eight per cent. interest on the money
that had been invested"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
SNAKE scAREs SCHOOL GIRLS
They Flee to Tops of Desks From Rep.
tile In Boys Pocket In Penn
sylvanla School.

Altoona, Pa.-Finding a small gar.
ter snake near the MiIlville school
building, in an outlying ward. a
young zoologist put 1t in his pocket
intending to add 1t to his zoo. but dur
ing the session 1t slipped out and went
wriggling over the floor.
A girl saw 1t and screamed, and in
a minute every girl in school was on
top of her desk, and trying to climb
higher. Not few boys followed suit.
Miss Rita Mcdonnell, the teacher,
maintaining her composure with din.
Guilty. ascertained the owner of the
reptile and ordered him to kill t.
much to his cha9rin.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
He Was a Dead One.

81 see that law has been passed
which requires the railways to carry
baggage for a corpse" remarked the
gentleman who had lapsed into deep
reverie each time the round of drinks
was up to him.
That's good" said one of the party.
Nov you can take your trunk with
you whenever you go anywhere"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
Out Of Fashion.

Il see where fluffy skirts saved a
girl from drowning in the Chicago
river recently. The old styles were
the best styles after ALL"
Huh, she probably tried to drown
herself because she had to wear the
fiuffies"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
He Wears the Blue.

my son." says the poor mother.
wears the blue"
"Ah, my good woman" says the
philanthropist. there's twenty-dol-
lar bill for you. And do you never
feel anxious at thinking of the brave
lad daring the dangers of the tented
field, and er-er-what regiment does
he belong tor"
Regiment" asks the thankful
woman, tucking the twenty away.
He is a messenger boy, kind sir"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

In our mad scramble after the almighty
dollar We forget that there is something of
far more value than gold, something which
some of our wealthiest and most influential
men do not possess, something that the
poorest man has chance to have and some
thing which very few men can rightly lay
claim to. 'fWhat is that?" you may ask.
No need to hesitate before replying. It is
a spotless reputation.
A person with good brains can amass
fortune, hypocrite can deceive persons
into believing him saint and person with
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

A Waukegan lady who has tried one
reports that old bachelors do not
make good husbands, because they
are too firmly set in their ways.
This only proves the correctness of
the theory that the lady who expects
to have a satisfactory husband must
catch him and train him early.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Two things are requisite for the
healthy and happy growth and develop
ment Of the children playground and
a garden. Children need place like an
empty barn in which they can swing and
amuse themselves in wet and wintry as
well as in hot sultry weather, INDUCING
those games which are requisite for the
schooling alike of their muscles and
nerves.
Fashion has exerted baleful influence
over the best feelings of the mother, for
she has become willing to sacrifice the
health and well-being of her children by
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
Temptations.

What shall we do about these suf-
tragettes who refuse to eat?" asked
,ne London official.
81 don't know" replied the other.
unless we provide the Jail with chef
who is an expert In ice creams and
,alads."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

The government is said to have dis.
covered way of making imperish-
able bread. It may be very scientific.
but it will probably set people to
longing for the bread which the moth
ers of the nation used to make, and
which was never allowed to get to
the stage where its imperishability
had chance of being proved.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

.'Muggs has just borrowed the lawn
mower" said Miggles, with doleful
look.
Don't worry about that" said Mrs.
Miggles.
81 wouldn't worry II ! thought the
matter would end there" groaned Mig
giles, but it, is only step from Dor
rowing the lawn mower to borrowing
my safety razor"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

New Zealand has introduced a let.
ter meter by which mail is registered
and paid for without the use OF
stamps. Must be rather inconveni.
ent for each individual to have to lug
a letter meter around
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
Taking No Chances.

Heavens shrieked the heroine, ~
am undone!"
Come away. john" remarked the
lady from the country as she arose.
Il amt a-goin' ter let you watch any
disrobin' act!"-Satire
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
Not .Nem.

First Neighbor-IIave you heard tell
OF them new-fangIed trial marriages?
Second Neighbour don't see nothin'
new-fangled about 'en. Mines been 0
trial to me for the last twenty yearss
Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

A Chicago man. struck by lightning.
was cured of his rheumatism for "a
hours. The method may be all right.
but the difficulty of making it prac-
teal comes In securing your bolts on
schedule.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
A Good Prophet.

"And your nephew, Pierre?"
Alas! He strangled an old woman
and has been transported to New Gale
donia.'
"There | always told you that boy
would go far."-Journal Amusaut.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
At a Distance.

"She certainly tries to obey her
mothers injunction not to let the
young men get too near"
why, saw young man with his
arm around her last night"
Il know. but she had faraway look
In her eyes,"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

California scientists are endeayor-
ing to find out whether the sun is
growing cold. This is the time of
year when people who desire to make
such discovery are most likely to
be successful
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
Obviously Not.

THAT baker keeps presenting his
BILL" said the debtor. AS IL he need
ed the dough-"
Perhaps said the highly humor-
Gus friend. "if he doesn't get the
dough he can't knead any more"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
CORRECT KODAK FINISHING
SEND ORDERS TO
UTAH PHOTO MATERIALS CO.
Ask for price list. 423 Main st.. Salt Lake City
Always Good.

The Artist think I've good joke
this time, what?
The Editor-You're right. 1t is a
good joke--I always laugh at this one
before reject it; done it for years.
Sketch.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

People who insist on dancing the
grizzly bear" even when there is
danger of being shot for doing SO may
be said to have enthusiasm that IL
worthy of a better cause
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Women's dresses. we are told, are
to be tighter. Gracious heavenl Can
such thing be possible?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Despite all predictions of an early
hard winter, it can be regarded as
certain that navigation up Salt river
will remain open until after Noyem-
Der s.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Airmen seem to be working on the
wrong end of the problem. They
should not seek to discover how fast
they can go but should try to see how
safe they can render flights.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Harvard surgeons have installed a
device that records heartbeats at hun
dreds of miles. Pooh! The ordinary
love letter has been doing that for
aeons.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Lots Of Americans are FOOLS" says
the Charleston Is. CD News and Cour-
Ter. This may be true. but the for
eigner who says it is going to get IN
to trouble
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Why would 1t not be a good idea
for some one to seek to develop the
commercial utility of the aeroplane
rather than to display its circus pos
sibilities?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Not only does 1t hurt an oyster to
be eaten alive, as Doc Wiley says. but
1t cannot talk back.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Even II abstaining from gossip will
not remove superfiuous hairs It will
leave sweeter taste in the mouth.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

This is grand year for fruits. but
certain well-known gentlemen with
cravings for office will remember 1t
because Of its sour grapes.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Once more the last of the pas
senger pigeons has died. That bird
will accomplish that feat once too
often some day.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Artificial rubber is said by an ex-
pert to be a failure-not able to
stretch q point-so to speak.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

II It were not for politics lot Of
young lawyers would find existence
dreary.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Toadstools caused the death of thir-
teen persons In Paris during the last
season. Another proof of the unluck-
mess of the number thirteen.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Now 1t is explained why the small
boy and the tramp are SO healthy. A
Boston physician says that soap Is q
carrier of diseases.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

The dear little boys in the kinder.
gartens may be shy on, some branches,
of useless knowledge, but they are
learning to sew nicely.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

1t is sad world. You escape q
scorching automobile by the skin Of
your teeth. only to run into a candi-
date.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

The New York milkman who Of
fered to accept kisses in pay for his
wares must have been dispensing the
milk of human kindness.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

What has become of the old fash
toned joint debate between leading
candidate?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

After all, 1t is only fair to attempt
to make man Of a monkey. since
so many monkeys have been made of
men.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

1t is hardly reasonable to suppose
that all the police in New York are
bad, but the bad ones are most in
the limelight Just now.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

WdHfCu TIT WuHcys WITH.
Manager-But what have you got
% grumble at now? 'Aven't you just
rot two lovely bouquetsf
The Star-Yes. but paid for threai
v-Iondon Opinion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

The country is safe in spite of the
dire predictions of certain politicians.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

1t is possible to be a perfect dare
devil In an aeroplane. but what is the
use?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

After a while perhaps Americans
will learn to utilize their housetops
ms well as their sleeping porches.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Some plutocrat should offer q prize
for the encouragement Of longevity
among aviators.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
Name
of Much
More
Value
Than Gold
BY AUGUST Westman. Jr.
Cincinnati. Ohio

sort of grit In way but must be of
will power withstand temptations and eude the many
pitfalls that lure the unsuspecng down the path of destruction
hard keep the straight road and lead straight life
temptations but battle can be without fighting
straight lined with beds il lined
with drinking saloons
Hardshp must be met bavey joy and often
hand.
be afraid the world with
good name? Clothes matter little They man.
Courage and honesty far better than
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Sunday spc-. still continues to ex
est toll in human lives.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

There 79276 females than males England and Wales
according the latest and yet people why
Engshmen slow rnqush their monopoly the franchise
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

1t is a wonder that nobody thought
of clean money long ago.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

There appears to have been a bump
81 crop of fuzzy hats.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

China $50o00000 from banks Every little
that China Japan other country borrowed
money hear of of them paying of back
They appear to have beautiful system.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
II Puzzled He +.

Il can't understand about this wire
less telegraphy." said Mrs. Wunder.
why, it's plain as day." said Mr..
Wunder. why just send the mes
sage through the air instead of over
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

"When you angry chew oohpic" Newspaper phioo
her fellow il slave to the breakfast food habit
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Ihe&-@l1a-e1G2 49,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

81 know that" said she. but how do
they fasten the air to the poles?"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-13
that he and his bigamous wife
had not lived together in Will
county.
HAS SERVED FIVE YEARS;
MAY GET NEW TRIAL ,

New York, Feb. 13.-Folke E.
Brandt, former valet of Morti-
ner L. Schiff, and the central fig
ure in what may develop into one
of the greatest political and judi
cial scandals in the history of
New York courts. is expected to
get new trial, and the charge OF
burglary, to which he pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to thir-
ty years in prison, five of which
he has served, will have to be
proved in court.
This was definitely. indicated
by Justice Gerard today, when,
at the close of a habeas corpus
hearing, in which the legality of
Brandt'S sentence was question
ed, he announced that he was
about convinced Judge Rosalsky,
who sentenced Brandt; did not
have Jurisdiction.
In reservlng decision on the
application, Justice Gerard or
dered all other proceedings con-
templated, which included the
grand jury investigation of the
charge that Brandt was rail
roaded through a conspiracy"
and to have Rosalsky reopen the
case, held UP until his decision is
announced.
Mrs. w. K. Vanderbilt, ST.,
was a prominent witness of the
proceedings, occupying a seat
within the Enclosure usually re-
served for members of the bar.
Brandt was brought from Sing
Sing, and extraordinary precau-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-02-01
LATIN PRESIDENT
KILLED BY A MOB

Guyaquil, Ecuador, Jan. 27.-Gen
Pedro Montero, who recently was the
popular hero of Guayaquil. was yester-
day shot by the angry populace,
dragged into the streets, beheaded and
burned,
General Montero in November last
was proclaimed president by the troops
Stationed in Guayaquil, but handed over
the leadership in the provisional gov
eminent to Gen. Flavio AIfaro. A rev
pulmonary army went from Guayauuil
70 meet the government troops from
quito. who, under the command of Gen.
Leonidas Plaza defeated them and
eventually forced GuayaQuil to capt.
ulate. 1920
General Montero, with other leader,
was captured on January % and las
evening the general was brought before
Q court martial and sentenced to ia
years imprisonment In a penitentiary
Populacs Is Aroused.
When Genera Plaza, who presided
ever the court-martial. announced this
sentence, crowds of angry people who
nat surrounded the government palace
protests. The excitement increased
rapidly and some OF then,
rushed into the court room, riddled
General Montero with bullets. seiyed
his body and dragged II into the onen
ar. There they hacked the head oer
the shoulders, gathered fuel with whtch
they started a fire and then cast haed
and trunk into the flames.
the excitement lasted throughout tha
nisht and revolver shooting occur nd
IN many parts OF the city.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-02-01
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF LIVE STOCK men
and ALLIED CAUSES
Beginning Tuesday Entire Week
Will Be Given to Stock and
Farm Subjects.

Mitchell, S. D., jan. 30.-Tomorrow
will begin the annual session OF the
convention of the South Dakota I'M
proved Live Stock Breeders associa-
ton and it will last through the week.
With weather thai Is at all favorable
it Is expected that there will be a large
attendance of the live stock men of the
state and poultry fanciers as well, for
their annual exhibition takes place at
the same time. Secretary Wilson has
just arranged the program for the live
stock men, which will be started Tues
day evening with the address of wei
come by Mayor Hitchcock, and the
espon by J.. NJ. Erion, a former pres
ident of the association. President Bah
cock, OF Waterfowl, will give his an
nual address and two addresses will
be given, mi by John M. Downer, of
Freeman, on Pastures for Hogs and
the other by c.. w. Stanley, of BOLTON,
on Pure and Inbred Poultry"
Wednesday morning there will be a
horse judging demonstration in the
stock pavilion, and in the afternoon of
the same day will occur the annual sale
of hogs to take place in the stock pa
vilion. Wednesday evening there will
be four addresses: "Glanders," DR..
Thos. H. Hicks, state veterinarian;
The Value of Close Observations and
Conclusions" John A. Nicc!, pioneer;
Scientific Agriculture for Diversified
Western Farming" Jacob o. Wickre, of
Langford; 1.-THE State Fair as an Edu-
Gator w. S. Hill, president of the
state fair board of Mitchell.
Secretary Wilson will give a report
OF the sale of hogs during the after
noon.
Thursday morning there will be a
demonstration of swine judging in the
ytny1r nn,ri1t1n nyhi1n ~, thn nftnrnnnn
the sale of horses and cattle Will be
held. In the evening George M. Dun
mire, of Scotland. will present a paper
on THE Live Stock Industry and Its
Relation to Soil Fertility and Soil Con-
servation." The State Live Stock San
itary Board" by Frank Cook, secretary
of Belle Fourche; report of Secretary
Wilson of the cattle sales. Election OF
officers.
The big feature of the week will be
the sale of registered cattle and swine,
which will be held in the heated stock
pavilion. The cattle will embrace the
best animals from the breeders of the
state, and they will have to pass a
rigid examination from the inspection
board before they are placed in the ring
for sale, and which insures nothing
but the best class of stock being sold
for the Improvement of herds, and this
is the prime object of these sales.
Secretary Wheeler, OF the poultry
show, has arranged for the exhibition
to be held In the city hall, which af-
fords a splendid place for the chick
ems. 1t is expected that more than
1000 birds will be sen here for the
exhibition to compete for the cash
prizes which have been offered by the
association this year. The poultry show
stock men will finish their work or
Thursday evening.