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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
Playing For High Stakes
By ]. MORTON HURLEY


were exhibitions Of genius. The pile
in front Of my champion grew slowly,
but surely, o and again slightly di-
minishing. but every loss made up
with a gain. The gambler was the
better euchre player, his opponent the
better at cheating. Once when the lat.
ter had made loss he asked:
when did you see Tom Clarkson
last, Emery"
The gambler looked up at him with
something like terror on his face. but
made no reply. The cards were dealt
again, and my friend, taking advantage
Of having disconcerted his opponent.
made a strOke of Sleight of ha nd. which
gave him all trumps, with both bowers
and the ace turning a game by which
he gained $500. From this time I no
ticed that whenever he lost he invaria.
bly, threw the gambler off his balance
by some reference understood only by
the two players. At last the clergy.
man, looking his opponent in the eye.
said:
II have a message for you from Alice.
Emery. I'll give it to you when we
have finished the game"
1t was wonderful how the rascal
covered up outward signs of his emo
ton. 1t was only by the eye that we
knew how he suffered. BY this time
a heap of bills, my employers bills,
were stacked up in front of the clergy
man. and he was winning with every
game. Indeed the gambler seemed to
have lost interest in keeping the mon.
ey. Then my man hastily ran ove his
winnings and called a halt.
How much did you lose, my boy?"
he asked me.
Il took from my belt ten bills of
$500 each. 5000 in all. They are al
gone, besides about $25 l had in my
pocket"
Very well: here's your money"
Counting out $5.Oo5. he handed it to
ME and showed the rest acupss the ia
BILE to his opponent. Then, rising and
turning to the crowd, he said:
Gentlemen, this has doubtless been
to you a surprising sight. I knew this
man. pointing to the gambler, land
overheard him say that the boy had
money with him which he proposed t
take.
AT an early age I developed a taste
for sleight of hand and used to give
private exhibitions to my friends. The
tricks practiced by gamblers especial.
ly interested me. and l took lessons
under an expert professional gambler
l have no taste for games and neve'
won or lost a cent in my life"
Then to the gambler: Emery Thorne
I heard your companion call you by
name when you We're telling him how
you proposed to fleece this boy. As 6
clergyman I was CALLED by your broth.
er-in-law, Tom Clarkson. to the death
bed of your wife. Alice. She charged
me if l met you to tell you that you
were forgiven"
With this he turned and walked out
on to the guard. The gambler slunk
away.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HANDLING OF HAY.
What One Farmer Has Learned From
Experience May Be Useful to 9th.
er Growers Of Feed Crop.

Some farmers cure hay slowly; 9TH
ers employ the quick curing process.
The slow curing method is most gen
orally practiced. Glover or timothy
is cut in the morning, raked in small
windrOws and put In cocks late in the
afternoon. This may be modified by
cutting in the afternoon and raking and
heaping the next day. IN fair weather.
says Il correspondent Of the Orange
Judd Farmer, l like the last practice
best. When | follow it l allow the hay to
stand in cocks until rid Of all excessive
moisture. Often several days pass be
fore it is moved. OF course you run
the risk Of rain when hay is thus kept
in the cocks for several days.
BY the quick curing method the hay
is really cured in the now My ex-
rerience in handling hay in this man
her has been most satisfactory. Hay
must be free from all foreign moisture.
On some soils this is difficult. For in
stance, Oh drained land holding much
moisture it will invariably cause the
hay to mildew, and if this goes into
the now and especially on green hay
the result is far from satisfactory.
Whep weather conditions are favora.
bic | always cut hay In the forenoon
after all dew is off. | ted the hay be
. noon and again in the afternoon;
then | take up and haul in, storing the
hay in large mows.
The hay is unloaded with the hay
fork. Generally we have two men tc
handle it i'll the NOV. scattering the
hay evenly SO as to be we'll distributed
and easy to throw out again when
wanted for use. l like the side de-
livery rake in h%aymaking, because il
turns the swath upside down in q
light. continuous windrow. Whe1
thoroughly dried off it is an easy mat
ter to get the hay into the barn.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
An Enthusiastic Worker,

The chief constable of a small town
received by post six "rogues' gallery
photographs. taken in different posi-
tons. of an old offender wanted for
burglary in a neighboring city. A fort
night later the city chief of police re-
ceived this letter from the constable:
II have arrested five Of the men and
am going after the sixth tonight!'-
London Standard.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
Live Topics For Farm Readers
WISDOM FROM THE LONG
AGO.

We farmers of today some
times get very cOnceited, think
ing we live in a know 1t all age.
But the old Romans knew IA
thing or two about farming.
Read the following from Cato,
the great Roman statesman,
quoted in Hoard's Dairyman,
and see if you know of any n
nowadays who could give better
advice:
when you have decided to
purchase a farm he careful not
to buy rashly. DO not spare
your visits and be not content
with a single tour Of inspection.
The more you go the more will
the place please you if 1t be
worth your attention, nor heed
to the appearance of the neigh
boorhood-a f1ourishing country
should show its prosperity.
When o go in look about so
that when needs he. you can find
your way ont. Choose a place
which has not often changed
ownership. n which is sold I'M
willingly. that has buildings in
good repair. Beware that you
do not rashly condemn the *
perience of others. 1t is better
to buy from q man who has
farmed successfully and build
we'll"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
~HE changes in America during
the past century are in no par
ticular more marked than in

changes IN America during
the past century are in no par
ticular more marked than in
the Mississippi river. When
that river vas the highway between
the northwest and the gulf the steam
ers plying upon it. handsome boats for
their time, carried all sorts Of people,
among them the most refined in the
land. A singular proximity to moth
ers and children were the gambling
tables in the mems cabin, separated
from the ladies' cabin only by a cur
tain.
When a yOungster of eighteen ] was
sent from Cincinnati to New Orleans
to collect a debt for my employers.
Having succeeded. I started back with
the money. $4,000 in bills. in my
ey belt. Their a common method of
transporting funds. I vas sitting one
morning on the guards. viewing the
plantations we were passing, when a
gentleman wearing a white necktie sat
down beside me and entered into con-
versatiOn. He soon led the subject to
, the gambling going on on the boat and
informed me that there were several
professional gamblers aboard. and l
must be careful not to be drawn in by
them to play or l would surely be rob
bed.
Notwithstanding this advice. n Of
the gamblers wormed himself into my
confidence. got me to play euchre with
out stakes. permitted me to win. then
made the game for money and Won
$1,000 from me before I realized that
| was in the hands of a sharper. Then
l threw down my cards. Upon raising
my face from the table my eyes light
ed upon the gentleman in the white
cravat standing among a dozen others
who had been watching the play.
MY boy he said. "let me have a
twenty dollar bill. l have money of
my own. but I want to play with your
money and for YOU only. Perhaps
may get back some Of your losses"
There was a surprised look on the
faces of those who stood around the
table. for the man was apparently a
clergyman. l gave him the twenty dol.
lar bill with a muttered prayer that
something might come Of it.
"Now. Emory Thorne.' he said, 81
propose to teach YOU the game of Ell
chre."
How did YOU know my name wa
Emory Thorne:" said the sharper. look
, ing at him scrutinizingly.
Never mind that now. AS we pro
coed l may drop a hint occasionally
that will put you on the track of my
Identity"
For hours I. in company with a con
stantly growing crowd. watched the
play. Surprising as was the sight Of {
clergyman playing with a gambler fol
high stakes. 1t was more so that the
game was an effort between the two
as to which could do the more clever
cheating.
I was not sufficiently quick sighted
to detect their %expedients. but knew
by frequent expressions of wonder OF
the part of the onlookers that there
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
More Moisture, More Corn.

The chief reason why we don't raise
twice as much corn is because we let
the soil water get away. 1t evaporates.
\. dust mulch prevents this and V
the soil water for the corn. After
every rain see that the crust is broken.
Better Farming.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
Warts on the Udders.

The popular remedy for warts on
cows udders is pure castor oil rubbed
in twice daily. or fresh goose grease
will do almost as we'll. Warts that
have narrow bases may be shipped off
with scissors and lunar caustic applied
to the bases if they tend to grow
again.-Hoard's Dairvman.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
In the Vernacular.

"Our new bOokkeeper can't seem to
see IA mistake when its pointed out to
him." Hes Il ball fam. Don't allude
to en- as mistakes: allude to 'em as
holehead plays. He'll understand that.
all right.'-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
Our Shears Took a Shine To
No Escaping.

They were quarreling. well, you
cant say l ran after you" said the
wife. Neither does a mouse trap run
after the mice, but 1t catches 'em Just
the same" replied hubby.-Washing-
ton Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
~GrudgineIy Admitted.

"Mother:"
What is it. DEAR
Are you a human being"
'Yes, of course. darling"
Am l a human being:'
'Certainly. my love"
us father a human heing?"
well. yes. l suppose so.'-Chicago
RecOrd-Herald.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
A Base Hit.

"You talk about mel" exclaimed the
~suffragette. what has man ever done
for wonan:'
He invented the ballot box came
timidly from the rear of the hail.
Judge.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
Farmer Is a Business Man..

The dean Of the Oregon agricultural
college school of commerce declares
that a good many mortgages would be
lifted if the farmers kept more records
of their business and used methods
similar to those adopted in successful
commercial institutions.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
The hyaienic Horse.

When the Steed had nobly sped him
And the stableman had fed him
To the drinking trough he led him,
But he coaXed to no avail,
For the horse replied with hauteur,
''You may lead me to h water,
But to make me drink you'd Oughter
Have an individual pail"
Life.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29

IUUUy-ITIdl Id"!c1 OF uIIIIe HdS q
nerve.
Wife-Why so:
Hubby-I.iSten to this item i'll his
bin, For waking up in the night and
thinking over YOUR case, $oO.'-pitts-
burgh Press.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
Proof Positive.

My wife will know l drank too
much at the banquet"
"Why. you are walking straight
enough
But look at the bum umbrella I
picked Out.'-PittSburgh Post.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29

Penelope And what makes yor
think that golf is a stupid game:
Virginia. went out on the Links
with Howard. and he paid more atten
ton to the old ball than he did to me-
St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
h Referred To.

Rector-.All my assistant clergy seem
fond of dining out.
RectOr's ~wife-les, Mrs. Church Fill
lar refers to them as epicurates.-Life,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
Sassy Thing!

"Do l take this train to Boston,
mo; all you have to do is to get in.
The engineer will attend to taking il
observation-disclosures American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
One Luxury at a Time.

Il feel as if l We're going to have
appendicitis
"Well. l need a new gown, so you'll
just have to wait."-Life.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-18
DIR. FARDON'S WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE
District Property Comprises Most Of
the Estate-Document Dated
NAV {, 1911.

DIR. Abram p. Pardon, in his will dated
May 4, 1911. and filed for probate yester-
day. made the following requests of
District of Columbia property: To Mrs.
Della A Taylor. of Freneau, N. J.,
two houses in Stephens Court, premises
1923 Cedar Alley. In the event Of Mrs.
Taylor dying before DR.. Pardon. the will
provides that the property go to Mrs.
Taylors daughter. Ida May Taylor.
To Albert G. Rowzee, son of Estelie
V. and Edward G. Rowzee, of Washing
ton. a lot in Woodbridge. d. C.
To Milton F. Roberts and his sister.
Della d. Roberts, of Keyport, n. J., a
lot in Woodbridge.
To his nephew, Frank G. Pardon, and
his niece. Jessie A. Robinson, children
of Mr.. and Mrs, Alfred A. Pardon, Of
Freehold. N. J., lot in Woodbridge.
To Mrs. Della d. Shuts and John II.
Roberts, children of Mrs. Mary v. Rob-
erts. Of Keyport, N. J.. q lot in Wood
ridge.
To Blanche Estelle Rowzee and Edith
Louise Rowzee, daughters of his niece,
Estelle v, Rowzee. a lot in Woodbridge.
To Viola May Wilson, daughter Of his
niece, Amanda B. Wilson, of Keyport, N.
J.. lot in Woodbridge.
To Della Ethel Wilson, daughter Of
his niece. Amanda B. Wilson. Of Key
port. N. J.. a lot In woodbridge
To his nephew, Frank e. Pardon, Of
Richmond. Va. a lot on Twenty-sixth
Street. near K Street. Northwest.
To Kate H. Hardness, of Keyport, N
J., lot Is. square so4. in this city.
To his nieces, Estelle v. Rowxee
Blanche E. Rowzee. and Edith L. Row.
zee, and to his nephew, Albert G. Row.
zee, the south one-hah of lot No. 9,
square III. improved by houses 1l1s
Twentieth Street. and also two houses
In the rear Of the above, fronting on
Linger's Alley.
To Mrs. Amanda B. Wilson, Milton A.
Pardon, Mrs. Della A. Taylor, and her
Ida May Taylor, the north one
half Of lot No. 9, in square III, on the
front of which Is erected house LII
Twentieth Street and upon the rear two
small brick houses fronting on Lnger's
Alley.
The Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany is directed by the will to take
charge Of the real estate and to convey
to his niece. Esteife v. Rowzee. prem
ises 500 Pennsylvania Avenue and 1000,
i0s, and 1oes Twenty-hfth Street North
west, Washington.
To convey In fee simple unto Annie
M LaWrehce niteen I'D rect 'front.' by
the depth thereof, of premises No. ses
Twentieth Street Northwest, Washing
ton.
The Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany also is directed to pay to Mrs. Es-
telle v. Rowzee and her children, Of
d. c., Is per cent of such
residue and remainder of estate, share
and share alike. The will was dated
MAY 4 1911, and was witnessed by John
B. Larner and A. B. vipond.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-18
CHURCH URGING REV.
DIR. Macleod TO STAY
Congregation Of First Presbyterian
Passes Resolutions Why Min
lister Should Remain.

Resolutions declining to accept the
resignation of Rev. DR.. Donald c. Mac
Leod, pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church. who has accepted a call to
Springfield. H., were adopted last night
at a meeting of the congregation. and
every effort will be made in an attempt
to prevent the clergyman from severing
his connection with the church.
The resolutions were introduced by
william Henry White, and were enthus-
iastically Endorsed by the large assem-
blage of church members. A committee
Of three will be appointed for the pur-
pose of urging DIR. Macleod to recon-
slider the matter, and of preventing the
Presbytery from granting his request
for transfer.
Five reasons, were given for the reten-
ton of the pastor.
AT the beginning Of his Passionate,
read the resolutions, this church had
but go members and was burdened with
a debt Of $4,000. 1t has now nearly 500
members and Is practically free from
debt. and his continuance as its pastor
is indispensable to the continued prog
ress Of the church
The resolutions also pointed out that
DR.. Macleod had the personality which
was SO necessary for the maintenance
of church in the downtown section.
away from the residential localities. The
extent of the local field for Christian
work was emphasized. and statement
was made to the effect that DIR. Mac
Loco efficient and helpful work along
moral and social lines in the National
Capital had been universally appreciated.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-18
George Kennan, Writer and
Traveller, Gathered Them
During Journeys Many
Have Historical Value.

A remarkable collection of old weapons.
secured by George KEENAN,. the ceie-
brated writer and traveller. during one
OF his trips to Russia, has recently been
loaned to the National Museum by Mr..
KEENAN, and installed in the new build
ing OF the museum. The greater part
Of the weapons were originally gathered
by Prince Paskievich. of Russia, noted
connoisseur, from whom Mr.. KEENAN,
purchased them a good many years ago.
The collection comprises about nifty
eight objects. and consists mainly OF
Oriental weapons. comprising sabers.
daggers, yataghans. pistols, and guns.
all rightly mounted, and some having
historic and ethnologic interest on ac-
count of the inscriptions they bear in
Russian. Persian. Caucasian, Arabic, or
Latin.
The firearms antedate the use OF per-
cussion caps and belonged to Central
Asian tribesmen, who were accustomed
to lavish the greatest amount OF deco
rative art on their personal weapons. as
can be seen from the heavy encrusta-
ton In gold and silver and the jeweled
settings on the stocks of the pistols and
guns and the hits and scabbards of the
swords The barrels of the firearms
and the blades of the swords and knives
are of exquisite metal work. carved or
damascened and inland with gold and
silver characters recounting battles In
which the owners engaged.
Some especially attractive weapons,
the Turkish and Arab yataghans, which
are slightly curved swords. with par
pleasing outlines. appear to be
of Persian origin and art. Their scab-
bards are marvellous examples of silver
and gold repousse work.
One sword of particular interest is that
The Washington herald., 1913-06-18

Quotations given below for large lots Jobbers'
rEices higher.
Fowls scarce and wanted. Chickens more plenti-
full and likely to be lower in price in the near
future. Eggs steady at quotations. lambs and
calves steady.
EGGs-Nesr-by hrsts. per doz. %; Southern. -
CHEEsE-Nev York. new. per pound. Ice; fat.
per pound. ia: SWISS domestic. per pound. 81
do. foreign. per pound. d
LARD-Tub. pure, per pound. iH; do, common,
Per pound. s4Asas: cottonsecd oil. per can. IS.
BUTTERFLIES print. new. per pound. sIH: tnb.
per pound. u; procsss per pound. 2; under grades
per pound 3: store-packed. per pound. %
LIVE P0ULTRY-Hens. per h. Is; ROSTERS
per pound. 10: spring chickens, per bound, 3a3;
turkeys. Per pound, lsal7: geese. per pound losl2
Potato market is very weak on both old and new
stock. Receipts Of new potatoes very heavy.
tomatoes are unusually weak and receips are NOV
ing slowly at prices quoted. Other vegetables are
going fairly well at following quotations:
GREEN GO0DS-Potstoes. per Dbl. L5a2oo; do,
per bu. oass; yams per bbl.. 25oa3so; sweet pota-
toes. per Dbl. laiOo; new potatoes. per Dbl, asa
80 do, No. 2. per Dbl. lZaLS; beans, per
basket. 75al5o; mushrooms. per ID. 9aio; cab
bage. per barrel, lOoal3; carrots. per bunch, La;
basket, 5oa2oo: Florida squash. per crate soal 81
celery. per doz., Lc0al5o: peas. per bbl Looa7 90
kale per barrel 5oaT5: Florida cucumbers, per has
ket, l@A2oo; asparagus Per doz punches. L.5as %;
/ ooal0: rhubarb. per 100 bunche.. L5oa2p; spring
onions. per 100 punches. 7SilG5: Texas onions pr
crate. l0oal25: beets. per 100 punches. 20a3so;
2 50: peppers. per crate. 7sal.S: eantaloupes Der
crate. L5oa3oo: lima beans. per basket. 2oa3oo
DRIED GOODS-Nayy beans. BUSH, 2ioa25o
FRulTs-New apples. per Dbl. Lsoaiso; lemons
box 5Sa6.0o: oranges. California. boz. 25oz525: do,
Florida per box 6ooz7oo; grapefruit, box. 5oasoo:
pineapples Florida pines. -erate, 2ooa2I5; straw.
berries. per box. SAILS: cherries. per quart, San;
peaches per crate. L5oa5so: blackberres per quart
;sl5
wooL-Nev clip aoaN per pound.
LIVE STOCK-veal calves. choice per b., lols;
medium, per h., sasH: common. per ID. sasis:
,pring lambs. best. per ID, 8; fall lambs.
per pound eaeis old. fat sheep. per pound. 5iala
The Washington herald., 1913-06-18
Rare Collection of Weapons
Loaned to National Museum

OF Russian executioner. It has a long.
broad. curved blade. bearing on one
side an Inscription OF silver. inlaid IN
steel God nelp me to overcome my
enemies in the mountains and on the
steppes." while on the other side Is the
record Of campaigns against the Cau-
casian mountaineers in 17H. The handle
Is Of plain black wood; the scabbard is
decorated in silver gilt and red velvet.
with repousse ornamentation-
saber having a remarkable history
In one in a plain black scabbard with
gold inlaying on the bands and cross
bar. bearing an inscription on one side
Of the blade, PRO Eide ct pro Patria,"
with the figure of a man brandishing a
sword over his head: on the other side
Is the following: "Soli Dec Gloria" a
coat Of arms consisting of a double
headed eagle. and a crown, and below.
Laus Dec Semper." The blade Is In
scribed on the back with the following:
johannes Mayrschoffer Inlossay Ammo
nS9.' This war-like implement is con-
sidered to be the most valuable piece of
the entire collection. and Is greatly
priced by its owner on account of the
ancient date and probable historical con-
nection with the Crusades.
Tnere are two battle-axes in the col
iecton' one with gold inlaid Persian
blade and Caucasus niello-work handle,
and dated 1s2o; the other a queer COM
oination Of fiint-lock pistol and
hatchet, the latter set on at the muzzle
The stock and handle of the weapon
is straight and inlaid with ivory. II
Is SAID to be Of old Saxon workmanship.
Among the guns and pistols Is a short
barreled old Greek arm. the stock of
which is ornamented with silver OPEN
work. and the butt with several silver
coins Of ancint Greece. Another interest
ing weapon is a rife with gold inlayins
on the barrel. a padded stock. and an
inscription which reads: II. P. St Peters,
burg. It was once owned by Catherine
ii. OF Russia. and probably used in the
early part OF the eighteenth century.
Three other notable articles are a body
shield, a spear. and an African war
club secured by Lieut.. E ]. Glave, who
was on the expedition with Stanley In
Africa.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-18
MONEY TRUST REPORT
REPRINT Is REFUSED
Henry Is Unable to Oh
tain Consent Of House to Circulate
Additional Copies.

After brief. but spirited debate in the
House yesterday Chairman Henry, OF
the Rules Committee. failed to obtain
unanimous consent for the publication OF
10000 additional copies of the Pujo
Money Trust report Representative Aus
tin OF Tennessee, a Republican, objected
to the Henry request.
During the debate, Representatives
Mondell. HUMPHREYS, and Moore, Re-
publicans, insisted upon knowing wheth-
er Henry favored reopening the Money
Trust probe. Henry admitted that h.
does Mr.. Mondell asked IL IL were true
that President Wilson intends to railroad
a currency bill through Congress. but
Mr.. Henry declined to discuss this phase
of the question.
HUMPHREYS said that IL has cost more
than $4,000 for the Pujo committee to
make its so-caIled preliminary investiga-
ton. and nobody knows what II would
cost to reopen this investigation II the
Pujo committee only scratched the sur
face last session"