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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31

that you have not been followed, dear
friend" said a voice Clecks volce-in
reply "shal We not sit down? I'm
furnishing"
And as Narkom screwed around on his
heel with the certainty that no one had
entered the room since the door had
closed and he himself before 1.-THE tea
coy was whipped off by a hand that
no longer shook, the walters bent figure
Strengthened, his pale, drawn features
writhed. blended, settled into placid
calmucss aud-the thing was done
by all that's wonderful Cleck'
blurted out Narkom. dclightedly, and
lurched toward him.
"Sh-h-h, Gently gently. my friend,
he ntcrposcd. putting up a warning
hand. 1T is truc that pollops has sig
nailed that there IS no one In the vicinity
and likely 10 hear hut although the
maid Is both deaf and dumb, rccollect
that Mrs Condimcut Is neither. and I
have no more wish for her to discover
my real calling than ever had
Mrs. CondimeuJo" repeated Narkom,
sinking his voice and speaking I'm "a
tone of agitation and amazement. You
don't mean Co tell me that the old
woman sou employed as housekccpcr
when YOU lived in Charges street is
here"
Certainly. she is the laEdlady. Her
assistant is thar same deaf and dumb
maid -of-all-work who worked with her
at the old house, and is sharing with
her q sort. Of retirement here. Cap
tain Burbage' set the pair OF them mp in
business here two days after his de
parture from Charges street and pays
them monthly wage sufficient To make
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
UNDER THE CIRcUM-
STANCES, NO.
Dear Ms FairfaN:

Dear MISS ! ARRAY.
am a girl of sixteen and
deeply in love with a man four
years my senior Lately he has
been going out with other girls
and tells me. At the same time
he presented me with diamond
ring for a birthday present and
when | refused it he begged me
to take the ring.
Is il proper for me to go with
this man and keep steady COM
pany? His birthday is coming;
what do you think best to give
for a present? MARY A.
A girl of sixteen is too young tC
keep steady company" with any
man. Don't accept the ring. As fol
his birthday, write him a little note
of congratulation. If he is Of tbs
right sort he will value your gooC
wishes more than he would value q
gift
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
Advice to the Lovelorn
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

about the same age) can go with
boys and have a good time, and
| am in the dark as to why l am
not allowed MARJORIE.
You are only seventeen. and the
restrictions they put on you are all
for your good. Enjoy the few lib
critics you have under present con-
ditions. Prove to them that you are
a sensible girl-one who may be
trusted-and greater privileges will
come when you are older and bet
ter fitted to take care of yourself.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
GET THEIR CONSENT.
Dear Miss Fairfax

Dear Miss Fairfax:
am a Jewess, twenty years
Of age, and am deeply in love
with Gentle five years my Sc
Nor. ! have promised TO marry
this young man, but, owing to
his faith, my people have strict
objections.
They like him very much, for
he is a man Of very good habits
and comes from a very good
family. But the only thing they
have against him is his relig-
ion.
We have loved each other for
three long years, and | know it
would break my heart if | had
TO give him up, but | would like
to have my people consent be-
fore | marry. A JEWESS
All the hope / can offer, my deai
is that your parents will be won owe
by your fidelity to each other. Tru
love is above all difference in creeC
and you have proven that your low
is true
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
BE LESS ATTENTIVE.


Dear Miss Fairfax:
have been calling on a girl
for three months steady. | have
known the girl for three years,
but she does not pay very much
attention to me. | love the girl
very much, but she tiirts with
other men and does not bother
with me. | am really heart
broken. FRED.
Perhaps she has been too sure of
you The only way to cure fiirt
is to initiate her. Perhaps if she
saw you interested in other girls,
she would grow more interested in
YOU.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
NO TO BOTH.
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Dear Miss Fairfax:
Is it proper for a girl to speak
to a man she met at a dance and
was not introduced to- When
you dance with a man and then
happen TO meet him, and he
speaks, would it be proper to
answer? B. w.
A girl should not speak TO a MAI
to whom she has not been intro.
duCed.
In the second instance the girl die
wrong to dance with a man she did
not know Such freedom gives hin
the privilege of greeting her under
other circumstances and leaves heI
without the power to rebuke him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31

Vaughan / shan't be away long"
The manager of Heathcote & Co, rose
from his desk as he spoke, took his
hat, and left the office. With his de-
parture. Dorothy rose from the type
writer aud walked over to the win
dow.
\ month had passed since she left
Silverdale to take up the post Of ste
nogrsphcr TO Heathcote & Goa
month filled with strange experiences.
In spite Of the whirl of London life,
she seemed weirdly alone.
\ heavy foot sounded i'm the corri-
dor, but she did not more. The Of
flee door opened and man entered.
For a moment he stood regarding the
girls half-averted face with an
amused smile. He Coughcd. and Dor
othy swung round on her heel
Mr. DEAN" The name burst from
her lips like a miniature explosion,
and a rich rush of color mounted to
her cheeks
DO YOU wish 10 see Mr.. Hopper"
she inquired.
Tire office rang with laughter. and
Dorothy glanced toward the door in
alarm
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
He DOESN'T.
Dear Miss Fairfax

Dear Miss Fairfax:
| am young woman nineteen
years of age, and am acquainted
with a young man about 80.
have been out with him several
times, but of late he has treated
me in a cold manner.
How could | find out if he
really cares for me
ANXIOUS.
If he really cared for you he would
not so unnecessarily hurt your feel
ings The lover who loves just as
his mood suits him is a lover not
worth while.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
Brides attened
to Order
LAND where brides are far

1t is the custom Of the Ekoi tribes OF
South Africa. For there girls who
have been betrothed are forced TO
90 into retirement FOR a considerable
length of time, while they are dieted
and strengthened and fatteued for
heir coming marriage
Prepares For Ceremony.
The girl is not permitted 20 spend
months in strenuous preparation for
The ceremony. The man objects TO
such a proceeding. He says quite
frankly that he wants her fresh and
strong and perfectly rested. And her
parents gather all the money 10 be
aad and spend it willingly in giving
Der the necessary seClusiou.
First she is decked out iu the con-
ventional "fatting house costume,
which is Of the oldest The "fatting
house" ornaments consist of long tas-
sells and heavy elaborate chains,
made Of dried palm leaf fbers and
Eyed a vivid red These are hung
many times about the neck
The body from the waist is smear
I'd heavrly with the same red dye
.Hade from the camwOod tree, and the
face is painted in curious patterns
and colors. The stranger and more
nideous the pattern the better salts
fed is the girl The hair IL dressed
very elaborately high on the head
and profusely decorated with combs
and pompons and beads ~ all kinds
and description
Then, after all that is duly attended
o. she is put In the "fatting house
and kept there for varying periods,
from a few months to a couple Of
years. according to the wealth Of her
parents. For the board at such a
place is not cheap and often a fam
ilys purse is strained 70 afford the
daughter a lengthy stay. She is not
allowed to do any work nor 20 go
out. except az regular intervals for
exercise. And all the time she is
most carefully and abundantly fed.
hat she may be plump and healthy
Don't Like Thin Wives,
II seems that the Ekoi braves do
not care for thin wives. and 1t was
because of their tastes that such a
custom originated. The girls are per
mitted no diversion whatever cx-
-ept, II they wish, they may paint
the walls Of their room But they
are not allowed To- wash their faces
during the whole ~ their seclusion.
FOR II they do misfortune is sure 10
follow them in their married life.
Then AZ the end Of their retirement
wild festival is held and the mar
riaEe takes place
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
- The Tomboy . A Short Story

~ oRoTHY VAUGHAN slowly
MADE her way down the river
- I'm small boat her eyes fixed
s,eadfa,ty ON tine ripping WATER
when suddenly her craft struck
mudbank
She sprang 10 her feet and glanced
hurriedly uu and down the river \
minute later she had stripped Off her
shoes and stockings and. With her
skirts tucked closely around her. was
wadinr out into the stream toward
the shore. She Iaspcd as tine cold
water grew DEEPER
As she did So q litter of amusement
reached her ears and. turning, sh"
was horriaca to see a Young man
standing ON the bank regarding her
efforts with am iuscrutable smile. Dor
othy let go her skirts in her confusion.
You look MS if you were i'm diff
Guilty. miss" the newcomer said. with
light laugh. ALLOW me 10 help
YOU"
he laid down his fishing rod as he
spoke and. descending the bank, wad-
cd ont tn where she stood. Taking
her i'm his arms. me carried her % the
bank. and then gave his attention To
eeins the boat.
ALLOW nae to thank zou. she said,
-im.aly extending her hand. ut Was
foolish OF nse to us sn pa.s'eSS-
Ssh. Ba-hed deeply as be took her
and bon 81 strong clasp.
REALS tr.r. il uotHing to tHauN
boz. far. Miss Vaughan. DE ter.ies.
-Tr.~. H.sl. accidents viii happen.
( a Perfect Stranger.
aIpv do yuu know INV naw,-.
.u.l.t p-rorE. To ue y"u aro t
..... fraurar
Tie Young man smiled and Nt q
-arytt..
. know you well A Few years ago
.r. s--I to Doe rus terraa uf silver
.a., A REGULAR ,umaus. INSPIRING
.r.r..n. wir ts.r 10y your mis-
. ..,y.a- Tr.uA~
% ann SONG To aa,r Tea oil you-
. rr--e thi. ar-gruce1." ne added
/ p.r.tay srsoN Eel head. and q sud-
. Sen u-a- -IaH- iu,v her eyes
$50. D s-." try .sa-an ..H. ws
-.... Sophia IS so anxious -.s q
.a# .... ..t.. avra .at .t.n.a- .s
.. " " - A
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
Dorothy Puzzled.

Mr.. Hopper be hanged" declared
De mond. recovering himself and
mopping his eyes with his handker-
chief I've sent him ON an ygtand
tEat viii occupy him for couple of
uour~
You've sent him." gasped poro-
tiny, uC~tihed.
Yes. Ann Hesthgote q Co"
porothy's face was study.
.You-Hcathcotc X Coz" she STAN
mcred.
Yes. Have you ever heard your
mother speak of Nathaniel Heathcote.
cousin who ran away To America .-'
Dorothy nodded. and Desmond came
closer
We'll ] am his son. The old man
died just over SIX months ago. 1eavlns
"a curious Will 7 am To inherit the
whole of his fortune on the Gay I
marry one Of Mary NaUghan'S daUEh-
rrr>. That's WHY I came Go Silver
dale Dorothy. can you guess which
ut n 5ry NaGElau.~ daughters I should
like GO marry.
Durstry.- eyes IeI before mis- ardent
---e. ar# De. face gre. crimson VITA
confusion.
.f --r.lE ..,. -a NeG tra 1t-. 0 dis
.a-. .a. NaEi-- .r .u- r.ya- ara who
...... .r .aEaur mp sandwiches -
n.ul un Desmond.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
A Literary Noise.

Her-Whats that rasping sound in
the periodical room?
Him-Oh, that's where they are fiji
ing the magazines.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
YOU WILL KNOW LATER.

Dear Miss Fairfax;
| am a girl of seventeen and
go to business every day. ! have
a great many boy friends.
should like to go out with them
evenings, but my parents refuse.
They will not let me stay out
longer than o'clock, nor will
they let me attend theaters,
dances or the like without their
company, and, as they are not
pleasure seeking people. ] am
never given an opportunity to
enjoy myself. My friends lall
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
the House.


When stiu short by so yards or so Of
it's flower and willow frlnged brim he
came upon quaint little diamond
paned, red-roOfcd, low-eaved house, set
far back from the shore, with garden
fun Of flaming puloxes and swayiug hol-
lyhocks i'm front Of il and a tangle Of
blossoming things crowding what once
had been q bower bordered bowling
green in the rear.
Queen Anne, for duCat' be com
mented, as he looked al the place and
took in every detail from the maggie
IN the old pointed topped wicket cage
hanging from a nail beside the doorway
10 the rudely carved figure OF "A mermaid
over the juttiuR. flower filed, diamond,
swinging sashes and its oak beam sin,
shoulder high from the green, sweet
smelling earth.
How the dickens does he ferret out
these places. ! wonder and what fool
has put his money into a show like this
IN these days Of advancement and enter
prise buried away from the line Of traf-
nc ashore and shut in 10y trees from
the river Cad. they can't do pounds
worth Of business in q month at an out
Of the-way rOost like thisl'
Certainly they were not doing much OF
IL that day. for, as he passed through
the tap room, he caught glimpse Of the
landladv doing in a deep chair by the
window. and Of the back Of a by no
means smartly dressed barnaid who
might have been stone deaf for all the
notice She took Of his entrance standing
on a stool behind the bar busting and
polishing the woodwork Of the shelves.
The door Of the bar parlor was open
and through il Narkom caught glimpse
OF bent kneed, stoop- shuuldered, dod-
dering old man shuffiing about, filling
match boxes and wipinR ash trays and
carefully rcfolding the rumpled newspa-
pers that lay on the center table That
he was not the proprietor, merely
waiter. the towel over his arm. the
shabby old dress coat. the baggy -kneed
trousers would have been evidence
enough without that added by the hum
bio task ne was performing
Poor devil And az his age,' said
Narkom to himself as he noted the pale
hopeless looking, time-woru face and
the shutting tmc-bent body then
moved by sense Of keen pity, ne
walked into the room and spoke gently
to him
Tea for two, uncle at a quarter past
8 10 th" tick il YOU can manage IT," he
said. tossing the old man shilling
And say 20 the landlady that I'd like
TO have exclusive use OF this room Tor
an hour or two. so she can charge the
loss TO my account If she has 20 turn
any other customers away"
Thank y, sir IN attend TO il at
once, sir. replied the old fellow, pocket
ing the coin and moving brislly away to
give the order. In another minute he
was back again, laying the cloth and
setting ont the dishes. while Nurkom
improved the time Of waiting by stray
ing around the room and looking at the
old prints and cases Of stuffed dishes
that hung on the oak-paneled walls.
Il still wanted a minute or so Of be
ing quarter past when the old waiter
bore in the tray and set II upon the
waiting table, and, little custom though
the place enjoyed. Narkom could not but
compliment it upon its promptness and
the inviting quality OF the Nictuals
eorNag
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31

sad one Gauntily)-Would you like
a nice partner for the next dance?
Glorious one Gnnocenuy)-Wh
YES, Bring him up.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
A Practically Perfect Preparation.

experience enabled Mr. Fletcher make Cto prac
cy perfect preparation These years labor the money required
introduce its merits the public the investment in its manufacture including
the modern machinery, of invested capital It follows
greatest exercised the selection of each Ingredient and the
greatest attention paid every detail of its preparation The result The
practically perfect preparation in the finished product; FeCher Casa
Herein lies guarantee the absolute safety the Fes
Castoa for the baby and the warning against irresponsible makers of limitations
and cOter The signature Chas Fletcher that printed in black
the wrapper red the bottle the mothers safeguard.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31

up for amy lack Of custom. All that
they are bound TO do is to allow a pen
siouer Of the captain's-a poor old half
witted cx-waiter called Joseph-to come
and go as he viii and to crafty a within
for waiting upon people if he chooses
Go do So.
What's that? No, the captain does
not live here. lie and his henchman.
Dollops, are supposed 10 be out Of the
country. Mrs. Condiment does not know
where he lives, nor will she ever be
permitted TO do so. You may, some day,
perhaps that is for the futuer TO decide
but not AT present, dear friend-irs
too risky"
"Why risky old chap Surely / can
come and go in disguise. as ] did in
the old days. Cleek2 We managed Sc
cret visits an right then, remember
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31

Then you won't be at home to
tea 20" There was an obvious touch
of disappointment in the young mans
tones. which caused Dorothy to break
into a ringing laugh.
lie then made his identity known to
her and badr her goodby. expressing
the hope that he might see her again
in the near future.
The angry voice Of Miss Sophia
Vaughan sounded from the dining
room as Dorothy entered the hallway.
Dorothy glanced at the old grand
father clock. and low whistle of sur
prise escaped her lips.
Why, It's Mr.. Dean.
Yes. and you might cease that dis
gushing habit of whistling," said the
voice. Where have YOU been an this
time""
Dorothy threw herself into chair
and launched forth into a fun nara
tive Of her meeting with Desmond
Dean. Sophia clasred her hands and
~ho. keen glance at her mother.
Dorothy pointed eNcitedly at the
tau. athletic figure of Desmond Dean
as ne STROBE along the country lane
mis- fishing rod ~lgug l.om his shout
der. Tie glanced nap at the window
ass ne passed. and. catching sight of
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-31
Taking No Risks.

Eyes. ] know. But things have
changed, Mr. Narkom You may dis
guisc yourself as clevcrly as you please
but You can't disguise the red limousine
II is known and il will be followed SO
that until you can get another Of a to-
tally different color and appearance -
ooh, well. I'm ring you up each morn
ing az the Yard and We can make ap-
puiutments over your private wire. For
the present we must take no great risks
IN the days that lie behind, dear friend.
/ had no 'tracker' 90 guard against Mar
got. mo- enemies but her paltry crew to
reckon with and to outwit. In these
have many They have brains, these
new foes. they are rich, they are des-
perutc. they are powerful. and behind
them is the implacabie hate and the
malignant hand Of the king Of Maura-
vauia,'
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Looked Beyond Him.

To Be Continued Tomorrow.
The Harlowton news., 1913-07-04
W. BARRON
A BE ENEDlCT
The Many Friends Of the Prom.
inent Telephone Man
Z .53#{
Surprised

\ +. w. Barron, manager of the
Meagher County Telephone CO.,
left q week ago, as his friends sup,
posed, upon 8 Business trip. II 3 TIiias
/ News received word that the
trip included the business Of TAX
ing unto himself a wife. He was
married tho 25th Of June at ST.
Lawrence, Michigan. We were un-
able to find out the maiden name
of the bride. He will return to
Harlowton with his bride July 5th.
/ Theg groom has mad many friends
here during his three years resi-
dence in our city. He has been
manager Of the Meagher Co. Tele-
phone Co. during that time. The
company was in bad financial shape
when he took hold of it, but under
his able supervision he is rapidly
bringing it to a good financial stand
ing. Steady, Industrious and oblig.
ing have made him many friends
during his residence here. They
all join with the News" in wish.
ing he and his bride all happiness.
The Harlowton news., 1913-07-04
SALES
AT GLENDluE

Glendive, July Wool buyers
have been busy in this section
during the last few days and a
number Of clips have been pur-
chased. Among those who dispos-
ed of their holdings were q. ID.
Hollecker, E. S. Herrick, Nick Bot
tleman and j. e. Dersham.
The clips were bought by J.
Koshland & Go. at IL IL cents, ac,
cording to reports. The amount
was approximately 100000 pounds.
AS far as can be ascertained this is
tile highest price paid in this sec
tion during the present season.
The Harlowton news., 1913-07-04
INSPECTOR
MAKES ARREST
Men Suspected Of Being Horse
thieves Arrested by Stock
INSPECTOR kiehI


Two young men drifted into Two
dot late last Friday night driving
eleven head Of horses. John Kiehl,
stock inspector, happened to be in
TWodot and went out to their camp
early Saturday morning to inspect
their horses. They claimed their
horses had been inspected but
could show no clearance papers.
After finding out that they were
from Lander, Wyoming, a telegram
was sent there. The answer back
from the sheriff was to arrest them
and hold them for horse stealing.
Their names are Amos and George
Gregory. They are both in the
local bastile.
The Harlowton news., 1913-07-04
.HARL LOvvT TON
INT TlAL- POM I

How many of our citizens realize
thatHarlowton is rapidly becoming
an initial point for many car loads
of merchandise. Last week three
cars Of -four were loaded here for
export, being shipped via Tacoma.
Then there will be quite a number
of cars of wool go out Of here soon
and with the wheat this fall the
car load freight out of Harlowton
will be no small business in itself.
1t is rumored that the railroad
company contemplates making con
siderable extensions in their freight
houses, presumably to accommo,
date their increasing business at
this point.
The Harlowton news., 1913-07-04
$500 FOR
FAIR THIS FALL

The commissioners q! !ss of Meagh!esy
county have appropriated $500 to
help pay the premiums Of the fair
that will be held here this fall.
We were hoping they could see
their way clear to make it 1000,
but we are we'll satisfied with
what they have done.
More good results are obtained
from county fairs for community
than state fairs or any other kind.
It stimulates the farmers and en-
courages them to improve their
grains and stock in order that they
may secure some of the honors at
the county fair. This is exactly
what is necessary to improve the
county, not more farmers but bet
ter farmers.
The Harlowton news., 1913-07-04
MON ana
FLOUR
J

Under the above the Butte Min
er has the following of interest to
say editorially of Montana Flour
which will be read with great
deal Of interest here where there is
heated one of the finest -four mills
in the state:
That the treasure state has splen-
did cause to feel proud of it's mag
snificent products in every line Of
industrial, agricultural and horti-
cultural endeavor, is fact we'll
known to all.
Montana should not hide it's light
under a bushel, and realizing that
to be true, should not hesitate to
let it be known thatitis a wonder
full wheat raising state, whose great
ness in that direction perhaps is
not nearly as appreciated as it
should be.
This state produces a great
amount Of flour each year. In fact,
staticians who have given the sub
|ject the right kind ofstudy, declare
that not nearly all the -four pro
duced in Montana is consumed
here.
1t is further stated that greal
quantity of Montana flour is ship
ped TO the Dakotas, there to be
linked with small percentage o
the Dakota product and sent bacl
/ to this state with the added pres
'stige Of a Dakota stamp.
Montana has splendid quality
of wheat which makes a flour tina
cannot be excelled.
Montana flour has high classifi
cation. 1t is acknowledged to b
splendid in every way and mos
The Harlowton news., 1913-07-04
EASY MONEY FOR
alE i. COATS, THE RIDER

The bucking contest at Twodot
lest Sunday was not very interest.
Ing as Gray Dick refused to pull
His usual stunts. Another horse
was produced and jess Coats rode
him without spurs or stirrups. IA
Backing mule was then produced
and furnished considerable amnse-
Enient orthe crowd. He succeeded
I'M dislodging the local rider the
first time. 4@*