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Gilpin observer., 1913-09-04
mo, sir" was the huffy reply.

mo, sir" was the huny reply.
Been too busy putting up c,irrant
1ell, eh? Better think 1t over It's
a vital question to both Of U.S. You'll
never fnd another man to agree with
you more heartily than I do that
sprinkling a convert beats immersion
all hollow. We may differ about
Danl in the lions den. but we never
shall about sprinkling."
Amt you going to get me loose?'
she asked.
Certainly I am. don't expect
woman caught fast on a rail fence hI
going to give much thought to matyi-
mony, but think 1t over when you get
home. l might walk along and refuse
to do thing till you had said yes
to me. but I'm fairminded man. Mrs.
Nixon-a fair-minded man."
Mrs. Nixon decided to return homo
but not to think. She kept saying to
herself that she wouldn't give the car
penter's words one single minutes
consideration, and then she sat down
and thought over them for two long
hoursl He was a queer man. was
her conclusion. She neither liked nor
ask him to CALL but II he did call she
wasn't going to turn him outdoors.
A couple of weeks again went by.
Such villagers as had got to know Mr..
Hackett were saying that he was =
very nice man. The widow expressed
no opinion. She had been to the post
office. half a mile away, one after
noon, when sudden thunderstorm
came up. She thought she could beat
it. but was forced to take refuge in
the porch of a church The thunder
was rolling, the lightning flashing and
the rain descending In sheets when
Mr.. Hackett came running UP the
steps to grasp her arm
You must get home, even IL you
get drenched! The spire of this
church may be struck by lightning!
Come on, and after you have got into
dry clothes, think 1t over. l am a
fair-minded man, and will take no
advantage of woman in thunder
STORM"
AS he threw her into the gate of
her home a thunder-bolt hit the spire
and knocked 1t into a continental
cooked hat, and flames followed and
consumed the church.
The widow Nixon did some hard
thinking. She kept at it until she had
thought it over" She almost wished
that Mr.. Hackett would call. but he
didn't. The next she saw of him was
when she was out for row on the mill
pond with another woman. An oar was
lost. and the other woman jumped
overheard and struggled to shore.
This left Mrs. Nixon alone and help
less. and drifting slowly toward the
high dam. She was getting ready to
yell when along came Mr.. Hackett in
a boat.
It's high dam. widow" he calm
ly observed.
"Oh, shall be drowned"
mo one that's gone over it has es-
capped DEATH
''Oh. save me. Mr.. Hackett!"
Il shall save you. but have you
thought it over?"
Il have-I have"
Haven't / said to you on sew
eral occasions that l was fair-mind-
ed mani"
You have-you have!"
And ! shall continue to be.
might take advantage OF you on this
occasion. but shall not Widow.
there isn't drop of water pouring
over the dam!"
And / can't be drowned"
Not any more than on dry land"
"But-but-"
But your answer"
why, I'll have to say yes. l sup
pose! can't keep on having
my life saved every few minutes.
can II"
copyright, 1919. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Gilpin observer., 1913-09-04
SHOULD SCORE A HOME.

Kitty-Oh. Fan. dear. what do you think! MI
Profundo, who sings In our choir. wishes me to
marry him. What would you advise?
Fan twell named)-Take your bass--Rostor
Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1913-09-04

HERE can be no doubt that Manila is
at least for Americans-about the most
interesting place in the world The old
and the new, the obsolete and the ad-
vanced the historic and history in the
making can nowhere be found in more
contrast. The massive and picturesque
walls of the old Spanish city are fortu-
nately intact, though dozen years ago
many Filipinos would gladly have seen
Gilpin observer., 1913-09-04

some medieval moat however has been filled up
and turned into the first Philippine public play
ground Vast swampy malarial tracts have been
reclaimed and made into parks beautiful with trop-
tca foliage and flowers and every evening envened
by the music of good Filipino bands
Solid waterfronts and valuable building sites have
also been created Fine bridges and fine roads have
come into existence as by magic and clean streets
put to shame boasted cities of the Occi.
dent While the climate is continual summer the
healthness of Manila is proverbal. 1t is called
the heathiest city in the Orient and has been made
30 py unremitting care, such sending inspectors
twice week to look after conditions and even in
many private houses to disinfect drains. In parts
of the city still unsewered refuse is carried away in
tlght receptacles and burned. receptaces and all.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

The first child pictured wears a Folly dress. a species of carnival cos tune; or, if you prefer, April fool. It would look well carried out in pale yellow. blue and white. the skirt of yellow ninon would have tunic of pale blue faced black with white. the triple alliance being equally carefully distributed in the construction of the corsage and cap. A folly stick is car ried in the hand
 The boys costume should be made of some cotton material, the edges slit up into long points, while one black and one red stocking adds to the general demonish appearance. and also the close-ftting little skull cap. with its ears and horns, the latter fashioned out of cap wire closely GOV sred Turning out dress Of this description at home provides an in-
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

comfortablei They are constantly ad- yanclng in price. Really good furs. therefore, if well cared for, will prove d good investment.
 There is nothing which Is quite so cleverly initiated funless 1t Is pre- cious stones1 as furs Besides the fur riers the manufacturers of pushes have made limitations of fur in plush that will make one look closely twice to be sure they are not the real thing. They are much worn by fashionable people and are made up as elaborate iy as real furs. When bought ready made they must be conceded to be expensive, They may be made at home with a modest expenditure of money and time
 JULIA BoTToMIEY.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07
NEWEST AFTERNOON TEA FAD
Ingenious Glr Devlsed Something That Really Seems to FIll Want
 That Has Long Been Felt

The young mistress of . Kitchen cite apartment is in the habit of givs ing small weekly afternoon tea Re gently al one of them her friends ex- claimed in surprise at the sight of the tea table. In place of the copper ket- ue and Japanase teapot there stood. solemn. but not ungainiy. two decorsr tive bottles wreathed in flowers.
 "Yes." said the hostess. in answer to her guests mQuiring looks. There is tea with tea leaves of course in one and hot boiling water in the oth- CT. It seemed to me that l always had to put in more alcohol in the lamp at the very moment when was listen ins to the most interesting bit of goa sip.
 Then you remember how that care less Carrie. gesticulsting as she al ways does when she tells story. sent a blue nickering flames from the alec hol lamp almost ciose to . lace frfil- These bottles receive the tea and wa ter at the required temperature and keep them warm. have learned to pour the contents out quite skflfully.-
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

credible amount of interest and fun. and incidentally brings forth all man ner of resources hitherto undream- ed of.
 The dear little milkmaid speaks for herself. suggestion that could be successfully carried out for child from six years upwards. The inten- ton Is frankly picturesque, and espe- cially designed to be carried out In the most inexpensive washing mate rials. A lowered mercerized muslin for the bouffant tunic. and a thin strip ed cotton for the skirt, soft white muslin kerchief and cuffs imparting the daintiest of touches. The three legged stool and milk pail are neces- sary accessories, the latter carried on the head, which is picturesquely tied up in a silk handkerchief. the ends knotted under the chin
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Just how long a time will elapse before fur bearing animals are wiped of the face of the earth is a perti- aent question. For furs are becoming more and more luxurious. more and more e1traragantly used. with the re. enrrence Of winter There seems no limit to the demand.
 Great results arc accomplished with moleskin. squirrel and above all musk. rat. The prolific rabbit supplies many pelt which Is changed by the furrier into something new and strange past ali recognition
 Luxurious coats and furs from French establishments are pictured here. Above everything else women appear 10 love the luxury Of rich furs They are alluringly beautiful and 80
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07
Don't Get All Run Down

Weak sed miserable. If you have
 kidney or bladder trouble, headache, gains in the back, and feel tired all
 9v~x and want pleasant herb remedy, Gry Neither Gray's Aromatic-Iseaf. As x tonic laxative il has no equal. All druggists, 50c. Ask today. Sample Free. Address, The Mother Gray Co, IeRoy, \. Y. adv 7-l0
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Dean's Rheumatic Pills for Rheum stism 4 Neuralgia. Entirely vege- able Safe. Adv. lsiy
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

1t is not pleasant to be kep, awake on cold nights by the Tapping of loose boards or doors on the outbuildings. \ pound of nails and couple 2. ,.oz-a scrcvs and . half days time will mahe everything snug and tight for she winter-just the kind of a job for . bright. sunshiny day.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

The repulsive looking seaiy legs fin chickens can be improved in appear nnce whole lot by rubbing them at intervals Of a few days with a salye made of equal parts of lard. sulphur and kerosene
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

The back te-the1and movement is bound 10 attract many failures 10 the farm.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Good timber Is still in good demand an spite Of the largely increased use of steel and cement in building ana the authorities are urging people every. where to plant more trees.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Sugar beets are most valuable ad dIticn to the pig ration
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Farm tests are worth more than laI1 the theories
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

It pays to take plenty of time to in vestigate the standing of nurseries be fore placing orders for seed or trees
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

f the young orchard contains grass or weeds yoG may be sure that the mice win cause great damage un- sess the trunks of the trees are we'll protected.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

t seems pity to feed high priced sron to scrub hogs these days. when E prime full bred animal will take on 'oncfourth more flesh at the same cost
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

In grading up dairy herd remem. per that the characteristics of the sire and his dam are very apt to be repro dueed h the female offspring.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Entirely destroy those old rusty cans znd pails or else use them for some other purpose than holding sweet milk and cream.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Raspberry tips. from young. vigor- ous plants, should always be selected an preference to those of any other Kind.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

4 COW that will give milk right up to the time of coming fresh again and not dry up on her own accord. is "a persistent milker.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

II Is possible for the hens to lay when shedding their feathers, but zot when growing the new crop.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

4 hopperful Of bran. handy at all times helps to balance the wintea ration
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Don't put the manure spreader in fhe shed This is just the kind Of weather when II works best
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

One of the best ways of managing nsspherries is to set in rows six Feet apart. and the plants two feet l@pars in the rows.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Build a siIo
 Keep the calves dry. Hens are mortgage filters Good ground Is needed for apples. The Uelldrained garden is an early one.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

Trees and small fruits generally like applications Of ashes and bone dust. By fertiiizing iiberally. good crops lulay be assured.
Putnam patriot., 1913-03-07

No plant or tree Is At for setting out unless t has made a normal. lhsaithy growth. Neither extreme Is .aesiFabls
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-24
MacDougall-S outhwick

YOU know have learned " 10
eowardiy TO run away from trou'
bic, rs really much more fun
10 stay and try TO run the trou-
bic away. Do you know, ~ you
were my little girl. you would
have 20 wash dishes until you
could do II pleasantly. even "
there were some one else VINO
could do ~ After you learn TO
like 20 wash dishes, then you
won't care. Why don't you play
n game washing them7 You
miQht play the Jamestown flood.
and pretend the dishes are peo-
pie: then rescue them. and dry
them off nicely. and put In a
safe place. Try u. don'tt
think II ls any harder for you 20
wash dishes han for your step
mother TO make your dresses,
do your should think you
would be glad 10 do that much
In return for ".
As for calling her mamma"
II you called your own mother
that. I think I would feel as you
do. but couldn't you call her
"mother"7 ! believe your own
mother would want you 20 call
such good step-mother that.
Maybe she does know all that
Is going on. and 10 glad she 10
good 10 you. And ! wonder II Il
would grleve her 90 know her
little daughter Is not happy
when she has everything to
make her so7 Think II over.
dear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-24

II have been for years an intense
sufferer from rheumatism. with the
added tortures OF stomach and bow
Ell trouble and you can realize what
have had to endure. resorted to
all kinds OF experiments. visited Hot
Springs, the best, but finally was
told OF the wonderful success DR.
Loughney was having with his
Bake oven. 80 packed up and left
my home at Ashland. Wisconsin,
and ! feel well paid for my trouble
and cost Of travelling. for. after taxi
Ing tho Bakes. feel like new
man. In my case the change was
almost miraculous. | eat and sleep
well. 7 have no more pains and to-
day I feel as II I had been born
again.
Thanks 10 DIR. Joughney's Bake
Oven treatment. Nothing like II
has ever been invented, and II shall
be my purpose In the future to let
everyone | can know what II has
done for me. There IL no reason
why anyone suffering as I have suf-
fered should go on whom that great
boon TO humankind IL so easily nc
cessible"
DIR. Loughney's offices are In the
Peoples Savings Bank Bldg, cor
ner Second Ave. and Pike St,
Suites 220-221.222-223. Hours. s a.
m. TO 6 p. m. Sundays. Q to ~ only.
Consultation 10 Free
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-24
LET JUDGMENT,
NOT FEELING, SWAY

Dear Miss Grey. ! read IN your
column a letter from "a Girl. who
loves a married man. | can under
stand her feelings II she IL sincere.
am n married man and In love with
n girl with beautiful. big, blue eyes.
She IL the only being | ever did
love. except my mother. Miss Grey,
I do love this girl with all my heart.
and there is nothing ! wouldn't en-
dure for her. can see her face day
and night.
She has asked me TO forget her,
because Il Is not right. How can ]
forget her whom love and worship
next 10 the supreme being? II would
be easier 10 part with life itself. !
know the public will condemn mo.
but when n couple are mismated and
the wife has no love for her hus-
band. and makes life miserable. can
you blame me7 Please give your
opinion. BROKEN.HEARTED.
Al do not condemn you.
Your own conscience 10 your
Judge, but know no happiness
can come dlsobeyIna the de
mands OF your sense OF right.
The glri 10 more sensible than
you. Let your head rule this az
fair, not your feelings. How can
you expect love from your wife
under the circumstances7 For.
get the girl by never so much as
looking az her again.
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ssa-.---s.'9H-s-a7s-sl-a
ONE WAY TO SUCCEED

Dear Miss Grey: My sister and
I are interested IN music. bn,
we are poor. 30 We come to You 10
help us. DO you know OF any p'nce
where we can get music leaso. =
free? One OF us ls / and the other
IL years old, and we want to take
plano lsssons
MARY AND GRACE.
Al want you 10 show my
answcr TO your mother and see
what she thinks about II. and
she will 90 with you when you
see about the lessons. would
not try 70 oe, lessons for moth
inq " were you; but you
niahs see a lady capable In
tina, line who would exchange
Lessons for some work YOU
could do. such az strengthening
10 her rooms. running crrands,
and other little things. Be sure
your mother approves and goes
With you.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-24
WE'LL VOTE ON IT

The judiciary committee of the
council this morning decided to re-
call the recent supreme court de-
cislon by again submitting to the
people an amendment to the dty
charter providing minimum wage
OF $275 for all employees engaged on
any city work. The measure was
proposed by Councilman Hesketh,
following the courts decision that
the present minimum law applied
only to laborers engaged In local
Improvement work"
The committee postponed consid.
Grafton OF Councilman Griffiths' res
olution. which takes Issue with
Mayor Cotterill's policy of dealing
with the riot situation Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-24
ANSWERS DOES THE
HOME MAKE, OR BREAkW

Dear Miss Grey: have been
much interested In reading the
many letters addressed to you;
think your answers good. and that
you are doing a noble work; but
sometimes YOU are too severe. and
your criticism misplaced. You
heartily agree with III. W. T." that
the HOME makes or breaks the
children.
Nov. n all mcn took tho same
view. and govern themselves Ms
does II W. E." and not marry
do you think II would improve mat
tcrs. or mako better homes. or
would there be any honest a man
who IL 20 distrustfui OF all women
that he will not take ono for a wife
would probably deny that he had a
mother.
II. az you say. the trouble lies
with the parents. Why Ia Il We have
such parcnts7 Isn't there a deeper
trouble. when only one OF each 100
children who start to school ever
finishes hlgh school because condi.
lions are such that each member
Of the family must work to exc out
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STEPMOTHER PROBLEM

Dear Miss Grey: I am n. girl OF
H. My papa takes your paper. and
I read II every day. Yop seem to
help others 80 want 10 tell you my
trouble. have n stepmother Tiny
own mother In dead and she Is
pretty good to me. She gives me
good clothes. and makes them quite
nicely: but she makes me wash
dishes and makes me go to day
school and Sunday school. ! hate
to go. am In the sixth grade.
feel like running away from home.
| don't like my stepmother. and I
don't like TO call her mother as
long as she isn't. have lived with
her five years. Other girls say
they wouldn't call her mother II
they we're me. What would you do?
TROUBLED.
ADO you know I've felt like
running away from home, and
some times away from places
where I worked, lots Of time
since I have grown up. It's my
disposition, and think you
must have the same. But do
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-24
Y.W.C.A A. CROWS

4 growth is noted in the work of
the Y. w. c. A. for the first six
months this year as compared to
corresponding period In 1912. in
the report OF the general secretary
So far this year 1886 girls have
received benefits OF the association.
A report on the new building.
now under construction. stated
that the building was being erected
on cash basis. The building fund
was raised from s266.7S3 20 s3l1.S46
between January and April
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-24

N eNlHtenceV
when mothers must slave from
norning I'll late night, what won
er tina, some Of them Let theii
Just grow" Knowing al
here things. why do you put al
he blame on the poor. tired
nothcrE7 RED.
Al agreed with ~. w. e."
on the "home making or break.
ing" question because know
II 10 be true. Because ! agreed
with him on one question does
not necessarily mean do on
others, but nySpsee 10 limited.
and ! cannot always 90 into de-
tall on every point said
nothing TO the man about
marrying. or not marrying. for
! consider that his individual
affair; but ! am kceniy inter
ested In the young people, the
mothers and fathers and the
home.
You are esaoaerstino when
you cay ! put the whole blame
on mothers. for none know bet.
ter than my mothcrresders,
and those ! have addressed per.
sonslly, Individually. and by
roomfuls. that do not take
that attitude. In some eases
the mothers are respons Bile, In
some the fathers, and In many,
both. When man can afford II.
and does not provide enough
help for the mother TO properly
train her children. and does not
do u himself. he 10 largely re.
sponsible. What seems 70 be
lacking In many homes Is the
incuicstipo Of fundamentat prin-
elpIc In Infancy and youth
the courage 10 speak ana act
the truth In home, social and
business affairs. N the men
who are monopolixlro business
had been 90 trained, could they
be 20 greedy az 70 deny their
broshers their rlphts7 A few
might. but the majority would
be 90 s,unn by their con.
sciences that they could no,
long endure u.
J know only too we'll the con-
ditlons. for ! have "bucked"
them az hard 40 a girl ever did.
', too, hated, at one time, my
rich brother, and asked myself
why !. who had always been
Later learned thst the very
hate ! held was keeping me ~,
and my pride forbade asking
my family for hclp--pridc and
hate. harbored by me, nursed
BY me. Rugged 20 my breast,
turned into the "~of AZ my
4, door" When began 10. get
rid OF this wolf OF my own Gre
ating, II was not easy-not
easy to love my nclghbor, the
rich man; but. by so doing,
was enabled TO liz myself. lit
tie by little. That is why |
urge home training, for had !
not been trained early In life
along the right lines, shudder
TO think what might have been
the outcome. In my long work
on this paper, this Is the first
time have mentioned thls. and
my only object Is TO help 9TH
ers TO adopt the right methods
for helping themselves.
Conditions viii not be oenc-
fitted by bloodshcd and riot. but
those participating IN such will
only succeed In hurting them
selves, and not be even mar
tyrs, for good can me TO no
one through hate and murder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-07-24

When buying supplies for n camp.
before leaving town. consider the
location selected. the climate aud
the transportation facilities. II
YOU VIII be near n town or farming
community. much can be bought at
the local markets. thus sav,ng tho
cost OF shipping and giving YOU the
advantage OF fresh food. on tho
othor hand. II you camp fnr from
civilization. purchase a good variety
OF condensed. dohydrated. canned
and package goods: this will fur.
nish the highest percentage OF food
value for the least amount OF bulk
and weight.
For a summer camp portable
stove IL great convenience. but
II you Intend TO cook on an open
tirc take folding oven and a wire
rack with folding legs.
good substitute for the home
pantry will be- found IN a package
OF heavy paper hags and a box OF
paper clips Place the food IN bags.
turn down the top and put on the
clips. This keeps out vermin and
the BAGS can be hung on the
branches Of trees or In the tent
Other aids 10 clean camp.cooking
consist OF few rolls OF waxsd pa.
per TO wrap the lunches IT,.