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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21

the southwest breeze the family had
promptly taken possession. Mrs. Haz-
ard was next TO me this time with
small corridor between. while Laura
was at one corner. Hap at the other.
on the lap back, then John Crownin-
shield; and Natalie, who was to be
with US all summer, was almost op-
posite me-
Laura took me on a tour of inspec-
ton through the house 1t had all
sorts OF curious step-ups here and
step-downs there. hooks at unex-
pected places. where an architects
fancy had seemed to run riot, and.
while charming. was most confusing
l couldn't always find my way back
to the wing.
May | put smudge on the wall?"
I asked Laura one day when she final
ly mad guided ME Alright.
Heavens, mol" she exclaimed
You'll spoil the fun. It's awfully SIM
pie when you get used to It."
She tried to show me Just how the
wing Joined the house, that our floor
was half story higher on account of
the picture gallery above being a
story and half, or something of the
sort, and the whole business having
to hit the roof line: consequently We
| always had to come up halfway or
down halfway. according to which
floor We were on. Goodness! l know
now how YOU do 1t, but I've never real
ly understood how do do it. She
led me back into the house proper and
pushed open the doors to several
suites. telling me who was to be
where for the summer. We came to
the end of the main hallway. and she
wriggled an expressive forefinger.
"Sh-h h-h This is to be the dukes"
she said, for Mrs. Hazard had man
aged to jerk him from the water
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Hints to Brides.

If wife or prospective bride wishes
to have a happy married life, she may
rest assured that her desires will be
gratified If she bears in mind the
following 'don'ts:"
Don't marry man for living, but
for love. Don't oyerdress, or the re-
verse. Common sense Is better than
style. Never. when married, get the
idea that the way to run house is
to run away from 1t. or that 1t is right
to lecture your neighbors on how to
bring up their children. while you are
neglecting your own.
Don't nag. Nothing is 30 likely to
send your husband out Of the house
50 that
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BEGAN YOUNG.
Had "Coffee Nerves" From Youth.

when very young l began using
coffee and continued up to the last six
months" writes a Texas girl.
Il had been exceedingly nervous,
thin and very sallow. After quitting
coffee and drinking Postum about
month my nervousness disappeared
and has never returned. This Is the
more remarkable as l am a primary
teacher and have kept right on with
my work.
my complexion now is clear and
rosy, my skin soft and smooth. AS
good complexion was something had
greatly desired, feel amply repaid
even though this were the only benefit
derived from drinking Postum.
Before beginning its use l had suf-
fered greatly from Indigestion and
headache; these troubles are now un-
known.
II changed from coffee to Postum
without the slightest inconvenience,
did not even have a headache. Have
known coffee drinkers, who were
visiting me. to use Postum week
without being aware that they were
not drinking coffee"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for booklet. THE
Road to Wellville."
Postum comes In two forms.
Regular Unjust be boiled).
Instant Postum doesn't require boil
ing but is prepared instantly by stir
ring level teaspoonful in an ordinary
cup OF hot water, which makes II
right for most persons.
A big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put in
q heaping spoonful and temper Il
with large supply of cream.
Experiment until you know thu
amount that pleases your palate ant
have 1t served that way In the future
There's Reason" for Postum.
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CHAPTER VIII.

A Question Concerning His Grace.
We had closed the subject and dis
posed of 1t when a servant brought
me a note. The handwriting was not
familiar to me and begun to cogitate
about 1t with no 10 to hustle me.
even held 1t out before Laura in my
efforts to guess.
why, it's from Hap?' she ex.
claimed. seeing: she couldn't help It,
I opened it, noting the handwriting
again before read the actual words.
A woman takes curious interest In
q mans handwriting. She deduces
from 1t, Just what, it's hard to say,
but 1t usually makes or changes an
opinion.
Don't blush. DEAR" Laura remarked
cold bloodedly as began to read.
know l did blush then
Am l blushing?" I asked. with
wide-eyed innocence. 81 don't see
why. He merely wants me to go to
the ball game"
Il hope you're going" she declared.
Suddenly she turned upon me. "Loulie.
I wish you'd marry Hap"
put my hand over her mouth.
profoundly shocked.
"Gracious!" calculated. You're
$3.50 sudden! II you don't quit
saying your thoughts out loud In that
awful way I'll-rll refuse to speak
to you"
THAT for Natalie!" she said and
ahe snapped her fingers cheerfully.
~Hap's crazy"
wasn't so sure about Hap being
crazy, but then Laura hadn't read the
letter. I intended to show 1t to Mrs.
Hazard II didn't lose my nerve. Just
10 see II she thought I was getting
a the right track.
We seemed destined to make day
Df that lost bracelet Of Natalie's. for
~ Hap and were getting into the
0N0 ~ - - 70 tie bali game. .
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BY
MAYfUIRfIIE
SYNOPSIS.

10 Goldman and her sister, Loulie. are
left orphans. Their property has been
swept away with the death OF their IA
ther and they are compelled to cast about
Tor some means to earn q living. Lou
lie answers an advertisement Of an inva-
I'D who wants a companion. She declines
the position. Loulie advertises for a po-
Ution companion. and Mrs. Hazard
replies. She offers Loulie a position as
her secretary OF frivolous affairs" Her
chief work Is to steer Mrs. Hazards son
and daughter in the right matrimonial
path. Loulie talks baseball TO Hap Hax-
ard and also gains the confidence Of Lau-
ra Hazard. The Due de Trouville Is be-
neved to be interested In Laura Mrs.
Hazard gives a big reception and Louie
meets many people high in the social
world. Natalie Agazziz. to whom Hap
has been paying attention. loses an en-
srald bracelet during the reception. She
declares there Is not another like 1t In
the world 1t develops that Natalie has
lost several pieces of jewelry under sim
uar circumstances.
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Haven't you noticed that encoaf-
age him?"
Yes" she replied. "and it's a shame
to fiirt with him. He's such a good
sort and SO deadly serious He's go
ing to make some girl a good, gaddy.
rattle-brained husband"
That's exactly what l think" I
laughed.
But you, dear" She paused. dis
mayed. Il refuse to believe it.
want you in the family, anyhow. Be-
sides, Charlie is hanging around my
elbow. III refuse to give him up"
She fell SO easily into the trap!
How very wise Mrs. Hazard was. to
be sure.
Il thought you wanted Mr.. Abbott?"
said.
Il haven't decided"
It's shame to flirt with him.
l quoted. Hes such a good sort,
and"
"Oh. Loulie. shut up" she laughed
You know he hasn't asked me-"
We'll. then, We could fight for Char
lie.' | went on.
"All right. We will fight for him."
she answered. but feel desperately
sorry for Hap"
We went out through a den which,
she explained to me, was a sort OF
sublimated card-room where the men
might play poker when the lights
We're out. and the rattle OF chips
would disturb no one. The outer door
of the den opened upon corridor
abutting the wing with steps leading
down to our floor and up to the pic
ture gallery. We went up.
l was amazed at the size OF the gal
lery and the number of pictures it
contained Men were upon ladders
removing the winter coverings and
revealing old masters. l felt as II I
had stepped into a corner OF the
Louvre, or come upon slice of the
National Gallery.
Why. l never quite comprehended
-this!" l said to Laura. Have the
newspapers ever had anything to say
| about-this?
"Oh, yes" she replied. but there's
nothing actually remarkable here, just
good things. Some are unknown.
some are even disputed. although my
| father wanted them and bought them.
| This Velasquez, for instance; looks
| bad enough to be real, doesn't 1t?
| Father always said it wasn't and be-
| lieved 1t was. | really don't know
much about pictures"
Il wonder your mother dare leave
| t. ,,,,t !,
only a caretaker," l remarked
"Oh. there's no possible danger"
| she replied, except from fire, and OF
| course they're heavily insured. Jen-
| kins carries an arsenal around with
him and wouldn't hesitate to shoot II
any one looked suspicious. The ma
tives here don't believe that about
| the value"
| But thieves?" l suggested Art
thieves? Perhaps you'd never know
it until you came back In the sum.
mer."
We did worry once, but it's been
| SO long ago now. OF course since
father died the fame of these pictures
has rather died. too. They are just
| mere TO MS memory. Ism I tnat treuZ6
a beauty? 1t always distresses me
to think that such an artist starved
in garret."
We made only a cursory tour o.
the gallery. for many of the pictures
were still covered and l could come
| back again as often as l wished.
Laura wanted me to see Winthrop's
| U
peaceful rest In the bosom Of the fam.
| lily would be over. Mrs. Hazard
would assemble her cabinet, and
was secretary of Frivolous Affairs.
I'd commence on the polish. the stick.
the doctor and the adjustable peg,
with only time between stunts to
| change my clothes.
| ITO PIr CONT NIrEnA
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CHAPTER vII.-contInued.

He went for a glass of water any
how" told her. If Miss Agazziz
thinks her bracelet was stolen while
she was on the balcony. WHY"
"Oh. a clever lawyer could twist
you all up on that, dear. II It's q
point to prove he didn't take the
bracelet Thieves are usually presti-
digitators, anyhow"
What does your mother think of
IT." asked.
"She thinks It's all absurd and that
Natalie is just careless. Things do
get lost sometimes. Natalie has SO
many bracelets on that arm she
doesn't know when she loses one
until she gets home and counts them.
You know my mother isn't anxious
to see me marry Winthrop; she
doesn't think we'd gee one bit. on
account OF his always wanting to
nope in a garden while l always
want to f1utter about at teas and
things; but she doesn't believe he's
q thief"
IT'S quite ridiculous" I agreed.
A little silence fell between US
while Laura aimlessly stirred her
chocolate and I took OF my hat,
sticking the pins back and forth into
1t, and that isn't conducive to the
general health Of spring headgear. I
was thinking Of that simple life Jo
and had been leading with no jewels
to bother about; where the days were
full to the brim of things to work
out, and learn. and do. What tidy
little life 1t was. to be sure: tidy and
comfortable and dear.
But l wish l knew" said at last.
whether Miss Agazziz really lost her
bracelet or not"
"Oh, l know she did," Laura as
sured me. Don't you worry; nothing
ever came Of those other lost brace
lets, except bother with newspaper
men and raising a still unanswered
question with the insurance company.
But If anybody makes 1t uncomfort-
able for Winthrop. I'll marry him
whether he asks me or not Then
John will have to fight for me; and
I'm sorry for any one else suspected
II John takes 1t up"
Meaning mel" l smiled.
Goodness, no! She lost those 9TH
er bracelets before you appeared on
the scene"
Then His Grace-?" My heart be-
gan to thump as I put the question.
mo, he wasn't there either. Our
evidence. dear. If We admit the brace
let was stolen. is all against Win
throp. Foolish. isn't IT."
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"Don't Blush, Dear" Laura Remarked
-6IoodedIy.

your word that the bracelets we're
lost?"
Il don't see but what thoy will
have to-" replied Natalie loftily
'Is that all?" asked Hap from the
doorway.
"Oh, yes" cooed Natalie. SORRY
to have detained you. Won't you
drop in to tea about nve?"
Cant promise, Natalie" Hap an
swered Miss Goldman and are
going to the ball game; might not be
out then; never know when it's going
to be ten innings or more"
II Natalie was surprised at his re-
fusal she showed It only in little
futter Of her dropping lids.
"Oh, to be sure" she replied. and
know she hadn't the slightest idea
what innings are. But bring Miss
Goldman with you"
She smiled veU swsetly and ]
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V.L.BAPNES

Natalie alighted.
Good morning." she drawled.
Won't you come back for a moment!
l have something most important to
say"
didn't want to contradict her by
saying good afternoon" so l bowed
and got out. Hap followed reluctant
ly. He wanted to see the practice be-
fore the game.
Natalie kept US in suspense until
Mrs. Hazard and Laura came down.
and as Laura had to dress and didn't
hurry at that she appeared about the
time the last practice gong was sound
ing at the ball grounds
X suppose reporters were here
this morning?" Natalie asked finally.
Yes" answered Mrs. Hazard. II
saw them. It's the only way to get
rid of them. but l said nothing. I
sent them to you"
Thanks" she cooed with exasperat-
ing slowne:s. Il saw them"
Hap began to glare through win
dow as Natalie seemed to be reflect
Ing what further to say, and I shiv-
cred with pure nervousness.
Il told them." she said at last. that
the bracelet was Enthusiastically lost:
also that I hadn't the slightest idea
where lost 1t. It seemed the only
thing to do"
Then you really don't believe you
lost TT" asked Laura.
MY dear girl. It really doesn't mat
ter what think. II was the only
thing to do and l did 1t. I might add
that had to be questioned this morn
ing by big.\ boorish policeman who
asked me all sorts of impertinent
things l didn't care to answer. I'd
to talk to him again"
Hap moved in the direction of the
door, and winked at me to follow, but
I sat still. not knowing Just what to
do
IT'S hardly fair to insinuate. Ma
talie," Laura said. 'If you think
you've been robbed you ought to say
so and find out who robbed you"
"O-o-o-oh! The police!" Natalie
gasped. II can't find out who robbed
me without answering lot of dread
AhA 4uSotiohoS AL W AiCu C1oo IdldCA
not know. I insisted that lost tho
bracelet at the Abercrombies and the
one at Mrs. Loring's because didn't
choose to answer them. and this must
be lost. too. Otherwise. 1t might be
awkward for Miss Goldman. We must
insist that the bracelet h lost"
I looked at Mrs. Hazard, wondering
II the implication was more or less
than appeared on the surface of Ma
tales speech. Laura put a protecting
hand on my shoulder
81 think, Natalie" smiled Mrs. Haz-
ard. that II necessary, Miss Goldman
can stand any awkwardness"
Il think So" managed to sav.
"Oh. dear me! I'm not accusing
anybody" Natalie laughed. a mere
tinkle of far-away bells. II am trying
not to. The bracelet positively was
lost. and I merely thought we would.
all Of US. have 1t understood that way.
The newspapers are SO curious, you
know. and reporters SO very suspic-
ious and SO very, very wise
But what about the insurance peo-
ple?" Laura asked "Will they take
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much to the chagrin of the other an
glers, especially Mrs. Henry Dyke
man. It's really two suites, but we
hope 1t will look like one l hope he
won't keep the man with the gold
lace stationed outside the door. I
don't believe our American humor
could quite stand that"
We laughed and tip-toed in. was
curiously Interested in the dainty blue
and white furnishings which were to
be the background of a really truly
duke for the summer. | passed
through succession OF rooms until
came to one with an unbroken view
of the ocean. l parted the curtains
and looked out.
Why, there's our wing again." l
exclaimed. "My window"
Now. don't you go making eyes at
His Grace, Loulie." she admonished
Il suppose, really, those rooms Of
yours should be Natalie's, since Hap
turned my back on her. fearful OF
those thoughts she said out loud
Il suppose you know" she con-
tinued to my back, Il hear that gravel
on your window every morning.
Il don't see how you could do 9TH
erwise." I retorted. Il don't see why
everybody in the neighborhood doesn't
hear it."
Natalie doesn't" she laughed, but
perhaps she doesn't want to hear 1t,
since Hap"
Il suppose you know" | interrupt
ed, that l only get up to stop the
racket. He beats me every morning
every morning. I've been thinking he
might let me win once to encourage
me, but it's fair field and no quarter
with him"
Gracious. Louie. that's the greatest
compliment he can pay you. You
play awfully good tennis. I've been
watching"
Il thought SO once" admitted, but
I've discovered that l do everything
fairly and nothing well. The trouble
with me. and I'm just finding 1t out,
Is that l have generalized and not
epeSA0AAcu. tuluh MISS ASdZZlZ was
rather cross at me for the muddle
made OF her no trumps last night"
She couldn't have done any better
herself. You couldn't help it If John
had fifteen Of suit, and got In
She plays rattling good game" I
defended, "and I'm sorry l have to
help her lose her money"
And her future husband as WELL"
she taunted.
Nothing of the kind" denied He
was never engaged to her. He told
me so."
so! You're that far along" She
smiled mysteriously.
We are not any far along"
smiled back cheerfully Really, truly,
cross my heart. II you are so wise
you might see that II have designs
upon anybody 1t is Charlie Aver"
That was 1ab. knew It went home
from the way she turned suddenly
and looked at me.
You can't mean 1t, Loulie?" She
regarded me questioningly, but I kept
smiling In vague sort of way. III
nad to get in that pace-making stunt
occasionally.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21

fnkn6m 5 teRe8-
BILE Compound as I
found it very good
for organic troubles
a n d recommend it
highly. I had dis
placement, back
q ch g an d pains
when standing on
m y fe ct for any
length Of time, when
| began to take the
medicine hut I am
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21
Closely Occupied.

THAT man is always kicking"
What about?"
He doesn't know. He kicks Sc
much he doesn't leave himself time
to find out what his real grievances
are
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21

Arn. Winslow'a SOOTHING Syrup for Chiidrsa
teething, softens the gums, reduces innammA-
tor. allays pain C wind collie ,2bc . bOttleea
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21

It's perfectly plain that no woman
ever thinks she Is.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21
The looical Situation,

Here, some fellow says that the suf
fragists are women who haven't got
husbands
Then l suppose he holds it is the
antis who get the uncles"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21
His Chance,

| Gateman-Hold on, there young fell
Ter. A dollar for the car!
Stude-Sold!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21

A mans sins find him out eventual
ly, but his wife usually beats them to
It.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
good grocer. Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-21
THIS WOMAN
HAD MUCH PAIN
when STANDING
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound made
Her a Well Woman.

Chippewa Falls, Wis.-"I have al
ways had great confidence in Lydia E.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-16

]. y. Mccoy Of Las Vegas Is a
guest al the Hotel Combs.
j. ~. Banks, a we'll known insur-
nnce man. IL here on "a business VISIT
from salt Lake, Utah.
Mrs. George r. Powers aud two
children lea on the Santa Fe limited
today for a stay OF several months
ln san Diego Cal
Mr.. and Mrs. v. " Runnell ~ To-
peka are here on O brief visit. guests
at the Aiyaradn hotel Mr.. Runnell
Is auditor Of disbursements for the
Santa Re.
Camille Padilla one of the best
known spanisn-Amoricau newspaper
mon In the state, Is acting as Inter-
prefer for the grand jury at the pres
ent session Of court.
DR. w. y. Ewald and sister, Miss
A. Ewald. of Berlin, Germany. are
guests nt the Alynudo hotel The
gwalds rode horseback 10 lsleta In
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-16
SIDE WALKS WILL
Be BUILT BY
THE CITY
Improvement Work Will Be
Assessed Against Property
Owners, Resolution of City
Council.

Sidewalks ordered built two, three
four and five years ago, and which
have not been built VIII bee built at
once hy the city OF Albuquerque and
the cost FOR the Improvement work
VIII be asscssed against property own
orR. A resolution 10 This effect was
adopted 90 meeting of the city ooun-
30 last evening The city attorney
was instructed 40 take the necessary
legni steps 90 protect the city in the
construction work and 90 prepare 10
assess property owners with the con-
siruction cost.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-16

or safety devices nt tho TiJerns cross
ing Ii was pointed out that traffic
over Tiioras road rs constantly In
croasing and ot the present equals "
q does not exceed the Central avenue
traffic. Tho safety gates at Central
avenue were Installed number Of
years ago when traffic was not nearly
80 great ON Central as ~ is now ON
Tijeras. a committee was appoint
ed 10 confer with superintendent +.
r. Summers. Of san Marcial, who iF
VA chnrge OF the Albuquerque yard
for the purpose of asccrtaining the
position of the railroad company in
the matter.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-16
COTTONWOOD TREES
OUT Of STYLE
SAYS COUNCIL
Ordinance Is Finally Passed
Prohibiting Planting Trees
Which Have Proved Trou-
blesOme.

10 viii bee unlawful hcrcafto' To-
plant % cotton bearing cottonwood tree
within the city of Albuquerque AZ a
meeting of the council last night the
ordinance prohibiting the Planting OF
cotton bearing trees was finally pass
ed ana viii become operative at once.
The ordinance was passed at tho Ho-
licitntiou of many people who object
ga strenuausly 90 the cottoh nuisance.
The aldermen were requested Ia mum
erous instances to order cottonwood
trees eat down. The council beloved
the solution 90 be- Co order NO more
cotton bearing trees planted. Ihe
passage OF the ordinance viii be well
come to sufferers from hay fever es-
peclally
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-16

dian pueblo today. accompanied BY
two guides.
Col W. 5. Hopewell. who has been
confined To his home for some time
past with serious attack uf rheu-
mntism was az hls office today. col
onel Hopewell leaves tonight for his
cattle ranch In Sierra county.
w. +. Sesser manager OF the art
department OF the Santa Fe. h. IN Al
buqueraue on a business visit. AR.
Sesser Is In charge OF the work ~
constructing miniature az the
Grand Canyon of the COLORADO az the
Panama Pacific exposition in san
Francisco
Mrs. Hanna McManus. 81 White
water. Wis, mother 81 Superintendent
John y. McManus of the New Mexico
peniiontlary, is In Albuquerque for
visit, the guest Of Mr.. and Mr.. and
Mrs. y. a. STATE OF 694 North Eleventh
street Mrs. McManus has been visit
ing in Santa re for some time.
Dr. and Mrs. NJ. X. wylder were
nj the santa Pc station today 10 meet
DR.. and Mrs. T. z. Harris, ~ ST..
/ Louis. who are On route tn Los An
/ kfA'Nf NNhAN AfAH NANAA ~ ~ wNiN w WAtNiiN
the funeral of his father accidentally
/ killed on the coast several days ago.
1 Or. Wylder ana Or. Harris We're
/ classmates In medical school.
J. j. Byrne general passenger
ascent for the santa Re. passed
\ through Albuquerque on Santa Pc
train No 2 Yesterday afternoon. en-
route Ia Chicago, travelling IN pri-
vnte ear ana piloting a party Of
! French officials who have been on
the Pacific coast selecting exposition
sites In san Francisco and San Diego
The Boston Commercial of Septcm-
her l3th says that the Tri- Bullion
Smelling ana Development scompany.
nt its annual meeting. % boz held In
Phoenix Ariz., september 3t0h. VIII
entertain proposition 90 soil It's
mines ana mill at Kelly. y. NJ. The
Tri-Bulli0n owns the well known
Kelly mine at Kelly. y. NJ. The snme
authority states that the company has
been losing money since the s!rsl OF
the year
You'n need ice another six weeks,