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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
LAST SHOT IN WAR OF 1870.
Dramatic Incident That Closed the
Franco Prussian Conflict.

There was probably no incident in
the Franco-Prussian war of 1870 more
dramatic than that which marked its
close. Herr ~Forckenbeck, president of
b Prussian chamber of deputies, was
sent with ii colleague to Versailles to
congratulate King William upon his
election as emperor.
Bismarck, who had just concluded
the terms Of peace with France, In.
vited them to supper and in the course
OF the meal said:
This night at 10 o'clock the last
shots will be exchanged between our
troops and the French, and l have
conceded to the French the honor of
the last shot"
F~orckenbeck and his colleague left
their host before midnight, drew out
their watches, stood underneath a Ian
tern of the Hotel du Reservoir and
waited. First there was q cannon
shot from the German lines; then a
solemn stiffness; then followed the last
reply from Mont Valerien. The tow
err clock at Versailles struck II. The
French war had ended.-Exchange.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
embroidered SCARFS.
Decorated With Indian Designs They
Are Suitable For Den or Library.

Are Suitable For Den or Library.
An embroidered scarf intended for
use in either Il den or library could be
made for christmas Of brown linen
decorated with an Indian design, whose
bright colors on the somber ground
would give a touch Of color really very
attractive. Red. yellow, green, blue
and black could be combined with
splendid effect in IN Indian pattern.
a scarf Of this kind could have the
conventional motifs placed ut the ends
and a border extend the entire length
Of the scarf on both sides. The sides
and ends Of the scarf should be hem
med. the border covering the hem
along the sides. Wooden beads sewed
across the ends OF the scarf would
make Il good finish. entirely in keeping
with the Indian design.
With very little ingenuity one could
plan an Indian scarf by copying and
adapting motifs found in the Indian
baskets and blankets. The design
should he executed in very simple
stitching so the crudeness and bright
coloring should constitute it's chief
charm.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
CHIC G0DET COATS.
Among the Most Pleasing Of the Fasci
mating New Wartime Models.

Wei
The long godet coat, half hiding the
Wid circular skirt. is one of the most
fascinating of the new models.
This coat is OfteneSt of blue vigogne,
that popular material that has taken
Ii place OF serge and shares its fash
ionable place with ratine and velour.
delaine.
The fastening is at the side. running
from the shoulder to the belt, giving
that square effect across the chest that
is the other dominating note Of Paris
wartime fashions. The peplum begins
to flare as soon as it leaves the point
OF the hips. and it ripples we'll away
from the skirt somewhat after the
manner of the Louis XVI. coats.
One Of the best models has a wide
opening in front below the waist line
to the hem. and the upper part Of the
coat, which is beltless, is finished off
above this opening like Il waiStcoat,
The sleeves are long and small, and if
Cheruit is making the coat she puts q
soft turnover cuff, or two of them, well
above the wrist line.
The majority of these long coats
have short. round, turnover collars
that do not quite meet in front. There
is no V shaped opening in these jack
cts, which fact may be taken as an
evidence that Il new kind of collar will
have to he invented for the white
blouse beneath.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Holiday Suggestions For Housewives
HOLIDAY TABLE SERVICE.
For Christmas Week This Need Not
Be Elaborate,

The service of the Christmas dinner
need not be elaborate. A low bowl OF
flowers may stand in the middle OF the
of nuts and raisins on the other. Here
and there may be set little ornamental
dishes Of candies, Of olives, Of sailed
peanuts, of radisfes. The cranberry
jelly and pickles, etc, ray also find
their place here, and this, with the ar
ray of plates, knives, forks, etc, will
probably leave no room for the vege-
tables. These may stand on the side
table and be passed.. But the turkey
must have his post Of honor at one end
Of the table.
As to the small silver and cutlery. A
great deal Of trouble is caused by put
ting most of it on the table when it Is
first set. To the right of the plate lie a
large knife for the meat and a small
one for the cheese that accompanies
the salad. TO the left are two forks,
one for each of these courses. At right
angles to these is the soup spoon. By
the forks lies the napkin, with a piece
of bread folded in it.
The meat and vegetables are all re-
moved, of course, before the salad,
cheese and crackers are brought in.
Tea plates are large enough to serve
these on. After this course the table
may be cleared Of everything but the
sweets and fruit, the crumbs brushed
off and fresh plates. knives and forks
passed before the pies and buildings
are brought in md placed at opposite
ends of the table. When they have
been discussed, fruit plates, finger
bowls and fruit knives are brought and
the coffee is served.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
The Children's Weekly Department
1.-THE WAND PASSES."
Christmas Holiday Fun For Those
Who Like Magic.


Who Like Magic.
A good game to play now is called
1.-The wand passes" One of the COM
pany is sent from the room. Another,
who is in league with the first, prom
Uses that when he holds the wand over
some member OF the company the ex-
lied member will be able to tell over
whom. The door must be left open.
The confederates explain that this is in
order not to interrupt the current Of
electricity that passes between them.
The magic monger allows the COM
pan to chat a few moments after his
confederate has departed. Then he
sud denly breaks in upon the
ton, saying, Let it pass" in a sepul-
chral tone. Again m the an
nouncement. 'The wand passes," and
again, LET it pass" The third time
the possessor of the wand holds 1t over
some head and inquiries. "The wand
rests owe whom:'
Then is the exile promptly to answer,
over SO-and-SO,' naming the right
person. The trick is accomplished by
having it arranged that the confeder-
ate who remains in the room shall hold
the wand over the person who spoke
last before the announcement, 1.-THE
wand passes" All the exile in the next
room need to do is to be able to distin-
guish the voices Of the company.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
IF ENRY TRAYNE and his wife.

" ENRY TRAYNE and his wife,
Laura, had been married ten
years and had not been bless
ed with children. Henry was
thlrty-eight, and Laura was thirty
TWO. They had reached the age where
'hlldIess married people begin to try
TO supply the deficiency by pets.
Henry Trayne, who was a profess
s1ohal chemist and mining engineer,
was offered every inducement to 20 to
the Pacific coast and direct the opera
tons Of a mine. Besides his salary, he
was offered some stock of the COM
pany. For a long time he declined,
not caring to break up his home on an
uncertainty-for the mine might prove
worthless-or to leave his wife while
the experiment was being made, but
the WOLF was prowling about the
door, and ut last the couple made up
their minds to bear the separation.
Henry was obliged to make a prelim-
mary trip to n distant city where the
capitalists who were to employ him
lived in order to talk matters over and
become posted as to his work. During
this absence, which lasted q month,
Laura had a taste Of what she was to
endure during the longer separation.
When her husband returned the couple
We're %enraptured at the reunion, being
like a young couple in their honeymoon,
except that the longer separation star
ed them in the face.
When the March winds We're blowing
Henry babe his wife a sorrowful adieu
and went to the field OF his operations.
During the first month of absence Lau.
"a wrote him every day: "Chimmy the
dog. dear boy, misses you very much.
The day you left he whined and fretted
and ran about pining for his dear papa.
Toddle (the parrot) said yesterday,
oh. Henry, how a l live without
you" l wonder if the dear girl got
that from me-"
Had the letters fallen into the hands
of strangers they would have supposed
the writer to be referring to beloved
children. However. after a few weeks
possibly Laura was becoming more
accustomed to her husbands absence
and did not need to lavish so much
love on CHIMNEY and Toddle-the let
tiers assumed a more practical tone.
Laura hoped the venture would be sue
cessful. They were getting on toward
old age and nothing laid VI. 1t would
be nice if in addition to Henry's salary
the shares that had been given him
would become valuable. Then they
would not have to worry about the fu-
ture. In one Of her letters she asked
Henry If there We're good schools in
the district where the mines We're To-
Gated.
Henry wrote back that he hadn't
taken any interest in the schools, for if
they made the place a permanent home.
not having any children of their own, it
wouldn't make any difference. TO
which Laura replied that she thought
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
A Queer Baseball Glove.

Ellery b. Crane, librarian of the
Worcester. (Mass.) Society Of ANTIQUITY.
possesses Il baseball which was used
by the Indians. 1t is the size of a
quarter ball, perfectly rounded. Their
glove was usually made Of cowhide
and was shaped just like a pocket.
This pocket the fielders would attach
to Il forked stick in such a way that it
would always remain open. Then
when they wished to catch a fine drive
they just got in Its way and allowed
their bag or glove to do the catching.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
In Time to Get His Present
By JARVIS N. ALBERTSON

Toddle could be taught to read, and
she wouldn't like to take her where
such a thing would be impossible If de-
sired. Henry, who had got used to be-
ing separated from his pets, thought
this absurd.
Six months passed and no immediate
prospect Of Henry's getting home. Oc-
tober came, and there was a rich strike
in the mine. The success of the enter
prise was secured, but still Henry
could not get away. In December he
left everything to go home and spend
Christmas with his wife and CHIMNEY
and TOddle.
He arrived On Christmas morning.
AS he ran up the steps of his house he
noticed an auto standing before the
door and in the hall met the family
physician. who was giving some in
structions to a trained nurse. Henry. in
terror, begged to be informed as to the
reason for their being there.
THE crisis is passed." said the doc
tor. Don't worry. Nurse, GO up and
prepare Mrs. Trayne to meet her hus-
band. We don't want to startle her"
The nurse went upstairs and in a few
minutes called out that Mr.. Trayne
might come up. Henry was so anxious
that he had not responded to Chin
my's greeting and when the dog got in
his way as he was hurrying upstairs
gave him a push that sent him away
yelping. When the eager husband
reached his wife's door he was aston
iShed to see a p!acaru on it bearing the
words:
Merry Christmas from Harry"
TOO anxious to give way to wonder
as TO what it meant, he opened the door
softly and entered the room. There lay
Laura, with the tiniest bit Of a baby on
! her arm, and the mother had a happy
smile of welcome on her face.
"a Christmas present for you. Hen
ry." said Laura.
The nurse, who took a position to see
the husbands face at the moment OF
his surprise. told the doctor that she
looked as if he had had a pitcher of Joy
poured over him." He stood for a mo-
ment enraptured at what he saw, then
took his wife and their child in one EN-
brace.
"Now l know" he said, 'why you
We're inquiring about the schools and
We're giving me that nonsense about
teaching Toddle to read. But why
didn't you let me know?'
II wanted to surprise you. And
when l learned that you We're to come
at this time l hoped my Christmas gift
would be here ready for you. The doc
tor delivered it without wrapper or ad.
dress this morning ut 6 O'clock"
And so it was that CHIMNEY and Tod.
die were relegated to Il very inferior
position to make way for the rising son
of the household. Toddle. who was
bright enough to deserve a better fate.
says:
| shut up! You'll wake the baby!'
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Old Songs In Anagram.

Example: No. l is "Home, Sweet
Home"
/. He hoe me most we.
.. Den look but cake.
3. He lot my monkey duck.
4. Job leak cold.
5. 10 do need a key.
6. 0 son l been very nice hot meal.
Z. Roof me mules stars.
Answers: l. Home, Sweet Home"
9. "Old Oaken Bucket" 3. "My Old
Kentucky Home" 4. "Old Black Joe"
s. Yankee Doodle" 6. "My Bonnie
Lies Over the Ocean," I. "Last Rose
OF Summer"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
"AFTER DINNER" RECIPES.
How to Use Up Things Left Over From
YuIetide Feast.
Cranberry Jell/ Punch.

cranberry jelly Punch.
Turn into a granite saucepan a pint
Of cranberry jelly. add a cupful OF boil
ting water and a heaping teaspoonful of
gelatin that has been softened in a lit
tie cold water. Stir until the gelatin is
dissolved. then strain and when cold
turn into a chilled freezer. Freeze
slowly for five or six minutes, remove
the cover. add Il meringue made from
the stifiy whipped white Of one egg
and n tablespoonful of powdered sugar
and Il small cupful of rum. Continue
freezing until firm and smooth and
serve in high, slender glasses busted
with 'nacaroni crumbs.
Macedonia Salad.
This is an excellent method of using
up odds and ends of cooked vegetables.
Peas. caulitlower, string beans, car
rotS, beetS, asparagus and celery are
all recommended. Cut them in ~julienne
fashion and to each cupful Of the vege-
tables allow one chopped cucumber
pickle and a chopped hard boiled egg.
Mix the ingredients lightly together,
taking care not to break the vegeta-
bles; sprinkle over a little salt and pep
per md arrange in individual cups
made from heart lettuce leaves. Pour
over each portion a tablespoonful Of
either boiled or m%ayonnaise dressing
and garnish with carers and grated
yolk Of hard boiled egg.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Christmas Candles.

For the game of Christmas candles
Il lighted candle is placed upon a ia,
BILE Each player in urn is blindfold-
ed and stationed with his back to the
c~audle-about a foot from it. He is
then told to take three steps forward,
turn round three times. take four steps
toward the candle and try to blow it
out. The efforts to do so are most
amusing.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Baby Adopted by Girl Scouts.

A troop Of girl scouts of Washington
recently visited the founding asylum
and adopted a wee baby, for whose
clothing and necessities they will pro-
vide. The little garments are to be
made at the scout meetings, and money
for the baby's expenses is to be earned
by the troop.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
A Riddle.

AS I walked through a field Of wheat
] picked up something good to eat.
1t was neither fish nor flesh nor bone,
But I kept 1t till it walked alone.
Answer.-An egg. -
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Religious
Religious Move For Peace.


John r. Mott, international secretary
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, is understood to have gone to Eu-
rope with the object of assisting in
bringing about peace through religious
channels. He is said to be supported
In this action by religious %organiza-
tons in all Of the warning countries
and in the United States. Z
Dr. Mott, who is a close friend Of
President Wilson, called at the White
House early in September and an
nounced his intention of going to Eu-
rope at an early date. He had a long
conference with Mr.. Wilson, display
ing communications from religious So
cieties affiliated with the Young Mems
Christian association in France, Ger
many and England, which expressed
the hope that they might assist in es-
tablishing peace. DR.. Mott also said
that the church folk of America were
almost united in the desire to aid In
ending the war.
Mr.. Wilson expressed the hope that
these efforts would succeed. but ia said
to have refrained from taking any &C.
ton that might make DR.. Motifs trip
appear official as regards the American
government. Mr.. Wilson is said to
have feared that such action might
hamper official peace negotiations when
the proper time arrived.
Christmas 10 For All,
Primarily, of course, Christmas Is a
religious festival. In the Christian
with a sincere belief in the Christ, who
is the foundation rock Of his religion,
the words of priest and pastor exhort-
Ing his flock to observe the day with
ceremonial observances find a fervent
response. From every pulpit is told
anew each year the story of him with
out whom Christmas had never been.
But Christmas appeals also to the
nonbeliever in Christ, to the men and
women who cannot subscribe conscien.
tiously to the doctrine Of this divinity.
1t is trite, perhaps, to say that as
Christmas approaches the Christmas
spirit is "in the air." but it is true none
N-> No9 CNNC la sOOu Will DcI-
wade the air that is breathed alike by
churchgoer and n~onattendant.
In the big cities Christmas is cele.
DRAFTED by Christian and Jew and Mo-
hammedan as we'll as by those with no
religion. In the outermost corners of
Il earth, wherever men of Christian
faith have borne the standard Of civil
liZatiOn, the native heather in Intimate
contact with them feel the coming Of
the spirit and rejoice.
1t is we'll that this should be so, for
the spirit Of Christmas is the spirit of
belief not only in Christ but in ones
fellow men. Every one may share in
it If he will. Every one may find in the
story Of the life that was lived in Pal
estine nineteen centuries ago, of the
death that was met on the cross and
of the resurrection that followed, some
thing of personal application, some
thing of uplift.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Churches Get Bomb Policjes.

The City temple, one Of London's
best known churches, is insured
against bombs, according to statements
by its officials. 1t is only one Of a
number of places of worship which
have taken out policies with a view to
possible damage by Zeppelins.
Thousands Of Americans attend the
services in the City temple when visit
ing London. Its minister is the Rev.
r. ]. Campbell, n OF the best known
clergymen in England.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-03
BOY SCOUTS
 ID ABOLISH
 PEST PLACES
Two Young Representa- tives of Great Boy Move ment Visit Mayor Christy Soliciting Aid in Clean ing Up Phoenix

Clean up,
 It is one of the first orders to the boy scouts. who are now well or ganized in Phoenix.
 Inspection of bad places in Phoe nix by boy scouts led to the presen- tation by two of the youngsters yes terday of a letter to Mayor Christy, in which they advised him of certain unsanitary conditions that ought to be improved.
 The boys were Master Thomas Stewart and Edward Hildreth, and they went to see MT. Christy just as braVely as though they were ac- customed to such errands from early youth. They carried a photograph of a pest hole near the high school building and the following letter from Boys Work Secretary w. II. Turner of the Young Mems Christian Asso- ciation organizer of the boy scout movement in Phoenix
 MT. Lloyd B. Christy, Mayor,
 "City of Phoenix,
 GnoenlX, AflZOnd.
 My dear MT. Christy:
 Will you please allow Masters Thomas Stewart and Edward Hild- reth, representatives of the boys scouts of the Y. NJ. c. A, to tell you the story regarding the enclosed picture.
 Our boys are becoming very much interested in the city's upkeep. es- pecially along the lines of health I am quite sure any encouragement you may be able to give them will keep them interested and certainly will be a help to the department of health in keeping these breeding holes for flies and disease extermin- ated.
 Personally, I saw this place. which IS very undesirable as a hole. con- sidering it's surroundings. Adjacent to the high school buildings. St. Joseph's hospital and the St. Mary's Cathedral
 Tt is used as a receptacle for wash water from several Mexican families living on the rear of the lot. T had a specialist report to me some of the probabilities of this hole If what he says is true 1 am quite sure our boys are rendering the city great service. Very truly yours.
 "W. H. TURNER,
 Boys Work Secretary"
 This day. while it is vet uncon- scionably early, the boy scouts to the number of over a dozen will leave the city for a long ten-mile hike to Cottonwood Springs, south and west of the Central avenue bridge. They will be accompanied by MT. Turner, and will do all the scout lnaneuvers possible in a short space of time
Arizona republican., 1914-04-03
Good Pictures

The program at the Lamara an- nounced yesterday failed to appear but in its stead came another real Ameri- can program that is every bit as good. It is headed by a Biograph two-reel feature "The Wedding Gown" a well pictured story of little Italy in New York. Breaking Into Society And Out" an Essanay humorous film. and a beautiful Selig, "Hilda of Heron S Cove" The picture that is coming however that IS exciting attention is the Pa'he weekly on the Sunday bill showing the Mexican war pictures talk en Tn Fl Paso, Juarez and elsewhere. Ihese programs are good. No mistake about that.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-03
The Reqale

"The Heart of a Jewess', as present. ed at the Regale Theater, 210-212 East Washington street. yesterday and to be continued today, is one of the most extraordinary moving picture dramas that has been shown at any house in Phoenix in some time. It tells a story that possesses compelling interest and pleases while holding the attention. ''The Yogi, is an Imp reel, the dra- matic sensation of the season. It breathes of the mysticism of India and at the same time tells a story in pie ture that thrills. Jane of Moth Eaten Farm" featuring Jane Gail and William Shay, is comedy that provokes ripples of laughter throughout. "The Prairie Trair', is the feature offering for to- morrow, requiring two excellent "1OI' Bison reels to present.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-03
Real Mexican War

In the four reels of pictures that will be shown today and tomorrow at the Lion theater, taken by Bob Turnbull of this city, are the best pictures of the revolution that have yet been seen in this city. Although some of the Dis lures were taken as far back as last November, they have only just been released and are now showing in this city for the first time. The meeting between Governor Hunt and Provision al President Carranza, who is called 'Huerta's Nightmare has since become historic and it is given in detail. The pictures here are so plain that one can almost tell what the words are each is saying. One of the features of the pictures is the actual photographs of the war aeroplane of Didier Mason dropping bombs on the beleagured city of Guaymas.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-03
April 2nd, 1914.
Mir. Proprietor or Manager:

 MT. Proprietor or Manager:
 Referring to the recent organiza- ton at Tucson of state organiza- ton as indicated on this letterhead, beg to inform you that a meeting has been called for the afternoon and evening of April 17th at Phoenix, Arizona, of The Arizona Printers and Publishers Association.
 An interesting program has been arranged. The evening will be spent in getting better acquainted and sec ing Phoenix. There will be a ban quet in the evening, followed by a rousing business meeting. Be present if at all possible. The general benefits from this one get-together meeting will in itself be of great value. You future membership in this organiza- tion An enthusiastic and strong or ganization mas been started. The support of every employing printer and every newspaper publisher is de- sired.
 Copies of the constitution and by laws are now in the hands of the printer at Tucson, and you will re- ceive a copy within a few days.
 "On April 17th and 18th the Elks will meet in an annual state reunion meeting; on April 16th occurs the annual Sun Fete celebration. About the same time also occurs interesting meetings of the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Columbus. With these