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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-02-16

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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-02-16

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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11

talking about the way young t. A.
took hold. You know he spent years
running around Europe, and he made
a speciality of first nights, and first
editions, and French cars when he
did show up here. But now! He's
changed the advertising, and design
ing, and cutting departments around
here until there's as much difference
between this place now and the place
1t was three months ago as there is
between hoop-skirt and hobble. He
designed one skirt Here, Miss
Kelly! Just go in and get one Of
those embroidery fiounce models for
Mrs. McChesney. How's that? Hon
estly, I'd wear 1t myself"
Emma McChesney held the garment
In her two hands and looked it over
critically. Her eyes narrowed thought
fully. She looked up to reply when
the door of T. A. Bucks private office
opened, and Ed Meyers walked briskly
out Emma McChesney put down the
skirt and crossed the office so that
she and he met just in front of the
little gate that formed an entrance
along the railing.
ID MeYora' mouth twisted itself
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
DRAMA FOUND IN EVERYTHING
Philosophical Tribute TO the Morbldly
Curious, Who Are Subject 70
Much Criticism.

Dickens noted In his day--as ! in
mine-how casual people in the street
would fiatten their noses against the
window Of chemists shop in order to
catch glimpse Of some little surgical
repair which the victim of 3 trivial ac-
cident might be undergoing in the back
parlcr.
Morbid curiosity" says the superior
person. who may none the less have
taken his own measures to become ac-
quainted with each CORY detail The
superior person is VIGOROUSLY short
sighted ana may even be said to wear
blinkers: the nose fatteners are not,
perhaps, articuIate. and can give no
philosophical description Of the
promptings which move them. but
they are swayed. however. uncon,
sciously, by the excitation Of their dra.
matte sense.
They are doing reverence, though
ignorant, to the foundation truth that
there Is drama in everything and even
in nothing. Percy Glare. in London
Chronicle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11

think ought to tell you that on the
way in / met Ed Meyers of the
Strauss Sans-Silk Skirt company. com
ing out. So anything you say won't
surprise me"
You wouldn't be surprised?" asked
T. A. Junior smoothly, "If l we're to
say that I'm considering giving a man
your territory"
Emma McChesney's eyes - those
eyes that had seen so much of the
world and its ways, and that still
could return your gaze so clearly and
honestly-widened until they looked
SO much like those of hurt child. or
a dumb animal that has received a
death wound. that young T. A. dropped
his gaze in confusion.
Emma McChesney stood up. Her
breath came little quickly. But
when she spoke, her voice was low
and almost steady.
sIf you expect me to beg you for
my job, you're mistaken. T. A. Bucks
Featherioom petticoats have been my
existence for almost ten years. I've
sold Featherlooms six days In the
week. and seven when / had q Sun
aay customer. They've not only been
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11

my business and my means OF earning
livelihood, they've been my religion,
my diversion, my life, my pet pastime.
I've lived petticoats, I've talked petit
coats, I've sold petticoats, I've dreamed
petticoats-Why, I've even worn the
darned things! And that's more than
any man will ever do for you"
Young T. A. rose. He laughed a
little laugh of sheer admiration. Ad-
miration shone, too, in those eyes of
his which SO many women found ir-
resistible. He took step forward
and laid one well-shaped hand ON
Emma McChesney's arm. She did not
shrink, so he let his hand slip down
the neat blue serge sleeve until it
reached her snugly-gloved hand.
You're all right" he said. His
voice was very low. and there was q
new note in it. Listen, grille. I've
just bought a new sixty-power ma
chine. Have dinner with me tonight,
will you? And we1l take run out in
the country somewhere. It's warm,
even for March. I'll bring along fur
cOaC LOT you. n m
Mrs. McChesney stood thoughtfully
regarding the hand that covered her
own. The blue of her eyes and the
pink of her cheeks were a marvel to
behold.
TITS shame" she began slowly,
that you're not twenty-five years
younger, so that your father could
give you the licking you deserve when
he comes home. shouldn't be sur
prised II he'd do it anyway. The Lord
preserve me from these quiet, deep
devils with temperamental hands and
luminous eyes. Give me one of the
bull-necked, red-faced, hoarse-voiced,
fresh kind every time. You know
what they're going to say, at least,
and you're prepared for them. II /
were to tell you how the hand you're
holding is tingling to box your ears
you'd marvel that any human being
could have that much repression and
live. I've heard Of this kind Of thing,
but didn't know it happened often
on the stage and outside of novels.
Let's get down to cases. If / let you
make love to me. keep my job. Is
that it,"
''Why-no-I-to tell the truth l
was only"
Don't embarrass yourself. Just
want to tell you that before I'd accept
your auto ride I'd open a little fancy
art goods and needIework store in
Menominee, Michigan, and get out the
newest things in Hardanger work and
Egyptian embroidery. And that's my
notion Of zero In occupation. Besides.
no plain, everyday working woman
could enjoy herself in your car, be-
cause her conscience wouldn't let her.
Shed be thinking all the time how she
was depriving some poor, hard-work-
ing chorus girl Of her legitimate pas
time, and that would spoil everything.
The elevator man told me that you
had new motor car, but the news
didn't interest me half as much as
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11

that of his having new twin girls.
Anything with FIVE thousand dollars
can have sixty-power machine, but
only an elevator man ON eight dollars
week can afford the luxury of twins"
MY dear Mrs. McChesney--"
Don't" said Emma McChesney
sharply. Il couldn't stand much more.
] joke, you know, when other women
cry. 1t isn't so wearing"
She turned abruptly and walked
toward the door. T. A. Junior over
took her in three long strides, and
placed himself directly before her.
my cue" said Emma McChesney,
with weary brightness, ito say, Let
me pass, sir!'"
please don't" pleaded T. A. Junior.
''I'll remember this the rest of my life.
/ thought / was a statue of modern
business methods, but after today Pm
going to ask the office boy to help me
run this thing. II could only think
of some special way to apologize to
you"
ooh, it's all right" said Emma Nc
Chesney indifferently.
But it isn't It isn't! You don't
understand. That human jellyhsh Of
Meyers said some things, and !
thought I'd be clever and prove them.
can't ask your pardon. There aren't
words enough in the language. Why,
you're the finest little woman-you're
you'd restore the faith Of a eynic
who had chronic indigestion. wish
f. Say. let me relieve you of cou-
pie Of those small towns that you hate
to make, and give you Cleveland and
Cincinnati. And let me Why say,
Mrs. McChesneyl Please! Don't!
This isn't the time to-"
Il can't help it, sobbed Emma Nc
Chesney. her two hands before her
face. I'll stop Id a minute. There;
I'm stopping now. For heavens sake,
stop patting me ON the head!"
please don't BIB SO decent TO me-"
entreated T. A. Junior, his fine eyes
more luminous than ever. ''If only
you'd try to get back at me wouldn't
feel SO cut up about it."
Hmhd MSSACSASy aloohSu up at u1ny
smile shining radiantly through the
tears.
Very well. I'll do it. Just before
came in they showed me that new
embroidery-fioun model you Just
designed. Maybe you don't know it,
but women wear only one limp petit.
coat nowadays. And buttoned shoes.
The eyelets in that embroidery are
just big enough to catch on the top
button of woIhan's shoe, and tear.
and trip her. / ought to have let you
make up couple OF million OF them,
and then watch them come back on
your hands. was going to tell you,
anyway, for 7. A. Seniors sake. Now
I'm doing It for your own
For" began T. A. Junior excited
". And found himself addressing the
backs of the letters on the door
marked Private" as 1t slammed after
the trim, erect figure in blue.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
A Startling Answer.

Mr.. Brown had just had telephone
put in connecting his office and house,
and was much pleased with it.
Il tell you, the telephone is a won
derful thing. want you to dine with
me this evening, and will notify
Mrs. Brown to expect you" Speaking
through the telephones: my friend
Smith will dine with us this evening
Then to his friend: Nov listen and
hear how plain her reply comes
back" Mrs. Browns reply came back
with startling distinctness.
ASK your friend Smith If he thinks.
we keep HOTEL
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11

Only the other day / Iistapaa - .
lecturer on sun-spots exnatistins =
the enfranch Using and ennobling nov.
er Of his SC ience. teaching as it does
the majesty of God and his bandi
work. ! agreed. Of course Theorst,
cally. knew he was right. vee :.
for myself. could not helm nreYor-... -
to wonder at the hand Of the AIni.A.s
In the creation Of dandelion, a spar.
row. fiouhder.-Robert ~ c. 20 -
the Atlantic. Al
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
A.rolna Flahts Ia Trenches.

Paris, Franee.-Among the wounded
brought to Noisy-le-Sec, town in the
department OF the Seine and near the
ourca canal, was young iaundress Ia
a soldiers uniform. She had followed
a company of zouaves and had fought
alongside of them in the trenches. Her
identity was not discovered until she
was wounded. Before sending her to
the rear the commanding officer com
ulimented her on her bravery.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
AnkIets LA e Phonoor.nh n,.t.

The women of southern N,gav.a
wear extraordinary brass anklets,
shaped like gramophone records.
which are riveted ON to their legs
at an early age, and are never again
taken of. Walking In them. "a v,,lI
Dc readily imagined. is very dificult
and necessitates keeping the legs sar
apart: while running is aItogether ont
Of the question. The disks are .snt
highly polished, and when the women
walk In long files to market the aight
OF their anklets flashing In the snv
excites the envy of their poorer h,t
more comfortable sisters.-Wide Wor1S
Magazine.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11

into smile. He put out a welcOm-
ing hand.
Why. hello. strangerI When did
you drive in? How's every little
thing? I'm darned If you don't grow
prettier and younger every day of
your sweet life"
Quit Sans-Silks?" inquired Mrs. Nc
Chesney briefly.
'Why-no. But I was just telling
young T. A. in there that IL could
only find a nice. paying little gents
furnishing business I'm a live little
town that wasn't swamped with that
kind Of thing already I'D buy it, by
Georgel I'm tired Of this peddIing."
Sing that" said Emma McChesney
1T might sound better" and marched
into the Office marked Private"
T. A. Juniors good-looking back
and semi-bald head we're toward her
as she entered. She noted, approx
ingly, woman-fashion, that his neck
would never lap over the edge of his
collar in the back. Then young T. A.
turned about. He gazed at Emma Nc
Chesney, his eyebrows raised inquir-
ingly. Emma McChesney's honest
blue eyes, with no translucent nom
sense about them, gazed straight back
at T. A. Junior.
I'm Mrs. McChesney. / got in half
an hour ago. It's been good little
trip. considering business, and politics.
and all that. I'm sorry to hear your
fathers still i'll. He and l always
talked over things after my long
trip"
Young It. AS expert eye did not
miss a single point, from the tip of
Mrs. McChesney's smart spring hat
to the toes Of her well-shod feet, with
full stops for the fit of her tailored
suit, the freshness Of her gloves, the
clearness Of her healthy pink skin,
the wave OF her soft, bright hair.
How do you do, Mrs. McChesney,"
said Young t. A. emphatically
please sit down. It's good idea
this talking over your trip. There are
several little things-now Kiser &
Bloch, Of River Falls, for instance
We ought to be selling them. The
head of their skirt and suit depart
ment is named Stitch, isn't she?
Now. what would you say Of Miss
Stitch?"
"Say?" repeated Emma McChesney
quickly. "As woman, or buyer?"
T. A. Junior thought minute. "As
woman"
Mrs. McChesney thoughtfully regard
ed the tips of her neatly gloved hands.
Then she looked up. "The kindest and
gentlest thing l can say about her is
that II she'd let her hair grow out
gray maybe her face wouldn't look so
hard"
T. A. Junior flung himself back in
laughed at the ceiling.
Then, How old is your SOM" with
disconcerting suddenness.
"Jock's scandalously near eighteen"
In her quick mind Emma McChesney
was piecing odds and ends together,
and shaping the whole to fit Fat Ed
Meyers. A little righteous anger was
rising within her.
T. A. Junior searched her face with
his glowing eyes.
Does my father know that you
have a young man son? Queer you
never mentioned It."
Queer? Maybe. Also, l don't re-
member ever having mentioned what
church my folks belonged to, or where
l was born, or whether like my steak
rare or medium. or what my maiden
name was, or the size of my shoes,
or whether take my coffee with or
without. That's because don't be-
lieve in dragging private and family
affairs into the business relation. l
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
Badly treated Book.

TO restore to good condition the
leaves of the valuable book that have
been defaced by careless treatment,
rub the soiled parts gently with a
piece of bread, then cover the spots
that remain Except those upon which
there is printing! with blotting paper
dampened In q solution of oxalic acid
This will be prepared by a drugoiss
Then pass a hot iron over the hlot.
ting paper until 1t dries. To remove
the deep creases in the leaves, put
the leaves between two pieces of white
plotting paper. slightly dampened
and press with a warm iron untiI ,ho
page is quite smooth.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
PLACING the Blame.

A teacher, instructing her class inS
the composition of sentences, wrote
two on the blackboard, one q mis-
statement Of fact, and the other
wrong dramatically. The sentences.
were: THE hen has three legs" and
who done it,"
Harry" she said to enc Of the
youngsters, "go to the blackboard and
show where the fault lies In those two
sentences"
Harry slowly approached the board,
evidently studying hard Then he took
the crayon and wrote:
1.-THE hen never done 1t. Ged done
a. >,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
When the Minister Was Puzzled.

At a marriage service performed
some time ago in a little country
church in Georgia, when the minister
said in a solemn tone: wilt thou
have this man to be thy welded hus-
band?" instead of the woman answer
ing for herself, gruff mans voice
answered. II will"
Again the minister looked up sur
prised, not knowing what to make OF
1t, when one OF the groomsmen at tho
end of the row said:
%She is deaf. I am answering for
er."-Lippincott's.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
He Did Not Blame Them.

The new baby had proved itself the
possessor of extraordinary lung
power. One day baby's brother, lit
tie Johnny, said to his mother:
Ma, little brother came from
heaven, didn't he?'
yes, dear" answered the mother.
Johnny was silent for a moment,
and then he went on:
Il say. ma"
What is it, johnny"
Il don't blame the angels for sling
ing him out, do your"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
She Had Been Away Before.

A fond husband was seeing his vito
off with the children for their sam
mer vacation in the country. AS she
got into the train he said, "My dear.
won't you take some fiction 10 read?'
"oh. no" she responded, sweetly. .1
shall depend upon your letters from
home"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
New MANAGEMENT.

This hotel is under new manage.
ment."
Why. still see the old proprietor
around"
Yes; but he got married last
week. "-Kansas City Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
"A Hint for Sick People.

We advise sufferers from eatarrh
and chronic diseases to send direct to
the Emekay company, box sS7-z, Salt
Lake City, Utah, for self diagnosis
blanks and free medical book. They re-
fund money if no benefit results. Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
In olden Davs.

George Junior had Just chopped
down that cherry tree.
Pop" he said, Just like that. Tets
bury the Ratchet"
Which shows how easy it is to origi-
nate an historic phrase.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
conaeIence.

Maid knocking in the mornipS1-
Madame. I've forgotten whether yon
wanted to be walked at seven -
eight?e
What time Is IT now"
Eight "-Lustige Blatter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
The cure.

7 see some philosopher says thar
the only way to cure yourself of a
love affair is to run away. Do Won
believe it,"
the girl.p
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
The canse-

Little Willie-How did you get the
red marks on your nose, Uncle Dai?
Uncle Dai-Glasses, my boy, glasses.
Little Willie Glasses Of what, IN
Gle Dai?-Western Mail.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
In Hurry.

DE road to de bad place may be
paved wild good Intentions said Ras-
tus Johnsing, but ali amt see no
body rested for breaking de speed
laws goin' deere.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11

WRETEm MEN AND WOMEN 70 learn barber
s@ssM IL trade. Excellent opportunities open
for you. Tools furnished and COM
mission paid while learning. Only eight weeks
required Call or write for particulars and cat
alog. ID Commercial Street. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-11
Inward

Upward.
Make each day 3 cr,,,o :. -
last.-Pope. e1 ~.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
FED. LEAGUE HEAD,
IS UNDISTURDED BY
THREATS OF MURPHY

Chicago. January 3-President Gilmore.
Of the Federal league, says he is not
alarmed at the threats of Charles sitrphy,
president of the Chicago Nationals. to In
stitute court proceedings il any players
on his reserve list sign with the new
league. The Federal league president
characterized the letter Murphy sent to
his players as an attempt to intimi-
date
"A contract must be an equitable prop
osition" said Gilmore, "and the so-called
contract a ball player signs is anything
but equitable. In a contract, protection
must be guaranteed each party to the
terms Of agreement and in the baseball
contract the player gets no protection. I
know of instances where players have
been forced to accept less money than.
their contracts called for and they had
no redress 81 - r'
Mr.. Murphys threats are mere bum
eombe. When he is through with his in
functions and court proceedings the Fed
eral league will present the Chicago Ma
tional League club with bilI of damages
which will put quite a hole in next seas
sons receipts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
Pigeons on Madison Avenue

A stranger walked along Madison
avenue Just before noon today, rubbed
his eyes and thought he was in Venice,
standing before st. Marks. There were
the pigeons fluttering about a man
who was feeding them and the back
ground of Madison Square Garden did
very we'll for st. Marks in the eyes
of the astonished stranger, says the
New York Post.
The birds came fluttering through
the air, gray and mauve. white and
soft brown, iridescent colors glimmer-
ing about the wings of some. There
must have been a hundred of them,
and they didn't seem to mind the crowd
that gathered to watch them feed. The
man who held the paper bag from
which he strewed grain to them was
tall and thin, with white hair and
double-lensed glasses, a serious, rath-
er re-looking man. He paid no at
tention to the crowd that gathered
about him.
With a low whistle he called his
feathered friends about him, beckon-
ing to some shy ones who sat perched
upon the projecting corners of the gar
den building. They came and ate ont
of his hand, and sat on his shoulders
"Oh, yes said one of the officers
of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. that man comes
almost every day to feed the birds.
He's come for years now, but If ne
didn't come, they wouldn't starve, for
he's not their only friend. There are
several other people who feed them
daily, and with whom they are just as
tame. About o'clock every morning.
an old Irishman comes along, a black
clay pipe in his mouth and a piece of
yellow corn cake in his hand. No one
knows who he is. but he seldom fails
20 bring the pigeons their breakfast.
This whole flock has a romantic
history. In the old days that are not
too far back for some people to re-
E'ember there used to be a series of
brilliant annual balls at the garden.
The French ball was one of them, and
there were others as brilliant. with
floats and Germans and fancy figures
one of the favorite features was a
flight of pigeons. They went circling
up into the high roof of the bu 'lding.
1t was very pretty and effective, but in
few moments the dancing went on
and the birds We're forgotten. They
found their way out of the garden, and
many of them nested in the corners of
the building and the present flock has
come from them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
High School Basketball

The basketball season is in full
swing at the Ensley High school and
much interest is being taken by the
student body. Coach Craig is expected
to pick his varsity squad sometime
this week, and indications point to a
good team as he has some excellent
material on hand this season.
Two games are scheduled for to-
morrow afternoon at the high school
grounds The seniors and the freshmen
clash and the sophomor will meet the
juniors. Both games promise to bo
good battles.
The lineup on the teams will be
s follows: Seniors. Prospt and Wal
ker forwards; Butler. center; Cook
and Palmer, guards. Juniors, Freeman
and Mcnamara, forwards Patton, cen
ter; Gay and Phillips. guards. Soph-
omores. Mandy and Adams, forwards
McWatters. center; Brown and n. Gay,
guards Freshmen, Gingery and stone.
forwards; c. Propst center; Candy and
Ponder, guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
Joint Installation

Steel City Lodge No. 1870, knights OF
Pythias, will hold their public installa-
tion next Tuesday night at their hall
Jointly with the Temple of Pythian Sis
ters. II. NJ. Beck. past grand chancellor,
will install the newly elected Knights
of Pythias officers. while Mrs. d. A.
Echols, past chief will install the Pythian
Sisters. George Huddleson and several
others will make speeches and souvenir
certificates will be given to those who
were initiated in the Thomas J. Caring
500 class. SO of that number being from
the Ensley lodge. After the installation
luncheon will be served.
The following knights of Pythias Of
ficers will be installed: A. e. Wells,
chancellor commander; Ross Yarbrough,
vice chancellor: J. r. Henderson, prelate;
George II. Younger, master of work; G.
w. Cole, keeper of records and seals; n.
d. Slye master of eX-chequer; S. A. Me-
Rec, master of finance; j. w. Snuff, mas
ter Of arms; Lawrance Clarke, inner
guard: G. G. Warren, outer guard; A. B'
Brown. representative to the grand lodge;
T. j. Kennemer. trustee.
The following officers of the PythiaN