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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-12-05

other equally ingenious coptriyances Messages
are oi'eh reproduced by photography upon films
,euucea a 10 the smallest possible size which the
o.ros carry and which weigh the mere fraction
OF an ounce.
eh'iy there appeared account of the cap
,ure OF German spy. He was riding on a train
IN Belgium The spy noticed that he was under
surveillance and hurriedly wrote the information
he mad in his possession and released his winged
messenger from the window OF the train The
spy was captured, but the message could not be
stopped
These messengers of sometimes are called
carrier pigeons. They are not Carrier pigeons
lack the instinct that enables the homers to
turn to their cote Carrier pigeons only for
the purpose Of display at pet stock shows
Many nations have established pigeon posts,
where birds trained to fly from one city to
another or from island t. another. They
are much faster than train or steamboats, and
message is much safer in their They
numbered today OF the most deadly mes
sengers of war.
The first news of the siege of Ladysmith. dur
ing the Boer war. carried by homing pigeons
The pigeons used at Ladysmith we're taken from
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SEIZED A GERMAN MEAL

Incidents OF soldier life in the fighting zone are
read eagerly in London How a small party of
British cavalry cheated some Germans of their
supper is told in the following words:
"A small party were out reconnaissance
work, securing woods and searching the country
side. Just about dusk hail of bullets came upon
our party from small spinney of fir trees the
side of hill We instantly wheeled off if We
retreatng. but, in fact, merely pretended
to retire and galoped around across plowed land
to the other side of the spinney, fired the men
and they mounted their horses and flew like light
ming out of their supper ROOM leaving finely
cooked repast of beefsteak. onions and fried pota
toes all ready and done to a turn with about fifty
bottles Of lager beer, which an acceptable rel
ish to our meal. Ten of our men gave chase and
returned for an excellent feed"
The same writer gives an account of a speech
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Wins Best Sentiment.

The vote OF the Union, except per.
haps in the Southern section, where
voting is a perfunctory performance
and where the primaries are the real
election, shows that the country looks
to the Republican party for redemp.
ton.
There is nothing to be hoped from
the party still in power and the Re
publican party has resumed its posi-
ton as moral leader of the nation in
a steady and rational progress.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-12-05

the lofts at Durham and Pietermaritzburg and in
view OF the great service which they performed 1t
is OF more than passing notice. The dumb mes
sengers used in the signal service of this
country during the with Spain In the French
army than three hundred thousand
trained pigeons and than six hundred thou
sand in the postal service which be utilized in
time of Germany has more than two hundred
and fifty thousand well trained fers and it. too.
has its pigeon posts that be utilized by the
government.
During the RussoJapanese automatic
camera fastened about the breast OF a pigeon
and accurately timed to make photographs in the
air
When a homer is released it rises rapidly into
the air. flying In large circles, apparently getting
its bearings After rising several hundred feet it
will circle to point directly above the place
whence It was released. then dart in a straight
line toward its home. bearing the important docu-
ments to its government pigeon cannot be
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of an old French squire, retired general VINO GU
tertained the troops at his house He says
The old gentlemans two daughters heipeo 10
wait on the men and after the meal was over the
general said;
my dear comrades let call you 1t ID
an old soldier who fought against PRUSSIA lofty
four years ago. l was then captain or cuiras-
siers-who welcomes you to his house with
heart full Of emotion and in voice trembling
with sympathy and thick with tears. You honor
me by this visit In the midst Of all your trials
and privations you have a soldiers heart and
courage and cheerfulness. By your wounds
know your sufferings. You old, but am
active and glad to be honored by your sharing
such as l offer you France can never repay
the debt she owes to England for giving to us her
best and bravest sons. Ny father was killed in
the pf 1870 at the battle Of Sedan
1T was picture to see the grand old veteran.
with faltering voice, strike the mems hearts by
the first phrase. My dear comrades but when he
raised his glass and gave The king and queen Of
England the men stood up and tears chased each
other down their cheeks Then the parish priest
said few kind words of welcome and invited
the party to attend benedcton the little church
which adjoins the park Of the general This was
happy thought. for Protestants, Episcopalians
and Presbyterians Joined with Catholics in sol.
emn service Of devotion under circumstances
which show how easily, under stress of trial and
adversely, the barriers of class and creed fall
down"
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trained to fly to any
point, but it can be
trained to be taken
hundreds Of miles
from its home, re-
leased on battle
fields and return to
its original home
with great haste.
The pigeons were
almost displaced by
the inve tion of
wireless telegraphy.
but a bird can be
carried easily where
a irel e 9 S outfit
would We too
bulky and could
never be taken. A
spy can release a
pigeon in the face
of the enemy when
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z ~

-
bound tight to the
birds legs. Releas-
ing the bird, his
message is started
to Its destination
with a speed that
only wireless or tele-
graph can rival.
Messages can be
fastened to birds in
gario Gus avs,
rou n d he tail
feathers. under a
wing. about the leg
or secretly marked
by pluo.shg a GER
tain feather. the
painting OF certain
feathers and many
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-12-05
A PARADOX,

childhood presents many paradoxes." asserted
the bachelor.
What instance have you in mind?" asked the
friend
"A spoiled child may be extremely fresh"
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A GREAT DIFFERENCE.

You always advised against speculation?"
YES" returned Mr.. Dustin Stax
You never played the market yourself?"
mo, sir. ! never played it. I worked It."
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~ 49, h;ra T,sa messengers are truly birds OF
war not peace.
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NEZD EEIx91a19z 0UZE7T

HE war correspondents of 1898
wrote columns of matter about the
heroes of Santiago who climbed on
the embankments in front of the
fighting men and wigwagged sig
OF the enemy.
Wigwag went the flags by day
spelling out orders and informa-
tion, and wigwag went the lanterns
by night spelling out more informa-
tion and orders. In fact, wigwag-
ging was about the only method of
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-12-17
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The message the president delivered person
gress have been the imposing of long
history of great national which have taken place
within the great halls of 1t imposing read by
the ordinary reader 1t have been additionally mpos
read by the president himself the august of
the distinguished body who listened to it.
It's great central theme peace and the necessity for
the American people not to lose their balance OF mind in the
world confagation that is devastating Europe and
fectng its baneful effects upon civilization everywhere
1--WE face tasks" he says .'have been facing them
these six months must face them months come-follow
them without partisan feeling, like who have forgotten
everything but duty and the fact that rep
rsenaves of great people whose thought is not of but
of what America herself and to all mankind in such
cumstances these upon which look amazed and anxious
Of America fortunate situation relative great
and the peace that hovers her people, the presidents
will down in the history of the world along side
the great uerances of greatest president not alone for the
sentiments they but because of the wonderful dcon
with which they uttered just read:
eve at peace with all the world No speaks
sci based fact drawn from just and candid nerpreta
ton realities say to fear that from
quarter independence the integrity of territory
threatened Dread of the power of nation
capable Of We not jealous Of rivalry in the fields of
of other peaceful achievement We live
own lives WILL but also to let i've We are
indeed true friend to all nations Of the world hrea
ten covet possessions Of desire the overthrow of
none Our friendship be accepted and accepted without
reservation because is offered spirit and for purpose
which need question suspect Therein lies
greatness We the champions peace and of concord
And should be jealous of this distinction which
have sought to Just should be particularly ea
it, because dearest hope that this charac
'e anu reputation may presently IN GODS providence bring
us an opportunity such has seldom been vouchsaed
nation the opportunity and obtain peace world
and reconciliation and healing settlement Of many
that has cooled and interrupted the friendship of nations This
Is the time above all others when should wish and
keep strength by self influence by
ing ancient principles of action
1t not alone because of the patriotism that shines
throughout the that should appeal
cay to people of the west 1t contains promise
greater than conveyed by president years.
not greater than that uttered president the past
Too often presidents wrapped the great problems
east, have forgotten the problems of the west.
The president reminds of the great problems
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-12-17
PAGE OF THE FREE PRES

has already called mon to solve and he mentions other
great problems still to be solved some OF which, ne says
necessarily wait when the congress shall have more time 70
their consideration and be less wearied than It now u.s. ou
of the problems of the west he they must take
even though weared and though their time be limited ne
united the knots the cord of bureaucracy that is
the which hamperng the OF the east
Every citizen of Idaho should read this and take courage;
1--WE have year after year debated without end or concu
the best policy with regard to the use OF the ores
and powers national domain IN the
rich states of the west when should have acted and they
still locked The key still turned upon them tne door
shut fast at which thousands Of vigorous full OF initiative
knock DANGEROUSLY for amance The water power OF our
navgabe national domain Also in the
sae where have worked and planned for genera
tons still not used it might be- because will and we
wont because the laws have made do not ntegenty bal
encouragement against restraint We withhold by reg
luation
II have ask you remedy and correct these mis-
takes and omissions this short session of
which would certainly to have done all the work that
could reasonably be expected OF it. The time and the
stances extraordinary and must effort be ao
THE CROPS AN AID TO OPTIMISM
The final roundup of the crops of 1914 shows that they
will have higher value than other in the
history The twelve leading crops are estimated
be worth about SIS present prices This the
extraordinary in that the disastrous fall in the price of
has led to decrease in the value Of that crop alone of
O0O compared with last year. The United States
showed in 1914 greater yields of wheat and of apples than
other year in its history While the crop the
largest record in quantity is not far behind the record
and owing to the of nearly 70 cents
bushe is actually the valuable crop pro-
duced in the country.-Amercan Reviews of Reviews.
Now please Mr. Republican will you give credit for the
above remarkable showing You used to take credit for all
such things and give credit for all depressing
cumstances You claim that the result fol
lowing the tariff Now if it was how did the above happen
Must have been because of the tariff Or
the war?
1t is reported from good that the governor
has not been troubled by Of applicants for posi-
lions which he will have to appoint The that
he has been approached by office seeker he has
what his qualifications and what plans he has
lettering the conditions of the office which he would like
have That always discourages the perpetual public office
seeker Good men You generally have look
them and offer them job You if man is successful
he generally busy The governor efficient
Warden of the penenary saws that conyicts are
fine farmers No why they shouldn't be- Most of them
have had extensive experience in sowing wild oatsPocateo
Tribune.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-12-17

system II
|ceped great boom to our country and balance bs
trols shifting credits, prevents future panics and
future prosperity. The republicans have even cl;
for it. That is, Of the republicans have th e
fair minded republicans The fact remains that !.
which our brethren Of the good old party never naa
putting into effect It is refreshing to meet with ~
who places credit where credit is DUE and we print h
following editorial from Golfers Weekly:
A few weeks ago national banking svston, - L
supervision of the Federal Reserve Board went into aa
There is need to speak here of the membership of
banks the enormous resources at their disposal or tb
mental business benefits which the greater stabit
more ready usefulness of the system will sec,r s
country. These things land will be) sufficiently =.
The main point is the demonstration that we are dom.
United States solid constructive work of bettement n
ought to hearten all look forward In sna i
pessimis the establishment of the banking svsta
fac-and perhaps the solution of other national nro
may not be any hopeless Banking reform was ach
by this sequence of acts laying bare the facts snpo
evils discussing and agitating and appealing and reum
the charge till the advanced position that looked 80
This is the way the great issues are met and
ed The last administration and the last congress
to reform banking system Mr. Wilson's Administered
is the one that has achieved the reform.
Another load of aborrowedi" furniture was renrDT
the state capitol building yesterday It arrived with the M
ing snowstorm and was promptly passed into the base
through the medium of the freight elevator at the rear
building This consignment consisted of two roll ton
DESKS several chairs and other odds and ends of the
property which evidently had been made good use Of
part Of the states property that myseriousy disap
during the administration of O. V. Allen as custodian Of
state house. Capital News
Such conditions suggested by the above item also
Gates why of republican brethern including the Ca
Press still wait with bated breath for the inaura
lof Moses Alexander.
howl goes up these days about the want of prepasta
OF the United States for We have pestilen bre
out OF these ngoes and then The want Of pre
ton is not blamed the democrats but increasing the
paredness is urged upon them and republican brethren
support the move to large extent if it up Con
Doubtless scheme to aid economy in expenditures The
publcans certainly always up and doing to help the dem
cratic congress in making appropriations And if they
cessful they will of add another item to the %
democratic extravaganza.
The republicans still sore because they have to p
war tax without any in this country 1t must be ADM
ted that is fault of theirs that have They m
hard enough to force into conflict with Mexico in order
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-12-17

The republicans still because they have pa
war tax without any in this country 1t must be admit
ted that 1t is no fault of theirs that have They m
hard enough to force into conflict with Mexico ordh
sustain the seat of Murderer Huerta.-Capal News
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-12-17

Warden of the state penenary says that convicts are
fine farmers No why they shoudn be- Most of them
have had extensive experience in sowing oatsPocateo
Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20
A CHILD's THOUGHTS.
On a Baby Sister and Other Incidents
of Childhood.
From Scribener's Magazine

Scripeuer MhSdzlne.
One morning about six weeks later
was playing alone in the kitchen-it I'm
pressed me because l had almost never
been alone before-when papa called ma
to come upstairs. As I toiled up the
stairs, which were still quite a mountain
for me to climb, stepping up, as | did
with one foot and aitching the other UP
after it. papa. who stood at the top, told
me to come quickly and see my sister
who had just been born. He seemed
greatly pleased and excited. but I was
quite calm. only SO surprised that notii-
ing seemed real l stood still on the next
to the top step. holding on to the banis-
ter. trying to believe It was true. unfl
papa leaned over. took me In his arm
and kissed me as he carried me into
mamma room. was sorry TO find man
ma sick in bed, but she looked very
happy in spite of il, and after | had
kissed her. very careful as papa TOLD
me to. he uncovered the basket in froue
of the open fire over which Lizzie and a
strange woman were lowering. and In it
creature that they said was the BABY, my
sister, ! was never SO disappointed in
my life, and went back to the kitchen to
cry because she was ugly.
AS she grew older other people seemed
to think she was a very pretty baby, but
she was not my idea Of beauty and my
only consolation about her was that now
everybody kissed her dimples instead of
mine--the ones in row along the back
of her hand-I had hated 1t. On my
hands, instead of the dimples they now
only noticed the mole on the little finger
of my left hand. which they said was a
pity, but | might outgrow it. l hoped
not, for l was very fond of the mole.
1t looked to me like the stone in a ring,
giving that finger an air of extreme ele-
gance, and / used to hold my cup when
drank with the little finger crooked out
as had seen much beiinged lady hold
hers. And besides. without II, IL the two
looked exactly alike, how could l ever
tell my right hand from my left2
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An Improvised Still.
From the Worlds Work.

FT6m the WOluB WOfK.
In a life-and-death battle with
cholera epidemic in Human province.
China, in which an American medical
missionary was the leading figure, one
of the most serious difficulties was met
successfully by one of the mental hos
pital coolies. Since every patient had
to have from one pint to several quarts
of distilled water with salt in it, the
water could not be distilled fast
enough. For two days the staff strug-
gled along with nakeshifts while
thinking up a plan to build a still for
This coolie solved the problem. In
one day and at a cost of less than 81
he built a still which later produced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20
DRESSMAKERS SETTLE
WAIST LINE POSITION
] oorrespout,eoce Of ne star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
PARIS, September ALI the fash
ions amuse themselves constantly with
| the position Of the waist. Human So
ciety is disregarded. Throughout the
ages the line of the figure has been
broken where and when the designers
saw At. Wherever belt or sash en-
circled the form. this line was called
the waist.
So many liberties have been taken
with gowns and corsets recently that
idea of its own waist line and left its
disposition to the designers. First IT
Is Under the arms. then 1t slips half
way to the knees. then it regains the
normal and swings above and below II
like a pendulum.
No Small Waist This Year.
Every once in a while during the last
three yeare there has been a direful
prophecy that small waists would re-
turn to fashion and CONSERVATION has
been widespread. True, there are some
exceedingly thin women who by diet
ing or through the dispensation of ma
ture have kept the figure SO attenuated
that twenty-inch waist couid ne on.
woman would die of apoplexy II she
had to reduce 1t to twenty-five inches.
She and all her kind, may feel happy
and confident this season, for the
waist line has entirely disappeared. The
Moyen-age straight line from shoulder
to hips is observed in every garment
where it Is possible to have 1t without
being ludicrous.
The coats are cut to hang from shoul-
der to hips in an unbroken line with
out fullness, for the modern tendency,
remember, Is to keep to the figure, but
not break the waist line. There is no
Russian blouse effect, or rather moth
ing like the garment we call Russian
blouse.
The Childish one-Piece Slip.
On one-piece frocks, and these are
again exceedingly popular, the material
clinRs to the shoulders and chest In the
form of a yoke-an irregular yoke that
dips down under the arms and drops
halfway to the normal waist line in
the back.
Below this is smoothly fitted two
widths Of material which are sewn to-
Eether under the arms. and when they
reach the hips they are irregularly cut
to form a hip yoke and serve as q
starting point to the full skirt.
The only disposition shown to mark
the normal waist line is in the velvet
coats and a few others of individual
make. These are sharply nipped In at
the side seams, and this break Is, onset
by a long shaped back that runs to a
point where the fullness begins at the
hips. ANNE RITTENHOUSE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20
Bahaists in Stuttgart.

Charles Mason Remey, George Latimer
and Miss Alma Knobloch are Washing
tonians who are now in Stuttgart. Ger
many, and who plan to remain there for
some time. They are interested in the
spread of the Bahai religious movement.
and in a letter Just received by Joseph H.
Hennen, secretary of the movement here,
Mr. Remey tells of their experiences.
For three weeks says Mr.. Remey,
there has been practically no oppor-
tunity to send letters to the friends in
America Now some Americans are going
from here to America, SO 1 will try to
send this through their kindness.
although we are suffering humanity
because of the suffering about us, yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20
A Little Conversation.
From the Philadelphia Record.

The workman was digging.
The wayfarer of the inquisitive turn
of mind stopped for a moment to look
on.
my man. said the wayfarer at
length, what are you digging for?"
The workman looked up.
Money" he replied.
Money" calculated the amazed way
farer. And when do you exject to
strike it?"
Saturday" replied the workmen, and
resumed operations.