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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06

Ehe does not slip through your fingers.
Repeat your instructions" l repeated
them from my memoranda.
There was pause. then click! clickl
khe instrument gave the code signal
khat the matter was ended, and re-
peated the signal. opened niy code
book, and began to translate the in
ptructions into cipher for safetys sake.
.
Where the Vosges mountains lowered
IN obscurity curtain of rain joined
earth and sky. The rivers ran yellow.
Nrimful, foaming at the fords. Some
where in that spectral forest Prussian
cavalry were hidden. watching the
heights where our drenched divisions
lay. Behind that forest German army
was massing, fresh from the combat in
the north, where the tragedy of Wis
uamhnurg had been enacted only the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06

| very far away, perhaps on the cita-
del OF Strasbourg. Without turning
my head | said: TT is difficult to be-
lieve that there Is war anywhere in
the worlds it not, mademoiselle?"
Not if one knows the world" she
said, indifferently
do you know it, my chilo?"
Sufficiently she said
She had opened again tire book
which she had been reading when
first noticed her. From my saddle
saw that it was Moliere.
Why do you tend turkeys?" !
asked
Because 1t pleases me-" she re-
piled. raising her eyebrows in faint
displeasure.
For that same reason you read
Monsieur Moliere?" l suggested.
Doubtless, monsieur"
Are you what you pretend to be,
an Alsatian turkey tender?"
"Parbleu! There are my turkeys,
monsieur"
Perhaps" said l, "but have asked
you question which remains par
ried. Who are your l demanded.
ooh, a nero nobody IL such learned
company" she said, shaking her head
with mock humility that annoyed
me intensely.
Very WE'LL" said /. conscious every
moment of her pleasure in my dis
comfture; under the circumstances
70 Oh -. "
escort to La Trappe; for I think you
are Mademoiselle Elven, recently OF
the Odeon theater."
Monsieur" she said, do you ride
through the world pressing every
peasant girl you meet with such ar
dent entreaties? Truly. your fashion
of wooing is not slow, but everybody
knows that hussars are headlopg gen.
demonstrating is sacred from a
hussar,'" she hummed, deliberately,
in parody which made me wrishe in
my saddle.
"Mademoiselle, said /, taking OFF
my forage cap. your ridicule is not
expect to meet with today. I am at
tempting to do my duty, and must
ask you to do yours"
And If l refuse?'
Then" said i, amiably, Il shall be
obliged to set you on my horse" And
dismounted and went toward her.
After silence she said, very seri-
ously. Monsieur, would you dare use
violence toward met"
ooh, / shall not be very violent" |
replied, laughing l held the opened
watch in my hand SO that she could
see the dial If she chose.
1T is one o'clock" l said, closing
the hunting-case with snap.
She looked me steadily in the eyes.
"Will you come with me to La
Trappe?"
She did not stir.
| / stepped toward her; she gave me
breathless, defiant stare: then in an
instant | caught her up and swung
| her high into my saddle, before either
she or l knew exactly what had hap
pened.
She was clever enough not to try
to dismount, woman enough not to
make an awkward struggle or do any
thing ungraceful. In silence led the
horse forward through the open gate
out into the wet meadow.
AS for my turkey-girl, she sat stifly
in the saddle, with a firmness and de-
termination that proved her to be a
stranger to horses. I scarcely dared
look at her, so fearful was I of laugh
ing.
So we went on. The spectacle of a
cavalryman in full uniform leading q
cavalry horse on which was seated an
Alsatian girl in bright peasant cos
tune appeared to astonish the few
people we passed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06
His Past.

A benevolent lady was feeding q
hungry tramp. She expressed her dis
favor at his wandering, idle life.
81 was not always in this condition,
num-" said the tramp. 81 came from
a good family"
you did," asked the lady. Might
I ask your manner"
''Blankleigh," replied the tramp.
why, that is the name of the peo-
pie that live next door!" exclaimed
the lady.
Il know it, replied the tramp. 'They
kicked me downstairs just before /
came herei"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06
PART ONE.
cHAPrsR /.
At the Teleoraph.


On the third day Of August. 1870. |
teft Paris In search of John Buckhurst.
On the 4th of August lost all traces
Of Mr.. Buckhurst near the frontier, in
the village of Morsbronn. On August
9Th, about eight o'clock in the morn
ing. the military telegraph instrument
In the operators room over the tenn
porary barracks of the Third Hussars
clicked out the call for urgency, not
the usual military signal, but secret
sequence understood only by certain
officers of the Imperial Military Police.
The operator on duty therefore STEP
ped into my room and waited while
took his place at the wire.
who is this?" came over the wire
In the secret code; and answered at
once: Inspector of Foreign Division,
Imperial Military Police, on duty at
Eorsbronn, Alsace."
After considerable delay the next
message arrived in the Morse code:
is that you. Scarlett?"
And replied: Yes. Who are you?
why do you not use the code? Repeat
The code signal and your number"
The signal was repeated, then came
the message: This is the Tuileries.
You have my authority to use the
Morse code fer the sake of brevity.
Do you understand? l am Jarras. The
Empress Is here" Instantly treasured
by the message from Colonel Jarras,
head of the bureau to which was at
tached, / answered that understood.
Then the kilograms began to fly, all
In the Morse code;
Jarras--"Have you caught Buck
hurst?"
Ina"
Jarras How did he get away?"
There's confusion enough on the
frontier to cover the escape of hun
dred thieves"
I There was long pause; lighted
cigar and waited. After while the in.
Etrument began again.
Jarras-"The Empress desires to
know where the chateau called La
Trappe is"
La Trappe is about four kilo-
metres from Morsbronn. near the ham
let of Trois- Feuilles."
Jarras-"It is understood that Mad
anne de Vassart's group of socialists
are about to leave La Trappe for Para
disc. In Morbihan. 1t is possible that
Buckhurst has taken refuge among
Them. Therefore you will proceed to-
La Trappe Do you understand"
Perfectly"
Jarras-"If Buckhurst is found you
will bring him to Paris at once. Shoot
him II he resists arrest. If the COM
munity at La Trappe has not been
warned of a possible visit from us,
you will find and arrest the following
individuals; Claude Tavernier, late
professor of law, Paris School of Law;
Achille Bazard, ex-instructor in mathe-
mates, Fontainebleau Artillery School;
Or. Leo belmont, ex-interne, Charity
Hospital, Paris; Mile Sylvia Elven,
lately OF the Odeon; the Countess de
Vassart, well known for her eccen-
tricities
"You VIII affix the government seals
to the house as usual; you will then
escort the people named to the nearest
point on the Belgian frontier. The
Countess de Vassart usually dresses
IKE common peasant. Look out that
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06
CHAPTER II.
Tho government lnterferea.

There is a short cut across that
meadow" said the young girl. raising
a rounded, sun-tinted arm, bare to the
shoulder. And, after that, you viii
come to a thicket of white birches."
Thank you, mademoiselle.
And after that" she said. idly fol-
lowing with her blue eyes the contour
of her own lovely arm, you must turn
to the left, and there you VIII cross a
hill You can see it from where we
stand"
A deadened report shook the sum
mer air-.-the sound Of q cannon fired
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06
Satisfactory.

$50 you want to marry my daugh-
ter. What is your financial standing?"
We'll. sir, I've figured out every ex-
emption possible, I've had the best
legal advice that money would secure,
I've done everything 1 could to dodge
it-and still find that can't entirely
escape paying an income tax"
"She's yours."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06
important 70 Mothers
Rare Work.

Fogg reports that he overheard this
in the book department of one of our
big stores:-
Customer Have you Arnold's
poems?
Salesgirl Cunning to head Of depart
ment)-Miss Simpson, have we Bene-
dict Arnold's poems Boston Tran
script.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06

Success is merely a matter of sell.
ing your experience for more than you
paid for it.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con.
stipation. Constipation is the cause Of
many diseases. Cure the cause and You
cure the disease. Easy to take. Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-03-06

Who gives a trif1e meanly "a
meaner than the trif1e.--Lavater.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-08
PAWNING, NEW BUSINESS FOR
LONDON WOMEN

London, EngIand,-A police court
case has called attention to the exist
ence Of new vocation in London.
It is that of pawner, a profession
given. over entirely to women who, in
the poorer districts of London, under
take, for small compensation, to
carry the goods Of their necessitous
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-08
DISCOVER BABY TRAFFlc

New York, N. Y-PoHce on the
East Side have discovered that there
exists a traffic in babies. The children
have been rented to police court de-
PENDANTS to excite sympathy in the
heart of the court.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-08

but sensitive neighbors to the pawn
shop. In certain districts these wO.
men are known as runners"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
vited to participate in jolly good

vited to participate in a jolly good
time.
The Harmony Male Quartette gave
most pleasing concert at the audi
torium Of the local High school last
Friday evening. From their first
number, "One the Sea-" to the closing
chorus, "Good Night" they entertain
ed and delighted the packed house
which greeted them. They came as
the first number of the Surrey Lee
ture course. If the numbers which are
to follow are in the same class with
the entertainment given by the quar-
tette, we can be assured Of some ex-
cellent entertainments. The quartette
was assisted by Howard Huston, who
gave several readings. There are still
four numbers left on the lecture
course. They consist of DR.. Gray, IA
nous traveller an dlecturer, John Ad-
ans Taylor, a humorist and enter
tainer, Vernon P. Squires, who will
speak on american War Songs and
Ballads" and DR.. English, sometime
president of Williams and Vashta Col
lege.
Mrs. Dierdorff and Mrs. Shorb call
ed on Mrs. Lambert last Friday. Mrs,
Lambert is much improved.
The Harmony Male Quartette had
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

the misfortune to meet with an acct
dent on their way to Surrey Friday
evening. The car in which they were
riding was completely overturned,
spilling all the occupants out. None
were injured with the exception Of
Miss Lola Wells, the accompanist, who
broke her collar bone. She is improv-
ing rapidly. X.
A recent change in the train sched-
ule on the G. N. annuls Nos. 5 and 6,
the old standbys. In their place Nos.
9 and 10 are to be run thru here. No.
4 now goes at 100 p. m. and No. 10
at 9:3O. The local on the Fargo Sur
rey line has been changed to mixed
train. Nos. 9 and 10 do not run on
Sunday, and this leaves Surrey with
out Sunday train. 1t makes it very
troublesome for our Sunday train
users.
A chorus of mems voices is to be
organized in Surrey soon. Surrey is
especially fortunate in possessing a
number Of excellent voices.
Prof. Randall and wife of the east
School" were Surrey visitors Satur-
day. .
The Freshman class of the Surrey
High school have issued dainty invi-
tations for a party to be given in the
High school building on Wednesday
evening, Nov. 25th. The teachers Of
the school, the entire High school and
all local people interested in the school
have been invited. It is to be in the
nature Of Thanksgiving party and
preparations are being made for the
event by the Freshmen
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Parker, who have
been residing in Surrey for some time
left last Friday for Des Laos. Mr.
Parker is agent for the Pioneer Life
Insurance Co.;
Mr.. Heaton, an old schoolmate Of
i Ray Dierdorff, has been spending tbs
last week in Surrey buying hogs. He
has already purchased two cars d
hogs and expects to secure two more
cars before he departs. Mr.. Heater
Lives near Bismarck. 81 Il
Mr.. Ed Ray has gone to Canada K
superintend the selling of several cars
/ Iof potatoes which he has recent,
Ishipped there. He is expected home III
la few days. s9Sss
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
SURREY NEWS.
. @ " " o 9 9 9 I. o 9 {.
Nov, 26,)

O o @ 9 9 o 9 o . 9 9 . o o 9 o g
o SURREY NEWS. 9
O 9 o (. @ 9 . (. 8 9 o o 9 (: :. . 9
.... Nov. 26.)
Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Shorb and fam
lily have been enjoying visit from
their son, Carroll, and his wife, who
recently arrived from Canada. Mr.
Shorb is the sometime agent of the
Golden West Grain Co., of Moreland
Sask. He is now on his way to Par
shall, N. Dak., where he has accepted
years contract with the Farmers
Elevator at that place. Mrs. Shorb
will visit here for several days until
Mr.. Shorb is able to secure a house at
Parshall.
Charley Withers has been the
guest Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J
Withers this week. Mr.. Withers is
having building erected at Parshall
N. D., and will engage in the hard
ware and implement business at that
point. ...-
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church Of Surrey will hold a
sale Of useful and fancy articles in the
town hall Saturday afternoon and
evening, December 5th, 1914. A chick.
en- pie supper will also be served from
six o'clock. Everyone is cordially in.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
GIVE SYRUP OF FIGs''
TO CONSTIPATED CHILD
Delicious "FruIt Laxative" can't harm
tender little Stomach. liver
and bowels.

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, your little ones stomach. liver
and bowels need cleansing at once.
When peevish, cross, listless, doesn't
sleep, eat or act naturally, or is fever
ish. stomach sour, breath bad; has
sore throat, diarrhea, full of cold. give.
teaspoonful of California Syrup Of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul.
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out Of its.
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a we'll, playful child again Ask.
your iruggist for a 5O-cent bottle Of
California Syrup of Figs" which con-
tains full directions for babies. chill
dren Of all ages and for grown-ups.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

Work on the new town well has been
temporarily suspended for a while
Mrs. w. S. Young entertained last
Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Reynolds,
the wife Of the Presbyterian minister
of Surrey.
E. r. Mckinney, until recently en-
ployed in John Burns blacksmith shop,
left last Monday for points in the east.
He will return to Surrey in the spring.
Rev. Brough has been ill in bed for
the past week.
John Burns, formerly of Surrey but
now Of Conrad, Mont, underwent an
operation the past week for gall
stones. Surrey friends wish him a
speedy recovery. a.s "a 4-E.
Miss Orpha Frank has taken up her
permanent residence for the winter
with her sisters at their home in Sur
rev. ne q 4
The Eighth grade Of the Surrey
schools have given invitations to fac
ulty and friends to partake Of their
hospitality on Thursday evening at
the home of Miss Mary Withers.
Miss Ruth and Mrs. David Shorb
entertained party of young people
at dinner Sunday in honor Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carroll Shorb. Those present
were Misses Vestal Lambert, Hazel
Peters, Tosie Young and Messrs. Ray
Dierdorff, Geo. Hagan, Dan Rife, Ben
Rife, Howard Huston, Harry van Os-
dial, Paul Petry and Conrad Sjordal.
The Surrey Literary society will
meet again on Friday, Dec. 4. All
Ithose who are on the various pro-
grams are requested to notify. the
program committee il sickness or
forced absence will keep them from
taking their part in the program. The
program for the second meeting fol
/! lows. Il 5s5
America, Audience. 35s
Instrumental Solo. Rita .Horner.
Solo. Mrs. Witham. 55. 333 s s
Reading, Mae Frank.
Mind Beading, David Shorb and
i Howard Huston.
Duet. Mary Peters and Enid Young.
Reading, John Bradley, ST..
Solo, Mr.. Dix. 4
Chip Basket, Selected. s5 s's
Selection, Pupils from Miss Shir-
Iley's room.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

We have just received large ship
ment of Brushes that were ordered
before the war and we can surprise
you on prices.
Solid back, absolutely genuine bristles Klein
40 back, sell for 81 90 to s. 90
Ebony backs, Kokobalo backs, French Ivo-
ny backs Red Wood backs, with fine bristles
warranted, and solid backs at 81. 90 to So 90
Combination Toilet sets, French Ivory and
Ebony, at prices never heard Of before, 50 90
to $500.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
DIDN'T TAKE LONG.

Letter, Mailed in Mid Ocean, Reaches
Destination.
Donnybrook, N. D., Nov. 25.-It
took just eight weeks for letter seal
ed in a tin box and thrown overheard
from an Atlantic liner in mid-ocean,
to reach its destination in this city.
The letter was picked up by fish
erman on the coast of New Foundland,
who Immediately forwarded it, think
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
NOTICE

NOTICE.
Jersey Red Breeding Stock for Sale.
I have fine bunch of Jersey Red
shoats, spring farrow. All eligible to
registration. They will weigh $50 Tbs
each or better; both sexes. Will sell
as long as they last for $500 each.
Two miles north of Des Laos, N. D.,
on my farm.
TT. HORTON,
10-15-H Des Laos, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

Surrey News, Ruth Shorb.
Work on the new postoffice build
ing was begun Tuesday. It will be
rushed to completion as quickly as
possible.
Miss Lorena Horne, neice Of Mrs.
Cook, is on the sick list this week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

neutrality-suspicious. for Farm
Loans. Prompt service. See Grant
8. Youmans, Iconoclast Block, Mi
not, N. D. 5.. s
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

ing it was missive from someone
who had been shipwrecked.
J. E. Maunder wrote the letter
which made such remarkably fast
time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
MILITARY BRUSHES

MILITARY BRUSHES
Real Ebony backs, Koko Bolo, Rose
wood and White Ivory, fine bristles
guaranteed to hold up till worn out.
Prices range from
200 to $50 ...
Travelling Sets in Ebony, White Ivory,
Rosewood, Leather Cases at prices
never heard of before $500 to 5000
Shaving Sets and Stands. A large
assortment Range in prices from
$l.5O to 500.
Safety Razors range in price $l.O0 to
1000.
You should look over our line of
Gents goods before you buy elsewhere
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

MONEY TO LOAN-H you have a
6an that natures, or wish to MAKE
new loan on your land, see us.
Lowest rates-prompt service. E.
J. Lander & Co., Lee Block, Minot.
s.. 8a 11-5-t2
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

WANTED Persons having from $500
to $4,000 to invest to phone 255, or
call on YOumans. l..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

LoST-Sept. Z, black and white
Llewellyn setter pup, south Of Mi
not. Finder kindly notify R. D.
Halvorson, Minot, N. D., for suit
able reward. 9-1O-H
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

FOR SALE-Rose Comb Rhode Island
Reds. Call Saturdays, John Stoudt,
Minot, N. D. l1-21-M
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

We have for the home large as.
sortment Of Japanese Baskets, Waste
Paper Baskets, Jardiniers, both great
and small, SOC to $500, Japanese
China Cups and Saucers, Tea Sets
Dresser Sets, Sugar and Creamers
etc.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

TAKEN UP-A mare colt, about two
years old, at my home, five and one
half miles northeast Of Burlington,
Nov. Is. Light bay, with white
star in forehead; weight nearly 100
lbs. Owner prove property, and
pay charges. T. J. Bush, r. 2, Bur-
lington, N. D. 1926 t3s
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

WANTED-Good girl for general
homework. Mrs. R.. H. Bosard,
South Hill, Minot. 10-29-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
WANT ADS.
LOST, TAKEN UP. FOR TRADE, FOR SALE, FOR RENT

FOR RENT-7-roOm house for rent or
sale, also steam heated Office rooms
for rent. Phone 255, YOumans.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

FOR SALE-Second hand piano, 1925.
Rognlie's Music Store, Flatiron
Building, Minot. 10-29-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

WANTED-Clean cotton rags, at this
office. n"G
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

FOR SALE-Twelve Shropshire rams.
Address w. Glib, Brookbank,
Mountrail Co., N. Oak. 11-12-A
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

WANTED-I have 40 acres of clear
land to trade for an automobile.
Phone 255, Youmans.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

We have the imported
Perfumes and Toilet Articles
in Packages Of All Sizes
Azurea Perfume, per oz..... $1.00
Azurea T. Water.... $1.O0 and $50
Piver's Perfume, per oz........ 100
Piver's Toilet Water, $1.00 and $50
Bouquet Jeanice Perfume,pr OF 100
T. Water, LIS and ZOO
De'Artigan Toilet Water, bottle LIS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

WANTED - Houses and business
blocks listed with me for rent.
Prompt service. Phone 255. You
y mans.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
|MUALLIY
w. i!lI|IN[l!
OUR STATIONERY

OUR STATIONERY
is up-to-date and refined We have it in Xmas
packages and plain packages.
Two Kinds Of Initial Stationery soc per box
Two kinds of Initial Correspondence Cards
IS and Soc per box. Si a
Three kinds Of pound paper IS and SOC.
Tinted Stationery so to soc per bon.
Stationery with lsK gold trimmings SO. Use
and $500 per box Ss a I7.i I 75
Desk Tablets with padded leather covers
81 so to 500. 144 "A
You will surely like our Stationery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

WANTED Persons to see me absut
rentals and city property. Pheue
255, Y0umans.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-05-21
Merely A BAIT
Observer Thinks Talk by State Can
didates Who Are Preaching Econ
Omy is Mostly Bluff.

While claiming no relation with
any of the prophets, yet the writer
will venture the assertion that all this
"yap" about economy on the part of
some candidates for satet office is on
ly a bait to catch the unwary voter,
and that the expense of conducting
the state government during the next
two years will exceed that of the
same period now closing.
AS matter of course, it is quite
likely that past experience will indi-
cate where certain savings may be
made, just as it is shown in private
lines of business, but other contin-
gencies will arise which will require
an appropriation and the saving in
the first instance will be more than
offset by the expense in the latter, for
the states business is constantly in
creasing and therefore requires more
money to iquidate the same.
Don't be beguiled by the loudest
howl for economy in choosing your
candidate for office.
BY an observer.
Sank Centre, May 10, 1914.