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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24

you have been hiding here. l ought to
have suspected that. Now l remem-
Der, you knew of the tunnel"
He did not answer, although saw
his lips move. What was the man
afraid of? He had been sharp and
snappy enough with me.
Il think you mistake. mademoiselle, -
interposed, shocked at the expression
Of the mans face. HE has told me
how it occurred; it was another who
killed your father"
What other?"
"A negro half-breed; encountered
him in the passage; we fought it out
there in the dark"
Alone? Where was this-this
man?"
He was lying unconscious beyond,
next to the entrance"
"And-and," the words trembled on
her lips, "you--killed the negro?"
mo, mademoiselle, did not. We
struggled together; then he fired at
ne, and in the flash saw my face. The
light seemed to brighten the man. for
'e broke away, and endeavored to
-un. In his haste he forgot the low
less Of the tunnel, struck his head
against sharp projection, and died"
She stood motionless, her hands
pressed to her forehead. Suddenly
he turned from me, and faced h IN.
bought he shrank back againct the
vail; but, for long moment, she
stood there in silence, staring at him.
Who was it?' she asked a. last
Ter voice like ice. Tell me the
ruth-was it Picaud?"
He dropped his eyes, with an odd
gesture of the shoulders. The girls
ride flashed to level, so quickly
could not even throw out my arm.
Say yes. or no! Please stand back
monsieur; this is my affair.""
YES" the word seemed dragged
from him.
And you told monsieur here the ne
gro killed my father? You said that!'
His lips moved, but no sound came
forth from them. She waited breath
less moment.
THAT was lie! You would mo-
orth passionately, her whole body
rembling. you thought you coult
ell him, and he would believe you
would pity you, and let you go. You
lid not dream that was here-I, Rene
OAuvray, mOnsieur-to face you. You
ire afraid of me; yes you are-it is il
1our eyes. You think me an Indian
| hof 7 will To ho-
what you fear?"
He muttered something in Indial
1ialect l could not understand.
"You say that to me! You dare say
that! You are bold man to try ant
threaten me now. Ay, do it then
monsieur" and she stepped aside fac
ing me, this brute of an Englishmar
claims to be my husband"
what" exclaimed in shocked sur
prise. "He told me he attempted t,
make love to you, but failed, yet hint
ed that marriage might have been pos
sible."
"He did venture that far. Then
monsieur, will tell you the truth. H
won my father to him-God alon
knows how-and persuaded me to g
through the tribal ceremony. To me
Christian and French woman, tina
; mockery Of form means no more tina
to him. 1t was the price l paid TO
peace"
But the Wyandots?"
,, 'ln their eyes l am this man
sQuaw," her voice trembling wit
scorn. her hand pointing at him. "Bu
: in the eyes Of God, l am not. Hi
!, hand has never touched me-neve
will. Monsieur, had to tell you"
"And am glad you did. It is bette
for me to know"
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CHAPTER XVI.
! Hold a Prisoner.


He dropped back against the wall,
but much of my old strength had re-
turned, and remained standing, lean
ing on my rifle. The man continued
to stare up at me as if half doubling
his own eyesight.
WELL" said at last, growing tired
of his silence. "You have my story
or, at least, a good part of it-and now
it would seem the proper time for me
to hear yours. Once we understand
each other we will know better how
to proceed"
He pressed his hands against his
head in an endeavor to think.
II was in there, unconscious and
alone?"
mo, not alone; there was a yellow
faced negro with you-a French mon
grel, If I know the breed. He's there
yet-dead; and l want to know the
story"
ooh, ay! I begin to get the straight
of this at last" and his face bright
ened. mot that it is altogether clear,
but you furnish clue; perhaps if we
put the ends together we may make
tale. A French negro, hey! It would
likely be the Kaskaskia half-breed, a
treacherous whiskered dog. But how
ever did he come to be here? Ay!
have it, The fellow must have trailed
me from the council at Sandusky, sus-
pecting sought DAuvray; there was
hate between them"
Then t is likely he killed the man"
'No doubt of it, if he really be
killed. Listen to what l know; in
truth it is not much other than rumor;
D'Auvray had the fellow dashed by
Wyandot squaws for some dirty trick,
and Picaud-that's his name-swore
vengeance. Saint Denis! That was a
year ago, and Picaud has ever since
| been in his own country. IT was the
coming of war that brought him back.
I thought l saw him at Sandusky as
we held council there, but his presence
was nothing to me-"
"He had no quarrel with you, then?
mo; saw him whipped; he was
like snarling cur. Listen, and I'll
tell all know. l am not proud of my
| job, understand, but out here in the
wilderness, we work under a double
set of orders-one open and above
board, the other secret. IT is poor
work for soldier, but there's no helI
for it, except to resign, and then some
one else would turn the trick. You
know the game we play-our countries
| OF o11
dered to you Americans. and yet there
comes to us-to Hamilton-private in
structions to retard settlement, and re
tain our military posts. Lord knows
what the ministry means, what they
hope to gain by delay; we are only
pawns in the game being played, ye
what England says, we do. Yet how
There is only one weapon left to oul
hands-the savages. We cannot figh
you openly, much as we might prefer
but If we can keep the Indian tribei
hostile, we can hold back your settle
ments to the Ohio, until England cal
act openly. You knew all this?"
"Yes." acknowledged. 1.-THE polio!
is clear enough"
"And it was easily enough carrie'
out" he went on, "but for the Wyan
dots. We were hand in glove with tn
tribes, and they hated the Americans
Our emissaries were in all their vii
lagos, and made the chiefs present
and promises. Raiding parties o
young warriors swept through the fol
ests clear to the Ohio, doing mucl
damage, and driving the whites t
their forts. But we needed open wal
the alliance OF all the tribes. and VI
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
Idaho S Debt IS
About Two and
a Half Millions
Idaho Farm Statistics

There are 3O,SO7 farms in Idaho.
The approximate land area of this
Estate is 53,346,O0O acres; 5,2S3,0OO
acres are in farms and 2,778,OOO acres
;of the land in farms are improved.
The average size of an Idaho farm
lis 172 acres.
The farms of this state represent a
capital investment Of 305,317 900.
The farmers of this state own $1O.-
476,00O worth of implements and 9th.
Ter farm machinery.
The value of the domestic animals
poultry and bees on the farms of
this state is $49,775,0 900.
The average value of an Idaho
Warm is $9,911.
Indebtedness Of the State Of Idaho
Idaho state debt ....$ 2,451, 900
National debt :. .. :. 1,O2S,OOO, 900
Worlds debt :. :. 80. $4,000, 900, 900
Washington, Sept. 21.-The United
state department of commerce and
labor has just completed report Civ
ing the Indebtedness of the different
states Of the unicn, the nation and
the world The data contained in the
compilation relate to the year 1912.
The state debt of Idaho is shown tC
be $2,451 900 that year, compared
with $4,000 thirty years previous
which is an increase of $2,368, 900
The per capita state debt of this
state in 1912 was 1892 and $254 ir
1880. At the present time about
;four-tenths of one per cent of the
population of the United States is in
Idaho and six-tenths CT one per cent
;of the total debt is credited to this
state
The national debt of the United
Estates is 81 ,OsS, OOO, 900 and the in.
;debtedness of all countries of the
world is $4,000, 600, 900. European
countries owe about two-thirds of the
world debt and their proportion il
rapidly increasing, as the present war
according to experts, is costing on an
average Of $5O,OOO,OO0 per day.
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The Man Continued to Stare at Ne.

The Man Continued to Stare at Me-
blood, of my own name, the act was
murder-foul, treacherous murder.
Yes! wish had left you to rot there
in that hole"
He was on his feet, his face flaming
with passion, but flung forward my
rife.
GAY! I mean it, Joseph Hayward, IL
that be your name," l went on, coldly
enough now. And l would say the
same to Hamilton if he were here.
Stand where you are, or will kill you
as l would mad cur. Only fiend
would boast of such an act Of treach-
cry. Now go on, and tell me the rest.
want no lie, but the truth-how did
D'Auvray meet his death?"
He stood glazing at me over the rife
barrel, his hands gripping in desire,
yet knowing well that any hostile
movement meant death.
Hanged II I'll ten you'll"
Then you die where you are, you
dog" and meant It. "You have said
enough already to condemn you. I be-
Heve you killed DAuvray."
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The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
HOME E5SNAKzNG

the silks with chenSee
incidentally tucked into the belt worthy
preferred while the co everything from black the natural
We
and make color that suits the
and will Be
combined make handsome
and
Of lace used in rich prousion as the allows
Bead mb be employed well those Of silk and metal threads and
exceedingly beautiful
while pearls pronounced avories
piab while all the depth
While chiffon velvet will be used certain
All will
particularly in velvet Dark cood with white
wonderful combination and shall numbers Of skirts founeed with
with perhaps lace trimming Chan
fashionable and beautiful the TO favor
and Ia black
when Of lace velvet brocade and n evening
o be beautiful
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PRACTICAL GARMENTS WILL BE IN
DEMAND FOR SCHOOL WEAR

NCTOBER brightness is apt TO
u mean also October chill, and
top coats will be needed, while
. Just as soon as the school doors are
thrown wide, attractive aprons will
be in demand. Consequently, these
three little garments are especially
timely. The girls coat is very new
one with a circular founce that has
a fashionable fare at the lower edge,
but, since it is cut in Japanese style.
it is extremely simple to make as
there are only two seams. For the 6
year size will be required "a yards
of material 27 inches wide or 2H
yards ~, with u yard 77 for collar
and cuffs.
The boys coat shown on the second
figure is made in the raglan style that
means exceeding smartness and Incl
dentally does away with all difficulty
. in fitting. 1t includes the big pockets
Il at are always dear to the masculine
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90 much beautiful lace is to be worn
y this autumn that the evening COS
TUNES are unusually lovely and
charming in effect. Soft satin is to be
combined Herewith to a great extent
and the new satins include charmeuse
and also some brighter in surface but
equally soft and plaiable and the latter
are to have great vogue. Since lace and
satin seem made one for the other, the
combination means an assured success.
Every known kind of lace will be
worn both the founcings and the all
over lace that can be cut to any shape
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heart, and is altogether a most salts
factory garment. For the year size
will be required 3h yds. of material
II inches wide or ~ yards -, with
Is yard IL for the collar.
The apron with long sleeves is a
necessity for real protection, and the
pretty little model No. 1857 is made
in that way. 1t can, however, be
finished with a round or high neck
and, in case of need, with shorter
sleeves. 1t is very simple as well as
a very practical garment, being cut
all in one piece with just the under
arm seams to be sewed up, which
extend into the sleeves and give shape.
1t is closed for its entire length at the
back. For the mornings at home
it can be worn in place of frock as
well as over one. For the 4-year size
will be required yards of material
p inches wide or III yards SO, with
Is yard n for the bands.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

NHAT Paris should have been cut
off from free communication
Z with the rest of the world just
at this period means, Of course, that
We must depend largely upon ourselves
for the development Of fall fashions,
although advance rumors and earlier
models that already have been re-
ceived unquestionabIy will be taken
as guide. Just how far the conditions
will become the opportunity for which
designers on this size Of the sea claim
to have been waiting only the future
can decide. At the moment, we have
the assurance that if the materials can
be obtained, velvets and satins will be
exceedingly fashionable and lace will
be worn in profusion, but what will
take their place when the supply will,
of necessity be cut short, will depend
largely upon the ingenuity of the
dealers and manufacturers on this side
Of the sea.
One enterprising firm has already
opened a showing Of fall costumes and
these costumes arrived from Paris
just in time to be received and un-
packed before war was declared. That
they are authentic the reputation Of
the firm assures and they are perhaps
of double interest at this time for the
reason that the unusual later models
can not be received.
As has been stated in previous let
tiers, we are to have a great deal Of
embroidery of various kinds. Sou
tache is being employed in effective
ways, heavy embroideries are being
seen upon handsome street costumes
as well as upon indoor gowns and there
is a notable tendency toward the use
Of metal effects while beads of various
kinds frequently are seen used in COM
hination with silk threads.
At this writing, it seems probable
that coats will vary largely in length.
For the early season at least, short
ones will be worn with tunics and
fancy skirts as well as the redingote
models which latter are really more ap-
propriate for the colder weather.
An exceedingly handsome suit seen
in the collection referred to above is of
forest green broadcloth. The skirt is
a somewhat unusual one, full and
somewhat draped over the hips with
pockets introduced in the drapery
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

afternoon and evening basques,
the most wonderful buttons are
used, often for the most elaborate
ones, genuine jewels are set for the
purpose, while dealers are showing
jewelled effects that are really won
derful in their beauty and color and
that combine most satisfactorily with
the metal embroideries, the silver and
gold tissues and the like that are 20
generally talked.
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ionable lines. The cutaway coat with
Japanese sleeves is perfectly adapted
TO autumn wear.
The second costume combines one
Of the Russian coats with tunic that is
open at the front. In this case the
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
TUNICS MAKE AN IMPORTANT
FEATURE OF AUTUMN STYLES

T INQUESTIONABLY the tunic
makes the important feature
Of autumn styles. Here are
two costumes that illustrate quite
different sorts, both of which are de-
signed for young girls and for small
women. The suit to the left combines
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

CMCE all the basques are closed
-, at the front with buttons
and button-holes, buttons Of
necessity become important. For
costumes of this sort, they are
apt to be made for the special
costume, of the material braid
; ID or embroidered or enriched in
some way, or are chosen from the
ready made buttons with ex-
t-sme care foC the effect. For
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

one at the extreme left is OF striped
material and combines full fronts and
full back with the raglan sleeves that
are so much liked and so generally
becoming. The high, faring collar
can be made either Of the same or of
a contrasting material, but in this
instance it and the cuffs are made of
while the blouse itself is made of
striped tub silk. For the medium size
will be required 4 yards of material ~
inches wide, as yards 36, or az
yards -, with q yard II for collar
and cuffs.
The blouse at the center No. 1919,
is a perfectly plain one with set in
sleeves and a rolling collar. 1t is
especially desirable for washable
satins, for taffeta, and similar
silks, and also for the linens,
soft-6nished piques and the like
that make ideal waists for autumn
and winter wear. For the medium
size will be required 3A yards of
material AZ inches wide. az yards
SO, or yards -
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FADS AND
FANCIES OF
FASHION

WYE are entering a season that
" promises real beauty. Let
US hope that no unfortunate
travesties will mar the effect. Manu-
facturers are being made happy by
the use of greater quantity of ma
terial. Costumes are infinitely more
graceful because of that added width
and there is just the tendency toward
a natural figure that should lead to
the best possible results.
As must be the case when velvet is
to be much worn, all velvet-hnished
fabrics also will be smart and there is
promised a new wool velours and a
new duvetyn of exceptional beauty.
Dark. rich shades are to be the favorite
ones for street wear. Unquestionably
black will be extensively worn and such
colors as tete de negre. chestnut
brown, taupe, rich green's and purples
will be seen. For the fancy street COS
TUNES, jet buttons are fashionable and
Jet trimmings will make a rather i'm
portant feature Of indoor dress both
for afternoon and evening occasions
Blues are fashionable and some of the
new dark blues are exceedingly rich
and beautiful in color. There is rich
wine color that is particularly sue
cessful in the soft satins and in MORE,
whether in velours or bengaline. For
the early season, great deal of ostrich
trimming will be worn as well as ostrich
boas and ostrich muffs. Since ostrich
in these days is treated in numberless
ways and made up into little edges as
well as bands, it is easy to utilize the
feather idea in variety Of ways In
a word, fall fashions are interesting
and varied.
s367 Raglan Blouse, 81 to a bust
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20
NOTES FROM
THE FASHION CENTERS
By MAY MANTON

and these pockets are richly embroid-
cred in self coIored silks combined with
tan colored wooden beads Of about
the size of a pea. There is a deep
fitted belt over the yoke which gives
a slight suggestion Of the favorite
waistcoat idea and the coat is a very
short one, extending only just below
the waist line where it is finished with
embroidery Of silk threads and beads.
The lining is taffeta in one Of the new
shades that is neither tan nor brown
and the same silk makes the big
faring collar. 1t is expected that
green in such shades will be a pro-
nounced favorite and it assuredly is
beautiful in combination with the new
tan.
That capes would influence the sea
sons styles has been known for a con-
siderable period. A second costume in
the same collection is made Of CAB
ardine in the new blue that is known
as Vendome and is trimmed with
heavy black silk braid that takes the
form of wide bands on the tunic and
Of binding on the coat edges. The
skirt is plain, narrow, but not so
narrow as have been the skirts Of the
summer, and the tunic is oddly shaped
at the lower edge with tapped edges
at the front and back allowing effective
use of the braid. The coat is a short
and jaunty one, terminating just at
the waist line, and takes the form of
a blouse at the front and a cape at
the back. That it is finished with a
big faring collar becomes almost a
matter Of course, for such finish is
almost universal upon the coats that
thus far have been seen.
n Nlllu NOSluilC - illd1C VI biuC
gabardine with tunic skirt and long
cape and all the edges are finished with
inch-wide worsted fringe and from all
these costumes will be seen that sug-
gestion is not lacking however much
supply may have been cut short.
In the handsome tailor-mades for
afternoon visits and the like, gold and
silver soutache is expected to be used.
Touches of the metal effects are to be
found upon some of the tailor-mades
Of more simple sort, such as blue
gabardine and the like that are de-
signed for many occasions and for
many needs.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

materials are cheviot and duvetyn.
but the same effect can be obtained in
various ways. All the velvet cloths
as we'll as velvet itself are exceed
ingly fashionable. Corduroy will be
much used andbroadcIoth is greatly
in vogue.
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DESCRIPTION OF PATTERNS

So57 Fancy Blouse, 81 to "a bust
So48 Fancy Blouse, 81 to ~ bust.
SI73 Evening Waist, "a to ~ bust.
So46 Fancy Blouse, 81 to ~ bust.
8I53 Fancy Evening Blouse, "a to 30.
S3o7A Girls Loose Coat, ! to years.
S37S Boys Overcoat, to 8 years.
s3s7 Child's Apron, to years.
s14o Coat for Misses and Small
Women, I6 and IS years.
s344 Plated Russian Tunic for Misses
and Small Women, 10 and IS years.
soI6 Three-Piece Skirt for Misses and
Small Women, II, 10 and IS years.
SIzo Coat in Russian Style for Misses
and Small Women, 10 and is years.
$3.50 Two-Piece Skirt with Tunic for
Misses and Small Women, I6 and Ia
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exceedingly becoming. As shown here
it is made of washable silk, dotted for
the main portion and plain for the
vestee, collar and cuffs. The lace
banding may be of any preferred sort.
for every kind of lace is to be worn.
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gabardine, in one of the new shades
Of brown known as adobe, with velvet,
and the combination of materials, as
well as the color, is Of interest. Be-
meath the tunic there is a plain skirt
in two-piece style, and the faring
tunie over it gives exceedingly FASH
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

Bodices show many variations 81
short sleeves and are made both with
V-shaped and with round necks.
Incidentally, there will be a great
deal Of embroidery used and meth
threads will be extensively introduced.
Often lace will be further enriched by
gold and silver threads out Timing the
pattern and among new silks are
shown satin brocaded in silver and
in gold. They are so marvelousIy soft in
effect that they can be draped as sue
cessfully as liberty itself. notwithstand-
ing the generous Use Of metal threads
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s367 Raglan Blouse, 81 to ~ bust
s37e Plain Blouse, "a to AZ bust.
sass Blouse with Vest Effect, a to 4
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SLEEVES AND FLARING COLLARS
MAKE INTERESTING FEATURES

The vest effect and the Follower COL
lar make important features of the
third blouse. Like the first one, it is
made with raglan sleeves, but the
little vest and the collar are quite
individual and the rolled-over cuffs
The Washington herald., 1914-09-20

n 10 matter what the season, new
N blouses are OF interest. They
are necessities for wear with
coat suits and they are entirely salts
factory for many other occasions.
Here are three excellent ones. The