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New-York tribune., 1914-10-25

"You are quick to make up your mind,
said she with a smile.
"Anyonc but a blind man could do as
much,7 the other answered.
She laughed at the compliment. "Come
right in, Sir she said "I'm Miss Ettie
Shaftcr, Mr. Shaftcr's daughter. Mymothcr's
dead, and run the house. You can sit down
bv the stove in the front room until Father
comes along Ah here he is! SO YOU can
fix things with him right away
A heavy, elderly man came plodding up the
path. In a few words AIcAIurdo explained
his business. A man Of the name of Murphy
had given him the address in Chicago. He in
turn had had it from someone else. Old Shat
ter was quite ready The stranger made no
bones about terms, agreed at once to every
condition, and was apparently fairly flush OF
money. For seven dollars a week paid in adj
vance he was to have board and lodging.
So it was that McAIurdo the self-conlcsscd
fugitive from justice took up his abode under
the roof of the Skaters, the first step which
was to lead to so long and dark a train OF
events, ending in a far distant land.
New-York tribune., 1914-10-25
By SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

more surprising. SO en-
tranced was he that he
stood staring without a
word, and it was she who
broke the silence.
81 thought it was Father,
said she with a pleasing
little touch of a German ac-
cent. "Did YOU come to see
him? He is downtown. |
expect him back every min
ute"
McMurdo continued to
gaze at her in open admira
tion until her eyes dropped
in confusion before this
mastcrful visitor.
"No, Miss" he said at
last, T'm in no hurry TO
see him. But your house
was recommended to me
for board. | thought it
might suit me- and now |
know it will"
New-York tribune., 1914-10-25

"Why, l seem to have read of the Scowrcrs
in Chicago. a gang of murdcrcrs, are they
not?"
"Hush, on your life cried the miner, stand
ing still in alarm, and gazing in amazemcnt
at his companion. "Man YOU won't live long
in these parts if YOU speak in the open street
like that Many man has had the life beaten
out of him for less.
"Well, I know nothing about them. It's
only what I've read"
"And I'm not saying that YOU have not
read the truth" The man looked ncryously
round him as he spoke, pccring into the
shadows as if he feared to see some lurking
danger. "If killing is murder, then God knows
there is murder and to spare. But don't you
dare to breathe the name of Jack McGinty
in connection with it, Stranger; for every
whisper goes back to him, and he is not one
that is likely to let it pass. Now, that's the
house you're after, that one standing back
from the street. You'll find old Jacob Shoftcr
that runs it as honest a man as lives in this
township.
81 thank you, said AcAIurdo and shaking
hands with his new acquaintance he ploddcd,
gripsack in hand, up the path which led to
the dwelling house, at the door of which he
gave a rcsounding knock.
IT was opened at once by someone very diff
fcrcnt from what he had expected. 1t was
a woman, young and singularly beautiful. She
was Of the German type, blond and fair
haired, with the piquant contrast of pair OF
beautiful dark eyes, with which She surveyed
the stranger with surprise and a pleasing en-
barrassmcnt which brought a wave Of color
over her pale face Framed in the bright light
Of the open doorway, it seemed to McMurdo
that he had never seen more beautiful pic
ture; the more attractive for its contrast with
the sordid and gloomy surroundings. Alovcly
violet glowing upon one Of those black Stag
heaps of the mines would not have seemed
New-York tribune., 1914-10-25

A FEW minutes later
N the train ran into
theill-lit station, and
there was a general clearing;
for NermiSSa was by far the
largest town on the line.
McAIurdo picked up his
leather rripSack and was
about to tart off into the
darkness, when one of the
miners accoStcd him.
BY Gar, Mate, YOU
know how to speak to the
cops" he said in a voice of
awe. at was grand to hear
YOU. Let me carry your
grip and show YOU the road.
I'm passing Skaters on the
New-York tribune., 1914-10-25


There was a chorus Of friendly "Goodnights"
from the other miners as they passed from the
.attorm. Before ever he had set foot in it,
NcAIurdo the turbulent had become a char
a..cr in Ncrmissa.
The country had been a place of terror;
,.. the town was in its way even more de-
.-.--;nc Down that long valley there was
e.. ..a-. certain gloomy grandeur in the huge
.-.- and the clouds OF drifting smoke, while
... strength and industry of man found fit
.- monuments in the hills which he had
,.".i bv the side of his monstrouS cNcaVa-
-.- But the town showed a dead level Of
mean ue'ncss and sQualor The broad street
v churncd up by the traffic into horrible
-..-..t paste of muddy SNOW The sidewalks
r.-. narrow and uneven. The numerous gas
lamps served only to show more clearly a
..-- line of wooden houses, each with its We
~ facing the street, unkcmpt and dirty.
A. they approached the center of the town
scene was frightened by row of well lit
--. and even more 10y cluster of saloons
.. aiming houses, in which the miners spent
hari-carned but generous wages.
-u.a,- the Union House" said the guide,
pointing to one saloon which rose almost to
-. dignity of being a hotel Jack McGinty
-... boss there"
~What sort of man is hc:" said AIcMurdo.
~Wmt have YOU never heard of the boss?'
~How could 1 have heard of him when YOU
...s that l am a stranger in these parts;'
-r1-.r 7 +bo-,,i,t hi. -,.,-r7, WAS known clear
New-York tribune., 1914-10-25

PART ii
The Scowrers
CHAPTER l Continued
The Man
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
FAKE SUBSCRIPTION COLLECTOR
Hans Morkenson Arrested Monday =
Got Money Under False Pretenses

Hans Morkenson was arrested
here Monday, on the complaint of
Rev. A. M. Skindlov, on the
charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses. He was taken to
Standpoint and was to have been
brought here yesterday for a pre-
liminary hearing but County Pro-
scouting Attorney Costello un-
covered sufficient evidence in
Standpoint to warrant having the
trial there and so save the expense
of bringing the prisoner back here.
Morkenson solicited subscrip-
tons for the Washington Posten,
a Seattle paper, and in the com
plant against him it is claimed
that he had no authority to collect
subscriptions for the paper and
that he never turned in any of the
money so collected.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13

Rufus McCallum, of this city,
who has been at Warland, Mon
tana for the winter, has returned
and expects to remain in Bonners
Ferry for the summer.
When you have any news items
call up The Herald and turn them
in. We will be glad to get them.
Don't forget our phone number, =
Main 9.
Local business men report an
active week for the one past, and
it is expected that with the contin-
uance Of the present excellent
weather and the driving up of high
ways renewed activity will be a
feature in all lines in and about the
good town.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
COMMISSIONERS LET CONTRACT
Timber Cruising Contract Awarded
Nease Timber Co., Of Portland

The contract for the cruising OF
three townships of Bonner County
was let Tuesday afternoon by the
board of county commissioners to
the Nease Timber Company, OF
Portland, Greg. the price being
10 cents per acre.
A number OF bids were SUBJ
mitted. Blanchard and Perry, OF
Standpoint. bid 10 cents; George
Hipke, of Standpoint, bid o. cents
Brown G. Brown of Portland, bid
IL cents; Calbraith, of Spokane
bid "A cents; Meloy, OF North
Yakima, bid 81 cents; O'Brien, OF
Boomers Ferry, bid 9 cents. The
Meloy and O'Brien bids were
withdrawn before the contract was
awarded. The commissioners, in
calling for bids, did not give spe-
ci6cations, and in letting the con-
tract, claimed that the Nease bid
was the best on account OF the
plans for getting and giving III
formation wanted.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13

Manager Belcher, of the Utopia
theater, announced today that he
would reopen his place OF amuse-
ment Sunday evening with special
attractions in the way of moving
pictures. The show has been clos
ed down for several weeks to per-
nit work of charging and re-
modelling. The theater will now
have seating capacity of 800, ade-
quate fire protection and the best
stage in town. One of the special
film features that Manager Belcher
will show one night week begin
ming Wednesday, March 18th, will
be The Adventures of Kathlyn. y
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13

The persistent rumor reaches
Boomers Ferry from Standpoint
that George r. Barker, editor OF
the Pend d Oreille Review, will be
a candidate at the coming primar-
les for nomination as secretary OF
state. Mr.. Barker has refused to
verify the rumor but his friends
state that there are strong reasons
TO believe that he contemplates
the tossing of his hat i'll the ring.
And if Mr.. Barker can persuade
the voters that he will make as
good a secretary of state as he is a
ne wspaper man he should have nc
difficulty in landing the office.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
The consider

acres in cultivation. The consider
alton given was "a, 10000
The personal property, consist
ing of all livestock. vehicles, farm
tools and machinery were sold tor
consideration of 81 10000
Mr.. Ayers is accepting in part
payment Spokane property to the
value of 81, 10000, the balance OF
81 900. 90 being paid in cash.
Mr., H. w. Terrence, of Spo'
kane, an experienced orchard man
is the purchaser. He expects to
arrive here Saturday and take up
his residence on his newly acquired
holdings. Mr.. Terrence and his
estimable wife, who is q teacher in
the Hillyard public schools, come
to us highly recommended.
Mr.. Ayers says he is still very
much interested in Bonner county
especially that portion around Bon-
ners Ferry, as he still owns 100
acres of his farm here. He ex-
poets to engage in business in Spo-
kane.
The deal was made through
Charles K. Warren, manager ex-
change department of the Nicely
& Walker Investment company Of
Spokane.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
ALIAS spMMQNs

IN the Justices Coprt OF Bopners Kerry Pre-
ninet, County OF Bonner, State OF Idaho.
q, G. Ames Plaintiff Us, Frank Gooch Defend
ant
The State OF idaho sends greeting TO Frank
Goocn the above named defendant
You are hereby spmmoped TO appear before
me at my Office in Hopners Ferry IN the Coup-
Is OF Bonner, on the 9th day OF June 1914 At
10 o'clock A. NJ, in an action brought against
YOU by said plaintiff, to answer the complaint
of the above named plaintiff. Said action Ia
brought TO recover from you the sum OF
seventy and ninty-six one hnndredths Dollars
for meat delivered TO You by the plaintin on
the 10th and 18th days of February. 1914.
said meat was delivered 10 you at Boomers
Ferry Idaho on the above named dates rs
more fully appeers in the verified complaint
now Oh lie in TIE seiq Justice Court. of Bon
ners Ferry recinct, aEq yop are hereby noti-
fed TO appear aud answer - above required or
Judgment will be taken against you for the
said amount, to-wit; The sum OF Seyentg aud
cinaty.six Que hundredths dollars, t0geshet
xsta eSrts of this suit.
Given gpssg my hand this 18th day OF March.
1914.
Geo. G. Wade
justice of cns Peace Boomers
Ferry Precinct, bonne, County,
State of ldshi.
a. 4. Bnhrow Attorney for Plaintiff.
20. Address. Boomers Ferry Idaho.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
OUR HOME WOMEN
HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR

Next time you go to the theater
or to the movies" just notice, if
you please, how many of our home
ladies have beautiful hair-glossy,
lustrous, and we'll dressed. Then,
if you will pick out five or ten of
those whose hair seems to be parti-
cularly pretty and will ask them
what they use on it, we feel sure
that at least more than half of them
will say Harmony Hair Beauti
fer. 1t is fast becoming the
rage with both men and women
who are particular about the APP
pearance of their hair.
Sprinkle little Harmony Hair
Beauti6er on your hair each time
before brushing it. Contains no
oil; will not change color of hair,
nor darken gray hair.
To keep hair and scalp dandrutf-
free and clean, use Harmony
Shampoo. This pure liquid sham
poo gives an instantaneous rich
lather that immediately penetrates
to every part of hair and scalp, in
suring a quick, thorough cleansing.
Washed off just as quickly, the
entire operation takes only few
moments. Contains nothing that
can harm the hair; leaves 40 harsh
ness or stickiness-just a sweet
cleanliness
Both preparations come in odd
shaped, very ofgamental bottles,
with sprinkler tops. Harmony
Hair Beautifier, S100 Harmony
shampoo, so cents. Both guar
anteed 10 satisfy you in every way,
or your money back. Sold only
at the more than 1000 Rexall
Stores, and in this town only by
us. - Brody's Pharmacy, j. b..
Brody, Prop. Boomers Ferry,
Idaho,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
Focal Pitk.ups


When you think of paint, think
of E. L. Little & Co. Our line is
complete.
When there is a Victrola in your
rome every musical longing is
satisfied.
For Sale IS. c. Rhode Island
Red eggs for Matching, Selected
breeding stock, Is eggs for Sl.oo
Phone 1os Mrs. J. II, HoaRland.
! 6tf
Mrs, Pitcher and her daughter
Mira. Louise Burgett left yesterday
for Spokane. Mrs. Pitcher will
spend the summer in Spokane. Mrs.
Burgett will return to Boomers
Ferry Sunday.
For Sale Good hay and stock
ranch, four miles from town. Ten
head of cattle. Will sell on good
terms. Address Lock Box 3ll,
Boomers Ferry, Idaho. 3-13-4- 1Oc.
Mrs. B. F. Zirbel and son, Don
aid, are guests this week of Mr..
and Mrs. Belcher. Mrs. Zirbel
expects to return to her home at
Lewistown, Mont, tomorrow.
The Farmers Union will hold
its regular meeting tomorrow
afternoon at one O'Clock at the
North aside school house. All are
urged to attend AS matters of great
local interest will be brought up at
this meeting.
For Sale-B Barred Plymouth
Rock Cockerels, early Matched
large, thrifty, even color, barred
to the skin, (E. B. Thompson
strain) s. so and IS 90 each. DR.
T.. M. Bates, Troy, Mont. 3-l3 If
IF. McGlocklin returned the
first of the week from business
| trip to Standpoint. Mr.. McGlock
, lin has been appointed road over
seer for District No. 7, on thu
Northside.
Ed. Foss has returned from Pot
. latch where he has been during tn
winter months and expects to re
:, main in Bonners Ferry for SOM
h time.
t Clarence and Irmina Fisk wen
!, over to Copeland the latter part o
S the week to visit friends and atten'
c dance given there on Saturda
evening.
The date of the home talen
\ play to have been given March !
N under the auspices of the ladies c
II the Catholic church, has bee
II changed. Definite and full an
II nouncements will he given mex
III week.
iii Under the hands OF +. w. M(
III Laughlin excellent progress ha
Ill been made this week on the add
HI ton to the building occupied b
III E. L. Little & Co., and sam
ii should be ready for use within
iii few DAYS.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
J. R. AYERS SELLS PROPERTY
Spokane Orchardist Is Buyer Price
Was $4,000

Mr.. ]. X. Ayers, who has resided
north of Boomers Ferry during the
past four years, has sold 40 acres
of his farm, together with personal
property, and is shipping his
household goods to Spokane where
he and his family expect to make
their future home.
The 40 acres sold contains the
buildings and orchard with IS
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13

Considerable additions and i'm
provements are being worked up
on this week at the Utopia Theatre
and it is expected that the building
will be ready for use Sunday.
If you like your chocolates, tatfy
and other varieties of candy fresh
every day, made of the purest
material and delicately favored
try the home made kind at Gjerde's
Variety store, across from the
postofice.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
Wellknown Couple Married

At Standpoint. Monday, March
9th, Arthur Tilligrin and Hattie
F. Rowle, both of this city, were
united in marriage, Rev. Father
Kelly of Standpoint officiating.
The groom is a wellknown and
industrious young man of Boomers
Ferry and the bride is daughter
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13

This is to notify all concerned
that my wife and family have left
my bed and board and that l will
not be responsible for any debts or
obligations they may incur. 4-10c.
JOHN A. PETERSON.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13

certineats Of Justice Of the Peace

Cont of the Eighth judicial District of the
State OF ldsho ia aBi Tor the coautF ~ Bon
ner do hereby certify that Geo c Wade. va
on the 9th day OF November, 1912 duly elected
Justice of the Peace Tor BSnnefs Ferry Pre-
cinct, Bonner County, Idaho AMI { at his
term of office expires on the second Monday in
January 1915. and that full faith and credit
are due TO all his official acts such
In testimony whereof have herennto st my
hand and official seal nj Standpoint. Idaho. TINS
18th day OF March, 1914.
Robt 5 McCrea
lsssi ~ District courD Clerk Of District coutf
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
of Frank Rowle of this city.

The happy couple returned from
Standpoint on the evening train
Monday and were given a rousing
welcome by their many friends.
They expect to make their
future home in North Bonners
Ferry in neat residence held in
readiness by the groom.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-03-13
Union Church

Sunday school, 1000 a. III.
Morning worship, HOO a. m. Sub
ject: The Power of a Simple Faith
in Lives. Evening service: 1880
p. m. Topic: Satisfactory Rela-
tons With Diety." A hearty in
vitation to you. Rev. Hart l..
Preston, Pastor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-03-03

Mems good, heavy blue den
i'm jackets, we'll made, double
stitched, soft finish, for
opening sale at. .49c
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-03-03

Mr. Stone was native OF Canada.
where he was born March II. 1912. HIS
father, Asahel Stone, brought his fam
lily to the states in 1885. landing at
Iowa City and proceeding by stage to
this county. When out ton miles from
Iowa City Mr.. Stone and his son
Charles or wills as he was known.
got In hurry and started out afoos.
They beat the stage here by half \
day, landing In Marshalltown In April.
1855.
Mr.. Stone and his son Charles en- :
gagged In farming and dairying on a
farm four miles southwest of tho city.
and stones cheese became known far
and wide. Young Stone attended school
at Marietta, and came to Marshalltown
in 1850.
On Jan. I. 1864, Mr.. Stone enlisted
in Company II. Thirteenth Iowa In
fantry, and served until April IL. 1865.
when ne was discharged for appoint
ment as first lieutenant OF . company
Of United States colored troops. Mr.
Stone was with General Sherman from
Chattanooga to Atlanta, and from
there on to the sea.
After the war Mr.. Stone returned TO
Marshalltown, and became identihed
with the business interests OF the town.
He was associated with John Turner
for several years in the hardware bus
mess under the name OF Turner *
stone. and for several years was In the
old City Bank.
Mr. and Mrs. Stone moved 20 Pas-
adena about twenty years ago. later
went to San Francisco, and then 20
New York. Four or Ave years ago MI
and Mrs. Stone returned to San Fran
cisco, where their three children re-
side.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. stone
are Mrs. Delano Smith, whose husband
Is a nephew and namesake OF the late
Delano T. Smith, of this city. Hal
Stone and Herbert w. Stone. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stone have four grandchildren. all
OF whom were present at the golden
wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Stone were
presented with many pretty gifts upon
the occasion Of their anniversary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-03-03
Congregational Brotherhood Meets.

Thirty members OF the Congrega-
tional Brotherhood were entertained
evening at the home Of J. L.
Pound North Seventh street. Plans
were made during the business session
for the brotherhood to entertain tha
other brotherhoods of the city on the
first Monday the new Congregational
church is opened. which will be about
April 6. At this affair the brotherhood
has planned to secure q good speaker
The securing Of speakers for the
coming month and the brotherhood
program for dedicatory week Of the
new church were discussed. Plans
were also discussed for the part tho
brotherhood will take in the state con-
ference to be held here May 10 to 81.
The address OF the evening was given
by c. w. Lawrence. who explained In
a most logical and lucid way the In
come tax. The talk was interesting as
well as Instructive.
After the program Mrs. Pound
served refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-03-03
Shower For Coming Bride.

Miss Minnie Hogancamp and Miss
Sadie Hodges entertained at the for
mer's home in Marion township Mon
day afternoon complimentary TO Miss
Verna Randall. who will become the
bride of Charles A. Hin on March %.
The guests included twenty-six OF the
bride to-hes more intimate friends.
who were admitted by Bernice
Wheeler and Beulah Keese. Tho rooms
were decorated In red and white. and
the afternoon was pleasantly spent
hemming tea towels for Miss Randall.
AS the affair was novelty shower tho
guest OF honor received many gifts
from her friends. During the after
noon a lunch was served buffet style by
the hostesses. Miss Randall II
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George RAN
dali. of Thompson. and has been teach
ing in the central school Of Marion
for year. making her home
with her aunt, Mrs. II. A. futile. Mr..
Hill is son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Hin. living six miles northeast OF ths
city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-03-03

The Stanford S. M. hand
made silk finished iisie
union suits, short sleeve,
low neck, knee length, 81
grade, white, on sale CIR
at .................O OO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-03-03
T.-R. Ad Ca,ssss
Ra;l,oay Company
Much Ans,oya,,f

Because Job hunters do not follow
instructions. the Minneapolis . q.
Louis Railway CompAny's mastses me-
chanic's office In this city ID being an.
noyed almost beyond endurance BY ap.
plicants for positions.
1t all comes about thru the opera
tons OF little want ad In the Times
Republican. and Ii another illustration
OF the far-reachinE and all-powerful
qualities OF T.-R. publicity.
The ad Complained or by the rail-
road company Is one In which men are
advertised for to become railway nrc-
men and brakemen. The instructions
are to address Railway" In care Of
Times Republican. but instead OF ad-
dressing this name. al the nd directs,
men OF all kinds. descriptions. and
ages are applying In person at the
master mechanics office OF tho NJ. Z
st. l..
we are being bothered to death"
said Chief Clerk Smith. OF the Office.
today. we do not need men, and we
are kept busy receiving them and ex-
planning that we are not In need OF
any. Boys under age for positions OF
this kind. and men beyond the age
limit, have applied among the others.
and several nave COue IruNl A1okoHs
towns in answer to the ad."
In replying to want ads. ana es-
pecially where the advertiser II seek
ing employees. acer should be taken by
the applicant TO address his letter an
directed In the ad. Too many people
bother the newspaper by telephone In
an effort to find out who the advertiser
is. The newspaper may know. ana
again II may not. and II It does 1t has
no authority to make public the adj
vertisers name,