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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-05-08
CHAPTER xll.-contInued.

CHAP XIX Nll.-Contlnuco.
Along the road toward the ranch
buildings plodded two dusty pedes-
TRANS, one a blond youth bundled
thickly in sweaters, the other a fat
man who rolled heavily, and paused
now and then to mop his purple face.
Both were dripping as If from an i'm
mersion, while the air about the latter
vfbrated with heat waves. They both
stumbled as they walked, and 1t was
only by the strongest effort OF will
that they propelled themselves. AS
they neared the corner of the big, low
lying ranch-house, already rejecting
the hot glare of the morning sun, a
mans clear tenor voice came to them.
''The volley was fired at sunrise.
Just at the break of day
did you get that?" one OF the two
exclaimed hoarsely. They're practic-
ing a death-march, and it's ours"
'And as the echoes fingered.
His soul had passed away
That's you, wallyw wheezed the
trainer.
Into the arms Of his Maker,
There to learn his fate
Here, what are you singing about?"
angrily protested Speed, as he round
ed into view.
"Oh. it's Mr.. Speedl"
"Good-morningl" chorused Helen
and the chaperon.
Welcome to our city!" Fresno
greeted.
Glass tottered to the steps. Them
songs" he pulled, lis bad for a man
when he's trainin'; they get him all
worked up"
I'VE had no idea you would be back
80 soon" apologized Helen.
"Soonl" Speed measured the dis
lance to a wicker chair, gave 1t up,
and sank beside his trainer. 1--WE left
yesterday We've run miles and miles
and milesl"
you can't be in very good shape,
volunteered the singer.
"Oh, is that so2" Glass retorted. 81
say he's great. He got my goat-and
I'm some runner"
And I'd be obliged to you II you'd
cut out those deeply appealing songs"
Speed glowered at his rival.
1t was Helen who FASTENED to
smooth things.
TITS all my fault. asked Mr.. FIRES.
no to sing something new"
BAH That was written by Will
liam Cromwell"
mo more of them battle-hymns, "
Glass ordered. "They don't do Mr.
Speed no good"
"All l want is drink" painted that
youthful athlete, and Helen rose quick
ly, saying that she would bring ice
water
but the trainer barked sharply
Mkt I've told you that twenty
times, Wally. 1t II put hob-nails In
your liver" He rose with difficulty
swaying upon his feet, and where he
had sat was large, irregular shaped
sweat-dampened area. Come on
Don't get chilled"
I'D give twenty dollars for a good
chilli" exclaimed the overheated col
lege man longingly
Il would like to see you a moment
Mr. Speed" Roberta rose from the
hammock
"Oh, and I've forgotten my" Helen
checked her words with a startled
glance toward the kitchen 1T viii
be burned to a crisp" She FASTENED
down the porch, and Fresno followed
while Speed looked after them.
HE must be an awful nuisance tC
nice girl. Think of fat. sandy
haired husband in a five-room fla
with pink wallpaper and a coloreC
janitor. Run along, Muldoon," tC
Glass. an be with you in a moment.
When the trainer had waddled oui
of hearing, Mrs. Keap inquired, ca
gerIy:
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-05-08
CHAPTER XIII.

o you know, Larry, I'm be-
ginning to like these warm
showers; they rest me-" AS
he spoke, Wally took his
place beneath the barrel and
pulled the cord that con-
nected with the nozzle. The
next instant he uttered a
piercing Shrek and leaned
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-05-08

complaints that were mufied by the
thickness of the sweaters-"for my
life, and I'll be out of job Saturday
Now, get under that showerl"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03
THE MILK WHITE R

! Copyright. 1914, by the Mcclure News
paper S%yndicate.)
One night as the last stroke of II
sounded a beautiful white horse dashed
along the road without a driver. His
bride was of gilded leather. set With
Jewels, n over his back was Il saddle
OF red velvet, trimmed with gold. He
stopped under Il tree and looked
around, as though he expected some
one.
swayed back and forth, and then dis
appeared, n in its place stood a
prince. He wore a black velvet suit
and a long, black feather was in his
cap. reaching to his shoulder. He patted
the horse and sprang to the saddle, and
the horse trotted along the Dad till he
came to the edge of a steep hill. Here
he spread his wings. which had laid
until then close to his sides. Up flew
his horse and rider, across a valley to
a mountain.
The mountain was % white and
very steep and on the top was a house.
Now, the prince was an enchanted
prince and had been told by the fairies
to rescue a princess who was held a
prisoner in this house by three mon
sters who had stolen her from her
father and mother. The prince had
tried to reach the top of this mountain,
but 1T was so rugged and steep that he
told the fairies h only way he could
reach the princess would be to fly to
her. So they sen the milk white horse
to carry him. When they were near
the top OF the mountain the horse
alighted, and the prince dismounted
and patted him and then tied him to
a tree.
In one Of the rooms in the house on
the top of the mountain the little prin-
cess sat weeping. She had on a beau
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03
MRS. GEORGE BASS ftop> AND
MRS. EMANUEL ABRAhAMS.

Illinois women who were given the
lallot last year are making 8 of their
Jew political privileges in a way that
las surprised the anti-suffragists. The
~tctivity of Chicago women in politics
ias been particularly noticeable. and
he spring campaign will find al least
.wo women of that city in the race for
he city council.
Mrs. George Bass. president Of the
Chicago Woman's club, is expected to
:un for alderman in the First ward.
She is making speeches telling what
she would do If made a city dad
The first is the famous Hinky Dink
Michael G. kenna and Bath House
John Coughlin ward. These men have
been aldermen there for many years.
1t is said to be h vilest ward in the
city.
Mrs. Emanuel Abrahams. a widow.
whose husband was an alderman for
the Twentieth ward. is also a candi-
date for the council seat. and her ward
also is one Of the tough ones She
opposes her brotherinlaw, "MorYie"
Abrahams. She is for clean politics
and has been Endorsed by democrats.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03
THE WlLLFUL YOUNG ROBIN.

Copyright, 1914. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
n morning Mr.. Robin said to his
wife: my dear. 1 think we had better
quite a chill to the air, and the frost
will catch US If we linger here, I am
sure" So, like a good wife. Mrs.
Robin told him she vas ready to go at
any time. But their son, young Robin,
did not make any reply to his fathers
proposal. I'VE will start in the morn
ing" said MI. Robin, land you better
Robin. II do not think l will go just
yet father" the son replied. Not got"
cried his mother. What do you mean?
Your father thinks it Is time we were
going south. and he knows"
But young Robin shook his head.
rather Is old,fashioned in his ideas.
and l do not think there will be a frost
for some weeks yet" His mother and
father looked at him with wide opened
eyes. "Well. 1 never" said his mother.
What shall we do with him" she
asked her husband. Let him alone"
he replied. These birds think they
know more thar we old ones. Let him
stay, and after he has had a day Of
cold. and nothing to eat, he will be
more sensible"
Mrs. Robin tried once more to per-
suade her son. Robin she said,
topping over 90 where he sat. 'syOu
do no know what cold weather is, and
you may be caught in a snowstorm.
You never have seen snow: the ground
will be covered with frozen, white stuff
and o cannot find worms. The
sparrows will take every crumb that
Is thrown out; you cannot fight them
alone, and all OF our set will be gone
a number nave already left for the
south. Do come with us, my dear
Robin"
But Robin would not heed her. He
wanted to see what the north looked
like In winter. He told her that he
would fly south later. So. the next
morning MI. and Mrs. Robin flew away
and left young Robin in the apple tree.
The day was sunny and warm. and
young Robin laughed to himself as he
flew about, for he was quite satisfied
that his father was mistaken about
the frost. He found a big worm and
ate 1t; then he flew to a limb and sang
very loudly. for he felt that he was a
very wise bird. Just then q shower Of
leaves. fell and frightened him. and
away he flew. The next tree was quite
bare OF leaves, and he could not And
another robin anywhere. That night he
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03
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THE LITTLE FIR TREE.

Copyright, 1913 by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
On the edge of Il forest grew "A fiji
tree. n u short distance from it grew
many fir trees. but they were large,
their branches We're long and they
stood much taller Than the poor little
ttr tree by the road.
How handsome they are it said.
Il sfA never be taken away. for | am
too small and do not seem to grow as
they do M snow came and the
other trees held it in their branches in
great white masses. but the little tree
was not large enough for the snow to
rest upon and it stood all green. the
only one in the forest. Then the chop
pers came for Christmas trees. and
took away some of the handsome trees
and the poor little fir tree looked with
envy oH their good luck.
Good bye they called as they were
carried past; eve are going where the
lights will burn brightly in our
branches and we shall glitter with gold
ladies' will have presents which we
shall hold for them to receive"
Il wish 1 could go with you." said the
little fir tree. but [ know i am much
too small to be of use in this world"
The next day the little fir heard sleigh
bells. and looking up the road it saw
a pair of black horses dashins along
with a handsome sleigh. When they
came near the fir tree they stopped,
and a gentleman jumped out
Nov. my dear" he said to the adv
sitting i'm n sleigh. "you can see the
trees from here. Tell me which one
you want and John shall get it for
you"
The lady looked past the little tree
to the big fir trees.
"They are all too large" said she.
II want one that baby can reach. oh.
here is one right here" she said, point
Ing to he little fir tree. This one is
Just right"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03
The HERMlI.

Copyright. 1913. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
An old man lived all alone in Il little
house by the side of a lake. The boys
called him a hermit, and took his APP
pies n threw stones at his window.
Gut the old man did not notice them.
He would mend the broken windows,
ana when they took his apples he would
say to himself. II have more than I
want. They may as well have them.
One day W boys named Jack and
Henry went to the lake to fish, and
as they passed the old mans house they
saw the shades were down and knew
ne was not Mt home. They took some
or his apples n then took a pot Of
red paint which they saw standing by
the steps and painted all the panes of
glass they could reach. Won't he be
mad" they said as they went away,
laughing.
After they had fished a while they
wenS in swimming. The water was
nice and cool and they stayed in a
long time. Both boys could swim, but
when they We're in deep water Jack
called 70 Henry. and before he could
reach him he sank. He came up a
little way from Henry, but before he
could grt to him he sank again.
henry was calling loudly for help.
ana a man came running to the lake
and plunged in. In Henry had caught
Jack by the hair when he came to the
surface the next time. and the man
o Jack to shore.
rs he dead?' asked Henry, very
nluch frightened. NO." replied the
man. II do not think so. but you run
Ior a doctor. and I'll do all 1 can for
arms. Bring the doctor here he said
stopping at the Herinit's home. Henry
raj as East as he could. and when he
returned with the doctor the Hermit.
Tor It was he. had Jack in bed and
waIm. He has saved his life," the
Jack had to stay in the Hermit.s
mouse that night. and the next mornine
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03
GREEDY TomMlE.
Copyright, 1914. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

Copyright. 1914. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
TOmmie was not fOn of working: in
fact, all he really did care to do was to
eat n sleep. He was very fond of
candy n cake and also of pies. But
he did not like to walk or move o
very much, so he became very fat INC
the boys called Fat Tommie. But that
did not bother Tommie. and he would
go by himself and eat them, and then
the boys called him Fat Piggy.
one day he went fishing and took a
basket of lunch with him. "Now.' said
Tommie, Il can fish when I feel like it
and | can eat and sleep if / like with
out anyon bothering me. wonder
what cook has given me-" He peeked
into ne basket and saw Il big mince
pie. is good to me-" he said,
hurrying a little. for he wanted to get
tn the pond SO he could eat. Soon he
came to a grove on the shore of q lake.
The grove was full of nice shady trees
and big rocks. Tommie sat down and
opened the basket. There We're tarts
and cakes, and the mil1ce pie and sand
wiches, and a jar of milk.
Tomrnie began eating at once. but he
decided not to eat the mince pie until
later. He flshed awhile, but it was Il
bother to tax the fish off the hook and
gave up the fishing and settled down
to finish up the good things in the
basket. He ate and ate until there was
not "A thing left, and then he looked for
IL comfortable place to sleep, for he
could scarcely keep his eyes open. He
found two rocks which We're formed like
Il cave, With the trees growing over
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03
Start a Health Account for Baby.

In the Woman's Home Companion
the campaign for better babies IS car
r1ed further by the publication in the
Department for Better Babies of an
article entitled, 1.-THE Importance of
Good Health" by Dr.. S. Josephine
Baker. director of child hygiene i n the
department of health OF New York city.
Following is an extract:
1T is a common practice to start a.
bank account for the new baby, added
to on each birthday, with the interest
accommodating until, when the boy or
girl reaches q, a substantial sum is
ready as a reserve fund to fall back
upon If h need comes. Would it not
be well to start a health account in
the bank Of life for the new baby!
Every critical momen passed. every
disease prevented In infancy will add
to 1T amazingly; a robust and normal
childhood will make it grow and the
nest egg of health, once started, a
be kept increasing until 1t begins to
draw the dividends of vtgor and vital
ity that money cannot buy. With it's
reserve fund to draw upon in time OF
need, the bank of health is an institu-
ton that never fails.
w are awakening to the fact that
h conservation of child life and
health is the key of our whole health
problem and is u most vital national
need. The world does not need more
babies, but it does iced better babies;
for the physical vigor and mental and
moral well-being of any race OF people
determines not only their power to live
out their individual lives to their full
est development but, indeed, their abil-
ity to perpetuate themselves and to en-
dure as a race"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03
IN One Year 1.ss22oo immigrants.

In One Year t.332.200 lnnm;urants.
In the year just ended, according to
statistics finished by William C.. Moore.
landing agen at Ellis Island. 1892. 200
passengers arrived at the port of New
York. 952,SS4 coming in the steerage.
The steamships OF 26 lines brought here
148.SS4 first cabin passengers ana 230.-
40 second cabin passengers. The
North German Lloyd line got the big
gest share Of the business, carrying
from northern Europe 1858 passen-
gefs. including 1925 first and 28.342
second cabin passengers. Tho Ham
6urgsAmercan line was next to the
North German Lloyd. having brought
to this port from northern Europe i61.-
.! p~aseengers. Including L.3o6 first
cabin and 9e.SS7 second cabin passen-
gess. The foIr lines comprising the In
tssnaaiool marines fleet plying betweAa
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03

tifll dress, and fragrant flowers were
IN the room. A table was spread before
her with all sorts of nice things to
eat. But this did not make her forget
the monsters who held her prisoner.
Presently the door opened and three
monsters aln in. One had a head like
r COW and hands like the hoofs, while
the body was that of a man. The
second one looked like q sea lion and
walked upright. n the third was a
huge giant. with a head like a horse.
They sat at the table and began to
eat. and asked the little princess to
join them. but she only cried harder
and moved as far away from them as
she could.
After a while they went out, and the
Princess went to the table to get some
fruit for h was quite faint. She saw
a mouse nibbling at the cake. You
poor little thing" h said. II will
not hurt you" The mouse sat up and
looked at her. stop crying" he said.
and eat something. for you have a
long journey before YOU"
me princess was so surprised to hear
the mouse speak hat she could not
answer for u moment. Then she said:
Il am MOI going on any journey. 1
am a prisoner here in the house of the
three monsters. Havey o seen them?'
"Oh, yes" replied the mouse, but
L am not afraid. I am so small they
CouAO Hot catcH me. But you eat, for
| am going to talk you home" and he
jumped to the floor. ''Turn your head.'
he said. The princess obeyed. Now
look at me! And when she looked the
prince stood before her. 1T had to be
small" he said. Ito get in here and
find you. and now that you know I
am able to take care of you I must be
a mouse again." And in an instant he
was running over the table.
1t was dark by this time. and the
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03

When his will was opened it was found
tnat he had left to David his chest OF
tools and a letter, telling him never to
part with m Of the tools, but to use
them often.
A few hundred dollars in the bank.
which had been used for expenses, and
the little house was all hat could be
FOUND. The house was left to a distant
relative.
David's mother was disappointed, for
Uncle David was supposed to be rich.
David grieved for his uncle more
than anyone. and when the chest OF
tools arrived he felt that Uncle David
come with them.
He used them very often and when
the next summer vacation came he be-
gan q desk which he wanted for his
room. He had been working on it for
several days when he noticed that the
handle OF one of the hammers was
loose at n end.
"That is queer" he said; SIT is all one
piece Of wood" But to his astonish-
ment the end Of the handle came Off.
1t was hollow. and in it he saw a
piece Of paper. He took the hammer
and the paper to his mother. When
She saw h paper she ran to the chest
saying. ut is a bank note"
Picking up each tool, he tried the
handles. and the ends Of each came
OIL. and in every one there was a bank
note for a large sum.
David suddenly found himself rich.
His uncle had made each handle hol.
low at tne end and fitted 1t SO nicely
that 1t looked like one piece Of wood.
It never would have been discovered
had the tools not been constantly used
az his uncle had directed. David priced
the chest and tools more highly thar
ever after that and they are still shown
In the family as Q curiosity and thu
source Of the family wealth for David
went into business with part OF the
money his uncle 20 strangely left hin
and became . rich man.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03

when he was dressing me saw he paint.
ed and felt very much
ashamed. The Hermit had a nice
breakfast for him, n told him many
found that he liked the old Hermit very
much. and when 1t came time for him
TO go he felt he must tell him about
the ii on h windows.
II am very sorry" he said, hang
ing his head, that I ever called you
names painted your windows; /
ann aniu ashamed of it, and l will take it off.
laughed and patted Jack on the
shoulder. II knew you boys did not
near any harm, and as the lower panea
are the only ones painted, + think
VIII cave them, as the curtains do nor
cover them.'
NO" said Jack, cit spoils the looks
OIL your house; I will clean them" The
1t was more than one days work. al
though the Hermit helped.
When they had all but one window
cleaned. Jack said, II will leave this
one II you don't mind; it is at the back
OF the house. and every time we see it
we Will be reminded of our unkindness
10 you and your great kindness to us"
as you like" said the Hermit.
laughing, but that is a thing of the
past. now"
The boys became great friends with
the Hermit and often visited him.
one day Jack noticed that the painted
pane of glass was as clean as the
others. ~
Yes" said the Hermit when Jack
spoke to him about 1t. 81 cleaned it. I
rather think that we always have been
friends. None of the boys touch INV
pie or bother me more, SO YOU
see. you have made life pleasanter for
me in many ways"
You are good and forgiving." said
never repay you, even by being kind
to you all the rest of my life"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-04-03

them. There said Tommie, as he
crawled in and spread his coat for q
pillow. Il can go to sleep in here. !
mould like to live in Il place like this,
where no one could disturb me, and
have a basket of nice food brought to
me each day, l am sure ] should en-
JOY life.
Dear me" he said, suddenly. Il cam
not turn over What can be the mat
ter: There was plenty of room when
| game in here. These rocks seem to
be closer to me-" he said. trying to get
up. Il am growing bigger every min
ute n l shall fill the cave if l keep
on growing. oh, dear! I wish / had
not eaten so much.'' He tried to call
for help, but now he was so large that
the rocks pressed against his chest and
he could not make a sound. And still
he grew and the rocks seemed to press
heavier. IT the rocks would burst"
thought TOmInie, Il could get out, but
them L shall be SO big l cannot walk.
L wish I had not eaten SO much." he
groaned, and then he felt himself jump
right through the rock.
Tommie rubbed his eyes: there he
was in the cave. and o any larger
than when he lay down. Il guess l ate
too much OF that mince pie" said Tom
mic, stretching out his legs and arms
up and picked up his empty basket.
1t must be nearly supper time" he
said. Il must go home" But he kept
the dream in mind, and when he was
tempted to eat too much sweet food
he thought of the rocks and how UNI
comfortable he felt growing big. and
was not SO greedy.