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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
EREMIAH SYKES was a clerk in
in a small store in the east till
ha hol ~. cnx;,,v o1.r,,,n,,lo+o1

All 81 l1c WAS Il CLERK III
In a small store in the east till
he had by saving accumulated
some capital; then he Went out
10 Colorado to become Il merchant on
MS own account. This was years ago.
Sykes store was located at a cross
roads in n mining district in the far
west. md the proprietor did Il thriv-
ing business, supplying the wants of
miners in a circuit OF fifteen miles. He
did all his work himself because he
couldn't hire Il clerk for less than $1cO
Il month, and that would eat up u good
Share Of his profits.
One day a man came into the store
to buy some goods. and after settlin.
the bill asked Sykes how he managed
to handle so much business alone.
Sykes told him that he should have a
helper and why he didn't get one. The
man suggested that he could hire Il
woman cheap enough, and after some
conversation said he knew Il woman
who would be glad to work for what
ever Sykes thought he could afford to
pay. The merchant told him to send
her along and he would see about it.
\ few days after that IL young wo-
man appeared at the store, and Sykes
hired her for Il very small salary. He
soon learned that she was as valuable
to him as Il man. hut he did not raise
her salary. Moreover. he tested her
honesty by leaving cash where she
could take it without being discovered.
but she called his attention to it, at
the same time remarking on his care
leSSnesS.
At this time a desperate called Sim
mons was doing 4 good deal of dam
age in the ne%ighborhood and Sykes
thought 1t would be better for him to
hire a man instead of Il woman, since
he might need help if Simmons came
down on him. He mentioned the mat
ter to his clerk and she said that she
could use a revolver as we'll as a man.
and if anything happened she would
prove it. Sykes was persuaded and
kept her in her position. but he didn't
pay her a mans wages.
Sykes clerk became so useful to him
that he gradually left one duty after
another to her that he had always con-
sidered he must attend to himself, and
finally he turned owe to he: his book
keeping. Notwithstanding the evidence
he had of her honesty, he couldn't
bring himself to contide his cash to
her. When a robber band dashed into
a bank or a store they threatened to
kill whoever knew the safe combina-
ton unless it We're given up. Sykes
argued that if he alone could open the
safe there would be less likelihood Of
loss than If another possessed it, espe-
c:Glly II that other was Il He
gave this to his clerk as an excuse for
not %entrusting her with the combina-
ton. and she admitted that it was a
very wise precaution.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
he w nfm0r1 Jerk By {. ARTHUR BoxToN

Sykes kept turning over his capital
SO steadily that there was never much
cash on hand. He was always owing
money for goods. and as soo as lie
received remittances to any consider
able amount he paid it out to his cred
itors. One day his clerk asked him
why he didn't let his creditors wait
for their money instead of paying so
promptly and make interest on it. add
ing that if he should ut any time find
1t impossible to pay cash they would
suspect something was wrong with
him. Sykes was impressed with the
idea and ceased paying so promptly.
After that there We're occasional ac-
cumulations of cash on hand.
One day Sykes was in the back OF
til. store figuring over his cash ac-
count. His clerk was ut the front
Custing the shelves. 1t was at an
hour when few persons came to the
place to make purchases, and no one
besides the two We're in the store. A
man came in, said something to the
clerk, and the two walked back to
where Sykes was at work. He recog-
nized in the man the person who had
recommended his clerk.
"Mornin', Mr.. Sykes" he said. "TIow
are you pleased with the young wom-
an l sent you:"
Every mlch.' Sykes replied.
II doesn't believe that women's
services are worth as much as Il
mans" said the clerk. II have been
with him long enough for a raise, but
l don't get it,"
Sykes looked uncomfortable. There
was something icy cold in the tone in
which she said this.
Don't you find her truStwurthy!'
asked the man.
"Perfectly," said Sykes. wondering
what this was leading to.
"He has never trusted me with the
safe combination" said the woman.
Hasn't he? Well. reckon he'd bet
ter pay you some back salary With
that he whipped a revolver from his
hip and covered Sykes. There was a
weapon in the desk on which Sykes
was figuring. but he dare not attempt
to get it out.
WHO are YOU and what do you want
here" he asked the man.
I'm Andy Simmons. AMI that lady
is my wife. l don't think you've treat
ed her fair in not giving her. Il raise
since she's been here. and I've called
i'm fn Gao uhnrf If &np,,nS;p' o,,o,
the safe?"
The game that had been played on
| Sykes flashed upon him at once. He
| opened the safe while the man kept
him covered, and. after the woman had
gathered some $1,000 that was in it
they bound and gagged Sykes, walked
out of the store %leisurely. mounted
horses standing at the door and gal
loped away.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
CAPTURING A MODEL.
A Complexion That Deiacroix Could
Not Let Escape.

NOV Lex Escape.
nelacroiX. the painter. was walking
out II day i'll Paris with Il friend OF
his when he fell into Il brown study.
what is up with you now?' said the
friend.
II can't get a certain shade Of vel
low" replied the artist.
What sort of yellowT'
Just then Il cab drove past.
1.-The very thing the painter gasped
out. "StOp, Stop
81 am enga@cd,' the cabby replied
without stopping.
DclucroiX started in pursuit and ut n
steep place in the Rue DIES Martyrs
overlook the cab. Opening the door,
he said in tones of entreaty to the pas
senger inside:
"Do please tell Your driver to stop.
l want your complexion for a painting
on which l am at work. There is il
color merchant close at hand. l shall
not detain you above five minutes. and
in acknowledgment of h service you
render me l will present you with a
sketch of my picture"
The bargain was struck. Delacroix
got his yellow. and a few months later
the fare received a sketch of his
assassination Of the Archbishop Of
L:ogc."
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
Frills and Fancies In Woman S Sphere
TAKE CARE OF HAIR.
Be Careful Not to Tear Scalp or Split
Hair, but Stimulate by Massage.

Hair, but Stimulate by Massage.
Few women take proper care of their
hair. They believe that if they give it
Il brushing at night and wash it every
two or three weeks they are doing all
that is needed.
Under normal conditions the proper
care Of the hair is very simple. The
objects to be kept in mind are to pre-
serve its natural luster and texture by
means Of absolute cleanliness and to
massage the scalp sufficiently to re-
move any dandruff that may adhere to
it and thereby promote the active cir
culation of the blood. All this must
be done without injury to the scalp or
the hair by pulling, scratching or tear
ing. Cutting the hair frequently has
Il tendency. especially in youth. to
thicken the individual hairs and pro-
mote their growth. Neither this nor
tends to increase the actual number Of
hairs. All claims to the contrary are
the p~retensions of charlatans.
Professional ~hairdressers do not ad-
vocate s%llampooins the hair oftener
than once a month. \ thorough
brushing once Or twice a week is re-
garded by them as sufficient for clean
liness and as much more beneficial to
the hair and scalp.
Much contradictory advice has been
given on the subject Of brushing the
hair, some persons saying that stiff
brushes should be used and the scalp
and hair brushed by means Of them
with a good deal Of vigor, others rec
ommending soft brushes and q very
moderate amount Of friction. These
differences are probably due to differ
ent views of the objects to be attained
by brushing. One object is to promote
the health Of the scalp and hence to
give strength and vigor to the hair.
For this purpose brushes with hard,
| stiff bristles may be used with consid-
cradle vigor provided the skin is not
injured. The other object is to smooth
the hair and free it from dust. For
this purpose brushes may be soft and
used with Il very moderate pressure.
Care should be taken on the n
hand not to scratch the scalp. tear the
roots Of the hair or cause it to split.
and on the other not to neglect the
stimulating effects of massaging the
scalp and removing dandruff.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
A LATE SUMMER SUGGESTION
Chintz as a Fabric For Dresses Is
Meeting With Much Favor.

Now we are quite used to chintZ as
a fabric for home decoration, and most
Of us are we'll acquainted with the
beauties Of this dainty fabric. But
only Il clever woman would think Of
dressing herself in the same fabric in
which she dccorates her furniture and
windows. And yet chintz us a dress
material is altogether delightful. hav-
ing cheapness as we'll as beauty to rec
ommend it.
A chintz chosen for Il gown is in one
white background. upon which black
lines in check design are drawn. A
tiny red and a tiny purple flower fills
the white squares. The skirt is made
quite plain like a tennis model and
comfortably full, SO that walking in it
is easy. Its only Communications are
two huge gathered pockets. which are
placed on either side of the hip, a lit
tie above the knee.
\ dainty white shirt waist. orna-
mentcd with a chintz collar and cuffs.
completes this effective costume.
Chintz of Il very charming and new
pattern can be purchased for So cents
a yard. and three yards will be quite
enough to make the entire costume.
This makes the actual cost come to
about Il dollar. A good skirt pattern
can be bought for 10 cents. and this
will make things easy. From the
scraps left after the skirt is cut out
and made collars and cuffs for a last
years shirt waist can be devised. This
will give the blouse Il new air and will
make it correspond with the chintz
skirt. If you have Il last years straw
hat that looks quite hopelessly old COW
or the brim with the same chintz and
edge it with ball furniture fringe.
which is 5 cents a yard. The result
will be as smart IN outfit as could be
desired for Il sum which will not ex-
coed $3.50.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
ATTEND TO HEADACHES.
Don't Neglect Them as They May
Prove Serious.

Headaches are much moro serious in
their hidden possibilities than most
persons believe, and they work havoc
with facial beauty.
Middle ear disease, mucous and pus
In the upper part Of the nose, mas
told assesses, fevers of various Sorts,
brain trouble, distempers such as tu-
berculosis, joint infections, or govt, eye
disorders, tonsilitis. gastric crisis, con-
stipation. dysenteries. pneumonia and
almost the whole roster Of human mall
aides may be preceded or accompanied
by headaches.
Further be it remembered that SLOW
emily breathing. o%vereating, poor VEN
tilation, lack of exercise and an indoor
life all have their accompanying head
aches.
There are different methods in the
treatment Of headaches. Each depends
upon the source.
Deep breathing and simple rations,
sleep in the open air and muscular
sport in the open may cure safely, If
not quickly.
and fruits eliminate the frontal throbs
that come from constipation.
Ice bags, and alkaline min ,ral wa
ter. a short diet with green vegetables
may cure the headache of %glutoony.
Rational gymnastics, physical Gull
ture. graduated exercises in the fresh
air and Il cold bath may cure the head
ache due to sleeplcssness.
If Il headache is persistent see a
physician.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
Oron Hermits.

Cream one-half cupful Of butter; add
one and one-half cupfuls of brown shg-
ar and cream: now add two eggs; beat
in one at a time until very light; sift
three and one-half cupfuls Of bread
flour with two heaping t~easpoonfuls of
baking powder and one-half teaspoon
full of soda (scant) several times: alter
nate with and one-half cupfuls of
milk to first mixture. Flour two cup
fuls of raisins the seedlcss are best.
Beat all together five minutes and drop
on fiat buttered biscuit tins and bake
in hot oven until a nice brown. If
butter is lightly sailed put in u pinch
of salt.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
A Geographic Game.

\ game which is entertaining as we'll
as instructive is played as follows:
There may be any number of players,
and it will be enjoyed by people of all
ages. Let the beginner give some geo.
graphical word-the name of a country,
city, river or mountain. The next play
er continues with Il name whose first
letter is the last letter of the word
given by the preceding player.
Thus. suppose the first word given
is Albany. the second must begin with
Y. Yucatan. for instance. No. 3 must
give a place whose initial letter is n,
and so on. When Il player fails to have
a name ready he is dropped from the
game. and the one who can play the
longest is. Of course, the winner.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
TURKISH SPY SYSTEM.
1t Not Only Keeps Tab Upon Strangers,
but Spies Upon Itself.

1t Not Only Keeps Tab Upon Strangers,
but Spies Upon Itself.
Turkey boasts of more spies to the
square mile than my other country,
as any IL who has been to Turkey
will agree.
The peculiar thing about these spies
is that they themselves cannot be
trusted. so that a regular chain Of
spies is the result. There are spies to
spy upon the spies.
The government officials have their
own spies to watch other people. but
even the great authorities themselves
are already being spied upon.
What is more. the method Of spying
is quite open, for the spies will stand
by wherever two or three foreigners
are gathered together and listen to the
conversation Visitors to Turkey natu.
rally get worried over such attentions,
especially when it might be their bad
months.
It is Tive "Nninitiatcd' visitor who
usually receives the most attention,
since he or size will carry on CONVEX
Sation In 4 quiet undcrtone. The per-
son who knows Turkey converses in a
loud tone for all and s~undry-the spies
especially-to hear that he is only en-.
gagged in pleasure Or legitimate bust.
ness. and the wise man leaves the topic
of politics severely alone. = London
Answers.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
Religious

Plan National Missionary Campaign.
About 10000 churches are to be in
yited to send delegates to the conven.
lions of the national missionary cam
paign. to be held in seventy-five of the
leading cities of the United States be-
ginning in October.
All the important missionary boards
and societies of the country, including
those carrying on home missionary
work as we'll as the foreign mission or.
CARNATIONS. are cooperating in the
campaign which is being organized by
the interdenominational laymcn's mis-.
sionary movement of New York city.
The attendance of registered dele.
gates mt the conventions is expected
to exceed 10000 men. and the mis-
sionary agencies believe the campaign
will give Il new impetus to all forms
Of mission work. Many of the best
known business and professional men
in the country are members of conven.
ton committees and will be delegates.
While men only will be allowed to reg.
lister as delegates, women as we'll as
men may attend as visitors.
There are to be conventions in thir.
ty-seNen states, n the campaign will
culminate in Il national missionary con.
gross III Washington in April, 1916.
Each convention will last two to three
days, and during next autumn, winter
and spring two and three conventions
will frequently be going on simultane.
ously in different states.
The convention programs viii in.
clEue addresses on and discussions of
al branches of Christian work abroad,
the problems of the home missions.
with probably speeches on the effect Of
the war on mission work by mission.
aries who have been recalled from for.
cign lands. Recent missionary prog
ross, new conditions. present needs and
Americas responsibility are. among the
general topics which will so on the
convention programs.
The main objects of the campaign
rs announced by the laymen's mission
airy movement are:
To consider new world conditions and
<AAI'eiAcd > enlarged responsibility.
To study the missionary progress of re.
cent years.
To project plans looking toward the &C.
complishment of our who'll missionary
duty.
To emphasize the adequacy of the Cos.
pei to meet modern social conditions.
TO Increase the spiritual power and eff.
cheney of the local church.
To secure the general use of the best
mGtllOGC Of missionary o6lIoot;o~ owl
nance.
TO inspire laymen to take their part in
the extension of the kingdom of Christ.
In the last six years, since a similar
missionary campaign was carried out,
In 10O0-191O, the receipts Of the foreign
missionary organizations increased 3d.
$4,000. but the opportunities for the
extension Of Christianity in non-Chris-
tian and pagan lands and the demands
for the extension of Christian work at
home increase so fast that the mission
airy agencies are unable to meet them.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
In and Out of the Children s Plavroom
HOW YOUR NAME ORIGINATED
Many Of Our Ancestors Adopted Ones
Of Trade They Worked At.

Many Of Our Ancestors Adopted Ones
Of Trade They Worked At.
If you look in the city directory you
will find all kinds Of trades represent
ed-Smith, Turner. Carpenter. Wheel
right, Goldsmith, Carter, Silverman,
etc. Most likely the ancestors of the
persons bearing any Of these names
worked ut those trades and became
known thus: John the Carpenter, Oil
YER the Goldsmith.
Other persons took their names from
their surroundings. For instance. Bel
mont originally meant a pretty mount;
Bergman. Il man that lived among the
mountains; Hamilton, Il small town.
Some of our friends ancestors We're
named after animals, such as Fox,
Bear. Wolf, etc.
Others again. after their habits. For
example, DrinkWater.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
Russian Sauce.

Yolks of two eggs mixed with one
t%easpoonful of dry mustard. same
amount of sugar and salt and a dash
of cayenne pepper. When this is thor
oughly mixed add one-half cupful Of
olive oil and either lemon juice or
vinegar to taste. To this may be add
ed IL ~teaspoonful of chopped pimen-
to and two Of chilli sauce. In making
rub the inside Of bowl with garlic or
onion before making the dressing.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
Hidden Trees.

Hidden Trees.
One day we all started for the -.
Bobby held the car fare in his :. and
he looked so happy chat we all thought
that he and Mabel we're Il pretty -.
Grandma shook like an -, but after
the car started she did not care a -.
We sat under the old dropping -,
and we had pie for luncheon. -
for the sea. and the sight of the broad
- brought the tears to my eyes. .
Answers.-Beech, Palm, Pear, Aspen,
Zig. Willow. Apple, Pine, Bay.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
To Remove Stains,

Grass Stains.-Wash the spot in alco-
hol. then in clear water.
Ink Stains. Cover the spot with
salt, squeeze lemon juice over it and
expose to the sun.
Iron Rust.-Cover thickly with pow
dered alum and steam ten minutes over
Il teakettle of boiling water.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
Puzzles,

Why are fixed stars like wicked old
men? Because they scintillate (sin-
till-latc).
What are the most difficult ships to
conquer? HardShips.
What is the best way to keep Il
friends love? Not to return it.
When is a man duplicated? When
he is beside himself.
What is that which is invisible, yet
never ont Of sight? The letter S.
Why is the letter w like scandal?
Because it makes i'll will.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20

the center hole of the second side then
when the paddle is turned over it will
show in the lower hole of the first side.
Show the audience that the peg is in
serted III the center hole of one side
and tell them to watch it change.
Swing the paddle and ut the same time
turn 1t. and the peg will appear to have
changed.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20
An Amusing Game.

Third. second. first Is Il "circle"
game. One guest stands in the center
and points rapidly in turn ut three per
o saying ut the same time, Third,
second. first" The one to whom he
points when he says ''first'' is then sit"
The fun In this game lies in the quick
surprises, for no one knows who will
be pointed to next
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-08-20

Photo by American Press Association.
With kites flying from all four of her masts, the Belgian training ship
L'Avenir sailed into the New York; arbor recently and dropped anchor off
stapleton. MI her complement of orty-hve cadets, with the exception OFFS even
boys between the ages of fourteen and sixteen, were called % the front, and
it vas lot safe for her to cruise lin European WATERS, So in order 20 give the
seven youngsters schooling and to pay or her upkeep, a of seamen vas
put aboard her in Havre, where she had lain three months, and she was put
under charter to carry case oil from here to Australia. LAvenir is bark
rugged, has wireless, electric lights, a donkey engine or hosting and three
schoolrooms. She has a doctor, a priest. a professor, a Marconi officer and
four leutenmnts all of whom take their turns Us schoolmasers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-15
J JokEnS STEAL oAGoo
SUITE OF oNlNNGIl
colLGog olGg eLUo
Special TO Times Re publican.

Speciaf 10 TlmeS-HepuOucan
sGrinneiI. No. IA practical Joke
assumed semi tragical proportions for
half the members OF the 0rinnel1 0leo
Club. when II appeared that. due %
the disappearance Of their dress suits
half an hour before time 20 dress Tor
the annual glee club banquet Satur-s
day evening. they would be forced 20
don their every day "rags'' for one Of
the most formal affairs OF the year ae
Grinnell.
One OF the men whose dress Guit
turned UP missing appeared NJ the
banquet an hour late in spike tails
borrowed from a professor Of the coll
lege who Ii OF n more extensive huild
than the borrower. II can easily b
imagined that sensation was created
when 1t was noted by the guests al
ready assembled that his coat tails
Tapped around his ankles. a most e's:
barrassing situation was created for
one of the men who was unable TO
borrow dress clothes and was forced
to appear In his every day suit.
The victims OF the conspiracy have
thus far failed to find anything humor-
Gus in the Incident and have solcmnly
sworn that unless the suits are re-
turned at an carly hour, search war
rants VIII he obtained and sys-
tematic overturning of all possible
hiding places he undertaken. They
further promise to prosecute the guilty
parties to the full extent Of the law.
The chances are. however. that the
identity OF the culprits VIII remain uni
known and 1t Is expected that the suits
will be secretly returned before the
victims have an opportunity to take
action