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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

I thank you for your message. Cap.
tain Fox" ! said sincerely. clasping
his hand. "Tell her how glad 1t made
me, But 1t cannot change my deci.
sion: win answer no questions.
This is your final reply. sergeant"
the colonels voice had hardened: his
eyes had lost their friendliness. Good
day, sir"
The door opened to the rap of his
knuckles, and the two men passed
out, neither one glancing back at me.
The sentry asked question, and
heard Pickney answer:
Yes, set the food within. but let
no one communicate with the prisoner
except on my written order. will
have another sentry posted above"
A soldier entered. bearing q camp
ration and pannikin OF water. and
placed these on the box. He said
nothing. and the colonel stood beside
the door watching until l was left
alone. / put the food on the floor un-
touched and sat down on the box. I
wanted to live: was young, ambi-
tious. and--I loved that girl. I real
lied this truth clearly, and 1t became
the one ceaseless Incentive to effort.
Her face arose before me, and / felt
that her message was meant for my
encouragement. She wanted me to
live: wished me to know that she was
not Indifferent; trusted me to accom-
plish all that q man could. And l
must act now, IL at all.
! ate the food, not from any sense
OF hunger. but because / needed 1t to
keep up my strength. ! was alone.
unmatched; there was no place where
an eye could peer In on my move.
ments. ! dragged the box over to
the window, stood on It, and managed
to dislodge the bit OF iron entangled In
the grating. 1t proved to be part OF
q discarded horseshoe. flung there
carelessly by some farrier and con.
tanned three thin-headed nails. with
difficulty loosened one OF these and
fitted the sharp edge into q screwhead
Of shelf bracket. The nail afforded
little purchase. and tried three oil
the screws before finding one loose
enough to turn. BY this time my I'm.
gers were numb and bleeding, yet the
final success set my heart throbbing
with exultation.
The removal Of the screw, which by
chance was the lower one, enabled me
to insert the remnant of horseshoe
beneath the bracket iron. Slowly
fearful of creating alarm, the impro
vised lever wrenched the bracke,
free, until / was enabled to get firm
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Officers Wife a Car conductor

At meeting Of the Portsmouth
town council recently 1t was stated
that two women, one colonels
daughter and the other a captains
wife, were working az conductors ON
the municipal street cars. Their oh.
tect is to release two eligible men for
war service. and they devote their pay
to charity. Portsmouth has now 80
woman conductors and Is postwomen,
London Telegraph.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Burned Pans.

II by any chance anything being
cooked In a saucepan burns Oil It.
when the cooking is done. with cold
water to which good spoonful OF salt
has been added. and leave to soak TIL
next day. Then heat slowly. and by
the time the water boils the burnt
portion will have been loosened and
will come of quite easily.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Grape Jam.

Stem the grapes and wash them.
then put over the fire to cook without
water. MASKING them frequently az
the cooking proceeds. When thor
oughly cooked, rbout is minutes In
necessary for this process. press
through sieve. then measure and re
turn to the FIRE. cook is minutes. then
add three-quarters OF q pint OF sugar
to pint OF pulp and cook halt an
hour or until thick. Pour into glasses
and seal when cold.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Chocolate Crutlers.

Cream two tah,espoonfuis buirer
and one-half OF cupfui OF sugar.
gradually add tho beaten yolks Of
three eggs and one and one-half cup.
fuls more OF sugar. one cupful Of sour
milk. ono teaspoonfnl vanilla. two
ounces chocolate grated and melted
over hot water. one.tbird OF = tea.
spoonful OF soda dlssoived In nne.hali
Of q teaspoonful OF boiling water. the
whites Of the eggs whipped to stir
fioth and sufficient sifted flour to
make soft dough- Roll out, cut into
obiongs: divide each into three stripe.
leaving the dough united at one end,
Braid loosely, pinch the ends together
and cook until golden brown In smok
lng-hot fat
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
CHAPTER XVI.
Under Death Sentence,

1t was dreary waiting, for every I'M
usual sound reaching me brought with
1t throb Of fear. That my fate was
already practically settled | knew, but
how long the delay might be remained
a problem. Fox, | felt convinced.
would use whatever influence he pos
sessed to delay action, and there was
faint hope in my mind also that No.
reen might even make plea to higher
authorities In my behalf. / dare not
believe she would. but the vague
dream OF such thing required again
and again to my mind.
To learn all could I dragged the
box to position below the window,
and standing On it. managed to gain
a narrow glimpse without. the vista
revealing flap of dirty tent cloth
and part OF an army wagon backed up
against the building, leaving barely
enough space for the guard to pace
back and forth the length OF his beat
/ could see his blue-ciad legs. with the
white stripe. cross and recross In
front OF me. tested the strength Of
the iron grating with my hands, but
the bars were firmly imbedded and
immoyable.
The sun must have been well down
in the west when Fox returned.
had been expecting him. trusting to
his friendly interest. and with feet
ing hope that Noreen might commits
sion him to bring me some further
message. Yet the moment | looked
into bis face. Swallowed by the fading
light. ! realized that he brought no
encouraging news. My heart sank.
but kept smile on my lips
y expected to be out of here be-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
DON'T MIND PIMPLEs
cutieura Soap and Ointment VIII Ban.
Ish Than. Trial Fres.

These fragrant supercreamy emolr
tents do 30 much to cleanse. purify
and beautify the skin, scalp, hair and
hands that you cannot afford to b
without them. Besides they meet
avery want In toilet preparations and
are most economical.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. ky.
Boston. Sold eyerywhere.--Ady.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Drothsr Explained Il.

A certain four-year-old. who haa -
Gently come into possession of ! arnAIl
pocket nashlight, and whose iittlo
mind has since beon largely taken
up with It, construction and eQuip-
ment. was overheard discussing family
matters with little sister, ! few ysass
older.
Il don't know what's the matter with
papa said sister. He frowns -
much and never laughs any mora
''Well, sister. was the reply, may
be his laugh battery Ii broken"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
IL strategy.

~ Sxp1t00ys
s we'll known army Officer said at !
Inner In Washington. apropos q
strategy:
The strategist must b very Quick
II decision and very prompt 10 axe
cute what he decides. There must ~
nothing Of Jiggers about tho success
tul strateEist.
"A friend, you know, called on Jig-
gers and found the man bending Over
! shirt with rapt. dreamy. perplsxsd
look.
What's upys the friend asked.
WELL said Jiggers, I'm II =
auAndAry. This shirt here d too dirty
% wear and not dirty enough % "a q.
the laundry. and cant make Up NJ
mind what TO do about IL !.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

- = renewed OF my ~
ferlng. II II agreeable 10 mo foe
you to publish this letter. IN elad
to have an opportunity 20 ny % III
who are suffering - hare done thak
! obtained relief by using ooddss kids
ney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills.
0odd's Kidney pilla 500 Per bon q
your dealer Or podd's Medicine CO.
Buffalo, N. X. Oodd's Dyspepsia Tab
lets for indigestion havs bssn Drove1
Soc per box.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Roasted SQUASH.

have found that steaming squash
in the meat rooster liz far superior to
steaming 1t on top of the stove After
washing the squash cut II up. withou,
pairing. into about three.inch pieces.
put II In the pan with few table
spoonfuls OF water to prevent burn
ing. and cover. The squash cooks
much quicker and 10 drier and richer
than that cooked In tho Old way
Good Housekeeping.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Not Msrcsnarv.

Mr.. simpkins." said the boss ~
verely, az the new bookkeeper came IN
at half past nine, "are ron not aware
that our Office hours are from mine 70
six?'
Eyes. sir" replied Simpkins; but
you see. this Is pay day. and didn't
want to appear too eager"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

grip on 1t with my hands. With foot
braced, and every muscle strained.
worked that bit OF iron back and forth,
tearing it free. until knew that an.
other wrench would separate it en-.
tirely from its fastenings. Then 1
forced 1t back into place again,
pressed down the loosened screws,
carefully gathered together the slight
debris iittering the floor, and cast 1t
into dark corner. The bracket
seemed as solid as ever. Now I must
wait for night.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
To iron q centernieca,

DO not stretch the round center.
piece on the bias before ironing. but
treat II as though II were square
Stretch first with the warp. then with
the woof OF lie material. and iron In
the same way. The result will be a
perfectly smooth. round surface.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
New Application Of an Old Adaoe.

Proprietor-"i have about decided
to employ female Dill collector What
do you think OF the idea?" Bookkeep
er--"Weli. the idea may be all right.
but | wouldn't advise you To do II.
Proprietor What q the explanation r.
ookkeeper--"Because II Ia said that q
woman's work In never dun
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Profitable.

TITS shame the way they crowd
those cars. Something ought to be
done about It."
Something has been done about II.
The company declared 20 per cent
dividend the other day"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

fered Tor 4 number e
years with bAckache.
also tender spots a
spine. and had 81
times black floating
apeoks before ny
ayes. I also had lunnr
bag0 and heart trou
Bile. Since using I'M
medlcine ] have ben
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

$50 you are gong to motor across
the continent, Mrs Whyffer?"
Yes. We start tomorrow"
Il dare say you anticipate pleasant
timer"
Yes. but there Is one thought tha,
troubles me"
And what fs that"
I'm afraid our car viii ~ att
date when We reach oar srs,eHtt
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Profit by others' wIador

He who calls In the aid OF an equa
understanding. doubles his own: and
he who profits by superior under
standing raises his powers to q
with the height Of the superic
standing he with.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Used Whenever Quinine Is Needed
Does Not Affect the Head

Because OF its tonic and laxative effect IAx.
ALIVE BROMO QuININE will be found beftor
han ordinary Qntnine for any purpCme f0e
which Quinine Ia used. Does not cause nsxs
sousness nor ringing In head. Remember there
= only ono "Hrofu0 Quiuinc.s That ID Laxar
3 w. Grove. 30.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

Tom--'Ts II true that you proposed
to Alice and were rejected?" Jack
mot exactly rejected; she said when
she felt like making fool OF herself
she'd let me know. - Boston Trap
script.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

To quart OF cranberries add halt
a pound or more OF seeded datea and
about half as much sugar as you
would without the dates. Cook until
soft.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
penurlous.

is he tight 7"
+ Tight? Why. he couldn't svsA
spend vacation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Slow process. Sometime,

BY the terms OF Christianity SAWS,
ton is free. but sometimes II takes 90
awfuiiy tong time to lift the mortgage
on a church Washington Post.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Consistent.

Higgins Ii always preaching pre-
paredness."
Yes" and he practices what hs
breaches. too. He always manages 10
be out when bill collectors call.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
A GRATEFUL OLD LADY.

Mra, H. g. Clemens. West Alexan~
Ter. Pa, writes: have used podda0
Kidney Pills. also Diamond DinneE
Pills. Before using Thorn I had suf-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

Nos Gray Hairs Bot Tired Eyes
make m look older than we aro. Keep yOui
Eyes young and you will look Young. AftSt
tho Movies always Murine Your Eyss-
Don't tell your ago.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

To keep clean and healthy tAke d..
Pierce,s Pleasant PeIleta. They re.ulAts
liver. bowels and stomach ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

But too many people set into - ~
gument who have nothing u ~.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03
Local Playhouses
WnAT the Press Agent Has 70
w Say Of PTsSeut and Coming
AthactionS - - - -
W
EVELYN THAW AT PASTIME.
'sThreads OF Destiny Is Fascinating
FTVe-Reel Feature.

Evely Nesbit Thaw, the little wom-
an on whom the country's eyes have
been turned for years. comes to the
Pastime today in thrilling five-reel
feature, Threads Of Destiny
Less than year ago the little act
ress appeared on the Portland. Ore,
stage in a vaudeville skit on her first
tour since the tragedy and trials that
have blighted her life. For years she
remained out Of her profession until
the storm had blown over and the
people began to sympathize more
than ever with her as the plaything
of the fates.
In Threads Of Destiny she makes
what probably will be her last pub
lie appearance on the stage, whether
before the footlig1hts or the moving
picture camera. For her part in the
play she is said TO have received S20,-
900. She almost has decided to aban-
don her profession and retire to some
estate where she may live in quiet
with her son.
William, the boy. is featured in the
fascinating play with her. She is
supported by an all-star cast, led by
Jack Clifford. The picture is to be
shown two days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03

: SALEM, ore, Feb 3.-Eastern Ore
gon won it's fight for reorganization
OF the Railroad Commissioner dist
riots.
The bill providing redistricting Of
the state To conform with the con-
gressional districts was passed after
heated debate in which Represen'
tatives Ritner and Forbes, of the
Eastern oregon delegation, charged
that members of the present Railroad
Commission have been active In lob
bying against the proposed change,
The house at the same time voted
down a proposed substitute fathered
by Representative Wentworth of Port
land chairman OF the committee on
railroads and transportation. to elect
all the commissioners from the state
at large.
The present law provides for cleo
ton OF one commissioner at large, one
from western oregon exclusive OF
Multnomah, Columbia and Clatsop
counties and the other from those
three counties and eastern Oregon
Under this arrangement one commits
sioner comes from Portland. one from
Albany and the third from Cottage
Grove. Eastern oregon Is not repre-
sented on the present board and 1t
was for the purpose Of gaining repre-
sentation that the bill passed was in
troduced by Representative Ritner'
The change-if 1t is passed by the
senate and signed by the governor
will become effective in two years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03

Allow the stew to boil down 50 that the
liquid does not cover the meat or chicken.
Add half cup Of cold water TO stop is boil
ing and drop the dough in large SpoonfulI on
top Of the mea, or chicken. Cover and let
boil again for IS minuieL
Made with X c Baking Powder and
steamed in this way, dumplings are as light
as biscuits and are delicious with thieksnsd
gravy.
Thi, recipe is adapted from one for Chicken
Po, Pie in "The Cooks Book" by Janet
Mckenzie Hill, editor Of the Boston Cook
ing School Magazine. The book contains
30 excellent recipes for things that are good
to eat and that help reduce the cost Of living.
"The Cooks Book" sent free for the
colored certificate packed in every ascent
can Of X c Baking Powder. Send to Jsquss
Mfg. Co., Chicago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03
GIBBON FOLKS
HOME AFTER A
WESTON VISIT
MRS. JOHN HAGER AND CHILL
DREN SPENT MONTH WITH
RELATIVES.
Ispecial Correspondenee.) }

GIBBON, Ore, Feb. 3.-Mrs. John
Hager and children returned home
last evening from a months visit
with relatives in and near Weston.
Victor Torrey OF Portland is visit
ing here at the home Of his aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson.
Word has been received here from
Freewater OF the birth Jan. 20, Of a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Fox.
Mr.. Fox has for the past two years
been assistant forest ranger here at
Gibbon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, Dol
fay Thompson, Frank Bennett and
Millard Thompson were all in Pen
dleton Thursday and Friday.
Harry Sayer was in Pendleton
Thursday.
Miss Evelyn Meagor and Mrs. Nat
tie Williams were in Pendleton Sat
urday shopping.
Will Brace is spending a week at
the home OF his cousins. VIII and
Ruff Campbell near Pendeton.
Mr.. Frank Crawford is absent from
here for a few days in Pendleton and
Weston on business.
Billie Williams is back from a
months visit in Portland with his
mother.
Dolfay Thompson returned today
from an over Sunday visit on Weston
mountain.
VIII Humphrey is here from PEN
dleton spending a few days at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brace.
Henry Thompson was thrown from
load OF bailed hay Sunday. In
juries were considered quite alarm
ing for a short while. but he is getting
along fine now.
Geo. Grace and John Thompson
are both having a siege Of la grippe
this week. ENNa
Albert Baker went over to wes-
ton today.
Mr.. Bob Crabtree was in Weston
and Athena a couple of days last
week.
A very heavy rain has been falling
here last night and all day; the snow
is all disappearing and the river Is
raising fast.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Ray Of Reed and
Hawley mountain, spent Sunday here
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Crabtree.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03
WESTON FARMERS ARE
OVERLOOKED WHEN RAIN
FALLS N ABUNDANCE
PINE GREEK HAS BEEN RUN
MING ALMOST DRY WITHIN
LAST FEW WEEKS.
Two Days Rain However, Swells the
Strcam--Friends from Massachu-
sctts Arrive at Ranch OF Henri
March Where They VIII Spend
Several Days-other News Notes.
(speelal Correspondence.)

WESTON, Ore, Feb. "a much
needed rain fell Monday and Tues
day at Weston. Comparatively little
water has been running in Pine creek
here before but since the rain the
creek is running a good stream.
Mrs. Fred Shelton and daughters
arrived from Massachusetts, and are
going to spend several months visiting
relatives in Weston and Milton. They
were guests at the Henri March resi-
dence in Weston during the week.
Jack Chaplin went to Walla Walla
Tuesday to visit a few days with rel
atives in that city.
Claud Davis spent Sunday with
friends in the Garden City.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Price left Mon
day for a few weeks stay in Port
land.
James Turner Of Weston made a
business trip to Heppner last week.
Miss Eliza Morrison is in Adams
visiting friends and relatives this
week.
Messrs. Roy Read and Monroe Tur-
ner spent Sunday with friends in
Pendleton.
Matte Carlyle has gone to The
Dalles to resume her work as an OPP
orator for the Pacific Tel. & Tel. at
that place.
Rev. Orr, presiding elder OF the
Methodist church, was in Weston
Sunday and conducted the morning
and evening services.
Lillian Fredericks returned Mon
day from northern Idaho. where she
has been spending the past week with
her brother, Lewis Proebstel
Mrs. James Schrimsher returned
Tuesday from Freewater where she
has been visiting relatives.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03
Bills introduced in Oregon Senate
The Measures Below Yesterdays
Session.

pirate exercises. Teachers are allow
ed full pay for holidays.
S. B. 1s1, by Hollis-Authorizing
county courts to establish assessment
road districts.
S. B. 1872. by Notwithstanding
office Of state fire marshal.
s. B. 1873, by Washington. county
legation-Increasing the salary of
the county treasurer to 5000.
S. B. 1874, by Smith (Josephine), to
relieve certain registered pharmacists
from taking examinations before en-
gaging in business in this state.
s. B. 1856, by La Follett, to impose
tax Of per cent upon gross re-
ceipts from firms giving trading
stamps with merchandise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03

SALEM, Ore, Feb. 3.-The follow
ing bills were introduced in the SEN
ate:
s.B. l72. by Moser-Amending sec
tion I26,. Lords Oregon Laws, relat-
ing 10 prevention Of deficiency tudg-
ments in actions for recovery Of mon
ey on purchase price Of real prop
erty.
s.B. 17s, by Moser-Providing that
all powers granted or assumed by any
corporation formed under general
laws subsequently may be amended.
altered or repealed.
S. B. ia, by Moser-Amending Sec
ton 1906. Lords Oregon laws making
the service of summons on a master
or mate OF a vessel due and legal up
on owners of the vessel.
S. b. 175, by Moser-Making parole
officer and governors private secre-
tary members Of the state parole
board
S. B. 176, by Moser-Authorizins
the sale OF lands that are limited to
persons under disabilities, infants OF
in contingency in cases when sucn
sale would be beneficial
s. B. 1T, by Kellaher-To estao-
lish a farm mortgage loan bureau
through which longtime farm loans
may be secured at low rate OF In
terest.
S. b. 17s, by Bishop-To complete
and equip state armory at Salem
making $1,000 appropriation.
S. B. l7s, by Moser-Providing foi
organization and supervision Of anC
partial support Of local day school
for the deaf; an appropriation o.
$1,000 Is asked.
S. 3. 1ss. by committee on educa
ilon-Prowding common school holi
DAYS as follows: Sunday, January !
February u. February 22, May 30
July 80. July 4, Labor Day, OctoDel
12. Christmas. Thanksgiving and gen
eral elections, where schools are use'
as polling places and that portions o
February u and %. first Monday II
September and October ~ shall o.
observed in the schools with appro
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03
GOVERNOR SIGNS SIX BILLS.
Four OF States New Laws Are Those
introduced by MIR. Olson.

SALEM, ore, Feb. 2.-Governor
withycombe signed the following
bills:
II. B. So, by Olson--Creating dis
trict courts. defining their jurisdic-
ton and providing system of pro-
cedure.
II. B. rs, by olson-Exempting
chickens and other domestic animals
from execution of attachment.
H. B. 79, by olson-Abolishing JUS
tice courts and creating district
courts.
H. B. 81, by olson-Further de-
filming Jurisdiction Of district courts
H. B. IS. by Hunt-Giving laborers
in logging camps lien upon their pro-
ducts.
H. B. t47. by Barrow-Limiting
catch of crabs in waters Of Coos Bay
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-03
Money and Thanks Voted

SALEM, Ore. Feb. 1,-After allow
ing Secretary of State Olcott the
amount asked for the operation OF
his department the ways and means
committees OF the Senate and House
adopted a resolution, offered by Sem
ator Day, extending the official vote
Of thanks for the efficient manner
in which he had conducted his office.
Mr.. olcott returned to the general
fund $4,000 of the appropriation for
the past two years and asked $4,000
less for 1915 and 1915 than was al
lowed in 1918 and 1914.