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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

oil woman after 'em. It's plumb hell
in Green Briar. Maybe yer Cowan,
but I'm ID If We look like eny o.
thet outfit ever / see afore. What
part O. the army wus We WITH"
"Sixty-fifth Virginia - Covington
company. Captain Daniels"
The older man chewed awhile in ST.
lence, evidently impressed with the
seeming frankness of the reply.
Wal, We mout be a Cowan, o.
course" he admitted reluctantly.
''Enyhow reckon it don't make no
great difference. fer If We be goin' ter
Green Briar we kin ride awhile ter
gether. Two is better than one these
days. Hitch yer boss out thar in the
scrub alongside o. mine, an then come
in we're. Wen eat bite fust, an then
lie down spell, fer I've been a-ridin'
most o. Their night myself"
His voice was hardly as cordial as
his words sounded, but l felt 1t best
to accept the rather surly invitation.
l led my horse down the dim path in.
dictated, until / came to where the
other animal rangy, iIl-groomed
sorrel-was securely hidden. had
blindly stepped into trap. but just
what kind l could not as yet deter
mine. I must win the mans conf
dence, and learn what l could. The
fellow, whoever he might prove to be.
was evidently in concealment.
Whoever he might prove to be-spy,
scout, bushwhacker or deserter-be-
yond all question he possessed init
beyond the Alleghenies. He knew the
existing conditions there, and was ac-
quainted with the people. Once his
confidence could be fully secured, pro-
viding his sympathies were with the
cause of the South, as was most prob
able, his information would be of the
utmost value. Reticent as he was,
suspicious and close mouthed, silent,
typical mountaineer, he could surely
be induced to let fall some scrap of
information. And somewhere along
the way an opportunity must surely
| arise whereby | might escape from his
company, If such a move became
really desirable.
Revolving these thoughts rapidly in
my mind, / returned to the hut. care
fully bearing the bundle containing
the federal uniform tucked under my
arm. The gaunt mountaineer, busily
engaged in preparing breakfast at the
open fireplace, scarcely favored me
with glance of recognition, but be-
gan to arrange the scant supply of
food on an overturned box.
Just pitch in, an help yourself,
Cowan." he said. affecting a cordiality
of manner not altogether natural.
Thar amt much of it, but we'll eat
whut we've got. an then rest awhile.
II yer a-goin' ter travel along with me
1t will be done mostly at night till we
git down Covington way"
/ seated myself without ceremony
You are in hiding, them" r asked
carelessly, not even glancing up at tAe
expressionless face opposite.
Wal. not exactly. We've grown
pretty skeery back in the hills-no-
body thar knows their friends frum
their enemies these days. Yer amt
been thar lately, reckon?"
No; not for over q year"
ITO BE CoNTINUED.)
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

less in my fancy. on the usual roman.
tic and latterly quite elegiac and Al.
lent terms"
The real interest Of the story Is this,
was Margaret Gordon the sole orig.
mai of the Blumine or -Sartor Resar
tus? one critic would nave us an
sWer that although Jane Welsh might
haze inspired some Of the deIaIIs 1t
was Margaret Gordon who VAS the
true original
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

have been fixed with his keen. search.
ing glance VOW that he can read
thoughts like a book, and that he
can see through solid materials.
This Burmese Sherlock Holiness seems
to bear charmed life. He has been
persistently menaced in the lonely
jungle. and various attempts have
been made TO poison him. but they
have always failed. He does not ad-
NIT that he bears a charmed life.
There must be a beginning and an
end Of all things" he says. And q
mans honest duty viii carry him a
long way"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
A LONG LIE.

Sir Walter Scott, while travelling in
Ireland, was one day accosted by a
beggar. He felt in his pocket for a
sixpence but, finding that he had
nothing smaller than shilling with
him, gave it to the woman with the
wordsa
You must give me the change next
time we meet"
''T will, sorr," replied the beggar,
"and may yer honor live till We get
H"-Los Angeles Times.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
Father and Son.

A club man who poses as humor-
list was having his shoes shined at a
railway station.
"And is your father a bootblack,
too?" he asked the boy at his feet.
No" said the bootblack. my father
is farmer up the state
All" said the humorist, as he
reached for his notebook to make an
entry, "he believes in making hay
while the son shines. New York
Times
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
ReanonahIa DEFAMATION

F'ogarty has quit the profession
What do you think Of that?"
4Fogarty, quit? You must. be af-
fected by the heat Why, he's on the
bin this day. What got the idea into
your Panama?"
Well, / saw him coming out of
business mans lunch. place"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
norhlnzln Yam L,aaa.

Here 10 simple little mathematicaa,
question. the answer to which seems
q paradox: Suppose the earth
spherical, and 3 cable laid along the
equator in contact with the surface;
its length would be about $4,000 miles.
II the cable were everywhere six feet
from the earth's surface. how much
longer would It BET"
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Sufficiently Hungry.

Little Whites mother sent him to
bed without any supper.
At 8 o'clock, as Willie lay dismally
In his little bed in the dark. his father
appeared at the door and whispered:
Son, could you eat some honey in
the comb?"
Jimmy, dad" Willie answered. e
could eat it in the brusn;'
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
The Tickle Public.

Il suppose your husband is quite a
popular hero around here" said Wis
itor to the wife of a famous pitcher.
Yes" replied the slab artists wife,
when he wins everybody .slaps him
on the back and calls him by his first
name, but when he loses the neighbors
won't speak to either of u.s.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

The teeter Gig. u requires stick
"a or 80 inches long and two inches
wide, for the teeter board "a, Fig. p,
two short sticks for supports (B, Fig.
u, spool bearing for the top of each
upright (C), and berry box for each
end of the teeter board.
Locate the center of the length Of
stick A, upon each edge, and then
drive a nail into both edges at this
point Cd, Fig. %. Drive uprights B
into the ground three inches apart,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
His Manacers.

Can return this necktie IL ITS
style, color and cost do not meet with
the approval of the board of direct
ors?" asked the little man of the clerk
at the haberdashery counter.
Il suppose SO, but tell me, please,
who are the board of directors?"
my wife and daughters. might
also add that they are the auditing
bureau and the committee on style. .
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
Early indications.

What profession do you think your
youngest boy will follow?"
Well" replied Farmer Corntossel,
Judging from the way he likes to-
play in the dirt, I think maybe he'll
be one o. these land grabbers you read
so much about. "-Washington Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
field for Ambition

Yes. father" be said 10 old Mr.
Hayseed. I've graduated. and my edu-
cation is complete. | s'pose know
about everything. Nov l must choose
field. where my abilities can be used
TO the best advantage. / want q large
held where will have plenty OF room. "
Son. replied the old man. there is
the ten-acre cornfield. and you kin
have Il all to yourself"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
Safety First.

I'm sorry, sir, but I'll have to ask
you. to pay in advance if | serve you
fish,"
why, what do you mean? I'll re-
port you to the manager"
Cant help it, sir. The last man 1
served fish to got bone in his throat
and had to go to the hospital, and
the boss took the check he didn't pay
out of my wages
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

willow tahteta. edged with natural
marabou around the wide skirt. the
bodice being OF pale brown silk net
over eream-colored chiffon. A shirrea
lace hat Ii banded with marabou
above the dropping. wired brim, and :
parasol OF brown and gold brOcadea
elk has also an edge OF marabou.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
Good Wlthout Bold.

We have 10 accustom ourselves %
some of the new coats. for they are
long-waisted but without belts. the
basque standing out full and asser-
tive at the waist. They button down
the front and have no revers. but EN-.
broidered collars or sometimes velvet.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
ThatenlHmen.

When first he was married. he used
@ boast that his wife had way OF
her own"
Well"
Now he complains that she has her
own Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
ReauIta

Employer-I'll hire you on one con
ditien. You must get results,
New office boy-Say, I'll get them
and the batteries and the hits and
errors within half an hour after every
game.-Judge.
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pIsappolntinu.

They tell me Jacks trip abroad was.
disappointing to him..
Yes. it was. He had fine time
until he got to Greece"
Didn't he like Greece?"
"Oh, he liked it well enough, but
he couldn't find any one who has ever
heard of any OF the Greek letter soeie-
ties he belongs to-
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Bal tha MakIna.

I'll have you understood. sir" said
the oustling slittie chap that l am
a self-made man"
All right old man. said JiRgers
Nov rus along home and finish the
soe. and then I'll taik To yon.r-Judre.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

How long have they been mar
ried?p
About ave years
Did she make him good wife,"
No; but she made him an awfully
good husband. Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

Trs'ned Nurse Of Great Value.
One o. the most yaIna bic wtanons
against infant mOrtalify Is the ,ra,,,,.s.
Visiting nurse who enlsa4s the anme
and helps and inslracls lhs nothsr
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

line, or any other heavy rope, tie
them to the upper crossed ends of the
poles. and run them down and tie to
stakes driven into the ground halfway
between the poles, as shown in Fig. Q.
Figure shows thes framework GOV
cred with odd-sized pieces of cloth.
The torpedo-shaped shelter tent
shown in Fig. is a new form that |
have devised for you boys. Four bar.
rel hoops and eight two-foot stakes
are needed for its framework, and
enough cloth to cover this.
Open the barrel hoops where their
ends are joined, and nail each end of
each hoop to one Of the stakes. Then
drive into the ground the other end
Of each stake of the frames thus
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

Marabou is . smart trimming. and In
seen on some charming evening coata
and dancing frocks. Among the Ias.
~ Is q ngdal OF corn-colorsd pussy
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
Rich Peat Beds Near Naoaeo,.,

A centurys supply Of peat near Mos
COW has been acquired by a Russian
company. which win erect n plant
and convert II into electricity and
heat the city.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

Many q woman has discovered that
the best way to retain q mans love Is
not to return It.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

Then. after driving the supports b
into the ground about ten inches
apart. bind the spool bearings G 20
their tops, slip the nails g OF the
cross arms into spools C. and brace
the framework by binding the strips
. TO them p shown In Fig. T. After
the braces have been put on. ali that
remains 60 complete the Ferris wheel
is I. cistting OF holes through oppo-
site sides Of the berry boxes. large
enough for the nails - the ends OF
eress arms A 10 slip through.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
WANTED

WARTEn MEN AND WOMEN. Now is the
1ern - time to learn the barber trade. Bar
bers in great demand. Special rate
now open for 80 days. Only short time required.
Tools furnished and commission paid while learn
ing. Call or write Moler Babef School, 10 Com,
mereial ST., Salt Lake City, Utah.
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P
HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
By
A. Nicely HALL DOROTHY PERKINS
=
By
FOR BACKYARD CAMPING.
A DOLLS TEETER, MERRY-eo-
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wright. by A. Nicely Hall.)
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Confessions ofaWife

much too good for you, and I'm
going to stand by her. I'm not
going to let any d cad beat
her even II | happen to have the
misfortune to have him for a
brother.
Jack tried to get at me then
and ! knocked him. down."
Dick did not say any more and
so after a while ! asked:
What happened then"
Il don't know. | came away
from his apartment. You know
l went over there and found him
still in bed at nine o'clock in the
morning.
Hes no good, Margie, and
want to forget him.
Mr.. Selwin says you've made
a great hit with his wife. Good
work"
CONTINUED Tomorrow.
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GUNNER than an owl. am
thankful thal | have been mar
ried long enough not to ask
questions when he is In this
mood, no matter how curious |
am. One ill-advised question has
been known to lead straight to
the divorce mill.
After Dck had eaten his dim
ner and was seated in his favor
lite chair in the living room and
lighted his cigar while his coffee
was cooling | handed him the
evening paper. He drew a long
breath and pulled me down to
the arm of the chair and kissed
me.
1t was the first real love kiss
he had given me since he had re-
turned. The first kiss was the
usual one a man is expected to
greet his wife with after an alb
lsence. Then he gave me that
kiss OF consolation when | showed
him that | was disappointed be-
cause We had no babies. The last
Kiss in the morning was purely
one of habit-the one a man who
has been married three years
gives to his wife when he leaves
for the work that is already en-
crossing his thoughts. This kiss,
however. was really mine. Ii told
me he was glad he had me, that
was there and that 1 made him
happy.
AT last, after As hours at home.
my husband had really returned
to me.
i sat very still on the arm of
the chair while he slipped his cof-
fee and smoked in silence. Z
All at once he turned so that
he could look me in the face and
said: "Margie, l really can't un-
derstand how such a cad as Jack
got into my family. I'm through
with him. told him, as one of
the trustees of fathers estate
that l wanted him to keep away
from the bookshop, to get work
to do somewhere else. l told
Mary that she must not pay him
any more salary and to keep him
out of the place.
"Oh, Dick. what will he do?"
81 don't know and don't care.
Do you know, dear. he struck
Mary the other day because she
would not give him any money?
He made an awful scene at the
shop. The other woman told me
about 1t. Mary brick. She
kept her mouth shut and | simply
had to make her tell me about 1t.
Jack tried some of his bullying
tactics with me, but | showed him
they did not go with me worth a
cent.
81 told him his drinking and
skylarking around were bad
enough, but when he took money
that belonged to his mother to
pay for his vices I drew the line.
Then he sniveled and said he
never had had a chance, put up
the same old gag that every weak
or vicious man has put up since
Adam. The woman tempted
me.
You had a good position
given yoI.' he blurted out.
Given me? Margie. that made
me furious; why, | helped to pay
his college bills. / told him
some plain and garden truths
then that made him squirm even
while he tried to lay his failure
to Mary.
If l had not married. he
whined.
Good lord, Jack / ex-
claimed, that is the only manly
thing | ever knew you to do, and
God knows what we would do
now if it we're not for Mary's
courage and ability. You GER
tainly could not run the business
Then he began to swear. so
she's got you "buffaloed" same as
she has the women?' he said.
She has gotten me 'buffaloed'
to the extent that | think she is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05

Q.-Will you please tell
me when the Passion Play"
is enacted, the name of the
village, what country and
also population of same?
A.-The passion" Play Is
given in Oberammergau. q village
N upper Bavaria. The population
is about 1900. The play will be
given in 1920.
Q.-How many presidents
are there in the world who
are elected by the people,
also the names of the coun-
tries? Kindly tell us who
the president of Portugal is?
M. T.
A.-The following nations have
a republican form of government:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
China, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecua-
dor, France, Guatemala, Haiti,
Honduras, Liberia, Mexico, Mica
ragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru,
Portugal, Salvador, Switzerland,
United States, Uruguay and Vene-
zulela.
Manuel dc Arriaga is the
president Of Portugal.
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AT THE APOLLO
ALL WEEK

The Girl of the Golden West"
big Belasco feature with Manel
Van Buren in the title role, is
drawing big crowds to the Apol-
10. II Is an excellent Belasco
feature from the Famous Players
COMPANY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
AT VAUDETTE
STARTING TODAY

The new Vaudette show. FRI
day and Saturday, Is headed by
THE Menace of Fate" two-part
Kalem drama. Other feature
films on the program are when
His Ship Came In" two-part Sc
Zig drama. with Bessie Eyton and
Thomas Santschi; Village Scan
dal." Edison comedy: The Be
loved Adventurer, No. 49," Lubin
drama with Arthur Johnson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
GOLDEN WEST FILM
DRAWS CAPACITY

"The Girl of the Golden West"
which Manager Anderson is fea-
turing at the Apollo, is one of
the movie sensations OF the sea-
son. Since the film has been on
showing remarkable crowds have
filled the playhouse to Its eapa-
city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
LIBERTY THEATER
OPENS FER. 9TH

Work is progressing rapidly on
the new Liberty theater, at the
site OF the old Princess, and Man
ager John Siefert believes Il will
be ready for the opening Febru-
airy 81.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
o PHOTOPLAY HOUSES o
AT THE GEM

To-day and tomorrow at the
Gem. 1910 Portland avenue:
Mona Lisa" hand colored War
ner feature in two parts; "Twi-
light" gripping story of the
north woods. three parts. featur-
ing Geo. Gauntier.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
AT THE LYCEUM

Today and tomorrow the Lyce-
um theater, 2713 Sixth avenue.
will present: Charles Chaplin
and Fatty" Arbuckle in THE
Rounders.' keystone comedy;
THE Keeper of the Light" with
Muriel Ostriche and Boyd Mar
shall; fourth episode, "Perifs of
Pauline"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
CHAPLIN COMEDY
AT MELBOURNE

Charles Chaplin. the funniest
man In the world. 10 featured In
the Keystone comedy masterpiece
His New Profession" In which
Chaplin does some new stunts.
Other pictures on the program
are I'm the Land of the Otter"
the Mutual Pictorial Review. "A
Nights Adventure" The pro-
gram will remain until Saturday
night.
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AT THE BUNGALOW
BEGINNING TODAY

THE Perils OF Pauline" sew
enth episode. featuring Crane
Wilbur and Pearl White; The
Bond OF Love-" two reel drama
produced by the Yale University
Dramatic association; Col.
Heeza Liar In the Wilderness"
clever comedy cartoon.
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Personal
Social

Miss Irene Camelia Travis,
daughter of Mrs. Annie Travis,
and Clinton B. Rustic, we're mar
ried February by Rev. J. l..
Murray.
The Prospect club announces
their next dance for Saturday
evening at Campbell's hall, East
40th and Mckinley avenue. Music
will be furnished by Brooks or
chestra.
Tacoma chaper, 126, o. f. s.,
will meet for the comforting of
degrees tonight in the red room
In Masonic Temple.
Westminster guild of First
Presbyterian churchs will meet
Monday afternoon in the home of
Capt. Gordon, 627 Carr street.
Mrs. and David l.. SOltau are
at home to friends In apartments
at the Ingleside.
Mrs. j. 8. Mckee Is guest this
week Of members of the Women's
club.
Mrs. and Robert Bradford leave
Tacoma today for WeI,atchee
where they will make their home.
Mrs. T. r. Reed was hostess Mt
a pretty "Candlemas Day" party
for the Good Times club, Tues
day evening In her home, TIA
South o street.
Women's league, First Congre-
gational church, will meet with
Mrs, A. J. Haywood on Prospect
hill, Monday at 2:30.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
WAR FILMS
AT PALACE

The first films from the Ger
man side of the battlefront In the
European war will be displayed
at the Palace beginning Sunday.
The pictures show actual war
scenes, and are said to be the
best yet brought to Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
COLONIAL BILL
IL SPLENDID

The grand opera, "Mignon.
done In elaborate motion pic
lures. and accompanied by the
entire musical score on the $l0,-
600 pipe organ. Is proving a big
attraction at the Colonial this
week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
NEW BILL AT
ORPHEUM TODAY

At the Orpheum. South Taco
ma, today only: The Adven-
lures of Terrence O'Rourke." epi-I
side No. 3. One OF the big adj
venture serials that Is making a
distinct hit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05
AT IDLE HOUR
THEATEIt TODAY

For today and Saturday, the
Idle Hour theater. South Tacoma,
offers 1.-THE Prison Stain" two
reel Kalem drama with Marin
sails: "Wifie's Athletic Mamma"
Lubin comedy; "A Hunting Alb
surdity." Lubin comedy; and
1.-THE Sealed Oasis" a one-reel
drama OF the desert, featuring
Guy Oliver.
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+ M p r Z s s
Empress Stock Co. In
"THE BARRIER

Niglsts--15c, 25c, 35c and soc.
Matinees Sunday, "Wednesday and
Ssturtiay--1Oc and 25c. Matinee
prices Monday night. Main 604.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05

do with your treatment of him.
He probably expects you to ''cut
his acquaintance" but by bowling
to him you will confuse him, and
then by refusing to talk to him
you will confuse him still more.
He must eventually see that the
confusion which you heap upon
him is an expression of your con-
tempt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-05

Joyce and Guy Coombs; q Broa-
cho Billy Essanay drama; three
single reel comedies.
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Read tho ulassi1ed 80. %
Pare Six