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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26
Plants That Mimic Stones.

In South Africa there is found a
plant Of the genus Mesembryanthe-
mum. growing on stony ground, which
SO closely resembles a pebble that it is
invariably taken by the stranger to be
q stone.
Another species of the same plant
growing on the hills round the Karoo
produces two leaves about as large as
ducks eggs, having a surface resem-
bling weathered stone Of brownish
gray color. tinged with green. These
plants look like stones, but for a short
time they put forth bright yellow flow
ers. Still another species of the same
plant resembles the quartz pebbles
among which it grows.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26
WARS

1t has frequently been noticed !
], that a subtle influence is exer-
!, cised on the social side of life by
:, wars between different nations
and revolutions among people Of
, the same nation. In looking back
on the past history Of fashions
how often has this been the
case? Take, for instance, the
Napoleonic, Crimean and Franco
Prussian wars. Dress became es-
!, pecially feminine, with founces,
!, frills and such like bravery, as
, indeed is the case today.
, But in the early days Of the
, French empire Immediately fol
; lowing the revolution all fem
, mime weaknesses, If so they can
!, be called, disappeared from fash
, ions record. The laws Of de-
, corum and proportion were vio-
lated in dress as in everything
, else. Fashions became reckless,
, violent and wanton alike In col
) or and design, In accordance with
, the spirit and genius Of frightful-
, ness which threw Its shadow
} over everything.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26

Yes, ma'am. It's all out i'll this
mornings New York paper. | had it
from the grocerman, and he had it
from the postmaster. So I guess it's
STRAIGHT ono11ob -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26

any disgrace that might come upon the
family.
Eyes, ma'am. It's all out in this
mornings New York paper. | had it
from the grocerman, and he had it
from the postmaster. So I guess it's
straight enough"
Fenny Mason looked bewildered.
Il didn't know Alfred was in New
York" she faltered. II thought he was
in Australia or Patagonia or some
where"
1.-The newspaper said that Alfred
Quigg, a clerk in the Kinticum Nation
al bank of New York city. had alb
seconded with $4,000 Of the banks
funds. 1t said that detectives were
close on his trail and that they ex-
pected to a%pprehend him within a day
Oh so. 1t said that he was the scape-
grace son of Deacon Quigg of Lii
bridge. There" said Tabitha Way.
swell, I don't believe it. There's
some mistake" protested Fenella OBJ
stinately.
"Anything's possible nowadays, with
folks running around in automobilen
and airyplanes as cool as you please"
remarked Tabby, nibbling pensively
at a ginger cooky.
Fenella turned and faced her friend.
There was a look Of obstinacy in her
brown eyes.
mo matter what was told me about
Alfred Quigg. I wouldn't believe it
not If it was real badv' she declared
Loyalty.
"Hurrah for you. Cousin FeneIla!"
cried a merry voice from the open
window.
The women turned with one accord
and stared at the s%unbrowned, curly
haired young man who leaned his
arms on the window sill and grinned
at them, showing perfect rows OF
white teeth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26
straiaht Tip.

New Man on the Road--What IL the
best time for me to see the head Of
this firm I'm working for, boy? Office
Boy-Between the time he gets your
salessaccount and the time be gets your
expense accoupt--Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26

IL you are not kesping mp t O the times
on War News or other World Events Its
because YOU don't read the st. Paul Dis.
patch or 81. Paul Pioneer Press. Write
ms FOR Sample Copies and yen can easily
convince yourself OF this actual fact.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-12
SCHOOL PRESIDENT
 WHIPPED BY BOYS
Razor Strop Used by Student at Fourth District Agricultural
 School

Russellville, Dec. 11.-President Charlas k. Scott of the Second Dis trict Agricultural school was last night over-powersd by crowd Of students, thrown to the floor of the dining hall and given fifty lashes with a razor strop.
 The attack on the president, who is of powerful physique, is the out growth Of a students strike early in session, when Mir. Scott is said to have severely punished one of the students.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-12
Sugar Ship Afire.

New York, Dec. 1.-The sugar laden freighter, Tyninghame. put back to New York when fire was dis covered in her hold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-12

In her love making, her shift ing between toreador and off cer. one reads her purposes without the need of subtleties. In her glowing, changing face are written the line of the drama which the silent play does not permit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-12
Harmonious Obedience.

"Old Bill Jones is a regular tyrant in his family. They even have to appear merry if he feels that way. When he cracks the whip" ''Well?" They all have to crack a smile."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-12

In Carmen

One cannot do justice to Carmen It is a picture of 1inesse, encompassing the sin cere efforts of a great player even to the point of very rough treatment accorded the expen- sive person of prima donna of a great director and of a loyal studio support. It satis- fies anticipations and it will go down on the records as a classic technically and histor- ically.-Chicago Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-12
Geraldine a r ar

The result of their weeks of work and mountains of money is high powered illuminator. Carmen" is so good a picture that it scarcely seems a pie turc. 1t tells the Carmen story more coherently than does tho opera for the common cOnsum- er.-Boston.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-12

And Miss Farrar has ade- quate support in her matador and officer. Pedro de Cordoba is a fine type of the bullfighter, while Wallace Reid as Jose is slim and good looking-there- by putting it over most of his operatic predecessors-and a lover to match Garments own vintage of emotion.-N. Y. Tel egraph.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-10-28
Hardness of Iceberas.

The hardness and strength of ice in
creases with the degrees of cold, and
as icebergs come from the region of
perpetual cold of an intensity difficult
to realize it is readily seen how they
can become demons of destruction"
The hardness of icebergs is something
wonderful. even surprising that of the
land ice" reported from st. Peters
burg in 1740, wherein it is declared
that ''in the severe winter Of that year
a house was built of ice taken from
the river Neva which was fifty feet
long, sixteen feet wide and twenty
feet high, and the walls supported the
roof, which was also of ice. Before it
stood two ice mortars and six ice can
non made on a turning lathe, with
carriages and wheels also of ice. The
cannon were of the caliber of six
Founders. but they were loaded only
with one-quarter pound Of powder and
with hemp balls-on one occasion with
iron. The thickness of the ice was
only four inches, and yet it resisted
the explosion"
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consistency of beef extract. But jake
avoided them ALL He sidestepped and
clinched like a veteran and In the
breakaway managed to plant one OF
two short arm Jabs where they would
| do the most good. Just as Mr. Brans-
comb stepped from the elevator jake
brought the conflict to an abrupt close
with singing blow on James Walsh s
upturned nose. 1t followed three wal
Tops to the same member. and James
took the count.
Here, you young rascal" Mr.. Brans-
comb exclaimed. whats all this
aboutp'
Walsh rose sullenly to his feet, and
jake, smoothing his hair with one
hand, maintained discreet silence.
James," asked his employer, "how
did you get into this mess?'
But James was making a desperate
effort to cope with his rising emotions
and merely shook his head.
Come inside, both of you" said Mr..
Branscomb, and the two culprits fol-
lowed him into the directors room.
NOW. what's all this about?'' he re-
peated.
WELL" Jake commenced, "he called
me outer me name. Amt dat right?'
He turned to James Walsh for corrob-
Grafton, since he deemed 1t best to
make common cause against the loss
Of their jobs. James nodded sulkily.
$50" Jake went on. 1--WE got mad
an scrapped."
Mr. Branscomb sat down at his desk
with an air OF decision. you'll both
leave on Saturday" he announced.
1--WE can't have any loafers fighting
around here"
The two unfortunates filed out, ex-
changing malevolent glances, and pass
ed into the anteroom. They sat In ST.
lence on opposite ends of the bench for
a quarter of an hour. when jake rose
to his feet and walked rapidly into the
directors room. He had made brave |
resolve and was afraid to give himself |
time
MIR. Branscomb," he commenced.
kin say sumpin'?'
The second vice president waved his
hand in permission.
Nov, | amt got no kick comm be-
cause ! gets fred, see." he continued.
but James Walsh. outside. is up
against II"
How SOP Mr.. Branscomb asked
well, he's engaged" said jake.
"Engaged?"
Oats right. Mr.. Branscomb: he's en-
gagged to Miss Doty."
jake looked hurt at the peal Of
laughter with which Mr.. Branscomb
greeted his announcement. Several
minutes passed before the second vice
president recovered his composure suf-
ficient to annunciate.
"Call him In" he said.
In response James shambled into the
directors room and blinked solefnnly
out Of his one open eye. His snub
nose was swollen to such dimensions
that 1t Wed even with Jakies Hebraic
organ.
James" Mr.. Branscomb commenced
yrayely. "what is this l hear about
your proposed allianceT
"Huh?' James Walsh grunted.
II understand that Miss Doty Is the
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ed him into the room and arrived In
time to hear him deliver his message.
All right" Mr.. Branscomb said;
get Henry Carr on the phone"
Miss Doty preceded him from the
room, and as soon as he crossed the
threshold she clutched him by the
shoulder.
What are you doing hereT she
asked
Lego" jake cried; I'm woikin'
herew
"Since when?"
DE big guy gimme de job" he no
piled
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a Remarkable Island.

White island. which lies in the Bay
os Plenty, off the coast of New Yea
land, derives Its name from the clouds
OF white steam in which it appears to
be continually enveloped Its area is
only 600 acres and its height about 800
feet above sea level. The water of the
island is OF pale green hue, and any
thing dipped into it becomes of red
brick color. The fumes of sulphur are
always plainly perceptible. Covering
an area OF fifty acres Of one OF the
lakes on the island is an immense
caldron kissing and snorting and send
ing forth volumes Of poisonous steam,
while all chances Of egress appear TO
be denied by the steep, silent and
gloomy cliffs,
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gravely and protrered his aand to Misl
| Doty. Marrying and ii Ting In mar
rage is 80 common an occurrence Oh
the east side that tile proper phrase
rose blithely to Jakle's lips. Besides
he knew the symptoms, for on sum
mer nights the tenement stoops OF
Mangin street are crowded with just
such scenes, ever greeted with. II con-
graduate youse bote." and concluding
with large wedding In public hall.
The conventional reply Of the engag-
ed couple is blushing thanks. pro-
nounced "t'enks," but In this case.
while Miss Doty supplied the blush,
James Walsh emitted the reply, and
1t was far from conventional.
yer dirty. sneakin' klke." he growl-
ed. ''come outside and I'll knock yer
block awff,"
He was good twenty pounds
heavier than jake and head and shout
ders taller. but as he grabbed jake
by the shoulders and violently pro-
PEELED him into the hall nothing re-
manned to the latter but to defend him
self. Then 1t was that his training at
the Neighborhood club on Willett street
stood him In good stead.
No doubt IL was James Walsh's in
tention to end the matter In one ter
rife onslaught, for the blows he aimed
ut jake in force and number were
sufficient TO have reduced him to the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-10-28
Lost Gold Mine.

Among the famous lost mines Of the
western world and one which is again
being sought is the Tisingall OF Costa
Rica. 1t is said to have yielded great
quantities Of gold in the time Of the
Spanish domination. After quelhng
the Indian uprisings. however, the
Spaniards failed to relocate the mine.
1t is thought that 1t lies hidden in the
bed of one Of the larger streams Many
attempts have been made to find it, but
so far without avail
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fortunate lady" his employer contin
ued.
The rest of james Walshs pulled
features assumed the hue of his nose
Say, Mr.. Branscomb," he protested
Il don't know wot dis kid has been
givin' yer, but
"To put 1t more plainly" Mr. Brans-
comb interrupted. "he says that he
thinks l ought TO give you back your
| Job because you're engaged to be mar
ried to Miss Doty."
Jaw. he's daffyr James Walsh
blurted out
ward his confrere.
why" he exclaimed, "ain't youse
engagedT"
Jaw, cut 1t outr' James Walsh re-
Joined and abruptly left the room.
jake shifted from foot to foot in his
embarrassment. He certainly had
made mess Of it, he cogitated; but,
then again. weren't their actions those
OF an engaged couple?
Il guess you'd better go outside"
Mr.. Branscomb interrupted, land tell
Miss Doty I'd like to see her.
Sorrowfully jake departed and de-
livered his message Then he repaired
to the outer office to sit with the sulky
James Walsh, whose presence alone
stemmed his impending tears. How
was he to know that Miss Doty and
James Walsh were just friends and
nothing more? Surely appearances
were against them; but then Miss Doty
was such lady, nicer than the teach
er of GA grade In the Mangin Street
school. Yes. she certainly was a
Here the tide Of his reflection was in
terrupted by the person herself, who
bounced into the outer office with her
hat pinned on awry. AS she passed
by jake she Kissed the one word. |
Sneak" and to James Walsh the |
equally offensive term "Idiotr' Then |
she banged the hall door behind her |
md was gone Mr.. Branscomb follow
ID on her heels, smiling grimly.
James" he said. you're a pretty
rood judge of women for boy your
lge. On your way home tonight stop
n at the International Typewriter
company and pick out homely ste
Tell her to come early to-
morrow morning."
He turned from the hulking James
Walsh to jake, whose eyes were
right with unshed tears.
"And you, jake" he said, 1.-THE next
lme you want to fight pick out a man
our own size" He started to enter
he inner office. "Oh, by the way"
e called out, II forgot to say that
on both keep your jobs until further
Office"
jake sat on the bench swinging his
,gs. too stunned to realize his good ,
,rtune. Soon he recovered his wits,
nd again the thoughts chased one an
her through his BRAIN If Miss Doty
nd James Walsh embraced, he reflect
l, 1t must have been ON account of
otives of friendship. On the other
and, he was friends with many girls
the neighborhood of the delicatessen
ore, but never once had he put his
IN around them. Then, like thun- r
,rclap. the true significance of the af-
ir overcame him. He had spoiled
all.
Say" he croaked, ''youse two wuz
cretly engaged Amt dat right?"
James Walsh surveyed the agitated
kie with his remaining useful eye.
ihurrup," he beloved, "or I'll lift de l
ce off'n yerr =
And when a few moments later Mr..
'anscomb departed for the day he
und them sitting on opposite ends of
e bench, giving vent to their emo
ms In comforting tears.
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TATHEN Jake Feinberg, at thu
" age of thi4teen, attained his
religious majority, his IA
Their deemed 1t high time
that he should pay for his board and
lodging; hence jake was withdrawn
from the Mangin Street school and
instructed to seek a job 1t proved to
be an elusive matter. and every even
ing be returned TO his fathers home
behind the delicatessen store on East
Houston street with the seal of un.
success on his chubby face
'YellT' his father iDterrogated. Sor
Fowfully jake shook his head.
''yodt for a schmardt boy are your
his father commented, and jake chok
ed down the herring and potato which
formed his evening meal. while his
tears seasoned anew the pungent
viands.
BY the dawn OF the fourth week
Jake had roamed the financial dis.
trict over and canvassed every Office
In the skyscrapers OF the neighbor
hood. "Ain't yer got narteD for
young Teller ter dor was the burden
OF his inquiry. and curt negative was
the only answer.
At length he CHANGED upon the head.
quarters OF the chocolate trust In the
Algonquin building. The boy In the
outer room was asleep with his head
on the desk, and Jake deemed II best
not to disturb him. He tiptoed into
another office. where stenographet
sat at her machine, plunged in the
concluding chapters OF a romantic nov.
el. Thence he passed into third !
room. In which an executive meeting
was being held. Gathered around
long table were six directors whom
Mr.. Branscomb. the second vice presl.
dent. was addressing with impassioned
gestures.
ut is an outrage" he declared. that
these duties should have been levied
on manufactured chocolate. The goods
were raw material. as appears by the
statements which | have here" He
paused TO rummage among the papers
on the table just as Jake opened the
door. Boy" he said sharply. tell
Miss Doty to give you those customs
statements"
Mr.. Branscomb was totally wrapped
up In his argument and had no eyes
for the Identification OF office boys,
while the faculty OF obedience was
strong In jake. He turned on his heel
a word.
Miss Doty." he cried, "dey want
dem customs statements
Mechanically and without lifting her
glance from the absorbing page she
handed Jake some yellow sheets Of
paper, which he delivered forthwith to ,
Mr. Branscomb. In the meantime an ,
'ther matter had been mooted. and I
'akie stood with the papers In his {
hands for some moments. until there !
was lull in the general conversation.
go over 10 200 Exchange place" 8
aid one OF the directors. "and ask MIR
1ckhardt II he viii be good enough to G
tep around for few moments" S
Jake laid the statements on the y
esk and was or In flash He re- ii
urned few minutes later. before the q
egitmate incumbent whose duties he
ad usurped had awakened from his q
ap, and repaired Immediately TO the =
irectors' room. ,
He amt In. SIR" he announced :,
fiss Doty, who had concluded the last h
xciting chapter OF her novel. follow a
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-10-28
POtash,P erlmutter
and Others
By MONTAGUE GLASS
VI.-JAKIE

copyright. The Frank A. Munsey Col
TATHEN Jake Feinberg, at the
" age of thilteen. attained his
" religious majority. his ia
Their deemed II high time
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-10-28
Worthy Of Your Patronage

need lawyer going to build want to buy or sen
real need insurance have other needs those whs
advertise below Publicity inspires confidence and deserves it
The advertisers who appear below well known Emetts
trade territory They reliable and will give the best Of
service They invite your patronage.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1915-11-12
Time For Non
PdrtisaStShip a tsA q

II JUDGE DOLIsyis 4 awaiis Grand Old Man,
j. one whose life has been SO much part OF
the history Of these Islands during the past thirty
years that 1t should be impossible to direct an
attack against him without thoroughly arousing
the comHunity, whether that attack be in the
open or from under cover. That he should become
the center of political controversy over JOB
would be incredible, were it not that some other
Iincredissl things have already happened. ~ .
AslPresidei .bf the Republic, Judge, Dole
brought the factions together at a critical time
and turned the Islands in the direction OF annex
alton To the United States AS the first Governor
he laid the broad foundations for. the staunch
Americanisrn that today exists. We" ..
OF all men, he should not have to assume the
least appearance of job-seekerg His services to
this community and to the United States entitle
him to better consideration, and Hawaii owes 1t
to her own selfrespect TO make that fact plain to
Washington. .gegfs 81. .5-aa.. i L.. -. T..
In the endorsement of Judge Dole for another
term as first federal Judge, an political parties, all
citizens of all races and all other welwishers OF
the Islands should join. To decline to reappoint
Judge Dole because some mainland political
henchman wants the salary attached to the post
would be an insult to this Territory and, as com
ing from the representatives of the nation at the
capital, an evidence of rank ingratitude.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1915-11-12
Halted
AND TORPEDOED
Survivors Of Lost Italian Liner
Declare Ship Was SheIIed
BY Raider !
tAssociated Press ~ Federal wirsl,as.l

NA1soVhAteo EEcbH " 1eutrNA WlIoltbbsD
LONDON, November 1is-eThat the
Italian liner Aneona had halted before
1t was torpedoed in the ,Tyrrhenian Sea
by an Austrian submarine, is the de-
claration of survivors VINO have reached
various ports in the, small boats in
which they took refuge. when the liner
was sinking. ~. .s.tE IL.
They declare also that the submarine,
after firing many shots at The liner
when Il was being halted, continued Its
Smelling, though not directly Of the
liner, and that panic was caused
thefby which led to many deaths. q. p.
The survivors say that the Submarine
when FIVE miles away opened ere with
its guns, sending shots across the bows
of the Aneona. The fifth shot destroyed
the chart house of the liner and the An.
coma stopped. The submarine came
alongside and ordered that the liner be
abandoned, everybody taking to the
boats, and while this was in progress
the raiders guns continued their firing.
The passengers, frightened into panic,
rushed for the belts and many fell
overheard.
British newspapers, commenting on
the Aneona incident, express the OPT
Mon that America is more concerned
than the other nations in demanding
PREPARATION. . - '.,sr