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Evening star., 1915-12-27
how British. Soldiers Celebrated.

LONDON. December 26. 7:43 p.m.-
The Reuter- correspondent at British
headquarters in France sends the fol-
lowing account of. how the men spent
Christmas
Christmas broke over the British
western front wet and blowing and al
together cheerless. AS the morning ad-
mists, by the soldiers dinner time it
was quite fine and very mild.
The day was uneventful in the
trenches. Plenty of good fare was
provided and conditions were as COM
Portable as possible amid the water
logged environments.
Among. the troops in reserve and
billets, Christmas was celebrated with
more thoroughness. The enemy SEEM
ed satisfied to spend his Chirstmas 8
quietly. and there was no intention in
the British lines, If the Germans mani
Tested no desire to be aggressive, to
force them into hostile activity. On
the other hand, every preparation had
to .strafng' in a vigorous manner.
Hence. comparative quiet lay upon
the fre-withered zone. During the aft
ernoon every apailabl acre of meadow
session of for foot ball.
In the trenches themselves there was
much hearty singing. ranging from
what the French call that melancholy
nymn, IlppcTdfy, tO "A CUc Id MOIIc.
German Voices Heard.
an places where the enemy lines
skirt the British closely the cultural
chanting of the. Germans was borne
athwart the shrill song of the south
easter. and was invariably the signal
for a deeper outburst of chorusing on
the part of our men to drown the
sound.
"Overtures toward fraternizing by
the Germans were but slight and
faint hearted, as though their rejec-
tion was a foregone conclusion.
There appears to be a general sense
of relief among the soldiers that
Christmas is over. The spirit of the
season is, so completely out of har-
mony with the grim atmosphere of the
trenches, and contrasts born of remi-
niscences are not of a cheerful order
1--WE don't want to stop and think
more than We can help. said a High
lander. we just want to get on with
it, SO that we may sooner be finished"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11
HippOdrOme In Pictures.

The world-famous New York Hip
podrome will be shown in motion
pictures at the Dreamland Saturday,
Feb. 13. This is the first time in his
tory that these pictures have been
shown and Ontario will be given a
great treat. There will be seven reels
displaying the marvels of the Hippo
drome's greatest scenic spectacle,
America" This will include the
Landing of Columbus. The Alamo at
San Antonio. Panama and the open
ing festivities, Marvellous Ladder acts.
Pueblo Village at New Mexico, with
hundreds of Indian performers. rail-
way station. New York scenes. Guile
bra cut and the passage of the first
ship, Ponce de Leon Hotel. Florida.
and carnival of sports. Fearless Fills
Equestrians, New England farm
scene, Suffrage Parade. National Park,
Grand Canyon of the Colorado, Plung-
ing Automobile. Levee at New Or
leans. Fighting the Flames, Australian
woodchoppers and the famous finale
The Court of Honor. The Hippodromt
is the largest theatre, with the larges
stage and largest acting company II
the world. Arthur Voegtlier is thu
| inventor of the entertainments, vii
liam j. Wilson is stage director ant
Manuel Klein is musical director
These pictures will be the most real
istic and the most marvellous OF an
ever displayed.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11
IRONSIDE, ORE.

Chas. Seton completed his lumber
hauling for the blacksmith shop on
Thursday. He will haul the material
for the hotel later The commence
ment of the shop building will begin
soon.
A surprise party was given on Stan
Van Burens on Thursday evening.
Over fifty guests assembled. The
evening was spent in dancing. Coffee
and sandwiches were served by the
guests after which all retired. report
ing an enjoyable time.
Ray Duncan left on Friday for On
tario where he is visiting with
friends.
John White of Cow Valley is break
ing horses at the S. ID. Duncan home.
Rutherford Bros. returned from
Caldwell on Saturday, where they had
been disposing of horses. t..
Miss Clara Howard, teacher OF
Malheur, was a week end visitor at
the home of her brother, Chas. How
ard, returning home Sunday.
Walter Hinton and wife, Walter
Lawrence and Cecil Smith. attended
the show at Bonito on Friday even
ing.
A. j. Murray of Unity was a busi-
ness visitor here the middle OF the
week.
F. w. Smith returned from Ontario
On Saturday. He expects to return
first of the week to be at the bedside
of his wife.who will be operated on
for appendicitis.
Many preparations are being made
for the masquerade ball at Malheu
on Friday the 18th.
Stan Van Buren made a trip to hi
homestead on Monday.
Walter McGarn sustained a sever
injury on one of his feet on Monda
while helping vaccinate stock at th
Rutherford Bros farm. One OF tn
cows. when getting up run one OF he
horns partially through his foot.
Last week while w. T. Bunt wa
I feeding his stock, rabid coyote wa
discovered near by, so Mr.. Bunt Q
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11
The
Ontario
Pharmacy

All kinds Of stove and furniture re.
pairing at McDowell's Second Hand
Store.
Mcdowell saves you money on stoves
and furniture at the big Second Hand
Store.
FOR SALE--Heavy work horses, 1
to years old. Henry Hansen, Pay
ette, Idaho. 6-4t.p
Tho Ontario doctors recognize our
superior facilities and ability for filling
their prescriptions. Hills Pharmacy.
w. B. Bray. Of Oakland, California,
came TO Ontario about q week ago and
has taken up his residence here.
Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels for
sale $1.00 each. Clarence Fisher,
Fruitland, Idaho.
Alfred Birchman. who has been
visiting In the Willamette valley. re.
turned Tuesday.
For Sale-One Jersey COW. Also
span of young mare mules broken to
work. Phone 2722. T..
First class alfalfa hay for saNs DE
livered In town. Phone ]. j. billiard.
Phone No, 2D4-N-4. r.-.. Il
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Draper have
been visiting here few days the past
week.
The banks Of Ontario will close Fri
day, February IL. on account Of Lin
coins birthday.
For Ssle-Wheat for feed, $40 per
hundred. Phone 2soR2. F. L. Gil
bert, Payette. Route 2. 2-<tp
Miss Margaret Dunbar came down
Friday afternoon to spend Saturday
and Sunday with her parents.
Bring your prescriptions here. Your
doctor knows 1t win be filed right with
drugs Of the highest potency. Hills
Pharmacy..NlA%NI
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11
LOCAL NEWS

| d. M. Taggert went to Vale Monday.
d. II. Kerfoot returned to Vale Mon
Jay. ".'.N
Raw Duncan spent Q few days In
Ontario this week. d., re
Charley Haines from the Narrows
Vas in ontario on business Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Dever Of Juntura
Sere In town the first Of the week.
Henry Moody Of Vale visited In On
lrio Friday.
Z. ]. Brogan OF Vale was an Ontario
isitor the last OF the week.
Frank Cummins OF Westfall was In
Ontario the last part OF last week.
For Sale or Trade-A Mortgage.
Box Il2. Ontario. 6-tf
Mrs. Harry Kimcs Of westfall was
In Ontario visitor the FIRST OF the week.
Dressmaking done by Mrs. Strickland
md Ms Owens. Phone i29Ni. 6-2tp
Prescriptions promptly filed by ex.
>ert druggists at Hills Pharmacy.
Geo. w. Long OF Portland was In
Ontario on business this week.
| Sister Augustine, from California Is
Visiting a the Holy Rosary Hospital.
Mrs. @. r. Stewart Is very low with
)hronic Bright's disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lesly NJ. Thayer are
|cjocing over the arrival OF a boy
February 8.
When going away. trade your stuff
lor trunk at McDowell's Second hand
Store.
John Wood returned from a weeks
llsit at his ranch at Riverton Satur-
Jay.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11
The
Corner Druq
Store

having no more ammunition. grabbed
the coyote by the tail. intending to
kill II by hitting It's head against the
hay rack. but in attempting 70 do so
the hair slipped from its TAIL, throw
ing the coyote on over the rack on
the opposite side from him in q
ditch, but before he could get
Strengthened around to attack them
again they succeeded in making way
with him. Neither OF them sus-
tained any injuries.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11

once went for his gun and went on
the trail Of the coyote. but before
Iovertaking him, he reached the home
OF Scott Davis. there being attacked
Ivy Mr.. Kibler with a gun. but he was
unsuccessful in capturing him. Mr..
Davis was feeding stock near by and
the rabid animal jumped on the sled
and attacked him. Mr.. Davis. having
a team Of colts. was unable to let go
to protect himself. Nr. Kibler hav-
ing reached the spot by this time and
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11

For Sale-Pure bred young Ply
mouth Rock Cockerels. L. F. Shaw
Payette, Idaho. R. F. d. Phone 12-2l
Fruitland.
To trade--Good residence property ir
fine Idaho town for land or towr
property Mt Ontario. Boa e3S, Ontario
oregon. -. 4-tf
Lost-A horse blanket, brown with rec
stripes, between Main street and hos
pital. Finder please return to Harnesi
Shop. c. w. Wood.
LOST. STRAYED, OR STOLEN
Thoroughbred red Irish Setter dog.
Reward for information leading to re.
covery. Robt. A. Davis. Jr., Nampa.
You will be better satisfied With your
doctor II yos have his prescription filled
here. Our drug service produces re.
suits. Hill's Pharmacy. At[t
Enjoy the Hallowell Orchestra Fri
day evening. Have you suit cleaned
and nicely pressed. Phone SAL. On
tato Presssry. = ~A.. ,at
Before hearing the Hallowell Or
{hsstra Friday evening or dancing to
their music. see that your suit Is clean
and nicely pressed. Call 84-J. Ontario
-Pressary.
W. X Shinn and d. Petrie returned
Monday from Corvallis where they at
tended the big week at the college
short course. They report Ane pro.
gram. - o .'tf .
v. p. Brookover has been rein
stated as exprcssman at the o. s. L
depot. He took up his work Tuesday
morning. Mr.. DeKalb. Who has been
expressman, is now third trick oper-
ator.
The city council. In order to reduce
the danger from hydrophobia to a
passed an ordinance that re-
quires all dogs TO be muzzled In such
a way that they will be rendered utter
ly unable to bite. II a dog is not so
muzzled he will be shot by the author
tiles. II. A. Beagle Is on the alert for
every unmuzzled dog and has for
list OF victims.
ls For Sale. -
Seed Corn and Potatoes. 90 days
Golden Jewel Yellow Dent, a heavy
yielding corn and fully acclimated.
Melted Gem and Idaho Rural Seed Po.
tatoes.
W. B. GILMORE, Payette. Idaho.
5-st.
The Collegians will be at the Dream
land Theatre Tonight, February IL, in
stead Of the 18th, as was formerly ar
This is the fourth number Of
the Lyceum Course and this quartet
comes highly recommended. Each is
m individual soloist and their program
Is full Of lively action with enough Of
the "old favorites" and enough Of the
sober parts TO give fine variety.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11

Mrs. w. c. johnson. .entertalbed; thu
Good viii club OF Beatrice Reheksh
lpdge No. 50. I. o. o. F., at her home
Saturday afternoon. Feb. 9Th. at mis-
cellaneous shower in honor Of Miss
Teresa Leach.',a bride Of the near fu-
ture. I
The rooms were decorated in the
lodge colors, pink and green; and hung
with hearts and cupids. At the door
Miss Leach was met by "Kewpie
holding two ribbons which extended
round the rooms. and by following
these Miss Lesch found her presents,
which were many. Among them be-
ing pieces Of cut glass, silverware and
table linen. Il .,...,
Mrs. Johnson served dainty refresh
ments and altogether II was an after
noon long to be remembered by those
present as having had good time
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11
EPISCOPAL SERVICES.

Charles ii. Powell, general mission
AIRY of the Episcopal church. with
headquarters at Cove, will hold sery-
ices at the |. o. o. F. hall Sunday.
Feb. IA.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11
California Excursions

4 February 8. l3 and Ia. via Oregon
Short Line. Low rates to Los Angeles
and San Francisco. Limit March Goth.
See Agents for rates and further de-
tails. I'
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11
!. LIVE SOCIETY NEWS

The Music club met at the home es
Mrs. II. L. Peterson Saturday after
neon.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11

The Halloweu Concert Company will
perform at the Dreamland theatre Fri
day night, February IL, under the au-
spices Of the Oregon Club. This 10 a
first class company and well known to
this district. Tickets are on sale at the
Ontario Pharmacy. ...,.. o..
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11

Deloys J. stoner and Theresa En-
ma Lecch were married at weiscr
Wednesday morning in the Congregs-
tionsf parsonage by Rev. Walter Ash
ley. The young couple went to weiser
Wednesday morning returning at noon.
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Lyalls. Their many friends extend Ia
them heartiest congratulations.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11

A social meeting of the w. C. T. U
will be held at the home OF J.. Belle
Lees Tuesday. Feb. i6. All members
and friends are invited. The follow
ing program will be given.
Battle Hymn.
Why a Frances willard?-Mrs. w
n. Brown.
Poem. Frances Willard-L. Belle
Lees.
Memorial Fund and Its Use-Mrs'
Armitage.
Music.
Light refreshments.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-11

One Of the prettiest parties Of the
season was given at the home, of Mrs.
Glover Monday. when Mrs. Jabob
Prizing and Mrs. Arthur Glover en-
tertained with bridge. First and Sec
ond honors were won by Mrs. John
Wood and Mrs. w. W. Wood. The in
fvited guests were! Mesdames Fraser
Gregg. Adam, Emerson. Burnett.
Sanderson, Logan. II. Anderson, Bill
ingsley, w. w. Wood. John Wood,
Rsmbo. Pinney. Newton. RAIDER, Marsh
and Swagler. ,ty
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-24

hundred willing hands to release him.
Quest drew up the rope quickly,
warned by roar of anxious voices.
Then he commenced to descend, let
ting himself down hand over hand, al
ways with one eye upon that length
of rope that swung below. Suddenly,
as he reached the second floor a lit
tie cry from the crowd warned him
of what had happened. Tongues of
flame curling out from the blazing
building had caught the rope, which
was being burned through not dozen
feet away from him. He descended
little farther and paused in mid
air.
A shout from the crowd reached
him.
The cablesi Try the cables!"
He glanced round Seven or eight
feet away, and almost level with him,
was double row of telegraph wires.
Almost as he saw them the rope below
him burned through and fell to the
ground. He swung a little towards
the side of the house, pushed himself
vigorously away from it with his feet,
and at the farthest point of the out
ward swing jumped, His hands crap
pied the telegraph wires safely. Even
in that tense moment he heard little
sob of relief from the people below.
Hand over hand he made his way
to the nearest pole and slipped easily
to the ground. The crowd Immediate
ly surged around him.
Where is the man who came down
before me?" he asked bystander.
Talking to the police in the car
over yonder," was the hoarse reply.
Say, guv'nor. you only Just made
thati"
Craig pushed his way through the
crowd to where Craig was speaking
eagerly to French. He stopped short
and stopped down. He was near
enough to hear the formers words.
"Mr. French, you saw the man come
down the ropes and swing on the ca
bles? That was Quest, Sanford Quest,
the man who escaped from the Tombs
prison. He can't have got away yet :
Quest drew off his coat, turned it in
side out and replaced it swiftly. He
coolly picked up hat someone had
lost in the crowd and pulled it over
his eyes. He passed within a few
feet of where Craig and the inspector
we're talking.
Say, boys, Sanford Quest Is in the
crowd somewhere. He's the man who
| jumped on the cable lines. A hun
dred dollars for his arresti"
Quest turned reluctantly away. Mer
were rushing about in all direction:
| for him.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-24
ASPIDISTRAS

No ornamental plant is more sim
pie of cultivation than the aspidistra
and few plants receive more neglect.
The aspidistra is handsome ever.
green foliage plant, unequaled for
home decoration The chief difficulty
with them is giving too little water
in summer and too much in winter.
When the plants become toe large for
the pots the leaves crack because
they have not room to properly de-
velop, and growth becomes poor on
account of the exhausted condition of
the SOIL Too little water in summer
starves the plant at the period when
it should be making new growth.
Too much water in winter sours the
soil, which kills the plant.
Good garden soil with sufficient
land added to insure good drainage
will grow good plants, but for the
best results there is nothing better
then four parts good loan. one-sixth
part fine charcoal, thoroughly mixed.
When the plant is to be simply re-
potted turn the ball of earth from the
pot and reduce the soil by carefully
picking it of with pointed stick Rs
pot in a clean pot of suitable size,
placing plenty of broken crock at the
bottom for drainage.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-24
(copyright. l0l5. by Otis +. wood5

In just the same way" he ex-
planned, that | am sending her this
message at the present moment-a
message which she will receive and
understand wherever she is hidden.
Would you like to know what | am
telling herr"
The man shivered. His eyes. as
though fascinated, watched the little
instrument.
Il am saying this, Craig" Quest
continued. Craig is here and in my
power He Is sitting within a few
feet of me and will not leave this
room until he has told me your where
abouts. Keep up your courage, Le-
nora. You shah be free in an hour"
The trapped man looked away from
the instrument into Quests face.
There was a momentary flicker of
something that might have passed for
courage in his tone.
'Mr. Quest he said. you are a
wonderful man. but there are limits to
your power You can tear my tongue
out from my mouth, but you cannot
force me to speak"
Quest leaned a little farther for
ward in his chair. his gaze became
more concentrated.
THAT is where you are wrong.
Craig. That is where you make a mis-
take. In very few minutes you will
be telling me all the secrets of your
heart"
Craig shivered, drew back little
in his chair. tried to rise and fell
back again helpless.
MY Godl" he cried. Leave me
alonel"
when you have told me the truth
Quest answered swiftly, 'and you will
tell me all l want to know in few
minutes. Your eyelids are get
! ting little heavy, Craig. Don't re
sist. Something which is like sleep is
coming over you. You see my will
has yours by the throat"
Craig shook his head. A very weak
smile of triumph fiickered for a mo-
ment at the corners of his lips.
Your torture chamber trick won't
work on mel" he exclaimed. "You
can never"
The whole gamut of emotions
seemed already to have spent them
selves In the mans face, but at that
moment there was new element, an
element of terrified curiosity in the
expression Of his eyes as he stared
towards the door.
''Is this another trick of yours?' he
muttered.
Quest, too, turned his head ant
sprang instantly to his feet. From un
derneath the door came little puf
OF smoke. There was queer sense
of heat of which both men we're 81
multaneously conscious. Down il
the street, arose a chorus of warn
ing shouts, increasing momentariIy il
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-24
SUMMER BL0OMERS AMI
PLANTS
BY T. M. BENNINGTON.

Take up tuberoses that have not
bloomed- They will bloom indoors.
Keep potting plants that you intend
to carry over. Soak the ground we'll
before lifting.
Crinum oranta is not a winter bloom
ar. The bulbs should be kept in slight
ly-moist sand until February or March
Let the spotted Gala ripen, then
take up and keep in dry sand in a
frost-proof place until the new year.
Bring the agapanthus indoors when
cold weather sets in, and set in cool
cellar.
Pot the water hyacinth in soil, keep
wet but not sloppy, and set in the
sunshine IN warm room
No. matter what you try to keep
over winter, you cannot know toe
much about caring for it Learn all
you can
Pull all the old ANIMALS that are
done blooming, and either burn or put
into the manure heap Keep things
tidy.
Get the cold frames. ready and fill
with plants that are to be kept in
them over winter. Have all in order
for an emergency.
All the irises are beautiful and
hardy. and there are many varieties
Of coloring. Fall is the time to plan
them.
4 Rose clumps, and elumps of herbace
aus perennials should be divided thi.
fall. if needed, and given new posi-
/ tions.
! Fuchsia fulgens is a summer bloom
er, and should be taken up as COLI
weather comes on. potted in small
pots, watered thoroughly, and stored
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-24

unconscious, since that scrap. He
can tell you what time he saw me
last. Bring the girls along, French
and hurry!"
Quest hung up the receiver.
Inspector French was as good, even
better than his word. In a surpris-
ingly short time he entered the room,
followed by Laura and Lenora. Quest
gave them hand each, but it was
into Lenora's eyes that he looked.
Il mustn't stop to hear your story,
Lenora," Quest said You're safe
that's the great thing"
Found her in an empty house."
French reported, aout Grayson avenue
way. Now, Mr.. Quest, / don't want to
come the official over you too much,
but if you'll kindly remember you're
an escaped prisoner"
There was knock at the door A
young man entered in chauffeur's liv-
cry. with his head still bandaged
Quest motioned him to come in.
I'll just repeat my story of that
morning, Mr.. French. Quest said. I'VE
went out to find Macdougal, and sue
ceeded, as you know. Just as / was
starting for home those two thugs
set upon me. You know how ( made
my escape. They went off in my au-
tomobile and sold it in Bethel | ar
rested them there myself this morn
ing. Here's the sheriff who will bear
out what say, also that they arrived
at the place in my automobile
Inspector French held out his hand.
Mr.: Quest he said, Z reckon we'll
have to withdraw the case against
you. No hard feelings, i hope?'
None at ALL" Quest replied prompt
ly taking, his hand
Quest stood upon the, threshold
watching the sheriff and his prison
| ers leave the house. The former
turned round to wave his adieux.
There's an elderly guy out here
he shouted, seems to want to come
| in
Quest leaned forward and saw the
professor.
My dear Quest he exclaimed, as
he wrung his hand, my heartiest con
gratulations. AS YOU know, always
| believed your innocence. | am delight
ed that it has been proved"
The professor sank wearily into al
easy chair.
L will take a little whisky and ont
I of your excellent cigars, Quest" ht
said. 81 must ask you to bear will
me if seem upset. After more thai
twenty years service from one whom
have. always treated as a friend thi
sudden separation. to man of m.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-24

volume. Quest threw open the door
and closed 1t again at once.
"The place is on fire." he announced
briefly. pull yourself together. man.
We shall have all We can do to get
out of this"
Craig turned to the door, but stag
gered back almost Immediately.
"The stairs are going!" he shrieked.
1T is the kitchen that is on fire. We
are cut off! We cannot get down."
Quest was on his hands and knees,
fumbling under his trucklebed. He
pulled out a crude form of fire es-
cape, a rough sort of cradle with a
rope attached.
Know how to use this?" he asked
Craig quickly. Here, catch hold. Put
your arms inside this strap
Yard by yard. swinging a little in
the air. Craig made his descent. When
he arrived in the street there were a