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The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
WHY. JUST LOOK HERE" HE SAID.

evening the ornithologists of Hannibal
were assembled in Mr.. Clemens par
lor The rare specimen was put be-
fore them. The discussion was long
and learned. The opinions expressed
were various. One thought the bird
was an offshoot Of the bird Of para
disc family; others had equally ridicu-
lous notions az to Its ancestry. But
there was one who refused to be
swerved by the popularity of the birds
tail from the Judgment that 1t was Of
the crow family.
why. Just look here" he said. lift.
Ing the bird by its tail feathers. He
got no further. The feathers came out.
There WINS quick closing Of door.
and Mr.. Clemens started to leave the
room
Gentlemen" he said. please ex.
cuse me few moments. I will see
Samuel first and explain later"
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

Case and Comment says that GrCr-
gia magistrate was perplexed by the
conflicting claims Of two negro WON.
en- for baby, each contending that she
was the mother of 1t. The judge re-
membered Solomon. and. having a
court attendant procure a bowie knife.
declared that he would give half to
each. The women were shocked. but
had no doubt of the authority and
purpose Of the Judge to make the pro-
posed compromise. Don't do that,
boss" they both screamed in unison.
you can keep 1t yourself"
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
How to Become Rich.

"My early difficulties taught me some
thrift" said Mark Twain once. but
never knew whether 1t was wiser to
spend my last cent for cigar to smoke
or for an apple to devour"
II am astounded." observed friend.
that person with SO little decision
should have met with SO much worldly
success"
Mark Twain bent his head gravely.
"lndecision about spending money"
he said. "is worthy Of cultivation.
When l couldn't decide what to buy
with my last cent kept it and 30 be-
came rich"
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

A man In n condition OF inebriety was
walking up II small side street when he
saw on restaurant board with the
words: Eleven to 3. beef. mutton.
vegetables, cheese: 5 to Q. soup. joint
and so on. Hello. Eleven to 3-dp-
cent price" he said to himself. "Thnt
sounds all right" He walked in. placed
shilling on the cashiers desk and
muttered thickly: "a bob on beef
D'y'ear?" Then he zIgzagred out. An
hour later lie made his way back to the
establishment. As he entered one Of
the mattresses was giving her order.
Mutton one. beef two" "Confound 1t
all" remarked the hacker OF beef
lust my luck-a second againr'-Lon-
don Tattler.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
Eiahtina the Gypsy Moth.

The calosoma beetle. an imported
natural enemy of the gypsy moth. IS
found to be multiplying very fast in
the moth infested territory of Massa-
chusetts and seems likely to do much
toward keeping this pest In check
This IL only one Of dozen or more
species of insects That are being used
In the moth campaign. so that the out
look is decidedly encouraging far its
suppression.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

Coffee grains are only the seed OF a
fruit which is very much like cherry
1t is very sweet and has good taste
When the fruit is dried II shrivels up
around the coffee grains. of which
there are two In each one Of the round
balls placed with the dat sides togeth,
er. Sometimes in the cheaper kinds Of
coffee these little dried balls are found
with the two coffee grains snugiy held
inside.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

A coal dealer asked some law stu
dents II they could guess what legal
authority wns the favorite of his trade
One answered Coke" Right" said
the coal dealer. Another suggested
Blackstone" Good too" snid the
questioner. Then another said Little.
ton''-and the coal dealer was annoyed.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

In Gilbert X. Chcsterton's book THE
evaslons. For she felt Gods wind
from nowhere. which is called the will
and is aian's only excuse upon this
earth"
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
One Way Out.

Mr. Foghorn--Takp out your debt In
singing lessons. You're crazy! What
Kind OF II voice do you think ! have:
Professor SQnenle- Like n steam wills
tie. only worse. But when you've tax
en- one lesson in your home the neigh
bors will raise the money and pay the
debt Boston Globe.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
Confdsnes.

Stern Parent-What makes you think.
young man. that II my daughter mar
ries you she will be supported in the
toned? Freshleigh-The fact that you
are candidate for public Office and
can't afford to have members Of your
family starving In the presence Of the
dear Richmond Dispatch.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

"Why don't you write to this paper
for what you want to know7 The ed
itor says his columns give few wrin
kles on every matter"
mot for mine. want to know how
to keep my complexion youtheul."-Ex.
change.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
eota nieaiIy Speaking

"Do you think woman should re-
self as the clinging ivyT'
SWELL" replied Miss Cayenne. "I'd
rather take chance on being a cling.
ing ivy than wall OVERWHELMING.
ton Star,
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
ceNsoRING CUPID.
The Girl knsw Exactly What to Do
With the Letter.

The Cir, Knew Exactly What to Do
With the Letter.
Tn. Young woman In the fur toQue
frowned and shook her head.
George thinks hes awfuliy cute.
she said
The other girl looked up
"What has George done n'-
ale has sent me a censored proposal
of marriage. What do you think Of
that? suppose he has an idea that
II won't be admitted Ms evidence
against hin. Want to see the thingF
"Of course do"
There It is"
This ia what the other girl saw:
.Dear Miss -: My - for yon has
been increasing SO rapidly Of late thht
- cannot resist the opportunity OF
asking yon to be - wife. IL you
should marry - tomorrow - would
be the hnppiest of men or course Aoi
understand that - await lmpatiently
for your reply. Do not keep - In
suspense. Yours. sincerely. -. Name
deletedl"
The other girl handed back the let.
ter.
That's the worst thing I ever saw"
she said. "Whatcha going to do about
III"
The first girl laughed.
Fill In the blanks and accept him.
u urse"-CleveIand Plain Dealer.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
A RWhIam.

Little eight-year-oId Florence had
birthday recently and her mother gave
her a party. During the afternoon the
little girls had been comparing their
ages
Mother" asked Florence. during the
evening. in a perplexed manner. 'how
does 1t come that all the other little
girls Of my age are nine or ten and
I'm only eight?"-Harper's Magazine.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

There was a young man in Hover
Who fancied he was In clover.
But his sessions Of bliss
Ended quick with the miss
When pater gave him the once over.
maiden who lived in Mohler
Was peeved. and no one could console her.
Her affair with q man.
Like flash in a pan.
Stopped short when he proved q high roller.
Spokane Spokesman n Review.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

"Ailss Jennie did not seem to like
my song at ALL"
"No wonder. when she has teie-
phone job"
What Inns her Job to do with my
stnglng?"
VERY much when yon selected I
Hear You Calling Me. baltimore
American.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

1t Is difficulty TO say who do you the
most mischief. enemies with the worst
Intentions or friends with the best
Iytton.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
HOW the Gar Travels.

The car of Russia has one of the
most luxurious railway trains In the
world. 1t is Il veritable palace on
wheels, replete with every comfort and
luxury. But owing to the absence OF
railways 1t cannot be used in certain
parts of the empire, and the car has
lntely ordered some mOtOrcars of ex-
ccptional dimensions for use in these
districts. One car is for his personal
use and the second for his suit. while
the third is completely equipped as II
kitchen. with an alcohol stove. hot
water reservoir. ice storage accommo
dation. silver service for Il dozen
people. folding table and twelve
chairs. The interior of the cars per-
sonal ear can be converted into a
comfortable bedroom.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

Husband sin the early morning,-lt
must he time to get up Wife-WhyY
Husband nbys fallen asleep Lon
don Tit Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

Dainty little lady,
You're a charming si9hti
Dusky lids SO shady.
Cheeks 20 pink and whitei
Hair SO very golden.
Eyes SO very blue!
Painters are beholden
To such maids as youi
Kisses though / proffer
With fond embrace.
Don't accept my offer
II they'd mar your facet
Puck.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

Life is made up not Of great sacrl-
ices or duties but OF little things In
which smiles and kindnesses md small
obligations. given habitually. are what
win and preserve the heart and secure
comfort-Sir Humphry Davy.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
Well Posted.

II must congratulate you. Mrs. Come
up. on your daughters saviOr faire."
Yes. and IT'S every bit imported."-
Baltimore American.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
A Fish Story.

Harry" said Larry. "why are little
fishes sensible?"
Larry" said Harry. Its because
they began life on a small SCALE
Exchange
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

"It took eight years of work.
"rhat's Il long time to devote to one
picture"
Yes, indeed six days TO paint 1t and
The rest of the time to sell it,
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

Who is It when you're down and out
And trouble hedges you about
Says: "Your word. pal. IN never doubt.
Just take this coin and start to shout
And hard luck we will put to rout7''
Who is this kindly. trusting scoutI
Why-yourself!
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
6afs Bet.

Man wants but little here below.
And you will win your bets
n you Will wager money that
This II more than ne gets.
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
Good Aim.

Good Aim.
Throughout life's range
Her maiden aim
Was lust to change
Her maiden name.
oIudxa
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
As IL Will Be.

The New Woman-Im going to the
club. AlgernUn
Algernon Very well. but I've done
all | could to make the home attrac.
tive.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
Correcting Dad.

Correcting Dad.
A fisherman from rerre Haute
Once Dragged OF fish ne had cauta
But the fsnerman's dauter
Knew more than she auter
And cried. at was one that you oaute!"
New York Evening Worlu
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
GLACIERS OF THE ALPS.
Most Of Them Appear to Be Melting
and Retreatins.

Some new measurements by the
Swiss Alpine club confirm the con-
tinued recession of the Swiss glaciers.
In spite OF the bad weather of 1912
and in spite OF the fact that some of
the glaciers were protected by heavy
snowfalls or have had hardly any sun
shine. thei. liIuefnction continues to
proceed Mt an increasing rate.
The largest of the glaciers, l. Aletsch.
has retreated ten feet. following on
nearly sixty feet in 1911. and rather
more In 1910. The Rhine glacier has
gone back thirty feet in addition
to the seventy feet lost in the previous
two years. An exception to the gen
eral rule appears Mt first to be fur
nished by the two glaciers Of Grinlel-
valid. which have come on since last
year. but the advance does not COM
pensate for the loss of the previous
year. and since 1893 the two glaciers
have lost nearly quarter of. mile.
Their temporary advance Is clearly Mt
tributable to the inclement weather of
last year.
Nearly all the smaller glaciers. out of
the ffty-two surveyed by the Alpine
club. show some retreat, and the lar
gest loss appears to be that of the Palu
glacier, near Bernina, which is losing
regularly seventy feet II year. Periods
Of recession of the Swiss glaciers have
been noted before. and they have been
followed by periods of advance, so
that it has been suggested that the
present instances are dependent mere
ly on cycles of less rainy or snowy
winters and that there is no perna-
nent glacier lOss.-I.ondon Post.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

WiIhe-Paw. what 10 dattery7 Paw
-Flattery ia telling woman the nice
things she has always thought about
herself. my son.-Cincinnatl Enquirer.
Sloth never arrived at the attain
ment Of a good wish.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

There is one Rrookfed story that I
have always liked very much I have
not seen 1t in print. Rrookfeld was
once stopped in the Strand by an angry
person. who said:
II am told TINT in the Green Room
club the other night YOU spoke of me
as - scoundrel. Ia that true:''
WELL" replied RroOkteld. II don't
know who you are. but you certainly
look it."-London Sketch.
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03
l DELIBERATELY BUMPED INTO HIM.

Patrick ribbon. cont. waistcoat and
boots. which he cOnfided to the care of
the wife OF certain distinguished
Liberal statesman. He dropped his
Patrick ribbon into her lap. saying,
Madam. will We have care now Of
me jewel. for there's no saying what
twist this mad divvil might give me"
ENTIRELY Mt ease, with the sent OF
his breeches patched with stun Of an
other color from the rest. he WIS
wholly unperturbed by the laughter of
the assemblage.
although attired in cooked hat,
frock coat and epaulettes. I had the
speed of him and waited on him. Then
the devil entered into me. ind when
Lord - drew abreast of II big plant
of paimpas grass deliberately bumped
into him. pitching him head first into
the grass. not. OF course. intending to
harm him. But. to my CONSERVATION
and sorrow. Lord IS leg was broken
below the knee. put the poor lord
into his coach-he Ind n coach and
fourth .hand-and drove him back to
his hotel. That excellent and magnan.
Imous sportsman was perfectly uncon-
cerned.
"'You hit me bad skelp. and l am
destroyed said he. Never mind. they
all laughed. anyway
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

He Ind outspanned the wagons on
the veldt between Prieska and Ken
hard. The donkeys had been driven to
the veldt. and we. my friend and my.
self, were talking in the "tual" to Il
Dutchman named Cert Maans about
the wonders of the universe.
We mentioned that the world was
round. MANS said that he knew 1t.
This answer was unusual for Boer,
so we asked him how he knew. He
replied:
II started to ride to Poortje one dark
night through the veldt. and rode
hard NIL the night. and next morning
found myself Mt the place started
from. SO know the world is round he.
cause rode round it."-London Stand
ard
The Meeker herald., 1915-07-03

Five great enemies to peace inhnbit
with us-viz. avarice. ambition. envy.
anger and pride. n those enemies
were to he banished we should infalli
bly, enjoy perpetual pcace.-Petrarch.
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Halfway up the stairs June turned and found tho eyes of the stslwart guard fixed steadfssty upon her. She smiled sweety at him and beckoned. H. hesitated a moment then came stalking slowly to her. So long she within reach of him he need not be within reach of the door
 Whats your name?' and, folding her hands to- gether. she beamed down at the big out.
 christian and he actually grinned
 Web Christian, listen.a and she held up warning finger "I want you to help me play lit- tie trick Come and I'll show you She turned and ripped lightly up the stairs.
 Christian. however, turned and staked to the par Tor and poked hls yellow head between the DOT tieres
 'she wants me to help play trick" he an nounced, and they all laughed.
 Its safe trick If you help chucked Cunning ham, and Blye motioned his assent. Thereupon Christian staked the stairs and entered the where June stood anxously awaiting him.
 Her silvery little laugh came she him. and she ran lightly to the window and threw it open. There was tiny balcony outside which was en- tirely isolated and quite high above the street
 "Now, just stand out there." she directed and he stepped obedienty out.
 Gently she lowered the window
 'TI tell you what to do next she laughed and holding to him, turned the window lock; then she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
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slid the steel fire shutters, which she had discov- cred in the window jamb and dropped their bolt in place.
 On the bed were the coat and hat which she had laid out She grabbed these up and then with quick glance about her, closed her door softly from the outside and tiptoed down the stairs. She ly breathed she slipped past the parlor porferes and covered the slight cough which she could not repress. Her touch upon the locks of the heavy front door delft and as light feather. As the big door swung slowly June stifed shriek with the sharp intake of her breath The portieres had swayed, and elbow had come through
 Quick as flash June slipped out through the mar rowest crack which would accommodate her body. Closing the door behind her with a touch as soft as the breath of summer, June hurried lightly down the steps, crOuching close to the stone wall.
 Then, casting her shoulder one glance in which was all the agony of terror. she trusted to her heels and ran up the street at top speed. As she neared the corner she turned and looked back The stalwart Christian with his face to the win dow, was patiently waiting for instructions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

family looked al each other in perpexity Jerry curved round back 10 the road. How pecul- jar, The black curtaned limousine apparently heading into the city again. and curved mpness came into the broad back of faithful Bill Wolf
 In the decorated parlor Mrs. Russel served the cocktails and started upstairs with June's. They stopped her at the portieres.
 shes not to be disturbed" they all told her In their different forms of speech
 June Warner had fled far away from that section. hurrying on and if she could not put enough distance between herself and that hateful scene She was in the more densey populated district now. on street of cheap shops and rieSety tenements. and the fourth or fifth pawnshop which she passed gave her a happy Idea. She looked in at the next one. It was repusive looking She remembered a cleaner which she had passed and went back to 1t. She hesitated moment, then went boldly in
 There she found pudgy, bowegged little
 "Is it anything can do miss" he asked her.
 How much win you give me for this. please7- and from her hair she took an exquistely carved tortoise shell comb studded with blue stones.
 The pudgy little man glanced at 1t indifferently.
 Half a dollar maybe
 "oh.' And June picked up the comb in dismay. Why these are real sapphires. The comb cost
 Excuse me- The pudgy little grabbed the comb from her hand and trotted nimbly to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
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window, screwing jewellers glass in his bulging eye he went. "Oh. $S. maybe.
 "Why. the comb cost
 Sorry, lady" and rubbing his pudgy hands to- gether, he smiled ingratatngly at her. but by the time you dig them little stones and sell them yon waste much labor that if I'd give you SS.o5 I'd lose money, maybe"
 June slowly picked up { he comb. She was outside the door before he called her back
 Wait" He smiled ingratiatingly at her. You need the money, lady?"
 "very much, I fear.Y she confessed
 And would you give me your promise that you take up the loan some time, with the nteresty'
 'Oh, yes"' This very eagerly '"The comb is keepsake
 The pudgy little man sighed. and his face was full of sympathy
 "Then give you $S.50."
 She gathered up the money with sickening sense of humiliation and took the ticket he gave and walked out, feeling that she had been badly worst ed because she had heart for this sort of barter ing. It dawned upon her that there humiliatons than accepting money from ones hus band and yet She conquered the weakness which sprang iercely mp in her, which made her heart cry in anguish for Ned, which made her long to desert all this hideous struggle and fly to his sheltering arms No; she must fight to the end.
 But what was she to do next? A sign at the foot of dark. narrow stairway caught her eye
 Girls Wanted to Sew Pants
 Labor honest to Slight as might be the pay it not better. after a than the occupations in which she had suffered much? Timor6usly June climbed the stairs, stopping at the first landing for recurrence of that slight cough which had upon her.
 An impossibly dirty man stood behind a long ta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
CHAPTER III.

% HE black curtained limousine its bit of
 flmy gauge futtering at the door and
 Bill Wolf holding to the spare tires for
 dear life. swept from the road down into the long private drive to beautiful residence over looking the river. and Bill Wolf with long sigh of relief, prepared to unbend at last from his stifen ing position. The car, however, never slackened As 1t dashed past the porte-cochere its wide faced Italian driver bent and looked at his clock and swept around the other side of the long just the family of the Moores whirled into the drive. The handsome collie yelped he ognized the familiar spot and the five people in the
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70 ~2 co D IeoWeD DM

By special arrangement for fhis paper photo drama corresponding 10 the install n1enfs of Runaway June" may nov be seen al The leading moving picture theaters. By arrangement made with fhe Mutuaf Film Corporation If Is nof only possible 10 read Runaway June" each week but also affer- n0rd 10 see moving pictures illustrating our story.
 Copyright 1915 by Serial Publication Corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
SYNOPSIS.

June, the bride of Ned Warner impusivey leaves her husband honeymoon because she begins to real ize that she be entirely dependent him for money. She desires to be independent.
 June is pursued by Gilbert Bye wealthy married She escapes from his clutches with difficulty. Ned searches disrsctedly for June and learning Byes designs, vengeance him. After many adven- June rescued from river pirates by Durban, artist She poses "The Spirit the Marsh driven out by Mrs. Durban and is kidnapped by Bye and ningham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
CHAPTER II.

TDS AR out on Broadway the luxurious limou- kl sine, with the black curtains drawn and the bit of hlmy gauge huttering from the door
 turned toward the river, with the faithful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
THIRTEENTH EPISODE.
 Trapped.
CHAPTER |,

RAPED as the Spirit of the Marsh the beau
 t1ful little runaway bride stood. dazed and 0 trembling, the sidewalk in front of the
The Detroit times., 1915-08-16
The 7Dentieth Century Clubs Characterization of
THE DETROIT TIMES

Mr. w. W. Harris, Editor of the New York Sum- addressed
the Twentieth Century Club of Detroit he Ethical Force
the Newspaper" January 28 1915.
The discussion opened by James Scermerho publisher
OF the Detroit Imes who introduced by Mrs William E.
Robinson director of the Department Philanthropy and Reform
ha
ha
the ditto O.
is Mr.
TIMES and its ashioued' edo
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-04
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

With a turnover on the floor Of 1900
shares yesterday was the most active
day Oh the Consolidated Stock Exchange
since May I, when the market broke on
the news OF the torpedoing of the Lusi-
tania. In contrast to that day prices
were rising practically throughout the
session. The market broadened. with
commission houses doing a heavy BUSH
ness. which included a great number Of
odd Not transactions Such stocks as
United States Steel. Union Pacific.
Reading. Amalgamated Copper and
American Smelling were among the
leaders, the gains that they recorded
ranging from . to more than 4 points,
with Steel making the greatest improve
ment. or that stock alone $3.50 shares
were dealt In. In the cases of the So
called war stocks new high levels for
the current movement were attained,
although those stocks were not as proml-
nent as they have been on some recent
occasions.
United States Steel. the leader of the
market in activity. opened at ssh, an
overnight advance OF ~ of a point. This
proved its lowest and II sold as high as
6a1s. closing at 59%. Union Pacific
opened at 125%. up 4 OF a point,
and rose 10 127%, at which IL closed.
The opening for Amalgamated Copper was
67L., an overnight gain of ~ OF a point,
anil II advanced TO 20. closing at 6sL.
Reading opened at IA. sold at 142h
and then advanced to 1863. at which
II closed.