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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Somewhat Different.

What Is the price of that porch
chair?" asked the lady shopper.
Seventeen dollars, madam replied
the clerk.
Seventeen dollarsl" echoed the
would-be customer. Aren't you mis-
taken? 1t surely can't be worth that
much"
Pardon me, madam" rejoined the
conscientious salesman. 1T is prob
ably worth $3.50. but you asked the
price,"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
CLEANS THEM OUT.

Alcohol" 1t is said. will remove
stains from summer clothes" That is
true. but It also removes the summer
clothes. the spring. the autumn and
the winter clothes. not only fiom the
one who drinks 1t, but from the wife
and family as we'll. It removes the
household furniture. the eatables from
the pantry. the smiles from the face
Of the wife. the laugh from the limo
cent lips OF his children and the happi
ness out Of his home. As remover
OF things alcohol has no equal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
MRS. MADEN
WAS MADE WELL
By Lydia Z. Pinkham's Veg
table Compound and Wants
Other Suffering Women
To Know Ii.
Murfreesboro, Tenn. = "I have
wanted to write TO you for long time

to tell you what your
wonderful remedies
have done for me. I
was a sufferer from
fe m ale weakness
and displacement
and / would have
such tired, worn out
feelings, sick head
aches and dizzy
spells. Doctors did
me no good so | tried
the Lydia 4. Pink
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
AT THE FIRST SIGNS
OF Falling Hair Get cutleura.
Works Wonders. Trial Free.

Touch spots Of dandruff and itching
with Cuticura Ointment, and follow
next morning with hot shampoo Of
Cuticura Soap. This at once arrests
falling hair and promotes hair growth.
You may rely on these supercreamy
emollients for all skin troubles.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. KY.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
The NolseIess Ace.

Diggs-Would you like to join our
society for the suppression of useless
noise?
Biggs-Don't know. When are you
going to start?
Diggs-With the next political cam
paign. We are going 10 have the num-
ber OF cheers reduced from three to
one.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Two strInos to Little Lester's Bow.

Little Lester Mamma,
will you give me a nickel II l am
good boy?"
Mamma-No; / haven't nickel to
spare now.
Little Lester Livermore-All right,
them Skinny Smart will give me a
dime II can swear worse than he
can.--Kansas City Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Fine Chance for an Orator.

who Is the principal speaker, now
being introduced"
II don't know. l heard the master
Of ceremonies mention his name when
he began few Introductory remarks,
but that was so long ago have for
gotten what 1t was
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Pretty Wall Fixed.

II was surprised to hear that you
had married a man with no provisions
for the future" said the brides aunt
"Oh. but we have. auntie." replied
her bridelets. I'VE have nine cases
Of canned goods In tho pantry"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Keep II In Your Stable.

For external use on horses nothing
that we know of equals Hanford's Bal.
sam. Many trainers use 1t as leg
wash because 1t keeps the skin in fine
condition and should cure lameness.
Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
The Real Thinu,

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, what is
gratitude?
Paw-Gratitude. son, is the thing
that shows up when a rich old bach
elor dies and leaves Ell his money to
the woman who once rejected him.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

ham Remedies Vegetable Compound
and Sanative Wash. am now well and
strong and can do all my own work. I
owe it all to Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and want other suffer-
ing womer % know about II. - Mrs
II. E. MABEN, 2l1 S. Spring St, Muir
freesboro, Tenn.
This famous remedy, tte medicinal
Ingredients Of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for nearly
forty years proved to be most valua-
BILE tonic and invigorator Of the female
organism. Women everywhere bear
willing testimony to the wonderful vir-
tue Of Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Why Lose Hope.
No woman suffering from any form
Of female troubles should lose hope un-
Ill she has given Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia +. Pinkham Medicine Co. (c0nfi-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by q
woman and held In strict confidence.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

Hanford's Balsam OF Myrrh is itself
an antiseptic and the use of any other
remedy before applying It. is unneces-
sary. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Sympathetic.

Meeker-Poor man!
Bleker-To whom do you refer?
Meeker-To the chap who is going
to marry my former wife.
Bleeker-But thought he was rich.
Meeker-So he is-poor mani
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
The Usual Thlno.

Mrs. Askit-Do you keep servant!
Mrs Notifies. and several of her
lations.--Indianapol Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
a Gentle Hint.

The Grocer Ito new customer)-Did
you find your last order satisfactory,
madam?
Mrs. Housekeep-Fairly 30. But
next time l wish you would send us
stronger coffee and weaker butter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

In most localities the porch swing
has displaced the top buggy as loves
first assistant.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
BALANCING the Scale.

Isn't that song rather low?"
Eyes, that's why I'm singing It at
the top of my voice."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Maybe a Peanut.

why do you think he has a family
tree?"
Because he's a nut"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

ALIENS FOOT-EASE for tho TROOPS
over 10000 packages of Aliens Foot Ease, the
antiseptic powder 10 shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops at
the Front because IL rests the feet, gives in.
slant relief TO Corns and Bunious, hot, swollen,
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy
Sod every where, 25c. Try 1t TODAY. DON'T
aeesSf asy sE6GlifHff. ddv
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

II is foolish to acquire principal at
the sacrifice OF principle.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine bye Kennedy for Red, Weak. watery
Just Hye comfort. Write for Book of the Rye
BY mail Free Murine Bye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

With every man his own police
man." who'd call the "cop?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

Every woman's pride, beautiful, clear
white clothes. Use Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

For proud flesh use Hanford's Bal
sam Of Myrrh. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

Never call bluff unless sure that
II is not the real thing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

A musical education does not always
put harmony In a'discordant soul.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

Always proud TO show white clothes.
Red Cross Ball Blue doef make them
white. All grocers. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
A Paying Well.

Bill-Why. he has a well on his
place.
Jill-Yes, he's way behind the times.
Behind nothing! It's an oil well!"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

For gals use Hanford's Balsam
ADV.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

For fresh cuts apply Hanford's Bal
sam. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Naturally.

"The line of battle lin Europe just
now reminds me of our telephone ex
change"
How so?"
IT'S a line that's always busy"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

Some prize fighters might as well
stand up and be counted out.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22

Innocent youngsters plead guilty.
evidently hoping to go free.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Grim Humor.
"A merry quipster. eh?o

There goes Scribbles, the newspa-
per humorlst."
"a merry quipster. eh?"
Hes a quipster, but seldom merry.
The only time I ever saw him smile
was when there happened to be a
shortage of reporters on the local staff
and he was asked to write the obitu-
AIRY of q man he didn't like"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-07-22
Puffed injuries.

Redd-He seems to be all puffed
over his new automobile.
Green-Oh, did It hurt him as badly
as that?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04
NEGROES DENY
NOW that THEY
KILLED DOCTOR

PROVIDENCE. X. L. Sept A.
after having been IN Jail three DAYS
on murder charge. the sthreo
negroes who accused Mo. Elisa
beth Mohr OF having agreed Go pay
them $4,000 TO siay her husband.
today repudiated their alleged con
fessions.
The police declare tho negroes
signed written statements assert,
Ing they killed DR. G. Franklin
Mohr and wounded his companion.
Miss Emily Burger, under orders
from the wealthy Doctors wife.
Geo. Heals. the Chauffeur. said
he stalled the automobile NJ an APP
poiOted spot while Henry Spellman
and Victor Brown crept up behind
on motorcycles.
With the reputation OF the al
legged confession. the police are
making strenuous efforts 20 cor
rohorate the first story told by the
negroes.
They recognize that even their
unsupported confessions would not
be sufficient evidence on which TO
convict Mrs. Mohr.
Under the care OF physicians,
Miss Burger constantly asks as TO
Dr. Mohr's condition. not knowing
that he Is dead.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04
WARN CAMPERS
TO BOIL WATER:
DODGE TYPHUS

State Health Commissioner 7. n
futile Issued warning SATURDAY.
against any relaxation IN vigilance
IN guarding against typhoid fever
on account Of the low waters In ths
streams Of the state.
Washington has had cofnpaya.
lively little typhoid fever this year.
he says But this Is no reason xs
should relax our energies TO prevent
lte appearance.
AS a matter OF fact. a good many
cases are beginning % appear. ana
unless the people OF the state eyer.
else care. We are apt 10 have many
cases before the end ~ the year
The LARGE majority Of the Gases
thus far reported have occurred
among campers. fishermen and PED
pie who have been on an outing fcr
day or two.
The water IN the streams OF the
state IL unusually low. 20 low that
sources OF pollution which would be
taken care OF under ordinary condI.
tions prove dangerous under the
present circumstances.
1T r. highly advisable that people
depending on small streams for
their water supply boil all water
used for domestic purposes"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04

went 10 bed. II was natural that
be should feel n little sad and
lonely with the unfamlliarity OF
everything. and that he should
have one dream after another.
But they were all about the little
AmeBbury girl.
He had been told that she had
gone 10 heaven.
Tho heaven that he dreamed
about wasn't very big place. n
he derived his ideas Of Il from any.
thing that be had really seen. Il
was from a comic opera. IN which
there had been acrobatic men in
green tights and spangles, great
arches painted 10 look Rs II they
were made OF gold incruBied with
Jewels. lovely winged maldenH IN
diaphanous white clothes. who. aus.
pended from the waist by long
wires. tapped butterfly wings and
appeared TO ny. The heaven OF
which he had dreamed was like
this. with many other things mixed
in. There was dog or two. there
was nj least one red Indian with
wings and many streets paved with
gold. trees all made OF gold and
silver and green enamel and Jew
eiry. There were many curious
domestic touches. Right out in
the middle OF golden street he
saw the little Amesbury girl. sit.
ting in a little wooden chair at
little wooden table and giving
tea party 10 a fairy no bigger than
your thumb. Then he saw her IN
Kor; OF a celestial Schoolroom.
The blackboard had a wonderful
carved and gildcd frame. Just like
the Van Dyke portrait over the
mRntcl IN Mr.. Barclays dining
room. Tho little Amesbury girl
had n silver desk and gold ink.
stand and a pen made OF ivory. and
when nhe got tired OF writing she
simply le, go OF the pcn-handle and
n went on writing all by Itself.
There was no word IN English or
In all the languages spoken In
heaven which tina; pen couldn't
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04

Tho Hollywood Lunch and Soda
Fountain. 2i2 Pike St.-Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04
RICA'S FATE IS
IN BALANCE NOW

PETRoGRAD. Sept. 4.-rhe fate
of Riga now hangs in the balance.
A decisive battle which will decide
the outcome Of the German drive
against the Baltic port is In prog.
ress.
An official statement today adj
mitted that tho Russians have been
driven across tn. Dvina river. so
miles southeast OF Riga. The Ger
mans arc now endeavoring TO force
a crossing OF the river In pursuit
of the Siavs. The Teutonic opera
lions are being covered by a heavy
artillery attack.
Should the Germans succeed In
crossing the Dvina. Il Is admitted
the evacuation of Riga and re-
treat OF the Russians upon Petro-
grad would be necessary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04

things 10 have drawn tho atten.
ton OF sharp.eyed small boy. but
Tommy never took his eyes from
Mr. Barclays eyes This pleased
the great man. who disllked PEG
Pile who showed fear or inatten'
ton.
"Sit down" he said.
Tommy almost disappeared into
"a leather arm chair that smelled
vaguely ~ very expensive cigars.
You were very fond OF her,
weren't your"
Yes. sir" said Tommy. "can
you tell mo where she has gomez
Barclay did not answer n, once.
II understand" he said. that you.
too, have lost both your parents -
4 live with my Aunt Sallie.
said Tommy.
ia she married."
"yeH. sir"
and has boys and Eirls OF her
own" asked barclay.
Yes, sir. five"
II understand that your aunt
and uncle arc not AE rich as they
might be. and that 1, In asking n
good deal OF them 10 take care OF
oven one extra mouth. Now
have a great biz house and ser.
wants and good things 20 eat. aud
tho only thing haven't got IL a
little boy or girl OF my own. How
would you like TO pay mo visit.
and. II We find that We like each
other. 90 live wlth mo as my non -
4 should like" said Tommy.
naiVeiy. ito par you visit"
barclay laughed heartily "Yon
shall" he said. and You won't
have 10 tell your aunt about T.. be.
cause I have arranged all that
You won't even have 90 chang.
your name as I, is tho same as
mine"
lie touched bell on tho great
table In front o, him. and almost
instantly. and withou; any noise
whatsoever. q man servant ap-
peared IN tho room.
SHOW Barclay 20 his ROOM" said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04
NO TRACE FOUND
OF z BANDITS AT
NORTH YAKIMA

NORTH YAKIMA. sept 4-Fol.
loVing an all-night search. deputy
eheriffs. on the trail OF the two
bandits who yesterday afternoon
held up the selah State bank and
fled. after obtaining 1880 ia sli
yer and currency. seemed no near
or capturing them today than they
were last night
When the bandits left the bank
they fled north on the Elleusburg
road. but altho this highway has
been closely watched. tho trail OF
the bandits has apparently been
lost
They entered the bank AZ p. m.
held up Cashier Elmer Dahiln az
the point OF reyolyerE, drew the
shades. r.flcd the tills and vault.
forced Dahiin 10 give them a sack
ia which 20 carry Off the loot, then
locking him in the vault, made
their escape. Dahlin III matches.
found a screwiriyer. and within
two minutes had liberated himself
and given the alarm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04

Barclay. and. with pleasant nod
TO Tommy, Il dine at hhlf.pAat
seven" he said.
Tommy fingered moment,
You haven't told me-" he said.
whore she has gone"
barclay rose and laid his hand
almost earsssingly on the boys
shoulder. Tommy he said. your
little girl has gone 10 heaven"
II WAS a very Aad little hoy who
bathed and dressed himself In an
Elton suit. little too small for
him. and went down 20 haif.paAt
seven dinner. but he wasn't 40 cad
as he might have been, for he was
too young not TO be excited and
elatod by hin new surroundings.
lie not only had n bedroom an
big "a cottage. but dressing
room and bathroom.
His first dinner In tho great
house Was a little trying: the room
Was no big and he was 80 small.
He would hear n little hoy say
something. and realize suddenly
that IL Was he himself who had
spoken The butler. with two foot.
men 10 assist him. served them.
and OF these three exceptionally
tall and imposing men Tommy was
In not n little awe. Ills host. how
ever. nltho he had mono OF hiA own.
seemed 10 understand small boys
thoroly lie treated him In nm off.
hand. matterof.fact way. Just as II
Tommy had been his equal. no II
tho room had been little smaller
and the men servants fewer Tom.
my would hay. sooner felt Mt
home. In time. however, Tommy
grew up 10 hia surroundings. In
time Il would seem 10 him natural
to eat IN a place as big as n wait
Ing room IN n railroad station and
TO sleep In bed tina, might have
contained half dozen other
small boys.
when dinner was over Tommy
sat on and alto nuts. while Bar.
clay drank coffee and smoked a
cigar. AZ . O'Clock the little boy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04
ALL READY TO
GREET BANKERS
OF THE NATION

RetweSr 1000 aud 5000 bankers,
members OF the American Bankers
association. will be In Seattle next
week for tho annual national con
vestion ~ that body. At he same
time the seventh annual convention
OF tho state League OF Savings and
Loan associations will be In session
here.
Special trains from every part Of
the East are bearing bankers tow.
ard Seattle. Most OF them are visit
ing either Yellowstone or Glacier
National park on the way out. They
will depart toward California
The first delegate 20 make his
appearance Is Fritehoe II. Crane OF
Chicago. superintendent OF the
United Agency. who predicts this
will be the greatest convention ever
held
Kansan bankers and tho Chicago
train will arrive Sunday. Wiscon.
sins delegates viii follow Monday
al $40 a m. after picking up a
crowd at Spokane and Inland EN-.
pire points.
Pennsylvania bankers will arrive
at 1880 y. m. Monday. Ohio dele.
gates have arrived in Vancouver.
and will come here by boat from
the British Columbia city.
when the war closes there will
be depression IN business for
number OF years" said John H. Hol.
liday. president OF tho Union Trust
Co. OF Indianapolis. who IL here
with Mrs. Holiday for the conyen.
ton.
Capital Is like tho ocean," he
added. always seeking a common
level You can not impoyerish one
nation without inturing all"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04
LOSES VALISE
WITH JEWELS

No clues as 10 who stole a valiss
containing diamonds valued at
$3.50 from w. Goldbioom. as he
was en- route TO Seattle from Spo
kane. on the Northern Pacific. Fri
day morning. have yet been found.
tho railroad detectives are working
on the case.
Coldbloom. formerly a jeweler Of
Vancouver. u. C., was coming here
TO start iewelry store He put hi
yalise under his berth. A wallet
containing other diamonds valued
at $4,000. which he hid under his
pillow. was saved.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-04
TIE NODDE0S EARLE WILLIAMS as Tommy Barclay
ANITA STEWART Goddess
CHAPTER ~.
Copyrighted. 1915. by star Coz

She never afterward recalled any.
thing Of the Journey 20 tbs north
woods which che made with Profess,
aor Stlllitcr The long automobile
vide. tho Montreal express held up
between stations. tho long drive
into tho woods. and after that, when
they had come to the end OF the
road. a long. toilhome. up and down
Hill tramp. thru which she rode fIfs,
on tho shoulders OF one man and
then ON tho shouldefA OF another,
until tho party came 20 n Wild spot
at tho foot OF the cliff. Here In the
warm spring sunshine on lodges OF
rock number OF drowsy rattle.
snakes were ooiied In n horrld mass.
She does not remember that here.
as II waiting for her. we're three
men who wore black masks over
their faces.
when tho men who hal brought
her to tho foot of the cliff had gone,
with tho exception OF Professor
stlllltcr. the three masked men 70.
moved their maska. so that when
Professor Stilllter. Withdrawn a lit
tie so that she should not see him
first OF all and ba frightened. told
her Co wake up. Ehe looked into the
friendly faces OF Barclay. Scmmes
and sturtevsnt.
barclay adya need with great eere.
mony. dropped on one knee before
her and Kissed her hand for all the
world Ra II she had been princess.
Then Sturtcyant came forward and
did likewise. and then Scmmch.
What looked like n portion OF
solid cliff rose suddenly. without
any sound. and disclosed n black
passage that appeared 20 lead TO
tho bowels OF tho earth. In the
mouth OF thia pasAageway stood a
handsome woman, "A little under
middle age. There was diamond
star In her dark hair. and she wore
white garment that fell from her
shoulders In stately folds like those
of Roman toEa. She came for
ward. caught the little Amenbnry
girl MP lovingly in her arms. turned
and. without a word. walked Into
the paHsageway and disappeared
Then the moving portion OF tho cliff
slid slowly and noiselessiy back
into place. and the four men who
remained without turned somewhat
slowly 10 each other
Barclay was the first IN break
thu silence. Gentlemen" he said.
"i5 years from today she viii leave
that cavern and bring tho world to
her fcet--and to ours"
so you are the little boy who
Is trying to find the little Ames.
bury girl" said Barclay.
Tommy Barclay had never been
IN such n magnificent room. The
walls we're lined aimos, 10 the
ceilings with books In leather
bindings. there was wonderful
rnanielpiece OF Casn stone. In
which a llfe-sixe Adam and Eve
stood on either side OF a very fat
apple treo and listened 20 the elo-
quent address OF very fat ser.
pent. Their. we're n thousand