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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-07
A FOOD DRINK
Which Brings Daily Enjoyment
A ladY doctor Writaa:

A lady doctor writes:
Though busy hourly with my own
affairs. / will not deny myself the
pleasure of taking a few minutes to
tell Of the enjoyment obtained daily
from my morning cup of Postum. It
is food beverage, not q stimulant
like coffee.
I began to use Postum years ago.
not because l wanted to, but because
coffee, which I dearly loved, made my
nights long, weary periods to be dread
ed and uniting me for business dur
ing the day.
"On advice of friend, first tried
Postum, making it carefully as sug-
gested on the package. Az | had al
ways used cream and no sugar. I
mixed my Postum SO. It looked good
was clear and fragrant. and 1t was =
pleasure to see the cream color it as
my Kentucky friend always wanted
her coffee to ,ook, like a new saddle,
Then tasted 1t critically, for had
tried many substitutes for coffee. !
was pleased, yes, satisfied with my
Postum in taste and effect, and am yet.
being constant user of 1t all these
years.
81 continually assure my friends ana
acquaintances that they win like Pos
tum in place of coffee, and receive
benefit from its use. 1 have gained
weight. can sleep and am not nerv-
ous"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich Read 1.-THE Road TO Well
ville.s in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
i Regular Postum must be wen
boiled. 15e and Use packages.
Instant Postum-is 3 soluble DOW
Ter. A teaspoonfui dfssolves quickly
n cup Of hot water, and with cream
and sugar makes a delicious beverage
instantly. 3oc and sec tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious ana
sost per cup about the same.
There's = Reasozs for Postum.
! sold By Grocera.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-07
Three National soma ..

If many of the accredited hymns of
nations are characterless, there are at
least three popular songs which are.
in a real sense, national. The ''Rakoc-
" March, of Hungary, the "Marseil-
Iaise' of France and Dixie of Amer
lea are intoxicants which stimulate
the nerves OF their respective races. so
that the first two have often been for
hidden by the police in times OF spe.
-: excitement. But there ID nothing
warlike or vengefal in our own song;
it has good natured energy, certain
confident strength; it's saucy gait has
humor; 1t Is not theatrical self-con
scious or sentimental-it Is American
charaeter.-Arthur Whiting IN the Out
look
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-07

your majesty's troops pass that way
they would naturally. owing to the
width of the column, ride across this
triangle of grass. They would, per.
haps without meaning to, break down
the wooden emblem-an emblem ia,
miliar to us both-which lies almost
hidden in the weeds.
YES" said the war master.
What l ask, on behalf of Jan Beda,
now, is that this be avoided"
"On the road, near Effneau," repeat.
ed the war master.
YES" said the Corsican, you must
pass 1t on your way to-" He did
not speak the word, but his shadowy
finger pointed to place on the map
The war master sprang back as II
from a blow.
How do you know" he cried. that
am going there?"
The Corsican smiled YEARLY.
81 would have known he said,
even did not come from where
everything is known. would have
because knew, in the years ago, the
minds of men who plan on paper.
would have known that you were go.
ing there. And l, at the other end
would have been waiting for you.
viii they be ready for me to.
morrow" whispered the war master
The Corsican shrugged his shout
ders.
Have they my mind?" he coun
tered: "or even Wellington's?"
But tell mel" cried the war master
1T were better for the whole world
THE whole world" Knocked the
Corsican. "A tiny. whirling thing or
which there is nothing SO important
to me now as the grave of Jan Bed
anow's wife. Goodnight. your maj
esty!"
The tent flaps futtered as he went
Now it was darker and the eye of tn
war master could not follow. HI
seized the telephone
won Zohn." he said to the marsha
at the other end OF the line, Il havl
decided TO ride at the head OF the col
umn in the morning-at least as IA
as the corner of the Gray Forest"
/ Then he leaned back and let hi
gaze. once more Unlicensed. fall upol
the lane of the guard The moon
light. seeping through the disappear
ing haze. glowed feehly on the bras
eagles of the heImeted giants.
And that is all2" he mu.ter
: Nothing more than that
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-07

is your errand? To ask questionsH"
A patient smile crossed the face Of
the Corsican.
The war master turned upon his
visitor with almost savageness.
''Who-who sent your" he cried.
Jan Bedanow." replied the Corsi-
can The war masters shoulders,
raised In suspense, fell to their nor
NAL angle.
II do not remember him." he said.
you never knew him." said the Cor
sican. His name is not in any book
that you have SEEN"
You knew him." asked the war
master, ''in-in life?"
II killed him." said the Corsican
Il hanged his son at Lonceville be-
cause he would not guide us through
an ambushed valley. He was peas
ant. His father was an old man, and
bedridden. The shock. administered
by me, killed him"
And now?" said the war master.
Now" said the Corsican, Jan
Bedanow sends me on the errand to
you"
The war master took a step for
ward.
you! You are at the beck and
call Of peasants fathers?"
Where come FROM" said the Cor
sican's even, voice, there are no peas
ants, no war MASTERS, no first CON
suls."
But this errand for Jan Bedanow,'
said the war master.
1T will help me-" replied the Cor
sican. ito repair the wrong. In an
other hundred years, or a thousand
or a million-as men count time
may do something more, II occasion
fortunately should arise, to make
| amends"
II see," conceded the war master
"And what of other-of other things
which are in the histories?"
Each in its turn" said the Corsi
can, "but Jan Bedanow's matter first
The war master leaned across the
map-strewn pine table. his eyes
| aflame.
you mean" he choked, that that
is all-all there is-beyond-for one
like you-or-''
''Or you," said the Corsican in his
even tone. at is all the same for all
The South American who kills will
his blowgun is on even footing will
the chancellor who kills with his pen
All the trappings and the titles remain
here-for inheritance"
The war master stood up.
II shall not change my plans" hi
said stifiy.
II do not ask you to-" said the Cor
sican. MY business is not yours, blu
Jan Bedanow's."
"And that" said the war master
"is what?"
ION the road near Effneau," an
swered the Corsican, you will fln,
at the crossroads beside the corne
Of the Gray Forest, little triangl
In which there is a grave. II is tn
grave Of Jan Bedanow's wife. Whel
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-07
A. stane,s.,,I

Seems to me it's frightfully warm
in this room," remarked pa, as he
fidgeted in his easy chair. Johnny,
go and look at the thermometer"
Johnny did as he was bid, staring
at the thermometer until his father
lost all patience and exclaimed: ''Well.
aren't you going to tell me what it
registers?"
THE thermometer isn't running.
said Johnny.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-07

A st. Louis man has invented a
chemical device to blind safeblowers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-07

am a blower OF glass. Yet France
calls us together, perhaps to die side
by side. even Jean Renault the great
and Antoine Marceau who earns ten
francs the day. Such is fate. So
France Wills"
Van der Wynt spoke up. What is
the fee for the release of conscript?"
he asked the officer Il will gladly
pay any sum you ask to free M. Re
nault from service. will buy a sub
stitute for him -
The soldier smiled. There will be
no substitute" he said. "If there
were men available for substitution
we would draft them, too. France
calls all-rich and poor alike"
Renault paled Then the dramatic
side of the situation appealed to him.
He turned to Alys.
Dear heart" he said, 81 go to war.
go for France and for thee. No
longer shall be soldier of the foot
lights--a make-believe warrior with
tin sword against a singing enemy.
From this moment am soldier of
France. | shall show them. /, Jean
Renault shall return to thee not only
the greatest of living tenors. but q
wearer of the Legion d'Honneur-a
hero of this war with Germany. Bah!
May | encounter this boaster Berg
hoff. He is less than the shadow oil
dog-a miserable whining conscript
who cannot even beat time with 9
baton let alone parry the sword
thrusts of, Jean Renaulti"
Then, with the instinct of dra
matte exit. he strobe from the garden
while the saber of the soldier accom-
panying him clanked against the
stones.
A few hours later Jean Renault
who had not seen military service TO
five years, stood uniformed and armed
at the railway station, not in the cen
ter of the stage, but one of a com
pany of pale-faced. nervous recruits
about to entrain for the frontier. Ye
even under these conditions Renaul
enjoyed a certain distinction. Hi
companions knew him, held him Il
awe. the greatest OF French tenors
They boarded the cars. The trail
moved. and Jean Renault, soldier o
France, was being hurried toward tn
enemy.
The journeys end arrived. Tn
men were hastily formed into lt1e be
side the railroad track. There wa
a sharp command and the compan
moved OF toward the site chosen 70
their camp.
i Night came. and with 1t a feelin
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-07

The funny actions may be due to n
missing sense of humor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28

the Santa Maria, flagship OF Columbus;
the Susan Constant, which brought
the first permanent English colony to
America; the Mayfower Of the Pill
grims and the United States frigate
Constitution.
The war of 1912 and the Mexican
war are represented by many swords,
pistols, guns, medals, dags, uniforms
and accouterments belonging to mill
tary and naval officers, among whom
are Generals Brown. Ripley, Shields,
Magruder, Paul. Morgan, Browne Of
the United States army, and Captain
Lawrence, q. s. n. One OF the most
valued possessions Of the museum is
the star spangled banner Of Fort Nc
Henry, the inspiration Of Keys I'M
mortal verses. This historic flag has
been backed and repaired by an elabo-
rate process, which insures its perma-
nent preservation.
Associated with the civil war ara
memorials and mementos of many well
known Americans - Lincoln, Grant,
Lee. Sherman, Custer, Foote and many
others prominent IN that great strug-
gle. The extensive Grant collection.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28

States from colonial times by exhibit
ing such relics and memorials of note
worthy personages and events and the
domestic life of the country as could
be brought together into groups Of OBJ
5ects Representing the different periods.
One striking feature In this connection
is the unique American period cos
tune collection of nineteen dresses be-
longing to the successive hostesses of
the White House from the time OF
Martha Washington to that of recent
administration. These costumes are so
exhibited on lay figures as to bring out
the full effects Of the gowns, although
no effort has been made to reproduce
the faces Of the individuals. Several
other dresses and great number Of
accessories Of apparel, including shawls,
shoes, hats and bonnets, gloves, hand
kerehiefs, combs, fans and jewelry, are
also on display.
Among the costumes and uniforms of
American men shown are uniform
and dress suit of George Washington,
q court suit OF General Thomas Pinck-
ney, the court dress and other attire of
James Monraes and the uniform coat of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28

|, General Andrew Jackson, worn at the
battle of New Orleans.
Many memorials and relics of George
Washington were purchased from the
Lewis heirs and deposited in the mu-
scum in 1878, which, with sundry addi-
tions, now include some 400 objects.
Historical furniture which at one
time or another was the property of
men of national Observation-Disclosures,
Jefferson, Putnam, Hamilton, Ganse-
voort, Cooper and others-is displayed
Colonial relics deposited by the ma
tional society of the Colonial Danes of
America fill two large cases.
The printing press used In 1725-26 by
Benjamin Franklin when printer In
London is specially interesting on ac-
count of It's connection with this noted
statesman. as well as its historical i'm
portance as regards the development OF
the science OF printing.
Models OF FIVE sailing vessels con-
nected with the discovery and early
history Of the United States represent
q viking ship, such as the Norsemea
used In their supposed early visits to
this continent in about 1000 A. D.;
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28
ffEEH1t Daddy sBedtirne
AHEhHfA1HSXVM - The Owl -
zzsee@laltn zsee@lalktn !|' Story : 40 Ss :: s:...
the
sWhoo, whoo?" asked
the owl.

talk between the owl and the
/ i rotT asked daddy.
~ "oh no. daddyr cried the children
daddy "it tell The
family small the hore Her name
great parrots
without
sounded
nd that S the of q to tell
received horned on!
wished
to
which
about.
scged all
in the day
hooked bill that like
witch.
she stepped around her perch and
PoIyf like
the w 'Whoo? WhooY just like that
at
racker
asked the owl
screa ...&
Mistress Polly
that at
shocking
but the owl
wasn't the N punished Polly lost few
opportunity
Ilust run along to bed' said daddy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28
A FAMOUS COSTUME DISPLAY.

BssIdss Uniforms Of Nstsonsi Heroes
There Are Nineteen Gowns Of the
Wives Of Our Prss!denta, Beginning
With One Of Martins Washington.
A recent report on the United States
National museum gives an account or
the origin and development OF the dtyi-
sion Of history which will appeal to
every American. The nrst building ex-
pressly erected for the National nau-
scum was not opened TO the public un-
til October, 1881, and from that date
until the occupation Of the new build
ing, In June, 1911, 1t contained the
greater part OF the exhibits. Since the
opening Of the new building however,
the natural history collections have
been removed there, leaving more
space sn the older building for the ex-
tension Of the divisions OF American
history and arts and industries.
The dssssion was originally organized
70 irss.sxaae the history of the United
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28
occupying rour cases. is especially in

occupying rour cases. is especially in
teresting.
Among other prominent officers re
called by various mementos are Ma
comb, Hancock. Decatur. Perry. Bid
die, Porter, Farragut. Wilkes. Phillips.
Newcomb, Maury. Rogers and Meigs.
The historical development in science
Is shown by several individual exhib.
It's illustrating the work OF Henry,
Morse, Field, Langley. Francis. Baehe.
Morton, Wharton and Baird, but most
Of the scientific apparatus is included
In the division OF mechanical technol
ogy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28
WISDOM.

Wisdom does not show Itself 50
much IN precept as IN He-in a
Ermness Of mind and mastery Of ap-
petite. 1t teaches US to do as wei
as to talk and to make our actions
and words al Of a color.-Seneca.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28
OUR LIVES.


Our lives are waves that come
up out Of the ocean Of eternity.
break upon the beach Of earth and
lapse back to the ocean Of eter-
nifty. Some are .unGt, some run
in storm and rain: one is a quiet
nipple, another is thunderous
breaker. and once IN many CEN
tuies comes great tidal wave
that sweeps over a continent. but
all go back to the sea and lie equal
ly level therc.-Austn O'Malley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-28
DANGERS OF FLATTERY.

In order that all men may be
taught to speak truth It is necessary
that all should learn to hear il. for
no specie. Of falsehood is more fre-
quent than Aattcry, to which the
coward n betrayed by fear. the de-
pendent by interest. the friend by
tenderness. Those neither servile
nor timorous are yet desnous 10 be-
stow pleasure, and while unjust de-
mands Of praise continue to be
made there viii always be some
whom hope, fear or kindness will
dispose to pay them. johnson.
The Lamar register., 1915-12-29
6Awss

federate in the office introduced the
man-probably hid him in the ladies'
courtroom around FIVE O'Clock. where he
could hear the safe being opened. After
that it was easy"
Who works at night besides Pc
ters?"
Miss Graham"
''Whewi" said Bramwell. Engaged.
aren't they?"
They stared at each other and then
smiled. There was small hope OF re-
covering the plans. but at least 1t
seemed to them that they were on the
trail
John Peters, President Feggis' sec
rotary. and Nancy Graham, his stenog-
rapher. had practically the run OF the
office during the presidents absence
The inquisition had narrowed itself
down to them. Nobody else could pos
sibIy have been guilty. Peters had en-
tered the presidents employ in his
present capacity five years before,
Miss Graham seven. She had worked
up tc her present position at thirty dol
lars week. and there existed some
lttllAb d. mel HoA OhlN bh the
part OF the girls who we're now her
subordinates, but among Bramwell
and Lewis, who resented the fact that
she and Peters occupied a practically
Independent position during the presi
dent s absence.
In spite OF the heads precautions
the story of the theft leaked out In
sensihly the suspicion of the office
force was directed toward the occu-
pants of the mahogany-furnished room
where Peters and Nancy worked to-
gether. And insensibly Nancy felt
that chilling suspicion enter her own
heart.
There was, in reality, little room for
private talk between them, even IL
they had been so minded. The presi-
dents office. fitted with transparent
windows that looked out directly upon
the general office. allowed both occu-
pants to be seen at all times. Often
Nancy would look up from her work to
see a dozen pairs of eyes watching her
They were to have been married
that spring. The marriage had been
postponed when the crisis compelled
the cutting down OF salaries. John
was making only forty-five a week
now, a sum ample for their needs, only
Nancy, with memories of a life of pow
erty behind her. did not intend to
start life. giving up her position af-
ter her marriage. without substantial
bank account And she would not
The Lamar register., 1915-12-29

ire and 1 mad to bring him along. "
She laughed gayly and introduced
Vale, and as her father swung around
the two men leaped toward each other
with outstretched hands.
Hammond" exclaimed Vale heart
lily. Dick Hammond"
yale Benson" cried the painter,
where did you run across my grip"
Vale explained while Mrs. Hammond
murmured dismny at Jeans daring.
seafaring ways.
ITO think you should prove to be
one of fathers friends" said Jean
laughingly.
Once upon a time l saw you-you
were only five then, and / was fifteen.
You-promised to marry me-" he
leased her.
But Jean had vanished into the
house and he saw her no more that
night But tomorrow is another day."
he told himself gayly as he went back
to the hotel.
Tomorrow is always another day for
lovers. Tomorrow he would see Miss
Sindbad once more. And the next day
would be another day. And then
would come the great day when Jean
would agree to give up being plain
folks and agree to marry a celebrity.
Miss Freda Frake shall be the
bridesmaid" he chuckled.
copyright, 1915. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
The Lamar register., 1915-12-29

cried the DewiIdered bramwell.
And Mr.. Peters ;lso," said Lewis.
Mr.. Feggis turned and locked int
the faces Of the lovers.
Il think" he said with quiet eupha-
sis, that If you will intrust the matter
to me l can obtain a very quick re-
cantation from them
But instead of obtaining the recanta-
ton he quietly left the room with
his aides.
oh, joint" sobbed Nancy. Il
thought you-you- Can you ever for
give me!"
But l thought you" suffered
John. Why. Nancy. what on earth
didn't you believe in that legacy?
| tell you what, dear, we've both been
overworked and got a little nerve
worn. What do you say to starting
that honeymoon tomorrow"
Tomorrow" Nancy gasped. why.
| can't possibly-that is, not till the
day after. John"
The Lamar register., 1915-12-29
ACRITICAL MOMENT
BY CHARLES GRAHAM ROSS.

Fifty.
DO you near? Fifty. bid. Do l
hear five? All right, sir. And seven
ty. Seventy-hve? Thanks Last
chance, gentlemen. seventy-five once.
twice"
II withdraw the horse-IIl pay the
selling Zee"
Walter Elston. idly engrossed in
watching a conventional country horse
auction scene, fixed his eye upon the
last speaker. Something in the sad
ance. as If the man was in sorrow or
pain, awakened his sympathetic ma
ture magically.
He stood silent and watchful. deeply
interested, as from an old-time worn
wallet the owner of the horse drew
out the one bill it contained. evidently
his last, and with a sigh handed it to
the auctioneer.
Sorry. Mr.. Young" spoke the lat
ter, but this is an on day, it seems.
Bring Snowfoot around next sales day
and wen try it without extra charge.
Your price is pretty steep, but the ami
mails worth IT,"
Yes, / can't possibly do with less
than a hundred and fifty dollars,
spoke Mr.. Young in a subdued tone.
It's a matter OF life and DEATH
Young Elston followed the last
speaker as the bride loosely looped
over his arm. he walked slowly away
from the bartering crowd. At the road
Elston. after a rapid glance over the
splendid animal, stepped up to him.
The fine points Of the horse attracted
him. Then again he traced some deep
soul tragedy under the words he had
overheard.
Excuse me-" he said in an offhand
manner. but courteously. Il didn't get
a chance to bid on your horse. What's
the price. sir?'
"seventy-fve was the top bid. an
swered the old man, but l want
double
"Docile?" questioned Elston, examin-
ing the teeth of the animal.
Gentle as a kitten, with one who
knows his temper-whlrlwind under a
The Lamar register., 1915-12-29
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andOherS
| ~ |
By JACK CURTISS |
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Copyright. 1915. by W. G. Chapman
Blu JACK CURTISS

N~SpyAAbAes 1910 Oy w. ". Onapman.D
Bramwell. the general manager of
the Lotus corporation. stared with a
white face at Lewis. the treasurer. In
front OF him was an open safe.
It's gone!" he said.
Lewis was shaking as II stricken
with ague. "What-do you make of it?"
he stammered.
81 tell you what | make OF it," shout
ed Bramwell. THE Neatfoot company
has stolen the plans for ou- new en-
CINE. 1t means a difference of about
twelve million dollars. They've been
after it for year. And to us it means
bankruptcy"
Lewis closed the safe before answer
ing. After all. it's up to Feggs." he
said. He put the plans in the safe.
He went of on a sudden jaunt to Eu-
rope without leaving any address. He's
the president. not you or L.
But how did it get out of the safer"
demanded Bramwell. when they were
closeted together in the managers Of
flee. AT least wen trace the thief.
Somebody knew the combination"
Ever hear of the man who opens
safes by catching the sound?" asked
Lewis. Some fellow like that. It's
an easy trick. understand. Some con.
The Lamar register., 1915-12-29

wicked whip lash My daughters
horse. sir. but we've got to part with
him! 1t is the price of her mothers
life. An operation or death. the doc
tor says. and they won't move with
out the money in advance
III take Snowfoot." announced Ell
ston quietly.
An expression of relief, gratitude.
Joy crossed the face of Robert Young
as the crisp bank notes were counted
into his trembling nand. His tears
fell upon them. He tried to thank Ell
ston, just managed to ask his name
and hurried away as though a new
hope in life was giving him wings.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-03-04
Ozarks Picture at The Fair

HOLSTER, NO., March 1.-The first
painting Of scene in the Ozark
Mountains ever shown at an intema-
tional exposition is being exhibited at
the Panama. Pacific Exposition. being
the work Of Karl Kraft a Chicago
artist.
Kraft Is the first artist Of any note
to make sketches portraying the
beauties Of Ozark scenery. He spent
several weeks IN this vicinity and his
works were exhibiAsd q The Sprine-
fie3d Club and in St. Louis.