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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
COFFEE WAS IT.
People Slowly Learn the Facts.

"All my life l have been a slave to
coffee. / kept gradually losing my
health, but used to say nonsense. it
don't hurt me-
Slowly was forced to admit the
truth and the final result was that my
nervous force was shattered,
NY heart became weak and uncer-
tain In its action and that frightened
me. Then my physician told me that
must stop drinking coffee or could
never expect TO be well again.
Il thought OF Postum but could
hardly bring myself to give up the
coffee.
Finally concluded that owed il
70 myself to give Postum trial. | got
> package and carefully followed the
directions, and what delicious, nour-
tshing. rich drink II was! Do you
know, | found it very easy to shift
from coffee to Postum.
Almost Immediately after made
the change found myself better. and
IS the days went by kept on improv-
ing My nerves grew steady. / slept
well and felt strong and well-balanced.
Now the old nervousness Is gone and
am well once more"
It pays to give up the drink that
acts cn aeme like poison. for health
u the greatest fortune one can have.
Name given By Postum Co., Battlo
Creek Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must Be wen boiled. 15c and 25c pack.
ages.
Instant PostuH-a soluble powder
dissOlves quickly N cup Of hot wa
ter, and, With cream and sugar, makes
. delicious beverage Instantly. soc and
soc tins.
Beth kinds are equally delicious and
eost about the same per cup.
There's Reason for Postum.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
A Hard Proposition.

"How's the family?" a fond parent
was asked
We'll. my children are at difficult
age now"
Difficult? Why, they've all passed
the measles and teething age, have,
they not?"
Long ago But you don't know q
fathers troubles. MY children are at
the age where. If l use slang, my wife.
says I'm setting a bad example, and
Il speak correctly the youngsters
think I'm back number. Which
would you dor"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

The decision Of the Nobel company
to uuadruple their capital may recall
how q lucky accident laid the Founda-
tion OF the Nobel fortunes. Alfred
Nobel was assisting In his fathers
factory at Stockholm in the manufac-
ture Of nitr0-glycerin. when ono fate
ful day in 1867 be discovered that 3
cask had leaked and some OF the nitro
xlvcerin became mixed with the
stIiceous sand used - packing. The
trivial mishap suggested TO him =
method OF preparing safe and man.
axea BILE explosive. and the resaii vas
dynamite.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

Il Just think it should be stopped by
Law" said the good wife. looking up
from her paper.
What should be stopped by law.
my angel?" asked the kind husband.
This practice OF people hyphenat.
ing. their nationalities. There should
be no German-American OF French
Americans or Italian-Americans. They
should all be Just plain Americans"
but il such law were passed, my
angel" meekly suggested the kind
husband. would that affect your prac
tice Of signing your name Mrs. Eliza,
beth Hicks-Muggley?"
But her only reply was hyphenat
ed sniff.-Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
Retort courteous.

He was an estimable young man.
whose life happily had not intimately
acquainted him with the etiquette of
the barroom, but he had evidently
picked mp some knowledge Of this
from hearsay and reading.
Here" said his fellow worker. in
reaction against the toll OF the holt
day rush" Is to hell with Christ
mast"
The young man bowed gravely, and
clicked his glass. Perhaps the din
of the place a bit confused him.
Same to you" he said in polite
voice.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
CHAPTER xvlII.
i Make Two Prisoners.


] saw him stare. open-mouthed. as
though at ghost. There was star
tied look In his face, but no recogni-
ton. The same swift glimpse had re-
vealed to me discarded belt on the
end Of the desk. in which glittered the
pearl handle of a revolver. With one
step forward l had the weapon in my
possession, and sprang between both
men and the door.
Not single move, gentlemenI" !
commanded crisply, yet not venturing
to speak aloud, for fear of q guard
outside. Lieutenant. place your gun
on the deskl"
He had 1t half drawn, but my weap-
on was aimed straight at his head.
what the helll" he sputtered.
Never mind! Do 90 say first. and
then ask questions-take It by the
barrel; now slide It across to me-"
My eyes glanced aside at the face
Of the other, who was looking up,
scarcely comprehending even yet what
had occurred, and recognized Colonel
Pickney. So I had blindly strayed
into headquarters Raymond gasped
like iish out OF water, and the florid
features Of the colonel expressed a
chagrin too deep for words. / thought
he would explode. he sputtered so be.
fore he could give vocal utterance to
his discovery.
by c., it's that d--n spy!"
What" and the lieutenant took q
step forward, only to shrink back as
my revolver came to a level.
ANY noise either OF you make viii
be the last sound you'll utter in this
world. Lieutenant Raymond, viii
trouble you to step around back of the
desk-no. the other way; advise you
not to be tricky. Colonel Pickney, SIT
up in your chair, and put your hands
behind you In through the openings
in the chair back. Oh, yes you will
Don't be fool, mani What lie this
q hair trigger"
never saw anyone more thoroughly
angry; he would have killed me with
the utmost pleasure, and, indeed, for
an instant, expected him to actually
make the attempt. But my eyes
glared into his, and the man was moi
insane. Slowly, reluctantly. as though
actually forced into the action. his
arms were thrust backward into a nos
ture OF helplessness. His lips sput
tered. but he could not even swear.
Now, Raymond, take that belt and
bind him." commanded sternly. &c
to it, and be quick. Remember have
a gun in each hand. That's it-now
catch the buckle"
Pickney choked with rage to which
he dare not give vent, and the hands
Of the lieutenant shook as though from
chill. His face was SO white begar
to think the fellow had streak O
cowardice in him, but his very feaI
might give him recklessness. | showed
the mnzzle of q revolver against hi
coat.
Now this other around his legs
strap him tight to the chair. YER
good, indeed; you are learning you
trade
! tested the taut leather with on,
hand.
That will hold you, colonel, all bu
your mouth, and hope you hav
enough sense left to guard that your
self. Raymond" and my glance swep
the walls Of the room hastily, 81 re
greet troubling you SO much; it Is lik
adding insult to injury-but would yo,
reach me those overalls hanging OF
the hook behind you? Thank you
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

tie pieces you spoke OF And then
someone else puts on the tips of the
fingers. and someone else does fancy
stitches on the back. and someone else
closes them-sews they up. you know.
and someone else puts the buttons on.
and--and--oh, there's lots more to IL!
And it's so interesting And then
they all have to be looked over, and
the mean old thing that tnspects Is
always sending them back to the girls
to be done over"
-And what part do you dot" Sadie
asked.
~oh. me? When you buy a pair Of
gloves they are always stitched To-
gether in pairs. Well, that's what ]
Wheeling Register.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

TACK. ] went Tor
pcdd's Kidney Pills and they relieved
me again. ] used three boxes. That
10 now three years ago and my Back
ache has not returned In its severity,
and by using another two boxes lit
tie later on, the pain left altogether
and have had no trouble since. You
may use my statement. I recommend
Dodd's Kidney Pills when and wher.
ever can" Dodd's Kidney pills, soc.
per boz ut your dealer or Dodd'a MedI-
cine Co., Buffalo, N. Y.--Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
ln sIberIa.

During the first three centuries Of
Russian control Of Siberia. Doctor
hansen observes. only 100000 emf
grants went TO Siberia from Russia
but the great empire has at last asak
ened 10 a knowledge of the riches of
its immense Asiatie possessions. ana
from 1905 TO 1914 as many lmmi
grants settled In Siberia as during the
entire 800 years preceding.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

moon amenable TO their exact mathe
matics. based on the dynamlcal laws OF
grayitatton. 10 believed. 20 be some
ATTRACTIVE force OF which We are ct
present ignorant. though IN all pot
ability one factor ls the true shape
OF the earth. which stin awaits 40
curate determination. Fortunately the
chronometer and wireless telegraphy
nave made seamen practically indie
pendent OF lunar observations in as
certaining shetr "ositisn In the track
less oceans Westminster Gazette.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

latch clicking sharply. Her eyes
opened wide, staring first at the
colonel, then at Raymond. so startled
at the discovery of their predicament
as to be dazed. took a step forward.
and the swift light OF recognition
leaped into her eyes. as she leaned
forward to scan me more closely In
the dim light of the single lamp. /
could not tell. could not be sure, yet
] thought the expression on her face
was one of relief. of rejoicing.
You'll" she exclaimed, az though
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
Placing the Blame.

First Literary Genius.-Jones tells
me he can--ot get anyone to publish
his new novel!
Second Literary Genius.-Is THAI
owing TO the war;
First Literary Genius.-No; I exr
pect it's owing to the novel.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
up.to-nats.

How is Doctor wombat as physi-
CLAMP
BEST ever. When you get exhaust
cd over bridge he prescribes dancing
as a rest cure
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18


it's last stages. /
tried Dodd's Kid
ney Pills. After
using two boxes A
was somewhat re-
lieved and / stop
ped the treatment.
In the spring Of
the next year I
had another at
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
aufnolant.

Bobby" inquired the mother, 'di0
you4wash your face before the music
teacher Gamer"
"Yes,m."
And your hands?"
"Yes'm."
And your ears?"
Well, ma" said Bobby. judicially..
II washed the one that would be next
to her"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
PpEpApEDNRSSl

To Forsify The System Against Grip
when Grip Is prevalent LAXATIVE BRoMo
QUININE should be taken. IS this eumhinatinn
g Quinins with ether Ingredients, dessruys,
germs. acts rs a Tonic Rnd Laxative ana thus
kssps The system u eendiEion 70 withstand
Colds. Grip and InGRanga. Thern q only ona
~BRoMo QUININRs r W. GROVES -
nature on boz asa.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

7 wish you'd take Johnny to see.
the doctor. dear. I'm afraid he's not
we'll"
What makes you think so?" ~
He hasn't broken q single enc All
his Christmas toys yet"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
The eulde-

I've got a cousin from the country
visiting me- suppose TN have to-
spend my time showing him around =.
Oh. don't know. If he's likA.
most country cousins hem probably ~.
able to show you around
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
Vacation.

Cook-What is your definition Of .
vacation?
Hook-A vacation is something that
enables man to get away from home
for a time, so he won't have to live
up to his reputation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
LoaieaI.

7 see the Law permits the sale OF
horse meat now"
I'm not bit surprised. First they
killed the horse recing game ana now
they're going to cut the stake horses
up into horse steaks"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
PURIFYING The rn,srr,.

TFamD-Mister, would you contrib
ute a quarter to help purify your
thriving town?
Gentleman.-What's the idea?
Tranquility. q quarter wiz buy
me a ticket to the next town.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

DO you go in for .aviation?" he
asked the Boston beauty.
No; not for aviation. One goes in
for sea bathing, but for aviation one
goes up."-Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

A woman's taste in selecting neck.
ties for her husband is as good as 3
mans taste in selecting millinery for
his wife.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are tha
original little liver pills put up 80 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. ADJ.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

It lie hard to convince schoolboy
that summer vacation days are longer
than winter school days.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

As a rule the world never symps.
thizes with the married man whose
nose is against the grindstone.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
THE PRoFEaeoR,a srArEMENr.

Prof. Aug. F. w. schmitz. Thomas,
Okla, writes: Il was troubled with
Backache for about twenty-five years.
When told had Bright's Disease in
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

It is better to hit .he buirs-eye b
. short sermon thaa-to tire the sin
ser Ito repentance with = long ona.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

midas railroads pension old EN-.
pioyees.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

make ~ look older than we are Keen
your Eyes young and you win look youns.
AFTER the Movies Murine Your Eyes Don't
tel your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago Sends Eye Book on request.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
CALL
. On PRESIDENT
wilson FOR AID

Washington. July 1s.--Personai
appeal to President Wilson for assist
ance in what they term business
crisis" win be made by representa-
tiyes Of the big railroads tomorrow.
Confronted on the one hand by
provisions Of the Clayton antitrust
act. which they claim are hazy and
complicated, and on the other by the
threat Of 100000 railway workers to
strike unless granted shorter hours
and more pay. railroad oficials de-
clare their situation Is serious.
The president viii be asked in the
first place to suggest q delay in the
effective date of the Clayton acts
publication. which governs the pur-
chase Of supplies by the roads, until
the railroad officials and the inter-
state commerce commission have
had opportunity to study It." This
Is TO 90 into eject in Q few weeks
unless congress delays IT.
The four great trainmen brother
hoods are voting on whether or not
to strike. Some administration ON
cials say strike which would tie up
the railroads Of the country at this
time would be calamity.
1t Is likely the railroad officials
when they see the president to-
morrow will take up this question
along with the other. They desire
either that their men submit their
claims to arbitration. or an Investi-
cation Of railroad wages by the inter
state commerce commission. or by a
congressional committee.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
PILGRIMAGE Or
/ W,W TO LINCOLN

Lincoln, Neb.. July ls.--Coming
here from adjoining states with the
announced purpose OF overaweing
the police and protesting against
"Russianized" police methods, a
crowd OF over 100 |, w. w. SYM
pathizers marched to the county jail
this afternoon to demand the re-
lease OF two OF their members who
were arrested few days ago and
are held as vagrants and for stealing
a ride. The crowd was ordered to
keep It's distance from the Jail, and
after brief exchange Of words and
blows between a committeeman and
the sheriff the crowd marched down
town.
The sheriff, after comforting with
the governor, has declared he will
not release the men, who were offer
cd Jobs at sS.50 day, and refused
to accept, The sheriff also declined
to lock up the delegation of 100,
They declare they will now beg
on the streets and In that way Join
their brothers behind the bars,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
PASSAGE Of
cH|[D'L||ABOR
Bill. URGED
President Wilson Makes Per-
sonal Visit te J Capitol i
Interest Of Legislation Il
Which He s. Spsnssr

Washington, July Is. President
Wilson called at the capitol today to
urge personally that senate leaders
overturn the democratic caucus Iegis-
lation program. which would have de-
ferred action on the national child
labor bill.
The president talked with Senators
Kern and Martin. He asked. also.
III is understood. an early adjourn
ment Of congress. The caucus date
|of August 20 is satisfactory to him.
But he urged that the child labor
bill and the workmen's compensation
act be included in the program to be
completed by that time. despite every'
adverse consideration.
After the conference with the pre-
sident. Senator Kern said he believed
any necessary changes in the program
could be effected without further
caucusIng.
The president In his talk with Mar
tin. who is chairman Of the appro-
'pfixtion committee, asked tnat che
committee aid in speeding up the
program.
The fact Of the presidents call ran
through the capitol like wild fire. The
smoking rooms were crowded with
curious, puzzled. and later. some
angry senator's.
He talked with Senators Kern,
Martin. Simmons, williams. Hughes
and Owen. Some Of them were CALI
ed from their lunches. The senate
floor itself was deserted except for
senators who were making set
speeches to vacant seats on the navy
bill.
Republicans were disposed to poke
fun at the obviously Disconnected
democratic leader.
President Wilson Informed leaders
of the senate that he did not wish to.
be notified Of his nomination and to
besin his, campaign until the child
labor and workmen's compensation
bills had become law.
Nla..a ?. 80 r
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
NO merger VI [ or
DRY ELEMENTS

st. Paul, July 1S.-Prohibitionists
who came to st. Paul one day In ad-
vance Of the opening OF their national
convention hoped against hope today
that their predicted merger with dry
elements Of other parties could be
accomplished. Up to the opening of
the "get together conference" today,
at which scores of prominent bull
moose. dry democrats and dry re-
publicans had been expected. there
were only handful Of other party
representatives here.
National Chairman Hinshaw and
other prohibition leaders sought to
round up all the bull moose in sight
and found ONE Colonel il M. Inger-
soil, Of Idaho. progressive national
committeeman from his state. who Is
strongly in favor OF merging the bull
moose with the prohlbitionists. Col
onel John M. Parker. OF Louisiana.
progressive nominee for vice.
president. was reported today to have
turned the same kind OF cold
shoulder toward the drys as did
Henry Ford. kilograms from New
Orleans today indicated that Parker
had refused under any circumstances
to be prohibition candidate for vice
president.
Delegates. including hundreds Of
women who had spent sleepiess
nights in hot hotels. found the con-
vention hall just as hot when they
arrived here. and prepared to take
plenty Of fans to the hall. Dis
appointment at the failure OF the
other party chieftains to arrive was
echoed early today In statements by
some prohibitionists that they would
nght any move to change the name
Of the party.
"If we can't adopt the bull moose
orphan, what's the use Of changing
our name to the progressive
prohibition party2" was their line Of
reasoning.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
Retreat OF
10 NILES By
T[lJT|'|ON||S
German n i Army n Velhynia Is
Forced Rapidly Back Be-
fore Advance Of Russian
Left Wing Under Kaledine

Petrograd, July 1S.--The Germans
have retired nearly 10 miles In Vol
hynia under the swift advance Of
General Kaledine's left wing. In
their hasty retirement several thous-
and more prisoners. number OF
heavy guns and large supplies Of war
material have fallen into the hands
OF the Russians. The retreat was
made necessary when several Rus
sian regiments broke through the
German front and threatened to sur
round q part OF General won Hnsin-
gems army. The Russians have ad-
vanced their lines to the north bank
OF the river Lipa and are strengthen
ing their new positions on the entire
front. The advance widens the Rus
SLAMS salient extending into the
Austro- German front southeast OF
Kovel. thus removing the danger OF
crushing enemy attacks on both sides
OF the Russian wedge.
All along the eastern front the
cars armies have suddenly resumed
the initiative. The Russian left wing
in southern Bukovina is again in mo-
tion against the reinforced Austrian
armv The info ntrv coynhafc ara ho
coming more frequent in Galicia and
both artillery and infantry activity
are reported on General Kuropatkin's
front In the Riga region In the north.
The Russian commanders on the
Austro-German front. however. are
compelled to share public interest
with the Grand Duke Nicholas, whose
new offensive in the Caucasus con-
tlnues to make progress.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
PACIFIC MAIL Co,
BUYS new. FLEET

New York. July iS.--The Pacific
Mail Steamship company. which
about a year ago abandoned Its sail
ings from San Francisco to the
Orient, giving the I.aFollette sea
mems act as the reason and selling
Its feet OF liners, today announced
the resumption Of saillngs between
San Francisco and the Orient August
IL. The company has bought the
steamers Colombia, Ecuador and Ven
Sdela at si.5oo.Oo0 each from the
Royal Dutch West India Mail.
Onlclals said that II the venture
proves profitable they will install a
feet OF steamers In the new service.
High freight rates and the fact that
the company has been divorced from
control by the Southern Pacific rail-
way makes them believe they can
make money. they said.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-18
BIG
SUBMARINE
TO SAIL
The Deutschland Ready 10
Leave harbor at Baltimore
and viii Probably Make
Dash for Open Sea Tonight

Baltimore. July is.--The German
super-suhmarine Deutschland was
stu At her pier here early today.
An Tar as could be learned. though.
she Intends TO dash for the Virginia
.capes tonight. One OF the Germans
connected with the venture an
noanccd early today that she has
gone, but statement from A, schu-
macher a company's once was that
anything I'VE tell you about leaving
time will be lle."
Despite this policy Of mlsinforma-
tion, everything points to an early
getaway, The tug Timmons, hover
ing close to the ship and her precious
cargo. Is fully coaled. The last OF
the visitors will be taken on the
submarine today. and some crew
members. not under orders TO mis-
inform. say she Is heading ont to-
night. Negro stevedores put In a
busy night tucking away the last Of
the cargo. and this work was due to
be finished today. Captain Koenig
refused to worry about the. reported
presence Of an allied war vessel cor
don on the Virginia capes. He told
friends he would get home safely.
The captain Of an incoming steam
or today said that England has big
feet OF warships and trawiers and
line OF nets In the English chan
mel. ready for the submarine. He
believes the Bfltish policy viii be to
lot the Deutschland pass the capcs
safely. with View to. selxing her
later.