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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
VASSALBORO

Vassaitoro Grange will hold lis regula.
meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. II. The
Third and Fourth degrees will be confer
red on several candidates after which light
refreshments will be served. The following
program has been prepared by the lecturer
Piano duet Bro. and Sister Chas. Barker
reaulng. music Ella Marden readings by
B. G. Tingley and 0. s. Pope. C. NJ. Gard
ner and c. E. Embree. president and gen
eral manager of the Farmers Union OF
Maine. will be present and address the
meeting.
Mrs Flora Taylor Of Priest hill is visit
ing her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Mark Mari.
at Georgetown.
Miss Sarah Tufts and Mrs. Olive Pope
attended the Kennebec county Teachers
convention Friday at die STATE House in
Augusta.
Mrs Anna Robinson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. P. c. Clifford, at North Vas
saboro.
Frederick Jaquith has been away for a
few days on a combined business and
pleasure trip to Quincy. Mass. and Port
land. Ne.
GLAND Bickford entertained Friday after
noon his mother. Mrs Bickford OF Newport,
and his sister and niece of Waterviie
Mrs Harold Webb and daughter Bea-
trice were callers Friday OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Ham.
Miss Sarah Tufts was a guest Friday
and Saturday at the home of Prof. and
Mrs. John Thomas in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
PALMYRA

Rev. y. r. Pearson of Pittsfeld is
conducting prayer meetings at Marsh
Corner schoolhouse on Tuesday eve
nings.
Marion, the little daughter Of Mr.
ard Mrs. E. a. Parkman, has Just re-
covered from an attack OF bronchitis
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Leavitt are able
TO be out after an attack Of the grip
Mrs. W. E. Leavi,t is i'll from an at
tack Of indigestion.
Miss Ada Turner passed the week
end at the home Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs D. 4. Turner.
H. D. Littlefeld and family were
guests Sunday at \. f. Jordans.
b. Lanpher and j. Brown were in
the vicinity Of Athens Sunday.
The Jolly Club was entertained al
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. a. J. Leav!t'
on Wednesday. A goodly number
gathered 10 partake Of the supper
served az the usual hour and to en
JOY the dancing. for which music was
furnished by Campbell and Curtis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
COMING EVENTS

Feb. Is-Maine Shriners' annual ball
Feb. estate Boys Y. N. c. A. con-
Teh. SENSATIONAL Convention Of Com.
mons Clubs entertained by Colby Chap
ter, Waterville.
Feb. u-S-Portland automobile show.
Feb. 3AKennebec County Rural Letter
Carriers Association annual session. Au-
Feb. S-Bowdoin Interscholastic League
debates: Portland High VS.. Cony High
at Portland: Lewiston High va. Edward
Little High at Lewiston; Biddeford High
vs. Westbreok High at Westbrook;
BRUNSWICK High VS.. Lisbon Falls High
at Lisbon Falls.
March aRepublican State Convention
ut 10. City hall, Portland
March 9-Democratic State Conven-
Xp-ii 1sENaine State Branch. National
Association of Letter Carriers. annual
convention, Hallowell.
May u-le-Maine Organized Bible Glass
Association Convention. Waterville.
May l7-Grand Lodge, Knights Of Ply.
thias. annual convention. Bangor.
May E-Bowaoin prize essays. Bruins
wick.
Brunswick.
June n-Bowdoin class Of 1896 reunion.
New Meadows Inn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Tuesday, February IS, 1916.
Democrats in Congress DemoraIized.
Disheartened, the Democratic =,

Dfsheartened. the Democratic mem
bers are guilty Of deliberate neglect.
BY actual daily count since the holt
days the Democrats have been fewer
in number on the floor Of the House
than Republicans. except for seven roll
calls. An uniformed observer would
have supposed that the Republicans
and not the Democrats were the re-
sponsible party.
There are in the House 27S Demo-
Gratis and 1877 Republicans. The record
Of attendance shows that on every day
during January, with the exceptions
noted. the Republicans outnumbered
the Democrats on the floor. sometimes
two TO one. and sometimes three to one.
Here is the record, b. daily actual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

he did, and probably the explanation OF
that Ii that, with the retirement of Mr..
Bryan. he hoped for an Improvement,
and possibly With the appointment Of
Mr.. Gregory as attorney-general. OF
ali the men in the cabinet the only one
consistently sympathetic with Mr.. Gar
rison has been Secretary Lane. and. Of
ferent sphere. although his resignation
would occasion no great surprise. Tn
der the circumstances. it is not sur
prising that Democrats are sorely de-
pressed by Mr.. Garrison's retirement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Light and Airy
Pulling.

Il most remarkable thing to ME.
How good little children used 10 be
Now father says that when he was Young
hen lessons were over then hymns
were sung,
And thai little boys never made any
noise.
Never slammed doors or broke up their
toys.
But when I slam doors in grandrpa's
house
Or creep up TO frighten her sly as
mouse,
She scolds, then smiles and says. Why
You're Your own dear father RICH, over
again
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

Kansas owns and operates 1900 au-
tomobiles, or approximately one to ev-
cry nine persons in the State. accord
ing to the census experts This serves
to recall an address made by Woodrow
Wilson to the North Carolina Society
in which he said: Nothing has spread
the soc!alistic feeling in this country
more than automobiles. To the country
man they are a picture Of arrogance, OF
wealth with all its independence and
carelessness"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

The failure Of President Wilson's
speech making trip as a vote-getter
seems to be confessed in his decision,
practically reached, to abandon his
proposed trips to the South and the far
West. Democratic members Of Con-
gress, as well as Republicans. believe
that Mr.. Wilson realized, despite the
statements given out from the White
House to the contrary, that he was
making NO votes on his recent trip and
that, while immense crowds turned out
to see him and his bride, they were
not won by his appearance or his ora
torys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
The World War a Year Ago
IodaY-Eeb. Is.

Germany officially Informed
the United States government
that she would insist on main
tanning the war zone in the Eng
lish channel unless Great Brit
ain would admit foodstufs into
Germany.
In Alsace the Germans recap
tured an advanced position
which they had lost on the 18th.
Great Britain seized the VII
helmina grain ship and placed
a prize crew on board. The ves-
sci had sought refuge In an Eng
lish port during a storm.
Mutiny Of Bengalese troops at
Singapore. Straits Settlements,
against British officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

Totals lib, 1sl,345 s71,e5. SIS sl3o,s5 IS
II will be noticed that the earnings
were running nearly s13,o0oo0o
month up to October. 1913. when the
Underwood tariff law became effective
when there was a drop to an average
of about $4,000 a month, which was
made still lower by the war. until war.
orders had brought revival in Ameri-
can industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

II the convention at Chicago deter
mines to name Justice Hughes. well
and good, but the people Of the country
will have their suspicious Of the hon.
esty Of those who are trying to force
Hughes into the limelight now. II
looks as though they were attempting
to eliminate him from consideration by
the convention The suggestion. Let
Hughes Alone" appeals to u.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
On Tap.

Happy New year. old top. Made many
CALLS"
Come with ME and we will make a
few more"
You'll have TO excuse me. old chap
can't drink any more craps juice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
RIVERSIDE

The Community Club will meet at
ESQ p. NJ. Wednesday at the home Of
Mrs. S. L. Clark. The program will be
the one arranged for February End. as
there was no meeting of the club on
that date. and is in charge Of Miss
JEANNE CrowelL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Maine Gossip
Pound Sweet Apples.

Oh. Pound Sweet apple. rich and rare,
Distilling perfume on the air:
Kissed by the sunshine ard the rain.
To you l don my hat again.
Down the old cellar stairs I went
In days agone, my mission bent
To choose from all your golden store,
Fit for king. water core.
Oh, dumplings of the good old DAYS
To thee l life my heartfelt praise.
Seal brown and sno,hered with rich
The Pound Swee, baked awakes my
dream.
Oh, luscious globue. what delights
You gave to US in wintry nights,
I'll try YOU just for chance once more
Egad. this ones water core
Horace Seymour Il Ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

Mr.. Garrison says he is out of poll
tics for good. No, the same good"
that the country would see should Sec
rotary Daniels take a notion to retire
for good, say We.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Democratic Depression Relieved By
War.

The steel industry has long been re-
earded as an index Of industrial condi-
tons Very well. let US look at the
following table published by the Econ
omic World showing earnings Of the
United States Steel Corporation by
months for the past three years:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

To those on the inside. Mr.. Garrison's
resignation comes as no surprise at
Washington. The real surprise vas
that he managed to hold on as long as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Corroborative Evidence,

History repeats itself. they say"
Yep. these war films all look pretty
much alike 10 me"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

felines began 20 haunt the locality
nights that their yowiing and fighting
made life miserable for the neighbors
and everybody within a radium Of an
eighth of a mile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

LOWS
~l GOING WEST-3o3 A. NJ,
.H.I5 except Monday, Portland
KSf33fI and Boston. SIS a. NJ.
N3Alla1l9I Lewiston, Pennington.
RAILROAD Rockland, Portland. Bos-
$50 ton, Montreal and Que
bee; +-@s A. NJ. Bruins
WICK, Lewiston, Pennington. Portland
Boston: = i I. NJ. Halloweil. Gardiner
ana 20. Gardner; I'll +. NJ, local: 40
?; n. express, Brunswick. Rockland,
cortland, Boston ana New YORK; SIS +
N. Hall9well; Gardiner and So. Card
neri e.l- N. taot beyond Por-laadi
~. l. n, Lewiston. Bath. Portland
SNew York; and 100 l. NJ. Portland and
Boston.
GOING EAST-l.il a. NJ. Bansor.
Calais. Bar Harbor, 81. John, Halifax,
ArooStpok Co. Sunday morning does not
connect beyond Bangor: So 4. Il. local
70 MooseAead LAKE via oakland. Bel
fast. Foxcroft and Bangor: ~. 4. NJ.
local 10 Belfast, Bangor and Skownegan:
l--e5 4. n. Naterville Bangor. T. 4 ;,
K. r, Calais. 81. John and Halifax: 2&4
/. NJ, express ~ WaIerviIle. Thence loCa!
10 Bangor ana MaTjawan.heag. 3.3t L. n.
NaterrIlle and Showhegan, 10 p NJ.
Waterviiie, SkoWnegaE and Bangor
sundays s. L. ~. for Bangor. III, 454
a. NJ and - +. NJ. for Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for Fauowell
Gardiner and South Gardiner at SIS a.5e
A, NJ, le-... Io. 40, Gardiner only SIS.
+. e. Z. WAliRoN. Gen1 Passenger Agt
u. 9. DOUGLASS, GeaI Mgr, Port
land Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Best Wishes.
From Taitors and Crocers.

a happy New Year. gentle reader.
May fortune answer when YOU need her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

A. P. Allen Of West Lincolnvile mas
some remarkable pullets, in flock
$50. during the month Of Januan
they laid 2469 eggs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Nothing Serious

las usual, I start the new year with
a mistake.
"How's that"
Went and wrote Il 1916
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

Move rot the old landmarks the SCRIP
lures erjoin
For our sons of Columbia. are vest Of
the line
Mary Ann Greedy.
Ellsworth. FEB. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

BATH AND sooTAsAY LINE
Leave Bath 245 P NJ week days only,
for Boothbay Harbor and Intermediate
Landings. Return, leave Boothbay Har-
Dor ..N A NJ. weak days only. for Bath
ard Intermediate Landings.
H a. CLAY, Supt,. Portland, Maine.
NJ a. HAKADEN. Supt., Bath, Maine
So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

II feel like world power opening my
mail today
Why so?"
1T is full Of demands and ultimatums"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

1t is extremely gratifying 10 note tina,
a! the Maine boys in the Naval School
al Annapolis passed those examina-
tons with flying coiors. while scores OF
Middies were turned down and report
says, may be dropped from the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. ReeulA,
meeting FRIDAY evenings a. y,
l.. {. HUGHES, y. 9.
z. F WESTON. Re. Sec
Guy c. LONGFELLON-. Yin 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Protably.


Sir Walter Raleigh introduced tobacco
to civilized mankind. and we presume he
also introduced the custom Of swearing
off
Walter Runciman. the English states
man, is man with a rather shy plat
form manner. but he has astonishing
readiness at repartee. Some time ago a
heckler was worrying him at meeting
about the education question.
Now, sir" he began. Il have school
in my eye
NO. pardon me-" Interrupted Mr.. Run
Gilman; You have only one pupil
PA, do hunters have guides
Generally. my son.
Well. what guide does a fortune hun
ter have"
"Bradstreet."
In a hospital at Cape Town during the
South African war the keenness Of GER
tain amateur members of the nursing
staff tended to agcrava;e. rather than
alleviate, the suffering of some of the
wounded.
At last the British soldiers native wit
came to the rescue. One morning a sick
soldiers ted clothes displayed a slip Of
paper inscribed:
TOO ill to lie nursed rsoday"-Tid-Bits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

Bath will have another launching to-
day. when at about 10 A. NJ. two Gov
cred lighters built a; the Kelley. Spear
Cos. yard for the New England Steam
ship Co. Of New York. will go over
board. They will be lowed to New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
AtL-THE- WAY WATER
BOSTON & PORTLAND LINE

Steamships CALVIN AUSTIN and
oNEENOK DINGLEY Leave Franklin
Wharf week 1ays - Z. n. fer Boston.
Return leave Contra! Wsarf Boston,
wees days only at l.. u.
Lay trips leave Portland Fridays 90
a. VI. Due Boston 2,ul +. n.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Between Portland and New York
Steamships NORTH LAND and
HERMAN WINTER
Reduced Fares-Redueed Stateroom
Prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

cUsHNoc CHAPTER. M

Gus NOc CHAPTER, NO. q
r. a. NJ. Special convocation a, Mason,
Temple Feb. Eth. at 30 2. " Wors !.
Royal Arch. Refreshments. Soionrn,.aa
companions are cordially invited 10 :.
tend.
ALBERT II. PINGREE. H
CHARLES r. CHASE. See
AUGUSTA LODGE, T. 4 A.
Special communication will be held ru..
day, Feb. Is, a, Masonic hall Wo,s T.
the F. c. degree. All soiouraing brsthn-
cordially invitec.
EDWARD L. RIPLEY. wv
WESTON LEWIS. Sec.
febi2-l4-l5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

Regular convention Wednesday evenin,
Meeting commences al "a Work in n.
rank OF Esquare and a large a,tendsDr.
= desired.
ARTHUR L. SMITH, C. c.
l.. J. DAVIS, X. OF r. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

Ellsworth IS shaking up things for
the occasior-;hat is things are being
shaken UP there, as TWO earthquake
shocks were reported last week. one at
about $50 2. NJ. Feb. {, and the other
at about / i. NJ, Feb. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
cALANThE LODGE. NO. s.. k ;

LEVI u. POOR. Can't.
RAY NJ. BURNS. C.s,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
Ia Effect Sept. rs. 1915.

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FL
lows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

CANTON AUGUSTA. 10. 9. p. n
Regular meeting every third Tuesday a.
5 O'Clock. Special meeting F-.1ay. f.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

JEPHTHA ENCAMP6iENT, NO. ,
Meetings at 80 dock e.@.y second A.,
fourth Tuesday. TUESDAY, '''
l. B. PACkARIl.
=. Z. STEW.Ar- Srr,o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

Ellsworth on Feb. % will be the tenn
porary home Of hundreds of Knights
Of Pythias, the occasion being the
Statewide convention. with Donoqua
Lodge, K Of F., as the host. The sale
Of tickets has been so large that rec
ord breaking crowd is already assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

1t is amusing to see that receipt for
the New eggless. milkless and butter
less cake" that is going the rounds un-
der the name of Canadian War cake.
The first record we have heard of re-
sardlng II was from an old scrap book
dating back 10 the days of the Ameri-
can Revolution. Then it bobbed UP at
almost regular intervals until the Civil
War, when Il became known as The
War Cake" and then hung along. APP
pea-ing from time 10 time in cookbooks
and the papers, until il is again doing
valiant service tand probably seldom
tried as Canadian War cake. 1t is
old enough TO know better. Remember
it-like this?
Two cups of brown sugar. two cups
OF hot water. two tablespoonfuls Of
lard. one package of raisins. one tea
spoonful Of salt. one ,easpoonful Of Gin
namon, one-haif teaspoon OF cloves.
Boil all together for FIVE minutes. Cool
and add three cups -four, one teaspoon
OF soda dissolved in same quantity OF
water. II makes TWO loayeS.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15
QUEEN TEMPLE, NO. 70. pYTHIIE

Sisters meets in X. of r haI! the seco,s
and fourth Tuesday evenings of :scs
month. and 81 o clock
ADELAlpE u. THOMPSON. VI. E. C.
AnEt.A lDk. VI PAGE. u. CT r. and C.
LTCIE 7. LEWIS, u. OF F.
r..-rt.-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-15

III you have q cat, don't forget to
plant some catnip in your back yard
when you are making your garden this
spring." 1 heard a member of the AMI
NAL Rescue League advising a friend.
There ID no trouble at all in raising
catnip." she continued. "A few plants
well started WIN take care Of them
selves and grow from year to year
Her listener replied by saying she had
tried that catnip scheme, and so many
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-05-12
PREPARING WAY FOR PEACE.
Believed That Germany is Willing to
Listen to Peace Proposals.

Washington.-The message from
Pope Benedict to President Wilson, it
was learned authoritatiyely Sunday.
makes it clear that the German en-
peror and the vatican have an under
standing on the subject of peace.
The pope was informed by direction
of the emperor, it was declared. that
Germany is willing to treat for peace
or to listen to proposals with peace
as their object.
Pope Benedict, it was declared, has
been approached by the Austro-Hun-
garian government with peace repre-
sensations and has received from EN-
peror Francis Joseph tangible propo-
sitions which would warrant him in
seeking the services of the United
States in the interest of peace.
Cardinal James Gibbons of Balti-
more, recognized head of the Catho-
lie church in America, said Sunday, in
statement to the International News
| service, he knew there is something
in the air" He expressed the hope
that it would come to a successful
| termination.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-05-12

he speak again and then he said with
CLINT in his eye that was almost a
smile. Il guess them's the first orchids
that ever Travelled to market under
diamond hitch"
Here was an opening but it came
too late. Gerry did not try to follow
it up. Once more in the saddle Kemp
seemed to acquire a sudden new ease
of body and mind. He hung by one
knee and stirrup and leaned over
toward Gerry. stranger" he said,
I'm much obliged to We. It's a long
way FIN the Alamo to Moo Yawk, but
the hull country's under one fence"
He waved his hand and was gone af-
ter his pack-train. lifting his mule with
his goose-necked spurs into a protest
ing canter. Two weeks after his pass
ing, as evening was settling on Fa-
zenda Flores, the echo of mules
mincing steps on the bridge made Ger
ry look up from his work.
"Howdy," said Kemp and paused on
that to measure his welcome. He was
satisfied and urged his tired mule on
towards the house. Gerry walked be-
side him and learned that the ship
ment of orchids had just caught the
steamer at the coast. Kemp unsaddled
his mule and tossed the harness and
| sllcker upon the veranda. AS Gerry
was closing the gap into the pasture
Kemp came up and stood beside him.
He cast knowing eye over the fat
stock. You done Il good job for Lie
ber," he remarked.
Gerry nodded little sadly. YES"
he said, 1.-THE contracts filed. Lieber's
sending for the stock day after tomor-
row."
AS they sat on the veranda that
night smoking endless cigarettes,
Kemp turned to his host. Dye mind
IL stay over a day with you? Truth
is, want to hep drive that stock up
to Lieber's. l want to hep whistle a
bunch steers along once more an6
smell the dust an the leakin' udders
an / shouldn't wonder If let out a
yell or so, corralin' 'em at the other
end"
Gerry nodded understandingly
"Why did you leave it?" he venturet
and then regretted and murmured
"Ncv-f nd
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-05-12

his cigarette end and stood leaning
with crooked elbow and knee against
veranda pillar. His keen aquiline
features and deep-set eyes were lit up
by the moonlight and seemed scarcely
to belong to his great, loose-jointed
frame. He was loose-jointed but like
flail-strong and tough. There's
one thing about the purple cities" he
added, "the daylight always beats you
to 'em jest like in the POM" He
turned and Vert off to bed.
Gerry sat on in the moonlight seized
by strange sadness--the sadness the
spirit feels under the troubled hover
ing of the unattainable and the mi
rage. Life had queer turns. Why
should a cowboy start out to look for
purple cities? 1t was grEesQue on the
face of 1t but, beneath the face of it,
it was not grotesque.
Margarita stole out to seat herself
beside him. She slipped her hand into
his. She was worried. She was al
ways worried when Gerry's. thoughts
were far away. "The Man." she said,
AoI mus ShS hou ChrlSleheu Her Ddpy
boy from the day of his birth, 1.-The
Man sleeps. He cried for thee and
thou didst not come. So he slept, for
he is a man.
Gerry's thoughts came back to his
little kingdom. He sighed and then
he smiled smile of content. ut is
late then, my fiower?" He put his
arm around her. LET us go to bed,
for tomorrow there is work"
Tomorrow there is always work.