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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

Somebody has dug up this utterance
by Governor Hughes in 1908, before
preparedness" was thought of as a
national question:
We are devoted to the interests of
peace and we cherish no policy of ag-
erosion. The maintenance of our
ideals is our surest protection. 1t is
our constant aim to live in friendship
with all nations and to realize the
aims of free government, secure from
the interruptions of strife and the
wastes of war. 1t is entirely consist
ent with these aims and it is our duty
to make adequate provision for de-
Tense, and to maintain the efficiency of
our army and navy, and this l favor.
Has anybody in the present "pre-
paredness" campaign said anything
better than that?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

Don't let politics excite you too
much. Here is something you want
to remember, politicians and orators
not to the contrary: If you want to
make a living you must work. 1t
makes no difference who is president,
if you loaf and fail to make hay while
the sun is shining all the presidents
ever elected can't help you.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

German paper factories have raised
their prices an average of 80 per cent
the past year. In the United States
the paper factories have raised more
than that and there is no war here.
What would the paper factories of the
United States do if all its able-bodied
men were away fighting and the land
was devastated with war?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

Emmett will grow into thrifty
little city. In its development, may
the foundations be laid strong and
true. In the activity of business life
let us not neglect to make this a city
of homes--a good place to live in, to
rear ones children in and to attract
the best class of homeseekers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

You will be able to find enough
planks in the Republican, Progressive
and Democratic platforms this fall to
construct an ideal Populist platform
of 20 years ago. The Populist party
died many, many years ago, but its
soul has kept marching on.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15
ales of the Town
A Creed.

To live as gently as can,
To be, no matter where, a man;
To take what comes of good or ill
And cling to faith and honor still;
To do my best, and let that stand
The record of my brain and hand,
And then, shall failure come to me
To work and hope for victory.
To have no secret place wherein
| stoop unseen to shame or sin;
To be the same when I'm alone
As when my every deed is known;
To live undaunted, unafraid
OF any step that | have made;
To be without pretense or sham
Exactly what men think | am.
To leave some simple mark behind
That / have lived for men to find
If enmity to aught l show
To be an honest, generous foe;
To play my little part, nor whine
That greater honors are not mine,
This, | believe, is all | need
For my philosophy and creed.
Wouldn't this be a great world i
Strawberries were as easily raised a!
dandelions?
z z e
About the only soldierly character
istic some men have is the habit OF
charging everything.
& & z
The only way to stop the practice
of fishing on Sunday is to make the
fish stop biting on that day.
Z z z
"Some av thin new guns will carry
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

twinty miles," said Casey. "At wan
shot?" specifically inquired O'Brien.
Statesmen find it hard to be salts
factory. Roosevelt is criticised for
talking, and Hughes is scolded be-
cause he wouldn't open his head.
= & &
"And when are you going to have
the whooping cough? ?" asked the call
err of small Tommy, whose little sister
had them. Gust as soon as Nettie
gets through with it," was the logical
reply.
The society reporter who referred
to recent social event as "the swell
est function ever given in our town."
went on to explain that popcorn and
ice water were served as refresh
ments.
A merchant advertises bathing suits
at rs cents. After giving the garments
the once over we are of the opinion
that he still charges ID cents too
much for the amount of dry goods in
volved.
"Ciothes up so per cent in Austria"
says newspaper headline. How far
is an Austrian per cent? What we
mean is, is there any advantage in
being an Austrian pedestrian instead
If an American?
An Eastern magazine says that
ZACH drink of whisky shortens a mans
ife IL hours. II this be true, there
re men in this town who by this rule
hould have died several hundred
ears before they were born.
z z Q
Have they any candy in heaven,
asked 4-year-old Annette,
Tho was slowly recovering from
erious illness. 81 think not, darling"
eplied the mother. "If that's the
ase," said the little invalid, "I'm aw-
lily glad we've got such good doc
,r."
A little boy went to Sunday school
II the first time His mother gave
m a nickel to put in the collection
TX. When he returned he had
Ick of candy. "Where did you get
e candy?" asked his mother. "From
e store" "Wut what did you buy
WITH" with the nickel you gave
e." "But that was for Sunday
hool." "Well," replied the boy, 81
dn't need it. The minister met me
the door and got me in free"
He was absent minded and had gone
the BARRIERS for shave. After
e operation he continued to occupy
e chair. The barber thought he
ust have fallen asleep and respect
lily asked whether this were so.
70, my good man." he said, 81 am
t asleep. The fact is l am fright
lily near sighted. When / took myII
asses off | was no longer able to
; myself in the mirror opposite.
Iturally I supposed l had already
ne home"
But don't know you, madam"
,tested the cashier to a woman who
1 presented q check. The woman
rely gave him CLASSY smile and
d: "Oh, yes you do. don't need
yone to identify me. Pm the red
lded hen next door to you, whose
ps of boys are always running
oss your garden. When you start
to town this morning your wife
d: Now, Henry, if you want
ner fit to eat you'll have to leave
little money. l can't keep this
Use on faith" Here is your mon
interrupted the cashier family.
daddy was planting a number of
ngated bulbs in a flower garden.
. 4-year-old son was an interested
ness. "Oh, daddy" he exclaimed,
nat are you doin'-planting wiener
rsts?" "Yes, Fred" was the more -
ess truthful response, "I'm plantin'
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

The Republican platform is docu-
ment worth reading, worthy of the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

Somebody Ought to Look After Him
|AVEAT EMPTOR-That's one of the an
~ cient Latin phrases that is still preserved
in the substance of the law If you've forgot
ten your Latin and haven't legal knowledge,
we'll translate it for you. It means "Let the
buyer beware; that is, let him look out for
himself. There are still some merchants
whose methods seem to be based on that prin-
ciple; who say in substance Were selling
these goods for the money we get; we say
about them whatever is necessary to attract
buyers let the buyer take care of himself"
Now there's almost nothing
clothes tell
on you Beyond VIVA do you know?
You can't tell aIw from seventfve
boh
the Innings don't know what's
going
keep
pers can be fooled on
clothing the helpless buyer
principal business SELL but
that when SELL
you pay for That really explains why do sell so much fine clothing
1t explains also why we sell
Hart Schaffner & Marx
fine clothing
them you
tell by auditing
fabrics; s tailoring possible; style that's
the fit that
the
saegu for buyer.
d. c.. KEITH & SONS
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

"Have they any candy in heaven,
mammal" asked 4-year-old Annette,
who was slowly recovering from a
serious illness. 81 think not, darling"
replied the mother. "If that's the
case" said the little invalid, "Tm aw-
fully glad we've got such a good doc
tor"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

"Ciothes up so per cent in Austria, !"
says newspaper headline. How far
is an Austrian per cent? What we
mean is, is there any advantage in
being an Austrian pedestrian instead
of an American?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

An Eastern magazine says that
each drink of whisky shortens mans
life IL hours. II this be true, there
are men in this town who by this rule
should have died several hundred
years before they were born.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

A merchant advertises bathing suits
at 25 cents. After giving the garments
the once over we are of the opinion
that he still charges ID cents too
much for the amount of dry goods in
volved.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

The society reporter who referred
to recent social event as "the swell
est function ever given in our town.
went on to explain that popcorn and
ice water were served as refresh
ments.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

The only way to stop the practice
of fishing on Sunday is to make the
fish stop biting on that day.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

Daddy was planting a number OF
elongated bulbs in a flower garden.
The 4-year-old son was an interested
witness. "Oh, daddy" he exclaimed,
what are you doin'-planting wiener
wursts?" "Yes, Fred" was the more
or less truthful response, "I'm plantin'
wienerwursts so you will be sure to
have plenty of them for your break
fasts this summer" Just then a fat
earthworm popped above the newly
spaded ground. ooh, goody, goody!"
shouted Fred as he spied the worm.
They're CROWN already. l see a
baby wienerwurst comm up now"
Former Jones was a firm believer in
keeping the Sabbath; he regarded it
as his duty to show others good
example. But that didn't prevent him
lettering after service to have chat
with his brother farmers, when crops
and harvest doomed larger tnan SER
mons and theology. "a purity mare
we've got there, Mr.. Jinksp said he
one Sunday as he paused by another
farmers gate. eyes, she be that, Mr..
Jones'" was the reply" If 'twasn't
Sunday, I'd be askin' if she were for
sale" "And likewise, if tworn't Sun
day, I'd say she were" "a strange
coincidence, Mr.. Jinks," said Jones.
Then, after long pause, he added
Now, if twasn't Sunday, what'd we
ask for she?" "Well, I'd ask S95."
"I'd give We $685." replied jones sharp
ly. Couldn't take that said links
regretfully; "but if tworn't Sunday,
I'd split the difference" $50 we
would" agreed Jones. "Could We lend
me saddle and hi ride her home
now? I'll send saddle back WI check
in the morning. I'd buy her now only
it wouldn't be seemly on Sunday"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

"And when are you going to have
the whooping cough? ?" asked the call
er of small Tommy, whose little sister
had them. Gust as soon as Nettie
gets through with it," was the logical
reply.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

"some av thin new guns will carry
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

The W. c. 7. u, will be postponed
until June 81,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-15

Wouldn't this be a great world il
strawberries were as easily raised as
dandelions?
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-12-28
How long do you think It will
take Hardy to find out that he
is being doubIe-crossed by Van
derVyn and Redbear? Will Marie
help him-or do you think she
is crooked too?
GETTING USED TO SHELLS
Narrow Escapes Do Not Even Pro-
woke Comment in the
Present War.

AS we bOwled down the road toward
a group of brick houses on the left, a
shell passed not more than 80 yards in
front of us and through the side of one
of these houses as easily as a circus
rider pops through a tissue paper
hoop. Almost at the same instant an
other eXplOded-where l haven't the
least idea, except that the dust from
it hit us in the face. The motor rolled
smoothly along meanwhile, and the
Belgian soldier driving it stared as
imperturbably ahead Of him as If he
were back at Antwerp on the seat of
his taxicab.
You get used to shells in time, IT
seems, and, deciding that you either
are or are not going to be hit, dismiss
responsibility and leave it all to fate.
l must admit that in my brief expert
ence was not able to arrive at this
restfuf state. We reached at last the
city gate through which we had left
Antwerp, and the motor came to a stop
just at the inner edge of the passage
under the fort, and I said gOOdby to
the young Englishman ere he started
back for the trenches again.
We'll" he called after me as 1 start
ed across the open space between the
gate and the house, stones throw
away, you've had an experience, any
way"
was just about to answer that un-
doubtedly l had when-"Tzee-ee-ee-
ee-r"-a shell just cleared the ram
parts over our heads and disappeared
in the side of house directly in front
of us with roar and a geyser of
dust. Neither the motor nor a guests
duty now detained me, and, waving
him gOodby, 1 turned at right angles
and made with true civilian speed for
the shelter of a side street.
The progress of the motor seemed
slow and disappointing. Not that the
spot quarter Of a mile Off was at all
less likely to be hit, yet one felt con-
scious of a growing desire to be some
where else. And though I took off my
hat to keep it from blowing of,
found that every time a shell went
over l promptly put it on again, indi-
eating, one suspected, a decline in
what the military experts call morale.
Golfers Weekly.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-12-28
Better Than Fish Stories.

c. o. Bartrum informs us that he
has heard the major triad sung as an
arpeggio by blackbird. E. B. Hawes
has heard blackbird singing two
triplets in succession, beginning with
the fifth and going down." M. L.
Hovenden reports that a thrush has
been heard at Streatham singing the
first line of the tune of The Camp
bells Are Coming; F. G.. Highe Of
Castleacre, Norfolk, has heard a
thrush (which frequently repeats the
arpeggio of the major triad" and II.
G. Barton has heard a thrush distinct
ly whistle the three notes of the minor
subdominant chord, followed by the
three notes Of the tonic of the relative
major" in perfect tune. - London
Times.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-12-28

"That amt no way to treat a white
man, Cap. Won't you let 'em trade me
no more Ore?"
Il shall investigate before decide" :"
said Hardy, and he rose to leave. Good
evening. Good evening, Mr.. Vandervyn. {"
He went out. Dupont gapad after
him, and grunted incredulOusly: Fifty
thousand-made it fifty thousand, and
he didn't jump at it,"
Told You So" snapped vandervyn.
But We'll fix him yet-twO more cards
up our sleeve. If one fails to take the
trick, We'll play the other. We're Rot
going to be bluffed out at this stage Of
the game"
Dupont Caught at the whisky bOttIa
with shaking hand. "No, by Gar"
he protested. 1--WE don't play that
other card, Mr.. Van. quit first"
"Oh, we'll" replied Vandervyn, III
you're going to throw down, shall not
try to play it alone. But you're in on
the next play"
Dupont grunted, and poured himself
full glass of whisky.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-12-28

children, no old men-just bucks. No
trading / been OvertO the pTeece
camp. Ponies all in; tepees down.
They're Citing ready to slip down
creek"
do you mean they expect troubleT'
asked Hardy.
swell; it kind of looks that way" an
swered Dupont.
Explain" ordered Hardy.
"YOu remember told you there was
lot Of bad blood stirred up. 1t all
turns on whether Thunderbolt feels the
same That's old Ti-Owa-kOnza, the
head chief. If he's feeling bad, we'd
better look out"
Il am confident there will be no
trouble" said Hardy. 1--WE have only
to find out the cause of the Ill feeling
and remove It,"
IF it can be removed" qualified
Vandervyn.
Better figure on letting the ware
house go and piling into my place, Cap,
If they start to ki-yi," suggested Du-
pOnt. "Pll show you how l got 1t all
loOpholed. Water inside and a lot of
grub and ammunitiOn-we can hold it
ag'in the whole tribe, if the p'leece
don't go back on u.s."
They will not, nor will there be any
outbreak" insisted Hardy. do not
needlessly alarm your daughter"
Cant scare her." grunted Dupont
They were now almost at the house
porch. Marie appeared in the door
way, aglOw with animation.
Good day, Captain Hardy. 1 fear
we had breakfast too early for you.
Pere, you look sober as an awl. You
can't be afraid of an outbreak. What
If they do turn loose? l have every
thing ready-all the lOophOles opened
and the meat Brought in from the ice
house. 1t will keep in the cellar"
Hardy followed the others into the
parlOr and looked at the slots cut
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-12-28

The woman who hesitates usually
has an impediment in her speech.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-12-28
CHAPTER vi.
ThunderboIt.


But Dupont was not at home. When
they failed to find him either in the
store or the living rooms, Marie
stepped to the door for another look
at the Indians, and then calmly went in
to prepare noon dinner.
Vandervyn sauntered over to the Of
fee. On the way back he observed Red
bear, out back of the warehouse, drift
ing unObtrusively from one group of
Indians to another. Hardy was at his
desk in the Office, intent on the gov
ernment treaty with the tribe.
At noon, as the head chief of the
tribe had not yet arrived, Hardy and
Vandervyn started to 60 for their mid
day meal. AS they rounded Hardy's
cabin, they were overtaken by Dupont.
who came from the direction of the
stable. His face was as stolid as the
faces Of the chiefs and headmen
among whom he had passed.
swell, Jake, what's the good word?"
inquired Vandervyn.
The trader gloomily shook his head.
'.Ain't none, Mr.. Van. No women, no
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-12-28

through the wallpaper to expose the
lOOphOles, from which the chinks had
been removed
Miss Dupont" he said, "yOu are
very brave young lady"
A"Yes, it took courage to cut my wall
paper" she replied.
"And all for nothing, feel sure"
he declared.
"Well, it's best to be ready, in case"
muttered Dupont.
The girls eyes sparkled. II wouldn't
mind day or two of fighting. What
fun it must have been in the old days !"
'Fun?" exclaimed Vandervyn.
Il have no doubt we could defend
the house." remarked Hardy. 1--WE
could hold out until the arrival of
troops. But there will be no uprising,
no trouble"
"Oh, captain!" protested Marie.
They passed on into the dining room,
where the silent Indian boy at once
served dinner. 1t was plain family
meal. But the china and plated ware
were artistic the table linen was clean,
and the food very well cooked.
Dupont was still gprmandizing when
Redbear came with the news that
T-Owa-konza had at last reached the
agency. The halfbreed looked so wor-
ried that Vandervyn rose from the
table as quickly as Hardy. Dupont
paused with a slice Of pumpkin pie
upraised in his hand.
whats the rumpus, CharIie?" he
asked. "Old Thunderbolt amt gone
on the warpath, has he?"
"No, he looks quiet now. But one
Of the headmen told me he said he
would wipe out the agency II the new
agent didn't do what he wanted"
Dupont muttered one of the two
Oaths ever ready on his tongue: "Nom
dun chien! Cap, you sure amt going
to risk all our scalps by bucking his
game"
II shall see what he wants, and then
do what 1 consider right" replied
Hardy. Miss Dupont, ask you to
stay close indoors. May ask you to
have your Indian boy take my mare
down to Redbear's sister, with orders
for her to escape If she hears any fir |
ing? Mr.. 'Vandervyn, you may remain |
here or join myself and Redbear, as
you prefer"
"I'll go along with you, captain. You |
may have to fight your way back here"
Hardy nodded in appreciation of the
spirited reply, bowed to Marie, and
started for the agency buildings with a
step that was brisk yet dignified. The
Indians had assembled for the council
In semlcircle, three rows deep, fac
Ing the rear Of the warehouse. Hardy
went first to his cabin, where he
''broke" his rifle and put a piece of
the mechanism into his pocket.
"There shall be no display of yweap-
Ons on our part" he ordered. "YOu
will not take your rifles. At close quar-
ters your revolvers will be more eff
Pective. Carry them concealed"
"We will put on coats" said Wander
Vyn. "Come to my cabin"
'Meet me at the Office" directed
Hardy, and he walked on ahead, cool
ind resolute.
The others soon rejoined him, Red
,ear in an old shooting jacket, and
7anderyyn in frock coat and tile, to
Hardy reminiscent of smart society,
'ut to the Indians emblematic of pale
ace dignity. When the little party
anne around the end of the warehouse
o take up their position before the
ilently awaiting assembly. the covert
lances of the many beadllke eyes first |
urned upon the chief clerk. Soon,
Owever, they shifted to the erect mili- i
ary figure of the new agent, and re- /
named fixed. :
The Indian police, fully armed, start i
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-12-28
CHAPTER v.
BY.PIaX.

DJ-TIdys
Sunrise found Vandervyn riding
down the valley on his nimble-foOted
pinto. He left the road and cantered
across into the bend where Redbear
had pointed out his new house to
Hardy. When Vandervyn rode up,
Redbear was shoveling clay upon the
uncovered brush thatch at one corner
of the roof. The haTfbreed did not
stop work until his visitor drew rein
almost within arms reach. Vandervyn
met his civil greeting with cynical
smile.
$50 you've builded you a home.
Charlie. HOw's your sister Winnaf
That's the name, isn't it?"
mo, we say it O-ee-nah. The school
people made her get up at four. 1 told
her to sleep all day, if she liked"
Come up the creek. l want to tell
you something" replied Vandervyn.
When they had gone beyond earshot of
the cabin, he stopped his pony and
faced the uneasy halfbreed with look
of sympathetic concern. Charlie, it's
all up"
Redbear's face turned a mottled gray.
"All-all up?" he gasped.
Amounts to the same thing" an
swered Vandervyn. 1--WE sounded him
last night. He won't sit in to the game
the bOard-backed fool! No chance
to deal with him, and you know what
that means. Next thing, he'll have it
all out of the chiefs-the mine-every-
thing"
mo, no, Mr.. Van! He can't find out.
They don't know about what you and
me Nobody saw us-nobody. If
there'd been fresh track anywhere
inside a quarter-mile, 1 couldn't have
missed it."
Vandervyn shrugged. TIN not so
sure of that. You are not full-blOOd
tracker. But what if that is covered?
It's bad enough. AS soon as he finds
out about the mine, he will kick the
whole bunch of us off the reservation.
That's the kind Of fool he is"
HE can't put me off. I'm a member
of the tribe"
Eyes, and Jake is a member by mar
riage. Lots of good that will do you
bOth-in the guardhouse."
Redbear cringed at the word. "But
my sister He won't put me IN"
"Wait and see when he finds out
how things have been going here. Let