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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25

One man burns his mouse for the in
surance. Another applies the torch to
his home because he has been prom.
ised nice long visit from the fol-
lowing relatives. to-wit: His second
cousin, Mrs. Oliver StalIings-Sponge-
ways, who possesses more double.
chins than the laws Of physical pros
ody prescribe; her Eve children, ALI
OF whom have musical, elocutionary
or histr1onic talent, except the third
one, who steals everything he can,
lay his hands on; ana her old maid
sister, who has been nurrying to the
grave for 80 years from . mysterious
malady, which makes 1t necessary for
All der whims to be catered 10 prompt
~ or she will have one of her spells
and probably burst something. kan
Bab City Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
= Trust You; ls Not That Enoush7"

cause of confidence in my loyalty. f.
was the daughter of an officer on
General Ramsay's stan. could not
let those men think me traitor. III
had to tell them why 1t had become
my duty to aid you. There was no
other possible way; no other reason
which would justify me in such an
act; but-but that confession left me
utterly in your power"
In my power. Noreenl Surely you
do not think that will ever take
advantage; that l will ever miscon-
strue your real purpose?"
moi but will you live up to the OBJ
legation? Oh, you do not see the situ-
alton at all! When l said you were
my husband l threw myself on your
protection. IL burned the boats. l
am all alone now, unless unless you
stand by me. My father is dead;
there is not one person anywhere to
whom can go. If remain here /
shall be placed under arrest before
daylight-charged with aiding your
escape; perhaps. charged with aiding
you in your work-and I have NO
friends, no defense. Tom, must 60
on with you'll"
could not ignore her plea, nor
would misconstrue II. It was fear
which thus drove her to me; she had
more confidence in my kindness than
in their justice-that was the whole
story. The poor girl was so fright
ened she had chosen blindly-she
could perceive nothing, realize moth
ing, except the necessity for immedi-
ate escape. MY own resolve was In
slant.
do not say any more, Noreen." I
said soberiy, but making no attempt
to touch her. Il understand now. You
mean you wish to ride with me? You
trust me fully?"
Il trust you: is not that enough?
All ask now is, do not leave me here
alone"
Her fingers clasped my coat. her
eyes suddenly lifted to my face.
Promise me that. Tom" she begged
brokenly. 1T will be all l ask"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
'CASCARETS' ACT
ON LIVER; BOWELS
No sick headache, biliousness,
bad taste or constipation
BY morning.
Get q 1O-cent box.

Are you keeping your bowels, liver,
and stomach clean. pure and fresh
with Cascarets, or merely forcing q
passageway every few days with
Salts, Cathartic Pulls, Castor Oil or
Purgative Waters3
Stop having a bowel wash-day. Let
Cascarets thoroughly cleanse and reg
ulate the stomach, remove the sour
and fermenting food and foul gases,
take the excess bile from the liver
and carry out of the system all the
constipated waste matter and poisons
IN the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight wifi make you
feel great by morning. They work
while you sleep never grippe. sicken
or cause any Inconvenience, and cost
only 10 cents box from your store.
Millions Of men and women take q
CAscaret now and then and never
have Headache. Biliousness, Coated
Tongue. Indigestion, Sour Stomach or
Constipation. Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
HOW BATTLES ARE PAINTED
Distinguished French Artist FoIIowa
Troops and Tries to Get Details
on Canvas.

France. in order to preserve the
acts Of heroism OF her soldiers, has
sent many Of her best artists to the
front. Among them is Charles Fou,
Queray, noted principally for his ma,
rine paintings. To an interviewer for
Cartoons Magazine M. Fouqueray ex.
planned how he worked.
81 keep" he said, "two or three
miles in the rear. and when the fight.
ing is over, l rush to the battlefield.
make quick sketches of various points
before the bodies and the debris have
yet been removed; and the soldiers
who have taken part in the battle ex.
plain to uae the positions and the very
attitude of the fighters, often even
rnimicking them before me, and point,
ing out on my sketch the changes /
ought to make"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
QUIT MEAT IF KIDN
BOTHER AND uSt SALTS
Take . Glass Of salts ssFoEs Break.
fast u Your Back 10 Hurtlna or
Bladder ls lrritate6.

II you must have your meat everv
day, eat it, but flush your kidneys with
salts occasionally, says noted author
ity who tells US that meat forms uric
acid which almost paralyzes the kid.
neys in their efforts to expel it from
the blood. They become slugRish and
weaken, then you suffer with a dull
misery in the kidney region, sharp
pains in the back or sick headache
dizziness. your stomach sours. tonRue
Is coated and when the weather IL bad
you have rheumatic twinges. The
urine gets cloudy, full OF sediment tha
channels often get sore and irritated
obliging you. to seek relief two or
three times during the night.
To neutralize these Irritating aSida
to cleanse the kidneys and flush OF
the body'p urinous waste get four
ounces OF Jad Salts from any mar.
macy here; take a tablespoonful In =
glass Of water before breakfast for a
few days and your kidneys WIN mar
act fine. This famous salts IN made
from the acids of grapes and lemon
Juice. combined with lithia, and has
been used for generations 10 fiuRh ana
stimulate sluggish kidneys. alsa 10
nsutraiize the acids in urine. 40 Il mo
longer irritates. thus ending bladder
weakness.
Jad Salts In inexpensive; cannot In
Jare, and makes q delightful efIeryea-
cent hehia-water drink.-AdY.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
STREET LOST TO HISTORY
Main Thorouahfare Of Arras Reduced
TO Utter Ruin by Guns Of
German invaders.

To the right OF the town hall of
Arras. looking at it from the rear. we
saw a curving double row Of mounds
OF brick. stone and refuse. Under
stand-these had no resemblance to
houses: they had no resemblance TO
anything whatever except mounds Of
brick. stone and refuse. The sight Of
them acutely tickled my curiosity.
what IL this?"
1T Is the principal business street
In Arras."
The mind could picture It At once
one OF thoRs narrow, winding streets
which In ancient cities perpetuate the
most ancient habits of the citizens.
maintaining their commercial pre-.
eminence in the face Of all town plan
ming: a street full Of jewelers. shops
and ornamented women. and correct
ness and the triumph Of correctness:
q street Of the best shops. Of high
rents. ca famous names. of picturesque
aixns: . street where the 'NAasls Of
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25

Certainly; that will be the safest
and best thing for you to do. ] can
not tell you how grateful / am to
you; nothing / can ever do VIII repay
the service you have rendered me.
You are a wonderfully brave girl"
do you think so? Oh. but am
neither brave nor wonderful. / have
scarcely known what ] was doing; 1t
didn't seem as II there was anything
else could do. But ! know now;
have no doubt any more--unless-
unless you refuse to let me-"
Il Refused do not understand what
! could refuse. All that remains is for
you to go to your room. You will be
perfectly safe here"
How will I be safe here?" she
asked Indignantly. do you suppose
they viii spare me, merely because
am woman? This has not been done
In secret; there are too many who
know my part In your escape to ever
keep the truth hidden. Colonel Pick
ney will have to make his report and
shield himself from blame. There is
mot an officer here who will stand
openly in my defense, unless 1t be
Captain Fox. and he could not help
me. Is it under such conditions you
desire l remain here?"
but do you realize what going with
me will inevitably mean7"
"Yes, realize-not only the peril
and hardship. but every issue involved.
! made my choice back in the court
house. 1t is too late to withdraw"
She paused as though unable to find
expression, breathing heavily, and her
face sank until could no longer see
her eyes.
'When-when told Colonel Pick
ney that-that you were my husband"
she faltered, driven to It by my con
tinued silence, II spoke hastily. it is
true; for my only thought just then
was the necessity for saving your life.
/ felt that-that | could do no less.
and-and l desired to justify my &C
ton. They--they had to know why |
did 1t; do you not understand? FL
am Union woman; they have trust
ed me always, these men; even to-
night they told me the countersign be-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
FOOD FACTS
What an NJ. D. Learned.

4 prominent physician down in
Georgia went through a food expert
ence which he makes public:
1t was my own experience that first
LED me to advocate Grape-Nuts food;
and also know from having pre-
scribed 1t to convalescents and other
weak patients that this food is a won
derful rebuilder and resterar of nerve
and brain tissue, as well as muscle. It
improves the digestion and patients
gain, just IS did in strength and
weight. very rapidly.
was In such q low state that
had to give up my work entirely and
80 to the mountains, but two mouths
there did not improve me; in fact /
was not quite as well as when left
home. My food did not sustain me
and it became plain that / must
change.
! began to use Grape Ssrts and in
two weeks could walk mile, and in
i've weeks returned to my home and
practice taking up hard ork again.
Since that tisnssl hare fell as well ana
strong "a + ever did IN my life.
"As e physician also ssesa 10 help
All sufferers i consider 1t d duty to
make these facts public
Trial 10sdays on Grape.Nuts when
tha feg food does not seem to sus.
tin The BODY viii work wonders.
" aHasfeS AHeason. Mans given by
Postum On battle Creek Mich
Nsze RnpeaFe fross tisae 20 time. TsEe~
- 9uines lraes and FAN OF haznan
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25

my hand touching her arm. The in
fantry camp lay between us and the
road. The campfire In front yielded
Just enough light TO enable me to
STUDY out our surroundings. The band
still played noisily iii the courtroom
above. The camp was quiet, the sol
diers apparently sleeping ON the
ground. ! could perceive only q few
tents, showing white in the freight,
put the figures OF sentries appeared
here and there. slowly pacing their
beats. Had been alone should have
crept forward and endeavored to slip
by unseen, but was conscious Of the
hand which grasped my sleeve, and
my eyes fell to her face.
You are my guide tonight" l whis-
pered softly. Have you some plan
ALREADY devised? There must be In
slant action"
Hardly that; this has all occurred
so quickly, SO unex pectedly, I have
had no time in which to think. Isn't
it best to go straight ahead, and run
the CHANGER"
Past the guard ydnder?'
Eyes; | am not greatly afraid Of
him! We have the word, and Captain
Fox and / were together when |
passed here befeEe. He viii remem-
Der me, and have no suspicion. Only
there may be officers sitting on the
veranda Of the hotel"
1T looks dark and deserted from
here. and the hour Is late"
True; suppose all who are not
on duty are at the dance. Besides,
there is no other way In which you
can attain the stables. IL am ready
to try it-are your
answered with the pressure of my
hand on the fingers clasping my
sleeve. There was no response; nei-
Their were they withdrawn. She drew
a long breath, and stepped bravely
forward. The way was clear, easily
followed even in the darkness, and l
walked close beside her. Within a
few yards of the fellow she gave vent
to d little ripple Of laughter, barely
enough to attract attention, and again
slipped her hand into the support OF
my arm. The soldier stood at atten-
ton, but made no effort whatever to
bar our progress.
We strolled on slowly, passing d.
rectly beneath the glare of the lamp.
We attempted to talk, but retain no
memory OF q single word that was
uttered. My heart was beating like
an engine, and my throat was dry, the
| fingers of one hand gripping the butt
of revolver in my belt. was dimly
aware of the tremor In her voice, the
pressing closer 10 me OF her slender
figure. We passed out beyond the
glow OF the revealing light, to where
our eyes were able to sweep the dark.
ened porch. There were a dozen chairs
standing back of The rail, but none
were occupied. She gave little sob
of relief. both hands nervously grasp.
ing my sleeve.
Thank God!" she said feryently,
nov IL we only have five minutes
morei"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
CHAPTER xIx-contlnusd.

~The spy you fellows planned to
hang in the morning" answered,
amused by his unexpected good hu-
MOT. Sorry, Jack, but Ill have to
gag you"
THE pleasure is mine; don't men
ton It," and he winked facetiously,
with q nod of his head toward the
heavily breathing colonel. / bound a
bit Of rag over his mouth, more to
give him an excuse for silence than
because had any fear he would raise
an alarm. Noreen had silently opened
the door. and slipped out into the cor.
ridor. With a swift glance over the
three helpless men left behind, I
Joined her. and tightly closed the door.
The light Of the distant lamp revealed
her face, but her eyes were serious.
Better leave the musket leaning
against the WALL" whispered, noting
she still grasped the weapon. at will
only arouse suspicion. There are two
guards at the front entrance?"
Yes" she answered swiftly, "and
you had better give the word. II they
stop you and ask any questions, give
them any name you please-only you
came with dispatches from General
Ramsay two hours ago, and have been
with Colonel Pickney ever since. It
ID less than an hour since the guard
was relieved, for Captain Fox left me
in order TO make the rounds. and
these men will not know. You under.
gtand%
Perfectly. And the countersign? ?"
'Kanawha."
hesitated, and her eyes flashed
into mine.
Il win go also" she said simply.
for can guide you through the camp.
Draw the cap visor lower down over
your eyes-we may meet with some
one who saw you brought in as a pris.
oner. That Is better; now we win
chat as we go about-Rbout West
Point. Do you remember, lieutenant.
that last cadet dance? Captain Fox
tells me-"
We turned the corner into the wide
entrance hall, strolling slowly side by
side, her face turned upward to mine,
Apparently my eyes were upon her.
and ! made some inane response to
her words, yet ] saw the sentrles AZ
the door come stifly to attention, and
then cross their musket barrels to bar
our exit. ! halted as though in sur.
prise.
Are there any new orders ?"I asked
in tone of authority. you remember
passing us in, do you not7"
we passed the lady, SIR" the
older man answered respectfully. 'but
no oficSt."
"Ah, yes, see; you are not the
same men who were on guard when /
arrived. am Lieutenant Mann, OF
General Ramsay's stan, and have been
with Colonel Pickney. The lady win
vouch for me-"
yes, sir" yet with lingering doubt
in his voice. mo doubt it is all right.
sir; but the orders are very strict
tonight. If you have not the word /
shall have to call the sergeant"
Quite right, my man; but that is
not. necessary" and / took a step
nearer and bent my head. Kama.
wha."
The two men shouldered their mus
kets, and the older one brought his
hand up In salute.
Pass, sir" he said soberly, and
stood aside, We went down the broad
steps, dimly lighted by 3 distant fire,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
FRUGALlTY HAS ITS ROMANCE
IT Is to se Found In tho praetlee Of
Saving Some Part Of ons's
Earnings.

There is an injurious idea prevalent
among young Americans that pru-
dence. economy. caution and frugality.
are among the mean qualities. and this
accounts largely for the meFetricious
pride Of spending time and money.
Just as It partly explains the popular
lty OF so many amiable wastrels. A
good fellow" may be not 3 sell. con.
demned fool. but he cannot discredit
the truism that fool and bis money
are soon parted. says the Minneapolis
Journal.
Many Of what we have come to call
wants" are desires OF the imagine
ton. or Of vanity or of self indulgence.
We have drifted into : confusion OF
ahe meaning and value OF happiness as
boptrasted with pleasure. and are
prone to accept ostentation in lien OF
che fact and substance OF thrift. The
ways OF thrift are different from the
ways OF paraanony.
Thsro 4 m admirable quality e dis,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25

nifty and simplicity about the frugal
but adequate way of living, that en-.
pnasises the vulgarity Of extravaganza
ana the childish folly OF pretended
opuienca There Is q SAVIOR of gentility
ABOUT the practice OF saving part OF
ones earnings that leads to its own
quiet romance. and life itself takes on
caimeF. cleaner. sweeter value If We
conserve and cherish at least = por-
ton Of It's daily offerings
Sensibly regarded. there "a nothing
sordid about the habit OF frugality:
but there In sQIlalor and slovenli-
ness about the sTastage Of time and
the squandering bf money that In az
unromantic as any phase OF the
thoughtlessly selfish living. And there
Is. too. a gently Aumanixing influence
about the habit Of saving that makes
for modesty. industry and sympathy
these quiet, homely agencies that 20
furthest TO stabilize and sweeten sife.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
BEGIN HOT WATER
DRINKING M YOU
DON'T FEEL RTGHT
says glass Of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poIsone.

If you wake up with bad taste, bad
breath and tongue is coated; il your
head is dull or aching; II what you eat
sours and forms gas and acid in stom-
ach, or you are bilious, constipated,
nervous, sallow and can't get feeling
Just right, begin drinking phosphated
hot water. Drink before breakfast
glass Of real hot water with a tea
spoonful Of limestone phosphate In It.
This viii flush the poisons and toxins
from stomach, liver, kidneys and bow
els and cleanse, sweeten and purify
the entire aiimentary tract Do your
inside bathing Immediately upon axis
ing in the morning to wash out OF the
system all the previous days poison
GUS waste, gases and sour bile before
putting more food into the stomach.
To feel like young folks feel; like
you felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became loaded with body i'm
purities, get from your druggist or
storekeeper q quarter pound Of lime
stone phosphate which is inexpensive
and almost tasteless, except for
sourish tinge which is not unpleasant.
Just as soap and hot water act on
the skin, cleansing, sweetening and
freshening, SO hot water and lime
stone phosphate act ON the stomach,
liver, kidneys and bowels. Men and
women who are usually constipated,
bilious, headachy or have any stomach
disorder should begin this inside bath
ing before breakfast. They are as
sured they will become real cranks on
the subject shortly. ADV.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE Jury
How Young Lawyer, Since Among the
Most Prominent at the Bar, eeIIt-
tied Evidence Of Witness.

Joseph H. Choate, when novice at
the practice OF the law, was engaged
in defense of a case, and was told to
trip up the plaintiffs star witness,
who continually insisted, under exam
ination. that his mind was above the
ordinary.
Now" said Mr.. Choate, suddenly,
explain to the court why you object
cd to the noise this defendant made
Well" replied the bsagging wit
ness, men of brains cannot bear
noise; It disturbed my. peace OF mind"
You say 1t disturbed your peace OF
mind r. queried the attorney.
Yes" answered the witness.
Your honor" cried the young law
yer. triumphantly, have the jury note
this witness admits having, only a
piece of mind. "--LondC1 srit- Bits.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25

trafic were continually interlocking-
but street which would not under
any consideration have widened itself
by single foot, because its narrow
ness was part OF it's prestige. Well,
German gunnery has brought that
street to an end past all resuscitation.
It may be Rebuilt viii never be the
same street.
What's the name of the street9r
asked.
None OF the officers In the party
could recall the name of the principal
business street In Arras. and there
was no citizen within hail. The very
name had gone. like the forms OF the
houses. have since searched for IL
in guides, encyclopedias and plans;
but it has escaped me-withdrawn and
lost. for me, - the depths Of History
Arnold Bennett. In Saturday Evening
Post.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
Curious old Watch.

An old French watch, square IN
shape, which Ia 30 arranged that ev-
cry step of the owner helps to keep
the spring frightened, is the property
Of > man living in San Diego, Cal.
This watch il described In the Worlds
Advance. Rs the only watch in the
world that winds itself. It keeps per-
tectiy accurate time. and has worn
out several good cases in it's day. A
key is provided for the watch, to be
used when the owner Ia Ill or unable
10 walk about.
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cHApT IN XXX
A Step Nearer.

a Step Nearer.
THE stables?n l asked. what
horses are thereg
Officers mounts; but there were
several others tied at the hitch rail
an hour ago. They appeared to be
good stock; better even than the gov
eminent horses"
could perceive them dimly, from
where We skulked in the shadow of
the building. ! took a step or two
forward. ctrcling the house, so as to
better approach the animals along the
shadow OF an orchard fence. | knew
she followed close at my heels and.
turning, got glimpse OF her fright
ened face.
There Is no reason why you should
worry" said softly, taking her hands
in mine Now listen to me: your
nerves are all unatrung; this nights
work has been too much for you
too much for any girl. And God
knows you have done enough for me
already. Where are you stopping?
Here at the hotelt"
Yves"
Then slip Inside while there ia mo
one hanging around; and get safely to
your own room. There Is nothing
more You can do. will take one Of
those horses yonder and be OH. and |
know the country well enough 10 flnd
my way. Once 10 the mountains
shall be safe. You will do as say?"
To my surprise. she looked straight
into my face, standing motionIess. She
seemed to catch her breath, as though
it was difficult to speak.
you mean that-that | am To 20
to my room 7" she asked SLOWLY
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
sure Of one rhine.

The Town Council OF q thriving
Scotch burg recently acquired piano
for their town hall. and appointed
three Of their number to inspect and
report on the purchase. The coun.
cilors we're not musical experts. but
one-a Understanding down and ap-
plying his eye to the several corners
of the instrument. remarked: I'm
nae Judge O. music. but I'll warrant ye
a. the boards are plumb"
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Calming Her Gears.

Excited Lady-why don't you inter
tere to stop that dog aEht.
Bystander-I was just a-goin' to-
mum; but you kin calm yr fears now.
MY dog is on top at last, mum.-Buf-
falo Courier.
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Weary Willie In 1915.

"I Just made tree resolutions fur
1916, an goin' to keep every one of
them"
"Ye amt resolved to go to work
hev We, Billy"
mo. My resolutions are desc: In
1915 amt goin' TO drink champagne,
take milk baths or put up at de Wal
dorf- Castoria when I'm in New York"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-25
To tha En,sh

Going to the meeting of the Peace
society tonight?"
doing?"
should say so. Annual election
OF Officers. They say there1l be hot
night on"
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To know the palms Of power y
must go 10 those who have Il: 70 know
It's pleasures we must go 60 those whn
are seeking It The pairs Of powsz
are reel. ito pleasures lmaRAnnEy.--
q. c. Caaton.