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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-04-18
PAYING OFF THE
WAR DEBT

There ia talk of confiscation OF
property TO 90 with conscription In
England. a writer explains this new
feature of wars demand on English
resources by stating that the able.
bodied man who has no excuse for
remaining at home must give his life.
Why not require the man, who Is able
financially to give his property for
the state? II his surplus income can
be taken, why not his principal? Con.
scriptlon OF property might be an
easy way out Of reputation 80 far
as home creditors are concerned.
There has been lot of talk that
reputation would be compulsory. In
the Teutonic countries 1t is accepted
that IL a way through victory is not
found TO recoup the war losses the
nation and the people must go down
to financial disaster together. The
Germans will avoid confiscation II
they can but they will resort to 1t
IL need be
Great Britain, by the end of this
year, will have a war debt of TWEEN.
ty-one billion dollars on which the an
nual interest will be one billion dol
lars. That is more than Great Brit
ain can meet, in addition to the or
binary expenditures OF government.
II part Of the debt is not paid of
by confiscation, then the debt in part
must be repudiated or the interest
rate arbitrarily reduced to per cent
Or less.
Confiscation of property is as jus
tifable as CONSUMPTION which forces
, man to give his life in defense of
MS country. Ogden Standard.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-04-18
THE COST OF SUPPORTING
A FAMILY

Not many years ago 50 day wa
considered a good wage for fan'l!
man Many got along fairly we'll oil
$40 a week. Today many workpeopl'
are striking for SO and 81 a day
They say they cant live decently OF
less. Meanwhile people on liked In
comes feel desperate as they struggle
with higher prices. The moment one
class of wages goes up, others feel
the pinch.
One thing that helps many families
get along is the fact that everyone is
working. The father may not be
getting but 50 or So. 80 a day. But
IL his daughter is earning $40 week
in a store, and IL the boys are sell
ing papers or moving lawns, the fam.
lily income may be pretty good
Many of the present living costs
are due to a higher standard of care
for children Formerly If n boy had
eye trouble, people would drift along
in the hope he would outgrow II.
Now we take him to a specialist and
may pay $40 before he Is fitted to his
glasses. If he gets typhoid, We have
him cared for by a trained nurse at
$50 a week. We tax ourselves heav-
lily for his schools, and buy clothes
that cost good money. so that he may
make respectable appearance.
1t is fairly up to the young people
to make a return for these costs. In
comfortable homes, they may be able
to start their own savings accounts
as soon as they begin to earn. But
in families where the breadwinner
works for small pay, 1t seems pretty
tough for the young folks to spend
their money for candy and entertain.
ments. ~TP
Young people should not wait un,
Ill they get through school before
helping lift the family burden. They
do not need to beg the neighbors to
subscribe for books and magazines
which are not wanted. Let them
produce something people really de.
sire. If they can find no other work
let them run back yard garden.
They can always find market for
potatoes and beans and peas. The
hard working father would he we'll
pleased If some OF the product was
offered for the family table.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-04-18

Goodrich Solid Tires, which have Just
been entrained at FL Paso. These are
proving more and more popular eY'
cry day as both trucks and tires are
standing up wonderfully under the
heroic work which they are called
upon to do blowing thru the SANDS
Of the desert and over rough noun
tain trails and frequently carrying
heavier loads than the original speci'
fications called for.
In the opinion of transportation eS'
ports the motor truck will supercede
the traditional army mule as bur
den carrier. except in advance work
where the engineering corps has not
as yet had an opportunity to Level
the mountain trails for vehicle use
The Barefoot rubber In the Goodrich
Tires is proving more sure footed
than the four legged pack mule.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-04-18
WHEN FATHER DOES
EvERYBopY's WORK

The good old song. Everybody
Works But Father, has been revised
by a writer in the April Woman's
Home Companion who nails in promi.
nent places a printed list Of the
things that father must do. It in
cludes everything from piling pota.
toes to mending broken window
panes.
81 find that this appalling list of
duties unperformed finally gets on
fathers nerves so that he begins at
the beginning and presently appears
to get interested in spite Of himself
she declares triumphantly.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-04-18

Cows are MIXED In dark and dusty
barns.
Boards Of health usually know what
good sanitation is, but they find the
public slow to realize the need OF
strict regulation. But 1t Is much
cheaper to close up sources of con-
tagion than to pay Cor disease cpl.
denies.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-04-18

keep and I will tell you who you are"
For the scrapbook is the truest OF
all autobiographies. - Philadelphia
Public Ledger.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22
ErZerutn.

Erzerum, which has suddenly sprung
into the notice and interest of the
world during the progress of the pres
ent Russian campaign in the East, says
the Manchester Guardian, has been
identified with the Byzantine Theodosi-
opolis, which was fortified outpost of
the Grecian empire. 1t fell to the Sell
juks in the year 1901, and just three
centuries later passed to the Turks. 1t
had already on two occasions been in
possession of the Russians-in 1929,
when it was captured and held until
the peace Of Adrianople of that year,
and in 1878, when it was restored to
the Turks after the treaty of Berlin.
The normal population of Erzerum
amounts to about $4,000, ten or
twelve thousand of whom are
Armenians and 1000 Persians. It's
public buildings, with the possible
exception of one, which dates back
to the beginning of the Seljuk
period, are of no particular distinction.
AS in most towns in Turkey, the
streets are narrow, crooked, dirty and
badly drained and there are few trees
in the neighborhood.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22
"What, still here, madame, and the

"What, still here, madame, and the
gate beyond openv' He took my hand
and lifted it to his lips. "My congrat-
ulations, your work was well done.
and our lives thank you. Madame
Cassion, this is my comrade, Francois
Boisrondet, whose voice | was never
more glad to hear than this night. |
commend him to your mercy"
Boisrondet, mere shadow in the
night, swept the earth with his hat.
ST mind me the time" he said cour-
teously, when Rene did me equal
service"
s'The savages have f1ed?"
"'Twas short and sweet, madame,
and those who failed to fly are lying
yonder."
"Yet some among you are hurt?'
"Barbeau hath an ugly wound-ay.
bear him along, lads, and have the cut
looked to-but as for the rest of us,
there is no serious harm DONE"
was gazing at D'Artigny. and
marked how he held one hand to his
side.
"And you, monsieur; you are IN
scathed?"
Except for a small wound here.
and a head which rings yet from saw
age blows-no more than a nights
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22

of fever, and remains In memory IN
distinct and uncertain. / reached out.
and touched Barbeau; heard the sud-
den roar of D'Artigny's voice. the
sharp report of the soldiers rifle. The
fame cut the dark as though it was
the blade of knife, and, in the swift
red glare, l saw savage throw up
his arms and fall headlong. Then all
was chaos, confusion, death. Nothing
touched me, not even a gripping hand,
but there were Indian shots, giving
me glimpse of the hellish scene, OF
naked bodies, long, waving hair, eyes
mad with terror, and red arms bran,
dfshed, the rifles they bore shining in
the red glare.
saw Barbeau grip his gun by the
barrel and strike as he ran. Again
and again it fell crunching against
flesh. A savage hand slashed at him
with a cleaning knife, but l struck
the red arm with my pistol butt, an6
the Indian fell fiat, leaving the way
open. We dashed through, but Bar
beau grasped me. and thrust me ahead
Of him, and whirled about, with up
lifted rifle to aid D'Artigny, who faced
two warriors, naked knife in hand.
"Run, madame, for the fort" HI
shouted above the uproar. ITO my
help, Barbeauw
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22
Uncle Sam Is "Poor Paw

Mrs. Norton, living in poverty, but
still hopeful, in New York tenement,
is the widow Of Marcus L. Norton, the
inventor Of the postage cancellation
stamp used in the United States. His
claim to the invention was acknowl-
edged and patented by the United
States government. It's use by the post
Office department was authorized, and,
according to the departments own fig
ures, that use has saved the govern
ment $20,0O0,000. The government 40
Element. But up>to 1916, 90 years after
the government took over and began
to use the invention, not one cent has
ever been paid to Mr.. Norton or his
heirs.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22
CHAPTER XIX.
In De Baugis' Quarters.

De Tonty never gave way an inch
rs a dozen soldiers advanced at Cas-
sion's order.
await, menu he said sternly. "'Tis
no time, with Iroquois about, to start
a quarrel. yet If hand be Edd on
this lad here in anger. we, who are OF
La Sales company, will protect him
with our lives"
'You defend a murderer
"No: O comrade. Listen to me, Cas-
sion. and you, De Baugis. | have held
quiet to your dictation, but no tnjus-
flee shall be done to comrade Of mine
save by force of arms. know
naught of your quarrel, or your
charges of crime against D'Artigny,
but the lad is going to have fair play.
He is no courier du bois. to be killed
for your vengeance, but an officer IN
der Sieur de la Sale, entitled to trial
and Judgment"
HE was my guide; / have author
ity."
mot now, monsieur. IT'S true he
seryedeyou. and was your employee on
the voyage hither. But even In that
service, he obeyed the orders of La
Sale. Now, within these palisades,
he is an officer of this garrison, and
subject only to me-"
De Baugis spoke, his voice cold, CON
temptuous.
To BIZ coagxuyuEDo
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22
anon Dieu! a Woman!"

rest will remedy. Come, madame, it's
time we were within, and the gates
closed"
"Is there still danger, then? Surely
now that we are under protection
there will be no attack"
"Not from those we have passed,
but it's told me there are more than
thousand Iroquois warriors in the val
ley, and the garrison has less than
fifty men, all told. 1t was luck we got
through so easily. Ay, Boisrondet, we
are ready
That was my first glimpse of the
interior Of q frontier fort, and, al
though I saw only the little open space
lighted by a few waving torches, the
memory abides with distinctness. A
body of men met us at the gate, dim,
indistinct figures, a few among them
evidently soldiers from there dress,
but the majority clothed in the ordi-
nary garb of the wilderness. Save for
one Indian squaw, not woman was
visible, nor did / recognize famlllar
face, as the fellows, each man Dear
ing a rifle, surged about us in noisy
welcome, eagerly questioning those
who had gone forth to our rescue. Yet
we were scarcely within, and the
gates closed, when man pressed nls
Way forward through the throng, IN
voice of authority bidding them stand
aside. A blazing torch cast its req
light over him, revealing slender ng-
ure attired in frontier garb, dark
face, made alive by a pair OF dense
brown eyes, which met mine in stare
| of surprise.
"Back safe. Boisrondet," he ex-
claimed sharply, "and have brought IN
| a woman. IT'S a strange sight-ln TINS
land. Were any of our lads hurt!"
"None worth reporting, monsieur
| The man they carried was a soldier OF
NJ. de la Durantaye. He was struck
down before we reached the party
There is an old comrade here"
IAN old comrade! Lift the torch,
JACQUES. Faith, there are so few left
would not miss the sight of such
face"
He stared about at US, for an IN
slant uncertain; then took QUICK
step forward, his hand outstretched.
Irene d'Artignyr' he cried, his JOY
| finding expression in his face. "Ay,
an old comrade, indeed, and only less
| welcome than NJ. de la Sale h1msef.
twas a bold trick you played tonight
hut not unlike many another | have
seen you venture. You bring me mes
sage from MONSIEUR?
| "OnIy that he has sailed safely for
France to have audience with LOUIS.
I saw him aboard ship, and was DID
den to tell you to bide here in patience
and seek no quarrel with De Baugis.
"Easy enough TO say; but in all
truth I need not seek quarrei-it
comes nv way without seeking. De
Raugis was not so bad--a bit high
/ strung. perhaps, and boastfui OF ms
rank. vet not so i'll comrade-out
There is a newcomer here, popinJay
| named Cassion, with whom / cannot
abide. All. but you know the beast.
for you journeyed west in his com
many. Sacre. the man charged you
with murder, and I gave him the lie
/ tn his teeth. Not two hours ago we
had our swords ont. but now you can
answer for yourself"
D'Artigny hesitated. his eyes meet
| ing mine.
/ 81 fear. Monsieur de Tonty," he said
finally, sthe answer may not be so
easfly made. IL it were point or
sword. now, I could laugh at the man,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22
SYNOPSIS.

Adele la Chesnayne, a belle of New
France. is forced into marriage with
Commissaire Cassion, henchman OF
Governor La Barre who is plotting to
Gust La Sale and his garrison from the
frontier Fort st. Louis, on the Illinois
river Adele had overheard the plorters
say she had inherited a great fortune
from her father and they had Kept II
from her La Barre and CasSion learned
OF the girls ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the mar
riage and the hurried departure of Cas-
sion and a company for Fort st. Louis
The bride refuses to share sleeping
quarters with her husband. She has
but one friend, young Rene d'Artigny,
q guide. He is chary of helping her.
Chevet the girls uncic, one of the par
ty. is found murdered. A fierce storm
scatters and wrecks the boats. Adele is
rescued by D'Artgny They learn they
had thought one another guilty OF
Chevets murder Adele loves her res
cuer They hide from a search party and
with a new found friend Barbeau, pro-
coed overland toward Fort st. Louis. They
find hostile Indians besieging the fort.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22
old SOUTHERN WIT.
GOOD STORIES OF TOM MAX
SHALL STILL BEING TOLD.
ilI-Advised Was the Person VINO En-
! uaued in Word Duel With Famous
Kentuckian Who FIourished
"Befoh the Wah."

OF the witty Tom Marshall OF hel-
lucky, who fiourished in the haicyoh
DAYS sbefoh the wah," anecdotes are
still extant. Once there had Deen d
disagreement between him and the
Judge before whom he was making
an argument. 81 am not" SAID Mar
shall, "such an ass as your honor
here the learned counsel was over
taken by fit of coughing-then ne
finished his sentence-"seems 10
think"
"Mr. Clerk" said the court, center
fine against Mr.. Marshall OF $40 lor
an unnecessary interregnum in ms
sentence 81 am short of ready cash
this morning" said Tom, will your
honor kindly lend me SlOY SMr.
Clerk said the judge, "you may remit
that fine. The state of Kentucky IS
better able to lose the money than
am"
On another occasion Tom, indignant
ct a ruling of the judge, exclaimed;
"Your honor, Jesus Christ was convict
ed on just such, rulings of the court
that tried him." "NIr. Marshall" said
the Judge. "you are fined $40 for con-
tempt of court" "Your honor" said
Tom. 81 never before knew or heard OF
anybody being fined for abusing Pom
thus Plate"
"What time is it, Mr.. MarshallT"
said the judge. 81 don't know" re-
piled Tom. "My watch is with my
uncle and if your honor continues to
decide against me as you have hith7
erto done, ii is not likely that | Will
be able to relieve my uncle of its GUS
tody."
Miss Breckenridge of Kentucky was
society belle who had a beautiful
octoroon girl for maid. She had
rooms at the Gait house and one day
Tom, meeting the pretty servant girl
In a hotel hall when no one else was
present, engaged her in conversation
and ended by giving her kiss, which
was warmly returned. Thereupon
Tom, who was always gallant and had
Southern gentlemans liking for
maids with a dash of color from "Af-
RIGS sunny fountains" in their veins,
gave her what he supposed was
ten-dollar gold piece, but which turned
out to be a gold medal that had been
presented to him by the citizens Of
Frankfort in recognition of some pub
lie service. The girl tried to change
the gold medal at the hotel counter,
but the clerk took it from her and
gave it to her mistress, who ques-
toned her and she told the truth as
to how she obtained it. Miss Brecken-
ridge determined to punish Tom and
relating the incident to bevy Of her
female friends that evening at so
cial function where Marshall was pres
ent, surrounded by the hostess and
dozen ladies, approached Tom and
rendering him the medal exclaimed,
"Mr. Marshall, here is something be-
longing to you which / wish to return
to you" Tom took the medal with
bow and exclaimed, Miss Brecken-
ridge, if l had known it was you /
wouldn't have given you q cent"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22

ceive objects yard or two IN adj
vance. l strained my eyes over Bar
beau's shoulder, but could gain no
glimpse of D'Artigny. Then we
rounded>a sharp edge Of rock. and
met him blocking the narrow way.
'"The red devils are there" he said,
his voice barely audible. Beyond the
curve in the bank. Twas Gods mercy
I had a glimpse in time, or | would
have walked straight into their midst
A stone dropping into the ravine
warned me, and l crept on all fours
to where l could see.''
"You counted them"
"Hardly that in this darkness; yet
it's no small party. 'Twould be my
Judgment there are twenty warriors
there"
"And the fort"
"Short rifle shot away. Once past
this party, and the way is easy. Here
is my thought, Barbeau. There is no
firing. and this party of wolves are
evidently hidden in ambush. They
have found the trail, and expect some
party from the fort to pass this way"
COR else," said the other thought
fully, "they lie in wait for an assault
at daylight-that would be Indian
war;
True, such light be their purpose.
but in either case one thing remains
true-they anticipate no attack from
below. All their vigilance is in the
other direction. A swift attack, sur
prise, will drive them into panic. TITS
a grave risk / know, but there is no
other passage to the fort"
eff we had arms, it might be done"
"We'll give them no time to dis
cover what we have-a shot, a yell,
rush forward Twill all be over
with before a devil among them gets
his second breath. Then it's not likely
the garrison is asleep. If we once get
by there will be help in plenty to hold
back pursuit Barbeau, creep for
ward about the bank; be a savage
now. and make no noise until / give
the word. You next, madame, and
keep close enough to touch your lead
err. The instant l yell, and Barbeau
fires, the two of you leap up and rush
forward. Pay no heed to me-"
"You would have us desert you
monsieur?'
''It will be everyone for himself" he
answered shortly. 81 take my chance
but shall not be far behind"
We clasped hands. and then, as Bar
beau advanced to the corner, l fol
lowed, my only thought now to de- all
that was required of me. l did not
glance backward, yet was aware
that D'Artigny was close behind
Barbeau, lying low like a snake
crept cautiously forward, making not
the slightest noise, and closely hug
ging the deeper shadow Of the bank
endeavored to initiate his every mo-
| ton, almost dragging my body for
ward by gripping my fingers into the
rock-strewn earth.
We advanced by inches, pausine
now and then to listen breathlessly
to the low murmur of the Indian
voices, and endeavoring to note any
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22
Overheard In Cambria.

Welsh Porter (excitedly)-See, there
Is David Lloyd-George. look youl
Calm Passenger-Well, what about
lit
Welsh Porter-But IL is Lloyd George
himself-the minister of munitions
whateffer.
Calm Passenger-Well, / don't care.
He's not the Almighty.
Welsh Porter-No, inteet-but he Is
only young man yet, look you'll
Passing Show.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-09-22

change In the posture Of the barely
distinguishable figures. We were
within a very few yards of them. so
close. indeed, could distinguish the
individual forms. when Barbeau
paused. and, with deliberate caution,
rose on one knee. Realizing instantly
that he was preparing for the des-
perate leap, also lifted my body. and
braced myself for the effort. D'Artigny
touched me, and spoke. but his voice
was so low it scarcely reached my
ears.
do not hesitate; run swift and
straight. Give Barbeau the signal
What followed is to me q delirium
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-22
Omaha Auto Club Will Appoint a
Special Officer to Help on Traffic

More than 100 cars are expected
to make the trip to Omaha. The
party, which will be headed by Gov
ernor Morehead and State Engineer
Johnson, will include two bands and
a glee club.
A delegation from the Omaha Au-
tomobile club is to meet the tourists
at Valley and escort them into this
city. A trip to King AXIS den on
the evening of the tour. in which
the visitors will be wised up to the
local horror chamber and inciden-
tally have an opportunity to see the
capers of Coronado and the Bull" F"
is planned by the locals as a feature
of the tour.
The directors heard a report from
the treasurer that pleased them. The
Automobile club now has over $4,000
IN the bank to carry on the work OF
the organization.
Three/$5 rewards to police officers
for ARE sting persons for throwing
glass in the streets were authorized
to be paid
w. R. link, member whose car
was stolen May 26, has located it
through the efforts Of the club. The
machine, according to the club off
cials, was stolen by l6-yearold
boy and driven to Stanton, Neb.
where it was found.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-22

At a special meeting Wednesday
the board of directors of the Omaha
Automobile club decided to appoint
a special officer to aid in bringing
about a betterment of traffic condi-
tions in the city and to cooperate
with the police force in running down
motor car thieves.
This special officer, who will wear
uniform, will investigate and report
on bad places in highways in and
about Omaha and otherwise make
himself useful in solving the traffic
probl,ms of the club members. The
man for the position has not been
decided upon. ...
Several important matters were
taken up at the meeting, among them
being the election Of secretary to
succeed Clarke G. Powell. who re.
signed because of the pressure OF
other duties. Mr.. Powell, however,
will retain his dictatorship in the
club. L. V. Nicholas was elected sec
retary. Il.
Plans were discussed for the clubs
reception to the tour planned for
June 26 by motorists along the High
Line Cutoff highway. 4his tour is
to start at Central City, Neb.. the
morning of July 26. The tourists
will come to Omaha by way Of Val
ley. -