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told them what she had accomplished all alone? Her exultation was of short duration. She heard the whine of the door on it's hinges. The men were re- turning. Why?
 They were returning because they had discovered a woman's shoeprint outside. It pointed toward the cave. freshly, and there was none coming away. To reenter the chest would be foolhardy. It would be the first place the men would look. She glanced about desperately. She saw but one chance, the well. And even while the door was swinging inward, letting the brilliant sunshine enter, she sum- moned up the courage and let herself down into the well, which proved to be nothing more nor less than an un- derground river
 The men came in with a rush. They upset boxes. looked into the chest, and the man who was evidently in com mand gazed down the well, shaking his head. Their search was thorough, but they found no one. And at length
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
CHAPTER XIX.
A Blank Sheet of Paper.


 Florence was a fortnight in recov- ering from the shock of her expert ence at the masked ball of the Prin- cess Parlova, who, by the way, disap- peared from New York shortly after the fire, no doubt because of her fear of the Black Hundred. The fire did not destroy the house, but most of the furnishings were so thoroughly drenehed by water that they were practically ruined. Her coming and going were nine days wonder, and then the public fount something else to talk about
 Norton was constant visitor at the Hargreave place. There was to him a new interest in that mysterious house. with it's hidden panels, it's false floors, its secret tunnels; but he treated Jones upon the same basis as hitherto. One thing, however: He felt a sense of security in regard to Florence such as he had not felt before. So, between assignments, he ran out to Riverdale and did what he could to amuse his sweetheart Later, they took short rides in the runabout, and at length she became as lively as she had ever been.
 But often she would catch Norton breeding.
 What makes you frown like that?" Was I frowning?" innocently enough.
 q find you this way a dozen times In an afternoon. What is the matter? Are they after you again?"
 Heavens, no! I'm only a vague is- sue They will not bother me so long as I do not bother them. It has dwindled into a game of truce"
 Do you think so?" eying him curl 'ously.
 Why, yes"
 What's the use of trying to fool me, Jim? If they haven't been after you, you are sensing a presage of evil. I'm not child any longer. Haven't I been through enough to make me a woman? Sometimes I feel very old" ITO me you are the most charming in all this wide world. No, you're not a child any longer, You are a woman. brave and patient; and know that l could trust you with any secret I have or own. But sometimes person may have a secret which is not his and which he hasn't any right to dis close"
 She became silent for awhile. 'I hate money" she said. q hate 1t, hate it!"
 Its mighty comfortable to have 1t around sometimes" he countered
 "As in my case, for instance. If l were poor and had to work no one would bother me"
 q would!" he declared, laughing. Come: let's throw off moods and go into town for tea at the Rose Garden; and if you feel strong enough we'll trip tsle light fantastic"
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check and side reins, and surcingle with crupper, may be used.
 Put the rigging on the colt, leaving the side and check reins comparative ly loose, and turn him loose in a small paddock for an hour On the second lesson the reins may be frightened somewhat, but not left on for over an hour. The third day driving lines may be put on. Let the assistant lead tho colt till he is not frightened at the driver walking behind. Dismiss tho assistant as soon as possible, and drive the colt for half an hour in a quiet paddock or lane where he will not see other horses. All that should be taught in this lesson is to go ahead. Cluck to the colt, or tell him get up.' and use the whip to let him knoE what is meant.
 It is essential to train both fsides of a colt. He may become accustomed to objects seen on the near side with tho near eye, but when the same objects are viewed for the first time on tho other side with the off eye he may be badly frightened. Driving in a right and left circle will facilitate this train ing.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
BEST HOGS FOR HAPPENING
Pigs Weighing From 13o to 15o Pounds Should Be Selected-Corn as
 Supplementary Feed.

For fattening, select pigs weighing from 1S0 to 150 pounds and in goot condition. They should be fattened for at least 60 days and perhaps 70, if it requires so long to bring them up to a weight of'1SO to 200 pounds. This is the most desirable weight at which to put hogs on the market and animals of this weight in good condition will bring top prices.
 In feeding corn as a supplement to pasture, begin with a daily feed of three pounds of corn for hog weigh ing 150 pounds. When full feeding has been we'll begun. one may feed all the corn the hog will clean up. Kafir milo or feterita may be used instead of corn, but the amount required will be little larger.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
CORRECT FEEDING OF SWINE
Scientist Gives Long Tables for Farm. CT to Follow-Another Allows
 Porkers Free Rein.

A well-known scientific research professor spent years in experiments ton to ascertain the correct amounts of protein, carbohydrates and water to feed hogs of varying ages.
 He formulated vouminous feeding tables for farmers to follow that would cause tho average feeder to lie awake nights to decipher.
 Now comes another investigator who produces better weights and bet ter profits with aogs by simply allow ing the rorkers to feed and water themselves just as their tastes dic- tate.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
BEST SHEEP.PEN LOCATION
High Ground, Sloping or Rough, is PreferabIe-Animals Do Not
 Thrive in Mud and Water.

The pens should be on high ground. preferably sloping or rough If you have nothing but low. flat ground, do not buy sheep. They do not do we'll on low. level ground where they must be in slush, mud and water
 A sheep wants hillside where it is clean, and where it will have dry bed ding when it lies down. The feed and water must be clean. A shed ia essential to keep off cold rains and snows and as a windbreak. A warm barn Is not necessary until lambing time. One hundred ewes under fa- vorable conditions should raise ono hundred lambs.
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f)l,:'lIlr | ! SHOCK \ X
 lKa 4EyA
GOOD C0LT-BREAKING HINTS
Young Animal May Be Accustomed to Harness and Trained to Rein
 After Broken to Lead,

After the colt has been broken to lead he may be accustomed to harness and trained to rein A horse should never be hitched to wagon or ridden before he is broken to drive in har- ness, to stop when he hears "whoa," rein to the right and left, and to back up.
 To familiarize the colt with bit and harness the biting harness" consist ing of an open bridIe with snafile bit,
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Danger Sian.

The National Affiliated Safety organ. izations, New York and Chicago, have designed metal floor type danger sign which includes three signals. The first is red plate with the word dan, ger and an arrow pointing upward to give warning of overhead danger. In the second signal the arrow is covered by red plate. If there is no danger the two sections of the sign. which are hinged at the top, are folded face ts face. thus displaying blank surfaces.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Where have they hidden that

Where have they hidden that money?"
 q don't know"
 Well, well; I've given you your chance. You'll have to try your luck with the water again" Florence, weak as she was, set her lips.
 You don't ask for mercy?" he said banteringly.
 T should be wasting my breath to ask for mercy from such a monster as you are," she answered quickly.
 That damned Hargreave nerve!" he snarled
 He rolled up his sleeves and stepped toward her. She braced herself but did not turn her eyes from his. Sud- denly, from nowhere at all. came pair of hands. One clutched the gun vale and the other laid hold of Braine. A quick pull followed, and Braine be- gan to topple. But even as he fell he managed to fling himself atop his assailant; and it was only when the struggle began in the water that he recognized the reporter. All the devil in him came to the surface and he fought with the fierceness of a tiger to kill, kill, kill. In nearly every in- stance this meddling reporter had checkmated him. This time one or the other of them should stay in the water
 Norton recognized that he had a large order before him to disable Braine. The recognition between them was now frank and absolute; there could never again be any diplo- matic sidestepping
 You're dead man, Norton" panted Braine, as he reached for the reporters throat
 Norton said nothing but struck the hand aside. For moment they both went under. They came up sputter- ing, each trying for hold. It was a terribly enervating struggle.
 Florence could do nothing. The boat in which she sat continued to drift away from the fighting men. Once she tried to reach Braine with the pole he had been using, but failed.
 From the shore came another boat. For awhile she could not tell whether 1t contained friends or enemies. It was terrible to be forced to wait, ab- solutely helpless. When she heard the newcomers call encouragingly to Braine she know then that the brave fight of her sweetheart was going to come to naught. She knew a little about motors. She threw on the power and headed straight toward the rowboat. The men shouted at her, but she did not alter her course. The rowboat had it's sides crushed in and the men went piling into the water.
 "Jim.' she cried.
 Norton suddenly flung off Braine and began to swim madly for the motor about. Even then it was only by the barest luck in the world that Norton managed to catch the gunwale. The rest of it was simple. When they finally reached a haven, Florence, odd ly enough, thought of the horse she had left tethered nine miles from the stables. She laughed historically.
 ''I guess he won't die. We can send someone out for him. Now, for heav- ems sake, how did you get into this? Where were you? What have you been up to-" with tender brusqueness.
 T wanted to do little detective work of my own" she faltered.
 Tt looks as if you had done it. You infant Will you never learn to
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keep outside this muddle? It's a mans work"
 Florence. thoroughly weakened by her long immersion in the water, be- gan to weep silently.
 You poor child. I'm a brute," And he comforted her.
 Later that day, at home. she re- membered the blank paper.
 "l stole this from one of the men in the cave. He said this blank pa per would probably save father"
 Jim took it. 'Hm! Invisible ink. and it's had fine washing"
 But maybe it is waterproof"
 Maybe 1t Is. Anyhow. Miss Sher- lock, we'll show it to Jones and see what he says"
 (To BE CONTINUEDJ
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Found Hersolf in Large, Musty Cave. they began to reason that perhaps woman had got as far as the door and then turned away, walking on the turf
 Meantime Florence was borne along by the swift current of the river, which gained in swiftness every moment From time to time she bumped along the rocky walls, but she chung to life valiantly. In ten minutes she was swept to the other side of the hill, in- to the rapids; but the blue sky was overhead, she was out i'll the familiar world again. On. on she was carried. Even though she was half dead, she could hear the roar of falls some where in advance.
 
 Braine thought he really had clue to the treasure, and with his usual promptness he set about to learn if it was worth anything. He procured a launch and began to prowl about, us ing a pole as q feeler. All the while he was being closely watched by Nor ton, who had concluded to hang onto Braine's trail till he found something worthy of note. Braine was disguised, but this time Jim was not to be fooled. But what was he looking for, wondered the reporter? Braine continued to pole along, sometimes pausing to look over the gunwale down into the wa ter. In raising his head after the last investigation he discerned something struggling in the water, about three hundred yards away. The current leisurely brought the object into full view. It was a young woman with just power enough to keep herself afloat. The golden head reused some thing in him stronger than curiosity. It might be!
 Braine proceeded to move the launch in the direction of the girl It was this movement that turned the report CTS gaze. He, too, now saw the wom- an in the water and wondered how she had come there. When Braine reached the girl and pulled her into the launch Jim saw her face plainly
  found a skin. and started after Braine
 By the Lord Harry!" murmured tho rogue. Well. they can talk of mama from heaven, but this Is what l call luck. Florence Hargreave. out of nowhere, into my arms! The god and it's mine"
 He had flask in his pocket. and he forced some of the biting spirits down the girls throat. She opened her eyes.
 Well, my beauty"
 Florence eyed him wildly. not quite understanding where he had come from
 "I don't know how you got here" he said; and l don't care. But here we are together at last. Where Is your father?"
 IT don't know" dazedly.
 Better think quickly" he warned "I want lucid answers to my ques- tions, or back you so into the water. I'm about at the end of my rope. I've been beaten too many times. my girl. to have any particular love for you Now. where is your father?"
 q don't know; l have never seen him.
 Braine laughed
 And Jim's boat ran afoul some rocks and into the water he went. He had not attracted Braine's attention, for tunately. He began to swim toward the drifting launch.
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Copyright, 1914, by Harold MacGrathl


 up the steps of the veranda and rang the bell. Jones being busy at the rear of the house, the maid came to the door.
 "Is Miss Hargreave in?" the stran- ger asked.
 Mo- abruptly. The door began to close ever so slowly.
 Do ycu know where I can find herr"
 The maid eyed him with covert keen ness; then, remembering that the re- porter was with Florence. said: "I believe she is at the Rose Garden this afternoon"
 That is in town?"
 Yes"
 Thanks The man turned abruptly and ran down the steps.
 The maid ran back to Jones.
 Why didn't you call me?" he de- manded impatiently.
 There wasn't time"
 Did you tell him where she was?' Yes But I shouldn't have told him
 
 Florence
 Jones ran to the front, dashed out eyed the back of the man hastening down the street. smiled, and returned to his work, or, rather, to the maid He took he- by the shoulder, whirled her about, and shot a lcok into her eyes that quailed her.
 Always call me hereafter, no mat ter what I'm doing. That man has never laid eyes on Florence and has no idea what she looks like Why did you drug my coffee the night of that ball?"
 She stepped back.
 And how much did they pay you for letting that doctor send Florence to Atlantic City? l know everything. Hereafter, walk straight If you play another trick Ill- kill you with these two hands. And listen and tell this to your confederates: l always know every move they make; that is why no one is missing from this house. There is traitor. Let them find him if they can. Will you walk straight. or will you leaye-'
 II will walk straight" she fal- tered The money was too big temptation"
 Did they give it to you?"
 Yes. And more to stay here But this is the first bit of dishonest work I ever did"
 Well, remember what I have said Another misstep and I'll make an end to you Don't think I'm trying to scare you. You've witnessed enough to know that it's life and death in this house. Now run along"
 At the Garden Jim and Florence sauntered among the crowd. not hay ing any particular objective point in view.
 "Sh!" whispered Jim.
 What is it?"
 Olga Perigoff is wonder in a box" Very well; let Us go and sit with her. Is she alone?"
 Apparently. But don't you think we'd better go elsewhere?"
 My dear young man, said Flor ence with mock loftiness, Olga Peri golf has written me down as a sim pie young fool and that is why, sooner or later, I'm going to put the shoe on the other foot You and Jones have coddled me long enough. Inas. much as am the stake they are play. ing for, l intend to have something more than a speaking part in the play"
 All right; you're the admiral" he said with pretended lightness.
 So the two of them joined their subtle enemy. conscious of a jingle of zest as they did so. On her part. the countess was always suspicious of this sleepy-eyed reporter. She never
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06

Portland. Jan. 3.-Cattle took
nice move upward Monday,
top steers, pulp fed,. going at
$775, nice lot at ST so, and
all the best. of which there was a
goodly lot, well above the seven
cent level. Fed heifers went at
$6.40. a new mark for the sea-
son.
Twenty five cents advance is
an exceptional one and with
more than 5000 head on today's
market. just this happened.
Tops sold at $3.50, 25c over
last weeks close. A number OF
loads went at S6.45 down to
Sc 25.
Lambs have been in keen de-
mand and there is a standing
offer today of SS %. This is an
advance of 75c over last year,
and 81 90 over two years ago.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06
SENSE OF GRATITUDE LOST
Hobo No Longer Gets Help From
Negroes by Posing as Civil
War Veteran.

An old tramp. who was resting in
City Hall park after long trip on the
read. is authority for the statement
that the attitude of the negro race
toward the old soldier is not what It
was.
When l began hoboing years ago."
said the man, Il could live on the fat
Of the land by appealing to the grati-
tude of the colored people. For four
long years | fought to set you free,
said to them. but l was unfortunate
enough to get of without a wound
so now the government won't help me
and | am forced to beg
"Of course / didn't fight for them
was in short pants when the war
broke out. but the negroes never
stopped to reason out a problem In
ages. After song-and-dance of that
kind the black man of fifteen, ten or,
even FIVE years ago would dig up coin
or share his last cup of coffee and his
last scrap Of bacon with me. But the
present generation has lost the sense
OF gratitude. Whether q man did or
did not fight for their freedom makes
no difference, and the tramp who ex:
i poets the old soldier wheeze to win
him an easy living from the negroes
+ ls In danger of getting left"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06

Robert Wallace and wife, of
Arcadia. Ore, are visiting at the
klesel ranch.
A fine baby boy was born
Monday, January 3, TO Mr.. and
Mrs. CLARK Allen of Wilder.
Miss Bertha Jones of Arena
valley enrolled at the Parma
high school Monday morning.
Rev. W. N. Brown of Ontario
is occupying the pulpit at meet
ings at the United Presby terian
church this week
The annual congregational
meeting and dinner of The U. p.
church was held at the Oddiel-
lows hall Saturday
Mrs. c. A. Wheeler aud children
returned to their home ii. Cald-
well Sunday alter a visit at the
Z. Ii. Keller home in Parma
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06
SEED SHOW
AT CALDWELL
Good Premium List Of
fered for January 10,
20 and 21.

The Idaho State Seed Growers
Associations annual convention
and show will meet at this place
January 10, 20 and 81. The
association has had printed and
is circulating their premium list,
which includes all the varieties
OF seeds grown in this state.
Good premiums are being offered
and seed merchants as well as
growers have recognition on the
list. There is also a section for
Idaho school club exhibits. The
program for the convention is
now in process of preparation
and will be issued shortly The
people of Caldwell extend the
officers and members OF the as
sociation and the exhibitors a
cordial invitation to share the
hospitality OF our city.-Cald.
we'll News.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06
INTEREST is
MANIFESTED
Good Crowds Attending
Special Services at
u. p. Church.

Good interest is manifested in
the special services that are be-
ing held in the United Presbyter-
ian church. The First Presbyt ter
ian church will unite in the SER
vice that is held on next Sunday
evening. Rev. W. N Browns
last service will be held on Fri
day evening. He will be fol-
lowed by Rev. M. E. Dunn of
Spokane, who will hold his first
service Sunday morning. Hewill
preach each evening for week
or ten days. A cordial invita-
tion is extended to all to be pres
ent and participate in these very
interesting and helpful services.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06
IDAHO MINES
PROSPEROUS
States Mineral Output in
1915 Shows Increase of
% Per Cent.

The value of the increase in
output of metals in Idaho was
over % per cent, with a total
production OF $3T, $50, 900. The
gold production was the same as
in 1914, silver Increased about 4
per cent in quality although it
decreased in value. Copper in
creased from 6.445.1S7 pounds
in 1914 to Z, 7,169. 900 pounds in
1915. The great increase in the
total value of Idahos' metal out
put, amounting to more than
100000 was due largely to
the increased price of lead and
zinc. The production OF lead
was 377.0O0.000 pounds, an in
crease of 8 per cent, and the val
ue of the output was nearly $4,-
O00,000 The production of
zinc (as spelter) was $4,000,
600 pounds, valued at over SILL
1000.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06
BADPOTATOES
ON MARKET
Commissioner White Says
Diseased Product Must
Not Be Sold.

Diseased potatoes are still be-
ing sold on markets in Idaho,
according to a statement made
Wednesday by Pure Food Com
missioner White. In a letter
sent out to dealers throughout
the state the commissioner calls
attention to the fact that he dis
likes to place home merchants in
the position of having to be
forced to discontinue the sale of
diseased spuds.
"Of all the products grown in
the western country none are
more favorably known all over
the United States than Idaho
potatoes" said Mr.. White. Il
hesitate to establish a record of
prosecution for selling diseased
potatoes and, as a last warming,
am appealing to the producer
and the merchant to cooperate
in maintaining the good name
OF the famous Idaho potato.
The diseases most prevalent in
this product are rhizogtonia,
common scale, powdery rot, fu-
sarium wilt.
"The first three named are
easily seen, as they are surface
or skin diseases. The fourth, or
fusarium wilt, is the most seri-
Gus and most difficult to detect
or deal with, because it does not
appear on the surface. This
disease in potatoes will show
when a thin slice is cut across
the stem end by brown OF
black discoloration in the form
OF a ring or sometimes only il
spots.
"Onr state law prohibits tn,
sale of diseased potatoes and j
is hoped legal action will no
have to be invoked in order Il
keep them off the market"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06
WILL MEET
JANUARY IL
Election of Directors for
Ditch Company Takes
Place Soons

Monday, January IT, is the
date selected for the annual
meeting OF the stockholders of
the Farmers Cooperative Ditch
company. The meeting will
take place in Parma and a con-
siderable amount of routine bus
mess, including the annual cleo
tiOn Of a board of directors, will
be transacted. The local ditch
company has the reputation OF
being one of the tirmest and best
handled institutions in the state
and the directors take consider.
able justifiable pride in it's man
agement.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-01-06

Eyes scientifically fitted at
Hartzler's. If
Mrs. Bion Waldo returned to
Parma from Weiser Sunday.
w. H. Ross shipped six car
loads of hogs to the coast Fri
day.
MONEY TO LOAN at s per
cent. A. L. Myers. Caldwell.
Tel. 435 and 102. If
Roy Mathews and family of
Meridian we're visiting relatives
in Parma Saturday.
DR.. T. O. Humphreys, resident
dentist. Office in bank building.
ground floor, phone 49,.
A set of aluminium ware given
away free with each Coles High
Oven Range. W. E. Fisk.
For Sale: Mason hack, a bar
gain at $50. f. A. Powers,
Parma. Idaho. 4t1-13
C. V. Peckham is at Parma
looking after his business inter
ests at that place, assisting al
the annual stock inventory
Caldwell News.