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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
Serge, TaHeta or Faille
For The Easter Suit
Drecoll Sends Us a Suit Of Old Time
Etamine- Beer, a Coat of Waxed Silk
Taffeta |. Being Combined With Wash Fabrics

suits, whether for sport purposes or the
regulation tailored use. Beer clings to
the notion in novel cape coat suit.
The coat is fashioned Of a new waxed
silk, which greatly resembles leather,
especially at distance; it is dark blue
and is combined with a skirt of dark
blue gabardine.
Paquin shows coat of covert for af.
ternoon wear, trimmed with dark blue
patent leather, but, except for motoring
and such use, leather is not to be reck-
oned with to any extent. Now and then
an odd leather motif is appliqued to a
hand bag, or trims a sport hat effective.
~, but for most other purposes, satin
has superseded it.
Iaffeta and Wash Fabrics.
A pretty notion in the new summer
frocks is the touch of taffeta or other
silk on the dress of batiste, wolfe, crepe,
or organdy. The colored batiste flounc-
ings, organdies, and silk embroidered
erepes and voiles, not intended for tub
bling, are often made over foundation
slips of taffeta, and have taffeta bodices,
collars cuffs and girdles. Bias bands Of
velvet ribbons lend touch Of cold.
timiness' to the dainty sheer cottons
modish this season.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
Safe Medicine for Children

els it safes'' is the first question
to be considered when buying cough
medicine for children. Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy has long been a favOrite
with mothers of young children as it
contains no opium or other narcotic,
and may be given to child as con-
idently as to an adult. 1t is pleasant
to take. too, which is of great import
ance when medicine must be given to
young children. This remedy is most
effectual in relieving coughs, colds and
Group. Obtainable everywhere.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20

Patient George Lamb appeared re
questing parole and the matter wa.
left to the discretion Of DIR. Poynter.
Frank A. George appeared before the
Board for parole and the case wal
left to the discretion Of DR.. POINTER.
1t having been brought to the at
tention Of the Board that an unusually
large number of religious fanatics had
recently been committed to the insti
tuition from towns on the Twin Falls
tract it was recommended that Dr.
P0ynter enter correspondence with the
prosecuting attorney of that portion OF
the state to ascertain if possible, the
cause Of this unusual condition.
At this time the Board discussed the
prospects for success ON the farm of the
institution with the head farmer and
the head gardener and the Medical su.
perintendent. 1t was ascertained that
even better prospects for success in
this department prevailed at this time
than year ago.
A thorough trip Of inspection Of the
entire premises was then made and the
farm machinery was found to be in
good repair, the stables, yards and
buildings in order and a great improve
ment of general conditions appeared in
contrast with affairs in general as COM
pared with a year ago. Examination
disclosed the fact that the granaries
contained an ample supply for not
only feed but for seed as well, and
that there was an abundance of hay
on hand to meet the requirements until
the next crop is harvested.
1t was especially pleasing to the
Board to find the inmates so well cared
for and the employees so attentive to
their respective duties. The states
unfortunate wards were found to be
well clothed and fed with wholesome
food. Their sleeping quarters were
sanitary and immaculate and it was
apparent on all sides that the care and
comfort of the inmates was uppermost
in the mind of the Medical Superin.
tendent.
Especially gratifying was the ex-
animation Of the financial condition Of
the institution and to DR.. Poynter is
due much credit for the excellent econ
omies practised which has made posi-
BILE the saving of thousands of dollars
Of the biennial appropriation.
At this time the matter of the pro-
posed building was again taken up and
it was decided to secure other and
more complete plans for the building
and DR.. Poynter and Mr.. Reese were
authorized to proceed along this line
and as soon as plans were available for
inspection to call special meeting Of
the Board for finally considering the
Of erecting this much need
ed building.
No further business coming before
The Board, the meeting was adjourned,
,inedie.
GEO. II. FISHER,
L. f. DILLINGHAM;, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
The Slip-on Blouse.

The new "long line' blouses some of
them are called; Cheruit sends us an
especially pretty one fashioned of hand
kerchief linen, made to slip on over the
head, with draw belt to gather it in
loosely about the waist. Many of these
slip-on waists are made on kimona lines,
low in the neck and wonderfully easy
and graceful in every line Taffeta,
satin, crepe, Georgette, chiffon and the
Chinese and Japanese silks, are being
used for these models, as well as the
novelty cottons and sheer linens. The
summer girl will appreciate their charm
and comfort. These, too, are so simple
that they may be fashioned at home
with no misgivings at all-and what
possibilities for becoming effects and
color combinations they do afford!
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New York, April

New York, April
Perhaps the most fascinating thing
about the fashions this spring, is their
seeming simplicity. Although trifis
more frilly and fussy than for season
or to back, this dainty little lingerie
frock from Jenny, and that summer af.
ternoon dress of stripped chiffon and taf.
feta from the Maison Agnes, look, as
the dainty mannequins bow and spread
out the voluminous skirts before you, as
II It would be the easiest thing in the
world to turn them out at home. Why,
the skirt is merely double flounce Of
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embroidered batiste on a taffeta founda
ton, and the sleeveless taffeta bodice is
well, just little taffeta bodice which
could be made from that strip of blue
pink or changeable taffeta left from the
frock of other days. The full straight
skirt on another frock is made from
three straight lengths gathered at the
top, the fulness evenly distributed, and
finished at the bottom with quilting of
the same silk. The puff sleeves are
quaint and pretty, very dainty and
youthful.
Serge, Taffeta and Fable.
These three materials are the leaders
again this spring, with here and there
quaint revival; for instance, at a recent
fashion show, there appeared most at
tractive costume, three-piece suit of
Drecoll's, reviving etamine. Whether
this is to be taken as an indication that
etamine will again be modish this sea
son, or not, is question. It is rumored
that materials are so scarce on the other
side of the ocean this year, that many an
old fabric is being brought out from it's
almost forgotten resting place and fash
toned into spring or summer costume.
Etamine was a particularly satisfactory
summer fabric, cool, durable and soft. 1t
would not come at all amiss were it to
be revived this year.
Serge is as popular as ever, although
it is said that we may have our troubles
in dying it later on. Attractive COM
binations of taffeta and serge, and faille
and serge are seen in many of the new
suits for Easter. An effective suit of
Cheruits is fashioned Of mixed dark
blue covert. At distance it cannot be
told from serge; and of course, for the
sport suit, tweed is very popular. A par
ticularly smart suit, made by Lanvin, is
gray tweed trimmed with French
blue broadcloth. There is very little of
the leather, introduced earlier in the sea
son, to be seen about the late coats and
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RENTED

cepted.
Mrs. Ella Sherman, of Mackay, Idaho,
was then offered the position made va.
cant by the resignation Of Miss Spoug.
berg and was duly installed, with the
understanding that if her department
and work proved satisfactory she would
be retained permanently.
GEO. H. FISHER,
Chairman.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20

Minutes of the meeting held April
9th, at p. M.
After inspecting the records and gain.
ing thorough inspection of the build
lngs wherein are housed the inmates
and employees, the Board arrived at
the conclusion that the crowded con.
dltlon OF the institution was deplor.
able 1t appearing to the Board that
great danger existed on account of the
over-taxed capacity of the building and
the matter of relief was discussed at
much length. Ever since the present
Board and Superintendent began upon
thelr duties III their respective positions
the responsibility Of this feature of the
government of the institution has been
keenly felt throughout the weeks and
months. Great fear has been enter
tanned that some calamity may befalI
the patients on account of the over.
crowded condition of the premises
Prlor to this meeting special meet.
ing was held during the latter part Of
March which was attended by S. l..
Reese, Mr.. l.. f. Dillingham; and Medi.
cal Superintendent DIR. ID Orr Pointer,
Mr.. Fisher being absent. This meeting
was held for the purpose of going in.
to the mater of additional quarters and
upon the recommendation of Governor
Alexander those present at this meet.
ing made trip to Boise, Idaho, to in
spect the Federal Building, which it
was thought would be suitable to fol
low in constructing new building on
the asylum grounds. Upon investiga-
tion it was decided that the building
inspected would not meet the require
ments of the asylum as well as some
other suggested plans would
Architects, Mr.. Fisher, of Idaho
Falls, and Mr.. Paradise, of Pocatello,
upon request of the Board appeared and
presented rough drawings of the build
ing proposed to be erected The said
plans were carefully examined by all
members. Many features in both sets
OF plans submitted having many advan-
tageous points but neither were en-
tlrely approved.
Minutes of meeting held Friday a. IN.
at o clock.
The Board met in regular session
pursuant to adjournment of April 9th,
with all members present.
The resignation of Miss Lillian
Spongberg, matron and stenographer
and hookkeeper was reported to the
Board for action and the same was ac-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
Lost, Strayed or Stolen

One black 2-year-old 6lley from the
Dubois ranch. Please return and re-
ceivs suitable reward.
MRS. FRED DUBOIS.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20

= Miss Mildred Parker and Miss Lu-
cile Davis spent last Saturday in Po-
catello, shopping.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20

The taffeta bodices, such as illustrated
here, may be worn with any lingerie
dress, if made detachable, they add a
finish, particularly pleasing, making the
simple dress appropriate for any occa-
cso
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CHAPTER TX,
Discovery.

By August, except for Jack and
his party, the Maison Bondie was
entirely bare of guests.
Perhaps 1t was as well, Tor one
evening early in the month as
Famine and Alagwa and P,ter's
Miami wife sat down to supper
Peter came hurrying in, bringing
news that destroyed the tasteful
ness even of Fantine's cooking.
Capt. Wells and Capt. Heald
and the entire garrison of Fort
Dearborn had been massacred.
The news had just reached the
Miami village. It had net yet
reached the fort or any white man
connected with the gaTison--not
even Major Stickney or the priest
at the Catholic church---and prob
ably would not reach them until
the morrow.
With bated breath the Bondie's
discussed the massacre.
Should they at once seek Major
Stickney, who was i'll with ague,
and tell him the news or should
they wait till the morrow.
Abruptly a shadow darkened
the door and through 1t, into the
room, stepped Metea, a retainer of
the Bondies, who had suddenly
disappeared two weeks before. Of
fering no explanation of his pres
ence nor of his absence, he sat
down at the table and began to
devour the food which Peters Mi
ami wife placed before him.
Behold" he said, my mecca
sins are worn with much travel. /
come quickly from Yondotia de
troit). | bring great news. The
American chief and all his men
have surrendered. Over Yondotia
now flies the flag of the white
father who lives across the great
water"
No one spoke. The news from
Fort Dearborn had been stirring
but this from Detroit was over
whelming, both in it's immensely
and in the consequence it por-
tended.
Metea had paused and glanced
about the room, waiting a reply.
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CHAPTER VIII.
The Attack

Long before sunrise the Mai
son Bondie" was awake and stir
ring. Jack and his party were
astir as early as the rest.
Amid many calls of adieu and
bon voyage from the kidly French
people the travellers set off. Side
by side rode Jack and Alagwa.
The girls heart was beating high,
leaping in unison with the stride
of the horse that bore her. Gone
were the fancies and questionings
of the night. For good or for Ill
she had sent the message to Te-
cumseh.
Jack noticed the girls abstrac-
tion and rode silently, waiting on
her mood. At last he grew i'm
patient, "A penny for your
thoughts, youngster," he offered
smiling.
Alawa started. Then she met
his eyes. Il wonder much, !"
she said. You have come by dim
trails over miles or hill and for
est to find this girl whom you
know never. And the Captain
Brito, he also come far, to see her.
Why do you come? l do not un-
derstand."
why do | Gomez" Jack echoed
the words, smilingly. well! Be
cause the girl Is my cousin and
needs help. I told you all this be-
fore, didn't II"
Yes! But is not the Count
Brito ready to help? If he found
her, what would he do with herr"
Alagwa knew she was on periIous
ground, but she went on, never
theless.
He'd marry her out of hand,
of course. That would give him
the Telfair estates, you see. He's
said to be heavily In debt and the
money would be a godsend to
him."
The girl Strengthened suddenly
in her saddle. "You-you do not
want to marry herr" she faltered
A cloud came over Jacks face.
mol" he said slowly. mo! l
don't want to marry her."
Startled, the girl looked ut him.
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DO YOU FEEL HEADACHY?
LOOK TO YOUR STOMACH

1t is an unusual thing for
druggist to sell medicine under
guarante to refund the money If it
does not cure. Yet this is the,
way that nearly every druggist In
Tacoma is selling Mi-o-na, the
standard dyspepsia remedy.
Druggists say that never before
have they had so large number
of customers tell them that
medicine has been successful as
with Mi-o-na. People who a few
months ago suffered continually
with their stomachs today are
ruddy and vigorous with perfect
digestion and good health. They
say Mona did It.
There no longer seems any need
for anyone suffering or making
their friends suffer on account of
dyspepsia. Mona can always
be relied upon. The percentage
of success is 80 great that there
Is little risk in guaranteeing to
return the money II the medicine
does not relieve. And all the best
druggists stand ready TO do so
without any questions.
Headaches, all forms of indi-
gestion, specks before the eyes,
dizzy feelings, poor sleep. ringing
in the ears and all forms of liver
trouble are helped by Mi-o-na. A
few days treatment should show
considerable gain in health, while
a complete cure often follows
rapidly.
These days are the best in the
whole year for the enjoyment of
good health, and Mi-o-na will put
you In such perfect condition
that you can enjoy every minute
OF them. Sold and recommended
by Crown Drug Co., Tacoma,
Wash, and other leading drug
gists.
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and sound were blotted out to
| gether.
How long unconsciousness helt
Alagwa she never knew It coult
not have been for very long
however, for when she opened hel
eyes she saw Jack and the mar
still facing each other.
At last Jack broke the silence
so, Capt. Telfair," he said. eve
meet again!"
Slowly into Alagwa's conscious
ness the meaning of Jacks words
penetrated. 1t was Brito.
Brito half raised his pistol
then lowered 1t. You're at my
mercy. I've got a right to kill
you, and I'll do it."
The last words were drowned
in the roar of the heavy pistol.
But as his finger pressed the
trigger, Jack struck him swiftly
and desperately with his stick
across the knuckles of his pistol
hand.
The blow was light, but it was
sufficient. Before the roar of the
pistol had died away, Jack had
sprung in. His fist caught the
Englishman between the eyes.
But for the moment Jack had
no breath left to follow up his
advantage and Brito none to re-
new the assault. For an instant
Brito's eyes wandered about the
ground, seeking for weapon; for
an instant Jacks eyes followed
the Englishman's. A yell of fury
burst from his lips and he sprane
forward. Brito saw him coming
and threw his weight into a blow
that would have ended the fight
If 1t had gone home. But it did
not go home! Jack lodged be-
meath it and drove his right with
deadly force against the Others
thick neck. Then, as Brito swung
round, giddy from the impact
Jack struck him on the chin and
sent him Keeling back a dozer
feet, clawing at the air, till he
stumbled across the body of al
Indian and fell upon his back.
Jack bent above him. fist
drawn back. Surrender" he pant
ed. Surrender"
mot YETI" Brito's outflunl
hand had closed upon hatchet
that had fallen from the deat
braves hand. Upward he hurled
it with despairing fury.
Whether directed by chance OF
by skill, the cast went home. The
head of the whriling ak strucl
Jack squarely upon his forehead
just at the roots of his hair. He
gasped, wavered, flung up his
! hands and sank down.
Something snapped in Alagwa's
brain.
AS the Englishman got to his
feet, like cat she sprang to hel
feet. AS she did so her hanC
touched the pistol that chung t.
her belt.
Brito saw her and read her mo-
ton. The mans pluck was good
for he lurched toward her, laugh
ing as he suddenly recognized
| her.
NO! No! No! Estelle," hi
cried. Don't shoot"
But the pistol roared and he
reeled back, clutching at his side
Then he crashed down.
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Then her eyes dropped and for o
little she rode silent. When the
talk was resumed 1t was on othei
subjects.
1t was nearly sunset on the sec
ond day when they came to the
fort built by Gen. Anthony Wayne
nearly 20 years before at the
junction OF the Maumee and the
Auglaize-the fort which he had
named Defiance, because he de.
clared that he defied all Eng
lish, all Indians, and all the dev.
Ills in hell to take it," From II
he and his army sailed out tc
meet and crush the Miamis at the
battle OF the Fallen Timbers.
The ruins of the fort stood ten
feet above the water, on the high
point between the Maumee and
the Auglaize. Mounting the
crumbling rampars, Jack and AL
agwa stood and stared, striving to
picture the scene as 1t was in the
days already ancient when the
United States flag had flown for
the first time in the valley of the
Maumee.
Camp was rapidly pitched, the
horses fed and picketed for the
night, and supper prepared and
eaten.
The first watch is yours
Cato - To nntI tfrnn oInnf
midnight" Bob" he turned tc
the girl "as you want to watch SC
badly. I'll call you about O'Clock
| needn't caution you both to bt
careful"
Alagwa was tired and she SLEPT
deeply and dreamlessly. She die
not share Jacks fears. Neverthe
less, when Jack walked her she
went to her post determined t
keep good watch.
The dawn was beginning t
break. Over all reigned silence.
Suddenly she started. Stimuli
taneously came a crash. A bulle
drove the earth from the rampar
into her face. Then from ever,
! tree, from every rock, forms, hal
naked, horrible, painted, came
leaping.
stop" she shrieked, in the
Shawnee tongue. stop! Tecum
sch commands it."
The braves did not stop. Relent
lessly they came on. One of then
sprang at Cato, his tomahawl
flashed and the negro went down
But Jack was up now; his rifle
spoke and the Indian who haC
felled Cato crashed across hi!
body. AS Jack turned, a whirlint
Ratchet struck him in the ches
and he staggered backward. Blu
as the man who had thrown /
whooped with triumph, Alagwa'i
pistol barked and he fell. From
beneath him, Jack rolled t
Cato's side and caught up thu
rifle that had fallen from tn,
negro's flaccid fingers. AS he re
newed the spilled printing, Alag
wa, weaponless, heard a shot ant
felt her cap fly from her heaC
and go fluttering to the ground
Then JACKIE marked the man wht
had fired upon her and shot hin
down.
Dazed, Alagwa staggered back
For a moment she saw the sole
remaining foe, huge man, broad
and tall, leap at Jack. Then sight
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Thursday, April Is, 1915.

1t did not come and he went on.
his glance lingering on Alagwa.
Peter Bondie has ever been
the friend of the red men," he re-
Amed. HE has taken a squaw
from the Miami TRIBE. Metea IL
his friend. Metea is also the
friend of Alagwa, the foster child
of Tecumseh. Therefore, let my
brother take warning and BECOME;
and'-he turned to Alagwa-'let
my sister prepare to go to Yondo-
tia at dawn. Such is the will of
Tecumseh." g,
The Bondies looked at each
other; then they looked at Alag
wa. The imminent loss of all that
they had accumulated was a
shock, but Metea's words to Alag
wa struck them dumb Famine,
knowing what she did about the
girl. had suspected that the tie be-
tween her and Tecumseh had not
been entirely broken, but Peter
was ignorant even of her sex, and
by its revelation took his breath
away. =
Alagwa, however, was not
thinking of herself, but of Jack.
did Tecumseh send no word
about the young white chief?"
she faltered, desperately.
Metea shrugged his shoulders.
THE young white chief" he
echoed. HE who slew the Shaw
nee braves at Defiance? No, Te-
cumseh sent no word! Let the
young chief stay where he is.
Soon We will test his courage at
the stake and see IL he is a brave
man or a coward" Metea threw
his blanket about his shoulders
and disappeared.
Continued i'm our next issue.)
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They come in splendid line OF changeable
and plain taffetas with deep flounces. tucked
and finished with one and one-half inch
pleated ruffle. Compare these with $3.50
Silk Pettieoats shown elsewhere-yes, with
those that are marked higher than $3.50 In
ordinary stores-then come here to buy
where you get the most for your money.