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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
Having Few
Quiet Laughs With ;
The Funny Man

Often Is.
Daddy, what is the plural Of spouse ,
called?"
"Spice, my boy."-Life.
Information.
Algy-What part of a harness is an
umbrella? Acknowledgment, silly boy!
Purple Cow.
At the Restaurant,
"Pah, waiter! How long do you keep
eggs here?'
Until ate, sir"
Naturally.
II see where some physician de
clares that coffee is a factor in di-
yorces."
"Well, for anything going, grounds
can always be found in coffee."-Bal-
timore American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21

1t was a night of such crisis for the
city that l was surprised to find the
authorities apparently needless of the
rapidly growing peril.
At Ladislas' house, however, l had
a glimpse of their plans. There were
lights in some Of the windows and ev-
'rything was apparently as usual. A
servant admitted me, and when l ask
ed for my friend he ushered me into
the library, saying his master would
come to me directly.
Instead of Ladislas, however, a stran-
ger came-a young man, we'll dressed,
courteous and politely ~insinuating.
THE leaders Of the fraternity are
not leave them for the moment. Will
you join them or can l carry any mes
sage:"
He referred to the fraternity with a
sort of secretive suggestiveness, but it
nevertheless surprised me that the sub
ject should be mentioned so openly.
Il can wait" said. Il merely wish
to see him privately"
LET me carry a message. He may
be some time. On such q night as
this the meeting must necessarily be
lengthy. l am in his confidence, his
private secretary, i'll fact" lie added
when l made no reply. "And. of
course, in full sympathy with him in
all"
II didn't know he had a secretary,
but you will probably know my name.
Robert A%nstruther.'
"Oh. are you Mr.. Anstruther? Yes.
indeed. | am glad to meet you, if You
will allow me to say so. You have
probably come to see him about
He paused. as if inviting me to finish
the sentence.
"Well?'
He laughed pleasantly. "You will
think it very stupid Of me. but in the
multiplicity Of things which in this
crisis in the city have crowded upon
me l have lost the clew. Let me
think" and he put his hand to his
forehead. as if in perplexity.
He was evidently a very sharp. clev-
err fellow, but it struck me that his
sudden forgetfulness was a little over
acted.
Il am not surprised YOU can't remem
Der it." / said, with a smile intended
to be as frank and pleasant as his.
A quick glance from his keen eyes,
not intended for me to notice, put me
further upon my guard. "That is very
good Of you. But 1 take it what you
have to say IS for the counts own
ears?'
I looked steadily at him a moment.
II am thinking where l have seen you
BEFORE" l said, preparing to make a
shot.
II have not had the pleasure, l am
sure" he replied, with another smile,
deprecating this time. He had as
many different smiles as a woman. Il
do not forget faces and should instant
ly recognize such a friend of the count
as Mr.. Anstruther if we had met be-
fore"
Il have it," I exclaimed. banging my
hand on the table. "You We're in the
police headquarters when l was arrest
ed and taken there from Solden.'
1t was a good guess. and his surprise
unmasked him for an instant. what
do YOU mean sir:'
"That you are an agent Of the de-
partment. Your people arrested me as
a conspirator and imprisoned me until
friend, General Eckerstein. explain
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
SIiqht Difference.

The Politician-In all my career I
a say that l have never done any
thing to be ashamed of. The Cynic-
You mean that you have never done
anything you We're ashamed of.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
The PuzzIinu Point.

Teacher-And did you make out a
list of the nine greatest men in the
history of the world, as l told you?
Willie-Almost. l can't pick out the
best catcher, though, to ave my neck.
Puck.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21

Mrs. Green-Who is your favorite
author? Mrs. Brown-My husband.
Mrs, Brown-Your husband! Why, l
wasn't aware that he had written any
thing. Mrs. Brown - Oh, yes. He
writes Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
Might Have Been Worse.

Maude = That horrid old cat told
Claudio I was forty years old, Mamie
The mean thing! But she might have
done worse. Maude-How? Mamie
Well, she might have told some lie
about you.-Exchange.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
Fjshjnu.

"Oh, I just love animals!!" cried the
enthusiastic girl.
Perhaps you have noticed that I am
a little h%oarse,' insinuated the young
man who had a cold. New York
Times.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
Entertaining the Neiahbors.

II understand that Mrs. Flubdub en-
tertained some of her neighbors inform
ally Yesterday"
Eyes; she and her cook had a quarrel
on the front porch."-kansas CITY
Journal.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
Different Conditions,

Schoolteacher-1'm sorry to say, Mr..
Jones, that your boy is very backward
in his studies. Jones-That's strange.
At home in conversation With me he
seems to know it all.-Boston Tran
script.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
A Richer Strike.

SIS it true that Maude refused q
mar worth a milliony'
sit is"
"Was she crazy or in loye?"
Neither. She accepted a man worth
two millions.''-Roston Transcript.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
How He Found Il.

$50 you claim the world is round"
sneered the skeptic. "How do you
know that it is not square:"
Because I have had too many deal
ings with it," grimly replied Column
bus.-Ilorida Times Union,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
The Sudden Shock.

"Your wife has received some sud-
den shock. What has ~happened?"
II don't know, doctor. l came home
early last night
"Ah, that presumably accounts for
it,"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21

Higes-Does your wife take to clubs?
Wiggs-Not often. She generally
takes it out in scolding.-New York
Globe.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
What He Got.

"What're We comm home with your
milk pail empty for:' demanded the
farmer. Didn't the old cow give any
thing"
Yep" replied the chore boy. mine
quarts and one kick."-EXchange.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
Wanted Too Much.

Husband-Jim has offered me 5000
for the car-me to bring it around to
his house!
Wife-I knew there'd. be a hitch
somewhere! Does he think you can
carry it?-EXchange.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-21
The Spy.

~HE crossed to the door. turned
and, with a slow smile | had
learned to know we'll, answer
" ed: did he not get a prom
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
THE INDEPENDENT VOTE.

G7IRED OF politics? OF you are reader but this not
to be exactly polcsather the lack If one
lesson that stands above the result of the
election is that the independent still large
y evidence and that he realizes his power ever
TORE Whether for veal the independent habit
condition that party leaders with uneasiness
At no time in the history of this ballots eener-
ousy scratched this duck with iny walking
of them would have left
wanderlust
In California Hiram Johnson Republican candidate for
nor carried the state by 100000 Hughes almost got through
In Missouri Lamm $4,000 ahead of Hughes Idaho Will
possibly $4,000 ahead of Alexander the Repub
can candidates for elected by substantial pura
ties In New Hampshire Minnesota states the indie
pendent voter made tracks all the ballot.
The prospect is not reassung for party leaders the
direct primary law and its consequences into
sderaon.
But the lesson hates of the away from rigid partisan
lines that tells OF freedom be resed and spread
ing also bears its moral for whatever party organization NAV be
left and it is this
AXE the public at all times into the party's confidence
DO not hesitate expose official who guilty. rree1
are or simply because of the political he wears
DO not attempt to displace results with subterfuge
Be on the square with the people
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
GIRLS! MOISTfN A
CLOTH AND DRAW
IT THROUGH HAIR
It Becomes Beautifully Soft,
Wavy Abundant and Clos
sy at Once.
Save Your Hair All Dan
druff Goes and Hair
Stops Coming Out.

Surely try "Danderine Hair
Cleanse" If you wish to Immediately
double the beauty of your hair. Just
moisten cloth with Danderine and
draw 1t carefully through your hair,
taking one small strand at time; this
will cleanse the hair of dust, dirt or any
excessive oil-in few minutes you
will be amazed. Your hair will be
wavy. fluffy and abundant and pos
sess an Incompatible softness. lustre
and luxuriance.
Besides identifying the hair, one ap-
plication of Danderine dissolves every
particle of dandruff: invigorates the
scalp, stopping itching and falling
hair.
Danderine is to the hair what fresh
showers of rain and sunshine are to
vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots,
invigorates and strengthens them. Its
celebrating, stimulating and life-pr
ducing properties cause the hair to
grow long. strong and beautiful.
You can surely have pretty. soft,
lustrous hair. and lots of it. if you will
just get a 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or toilet
counter and try it as directed.
Save your hairi Keep 1t looking
charming and beautiful. You will say
this was the best 25 cents you ever
snant Adv
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
MUTUALLY OF INTEREST.

NY funds needed for public enterprise See the business
M
I1\ Any public sempubc undertaking that has tickets
II u sell? See the business
Any organizations perfect maintain the interest of
the community? See the business
He's good old horse and he has baked.
Demand his contribution for everything and saddle him with
every conceivable feature of public promotion
But when county city government
him of the councils and he bold suggest anything
for practical bettermen sandbag him. At least discourage him.
Let him supply payros and keep things moving but give him
say in public matters
An exaggerated picture Not much you may think
And it does apply alone the business There
other classes that constantly drawn upon for form
another of public service but that side when
policies of local government.
Let the farmer but after that overlook him.
See that the wage properly coached for the ballot
do ask him those who directly represent him into consa
ton matters that flow from the ballot.
Incline the position OF the professional
ing the campaign but ignore his opinion afterward
Would those classes be segregated mpoent
far political administration they were
closer to each other? If there bond OF interest between
them would be possible for any politicians play them
against each other?
The politician not to be too severely censured He is play
ing his game his way the end that his plans and his
dominate to the exclusion of perhaps better and
methods
The great fault lies with the There too gen
era lack of appreciation of the nterdependence
the other and failure realize that beneficial unity flows
readily from complete understanding OF mutually of interest
The business depends upon the farmer the wage
and the farmer and the wage thrive
tons where business is stagnated
They every and industrial sv
TENS much the vital part the body
one is harmed, the whole structure is weakened.
When all admit the truth of that
teal application there will be DIVISION bckerne more
unity more team work. worth while results.
When stand shoulder to shoulder for the public good
along all nethe business the farmer the wage Garner
the minister the professional mana casses-we will move
ahead only induay morally Nothing can stop our
progress But, divided, fal-=we fail.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
LIKES
THIS COLD CURE
"Pape's Cold Compound"
Ends a Cold or Grippe in
a Few Hours.

Your cold will break and all grippe
misery end after taking dose of
Pape's Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken.
IL promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming, relieves sick headache, dullness,
feverishness, sore throat sneezing,
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow
ing and snuffling! Ease your throb-
bling head-nothing else in the world
gives such prompt relief as "Pape's
Cold Compound" which costs only 25
cents at any drug store. 1t acts with
out assistance, tastes nice and causes
no. Inconvenience. Accept no substi-
tute. Adv
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
The
HIGHFLYERS
SIXTEEN DOLLARS CANDY TAxIs APPEAR
LIKE

We'll, that striped skirt does not con-
fer much obscurity on your where
abouts, that's one sure thing" Tom
looked critically at his wife.
Don't you like it? Marjory bridled.
Il have seen things l liked better
was the noncommital answer.
"Oh, so have | when it comes to that.
I think myself I didn't pay enough to
have it first class. 1t does not pay to
buy cheap things"
Really, Marge, you spread it on so
thick l am afraid every one will know
you were a stenographer, ,r something
of the sort. You spend money as Law
ishly and showily as a shop girl spend
ing weeks wages" he sneered.
We'll. l certc My like that" flared
Marjory. Tom opened the lille drawer
and gazed at the pile of bills.
You certainly know how to create
an aching void in my monthly stipend"
he remarked gloomily.
Talk English, Tom, do" snapped
Marjory. Tom threw his hat in the
waste basket and spread out the con-
tents of the drawer before him.
We'll, | will" he announced savage
ly. Here is bill for candy from Nc
Weighs for sixteen dollars. What do
yon know about that"
You know candy has gone up, don t
you? The seventy five cent boxes cost
a dollar and a quarter and the dollar
and seventy-cent boxes have gone up
to two and half. can't help it."
Il would think you could curb your
fondness for candy little
You helped eat it," interrupted Mar
jory, and pray what was your cigar
bill?"
"Oh, that! have bought quite a
quantity ahead and
Il have candy on hand, too. That
was not the question. What was your
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
Q-BAN REEVES
COLOR GLANDS
DARkENS GRAY HAIR NATUR-
ALLY.

Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer is no
dye, but acts on tn roots, making
hair and scalp healthy and restoring
the color glands of the hair So IL your
hair Is gray, faded. bleached. prema-
turely gray, brittle or falling. apply
Q-Ban Hair Color ,Restorer Gas direct
ed on bottle), to hair and scalp. In a
short time all your gray hair will be
restored to an even delicate, dark
shade and entire head of hair will be-
come soft, fluffy. long, thick and of
such an even, beautiful dark color no
one could tell you had applied O. Ban.
Also stops dandruff and falling hair,
leaving your hair fascinating and
abundant without even a trace of gray.
Sold, on money back guarantee. so
cents for a big bottle at Joys Drug
Store, Boise. Idaho. Out Of town folks
supplied by mail. adv
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
WHY?

VERY official inquiry that has been made shows that
Il there widespread fraud-o conspiracy to corrupt
III the ballot in this
There probably has been much rregularty any
ou election and due largely to misconceptions of the aw-no
Intentional fraud
heavy vote explained by unusual interest hotly con
tested fight
eaVy sworn IN vote explained largely by the reg
fstraton closed a month before election
Why then does anyone deem desirable go branding
as frauds the large majority of those who votes and
creating the impression on the outside that Idaho is
state7
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

FURNISHED by the Security Abstract
& Title Company
The Northwestern Investment Co.
Ltd. to James Dolan. $3.50, lots IL, IL
block IL, Hillcrest subdivision.
j. II. Evans. ct al, to Lulu NJ Hall, 81
southeast quarter, northeast quarter
section Is, township + north, range /
west
e. Mesken to ]. L. Crawder $780, lot
13. Suburban Park subdivision
Thomas M. McCly~e, ct TX to w
J. Wray, $4,000, part lot 2, West Lawn
subdivision to village of Meridian
Mary e. Harrus and husband to
Charles n. Walker, south half, south
east quarter and southeast quarter
southwest quarter northeast quarter
section 80. township 4 north, range l
east.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
BY
MRS. EVA
LEON "A RID

bill?"
About twenty dollars" admitted
Tom, "but---'
We'll, don't think would complain
about candy bill then" Marjory
looked at her husband with a satisfied
expression.
And here is a bill of five dollars for
writing paper" continued Tom in an
acid tone.
Really. this is very disagreeable,"
said Marjory pettishly. II supposed
you knew that paper had gone up
But five dollars worth, Marge," re-
peated her husband
ut is economy to lay in a good sup
ply. The clerk told me SO. The cost
is advancing all the time"
'Bosh!" CALCULATED Tom vulgarly.
Marjorys nose went into the air.
I'VE have simply got to cut out this
extravaganza" resumed Tom. I'VE
can't begin to meet our bills
What makes you try to pay them all
in one month";" said Marjory sweetly.
PAY what you can and let the rest
wait"
And here is a taxi bill for upwards
of thirty dollars continued Tom bit
terly.
THAT is. less than 1t would cost to
run machine. You said so yourself"
chirruped the wife.
Don't you ever take street carp
asked Tom.
mot when | can help 1t, you may be
sure. l hope l have graduated from
strap hanging. If you don't put those
horrid bills away l shall get cross.
There is no use of spending the whole
evening with them. Come on. You
can't make any more money bothering
here" She pinned her hat on prepar-
ing to go out.
ITO be continued.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16

an-outer say Tn canned because I'm old and EN-
poyers shoe from their DOORS they young
do their chores know I'm long sterling worth, but
there's no place for earth. job
moon. for was born Youth must be
served, and slide down where dump is yawnng
WIDE I've often heard this dismal spiel from pam
handling for meal but in daily walks old
boys do not fall behind they keep their smiles on
straight and keep their habits many old
sing this that every modern thing is wrong
They're always talking past they're also rams
at last mans hair will grass If he can make
things to If he bithely do his stunt with
cheerful and undaunted front
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
MILES ELECTED IN
NEE PIERCE COUNTY

The personnel of the house of
representatives of the next leg
islature is slightly changed from
that given in the early reports
as the result of the official count
in Nez Perez county for it elect
ed S. c. Miles over Charles Jan
sen. AS both ran as Republi-
cans, the strength of the Repub-
lican party in the lower house is
not changed, Jansen having been
credited to the Republicans on
the early returns.
Representative Miles is we'll
known in Boise He has served
two terms in the legislature.
During the last session he was
the only Progressive party
member of the lower house. The
change in one precinct in Nez
Perce county increased Miles
vote 100. The Republican
strength remains % in the house
to 80 for the Democrats.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
DAILY LESSON IN HISTORY.


One Hundred Years Ago Today.
1816--The first session of the
First Diet of the Germanic
Confederation began at Frank
fort.
1S41-Francis Kossuth, son of
Louis Kossuth and himself a
famous Hungarian patriot. born.
Died at Budapest. May rs, 1914.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1S66-Floods of unprecedent-
ed extent In the north of Eng
land resulted In great loss of
life and property.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
1S91-General strike of min
ers occurred in the northern
provinces of France.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16

anything you like for it from rubbing
in BARRIERS conversation to pouring
cold syrup through the toe of boot.
WARTS-Up to the number of half
dozen warts can be removed by COW
ering them with a saucepan and let
ting them sit overnight in the re-
frigerator.
In Idaho there can be no kick on
the high cost of cloves. No demand
any more.
II it makes a liar out of a man to
run for office and file an expense ac-
count how about marriage certificates
and tax statements?
Daughter, give heed unto my coun-
sci. If the youth attending thee Is
modest and quiet in manner and look
eth thee in the eye be sure he hath
past, but If he doth strut and swag-
ger limiting often at youthful miscre-
ancies be sure he is some Tame Bird.
A young man Is beginning to pull
out of his foolish years when he ceases
to sneer at his parents for being old.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
BRONCHITIS.

When severe cold settles on the
lungs 1t is called bronchitis. There is
danger of its leading to broncho pneu-
monia, and for this reason it is al
ways best to go to bed and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as di-
rected until we'll along towards re-
covery. Mrs. Charles E. Woodland,
Sandy Creek. N. Y, writes: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy cured me of
bronchitis last fall. When / began us
ing 1t l was so hoarse at times that
it was difficult for me to speak above
whisper. l resorted to the use of
this valuable medicine and found it
very soothing and healing. In a
weak's time l was we'll" Obtainable
everywhere. Adv-T-TH-S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
MUST CHANGE NEiGHBoRS TO BE
HONEST

Have you educated your boy Josh
to observe the highest standards of
honesty in every type of obligation?"
Yes" replied Farmer Corntossei.
That's why I'm advisin' him to leave
home an try his luck somewhere else.
The principles we've taught him are
goin' to give him pretty much the worst
of any business deal he gets into any
where's in this locality. Washington
Star.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
PUTTING THE JOY
IN LIFE

It's kind of mean of The Statesman
to wish a lot of corrupt voting on a
perfectly pure little state.
Why not let everybody vote again?
Wish they would settle it so we
could collect our bet any buy an extra
pound or two of spuds.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16

the druggists. Keep this bandage on
till next night, when you repeat the
procedure.
SENECA.
Answer to q. j.: Seneca snake
root" Is a medicine used for bron-
chitis. asthma and coughs generally,
and 1t acts also on the kidneys. There
is syrup of seneca. the dose of which
is 1 to teaspoonsful: larger doses are
likely to disagree with the digestion
IODISM.
Answer to l.. N. H.: People who
have been taking iodide Of potash 4
long time are likely to suffer from
iodism. They have violent innamma-
ton of the nose and throat. as II they
had a bad cold IN the nose. headache,
metallic taste In the mouth; they spit
profuseiy. their stomachs are out of
order and they have a. pimple like
rash. This iodism gets well ON stop
ping the use of tho drug.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16
Multiple Neuritis

YESTERDAY
~ aflment
the nerve has been broken the
not applications and sedative lotions An Inflammation
on
in
General multiple neutts of
follow
diseases
smallpox eypas grip dphtheris syphilis
the blood of
may come on quite spontaneously all
discoverabe quite
appetite
rheumatism
Ihaps-bu
toes Jingle
onds about the
will begin In foot and gradually the
droor when the case prolonged nabb paralysis
other
Of
exhaustonand
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-16

THIS co's" devoted to disease prepenon physical
presented Questions