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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
REAL TRAGEDY IN BIRD LIFE
Story of Long Vigil Kept by Scarlet
Coated Songster for Missing
Mate Is Full of Pathos.

In the annals of bird lore nothing
can be found surprising in pathos the
story which comes from Tarlton, o.
For many weeks, close to the home of
the writer early and late there could
be heard the loud, clear call of bird
to his mate. With his scarlet coat in
strong contrast with his surroundings,
and his no less decided military bear
ing, he would perch on the topmost
twig of a tall apple tree, and from his
coign of vantage scan the little world
around him with his eagle eye, hoping
to glimpse the familiar form of his
lost companion. His alert ear and eye
catching no sight or sound of the alb
sent loved one, he would pour out his
soul in unavailing pleadings for her
return. The little singer in his untir-
ing song proclaimed the fact that he
was waiting with a hopeful heart.
One morning, while in quest of the
early worm, he CHANGED to light upon u
bush that stood by a window opposite
the window of another house only a
few feet away, and, seeing his image
reflected so wildly and so close to him,
he flew joyously at the apparition, be-
lieving 1t to be his long-lost mate. His
enthusiasm knew no boundc. Quick
and hard were the blows struck with
his horny beak and claws in his i'm
potent wrath until nightfull, |hen he
sank to rest. The next morning at
early dawn he renewed his clarion
call, and came back to renew the bat
tie of the previous day with his de-
lusive image. This little tragedy in
the heart of the bird has been carried
on for five months. His flaming coat
Is just as bright and his kingly bear
ing none the less striking, but a great
change has come over the spirit of
the bird. he gave no sign of the bat
tie royal that has ragged in his breast
for weary days and weeks, but his
song has fallen into sllence.-Cincin-
nati Enquirer.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Good Exercise.

If the calves of your limbs need de-
veloping try the following exercise:
Stand erect raised on your toes and
with hands clasped at the waist. Then
smartly swing the right foot backward
and upward as If you were trying TO
kick yourself with me heel. Assume
the first position again and repeat
with the left foot. With a little prac-
tice you will actually perform the
kicking. Alternate, first right, then
left, in quickly active movements.
never. however, allowing the heel of
either foot to sink to the floor using
only the toes for support. This exer-
else is splendid for the calves and viii
generally climber up" the knee joints.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER
Used All Over the Civilized World
for More Than so Years.

Stomach troubles seem to he almos,
universal the las! few years: I moan
indigestion in many forms. internal
nervousness caused by incompatible
1000 fermentation, coming up OF food
sour stomach headache. apparent nal.
pltation Of the heart, habltuai constl.
patton intestinal Indigestion. cansed
ny a torpid liver. and a general bronx,
down with low spirits and depressed
ieeiing. Green's August Flower was
introduced in this and foreign conn.
tries hfty years ago with wonderfn,
success in relieving the above com
plants Sold by dealers everywhere -,
zoe trial bottles or 75c family size sola
manufacturer, G. G. Green. Woodbnrv
n. d. u 5. A., Australia and Toronto
Canada.-Adv. oi'o
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
BRITISH CAPTURE LENS.
Germans Being Driven Back by Allied
Forces

London.-British patrols entered
Lens between and o'clock Sunday
morning. according to a dispatch re-
ceived from the correspondent OF
Lloyd's News with the British army
in France.
Describing the conditions about
Lens, the correspondent wires:
Though the enemy is still in ma
chine gun redoubts in some places.
these are only rearguards, for thu
main body has retreated.
Lens and LEVIN had been stacked
with guns and it was certain that
at least $50 were in the network OF
mines and pit heads.
From prisoners we know that wild
scenes took place in Lens, frantic eff
forts being made to get away guns
and stores and defend the line of re-
treat by blowing up the roads.
Orders were given to destroy the
mines by firing charges into the pits
and by flooding the mine galleries. +"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Enterprisinq Newspaper Man.

N theatrical representative tells
that he ran across the most enterpris-
ing newsbOy in the world:
4 was coming from the station when
little fellow ran up to me and called:
- Pepper, mister?'
- No
Carry yer grip?'
No
Cit you a tadr
:' No
Wanna guide?
- soid him I didn't need a guide,
md he planted himself squarely in
FROM of me.
Want me to turn a flip-fiop for
yl14E he asked"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Put One Over ON Murnhx-

Paddy was jubilant. He chuckled
as he sat in the corner by the pot
fNouse IRE.
~Wbat's the joker" asked a neigh
fEs9.
Shure, and Ave done a deal -
1horfled Paddy.
Good"
Ave gave Murphy TIL ould mare for
a CARLOAD o. hay"
but what's the good of the hay If
the mares gomez" asked the neighbor.
~0ch, bedad," said Paddy, with glee,
Murphy promises to lend me the ould
mare to ate it l'-London Answers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

Salt Lake City.-Support of Utah
and its citizens in the movement for
conservation and mobilization of re.
sources in preparation for wars de.
mands was pledged at meeting held
Saturday night at the tabernacle. Utah
will not only furnish men for the armv
and navy, but it's share of foodstuffs
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

se1sati IN periodical pains, boarIna,down
every LIS organic displacements. and
nervous S'hhdered ailment, and in ali tho
deranrem disorders caused By functional
made ma uSs ot procured vegetable nil (.
the leaves Of %aH Sycs tho dried juice Of
form hv ~ was first put into ready.,o.use
Almost o nr. Pierce nearly 30 wears ago
sells tho very drug store In this country
25c-sImripr vegetable pellets in walls f0I
Pellets Th ask Tor DIR. Plercc's Pleasant
'hey have DIR. r. v. Pierce stamp.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Process Of elimination.

The portly man with the appetite
to match. surveyed with astoni>hment
the tray Of dishes the waiter had
brought
George" he said. how could You
remember all these things l ordercdf
dat was easy. Sah l done tole
de chef dere wuz man outside want
ed everythin' ON de bill 'cep de olives
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Turks Intern U. S. Gunboat.

Amsterdam.-The American guard
ship Scorpion has been interned at
Constantinople by the Turkish gov
eminent, according to a news dispatch
from the Turkish capital, quoting the
Turkish newspaper Subah.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

San Francisco.-The Japanese adj
miralty officially denied Sunday tina,
there was German submarine in the
Pacific ocean, according to cablegrams
to a local japanese newspaper The
Pacific coast of the United States is
safe from the depredations of an en-
envy diver by the protection of the
Japanese navy, the admiralty an
nounced
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
OHIce Repartce.

Woman Where did you get
your black eye-bccn fighting again
Muscular Reporter-Oh. no: don't
get black eyes when fight. The other
fellow gets them.
Woman Editor-well. thought per
haps you had been fighting with my
husband.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
ARGENTINA SEIzEs SHIPS.
Will be Concentrated in Inner Harbor
of Buenos Aires Under Guard.

Buenos Aires.-The government has
ordered the concentration in the inner
harbor of Buenos Aires of all the Ger
man vessels now in Argentine waters
A special guard will be placed over
them. These vessels comprise the
Seydlitz, Patagonia, Holger. Granada
Bahrenfeld, Jenfeld. Nauplia, Bahia
Blanca, Lowenburg, Santa Clara, Sc
villa and Maunsa.
Austrian steamers now in Argentine
waters are the Erodiad at Buenos
Aires and Siam at Rosario.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
SPIES ATTACK RAILROAD BRIDGE
Reported Attempt to Damage Property
of Oregon Short Line.

Salt Lake City.-Offcials of the
Oregon Short Line are investigating
reported desperate attempt TO blow
up the big bridge of this railroad al
Ontario, Ore. 1t is reported that two
spies were foiled after they had light
ed the fuse of a bomb planted on the
bridge center. One is said to have es-
capped on fast mount, while the other
plunged headlong into the river dur.
ing fusillade from guardsmen.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Died of Premature Old Ace

now many times we hear of compara-
lively young persons passing awav whan
tney should have lived to be 20 or 80 voa ,,'
OF age. This fatal work is usualIv 49,:
Duted to the kidneys, rs, when the id s.'
degenerate, it causes auto-intor;ca, CO.. .
Inc more injurious the poisons n"..;
thru the kidneys the quicker will r, ,I
noble organs be degenerated. and '" ,Ie
sooner they decay. anu TIC
1t is thus the wisest policy. 10 r,,..
premature old age and promote r. p'eS ~
70 Tighten the work of the kidnevs s III, me
can be done by drinking pIent, - inis
water all day long, and occas;ono, II, pure
ing a little Anuric before mel "a, TAX
can be obtained at almost any dr"c IN, lnls
You will find Anuric more no,ars STORE .
does p 'iu as water
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Food for Soldiers Wifes.

Washington.-An investigation to
arrive at a uniform system for caring
for dependent families of men enlist.
ing in the army or navy will he I'M
dertaken by the chamber of commerce
OF the United States.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Railroads Expect Increased Rate.

Observation-Disclosures are that
the interstate commerce commission
will act within the next few days up.
on the petitions of the railroads of the
country asking for an increase of Is
per cent in freight rates.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

Boston.-Archibald B. Roosevelt.
son of Col. and Mrs. Theodore Roose.
welt, and Miss Grace S. Lockwood
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas s.
Lockwood of this city, were married
at noon April IA.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

cOnnnnOd-

brains are a common commod-
ity."
"That so?"
Eyes. What I'm always looking for
is man who knows how to use his
brains"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
A Low Rate.

"What is the death rate in this VI
cinity?'
"Well, stranger, I haven't got the
exact figures, but 1 reckon you can
die as cheap here as anywhere in the
world"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Railway Traffic In Britain.

Although British railroads rank
fourth among the nations in regard to
mileage, they carry more passengers
every year than are carried in any
other country.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

"Cholly seem, to be falling on In
his former correct style of dressing
"Yc-. noticed lac was laying down
on his setup
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
WITH YOUR uANns r,yn,

- lied by some chrome
female complaint" or
weakness, what can
yol expect? There's
mounting you can accom-
pllsh-nothing you can
enjoy. And no good
reason for IL. Doctor
flerce's Favorlte Pre-
scrlption will cure you,
safely and certainly, n
you'll give IL faithful
usa. For every ono of
,hese womanly troub-
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
"Golnu Unr

e,,,' '' IL SAID to be the highest I'm
al Se"rS' and the same Is true Of
Il" SHlr's.-columbIa Is. c. State.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

Wilmington, Del, will spend 81 ,OOO,-
S5a 10 increase public school facili-
z5e@
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
Don't Cry Over Split Milk.

I'm so sorry / missed thar oppor-
tunity to kiss you"
"Oh, don't feel bad about it-there
will be Others"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
never That Wav

.., Ink do You love me still,"
Try 1t once, pet, and let me ~.
what It's like" ''
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

ar, cure lNinq.
of state?" '' 'he snip
suppose by tug of war;
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19
f RECKLES
Now IL the Time 10 Get Rid of These
Ugly spots.

Now IL the Time 10 Get RID of These
Ugly spots.
There's no longer the slightest need OF
Keeling ashamed of your freckles. as the
prescription othine double strength is
guaranteed to remove these homely spots
Simply get ounce of othine-double
sErength-from your druggist. and apply a
s1ttle OF it night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
1aNe begun TO disappear, while the lighter
Thaf more chan one ounce is needed TO COM
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
s-tcIr complexion.
BE sure to ask for the double strength
shine as this Is sold under guarantee of
s19uey back II it falls to remove freckes.-
adv
The brl is the oldest tOv
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-19

The ball is the oldest toy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

That was all in the brief despatch
There would be more tomorrow, but
this was enough. looked at Holt and the
Others.
snow that the big gun is out of the way
and can't protect you-you're nervous
eh?"
"If you talk there'll be investigation of
Classon's affairs and"
Holt shrugged his shoulders hope
lessly.
"If talk-for publication--thi track
will be closed, eh?' asked.
"Your winning this afternoon cost the
pool-rooms half million, snapped Holt,
mot to mention what it cost the books
down here. And it made Classon--"
l nodded thoughtfully.
"Of course, said, at wouldn't be hard
for me to prove that Classon and Smiler
Smith
Dane said you knew that, interrupted
Holt.
II do. Classon backed Smiler Smith
with the understanding that the pool
rooms would know what horse was going
to ose-certainly."
II thought Dane tackled a buzz-saw
when he picked you, snapped Holt. "If
he'd let you alone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
The Sport Of Kings
RTHUR SOMERS ROCHE
illustration by A. i. Keller

the whole world to be witness. What
particular form of bulldozing have you in
store for me now?"
"Oh, why rub it in! You put it over on
us. Aren't you satisfied? What more do
you want to do?"
These were the amazing words that fell
from the lips of Holt. stared at him.
"Would you mind being little more
explicit asked quietly.
"Oh, you understand, Herman. You've
got US on the hip. The question is, are
you going to tell all you know? It's a
nasty bird that fouls it's own nest, Herman.
Racing has got enough black eyes, es-
pecially in this State. Are you going to
hand it another one?"
"What do you mean" managed to ask.
He shifted nervously
"Well, now, we know pretty well about
how much you know. Now that Classon's
dead
"Whdt2"
Haven't you heard?" he asked.
l shook my head. He thrust into my
trembling hands a safest extra" of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Grantham Times. In red letters across
the top of the front psge wore the words,
MILLIONAIRE FRANCIS CLAssoN
KILLS HIMSELF IN New York.
l read the story-a brief telegraphed
account:
Francis Classon, head of the firm of
Classon & Co.. bankers and brokers of New
York City, steward of the Jockey Club, and
well known in business and sport circles,
shot himself at four o'clock this afternoon.
Mr.. Classon had been watching the news
ticker in his private Office. and died clutching
a piece of the tape which had on it the result
of race at Grantham. On his desk was
found statement, evidently written in
anticipation of his suicide. In it he con-
fessed to the embezzlement of funds in
trusted to him by clients and stated that he
was insovent. His chief clerk, Adams, adj
mitted that he had known of his employers
defalcations, and that Mr.. Classon had lately
been betting heavily on the races in Mexico
and Florida in the hope of recouping. Adams
further admitted that Classon had been
backing a chain of pool-rooms. This is in
teresting in view of the fact that a well
known trainer was barred from the turf last
fall because he accused Classon of crooked
practices on the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

- thoughtfully and with full rever-
ence Surely the grace of God it had been
that had awakened Colonel Backmaster
to the act that had saved me from ruin
nothing less than that. And without that
action of his all my caution, all my plans
had surely counted for nothing. Had it
not been for his reputation of the plot at
the last moment, I'd have been disgraced,
ruined.
These We're the arguments | used to
him as we sat in my room after dinner
he, Jerry, and |. Without the Colonels
aid Vivandiere would have been declared
loser. and l wouldn't now have had in
my possession thirty thousand dollars,
less the fifteen hundred for Murphy and
five hundred more which, in my JOY, had
given to the stable-hands.
Eighteen thousand dollars velvet,
Colonel l told him, "and all owing to
your act. You've certainly got to accept
half of tits yours But for you, I'd not
have it, and--no protests, Colonel, please.
It's yours.
Simply fob doin' the propeh thing, Mr..
Herman, eh?n The Colonel smiled sadly.
"Of cose, Mr.. Herman, know that I've
lost my position heah, but-to take money
fob doin' what gentleman should do
He shook his head.
aColonel,7 said l, 3you knew that there
was a plot to ruin me. You thought it
would succeed You warned me to with
draw my mare. l didn't do it; went
ahead Then, because the plot was low
and vile, you refused to be party to it.
You were to gain by remaining party
to it. You lost by not being party to it.
And can not permit any man to lose by
his friendship for me-
shy regahd for the remnants of my
honah, he said. aThat's what it was
whatever it was, you must accept
said. sYour daughter
He WINGED at that Then he reached
for the money and buttoned it inside his
waistcoat. Poor old Colonel! I'd have
been an ungrateful dog if hadn't split
with him.
and, Colonel l said to him. don't
you fret about what's happened. You've
nothing to reproach yourself for. When
the test came. you did the square thing.
Let those dogs yelp till their threats crack
it'll do 'em no good.
"They'll do more than yelp, Mr.. Ker-
man, he said Il don't know just what
Is Dcuiu0 ali tIiss III oHIhCu, SCii-
Are yoh?'
shook my head. Jerry chuckled.
@Misther Sales fists is arrums enough.
And l think they've had enough. Their
pocket-books is fiat and
WHATEVER bit of wisdom would have
fallen from Jerry's lips then | do not
know There came knock at the door
Jerry opened it. A bell-boy stood
outside.
"Sev'al gemman, seh,' he said, wants
to see yoh, Mr.. KEENAN,, sch. Mr.. Holt
and Mr.. Kendrick-7
Tell them I'll be right down. | said.
looked at my two companions.
If they intend starting anything. it
would better happen in the lobby, where
every one can see it. | said. 4Come on
downstairs.
A group of men stood at the clerks
desk. Holt and Kendrick were there. and
others whom recognized as men inter
ested in the ownership of the Grantham
track. Nervous and i'll at ease, all of
them seemed. Instead of turbulence, in
stead of menace of violence, there was
n furtiyenpSS in the ewes of the uroun 7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

HY the grace of God, the scheme
against me had gone astray.
use the phrase "grace of God"
- thoughtfully and with full rever-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

the whole world be witness What Ganham Times red letters
particular budozg the the front the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-29
MARINE
IS ENJOYING LIFE
IN THE TROPICS

Lewis Dewey Geryais, former high
school student Who is now with the
marines at Santiago. Cuba, is enjoying
his experiences in the tropics and fig
ures that Uncle Sam win keep him
there for some time. In a letter to
friend he tells of some of his eX-
periences as follows.
I've taken a four day hike into the
interior since l wrote or received a
letter from you and l wish 1 could
give an adequate description of the
hike and the country We passed thru
The weather most of the time was as
our (April days. in humidity but
much warmer. The country we saw
was rolling and level, everything
green with a profusion of palms,
orange trees and banana bushes.
Pretty near all the land in cultiva-
ton is planted to sugar cane. The
soil is rich and black and the cane
grows very thick.
We camped out three nights under
our shelter tents (ust room for two)
I only had to stand one hour watch
from II to - the last night out of
camp. there l had a chance to think
Off all events past and present as l
walked around and around the rows
of little tents where the boys were
most were snoring and some
were talking in their sleep. We cook
ed our own meals on fires built be-
tween rocks. The first day out sew
eraI men fell out tired out and came
in later.
We all carry 30 pound packs and
A. / was in the machine gun squad l
sf.,.r 10 hsaH
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-29
ALIEN OF DRAFT
AGE NOT SUBJECT
TO WAR SERVICE

Is an alien of draft age (not an
alien enemy subject to draft?
Is a man Of draft age who has ta-
ken out only his first papers subject
to draft2
These questions have been asked
OF local exemption boards time ane
again since the sending out of ques-
tionnaires began. The answer to the
first question is NO" The answer
to the second question is Yes"
An alien of draft age who has not
declared his intention to become
citizen of the United States may
waive exemption on the ground of his
alienage. but If he does not want to
waive his exemption. the local boarC
has no choice but to put him in Glass
V However. he must answer hi
questionable and return it within tn
seven day limit to his local exemption
board. Just as a citizen must do, OF
he will endanger his right to he plac-
ed in Class V.
on the other hand, an alien o
draft age who has taken out his first
papers declaring his intention to be.
come a citizen of the United States
is subject to draft II makes no diff
ference how long or how short a time
ago he may have taken ont his firs,
papers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-29
.SMYTHE BROS BUY
BIG SHEEP RANCH

For a consideration said to be in the
neighborhood of $l25,0O0, Smythe
Bros. prominent eastern Oregon
5heepmen with headquarters in this
city, this week purchased the sheep
'anch and plant of Horst and Wheel
louse southwest of Arlington.
The deal involves 5000 acres OF
and, 139 head of cattle, about 1000
head of sheep, and all of the equip
nent. The ranch adjoins the extern
sive holdings of the Smythes near
Arlington and will be merged in the
Dig Arlington plant of this firm. 1t
mas capacity of 6000 head of sheep
md will be stocked to the limit,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-29
RIVER At FLOOD
STAGE; MERCURY
GOES ABOVE Go

The Umatilla river is at flood stage
almost as high as last spring and
though the crest has probably been
reached, there has been a good deal
of anxiety felt today lest damage he
done. The river Tapped above the six
foot mark during the night at the
Main street bridge and most of the
morRing raced along at the five feet
ten inch mark. This is only a few
inches below the high tide reached
last spring
The warm rain Of yesterday gave
way to day of such mildncss today
that 1t was almost like spring. over
coats have been hung up again and
the fires allowed to die down. Doors
are open and but for the calendar
and the newspaper notices that it is
so degrees below zero in the middle
west It would be easy to believe that
summer was at hand. The mercury
was above GO all day and got as high
as 65. The minimum last night was
SO.