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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

worst way" Somebody up and IN
kindly said: Send him out IN g
militia company"
GENERAL PROSPERITY WILL conf
MAND ~ THE UNITED STATES WHILE
PERSH1NG COMMANDS THE EXPEDI-
TON TO EUROPE. PRIVATE BUSINESS
WILL BE BIG MAN AT HOME
Judge Adrian Pool and wife have
reached the Grand Canyon on their
flivver tour from Fl Paso and the
judge writes that they have been hav-
ing a splendid time Writing of the
tour. he says:
I'VE stopped at Roosevelt dam two
days and have taken all kinds OF side
trips that we could hear of-some Of
them IS miles-but enjoyed them.
The road is good and posted we'll
Goodrich signs are everywhere
People coming this route should
come over the Black Canyon road
from Phoenix to Prescott and inquire
at the garage at Ash Fork concerning
the road 70 the Grand Canyon. They
can cut on 20 miles and get better
road"
One of the men who is TO be
nm officer In the new Texas
militia companies TO be formed i'm
FL PasO. Il a printer. The galley
boy says he II going to enlist In
that company, II he goes to war,
as he f. sure the captain VIII see
that everybody gets time and n
half for all time over eight hours
I'm the trenches.
X =
T. p. Gordon, of The Herald
editorial force. once ran a small daily
paper in a small Alabama town and
cash was one Of the things there was
no plethora OF. He did not have all
the type he wanted at all times, and.
as the paper was not stereotyped. he
could not 'pull' a letter or a figure
from one page for use on another.
Accordingly. when he got a story
about 500 people being killed by
volcanic eruption, and looked for a
figure five in the type he wanted 10
use for \ heading, he found all the
hves used Up. so he did the next best
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

so or a hundred fold. Amateur gar
dening is seldom a success
Golf Links Not Needed.
The Wholesale ploughing up of
parks and golf links will be a foolish
and short-sighted mistake. The need
Of the country is not numbers Of
acres, as 1t lie in Germany and Eng
land What is needed is adequate
tillage OF existing acres. Going farms
must first be supplied with sufficient
fertilizer and machinery. The impro-
vised golf acres would not be ex-
pected TO yield heavily at best.
When Peace Returns.
The next great cost would be the
return to golf and park purposes
we know that parks and golf links
cost great sums OF money to sod and
keep IN condition. Capital and labor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

- a part OF the army under
would be TO have English army off,
GERS who are disabled for further
military service brought to this coun-
try and attached 70 the camps said
Judge Walter D. Howe. These off,
GERS with their practical experience
in warfare would be OF the greatest
service in training the army which
United States viii send TO Europe
Army men are instructors OF the
highest ability and have to qualify
as Sucn to be successful army COM
manderss so the English would be OF
great benefit to Us in teaching our
new soldiers"
There was an unusually large
numbe OF MeXicans who are Ameri-
can citizens who registered Tuesday"
and county the number of Mexicans
who registered was large and there
were few exemptions claimed By those
who have no one depending on them.
There are a large number Of Ameri-
can born. Mexicans in this city who
many others are enlisting in the army
and navy"
The farmers OF the valley OF the
Rio Grande are meeting with much
success in raising their spring and
summer crops this year and there is
every reason to believe that there
will be a big increase in the produc-
ton over that OF last year" said
A g. Graham. county farm demon
strator. The weather conditions
have been ideal and the water from
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

D. MERRIWETH for the Fort Worth to Ell PasO highway
has prepared Of interest the
These figures show that the highway viii little million
dollars The road viii miles long miles
route
Eand and Caagan counties preparing to call for bond
tons 70 do their Of the according W.
the Fort Worth " FL Pso Highway association Mr. Starr the convention
Of delegates all the Mineral Wells beginning
the 18th OF this month
attended He FL PasO ought have delegates there help
enthusiasm
figures prepared by Mr. Meriwether follow:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

10 obey his superior officers. and carry
out the orders given him 10 the best
OF his ability. he will have no COM
plant and when he is finally dis
charged. he will say as ] do. Il haze
served in the L :. army and am
proud OF il, as II made a man OF me.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

Miss Orpha Moss. who has lust been
appointed travelling PASSENGER agent
OF the tours OF the Chicago and North
western and Union Pacific systems
IS the only woman in the country
bearing that distinction.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

In Boston women have been listed
Tor mobilization and 1900 OF them are
ready TO man street cars Just as soon
as the men now holding these Jobs are
called TO the service OF their country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

The employing OF 40 women to take
the places Of men IN the car cleaning
department OF the Northern Pacific
railroad IN Tacoma. Wash, IS likely
70 cause a strike among the employees.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

It's really astonishing how many aches and pains and
many long concealed chronic diseases have made their
appearance since the army bill passed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

Wonder how often the earnest Col Roosevelt gaze and
what degree Of feeling upon that photograph of T R.
and the kaiser both mounted reviewing the German army
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

n r NORTON reached a decision
before we finished our tea that
L afternoon at the Waldorf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

Dock Hooks, who runs the barber
chair in the corner Of the blacksmith
shop, reports shortage of hair this
season
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

Sap Spradlen who hangs around the
Rye Straw store nearly all the time,
says there is less demand for whiting
this year than ever before.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06
BY DUNK Bolts.

a wELL-DRESSED stranger was
- among the large crowd in Bound
4 = ing Billows the other day ask
ing various ones the time of day and as
a result many Of our citizens now have
to look at the sun to find out.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

There has been discovered in the Questa district of New
Iexco mine of kitchen pan polish There's something
be early day prospectors never dreamed Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

Just because ycu like your beef rare it doesn't follow
that you like it scarce.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

brIdges q Engineer g 9
Culverfs Sup'tend'ee Totals Miles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

Can communications must bear the sig
nature Of the writer. but the name viii be
Withheld II requested-)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

Patriotism love OF humanity and thrift all urge toward
he buying Of Liberty bond
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-06

fine plan 70 instruct this
citizen soldiers who will be
a part OF the army under
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-12
Silver Cake.

Beat whites of -four eggs stiff. one
and One-half cupfuls sugar. one-half
cupful butter, one cupful cream or rich
milk. two and one-third cupfuls -four,
two ~teaspOonfuls cream tartar, one
~teaspoonful soda or two and one-half
~teaspoonfuls baking powder, one tea
spoonful scant Of salt, flavor With
lemon. Cream butter and sugar to-
gether. Add egg whites, then milk. al
ternately. With flour in which baking
powder and salt have been siftea four
times. Last add one cupful coconut
If liked. Frost with cream frosting
made as follows: One and one-half
cupfnls powdered sugar. two tea
spoonfuls butter and sufficient cream
to make Of right consistency to
spread. No tlavoring, as butter and
cream flavor it. Beat hard five min.
utes and spread on cake.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-12
De!monico Cream Roll Potatoes.

Here are two Delnonico potato
recipes: Pare potatoes and cut them
into bits the size Of 4 pea. Keep them
in cold water Gn;il all are ready. For
each scant pint of potatoes make a
pint Of white sauce. seasoning With
onion Juice or celery salt. Stir the po-
tatoes Into the h9t sauce turn into Il
W~ell-buttered agate sauce pan and cook
in the over until the potatoes are ten
der and the sauce is absorbed, With
the exception of just enough to hold
the bits OF potatoes together. Fold one
part over the other as an omelct and
turn onto a hot dish. The potatoes
should not brown above or below. IL
necessary. set them on the CRATE and
cover the pan.
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row rift In the rocks. yet scarcely felt
strength or courage to attempt the
ascent. He must have read this In
my face, md seen my form sl,iyer as
the wind struck my wet garments, for
he made instant decision.
"Ah, I have a better thought than
that, for you are too weak to attempt
the climb. Here, lie down, madame,
and I will cover you with the sand.
1t Is warm and dry. Then I will
Chamber up yonlcr and fling wood
down; twill be bat a short time until
we have a cheerful blaze here"
From where I lay my head on q
hummock OF sand, my body COM
pletely buried. | could watch him scale
the rocks, making use OF the rift In
the face OF the cliff, and finding no
great difficulty. AT tie top he looked
back, waved his hand, and then dis
appeared among the trees. MI was
silent about NE. except for the dash
OF distant waves, and tie rustic OF
branches far overhead. / gazel UP
at the SKY, where the clouds were
thinning, giving glimpses of faintest
blue, and began to collect my own
thoughts, and realize my situation.
D'Artigny appeared at the edge Of
the cliff, and called to reassure me Of
his presence. lie had his arms filed
with broken bits of wood which were
tossed to the sand, and a moment
later he descended the rift in the wal!
and paused beside me.
mo sign Of anyone up there" he
said, and, I felt. not regretfully. "The
canoes must have been blown some
distance down the coast"
"Were you able to see far"
"Ay, several leagues, for we are
upon Z headlAnd, aud there il a wide
sweep Of bay below. The shore line
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-12

"As best l could, without arousing
the wrath OF Monsieur Cassion. You
are not angry7 it was but tho duty
Of a friend"
mo, I am not angry, monsieur, yst
1t was not needed. 1 Go not fear
Cassion, SO long as I can protect my
self, for II he attempts evil it will
find some form Of treachcry. Dut,
monsieur, later l gave him the pledge
he asked"
1.-THE pledge! What pledge"
t"That ! would neither meet, nor
communicate with you until our ar
rival at Fort st. Louis"
My eyes fell before his earnest
gaze, and I felt my limbs tremb,e.
"Mon fieu! Why? There was some
special cause?"
"Tes, ronsieur-listcn. Do not be-
lleve this IL my thought, yet l must
tell you the truth. Hugo Cheret was
found dead, murdered, at st. Ignace.
Twas the morning of cur departure.
and your boat had already gone. Cas-
c1oh dSI 4osu you VI tIe CIiIC, as GOiaG
of the laen saw you coming from the
direction where the body was found
late at night, and others reported that
you two had guarrcled the evening
before. Cassion would have tried you
ofhanl, using his authority as com
mander Of the expedition. but prom
Used not to file charges until we
reached st. Louis, II ! made pledge
twas then that I gave him my word
D'Artigny Strengthened up. the eS-
preston on his face one Of profound
establishment.
"He-he accused me-" he asked, "of
murder to win your prcmisc?"
mo, monsieur: he believed the charge
true, and I pledged myself to assure
you q fair trial."
Then you believed also that I was
guilty Of the foul crime?"
l caught my breath, yet there was
nothing for me to do but give him 4
frank answer.
I'll have given no testimony. mon
sieur." I faltered, but IL saw you
In the moonlight bending over Che
vets dead body"
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CHAPTER XIV.

We Exchange ~conH3ercee.
Ny eyes fell before his, I could not
look into his face, yet I had a sense
that he was actually glad to hear my
words. There was no anger, rather
happiness and relief in the gray eyes.
"And you actually believed I struck
the blow? You thought me capable
Of driving a knife into the mans back
to gain revcnge?"
Monsieur, what could I thinkr' I
urged eagerly. 1T did not seem pos
sible, yet I saw you with my own
eyes. You knew Of the murder, but
you made no report, raised no alarm,
and in the morning your boat was
gone before the body was found By
Others"
True, yet there was a reason which
I can confess to You. You also dis
covered the body that night, yet
aroused no alarm. l saw you. Why
did you remain silent? Was It TO
protect me from suspiciony
I bent my head, but failed to end
words with which to answer. Dart
gny scarcely permitted me time.
THAT Is the truth; your silence tells
me- 1t was for my sake you remained
still. II It not possible, Adele. that
my purpose was the same? Listen to
me, my girl, and have faith In my
words-I am not guilty Of Hugo Che
vets death. l did not like the man,
it is true, and we exchanged words In
anger while loading the boats, but l
sever gave the matter second thought.
That was not the hrst night Of this
journey that I sought to assure my
self of your safety"
II know Monsieur Caxsion and OF
what he is capable, and felt that
some time there would occur between
you a struggle-so at every camping
place, whera It was possible. I have
watched. It was for that purpose I
approached tle Mission house. I
gained glimpse within. and saw Gus
sion asleep ON q bench. and knew Jon
had retired to the chamber above. /
was satisfied. and started to return
to the camp. On my way hack /
found Chevet's body at tho edge Of
the wood. I discovered how he had
been dlled-a knife thrust In the
back"
but you made no report; raised no
ALARM"
II vas confused, unable to decide
what was best for me to do. I had no
business being there. Ny 0rst I'm
pulse was to ous the Mission house:
my second to return to camp and tell
the men there. With this last pur-
pose In view I entered the wood to
descend the hill, but had hardly done
so when I caught sight Of you IN the
moonlight, and remained there hidden,
watching your movements with hor-
o / saw you so straight to the
body, assure yourself the man was
dead; then return to the Mission house
and enter your room by way Of the
kitchen roof. Do you realize what
your actions naturally meant to mel"
I stared at him, scarcely able to
speak. yet In some way my lips
formed words.
'You-you thought I did TT"
"What else could I Think fou
were hiding there; you examined the
body; you crcpt secretly In through
the window and gavo nc alarm"
The horror Of i I'll struck me like
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-12

10 abrupt and the waves still high.
Indeed I saw no spot In all that dis
lance where Z boat might make safe
landing. Are you becoming dry?"
II am at least warm, and already
feel much stronger. Would It not be
best, monsieur, for 10 to scale the clin
and wait a there, where we
can keep lookoutr'
III You feel able to climb the rocks,
although the passage is not difficult.
A boat might pass Us by here and
never be seen or know Of our pres
ence. unless We keep up a nrc."
I held out my hand to him and he
helped me to nay feet. Tie warmth
Of the sand while II had not entirely
dried my clothisg had given me fresh
vigoF, and / stoDd erect, requiring no
assistance. with this knowledge a
new assurance seemcl to take posses
sioa OF me, and ! looked about and
smiled.
Il nm glad to know you a laugh"
be said eagerly. Il have felt that our
being thus s~hipwrecked together was
not altogether to your liking"
And whyr' 1 asked, pretending
surprise. being s~hipwrecked, OF
course, could scarcely appeal to me,
but ! AN surely not ~ungrateful to
you for saving my ltfe."
As to that, I did no more than any
man might be expected to do" he pro-
tested. but ron have avoided me
for weeks past and 1t al scarcely
b pleasant now to be alone with me
here"
Avoided youl Rather should I At
drm It was your own choice, monsieur.
II I recall Alright I rave you my con-
Adsncs once, long ago on the Ottawa,
and you refused my request Of assist
ance. Eince then you hare scarcely
bssn q our party"
"Ah," he burst forth, " l have been
oftentimes nearer you than you
thought. I could not forget what You
said t. me at that last meeting, or the
appeal you made for my assistance. I
realiSs the position you are IN,
madame, married by force to 4 man
you dsspisA, Z wife only In name, and
sndeavoring to protect yourself by
Wit alone. / could not forget ell this.
nor b indifferent I have been In
your camp at mighty, more than
onco-dreamin4 ! might be Of some
aid to you, and to ssu myssle OF
your safety"
ssYou hare guarded met
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-12
Fried ParsIey.

We always use a little fried parsley
10 ornament our meat dishes with.
This IS how it is done: Wait until Il
blush smoke is rising from the fat.
then remove 1t to the side Of the fire.
When II has cooled slightly throw in
tie parsley. aud leave it until the fat
has almost stopped spluitering. Then
lit It out III once and drain II we'll,
when i should be a lovely green color.
&c careful not to oyerfry it, or ii will
turn an ugly brownish color.-Doston
Globe.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-12

~.iycct.c13 fer Preparing a Cleansing
hctcria! That Has Much Virtue
Must BE Applied With Care
ard Ti1croughness.

For the benefit Of those who have
the care Of silver, the Office of home
! economics at Washington has made
Il thorough study of the electrolytic
method of cleaning and has published
,ie results of their work in United
States Department Of Agriculture Bull
letin No. 40.
After discussing several types OF
commercial cleaners and giving the re-
suits Of various analyses, they suggest
the following method as being cheap
and satisfactory:
AN enamel or agateware dish
should he partly filed wish a cleaning
solution Of n teaspoonful of either
washing or baking soda and one tea
spoonful Of c0mnlon table salt to each
quart of water and placed directly
on the stove to boil. a sheet Of alulni-
nuln or clean zinc should then be
dropped into TIE dish and furnished
SILVER placed in contact With the metal.
1t is best that the silver be entirely
covered with the cleaning solution ami
that the solution remain 1T tlle boiling
temperature. As Don rs the tarnish
las been removed the silver should he
removed, rinsed in clean water, and
wiped with a soft cloth. Zine may he
used in place OF aluminium, but it he-
comes corroaed and inactive in 81 much
shorter time
The electrnlytic method cleans plated
or sterling silyerware without loss of
metal, giving. however, a satin finish
rather than y FURNISHED appearance.
and has The additional advantages Of
being both clean and l~abor-saying.-
Clara Glidaen, Colorado Agricultural
College. Fort Collins, Colo.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-12
Lemon PUDDING.

SaHce-0ne and one-lalf cupfuls of
sugar, me and one-half cupfais water.
butter size Of cgg. juice and rinI of one
lemon.
Hatter-One cupfHl sugar, one clpfnl
water. butter size Of egg. one teaspoon
ful baking powder. lour enough to
make batter like cake.
Mix the sauce in granite pan and let
stand till dissolved, then pour batter
over sauce and bake in a medium oven.
Coco either hot or cold.
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Steamed Suet PuJdinn.

One cupful chopped suet, one-half
teaspoonful salt. one teaspoonfnl soda.
two ~teaSpoOnfuls cream Of tartar, one
cupful molasses. IN and One-ha!f run
fu.s milk, two ard one-half cupfnls
flour, one curful chopped raisins, one
cupfnl curiants. Il little cut up citron,
n teaspoonful Of lemon extract. Il
teaspoonful nutmeg. Steam four hours.
Serve hot with hard auce.
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To Protect Fed Snr;nns

Cover your bed springs with Il cover
of heavy unbleached muslin or tickinr.
sewing tapes to each corner to keep il
tied on firmly. This Will protect your
mattress from iron rust and can he
taken of and shaken every week and
Wasl ed when s0iied.
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Beyond the Frontier
BY ANDAL PARRISH

-r
a blow, and ! covered my eyes with
my hands. no longer able to restrain
my sobs. D'Artisny caught my hands
and uncovered my face.
"Do not break down, little GIRL" he
entreated. 1T IL better so. for now
we understand each ether. You sought
to shield me, and l endeavored to pro-
tect you. Twas a strange mAundcr-
standing, and. but for the accident to
The canoe, might have had a tragic
ending"
you would never have told:"
"Of seeing you there? of suspecting
you? Could you think that possible -
Put you would have been con-
dennel; the evidence was ell against
you."
Let Us not talk OF that now he
insisted. I'VE have come back TO a
faith ia each other. YOU believe my
word?'
Yes"
and / yours"
His ~handclasp t~,gltenod, and there
ves that In lis eyes which frightened
me.
mo. no, monsieur" 1 exclaimed and
drew back quickly. do not say more,
for / an here with you alone, and
there Will be trouble enough when
Cassion returns"
do l not know that?" he said, yet
releasing my hands. "Still it can sure
~ do NJ harm for Us to understand
each other. You care nothing for
Cassion; you dislike, despise tie man,
and there Is naught sacred In your
marriage. We arc in the wilderness,
not Quebec, ard La Barre has little
authority here. You have protected
me with your silence-was 1t not be-
you cared for meY"
Yes, monsieur; you have been ny
friend"
Your friendl II that all?"
"1s that not enough, monsieur? I
like you well; I would save you from
injustice. You could not respect me
II I said more, for I am Monsieur
Cession's wife BY rite Of Holy church.
I do not fear him-he Ia q coward;
but I fear dishonor, monsieur. for l
am Adele Ia Chesnayne. l would re-.
spect myself and you"
The light Of conquest vanished from
the gray eyes. For q moment he stood
silent and m~otionless; then he drew q
step backward and bowed.
your rebuke ID just, madame" he
said soberly. I'VE Of the frontier grow
careless in q land where might IL
right, and I have had small training
save in camp and field. I crave your
pardon for my onense."
So contrite was his expression I had
to smile, realizing for the first time
the depth OF his interest in my good
will, yet the feeling which swayed me
was not altogether that Of pleasure.
He was not one to yield 50 quietly. or
to long restrain the words burning his
tongue, yet I surrendered to my f-st
impulse. and extended my land.
"There IL nothing to pardon. sieur
d'Artigny," I said frankly. There Is
no 4 to whom I owe more OF cour-
tesy than you. I trust you fully, and
believe your word, and in return I
ask the same faith. Under the condi-
tons confronting Us we must MD each
ether. We have both made mistakes
In thus cndeav oring to shield one an
other from suspicion, and, ~ q result.
are both equally In peril. Our being
alone together here Will enrage Mon
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-01-12
sYNoPsia.

Adele u C~hssnayne, . belle OF New
France, 70 forced INTO marriage with
Commiesairo Cassioa, henchman Of
Governor Ia Barre. who y plotting to
oust Il Aalle And his gArrison from the
frcntier Fort st. Louis. IN the Illinois
say she had inherited q great fortune
from her father and they had kept 1t
from her. La Barre and Cassion learned
Of b girls knowledge-thus the mar
Rage and the hurried departure OF Cas-
sion and q compAny for Fort St. Louis.
The bride refuses to share sleeping
quarters with her hLaband. She has
but one friead, young Rene D'Artigny,
q guide. re IL chary Of helping her.
Chcvet, the girls uncle, one Of the par
~, Is found murdered. A fierce storm
ecAtters and wrecks the boats. Adele Is
rescued.