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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02

ing here in Courvoisier?" little Jeanne
asked her father. 1t was not quite the
usual thing for a foreigner any other
lady to stay in an inn without an es-
cort
THAT | do not know--nor do / care,
ma petite" Henri Christophe said.
"She Is not French as she says. One
may tell from her accent" the girl re-
marked. 1t was patent that her WON
ans curiosity had been aroused by
their feminine guest.
But she pays, my little one-and
she minds her own business" her ia
Their responded. Let us do likewise.
Wipe Off the table yonderl' he
directed Jeanne, as If he would give
her something to think of that would
take her mind off such idle thoughts.
Little Jeanne took the cloth from a
nearby hook and proceeded to polish
the table top at which the two peas
ants had lately sat. And while she
was thus engaged their too frugal
French guest folded up his paper, rose.
and left them.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02

should be prepared for 1t as well AZ
might be.
But they say the Germans are COM
ing through Belgium" he ventured.
Henri Christophe picked up the
checkerboard that the two peasants
had used to amdse themselves, and
placed 1T upon the counter.
"Ab, no, m'sieuI And even should
they, our people are good people They
will not touch u.s." he said as optimis-
tically as he could.
we'll hope not" Charlie agreed.
But at least I'd like to see some of
the beggars. It's ID irritating to
look for a war and not be able to
find it," He rose stifIly from his chair
and strolled to the cigar counter. "Got
anything to smoker he asked, leaning
over the glass case. The innkeeper
fumbled inside the showcase and laid
his wares out for his guests inspec-
ton.
Gosh, Peterl" Mr.. Brown exclaimed
in delight. "And real cigar counter,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02
LESS C0L0RlNG USED IN TEA
Uncle Sans Inspectors Rejected Only
Small Quantity at Ports on This
Ground During Past Year.

The annual report of George b.
Mitchell, Uncle Sans supervising tea
examiner, whose inspectors examine
every pound of tea coming into the
United States to determine both its
quality and purity, shows that less
coloring matter is now being used In
tea.
What is known as the Read test"
10 determine whether teas contain col
oring matter, affecting their purity.
was first used in 1912, at which time
new regulations and standards for i'm
ported teas also became effective. The
nrst year Of its use 513,633 pounds.
more than 80 per cent Of the total i'm
portauons, were rejected on account
OF artificial coloring matter. The per-
centage has decreased until the last
nscal year 1t was very small.
The tea examiner says that 1t is be-
heved the use of artificial coloring In
China has practically stopped, the Chi
nese government having made many
appeals to the people on the ground
tnat the practice is deceptive and un-
fair.
In the last fiscal year, while only
2,l63 pounds of tea were rejected on
account of artificial coloring, 1,7ee. 41O
pounds were rejected as being below
quality.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02
TO DIMINISH ILLNESS
Uncle Sans Health Officers Con-
duct Big Campaign.
Aim to Danish Typhoid Fever and Ma
laria From Country and Prevent
Water-Borne and Insect
Carried Disease.

To Danish typhoid fever from the
prevent water-borne and insect-carried
diseases, cut down the death rate and
sickness rate and boost the happiness
product of America a thousandfold-
such is the big job undertaken by
Uncle Sans public health service, a
job bigger than the digging of the
Panama canal or building the govern
ment railroad in Alaska.
For two years the work of studying
rural sanitation has been going on I'M
der supervision of DIR. l.. l.. Lumsden
of the public health service and 20
field officers.
The method pursued is to select one
rural county in each state and make
an intensive survey Of health condi-
tons. Up to date IL counties in as
many states have been surveyed.
In few more years every state will
have been studied.
In one county alone, Greenville, s.
c., more than 1900 farm homes were
visited.
The public health service knows all
about each of these farms; where the
dwelling house is located, how it is
constructed; whether it is screened;
where the well is located, or whether
the water comes from a spring; where
the water supply is obtained with ref
erence to the stable and hog pen.
1t knows whether there has ever
been a case of typhoid on the farm
and why. The public health officials
have talked with farmers and wives on
every one of these farms in the II
counties.
In every one of the counties the
death rate from typhoid fever has been
cut between 80 and 90 per cent.
In most instances the result of the
survey has been to convince the farm
ers Of the necessity of inforcing strict
er sanitary regulations.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02
GREAT WASTE STOPPED
Coke By-Products Reach Value Of
$3O,OO0,OOO a Year.
Nearly Eight Million Dollars Worth Of
Benxol, Most Of Which For
merly Was Thrown Away,
Marketed In 1915.

According to statistics which have
been gathered by Uncle Sans geo
logical survey, the recovery of the val
liable by-products from American coke
manufacture made big advances in
1915. The value Of these by-products
last year is estimated at $30,0O0,0O0.
a large increase over the previous high
water mark of SIT, 500,000 in 1914. The
chances are that the savings from the
coke ovens this year will far surpass
even the S30,000,0O0 for 1915.
In spite of the fact that there were
material increases in the output and
value of gas, tar and ammonia, which
was to be expected with a greater out
put of by-product coke, the increase in
benzol products was remarkable and
presented the most interesting feature
for the year in the coke industry. The
value of these products rose from less
than $1,0OO,000 in 1914 to more than
$7,760000 in 1915, according to officials
of the survey. While benzol has been
recovered in this country from coke
oven gas for a number of years, prior
to 1915 the market was small and the
prices low.
The awakening of the American peo-
pie to the need for a dye industry In
the United States coming about mostly
because of the great shortage that has
existed and still exists, and to a reali-
zation that such an industry cannot
spring full-grown from nothing, but
must be fostered and developed, is now
well-known story. Few are aware,
however, Of the progress that has been
made within year In laying the foun-
dations for future progress in that in
dustry. Under the spur of almost
fabulous prices survey officials have
found that retort coke ovens through
out the country quickly installed elab-
crate benzol-recovery systems and now
save the valuable oils that not very
long ago were being buried or wasted
or, If saved, were begging for a mar
ket.
In 1914, according to statistics, there
were ii benzol plants in this country,
but they were all controlled by one
COinpuny. Last year 10 auultlOnal
coke plants were equipped with benzol
apparatus and the output was greatly
increased. The incentive for putting
in this equipment was, Of course, the
opportunity to contract at war prices
for benzol and other similar materials
for use in making explosives for the
European countries. When the demand
from that source shall have ceased the
United States will be in possession of
large supply Of the raw materials
from which dyes and chemicals are
made, and will be able. If trade condi-
lions are right, to enter into the manu-
facture of these essential materials on
an ever-increasing scale.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02

on their arrival a woman will send us
word by our telephone"
Larry had not learned that.
"a woman7" he exclaimed. "who is
she?"
II do not know, m'sieu."
us she here now?" Larry persisted
A suspicion had suddenly swept across
his mind, filing him half with hope,
half with fear. that the unknown wom-
an might be Ethel Willoughby.
The Frenchman shook his head.
mo, msieu. l wait her return" he
explained.
"She was not, perhaps, Madame de
Lorde-" Larry unused.
81 was not told her name, m'sieu. l
am to find her by code"
81 thought possibly it might be a
Madame de Lorde," Larry told him.
Until two days ago we were work
ing together in Brussels. Then l had
to leave. l thought she might
have come this way" He slipped off
the table onto his feet. "Still, no mat
terri he added, as the French spy
looked at him a bit too inquiringly.
"You can depend on this woman?" he
inquired.
The fellow shrugged his shoulders.
''She seryes General Jacques. He
trusts her." he replied, as If that fact
absolyed him of responsibility.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02
CHAPTER xI-ContInued.

Larry swiftly cautioned him to be
careful.
"Pardonl A slip of the tonguep' his
ally apologized.
you have arranged matters as
planned with your General JacquesY"
Larry asked.
Yes! Last night we have strung a
wire from the fort to this inn. Even
now the end of 1t is dangling in that
chimney" He nodded toward the huge
fireplace across the room. 81 have
outside a telephone. l wait
only the opportunity to connect the In
strument."
NOW sit over therew Larry com
handed, waving the man to chair at
one of the tables. The fellow obeyed
him without question. And after a
quick survey Of the place to make
sure that there were no eavesdroppers,
Captain Redmond Joined him.
"Goodr' he said. Now, the Germans
will be here tonight" he confided, as
he seated himself upon the table and
leaned toward his fellow-spy.
$50 soon7"
"They march fast" Larry said.
Here the road forks. One turns to
the left, the other TO the right The
safety of your fort depends on which
road they take"
81 know" the other assented. "And
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02

(To BE CONTINUED.)
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02
coolinn nAir.coo,edp Guns

One of the many things which the
United States soldiers have learned
on the Mexican border is that a GER
tain type of machine gun which is
supposed to be air-cooled scarcely
cools at all when subjected to steady
service for any length of time. Wa
ter is now applied to these guns with
long-handled sponges which have been
provided for the soldiers for this pur-
pose. ~
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02
Department Doing Good Work.

The United States employment serv-
ice, the work of which is performed
under the supervision of the division
of information of the bureau of immi-
grafton, department of labor, has COM
pleted the first full year of its activ-
tiles. During that year 25,645 employ
ers filed application for 107,331 work
ers. In the same period 1S4,032 per-
sons applied for work, of which 1888
were referred to employment and 49,
156 were actually employed.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02
SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel VIII
loughby, Henry Streetman and Capt.
Larry Redmond. The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, a New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel,
a resident or Sir Georges household,
spy, though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond, her old lover,
returns to England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
Stretman; furthermore, that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets. The European war breaks out.
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
TO Brussels as a German spy in order to
get revenge and serve England.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02

'~cA 0S0hes f'o SfiSos
too! Where on earth did you get
that?"
"Oh, 1 was in New York." the other
told him proudly. 81 educated my
daughter there. 1 was a waiter at
the Beaux Arts"
Charlie Brown stuck his hand out.
The Beaux Arts was one of his special
weaknesses.
"Greetingsw he exclaimed. "And you
brought this with your He looked al
most lovingly upon that familiar con-
trivance of oak, glass and nickel.
81 had wished to introduce here a
little of the American-what you call
it?-enterprise. And this year I had
hoped to purchase a book to registra-
ton in, and little boxes behind for the
letters and the keys" Chrlstophe add
ed. But business has not been good"
He sighed.
you're a good sort, old man. Char
lie told him. 81 hope IL they do come.
they'll leave you alone"
Il hope so, m'sieu," the innkeeper
answered. And he breathed a silent
prayer that the Germans would not
come that way.
At that moment a lady in white
entered from the street and started
across the room toward a door that
led to the chambers above.
"Bonjour, madamew Chrlstophe
Nsaid politely. 1t was his mysterious
lodger And since she paid we'll
there was every reason why he should
be affable to her.
"BonjourT' the young woman an
swered. She did not recognize her
fellow guest until he approached with
outstretched hand.
Great Scott You!" he cried, scarce
believing his own eyes.
Ethel Willoughby-for II was She
could not do otherwise than pause. She
stared at Charlie Brown.
How do you do, Mr.. Brown" she
said. Her manner was nervous, con-
strained. But Charlie Brown did not
notice that in his surprise. He took
her hand with undisguised delight.
Imagine meeting you herev' he san
with great good-humor. 81 suppose !
ought to say, This is a small world
after ALL"
Henri Christophe had witnessed
their unexpected meeting with all the
interest of curious-minded resident OF
a small village. 1t pleased him, more
over, that his newly found friend from
New York already knew his feminine
ledger.
"Ah. m'sieu knows Madame ds
Lorde! That is good, good" he muir
INJURED. as he beamed upon them both
Charlie Brown looked first at Henri
Christophe-then back at Ethel again
And an expression OF bewilderment
spread over his face.
Madame de Lorde?' he said to heI
questioningly.
yes, yes. she answered impatient
ly. And he perceived then that she
was decidedly i'll at ease. But all that
escaped the pleased innkeeper.
"And now | myself will prepare din.
ner," Christophe announced. perhaps
You and madame will dine together, u
he told Mr.. Brown.
why, yes, sure-if madame will,
Charlie agreed promptly. SO far as he
was concerned, nothing could please
him more.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02
Peculiar Maine Iiobtbo,,s.

Far off the coast of Maine &c q
jagged ledge of rock, known as Saddle
back island, on which the only means
OF landing is by a derrick to which a
sort of chair is attached. A lighthouse
is maintained on this ledge, managed
by a keeper and two assistants with
ten men on duty at all times.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02

In this instaIlment Is given
remarkable picture of Belgian
village Iife--its peacefulness and
hopefuIness-Just before the
German host swept the little ma
ton In 1914. You will enjoy
Charlie Browns meeting with
the Innkeeper, and sympathIze
with old Henri In his pathetic
effort to resssure his frightened
daughter Of her safety. You will
thrill at tho meeting Of spies.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-02

Capt. Larry Redmond, British
spy, discusses plans with a French
spy In a Belgian village inn.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-05-31

TODAY conditions demand that every render service
his country and certainly not asking too much of man
demand that he at least fill of the maness jobs
There injustice today in the rigid of the
c;nle that the man who does work cannot Every
of food that country produce needed sustain
those who will work.
The housewife should feel toward the husky beggar at
hack door as she must traitor to the country and
should regard handing out of food money unpa
act When the beggar at the door call central and for
the police.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-05-31
PROBLEM NOT SOLVED

ANNOUNCEMENT of Food Director Herbert c. Hoover
and Secretary Agriculture Houston that rult is 10 e
coonzed as food given preferential Dy the
in the reg relieves the
of the Northwest of great anxiety 81
The fruit grower ahead with plans for growing
and harvesting his knowing that he is not working TO rum
And vet the grower should not the belief that
war and the has solved all his problems
shipping facilities during the harvest season are gong 10 De
than and the government cannot
the maximum capacity the countr carriers In nor
NAL times especially last the OF the apple crop
delayed retarded by shortage of With the press
railroads the shortage may De even more
acute than last year. very likely will be unable
to handle all of natures and ready for
market government regardless of its good Intentions Will
be poweress to transform physical possDy no possl
bilty.
the shortage of vessels little export trade fruit
expected hardly be expected that home mar
going readily absorb the fresh fruit tonnage its
entirely made for evaporang and
ing much of the fruit possible and for building rosroof
storaes guard against the uncertainties of already
burdened transportation system.
respect this valley to be tagging behind other
growing districts Plans already under for build
ing evaporators Yakima Wenatchee Walla Waa Spokane
other fruit districts of the state and the Northwest AS
mared here have steps been taken
the of than small percentage of the valleys
apple crop.
While the growers district may financially able
heavily into the evapoang business plant of
siderable capacity should not be beyond their AS
matter of fact their protection demands that they take
step in this direction.
College evaporang plant of four tons daily capacity be
built for 4O0O This includes equipment and building Until
the and conditions have become normal there hardly
doubt but that such plant would be profitable investment
Even normal times Mr. Caldwell is of the opinion that plant
this capacity could be successfully operated Undoubtedly the
question is which should not be passed by this community
lat least until thoro investigation of the possibilities has been
The has announced that ready
late with the frugrowers in saving their This does not
relieve the people of the fruit growing districts from all
sibes It becomes their duty to cooperate to the extent of
DON'T FEED THE BEGGARS
This rs THE the maness job Every abeb bodied man
who is willing find work to do In the state and
ton there scarcity labor and people warned not to give
beggar physically able to
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
An INTERESTING FAMILY ROW.

On Nov. 8. 1896, just 81 years ago
today, Sofly Smith defeated Willie
Smith IN eight rounds at London. This
battle between the tive eminent rep
reseatatiyes of the Smith family at
traatsa quite a bit of attention. al
though both of the fistie Smiths. are
now we'll nigh forgotten. Seiiy. aI
Californian by birth, was feather
weight champion of the world less
than a year later, defeating George
Dixon in a 28-reund engagement in
san Francisco. So1iy had, kReefed
tout Dai Hawkins and Johnny Griffin
and defeated other good men when he
f7rsf f0Ight the Chocolate Drop In
1893 at CeHey Island. Dixon stop
ped hifn in seven rounds GA that ee-
easipa. Smith then fought draws
with Young Critic, George Layigne
and Frank Erne, and later with John
ny Lavack and Dolly Lyons, and de-
feated Willie Smith, earning the right
to meet Dixon again. After becom-
ing cszampfon. Solly fought draws with
Eddie Santry and Tommy White, but
III 1895 broke his arm in a bout with
Dave Sullivan and lost his title. Dave
had no sooner got the crown adjusted
On his bean than Dixon took it away
from him, and 1t remained ON the
Chocolate Drops kinky dome until
Terry McGovern took it away from
him in 1899.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
BRUSH FIRES.

Firemen were kept busy yesterday
lighting brush fires in Brooklawr
sectlon and near Dewey street, being
called several times. The damage
was slight. -
, A. 10 O'Clock last night there was
IN szarm for p chimney are at e5t
etafe ztFset Fhers Fas ne aaHnass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
Hosiery for Women and Children

white Isle hose double heel, and sole,
heavy garter top-at sec
Fine cashmere hose for women-black with grey
and heel-at sec
Children's black rib double heel and toe
at ........... acc
Infants and chdrens stockings Of silk silk wool
and fine cashmere in blue pink. red black and white
A splendid quality OF hose of which worth
less than sec and many worth sec per par-on Satur-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
All Fine Millinery Reduced

particular Importance is the Saturday news that all
high grade Trimmed Hats are reduced This means
stylish Millinery featured this
regularly up $3.50 will be closed out
Among the models at these lowered prices large
picture shapes and styles. trimmed with
ostrich plumes, fur. Jet and ornaments.
Reductions Saturday norningand that's the
time to make you selection s-t - aaA
Also $500 Trimmed Hats at $500
Small turbans mushrooms and assorted shapes some
trimmed with beaver, seal moleskn, others with
feathers, foliage fancoes; all formerly $e0O-on
Saturday, at .....,..,... $500
Also $500 Tailored Hats at $1.98
wanted Shapes with bands and bows
to match-choice at &deS
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
For the Soldier Boys

Photo holders, two openings-at ......,.,....
Toilet containing military brush comb SOAP wash
cloth, tooth brush-at
Trench mirrors both sides reflect, each case
Playing cards, gold edge cards in
Toilet containing tube of dental cream shaving
brush shaving stick, box tooth brush, military
brush. trench mirror c1eth-at IS. 90
Large size to be fled-at Ind eSc
Large size canvas wash basin in ease-at. $1.25
Double section tobacco peuch---at ........ 81 AZ
Case containing scissors, needles thread
e. . 9Sc
Khaki handkerehiefs- 1S1Lo
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
Warm Winter Underwear for
Women

''Nferede' Union Suits of fine white
threadngs, band lace top, low neck sleeves
length. A splendid qualify underwear-at. .&1.4e
"Nferode" Union Suits for of white Mae and
Patracan unders Union Suits for e,e ,ih e s liz
tops and knit body. A famous quality ~
Women's fancy silk eamsoles, flesh color with lace
trimming-at aexs
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
New Neckwear for Women

Beautiful designs in geergette
and organizes trimmed open work
embroidered tuxedo, roll style and wide style
:.
Also assortments Of neekwear and e6o
New Silk scarfs for Women, So inches long Q inches
wide, long broad stripes alternating white in
gold, copenhagen blue. emerald green, black ceriss
Other styles in fun ias 81 color at ss7s 81 sss
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
Nobby Coats al
$500

Tailored in Velour and Broad
cloth, with cloth, velvet and fur
collars; pretty belted models, half
lined; colors, navy, brown and
green. All sizes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
Winter Gloves for All

Glace Kid Gloves for gauntlet style strap
per pair $500
Poi! . $1.5O
Girls Glace Lamb Gloves in brown-per pair 81 so
Chamoisette Gloves in grey, white and chamois-per
palI sec
wool Gloves for street gauntlet STYLE in
grey brown, grey with blue and white with blue
Dsaao.i POI pali SLID
pair an
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-09
Stunning Coats at
$500

Choice new styles fashioned In
Plush, Velour and Broadcloth, with
large collars of kerami and fur;
plain and belted models, half
lined and lined throughout, in all
good colors f1