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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15

their thirst at a pool formed by the
rains in a hollow of the rocks, and sci
their faces ~resolutetly in the direction
of Malopo.
1t was a fearful, thirsty journey that
lay before them. There were five and
thirty miles to cover, and their only
hope of surviving it lay in the prob
ability Of rains that afternoon. The
seasonal downpour 10 seemed well
established. And because there was
no alternative, they dismissed their
fears and started.
There would be nothing to fear from
the natives in the desert. However
the rebellion might be faring, all the
available warriors would either be
mustered outside the town or, at the
worst. would be in possession OF it.
AS for the Hottentots, Winton and
Sheila agreed that they would prob
ably remain in the mountains, by the
water. for an indefinite time, since all
their instincts would lie in keeping out
of the fighting.
1--WE shall meet nobody" said Win
ton as they started, until we reach
the river. Once there, we can recon-
hotter and see how things are faring.
| am confident that the tribesmen viii
have found a warm reception"
Yet this, his first prophecy, was
wrong. For, where the last foothill
faded into the blue, in a little dry
gully, face down in the dry pit that
he had scooped with his fingers, they
found the skeleton of a man beside
that of a horse. The fingers clutched
a pocketbook.
Winton detached it from the dead
mans grasp and opened it. Inside was
a single envelope with a name on it.
Within the envelope was a small stone.
The man had been Van Worst. The
pebble was the big diamond.
Winton sat down beside the skele-
ton. and his shattered nerves gave way
at last. He burst into helpless laugh
ter. The irony of the situation was
too much for him.
The Outburst Gained him. When he
arose he felt as if the return OF the
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
cliff" Bed CoUerinQ

Replacing sheets, blankets and quilts
with a box open at each end and heat
ed by foul 40-watt lamps, Milton Fair
child of Washington believes he has
discovered one of the hygienic princi
pies that enabled primitive man to be
rugged without doctors, according to
Popular Science Monthly.
Air holes in the box supplemented
the ventilation afforded by the open
ends. The sleeper's head remains out
side. The lights supply warmth and,
the inventor believes, many of the
therapeutic values of sunlight.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15

"We are safe, dearestI" he said
and tried to make his tone as hopefu
as one could who was trapped in tn,
bowels of the earth.
She put her arms about him in
manner indicative of complete conf
dence. And, with Sheila beside him
Winton felt that nothing mattered.
He must have slept, for some time
later, opening his eyes in incredulous
self-distrust, he discovered a CLEAN Of
daylight far beneath him.
"Sheila !" he whispered.
He felt her stir beside him. swim.
ton !" she murmured.
Look !" he said pointing.
Against the tiny patch of light he
saw her face, and the look or it told
him that, what he had hidden from her
she had concealed from him.
"Sheila, you have slept?"
Not very much, Winton, dear!"
"You knew our danger?"
81 had you, Winton," she answered
with supreme confidence.
He raised her hands to his lips,
awed by her courage and faith.
They began following the track
down toward the patch of light. 1t
was hardly more than an earth-hole in
the mountain, but freedom was not far
away. And at last they emerged upon
the steep hillside and understood the
natura of their location
The whole of the mountain was
~honeycombed with assures. In the
course of ages, as these crumbled
away, and the boulders above fell I'M
der the pressure of the whole mass,
tunnels had been formed. The road
which they had traversed had been ac-
tually a continuation of the pass at
the end of the valley of bones, and
had once been open to the sky.
But what gave Winton the greatest
confidence was the discovery that this
was the only pass through the solid
mountain wall, which extended for sew
eral miles in either direction. To at
tack them the Hottentots would have
to make almost a days detour. And
there was not the least likelihood that
they would do this. They had nothing
to gain by pursuing them, now that
De Witt was dead.
The sun was rising when they
reached the plains. The stony desert
lay all about them, but they quenched
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
All Are Georges

Senator Copeland, congratulated on
a brilliant speech, said at a dinner:
Economy is the thing, but each
man wants the other man to shoulder
the burden. It's like the story.
George said the movie managers
wife, you're always wanting me to
economic, but l notice that as soon
as l cut down on help and make my
own dresses and all that sort of thing,
you start right In smoking imported
cigars and giving suppers to your
stars
"'Well,' said George, what do you
suppose l want you to economic for,
anyhowT Detroit Free Press.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
Correct.

In a public school recently the chill
dren were called upon to write an es-
say, and at the appointed time little
Hugh submitted an effusion on the
ark, in which he made the statement
that Noah fished one day for about
five minutes.
When the teacher looked over the
composition she was not a little puz-
zled. She couldn't understand why
anybody fond of piscatorial sport
should give up in so short a time.
"Hugh," she remarked, looking up
from the essay, you say that Noah
fshed for only five minutes?"
Because" was the prompt explana,
ton of Hugh, "he didn't have but
two worms."-Harper's.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
Beer From Potatoes

New uses of potatoes are being
sought by scientists, who have found
that by the utilization of dried pota-
toes a strong, palatable beer may be
obtained. The potato taste and odor
completely vanish if the wort is
cooked. From the c%arbonized rotten
and spoiled potatoes a useful bleach
turpentine, makes a good shoe polish.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
Makes Some Difference

"Pshaw !" exclaimed little Edna, at
ter hearing the story of Adam and
Eve. 'That old serpent couldn't have
tempted me with an apple, cause l
don't like apples"
"But," suggested small Fanny,
''s'pose somebody has told you not to
eat apples?"
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
Shake Into Your Shoes

And sprinkle in the foot-bath Aliens
Foot- Ease, the antiseptic, healing
powder for Tired, Swollen, Smarting,
Sweating feet. 1t takes the friction from
the shoe, prevents blisters and sore spots
and takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. Always use Aliens Foot
Ease to break in new shoes and enjoy
the bliss Of feet without an ache. Those
who use Aliens Foot-Ease have solved
their foot troubles. Sold everywhere.
Trial package and a Foot-Ease Walking
Doll sent Free. Address
Aliens Foot-Ease, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Boys and Girls-$5 Week Spare Time Selling
pairing knives and can openers. Partic. free.
Laine Supply, 242S Wilcox ST., Chicago, Ill.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
Takinc the Chance.

Father--Didn't ! tell you not to lei
me catch you doing that again?
Little Willie-Yes, sir.
Father-Then why did you do thar1
Little Willie-Because l didn't think
hat you would catch me.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
That ProUes 1t

Mr.. A-Your business college for
young ladies' seems to be all right.
Mr.. Bit is all right.
tical business training?"
"In reply to that question | can only
say that 60 per cent Of our graduates
marry their employers the first year.
London Answers.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15

Circumstances are beyond the con-
troll of man, but his conduct is in his
own power.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
Then What

Flora-"Do you think a woman
should work for a husband?" Dora
"Oh, l guess so-until she gets him."
Judge.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15
WOMEN CAN DYE ANY
GARMENT, DRAPERy
Dye or Tint Worn, Faded Things
New for IS Cents.

Don't wonder whether you can dye
or tint successfully, because perfect
home dyeing is guaranteed with "Dia-
mWld Dyes" even if you have never
dyed before. Druggists have all colors.
Directions in each package.-Adver-
tiSement.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-15

Not Very Recent
Old Style-Where there is a will
there Is a way.
New Style-Where there is a will
there is a contest.-Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23
THE DAVIS DECLARATION

MT. John w. Davis properly takes the view that the vital public questions con- fronting the people today must not be permitted to be obscured by emphasiz- ing the potential schisms among our peo- pie. There should be studious effort to avoid all controversy along religious and racial lines. Every right thinking per son deprecates the development of class, group, religious or racial enmities, no matter, as MT. Davis says, by what name organizations fostering such enmities shall be called.
 The Democratic nominees classic ut terance deserves to stand and be studied: "Nothing would so utterly destroy our happiness and security at home and our dignity and influence abroad as the sep aration of the citizenship of this coun- try into discordant groups along racial or religious lines" Certainly there is a sentiment that the great majority of the American people will indorse and support. It would be highly injurious to our national peace to throw into the po- litical arena any factors that would tend to arouse the most implacable of human emotions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23

lean towards those who go out of their way to extend courtesies and attentions when the purely business consideration is not altogether in their favor. The world of trade is founded to more or less de- gree on friendship and social interest.
 A feature of the convention will be the presence of five hundred travelling men to greet the visitors and assist in many ways to make them have good time. They will be at the disposal of the visitors and will be prepared to serve all who attend. Preparations have been made to the end that this convention shall prove more enjoyable and profitable to host and visitors alike than any other since the organization was formed. It comes in the midst of the vacation sea- son when the crops are laid by and there is special temptation for relaxation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23
The Right Word
Gives Instruction
By CURTIS NICHOLSON

T., o. Greene, of Julietta, Ida, in connec- tion with his answers to the recent test, in which he earned 100 per cent, offers some helpful suggestions.
 Commenting upon the sentence, "He has been lying down." Mir. Greene wrote as fol- lows:
 If persons who have trouble in choosing between set and sit, lie and lay, would re- member that set and lay are transitive verbs, while lie and sit are intransitive- and if they would learn that set means to put or place in order and that sit means to recline; that lay means to put or place things, and that lie means to be in a recum- bent pOsitiOn-I think that much of their difficulty would be Obviated. It should be stated in this connection that the words sets, as used in The sun sets is an entirely diff ferent word from the verb set, as in Set the dishes on the table The word sets is of course intransitive in the sentence, The sun sets.' ,"
 For the information of readers An intran- sitiEe verb is one that does not take an Ob- ject: as, He ran to school; He lies on the couch The sun sets. Transitive verbs take objects as, He ran the engine; He lays the paper before me; He sets the glass on the table.
 Mir. Green is correct when he writes that if the president is standing near the speaker, bring is correct in the following sentence Bring the report to the president
 The correspondent suggests a few sem tences for use in "The Right Word" You will find them below. Try to choose the right words and learn whether or not you have made the right selection when this column again appears.
 T. Where (was were) you (one individ uaD going when I met you? 2. Where (was were) you Several individuals) going? 8 wish I (was, we2e) little bird. 4. wish (was, were) you, and that you (was were) I. g. I took it to be Che, him."
 Yestrday's Error
 Wrong Alright, if that will conserve my tooth.
 Right: All right, if that will conserve my tooth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23
CITIZENS TAKE A HAND

It is encouraging to note that citizens and property owners are taking part in the grade-crossing discussion, which has hitherto been used by the city commis- sion as a political football. If there has in the past been any confidence in the ability of the commission to choose a plan of grade separation and resolutely adhere to it, that confidence has long since vanished There are several com rnissioners who actually take the view that any plan will do as long as they can get the railroads to agree to it without a controversy. Aside from the fact that no railroad entering Birmingham can af- ford the odium of a controversy with this municipality, the commission is utterly ignoring the public side of the question. The easiest way out, and at the same time saving the political credit of having adopted a grade separation plan, appeals to the commission. But it does not ap- peal to the people.
 Those whose business is interfered with by the grade crossing at Twentieth street now properly enter the lists with a demand that this crossing be included in the program. The obvious indications that the commission has been steadily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23
Is It Behind for Good2

To the world the names of the thousands of obscure sufferers for conscience's sake are unknown, but document found in London alms-house dating from the sixteenth century reveals the name of Margaret Ward, ian unmarried girl" of Ann Line, "a delicate and elderly widow lady," and of Margaret Clith- eroe, known as the Pearl of York;" the mother of a family, who paid for freedoms s sake by being pressed to death" Stones were laid on their breasts until they died for not accepting the new religion. In Holland Dr. Bakels recently discovered the minutes of a trial of a little Mennonite woman, Anneke Kars, who was burned alive. She was asked if she did not believe in the holy oil as part of the last sacrament administered to the dy- ing, to which she replied that oil was excel lent on a salad or to soften leather boots. She was buried outside of The Hague and some of the faithful danced on her grave. Protestants were the executioners in Eng land. Catholics in Holland. It was nothing extraordinary in, those days. The spirit of the times knew no ''toleration." Has the world really learned any better in the school of civilization?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23
ALABAMA MERCHANTS TO MEET

An interesting event in the commer- cial and social life of Alabama will be the eighth annual convention of the Ala bama Merchants Association, which will be held in Birmingham August 26 to 28, inclusive It is expected that the at tendance will be larger than at any time in the history of the organization, and the Wholesale Merchants and Manufac- tlfrer.s Association of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, which will be the host on this occasion, has prepared for the visitors an attractive program, in cluding many forms of amusement. Those who have attended previous con- ventions were much pleased with the hearty welcome, and were benefited not only by the exchange of ideas, but by the renewal of acquaintanceship and associa- tions, and the making of new ones.
 The Alabama Merchants Association has contributed much to the upbuilding of trade through the personal touch that brings men together in mutual under standing. Every business man, be he buyer or seller, realizes that trade is in no small degree built on personal ac- quaintance. When men mingle in social intercourse, they come to know each other better and to learn one another S good qualities. To say that trade is wholly a cold-blooded, dollar-and-cents proposition is overlooking the experience of most successful business men. The personal equation has no little influence in any business. Hence the mingling of buyers and sellers in pleasurable recrea- tion not only develops, but holds busi- ness. All things being equal, men nat urally thro& trade to those who treat them cordially and kindly They even
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23
Watching The Parade
By JOHN PILGRIM

TT must be ten years or even more since
 told the folks what 1 thought of Frank
 Parker. l said that he was nice chap, and honest, and courageous, and he meant we'll
 But he is darn fool, said "He butted into something that was none of his business don't care if it was q fine thing to do"
 Parker was married and he had a couple of little ruffians making his home unbearable though happy, and he probably had about two hundred dollars in the bank, and a straight clear, forward look in his eyes. The man who was then office boss looked like a conner. Everyone had a good word for him. The president of the company took him out to Happy Hollow almost every weekend. Then he did something mean and low and contemptible to one of his fellow employees. The poor chap lacked the courage to get back at him. He had no fighting blood.
 Tt was dirty thing to do," said Frank Parker to the office boss, "and you can fire me if you want to, but I'll say it again and out loud"
 Of course he was fired An office boss who would stand for that sort of thing isn't q boss at all. There can only be one boss in one place. and if he had permitted rank in subordination of that sort on Parker's part the rest of us would have been popping paper wads at him before the week was over. So Parker was out on the world with his de- pendent family and his meager cash and one of the hungriest mortgages that ever bit into a mans future plastered all over his house.
 Tt was dirty thing to do,' said Frank Parker, with that fine, clear, forward look of his, and l told him again what fool he was for saying it. But he is a big man now, is Frank Parker. Very big.
 And as for the m6n who cheated in the office game-hes sunk. Without bubble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23
Ambassadors of Cnlturs

Ambassadors of culture are being sent out by the Italian government. They are pro- fessors technicians, artists and lecturers, who are to travel abroad and tell foreign nations of the revival of Italy. Great care is taken, of course, that the ambassadors" are firm ad- herents of the fascist movement. If they come to tell us of Italy's great cultural history of the grandeur of it's art, of the superb beauty of it's sculpture, painting, architecture and literature, the idea is splendid. But if they come to extoll the blessings of dictatorship they may as well stay home. The American people believe that liberty is something real, not myth, as the fascisti leader affirms They also believe that government by the peo- pie lies within the realm of possibility and they do not believe that it never has been nor never shall be, as Mussolini declared. The people of America do not believe in dictator ship, neither of the proletariat nor of the cap italists. For dictatorship is equivalent to des- potism, the very reverse of democracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23
The Once Ouer
The Lady and the Barber

CCENE: A barber shop.
 Characters A bobbedhaired lady who
 has come in for the semi-monthly trim ming. An old-school barber who cans get away from the old-time barber shop line of chatter.
 Barber Gas the lady takes the chair) No see you for long time now
 Lady: No, I've been away.
 Barber: You looka fine. How you feel? Lady: Nicely, thank you.
 Barber: Datsa good. How's you brudda? Lady: 1 have no brother.
 Barber: Excusa please. tinka you hay da brudda. How's da fadda and da seesta? Lady: Very good. Just trim it a little please.
 Barber: no feela so good I getta da pain by da stomick. l tink 'eata too much ice cream and clam at da Elks clamma bake You no go to da Elks clamma bake? Lady: No.
 Barber: Ees to bad. Nice crowda fella be- tonga da Elks.
 Lady: Don't cut it too close, please Barber: Justa trim. I unnastand. What you tink of Coolidge?
 Lady (very bored) He's nice man. Barber: I tink Davis giva him da close run. Whats da diff? Wanna president is good like anudder. Iadyt Yes.
 Barber: I see Baba da Ruth breaka da last year record. Lady: Who?
 Barber: Baba da Ruth. Lady I don't know her. Barber: You maka da joke, yes. tella wan, too. Billy da McCabe-he worka for da city-tella me dissa wan. Ees about da travelin' man and da waitress who . Lady: Never mind What have you that I can read?
 Barber: I gotta da Police Gazette. Fina da magazine. Ees gotta bigga da pitch of Johnny Dundee.
 Lady: No, thanks. Haven't you De lineator?
 Barber: Who?
 Lady A Delineator.
 Barber: No. Putta in da steam heat nexta year maybe.
 Lady Have you Womans Home Com panion? - Barber (puzzled) Which?
 Lady; A Woman's Home Companion. Barber No, my partner he's lika dat but he's gonna home. Be back fifateen minoots. Lady: You're impossible!
 Barber: No. I beena da Repooblican fiva year next April.
 Lady (very impatiently): Please hurry. Barber She's all finish. You wanna shave da neck? Lady No.
 Barber: Massage?
 Lady No!
 Barber Bay rum?
 Lady No!
 Barber: Witch hazel?
 Lady: No
 Barber: Hair singe?
 Lady No!
 Barber: Hot towel?
 Lady: No! Nothing at all
 Barber: Taxa da hair outa da ear? Lady Certainly not
 Barber Hair tonic?
 Lady: No.
 Barber; Da hair she's getta da little thin on da top.
 Lady (bolting from the chair and shop) Why did ever bob it? Why, oh, why? Barber Every puzzled) No can pleaza da lady lika da man. Oh, well never mind some day da men begin comin' back agin to da barber shop lika da good old day.
 (Curtain with a flop).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-23

weakening on this point are sufficient warrant for the anxiety of the citizens concerned. Any five average business men could have solved the grade-crossing dilemma months ago, because doubtless they would have had the courage of their convictions, which it appears that the commissioners have not. The effort should now be made to prevent the com mission from sacrificing the public well fare in order to escape further contro- versy. Unless the citizens make such effort there is no other source whence it may come.