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on her body, the blood oozed out just
anywhere, and we had to wrap her in silk
and carry her on pillow for ten weeks.
She was the most terrible sight ever
saw, and for six months I looked for
her to 90 to her mama, but thank God
and his agents, she is alive and well
to-day and she will be three years olo
the seventh of December and has never
had a sign of the dread trouble since.
Il used every known remedy to ale
viate her suffering, for it was terrible
to witness. DR.. c. gave her up
and then went to c.. e. and gos
DR.. b and he and Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment saved her. He
recommended the Cuticura Remedies,
or said we were right in making use OF
them. AS nearly as I can remember,
we used eight cakes of Cuticura Soap
and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment;
but YOU must take into consideration
that hers was an exceptional case, for
an old and good doctor said that it
was the worst case that had come to him
in forty years. I have always hinged on
Cuticura Soap to keep her skin soft and
to give her a pure complexion. James
j. Smith, Wood and Metal Pattern
Maker, Box 234, Buena Vista, Va, Oct.
IA and %, 1906"
Cnmplete External and Internal Treatment for
Every a9%of Of nian 10 ceanse t The sIin
Cuticura Ointment (5Oc.) to Heal the Skin. and
Cuticura Resolvent 0c) dn me FORM OF Ch9eolaGe
s Ss vial Void eo
Corp. Sole Props. Boston. Mass. ,,
00Aailed Free, Cuticura BOOK On skm Dseas00'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-05-28
NOT A PARTICLE
Of SKIN ON BODY
Worst Case of Eczema Doctor Had
Seen in 40 Years - For Six
Months Father Expected His Baby
to Die-BIood 0ozed Out All Over
Her Body-Had to Be Wrapped
in Silk and Carried on a Pillow
Now She Is Perfectly Cured.
DOCTOR RECOMMENDED
CUTICURA REMEDIES
"My little girl was born two weeks
before her time and my wife died four

nv VIE OloO lOw
hours after the
birth Of our child
and I had to raise
the baby on arti-
fetal foods. Six
months after birth
she broke out and
I had two doctors
in a t t e n d a n c 9.
There was not q
particle of skin left
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-05-28

A REPUBLICAN CLUB ORGANIZED. AT
a meeting of Republicans held last Friday
evening in the rooms in Masonic Temple a
report was made by a committee appointed
at former meeting to nominate officers,
prepare bylaws, ETC., and the Youngs Mems
Republican Club was organized. The object
of the club, as set forth in the constitution,
is: "To maintain and promote the princi-
pies of the Republican party and to instruct
its members on the political issues of the
day. To stimulate in the young men OF the
party an active interest in good citizenship
and to strengthen the Republican party by
opportunity for social intercourse between
the members" Stated meetings will be held
every Friday night. Any Republican over
q years old is eligible to membership. The
rooms of the late Waldo Club with their
furniture and fittings have been leased, and
are admirably adopted for the purpose.
The officers are as follows:
President-James Fl. Howes.
Vice Presidents-Geo. K. Doak, Arthur
Richie, Chas. E. Rhoades, Willis S. Hatch,
l. L. Perry.
Secretary-Clifford ]. Pattae
Treasurer-Herbert T. Field.
Executive Committee-O. E. Frost, W. ].
Dorman, Chas. A. Horton, VIM K. Keene,
V. A. Simmons, F. A. johnson, L. F. Rob-
bins, c. f. Thompson, W. A. Mason, A. B.
Stantial, Q. S. Vickery, ]. F. Sheldon, G. F.
Mayhem, j. 81. StinsOn. P. A. Olson.
Membership COmmittee-Chas. S. Bick-
ford, L. B. Gardner, E. L. Colcord, F. r.
Keene, j. b. Darling, John Sanborn, P D.
II. Carter, N. O. Knowlton, Fred l.. Tooth
aker, W. G. Preston, r. F. Russ, c. H.
Woods, F. M. Slavery, Llewellyn Strout, and
w. F. Langill.
House Committee-R. D. Southworth, E.
P. Frost, and W. q. Hall.
Entertainment Committee-Ralph 1.
Morse, E. r. Estabrooks, E. A. Sherman,
Geo. A. Quimby and W. c. Libbey.
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Are you in for an adventure?"
Surely. With whom?"
with the 1ocksmith's daughter"
Vidocq made grimace as if mock
ing and said:
81 don't believe ever had the honor
of the lady's acquaintance"
All hands laughed loudly at this
sally. Constantine put his hands down
into his pocket and produced a big
brass key. He handed it gravely to
the detective.
Permit me to present you to the
mink"
Vidocq, keeping up the spirit of the
thing, bowed gravely, acknowledging
the introduction and inquired when he
would have the pleasure of going out
with the lady.
ut might be tonight" he said grum-
bling, IF it were not for that in
fernal Vidocq."
The detective pricked up his ears
at the mention of his own name. He
preserved the gravity of his counten-
ance, however. as he remarked care
lessly:
ooh, don't mind him if can keep
clear of the informers. They tell me
Paris swarms with the parasites"
That's true" raid Constantine, but
If you can keep Vidocq from guessing
at your business you are safe enough
with me. AS for these informers,
don't fear them. / can smell those
beggars as easily as a crow scents
powder"
well" said Vidocq, Il cannot boast
of so much penetration, yet / think,
too, that from the frequent description
/ have heard of this Vidocq his fea-
lures are so well engraved in my recol-
lection that should pretty soon recog-
nize him if came Unexpectedly in his
way"
God bless you!" cried Constantine,
ut is easy to perceive you are stran-
ger to the vagabond: just imagine,
now, that he is never to be seen twice
in the same dress; that he is in the
morning perhaps just such another
looking person as you; well, the next
hour so altered that his own brother
could not recognize him, and by the
evening / defy any man to remember
ever having seen him before. Only
yesterday I met him disguised in q
manner that would have deceived any
eye but mine, but he must be deep
hand If he gets over me. know these
sneaks at the first glance, and IL my
friends were as knowing as myself his
business would have been done long
ago."
Nonsense" cried Vidocq; every
body says the same thing of him, and
yet you see there Is no getting rid Of
him.
Constantine was on his feet at once,
with an oath. He cried out:
ITO prove that can act as well as
talk, if you will lend me helping
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his voluble informant in the dance hall
on the Faubourg St. German. He was
quite excited.
Would you like to meet Constan-
timer" he asked Vidocq.
Most assuredly!" replied the detect
i've.
They remained in conversation for
some time. Presently the door opened
and smart-looking fellow came in.
Vidocq's companion plucked at his
sleeve.
"Now is your time IL you wish to
speak to Constantine-he is here"
The detective looked up and saw
neatly-dressed man of 80, with good
broad shoulders. He was about five
feet six inches high, extremely good
looking, fine black hair and regular
teeth. Vidocq only waited long enough
for the newcomer to be seated when
he went up to him carelessly and
said:
would you kindly oblige me with a
little tobacco from your box?"
The famous thief looked the detect
i've over from head to foot before re-
plying. After an embarrassing inter-
val Constantine passed his tobacco box
to Vidocq. Then he said abruptly:
"You have been in the army?"
The detective could have fallen to
the floor. Had all of his carefully
contrived disguise counted for moth
ing? Did Constantine know who he
was? In any event it would serve his
interest to answer the question truth
fully. So with pretended nonchalance
he said:
sWhy, yes; how did you know it?"
Simply because no man can con-
ceal it. Once in the army you carry
the badge of it with you through life,
in your walk, in your shoulders, in
your talk, in your manners"
Vidocq laughed uproariously, as If
he considered this good joke, and in
the confusion invited his new-found
friend to take drink. He accepted,
and in the course Of their conversation
the detective was delighted to find that
the other had not penetrated his dis
guise.
81 like you." finally cried Constan-
tine, land want you to take dinner
with some friends of mine"
That night Vidocq dined with party
of charming craftsmen, every one of
them noted in his profession. Con-
stantine was the chief, Joubert his
able lieutenant, and the others faith
full followers. The wine flowed freely
and the best Of feeling prevailed. One
of the company said facetiously that
he had just come into a fortune and
was celebrating the event As a mat
ter of fact he had cracked a crib
the night before and was spending
part of his ilI-gotten wealth. Con-
stantine, turning to Vidocq, said:
"HoW's your nerYe3"
Fine"
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these obstacles. Days were employed
in perfecting the likeness. First he
attained a seven days growth OF
beard. Then he dyed his hair and
beard black. By the generous use OF
white walnut liquor he attained most
unhealthy complexion. The original
was snuff fiend. Vidocq garnished
his upper lip with a mixture of coffee
grounds and gum arabic. He made
blisters on his feet by rubbing in a
composition with which he was ia
miliar. He made the marks of the
letters on his ankles, and dressing
himself in a suitable garb was ready
for his enterprise.
After that he became regular fire.
quenter of the thieves dens of Paris.
He drank cheap gin, tossed off abb
sinthe, cursed the police, showed the
marks of the irons on his legs and al
together made himself general ia
vorite Night after night he visited
a cheap concert hall in the Faubourg
st. German, where he met most of the
disreputable characters Of the French
metropolis. He became very friendly
with most of them and made them
drink his health in sundry glasses OF
bad wine. The resort was a veritable
clearing house for the gossip Of the
underworld. A man or a woman who
had not served time" was out Of
place in that assemblage. Talk Of
burglaries past and prospective was
as free as remarks concerning the
state of weather. Vidocq told OF his
experiences with great vividness and
with degree Of exaggeration that
would have won a medal from the An
anias club.
Among so many little thieves there
was one big thief. His name was Con-
stantine, former fencing master, who,
having run the gamut Of dissipation,
had now reached the closing stages Of
crime in his ill-spent life. His COM
panions looked upon him as a man OF
enterprise-bold in execution and on
all occasions possessing the most I'M
blushing effrontery. The attention of
the police had been directed to him
more than once, but they had never
been able to secure the least scintilla
of evidence against the man.
Vidocq, knowing this, moved eau
tiously. He knew that mistep might
mean his own life, for he was in the
midst of desperate characters who
thought nothing Of murder. He put
on sad face, bemoaned his own fate
and bewailed the fact that he had no
means of recouping his fallen for
tunes. He became friendly with one
Of the intimates Of Constantine, and
that worthy, being piled with liquor,
gave the detective full particulars Of
the habits of the big thief. They passed
the night together, and before morning
VidocQ knew all about the haunts Of
Constantine.
On the following day he again met
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22
Near Dead.

The ship doctor of an Ehgllsn nm
err notified the deathwatch steward an
Irishman, that man had died IN
stateroom As. The usual Instructions
to bury the body were given. some
hours later the doctor peeked into
the room and found that the body was
still there. He called the lrlsnman 3
attention to the matter, and the latter
replied:
Il thought you said room 26. whit
to that room and noticed wan OF thin
in bunk. Are We dead? says !. No,
saws he but I'm pretty near dead. So
I buried him."-The Wasp.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22
AL RUN DOWN.
Miss Della .Sxroe6e, vho had Com
&zsteLy Lost Her Health. Found
.RelEefJrom Pe-yv-na at once.
Read W7zat She Says:

MISS DELLA sTRoEBE, TO Rich.
4V4 mond ST., Appleton, Wis, writes:
"For several years was in run-
down condition, and ] could find no re-
lief from doctors ana medicines. I
could not enjoy my meals, and could
not sleep at night. / had heavy, dark
circles about the eyes.
''My friends were much alarmed.
was advised to give Peruns trial, and
to my JOY began to improve with the
first bottle. After taking six bottles I
felt completely cured. Icannot say too
much for Peruna as medicine for
women in rundown condition.
Pe-ru-Ra Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge J. r. Boyer, 1871 Sherman
Ave., Evanston, ILL.,, says that she be-
came run down, could neither eat nor
sleep well. and lost flesh andspirit. Pc
runa did wonders for her, and she thanks
Peruna for new life and strength.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22
III.

It was New Years day at the pre-
lecture of police. M. Henry, follow
ing a long established custom, was
holding his annual reception. The
room was crowded and all of the OF
ficers of the police, high and low,
were there to present their chief with
the compliments of the season. NJ.
Bertaux, the cross-examiner of GRIM
inals, and M. Parisot, the governor OF
prisons, were in the line receiving
with M. Henry. During lull in the
crowd the three men drifted into
conversation concerning crime.
by the bye, M. Henry said, NJ.
Bertaux, what has become of the
fellow Vidocq?"
81 really do not know" said the pre-
feet gravely.
What" exclaimed the other, mot
know"
mo" was the response. 81 have
not seen him since the day called
him in in your presence and dele
gated him to break up the burglaries
that have disgraced the police system
of the city,
s'And the burglaries," continued the
other tauntingly, they have contin-
ued?"
M. Henry nodded.
"And vidocq-he has disappeared? ?"
The project nodded again.
M. Bertaux burst into an ironical
laugh.
IN. Henry, you have been deceived;
taken in; hoodwinked"
The project shook his head.
1T am not ready to confess defeat"
At that moment great commotion
was heard on the outside. An at
tendant was summoned.
What is the confusion?"
Gall of the valuables stolen from the
bankers house in the Champs Elysees
have been recovered"
Good" retorted M. Henry; "but is
that all?"
mo; Vidocq is outside demanding
admittance He has no card"
admit him!" snapped the project.
A moment later five men handcuf1ed
entered the room. Bringing up the
| rear was Vidocq. The first prisoner
was Constantine, the others Jouberk
and his companions. Vidocq made 8
profound bow and, smiling his per.
petual smile, pointed to the cursins
culprits.
IN. Henry, wish you the compli.
ments of the season, and as New
Years gift present to you the re-
doubtable Constantine and his fellow
cracksmen'
tconyright- by W. g. chapman.l
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HENRY, the project Of the
&E Paris police, sat at his desk
in his private Office, his
1@ face picture of perplexity.
He picked up paper that
lay before him and read it care
fully for the third time. 1t was
an official report of desperate
robbery that had occurred in
the heart of the French capital
the night before. Moreover, it was
one Of many similar reports. There
had been an epidemic of robberies and
the police seemed powerless to stop
them. NJ. Henry summoned M. Ber-
taux, famed as cross-examiner of
criminals, and NJ Parisot, the gov
ernor of prisons, and the three men
talked long and earnestly but without
coming to any conclusion. Presently
a look of qualification overspread the
countenance of NJ. Henry. He turned to
his colleagues.
Gentlemen, have it."
what is it?" they called in chorus.
BE seated" he responded, land
wait"
They did as they were bid and the
project touched button. A messenger
responded.
''Tell vidocq to come here at once"
said M. Henry.
In a few minutes the door opened
and a strong, well-built man with
square shoulders shambled into the
room. He had gray hair, thick nose,
blue eyes, smooth face and a per-
petual smile He glanced about him
I'm furtive way and realized that he
was in the presence of the triumvirate
Of talent that ruled the underworld of
Paris. He squared himself as man
would who was preparing to be on the
defensive. But the first words of the
prefect treasured him. FVidocq, we
need your assistance"
The man bowed low.
IN. Henry, am at your service abb
Solutely."
The project handed him the report
'"Bake that and read it carefully.
It is one of many. The criminals are
having carnival. want you to cap
ture this gang. My regular police
have failed. They bring me only ex-
cuses; l wish you to bring me the
prisoners"
Vidocq smiled that everlasting smile
and bowed again.
1T shall be as you wish, NJ. Henry"
He left the room with three bat
teries of sharp eyes leveled at him.
M. BertauX shrugged his shoulders.
"A quack doctor sent to caputre
burglars"
M. Parisot spread out his hands in
disgust.
"A showmans clown, a petty thief
on the detective force"
M. Henry smiled blandly.
Gentlemen, you are not alone in
your disapproval. Do you see these
papers" pointing to high pile ON the
side of his desk, ''these are all pro-
tests and complaints against the en-
ployment of Vidocq. Some are from
honest men; some from thieves. But
he shall have his chance. His past is
behind him; his future in his own
hands. shall Judge him solely by re-.
suits"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22
cause and Effect.

"Young Fallow follows Miss Beiie
about with logged devotion.
That's quite natural; you know, ms
is a case of puppy love. baltimore
American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22

eugene Francois vidocq, who has been
called the Father of Detectives, was born
at Arras, July %, 1775, the son of
baker. He became in turn an acrobat with
travelling circus. soldier in the French
army, vagabond, a forger and con-
Vict. He was sent to the galleys for
eight years but escaped and Joined a
band of highwaymen. He turned states
evidence on some of his companions and
in 1912 was made chief of the secret po-
lice OF Paris, exemplifying the phrase
Set thief to catch a thief" He was
remarkably successful but finally lost his
place in 1926. He opened a private detec-
tive agency and also published four vol
umes of his memoirs. He died in poverty
In 1857
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22

Hicks capudlne Cures Headache,
wbatbar from colds. heat, stomach or
nervous troubles. No Acetaniltd or dam
gerous drugs. It's liquid and acts imIne5
diately. Trial bottle 10c. Regular 2oe ana
60c at all druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22

yidocq spent all morning in going
over the reports that had been placed
In his hands. After that he returned
to his lodgings, and throwing himself
on the bed lay awake all night de-
yising plan of campaign. When day
light arrived it was completely blocked
out in his mind-not detail was over
looked.
The first step was to discard his
own personality and take up that OF
another. 1t would have to be thief.
The honor of being impersonated fell
10 one German, alias the Captain"
He was a fugitive galley slave. Vidocq
had known him in the days-well, in
the days before he became detective.
German had dark brown hair, that of
Vidocq was light; he was thin, Vidocq
was stout; his complexion was sallow,
that of Vidocq was clear. But the re-
aourceful detective oyercame all of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22

After man has moved heaven and
earth to acquire certain thing he is
surprised to discover how little he
cares for it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22
Daily Thought.

Peace in this life springs from ac.
quiescence even in disagreeable things,
not in exemption in bearing them
F'enelon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-22
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