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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-04-15
THE FIRELEss COOKER.

She doesn't have to watch her Wheaton
loaveS,
When using one of those new-fash-
Toner stoves.
She seats herself at ease and reads a
book;
Sing hay! The freless cooker and the
cook! Chicago Tribune.
The following from the Rural New
Yorker is worthy a more extended
reading in the Pacific Northwest:
About three years ago a single para
graph in the Rural New Yorker gave
me my Introduction to f~ireless cook
ers. 1 had faith enough to try one,
and that, when you have just been in
troduced, is considerable. l was liv-
ing then in Southern California. Oil
boxes are to be found everywhere
there, SO it was natural to use an oil
box. Line the box with several lay
ers of paper" SO the directions ran.
| filled my box with fine dried grass,
raked out of the lawn, improvised a
cushion for the top by filing a cloth
flour sack with hay, made a nest in
the box for my pail, found a board
for a cover, and it was all done in
less han an hour.
The family did not think it would
cook, and l had a circle of interested
spectators as | tucked away my pail
of rice heated to the boiling point.
Amid doubling remarks we covered
the box and left it. About four hours
later I opened it and invited the doubt
ing crowd to supper, the principal
dish at which was rice, done to per-
lection.
Then began a series of experiments.
The oil-box cooker vas supplemented
by one made of a decoy bee hive, and
1 had room for three dishes. I used
graniteware dishes, with tight Gov
ers, but was troubled because the tin
covers would rust. Time and again I
have put the dinner to cook as soon
as breakfast work was done, and have
spent the morning out of doors in the
sunshine, confident that my dinner
was cooking all right, and would be
ready with only a few extra touches
at serving time. Nothing is ever
burnt. One need not stand over a
hot stove. There is no need of watch
ing and waiting for things to cook.
Cereals are at their best when
cooked all night in the cooker, but
need relocating in the morning. If
they are put into the cooker in the
top of the double boiler they are cas-
lily reheated without disturbing them,
and the cereal can be turned out in a
moulded cake, perfectly cooked. Soups
are delicious when cooked SO slowly,
and stews, which otherwise might be
.tasteless, are rich and finely favored.
ROi1od fish kopDS IFS shane Oarfpct1V
when cooked in this way. Boiled ham
does not boil to pieces, and slices
well when cold. Cornmeal mush is
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-02-19
Oil Magnet.

If the same energy. activity and
and capital were employed in
developing other utilities that are
being expended in the production
and discovery of oil, some most
astounding results would be
achieved. But the natural re-
sources of nature come to light as
they are needed by the human
race. and OIL is largely supplying
the depletion of fuel in the great
urban centers, with more facility
and convenience and cheaper than
either wood and coal.
In every locality where there
are evidences of this product,
attempts arc being made to devel
ope this substance and with more
or less success. The Caddo oil
fields have become the wonder of
the entire country and there has
as yet been found no limit to that
territory. On last Saturday no
less than thirty-six riggs were
drilling day and night in search of
this material for fuel and other
purposes.
Throughout North Louisiana,
and in the territory in line with
the Caddo field attempts are be-
ing made to discover this desirable
fluid, attended with more or less
success. There lie under an ex.
tended and broad field an immense
quantity of botn oil aud gas, and
they are being utilized as rapidly
as discovered.
Within a short distance of
Winfield both have been discoy-
cred sud it seems but short
period of time when they will be-
found in paying quantities. thu
a inrg fre>n attractions to this
locality for investors and as mag
nets for fresh capital and popuia-
ton. Every one who has exam
ined the territory here and wit
messed the evidences of the pres
ence of both, have the utmost
Confidence liz their eventual devel-
opment into most useful reality.
The mind cannot be disillusion
ell from what is evident to the
eye, and it Is only a question of
time when it will be heralded that
this locality is aided to the favor
ed spots that are now attracting
widespread attention and interest.
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain- Pills relieve pain.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-02-19
How to Cure
Liver Trouble
Keen Your Bowels Regular and your
Stomach Sweet

peonIe sometimes imagine when they
have liver trouble or are bilious that ZIG
main thing to do is to take physlc.
! Taking pills and keeping your DOVES
,agular are two very different matters.
Tie use OF a violent cathartic does NOT
mean the cure Of constipation or the C
Enlistment Of regular movements
physic is an emergency remedy. put =,
or a bowel treatment. II the DOVES ~
not move regularly there Is ~,
deeper seated than the mere eloSslhs Wy
that Is removed by a dose OF salts or
pills. ...,,. -,,,,,
the coated tongue the duh head palms,
the sour stomach, the sallow conpieA-
fon Constituted bowels and touches OF
fever come on it Is time 10 take ineoi
cine that will act on the bowels genuy
and mildly. cleansing and Strengthening
them. stir up the liver ana AID the s'oiN
ach in digesting the food.
DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin does thls
every time. Take a few doses apd see
how quickly the drowsy feeling leaves
regular bowel movements come back, WITH
a good appetite and perfect digesuon,
and YOU soon feel like your old sell. ~
does not grippe nor pain, IL acts smoolnIy'
mildly and is very pleasant to take. WIN.
Hinchman, Mesick. Mich. says: i was
troubled with indigestion ana nVef
trouble. / have used DR.. Caldwefs syr-
up Pepsin with fine results. II Is per-
feet laxative and i now feel as strong
and well as formerly" VIM. BLOCK, Nj
antic. M. SAYS: DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pensin Is the best remedy j ever used
for liver complaint or constipation.
Mrs. r. H. Brown. Addington. Ind. Ter
was troubled with torpid liver and consti-
patton. DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin gave
her prompt relief. AL druggists sell II al
soc and 800 per bottle.
Pepsin Syrup Co.. 3Oe Caldwell Bldg.
Monticello, III. Is glad to send a free
sample to anyone who has never used IL
and will give II q fair trial
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-02-19
Abraham Lincoln.

The rugged character and innate
honesty and tender b .artedness OF
Abraham Lincoln have been best
understood since the unfortunate
tragedy that entie his presiden-
tial career. 1t is conceded that
his int tons were pure, while
his thoroughly practical life
moulded his mind and heart in
the higher plaue of human virtues
and honesty of purpose. 1t Is
often aE expression, as it is a be.
lief, that had he lived the policies
and prosecutions that succeeded
his death. would never have pre-
vailed. So well grounded is the
conception of his true character
that here in the South his homely
and rugged lineamepTs are never
displayed that it is not followed
by hearty and spontaneous burst
of applause. The recent anniver-
sary of ais birthday has demon
strated how correct is the estimate
of his true character. and how
deep seated is his fame in the
hearts of every true and patriotic
American. Well has it been de-
clared that his name Is enshrined
i'm the ages.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-02-19
Royaline Medicine Co.,

New OTleans, La.
We have been handbag your
in, of remedies about four years
and find them among the best, if
not the very best on the market.
Handling the goods this length of
time, we think we are in position
to know what they are. We guar
antee every package sold, and not
one returned.-Dominick Bros.
Mira, La. For sale by druggists
and dealers.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-02-19
For Sale


A 80 acre well improved creek
bottom farm; one span young
farm mules. j. A. Hawley,
j15tf Winfield. La.
This is just the time of year
when you are most likely to have
kidney or bladder trouble, with
rheumatism and rheumatic pains
caused BY weak kidneys. Delays
are dangerous. Get DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills, and be
sure you get what you ask for.
They are the best pills made for
backache, weak back, urinary dis
orders, Inflammation of the blad-
der, etc. They are antiseptic and
act promptly. We sell and rec.
ommend them. Phoenix Drug Co
Notice
Is hereby given that the regis
tration books under Act No. SO
of 1908 of the Parish of VIM
are now open at the Court House
IN WINFIELD for the purpose of
registering the voters of the par
ish, and will continue open until
further notice. This is a new
registration and all who expect to
vote will have to re-regIster.
j. NJ. MCCAIN,
Registrar of Voters VIM Parish.
j15tf
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-02-19
Subscribers, Attention /!

oubSOTibCTS, AllcutiOu
X There is a large number
of names on the subscrip-
ton lists of the Sentinel
: whose subscriptions have
expired, or will soon do so.
! All are requested to settle
\ same or renew, or their
names will be dropped under
: the requirements of the
\ postoffice ruling. The Sem
\ tinel hopes to retain the
name of every subscriber,
I but has no choice in the
! demand to settle arrears
and subscriptions. Please
( renew.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1909-02-19

DIR. Miles Anti-Pain- Pills relieve pair
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

simple Avoid feathers or towers that
curl and soil easily. Il Is not wise 10
wear black hat. as II shows the dust.
The straw-colored ones are much in
favor with women who travel. An um-
brella, Overshoes anu raincoat are al
most indispensable OnAa trip. but the
latter can be left At home II the suit
worn is Of water-proohng material. A
sweater should 80 in the bag for extra
warmth. as II IS very often needed on
boat trip. II is also best e have al ex-
ira pair Of shoes, which can be worn In
case OF rain.
A small case OF remedies. such as smell
ing salts and cumphOr, often comes in
very handy. especially on a boat trip.
when SeuSiCkness must be reckoned With.
Girls travelling alone should be very
careful when meeting strangers. especial
~ IN the cities. On their arrival Il IS
best for them 10 step into q nearby cab
and 20 M once 10 their hotel where they
have applied for rooms.
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Mr.. A. Good Fellow on a Rural Trip.

tired that they didn't care. Il started TO
rain that night. The Spllvins were Sc.
creted away on the topmoSt point and
they got the benefit Of the shower. It
certainly did rain. ana II was a sorry
looking Splivins family that came down
20 breakfast the next morning. And
that breakfast-they had fried potatoes
and boiled tripel
Right at that point spllvlns, decided
he would have some good sea food II
be had to catch It himself He made
gentle query Of the landlord as to the
best location for casting a line, and re-
ceived the Information that Muddy Creek
had been dried up every since May and
that the nearest pond was about ten
miles away. That was pretty bad; but,
OF course. 1t was only n beginning. The
well water, which the newspaper had
said was Of the finest variety. possessed
only the last-named quality. The eating
went from bad to worse; the flies and
other insects were 50 bad at night that
they couldn't sleep; one of the Kids took
the measles; another was bitten by
rattlesnake. Mrs. Splivins lost all the
weight she ever had, and that isn't say
Ing much. Spliyins fell out of the old
barrel-stave hammock and broke his arm.
They stayed the two weeks, however.
That has been two years ago, and since
that time Splivins has never asked for
another vacation But, BO, that's only
one variety. Let me tell you some Of
my experiences. What, Got to 60 al
readyl Got to be at the Officer No;
that's all right; III pay the check. You
see l ANT going on any vacation and
III have money all summer. Yes; So
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

little kids poor dead motheri Amt
that a shame. WIFI This last 20
some one evidently IN front OF her.
Ar. Justwcd, amused, looked ahead.
VIII proved to be & young chap-seated
beside Mrs Justwed.
AT the sound Of his best girls voice
he turned-and his voice was quite pleas
ant
YES, It sure IS, Manner be agreed. with
sly wink on the side at Mr. J. "Is that
what your new fellow thinks, tool"
Name giggled.
Sure. Me, too" replied Mr. ]. quite
gayly. entering into the pleasantly with
spirit. We've just been talking about
It. Don't you think so, too, BlossomT' p
And there was where he made his mis-
take.
Mrs. J. turned slowly around.
Il think we'd better be going. Homer
she suggested frigidly.
"Oh, don't 90 yet" chimed in Name
1T comes out all right IN the end Walt
until the father hrds out Jest what kind
OF woman he's gone and married and
drives her ont OF his home and hugs his
little kid 20 his bosom-then you won't
feel so bad about II. Ne and Wills seen
Il before, Amt we, VIII? felt ike leavin'
7 IT.
And VIII straightwuy not only assented
but. with refreshing candor and limo
cence also proceeded TO explain II 10 Mrs.
Justwed and assure her she must not
leave yet.
Mr.. J. was overloyed-and be laughed
in his sleeve all the way up TO his
shoulder. Mrs. J. was forced TO grin and
bear II.
The elm fulfilled the prophecies Of the
young man and Mame-much 10 their evil
dent delight
Mrs. J. arose 20 leave. So did Mr.. J.
Just then the Bext film flashed on the
screen IL pictured a day NJ the races.
The Justweds were Just turning out OF
the ais-e vixen Mrs J. looked back-and
stopped.
Mr. J. looked. too-nnd gusped.
For there. big rs lie on the screen
among the men pushing and showing in
front OF the bO0kmakers was-Homer-
dear
Come on. Blossom. let's get out
But Mrs J. refused 10 even answer.
SO there they stood. as the whole story
OF Mr. J. S little episode at the race track
Was flushed on the screen And a sight
be was 70 behold too. IN his excitement.
Homer" exclaimed Mrs. J.. - thought
you said you had never played the races
In your lie. You know you told me thar
before we were married and-and-apd
you've deceived me-
And right then and there Homer-daar's
facetious Sob party was turned into
real. sOb-frOm-the-h eart-out affair And Il
took him two hours a box OF candy and a
trip ont on the pier 20 square himself
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The Justweds Take In the Moving Pictures.

~ course, II they nndn't been on their
81 "a vacation at Blythe ad-Sea-W
and II the entire crowd had not
" been a holiday one. the Justweds
would never have gone in to see
the moving pictures-at least, not with
the unexpected results that followed.
II was after dinner when the Justweds,
the Smythe-Joneses and several other OF
the hotel guests wandered ont for q stroll
down the boardwalk. The evening was
cool aud pleasant and the old ocean was
laundering In It's pillows and dashing
them far up the beach.
AN ideal evening to take IN the NOV
ing pIctures.' exclaimed Mr. Justwed. en-
Enthusiastically. The very thing! We
Lhven't been 90 them yet-sort OF over
looked them In the rush. ! suppose"
Goodness me. Homer" objected Mrs.
Justwed, what Will you be up 70 nextT
What do you want to see those old things
fcrf"
Now you Just come with me-" Insisted
Mr. j.. ''and you'll have the time OF your
young life! Were you ever at a Sob
partyT
"A whatT' asked Mrs. smythe-Jones.
"A Sob party" explained Mr.. j., pleased
that he had interested them. Don't you
know what Sob party Isl Well. welli'
What is It, Mr. JustwedT cried an
other. DO tell us. II sounds so inter
esting.'
Come into this moving picture show
here" persisted Mr.. j., land you can see
for yourself A Sob party IS always In
progress at these places. Real tears, you
know, when pathetic pictures are thrown
or the screen. Two lovers Stern aud
unyieldlng parent. Young Lothario driven
TOM door. Sweetheart torn from his
uims Or. young bride wakes up and
fiEds she has married a brute. Etc, etc.
Really. good people. you'd be surprised at
the number OF folks who actually take
these pictures seriously"
why, isn't that odd exclaimed Mrs.
j. Il always thought such places we're
sort of-er-weH loud aud ordinary"
Not at all. assure you; not ut all.
replied Mr. J. Everything is perfectly
polite"
20, Homer, don't believe want
To
Gene on, Blossom; WHAT'S tho differ.
ence7" spoke up Mrs. Smythe-Jones
Come on; II Will at least Kill time"
Good exclaimed Mr. J.. darling FOR
the ticket booth. Wen have one long,
large. Fat sob all together"
And the crowd fled IN.
The show was IN progress-it always
ls-and the scramble for seats began.
Naturally. the Justwed party was scat
tered here aud there about the lmita-
tion palm-bedecSed house.
Now Il happened that. In the seating
Of the new arrivals, Mrs Justwed was
unavoidahly placed exactly two rows
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

In front OF her husband in q seat Just
one 70 the right. Mr.. Justwed could
see the pretty curve Of her ear silhou-
cited against the screen IN front. The
occupant OF the chair between them was
a little lad OF about two summers, whose
mother had brought him 70 see the pic
lures without knowing really why she
bad done So
On M. Justwed's left vas a "pippin. A"
By which Is meant a young and nifty
camsel who buys her heir IN punches,
reads the newspapers only for the bar
gains In them and chews gum with care
less abandon. A respectable miss, in
deed, but possessed Of an alarming dis
regard for small-talk conventlonalities
Moreover, she was extremely fair 10 look
upon-saucy, piquant and original. To
all OF which. be Il stated in justice,
Mr.. Justwed was sincerely unconscious.
he had merely noticed that the person
on bis left was a young woman.
The portrayal on the screen concerned
a little boy, with bright golden locks.
who was being strenuously beswltched
by his croO-e. stepmother. while his de-
ceiyed papa WIS away earning the daily
bread and butter.
All exclaimed Mr.. Justwed. face
uously and loudly enough for Mrs. Just
wed TO hear. so sad. So sad Poor
little shaver! Poor little Kid. She ought
10 be strengled"
He saw Mrs. Justwed's shoulders move
conyulsively-signaliEg that she agreed
with him and recognized this proof Of
his Sob-party statement. He was lust
about to add something else. when a
voice woman's voice beside him.
spoke up:
Them's just my sentiments! Amt
Y awful' And to think in how many
places in these here free United States
right tonight Just that same thing Is
happening to hundreds OF little Sids,''
Mr.. JustwCd turned deliberately and
looked nc the young woman beside him
les. she was addressing HMM earnest.
too. And forthwith Mr.. JustweA con
ceived the brilliant idea OF himself Join
Ing in the Sob party.
SO Il is. Miss. 50 II IS, ne agreed.
mournfully. a pity it's, and a pity
It's. It's true.
The young sobbist looked % Mr. Just
wed obviously Yes. be meant II all
right though be d,d say II in a funny.
foolish way.
But whose fault IS it?'' she continued
1T nin't the little kids, He can't help
IL. can bel No, It's his father s-and
the sin be on his head for *. And
why? Because be didn't have sense
enough 20 stay single, That's one thing
! amt never been able 10 understand,
! think there ought 10 be some law
passed arrestlng widowers with chill
dren what marry again! Think OF that
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Outdoor Life for Children.

themselves. See-saw is 20 old that II
needs no explanation.
Croquet is a splendid game for chill
dren and many OF them develop much
skill In handling the mallet Any small
yard will answer for a court and the
arches Gnu be arranged to suit the little
players. who often construct their own
rules. The see-saw is a splendid amuse-
ment for children. and the new models
are only slightly changed from those used
years ago. The new ones do away with
the danger and are constructed on lines
similar TO those OF the rocking horse.
For families who 90 10 the Seashore or
70 the lakes during the summer and au-
tumn. swimming should be taught the
children. This is one OF the best exer-
cises FOR little ones. developing each mus
Gle and allowing them TO become strong
and healthy. The matter OF teaching
swimming to children has been taken up
seriously in several OF the larger city
schools ana every child should learn 10
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
She preparations before the start

slowed away in the case. Have 4 neat
little sewing packet IN which can be
stored buttons and sewing material for
cases Of an emergency. Tickets should
be purchased at least q day in advance
OF the start, and II several roads are 20
be Travelled a close examination Of the
tickets should be made when purchasing
them. Often because the tickets are not
closely examined entire trips have TO be
changed and a new route planned.
II the trip Is 10 take IN several towns
Il IS best 10 write IN advance for rooms
and board. II girls are travelling alone
they should arrange 10 reach their deSti-
nation In the daytime. II this cannot be
arranged II is best 20 20 direct 10 first
class hotel and not risk a search Tor 4
boarding house until the next day.
When in q sleeping car learn 10 be
comfortable. Do not attempt TO dress en-
tirely In your berth Always have
kimOna ready TO slip on at any time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
Curious Facts.

~ He kadzu is said to be the quickest
growing plant in the world 1t is a
~ species OF the bean and Is cIalmed
to grow 60 feet in three months.
The highest tides OF Europe take place
In the Bristol Channel, where IN the
spring the water difference Is said TO be
about 40 feet. The highest tides in the
world occur at Fundy Bay, Nova Scotia.
where the difference IS over 40 feet. The
lowest tides are in Lake Michigan. where
the difference is only about three inches
A coroner in England claims that he
has discovered a law by which every
male over u years Of age can be forced
TO serve on cOroner's Jury.
1t is possible to go entirely around the
world and still remain on British terri
tory during the entire route. going by
way OF England 20 Halifax. across
Canada TO Vancouver. across the Pacific
to Hopgkong, thence to Singapore. Pc
nang. Cape Town, st. Helena and then
back 70 England
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
Railroad Timber.

EAA ANY OF the leading railroads OF the
HEE country have raised q cry about
. B ( their inability to obtain the kind
Of lumber they need In their work ana
plnn has been formulated by some OF the
leading officials OF the larger Western lines
10 grow certain kinds Of timber along their
right OF way. The project seems TO be
on good footing and further arrangements
viii be made 10 carry out the plan. Aside
from being OF direct practical value. the
reforestatiOn OF the railroad rights OF
way would tell on the passenger depart
ment revenue. To travel through a long
line of shade. trees on each side OF the
track would make the scenery more beau
tiful and travelling n thouSandfold more
comfortable ia summer
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SuItan'S Enormous Expenses.

"a o ruler in any country has an ex-
penSe account similar 10 that Of the
2 4 former Sultan Of Turkey, who had
every unnecessary kind OF loafer about
his palace. First. there was the OH
cial pIpe-holder, the eigarette-hOlder. and
hundreds Of others. eoch Of whom had
an assistant. The imperial kitchens
employed 240 cooks and $50 sculHols.
Twice q day they prepared about 1900
trays, each carrying 100 courses. Then
800 attendants. each carrying a tray. car
ried them throughout the palace and dis
tributed the edibles at the various places.
In the month Of Ramazan thousands Of
poor people collect near the palace at
suaset and count on obtaining the evening