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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-03-24
Display and Sale.

Easter display and sale of hand
painted china, sketches, notices and
novelties from the 18th inst. until Eas-
ter at the residence of C. f. Gale. Nv
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1910-03-24

Damascus Electric Tramway.
Damascus has an electric tramway
the daily receipts of which average
$176
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15

we'll at night. I believe there is moth
ing like the Pinkham remedies."-
Mrs. CLARA FRAMES, II. +. D., No. 8,
Knoxville, Iowa.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. made from roots
and herbs, Is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infam-
nation, liberation, fbroid tumors, ir-
regularities, periodic pains, backache.
bearing-down feeling, %flatulency, indi-
gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
ton.
For thirty years Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe it to themselves
to at least give this medicine a trial
Proof is abundant that it has cured
thousands Of others, and why should 1t
not curU your
IfyOu want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it,
1t is free and always helpful.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15

Nat. you would have known that l
was your friend" continued Obadiah.
She would have come to you. but
now-it Is impossible. You know. You
have been warned?"
Nathaniel drew Winnsome's note
from his pocket and read 1t aloud.
Obadiah smiled gleefully when he no
ticcd how carefully he kept the hand.
writing from his eyes.
"Ah. Nat, you are a noble fellow!'
he cried, rubbing his hands in his old
t~ireless way. You would not betray
pretty little VIM, Ell? And who do
you suppose told Winnsome to give
you this note?"
"Strang's wife"
Yea. even SO. And 1t was she who
Set my old legs a.running for you. my
boy. Come. let us move"
The little councillor vas his old self
again, c%huckling and %grimacing and
rubbing his hands, and his eyes
danced as he spoke OF the girl.
Casey Is not a cautious man. he
gurgled with a suddcn upward leer.
Casey Is a fool"
Casey" almost shouted Captain
Plum. What the devil do you mean
"HO, no, ho-haven't you guessed
the truth yet, Nat? While you and
were getting %acQuaintrd last night a
couple Of fishermen from the main
land dropped alongside your sloop'
They had been robbed by the Mormon
pirates. They cursed Strang. They
swore vengeance. And your cautious
Casey cursed with 'em. and fed EN-.
and drank with 'em-and he would
have had them stay until morning
only they were anxious to hurry with
their report to Strang Understand,
Nat? Eli? Do you UNDERESTIMATE
What did Casey tell thcm?" gasped
Nathaniel.
Obadiah hunched his shoulders.
Enough to warrant a bullet through
your head, Nat. Cheerful, isn't 1t?
But well fool them, Nat, wen fool
them! You shall board your ship and
hurry away with the package, and
then you shall make love to Strang's
wife-for she will go with YOU"
lie stopped to enjoy the amazement
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15
Caste in the Army,

One thing not commonly understood
among civilians Is the completeness
of the barrier which divides army of.
ficcrs from the sOldiers-or as they
are more generally called. the men"
It is always vastly amusing to those
familiar with the service to observe
the errors in this respect frequently
made by the novelist and the play
wright. says a writer in the Define
ator.
Personal qualifications have nothing
whatever to do with the matter. A
soldier may be a gentleman who has
enlisted with the purpose of obtain
ing a commission; yet there can be
between him and his officers no So
cial intercourse of any kind, and Sc
we're penalties would be inflicted upon
: the officer who would attempt to dis
regard the rule.
II might seem that this enforce
ment OF a caste sense would result IN
much har feeling On the side of the
men. Such, however, Is not actually
the case. 1t Is taken for granted, and
recognized as conducive to good or
der and military discipline" II is n
military regulation like any other. and
implies no disgrace. Directly o sol
dier's enlistment is out or directly
he rises from the ranks, the prohibi,
ton IL removed.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15

have things to say to you His voice
"as strangely unnatural and when
Captain Plum looked down into his
face the look in the bead like eyes
startled him. Nat. yoL must hurry
away with the PACKAGE"
80 | underestimate | I've my skin.
Obadiah Price, | have a notion to kill
YOU"
They had passed beyond the huge
cdiiice Of logs, and as he stopped.
hidden from the view of the kings
Office. Nathaniel caught the councillors
arm in II grip that crushed to the
bone.
q have a notiSn 10 kill you" he re,
pcated.
The old man stood unninching Not
a muscle of his face quivered as the
captains fingers sank into the flesh,
AT the hrst sign Of ~trcaChcly. at
the first sign of danger to myself,
shall shoot you dead" he finished,
You may, Nat, you may. From this
moment until you leave the island
shall be at your side and no harm
shall come to you. But If there should
Nat, or If there should come a mo
ment when you believe that am YOU
enemy-shoot me-" There was sin
ccrity in his voice that carried con
viction to Nathaniel's heart and h,
released his hold upon the councillor
arm. Regardless Of the mystery tina
surrounded him he believed in Oba
diah.
IL you had remained at the cabin
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15

that was written In every lineament
OF the others face.
She will go with me. councillor!
And Why"
Obadiah had laughed softly as he
watched the change, Suddenly he
icrkcd himself erect.
"Sh-h.h!" he whispered. Keep
cool. Nat! Don't show any excite
mcn or fear. Here comes the man
who Is TO kill you"
lie made no move save with his
eyes.
lie is coming to speak with me and
to get a good look at you" he added
in excited haste. Appear friendly,
Agree with what l say. He Is the
chief OF sheriffs, the kings murderer
-Arbor Crochet"
lie turned as If he had just seen the
approaching figure. And he whispered
softly, "Winnsome's father"
Arbor Croche! Nathaniel gave an
involuntary shudder as he turned with
Obadiah. CrOche, chief OF sheriffs
scourge of the mainland-the Attila
OF he Mormon kingdom. whose very
name caused the women of the shores
to turn white and on whose head the
men had secretly set a price In gold
Without knowing 1t his hand went un
der his coat. Obadiah saw the moye
ment and az he advanced to meet the
officer of the king he Ierked the arm
back hercely. Half a dozen PAGES
away the chief OF sheriffs paused ant
bowed low. But the councillor stooC
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15

erect. as he had stood before the king.
smiling and nodding his head.
All. Croche." he greeted. good
morning."
o morning, councillor"
Sheriff, I would have you meet
Capt. Nathaniel Plum. master of the
sloop Typhoon. Captain Plum this II
his majesty's officer, Arbor Crochet
h two men advanced and shook
hands. Nathaniel stood half a head
above the sheriff, who, like his master,
the king, was short and OF massive
build, though a much younger man.
He was a dark, lowering hulk OF q
creature, with black eyes, black hair.
and a hand.clasp that showed him pos.
sessed of great strength.
You are a stranger, Captain PLUMP"
The councillor replied quickly.
HE has lever been at st. James
before, sheriff. | have invited him to
stay over to see the whipping. BY the
way" he shot a suggestive look at
the officer. by the way, Croche,
want you to see him safely aboard his
sloop tonight. His ship is at the
lower end of the island, and If you
will detail a couple of men Just be-
fore dusk-an escort, you know
Nathaniel felt a curious thrill creep
up his spine at the satisfaction which
betrayed itself In the officers black
face.
at will give me great pleasure.
councillor" he interrupted. u shall
escort you myself If you will allow
me, Captain Plum"
Thank YOU" said Nathaniel.
Captain Plum is to remain with
me throughout the day." added Oba.
diah. Come at seven-to my place.
All. | see that people are assembling
a The jail"
I'VE have changed u plans some
what, councillor" The officer turned
to Nathaniel. You will see the whip.
ping within half an hour, Captain
Plum" He turned away with another
bow to the councillor and FASTENED in
the direction of Strang's office.
80 that is the gentleman who
thinks he is going to put a bullet
through me-" exclaimed Nathaniel
when the officer had gone beyond hear.
ing. lie laughed, and there was a kind
of wild expectant Joy in his voice.
obadiah, can you not make arrange
mcnts for him to go with me alone?"
"IIe will not go with o at all,
Nat" gloated the old man. "lio, no.
we are playing at his own game
treachery. When he calls at my place
you will be aboard ship"
but | should like to have a talk
with him-alone, and in the woods.
Cod know a man at Grand Traverse
bay whose wife and daughter"
"Sh.h.h-h!" interrupted the coun
cilor. Would you kill little VIM
some's father"
Her father? That animal! That
murderer! Is it true?"
But you should have seen her
mother, Nat, you should have seen her
mother" The old man twisted his
hands, like a miser ravished by the
sight of gold. She was beautiful-as
beautiful as a wild flower. and she
killed herself three years ago to save
the birth of another child into this
hell. Little VIM is like her mother
Nat"
And she lives with him."
"Er, yes-and guarded. Oh, so care
fully guarded by Strang, Nat! Yes
| guess that some day she will be
queen"
Great God" cried the young man
And you-you live in this cesspoo
of sin and still believe in a heaven?
Yes, | believe in a heaven. Ant
my reward there shall be great. Iio
ho, | am taking no middle road. Nat
CTO BE C~ONTINUED)
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15
Not impregnabie.

Horace Avory, X. C., just appointed
q judge. Is INC Of the mordant wits OF
the British bar. One day cross-ex-
aiming a recalcitrant witness he
asked:
What are you?"
"a retired gentleman" proudly as.
serted the eX-choescmongcr.
WELL" snarled Avery, when you
achieved the position of gentleman.
why did you retire from it,"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15

wrote to Mrs. n
ham and took Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vege-
table Com pound
and Liver Pills, and
am glad to say that
your medicines and
kind letters Of H-
rections have done
o for me than
anything else and l
had the best physi-
clans here. l can
do nv work and rest
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15
Mlsdire cted Energy.

How did the street car company
come to fire that old conductor? |
thought he had "A pull?"
He did; but he didn't use 1t on the
cash register. christian Advocate.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15
btg Effect.

always speak kindly OF the Alb
sent" said Young Mr.. Primly.
- would" replied Miss Cayenne, III
thought 1t would be an inducement
I O some tiresome people to remain So"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE Pinkham's Vegeta.
bic Compound Cured Her

Knoxville, Iowa. I'll suffered with
pains low down in my right side for q
year or more and was 80 weak and ner.
vous that l could not do my work. l
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-15

4 Beloit nan has a three-iegged
chicken with the tail Of . duck.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27

sire 10 put another unsuspecting per
son in an embarrassing predicament-
Ii is a distorted idea OF what consu-
tutes fun or humor. It is repre-
hensible act that people ought TO
punish quickly and decidedly
The jolly funmaker who insists
upon removing a chair from a seated
person to secure the laugh has very
little reliance on his ability 10 at
tract attention in any valuable and
we'll bred way. He should be treated
TO a polite talk on the subject and
requested TO call elsewhere.
There is always a lack OF kindness
in a practical joker,s motives. I
think that few ever weigh the sub
ject enough to consider where these
outrages against good sense might
end But II they. think not. then We
must think for them.
might write columns on the prac-
ticaI jokes played at home, in schools
and on the streets. sbut you know a
joke of this kind. when you see it
played
believe that women. as a rule.
are lcath to play these jokes. Our
power lies in the contempt and dis
approval that we can show for them
and their perpetrators.
We are powerful numerically. Let
us take a forceful step IN the right
direction TO make practical jokes
things of the past.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Pony Skin Coat

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l. Do you think 1t proper for young
skin coat that cost a small sum of money
to work every day?
as a Christmas present from my employer?
He is married.
8 Is ii proper for him to accompany me
to the street car when II rains IL we both
have but one umbrella. and II Is his?
Should | allow him 10 take my arm on
T. Would it be wrong to let him put my
rubbers on for me? GENIE
l. 1t is hardly the proper thing to
wear to business. but If you have no
other warm coat you should feel inde-
pendent enough to wear 1t.
2. Yes.
8. 1t is proper for him to protect
you from the rain. but he has no right
to take hold of your arm.
4. Decidedly so.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
PRACTICAL JOKES

Asst summer I had occasion TO
meet q little woman from Ken
lucky who was brought North to
well-known hospital for an
operation. She was unable 10 sit up dur
ing the tedious trip; indeed, she caught
only feeting glimpse Of the scenery by
raising her head. for her spine had
been injured by a practical joker Oh,
Il was such 5okei He had cut the
hammock in which she was lying. and
the result was not what he had ex-
pected. All his repentance will never
give 10 his victim her former strength
and enjoyment Of good health, and 1
doubt if she is even walking now.
II is the extreme case OF what prac-
teal Jokes can co. AS rule. they are
never founded upon malicious OF cruel
intentions, but they always eInbarrass
the victims. and usually hurt some one
There is Z class Of practical Jokes
thar is played on innocent children,
VINO. bv their very inferiority Of in
tellect. are unable 10 realize the joke
element older brothers and sisters.
and. I regret 70 add. some parents,
consider II a great joke TO scare the
little ones Please think Of the re-
suits. A child IS q creature OF mag
ination and little judgment, and
the fright in his mind cannot be
counterbalanced by arguing or ex-
planning afterward.
There is the practical joke which
some guests must always play upon
q newly welded couple. Besides be-
ing absolutely vulgar. il is a sign Of
= lack OF friendliness. Any action
that increases the embarrassment and
annoyance OF the bride and groom
should be strictly forbidden at a we'd
ding. From the stealing Of the trunk
kew 10 the kidnapping OF the groom
IL is a long cry, hu- eacn Is an eFi-
dence OF bad form. A wedding joker
should be crossed from your list OF
friends.
A practical joke has the enjoyment
on one side only. II is selfish de-
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Biting Finger Mails

Whar can | do 10 stop biting my finger
nasls9 Is there anything to prevent white
spots on the nails2 have very many on
sti nails b NJ. D.
Nail biting is often the result OF an
extremely nervous temperament II
this is your trouble. have your family
physician prescribe a good tonic 10
brace I'd the nervous system. Mean
while. paint your finger nails with
auassfa, which Is quite bitter but harm
less. and viii remind you OF the e1ort
you are making to stop the habit
White spots on the nails can De
avoided If careful attention is given
to the nails and they are not bruised
in any way.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Eating OHv.s

Dear Mrs Adams
/. am IA years old. What Is the correct
length for nv skirts? / am about feet In
Is II proper to eat olives with fork?
g Is II IMPROPER for girl TO stand on
the corner and talk with a boy friend who
is a schoolmate?
4. How old should one be when she stops
wearing hair ribbons? GYPSY
!. Two inches above the shoetops.
g. olives are eaten with the fingers
g. Yes. If the boy has anything
important to say to her he should
walk with her until he has finished
talking.
A. There Is no rule laid down re-
garding the age girl should be when
She discards her hair ribbons. So long
as she is girlish looking and wears
her dresses about six inches from the
ground, she may wear ribbons on her
hair.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Several Proposals

Dear Mrs Adams
am a girl 20 years old and work for my
living Ny father is dead and i live with
my mother. have good MANY young
men friends and have had several good op-
portunities to marry young men whom I
like very much as friends. but feel that I
could not love any one of them. NY mother
thinks X foolish for me to refuse under the
circumstance / am frail girl and
compelled to work. What would YOU advise
to do2 Do you think the right one will
come aiong2 TROUBLED .
You are doing the right thing to re-
fuse the proposals. for you would never
be happy if you married a man whom
you do not love Some day the right
one" will present himself. and you will
be glad you waited
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

/ am sure he will start to talk. II he II
al all enthusiastic.
g Most improper, and may cause the
man to lose his respect for you A girl
cannot be too careful about her actions
when out with young men.
g. 1t could hardly be called improper,
but II would be unnecessary.
T. If you want to be popular, do not
strain a point to be so. Be natural at
all times and treat all persons with a
kind and courteous manner. Do not be
deceitful
5. Not II it means that you have to
give up your girl friends. The friend
ship Of girls who are sincere at all
times is never to be Stunned.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27

much assistance from the readers
which are now used in the pubic
schools. These are very well chosen
and are most instructive. You can
buy them for a small sum of money at
any secondhand book store, or it may
be that by applying to a principal OF
one of the schools in your vicinity you
may borrow the books you need. In
the readers you will find suggestions
of standard works which you should
read. There is also an easy gradation
of the work, and well-tnought-out
plan of a growing stock of words.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Ansions to Learn

Dear Mrs Adams
/ am a girl OF is. and as had to leave
school, when was only II I did not get
much OF an education have only been in
this country three years. Can you tel me
learn TO speak the English language cor
rectly2 You will be doing a kind favor
by advising me. A GERMAN GIRL.
Your letter indicates that you are on
the right road 10 learning, and ]
assure you that success will be yours
IL you persist I think you will get
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Topics to Discuss

A Dear Mrs Adams.
!. On what topics should a girl talk TO a
young man who Is not a reader and who
does not talk much?
2. Is II improper to allow a young man
70 put his arm around me while riding?
VIII IL make him think Ill OF me2
Is IL improper u write to a Young man
that l dc not care for. he sending two
postal cards 10 my one?
I. How should one act TO be popular?
5. Does * paw 10 be too popular with
the opposite sex? ANXIOUS.
l. Find out in just what things he is
interested. If you bring up the subjec,
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Hair a Muddy Color

Dear Mrs Symes -
What will make nv hair rs nafural color
again? II used 10 be real dark brown
now Il is muddy color -,
Is witch hazel cream good Tor the 1ace-
WIN A. grow hair on the skin >
What viii remove red niarSS from tne
1901 for large pores on the cheeks
80 BEATRICE B.
II NAV be you do not give your hair
proper attention Every day orusn u
44boro1ghIv from the scalp down 10 the
T-erI- ends: then massage the scalp with
the tips of the fingers When washinS 2
the head add q pinch Of washing soda
to the water. 49,. e.. a
Witch hazel cream Is eXcellehl LOT
dr. skin and it will not promote the
To remove the red marks use the foi-
lowing lotion:
Boric acid .-..-.-...-.-.--.--- % Ss
Witch hazel -...-.------..-- ....-.- 80 -,
larged pores also
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Not Proper

Dear Mrs. Adams.
am girl Of ls. and am keeping company
With young, man Of e He has often. asked
me out to dine and u attend the theater.
Would it be all right for us to go without a
chaperon II we not out later than 1880?
IL Young woman ard a young were very
devoted TO each other and the Young man sud
denly stopped paying attentions to her should
she sneak TO him when she meets him on the
street! THE FAIR DANES
You are young to go unchaperoned.
Have you not an older sister who could
go with you?
Certainly; IL she does not speak she
will lose all chance Of an explanation
for his strange conduct.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Hands and Face

Dear Mrs Symes- 49,.
VIII YOU please tell me. sonethinz tnat
will soften and whiten the nahus A Aiso
VNifbout Farming IT, Ny skin seems 10 %
drv but / am afraid 70 use creams -
Il there ANYTHING. with the exception OF
dve that will make tie hair darker,
uSe- e-' IRENE C
1 think olive oil will help both your
facs ~ hands Massage il into them
once q. day. This will take the place or
creams. which you do not care 10 use
A laxative taken once a month IS excel
lent FOR keeping the complexion clear5
Nothing except a dye VIII darKeh inc
hair satisfactorily.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Dandruf-Hair GrorUer

arr so troubled with dandru1- II
forms a hard thick crust on the scalp and-
when comb il with fine comb. II IS sore
underneath. Can you tell me cure Tor
Can YOU give me recipe that VIII make
the hair grow FtEADE@r>-e
Use castor oil to cleanse the scalp. or
even vaseline- Do not use fine-tooth
comb. Go TO your physician for treat
ment
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Il Schoolgirl

Dear Mrs. Adams
Is i proper for :shools5Ti q y, TO accept the
II can secure position. should endeayor
to do IL along with my school work?
BLUE EYES
A schoolgirl should not allow a man
to .monopClize her time. Her studies
and hours of recrea ton will not allow
her much time for the attentions of a
young man..
You and your parents are better able
to decide this question than l. Re-
member that it will not pay to ovcrtax
your strength.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Wanfs to Bleach Hair

Dear Mrs. Symes. -,
Please tell me how TO bleach my hair:
I am sending you a sample Of II. l can't
afford TO pay a hairdresser TO bleach II
Tor
Is ire Chinese eyelash stain good for the
evebrawsp How long does 1t stay on with.
out applying II again! D. G.
An amateur can seldom, IL ever,
bleach her hair successfully. If you
cannot afford TO go TO a hairdresser,
it would be better TO let it remain its
natural color.
The Chinese eyelash stain may be
used on the eyebrows. but it does not
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27

factor in the good housekeep-
ers supply closet and when
sweeping day arrives It Is
faithful in chasing the dust and dirt.
Ny little talk today is 10 the power
behind the broom Work. regardless
OF the fact that Il is exhausting. is
q natural and healthful outcome of
housekeeping. Il can be made much
easier and decidedly less harmful
Il the woman who wields the brush
be sensible and devote a little time
70 the proper outfit for cleaning day.
II the first place. q sensible sweep
ing dress should be owned by every
woman. Use material that viii stand
q very necessary boiling after the
cleaning. and select q comfortable
size that viii not restrict the move
ments IN any way. Short sleeves
and q short skirt should figure prom
inently IN the cut OF the garment,
while the soft collar viii give neat
ness and comfort 10 the sweeper.
NOW. dust is foreign matter. and has
10 place in the openings OF the body
The ears should be protected and the
hair covered IL such a manner that the
particles OF dirt should not be able
70 lodge IL each strand. destroying the
health and beauty.