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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

"You think. however, that he had
many lady accuaintances@'
Il should say there isn't doubt
about that. He was wild"
And possibly his death was due
to jealousy on the part Of rival
1t is quite possible"
Did you know his uncle?"
Il did. I lent him money occasion.
ally, but he paid me in full before he
died."
Danevitch stopped his questioning
at this point. AS he left the house he
was of the opinion that he had found
a clue to the mystery, and began to
think out ways and means of follow
ing it up. In a semi-fashionable quar-
ter of st. Petersburg lived lady
known as Madame Julie st. Joseph.
She was of French origin, but had
been for many years in Russia. Her
husband had been dead for a long
time. She was extremely handsome,
and at this period was about forty
years of age, but might have passed
for being a good deal younger. AS
a wealthy and pretty widow, she was
much sought after by men OF all
classes and conditions. Quarrels about
her were innumerable, and more than
one Jealous sutton had lost his life
in a duel of which the bewitching
Julie was the cause. The style she
elected to live in was compatible with
the possession of richness. She kept
up splendid establishment, her
house was sumptously furnished; she
had many servants and numerous
horses. Among her servants was a
Creole, man of medium height but
powerful build, and with sullen,
morose expression. He was called
Roko, but of his origin and history
nothing was known That he was
blindly devoted to his mistress was
matter Of common knowledge.
1t was the beginning Of the Russian
New Year and Madame st. Joseph
gave bali. 1t was a very grand
affair, but the people who attended
it could not lay claim to any high
social position, at least so far as the
ladies were concerned. The ladies
who were In the habit of frequenting
the fascinating jules salons were of
questionable reputation. Julie was
not recognized as person of social
distinction, and in the feminine world
some rather cruel things were said
about her. The men, however, repre-
scented many grades of life: the army,
navy, law, the diplomatic service, art,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
M:WN

Observation-Disclosures Bohemia gen.
orally, though not few of these men
were at considerable pains to con.
ceal the fact that they visited the
charming widow.
Among the guests who attended the
ball was dark-skinned somewhat
peculiar looking man, said to be a
Polish count, named Prebenski. He
had heavy moustache and beard,
and wore spectacles. AS he appeared
to.be an entire stranger to the COM
pany, the hostess took him for time
under her wing; but as he could not,
or would not, dance, and seemed to
find irresistible attraction in the buf-
fet, where there were unlimited sup
plies of wines and vodka, she left him
to his own devices. At length the
count, from the effects, apparently, Of
too many strong drinks, sought a
quiet nook in an anteroom, and en-.
sconcing himself in large chair sunk
into heavy sleep. Some time later,
when the night was growing old and
the grayness of the winter dawn was
beginning to assert itself, and the
guests had dwindled down to mere
handful, Roko, the Creole, entered the
room. Seeing the count asleep he
shook him, but receiving no response
went away, returning in a few minutes
with another man. The newcomer was
Alexander Vlassovsky, who an.
preached and being no more success.
full than Roko in his attempts to
, awaken the sleeper, told the servant
to carry him upstairs to bedroom.
That was done and the count was
tossed upon bed and left there; but
before half an hour passed Vlassovsky
came into the room carrying a small
shaded lamp.
He passed the light of the lamp over
the sleeping counts eyes and shook
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
An EIGHT Years Walk,

Hiram Davis of Newburg went for
walk with his father eight years
ago. The father stopped to talk with
friend and Hiram, then about 10
years old, walked on. He was never
seen after that ur.il he walked into
his parents home recently.
The police all over the east we're
on the lookout for him, the Hudson
river was searched and finally he
was given up for dead. When he
greeted his mother it was some hours
before she could be Gained.
Davis has been out west-New
York SUM-
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

him. but as the sleeper made no re.
snonse Vlassovsky placed the lamp on
a table and, seating himself in a chair
nv the bedside, began to search the
nockets of the guest. The search re.
suited in the production of miscel.
,aneous collection of articles which
wore duly returned. but at last a peck.
et.book was drawn forth which was
opened and found to contain con.
siderable number Of bank notes
These ylassovsky transferred to his
own pocket and, replacing the pocket.
hook withdrew. Some hours later
Count Prebenski rang the bell in his
room and in response to the sum.
mons Roko appeared. The count eyed
him for some moments in surprise,
and then asked: Where am |, and
what time is it,
You are in the house of Madame
St. Joseph. It is three o'clock in the
afternoon. Your excellency INDUCED
too freely in liquor and we had to put
you to bed"
Has your mistress risen YETI?
Eyes. your excellency.'
Every good. AS soon as I have per-
formed my toilet, return here and
conduct me to your Mistress"
Roko bowed and withdrew. In half
an hour he was back again, and fol.
lowed by the count, led the way to
Madame St. Joseph's boudoir. Dressed
in an elegant fur-trimmed dressing
gown. madame was stretched upon a
divan. Without rising, she extended
her hand and said:
Pray be seated, count. Roko. pour
some coffee. Will you take vodka or
cognac with it, count?'
The count chose vodka, and his
wants having been supplied, the lady
babe Roko retire.
IT owe you an apology, madame
began the count. Il forgot myself last
night. 1t was good of you to take
care of me. am deeply indebted to
you for your hospitality. Pray tell
me what penalty am to pay for my
misconduct"
Your penalty, COUNT laughed the
lady.
YES, am wealthy, and should be
made to pay according to my station.
Money is no object to me- l am al
most alone in the world"
Indeed" exclaimed Madame St.
Joseph, with animation. You are
fortunate. | presume you are staying
here temporarily"
Eyes, l am travelling for pleasure.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

When our mutual friend Trepof was
good enough to ask you to extend
your courtesy to me, and sent me
an invitation to your ball, l accepted
1t with pleasure, glad to leave the
loneliness of my hotel'
Indeed, can well understand that,
Count Now If l might venture to
ask you to make my poor abode your
residence during your stay in the city,
it would afford me great pleasure to
play the hostess. VIII you accept my
hospitality?".
Really, Madame St. Joseph, ~
PRAY, no thanks or excuses, Count;
the pleasure is mine, and l will en-
deavor at least to prevent you from
suffering from ennui."
The count rose and, warmly press
ing her hand, expressed deep thanks
for her kindness. He accepted her
invitation, and without losing any
time fastened to his hdtel to pay his
UAAA duu ISluUHc LILO SHluS6 u Mdu-
ame's house. That night he dined
tete.a.tete with his charming hostess,
and in the course of tie dinner told
her that the previous night he man
aged to lose, or be relieved of, in some
way, large sum Of money. When she
expressed sympathy with him he made
light Of his loss, and said that he
would regard it as a flne paid for his
rudeness.
A fortnight passed and the count
found himself in comfortable quarters.
AS though DESTROYS Of monopolizing
his company the widow invited no.
body to the house, and those who paid
the ordinary courtesy visits she speed.
lily dismissed. One caller, Peter Trep-
of, who came specially to enquire
about the count, was told that though
he had been there, he had departed
without word saying Where he was
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
Ear,v shad Season Predicted.

Shad fishermen along the Delaware
river say that warm weather will
cause shad to begin to leave the Della.
ware bay very shortly and within the
next three weeks fresh Delaware shad
should be caught In this section. Some
of the OILERS will be casting their
nets BY March 30 unless there should
happen to be another snowstorm.-
Paulsbor0 Sun.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

A trial package of Munyon's Paw Paw
Pills will be sent free to anyone on re-
quest. Address Professor Munyon, SD &
Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. If you are
in need of medical advice, do not fail to
write Professor Munyon. Your communi.
cation will be treated in strict confidence,
apd your case will be diagnosed as care
fully as though you had personal inter.
view.
Munyon's Paw Paw Pills are unlike
all other laxatives or cathartics. They
coax the liver into activity by gentle
methods. They do not scour, they do
not grippe, they do not weaken, but they
do start all the secretions Of the liver
and stomach in a way that soon puts
these organs in healthy condition and
corrects constipation. In my opinion
constipation is responsible for most all
ments. There are 20 feet of human
bowels, which is really sewer pipe.
When this pipe becomes clogged the
whole system becomes poisoned, caus.
ing biliousness, indigestion and impure
blood, which often produce rheumatism
and kidney ailments. No woman who
suffers with constipation or any liver
ailment can expect to have clear
complexion or enjoy good health. If
/ had my way I would prohibit the sale
of nine-tenths of the cathartics that are
now being sold for the reason that they
soon destroy the lining Of the stomach,
setting up serious forms of indigestion,
and SO paralyze the bowels that they re-
fuse to act unless forced by strong
purgatives.
Munyon's Paw Paw Pills are tonic
20 the stomach, liver and nerves. They
inyigorate instead Of weaken; they en-
rich the blood instead of impoverish
it; they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put
into it.
These pills contain no calomel, no
dope; they are soothing, healing and
stimulating. They school the bowels
to act without physic.
Regular size bottle, containing As pills,
25 cents. Munyon's Laboratory, SD &
Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

which nowadays holds out strong IN
ducements to the once handicapped
sex. There Is laboratory work and
instruction in portraiture, illustration
and lantern slide making. Saturday
afternoon sees the class out for field
work on the campus, along the street
and the river.-Coliier's Weekly.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

were in vain; to their sdismay they
saw the spark growing bmaller and
fainter. The turkey thel volunteered
to try to keep the tiny @al alive by
tanning it with his wingS Day after
day the turkey kept fannhg: the heat
becoming greater each Day, until the
feathers were singed offthe turkeys
head. II one notices carefully he
will see Jumps on the had of tur-
key that appear as blistsrs.
1t is believed that the turkey was
SO badly burned that all turkeys since
have had bald heads aid wear the
blisters as a memento ofthe bravery
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
told them they would need heat to

told them they would need heat to
keep them warm through the winter.
A bird council was held and it was
decided that birds which could fly
the highest should soar into the air
and see if they could find a spark Of
fire anywhere. The efforts of the
eagle, lark and raven were in vain.
The honor was left to the little brown
sparrow, who spied spark of fire in
the hollow of an old stump in the
heart of a deep forest.
The birds flocked around the stump
and tried to decide who should pick
the spark out. But all their efforts
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

Columbia Teaches Girls Photography.
The girl behind the camera is a ire
uuent sight in the vicinity OF Column
bia university. The introduction OF a
department OF photography in the
school of industrial arts has brought
out many women as we'll as men de-
sirous Of taking up this profession,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
HOW TURKEYS BECAME BALD

This the Indian uses to fan his fire
into dame and make 1t burn brightly,
or perhaps in the sultry days of sum-
mer to fan himself. If asked why he
uses the turkey wing instead Of the
wing of any other bird he would no
doubt relate the following story:
Many years ago the fire Of the world
was nearly extinguished; this happen
ed Just at the beginning Of the winter
season. The birds Of the air were
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
why the Indians Use Their Wings to
Fan Fire into Flame and Make
Il Burn Brightly.

The Indians Of our country have
MANY legends connected with certain
neculiar habits or customs prevalent
among them. If one should chance to
visit the home Of an old Indian ne
would perhaps notice a turkey wing
hanging near the fire.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
Eat for the Fun of II.

According to Nh Herbert w. Fisher
in Worlds Work food is of no use to
us unless we enjoy it Mr.. Fisher does
not, however, recommend US to be
gluttons. He says the less we eat the
more pleasure We shall get. The prin-
ciple is that if we eat little we shall
taste much. And the taste of food,
not the amount, is, after all, the lure
of it.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

Of the turkey. The faithful turkey lost
his beautiful feathers, but he gave
back fire to the world; so in his honor
and as a memorial Of his faithfulness
the Indian uses the turkey wing to
make the fire burn.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
Better.

Willis-I'm raising 500 chickens on
a fve-foot lot.
Gillis-That's nothing! You ought
to see the female relatives my wife IL
taking care Of In our fat.-Puck.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
0IIUMWA
WOMAN
CURED
BY Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Ottumwa. Iowa.-"For years / was
almost a constant sufferer from female

trouble III all ltS
|dre adful forms;
shooting pains all
lover my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
Idepressi sion, and
Everything that was
|horrid. l tried many
in different
|parts Of the United
Estates, but Lydia E.
lPinkham's Vegeta-
JbIe COMPOUND has
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

The aluminium Of this country from
production of SO pounds in 1863, it's
consumption in 1900 amounted to 34.-
100000 pounds.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

There are some things that even
the most absent-minded OF us can't
forget.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21
Consider This Advice.


No woman should submit to a surgl-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
years proved to be the most valuable
tonic and invigorator of the female
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to tho
wonderful virtue of Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkllam, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
confidential. and always helpful.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-07-21

done more for me than al the doctors.
[ feel it my duty to tell you these
facts. My heart is full of gratitude to
you for my cure."-Mrs. HARRIET =.
WAMPLER, 524 S. Ransom Street.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1911-02-24
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1911-02-24

Geo. c. Hesemann to Henry w. Nor
re, " interest in 656 acres. So
1875 -. 1880. ........ $4,000
Herman Uffman to Chas. Aufden-
kamp. 16 acres in 25-42-6 1925
VIM. H. Uffman to Chas. Aufden-
kamp, 8 acres in 25-42-6 :. $65
j. D. Farris to Jessie J.. Horsefeld,
40 acres in 20.4016 ...... j SITS
A. ]. Gorg to ]. d. Ferris, 40 acres
in 2O-4O-6 -. +. ...... s16O
Geo. II. Buschman to owensville
Bank lot in Owensville =. $1967
A. H. Uffman to Henry Uffman
240 acres in 33-42-5 ...... $1,000
Edw Hummert to Arnold Hummert
u interest in tract 5 and n. "
of tract 3 in Morrison -. SIS
Edw. Hummert to to August Boege
undi. u share in tract 5 and to
north " tract 8, Morrison $40
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1911-02-24
gtltHnnrt gnrmen.
$eltene 8plene,tbetten

good as there Is In the country, bal
ance in timber and pasture; good
Groom house and other out-buildings:
good orchard; well supplied with
water; everything convenient close
to county road; 5 miles to Boonvple,
good road. This Is one Of the best
farms In Cooper Co. Price $3.50 per
acre, " cash, balance on time to
suit purchaser. II you want an A.
No. l farm. this will suit you for the
price asked.
No. 6 This fine farm contains
16O acres all in cultivation except 10
or IL acres which is in pasture and
valuable timber, the cultivated land
lies practically in one body, all
smooth land just rolling enough to.
drain well; good deep rich soil, as
fine a 160 acres as can be found in
the county. Good 4-room new frame
house, large barn a good as new,
and various other out-buildings, good
wafer sxpply; joins county road;
school house " mile, churches of diff
ferent denominations near. This
farm Is located in Boone Co., Mo-,
81 miles from Rocheport, Mo-. a
town of 500 inhabitants located on
the N. X. & T. Railroad. rs miles
west of Nc ittrick, Mo. Price
SIS per acre.
No. Z This farm contains 23S
acres good river bluff land, sandy
soil, $50 acres in cultivation, fairly
smooth land, balance in pastufe and
timber; good water supply. I'm
proyements common. This farm is
located two miles from Rocheport,
o Co., Mo-, and joins county
road, near school and church. This
is a good grain and stock farm. $40,
per acre will buy this farm, and by
good management will be worth $50
per acre in a fewyears. Here is
your chance to get a bargain.
No. s This farm contains 172.
acres, 100 acres in cultivation, good
river bluff land, sandy loan, most
OF the land is fairly smooth. No. 1
wheat land. The balance of the land
Is In timber and pasture. The i'm
provements consist of a good Groom
house, good cellar, ice house, large
barn, drilled we'll in barn lot, els
tern at the house, never falling sprin
In pasture, granary and a number
OF other good out-buildings; the
place Is well fenced with American
wire fence; everything convenient.
This farm is located 11a miles from
Rocheport, Boone Co, Mo-, on the
M. X. & T. Railroad; good road to
town, close to school and churches.
This Is an A-No. l stock and grain
farm, and can be bought for SOS per
acre. This is a bargain for the price
asked.
A number of other farms in Coz
per, Howard and Boone county, that
a be bought well worth the money.
Fol further information, stating num-
Der In which interested, write or call
on
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1911-02-24

No. This farm contains 101 acre
Of high creek bottom land all in
cultivation and all in one field as
good as Mo. River bottom land. No
gravel, wet or overlooking land,
has produced so bushels of corn per
acre repeatedly. Good new broom
frame house and other out-buildings;
can look owe the whole field from
where the House stands; field on
same side of creek where house Is
situated. This fine farm Is located
In Cooper Co., Mo-, s miles to Cali
fornia, Mo. Good roads almost level,
4 miles to two good inland towns
close to school, 4 miles to three chur'
ches, Catholic, English and Metho-
dist. This fine farm can be bought
for SIS per acre. This Is a money
maker; a bargain for some one
wanting a good farm.
No. g. lis acres OF fine river
bluff Land. 100 acres OF fine smooth
FcuIivating land, as rich as bottom
land: 80 acres in one field, all slo-
pes to the south, none steep enough
to wash. No better corn and wheat
land any where to be found. Good
new fence around the farm; we'll
supplied with living water (springs) {;
joins two county roads; telephone
and r. f. D. close to house. This
farm is located in Cooper Co., Mo-,
one mile to small town and railroad
station on the Mo. Pacific r. r. 10
miles to Boonville population 5000.
Good level roads; improvements
fairly good. $50 per acre will buy
this fine farm including " OF 55
acres of growing wheat, 40 acres al
ready broken for corn. $4,000 in
cash balance on time to suit the
purchaser. Possession given on
short notice. This Is surely a bar
gain.
No. 8. - 100 acres of fine Mo.
River bottom land, every foot good
land easy to cultivate (sandy leam)
was all planted to corn last year,
averaged go blu. per acre, this land
is perfectly safe from being cut away
by the river. 900 acres between
this land and the river. Fairly good
house and barn; only y mile from
small town and Rail Road station
on the Mo. Pacific, 10 miles to
Boonville either by rail or overland,
sos per acre will buy this farm, two
crops will pay for the cost Of the
land. This is the best bargain Of
fered anywhere, look at 1t and be
convinced.
No. 4. This farm contains 70
acres all in cultivation, fine river
bottom land; coed house and barn
and other improvements; perfectly
safe from the river; only a short
distance to two small towns on the
Mo. Pacific R. r., 10 miles to
Boonville. $4250 will buy this farm.
This Is a good one, cheap for the
money.
No. S. -156 acres, 1875 acres In
cultivation all smooth land and ais
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1911-02-24

No. /. leo acres, 8 miles from
town, 40 in cultivation, is acres
pasture, 4 acres alfalfa, rs acres
wheat. SO fruit trees, dwelling IL
story, cellar, cistern, 2 wells and
out-buildings. Price $500.
No. 2. LEO acres, 3 miles from
town, ITO under pillow, rest pasture;
2-story house, porch, cistern, well
and outhouses. Price $500.
No. 8. -160 acres, 3h miles from
town, 1876 in cultivation, rest pasture,
Broom house, cement cellar, cistern,
well and other buildings. Price
$1,000, only small part cash.
No. 4. LEO acres, 4 miles from
town, lis acres in cultivation, rest
pasture. broom house, cistern, CO.
ment cellar, oRtbuildings etc. Price
$500.
No. S. 80 acres, joining town,
3 wire fence, small dwelling, al
most every foot can be cultivated.
Price $500. $1,000 cash. balance on
time.
No. 6. 100 acres, s miles from
town. 80 acres in cultivation, broom
house, and other necessary buildings.
Price $4,000.
No. z. 800 acres, 81 miles from
town. 245 acres in cultivation, 100
acres pasture, good buildings, cis-
tern and cement cellar. Price $4,000.