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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Letter to J. {. Ford,
Jefferson. Texas.

. Dear Sir: The wear of paint
goes by gallons; the less gallons
paint wears longest. The reason,
of course, is it's strength 1t
takes less gallons, because it is
strong; it wears a long time be-
cause it is strong 1t is all paint
and the strongest paint
There is a best paint among
all-paint paints. No two are
alike, of course; no two cover
alike or wear alike. One is thin
another too thick; one has too
much lead another too much
zinc, another is right. The right
is DEVOID, so far as is yet known.
Perhaps somebody else will find
out better paint than Devoe,
then Devoe will become a more
gallon paint, a costlier paint, a
weake paint, a less-durable paint,
less-commercial paint, a timid
paint.
Bigger changes than that
have come over the world. Devoe
has the lead; why shouldn't we
lose it to somebody else?
Yours truly
f. w. DEVOE & co.
The Citizens Drug Co. sells our
paint. "a
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

It may be unusual and not Of
ten the case in print shop, but
the Jimp force-nOt one of them
order or indulge in "booze" and
this is one reason that the booze
fighters" have no praise for them.
The Jimp stands for destroying
the stuff, not letting it destroy
Won
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Precinct No. 3, Marion county
which includes Jefferson, voted
for the amendment by majority
of three votes, while the county
voted against the amendment.
This makes the third time Pre-
cinct No. 3 has won out in a
local option election and if any
body celebrates the pros should.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Monday afternoon severe
rain, hail and wind storm swept
over Abilene and other towns in
that section of the State. The
damage at Abilene to residence
and business property generally
is estimated at more than 5000,
GOO. One man lost his life four
miles from the city. Roscoe,
Hermleigh and Hamlin all suf-
fered considerable from the
effects of the storm.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
w. 4. T. l..

The W. c. T. U. will meet at
the Pavilion Thursday, Aug. 10,
at 400 o'clock.
All members and those inter.
ested invited to come out.
Mrs. S.W. Moseley,
Recording Secretary.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Col. Jake VOTERS, who was
State chairman of the saloon
forces, has the gall to state that
the anti victory was a white
mans victory. Had the negro
been entirely eliminated the pros
would have carried the State by
10000. And had the negro vot-
ed and all Mexicans and other
foreigners in Southeast, South
Southwest Texas been ruled
out the civilized Americans
(pros) would have carried the
day by at least 10000.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

FIX Governor Jas. K. Varda-
man, was nominated United
States Senator in Mississippi at
at their primary on the 1st. His
opponents were Z. S. Senator,
Leroy Percy and G. Fl. Alexan-
der. Vardaman won by some
ten thousand votes.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
A King Who Left Home

set the world TO talking. hut Paul
Mathulks, of Buffalo, n Y. says he al
ways keeps at home the King of all
Lsxstives-Dr Kings New Life Pills
and they re blessing to all his family
Cure constipation, headache. indikes-
ton. dyspepsia. Only CSC at w J
sedberry's.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Group

People with children should keep
bottle Of Dr.. Bells Pine-Tar- on
hand at all timss. Group is worse at
night when it il sometimes hard to get
a physician. Look for the bell on the
bottle
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Every farmer in Texas should
have copies of these reports as
the information will be valuble
to the farmer in marketing his
crops and can be secured free
on appleton to the Bureau Of
Census, Washington, ID. G.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
MUST REPORT THEIR ExPEN CES.

Assistant Attorney General
Mead holds that the Pro and
Anti organizations ARE political
parties under the laws of Texas,
therefore must file reports Of
their campaign expenses with
the state and counties.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
The Federal Agricultural

The Federal Agricultural De
partment, announces that dur
ing the season l9l1-l2, as here
tofore, semi-monthly reports OF
cotton ginned. will be issued.
and there will be- four reports
IN the slocksand consumption OF
cotton.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Do not allow your kidney or bladder
trouble to develop beyond the reach Of
medicine. Take Foley Kidney Pills.
They give quick results and stop ire
gularities with surprising promptness
For sale by Allen UrquhArt.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

There recently died in Eng
land a man who had spent seven
ty-four of his seventy six years
in a work house.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Marshall, Texas.

Many candidate who is as
afraid of silence as child is of
darkness will appear before the
Legislature and harp until he
busts his harp in producing un-
answerable arguments and sub
hitting proof as good as DR..
Cooks, showing why certain
changes in districts should or
should not be made. Political
sub divisions are always made
by politicians for politicians but
the atmosphere in Texas is
charged with development and
he who dares to explore political
caverns must carry with him a
torch of progress.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Texas has too many OF her
State officials championing an evil
cause.-the whiskey business
men at the head of State affairs
should protect the interest Of the
people, not that of trusts or com
bineS.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

The NJ. X. & Il. Railway Com
pany has purchased the twenty.
four miles of road owned by the
Denison, Bonham and New
Orleans Railroad company run
ming between Denison and Bon
ham.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
REST AID HtAlrA TO uoTxta Mo eNltb

Mas HsssIo~'s SoorstSo Srnrp has e~sn
s,ed .o' over SIXTY WARS BY MILLIONS u
AoTHkkS toS their SHiLDRxS WHlLk
rEkrHiNc, With rKRFKCr SUCCESS. II
soorHEs the CHILD. soFrxSS the CCAA
ALLAY> al PAIN CUkEs WIND COIlC. sUA
N the best remedy tot piAkahd.A. 1t 10 shp
soiuseiy harmtesa Re sure ssd ash FOG g Ass.
Wtssssv's sacthing sysSp," ana lAAe - 0Aag
Alsd Tvso0 Ave ceAtS . tstila
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Greenville has voted an $50, 0OO
bond issue for the improvement,
of the city water works.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04

Sallow complexion comes from bilious
impurities in the blood and the fault
lies with the liver and bowel:-they are
torpid. The medicine that gives results
in such cases is Herbine. 1t is fine
liver stimulant and bowel regulator.
Price SOC, Sold by All Druggists.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
The legislature opened

The legislature opened up
Monday and the pro members
are holding down their side
without a break, and while Gov.
Colquitt says that he will veto
any pro bill, the legislatures will
not pass on any bill the governor
puts up, and so it ssands.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Children Cry
FOR FlEIchER'S
Q ASTO RIA

British cotton exports this
year show a marked gain, par.
tlcularly in South America,
China and Japan.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
COU1Iy SuDeTIQ|e0den|S


This spre~ IL edited for the benefit of
the teachers aud to advance the cause
Of education in Marion county. trust
that no ieache, will fah to read each
week what rhis space contains
ALrcK ExxkKr,
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-08-04
Yours truly

Il. w. DENOE u W
The Citizens Drug Co. sells oul
paint. "a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

to my great and good friend, Sir Rich
ard? Was it not treachery enough to
rebuke him for his attentions to
Dona Lucrezia?"
But you promised to tell Mr.. Cal
houn more at a later timer"
''On certain conditions 1 did," she
assented.
Il do not know that L may ask
those?"
You would be surprised if I told
you the truth? What 1 required of
Mr.. Calhoun-was permission and aid
still further to study his extraordinary
country, its extraordinary ways, its
extraordinary ignorance of itself 1
have told you that 1 needed to travel,
to study, to observe mankind-and
those governments invented or toler-
ated by mankind"
"Since then, madam 1 concluded.
stepping to assist her with her chair
as she signified her completion of our
repast, since you do not feel now
inclined to be specific, feel that
ought to make my adieux, for the
time at least. 1t grows late. I shall
remember this little evening all my
life. I own my defeat. 1 do not know
why you are here, or for whom"
AT what hotel do you stop?"
1.-THE little place of Jacques Bertil-
lon, square or so beyond the Place
d'Armes.''
In that case" said she, believe
me, it would be more discreet for you
to remain unseen in Montreal No
matter which flag is mine, may say
that much for a friend and comrade
in the service
but what else?''
She looked about her BE my
guest tonight" she said suddenly.
There is danger
For me?,,' laughed cat my hotel?
On the streets?"
mo. for me-"
''Where?"
Here
'And of what, MADAME
"Of a man; for the first time 1 am
afraid, in spite of ALL
1 looked at her straight care you
not afraid of me?" 1 asked
She looked at me fairly, her color
coming. with the fear which draws
woman to man. she said.
Whereas, mine is the fear which
causes man to flee from himself"
But you will remain for my pro-
lection? I should feel safer. Besides,
in that case I should know the an
swer.'
How do you mean?"
81 should know whether or not you
were married."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04
HOW HE EARNED THE MONEY
Pretty Sister Persists n Her Question
ing Until She Gets an
Answer.

A certain pretty girl has a small
brother who is, as small brothers are
apt to be, the plague of her existence,
and over whom she attempts to main
tain a rigid elder-sisterly discipline.
Yesterday afternoon she saw him
eating candy,
why, Phil" she said, where did
you get that candy?'
20. bought it," Philip replied, airi-
ly; and Philips sister, who knew the
deplorable state of his finances, raised
her eyebrows suspiciously.
Where" she began. where did you
get the money!"
Philip whistled, '1 earned it," he an
swered, with great assumption of dig
nifty.
The big sister wondered for a mo-
ment, then laughed outright. You
never earned a cent in your life,
PHIL she exclaimed. Your too
lazy for anything. Tell me-" very
sternly, where you got that money"
None O. your business" answered
Philip. impudently, you amt my
mother. 1 tell you earned it, did.
1 earned this all right. 1 got it from
your beau yesterday afternoon when
I saw him kissing the baby's nurse.
Well, what's the matter? 1 guess I
earned it all right
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

Senator John Calhoun is offered the
portfolio of secretary of state in Tyler s
cabinet He declares that if he accepts
1T means that Texas and Oregon must be
added to the Union. He plans to learn
the intentions of England with regard to
Mexico, through Baroness Won Ritz, Sc
cret spy and reputed mistress of the
English ambassador. Pakenham. He
sends his secretary, Nicholas Trist, to
bring the baroness to his apartment
While searching for the baroness home.
enter. The occupant is the baroness, who
says she is being pursued The pursuers
are shaken off. The baroness consents to
see Calhoun. Nicholas notes that she
remaining slipper a pledge that she
will tell Calhoun all, and, as security,
Nicholas gives her a trinket he intended
for his sweetheart Elizabeth Churchill
Nicholas is ordered to leave at once for
Montreal on state business, by Calhoun,
WHO -haS become secretary of state, and
warns Pakenham that interference by
England in the affairs of this continent
will not be tolerated The west de-
mands that the joint occupancy of Ore
raised the cry of 'Fffty-four. Forty or
Fight" The baroness tells Nicholas she
will do her best to prevent his marriage
She returns the trinket and he promises
the services of Congressman cambridge,
rejected sutton of Elizabeth's, to assist
in the arrangements for the wedding and
entrusts him with the return of the Slip
per to the baroness The congressman
gets drunk and sends the slipper to Eliza
beth. The wedding is declared off, and
Enzabeths father. Nicholas is ordered
to gain access to meeting of the Hud-
son Bay directors in Montreal and learn
Englands intentions regarding Oregon
rectors' meeting in Montreal, where he
had failed to gain admission
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04
A Sample Quip.

Thomas w. Lawson's Thanksgiv-
ing proclamation was a very good
piece of oratorical writing said a
Boston banker. Lawson is always
full of quips.
Not long ago I attended the fu-
neral of a millionaire financier-one
Of those real high fnanciers' whose
low methods Lawson loves to turn the
light on
Il arrived at the funeral a little
late l took a seat beside Lawson
and whispered:
How far has the service gomez
Lawson, nodding towards the cler-
gyman in the pulpit, whispered back:
"Just opened for the Defense
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

and reverent, he will find very COM
Portable prie-dieu at the foot of the
bed
Il thank you,'' replied, gravely as
/ could.
And there is very excellent
rosary and crucifix on the table just
beyond,"
I thank you,' 1 replied, steadily as
1 could.
And there is an English Book OF
Common Prayer upon the stand not
far from the head of the bed, upon
this sidei"
"A thousand thanks, my very good
friend
1 heard a smothered laugh beyond
the amber curtains. Presently she
spoke again, yawning, as 1 fancied,
rather contentedly.
"A la bonne heure, monsieuri"
"A la bonne heure, madam"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04
CHAPTER xIV.-Continued.

NOW you begin to question-now
you show at last curiosity. Well,
then, I shall answer. For more than
one year, perhaps more than two, per-
haps more than threei'
'1mpossiblei" 1 shook my head. "a
woman like you could not be con-
cealed-not if she owned a hundred
hidden places such as this"
"Oh, was known" she said. You
have heard of me, you know of me?"
I still shook my head. NO" said I,
81 have been far in the west for sew
eral years, and have come TO Wash
ington but rarely. Bear me out, had
not been there my third day before
1 found you'll"
We sat silent for some moments,
1xedly regarding each other.
1T was rumored in diplomatic
circles, of course, that you were in
touch with the ministry of England"
I ventured. 81 myself saw that
much"
Naturally. OF Mexico alsoi At
least, as you. saw in our little carriage
race, Mexico was DESTROYS enough to
establish some sort of communication
with my humble self"
Calhoun was right" 1 exclaimed
ne WAS 0nllT0ly III III
sisting that I should bring you to him
that morning, whether or not you
wished to co.
She chuckled at the memory.
How did he receive you, madam"
asked. 81 never knew
why, took my hand in both his,
and bowed as though 1 indeed were
queen, he a king"
S'rThpn Won on we'll 2''
Truly; for he was wiser than his
agent monsieur. He found answers
by asking questions"
For instance, he asked"
What had been my ball gown that
night-who was there-how l enjoyed
myself In a moment we were talk
ing as though we had been friends
for years. The grand vizier brought
in two mugs of cider, in each a toast
ed apple. Monsieur, 1 have not seen
diplomacy such as this. Naturally, 1
was helpless
You told him somewhat of your
self?"
He did not allow me to do that,
monsieur
But he told you somewhat of this
country?"
-Ah, yes, yes, So then 1 saw what
held him up in his work, what kept
him alive. / saw something l have
not often seen-a purpose, a principle,
in a public man. His love for his
own land touched even me, how or
| why 1 scarcely know. Yes, we spoke
Of the poor, the oppressed, of the
weary and the heavy laden"
Did he ask you what you know of
Mexico and England?"
7 -,
Europe / told him some things 1
knew of that hopeless land-my
own land Then he went on to tell
me of America and its hope of free
democracy of the people. Believe me,
1 listened to Mr.. Calhoun. Never
mind what we said of Mr.. Van Zandt
and Sir Richard Pakenham. At least,
as you know, 1 paid OF little score
with sir Richard that next morning.
What was strangest to me was the
tire. forgot the strangeness of my err
rand thither. 1t was as though only
cur minds talked, one with the other.
was sorry when at last came
Grand Vfzier James to take Mr. Cal
houn's order for his own carriage,
that brought me home-my second
and more peaceful arrival there that
night
Then 1 did not fail as messenger,
after ALL You told Mr.. Calhoun what
he desired to known
In part at least But come now,
was l not bound in some sort of honor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04
CHAPTER XIV.
With Madam the Baroness.

1t is not for good women that men
have fought battles, given their lives and
staked their Souls.-Mrs. w. K. Clifford.
But, madam" began.
She answered me in her own way.
Monsieur hesitates-he is LOST" she
said But see, I am weary. 1 have
been much engaged to-day. 1 have
made it my plan never to fatigue my
self. 1t is my hour now for my bath,
my exercise, my bed, if you please
fear 1 must bid you good night, one
way or the other. You will be vel
come here none the less, if you care
to remain. 1 trust you did not find
our little repast tonight unpleasing?
Believe me, our breakfast shall be as
good. Threlka is expert in omelets,
and our coffee is such as perhaps you
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may not find general in these prov
inces.''
Was there the slightest mocking
sheer in her words? Did she despise
me as a faint-heart? 1 could not tell,
but did not like the thought
Believe me, madam" 1 answered
hotlX, you have courage, at least
Letfme match it. Nor do deny that
this asks courage on my part too. If
you please, in these circumstances,
shall remain
You are armed?'' she asked simply.
/ inserted a finger in each waist
coat pocket and showed her the butts
of two derringers; and at the back of
my neck-to her smiling amusement
at our heather fashion, displayed
just the tip of the haft of short
bowie knife, which went into a leather
case under the collar of my coat. And
again 1 drew around the belt which
1 wore so that she could see the bar
rel of a good pistol, which had been
suspended under cover of the bell
skirt of my coat.
not unused to weapons. should have
guessed her the daughter of a sol
der or acquainted with arms in some
way. "Of course" she said, there
might be need of these, although I
think not. And in any case, if trou-
BILE can be deferred until tomorrow,
why concern oneself over it? You
interest me. 1 begin yet more to ap-
prove of you"
Then, as to that breakfast a la
fourchette with madam; if l remain,
will you agree to tell me what is your
business here?'
She laughed at me gaily. 81
might" she said, provided that mean
time l had learned whether or not
you were married that night
do not profess that 1 read all that
was in her face as she stepped back
toward the satin curtains and swept
me the most graceful courtesy 1 had
ever seen in all my life. I felt like
reaching out a hand to restrain her.
Then I recalled my mission; and
remembered what Mr.. Calhoun and
DR. Ward had said. I was not a man;
I was a government agent. She was
not a woman; she was my opponent.
Yet, but then
Slowly 1 turned to the opposite side
of this long central room There were
cArtains here also. 1 drew them, but
as did so glanced back. Again, as
on that carrier n1SnC, saw neF lace
framed in the amber fo1ds-a face
laughing, hooking! With an exclama-
ton of discomfort, 1 threw down my
heavy pistol on the floor, cast my
coat across the foot of the bed to pre-
vent the delicate covering from be-
ing soiled by my boots, and SO rested
without further disrobing.
In the opposite apartment I could
hear her moving about, humming to
herself some air as unconcernedly as
though no such being as myself exist
| ed in the world. I heard her present
" accost her servant, who entered
[ through some passage not visible from
the central apartments. Then with
out concealment there seemed to go
| forward the ordinary routine of
madam's toilet for the evening.
At last she called out to me: Mon
| sieur!"
was at my own curtains at once,
but hers remained tight folded, al
| though / heard her voice close behind
| them. "Eh bien?" answered.
''It is nothing, except 1 would say
| that if monsieur feels especially grave
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04
Fathers Vocal Talent.

Eddy's Aunt Emma, who had been
travelling in Europe, was expected to
reach the house at midnight, and Ed
die begged to be allowed to stay up to
greet her. But his mother refused to
give consent. NO" she said, decid-
edly, sit would be five long hours aft
er your bedtime, and you couldn't
possibly stay awake as long as that"
"Oh, yes, I cam" Eddie walled; IT
can if papa will sing lullabies to me-"
-Woman's Home Companion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

Chicago BARRIERS propose TO charge
one dollar for cutting the hair of
-tfghtwads" who shave themselves. 1t
win not work The average income of
an American family being less than
$500. the average man can hardly af-
ford to pay $45 year to barber for
say. 500 shaves- Besides the waste o.
time
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

The department of agriculture's die
tum that Welsh rarebit is digesuble
and hygienic would probably carry
wider popularity if extended to mince
pie.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

Here comes a snuffy old professor
who says that college women are fall
ures. We suspect that the star-eyed
goddess ne had been making eyes at
has funked on her examination in
comic sections
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

There is bunch of bachelors In s
certain Dakota city who are advertis-
ting themselves as matrimonial bar
gains. We wonder II they have been
marked down and out in their own
town
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

Philadelphia man has been arrest
ed for stealing zoe pounds of human
hair. or about enough for four up-to-
date coiffures, an especially serious Of
tense in view of the present fashion
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

The Salome music has been trans
ferred to Photographic records, but
no one wants Salome in that form
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

Two young Englishmen have been
sentenced to four years in prison for
taking pictures of Notifications in
Germany. Leave your camera at
home and avoid trouble when you go
to Germany
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

Jar, having taken to roller skates
again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

We've heard many people sing that
old song about wanting to be an angel.
but it could be observed that they
were always afraid of getting their
feet wet during the grip season
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

The srrest of a Greek army officer
for the appropriation of 100000 of
the governments money leads one to
believe that all the financiers do not
hold forth in Wall street
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-02-04

A New York woman says it is ut
terly impossible for her to live on
So 900 a year. What hard work some
people do make out of livingi