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The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-25

various ways but it is safe to predict
if the Independence people take hold
OF this decoration idea in the right way
he will always remember Independence
and Kansas
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-25
OSBORNE WANTS DAILY FREIGHT

Central Branch Officials Say Traffic Is
Light This Year.
Atchison, Kan, Sept. 25.-A petit
ton signed by the business men of
Osborne, Kan, and demonstrating
against triweekly freight service on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
Electric Bells scareerows.

II is said that there is no beast
which despises an electric bell so cor.
daily as a bird. The people who have
been adjoining their premises with
scarecrows of various types, In the
hope Of dissuading the crows, black
birds. and other thieves from settling
down upon the crops, have overlooked
the only thing that will drive bird
away as far as he can fly and keeI
him there throughout all time. II the
farmer were to take advantage Of this
recent discovery Of the birds antipa
thy to an electric bell, and install .
few wires and cheap bells In his gar
dens and fields, he would acquire the
disapproval of the birds so that the,
would not even eat his cherries. The
efficacy Of this type Of scarecrow. By
the way, was discovered lately By the
teacher Of an Austrian public school
who has a patent on a clock whict
connects a series Of bells with the bat
terles at regular intervals-just offer
enough to keep the birds unsettled
and annoyed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

Felix was a good boy-just a little
fond of gay company, perhaps, but
nothing Objectionable, you know. In
deed. he and Mr.. Winnett had been
real good friends until-well. there
was no harm in telling 1t now, and
Miss Zenith was a charming girl
but. as she was saying. there hadn't
been a cross word in the house until
Felix began paying attention to Miss
Winnett and asked her uncle for his
consent to their marriage. Then the
fat was in the fire to be sure! Mr..
Winnett completely lost his temper;
called poor Felix beggarly upstart,
forbade him ever speaking to Miss
Zenith again, and wouldn't SO much
as notice the young man at meal
times. oh yes, Felix had been home
to dinner as usual-he was employed
In a dry goods house on Broadway
but had dressed and gone out imme-
diately aiterward. Certainly he had a
latch key, and he was always very
quiet about coming in late at night
because Mr.. Winnett hated to be dis
turbed.
Asked how long 1t was since Felix
Carnaby and Caleb Winnett had quar-
relied, the good woman guessed It must
have been all Of a month or six weeks
ago. And of course Felix and Zenith
were still engaged; no young man of
spirit would let little thing like a
grabbed old uncle come between If
the young lady was still true. Finally
It came out that Zenith Winnett would
be sole heiress to the old mans mil
lions, since he bad no other relatives.
Did Mr.. Carnaby know thisf Why,
everybody knew IT,
Thus ended the examination Of the
female inmates of the Madison ave-
nue. house. Undoubtedly, Inspector
Valentine reflected. Mr.. Felix Carnaby
must be Intercepted and perhaps
taxed with the crime. However. II
would not do TO alarm Mrs. Michel
81 think you would better make out
a regular death certificate" he said
to Zabriskie when they were once
more alone. AT the present stage OF
the inquiry l don't want am inquest
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

Wrote 70 MIS- P1nkham for advice. In
q short time had gained my average
weight and am now strong and WELL"
Mrs. SALLIE STEVENS, B. +. D., No.
8, Box 81, Waurika, Okla.
Another Grateful Woman.
Huntington, Mass.--"I was in ner-
vous, run down condition and for three
years could find no help.
Il owe my present good health to
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Blood Purifier which ] be-
ieve saved my life.
my doctor knows what helped me
and does not say one word against It. !"
Mrs. MARI JANETTE BATES, Box
134, Huntington, Mass.
Because your case is q dificult one,
doctors having done you no good, do
not continue to suffer without giving
Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Com:
pound q trial 1t surely has cured
many cases Of female ills, such as In
fiammation, liberation, displacements.
fibroid tumors. Irregularities, periodic
pains, backache, that bearing-dowr
feeling. and nervous prostration-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

with its attendant publicity. Do this
In your private capacity; you can re-
open the case officially should occas
sion arise"
'T'll make It heart-lesion," said the
physician grimly. "and it's true
enough"
Returning to police headquarters, as
was his wont. Valentine picked up
that mornings Herald to scan the lost
and found column. About half way
down he gave start. This is what
he read:
"Lost-A gold and silver filigree hat
pin, either in the Garden theater or on
Madison square. Return to 1889 Broad
way. Reward"
In a jiffy Valentine was on his way
to the address given, which proved to
be florists shop. Behind the count
er stood a smart, good-looking, ex-
travagantly pompadoured young LADY,
/, Of the type dubbed "dashing blond
along the Great White Way.
II called in answer to this adwer-
tisement," said Finney Valentine.
Luckily for. his present purpose he
was not In uniform.
"Oh, did you find 1.-THE pin.
mean? My gentleman friend bet me
a dinner at Martins that I'd never see
1t again, so I'll have the laugh on him
an he'll be out some!"
I'VE mustn't be too sure" continued
Valentine. ct found something-part
of pin, in fact. Just where did you
lose tit"
Either In tn theayter-th' Garden,
" know, or else on Madison square.
Guess IT must "a been in tn theayter.
cause can't seem t remember pin
ming on my hat with It when We came
out"
is this it?" queried the inspector.
displaying the mutilated head.
Sure 1t Isl" exclaimed the girl.
I'D know 1t anywheres. Some one
must "a stepped on it, Amt 1t a
measly shame! Thank you ever SO
much. How much shall / pay you for
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

she had noticed nothing out Of the
common on her return.
The landlady's examination was
equally reproductive; she never
troubled Mr.. Winnett or entered his
rooms. even to clean, unless sent for.
She had retired early the night be-
fore. Yes. the old gentleman must
have had callers, for she heard the
bell ring two or three times, but that
was not unusual; he usually answered
the door himself, and let the people
out afterward; indeed, that was one
reason why he had made II financially
worth her while to dismiss all her
other boarders; he seemed to desire
the strictest privacy for himself and
his visitors.
For so small family only one maid
was needed. This one-a stupid
Swede-had gone to her room on the
third fioor-back-at eight or eight
thirty, and had neither seen nor heard
anything unusual until tapping at Mr..
Winnett's door to call him to break
fast. When he didn't answer, she re-
ported to Miss Zenith and Mrs.
Michel.
: who found the body, them"
queried Inspector Valentine at this
point
Miss Zenith and the landlady; they
had gone upstairs together from the
basement dining4room, found the door
to the ONCE unlocked, and entered.
Seeing that the old man had been
dead some time, they had telephoned
to Doctor Zabriskie In the next block
as the nearest physician
Were there any other inmates Of
the house?" inquired Valentine.
Only one-a young man named Felix
Carnaby, son Of Mrs. Michell's first
husband. But II seemed Mr.. Carnaby
was not at home. and further pressure
ELECTED the fact that he had not been
home all night Seeing that both
Doctor Zabriskie and his friend
seemed rather annoyed and suspicious
at this information. the landlady grew
more volubly communicative.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

your weapon-or what's left Of IT,"
by Cad" exclaimed the other.
But where's the rest?'
Fnney Valentine shrugged his
shoulders THAT we've got to find
perhaps 1t may never turn up Did
you probe the wound?"
There's no broken end there, II
that's what you mean" answered Ia
briskie. Whatever weapon killed
him was suddenly plunged into his
breast and as suddenly withdrawn,
leaving an absolutely clean phncture."
And the head came on the stin
steel wire in that backward pull" COM
mented Valentine conclusively. Then
the culprit. Mortified, grabbed the wire
and escaped. inadvertently dropping
this tell-tale head. or maybe he or she
was too hurried to search for It min
utely."
1T must have been a She" said
Doctor Zabriskse; Just the sort Of
weapon you might expect a woman
to use. Our friend here. I've heard.
was a BIT shady, and had dealings
with both sexes"
Inspector Valentine nodded. But
don't be too sure" he cautioned.
Wouldn't II take a mans strength
and adroitness to deal a fatal blow
with so slender a weapon?"
Perhaps" assented the doctor
doubtfully. at must have been a
chance stroke. for no one unskilled in
anatomy could hope to reach the vital
spot through several thicknesses of
clothing"
Valentine nodded again. Il guess
wen talk to the inmates a Bit" he
said. "Will you call them in one by
one, beginning with Miss Winnett?
But not word. remember, as to the
real cause of death. Better mention
me as your medical colleague"
The ensuing inquisition drew moth
ing but long series of blanks. Zenith
Winnett, the dead mans niece, typi-
cal sweet GIRL" had been at the the
alter and a dance; she had left the
house on the preceding evening at
seven-forty-five after kissing her uncle
goodnight; returning at two a. m,
she went directly to her own room:
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

be In the habit Of kissing pretty
servant girl In her employ, so she de-
cided to watch and catch him in the
act. After watching some time for
an opportunity, she heard him enter
the kitchen quietly one evening when
the pretty servant girl was out She
Immediately placed a shawl over her
head and, with matches In hand, heart
burning with jealousy, entered the
dark kitchen by the back door. and
was almost Immediately seized and
embraced and kissed in the most ar
dent manner. Burning with rage and
bent on administering a terrible re-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

His suggestions were not strictly
followed at the battle of Bull Run.
When the news of the disaster
reached Washington, his rage was
fearful. He strobe up and down his
Office. swinging his arms and shrek
ing like a wild man. In the midst of
the outbreak. Capt c.. an Irish
man. and one of his aides. entered the
room and saluted
The compliments Of President Lin
coin. and he asks
The massive lunatic. his face
afiame, wheeled about
"out OF my prescncel You are
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

traitor like the rest of them Leave
ct once!"
The dazed captain retreated In con-
fusion. A few hours later the general
sent for him. In fear and trembling
the Irishman presented himself.
Capt. c.. wish to apologize
for my rudeness short while ago"
said the aged general in his most
ponpous manner His words were
so unexpected that TIE captain was
rattled.
1T WAS a Piece OF do-1red -rFo-
res~e=-"
what" thrneerAd the general.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
Labrador's Future.

According to statements made the
other day by DIR. Grenfell Of Labrador,
the Cinderella of British possessions
has a brilliant future before it. DR..
Grenfell. who has lived twenty years
in that snowy country. says that In
days to come it viii carry popula-
ton as easily as Norway does today.
1t is. he says, better country than
Iceland, and to be greatly preferred
to Lapland. Finland. Siberia and
Northern Alaska.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

starting to rise from his chair. The
captains Irish wit flashed to his aid.
ION my part to come into your pris-
ence without your permission"
The cyclone was soothed. but when
Capt c. passed outside. he
scratched his red head and muttered:
dPd rather the old man would cuss
me for two waaks than use tin sec
onds in apologizing. 1t wouldn't be
half so trying"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

ana SO nervous i
could not do any
thing. The doctors
treated me for diff
ferent things but
did me no good. i
got so bad that I
could not sleep day
or night. While in
this condition / read
Of Lydia E. Pink
hams v egetable
@ mpound, and
began its use and
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
GENERAL SCOTS APOLOGY"
~ Captain Thought He Would
-'ner Fuss and Feathers Would
Cnss" Him Two Weeks.

,.e 1sn. Winfield Scott was one of the
. f'sid martinets that ever held
49,. -mand in the United States army.
: ~ IN his career he won the name
= h 4uss and Feathers" and 1t stuck
-. ! a'n to the end. He had a terrific
,s,..s .' and when in one Of his tenn
s ..eoas moods every one shrank
non before him.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
HIs BusIness ImprovIna.

YES" said the old lady. now that
spring is with us business viii pick
up with the old man."
Asked what he did for living she
replied:
well, he sells rabbit feet for watch
charms an to stave on hoodoos, an
he does fine with rattlesnake rattles,
but he makes most at sellin' young
mockin' birds an prayin' fer rain"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
Easy.

Japanese children are taught "a
write with both hands.
"That's nothing. II we had the kind
Of writing that the Japanese have II
would be easy enough for most Of "a
IN write with both feet"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
penny Dinners for Poor.

The provision Of penny dinners fol-
the poor Is a work that has met with
gratifying success in Dublin Thus
in their appeal for help to enable them
to continue this benefcient work, the
Christian Union Society point out
that $4,000 dinners were supplied last
year, go Of which we're given In one
day.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

hike she tore loose from his EN-
brace and struck a match. and there
stood the servant girls beau---Abilens
(Kan.) Chronicle.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
Not AIarmIno.

'Arry-I card you've got a job. Bill.
Is it fac?
Bill-Yus, it's true; but there amt
no cause for anxiety; it's only tenn
poryl-London Opinion.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

Mother-Robert, come here to me
instantly.
Robert-Aw, shut up!
Mother-Robert, how dare you talk
to me like that! Say: Mamma. be
quiet"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
AFTER
I YEARS
SUFFERING
| Was Cured by Lydia E. Pix
hams Vegetable Compound

Waurika, Okla.-'T had female trou-
bles for seven years, was all run down,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

II girl has grown up brother she
acquires a pretty fair knowledge Of
men without having to pass through
the agonies of matrimony.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19

An Abilene woman grew suspicious
of her husband and believed him TO
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
Your DrueEist win ZEN 10.

Murine Eye Remedy Relieves Sore Eyes.
Strengthens Weak Eyes. Doesn't Smart.
Soothes Eye Pain Try II In Baby's
Eyes for Scaly Eyelids and FORMULATION.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-19
By FREDERIC REDDALE
(cOpyright By ". @. chApman)

ELLO! Detective bureau7
Inspector Valenti in g
thereY" Inspector Valen-
tine on the wire. What's
wanted7" "Oh, hello!
That you. inspector? This
is Doctor Zabriskie." yes,
20 ahead, doctor" Right.
Inspector. there's a case
up here that viii interest
you. ] believe. Something
mighty queer. Can you
90
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
ONLY ONE DEER
CAN Be SLAIN
Attorney General Geo. Simpson
Gives Opinion on Conflicting
Laws Passed at Same
Session.

Despite the protest of R. A.
Rider, executive agent Of the
game and fish commission, the last
Legislature limited the number of
deer which a man may have in
his possession to one instead of
two. One male moose is the limit
under the new law as before.
Hundreds of hunters have been
confused by the manner in which
the Legislature changed the game
laws. Attorney General Simpson
has given an opinion to straighten
out the tangle.
In chapter SO of the last session
laws there is an act, passed April
Z, 1911, which declares that not
more than two deer and one male
moose can be held in possession by
a hunter killing the same. This
is the old law, with the addition
of these words, killing the
same"
On April 20 the game and fish
committee of the Legislature
recommended for passage another
law which-is embodied in Chapter
373, providing for the license of
hunters. This provides that only
one deer and one moose may be-
killed. Attorney General Simp-
son has held that inasmuch as the
two acts conflict that the one pass
ed last governs. Both acts were
spread on the statute books and
they caused untold confusion.
The game and, fish. department,
in view of this ruling, will permit
the killing Of only one deer and
one male moose.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
Attacked Higgins School Teachers.

A precious pair Of DRINKS. who
attacked the two school ma 'ams
at the Higgins location on Monday
may thank their lucky stars they
do not live in some portions Of
the country over which your Un-
Gle Samuel has jurisdiction, or
they would have been out in the
boneyard before they read this.
It seems the couple came along
at the recess hour when the child
rem were on the campus, and CON-
menced swearing at the young
sters. In order to prevent the
hearing of the vulgar and abusive
language used the teachers rang
the bell to call the children into
the building, when the two speci-
mems Of humanity followed, fore
ing the door and hitting and
scratching the teachers until as
sistance arrived, a couple Of pu-
pills being showed out the window
and sent for help. One of the cul-
prits was man with children in
the school, and through respect
for his family is the names of the
twain withheld. Had they lived
in some communities, however,
there would have been a necktie
party, and each would have
adorned the end of a rope.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
nibbing Salooa Man Up Against Il.

Judge Brady, Of the municipal
court at Hibbing, has called the
attention Of the council of that
village to the case of John Ciprian
a saloon-keeper, arrested for a
violation Of the liquor laws, allsg-
ing that the culprit is not a citi-
zen Of the United States and is
therefore ineligible to hold a sa-
loon license.
If this provision of the liquor
law was lived up to there would
be cleaning out of the present
regime of saloon keepers all along
the range, and new and it is to
be hoped a better class might fill
their places if it be considered
strictly necessary that they be
filed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06

nue. for cement sidewalk and CO.
ment curb and gutter, reported
that in his estimation the railroad
company should: dedicate to the
city a 20-foot strip on the west
side of Railroad avenue from the
alley south Of Maple street and
north Of Orange street for the
purpose Of construction of side
walks and roadway, and the clerk
was upon motion instructed to
write the company requesting
such dedication.
Applications for positions as
engineers at the incinerator plant
were received from J. E. Rowan
and John Roswell, being referred
to proper authorities.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
Blaze Al Missabe DEPOT.

A blaze at the Missabe depot,
catching in the baggage room
called the department at shortly
after seven o'clock Wednesday
evening" The fire was Of unknown
origin, and did but little dam
age to the building although some
baggage was destroyed, the most
valuable, perhaps, being a box
containing an aggregation of re-
ports for the auditor 8 Office of the
Duluth, Rainy Lake & Winnipeg,
the reproduction and replacing
of which will take several weeks.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
Kellogg Mine Closed SATURDAY..

The Kellogg mine of the New
York State Steel at Biwabik was
closed for an indefinite period on
Saturday, although it is antici-
pated work may be resumed dur
ing the winter. The close down is
said to be due to the fact that the
operating company has a consid-
cradle amount Of unsold ore on
stock-pile at their various range
properties, upwards Of 100000
tons being in stock at the Kellogg.
The Kellogg is sub-leased from
Capt. M. L. Fay and associates,
and the lease carries a large mini
mum output clause.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06

at about $1,000, partially insured.
Footprints in the ground near
the window, in which portion of
the building the fire started, gives
testimony to the fire being Of in
cendiary origin, and Mr.. Black
man now feels assured that his
former fire was also the effect
Of similar outrage. He will,
however, again engage in bust
ness here, and his many friends
trust better luck may be with him
in the futulk.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
Ready for Work on Supsrstructure.

The basement and foundation
for the new 5Oxl20 three story
solid brick block to be erected by
f. Matheson on the site of his for
mer livery is now practically COM
plete and in readiness for work on
the superstructure. The east
room of the new block will be oc-
cupied by the F. L. Woolworth
Co. 5 and 10 cents stores, and is
to be in readiness for occupancy
on December LIST.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
Dedication Services,

The dedication of the Norwe-
gian Lutheran church will be con-
Quoted on Sunday next, October
9th, at 10 80 a. M, by Rev. Guild
seth, Of Minneapolis, assisted by
the pastor of this district. The
service will be continued in the
afternoon at 2 80 and in the even
ing at AS, also on Monday and
Tuesday evenings.
All are welcome.
j. |. FADUM, Pastor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
Leaves the Steel Corporation.

H. J. Messenger, for ten years
past chief engineer Of the Oliver
Iron Mining Co., has rendered his
resignation and will in future de-
vote his entire time to the I'm
perial Iron works, in which he is
heavily interested. He is sue
ceeded as chief engineer by Spen-
Ger Rumsey, for four years past
engineer Of construction for the
Oliver company.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
viii Play Grad Rapids Tomorrow.

The Virginia High School foot
ball team will play the first game
Of the season with the Grand Rap
ids high at Oliver park tomorrow
afternoon, Saturday, October 7th,
and it is to be hoped as many as
possible may be in attendance.
The home team has a good lineup,
and good game is assured. Game
called at 2: 90 'clock. Be there.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
BIaeknal's Studio Again Fire SWoDt.

For the second time since CON-
ing to Virginia a year since the
Blackman Photograph Studio was
again Quilted by fire on Saturday
morning, every indication point
ing to incendiarism:
The blaze was in full control
of the building when discovered,
and while the firemen confined the
flames to- the. bniding there was
naught left of either building or
contents, the loss being estimated
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
neck-Tie Social.

The ladies of the Y. P. s. of
the Scandinavian Mission church
will entertain at a Neck-Tie So
cial at the church parlors on Tues:
day evening, October oath. Re-
freshments will be served, and a
cordial invitation is extended.
Tickets Is cents.