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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

sorts of nonsense IN the form of acros-
tics. / thought 1t was the old gentle
man in his crazy moods. but my hus-
band said it was nothing but animal
magnetism"
well, his prophecy has come true :,
said the doctor, for they have GER
tainly followed you here. and |
shouldn't be very surprised II they
should remain with you after all. But
now / have a favor to ask of you.
There have been some curious mani
festations in the mansion. and we are
going to hold a seance there. Will
you come and sit with us? 1t is inn
perstive for its success"
At first Mrs. Darrell stoutly refused.
But when the doctor had set his mind
upon anything he usually got it, What
arguments he used to persuade her I
cannot recall; it seems to me now
that it was his hypnotic powers that
finally overcame her natural reluct-
ance. Anyhow. five minutes later we
three were strolling amicably toward
the mansion. We found Mr.. Baron
waiting for US in his chair, gloomy
expression upon his face. At the sight
of Mrs. Darrell he sprang to his feet
with an oath-and promptly collapsed
with a yell and began rubbing him
self.
"Mr. Baron" said Brodsky, MRS.
Darrell has consented to sit with us
at our seance, and her presence is alb
solutely necessary for its success. She
knows nothing" he added in a whis-
per. "Sit in your chair and she will
discover nothing"
Shell learn that they've been
pinching me, won't she?" shouted Mr..
Baron, forgetting all caution.
mo, for / have already thrown her
into a hypnotic condition" returned
the doctor. II would not bring her
here under false pretenses, but have
already sealed her ears so that she
cannot hear you" He turned to the
woman. Mrs. Darrell" he said,
there is nobody IN that chair"
why. of course not" she returned,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

vulgar aspect Of the owner as he
paced to and fro. Drawn up to the
table was plain wooden chair, appar-
emily OF antique workmanship. and
singularly pleasing to the eye when
contrasted with the rest of the para
phernalia. Suddenly our host leaped
a foot into the air and struck out
wildly. At the same instant, in the
mirror that faced us, l saw for a
feeting second the Mortified features
of the footman IN the hall.
You'll excuse me If l sit down."
said Mr.. Baron, sinking into the wood
en- chair. Il give in. I'm here until
you drive them away. James!" he
called, and the footman appeared in
stantly at the door, his face again
composed. james, serve dinner here
| don't know whether they'll pinch
you. gentlemen" he added. but you
can try if you like"
sat down with some apprehension.
but neither Brodsky nor / experienced
the least uneaslness.
with your permission" said the
doctor, I'VE will take a short walk
over to the Darrell's cottage and In
spect those other chairs. Which way
is it?"
"Over there, down by the crick."
said Baron CONTEMPORARY. Il sup
pose you know your business. But
say, Doc" he went on anxiously.
you're not going to let on about me,
are you? Good Lord. what scoop
for them. They hate me like poison.
It'd be my political finish"
Not a word" said the doctor, and
we went out A walk of a few min
utes brought us to the cottage. pref
ty little place, from which the man.
sion was just visible. The wife re-
ceived US with hospitality and with
out inquiring our business, after the
southern custom. Brodsky soon drew
her out, while the daughter and young
son sat by in silence.
81 don't blame Mr.. Baron for buy
ing the place over our heads" said
the woman. I'VE couldn't have kept
it up after my husband died, and we
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

tory chamber. where the nerves con-
nected with the sense of smell are
conferred. both through the nostrils
and through an inlet leading from the
mouth. In consequence. breath Of
perfumed air manifests its odor not
only when It Is breathed in, but when
II is breathed out For this reason
we are sometimes deceived as to the
source of the pleasure we derive from
things taken into the mouth. the
agreeableness of the impression being
due. in some cases, rather to smell
than to taste.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03


e u was advertised for sale went
70 see It and said, 'Stuyvesant, that's
yours My wife's away in Europe
comes back next month, and thought
20 Duy It and it it up for surprise
'0f ner Well, Doc. | bought it.
Inere's q hundred acres or more
soes with 1t, and naturally when I
fought the place thought I'd gotten
az OF those beggarly southerners for
5000 and all. Well. first thing | knew
neyo moved to a little cottage they
v~n aust across the boundary and in.
s1l'ed themselves there, spelling the
uew OF the crick for me. Nv been
s,'hg to put them out ever since, and
: 'nlnk I've got them nailed now. How
e'er that's by the way.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
The Name Seemed TO Fit.

One day an old war veteran limped
into a shop and said to the druggist:
Il want some medicine. Some sort
OF vermifuge, suppose
We'll. colonel. where the trouble7"
asked the clerk sympathetically.
Where does the seat Of your diff
Guilty seem to be-"
an my wooden leg. mister. It's
gettin' all worm eateni"-Ladies'
Home Journal
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

itory at Swarthmore college. He and
his father have had station at their
home for some time and they have
installed one at college SO that the
son will not grow rusty in handling
the key.
The beauty of the scheme Is seen
after little thought. Suppose the
young man writes home that, owing
to the press of studies. he will not be
able to visit the old folks over Sun
day. Then on Monday his father
clicks out message inquiring wheth-
er Joe had received one which was
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

sent the previous day. What excuse
could be offered?
OF course, this is not likely in this
particular case. because Webb Is a
diligent student and does what he
says he intends to do. But when the
practice of having wireless stations at
all homes and all schools in common
what win the average boy do?
At present Joseph Webb. at school.
has only a receiving station. Dr..
Webb can counsel and admonish him
20 his hearts content and there will
be no hack talk"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
(Copyrght O. Brittany

--.y-<H MONG the numerous in
WH$HH vestigations which DR..
TN WM Ivan Brodsky made in
E8M VI my company I recall the
&My case of Stuyvesant
&Nzkhs0 Baron's furniture, be-
cause of the poetic justice which it
brought about. Rarely, indeed, did
,uy visitor from the unseen world so
thoroughly justify his appearance as
m this instance, or work such perma-
rent beneficial effects upon the char
acter Of his victim.
We had seen no one for several
days. being engaged upon a study OF
peculiar delicacy in Connection with
the pituitary body in the brain Of a
chImpanzee, when, one afternoon, a
loud and important voice in the parlor
followed the announcement of the
doctors servant. The visitor had in
sisted upon entering. he said, and he
had been compelled to admit him
rather than suffer a scene outside.
Brodsky smiled rather grimly, put
down the brain Of the ape, and went
out into the ante-chamber, motioning
10 me to follow him.
~Dr. Brodsky," began our visitor,
swheB tell you thai l am Mr.. Stuy.
yesant Baron, you will at once know
IN about me. You have been recon-
mended to me by a friend of mine.
whose name is immaterial, as likely
70 serve my purpose, and you shall
be well paid for your work. / want
YOU to come down at once to my
country house In Pennsylvania"
He was a pompous individual, some
ffsy years Of age, well oiled and
soaped and starched. A huge signet
ring overlapped his little finger. a
gold watch chain stretched across his
waistcoat, and he had that atmos-
phere OF indescribable vulgarity and
oTerbearingness that is associated
With the newly enriched. l knew the
man by reputation as a prominent
politician at the capitol. who had
achieved large fortune recently by
rather dubious transactions. / looked
to DR.. Brodsky to give him the coup
de grace courteous; then, from the
twinkle in Brodsky's eyes, perceived
that he was reserving this for our
future delectation.
Your name is well known to me.
Hr. Baron" he answered. But won't
you take chair ad tell me first what
your difficulty is? Pray be seated?"
Mr.. Baron reached toward chair
and sat down gingerly upon the ex'
IRENE edge, apparently surprised that
II did not collapse under him
Well. perhaps, I'd better begin at
The beginning and explain the mat.
ter" he said. you have heard, no
doubt, of my influence in the capitol.
and how ! worked my way up. from
quite humble beginnings, to my pres
ent position. Well. sir. it was always
the dream of my life to own one OF
them country estates which it's the
correct thing for a man of my status
TO have. I've had my eye on one for
. long time, a fine place but sadly
run down. II was owned by an old
southern family-plenty Of ancestors,
but beggarly as church mice and not
dollar 70 their credit. Yes, they'd
fallen into disrepute. and let the place
run down. I'd been waiting for them
to put II on the market, and as soon
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
Counsels Son By Wireless

mosphere by wireless any evening. At
present 1t is likely to be transmitted
only by DR.. Walter Webb of Sharon
Hill to his son, Joseph S. Webb, a
freshman at Swarthmore college.
The finer details of this minute-by-
minute parental guidance were COM
pleted recently when receiving sta
ton was installed in young Webb's
room In Wharton hall. the boys DORM
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

And so it may go on. Inventive IA
Tiers may devise a thousand and one
ways Of keeping the SON at college up
to scratch. When such home and
school connection becomes general
It is hard to say how unbearable col
lege boys life will become.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
Taste and Smell.

Psychologists have long known that
many sensations ordinarily ascribed
to taste are in reality due to smell,
but this fact has been made clearer
than before by the Investigations OF
German savarts. Air enters the olfac-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
Are You Weak, All
Run Dow n z

This condition IL directly czussd b.
bad blood When tn. blood l. made sssh,
and pure by Hoods ssrssspsriIla. yseI
win feel strong and cheerful; II win pue
new life into your veins. rew visor ints'
your muscles; give you sharper apestite,
and good digestion; make you lock bsttxs
sleep better and feel better; win nAse
the hardest work lighter and the dsrksst
day brighter Faetsl thousands conAz1n
them. Get Hood's TODAY.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

was at this time began taking Doan's
Kidney Pills and soon improved
When / had used IL boxes was
without sign of the trouble which
seemed to be carrying me to my grave
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers 80 cents q
box. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Z.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

which the doctors said;
was incurable. I grad
ually grew weaker uns
til ] had to take to MY
bed. The kidney secre5
tons we're suppressed
] became terribly blost-I
ed. and finally reached.
the point where / took
M inAo-oaA a. Ia. "a
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
sss' Possibilities In Universal: AppII
eaton Of Scheme Established by
Philadelphia Physician.

iv:zo p. Moe. what are you
.adysng now? Don't forget your
french. Goodnight. DAD"
. a's message. or one somewhat like
me Philadelphia Bulletin asserts,
nAeiy to be roaming about the at
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
stupId Mar.

MY husband has no idea Of the
value Of money!
why, thought he was a careful
business man."
He thinks so. too. But he ALSO
Iutely doesn't realize what q lovely hat
can buy for $3.50"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
Sensitive.

Il found a purse this morning"
did you return itg'
mo. The owner might have offered
me a reward and it would have
my pride."-Bon WANT
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
TIRED, SICK AND DISCOURAGED
Doan's Kidney Pills Brought Health
and cheerfuIness.

Mrs. J. P. Pemberton, S54 So. La,
fayette st.. Marshall, Mo-. says: For
years suffered from Bright's diseased
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

Did you ever feel that the eyes a.
the world were upon your
Once year, when wear the neck
ties that my wife gives me At Christ
mas"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03

We find the worst in ali by trying &c
get the best Of any one.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
r. 80 y esest ~ s#st 4 an
TAKEN At A DISADVANTAGE
~ 717is7 - sf5-S g-Af7 7Af1l'S,0 79l Z
Awkward Question Put to Witness
Led to Hasty Exit From
the Stand.

A colored brother was charged
with violating the prohibition laws,
and one Of the issues in the case was
whether or not certain prohibited
beverages were kept In an ice box In
the defendants place Of business. Jim
Jones, another colored brother, was
introduced as a witness for the do.
PENDANT, and swore positively that NO
prohibited beverages were kept in tho
box that day; that he was in the
place all the morning. On cross ex-
animation, the city attorney asked II
the ice box was open when he entered
the place, or was opened in his pres
ence. Jim promptly replied in the
negative. He was then asked II
he had been inside the box at any
time that particular day, and replied
that he had not. The city attorney
then asked the all-important question
of "how he knew there were NO pro-
hibited liquors in the box at that
time" After considerable delibera,
ton and a mute appeal to the de-
PENDANTS attorney, which was very
marked, Jim replied: "Fo' Cord, boss,
l didn't know 20 was gwine ter AK
me dat Jim was hastily excused
by consent of all parties. Exchange.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Call to Rishon Johnson

Sioux Falls.-General regret is ex-
pressed by the people of Sioux Falls
because Rt. Rev. Frederick Foote
Johnson, of this city, Episcopal bishop
of South Dakota. has decided to accept
the call to become bishop coadjutor of
the diocese of Missouri If his pres
eni plans are followed out he will
leave Sioux Falls in September or Oc-
tober for the purpose of assuming his
new duties. He was elected to his
new position May Is last, and since
that time has been considering wheth-
er to accept or reject the call Dur
ing the time he has been in charge of
the work of the church in South Dako-
ia he has endeared himself to the peo-
pie of this diocese He is a, man of
great energy and the church in South
Dakota was making great strides I'M
der his direction.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
MutiIated Man Recovering.

Aberdeen.-James Correll of Eldon,
Ia, is in Aberdeen. called here by the
attack upon his brother, John Correll,
by the latters wife at Mobridge a
week ago. when he was horribly mutt
lated by the woman while asleep The
injured mans brother states that Mrs.
Cornell is 40 years old. while his broth
er is but %. They met eight years
ago. when John was keeping COM
pany'' with his future Wife's sister, a
l6-year-old girl. The woman who lat
er became Mrs. Cornell was then a
Mrs. Carr, having been twice widowed.
The Cornell boy became infatuated
with his sweetheart's elder sister, then
a woman of 50, according to James
Correll's statement, and wedding
followed later. Correll, who is in an
Aberdeen hospital. is rapidly recover
ing from his terrible injury.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
IN AGONY WITH ITCHING

About four years ago broke out
with sores on my arms like boils. Al
ter two months they were all over my
body, some coming, and some going
away. In about six months the bolts
quit. but my arms, neck and body
broke out with an itching, burning
rash. 1t would burn and itch, and
come out in pimples like grains OF
wheat was in terrible condition;
| could not sleep or rest Parts OF my
nesh We're raw, and could scarcely
bear my clothes on. could not lie
in bed in any position and rest. In
about year the sores extended down
to my feet. Then suffered agony
with the burning, itching sores.
could hardly walk and for long time
| could not put on socks.
All this time was trying every
thing ! could hear of. and had the skill
OF three doctors. They said It was
eczema. got no benefit from all
this. was nearly worn out, and had
given up in despair of ever being cured
when I was advised by friend to try
Cuticura Remedies. purchased Cut1-
cura Soap. Ointment. and Resolvent.
and used exactly as directed. used
the Cuticura Remedies constantly for
four months, and nothing else, and was
perfectly cured. 1t is now year, and
I nave not had the least bit since. I
am ready to praise the Cuticura Rem
edies at any time. (Signedl e. L
Cate. Exile, KY, Nov. 10, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment are sold by druggists and dealers
everywhere. sample Of each, with ~
page book, will be mailed free ON APP
plication to "Cuticura." Dept. u, X,
Boston.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
MutiIated Man Recovering.

Aberdeen.-James Cornell of Eldon,
Ia, is in Aberdeen, called here by the
attack upon his brother John Cornell,
by the latters wife at Mobridge a
week ago. when he was horribly mutt
lated by the woman while asleep. The
injured mans brother states that Mrs.
Corre!! is 40 years CID, while his broth
er is but %. They met eight years
ago, when John was keeping COM
pany'' with mis- future wife's sister,
16-year-old girl. The woman who lat
er became Mrs. Cornell was then a
Mrs. Carr having been twice widowed.
The Cornell boy became infatuated
with his sweethearts elder sister, then
woman of 80, according to James
Correll's statement, and a wedding
followed later. Cornell, who is in an
Aberdeen hospital, is rapidly recover
Ing from his terrible injury.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Call to Bishop johnson.

Sioux Falls.-General regret is ex-
pressed by the people Of Sioux Falls
because Rt. Rev. Frederick Foote
johnson, of this city, Episcopal bishop
OF South Dakota, has decided to accept
the call to become bishop coadiutor of
the diocese of Missouri If his pres
ent plans are followed cut he will
leave Sioux Falls in September or Oc-
tober for the purpose of assuming his
new duties. He was elected to his
new position May IS last. and since
that time has been considering whetfl-
er TO accept or reject the call Dur
ing the time he has been in charge of
the work of the church in South Dako-
ia he has endeared himself to the peo-
pie of this diocese He is man of
great energy and the church in South
Dakota was making great strides UNI
der his direction
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Insane From sroodinq.

Sioux Falls.-Regret at having sign
ed contract to sell his farm in Brule
county, South Dakota, upon which he
had resided with his family for many
years, has resulted in Worth Gaggrett,
a prominent farmer of central South
Dakota, becoming insane. Soon after
signing the contract he commenced to
brood over the thought of moving
from the old farm, and this brooding
finally resulted in his becoming insane.
He repeatedly threatened to commit
suicide, and his actions became SO VIC.
lent that his wife was greatly alarmed,
fearing he would attempt to kill her.
self and children and then end his own
life. The authorities stepped in and
had the unfortunate farmer sent to the
state hospital for the insane
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Popcorn Man Burned.

Yankton.-The explosion of the gas.
oline tank Of popcorn wagon belong.
ing to Eric Babe caused considera-
BILE excitement at the chautauqua tent,
the explosion taking place Immediate
]y outside the tent, which was nearly
filled with people. A large number
arose and attempted to rush out of the
entrance, but We're calmed by the as
surance of men from the outside that
there was no danger of the tent burn
ing. Babe was badly burned, especial
lily on the left side and on three fin
gers of the left hand
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Insane From Broodinq.

Sioux Falls.-Regret at having sign
ed a contract to sell his farm in Brule
county, South Dakota, upon which he
had resided with his family for many
years, has resulted in Worth Gaggrett,
a prominent farmer of central South
Dakota, becoming insane. Soon after
signing the contract he commenced to
brood over the thought of moving
from the old farm, and this brooding
finally resulted in his becoming insane.
He repeatedly threatened to commit
suicide, and his actions became so VIC.
lent that his wife was greatly alarmed,
fearing he would attempt to kill her.
self and children and then end his own
life. The authorities stepped in and
had the unfortunate farmer sent to the
state hospital for the insane
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
LANDS TO Be OPENED.
ARE POURING IN CON.
cERNING BIG LAND OPEN.
ING NEXT FALL.
HAPPENINGS OVER THE STATE
What is Going On Here and There
That is Of interest to the Read.
ers Throughout South Da-
kota and Vicinity.

Chamberlain.-The recent announce
ment of the general land office at
Washington that registrations would
be received in October for another big
land opening in South Dakota has al
ready started flood of inquiries at
the local United States land office
which indicate that there will this
year be no diminution of interest from
former years in this opening. The Of
hcers OF the local land office have re-
ceived detailed information in regard
to the coming registration in order
that the public may be informed from
which official information the follow
ing facts have been cleaned: The
places OF registration will be Cham
berlain, Rapid City, Dallas and Greg
ory. October is the day the first reg
lstration will be received, and the
work will continue for three weeks at
each of the four registration points. In
all total of 466,562 acres will be
thrown open to settlement in the Rose
bud and Pine Ridge reservations.
these lands are to be divided into
three classif1cations as follows: Pine
Ridge reservation, class A, GIG acres,
$3.50 to $500 per acre; class Az, 49,
$40 acres, 50 to 81 class c, 154,714
acres, SO cents to $3.50 per ,,cre, Rose
bud reservation, Glass A. 1875 acres,
SO to Sc; class Az, 7o,452 acres, So to
$3.50; class G, 1862 acres, 25c to 50
per acre. The classification means
that class A is agricultural lands,
class Az agricultural lands of the Sec
ond class and class c is grazing lands
Any mineral, coal and timber lands in
these tracts will not be subject to fill
ing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Heroic Act of a Girl.

Sioux Falls-Through the heroiism
Of his 14-year-old daughter, the life Of
John Denker we'll known Gregory
county homesteader, was saved, when
he was overcome by heat and smoke
while trying to save his automobile
from a Burning building. The daugh-
in dragging him from the burning
structure. The building was set on
fire by bolt Of lightning, and efforts
of the Eeighbors and others to save 1t
were useless, nothing being left of it
but mass of smoldering ruins. Den
ker's financial loss was about $1,000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Weddino Causes Death.

Mitchell.-Mrs. F. Mcguire died
suddenly as the result of heart failure
at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mar
tin Wider. The youngest daughter Of
Mrs. Mcguire, Miss Bessie, was mar
RED "Wednesday fterncen and vent =;ee:.:
to the Twin Cities in the evening with
her husband, to take boat trip to st.
Louis. 1t is thought that the excite
ment attendant upon the marriage of
her diaughher brought on the fatal at
tack of heart trouble. Mrs. Mcguire
was he mother of Congressman Ma
Euire, Of Lincoln, Neb.