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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

faced, his yellow beard and nous
tache stained with tobacco juice,
which he chewed necessarily with
working jaws, splitting nervously be-
tween sentences. His eyes were of a
shifty blue. set dangerously close to-
gether, which intallible mark of a
treacherous nature perhaps set me
against him, though never allowed
personal prejudices to affect my judg-
ment
Well, we CANNED" to use wha-
ling term, about the weather. the
crops, and farming in that particular
locality. mentioned two or three
names of families in Pisgah with
whom / was already acquainted, allow
ing him to suppose that was two
weeker from York"
BIZ degrees we got quite chummy, to
which end a couple Of my cigars
helped not little. though I hated to
see him chew viciously en- a good
Panatella until the end was frayed
pulp. Gradually and quite naturally /
led the way around to the recent trag-
edy. saying:
"rhat was a bad job over at the
Valley farm the other day."
"Ya-as, ya-as," drawled Henniker
noncommittally, splitting among the
weeds.
Were you among those presents"
inquired casually.
"Ya-as, ya-as, was thar" he adj
mitted. but volunteered no more.
Queer sort of an accident. though"
/ remarked. little more pointedly.
.Ya-as. ya-as." came the lazy an
swer. Must a. been an accident, as
" say"
There was some promiscuous ririne
of guns and pistols, I've been told?'
ventured in the effort to draw him out
and perhaps get him TO admit that ne
himself had been armed.
~Ya-as, ya-as," he drawled for the
fourth time, as one weary of the topic
ard mounting his tedder; some fellei
forgot t. draw his load. ! guess Gid
dapie And with so long. mister!
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

tracfs were so completely exposed
thoroughly unnerved him. reminding
me Of Eugene Aram in the poem.
Now comes my point. to which I've
been leading up all along" said Finney
Valentine in triumphant conclusion.
I'VE toted Mark Henniker OF to the
lookup. When there we searched him
carefully, and in a greasy old wallet
came across a folded page torn from
a dime novel entitled Black Dams Re-
yengc. or the Sharpshooter's Threat
It told how the villain of the tale shot
at the hero's sweetheart under almost
identically the same conditions that
Henniker had take advantage Of to get
even with Valley. In the story the
girl was only slightly wounded, but
suppose Henniker saw where he could
| improve on that It seems strange
that he should have kept the printed
record, but 1t is likely that he deemed
1t safe from every ones eyes except
his own, and perhaps found certain
amount of satisfaction in gloating over
1t and thinking how clever he had been
to adapt the plot to his own beneft.
1T goes to show how big part
timely suggestion plays in staging a
crime. Henniker only needed the hint,
and when it was furnished. acted upon
IT. So you see the fiery ten-cent &c.
ton is capable Of kindling an un-
healthy glow in more matured minds
than those Of the juniors to which II
is supposed to appeal solely. You may
argue that Henniker's was an excep
tional and isolated case. but dare say
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

the subsequent event put the remark
in different light to me-
But more important fact was that
Henniker bore the reputation Of being
a crack shot With either rife or PTS
toll In the hunting field. after rabbits
or birds, he was never known to miss,
said local gossip; while at the annual
turkey shoots" Mark invariably car
ried of first prize. Lastly. he had
been seen on the outskirts of the
crowd on the night of the "shiyaree,"
though no one could remember notic-
ing him after the alarm had been
given. This latter fact, Of course,
counted for nothing. In the confusion
any one might have been missed or
not counted.
However, / made 1t my business to
visit and interview Mr.. Mark Henni-
ker He lived on and owned ten
acre farm with his widowed mother.
| found him In the hay lot driving a
tedder. Taking my stand by the
stone fence which separated the field
from the highroad ] waited until a
long turn brought him alongside. To
him was merely a city feller." and
you can bet ! appeared as green as
they make 'em concerning farming.
| never saw the farmer yet who
wouldn't spell bit" for yarn with
stranger. and Mark Henniker was
no exception. "He "Whoa'ed" to his
team and got down from the iron sad
die to talk. / found him tall. gan
Cling typical Connecticut Yankee Of
about thirty, sandy-haired. freckle
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
cocoanut Pie.

Beat three eggs. saving the white Of
one for meringue; add I'VE tablespoons
sugar and a very little grated orange
peel: remove the pulp Of half an or
ange with teaspoon and add 10 above
mixture. Heat one cup milk with half
cup of desiccated cocoanut; add to
this half cup Of cold cream and stir
into the egg mixture. Line a deep pie
pan with rich paste. pour In mixture
and bake slowly until custard is done:
cover with meringue Of white Of one
egg and one tablespoon Of sugar.
sprinkling a very little cocoanut over
top. and return to oven until a Hight
yellow.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

thinking by his pronunciation he was
trying to start some joke, laughed. but
the speaker, turning to DR.. Talcott
Williams. who sat alongside, asked Il
the pronunciation was correct:
1T is correct" DR.. Williams an
swered promptly.
"You see.' said the speaker, con-
tinuing. Il am somewhat like that boy
who, when reading the ancient his
tory, came to Lycurgus and pro-
nounced it liquor juice You can't
always tell by the sound what is real
ly meant. "-Philadelphia TimeA
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
Room to sun the Erock.

n have had some queer things put
over me-" said a disguised room clerk
at New York hotel, but when II
comes to woman insisting that the
furniture of hotel room match her
frocks that Is one too much.
Il had tried my best to reserve a
certain suite for woman who was ar
irving from distant city. and when
she got here sent her upstairs con-
fident that for once had given her
rooms she would like. She was back
almost before the elevator was.
"'oh. those rooms win not do at
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

To wash cream colored materials
which>t tend to fade in washing. so that
they will retain the rich cream cast
original In them. II is only necessary
TO pass them through clean warm wa.
ter In which onions have been boiled
White materials may be STEPPED in
such liquid to give them delicate
cream shade. and any which have
faded nearly white should lie in the
bath for short time to regain theil
original tint. Rinse and finish in the
usual way.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
PAN FOR CLEANING SILVER
Tableware II Quickly frightened
When Soaked N Solution
Labor Also Eliminated.

Every housekeeper knows how
much work 10 entailed In keeping sill
YER clean Furthermore. that this
work must be done frequently. as the
ware furnishes even when stored
away. A device has been invented by
which the cleaning can be done In a
fraction OF the time heretofore re-
quired and without any securing with
powders or pastes. A metal pan. with
a grating just above the bottom. is
partly filed with solution Of warm
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

Grandmother-And now would you
like me to tell you e story. dears?
Advanced ChiId-Oh. no, granny.
not a story, pleased They're 50
stoodgy and unconvincing and as out
of-date as tunes in music. We should
much prefer an impressionist word
picture, or a subtle character sketch.
Punch.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
Color Photoaraphv.

- process By which it is possible to
1870. .sese within two hours a portrait in
,..se'ly natural colors has been dis
,. -ss'y detail Of color appears on the
~ ~. -the exact tint of the flesh,
inherent shades Of the costume.
1,s ven me color Of the eyebrows.
ns.a- eaief point about the new
N said Mr.. Hamburger, Ties in
-. -es mat the portrait can be taken
49, 'ueth OF a second. Before this
49,. PROCESS those desiring color Dor
NAG 70 suffer an exposure of 40
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
TAX Wears on the Brain.

DR.. Sarafani of Italy sounds wise
note of warning against folks running
their nervous systems by talking too
much. True as gospel. Darwin says II
it were not for mans talking parts, he
could get along with one-half the brain
he now uses. This alone ought to
show how much of mans nervous ma
chinery is set going when Mr.. Man
talks.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and 1 did. Today am well and strong
and do all my own homework. / owe
my health to Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and advise my
friends who are afflicted with any
female complaint to try it, Mrs
OBvILLE Rock, r r. No. 8, Paw Paw.
Michigan.
If you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
For thirty years it has been the stan
dard remedy for women's ills, and has
positively restored the health of thou
sands OF women. Whydon't you tryit2
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

seconds long time when it is taken
into consideration that the slightest
movement would ruin the picture"
Mr.. Hamburger added that many
English society women who wished
to have their court dresses reproduced
in their natural shades were already
arranging for sittings.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

all, she said. The furniture is not Of
the right color. never did look well
in red and / haven't any red frocks,
and / simply cannot stay up there.
You must give me something with
darker furniture.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
sincere PRAYER.

Now. Tommy, suppose a
man gave you 500 to keep for him
and then died. what would you dot
Would you pray for him?
Tommy-No. sir; but ! would pray
for another like hin.-The United
Presbyterian.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
salt WIN Hello.

A vanished floor can be cleaned
more easily If sprinkled with coarse
salt. which is allowed to stand for q
few minutes. then brushed on with a
soft broom.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

there have been other instances. Al
all events there can be no doubt that
1t was the blood-and-thunder literature
which planted the hellish idea in the
brooding brain Of that cool and hard
headed Connecticut hayseed."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

DO you not believe that men and
women are equal In intelligence?"
yes, but don't tell my wife"
why mott That ought to please
her"
~she might think that was getting
egotist;cal.'
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
Sound Is Not Everything.

One of the speakers at recent din
ner in the Beileyue-Stratford, in dis
cussing Scotch writer's. mentioned Ian
~ zen as having written the Bon
ME 3reer' Bush" Some Of the diners.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

water and tablespoonful each Of
common salt and baking soda The
pan is made of a material which will
not corrode from the action Of these
substances in the water, but this
same action will remove the tarnish
from silver in few minutes. The
tableware is placed on the grating In
the pan and allowed to remain there
for from one to two minutes. II warm
water Is used. and from five to ten
minutes II the water is cold 1t is
then removed and wiped dry. leaving
It as bright as new.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
WOMEN
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

The following letter from Mrs.
Orville Rock will prove how unwiss
1t Is for women to submit to the
dangers Of q surgical operation when
1t may be avoided by taking Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
She was fourweelxs in the hospital
and came home suffering worse
than before.
Here Is her own statement.
Paw Paw, Mich.-"Two years ago
] suffered very severely with dis
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

One cup sugar, one-half cup butter.
two cups -four two-thirds cup sour
milk. one egg, one teaspoon soda.
Flavor with nutmeg or lemon. or both.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07

placement. i could
mot be on my feet for
Ia long time. Ny
physician treated
3me for seven months
without much relief
land at last sent me
ito Ann Arbor for
ian operation. i was
There four weeks and
3came home suffering
1worse than before.
my mother advised
line to try lydia
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-07-07
Under the Rose
Z; q; :: CATS EYE
VALENTINE
/ Investigator D., FpEDERTC REDDATE
Exrsordindry - =
By FREDERIC REDDALE
(copyrirht By W. @. chapmaH1

D you think that dime
novel fiction is UNI
healthy for the juvenile
mind" queried Finney
valentine. "You are
right, of course; scarce
" a week passes that
we do not read in the
papers of some young
ster, or youngsters,
who fall into the hands
Of the law while en-
deavoring to duplicate
the feats Of a bandit
hero, as portrayed by
the blood-and-thunder
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
PUTTING II. UP TO CENTRAL
All Caller Wanted Was Mrs. Smiths
Number, and Surely That Was
Easy to Get.

"Halloa, there, central! Is this GEN.
trail? 1t is? thought 1t was, but
couldn't quite be sure. The other day
l supposed was talking to central.
and here 1t was only my grocer. | do
think there are some queer mixups
in this telephone service. What want
now Is to find out the telephone num-
Der Of Mrs. John Smith-S-m-it-h,
Smith. / find that there are more
than 100 persons OF that name In the
book. and l don't know which one is
the husband of the lady / want. She
is large lady with ford face and
prematurely white hair, and think
her husband Is travelling man, apd
brother-in-law Of hers, named Jones,
lives somewhere on M street-a sun
ish, elderly gentleman with side wi Isl
kers. Kindly let me have Mrs. Smiths
number at once. I had 1t on a5sl1p
Of paper that ! can't find Seems to
me 1t was two-four-sixteen ring three,
or none-two-sixty-four ring two. You
know how confusing telephone num-
bers are. Let me have Mis-. Smiths
number right away, please
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
FIAT AFFAIR AT
I7ARETH By Burton E; Stevenson.
New York-Hsnry Hoi co.'s

Come on" he whispered, and we
started forward. At the foot of the
stair we paused for a moment. listen
inf; but no sound came from above.
We mounted a step. two steps, three
suddenly l felt conclusive pres
sure on my hand. From above came
a quick succession Of sharp taps, as
of some one rapping with his
knuckles upon the wall. 1t rose, fell,
rose again
Involuntarily we retreated to the
foot of the stair and took refuge
against the farther wall. The light
flashed out again, and / saw Godfrey
hopping his face with his handker-
chief. AS for myself, / was fairly
bathed In persplration.
What was it?" / asked hoarsely.
Il don't know" Godfrey answered,
In the same tone. But / know one
thing-if we stay down here much
longer, we'll both OF us lose our nerve
completely. I'm going to make a
dash for It," and started for the Gel
l followed him, clenching my teeth
convulsively.
But again a sound from overhead
stopped us--a quick step across the
moor. the opening of a door, and then
a scream so shrill. SO agonized. that
IT made my heart stand still.
ohiS JILL CIic0 SOQlTty, anu
dashed up the stair.
In an instant, we reached the top.
The Kitchen was dark, but stream
OF light poured through the open door
from the room beyond. We sprang to
1t. ] saw 1t was in the dining room;
light stood on the table and for a
second l thought the room was empty.
Then my ear caught a kind OF dry
sobbing, which seemed to come from
one corner.
In an alcove between the chimney
and the wall was a closet. Its door
was open and, as we peered into it.,
l saw a woman's figure clothed in
white straining at some dark and
heavy object.
Godfrey took but one glance at it.
Good God" he cried, and sprang
into the closet. Bring the light. Les
ter"
So shaken by I knew not what new
horror that could scarcely walk, yet
had self-control enough to obey. I
toitered to the table, took up the lamp
ana returned to the closet door, The
rays OF the light fell within, revealing
the whole terrible scene-Lucy King
don and Godfrey holding up figure
clothed in black, figure which swayed
and wabbled, turning at last so that I
caught glimpse OF the swollen, dis
torted face-the same face which had
glared at us around corner of the
cellar wall.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
Lesson In Good Manners.

When the Boy Scouts" movement
was at its height, three Of the young
sters journeyed from d, Baltimore to
Washington to be introduced to the
president. When Mr.. Taft shook hands
with them, one Of the little fellows
stuck out his left hand.
why do you give me your left
hand?" asked the president.
That's the way us Boy Scouts shake
hands" said the boy. with pride
We'll" commented Mr.. Taft dryly,
the sooner us Boy Scouts learn bet
ter the nicer us Boy Scouts will be. "
The Twice-a-Month Popular Maya
zine.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
tContinusd Sex. week,
INFAMOUS Race.


The greateft race ever run on the
boat buii4M Cincinnati and com.
manded Yfbptain q. p. feathers, and
New Albany boat. the Robert e. Lee
under Captain John w. Cannon.
There was spirited rivalry between
the two vessels, and when the Natchez
made theXfastest time on record be-
tween NewSOrleans and ST. Louis Q,27S
miles In three days, 81 hours and S.
minutes) Maptain Cannon resolved to
beat 1t. He engaged the steamer Frank
Pargoud and several fuel boats ana ar
ious points up the river with wood and
coal Then he had his boat cleared Of
all her upper works likely to catch the
wind or make the vessel heavier.
On Thursday. June 20, 1870, at 4:45
p. m. the Robert E. Lee steamed out Of.
New Orleans. The Natchez followed
five minutes later. The race had been
advertised In advance and was now
awaited with gathering interest at all
the river towns. Large crowds We're:
assembled at Natchez. Vicksburg, He
lena and other large places.
w Between Cairo and st. Louis the
NatcheZ afterward claimed 20 have lost
Neven hours and one minute on account
M fog and broken machinery. The
Robert r. Lee, however, was not de-
aged. and arrived In st. Louis SO min
ties ahead of the previous record es-
Ablished by her competitor. Fifty
4housand persons from the housetops.
Xhe levee and the decks of other steam
4rs welcomed the winner as she
Ateamed into port. Captain Cannon was
HE hon of the hour. The business mon
ave banquet in his honor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
Exits From Every Room.

A. "A school building In which every
room has a direct connection with the
ground, without first entering the
main hall. has been built just beside
the site of the famous Collinwood tO.)
school in which IT'S children perished
by fire in 1908. 1t represents many
unique features OF construction and Is
said to be as fireproof and panic.proot
as it is possible for school to be-
Popular Mechanics.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
Lawn Economics.

Il note" says the sage. that you al
low sprinkler to spray water upon
your lawn almost continuously"
Yes" said the native. We do that
to make the grass grow"
But the other day saw a man
pushing clicker contrivance over the
lawn and"
"Oh, yes; that was lawn mover"
And what is it's purpose?"
why, 1t cuts the grass"
Then why do you put water on IT
to make it grow If you simply cut 1t
down as fast as it comes up?"-Judge.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
peuenerated.


Kid Mccoy, the her4 l25 battles.
is to open a sanitarium Stamford.
He said the other day to New York
reporter: IN
Il hope in my sanitariu8 to restore
lots of grumpy middleyag4 people TO
perfect health, and ifs1fgi& them back
perfect health rll1giYsF them back
youth and gayety and somance. II mid.
die age is stupid, if middle age is pro.
sale. it is only becahse the health OF
middle age is poor
THE woman he continued. who
sends her grumpy mate to my estab-
lishment Mln mn lQogeN have to make
the bitter c8ltp Mrs. Blank.
my husband 45 years ago. said
Mrs. Blanks,used TO kiss me every
time weSp4ksed through a tunnel. But
''She gave a bitter laugh.
Now she said, he takes long
pull lat his travelling flask"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
Red Cross chrlstmas s,


A statement denying the recent
ports about the abandonment Oh
Red Cross Christmas seal sale
been issued by the National AssocI
ton for the Study and Prevention
tuberculosis. The statement declare
that not only will the sale be he
this year, as in the past three yeark3
but that 1t will be conducted on broad-
er lines than eveFsbefore. The only
order issued by. tns postofiice depaitl
ment wh&H beai# ohsthe sale az sRal
Cross seals fTas s6nl nat 0n ffdE
and prohibitSsthe uss o. (|If = \ "a to
letters and packases bearing non
postage stamps on the face, and also
to any nail bearing seals which re-
semble postage stamps, II used either
onkhe face or back The Red Cross
seaY toSahe used this year has been
slbRitted to the postoffice depart.
3hent and approved, and thus may be
used, but only on the back OF letters
And packages. The design to be used
this year depicts pretty winter scene
enclosed In a heavy red circle. The
corners are white, thus giving the Ell.
feet when affixed to a letter or a
package OF a round seal.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
keepina Busy.

We are told that at New Yorks COM
ing munipical budget exhibit bells will
be rung and lights flashed to show a
birth every four minutes, death every
seven minutes and a marriage every
eleven minutes.
Just what sort of demonstration Is
made every time cafe bottle pops,
or bellboy is tipped. we are not told"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
A Preference.
said the

Marriage is lottery" said the
ready-made philosopher
mo, it isn't" replied Mr.. Growcher.
In lottery you can lose once and
forget about it, instead of having to
put up alimony.'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
A Bio Baby.
From Rams Horn.

"Uncle John" said little Emily, do you
know that a baby that was fed on ele-
plants milk gained 70 pounds in
week."
'sNonsense. Impossiblev' exclaimed
Uncle John. Whose baby was it?'
at was To- elephants baby" replied lit
tie Emily.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05
Nipned In the Bud.

Until now have never had to ask
for small loan"
And until now / have never been
obliged to refuse you"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05

When a man has clear conscience
he doesn't care il people do see
through him.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05

Infammatory Rheumatism may make
you cripple for life. Don't wait for
inflammation to set in When the first
slight pains appear. drive the poison out
with Hamlins Wizard Oil.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05

When We get down we wonder how
it happened, but when we win we ac-
cept il as perfectly natural!
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma'
ton, allays pain, cures wind colic 25c a bottle.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-10-05

There are cures fer the dope and
rum addictions, but the sef.kidder
never gets it out of his system!