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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-04-12

morning papers, but It's a bully gooo
story for the afternoon editions. De-
laney, you're responsible for the pris
oner. Better handcuff HIM"
The patrolman was just putting the
manacles on Howard's wrists when
DR.. Bernstein re-entered from the in.
ner room. The captain turned.
We'll, have you seen your manT
he asked.
The doctor nodded.
Found bullet wound in his head"
he said. Flesh all burned-must have
been pretty close range. 1t might
have been case of suicide"
Capt. Clinton frowned. He didn't
like suggestions of that kind after a
confession which had cost him FIVE
hours work to procure.
"Suicide?" he sneered. Say, doc
tor. did you happen to notice what
side Of the head the wound was on?"
DR.. Bernstein reflected moment.
"Ah, yes. Now come to think OF
1t, 1t was the left side"
Precisely" sneered the captain. Il
never heard of suicide shooting him.
self in the left temple. Don't worry,
doctor, it's murder, all right" Point
ing with jerk of his finger toward
Howard. he added: And we've got
the man who did the job"
officer Delaney approached his chief
| and spoke to him in low tone. The
captain frowned and looked toward
| his prisoner. Then, turning toward
the officer. he said:
"Is the wife downstairs?"
The officer nodded.
"Yes, sir; they just telephoned."
"Then let her come up" said the
captain. "She may know something
Delaney returned to the telephone
and DR.. Bernstein turned to the cap
tain:
Say what you will, captain, I'm
not at all sure that Underwood die
not do this himself"
"Ain't you? Well, am" replied
the captain with sneer. Pointing
again to Howard, he said:
'"This man has just confessed to the
shooting"
At that moment the front dool
opened and Annie Jeffries came In es
corted by an officer. She was pale
and frightened, and looked timidly a
the group of strange and serious-look
ing men present. Then her eyes wen
round the room in search of her hus
band. She saw him seemingly asleel
in an armchair, his wrists manaclet
in front of him. With fright
ened exclamation she sprang forward
but Officer Delaney intercepted hel
Capt. Clinton turned around angril,
at the interruption.
Keep the woman quiet till She
wanted!" he growled.
ITO BE CONTINUED.)
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Remarkable Surgical Operation.

A remarkable surgical operation has
been performed by DR.. Morrison. at
Queens hospital. Birmingham. upon a
man named Charles Endall. who had
been suffering from structure OF the
gullet caused by having taken sui.
phuric acid In mistake for whisky.
The mans throat having been closed,
new permanent mouth was opened
in his side. through which he was fed
by means Of tube. He gained weight,
and was able to leave the institution,
but gave way to drink, and died from
exhaustion through structure. hastened
by bronchitis.
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Wire for Retaining Poultry.

When making wire frames for
poultry house 1t Is better to make
them Of the inch'mesh netting than
OF the two-inch kind. This will pre-
vent the sparrows from getting in
and eating the food that is thrown
on the floor for the chickens.
1t is said that the sparrows bring
lice with them. and II SO they have
no place In the chicken house. Some
fanciers have their runways entirely
covered with this kind Of wire so that
the sparrows cannot get into the run
ways at all.
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CHAPTER lx.-Contlnued.

"But what's the good of sitting here
In this death house?" protested How.
ard. Take me to the station If l
must, 60. It's intolerable to sit any
longer here"
The captain beckoned to Maloney.
mot SO fast, young man. Before
we go to the station we want to ask
you few questions. Don't we. Ma
loney?"
The sergeant came over, and the
captain whispered something in his
ear. Howard shivered Suddenly
turning to his prisoner. the captain
shouted in the stern tone Of COM
mand:
Get up!"
Howard did as he was ordered. He
felt he must. There was no resisting
that powerful brute's tone of authori.
ty. Pointing to the other side of the
table, the captain went on:
stand over there where can look
at you'll"
The two men now faced each other,
the small table alone separating
them. The powerful electrolier over
head cast its light full on How.
ards haggard face and on the cap.
tain's scowling features. Suddenly
Maloney turned off every electric
light except the lights in the elect
roller, the glare of which was inten-
sified by the surrounding darkness.
The rest of the room was in shadow.
One saw only these two figures
standing vividly out in the strong
light-the white-faced prisoner and
his stalwart inquisitor. In the dark
background stood Policeman Delaney.
Close at hand was Maloney taking
notes.
You did 1t, and you know you did
it," thundered the captain. fixing his
eyes on his trembling victim.
81 did not do it." replied Howard
slowly and firmly. returning the police
mans stare.
You're lying!" shouted the captain.
I'm not lying" replied Howard
calmly.
The captain glared at him for
moment and then suddenly tried new
tactics.
"Why did you come here?" he de-
manded.
II came to borrow money"
Ibid you get it?"
"No-he said he couldn't give It to
me-"
Then you killed him."
II did not kill him." replied Howard
positively.
Thus the searching examination
went on, mercilessly. tirelessly. The
same questions, the same answers, the
same accusations. the same denials.
hour after hour. The captain was
tired, but being giant in physique,
he could stand 1t. He knew that his
victim could not. 1t was only a ques.
ton Of time when the latter's resist.
ance would be weakened. Then he
would stop lying and tell the truth.
That's all he wanted-the truth.
"You shot him!"
II did not"
"You're lying!"
"Tm not lying-it's the truth"
So It went on, hour after hour, re-
ientlessly, pitilessly, while the patient
Maloney, In the obscure background,
took notes.
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thods IN conducting


stop your lying!" he said fierce
ly. "Tell the truth. or We'll keep you
here until you do. The motive is
clear. You came for money. You
were refused, and you did the trick"
Suddenly producing the revolver,
and holding it well under the light,
so that the rays from the electrolier
fell directly on its highly polished
surface, he shouted:
Howard Jeffries, you shot Robert
Underwood, and you shot him with
this pistol"
Howard gazed at the shining sur
face Of the metal as If fascinated. He
spoke not a word, but his eyes be-
came riveted on the weapon until his
face assumed a vacant stare. From
the scientific standpoint, the act of
hypnotism had been accomplished.
In his nervous and overfatigued state,
added to his susceptibility to quick
hypnosis, he was now directly under
the influence of Capt. Clinton's
stronger will. He was completely re-
ceptive. The past seemed all a blur
on his mind. He saw the flash Of
steel and the police captains angry,
determined-looking face. He felt he
was powerless to resist that will any
longer. He stepped back and gave
shudder, averting his eyes from the
binding steel. Capt Clinton quickly
| followed up his advantage:
You committed this crime, Howard
Jeffries!" he shouted, fixing him with
stare. To his subordinate he
shouted: Didn't he, Maloney?"
He killed him all right" echoed
Maloney.
His eyes still fixed on those of his
victim. and approaching his face
close to his, the captain shouted:
"You did 1t, Jeffries! Come on, own
up! Let's have the truth! You shot
Robert Underwood with this revolver.
You did it. and you can't deny it! You
know you can't deny it! Speak," he
thundered. you did it,"
Howard, his eyes still fixed on the
shining pistol, repeated, as If recit.
ing a lesson:
Il did it,"
Quickly Capt. Clinton signaled to
Maloney to approach nearer with his
notebook. The detective sergeant
took his place Immediately back of
Howard. The captain turned to his
prisoner:
"You shot Robert Underwood"
Il shot Robert Underwood" re-
peated Howard mechanically.
You quarreled!"
I'VE quarreled."
"You came here for money!"
II came here for money"
He refused to give 1t to you'll"
He refused to give 1t to me-"
There was quarrel!"
There was a quarrel"
you drew that pistol"
II drew that pistol"
"And shot him!"
"And shot him."
Capt Clinton smiled triumphantly
That's ALL" he said.
Howard collapsed into chair. His
head dropped forward on his breast
as If he were asleep. Capt. Clinton
yawned and looked at his watch
Turning to Maloney, he said with q
chuckle:
by George; It's taken five hours
to get 1t out Of him!"
Maloney turned out the electric
lights and went to pull up the window
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Where the Camel FIunks.

A camel's bite proved fatal to an
Ohioan. The moral OF which is. chill.
dren, that although a camel may 20
seven days without drink It must
have q bite now and then.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
POINTED WAY TO SALVATION
Preachers Advice Was All Right but
His Friend Also Had Something
Wise to Say.

Senator Samuel A. Ettelson, speak
ing recently at banquet, told the fol-
lowing:
"A colored preacher stood up on a
Sunday and said, My text this morn
ing, brothers and sisters, am What
shall | do to be saved?" To me there
seems only one way to be saved, and
that am to quit this'ere eXtravagant
living. Back to the simple life, say l.
There am going to be no chance for
you to be saved so long as you keep
up this high living. If there is any
thing that is going to kill our race it
is these'ere luxuries. Better go hun.
cry and cold like the wolf. Go out
and face the rains and fight the
storms. Go wade like the crane. You
will grow rugged and you will grow
tough, but you'll walk like a man
Yes, sir, that am de way to salvation
that am de way to get saved
Just then tall colored man, ris.
ing from his pew in the rear of the
church, interrupted the preacher
shouting: This am no way to be saved
You just jump right through that back
window and run just as fast as your
legs will carry you, for the, county
sheriff am here with a warrant for
your arrest for stealing them chickens
from Massa Martins coop last Friday
night Chicago Tribune.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
TROUBLE IN DINING ROOM
Little Mxup Between Ladies Accepted
PhilosophicaIIy by the Torpid
willie Landlord.

AT one time yesterday 1t looked
ike we was going to have a little
trouble here in the dining room, but it
didn't come to nothin' much," related
the landlord of the Torpidville tavern.
Maxine and Sylphie, the young ladies
that are waitin' table, got to SQUAD
plln' about a pint of etiquette, or the
merits % their respective fellers, or
something that-a-way, as ladies is
everlastin'ly doin', and Sylphie, reck-
on 1t was, told Maxine, or mebby Max
Inc told Sylphie-anyhow, one told the
other that she wasn't no better than
she ort to be- And Maxine, or
Sylphie, whichever it was, got sorter
1ussy about it and answered that she
was too, and she didn't care who knew
1t! And then they kind O. tied in on
each other and went round and round
as 1t were, and 1t took 'em quite a
While after it was over to wash the
ketchup and broken glass out of their
Golfers, as they call their hair. But
that's all it amounted to, and there's
no use in firm 'em, for ladies will be
ladies and there amt no help for it,"
Kansas City Sun.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Push Sale of Red Cross Seals.

The American Red Cross has al
ready printed over S5,OOO,O0O Red
Cross Christmas seals and probably
the edition will number 100000, 900
before the end of the campaign. If
the anticipatiOns Of the anti-tubercu-
losls workers are realized, no less
than 100000 will be obtained from
the sale of Red Cross seals. Practic-
ally all of the money remains in the
state or city where the seals are sold,
only a very small percentage of it is
going to pay for the cost of the print
Ing and distributing the seals and for
the expense of running the campaign.
In case any persons cannot obtain
seals in the community where they
live, they can secure them by writing
to Red Cross Seal Headquarters, 715
Union Trust Building, Washington, D.
c. Red Cross seals cost one cent
each and every seal sold is bullet in
the fight against tuberculosis.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
A Fine Peanut Crop.

Yazoo City.-Eden is a small station
on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
road, few miles north of Yazoo City.
Like most other sections of the country,
the country surrounding that thriving
village has been devoted almost excu-
sively for years to the growing of cot
ton. Last year the devastation of the
boil weevil was great ,and many farm
ers, especially those who operate on a
small scale, were so discouraged at the
outlook that they were in quandary
which way to turn to get crop that
would be relied upon to bring in cash.
This year they decided to experiment
along these lines other than cotton, and a
good deal of land was planted to sugar
cane and peanuts. The latter crop has
turned out well, and is proving a profit
able one for those who engaged in it.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
New Way to Get Money.

There are many ways to get money
from people, and in these days when
it is often necessary to raise various
sums for missionary and other church
work, the ministers of the gospel
make all sorts of moving appeals.
But the preacher who takes the prize
in this line of endeavor so far is an
old colored man down south.
I'VE has collection to take I'D dis
mawnin,'" he said: "a collection for
mos important cause, an we needs
as much money as we kin git. But,
foh de sake of your regulations,
whichever of you stole Mr. Jones'
turkeys don't put nothin' in de plate" :"
That was how he got money out of
every member of his congregations
Popular Magazine.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
ECZEMA SPREAD OVER BODY

R. F. D. No. 1, Lewisburg, Ky-"Fif-
teen years ago I was badly affected
with eczema upon my scalp first, then
1t spread all over my body and con-
tinued to grow worse for four years.
1t began with dry rash. After form
ing thick scales or scabs the irritation
forced me to scratch the scabs off and
the hair would come out with them.
Upon my face and body the sores
would get inflamed and they disfig-
ured my face. 1t was worse where
my clothes irritated them. The erup-
tion was yellowish watery kind,
sometimes bloody. In warm weather
it was so bad I was not able to work
on account Of the raw irritating sores
on my head and body,
after trying various medicines
without relief I tried Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. After using four cakes
Of Cuticura Soap and four boxes of
Cuticura Ointment and one bottle Of
the Resolvent I was entirely sound
and we'll and have been for eleven
years" (Signed) w. H. Williams,
Mar. 10, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. l., Boston"
Adv
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
MISSISSIPPI RIFLE TEAM LAST
MAJOR HOGABOOM WINS INDIVID.
UAL HONORS AT SHOOT.
Col Baker Returned Says Mississippians
Enjoyed Trip to Alabama-Ala-
bama Won Team Event.

Jackson.-Although the Mississippi
rifle team that went to Birmingham
came out in last place at the interstate
shoot there, a National Guardsman Of
this state, Major George L. Hogaboom,
of Vicksburg. won the trophy offered for
individual high score.
Major Hogaboom won the 6oO-yard
event, making As out of a possible so.
Alabama won the match, Georgia came
second, and Mississippi was third.
Col. +. b. Baker, of Jackson, returned
home from Birmingham. He stated that
the Mississippi men who went to Ala
bama thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Major Hogaboom, who took highest
individual honors in one of the events,
is in charge of the rifle range at Vicks-
burg, and is inspector of small arms in
the Mississippi National Guard.
Adjutant General Arthur Fridge, who
went to Alabama with the rifle team,
went from Birmingham to Norfolk, Va,
to attend the convention of National
Guardsmen early in December.
Individual winners in Birmingham
were as follows: Sergeant E. H. Pope,
of Alabama, 200 yards, surprise fire,
score 40; Major Hogaboom, Mississippi,
600 yards, slow fire, score As; Capt. w.
w. Wheeler, Georgia, 1000 yards, slow
fire, 4s.
Major Hogaboom and Arthur Dunn, of
Vicksburg, tied for second place in the
1o0-yard match, both making a score Of
AZ out of possible so.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Good Things for Orphans.

Jackson.-Three cars laden with pro
visions intended for the Methodist and
Baptist orphanages located in this city
came in Wednesday, having been sent
out over different railroad lines to col,
lect good things to eat and wear that
might be offered to the little ones by
generous merchants and farmers
throughout the state These cars are
run annually over practically all lines
that traverse Mississippi and receive con-
tributions for the two orphanages in
Jackson and the Presbyterian orphanag'
in the northern part of the state.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
TOMATO CLUB PRIZES.
Five Mississippi Girls Will Go to the City
of WASHINGTON,

h Jackson.-When the National Corn
and Tomato Club show roundup is held
in Washington, d. c., in January, 1913,
it is hoped that Mississippi will be we'll
represented, especially by girls who have
made good in the tomato growing and do
| mestic science realm during the past sea-
son. 1t is the purpose of Miss Powell,
the director of the Tomato Girls Club
movement, to take at least five girls,
those who have made the best records,
the results of whose work was recently
announced, on the Washington trip. OF
course, the state has no funds with which
to meet the expense of this trip for the
five girls, and this will have to be Sc
u cured from outside sources. Miss Powell
is looking forward to material assistance
N from the directors of the county clubs to
Il get busy and try and raise the amount
y that will be required, which, it is esti-
mated, will be about $40 each.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Not Used to "Hiuh Life"

An old farmer was in London visit,
Ing his son, who had got on in the
world, and who kept a large house,
servants, etc.
When the two sat down to dinner
the first night a manservant waited
upon them, and was most assiduous
IN his attentions to the old farmer.
After watching his antics for bit the
guest exclaimed
What the mischief are ye dancin'
about like that for? Can ye not draw
in yer chair and sit down? I'm sure
there's enough here for the three of
london Mail.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Study School Conditions.

Tupelo.-Dr. Bourland of Washington,
D. c., and Hon. w. H. Smith of jackson
spent Monday in Lee county, and, ac-
companied by County Superintendent Il.
P. Clayton, visited several country
schools with view of studying cond.
tions prior to establishing some country
high schols and starting the school wag-
ons. Prof. Smith and Supt. Clayton
have been at work on this problem for
some time and expect to perfect the
plans and make several consultations
during the summer of 1913.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Good Job,

Now, Johnny" said the teacher
after she had explained the meaning
of the word. Il wish you would write
sentence containing defeat"
After a struggle which lasted for
about twenty minutes Johnny an
nounced that he was ready to be
heard.
please read your composition" the
teacher directed.
When you git shoes dat's too tite,''
Johnny read, "it's hard on de feet"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
RACED WITH TRAIN.
Sheriff Cooper Wanted to Attach House
hold Goods.

Aberdeen.-Sheriff ]. D. Cooper had
an exciting race with Mobile & Ohio
freight train in an automobile, in order
to attach two cars loaded with cattle
and household gods. w. L. Brazellon
moved to Aberdeen from Linneus, Mo-,
and rented one of j. F. Plants planta-
tions. For some cause he became dis
satisfied mad left town. AS soon as
Mr.. Plant heard of his departure he
got out an attachment for the two cars
Sheriff Cooper telephoned Muldoon and
was told that the cars had Just left, so
he rented an automobile and hit the
good road to Gibson, eight miles from
Aberdeen and about the same distance
from Muldoon. He arrived in Gibson
ahead of the train, attached the cars and
had them set out on the side track.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
DIR. W. H. ROWAN RETURNS.
Chief Sanitary Inspector for Board of
N Health BUSY,


IN, Jackson.-Dr w. Fl. Rowan, chief
sanitary inspector of the state board of
health, has returned from months visit
to the delta and northeastern section of
the state.
y He reports that he found quite a
great deal to do along his line, espe-
cially in regard to the hotels of the
. delta, and the handling of meats in
northeastern Mississippi. The hotels of
The delta section are usually found to
y'tbe below those of any other section of
Isthe state, while in northeastern Missis-
Ppi the hotels are reported as being
! about the average of the state, accord
!. ing to DR.. Rowan. In some cases the
ia" is being called upon to enforce the
regulations of the board of health.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Lets Robinson Go.

Jackson.-Gov. Brewer granted dis.
charge from the penitentiary to Owen
Robinson, a negro, for meritorious con.
duct. Several weeks ago Robinson pre-
vented the escape of convict at the
Parchman farm. When he discovered
that fellow convict had taken French
leave of the camp he got on his trail,
and soon saw him about hundred yards
away. He ran after the man for seven
miles, finally overtaking and bringing
him back to the farm.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
ThanksqiVInu Ouerv.

A little girl on awakening Thanks
giving morning was asked what she
was thankful for.
oh, big turkey dinner and no
school," was the prompt reply.
But" inquired her mother in sur
prise, "are you not thankful that YOU
have papa and mammal"
"Oh, can be thankful for them any
day"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Stella-Why don't you sue him for
breach Of promise?
TWO GueSses.

We'll" said the proud father as
the doctor entered the room, what
is it-a boy or a girl?"
III give you two guesses, and even
then you won't guess right" said the
doctor.
'Tush! nonsense!" said the proud
father. "Boy?"
Nope" said the doctor.
"Ah-girl, then?" said the proud
father
Nope" said the doctor.
"Ah-I KNOW said the proud
father sadly.-Harper Weekly.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
One Fisherman's Idea

First Angler-Look. this fish was
almost caught before; see the broken
hook in its mouth.
Second Angler-It should have had
sense enough to steer clear of hooks
after that.
First Angler-Oh, come, you can't
expect fish to exhibit more sense
than human being.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Railroad Nears COMPLETION.

Meridian.-That the Meridian and
Memphis railroad is nearer completion
than is generally realized, can be seen
by figures obtained from the offices of
the company and shows that the new
railroad will be in operation between
Meridian and Union in the next sly
months
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Unique Prison Record.

Jacksonville statistical report of the
secretary and registrar of the Missis-
sippi penitentiary for the month shows a
unique situation, which was that the
number of convicts received exactly ball
anced those cleared-sixty-two each way.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Veteran Minister Dead.

40 y \. Wesson.-Rev. Peter Gowan, pastor Of
fsthe First Presbyterian Church oe this
city, died at his home. Rev. Mr.. Cowan
pehad been pastor of the church at this
too place for more than twenty-one years,
lui vcorning to this city from Aberdeen
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Mississippi Hogs Bring Top Prices.

National Stock Yards, Ill.-Hogs from
Mississippi topped the St. Louis market
Friday They were Berkshire, weighing
an average of 264 pounds, shipped by W,
j. Miller, of Corinth
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12
Real THINGS,

who was this great god Pan you
read about who worked on pipes?"
Il guess he was boss plumber"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulateand invig-
crate stomach, liver Hnd bowels. Sugar-coated,
tiny granules, easy to take as candy. Adv.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1912-12-12

Mrs "inslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethtng, softens the gums, reduces ntlamma-
ton, aays pain cures wind collie, 25c bottle ADV