Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-09-06
Hero Worship Of
Gun Men Latest
Craze
Of WOmens
of High
Caste

by little the story Of the adventure
got out among the friends of the
participants and it was not long be-
fore another seeing the gun men"
party was organized.
Women who have been present at
these affairs say they provide the
only genuine thrill left to those whose
sole aim is to find new sensations
Not the least interesting, as well as
amusing, feature of the nocturnal
pastime is the readiness with which
the gun men" and thieves appreciate
their value as criminal exhibits. A
ten dollar bill and liberal refresh
lhent would insure the visitors
pleasant chat with one of the aristo-
Gratis Of thugdom. Now the introduce
tons and gatherings are arranged be-
forehand for a certain price.
"Gyp the Blood" Lefty Louie"
Whitley Jack" Lewis, 'Dago Frank"
and the other gun men" accused OF
having filled Rosenthal with lead had
attained the prominence of stars" in
the drama staged by the underworld
for the qualification of morbidly curl
Gus women. Indeed, they were COM
handing such fancy prices for hand
shakes and few hours conversation
that their companions now refer to
them as suckers" for giving up
good income to take chance on the
chair.
Hard to Understand.
BY this time you are trying to fg-
ure out the answer. Why should the
well bred girl or woman want to
breathe the same air with such vile
creatures? It's a riddle to those who
are acquainted with The facts, as II
viii be to those normal men and vom-
en- who are now learning of the stu
alton for the first time.
Do not dismiss the matter with the
statement that they are silly matinee
girls They are not. The matinee
girls demand good looks and at least
a sham bravery in their idols. These
municipal outlaws have neither good
looks nor courage to recommend
them. They are towards Of the very
worst type.
: This is proved by the fact that they
seldom go man hunting" alone. They
travel in bands of FIVE or six. A care
full search of the police records fails to
disclose a case in which they gave
their victims anything like an even
chance. Four of them riddled the |
unfortunate gambler whose sensation
al killing has had the city by the ears
for weeks. Time and again these
craven towards have used innocent
as shields in their street bat
ties. No matinee girl would waste a
on such apologies for men.
The women who have been worship
ing at the shrines Of these criminals
and making profitable their idle hours |
are of far different type than the so
called silly matinee girl. They are
women of supposed refinement and as
sured social position, women who have !
reached the point where matinee idols |
bore them. They viii tell you they are
interested from a psychological stand
point.
satlated, Seek Something New.
A few of them are telling the truth,
but the majority of those who have
been among those present at the five
o'clock Ia. MI teas" have never |
shown the slightest interest in such 1
matters up to the present time. In
this case. as in many others, the word
is an excellent alibi for
those who favor the unconventional.
Most healthy minded persons will
ascribe this latest slant of some fem
mime minds to the same, mental equip
ment which induces a woman to send /
flowers to murderer. Right in line
with the craze to meet well known
and popular murderers Cat the pre-
vailing rate for an Introductory was