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The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Fat Juror Excused; Can't Keep Awake

quent the legal train of thought was
wrecked by peaceful sign or snore.
Z-z-z br-r-r-r-r. whew-ew-eww-eW!"
The lawyer usually became indig-
nant and then the kicking process had
to be done all over.
Matters reached a climax the other
day when White appealed to the one
whom lie blames for all his troubles
the man who impaneled him as juror
Municipal Judge Walker.
Jury service gives me sleeping sick
ness" he said,
Then he mentioned his weight-3lO
pounds-and the fact that he is a
butcher and has spent most of his time
for several months In the ice box of
his brothers meat market at 26 South
Fifth avenue He said he Just couldn't
stand the warm courtroom any longer.
you see. only thin men and buns
are meant for jury service" said
White "A man who spends most of
his days in an ice box. or a heavy
weight who worked strenuously can't
stand this program of doing. nothing.
This warm air just makes n fellow
sleepy"
He was excused from further serv-
ice,
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

two inches in height. Somehow
never did get enough green peas.
ate gallon can of them one day. and
then stopped because ! was afraid
more would hurt me. l can eat a peck
OF potatoes with little butter
smeared over them; and quail could
eat four of them every day forever.
Breen came to Cincinnati six years
ago from Flemingburg, Ky. He is a
Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton
freight handler.
John never seems to get enough to
eat" sighs Mrs. o'Meara. his aunt. AT
supper he eats half dozen pota-
toes. goodly portions OF stewed toma-
toes, several large pieces of meat. a
few cups of coffee and half leaf of
bread or similar quantity Of foods,
and then he announces: I'll Just go
down to the corner and eat them ba-
nanas.'"
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

HHICAGO.-Only thin men and
~ buns" are meant for jury service.
So reasons John w. White, streDu-
GUS butcher and emulator Of the obe-
sity propensities of the late Baby"
Bliss.
White struggled along for nearly a
week trying to be perfectly good
juror In the Municipal court. but he
failed dismally. because he couldn't
keep awake.
Bailiffs stood at his side and nudged
him In the ribs. Twas like trying to
tickle a rhinoceros. Then they kicked
his shins. pulled his ears and, grasp
ing firmly, shook him by the shoulders.
White would grin sleepily and try 10
beat his record of the first day. when
he stayed awake for ten minutes But
somehow he always slipped cog
Each time an ardent lawyer waxed elo-
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

Anew YORK.-Is Minnie. the feline
IN favorite of the inmates of the lnas-
much Home for Aged Women. roof
ripping. gravel-scratching, hole-tearlng.
diabolical example OF what u cat
should not be, or is Minnie softpur-
ring, atfectionate. fireloving and milk
seeking animal. worthy of all the de-
votion that the women of the home
and neighbors In the block can give
her?
This is the vital case which is being
tried in the court of public opinion in
the home. in every drawing-room. In
the back yards and out the windows of
Garfield place. There is much excite
ment in Garfield place. and the case
of the big, white Persian cat Minnie
threatens to enter the civil courts and
become as famous as the $4,000 koon
kat case of Maine.
Minnie is charged in the indictment
brought by William A. Robbins in a
complaint to the health department.
with having lelinely, feloniously and
with malice aforethought. ripped, torn.
scratched and otherwise made holes
in a certain tin roof. situated Just over
the library Of said complainant The
charges. separately and collectively.
Minnie Indignantly denies through her
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Evidence Put In Too Late.

prisoner was being tried in an
English court for murder; evidence
against him purely circumstantial;
part of it hat found near the scene
of the crime-an ordinary, round.
black hat. but sworn to as the pris-
oner's. Counsel for the defense. OF
course, made much of the commonness
of the hat. You. gentlemen, no doubt
each of you, possess such hat. OF
the most ordinary shape and make.
Beware how you condemn a fellow
creature to shameful death on such
4 piece of evidence" and SO on. So
the man was acquitted. Just as he
was leaving the dock, with the most
touching humility and simplicity, he
said: IF you please, my lord. may |
ave my 'at?'
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Cats Conduct is Up to City for Trial

friend, Mrs. Susan Lane. founder Of
the home. The Indictment describes
the roof as being an extension roof.
covered with gravel, Minnie is accused
of having scratched the gravel off and
having torn the tin.
The defense is not insanity. Min
ME offers in evidence to refute the
charge, four sets of perfectly blunt
claws. She claims that 1t would have
been impossible for her to have
scratched gravel or torn tin. Several
moned by the defense, who will testify
that Minnie Is home-loving animal.
has no suffragette tendencies. and Is
seldom seen away from her own fire.
side.
The prosecution offers to prove by
numerous witnesses that Minnie and
another cat, ito the deponent un-
knowp"-a sort of Mary Doe cat-can
be thoroughly identified as the leader
in the band of feline vandals.
The neighborhood is divided. The
board of health has been drawn in and
has instructed Minnie, Mrs. Lane. act
ing as Interpreter, that she must re-
main within the confines of her own
home. If she does not, the civil courts
will take the case from the Court OF
Public Opinion OF the Garfield place
district.
Minnie, upon being asked her opin
ion of her ancestors and the case IN
general, remarked "Meiouw!" She
then turned her back on the inter
viewer, which is supposed TO be an ex
preston of disgust with the entire pro
ceeding
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
SURPRISED Bridqet,

Aristocratic Lady-"Td like to know.
Bridget, what has become of all the
roast beef and cake that was left
over from yesterday" Bridget
Sure mum. didn't yet niver have a
perlaceman calm on yez when you
were my age?"
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Peculiar Choice Of FIance.

pretty young woman in France
recently chose as her fiance harden
ed criminal who had been condemned
to death. She herself was serving a
sentence in prison for theft. and when
she heard that fellow prisoner was
to be guillotined she imm ediately Pc
titioned the authorities to be allowed
to wed him. Her strange request was
rot granted.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Modern Philanthropy.

81 believe I'll give that poor stray
cat piece of meat" What. and pau
perize the cat! Always help the poor
to help themselves. Scatter some
crumbs on the sidewalk. They will at.
tract a bird for the cat to grab!"-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston.
Mass, will send a large trial box of
Paxtine Antiseptic. a delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation.
to any woman. free. upon request.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03


and exhaustion of force The " Discovery is sil
tonic which the blood, and
heart by initiating Natures methods of restoring
TISSUE and feeding the heart and lungs rich
red blood.
Il suffered from pain nndes right shoulder blade also
R. Pierce Buffalo, NJ Y Had four different doctors and did
bdidden. unable for six months
nothing skeleton advised take Dr.
Golden Medical Discovery Percs Pellets
bottle of the Discovery could
time when had taken thre bottles could do
hen in good health. My pounds
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

When a bachelor is landed by leap
year girl, he can imagine about how a
fish out of water feels.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

A good nights sleep is one of the
few things people like that is good
for them.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

Mrs wnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces iniinmma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

A girls kisses are like pickles in
bottle-the first is hard TO get, but
the rest come easy.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

life
orins blood
ohoD Golden
Golden
odandvitaiz
No
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

Garfield Tea. the Incompatible laxative.
Pleasant TO take, pure, mild in action and
wonderfully health-giving.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All grocers.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

The system takes kindly to natures laxa-
tive, Garfield Tea. which is mild in action
and always effective.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

A kitten is almost as frisky and
senseless as a flirt.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Boys Idea.

Willie was looking at the pictures in
n magazine when suddenly he turned
to his father and asked: PA. do CO.
coanuts really grow on trees?"
"Of course. Where did you think
they grew?'
why. pa. always thought the
monkeys laid 'em. boston Tran
script.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

A man is no sooner elected to office
that he begins to kick because 1t isn't
more remuneratiye.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

Ten smiles for nickel Always buy Red
Gross Bag Blue; have beautiful clear white
clothes.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

And many married woman thinks
it's up to her to assert her indepen-
dence by abusing her husband.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

It's wonderful what large catalogues
from small garden seeds will grow.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

w. N. w., DENVER, NO. 1s-1s12.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

ROM New Orleans We came
L. leisurely to Mobile. 140 miles
east and north, stopping by the
way at Pass Christian and BIZ
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-20

knew you must feel so hcd Oh. ~
yen. Captain Wayne, you hate yoat2
and love 10 inspire you-tor yJUT
mother yet lives Truly It males =?
hear. tbrob 70 think Of the uro-i.1l!G
which awaits you Ken o. tie Soa;'.
Il Is through sueh - you ao.d.':s
trained by -ter;. duty-t..tt ties"
d.solateG states are Desired - rise
above the ashes Oi War Into q great
ness never before cqCalsd. ! i"tt
that now, in this supreme fpur of sa"-
rifce. tie men and "un,tt, o. I~t
South are 70 exhibit before the world
a courage greater than thar Of the
battlefield. 1t is 70 be the marvel OF
the nation, and the thought and pride
Of it should make you strong
1T may indeed be SO; | can bat be
leve it. as the prophecy comes from
your lips might even find courage
to do my part in this redemption were
you ever at hand to inspire.
She laughed gently. Il am not a
Virginian, Captain Wayne. but most
loyal daughter OF the North: yet ii
so inspire you by my mere words,
surely IL is not SO far TO my home
but you might Journey there to listen
to my further words of wisdom.
Il have not forgotten the permits
sion already granted NE, and IL is
temptation not easily cast aside. You
return North soon?'
Within a week"
hardly knew what prompted me
to voice my next questionable, per
haps, weary of being so long Knocked
for felt small interest in her prob
able answer.
DO you expect your husbands re
lease from duty by that time"
She gave quick start Of surprise.
drawing in her breath as though sud
Genly choked. Then the rich color
oversrread her face. My husband 2
She calculated in voice barely audi
be, my husband? Surely you can
not mean Major Brennan?"
Put ! certainly do | said. won
dering what might be wrong. Whom
else could mean"
And vou thought that" she asked
incredulonsly Why, how could YOU?
How should / have thought other
wise?" exclaimed. my eyes eagerly
searching her downCast face. Why
Cation told me It was 50 the night
was before Sheridan he confirmed II
again in conversati less than an
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-20

hour ago. Colgate, my Lieutenant,
who met you in a Baltimore hospital,
referred to him the same way. If ]
have been deceived through ali these
months, surely everything and every
body conspired to that end-you bore
the same name; you told me plainly
you were married; you wore we'd
ding-ring; you resided while It camp
in his quarters; you called each 9th
err Frank and Edith. From first to
asst not one word has been Spoken!
by any one to cause me to DOUBT that
you were his wife"
Il recall starting to explain all this
10 YOU once" she said, striving vainly
TO appear at ease 1T was when we
we're interrupted by tie sudden com
ing upon US of Mr. and Mrs. Rungay.
Yet I supposed you knew. that you
would have learned the facts from
others The last time we were to-
gether told you did not wholly IN
derstand you. 1t is no wonder. when
you thought that Of me-"
II am going to tell you my story,
Captain Wayne 1t is not pleasant
ask under these circumstances. yet
one owe you as well as myself. This
nay prove our last meeting, and we
must not part under the shadow Of a
mistake, however innocently 1t may
have originated. ! am the only child
Of Edwin Adams. a manufacturer, of
,tonirgton, Connecticut. My father
was also for several terms a member
of Congress from that State. AS the
death OF my mother occurred when |
was but FIVE years old, al my father s
love was iavished upon me, and !
grew up surrounded by every advan-
tage which abundant means and high
social position could supply. During
all those earlier years my playmate
and most intimate CON- panion was
Charles Brennan, younger brother OF
the Major, and the son Of Judge David
Brennan Of the State Supreme Court.
As We grew older his friendship for
me ripened into love, feeling which
found it impossible to return. / liked
him greatly, valued him most highly,
continued his constant companion,
yet experienced no desire for closer
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-20
THE END
Wives fer Tobacco.

In the early settlement Of Virginia.
when the adventurers were prlrcipal-
unmarried men. il was deemed
necessary to export such Wor!en as
could be prevailed upon to quit Egg.
land, as wives tor the planters. A
letter accompanying one Of these mat
rimonial shipments. dated Lont.cn. Au-
gust IL. 1921. says:
We send you In the ship enc wiaov
and eleven maids, as wives for the
people OF Virginia; there hath been
especial care had In the choice ct
them, for there hath not one OF them
been received but upon good recon-
mendaticns. There are nearly Nifty
more that are read, 10 cone. For
the reimbursing of charges. i: Is or
dered that every man that narries
them. give one hundred pounds O.
best leaf tobacco for each Of then. -
Kirkland. Commercial. AID Dus.cess
Anecdots-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-20
CHAPTER xxxVilI.
My Lady Of the North.

walked the next mile thought
fully, bordering over those vague
hopes and plans with which Cations
optimism had inspired me. Suddenly
there sounded behind nc the thud o.
hoofs. while I heard a merry peal of
laughter, accompanied by gay eX-
change of words. ! drew aside, lead
ing my horse into small thicket be-
side the road to permit the cavalcade
10 pass. 1t was a group Of perhaps a
dozen--three or four Federal officers,
the remainder ladies' whose bright
dresses and smiling faces made a
most winsome sight. They glanced
curiousIy aside at me as they galloped
past. Eut none paused, and | merely
glanced at them with vague interest.
my thoughts elsewhere Suddenly a
horse seemed TO draw back from ont OF
the center Of the fast disappearing
party.
| had led my limping horse out into
the road once more to resume my
Journey. paying scarcely the slightest
attention to what was taking place.
for my head was again throbbing TO
the no. pulse Of the sun. The party
Of strangers rode slowly away into
the enveloping dust cloud. and | had
forgotten them, when low. sweet
voice spoke close beside me: Cap
tain Wayne. | know you cannot have
forgotten me-
She was leaning down from the
saddle. and as [ glanced eagerly up
into her dear eyes they were swim
ming with tears.
Forgotten! Never for one mo-
ment." I exclaimed; yet l failed to
perceive your presence until you
spoke"
"You appeared deeply buried in
thought as we rode by. but could not
leave yoi without q word when
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-20

.v onens IN a Confederate tent
ins orsttraI stage Of the Civil War. Gen.
40 innarts TO capt. Wayne AN lfhpoftar u. !
1sssage 10 I4onsstrcet. AceomptnIrd ~
cargt craig. an old army scout. Wy u
esis IN his mission. They get Wlttnh
s 10 lives Of the enemy and In the dark
.as. WAYNE Ia taken for a Fenerai oi
49, and a young lady on horsepach -
stven in his charge. She Is q northst =
Iii and attempts 10 escape. o.'t r =.
-tb he dispatches. while Wayne ana MY
fadv Of the North are LEFT alone. ihts
sset shelter In hut and entering II IN
N. dark q huge mastT attacks wa y
The Gill shoots the brute Just ~ ~
The owner of the hut. Jed Bungay. anf
III wife appear and soon party OF
horsemen approach They are ied pN
man claiming to be Red Lowrie. hut VINO
nroyes 10 be Maj. Brennan. a fedeFd'
officer whom the Union Elrl reros - 60.
and he is brought before sheridan. w
threatens him with death unless ne re-
yeals the secret message. NaEne neis'
Edith Brennan to he the wife o. MAI
Brennan He Is rescued by Jed buhg1y
Who starts to reach Gen. Lee. WINE
WAYNE In disguise penctrates TO the pan
room. beneath which he had been IN
prsoned He Is introduced TO MISS
Minor end barely escapes being unlnasn :
ed Edith Brennan recognizing asHe,
says sne VIII Save MN - ~,
through the lines, they are confronted by
Brennan, who Is knocked senseless. INC 4,
bidding Edith adieu, wayne makes
dash for liberty. He encounters Bunsay
they reach the Lee camp and are SEM
with reir1orccments to join Early. In the
battle OF Shenandoah the regiment is
overwhelmed, and Wayne. while In the
hospital. Is visited by Edith Brennan.
Wayne and Bungay are sent on scout
INK detail. and arriving ut the Minor
place. Wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs
bungay and later Edith appears
Wayne's detachment Is hesieged by guer,
rillas. Brennan and his men arrive and
eid In repelling the invaders until a res
cuing party Of bluecoats reach the scene
Brennan challenges Wayne to duel; IN.
latter fires In the ar. and Is himseii
wounded He bids Edith adleu and she
expresses the hope that they may meet
after the war.
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CHAPTER xxxvI.-continued.

Hey, there, you gray-back!" he
shouted. hold on Bit"
As came to a Pause and glanced
back, wondering II there could be any
thing wrong with my parole, he swung
bis cap and pointed
That officer coming yonder wants
to speak with you"
Across the open field at my right.
hidden until then by slight rise Of
ground. mounted cavalryman was
riding RAPIDLY toward me. For the
moment bis lowered head prevented
recognition, but as he cleared the
ditch and cane up smiling, l saw 1t
vas Cation.
BY Jove. Wayne. but this is
mcky!" he exclaimed, springing to
the ground beside me. I've actually
been praying for a week past that |
might see you. Holmes, Of your serv-
zee, told me you had pulled through.
nut everything is in s.lch confusion
mat TO hunt for you would have been
me rrcvcrbial quest after needle
haystack. You have been
rarclcd then?"
Yes, I'm completely out of It at
as'" | answered. feeling to the full
he deep syrDathy expressed by his
'aee' IT was a bitter pill. but one
Which had to ho tokoo',
kno~ it. old fellow" and his
EGaha-Siasp on mine frightened warm
Nv IL you have been beaten there
y 10 dlEgEace in 1t, for no other ma
uon IN this world could ever have
accomplished 1t. Put this was a case
=, Greek meeting Greek, and we had
ue money, the resources, and the
uen. ah, Wayne. l tell you. do
aos oei'cye the-e Is today q spark OF
.,'.erless IN the heart Of a fighting
Federal soldier"
Know. Caton." | said-and tie
sorcs came hard-"your fighting men
.esfect us. even rs we do them n
ass heen a sheer game of which could
.'Aca inc most punishment, ard the
.c.ser mad to so down. know all
mat OUT nevertheless, 1t is a terrible
su.irs 10 so much OF hope, suffering
ana sacrifice"
les, he admitted soberiy. you
e gwen your all. but those who
I've nave wonderful work be-
"c .netn. They must lay anew the
foundations: they are TO be tho 70.
homer" ~ "e going
sn,!ed bitterly at this designation
u ny journeys end
res. II you can 20 name a fev
s'oWn nelds and a vacant negro
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-20
NO WORDS WASTED
A Swift Transformation Briefly o.
scribeo.

About food, the following brief ous
lnphatic letter from Georgia WON
an goes straight to the point and 10
convincing
MY frequent attacks OF indigestion
end palpisation OF the heart cuS.
minated in a sudden and desperate Ill
ness, from which | arose enfeebled In
mind and body. The doctor advised
me to live on cereals. but mono OF
them agreed with me until l trisd
Grape-Nuts food and Postum.
THE more | used Of them tho mors
l felt convinced that they were 1uss
what / needed, and in a short time
they made a different woman OF mo.
My stomach and heart troubles disap
peared as II by magic. and my mind
was restored and Ii as clear as It ever
was.
Il gained flesh and strength 80 rap
Idly that my friends were astonished.
Postum and Grape-Nuts have benefited
me so greatly that 1 am glad to bear
this testimony" Name given BY
Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
There's reason" and it is explained
In the little book, 1.-The Road to Well
VILE" in Pkgs.
Ever read the above lsttert as~
enc appears from time 10 time. The2
are genutne, srUe. aa6 f1n II human
lAtefest
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-04-20
Exposing Children to Disease.

In an article on the treatment Of
sick children in the Woman's Home
Companion the author, Dr. Roger X.
bennett, famous New York special
list on the diseases OF children, says;
Never. never, never expose ths
child to any contagious disease In or
der that he may have It once and b
done with It. Even the socalled sim
pie children's diseases. such as meas
les or whooping cough. have = death
rate that ia appalling.