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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-07-04
Pre- Nuptiai Confidence.

Pre.NuptiaI Confidence.
.die?:v :. - -''oi7
yes
AND "a DO you think you are suited to
one another?"
y. y think 50; we are both liars
Both liars.''
yes. 4 told her she was the only
girl l!had ever loved. and she told mo
,l. ! was the only man that had ever
Alssed 8 her. ~ Houston Post.
A Deduction.
Have you spoken Of our love to
your mether as yet:?D n,,1rnure,d the
Young man. Fiss
Not yet," whispered the girl.
HAS she noticed nothing?''
She has noticed that I've been act.
ing queerly Of late, but she thinks it's
inst bllioasness.''
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-07-04
What MIGHT Be Done.

w ii!lSDC ne 0OtlG Ii men were Wise
What glorious deeds. my suffering broth
CT. ~ K, !.
Would they unite
In love and right
And cease their scorn IF one another?
Orpression's heart might be imbued
With kidding drops of loving kindness,
And knowledge pour
From shore to shore.
Light. on the eyes OF mental blindness
All slavery. warfare, les and wrongs.
All vice and crime might die together,
And Wine and corn
To each man born
Be free as warmth in summer weather.
The meanest wretch that ever trod,
The deepest sunk in guilt and sorrow,
Might stand erect
In self respect
And share the teezning world tomorrow
What might be done? This might be done
And more than this, my suffering broth
More than the tongue
81 Fer said or sung
II men We're wise and loved each other.
80 St. Louis Gloloe-Democrat .
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-07-04

!, Tip Of Florida Never Freezes.
I The southern tip of Florida is the only
portion of the United States which new
er has experienced freezing weather.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-07-04

5EPP7 AI BAT { TAX EPlE

and his CORY Young Republicans had
hsalstered Sufficient strength 10 declare
sMfsS lie British parliament already
was discussing the abandonment OF the
objectionable practices of which the
knieficans complained Ii that fact
t4aa been known in Washington the
ss ton taken by congress a century ago
8NcN'd have been made impossible.
"a WAHn the peace commissioners met
N Int in 1914 the Americans were
wllf to accept peace on terms most
advantageous to Great Britain. The
Amef4cm arms had been VIGOROUSLY
unsucx&ful on land, and although the
naval sNstcbries We're most glorious. the
wiser of the Madison administra-
ton ready to quit. The capital
had b captured and sacked, the
public bgilings burned and the presi-
dent force4 TO fee into the country.
The landfccs had proved to be; most
sincapablchd there had been scandal
after scand II in the army 81
ThereforesfAe American commissions
ers were Wiling to sign a trenty of
peace which Ssaid n great deal about
the boundary between the United
States and Cahada, but never a word
about the rigAt Of Great Britain to
search AmerIcl IN ships and impress
American seam p;
The British n plic deemed the treaty
Of Client to complete victory for
England. al II the news Of the CON
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-07-04
Getting Married In Rorneo.

Getting Married In Rorneo.
In Borreo the. bride and bridegroom
sit on metal logs before the priest who
gives them cigars and betcl while he
blesses them. He. waves above them
two fowls bound together. The bride
groom then places the betel in his
brides mouth and & cigar between her
lips. They are married.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18
seems klnoer surprised. linen ne got

seems kInoer surprised. linen ne got
red.
"'And so, my boy you went on,
tightening your glass as you looked at
him, If I've been harsh I'm sorry
suppose we start all over again-what
do you say? l don't want to cross you
in anything If can help it want to
help you"
My abrupt ejaculation halted Jen.
kins an instant, then he proceeded:
"T say, do you mean that? asks
young Mr.. Bill mean, this young fel.
low"-Jenkins stirred nervously-
land you says, kinder laughing:
there's my hand on it!' and then you
both shook.
lone minute says the boy, still
looking kinder puzzled and uncertain,
I want to know what about Frances.
How do we stand about that?'
you just laughed sorter and went
up and clapped him right on the
shoulder, and you says: Why, If you
can, my son, just go in and win her.
l don't care!'-and you said 1t hearty
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18
THeGLOW
~ ofhe
II RUBIES
III By
ii FRANCIS PERRY
III ELLIOTT
UiGgfrafiosJ BY
Ill RAY WALTERS
(CopyrighL 1911. BY Bobbs-Merrtll conpanrl

ACopynghL l9ll. BY Bobos-Mernn Companyl
Somehow, felt mean-always hate
TO feel mean, dash it-felt almost like
q jolly cad, In fact. Couldn't tell him
how far Frances and had progressed
already; he might take 1t out on her,
you know. And then, to find out that
he didn't know she hadn't gone to the
dog-hght after all!
"Well," he sighed, 81 will manage
1t all somehow, even about the pa
1amas. Perhaps, when the house is
quiet, I may-here, have another-oh,
yes, you must!-won't hurt you; only
q pint or so of rum in the whole mix
ture. Fine, isn't 1t? Yes, / think
Wilkes Is certainly an artist when it
comes to nightcap. Now, let me I'LL
yours again-oh, yes!"-and he did
it-"Won't hurt a baby-make you
sleep tight, you know"
And, by Jove, had to go it!
well" he shifted as II to go, and
sent me smile over his glass's rim,
pleasant dreams!"
And then the door closed behind our
good nights"
jenkins was studying me somberly
Eyes, sir" he said presently. when
had made comment about the bully
punch. And that was about all could
get out Of him. until he was ready to
bush out the light
Then he addressed me gioomily:
Good night, SIR" he said with q
sickly, feeble smile, II hope you'll
Nleep we'll: and" he coughed faint
H-"and-er-wake up - HIM - all
right"
"Frisky as a." punched my head
Rleepily into the pillow--'as q jolly"
But the idea wouldn't come!
Might" murmured; and let II go
at that!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Demon Rum.

didn't feel frisky when I awokei
No, dash 1t, I had a devilish head.
ache and my mouth had that summy,
warm-varnish taste-you know! The
sunlight lay across the floor, and out
side could hear the jolly birds. twit-
tertng among their what's-its-nsmes.
Jenkins stood by the foot Of the bed
and somehow had gloomy look. He
cleaned hts throat, and had feeling
that he had already done II several
times. raised to my elbow, mouth
ing at him heavily.
Morning. sir!" He said II very
gently thought soncitously. How
do you feel, sir3" This Last In the
kind OF tone you use when the chaps
going to die tomorrow, don't you
know, and doesn't know It Jet him
self.
mumbled reply. gulpins down the
glass Of ice-water he rendered.
He rubbed his hands one ovor the
other and stopped above me anxious
ly.
81 hope, sir. you're not in much
pain-from last night, sir. mean!-
"Pain?" calculated GROSSLY. why
should l be In pain? Don't be = silly
asst"
Eyes, sir!"-very softly, and with
q deep sigh as he dropped back. BY
Jove, he looked as cheerful as q jolly
tombstone!
what the deuce" began.
"Noth-nothing, sir!"-hastily--"I
was just a-thinking OF the-h'm-may
l say scrimmage, sir3"
waited till had taken from his
hand the second glass Of ice-water
and swallowed it, thinking maybe
would get hold Of 1.-THE dashed idea,
I mean.
1 batted at him perplexedly.
what was that? Scrimmage? l
don't remember hearing anything
what's that?"
And / reached for another glass.
Pardon, sir" jenkins eye shifted
unhappily; "but may ask. sir, what
Is the last thing you do remember"
"Eh?"
sat up q bit straighter, rubbing my
head and devilish annoyed at being
made to try to think at all. Then
remembered: We were in a jolly blue
aeroplane drawn by golden humming-
birds and she was Just telling me-
no, dash 1t, that was dream--just
dashed dreaml groaned, dropping
my head upon my knees. why, the
last thing remember was the punch
punch"
"Punch-yes, sirl" And jenkins
sighed.
Your punch to put out the light"
finished. Then looked at him,
startled. "ob, say, now, 1t wasn't
burglars, was tt?"
You see, thought at once of Foxy
Grandpa and my darling's pajamas.
''Not precisely. sir" Jenkins hesi-
tated; then moved little nearer. II
II hope you'll pardon me, Mr.. Light
nut. sir; but ! can't helm faalinR that
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18


like. You went on: 4 haven't a word
to say-in fact, I'd be only too glad to
see you succeed"
Here Strengthened with almost a
screech:
What? I said that? Oh, now, Jen.
kins. you--oh, you're mistaken"
Jenkins eyed me sorrowfully.
Your words, sir, exactly, and then
you went on, kinder personal---very.:
Why, I haven't meant to stand in
your way at all!'"
groaned.
go on!" I breathed through my
teeth. Then I Strengthened forward.
What did the Judge call that punch
what kind?"
Heidelberg punch. SRA sympa-
thetic pause as / swept my hand
through my hair. Yes, sir, it GER
tainly must be something high-oh,
awful, siri"
He went on az dipped my head at
him. Then this young chap catches
you BY the hand and he says, Why,
you're a brick, after all!' And you
says: Yes, we'll get along better now.
my boy, and you want to be mighty
grateful to Dicky Lightnut for it, And
this young fellow says, kinder smil,
ing: Indeed, ami And then him
and you Just shook hands again all
over"
jenkins stopped for breath. but I
didn't say word. BY love, It ali made
me a bit sick. don't you know. on.
must have been maudlin, that's what
-maudlin. I managed to wag my
head to start him on again; couldn't
speak. you know!
Yes, sir" Then you says: That's
AL right, now, my boy; so you run
along, because I'm awfully busy. To.
morrow wen talk some more
BullyP srys the chap. Good night
Old man! Then he turns back, kinder
smiling sidewise. It's sure on the
level, Is 1t, that you're going to let me
have clear road with Frances?'
oh, bother Frsnces!' you says
laughing. Yes, yes, and when you
WIN her, she'll be to me as my own
girl. And I know I'll have her love,
too
What's that? says the young feL
low, kinder frowning. And you saya
easy-like, Why, We'll just be one hap.
py family Then you chuckled like
you was mighty pleased and SAYS:
AND think she is learning to like me
pretty well already. Why, do You
know what she did tonight? She
came right up to me and in the sweet.
est way kissed me good night"
OH" said. digging my fingers
into the bedclothes. "Oh!"
Yes, sir!" said jenkins chokily. He
went on: This young fellow lust
marches right close up to you and
says, speaking kinder quiet and his
eyes shining. You say Frances kissed
your And you sorter gave q laugh
and dug him In the side and you
says, I do believe the boy is jealous /!
Why, yes, you rascal she certainly
dtd-she kissed met
Well, it's a lie!' he says back.
pointing at you with his finger. BE.
cause 1t amt like her. And he got
closer.
See here he says, have you Just
been trying to get gay with me to
night! Huh!-well, I'm just going to
box your jaws for lucki'
"WhatT you gasps-'what's thatr
and you storms up to him-'Why,
you young puppy, do you know who
you're talking tor you Says.
Bahl' he says, and he just goes ur
and snaps his fingers In your tana
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18

rou cnoKes kinder, and then YOU
yells at him: Why, you young ruff
fan, I've spanked you before, and J
can do it again.
YAH he says, making faces al
you. You spanked! You hit me wher
l wasn't looking. My foot slipped
Foot slipped, you blanked fool!
you shouts at him, and then" Jen
kins wiped his forehead-"Then the
next thing see. you mixed"
"Ah!" breathed with relief. "That't
better!"
chuckled. Then suddenly l felt re
morseful.
Where did l hit him this time, Jen
kins-did you notice? Was he hurt
much?"
Jenkins looked down, avoiding my
eyes. "Um, not exactly, SIR" he said !:
in fact, 1t was-er-kinder the othei
way"
stared, aghast.
You don't mean, Jenkins"
jenkins evidently did! His eyes ex
pressed both pity and embarrassment
What he did to you,"-he rolled
his glance upward, trying to shape
the idea-"I believe, sir, it's what you
might call'-his voice dropped-'I be
lieve it's what they do call wiping uE
the floor with"
closed my eyes an instant.
Finish" l whispered, feebly filp
ping my hand at him.
He left then, sir, but the noise
brought Wilkes and we helped yoa
upstairs. You wouldn't go any farther
than the door of the judges bedroom
wanted to tell him, we supposed.
When we got that far, noticed Mr..
JACK Billings door-it's right oppo-
site, you remember, sir-was standing
just little open. He called out very
anxiously and shrill: oh, do be very
careful of the pajamas! My! my! |
hope the pajamas are not hurt!'
And at that, you Just bangs in.
side the judges room and in about
two minutes, he stuck his head out,
looking kinder towsled and mad like
he'd been walked from a sound sleep.
and he fires a wrapped-up parcel at
the door opposite and yeils:
There are your pajamas, you I'm.
natural, heartless prodigal! Pajamas,
indeed, at such a time!' And then l
see Mr.. Jacks arm come out and fish
the package inside.
Then the Judge turns on me and
Wilkes and ordered US to clear out
and go to bed. And Wilkes said we'd
best do 1t because the Judge wouA
take care of you and get you to your
room quietly. And the last thing /
heard before he slammed inside his
room was:
There's one thing: I've got q
daughter!'"
I looked at Jenkins miserabiy. He
was right; he did have a daughter
and I wanted her. But Just now, /
wished with all heart that she was
somebody's-anybody ese's daughter
than that Of the man who had wit.
messed my humiliation.
And afterwards
How had he managed to get me 70
my room? And had she seen or heard
me? Oh, she must have!
Well. nothing mattered now-noth-
ing could ever matter any moro. Il
was some miserable comfort to feel.
and know, that nothing worse could
ever happen!
Why. there vas nothing worse I0Ss
in all the world. By Jove. I was sure,
Of that much!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18
CHAPTER xxx.
I Touch Bottom.

Pardon, sir, for not waiting I'll
you came down." the butler was say.
ing. but Mr.. Billings was rust 30 set
on me bringing this to you, had To"
He had entered. responding to Jen-
kins' invitation. bearing In his hand q
gray paper parcel.
For meT' / questioned, as he laid
1t on the table, and I eyed 1t ominous.
ly. Yet 1t could not be the same had
sent Billings myself could see that
for 1t was smaller, more compact,
and in different wrapper. But was
afraid to examine 1t.
"Yes. sir-he's very bad this morn.
ing. sir; the-er-that is, something
last night seems to have excited him"
His eye roved eloQuently between
Jenkins and myself. He continued
soberly:
Hes locked me and Perkins out OF
his rooms again, and wouldn't open
the door only wide enough to stick this
through. And his message"-hesitat.
ingly-''he said Just tell you you had
better get these pajamas back where
Iuoy GAINS IIOIu JuSb 40 QutSALy 30 yOu
could-you would II you were wise.
he said"
"OhI" uttered, dszed by this new
blow. So II was her pajamas.
But there was more OF the message
II could see 1t in Wilkes eye.
Yes, sir" he went on as gave
him a nod. mr.. Billings called
through the door-crack-and his voice
was particularly shrill-screechy-liks
very unnatural. sir-and he said:
You tell him I say he'll md 1t very
dangerous to keep them by him q mo-
ment: tell him my advice ls to return
them immediately"
Here the butler hesitated an instant
and added: And he said for me to
try to remember three letters I was
to mention-said you would under
stand"
Three lettersT" / repeated duly.
Eyes, SIR, three letters-I did re-
member 'em. too, because they hap
pened to be the initials OF q young
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-09-12

In the sudden death of Judge
A. w. Terrell, from heart failure,
at Mineral Wells on the 9th, the
State loses one of her leading
public men. Judge Terrell was
minister to Turkey under Presi-
dent Cleveland, and author of
the Terrell Election Law. For
sixty years Judge Terrell has
been conspicuous and influential
in the public affairs of Texas.
He was born on Nov. 3, 1923, in
Patrie county, Va, was a gradu-
ate of the University of Missouri
and was licensed as lawyer be-
fore he was q years old. Came
to Texas in 1852, and located at
Austin He was grand states
man and diplomat and his death
is lamented. The burial will
take place at Austin. He had
resided at Houston for some time
with his family.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-09-12
Death OF Dan Shaw.

Monday morning Dan Shaw
died suddenly at his home in
west sub erbs. His aunt Mrs.
w. r. Carr and his cousin G. r.
Coleman went to his home an d
found him lying in the yard
where he had fallen from the
door. He only lived a few min
utes after being taken up. Dan
had been afflicted nearly all his
life with epletic spells, and it
was thought he had taken one
and fell from the door with face
in sand which caused his death.
He had lived alone since the
death of his mother and was a
native of Jefferson, aged about
AZ years. His brother, Will
Lnndy came down from Tex
arkana to attend the funeral,
which was held Tuesday morn
ing with burial in family lot in
cemetery at Kellyville.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-09-12
Card Of Thanks

FROM Mr.. and Mrs. a. A..
Fort and family, on the longill-
ness of their son and brother,
Arthur Fort:
When anxious hearts and watch
full eyes,
For weeks, the long night vigils
keep;
Beside the form of one who'es
dear,
With fever tOssed-too sick TO
sleep
IT'S then we learn that sorrow 5
balm,
A - thanks we give TO Him above,
viii come to us with no alloy,
If souls are full of boundleSS
The friendly thought, the will
ing hand,
The hushed presence of a friend,
Is bread upon the waters cast
Such blessings on all will de-
scend.
The skillful doctor, the dainty
dish,
The varied favors, great and
small
In times of need Oh, how we
wish!
Some words with which to thank
them all.
These truest friends in life school
Now and in days long gone,
Are living out the Golden Rule;
SO let us pass it on
Wait not to do some lofty deed
Till those nearby are meath the
sod;
When just a cup of water given
May lead some wanderer nearer
God.
These deeds of love from neigh
bors near,
Reminds us ever to keep another
Thus teaching them mission
here
And Christ-our elder brother.
God bless the hearts with love to
spare
With hatred, envy, malice, none,
When death shall call them over
there,
May He pronounce We'll Done.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-09-12
keIIyviIIe Charge.

misunderstanding at IL a. m.
and 8 p. m. the First Sunday in each
month. Sunday School every Sunday
morning at 10 O'Clock. r. w. Loomis,
Superintendent.
SHILoH-Preaching Saturday night at
8 p. and Sunday IL q. IN. the Second
Sunday in each month. Sunday School
every Sunday morning at 10 a. IN. T.
X. Hatcher. Superintendent.
MooREs CHAPEL-Preaching $3.50 p I'm.
Second Sunday in each month. Sun
day School every Sunday morning at 10
a. IN, Lee Grubbs, Superintendent.
Misunderstanding Saturday night
at 8 and Sunday at IL a. m. the Third
Sunday in each month. Sunday School
every Sunday at 10 a. IN. w. D. Robert
son, Superintendent.
LoDI-Preaching every Third Sunday
night at 8 o'clock.
misunderstanding every Fourth
Sunday at IL a. IN. and p. m. Sunday
School every Sunday at 10 a. m. Bed
ford Bailey, Superintendent.
L. II. MATHISON, p. G.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-09-12
HERE AT HOME.
Jefferson Citizens GLADLY Testify
and Confidently Recommend
Deans kidney Pills.

1t Is ,esirmony lik. the following thai
has placed Doan's Kidney Pills 50 far
above competitors. When people right
here at home raise their voice in praise
iheae Is no room left for doubt. Real
the public statement Of a Jefferson
citizen.
VIII 1. Gillespie. store aud Office fis-
tnres. Jefferson. Texas. saws Il can
still recommend Dosn's Kidney Pills
hlshly. The cure they brouxh, a mem.
ber Of nay family has been permanent.
THIS remedy WAS obtained from The
Citizens Drug Co. and the splendid re.
suits OF It's nse gave proof Of It's merits.
NO oshe kidney medicine could have
braHehi more benefit ihan noan's kfd.
n~y Pills,
for saie by al dealers. Price SO eent.
Allbasn Co. BnrXlo, Ne~ Yofs
sole ASeats fer tie United States.
kesne1bsr III. nAme-noxn'.-snd
take no other.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-09-12

CITY CHURCHES.

N. r.. CHURCH.
sunday School every sunday. l0a. IN.
Rev. j. Woodson. Supt.
Preaching md, Ord and ath Sundays. II
=. IN. and 7:A5 >. m.
Junior League, Sundays $3.50 p. IN.
Prayer meeting. Tuesday, 7:45 p. IN.
w. II. GERMANY, Pastor.
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.
sunday School, 9:45 a. IN. L. 5. Schlu.
ter Supt.
Preaching every sunday, II a. IN. and
Woman's Home Mission Society, Mon
day, 400 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Thursday. 7:45.
&. T. CUMMINGS, Pastor.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN.
(Services in Hebrew Synagogue
Sunday School at $50 q. IN
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7;45.
WIN. CLARK, Supt. 5. 5.
W. F. JONES, Clerk.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Suday School, 9:45 a. m. G. w. Brown
Supt
Preaching ist and 3rd Sunday, If a. IN
and 7:45 p. N.
Prayer meeting, Tuesday 7:45 p. N.
Ladies Aid Society every 6rst Monday
p. M
Ladies Missionary Society, every thirt
Monday, 4 p. m.
G. c. HoFFMEIsrER, Pastor.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday School at 9:45 3. m. ], II. Row
ell. ST.. Supt.
Preaching at Il q. IN. at 7:45 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday nights.
b. Y. P. U. meets Friday nights.
G. l.. NORRIS, Pastoa.
HOWELTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday School at 1000 q, m. S. w
Moseley. Supt.
Preaching End Sundays
Prayer meeting every Sunday night.
r. II. NEsMITH, Pastor.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
CHURCH
Sunday School at s a. m. conducted b,
the Jesuit Fathers of Shreveport.
Mass at O'Clock every other Sunday.
Rev. Father Wilkerson, Pres
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-09-12
Guard Your Children
Against Bowel Trouble

Many children at an early age
become constipated, and frequently
serious consequences result. Not
being able to realize his own con-
dition, child's bowels should be
constantly watched, and 4 gentle
laxative given when necessary.
DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets are
especially well adapted to women
and children. The Sisters of
Christian Charity, SCI Charles ST.,
Luzerne. Pa. who attend many
cases of sickness say Of them:
Some time ago We began using Dr.
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We like them very much. TAsir action
Is excellent and we are GRACEFUL for
having been made acquainted with
them. We haye had good results In
every case and the Sister, are very
much pleased
The form and flavor CT any medi-
cine Is very important. no matter
who is TO take II. TSrc taste and
appearance are especially importan,
when children arc concerned. All
parents know how hard IL is TO give
the average child medicine" even
though the taste is partially dis
guised. In using DR.. Miles Lax
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The rich chocolate favor and
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II the first box fails TO benefit.
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.