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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04
THE OLD PLEA
He "Didn't Know 1t Was Loaded"

The coffee drinker seldom realizes
that coffee contains the drug, caffeine,
q severe poison to the heart and
nerves, causing many forms Of dis,
ease, noticeably dyspepsia.
Il was lover of coffee and used It
for many years, and did not realize the
bad effects l was suffering from Its
use. (Tea Ia just as injurious as cot.
fee because it, too, contains caffeine.
the same drug found in coffee.)
'At first was troubled with indiges.
ton. l did not attribute the trouble
to the use Of coffee. but thought 1t
arose from other causes. With these
attacks l had sick headache. nausea
and vomiting. Finally my stomach
was in such q condition I could scarce,
ly retain any food.
Il consulted a physician; was told
all my troubles came from indiges-
ton. hut was not informed what
caused the Indigestion. I kept on with
the coffee, and kept on with the trou.
bles, too, and my case continued to
grow worse from year to year until 1t
developed into chronic <diarrhea, nau,
sea and severe attacks Of vomiting.
could keep nothing on my stomach and
became mere shadow, reduced from
159 to 1913 pounds.
"a specialist informed me l had a
very severe case OF catarrh of the
stomach, which had got so bad he
could do nothing for me, and l became
convinced my days were numbered.
Then CHANGED to see an article set.
ting forth the good qualities of Postum
and explaining how coffee injured PEG,
pie SO l concluded to give Postum a
trial. I soon saw the good effects-my
headaches were less frequent, nausea
and vomiting only came on at long in,
tervals and l was soon changed man,
feeling much better.
Then l thought l could stand coffee
again, but as soon as I tried it my old
troubles returned and I again turned
to Postum. Would you believe it, l
did this three times before l had sense
enough to quit coffee for good and
keep on with the Postum. I am now a
well man with no more headaches, sick
stomach or vomiting. and have al,
ready gained back to lat pounds"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Battle Creek, Mich.
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
book. The Road to Wellville."
Ever read the above 1ettere A new
one appears from time to time. They
are Eensine, true, and full of human
tRterest.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04
How Old Was He7

In a country school the boys of a
certain grade were devoted to their
teacher, a young lady OF many charms
One little fellow of rather uncertain
age was constantly proving his devo
ton by little acts of kindness, which
did not escape the notice OF the teach.
er. Coming up to him one day she
put her arm about his shoulders and
said: Il believe l will kiss you fol
being so good to me, but how old are
you?"
"Oh, that's all right" he said, Il
am old enough to enjoy it."-Mack's
National Monthly.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04
FADELESS DYES
Evidence Put In Too Late.


A prisoner was being tried in an
English court for murder; evidence
against him purely circumstantial;
part Of it a 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 commences
Of the hat. you, gentlemen, no doubt
each OF you possess such a hat. OF
the most ordinary make and shape.
Beware how you condemn fellow
creature to a shameful death on such
a 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 l
ave my hat?"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04
Boys Idea.

Willie was looking at the pictures in
a 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, I always thought the mon
keys laid Boston Transcript.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04
A Correction.

I'VE are drifting toward a paternal
form of government" said the econ
omist.
Pardon me II correct YOU re-
sponded the suffragette, gently; ito
be accurate, you should say a mater
nal form Of government. Washing.
ton Star.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try it for Red. Weak.
trated Book in each Package. Murine is
compounded by our Oculists-not q "patent Med
icine"-but used in successful Physicians' Prae-
lie and sold BY Druggists at 26c and Soc per Bottle
Murine Eye Salve In Asepic Tubes, 26c and eOc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04

A good nights sleep is one of the
few things people like that Is good
for them.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04
Very Different.

'1s it true that your daughter In
tends to study for the stage?"
"No, she hasn't any such ideas.
What she intends to do is become an
actress"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04

Coated tongue, vertigo, constipation are
all relieved by Garfield Tea.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04

The more promises a man makes
the more he doesn't keep.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04

The young man who tells a girl
during leap year that he could listen
to her voice all the rest of his days
takes desperate chances
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04

In the Dark.
HAS that boy of yours who gradu-
ated from college last year found a job
that suits him YETI"
Nope. He's still looking for one"
where's he looking?"
well, don't just know. He seems
to do most of his looking nights"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04

A commercial club has been organ.
lied at Crockett, Texas.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04

Restores Gray Hair to original color. Two might
use from same bottle. hair Of one becomes black.
the other blond or other color as they were in
youth. Stops Falling Hair, Randruff. Itching.
Cures all Scalp Diseases. Produces New Growth.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Price IS csnts Of swo tor One Dollar postage
paid.1 Not Sold In Stores.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04


and exhaustion Of force. The Discovery 10 ale
round tonic which restores to the blood and
heart by initiating Natures methods of restoring
Of tissue and feeding the heart and lungs rich
red blood.
II suffered from pain under Right shoulder blade also
Pierce Buffalo, Had four different doctors and did
good said had consumption others said would have
operation unable to Sit fer six months
Golden Medical Discovery and Dr. Pieres Pleasant Pellets
hour at me and when had taken three bottles could do
children and
then in good health. Ny weight Is now 167 pounda-
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04

PLACED ANYWHERE, At.
TRACTS AND KILLS ALL
FLIES. Neat. clean,
ornamental, cOnven-
lent, cheap. Lasts all
scasoa- Madeofmetal,
can'tspillortipover;
viii lot soil or injure
anything. Guaran-
teed effective. ID cts.
each at dealers or .
sent prepaid forslM.
\ Ave Rr00klyn. N. Y.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-05-04
TIE SECRET OF LONG LIFE.

TIE SECRET OF LONG LIFE
Do
poi.ons An imitation of Natures method Of
blood and
.er.t yesro without ao q Golden Sea- and oslo
Pierce public which ,: called Dr. Pi Goa
from food help liver into activity tfone out the poions from
No cold unless ooipated exhausted having what
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08
All You Need Is a
Cascaret Tonight
No Sick Headache, Bilious Stom.
ach, Coated Tongue or Con-
stipated Bowels by Morn
ing.

Turn the rascals out-the head
ache, the biliousness, the indiges-
tion, the sick. sour stomach and
foul gases-turn them out tonight
and keep them out with Cascarets.
Millions of men and women
take a Cascaret now and then AID
never know the misery caused by
a lazy liver, clogged bowels or an
upset stomach.
Don't put in another day OF
distress. Let Cascarets cleanse
and regulate your stomach; re-
move the sour, undigestas and
fermenting food and that misery
making gas; take the excess bile
from your liver and carry out of
the system all the decomposed
waste matter and poison in the in
testines and bowels. Then you
will feel great.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning.
They work while you sleep. A
0-cent box from any drug store
means a clear head and cheerful
ness for months. Children love to
take Cascarets because they taste
good-never grippe or sicken.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08
MYRON 7. HERRICK,
FRENCH AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. s.
-Myron T. Herrick, former gov
ernor of Ohio, has been nomin-
ated by President Taft to be am
bassador to France, succeeding
Robert Bacon, resigned.
Ambassador Jusserand notified
Secretary of State Knox that Her
rick is persona grata with the
French government. Herrick prob
ably will reach Paris to relieve
Ambassador Bacon on or about
March 1.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08

personally with members of the
legislature, converted many by his
frank appeal for execution of the
peoples orders, and when he
found a man he couldn't move, he
said:
VERY well; I shall have to take
this before your people. ] shall go
into your district and tell the
whole story-and then let your
constituents deal with you as they
seq fit"
The day for electing United
States senator arrived-and Mar
Inc was the overwheln ing choice
of the legislature.
Wilson went into office pledged
to reforms that would have stag
GeIed an old stager in politics.
Mind, he had not promised to get
them to try to get them.
But he secretly hoped he would
succeed. The senate was repub-
lican and the house democratic.
Wilson undertook to put through
this progam:
A real direct primary law, in.
United States senator and
president.
A corrupt practices act, to pre-
vent vote buying.
A public utilities commission,
TO make rates.
A workingmen's compensation
law, by which fixed amounts would
be paid automatically I'm case of
killed or injured i'm in
concerns.
The regulation of cold storage
establishments.
A law authorizing cities to adopt
the commission form of govern
ment.
Equalization of taxation, espe-
cially to require railroads to pay
their just share of public expenses.
Imagine a man biting off that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08
Public Invited In and Bosses Kicked Out
When Woodrow Wilson Was Elected Governor

mouthful-in New Jersey and un-
der all the adverse conditions. But
he did tt
BY HONEST PERSUASION, BY
PUBLICITY, AND ny THREAT
TO APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE!
First off. the democratic legis-
lators called a caucus on his cor
rupt practices bill. He attended.
When spokesman for the bosses
said II was unconstitutional for q
governor to mix In the legislatures
business, Wilson said:
1T isn't. but IL you want to
think so, I'll be an unconstitution-
al governor.
Then he flashed the constitution
on them and showed he was en-
powered to recommend legislation
''at such times as he deemed ex-
pedient."
Il deem this time expedient,"
he declared. and they shut up.
What happened is one of the
most remarkable events In the
political history of the country.
The governor of state, at leg
Iislative caucus, stood on his feet
for three hours and patiently
frankly, fairly explained the pro-
visions of a pending bill. AS an
Introductory, Wilson said:
IL have been made the head OF
the democratic party I'm New Jcr-
sey by the people. They can and
will hold me responsible for what
the party does. They cannot and
will not hold you responsible, for
you are each elected by small
group of voters, while i am elect.
ed by the whole state. Being the
elected 1eader-and the respons.
ible head demand voice in de-
Gliding what the party does"
After his three hours speech he
stood for an hour and a half more
and answered questions. Then he
declared II the bill were defeated
he would carry the fight to the
people
AT THE END OF -FOUR HOURS
AND A HALF A VOTE WAS
TAKEN AND THE CAUCUS, OR.
IGINALLY ANTAGONISTIC, Or
CLARED UNANIMOUSLY FOR
THE BILL.
That's the way Wilson got his
progressive program through the
legislature. His worst enemy
never limited that he used any 9TH
er method-like giving jobs to
friends or members or trading
votes.
tIn his fifth article Newman will
tell the story of the statesman who
was big enough to change his
mind, being Wilson's own state
rent of his position on the initia-
tive, referendum and recall.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08
Death to Dandruff Germs
Life To All Hair
No More Dandruff Falling HAIR Scalp Itch, Bald
Heads or Dull Faded Hair

This In a free country. It's your
right, your privilege to use any
hair tonic you desire.
But why continue to use hair
tonic that doesn't do what II
should do: kill the germs and ban
ish all dandruff and hair troubles ?
II you have dandruff, II your
hair ia getting thin and falling
out, IL your scalp itches and your
hair isn't bright and lustrous,
bear in mind this fact: that PAR
ISIAN SAGE. now sold all over
America, Is guaranteed by Virges
Drug Co. to give the limit of sat
isfaction If used for any of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08
GOV. WILSON ON THE JOB.

When Wilson became governor,
New Jersey was in about as hope
less a political condition as a state
could be. A crowd of republican
and democratic bosses had been
running it in the interests of cor
lrupt corporations for years. The
democratic bosses-had even ord
Tered Wilson's nomination, in the
belief that a school teao1er theor-
list would be easy to handle.
AND WILSON PROCEEDED
TO BEAT THE BOSS CANDI-
DATE, JIM SMITH, FOR THE
SENATE!
This is the way he put the case
Ito the legislature and to the
people:
'I consented to become a cam
didate for governor only ON
Smiths pledge that he would not
run for the senate. told him
then l would oppose him II he
broke his word. He has done so
and l propose to use every hon.
orable means to prevent his cleo
ton"
You see, there had been a sena-
torial primary in New Jersey, and
James e. MARITIME had been indoors
ed by the people. Wilson took the
position---unheard of in New Jer-
sey until then-that legislators
ought to obey the peoples orders:
The Legislators remembering
the old power of Smith--trembled,
and Wilson took the case into
Smiths home town, Newark,
where he spoke against the cleo
ton of Smith. Then he argued
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08

above hair or scalp troubles. or
money back.
PARTISAN SAGE lie the most
delightful and refreshing hair
dressing for men, women and
children, and is particularly In de-
'mand by refined women who de-
sire to increase their beauty by ac-
quiring an abundance of fascinat-
ing hair. full Of life and lustre.
A largo bottle of PARTISAN
SAGE costs but 80 cents at virges
Drug Co. and druggists every
where. The girl with the Auburn
hair is on every carton and bottle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08

bow politely to
his private secre-
tary and say:
I'D like to see
Gov. Soandso."
If you are q
big politician you
are ushered In
with ceremony
IL you are John
Hobbs or John
Jones you get
this:
The governor
Is busy today. He
cannot see YOU"
But In New
J e r s ey, when
Woodrow Wilson
became governor
a different sys-
tenn was put into
operation. The
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08

first thing Wilson did was to prop
open the door to the governors
private office.
Today any citizen of New Jersey
who wants to see the governor can
see him. That private office door
has never been closed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08

Makes the launoress happy
that's Red eros Ball Blue. Makes
beautiful. clear white clothes. All
good grocers. sss
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-08

BY OLIVER p. NEWMAN.
Author of 1.-THE Fortunes of The
Son."
Walk into the office of almost
any governor In the United States,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-03-28
OLD MAN MISSING.
Preston Riehey Went to Town and
Has Not Been Heard From.

Glasgow Great excitement pre-
vailed in the Temple Hin country
over the mysterious disappearance OF
Preston Richey. an old man who lives
in that section with his son. Sam
Richey. According 10 his son the
old man left home shortly after noon.
saying he was going down TO the
creek and set out some fish hooks.
The creek was only a short distance
away. and as at 6 O'Clock he had not
returned the family became alarmed
and went In search OF Mr.. Richey. At
the creek they found his poles set
out, but found no other trace of the
missing man. The alarm was given
and large crowd collected at the
creek TO search for the missing man
The search began about s o'clock and
lasted almost the entire night. The
creek Was dragged for a considerable
distance and all the woods. barns and
other places were searched, but To no
avail.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-03-28
WILL REBATE
GAS CHARGES
AFTER THREATENING TO RE.
MOVE GAS PIPES COMPANY
coNciLiATEs.
CITIZENS COMMITTEE DID IT
Had Promised That u Would Use tie
Influence to Prevent Legislation
Adverse to Concern by
City Council.

Lexington.-Presldent Joseph Seep
pany reversed himself and instead Of
removing the company's gas pipes
from Lexington. as he had threatened
Ia do, when he pronounced the re-
quest OF the city council for q reduc
ton of the gas bills for January and
February the most absurd resolution
he ever heard of, he blandly agreed
10 do everything which had been
asked by the citizens and council.
Al a meeting OF the committees OF
the Commercial club and city coun.
Gil. President Seep announced that
the company would rebate 20 per cent
OF January and 10 per cent OF the
February bills. would extend the gas
mains from the city to tho West vir.
ginin nclds by December / would
make no Increase in the scale OF
charges until connection was made
with the West Virginia wells. and
would give the local officials wider
latitude in satisfying conplainants.
All Of this Is given in return for
promise OF the committee that they
would use their influence To prevent
adverse legislation being taken by
the city council toward the gas com
pany. one board OF the council has
already passed an ordinance provid.
Ing that the gas company be fined
from $40 to 800 fer each failure Of
the company to supply a patron with
an adequate supply OF gas The con
cessions granted by President Seep
for the gas company wers made in re-
Spouse 10 written communication
presented 10 him by the committee,
in which he was urged to make the
concessions demanded by gas con
sumers of the city These demands
were set out in detail. and in re-
Spouse President Seep granted every
one OF them, notifying the committee
OF his decision in the following letter
presented 70 council.
Gentlemen OF the Committee: An
swcring your written suggestion OF
this date. the Central Kentucky Gas
company bers TO state as follows:
Notwithstanding the fact that the
gas company delivered in January
and February TO It's consumers all
the gas that they could possibly
pump out OF their l46 wells in Meni.
fee. and the fact that the meters reg
istercd correctly the amount dellv.
eied To each individual consumer.
from which registration the gas com.
pany's bills were made at their regu-
lar rate. the gas company recognizes
the consumers suffered great incon-
venience during some OF the hours
each day during the ~ days in the
month Of January and seven days in
the month Of February. in that the
gas consumed was not effective to
produce the required amount OF heat
on account OF low pressure under
which II had Ia be burned. and in the
spirit OF concession suggested by you
Is willing to accept your written prop
osition OF this date. made. as we UNI
derstand. in behalf OF the citizens OF
Lexington and the consumers OF ma
tural gas. and beg TO suggest that
with the encouragement OF your peo-
pie our enterprise. which we believe
90 be of vast Importance to your com
munity, will continue"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-03-28
oARRARo CIRCUIT COURT.

Lancaster The second week OF
the Garrard circuit court is In session
with Judge Charles Hardin of IIar-
rodsburg on the bench. Among the
cases disposed OF are the following:
David Denny. malicious cutting of
Nate Kayanaugh. indeterminate sen
tence of from two to five years;
Charles Hunter and Alvin Thomas.
for the malicious cutting OF James
Jones, conviction: Leslie Burton, a
negro. charged with the killing OF one
Hudson. hung jury.
The grand jury has turned in a
number OF indictments. among which
Is one against Othel East for alleged
barn burning. one against Luther
Simpson also for alleged barn burn
ing. and another against Luther
Simpson for an alleged attempt at
barn burning East and Simpson are
both in Jail.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-03-28
TO vore On euruo.
Citizens VIII Pass Upon Court House
Issue.

Shelbyville.- The fiscal court, by a
vote OF seven to one. adopted a reso-
luton offered by Squire Ross, that
the county levy for the ensuing year
be increased from 81 cents to so
cents. and that a bond issue nat 20
exceed $4,000 for the purpose of
bdilding a new courthouse be sub
mitted to a vote OF the people at thp
next November election. The only
magistrate voting in the negative was
Squire IIansbrough
While II is no so explicitly stated
In the resolution, IL is a tacit under
standing on the part OF the members
OF the court that, In the event the
bond issue fails to receive the re-
qulred twothirds majority. the $751;
000 or $4,000 arising annually from
the additional tax Of 10 cents shall be
applied to a sinking fund for erecting
the new building. although a motion
specifically setting forth this fact was
lost by a tie vote. Magistrates Dona-
hue. Ross. Ruckc- and Wise voting in
the Affirmative and Bellwood. Long.
Hansbrough and County Judge Gil
bert In the negative. Their objection
TO the motion so stated was that
emergencies might arise In which It
would be desirable to use some or all
OF the money for other purposes.
At the last election on which a vote
on n bond issue for n new courthouse
was taken. a majority of the votes
cast were m favor of the proposition.
but II fell short OF the required two
thirds by several hundred
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-03-28

Louisville After having lived a
spotless record covering "a years,
Arch b. Terrell, railway mail clerk,
confessed here to secret service of.
iicers that he had stolen a total OF
S13 from registered letters to buy
Christmas presents for his children
and medicine for his son. who has
tuberculosis.
AT Christmas. when he told his
children that because of his sons m
ness he could not buy them gifts.
they cried. Re couldn't bear Il and
took q from letter. Later he took
more 10 buy medicine.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-03-28

Peter In this
chapter is speak
ing to Christians
who are undergo
ing perse C ution
and suffering be-
cause Of their
faith at the hands
of the pagans, and
he is urging them
10 have their man
ner Of living hon
est open and
above board in
the presence Of
their calu mnia-
tors, whose own
con v e rsion may
be brought about
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-03-28

Whitesburg 1t is announced that
the Kentucky a. Virginia railroad, ter
minating at Wise. Va. will be ex.
tended down Indian Creek and
through Point Gap. on the Kentucky
Virginia border line, connecting at
jenkins, the Consolidation Coal com.
pany's city. with the Sandy Valley &
ElkhOrn railroad. The distance Ii
about 20 miles through a territory
rich in coal and timber. The survey
was made several months ago and
rights-ofway are now being secured.
II is said the Norfolk a Western is
behind the X. & V.