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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-05

parcel carefully wrapped in brown pa
per, which I left downstairs in charge
OF one Of the servants. As TO my
nephew, nobody would have guessed
that the good-looking, well dressed
young man, with the gardepia in his
bnttonhole, was smart detective in
whom ] placed absolute reliance.
When entered the salons the guests
had nearly all arrived. I recognized
Pailleron, Lucien March Of the Illus-
tratloD, Alphonse Daudet, Meissonier,
Puvis de Chavannes, Lamoreaux, Fran
cisque Sarcey, Benjamin Constant, Sar-
dou, actors and actresses from the lead
ing theatcrs, famous scientists-a bril-
liant crowd.
There WAS some excellent music, and
then long. haired gentleman unfolded
the mysteries Of the cinem atoeraph-
at that. time quite novelty. A pro
fessor from the Sorbonne showed us a
new electrometer; and Societaire
from the Comedie Francaise gave some
Rotations.
was sitting in quiet corner watch
ing Charles Vernet deep in converge
tion with three or four stock exchange
men, when Madame came toward me
both hands extended.
Dear M. Goron,' she cried, cit is
now your turn. -
ana, taxing my arm, She led ME to
the center of the room, My friend
Camille asked for silence for the host
ess, who said:
"M. Goron, whom we are all clad TO
welcome here has promised TO give us
some Of his experiences. III is a sur.
prise / kept in store for you
Loud applause followed, A small
table with the traditional glass of wa
ter was brought for me: the ladies sat
IN semicircle, the gentlemen formed
the background
Ladies and gentlemen | began
when silence was restored, 'Four charm
ing hostess has told you I would re.
late some of my experiences. | have
no such intention, for the simple rea-
son that you all know more about them
than | do myself. Newspaper report
ing has become one of the fine arts,
and no sooner is crime committed
than the papers bring the fullest de-
tails, Nay. the up-to-date Journalist
seems even to have the gift of
prophecy; for many a time I read Of
burglarles and attempted murders that
nave not yet occurred. ] therefore. |
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-05
BEAUTIFUL HAIR WOMAN'S CHARM,
NO NECESSITY FOR GRAY HAIR

of your hair in few days and for
ever rid yourself Of any dandruff and
loose hairs. and make your hair grow
strong and beautiful by using Wyeth 8
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. For
generations common garden Sage has
been used for restoring and preserving
the color OF the hair; and Sulphur is
recognized by Scalp Specialists as be-
ing excellent for treatment of hair and
scalp troubles.
lf YOU are troubled with dandrnff or
itching scalp, or II your hair is losing
cent bottle OF Wyetb g Sage and S,il.
Phur from vonr druggist, and notice the
improvement in the appearance of vour
hair after few Jays treatment. Sps.
cIaI agents-Sc hramm-J j obnsoS. Drugs,
The Never Snbstitutors," five (5j
good stores. "
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-05

OF charming women made rush for
me, and sweet voices cried:
Measure me, please, NJ. Goron.
"Onc moment. Indies, - / called out,
the mistress Of the house first.
Madame $ came promptly for
ward. and. after I had attended to her
and number of ladies. my "uephew -
filling up the cards, / raised my hand.
FAnd now the gentlemen!'
Sarcey was the first to present him
self, Then came Daudet, and other
personages.
All along [ had kept my eve on
Charles Fernet. who had remained in
the background, and now slowly moved
toward the door.
IN. Vernet,' / said, "don t 90
away; Have your measurements Ia
ken. -
lie hesltated 2 moment. and then
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-05
A Simple Remedy Beauties
and Darkens the Hair.
Cures Dandruf.

What a pity it is to see so many peo-
pie with thin. wispy hair, faded or
most of these people might have soft !,
glossy, abundant hair of beautiful color
and luster if they would but use the
proper treatment. There is no neces.
sity for gray hair under sixty five
years OF age, and there is no excuse for
anyone. young or old. having thin
struggling hair. either full OF dandruff
or heavy and rank smelling with ex-
cessive oil
You can bring back tho natural color
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-05
Che Truth ABOUT THE Cash
-
Edited by Albert Keyzsl

said, with what an,.., ~,
forced smile. "ppeafed a
tbinS No dosir thank YOU, I h,v. N
Well, I have 90,
measuring you. Ladie, ny AM
couple of American n;,,, | end
among among the first to i'', be o,,s sls
please h take him into int 0psr'ta ,e,,
Amid shouts of lar.,.
him and pulled him tn,e, tor,.I, w
This time he scoNIsS IJSdfd as n
80 Is this meant for ~.
marked. ' loseIr.
nof r,. course. II is r,,, :.
Either nv suspicious ,. ~, Of "
or the man had marycl0s.e l"s,e s;s1
sion. He never moved nov sf'su. : q!
being measured. n1si
Others were now r-o..
but, on the Eretcxt tb., T'as q
cards. / Withdrew n . N. l hN
whittier Vernet had gops sns5g ;aa
nv detective. The ts Iatt. iSlas
Vernet a prepared ca,S SS'.ef A
" slipped into NV fu, h.. aud Ad
had lust filled up, vbs,s,tss. "s y.
into corner to comma. om.uE
official document rolat;rs s Il d
lon S Office. if0n Y
a glance was suffIc;s,.
were identical. II va. an. NJ
Simon, the escaped couyl,, W, 's g
gar. making an appojnIr.lH iIT,pH
friend to meet him N. hu,@sH n. |
next next day. And in Eve 'ls si,!, y
tnadderoolt nun would have fsS.. H. |.
went up to him.
- Have YOU said rood az.
Ia9y Of the housc?" I s,s.aH H
re turned sha~-ly s,o,As
Monsieur Goron-TS h
" Hushl Don Z max. 10 !. ~
goodbye to the hostess sna ,.s @
will have to leave Paris r l.,
long journey. You Will h. ~
truth. Co. " IN
lie did not move
:, For the second and Il.
whispered, 81 advise Won ~
2 scene. 1t is not to f,,,s \
I am speaking. it is /, SIM, @
sassln Of Aymard. Nv fns,Ir
yonder is a detective, and iha
more 'nephews' downstain !,
emergency
lie thought q moment ~
''I viii 60 with ym, ant
making mistake YOU ain ~,
1t was the never.varviug n,g
criminal at hay. Yet ! eslT 4
admiring the mans ners n
hands with Madame SD,
more people in a seemingly ur.,
manner, and walked downsUn
In the hall, where a. ssry,s /
hlm his overcoat. my attsdf
signal from me, cleverly sssrii
net 5 pockets, aud Withdrew -
which he handed to NE. Il nt1
revolver. r.
=" You were right. SIR kat
should not have thought Of II
At the Prefecture they "
founded. Ny prisoner mad, &
stand, and fought despe1tlJ
the overwhelming odds; tli q
like all the other criminals | IN
he broke down before the FiTls
tlllop system.
Yes, he was Simon; but u 4
ing TO law, he had to be !IiA d
enne for having escaped. asa
picion of having murdered An.
was at once conveyed to tsa u
to be sent out to the penal NJ
But, despite my warning =
cials at the lie de Re prH, 9
keep a careful watch on Sn8
the day before he was 10 an
put on board the steamer Be
to strangle himself.
Copyright BY J. s. us;s's 2
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-05
Mi-O-Na Stomach Tab.
lets Gently Coax the
Gastric Juices to
Do Their Duty.

Belchipg OF gas and sour food into
the mouth means that the food in your
stomach is fermenting and forming
POISONOUS gases.
II means more: il means that your
stomach is bad: that il is not pouring
into and mixing with the food the gas.
'rlc Iulces which are necessary 10 prop
rrlv digest food.
II this condition is allowed 10 con.
Time the stomach will become flabby
md weak and the blood will become
Eatery or impoverished
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-05

" HE Belgian government had de
msnded the extraditiou Of tb'
svindler Karsteps. and, for pur
poses of Identification, I had
asked the people who had dealings with
him TO come to my office,
Among those who called upon me
Was Charles Vernet, financior, and
while I listened to the evidence he gave
in clear. concise manner, the convlc-
tion stole upon me that I had met him
before under different circumstances.
But where7 when? Although ! have
an excellent memory for faces, his fea-
lures were not familiar to me; yet his
general appearance. the way he raised
his night hand when he spoke, reused
old recollections.
''Wbo is he7' I inquired the next
day of the police commIssary in M.
Charles Nernet's district.
''Who is be7'' repeated my friend
with touch of surprise in his voice.
my dear Goron. don 7 You really
know Charles Vcrnet7'
"Well. yes. of course / understand
he is fiuapcicr. with plenty of
money; but know nothing about
him. -
He shrugged his shoulders.
Look here, Goron, ] never know
when you arc making fun Of anybody:
but if You put the question 10 me Sc
riouslv. let me tell YOU that Charles
Vernct is not only rich. but bears a
good reputation on the Bourse, and is
received everywhere.
g How long has he been in Paris -
About ten wears He came here
with large fortune made AT the Cape.
and has doubled it since. -
"Who is hc9'' 7 again asked myself
when ! went to bed
For days and days the mans face
seemed TO follow me. I mentally passed
III review the various persons ] had
met in the course of my career, with
nut being able to locate HIM. Yet I
felt certain | had seen him when his
name was not Charles Vernet,
I took out my Journal. looking over
the eases with which I had been con
nected since | became chief of the dc
tective police. And still no trace of
him
] worked my way back TO the days
when | was assistant TO NJ, Clement. 1T
the prefecture, and police commissary
In the Latin Quarter. until | came
upon the murder of Moulin, the notary's
clerk, by a fellow called Simon. And
then / paused; for il suddenly dawned
upon me that Simon was the man ]
must have had in my mind when / saw
Charles Vcrnct.
Moulin lived in the Rue des Alb.
besses. and ne and Simon were friends.
One night lodger, occupying room
below Moulin 3. was awakened by the
noise Of scuffle overhead. and, going
10 the rescue, met a man hurrying past
him. Moulin was lying on his bed
stabbed TO the heart. When Simon was
arrested the next day, the lodger rec
ognized him as the man he had seen on
the stairs. Simon who had already
been implicated in several unpleasant
affairs, never admitted his guilt; and.
IN the absence Of direct proofs, the Jury
brought in verdict by which he es-
capped the guillotinc. but was sentenced
10 twenty years penal servitude,
inquired at the Prefecture, where
learned that Simon and man called
Aymard had planned to escape from
cayenne, Aymard had succeeded in
getting away, while Simon. his face
battered in and his body covered with
wounds, was found in a ditch. His
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-05

EDITORS Sote.--I made NJ. Gorons ac-
quafnfance some years ago. and was al
once struck with his extraordinary pow
YRS of observa ton, his keen -wfttedness,
ind his devourlne energy I'm the discharge
" his difficult duties. For II must be re-
nenbered that the chief Of the Paris
detective police wields enormous power
md 10 allowed certain discretion-eN-
sept OF course. when crime has becn
comn1itted-to save innocent persons the
disgrace of public scandal
4 few months ago ] was smoking a
pipe in his study. a room hung with tro-
phies-a museum of crime. ] saw him
lake up q thick. leather bound volume.
che pa ges covered with writing, with here
and there portraits and curious-lookine
drawings. "This is my diary he began,
but suddenly stopped when he saw me
start.
Yes: 1t Is my diary" he repeated; but
what's the trouble?"
Your daryc And YOU never thought
No he retorted with n smile; "the
fact is. here are all my Impressions, and
certain facts
I did not even know the end Of the
sentence. ] took up the book and began
reading at once: and the more read the
more | nlarveled. The next morning we
commenced work. and this series is the
RESULT, KD
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(NeXt week: Fighting th {
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
THE USEFUL SOLDERING OUTFIT

file the beveled surface down bright.
and heat in the stove (gas gasoline.
wood or coal) until hot enough to
melt the solder.
Then with a small, fat stick smear
the surface with the acid and rub the
end Of the solder owe them. Gig ID
If it does not melt freely get the
Golfer hotter. After timing the point
try not to get it SO hot it will burn
off: in case you do, however, retln
by the same process.
If the timing is not On, the Golfer
will not pick up solder nor melt it
freely.
For a starter let us try q leaky pan.
Sandpaper or scrape clean around the
hole and smear with acid. Take tho
Golfer properly heated and set the
point on the hole, applying the solder
as shown in Fig 2. Watch and sec
it run freely you a tell at once If it
fuses property aid remove the cof-
fer.
II the Golfer gets cold take the
the fire. The work may be done
equally we'll inside the pan.
IT, the Golfer gets cold, take the
piece Of tin and put over the hole,
having first used the acid on both
patch and pan. Put the Golfer on top
Of the patch. and when sufficiently
hot run the end of the solder wire
around the patch. It should melt
readily. Hold down with the Golfer
or stick until the solder runs.
This, briefly, is the problem of SOL
dering. Other applications will be
readily solved once one is familiar
with the tools.
Most metals q be soldered: not,
however. cast iron or aluminium Tn
the case Of galvanized iron or zinc.
use muriatic acid straight. AS more
skill is acquired, you will be able to
pick up solder on the point OF tho
Golfer, when you a buy solder by
h bar.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30


the bright tobacco sections In every
section we find that Tobacco rover
yaIue humus in the soil, and we ma
them clearing old pine fields 1or 70
tacco because of the 10 OK hu-
mus the soil has attained IN It's ions
uncropped state. Now, I do not Dc-
,ieve h a the humus OF the pine tree
and it's leaves is any better than the
humus-making material OK peas anu
clover. Therefore, l would g
to the bright tobacco growers q 70
tation something like the following:
Crimson clover sod. on which all n
farm manure is spread during II
winter and all turned for corn; corn
cut and shocked and land sown TO rye
as q winter cover; rye turned nnner
for the tobacco. and we'll fert1hzed
with a mixture that will analyze
about three per cen ammonia, Six per
cent phosphoric acid and ten per cent
potash from high-grade sulphate. Q
bow the tobacco with wheat or oats,
and the grain crop with peas for nay
and SOW the stubble to crimson Glove
on which all the farm manure goes
| during the winter and then back to
corn. This will bring h corn crop
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
(By E. B. Tuttle.)

There is probably n % investment
the farmer can make that will pay
the percentage OF profit that a SOL
dering-kit will. Reduced to its low
est terms a Golfer can be bought for
25 cents, acid 5 cents and solder wire
10 cents.
1t will be better. however. to buy
two Golfers, / IL or l ga pounds
each, which should not cost more
than IS cents per pair. Using two.
one can be heating while the other
is in use.
The acid is muriatic. in which dis
solve a little zinc. For the beginner
probably it will be found handler to
use the solder in the form Of a wire,
though later a bar Will be found to
he convenient.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
Prof: Massey's Views On Farming

IN between the peas and clover and tho
tobacco. and the y r under
Young and green will make better nu-
mus for the. tobacco than the Pine
thicket. and will not make an excess
Of In this way you VIII 90
ranidly restoring h new ground con
d;tions in you soil and Will be get
ing it in shape to make heavier crops
IT tobacco without hurting its quality:
For the shipping leaf / would adope
something IKE that method used by
the black tobacco growers. and Would
wake a separate rotation Tor the To-
bacco fields and would not grow corn
there at all, but would follow
with wheat and SOW red clover to
turn under for Tobacco, and would
nee on this tobacco Thomas phos-
phate with sulphate Of potash n
would add no nitrogen more than the
t,,rned-down clover will gave. In fact'
I would grow clover solely Tor q
and would use the Thomas
| because OF the lime it furnishes TO
keep the soil sweet. I would then
| grow my corn in a different rotacon
with my wheat and oats and peas
| and crimson clover.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30

On crimson clover, to be turned Tor
corr In spring, will it pay to use
Thomas phosphate" Yes. and 1t Will
pay also to haul out the farm manure
as fast as made and spread it on the
clover. There is no better way @
make corn economically tina by feed
ing good forage and applying n re-
sulting manure to the clover for corn.
The lime in the Thomas phosphate
will be in good shape for the corn II
applied now.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-30
Value Of Rotation for Tobacco.

" VI HVOC1CIOH IVT IOO6((N1.
There Is a notion too prevalent
among farmers that q rotation is In
tended to rest" the land. Many cot
ton who realized that the
planting of their crop every year on
the same land was a bad practice.
adopted the plan Of alternating the
fields by letting the last years cot
ton neid lie to rest" as they termed
it. That is, to lie and grow nm IN
weeds and grass, and thus to seed tho
land for more brow-sweatings the fol-
lowing season. and u greater diAicultv
in keeping "out Of the grass" az
Course this method was somewbot
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
MANY SHOPPERS
FROM OUT OF TOWN
OTTUMWA'S STORES ATTRACT
THOUSANDS FROM NEARBY
COMMUNITIES

1t is really low estimate to put Of
tumwa's shopping population at $780,
900 people at least. There are $4,000
people in Wapello county alone and
as Ottumwa stores attract trade from
several adjacent counties, it can be
seen that the above figures are not
likely to be too high. 3d.
Ottumwa has an enviable reputation
as shopping center. Her great retail
stores are responsible for attracting
thousands of people here daily to trade
and especially Is this true during the
pre-Christmas season 1t is really inter
esting to watch the great crowds OF
Christmas shoppers that throng the
streets and stores during this busy
time, and one would be amazed to
know that fully one-half of these great
/ crowds come to Ottumwa from other
towns and counties. The excellent pas
senger service on all railroads leading
into Ottumwa makes it possible 70 ar
rive here in the morning and depart al
seasonable hour in the afternoon.
Outof-town people are wise to the
advantages Of the early Christmas
shopping idea. Every train is loaded tc
capacity and the destination is Ottum
wa and her great retail stores. A word
to the wise is sufficient. You had bet
ter do it soon
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

DUDLEY.

Glen Hanson, who Is sick with
pneumonia Is slowly improving.
Misses Anna Seaburg and Mabel
Swanson have returned to Ottumws
after spending a few days with home
folks. ..
Misses Hildur Nelson, Teckla Swan
son and Elisha Forssman OF Centerville
returned home Friday after visit AT
the John Peterson home. They also
attended the Thanksgiving dinner and
social at Munterville.
Jim Stodghill has completed a large
barn at his place northwest of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Orr and family
of Ottumwa spent Sunday at the
Charles Wallace home.
Elmer Miller was business visitor
in Ottumwa Saturday.
Albert Swanson and Arthur Hallan.
der OF Ottumwa returned Sunday even.
Ing after a visit at the John Peter
son home.
Charley Peterson spent Sunday at
the John Burgason home.
Misses Agnes and Marie Gunnarson,
Alice Peterson and Carl Gunnerson
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
BlDW ELL.

Rolla Lewis and wife visited Thurs
day at the Millard Upp home near
Blakesburg.
II. II. Lathrop who has been living
alone in Bidwell since his wife's death
on account of poor health. has decided
to spend the winter In South Ottum.
wa at the home Of his daughter, Mrs.
F. E. Berkey. zoe.
| Frank Smith and family Of South
Ottumwa, visited Thursday at the
Henry Garfield home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Grooms who are
soon to move to their new possessions
near Pleasant Home, were given a
pleasant surprise one evening last
week by number of the young people.
| The married people ALSO manifested
| their high esteem for Mr. and Mrs.
Grooms by giving this estimable cou.
pie another pleasant surprise Thanks.
giving night. There were over
thirty present.
Elmer Rose and family were enter
tanned at the c. r. Chisman home
Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Jones and children OF
Charles City, are visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. Caroline Johnston of Chilli
cothe, visited relatives here recently
| Willard Upp of Blakesburg, in com
pany with his sister Mrs. Laura Green
of Chicago. and cousins Mrs. Mary
| Hall and dauyhter Miss Nellie Hall Of
| Toledo. Ohio. were guests Sunday al
the James Johnston home.
Levi Gates is visiting at the home
! of his sister in Abba
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
DEATH REMOVES
OCTOGENAR|AN
JAMES LOUDON POSTEL WENT
TO REWARD YESTERDAY AFTER
NOON-LIVED HERE so YEARS

James Loudon Postel, one of Ottum-
was oldest residents answered the
final summons yesterday afternoon at
$3.50 at his home 6O4 North Jefferson
street Death resulted after linger.
ing illness. The funeral services will
be held tomorrow afternoon at the
residence at 80. Rev. r. Ames Mont
gomery will be in charge. The re-
mains will be laid in their last resting
place in the Ottumwa cemetery.
The deceased was born in Perry
county, Pa, and celebrated his Saith
birthday anniversary last March. He
had lived in Ottumwa for more than
fifty years and had resided in the JEFF
ferson street homestead for thirty-eight
years. Mr.. Loudon was well known
among the older residents of Ottumwa,
but on account of his physical condi,
ton had been confined to his home for
a number Of years. He leaves to
mourn his loss three daughters Mrs.
Irene league Of Denver, Colo, Mrs.
Ida Finley Of Cannon City, Colo, and
Miss Belle Postel Of Ottumwa, also one
son, j. J. Postel Of this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
ASLEEP ON STAG;
DIES FROM BURNS

Salt Lake City. Dec. 10.-Molten
Stag, poured upon William Bruce,
laborer, az he lay asleep, resulted in
his death in a hospital here last night.
After vain search for work at Gar.
field, Utah, and having no money to
hire q bed, Bruce lay down among the
warm Stag at the foot OF the American
smelter dump Toward morning yes
lterday ten tons Of the liquid Are rolled
down the dump and splashed over the
lsleeper.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
- SOLD FOR TAXES

Sioux City, Dec. 10.--The new Car
nesie library has been sold for taxes
This discovery has just been made by
city officials. The former owner had
failed to pay the taxes when the site
was sold to the city, and the city coun
Gil had not cleared the debt. The
city will redeem the property a
once. -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-12

homestead she has occupied and four
other residence properties. Tho
properties are all well located and
easily rented and are worth about
$4,000.
Mrs. Jackman has no immediate
relatives and is storing her house
hold goods preparatory to going to
Waterloo to make her home with
Rev. Goodell, foster brother.