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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20
First Women Lawyer Dead.

st Iouis.-Miss Phoebe Couzins
one of the first woman lawyers in
the United States and the only WON.
an who ever served as deputy United
States marshal, is dead. Miss Couz.
ins was 70 years old and death came
as the elimination of a long illness
which she had suffered in poverty
In a squalid room in a crowded sec.
ton OF the city. Miss Couzins was
the first woman lawyer in the United
States. having been graduated from
the Washington University law school.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20
Plant Grapefruit Seed.

A single grapefruit seed, planted In
rich soil and watered diligently, will
develop into a graceful little tree,
with glossy. dark green leaves-just
the thing to stand on the porch step
in summer and on a hall table in win
ter. Three of the seeds, planted in a
large pot last spring, have grown into
three Of these little tapering trees. one
rruch taller than tho other two, and
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20
NOT OF THE SAME STRAIN
Famous Dogs Of St. Bernard's Pass
Are Not the Equals Of Those Of
Former Days.

Half century ago. or even in more
recent days. such rescues by st. Ber-
nard dogs as the one reported recently
from st. Bernard's pass we're matters
OF comparatively frequent occurrence
and many were the romantic tales told
OF the almost human intelligence dis
played by the st. Demands of the r.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20
New Louisiana Postmaster.

Washington.-The following Louisi.
ana postmasters have been commits.
stoned: William J. H. Gray, Albert:
Arthur H. Riley. Flournoy; George D.
Armstrong, Hunter; Eldred G. Blake.
wood. Kleinwood; Joseph "A. Bertelot,
Lloyd; Pinkey E. Hollway, Montrose.
Mary X. Sutton. Mount Lebauch; Ed.
win w. Thomas. Pioneer: John H.. Al.
len, Plain Dealing; Francois ProaI
Remy; William e. Smith. Stevenson:
William T. .Tugwell. Tugwell.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20

the group is most effective on the
dow ledge OF a sunny dining
Wandering Jew is a cheerful
plant, for its pale green leaves
to catch and hold the sunshine.
dering Jew may be rooted in oos,1
water and kept on a bracket all
ter by "a window. little water
added from time to time. Plantee
earth. this plan grows very ray
and takes on a darker. richer gree
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20
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affable lot. The prep
Of the potatoes is IN
Of a dozen men, SIND
must be extraordinarl
The "skinners"
themselves astride q
in range Of a tub whs
man sits and losses p
continually. The tub
full by another msl
dumps in from a sack
down from the upper
So a cycle is made, the|
peeled potatoes goiz
stantly into anothd
which is dragged into
ley and dumped into q
urn through which VI
percolating. These an
ed around by another
attendant and dumped
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20

be comes in a precarious-looklng boat, fully arm
ed and conveyed with the boom of musketry and
the loud blowing of horns. The blowing of horns
is a universal custom with the boys of all coun-
tries and colors and with the bluejackets too
On Christmas day Sanity is the highest ranking
officer of the feet, and all flags junior to his
fur tree hoisted to the masthead With his flag
lieutenant. his aide and the rest of the staff. he
cruises about among the ships distributing the
gifts with which his argosy is laden. His method
of doing this is fraught with much red tape
was the greetings of the old admiral of the
Dutch feet in the time of Queen Bess. All the
paraphernalia symbolical of austere rank and
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20

selves for generations upon the purity
Of the hospice strain.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20

It is computed that one bun
10000 In warfare u effective.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20
WWHENSANKQAlE
(tNARDS MAN1OMAE

BSURD as it may sound to every one,
the bluejackets still believe in Santa
Claus. That rotund, rosy-cheeked lit
tie old man pays as much attention to
the thousands of boys on board the
warships as he does to the thousands
of, perhaps younger in years, boys and
girls ashore. Instead of coming in a
sleigh with reindeer and merry bells,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-20

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08
DIDN'T NEED TO READ LINES
Amateur Palmist Had Other Lines Of
information Which Aided Her
in Revelations.

The fair amateur palmist looked at
the left hand of the sweet girl long
and earnestly. Breathlessly she wait
ed for the palmist's next words.
"Ah. see by your hand that you
are engaged to be married" said the
palmist. And continued the reader
of the future and the past, in a more
cutting tone, 81 see that you are en-
gagged TO Mr.. Mooney"
"Oh! It's perfectly extraordinary,
burst out the blushing girl. How
can you know that?"
by my long study of the science"
was the reply.
But surely the lines on my hand
cannot tell you the ma"
Who .aid anything about lines?"
replied the prophetic one. with wither-
ing scorn. You are wearing the en-
gagement ring returned to him three
weeks ago."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08
OQpZolG7T 1911
1M BQRR57xZRPZL COlHzY
SYNOPSIS.

Harding Kent calls on Louise Parrish to
propose marriage and finds the house In
treat excitement over the attempted sui
eide Of her sister Katharine. Kent starts
An investigation and finds that HUGH
Crandall sutton for Katharine, who nao
been forbidden the house by General y ar
rish. had talked with Katharine verltne
telephone just before she shot herseii.
A torn piece of yellow paper IL FOUND.
at sight of which General Parrish Is
stricken with paralysis. Kent discovers
that Crandall has left town hurriediy.
Andrew Elser, an aged banker. commits
suicide about the same time as Katharine
attempted her life. A yellow envelope Is
found In Elser's room. Post Once IN
spector Davis. Kent's friend. takes up
the case. Kent Is convinced that cram
dali Is at the bottom of the mystery.
Katharine's strange cutlery puzzles the
detectives. Kent and Davis search Gran
dall's room and find an address. LOCK
Box II. Ardway. ". ]. Kent goes to Ard
way to investigate and becomes suspi-
cious of Henry Cook" woman
commits suicide at the Ardway Hotel. A
yellow letter also figures In this case
Kent calls Louise on the long distance
telephone and finds that she had Just been
called by Crandall from the same BOOTH
Cook" disappears. The Ardway post
master Is missing. Inspector Davis ar
rives at Ardway and takes up the inves-
tigation. He discovers that the dead
woman is Sarah Sacket of Bridgeport
Louise telephones Kent imploring him to
drop the investigation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

nation. / was sick every three weeks
and had to stay in bed from two to four
days.
at Is with great pleasure tell you
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me. have fol-
lowed your directions as near as possi-
Bile, and feel much better than have
felt for years. When wrote you be-
fore WIS almost wreck. You can
publish this letter if you like. 1t may
help TO strengthen the faith of some
poor suffering woman. Mrs. JOHN F.
RICHARDS, Westwood. Maryland.
Women who suffer from those dis
trcssing ills peculiar to their sex should
not doubt the ability of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound to restore
their health.
II you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. PinlSham's Vegeta-
BILE Compoundwill help you, write
to Lydia nkham MedicineCO Co.
confidential Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08
HOW TO TREAT PlMPLES AND
BLACKHEADS

For pimples and blackheads the fol
lowing is a most effective and eco
nomical treatment: Gently smear the
affected parts with Cuticura Oint.
ment, on the end of the finger, but
DO not rub. Wash off the Cuticue.
Ointment in five minutes with Cutf.
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. This treat
ment is best on rising and retiring
At other times use Cuticura Soap
freely for the toilet and bath. to as
sist in preventing inflammation. irri-
tation and clogging of the pores, the
common cause of pimples, blackheads,
redness and roughness, yellow, oily,
notify and other unwholesome condi-
tons of the skin.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston"
Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

S0u, though. for coming and te1ilno
me about It There's lot Of fools
would have gone and telephoned the
arsenal and then I'd been on the car
pet for not covering my post properly"
was glad indeed of the opportunity
to get away. II was nearing ten
o'clock. My trousers and shoes were
in such condition that wanted to get
to my apartments for q change before
seeing Louise. fastened to the
park entrance anc hailed taxi. BY
the time left my rooms and reached
the Parrish home it was ten minutes
after ten.
As my taxi turned into tie street
saw another one stop before the Far
IRISH door. At first l thought It must
be the doctor or one Of his assistants.
but as the front door closed behind
the tall figure Of man who had been
admitted to the house l realized that
1t was some one l had seen before.
There was something reminiscent In
the broad shoulders. in the walk. 1t
was some one l knew, or ought to
have recognized, yet who 1t was or
where l had seen him l could not ct
the moment recall.
was not three minutes behind him
in reaching the door. Though the other
visitor had been admitted at once.
there was no Immediate response to
my ring. l waited while and rang
again. II seemed minutes before any
one answered, then one of the maids
opened the door trine and peerod
out.
"Mr. Kent to see Miss Louise
said.
To my great amazement she did not
open the door to me. but still holding
it Just barely enough to enable her to
talk to me, said: I'm sorry, but I
have orders to admit no one to the
house."
"Of course. / understand that you
have your orders. but please tell Miss
Louise that Mr.. Kent IL here"
"I1l tell her, II you WISH" she said
doubtfully, carefully closing the door
before she went ON the mission.
The shutting Of the door in my face
gave me an odd sense Of desolation.
1t seemed as II we're being shut out
Of the life of the woman ! loved. Yet
on second thought smiled at my per.
turbation. The maid was only carry
ing out a necessary order. AS soon
as Louise knew l was there she would
come running to the door herself. In
minute she would be folded in my
arms and all misunderstanding would
be cleared away. Undoubtedly she
would have q good explanation for
her telephone message OF the night
before. told myself that it was only
lack of sleep and the incident in the
park that had upset my nerves. My
misgivings were utterly foolish.
At length the door opened slowly.
had expected to see Louise herself b.
hind it, but it was the same maid. This
time she held the door hardly as wide
as before.
I'm sorry. sir. she said. but Niss
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08
BREAKS A COLD IN A DAY
And Cures Any Cough That Is Cur
able. Noted Doctors Formula.

From your druggist get two ounces
of Glycerine and half an ounce of Globe
Pine Compound concentrated Pine.
Take these two ingredients home and
put them into a half pint of good whis-
key. Take one TO two teaspoonfuls after
each meal and at bedtime. Smaller doses
10 children according to age" This is the
best formula known to science. There
quantity, but 1t don't pay to experiment
with a bad cold. Be sure to get only
the genuine Globe Pine Compound
bottle comes in a sealed tin screw-top
case. II your druggist does not have
IT in stock he will get 1t quickly from
his wholesale house. This has been
published here every winter for six
years and thousands of families know
its value. Published by the Globe Phar-
maceutical laboratories of Chicago.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

them on the grass to dry, for they
were all but falling apart and hardly
dared handle them. Meanwhile con-
tinued my, search for other yellow
scraps-this time without avail. II she
had carried torn-up letter with her
as che sprang to death, the other
pieces had floated away.
no possibility of recovering more Of
them. gave up my search and re-
turned to where I had spread the re-
covered scraps on the grass. One by
one I studied them. They were evil
IDENTIFY part Of a typewriter letter,
but the ink had run so that It was
impossible to read a single word on
them. From their shape, too. 1t ap-
peared that they were not consecutive.
so there was little hope Of learning
anything from them.
Just two of the inky smears seemed
to have a possible meaning.
On one of them I was almost posi-
tive that could trace the word
youth" On another scrap was a
word that a little stretch Of the imagi-
nation might decipher as her"
Youth" and her"
They might mean much or nothing.
They might have some bearing on
the great mystery / was trying to
solve. They might have none. Per-
haps they were, after all, merely
phrases from a letter that had brought
disappointment to a loving woman.
In all likelihood this suicide had no
connection with the others. But why,
then, the yellow paper?
So intent was / on my thoughts that
did not observe the return Of the
policeman until l heard his voice.
What have you got there?"
There was suspicion in his tone
the natural suspicion Of the represen-
tative Of the law. 1t was on the tip
of my tongue to say: Another yellow
letter."
For once prudence restrained me.
1 recalled how my too hasty speech
at the coroner's inquest had led me
COulQ c4RSCl
a twelve-hundred-doll policeman to
assist in solving the mystery that was
still perplexing Davis.
"Just some scraps of paper" said
carelessly. After you had gone mo-
titced that she was clutching a bit of
paper in one hand. l searched around
the lake to see IL / could find more.
l found these. 1t Is evidently part of
a letter, but the ink has run so you
can make nothing out Of them"
Lets see them"
/ handed him all Of them.
This explained, Il found in her
hand and the others were over there
under those bushes"
One by one the policeman examined
them. turning them carefully over and
over.
There's nothing to them" he final.
| " announced. The wagon will be
here in a minute. don't suppose
you'll want to be claiming any credit
| for finding the bodyT"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

I had feared that he would insist
on my accompanying him to testify
to its finding. 1t was quite relief
to hear him take this view of 1t.
"Of course not" answered hastily.
Then" said he with utmost can
dor. you might as well beat 1t. 1t
don't do cop no good to have other
people finding things on his post. II
you amt here when the wagon comes.
there amt nobody to say It wasn't me
that found the body. l want to thank
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08
AnaIyzIna the Philosopher.

Finley Peter Dunno was sympathi1-
ing, at New York club. with play
wright whose play had failed.
Brace up!" he cried Take 1t like
philosopher"
Then Mr.. Dunno smiled the whimsi-
cal Dooley smile and added:
"A philosopher is one who has train
ed himself to bear with perfect seren-
ity the misfortunes of Others"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08
FARMERS Wife
ALMOST A WRECK
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkhan's Vegetable
/. Compound Her
Own Story.
westwood, Md am q farmers
wife and do most of my own work when

/ am able. l had
nervous spells, fe-
male weakness and
terrible bearing
down pains e cry
month. / also suf-
fered much with my
right side. The pain
started in my back
and extended around
my right side, and
the doctor told me it
xroc o~r~,~s, ,~ao-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08
For . Rubber Plant.

When the leaves turn yellow and
fall OF the plant is dying. Feed 1t a
tablespoonful of olive oil every two
weeks. Also wash the plant once q
week with warm soapsuds, letting the
warm suds moisten the earth thor
oughly. Sprinkle every other day.
This same treatment should be used
on ferns.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

Louise says she can not sec you nSw.
"What?" gasped.
She repeated her message while ]
stood there dazed. There must be
some mistake. Louise must have mis-
understood the name.
Did you tell her It was Mr.. Kentf
Yes, sir. told her."
What did she say?"
She said she could not see you =
any one else now"
-<To BE coNTrNuEnA
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

Taste.
(which has the best taste. you or
your wife?"
Il am sure my wife has,"
THAT Is very generous of sou."
II could not well deny 1t, in view
of the person each of US married"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

Red Cross Ball Blue. all blue, best bluing
value in the whole world, makes the laup-
dress smile. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

It's easier for most men to pray
for forgiveness than it is to fight
temptation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

1t is easier to write history than (
is to manufacture it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08
Solved.

Solved.
Twelve persons for dinner! Aren't
you crazy?"
I'VE might invite thirteenth: that~
would perhaps take away their appe-
tite."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

The detective may be an earnest
seeker. but he doesn't always ind.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and
invigorate stomach liver and bowels Sugar
coated, tiny granules, easy to take. Do not
grippe. Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

Anyway, the man who contradicts
himself may be right.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

Does your wife raise rumpus
when you stay away from home at
night?"
mo; but she does when I get
home"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-02-08

+. Live and let hive is a poor motto for
butchers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-08

snapped His face had become sud-
denly convulsed, while his voice rang
with the tone of chilled metal. Glass
retreated a step, shudder ran
through him, and his eyes riveted
themselves upon the weapon with hor-
rifed intensity.
Listen, Pig! If you spik to her
again, will cut you" The gaze of
the Mexican pierced his victim. 81
will not keel you, l will just-cut
you!"
Speed, who had sat in open-mouthed
amaZement during the scene, pinched
himself. Like Larry, he could not re-
move his gaze from the swarthy man.
He pulled himself together with an ef-
fort, however, undertaking to divert
the present trend of the conversation.
'W-where will you cut him." he
asked. pleasantly, more to make con-
versation than from any lingering
question as to the precise location
Here" Carara turned the blade
against himself, and traced cross
upon his front, whereupon the trainer
gurgled and laid protecting hands
upon his protruding abdomen. You
spik SPANISH"
mo" Glass shook his head
But you understan wat l try to
say?"
"Yes-oh yes-I'm hep all right"
"And the Senior Fat will r-r-remem-
ber?"
"Sure!" Glass sighed miserably,
and tearing his eyes away from the
glittering blade, rolled them toward
his employer. Il don't want her! Mr.
Speed knows l don't Want her!"
Carara bowed. And the Fat Senior
will not spik wit her AGAIN."
moi"
"Gracias, Senior! l thank you'll"
You're welcomed" agreed the New
Yorker, with repressed feeling.
"Adios! Adios, Senior Speed"
"Goodby!" exclaimed the two in
chorus.
(TO BE CONTINUEDl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-08
SYNOPSIS.

Cowboys OF the Flying Heart ranch are
heartbroken over the loss of their much
priced photograph by the defeat of their
champion in foot-race with the cook Of
the Centipede ranch. A house party Is
on at the Flying Heart. J. Wallingford
Speed, cheer leader at Yale. and Culver
Covington, intercollegiate champion run
ner, are expected. Helen Blake, Speeds
sweetheart. becomes interested in the loss
of the photograph. She suggests to Jean
Chaplin. sister of the owner of the ranch
that she induce Covington, her lover, to
win back the photograph. Helen declares
that If Covington won't run, Speed will
The Cowboys are hilarious over the pros
pect. Speed and his valet Larry Glass,
trainer at Yale, arrive. Helen Blake ask
Speed, who has posed to her as an ath-
lete, to race against the Centipede man.
The cowboys join in the appeal to Wallv
and fearing that Helen will find him out
he consents. He insists, however that he
shall be entered as an unknown, figuring
shat Covington will arrive in time to take
his place. Fresno, glee club singer from
Stanford university and in love with
Helen, tries to discredit Speed with the
ladies' and the cowboys. Speed and Glass
put in the time they are supposed to be
training playing cards in secluded spot
The cowboys explain to Speed how much
the race means to them. Speed assures
them he will do his best. The cowboys
tell Glass it is up to him to see that Speed
wins the race.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-08
Knew the lime

On cold night man was hasten
ing across the public square with his
overcoat buttoned up to his chin. He
was rather anxious to know what time
it was, but he was too lazy to open his
coat in order to get at his watch Just
then he saw well-dressed man ap-
preaching and remarked to himself:
This is a cinch. III cen ask yon
genteel stranger what time it is and he
will unbosom."
He perceived that the stranger was
buttoned up just as he was. When he
came up the man who wanted to know
the time removed his hat politely and
said: 'Sir, do you know what time
it isl"
The stranger paused, removed his
right glove, unbuttoned his coat from
top to bottom, unbuttoned his under.
coat, and finally pulled out his watch,
while the chill wind cut into his unpro.
tected chest. Holding up the watch so
that the light would shine upon its
face for an instant he glanced at II
and growled:
| "Yes!"
Then he passed on without another
word.--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-08
Mandy's Gentle Little Hint.

Mandy said her mistress, that
beau of yours shouldn't wear white
clothes. He is so black it makes him
appear all the blacker. Why don't
you give him hint?"
Lord, Miss Sally, you know some
thin" said Mandy, with animation.
q don't give him er hint, but he jes
natterly amt got sense ernuff ter take
it"
Perhaps you didn't make it strong
enough"
Nom, thet's right, maybe didn't
jes looks at him right hard, an /
says: Niger, you sho do look like
a black snake crawlin out O. cream,
you do!'-thet's whut l says ter him.
Miss Sally"