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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-01-03

Chicago-Gladstone Dowie. son OF
John Alexander Dowie. founder of
Zion City. H.. as the home OF his re-
ligious cult, was ordained deacon of
the Episcopal church here on Sunday
He was ordained by Suffagan Bishop
William z. Toll of the Chicago do
cese.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-01-03
Lemon Hint.

Instead Of throwing away hard. dry
lemons. put them in a pan Of hot wa
ter and set it where IT will maintain
about the same degree of heat with
out boiling for two hours. When Ia
ken out and dried the lemons viii be
as soft and juicy and rich in flavor
as though they had never grown hard.
-McCall's Magazine.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-01-03
PLAN LARGEST MAIL TUBE
New York TO Have Carriers Which
viii Save Time Between Perm
syIvania and Grand Central

New York.-The largest mail tubes
in the world are to be installed %
tween the Grand Central and the Penn'
sylvania Railroad stations here, 1ns
tubes win be az least "a inches ?
diameter and may reach 80 inches
They win be built to carry mall p1s.
so that the rehandling Of mail wiz n''
be necessary
A commission. appointed BY Po..
master General Hitchcock TO dee'q'
upon the best type Of tube. is mee''n'
here.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-01-03
one way Of killing 4 Flea.

ITO kill a fiea," says the Scientific
American, "the surest way would be
to place him on one Of those impene!
trable plates used in naval warfare,
and confine him thereon by means Of
cables fastened securely to each of
his several legs; then to train upon
him (from as near distance.as would
be feasible), an irresistible prqjectile
from one of those twenve-inch guns. "
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-01-03
Bee Causes Death.

Washington, Pa--Mrs. Ida Ener-
lex. the young wife Of wealthy oil
operator. was dragged to death by a
COW. which she had attempted to lead.
The COW became infuriated when
stung by a bee.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-01-03
A Mere Surprise.

Il see where the stork recently paid
a visit to sleeping porch"
WE'LL we'll! ! guess rich folk will
now have their sleeping porches more
thickly screened than ever"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-01-03
Rather informal.

Are you on very friendly terms
with your neighbor in the apart
ments?"
~Well, no. She's rather formal Al
ways sends her card when she wishes
to borrow -four and If she wants both
-four and sugar she sends two cards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
JOAQUIN MILLER'S
SPIRIT COMES BACK
Talks to Wife and Daughter, and
ShadoWy Form Is Seen
Abroad at Night.

San Francisco. Dec. 22.-The widow
Of Joaquin Miller said to-day at the
Heights. the poets former home In the
hills back of Oakland. that she had
held communication with her husband
since his death, and her daughter Juan
ita corroborated this statement They
would go into no details. but said they
had heard the poets voice and that ne
had given them assurances that all "as
well with him.
Neighbors say they have seen the
shadowy form Of the Poet OF the
Sierras walking at night near the cairn
which he built OF big stones near hls
monument 10 Moses.
Mrs. Miller also said that in her hus-
bands life she frequently communi-
Gated with him across the continent or
that the force Of his thoughts reached
her when she was In New York and he
was at his home here in Oakland. Just
before he startc for the Klondke she
said she received the impression that
he would be in peril and telegraphed to
him. He replied he would soon sail tor
the Far North
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
ADMITS HE KILLED BOY
Man Let Off Lightly by Jersey
jury.

Though Bernard Pagan confessed on
the witness stand in the Court Of oyer
and Terminer. Jersey City. last night
that he had shot and killed eight-year-
old Joseph Crowley on October u last.
the jury that was trying Pagan, who
ran against Ardolph L. Kline, now
Mayor. for alderman from Brooklyn,
two years ago. found him guilty only
of assault and battery.
Judge Tenant. who had been filled
with amazement at Fagan's matter-of-
fact confession, was dumfounded when
the jury's finding was announced.
Il never heard of such a ridiculous
verdict" he said heatodly. How could
twelve intelligent men reach such a
verdict? II is assuredly travesty on
justice. and the jury is discharged with
out the thanks of the court. and. in adj
dition, excused from further service at
this term"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
COIN ENDS DREAM OF JOB
Laborer Inherits $40, 600
Spurns Work He Sought.

When Michael Reilly, Of Pacif1c ave-
nue., Jersey City. got job as a dav
laborer in the Park Department of that
place it was after weeks Of pleading.
He said /, needed the work and was
told 10 report yesterday.
When Michael Reilly failed 10 show
up for his job \. Harry Moore, director
Of parks, was decidedly Nexed.
When Michael Reilly sent dainty
three -cornered, violet tinted note al
dressed to the director Of parks MIR.
Moore was decidedly surprised.
When Michael Reilly's note was
opened and Mr.. Moore read it, first
hastily, then slowly. then with bulging
eyes. several aids rushed to find out
the ruth Of the matter.
Here is Mr.. Moore's explanation.
after he had taken several drinks Of
water and wiped the perspiration from
his forehead
Reilly says he can't get away to
work for me to-day; he has just i'll
herited $1,000"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
THIEF TOOK GIFT
MEANT FOR SANTA
Brides Ring and Other Articles
Worth $4,000 Gone from
Woodmere Home.

II Santa Claus tries to enter the
home Of Payson McLane Merrill. at
Woodmere Long Island, by way Of the
chimney. hc win probably be shot as
some one who wasn't Kris Krlngle got
into the house by n second story win
dow early Yesterday morning and took
$1,000 in jewelry, including articles
intended for gifts.
Mr.. Merrill is a rich real estate man
at No. ISL Fifth avenue, and his home
IL at the corner OF West Broadway and
Newman street. Woodmere. He was
married comparatively recently 10 Miss
T.. Dorothy Rand who is prominent
I'm Long Island society. on their be
trothal he gave To her solitaire ring
valued at $1,000. During last week
Mrs. Merrill made several purchases
Of Ieuelry. which remained in the
store packages. Her ring she kept on
her dresser. and the Christmas pres
ents were placed in neat pile beside
her bed.
strollod into the yard. \ bundle Of
wrapping paper caught her eye, and
when she separated it with her foot
she noticed the name OF the jeweller
from whom she had made the pur-
Chases.
She hurried to her room and there
made the discovery that some one had
been around during the night and had
gathered everything in sight, the en-
gagement ring included The visitor
had not been thorough in his search,
for about $1,000 worth Of other arti-
cles still remained IN drawer in
dresser
A few minutes later she learned how
entrance had been MADE. Nearby a
building is being erected. ladder
had been placed against the Merrill
home near the window leading into
Mrs. Mcrrills room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
BIG LINER IN PERIL
IN THE MID.PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific Steamer Mont.
eagle Has To Be HOve-To for
Twenty-fOur Hours.

Vancouver Dec. 2o.-With huge seas
sweeping over her and threatening TO
wreck her deck fittings and cabins. the
big Canadian Pacific steamer Mont
eagle. Captain Haley, had to be hove-to
in mid Pacific on her present outward
VOYAGE from Vancouver TO Hong Kong,
according to word brought in by Of
fcers Of the Empress OF Asia, which
arrived late yesterday.
While the Empress was reeling of
eighteen and one-half knots an hour
a wireless message was received from
the Monteagle saying that she was
hove-to in latitude 53 north and longi-
,ude 100 west, with bowling wester-
~ gale raging and terrific sea sweep
ing over her.
The Monteagle ran into stormy
yeather as soon as she passed outside
Cane Flattery. Southeast gales bat
tered the ship, and the disagreeable
conditions reached their height wnen
the liner was in mid-Parjhn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
SAYS DOCTOR GOT
HIS TOE AND WIFE
Husband Crippled, lie Alleges, SO
He Couldn't Interfere
with Plot.

Rudolph Hoffman, in suing DR.. Gus
taye A. Rueck. OF No. 1910 Tiffany
street, The Bronx, makes the remarka
bic allegation that the physician cut off
his toe while treating him for a corn
so that Hoffman could not interfere
with Or. Rueck's alienation OF Mrs.
Honfman's affections. Hoffman de-
mands $1,000 damages for the loss or
his wife and his toe. AS the bill is not
Itemized. ii is not known which lie
valued most.
Hoffman met his wife FOR the first
time in 1906. when he was secretary uf
a German singing society She was
Miss Elizabeth Wolff. They were mar
ried n short time after and when Mrs.
Hoffman was taken i'll year later she
went to St. Francis Hospital. where Dr.
Rueck was attending surgeon. Later
the physician established his office in
Hoffman's house.
According to Hoffman, Or. Rueck
oIiopated the affections OF his wife by
nro,nises that he would make her a
r,rse Mrs Hoffman left her husband.
and hoffman says she is now Dr.
Rueck's assistant.
uohman says that it was unneces-
sarv for the doctor to cut off his toe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
RICH WOMEN HELD:
HIDE THEIR NAMES
Arrested as Shoplifters, They
Summon Ex-senator Spooner
Cant Get Bail.

Soon after two well dressed women
were brought to the West Both street
police station last night John c.
Spooner formerly United states Sem
ator from Wisconsin and now practis-
ing law al No. II Wall street, ap-
peared and asked the lieutenant II he
might procure bail for them. He was
told that the case would 80 TO the
night court and that no bond would be
accepted because Of this.
Curiosity at once centred on the two
women. for all OF Senator Spooners
clients are wealthy. But they screened
their Identity behind the names OF Mrs.
Alice Benson and Miss Edith Benson.
They said they were mother and
daughter The elder woman said she
was ffty-two; the younger. twenty
two. When their address was asked,
Mrs. Benson" was about 10 say some
thing. when the girl checked her with,
"Oh. please don't tell where We live
The complainant was a detective in
a Fifth avenue department store, who
said that the women stole S34 -
worth Of stuff, including silk stock
ings. five yards Of silk and a hairpin
set with briIliants.
They were ordered 70 cell. The
matron who took charge of them was
surprised AT the clothing OF one Of
her prisoners.
The elder women wore a blue serge
suit and furs: the girl wore a suit
OF brown velvet corduroy, trimmed with
black fox, and large hat. Her set Of
furs was unquestionably expensive, and
the diamond ring she wore dazzled the
matron.
When they had been placed in cells
they asked permission. which was
granted. to call up a friend. \ few
minutes later two men came in a taxi
cab. one vas Senator Spooner, and
not long after his Intellectual effort to
bail the women. they were taken to the
women's night court, presided over by
Magistrate Murphy.
The night court, at about the time
the women were leaving the West 3Oth
street police station. was crowded. not
alone with prisoners but with sight
seers. This aroused the ire OF Magis- |
trate Murphy. and he directed the court |
officers TO clear the room OF all persons |
save those directly interested in the |
cases 10 be heard.
When the "Bensons" arrived at the I
night court Senator Spooner was not /
Of the party, nor did he appear when
they were arraigned. AS soon as their !
case was called they asked the court |
for an adjournment. The magistrate
then set the hearing over until to-
night at o'clock, fixing bail for !
each defendant at $500. They were
unable To furnish it, so they were
shown 10 cells.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
RESCUE REWARD IS DEATH
Girl Bitten by Dog of Child She
Saved-Rabies Follow.
LBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

Hartford, Conn. Dec. 22-Tcn-year-
old Emily Spelman, Of Ellington.
Conn. died in agony at the Hartford
Hospital this afternoon from tetanus
and rabies poisoning.
Last Saturday, while she was help
ing a smaller gin to carry home q
Christmas tree, Emily saw that an ap-
preaching trolley car might hit her
companion. Dropping the tree, she was
pulling the little one from the tracks,
when the smaller girls dog sprang at
Emily, fastening his teeth in her fore
arm. The trolley car was stopped in
time 10 prevent an accident.
Emily was carried to her home, where
the physicians later advised her re-
moval 10 the hospital. Though every
known antidote for her case was tried
none gave relief.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
MALAYS KILL AMERICAN
Botanist in Philippines Employ
Slain on Amboyna Island.

Manila. Dec &c. y. Robinson. n
botanist in the Bureau OF Science De
partment of the Interior, Of the Philip
nine Islands. has been killed by natives
~ Amboyna Island, Malay Archipelago.
he had undertaken an expedition for
the study of the fora of the Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
EGGS JOHN DIS PRESENT
Twelve Dozen Reach Him Un-
der Burglarproof Guard.
( BY Telegraph to The Tribune

cleveland. Dec. 22.-John d. Rookie
feller's own Christmas present rolled
into Forest Hill to-day. 1t was a
twelve dozen crate of fresh country
eggs. Pat" Lynch. gatekeeper, threw
out an extra guard to prevent possible
attempts at burglary.
we are not TO have a $4,000
Christmas after ALL said Mr.. Sims
Rockefeller's secretary. Because Of
the illness Of Mrs. Rockefeller, the day
will be spent very quietly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
Woman Hidden for Three
Years in Room in Offices
of M. II. Couch.
LONG LOCKED DOOR
GIVES UP SECRET
Tenants of Building Astounded
Dead Man Once Sullivan
County Prosecutor.
BY Telegraph 10 The Tribune

Monticello. y. Y, Dec. 22.--The Sc
cret OF the locked room in the rear of
the law office of Melvin II. Couch. a
prominent citizen and former District
Attorney of Sullivan County. was re-
vealed to-day. Couch, who was sixty
five years old, died in his office on Sun
day.
For years Couch had beer one Of the
best known and most respected men in
this section. His Law practice was
large and he acted as adviser for most
of those who had money To invest.
Couch had a wife and daughter, but
had not lived al home for several years
He was a cripple, unable to get about
without crutches, and he gave this as
a reason for having a room fitted up
for living purposes in the rear of his
law office.
Every SUNDAY however, he was in
the habit Of GoinG home to take dinner
with his family. He told his wife and
daughter that he cooked his own meals
in his Offices and slept on lounge in
the back room
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
GOVERNOR ATTACKS
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Calls Him, in Angry Mo-
ment, "PoliticaI Pros
ecuting Octopus"
WARNS OSBORNE, TOO
Executive Much Exercised Lest
New York City Official Offend
Upstate Brethren.
rFy telegraph 20 The Tribune ?

Albany. Dec. 22-When Governor
7lvnn was informed to-day that the
Republican leaders Of the next Assem-
bly had threatened that il more
vigorous inquiry into the charges Of
graft in state departments were not
made the new Assembly would place
in the hands Of District Attorney
Whitman its ample powers of state
wide jurisdiction, ne replied that he
would prosecute every charge of graft
ing laid before his commissioner,
lanes ". Osborne. He said that if
Mr.. Osborne failed to produce results
he would get some one else who would.
And I have in mind the man for
the job he said.
He would not tell who this man was
when asked il it were Mr.. Jerome.
The Governors anger at Mr.. Whit
man, whom he charges with attempt
ing TO force from him the appointment
Of Deputy Attorney General, was not
assuaged By this latest development in
the controversy.
Mr.. Whitman" he said, wants TO
be a political prosecuting octopus. He
is trying TO make a political reputation
for himself al the expense OF all dis
trict attorneys in the state. l have
appointed Mr.. Osborne, 2 man just as
active as Mr. Whitman, 10 conduct an
investigation for me. He has $4,000
at his command for getting evidence.
II he lags in his work it is my fault,
and shall see that some one takes
his place"
Anybody but Whitman.
Have you heard from Mr osborne
since YOU requested him to lay aside
his private business to devote his time
TO the investigation >" the Governor
was asked.
NO" he replied but | expect TO
learn within a few days just what time
and energy he will be able to give. Mr..
Whitman should turn over whatever
evidence he has. outside Of his juris-
diction, that warrants action to the
district attorneys Of the counties af-
fected. Neither the Attorney General
nor myself has asked that he turn this
evidence owe. 70 US, but if the District
Attorney TO whom he should submit
such evidence fails 10 do his duty !
shall remove him.
In reply to a statement from Assem-
blyman Hinman, the Republican lead
or and candidate for Speaker Of the
next Assembly, that Mr.. Whitman
may be asked TO cooperate with an
Assembly committee next year ap-
pointed for the purpose Of following
out the graft disclosures. Governor
Gynn said:
Il don't care if MIR. Hinman does
Continued on second page, seventh column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23

No Xmas ss.r. dn1sT pscous io%PsSe
petizer.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
REPRESENTATIVE CARTER GLASS.

Who led the fight the for the adoption OF the conference
report on the currency BILL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
This Mornings News.
LOCAL.

LOCAL. Page.
" j. Leehan Arrested Here .........
Burglar Takes Christmas Gifts......
Rich Women Called Shoplifters.
Whitman Calls Glynn Amazing '..... q
Independents Fight Caucus
Mitchell Still Silent on Jobs.......... 8
Republic Trustees Reply To-day...'.. B
Push Blacl.well's Island Quiz. z......... g
Says Schmidt May Feign Insanity. 6
New England Society Dinner HEIDI. 8
Light on Phone Rates Refused IA
Mrs. Blake Gets Separation. ......... is
Doubt J. T. Talbert Will Recover le
Duchesses Home for Holidays ........ .l6
Hughes Case Double. Court Puzzle l6
Waldo Guest OF East Siders. .l6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
GENERAL.

House Agrees TO Currency Bill........
Assembly TO Force Graft lnquiry.... i
Lawyers Death Reveals Slave....... i
Fear Williams on Reserve Board....
New Currency Laws Provisions ......
Rebels M Gates OF Torreon .........
lilipinos Eager 10 Learn. 3
Wilson's Vacation Home Ready.
Killed by y. Y. Brokers Son-in-Law..
Wilson Undecided on Phone Ownership. 4
More Big Trusts 10 Reorganize .... S
Frisco Syndicate Case Before Court. IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
Woman Phones for Doctor.

on Sunday morning Dr. j. T. Cur
lette received a telephone call from a
woman, asking him TO come To Couch &
Offices in the Masonic Building. Couch
was found lying dead on a lounge. Dr.
Curlette at once notified the Sherif's
office and had word sent 10 Mrs.
Couch
Sheriff Kinney began an inspection
Of the premises to see II he could find
anything that would shed light on the
cause OF COUGHS death. He was halted
in his search by a locked door IN the
rear Of the office.
Mrs. Couch had arrived by this time.
She recalled that her husband had al
ways refused to unlock the door. but
that she had supposed he used the
room as a sleeping apartment.
4 key was found which fitted the
lock. but II was discovered that there
was a key on the other side. Sheriff
Kinney started 10 force the door when
II was unlocked and a middle-aged
woman walked out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
FOREIGN.

Ex-ConsuIs Wife Arrested ...........
Mrs. Pankhurst Goes TO Switzerland.
Emperor Menelik Officially Dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23

Former Judge Alton b. Parker de-
MED yesterday that he had oeen as
ISOLATED with Melvin II. Couch. Judge
Parker recalled Couch as prosecutor
in the murder case Of john Allen trled
before him about 1856, at Monticello
y. Y. Allen was convicted OF the muI-
der OF Ursula Ulrich in one OF the most
sensational murder trials OF that time
Former Governor Benjamin y. OdeH,
who was said to have been associated
politically with Couch. said in New
burgh yesterday he knows very little
concerning Couch, except that he was
for some time chairman of the Sullivan
County Republican Committee and was
looked upon az the leader of the party
th"~1 A.1Aa asA -. hlefR ,is44es
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23

The room where the woman va,
found was divided into two parts by a
thin partition. In one part was bed
room and in the other a kitchen. There
was little furniture. except an old COOK
stove. a table, an iron bed and two
chairs.
Couch. it is said, was associated with
Alton B. Parker in the case OF John
Allen. who was convicted Of numbering
Ursula Ulrich.
Couch acted as prosecutor in this
case. and all the evidence he had was
an old banknote and the paper wad-
ding Allen used in his gun
Stephen Couch, the lawyers son. vas
killed in New York some time ago,
while serving as secretary TO Frank
Hedley. Of the InterDorough RAPID
Transit Company. His daughter
Louise. is principal Of a school at L'-
ingston Manor, Sullivan County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-23
Woman's Identity Revealed.

she was recognized a. Adelaide ".
Brance. OF Goshen. y. =, who first
came 10 Monticello about fifteen Years
ago as a book agent. Sic said that
Couch became acquainted with her at
that time. After that she made fire.
ouent visits here but had not been seen
for the last three or four ,ears.
She admitted that she had lived in
Couch's office for the last three years
and had done his stenography work. In
all that time. she said she had never
left the Office, except al night and only
very occasionally.
81 went 10 call Mr.. Couch this morn
ing" she said, "and when he didn'
answer I first ran out for Or. Curlette.
Then ! got him on the telephone.
The Sheriff said tonight that there
vas every reason 10 believe the wom-
ans story, as shown by the investiga-
ton he has conducted, and that she
will probably be released tomorrow.
That the woman could have lived so
long in secret in the lawyers Office was
a cause Of great amazement 10 the
other office tenants OF the Masonic
Temple, several Of whom have Offices
on the same floor. adjoining that cf
Couch. District Attorney Cooke is one
Of these.
An autopsy shows that Couch died
from a bursted blood vessel.
The Detroit times., 1913-01-28
1T is NOT WOMEN BUT MEN THAT ARE
INCONSISTENT-SAYS BILLIE BURKE

most of the men who balk at wine
when IL is not old. And il is a we'll
known fact that mere ages gives a
fictitious value to pictures, and other
pieces OF art that are by no means
masterpieces. A play Is practically
dead after IL has had it's run" and
the life of the best seller" is about
six weeks. The public demands that
It's amusements shall be externally
new, but it prefers its physicians, it's
judges, its politicians and its minis
tiers to be elderly. A woman's hat and
her gloves must be absolutely fresh.
Scandal, too, is only given piquancy
when II is new
In short. there is nothing that shows
the inconsistency OF man as his prefer
ence for the young and the old, the
cid and the new.
II seems 10 me personally that II
were looking for a wife should look
for other charms than that OF perpet
ual youth. | should want health,
temperament that was quickly moved
TO laughter, and one that found II
easy to forget the annoyances and dis
agreeable things OF life. | should
want girl who had sympathy for
sorrow. who was sincere in her love
OF children. | would not care for her
TO take life or herself too seriously,