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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22

idealism among officials the peoples
parties would sweep the polls. But
as 1t Is, 1t is hard to get out 30 DER
cent. of the vote except for the reich.
stag. The Germans let well enough
alone. They will never overthrow
the Anticipated German system Of gov.
eminent until they suffer from II I'm.
measurably. II Germany should get
into a war and be beaten II might
result In a republic. II miIitarium
goes too far and demands too much
money from the people It might come
to a great popular uprising. And n
a great system of graft were exposed
the people would demand q change.
But just now democracy's greatest foe
Is efficient bureaucracy. We have
good streets. efficient police, plenty Of
parks. sanitation. hospitals. But We
haven't the strength Of national
action. and that is what We must have
before we are the greatest people In
the world"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
CHECK RAISER'S WAY

put his hands on that Or else they
use bit Of money member and then
peel 1t OF.
But what does the crook do? He
has a check perforated $500. He takes
his little punch and punches from the
edge Of the check few tiny disks Of
the same size. With a needle tip he
plugs up the holes in the last dollar
sign. After the glue Is dry he punches
a cipher In its place and dollar mark
after it. Where the machine perfor-
ated an entire letter, the crook bought
a smaller machine and filed up the
perforations before making new ones
to suit himself"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
WHEN PREPARING FISH
THREE GOOD RECIPES THAT MAY
BE KEPT IN MIND.
Trout, With Appropriate oarnlshIna,
ls One Of the 6est-Baked Cod Q
Universal FaVorIte-Proper
Sauce to Serve.

Trout, Friars.-Scale and clean q
large trout, place In a saucepan and
pour over 1t cupful of boiling vine
gar, which win have the effect Of
turning the trout blue, and an equal
quantity OF white wine. II necessary
to cover the trout add sufficient wa
ter to do so. Add an onion stuck with
cloves. a carrot, half a bunch of eel
cry, few bay leaves, a small bunch
Oh parsley, half teaspoonful of pep
percorns and salt to suit the taste,
and boil over the fire for about Is
minutes, having the cover on the
saucepan. When done, remove and
drain the fish. place on a folded nap
KIN, spread on dish, garnish with
parsley. and serve with oil and vine
gar or any favorite fish sauce In
sauceboat
FIounder, Brussels.-Clean and skin
FOUNDER. sprinkle both sides with
pepper and salt, and squeeze over
small quantity of lemon juice. Dip
the fish In warmed butter, cover with
nnely grated breadcrumbs, place on
a gridiron and broil over q clear fire,
turning to brown both sides equally.
Bone an anchovy, put the flesh into
mortar with a small lump Of butter,
and pound 1t, then place it in a small
saucepan with wineglassful Of white
Wine and the strained Juice of half
lemon, and stir over the fire for q
few minutes. When cooked place the
nounder on a hot dish, pour the an
chovy sauce over 1t and serve.
Baked Cod, Savoy-Prepare fresh
cod by tying up the head with q
string and filling the inside with but
ter, In which have been mixed two Ia
blespoonfuls of chopped parsley to the
quarter of a pound, little salt and
pepper and the juice of two lemons.
Put the fish, belly downward, on a but
tered drainer In fish kettle and pour
over a mixture made as follows: Melt
half a pound Of butter In a saucepan,
add pint Of chopped mushrooms, a
blanched and chopped shallot, table
spoonful of chopped parsley, the juice
OF a lemon ana crushed Glove Of gar
lie, all of these being partly cooked be-
fore being used. Season to taste. Now
pour In a pint Of white wine and bring
the whole quickly to a boil, and allow
to cook gently for an hour and a half.
basting the fish every ten minutes.
with the liquor. When the flesh is firm
put the fish on a dish. pour over half
the sauce and put the rest in sauce
boat This may be accompanied also
by any other fayorite fish sauce
Washington Star.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
New Helps for Picnic Basket.

The various bottles and jars now
on the market for keeping beverages
and other foods at either high or. low
temperature should be more widely
used by housekeepers in the summer.
One of the latest articles in this line
is jar holding quart which can be
used for keeping salads, Ice cream, etc.,
very cold, or croQuettes, etc., quite
hot.
Various carafes are being put out
which practically keep cocoa, coffee,
matted milk, etc., either cold or hot,
and are not only invaluable at picnics,
but in the home in summer. Bever-
ages can be put in them in the early
morning and taken out at an after
noon tea or porch party at just the
right temperature.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
ladies', Cabbage.

Cook tender leaves Of cabbage In
plenty Of boiling sailed water. adding
a pinch of soda. Separate the leaves
of cabbage before dropping them in
one at a time. Cook until tender.
drain. and add one teaspoon -four
blended with one cup rich milk. Then
add salt and pepper and cook until
sauce is thick. The mixture may be
put in a baking dish with breadcrumbs
on top. Dot with butter and brown in
oven, serving hot
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
cantaloupe cIace.

Cantaloupe glace is delicacy that
is truly delicious. Take melons that
have been thoroughly chilled. cut in
halves and lengthwise, and scrape out
the seeds. Fill the hollow of each
half with vanilla ice cream. packing
it in as firm as possible. leaving lit
tie mound In the center. Place the
halves together tightly, thus forcing
the cream up into the fruit, causing
the melon Juice to mingle with the
cream. When ready to serve, a knife
run between the halves separates the
fruit and slices the cream.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22

and Two Medicine creek, there is a
butte. probably $50 to 500 feet above
the surrounding country and about
seven miles in circumference 1t has
cut banks so steep at every point that
they are impossible for cattle and
horses, and at but one point is q
fence needed to keep the animals on
top Of the butte
The butte is absolutely devoid of
timber. but at one time on the sum-
NIT there grew a fine straight pine
tree two feet In diameter and not
short Of so to 100 feet high. This q
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
fANGs IN woMANs WRIST
valnIy She Fights to Evade venomous =
copperhead - Husband
Kills Snake.

Pottsville. Pa-Mrs. Elwood Wea-
yer. wife Of a well-known local dairy.
man, had a terrific battle with COP
perhead on the Weaver farm. near
Hillside. Twice the snake attacked
the woman, and finally succeeded In
biting her on the hand. which quickly
became black.
Mr.. Weaver than came to the res
cue, and the snnke, which boldly stood
its ground and would not take cover.
was killed. BY COMPRISING Mrs. Wea-
ver's wrist, the poison was prevented
from circulating through her body
until the wound was cauterized. and
her recovery is confidently anticipat
ed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
Bean PorrIdce.

Take the liquor that corned beef
has been boiled In and be sure that 1t
is not salt. Put cup or a cup and a
half of medium beans In the liquor
and let them boil slowly until soft
but not long enough to lose their
shape; then add pint of hulled corn
and boil half an hour. When ready to
serve, thicken with cornmeal to suit
taste. This is very nice and is even
better the second day.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22

proven by the fact that the tree now
lies full length on the ground, cut
into two-foot lengths. the ak marks Of
the woodman being plainly discernible
in evey part Of the wood, which is
now petrified.
To fell the tree uphill, as was done
1t had to be chopped on the side to-
ward which 1t was to fall almost en-
tirely, and the petrified stump showed
that this was done. Every one of the
cuts, which hint Of commercial pur.
poses for the wood. gives indisputabIs
evidence of the woodsman's az.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
GULF STREAM TAKES Squirt
Waters Are So Fast That Ship, Slowed
Down, Arrives One Day
Too Soon.

Boston.-Carried along at great
speed by an unusually swift current
T. the gulf stream the United Fruit
company's steamer Sosua, from Port
Limon, Costa Rica. reached here a
day ahead Of time.
Captain Bjoness says that the wa.
tiers of the stream were strangely &C
tive and the steamer began moving 90
rapidly that the engines were slowed
down to half speed. Even after that
the Sosua logged OF the miles at an
amazing rate.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
TRAIN TAKES HIS HEART OUT
Unusual Fatality Between swarth-
more and Morton Station In
Pennsylvania.

Morton, Pa.-Isaiah Harris, aged
forty-fve. of Media, was found dead
along the Central division Of the Penn
sylvania railroad between this Dor
ough and Swarthmore. It is believed
he was struck by a train.
Harris heart was wrenched from
his body and found some distance
from the scene Of the tragedy. His
watch and chain and 81 we're found
intact. Deputy Coroner Grifith re-
moved tho body to the morgue.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
Msddsd Altar % Yea.

Islip. N. Y.-After waiting 20 years,
Miss Bessie Mann Of London, England,
received word from her lover, Jas. r.
Ross of this town, that he is ready to
wed her. The couple met in London
in 1890 and became engaged. Mann
came to America to make his fortune,
but shortly afterward married q wom-
an, who died some time ago.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
DRIVES NAIL INTO HIS BRAIN
Prisoner in PottsvIlIe jail Adopts This
Means to Escape GaIIows, but
Still Lives.

Pottsville. Pal have driven two
nails into my brain and you cannot
hang rne," declared Malina Massa to
the warden Of the Schuylkill county
prison. Massa. who murdered his
wife at Raven Run several months
ago, is under sentence of death. and
as he has macs several attempts at
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22

with luncheons. Bathing, yachting,
dancing, motoring. and tennis, the
young people are kept In a busy
whirl.
In the picture are r. de Boardman
OF Boston and Mrs. Elsie French
Vanderbilt of New York and Philadel-
phia, former wife Of Alfred Gwyn Van
derbilt.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
UNMARKED PETRlFIED TREE
woodsman Makes Very Interesting
Discovery on Non
tana Butte.

Great Falls, Mont-Froof that men
inhabited this part of the world in pre-
historic times and even then used axes
and showed judgment in telling trees.
has been developed by Colomon Alb
bott of Shelby, north Of this city.
Not far from the Sullivan ranch and
near the junction Of Cut Bank creek
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
seareaat. Stupid Children.

Chicago.-"The average stupid child
recruits the criminal class when he is
brought up among normal children"
declared DR.. Henry H. Goddard Of
Vineland, N. j.. addressing a conven-
ton Of alienists here. They should
be segregated and receive a special
education" said he.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
Family Of Six Perlshes In Fire.

Columbia, S. C.-Six persons, mem
bers of one family, lost their lives in
a fire that destroyed a house in Lex.
ington, s. c. The bodies were found
In the ruins of the house. The victims
we're members of the family of John
Jacobs. 1t was believed the house
was struck by lightning in a storm
that swept over the Lexington sec
ton.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
PIn In RIanket.

Choose good-sized, plump oysters.
Wash, drain and wipe dry. Select some
good bacon and cut very thin. Wrap
a piece OF this about an oyster and
fasten each with a toothpick. Drop
these into a hot frying pan. turning
until crisp on all sides. Season with
pepper and serve very hot
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
Folding Furniture.

It's for camping.
it's for small houses.
And It folds up entirely.
One may ship 1t conveniently.
Upon arrival there's simply to un-
fold It.
Folding tables are useful at home
or picnicking.
Folding cots and swings are espe-
cially designed for carrying on into
the wilderness
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
SOCIETY FOLKS AT NEWPORT
FashlonabIes Gather at Americas Fa-
nous Watering Resort for Their
Summer Diversion.

Newport.-Many diversions for the
summer colony at Americas select wa
tering place. This photograph, TAX
en- in Newport, July 10, shows
some Of the cottagers leaving the Ca
sino en- route to the tennis courts
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
WRECK FoILs MANUEL COUP
Ship Loaded With Arms, AmmunltIor
and Cash, Equipped by Duchess.
10 Stranded.

Munich.-The Post publishes q story
to the effect that ship was recently
fitted out with arms and ammunition
by the Duchess Carl Theodore OF Be,
varia. in an attempt against the Portu-
guese,republic. The duchess also sup
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22

piled large sum of money. which was
aboard the vessel.
The ship started from London for
Lisbon. but was stranded on the Bel
gian coast The duchess has appealed
to the Belgian king. who is her son-ln-
law. to give up at least the cash. but
King Albert has refused.
The Post asserts that several banks
have undertaken obligations to sup
port the former King Manuel. in case
the republic is overthrow.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22

Lake Hopalong. N. Women wear
ing khaki trousers Is no uncommon
sight in this town. Almost all the
female campers here wear the male
garb when shopping.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
Ahout Hot.Water Ran,

When a hot-water bag starts TO leak
never throw 1t away. Heat clean white
sand in the oven and pour It into the
bag or bottle. The sand Is better than
the water, as It retains the heat
longer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
Attacks TmmoraI Dress"

Jacksonville. Fla. = Mayor Van
Swearing, newly elected executive,
called upon the women of this city
to stop wearing the split skirt and
thin, petticoatless attire. He asked
the newspapers to begin a crusade
against immoral dress"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
SIX Sash for BATHING SUE.

Paris--A silk sash wound several
times around the hips and knotted IN
front describes the bathing suits
worn by women at the French coast
resorts. A broad brimmed hat is also
worn.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
BILLIE BURK is MAKING HAY
Noted Actress Accompanied by Pet
Dog Having Vacation on 6urk-
leigh Crest Farm.

New York.-In the picture is shown
Billie Burk on her Burkleigh Crest
farm at Rustings-on-the-Hudson why're
she is taking in the fresh air and sun
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
$4,000 for Women Police.

Oakland, Cal.-This city has set
aside $4,000 for a woman's police bu-
reau. consisting of chief and two as
slstants The women will police public
dance halls.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
suicide his statement alarmed the
keeper.

keeper.
Investigation showed that Massa's
statement was true. He had driven
the pails so firmly into his head that
1t was necessary to shave the hair
on and lance the flesh in order to pull
them out. Massa said he drove the
nails by butting his head against the
cell wall. The surgeons are puzzled
that Massa is still alive. It is thought.
however. that infection viii surely
bring death to the determined pris-
oner.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22

shine and in the meantime playing the
role Of Maud Miller so she can wear
dresses just like any other girl She
has turned her character role of Tom
my in the Amazon over to her pet
dog. which is seen in this picture bus
lily engaged in making hay.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-08-22
Filling Perforated Checks.

the paper with the exact amount for
which the check was drawn. Really
all that was needed was common
little punch and a bottle of invisible
glue. Every crook knows where to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-27
GENEvlEvE cLARk's BUST
IN NATIONAL GALLERY

Washington, March 81.
A bronze bust OF Miss Genevieve
Bennett Clark, daughter of the
Speaker Of the House, has Just been
completed by Jerome Conner, the
noted sculptor, and will be placed In
the National Gallery Of Art. The
has been given the title by persons
who have sene It of "The
Daughter Of Democracy" which f.
s~trikingly borne out by the treat
ment Of the sculptor.
Miss Clark Is greatly delighted
with the result. She fully appreci
ates the artistic beauty OF the neg
ligee blouse instead Of the conven
tional evening dress or Greek drap
cries so common to similar works
Her friends declare 1t a striking
likeness and that while it portray
the girlish charm, yet shows the sc
rlous, earnest side OF her nature.
The original bronze cast will b.
owned by the family and a replica o
IL will be permanently placed in tn
National Gallery Of Art.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-27

When your family is visited by a
cold epidemic and your home seems
like a hospital, your children all have
colds, cough continually, are fever
ish and restless at night, sleep little
and then not the sound, refreshing
sleep children need. You yourself
are almost sick and awake most of
the night, caring for them. You
need DR.. Kings New Discovery.
1t quiets the children's cough in
stantly. 1t is pure and pleasant.
Children like it. By relieving the
cough promotes sleep and gives you
and the children the much needed
rest.
Get a bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery from your druggist. he
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-27
CHILDREN ALL SICK WITH COLD.
COUGHING, FEVERISH, AWAKE ALL NIGHT
Use Pure and Pleasant Or. Kings New Discovery. Relieves the
Cough, Loosens the Cold, Promotes Rest and Sleep.

will refund your money if it doesn't
give relief.
W. II. Knowles, Of CISCO, H.,
writes: Eve have given DR.. Kings
New Discovery the most thorough
tests for coughs, colds and various
bronchial troubles for six years, and
have never found it to fail"
'For about three months l had the
worst kind Of a cough" writes W. P.
Rinehart of Asbury, N. J.. ut
would keep me awake for hours at
night. All the medicines | took did
not help me till at last l used DR..
Kings New Discovery. Three doses
gave me the first good nights rest l
had in months and further use COM
pletely cured me-" Sold by
-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-27


prophet nor the son of a prophet,
predict that they will in the Sixty
Third Congress act in unison, not on
ly with themselves but with Presi
dent Wilson.
After listening much and TALKING
little-the best way to learn
have yet to find a House Democra'
who does not take that view Of 1t
II the lesson from our own historic
quarrels is not sufficient, we woult
do well to ponder the present Repub
lican feud and the woeful plight Il
which it has reduced the party o
Abraham Lincoln"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-27
THIS.

Green Leach, the young man who
was thrown from a wagon last Aug
ust at C~entralia. died at Columbia,
Thursday.
The funeral was held at Salt Riv-
err church in Western Audrain. The
Masons offlciated.
Mr.. Leach was a splendid young
man and was highly respected In
the community in which he lived,
His death is most deplorable be
cause of his age. The Ledger Joins
friends in extending sympathy tc
the bereaved.
Edwin Silver, formerly Of Mexico
one of the most widely-known law.
yers In Central Missouri died sun
day at the home of his %brotherin
law, Or. f. j. Lutz, 1897 Lafayette
avenue. st. Louis. Of a complication
of diseases.
He was 62 years old and un
married. He is survived by his moth
err and two sisters. He was born il
Hartford County, Maryland, and wal
educated in letters and law at the
University Of Virginia.
Mr.. Silver began his public ca
reer as private secretary to Gov
Charles II. Hardin, and later servet
two terms in the Missouri Legislature
Prosecuting Attorney of Cole county
one term as Mayor of Jefferson City
and was a candidate for the nomina
tion for Judge of the Supreme cour
when the late James Fox was nom
mated. He also served on severa
Democratic State committees.
For some time Mr.. Silver had beef
ailing, and he went to the home o
DR.. Lutz about six weeks ago iron
jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-27

announcing her engagement TO Mr..
Richard Roland Mason. = former
Mexico boy. A unique idea in this
charming affair was a heart con
tanning the picture Of the bride and
groom-alect at each plate. The many
friends OF Mr.. Mason congratulate hi
upon his approaching marriage to a
Missouri girl for Miss Peacock was
formerly from Kansas City.
Mrs. t. G. wiIkersoh and little
daughter, OF Brentwood. Texas. are
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Parker.
Mrs. e. S. Wilson and daughters
MItses Mrgret and Elizabeth,
are home from Fulton to spent Eas'
ter. ~
Mrs. +. r. Sanford gave a lovely
Easter luncheon at 1 o'clock to-day
The color scheme was yellow. white
and green. In the center Of the beau
tiful dining table was a huge bunch
OF yellow tulips. At each plate was
a tiny band boz containing IN up-to'
the-minute Easter hat. The ladies
who enjoyed Mrs. Sanford's hospital
ity were Mesdames q. 8. Wilson. J
r. johnson, s. p. Emmons, A. P.
Green. r p. Van Ness, W. W. Fry
u. X. Locke. Andrew Luckie and P
p. Locke.
Mr.. and Mn. John Gamble enter
taIned 1T an. elegant Easter dinner
at noon today. The fortunate fricndi
of this happy occasion yer Mr..
and Mrs. l.. J. Farrah, Mrs. George
Blowers. Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Gamble,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mac Gamble and son
Edward Farrah.
Mrs. A. r. Ponder and son. o
San Antonio, Texas. were the guest
this week of Prof. and Mrs. Herber
Pryor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-27

Three cups Fony; X 10 y CUP short
CHING; ; hsek haSpoonfHS KCB akigg
Iowcey; aboRf I cup milk or vakeg; I
~tsdsboonfnk SAIL
slit three times, the -four, salt and
baking powder. Work into the -four the
shortening, using lard or butter for
Shortening. Then mix to a very soft
dough with the milk. The softer the
biscuit enters the oven, the lighter it
comes out. Never knead baking powder
biscuits; press the dough into shape and
roll lightly. Cut in small shapes and
lake on a sheet or very shallow pan in
a hot oven. In placing biscuits in the
pans place well apart, not allowing edges
to touch. Small biscuits are better than
large N Large biscuits do not have
the proper amount of time to raise and
bake.
Have YOU secr the new x c Cooks Book
Drimful Of appetiziug recipes that simply must
he successful every time II the few simple direc-
tons are carefully followed. You would gladly
ply so cents for this valuable book. yet we send
u gbs01ufely( free upon receipt of the colored GER
9 acate packed in every 25-centcan Of c Baking
powder. JAouEs MIRO. Co.. Chicago. small
mrsd do not have cook's Book certificates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-27

LIN Nm lpLSSS
DIR. M. o. Biggs Of Bowling Green,
who will succeed DR.. Geo. Williams
as superintendent of the Fulton State
Hospital in June, is a native Of Pike,
and since his graduation from a Ken
lucky medical college, 81 years
ago, has been p~ractlcing his profes
sion at Bowling Green. DIR. Bigga
was a neighbor of Gov. Elliott w. Ma
jor, and for eighteen years was the
family physician of Missouri's nov
chief executive.
DIR. Biggs will spend several days
each week from now until June IN
Fulton, acquainting himself will
his new duties at the hospital. Hit
wife, who was Miss Belle Buckner
died ten months ago, and his sister
Miss Kate Biggs, and an infan
daughter will make their home will
him at the hospital. DR.. Biggs wa
a member of the Fulton Hospital
Board during the regime Of Cover
nor Stone, and in every way is well
equipped for this most important pc
sition.