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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05
Described.

PA, what is overhead expense7"
What ! have to pay for your moth
er's hats"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05

Probably q spinster remains a Miss
because she was unable to make hit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05

Many a man who marries for money
is a poor collector.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05

A poor imitation Of wickedness IN
better than the real thing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05

Important TO Mothers
Examine. carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05
Kansas City Directory
JUST WHAT YOU WANT

10 20 acres where lis summerin winter time. I'M
rated land, lower Rio anndS Valley, Tex Orops-
Alfalfa, corn, fruit otc. Easy terma, low fAro Wto
ITO. STEWART. 10 Victor Bldg, Kansas CITY, No
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
SYNOPSIS,

cowboys Of the Flying Heart ranch are
beartbroken over the loss OF their much'
orzed monograph by the defeat of their
champion in a foot-race with the COOK OF
she Centipede ranch. A house party is
a on NJ the Flying Heart J. Wallingford
Sneed cheer leader at Yale. and Culver
Toyington, intercollegiate champion run
ner. are expected Helen Blake. Speeds
sweetheart becomes interested In the loss
Of the monograph. She suggests to Jean
Chaplin sister of the owner Of the rancn,
that she induce Covington, her lover. TO
win back the monograph. Helen declares
that II Covington won't run. Speed WILL
The Cowboys are hilarious over the pros
meet Speed and his valet, Larry Glass
trainer at Yale arrive. Helen Blake asks
sliced, who has posed to her as an attn
lete to race against the Centipede man
The cowboys join In the appeal to Wally.
and fearing that Helen will find him out
he consents He insists. however. that ne
shall be entered as unknown. figuring
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 1t is UP to him to see that Speed
wins the race. Willie. the gunman. de-
clares the trainer will go back east pack
ed in ice. II Speed fails. A telegram comes
from Covington saying he is in jail at
Omaha for ten days. Glass in panic
forces Speed to begin training in earnest.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
No Sun Here.

In the valley Of the Lyn. near Lyn-
mouth, North Devon. there is quaint
little hamlet called Middleham. where
for three months in the year the sun
is not seen.
The cluster of houses forming the
hamlet Is surrounded on all sides by
hills SO steep and high that from No
vember until February the sun does
not rise high enough to be seen over
their tops.
The first appearance Of the sun IL
eagerly looked for. and 1t is first seen
on February IA. the inhabitants call 1t
their valentine.
II the day should be foggy or cloudy
so that it cannot be seen. there is
great disappointment, especially
among the children. For the first few
days after the fourteenth the sun is
only seen for a very short time. but
a. the sun rises higher in the heavens
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10

Forget. dreamed about it," The
boy sighed heavily 1t was the hour
in which hope reaches its lowest ebb
and vitality is weakest. He was very
cold and very miserable.
You amt got no edge on me-" the
ctEor acknowledged, mcurnfully I'm
too young to die, and that's a bet"
Suddenly the pandemonium IN the
bunk-house was pierced by the bra
zen jangle of an alarm-clock. whereat
a sleepy voice cried
Cloudy, kill that --- clock"
"The Indian uttered some indistin-
guishable epithet, and the next instant
there came crash as the offending
timepiece was hurled violently against
the wall.
In silence Glass showed his unsteady
victim ahead of him out into the dawn
In the east the sun was rising amid
a riotous splendor. At any other time
under any other circumstances. Speed
could not have restrained his admira
ton, for the whole world was glori-
Gus sparkling panoply of color But
to the stiff and wearied Eastern lad it
was all cruelty mocking. When he
halted listlessly to view its beauties
he was goaded forward, ever forward
faster and faster, until finally, amid
protests and signs and complaining
joints. he broke into a heavy, flat-foot-
ed jog-trot that jolted the artistic
sense entirely out OF him.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
Had His Argument Ready.

A Nashville correspondent tells OF
a darkey who could beat all creation
in making excuses and apologies for
his shortcomings
''Shiftless as ever, Bill?" observed
a former employer on one occasion
when he encountered the man in rags.
Still making failure of yourself.
eh?"
The darkey grinned. We'll, boss"
said he, Il don't know dat | am sech
a terrible failure"
You have nobody but yourself to
support" persisted the other, land |
never knew you yet to make both
ends meet"
Boss" said the darkey with an
other grin. you don't want to forgit
dat de rainbow has only itself to sup
port and it nevah yet made both dem
ends meet; and de rainbow am some
use but it's mighty shift1ess. it is"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
NO EASY MATTER TO SWEEP
Carpets and Rugs May Be Preserved
or Damaged, According to How
1t Is Done.

1t Is not an easy matter to sweep
well. When broom is put into the
hands of the inexperienced, more
harm than good generally results from
the use of it.
Light sweeping and soft brooms are
desirable.
Many carpet is prematurely worn
out by careless sweeping.
In sweeping thick piled carpets al
ways brush the way Of the pile.
BY doing SO it may be keep clean
for years; but If the broom is used
in different way the dust will enter
the carpet and soon destroy it. I
Ii the carpet covers the whole floor
of the room and it is nailed down.
place the chairs and other articles of
furniture which can be easily moved
in the middle of the room, pin up the
curtains and cover the couch with an
cid sheet.
Pieces of damp paper may be
sprinkied round the sides of the room
and then sweep with a carpet broom
toward one place.
Take short strokes, being careful
not to raise the broom much.
Sweep the corners and edges with
a small whisk broom
Put two tablespoonfuls Of ammonia
into one gallon of water; wiring
cloth out of this and wipe the carpet.
This will remove the dust and help
to brighten the carpet.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
KEEPING MACHINE IN ORDER
Systematic Care VIII Make Sewing
Easier and Prolong the Life Of
the Machine.

1t is simple matter to keep the
sewing machine in perfect order. but
1t is rare thing to find one that is
properly cared for. Here are a few
hints from woman who has discov-
cred that II she wants any tool to do
good work she must take good care OF
It,
In the first place, lighted match
or candle will do wonders for sea
ing machine, You light the match or
candle and apply it to the wheels and
cogs. All the int and threads that
have caught there and wrapped around
them will burn and the char that re-
clean cloth, You will be simply
amazed at the difference this will
make in the running of your machine.
Then. too, another cause of bad
running machine is that the oil In a
machine gums. 1t is really very little
trouble to remove the head, place it
in big pan and wash it il gasoline.
1t makes an old machine run like
new one, or even easier than a new
one.
Only you must not forget one
thing. Gasoline is not a lubricant. SO
after washing out the gummed parts
and cleaning them thoroughly. you
must oil the machine with a good lu
bricating oil. II you try these two
things whenever your machine begins
to run little hard, l think you will
be agreeably surprised at the result"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
PERIL OF FRENCH FASHIONS
Rev. AIpheus c. karr Tells OF an In.
cident at the Opera in
Denver.

The immortality Of French fashions
was being discussed at tea in Den
yer. The new idea of American fash
ions for American women was being
praised. Rev. Alpheus then said
1T is time that we removed our
women from the peril of French fash
ions. ! attended the opera last year
during the Easter holidays. My COM
panion pointed out to me young ma
tron. blazing with diamonds. and he
said:
THAT is old Gobsa Codes daugh-
ter. the countess. / knew her father
when he went about with his pants
held up by one suspender."
Il regarded the beautiful young
woman through my glass. Her dress
was audacious. said, dryly:
"'She must take after her father.
then. Her gown. see. is held up by
one strap"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
ably. "She mustn't know. II hire

ably. she mustn't KNOW. II Glre
you over again"
Suit yourself"
You see, don't you? My love for
Helen is the only serious thing ever
experienced" said the boy. "l-can't
lose her. You've got to help me out"
And so it was agreed.
That evening, when the clock
struck nine, j. Wallingford Speed was
ready and willing to drag himself off
to bed. in spite of the knowledge that
Fresno was waiting to take his place
in the hammock He was racked by
a thousand pains, his muscles were
sore. his back lame. He was con-
sumed by a thirst which Glass stoutly
refused to let him quench, and pos
sessed by a fearful longing for
smoke. When he dozed off, regard
less of the snores from the bunk
house adjoining, Berkeley Fresnos
musical tenor was sounding in his
ears.
1t seemed to Speed that he had
barely closed his eyes when he felt
a rough hand shaking him, and heard
his trainers voice calling. in a halt
whisper: Come on, Gull! Get up"
When he turned over it was only
to be shaken into complete wakeful
ness
Hurry up, It's daylight"
"Where?"
. Come, now. you got to run five
miles before breakfast!
Speed sat up with a groan. "lf l
run five miles," he said, 81 won't want
any breakfast" and he laid himself
down again gratefully-he was very
sore-whereat his companion fairly
dragged him out of bed. AS yet the
room was black, although the windows
were grayed by the first faint streaks
of dawn. From the adjoining room
came a chorus of distress: snores Of
every size, volume, and degree Of in
tensity. from the last narrowing gasp
of strangulation to the bold trumpet
ings of bull moose. There were
long-drawn signs, groans of torture.
rumbling blasts. Speed shuddered.
They sound like a troop Of trained
sea-lions," he said.
Don't wake 'em up. Here!" Glass
yawned widely, and tossed bundle of
sweaters at his companion.
ugh! These clothes are all wet
and cold, and-it feels like blood!"
"Nothin' but the mornin' dew"
It's perspiration."
well, little sweat won't hurt you. "
Nasty word" Speed yawned In
turn. "Perspiration! l can't wear wet
Clothes" and would have crept back
into his bed.
This time Glass deposited him upon
a stool beside the table, and then
lighted candle, by the sickly glare
Of which he selected pair of running
Shoes
Why didn't you leave me alone?"
grumbled the younger man. THE
only pleasure | get is in sleep-I for
get things then"
YES" retorted the former, sarcas-
tically, land you also seem to forget
that these are our last days among
the living. Saturday the big thing
comes off,"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
Shortening Of the Day.

For a long time it has been known
that the tides act as a brake on the
rotating earth and that they tend to
lengthen the day. The effect Is. how
ever, so slight that it cannot be meas
ured In any length of time at mans
disposal. 1t may be estimated. with
the aid of certain assumption and upon
the data available, Macmillan has
made the necessary computation by
the formula used by engineers. He
finds for the increase of the length Of
the day one second in 100000 years
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
CHAPTER xI.-Continued.

we are ready" called Jean gayly-
What in the world" Helen
paused at sight of the swathed figure
Are you cold, Mr. Speed?"
Climb on your horses and get a
start" painted the burly trainer; hes
goin' to race you ten miles"
I'm going to do nothing OF the
sort. I'm going to"
But Glass jerked him violently. cry
ing:
And no talkin' to gals. neither
You're trainin'. Now. get a novel"
Speed halted stubbornly.
Hit her up. Wally! G'wan, now
faster! No loafing. Bo. or I'll wallop
you!" Nor did he cease until they
both paused from exhaustion. Even
then he would not allow his charge to
do more than regain his breath be-
fore urging him onward.
See here" Wally stormed at last.
what's the use? | can't"
What's the use? That's the use!"
Glass pointed to the north, where a
lone horseman was watching them
from knoll. ''D'you know who that
Isl"
The rider was small and stoop-
shouldered.
''Willie!"
That's who"
He's following u.s."
With knees trembling beneath him
Speed logged feebly on down the road.
Glass putting at his heels.
When, after covering five miles.
they finally returned to the Flying
Heart. 1t was with difficulty that they
could drag one foot after another
Wally Speed was drenched with per-
sptration. and Glass resembled moth
ing 60 much as steaming pudding;
rivulets of sweat ran down his neck.
MS face was purple. his lips swollen.
Y-youll have-to run alone-this
afternoon" painted the tormentor.
This afternoon? Haven't l run
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
EuQIess Pumpkin Pie.

One quart stewed pumpkin pressed
through colander. AID sufficient milk
to moisten it enough to fill two deep
pie plates. One teaspoon of salt. half
a Gun of molasses or brown sugar. one
tablespoonful ginger. one teaspoonfui
of cinnamon or nutmeg. Bake three
quarters of an hour in a moderate
oyen.-J. C. ].
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
Fruit Measures Gagged.

An experienced housewife sOOn
learns to know how many jars of jam
or quarts of preserve she may expect
from a given quantity of fresh fruit.
Here is the record of one who knows:
Four quarts of crabapples will make
ten glasses Of jelly.
Six pounds of peaches will make
eight pint jars of preserves.
Four pounds of plums will make five
rint jars Of preserves.
Four quarts of ounces will make IL
glasses of jelly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10

his customary share Of trouble. for
they seemed pessimistic.
Carara, for instance. breathed a
Spanish oath as he combed his hair,
and when the foreman inquired the
reason, replied:
Il dom sleep good been t'ink
mebbe l lose my saddle on this foot.
race"
Cloudy, whose toilet was much less
intricate, grunted from the shadows:
Il thought heard that photograph
all night"
1T was the Natif Son singin' to his
GAL" explained one of the hands He's
gettin' on my nerves, too. II he wasn't
a friend of the boss, I'd sure take a
surcingle and abate him consider
able"
Vat you tank? l dream Mr..
Speed is ron away an broke his leg. "
volunteered Murphy, the Swede, whose
name New Mexico had shortened from
Bjorth Kjelliser.
Run away?"
"Ya-as! | dream he's out for little
ron ven piece of noosepaper blow up
in his face an max him ron away,
yust same as horse. He snort an
yump, an ron till he step in prairie
dog hole and broke his leg"
CTO BE CONTINUEDD
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
Pickle Secret.

At last has been disclosed the So
cret of a housewife famous for her
we'll favored. crisp pickles. She has
herself divulged the secret Of their
crispness, which proves to be nothing
more than the addition of fresh grated
horseradish to the contents OF the
picket jar.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
Down In Black and White.

Jim Jackson-No, sah-yo' don't
ketch dis coon wukkin' on a rainy day
like dis.
Squire Henry (astounded)-R
Jim Jackson-Wal, OATS wot de al
manac says. an OATS good huff fob
me-Puck.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
Not Worth the Effort.

Sapleigh--'I weally don't know
what's the mattah with me. | don't
seem able to collect my thoughts
Smart-"Take my advice. old man.
and don't try"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10

the time it is in sight increases daily
until its height is reached. when it
gradually begins to fade from view
again until in November it entirely
vanishes from sight for another three
months.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
One Comfort.

MAUD has promised to become by
wife" We'll" replied his friend con-
solingly. Il shouldn't worry too much
over It, Women frequently treak
their promises"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
CHAPTER XII.

+ WAS usually a procedure
not alone of difficulty but OF
diplomacy as well, to rout
out the ranch-hands of the
Flying Heart without en-.
gendering hostile relations
that might bear fruit during
the day. This morning Still
Rill Slower had more than
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10
CLEANING Old Leather

Cleaning Old Leather.
A little oxalic acid. dissolved in
warm water and applied with
SPONGE will make old leather look like
new.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-10

aough for-one day?" the victim
leaded. Glass. old man. lin all
tell you: I'm ready to die"
uot to--fry of some more-leaf
declared the trainer with vul-
my. He numbered into the cook
ouse. radiating heat waves, putting
re traction-engine. while his COM
mon staggered to the gymnasium.
80 xank into chair. A moment
~ ne appeared with two bottles OF
one glued to his lips. Both were
1ently ice cold. judging from the
y hat covered them.
a. leed rose with CRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. John crump. Mrs. Mary Claire Milner is spending a part of the summer at Sewanee, Tenn.
 Mrs. ". c. Tyler and chiId.en have returned from a two months ~tay at Mentone. $ Mrs. Joe C. Gwinne and daughter. Dorothy, left Saturday to spend several weeks. in Jackson, Miss
 Mrs. c. A. Gholston and daughters Miss Jnlia Gholston and Miss Louise sGholston. have returned home after a six weeks visit to Centre.
 Mrs. Howard Johnson returned to her home in West End Saturday night after several weeks visit so her mother in Greensboro.
 Miss Alma .Tharpe has retuned from visit to pr. and Mrs. Mathews in Clan ton.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Twentyzfrst Avenue Methodist church will meet Monday afternon at o'clock with Mrs. r. l.. Cresswell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MOVIES DEMORALfZE
 SOUTH SEA NATIVES

London, August 15.-Moving picture shows are demoralizing the South Sea natives. breaking up their old peaceful customs and melting them to crime says a returned traveller from that part of the world.
 Although the average islander is lazy good natured and peace loving, he is not far removed from the days of savagery. On an excitable and emo tional nature, he is carried away by the dramatic films exhibited by pro- moters An islander will pawn his last possession, says the traveller to see a picture show.
 A recent case occurred in the Samoan Islands, where three natives, one a for mer policeman. stole revolvers ano started out 10 initiate a hold-up scene They set upon European plantation manager and his assistant and shol both dead for resisting. The murders were followed by battles with the na- tives with the result that two of tht band were killed in action and the third was captured and later hanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
ATTACHMENTS IN
 CHINA ARE FREQUENT


 Pekin, August b. -(SpeciaD-Whole- sale impeachments are becoming the order of the day and are threatenine the whole government Three cabinet ministers. two ex-ministers and two ex tutuhs charged with corruption will have to take their trial before the ad- ministrative court rendering the recon struction of the various ministries in evitable. Furthermore the censors are busily working up case against Yuan Shi-Kai and former chief secretary Liang shi-Ki whom many desire to see ruined
 Liang- -Shi-Y Yi's friends declare that if the intrigues should crush him he will make clean breast of every secret ma neuver since the beginning of the rev olution, which would form one of th. most amazing revelations ever made The general belief is that the Presi- dent cannot afford to have trials in open court of an international scandal and that therefore the entire matter will be hushed up. as the financia position is sufficiently parlous already
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY

home from camping party at Perdidc bay.
 Mr and Mrs F. B. Barnsill have named their little son Russell Brooks Barnsill. l Miss Belle Crawford has returned to Athens after being the guest of Miss Evie Phillips. Miss Lizzie Gibson and Miss Jennie Gib- son have returned from a delightful stay with relatives in South Alabama Friends of MT. Sam wiesel will be glad to hear that he is resting well after an operation for appendicitis at a local in- firmary.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles E Thomas have returned from a delightful stay at White Sulphur Springs, w. Va. MT. John Walker Patton is convalescent after a serious illness at his home.
  Miss Alma Burgamy is at home after a visit to friends in Marion Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Moore and family of Avondale are visiting in Jasper. Miss Dora Hardin of Wetumpka. Ala. is the guest of Miss Euna Allgood.
  Mr. Harry Hood of Atlanta. Ga. is spending some time with relatives in Avondale
 Mrs. J. S. Wyatt of Atlanta is the guest of Mrs B. M. Mckay.
  Mrs. H. G. Billingsley of Tuscaloosa is visiting her mother. Mrs. F. o. Wright in Woodlawn.
 Mr and Mrs. w. T. Eason and family will leave for a trip to Danville, Ky, and Cincinnati.
 Miss Cora Thompson leaves Sunday for a visit in Tuskeegee. where she will teach in the State Normal school
  Mr and Mrs. w. T. Childers and chil- dren are the guests of relatives in Etitaw and Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. H. B. McLawrenee is visiting in Memphis, Tenn.
 Mrs. c. S. Barnes of Montgomery is wis., iting her sister. Mrs. Gilbert Clapp. Miss Mamie wyatt, who has been the guest of her brother, MT w S. Wyatt. will leave today for her home in Ken lucky.
 Mrs. John S. Foster and little son are visiting in Mississippi
 
 Mrs. P. N. Miller, Jr.. and children are guests of Mrs. Oscar Reinhart at St. Clair Springs. Miss Sadie Godbee and Miss Louise God bee are visiting relatives in north Ala bama. Mr. Thomas E. Lappage and family are among the Birmingham people abroad and word has been received that they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
HasaCurefor Pella9ra

Parrie Nicholas. Laurel. Miss, writes "Seems to me if had not obtained your remedy when l did I would not have lived much longer. I am glad you dis covered this wonderful remedy that will cure Pellagra- When I began talk ing Baughns Pellagra Remedy my weight was 60 odd pounds; now it is 90 odd. I would like to have this pub lished ana sent to sufferers of Pellagra'
 This is published at her request. Ii you suffer from Pellagra or know of anyone who suffers from Pellagra, it Ia your duty to consult the resourceful Baughn, who has fought and conquered the dreaded malady right in the Pellagra Belt of Alabama.
 The symptoms-hands red like sun burn. skin peeling off. sore mouth. the lips. throat and tongue a flaming red with much mucuous and choking. indi- gestion and nausea. either diarrhea or constipation.
 There is hope if you have Pallagra. You can be cured by Baughn's Pallagra Remedy. Get big free book on Pallagra. Address American Compromising Co.,, Box 2014, Jasper. Ala, remembering money is refunded in any. case where tbA remedy fails to cure.