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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05

There Was Something In the Forlorn
Condition Of the Man That Excited
Her Pity.
appear with our little treasured hoard.
When l came to think it all over,
vowed never to touch drop of strong
drink again-and l never Will"
Bless you, Ransom, bless you!"
sobbed Lucy amid her deep gladness
Of soul The lost money, the result
of the election. success or not. are
nothing to your noble resolve. II
you win, shall be glad and proud.
II you lose, you have the conscious
ness Of having made a clean honest
campaign. and am l not still your
true and loving little wife?"
The best in the world" declared
Ransom heartily. and went out to the
barn to hitch up the horse and buggy
for his last day of electioneering.
Just as Ransom was leading the horse
out of his stall there was q rustling
movement overhead. Then some hay
dust sifted down upon him through
the cracks In the flooring.
This was suspicious, for the old loft
had not been used for over q year.
Hay was bought by the bale and horse
feed by the bushel Ransom went
hurriedly up the stairs, strained his
eyes to see clearly in the dim light,
and made out the sinking figure of
q man.
Hey! what are you doing there.
and who are your" he challenged
sharply. Then he peered closer. His
face hardened. He clenched his fists.
his eyes all but glazing. He could
scarcely keep from springing upon
the intruder.
"You-you, Luke BARRETT" he
choked out.
YES, what's left of mel" came the
desperate response. You feel like
killing me. l suppose? Do It I'll be
glad"
Ransom with q mighty effort con-
trolled himself. A more wretched
looking object than the interloper be
had never seen. He was ragged and
gaunt. Drink had brought him to
this-drink, to which he, Ransom Far
well, had once been q devotee. He
thought of his redemption, his sweet
loving wife, his bright prospects,. and
relented. OF course Luke had long
since squandered the stolen money.
His condition showed bitter poverty.
Come with me-" said Ransom sim
ply, and led the way to the house.
His wife stared, shuddered. Lucy"
he added. give our old friend Luke
a good breakfast. There's an old suit
of mine that might 1T him, too"
"Youll-you'll be glad for this!"
was all Luke Barrett said. Ransom
drove OF. His wife timorously waited
CT the unexpected, almost unwelcome
guest. There was something in the
forlorn condition Of the man. However.
In the ravenous way in which he de-
voured the food she set before him
hat excited her pity.
BLESS you!" said Luke Barrett
brokenly. as he completed the meal
Then he appeared like . being re-
after Q bath and arrayed In
. clean 16it Of clothes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Tolstoy's TEACHINGS.

II people would but understand that
they are not the sons of some father
land or other, nor of governments, but
are sons of God, and can, therefore,
neither be slaves nor enemies, one of
another-those insane, unnecessary.
WORKOUT pernicious organizations
called governments, and all the suffer-
ings, violations. humiliations and
crimes which they occasion, would
cease.-Leo Tolstoy.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
strong Recommend alton.

The Guest sat down and frowned
over the bill of fare in great perplex-
ity.
What's good today?" he inquired of
the waiter.
"Stewed steak, sir" answered the
other. promptly, and then, leaning
over the table. he added, confidential
ly. It's very good indeed, sir. The
walters are having It themselves"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Tomato Jelly.

One quart + tomatoes. one teaspoon.
full Of salt. one cupful Of sugar. one
teaspoonful Of ginger, the Juice Of one
lemon. two tablespoonful of corn
starch. Strain the tomatoes, put them
in a saucepan with the ginger. sugar.
lemon juice and salt. Moisten the
cornstarch In two tablespoonfuls Of
cold water, add it to the tomato. boil
a moment and turn into q mold to cool.
Serve cold with the turkey.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Marbles In Fruit Kettle.

l have a neighbor who for some
time has used marbles to keep her
fruit from burning during the canning
season. and she says the plan works
admirably, writes a contributor. She
washes half dozen large marbles and
drops them into the kettle when the
fruit begins to boil. The bubbles, ris-
ing at the bottom of the kettle, keep
the marbles moving over the surface
in such a manner that the fruit does
not touch the bottom long enough to
be burned.-Mother's Magazine.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Spanish Salad.

Three pounds meat boiled. i've ripe
tomatoes. four red peppers, one can
French peas. one can mushrooms.
three large potatoes. one teaspoonful
salt, one onion. one quart hot water
boiled rice or mashed potatoes. VIII
serve from six to eight persons.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Story Tellers.

DO you find that set of books you
bought Interestingly"
mot very" confessed the man who
tries to improve himself.
DO you regret your bargain:'
"A little. I'd feel better about 1t IL
the man who comes around to collect
the cash was as good at telling funny
yarn as the one who sold me the
books. "-Tit-Bits.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
MEET AFTER 40 YEARS; WED
Pennsylvania sehooiday Friends Be-
come Sweethearts at Ages Of
Sixty and Sixty-Two.

Philadelphia. - chance meeting
last summer. after they had not seen
each other in 40 years. led to the mar
rage Of Frank H. Connef.A wealthy
Colorado ranch owner. and Mrs. Kath.
crime e. Parker. q widow Of Philadel.
phia. Conner 10 sixty-two years cid
and his bride 10 sixty.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Aeroplane Hit Many Times.

Berlin.-The wings of the aeroplane
Of Lieutenant Kaspar. who has made
daring flights for the Germans over
Calais, Dover and Paris. contain more
than four hundred bullet holes. yet he
has never been brought down by the
enemy.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Lies Mich IdeaIa.

We have more or less true ideals
what our own human life ought to be
of what opportunities we ought to
have for the development of our fac
ulties-of what home and school and
college, youth and married life and old
age. work and rest, ought to mean for
ourselves and our families. We are
to be a. truly jealous and active for
other classes or other individuals a.
we are for our own class or our own
family or ourselves Gore.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05

copenhagen. - Sweden, Denmark.
Norway and Holland. which are not
involved in the war. have lost %
ships and 81 lives through mines
Sweden's monetary loss being $1,000.
900.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Wireless Detective.

London.-The British government
has wireless detective. 1t is a radio
plant erected at Cromer for the sole
purpose Of locating a German send.
ing station that has been causing the
British much annoyance.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05

years ago. He told of the death OF his
wife three years ago. They talked
over old times in Girardville, and when
Conner left for the West he had her
promise to become his wife.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05
Not Sure Vet.

your wife is out of danger, them"
Il shall think so unless the doctor
comes back"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05

Doubtless 1t is the unexpected that
happens because one can never tell
what q woman will do.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-05

Alice (returned from abroad)-The
captain told me they had Cog watch
on every ship.
Betty-Gracious I shouldn't think
they'd be afraid Of burglars q RI
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-08-06
CHAPTER TX.

The exact spot where the bones of
the missing skeleton was discovered,
was easily located. 1t was about
twenty yards from a gate which led
into the back part of the professors
grounds. Quest wasted very little
time before arriving at a decision.
"The discovery of the bones so
near the professors home" he decid-
ed, Cannot be coincidence only. We
will waste no time out here, Lenora.
We will search the grounds. Come
on"
It was hard to know which way to
turn Every path was choked with
tangled weeds and bushes. They wan
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-08-06
THIRD iNSTALLMENT
SYNOPSIS.

In her apartment at the Leland Ella,
daughter of Lord Ashleigh, is murdered
and the Ashleigh diamond necklace sto-
len. The New York police place the case
in the hands of Sanford Quest. known
and feared as the master crin1inolog1st OF
the world. He takes Lenora, Elias maid,
to his own apartments and through hyno-
tsm and the use Of electro-telepathic ap-
pliances discovers her connection with the
crime, RECEIVERS the diamonds and arrests
the murderer, Macdougal Lenora's hus-
band, though nearly trapped to his death
in a tough tenement house while engaged
in the work Lenora becomes one, OF
Quests assistants. The detective Is called
in to investigate the theft of the skeleton
of an ape, Of Lord Ashleigh. Macdougai
escapes while on his way to prison. A
string Of diamonds is mysteriously stolen
from Mrs. Rheinholdt during reception.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-08-06

the professors servant Craig. was
there, listening?"
Inspector French has had his men
watching Craig ever since the night OF
the robbery" quietly remarked Quest.
whats that? Answer the telephone,
Lenora.'
Lenora obeyed.
"It's Inspector French" she an
nounced. "He wants to speak to
you"
Quest nodded and held out his hand
for the receiver.
Hello, French!" he exclaimed.
Anything fresh?"
Nothing much" was the answer.
"One of my men, though, who has
been up Mayton avenue way, brought
in something found rather interest
ing this morning. Iwant you to come
| round and see it,"
go right ahead and tell mo about
| it," Quest invited.
"You know we've been shadowing
Craig" the inspector continued. mot
much luck up till now. Fellow seems
never to leave his masters side. We
have had a couple of men up there,
though, and one Of them brought in a
curious-looking object he picked up
just outside the back of the professor
grounds"
What is the thing?" Quest asked.
well, I want you to see whether
you agree with me-" French went on.
IF you can'tscome round, I'll come to
you"
mo necessity" Quest replied.
We've got over little difficulties OF
that sort. Laura, just tack on the
phototelesme," he added, holding the
receiver away for a moment Zone
moment, French. There that's right,
he added, as Laura, with deft fingers
arranged what seemed to be a
sensitized mirror to the instru.
ment. "Now, French, hold up the
article just in front Of the re-
ceiver.a There, that's right. Hold
it steady. I've got the focus Of it
now. Say, French. where did you say
| Cnat was IOund!
| "Just outside the professors back
gate," French grunted. "But you're not
kidding me"
'It's a finger from the professors
skeleton you've got there" Quest in
terrupted.
| Quest hung up the receiver. Then
he turned toward his two assistants.
Another finger from the profess
sor's skeleton" he announced, "has
been found just outside his grounds.
What do you suppose that means?''
| Craig" Lenora declared conf
IDENTIFY.
Craig on your life" Laura echoed.
"Say, Mr.. Quest, I've got an idea. y
Quest nodded.
go right ahead with It,"
Didn't the butler at Mrs. Rhein-
holdt's say that Craig belonged to a
servants club up town? I know the
place we'll. Let me go and see if
can't join and pick up little informa-
ton about the man. He must have a
night out sometimes. Let's find out
what he does? How's that?"
"Capital!" Quest agreed. Get along,
Laura. And you, Lenora," he added,
'put on your hat. Well take ride
| towards Mayton avenue"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-08-06

It. Was. Mrs. Rheinhoiat's Necklace.
other but somewhat larger black box,
of the same shape and material as the
previous one.
"Say, who put that there?" he de-
manded.
Lenora shook her head.
81 locked the door when we went
out" she assured him.
Quest took the box into his hands
and removed the lid. H. seemed half
full Of cottonwood. On the top were
few lines of writing and beneath
them the signature OF the parted
hands. He read the form out slowly:
Drop all investigation. The hands thaA
return these jewels command 1t.
Quest raised the cottonwood Be-
meath lay Mrs. Rheinholdt's necklacai
mo BE CONTINUED.a
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-08-06

dered about almost aimlessly for near
Iy half an hour. Then Quest came
to a sudden standstill. Lerora gripped
his arm. They had both heard the
same sound-a queer, grooming cry,
half plaintive, half angry.
whats that?" he exclaimed.
Lenora still chung to his arm.
81 hate this place." she whispered.
1T terrifies me. What are we look
ing for, Mr.. Quest?"
Cant say that know exactly" the
latter answered, 'but I guess we'll
find out where that cry came from.
Sounded to me uncommonly like hui
man effort"
They had made their way up a.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08

EANENS. how dragged and
sallow ! do look this from
the woman who, standing on
the pavement. on bright day
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brought-up family but there are sew
"ral excellent substitutes for it in mild
.alts and apurient waters. Much fresh
fruit should be eaten. Heavy desserts.
gravies and fried foods should be
avoided. Butter. if a great deal of it
is habituaiIy consumed would be best
cut out of th. diet entirely, for it is
easier to do without butter-if one is
Unfortunately 70 nd of than to try
to use "A very II. tie of it.
Sweets will be best left alone also,
ice-cream sodas should be avoided as
the plague--thca>, is nothing worse for
the complexion, Coffee once a day
only, Tea also only once a day--and
then very weak. And salads dressed
with pure olive old with luncheon and
dinner.
Along with this treatment for the
digestion, goes the water treatment
Water externally and internally. to
clear the skin and drive away its
muddy look. Drink three glasses of
water between m ca Is, a glass at night
and another upon rising. This water
should he cold, bus, not ice-cold. If
you can take a cup of hot water upon
arising, so much the better, but if this
day by it--tale the glass of cold wa
ter instead. 1t secihs almost super
nuous to add that all spurious bever-
ages should be avoided. Nothing takes
youth and freshness out of the face
like even the occasional cocktail and
II there Is the least tendency toward
govt in the system alec holic beverages
will cause pufliness over the eyes-a
very disagreeable sign of advancing
years.
Much water, externally applied will
also help to clear the complexion
But ] have my bath every day."
protests the dainty woman instantly:
and of course she dpes-le<'rhaps two
baths, warm one at night and a cold
sponge in the morning. Simply wet
ting the surface of the skin. however
docs not rid it Of itstimpnrAties that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08

suggestion at once. And be it whis-
pcrcd. more than one laSt-season coat
has blossomcd forth with its tails
shorn off, brass buttons and braid
added to its front and a buckled pat
emf lihcr belt drawn around its CEN
ter. An irreproachably smart suit was
achieved in this way by a woman bent
upon economy. The original suit was
Of navy blue serge with one of last
summers long tunics over narrow
underslIrt. The underskirt was dis
carded, but the wider tunc, mounted
on a yoke of taffeta. became salts
factorily wide, new underskirt for the
support of very FULL gathered tunic
of black tattota silk. falling almost to
the hem of the skirt beneath. The
blue serge coat was slaShed down the
front to show a waistcoat of white
faile, sin frogs of gold braid crossing
this white waistcoat and holding the
coat fronts together. A belt of the
black taffeta, fastened at the back
under fiat bow, gave a new line to
the coat, and bits clipped from the
discarded serge skirt We're made into
smart patch pockets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08

to make the complexion look sail
and muddy. Battle the face and nd
then, in warm water and apply III
coating of the cream before going
bed, massaginE lightly with the
eer-tips around the eyes. across
brow, and at right angles to the Ii
near the mouth and nose.
Bicarbonate of soda and hot wa
a teaspoonful of soda to a pint
boiling water. will make the skin
and white. AS soon as the water
cooled enough TO be bearable,
while still hot dab it over the r
with a tuft of absorbent cotton.
peat the treatment every three hoI
for two days. a marked improve mi
will he apparent. Here is an eXcell
skin food for early spring use: II
an ounce Of white wax, half an ou
of spermacetti, one ounce of land
two ounces of oil of sweet almor
melt together in a porcelain ke
and remove from stove. add one ou
of orange flower water and three dr.
tincture benzoin, and beat briskly
creamy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08
BoU) and Anvil for t
Nut Lover

TNEW table device which
n please the friend who lovesI
> q eat nuts after dinner, or dun
the evening, is in the shape of a
wooden bowl at the center OF VIII
Is attached a small metal anvil.
short handled hammer with a hej
head Is part of the set and by me
of the hammer and anvil the hard
nut may be neatly cracked in ID
The nut shells fall into the bI
around the anvil. The bowl is a q
vonient shape to hold in the lap
may be used equally well on the tai
Every housekeeper knows how
men of the family like to sit laI
over bowl of nuts if any means
cracking the shells is ready to hal
one resourceful little housewife
ways has a big bowl of nuts and 8
eral nut crackers handy for the d
folks amusement on holidays ito kI
them contented around home" 1
hammer and anvil device will be
the thing to keep hubby home ev
ings aside from its ornamental I'd
ures in the dining room.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08
White Military Suits The Last Cry OF
Fashion.

Though the soldier-man wears white
broadcloth only when on dress parade
in piping times of peace. there is no
good reason why femininity should not
adopt dress parade uniform ideas as
well as sterner field uniform ideas for
her summer raimcnt. The tailleur Of
white cloth and gold braid. accom-
panied by an English regimental cap
or an adaptation of such cap by
a famous English milliner-is one OF
the most pleasing on todaY's page.
This charming white suit is of broad
cloth and the braiding is done with
fine gold soutach in a simple zgzaG
design between braid outlines that de-
fine the Greek key border pattern. The
belt of green suede leather is placed
high, and is run through slides of
white kid which are attached to the
coat over the joining Of waist and
skirt portion--for it will be seen that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08
KID GLOVE DOLLS THE LATEST FA

1OOD suffragists do not throw away
n their old kid gloves now-they
~ make fascinating dolls out of
them and sell them for the cause.
There are white kid glove bride-dolls.
yellow chamois glove Gilman en- dolls.
black kid glove negro-dolls and dozens
of other dolls Of various hues and
nationalities-accord to the kid
they are made of; and very fetching
some of these wee dollies are to be
sure. especially when they are dressed
in scraps of bright ribbon made into
pretty frocks, or bathing suits made
of mems knitted silk ties. Any little
girl, by begging old kid gloves from
her grown up relatives, may accumu-
late a delightful family of kid doll
babies-whether her sympathies are
with the suffragists or not-for there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-08

80 ,CIfH military STYLES dominate
II i" fashion situation throughout
all forms Of costume-eVen boots
~ and boudOir caps being named
after regiments and places marked in
interest because Of recent war naneu-
vers-there is a tendency on the part
or the shops to suppress references to
the direct inspiration of most of these
wearables. In Paris, of course. tail
leurs and hats patterned after the uni
forms Of the allied forces are received
with acclaim. and in England women
are proud to wear costumes rejecting
the inspiration OF English and Irish
regimental effects; but America is sup
posed to be a "perfectly neutral coun-
try.
Jacket Trimmings Give The Military
Note.
In the new tailleurs II is the coats
that are military: skirts almost in
varably follow the early Victorian
lines of flare from belt to hem II
seems rather o pity that the military
fashions did not arrive along with
very narrow skirts--the effect would
have been more consistent and regi-
mental. for the full skirts with their
very feminine line take away some
what from he uniform suggestion that
would not have been interfcred with
by excessively narrow skirts not de-
parting radically from the straight,
slim limo Of masculine trousers EV-
cry regiment in the field has been
drawn upon for inspiration and one
sees queer tumble of military effects
in some OF the spring costumes de-
signed to be striking and captivating
rather than to express sincerity of
type.
or all the uniform coats pressed
into service by Madame Mode, the
Joffre coat is most used. This little
coat appeals to every one with it's
jaunty cut and gaiety Of ornamental
ton. An adaptation Of the Joffre coat
Is shown In a costume OF blue cloth,
pictured today. This costume is par
ticularly military In conception. with
its simple skirt and much braided and
buttoned coat Of dashng cut. The
suit is built of very darkest blue
broadcloth-the real soldier blue coll
or. like the new uniforms of the
French troops and the sashed coat
is embroidered with silver cord and
trimmed with silver braid. There is a
vest Of bright scarlet MORE silk be-
tween the turned back rcvcrs Of the
coat. These roVers are deliberately
braided and embroidered in silver and
the red vest fastens with nickel but
tons and cord loops, The collar il
particularly military. and though the
hat is a sailor and not n small. mill
tary turban shape, its simplicity ac-
cords we'll with the style of the suit
DO not overlook the boots which are
the new side-lace sort revived from
Victorian days. These side-lace boots
not only make the foot and ankle look
decidedly trim and slender, but they
are especially convenient to manage,
also. Even very plump woman. en-
cased In long corset. and fully
dressed into the bargain, can get into
her laced walking boots with ease
and without STOPPING. for the lacing
comes on the inner side Of the boot
and can be done without effort while
the foot is rested OH the opposite
knee.
Khaki Brown A Favored Military
Color.
me dust-brown color OF the English
uniform Ii fashionable also, though
Madame Mode departs from the regu-