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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-05

win there decide the punishment he
shall suffer"
'Tacumsehwa,7 replied the young
chief, "Tis true | love thy daughter,
and would take her to my lodge.
would know, is that a crime? Didst
not thou take daughter of my peo-
pie to thy lodge? Yea, even one of
my own blood. True, her people gave
her to thee; It's only there we differ.
Must ! renounce Kialawana because
thou doest refuse her to me? Nay,
'tWere better to die; and if, as thou
sayest-yet cannot believe thy
words, Tacumshwa, she has betrayed
me, then indeed am l accursed But
no, the Great Spirit would not suffer
such treachery to have an abiding
place in one whom he has endowed
with so much beauty. Thy words
/ come from crooked tongue, Tacum-
sehwa; it we're better hadest thou
never uttered them. Proceed to the
council; will show thee how Choc-
taw warrior can die"
The helpless prisoner was placed
between two warriors, and the party
filed through the forest to the villege
The council lodge was situated in the
center of the encampment, and was
! conspicuous by reason of its greater
dimensions; and the gaudy decora-
tons which embellished it. The head
men of the tribe were quickly as
sembled and a discussion Immediately
ensured-not touching the guilt or
innocence of the prisoner; as state
of war existed between the two ma
tions; but as to the mode of death to
be inflicted upon the Choctaw chief.
It was finally decided that he should
suffer the water death.
The horrible mode of execution con-
sisted in being tied at low water to a
stake securely driven into the bed of
the bayou. The inflowing tide, grad
ually rising, gives the unhappy vic
tim ample opportunity to watch the
measured approach of doom. Slowly
the water creeps upward towards the
tightly closed lips; quickly are they
immersed, while the wretched cap
tive strains at the thongs which bind
him. Higher still the pillows rise;
then follows a struggle, a muffled
| groan, and death has claimed its
own.
The condemned prisoner was taken
from the council lodge and placed IN
one of the smaller wigwams, and two
warriors were placed on guard to
Illustrate any attempt to escape
preparations were being made for
carrying out the sentence. While the
question of execution was under dis
cussion, the form of an Indian maiden
might have been described pressing
against the side of the council lodge,
breathlessly listening to every word
that was uttered. When the SEN
tence was pronounced she turned sor-
rowfully away, muttering "Silagoula
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my beloved, if the Great Spirit wills
it that thy life shall be taken, Kial-
awana viii share thy fate, and though
in life forbidden, yet in death viii she
be thy bride"
The preparations were completed
the stake firmly planted in the bed
of the bayou and the prisoner was
conducted to the place of execution,
followed by throng of warriors,
women and children. The tide had
turned, and the water was rapidly MS
ing. BY this time the shades of night
had fallen; no moon diffused its light
over the dreary scene.
The captive was placed in a canoe,
and, defiantly proud, carried to the
stake, to which he was securely
bound with green hide thongs. The
canoe then returned to the bank, fifty
or sixty feet distant, and Silagoula
was left to his fate.
Darker grew the night; great black
clouds banked high upon each other
in the southern sky, and the phos-
phorescent light in the water flashed
with a peculiar, unnatural glow. The
muttering of distant thunder, and a
murmuring of angry waters heralded
the approach of the dreaded tornado.
Harkl high above the din of the ter
rifle storm sounds the dirge of death.
The condemned warrior is chanting
his death song Louder and louder
grow the notes; clear and steady the
song rises above the sullen rear of
the surf Silent and dismayed the
assembled warriors listen; it appears
to them as if another voice mingles
in the dirge. Now lower and fainter
becomes the sound. Soon the crash
of the storm passes away, and with
it the song of death. All is now silent,
save for the rush of mighty waters.
Vengeance has been reaped, and
death has released the victim.
Tacumsehwa returned and sought
his daughter, but her lodge was
empty, nor could she be found IN the
village. The forest was searched by
the distracted chieftain, but no trace
of the maiden could be found. All
through the night was the search
continued; fears were entertained
that she had suffered some mishap
in the forest from the force of the
storm, but all their efforts proved
unavailing; and in the morning, sor-
rowful and heartbroken, the search
ing party returning to the village
passed near the scene of the previous
nights tragedy. Behold the waters
had receded, disclosing two forms
rigid in death.
Kialawana had stealthily gained
her lovers side, and an examination
of the thongs discovered unmistak-
able evidence of an attempt having
been made to set the prisoner free
But the rising water had thwarted
the heroic purpose, and the Indian
maiden had been true to her word;
she had shared her lovers fate, and
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The Mystery Of Bayou Chico


With step as light as the favn, the
maiden crossed the strip of green
sward which skirted the edge Of the
forest, and halted when she stepped
upon the golden sands. For few
moments she contemplated the tiny
wavelets, playfully tumbling over
each other, as if in eager endeavor to
kiss the dainty moccasined foot Of
this child of the forest.
KiaIawana was the daughter of
Tacumsehwa, chief of the Pascagoul-
ians, whose numerous wigwams dot
ted the sylvan glades along the wind
ing banks of Bayou Chico. she was
beloved by all her fathers people,
and joyfully would the young braves
perform any dangerous deed of valor,
when Kialawawana' smile of APP
proval was to be their reward.
The setting sun had tinged the
western sky in glowing colors and the
gently heaving waters reflected the
sheen Of gold in its unbrokel sur
face The Indian girl seated herself
upon a moss-grown stump, and ever
and anon shading her eyes, would
gaze anxiously across the bay. After
awhile she gave expressions to heI
thoughts in low, musical tones: "Why
tarryeth my Silagoula? Tis now
six moons since he sought his bride
Surely he cannot have forgotten thai
this day when the sun plunyes tt
rest in yon distant waters, he is tx
come and bear Kialawana to his PEG.
pie"
The words were scarcely uttered
when heavy hand was laid upon hel
shoulder, and locking up her eyes en-
countered the stern painted visage o.
her sire. "Why seeketh the rose o.
the Pascagoulians lover from /
tribe whose hatchets are red with the
blood of her people? Are not m!
young warriors as brave and comel!
as he? Are they not as fleet Of foo
and bold in battle, or can they b
excelled in the chase? False daugh
ter of race of great warriors, thol
wouldst leave thy people with on
who seeketh to strike blow at tn!
father, by robbing him of his child
Back to thy lodge, and ere tomorrow
sun shall have turned to seek tn
water, / viii mate thee to ore VIII
shall guard thee from our enemy"
Father" replied the frightene'
girl, 'thou art great warrior, pow
erful in battle and mighty in tn
chase; why wouldst thou asssail TIL
heart of thy child? Silagoula is ais
a great brave of his people. Hi
voice sounds like the blast Of tn
tempest when his war cry ring
through the forest; and the pale
faced people tremble like the hunte
doe when his anger is aroused. VIII,
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BY ARTHUR W. DAVIS.

This legendary romance of Bayou
Chico won the first prize Of five dol
lars donated to the Escambia County
Fair by Mrs. James McGibbon for
the best story entered in the short
story contest.J
Many years ago, small village
was situated upon the bank of Bayou
Chico, not far from its confluence
with the bay.
The men mostly we're fishermen,
secured the bay and adjoining bayous
with their nets, and were the chief
source from which the housewives of
Pensacola obtained their supply OF
fish.
At times the inhabitants of the vii
lage were startled by hearing music
strange and weird, coming as if from
the depths of this winding arm of the
sea. On quiet evening the strains
floating upon the drowsy air would
take on the nature Of harmonious
voices, low but distinct; at others, the
sweet undulating notes Of the Aeol-
ian harp mingle in the chord.
Man, arc the solutions offered to
account for the peculiar sound, and
many are the efforts that have oeen
~gnaae to solve the mystery.
The following legend was related
b. one Of the old Creole settlers OF
this section, who claims to have heard
the story from his father. 1t is re-
peated as it was received, and is left
to the reader to believe or not, at his
or her discretion.
1t was one of those beautiful even
ings in October, when the heat Of
the dying summer is tempered witt
the cool breezes sweeping across the
blue waters of the Mexican gulf. The
gentle zephyrs as soothing to thu
senses as the lullaby of fond mother
played musically over the sportiv'
waters of the bay, and lazily sweep
the ghost-like streamers Of Spanish
moss festooning the massive oak
which overspread the Translucent
water. The harsh cry of the King
fisher and the croaking Of the soil
tary crane in the marsh were tn
only discordant sounds disturbing th'
delicious silence that prevailed. Higl
up on a dead limb knocking bird, il
mellow, flute-like notes, trilled hi
evening hymn.
The swapping Of twig in the ad
iacent forest brought the dulce
notes to an abrupt termination. Witt
head saucily poised on one side, b
scanned the direction from which TIL
startling sound had proceeded, bu
when an Indian maiden Of SURPRISING
beauty emerged from the shadows Q
the pines, his song again vibrated u
on the still evening air.
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wilt thou not accept his friendship
and smoke the pipe Of peace? The
pale-faces are robbing us of the land
wherein lie the bones of our ances-
tors. O great Tecumsehwa! son of q
hundred chieftains, as thou doest re-
we're the memory of thy sires, as thou
doest love these-the hunting grounds
of thy people-Iet the hatchets be
buried between thee and Silagoula,
and make a common cause against
those who would rob us of our in
heritance."
ABegone, wouldst dare speak to me
of peace between my people and thy
recreant lover? Ughl my hand shall
ever grasp the tomahawk, until his
scalp bangles at my side. Begone r
The chief watched his daughters re-
ceding form until the shadows of the
dark pines hid her from view, when
he turned and gazed across the water,
then muttered ''Ughl here comes the
wolf who would rob us of the blush
i
await his arrival"
| For several moments the silence
was unbroken, save for the ripping
of the water over the sandy beach, OF
the occasional splash of a fish as il
fell back into the brine from its
| plunge into space. Presently the
sound of padding came to the ears
of the watchful Indians, and light
bark canoe came rapidly into view
propelled by a single Indian warrior
He ran his vessel high up on the
beach and sprang ashore, presenting
form grand and faultless in it:
giant proportions. Dressed in ths
gaudy habiliments of his race, his
magnificent build was disclosed to ad
vantage. His arms and massive chesi
were bare, save for gaily decorated
wampum belt or strap, which extend
ed from his left shoulder across chi
great expanse of chest to his RICH
side. At his back hung his CULVER
empty, nor was his tomahawk at hi
side, indicating his errand to be on
of peace. His head dress was wei
stocked with eagle feathers, denotint
chief of no mean grade. AS h
came ashore he threw a hasty glanc'
around, as if expecting his love t
spring out from some shadows
nook, wherein she might be con
cealed. He turned toward a larg'
oak, but scarcely had he taken on
step, when fierce yell startled al
nature, and the young chief foun'
himself in the hands of Tacumsehw'
and his braves. DOG of Choctaw.
exclaimed the Pascagoulian chief
"didst think to come here like
prowling wolf, and steal away m,
child? Didst think that the daughte
J of Tacumsehwa would leave her PEG
pie to go with such as thee? Nay, sh
: did but call thee hither to betray the
into my hands. Bind his arms, an
: bring him into the council lodge; W
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-08

Sir: My pal has started a
savings account for his new baby
and he calls it his fresh heir
fund" Art.
A Minneapolis man has been
convicted of killing his wife by
throwing her over high bluff.
Witnesses said he also intended
to throw a lot of his friends and
relatives over the bluff. But this,
it seems, was only a bluff.
For instance, speaking of bluff
fling, there's the sweet, young
blonde who some way got into
the famous artists studio look
ing for a job as model. But
I only paint flowers and fruit"
exclaimed the artist. WELL"
bluffed the blonde, paint me
I'm a peach!"
PRECISELY
(From the London, England,
Evening News.
A Littlehampton allotment
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HER COURSE REFRESHING

We do not want to be understood as endbrs-
ing any such drastic method but we can't help
but admire the ingenuity of the Pittsburg wife
who made her tightwad husband dig up by hid
ing his false teeth and keeping them until he
produced generously.
Most wives would have given them up for
nothing just so their husbands could talk back
to them.
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Carranza's Roasting Place Strategic

Caranzh formally Quemta o
y sMmetn
gulf and
o t. N in
xna la Daz hetaet
activities Villa the north and
etempora capital e repubic diverse Other occasions
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Miss Grey will meet callers at The Times office
only on Wednesday from II a. m. to p. m At all
other times she will answer queries through this col
unn or by mail, provided stamped envelope is en-
closed
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A Change of Front to Be Applauded

tina
'front.' tina tmchh
S eel b
shOu De {?
anisa
were harhe slyt De
t he NJ a o f
President Wilson's reception by the element
in %
o way taq n as
in a Anne
venidece heuda
n a o
a o a
well follow President Wilson in his
fron'f o al never
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FIRST NATIONAL BABY WEEK

One man out of every four who presents HIM
self for enlistment in the English army is re-
jected. A great number of unfit are regularly
turned away from the recruiting stations in the
United States, according to our military authori-
ties.
And the whole trouble begins with the babies,
according to that popular British writer, DR.. G.
w. Saleeby Of conditions in England DR..
Saleeby writes.
From 1 the child has been much neglected by the
weakest link and the future soldier ruined because
tempted him with drink and evil books at 16
ected his measles at let his mother work in white lead
before he born"
We do some of these things better here, but
we have not yet arrived at the best
A nation wide attempt to improve our meth
DDS, and to instruct parents in the best ways of
rearing their children is to be attempted "Baby
Week." beginning Mar. T.
More than 400 communities are planning to
share in this movement
Any community, neighborhood organization,
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gardener has dug up a parsnip
forty-seven inches long = about
four feet.
One man out of every hundred
in New York city was convicted
of some crime during 1915.
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WHERE VILLA'LL BE A PIKER!

Reported that Villa, with 60 mules laden
with gold bullion is surrounded save on the
north. Looks as if Francisco were headed for
Wall street He'll find bandits there who'll
make him believe he's only beginner
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-08

There is one good thing
about buying really expensive
dress"
what is that?"
"Why, you feel as though you
ought to buy another one not
quite so good to save your good
one,"
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Q.-What is the meaning of the word "Maru" apple
to nearly all vessels of the Japanese fleet? T. j. M
A.-"Maru" is the japanese word for steamship.
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Q-At house party would 1t be when the
boys all strangers to the girls
A.-Yes a of a nut friend !
certificate of their good character.
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Q-I take a girl theater quite frequently. /
that after showing her good time entitled to kiss
goodnight. How long must know q
has this right? The girl is touchy and distant F.
A-Youre The girls for the should
Ii determines
her be wife,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-08

Q.-What did Roosevelt when he said Byzantine
Logohete" in his attack Wilson? A READER.
AThe eXpresident applied the ephet
public the Administrations foreign policy
a 'cerk, a writer"
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TIMES EDITORIALS
Let the TRUTH PreVailg 1
That Colombia Proposition

The senate proposition Colombia millions instead the she and express both the
Panama cana PanamaS luton from
W mi AND more don Ownt h cana
from Il mos
is tand shoude
the damage Lan and xprsr is
knowedg enen tot Ougml.
ercen damages dior
mil o figure on any nNprj il it.
of Ous hopeh
pa r tt % ton goo Ai 1r, tina suha out
ear
o gup notva
Mabe,bu t be cont o human
be tina of
spckin "asah Llup
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.NNulIIllIIllIllIllllllIllIIlllnlIl1llnlQhA
~ A NSWERS.... q
z IA By Cynthia Grey IS
Observation-Disclosures
wish sSs t. match my MRs r
40worK Of this satisfactory at
to a reliable hair specialist.
o-Please print Sunday falls this
A.-Easter Sunday April n
there other animal besides s the elephant which
elephant proboscs
the same thing trunks
sye trunks " e this ah E e the
of all It smaller than needle but has three pairs Of stngs
spearshaped points,
business and his
,;, s ,; %eSs ,s OBJ & ,
that he would to his mother
e.W1at is the meaning of the word Maru applied
to m vessels the Of ys sns %o fes steamship.
e-wnat did Roosevelt mean when he said "Byzantine
in his attack e on Wilson, s , 70
public the adintrations foreign policy
means 'cerk, note writer"
tina. after s sos ks.
@ s How long is as Sg fGGE girl before
A-YOure The girls the
recompense 1t determines
When have decided this asked
her be wife, then she will give the right kiss
Q-At a house would 1t be
boys all strangers to the girls GIRLS
A.-Yes Their the home a s a
certificate their good
Q-Kindy tell me what keep the pores of my
| face closed? Nm.
beauty of depend upon keeping the
contract.
Q-The other a solicitor waiting my employer
told which considered highly
to leave the ROOM Did do right should have ignored
| him? CAROLINE
A-From ethical Of in
action; though
from the should
could the would
room YOURSELF
Q.-I have been going a three months and ex-
pected engagement ring birthday
that he married school friend
of the fact that he is keeping with
stand she intends to get divorce Shall him
LORENE
Alt would that to Civ II
mean forget and despe hm-yes by all
will deceive will
the has deceived both Of Consider
have found him before serious
Q-Can tell how old pope is and how
A-POpe Benedict XIV born He Is
dred and sixte number from St. Peter called
| Miss Grew will noaf oo11nrc NJ Tho T;,,,oe
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Off married is business and his mother-in-law
dies should he close his place of business the day the funeral
just the If it had been his mother? M
A should o his wes mother the
that he would to his mother.
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church society, ladge, or individual desiring to
promote the better babies campaign can obtain
information as to it's details by addressing Miss
Julia Lathrop, Chief of the Children's Bureau,
Department of Labor, Washington, D. G.
What is Tacoma going to do about it?
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Q-Kindly tell what keep pores of my
face closed? N nj.
AThe beauty and health of the skin keeping
Diluted witch hazel alcohol will make
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Q-Can tell me how old the pope is and how
many there have been from the beginning?
A-Pope In 1854 He Is the two bun
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Q-I wish to darken my switch to match my
Can you give me directions for doing it?
A-WOrk of this kind is seldom satisfactory at
@ a reliable hair specialist.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-08

In listing reasons why war
should be abolished" said Dr..
David Starr Jordan In a recent
address, 81 may add that adj
vanced by small boy, who said:
War makes history and
there's more of It now than l can
ever learn"
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SOCK 1T TO FER

Mr.. Lyle Hoes advertises in
the Dubuque, Ia, Telegraph that
he will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by you
know whOi
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WE'LL, SILVER MY TIMERS!

(From the Carthage, ILL.,, Re-
publican.)
John Miller had the misfor-
tune to fall on the ice Friday
and break his wooden limb. This
will lay Mr.. Miller up for some
time as the limb will have to be
sent away for repairs or perhaps
necessitates his buying an en-
tirely new leg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-08

Q.-The other day a solicitor waiting to see
told story which 1 considered highly improper
to leave the room. Did do right, or should
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Q-Please print what date Easter Sunday
year.
A-Easter Sunday falls on April 23 in 1916.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-14
MILBAUES-MILLER WEDDING.

A wedding of interest to all the old
residents of the Valley, took place
Thursday afternoon, August 3, 1916, at
the home of Mrs, 1nez B. Miller, when
her daughter Imogene, became the
bride of Ricrard Milbauer of Clinton
vile, Wisconsin.
A beautiful bower or ivy and pink
and white sweet peas formed fitting
back ground for the bridal party out
on the porch. To the strains of Loren
grams wedding march played by Miss
Mary Ann Schultz of Salem, the bride
and bridesmaid Miss Caldron Miller,
approached the altar, where the groom
and best man Mr.. Albert W. Schmeid-
exc, of Clintonville, were waiting. The
double ring ceremony was impressively
performed by Rev. L. s. Mochel, of
Gervais.
The bride wore a dainty creation of
Georgette crepe and carried shower
bouquet of white rosebuds. Her sister
Miss Caldron Miller was gowned in
pale pink messaline and carried pink
sweet peas.
After the ceremony, a DuIieC Iunch-
con was served on the lawn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milbauer left on the
evening train amidst shower of rice
and good wishes. They will spend
their hoyenmoon in Yellowstone Park
before proceeding to their home in
Star.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-14
ONIONS AND POTATOES
HIGHER THAN YEAR AGO

Portland, Or, Aug. 14.-Practically
all products are vastly higher today
than they were a year ago today. Var
ious reasons are assigned for tnis fact,
The weather was such that crops were
held back and made anywhere from two
weeks to month late. This accounts
in large measure, for the big differ.
ence in the price of onions and potatoes
and added to this is the unusually
heavy demand from the east On Au-
gust IL, 1915, onions were selling here
at wholesale at 75 cents; today the
price is $lS5 per hundred pounds. Poe
tatoes year ago today sold at IS to
So cents for new Oregons; today tne
local price is 81 to $l.25. The govern.
ment report of August !, 1916, states
that the onion and potato yield in Ore-
gon this year will be decidedly greater
than a year ago. Last year the potato
crop was 100000 bushels; this year
the estimate is 6,750,o00 bushels. The
percentage Of gain in onions is not
quite as great, but is estimated at
several hundred thousand bushels over
1915