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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

Ia. ,. sD..u. a.. 90! Jour
SorNit0r."
"Oh. yes" smiled Nirvnsa. as tran
gully as if yhe simplest. most or
binary statement In the world had
been matle THE young lats WAS
quoted and sent home. She is one of
those impressianabIe beings who go
easily into hysterics--you had IN ex-
hibition of It,"
"And something more" replied Mar
win sternly-'the number of the auto
mobile that conveyed her away from
here"
I saw NirvaSa vince. For mo-
ment her audacity was dau ii. But
only for moment.
Il do not know her pame," she said
"but / can help you further. Mr.. Mar
vel. She lives at the Glendale apart
ments."
Thank YOU" said Resilius Marvel.
if surprised not showing it. and my
lady led US through an Intricate va
riety of corridors and apartments I'M
iii we reached the front of the building
and turned us over to a tawny-skinned
servitOr i'm costume. Still smiling, still
radiantly beautiful. still unrulIled.
Niryasa bOwedl-as from that remark
able haunt of mystery.
From the manner of the high priest
esS of what | considered to be Il tenn
pie of chicanery. and the way in which
Marvel treated the proposition. / was
satisfied In my own mind that the
woman Nirvasa was one of the many
clairvoyants and mystics who made ii
business To catch the unwary and
credulouS. We regained our machine
without Marvel saying n word. lle
was silent and thoughtful until we
reached the Office of the United Bank
rrS' Protective association. He waved
me to seat. went to Il, bookcase. Sc
/ lcctcd Scrapbook. opened ii ut II
/ certain pu ge placed the volume before
/ mc and went to the telephone.
Within five minutes ! had peruSed
/ several old newspaper articles telling
/ of NirVaSa. She was Il shreWd advcn
! tureSS. successful amid oriental occult
! surroundings. She had been mixed
! up in several cases where her clair
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
tHAVE EXPLORED CRYSTAL READING HE SAID FINALLY.

VUyancy had gained the confidence OF
clients, and she had induced them to
invest In worthless stocks and bonds
owned by outside confederates. The
Oldest Man In the World was really
patriarchal individual. and had once
been one Of the living curiOsiti,.s of
big travelling circus outfit. Nirvasa
was grade above the average for
tune teller. She really possessed
fair clairvoyant power. At one city
she had established cult. had collect
ed several thousands of dollars. and
then with her combination had faded
away.
Resilius Marvel came to me just as
| had concluded my interesting read
Ing. He held two pieces of paper in
his hands. They were crumpled frag-
ments Strengthened out. and knew
represented the little wad of paper
had seen him pick up at the window
where we had seen the girl.
Look that over" he said.
A new zest Of interest came into the
strange case. Torn crosswise, the two
fragments comprised a check for $780,
600. signed "Ainslee Duse." Garnet
Druse." 1t was drawn on our bank.
do you know themY asked Mar
vel.
II know the account WE'LL" / replied.
lost in surprise and augury; II know
Ainslee Druse by sight. This is-fair-
!y remarkable"
at gives us plain sailing for bit"
declared Marvel in his businesslike
way. II have been busy at the tele-
phone. Nirvasa told the truth; the
girl we saw, or at least one answering
to her description. lives at the Glendale
apartments. and her name is Garnet
Druse."
THAT is the sister of Ainslee
Druse." volunteered. IF you will
give me ten minutes I may be able to
dig up something ut the bank"
Go ahead" said Marvel simply.
came back with some real infor-
nation. The Druses, brother and sis
ter, were children of the Hon. Amos
Druse, now abroad. We had carried
two family accounts. One was In the
name of Ainslee Druse, originally S40,-
QO0 drawn down in solid amounts
through sixty days, and last check
presented two days previous. thrown
out-"N. S. F."
"Not sufficient funds. eh?" translat-
ed Marvel. "And the other account 2"
"Jolnt checks hOnOred only on de-
post Of Amos Druse when bearing sig
nature of both brother and sister,"
Good for the face of that check7"
"Yes, and four times over" l re-
piled. There is something queer
about this affair."" submitted. 1.-THE
paying teller says the withdrawal Of
such substantial amounts caused him
to notice Ainslee Druse. He knows
him slightly In a social way. Says
he has been hurried. excited, dopy by
turns when he came to draw money
Of late"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
DENVER MONKEY A HUGGeR
Simian Causes Sensation When He
Boldly Embraces Young Woman
Passing Along Street.

The lOvable monkey is loose. When
he swung from. the low branches of
tree at Twelfth avenue and Detroit
street and threw his arms about the
neck of young woman pedestrian
there was n lot of connection. says
the Denver Post. Aside from breaK-
ing the spooning laws, the monkey
shouldn't have chosen bread daylight
A scream from the young woman
brought residents to their doors. They
saw her running in one direction ana
the monkey in another. 1t was diin-
cult for them TO ascertain which was
the more frightened-the young WON
an or the lovable monkey.
Patrolnen from the Capitol Hill sta
ton have been pursuing the lovahle
monk all over the Montclair district
Where the monkey came from is
question. The zoo keeper at City park
says all his monkeys are lust where
they should be-; that none Of them
would be ungentlemanly enough to
leave home and try to hug pedes-
trians.
Residents of the Montclair district
have joined in the hunt. A tree-t0-
tree search is being made by the posse,
including an examination Of the nurs-
cry att Eighth avenue and Clayton
street.. where the affectionate simian
was last sighted. The monkey sought
temporary haven on the front porch
of q. A. CIasOn's home, at 945 Detroit
street, but when an attempt was made
to capture him he curled up his tail
and departed suddenly.
In addition to the frightened woman
pedestrian. the monkey was seen hug
ging several trees. just now he IS
hugging some secluded spot. Residents
hope he is apprehended, as they do not
want to be monkeyed with any more
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

- is dead. In arranging 10 re-
move him one Of the men upi''"
piece of furniture against the glass
globe. The supply of .as was cut OH.
He died within the hour.
We stepped into the next room. MI
WASH had spoken the truth. Tb" great
glass case lay in brittle ruins on the
floor of the room. Two of the servi-
tors were lifting the poor remains OF
The Oldest Man In The World into
long cedar box.
Il have only one request to make
Mr.. Marvel" spoke the woman Gravely
"And what is that?" demanded Mar
vel.
"You jeer at my calling and its nc
cesSorieS. but at least this old man was
genuine and consistent. | am Hindu
enough To respect n sacred pledge.
whatever charge you may bring
against me. will stand the penalty.
As to the victim of an unfortunate nc
cident. poor DialIna, | ask you To LEI
his remains he shipped To Il relative
of his who is member of Hindu
colony In the east. They will send his
body back to his native land. fam
lily responsibility they treasure AMI
revere"
"PerhanS." said Marvel. steadily
looking into the woman's eyes-"after
an inquest"
Nirvasa started as If Il scorpion mad
stuns her. Dismay, disappointment,
defent were eviuced IN her features.
She bit her lip and trembled with sup
pressed rage.
stand aside" ordered Marvel TO the
two seryitorS. He pushed them away,
and | saw him crope within the cedar
chest and his hands move all about
the wasted body of Djalma Xiii.
II thought so" he observed quietly.
drawing from under the black. silken
funeral robe of The Oldest Man In
The World little channels bag.
when | have verified these jewels"
he said to NirvaSl. and the SloWm
and Ainslee Druse have materialiZed.
you and your mountehank accnmplices
| are free to seek new fields of business
activity, and we are quits
We traced Ainslee DruSe to near
city. where the seance woman had
sent him to get rid of him while She
and her fellow birds of i'll omen made
4 swift fitting. She bought her free
dom by returning the money she had
dupcd out of the Sall0w youth. who
fully understood his past peril when
the efforts of the subtle poison MIR
ynSa had given him departed and his
dulled brain WAS cleared.
The remarkable man. the indomita-
BILE Resilius Marvel. placed his Gus
tomary record of the case of The Old
est Man In The World among the se-
cret archives Of the United Bankers
Protective Association. accepted the
heartfelt gratitude of Garnet Druse as
the one fair element in the griiesolnr
case. and passed on To new endeavors
in his expert professional line Of duty.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

vuu. I'm no impoSIur. ,.'iIe
ron The Himaluyas. The seventh
dauol ter of seventh daughter IN
verify. J profess to tell no fortunes.
but some day. with time given, ! may
be able 10 show even ReSiluS Marvel
that there is Il cohercncy and potency
to some of my claims"
My friend was silent. There was n
slight curl Of disbelief on his lip as
the lady placed her dainty hand on
The crystal globe.
Il have explored crystal reading.
he said finally. Il was more fortunate
han one Of your clients-an old farm
er who lost several thousands between
here and his home"
NirvaSa shrugged her graceful Shout
Grrs and looked Grieved and friend
less. Then she swept aside the dr;l-
perioS behind her. We entered large
square room. Again - amazement.
There was beaten circle all around
the rug COvcrin" the floor.
\ man. Hindu. lightly CARRIED, thin
W lllt i'lIll 81 iNltHAhltlbll. WIZ SiON-
~. regularly turning S0mcrSaultS. In
the corner of the room seated before
blackboard was SepOy youth. He
had piece of chalk i'm his hand, and
at every overturn Of the WiTy acrobat
he would chalk n number on the
board olliterating its predecessor.
There were five figures in the Chron-
icle. and he would name them in Il
drowsy, singsong way each time he
wrote Il record.
"AsOli Ben" explained our guide.
ale is paying q penance to release
the soul of sinful fathpr-One hun
drcd thousand SomerSaults. 1t was
to have been along the Delhi road
hut he joined my party and is complrt-
ing his eighty odd thousand evolution
/ here on the path TO clearing the score
"Ahou IIamed." she continued. lift
! ing curtain and shown" couch
| covered with tiger skins upon which
| lay curled Il small dwarfcd man. al,
/ is of the highest thcosolhic circle
| twice returned 10 earth.
"The oldest man in the worfi-
| DiHlma."
! She had proceeded like some lcctur
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Linn Eliohts Of Birds.

A thrush was caught at Southport
recently with n ring on its leg marked.
"Inform Witherby. High HOlbOrn.
London" Mr.. ii. f. Witherby, who
Ia the editor of British Birds, has,
since 1910. had 5000 birds so marked
in the hope Of learning something
about their travels. A swallow hinged
In Lancashire was found seven months
Inter mt GrahamstOwn, South Africa,
5000 miles away. A "lesser black
backed gull" ringed Mt the Farne
islands, Off Northumberland, was
found eight months later Mt st. LOUIS
Senegal, and q blackbird. hinged at
London, was found In Moscow Few
weeks afterwards. 1t would seem that
birds are greater travellers than most
of US MISUNDERSTANDING.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

er exhibiting his menagerie. As she
and most remarkable disclosure greet
ed us.
In the center of a room resembling
a laboratory was ballOon-shaped globe
of glass. II was about ten feet high
and broad enough to contain inside
a chair, a table and man. From sew
eral iron tanks there ran rubber pipes
to this giant retOrt.
"The oldest man In the world" Mir
yasa had said-and it seemed possible
Inside the glass globe, reclining and
enCrossed in time-wOrn tone bound
in ivory, was the strangest human
being had ever seen. His skin was
like yellow parchment. His frame
seemed Ossified. He had hair and a
beard of faded white sweeping to
his waist. His hands were like claws.
his face beak-like. Only his eyes were
alive-they cleaned like two sparks
of electric fire.
"He is Djalma Xii. the alchemist
anu utdTIN Ouc GU anu yCui y
old" purred the tones of Nirvasa. Il
have the proofs. He is the gold max
er. A wonderful power. but lacking
still some ingredient to make his
knowledge so complete that the touch
of a wand would turn clay into bright,
shining bullion. To leave his native
mountains and breathe this tainted air
would mean death. We dare not re-
move him for any length of time from
the artificial air generated In those
tanks. I will show you"
watched with interest as the lady
tapped on a hinged section Of the
glass globe, opened 1t and spoke to
the oldest man In the world. He
reached out and took up q crucible,
placing something within it, and hand
ed ii to Nirvasa.
ut Is COAL" she said. and Marvel
deigned to examine and agree. The
man in the globe handed out next a
tiny phlal. 1T Is distilled vapor from
his sole discovery. the gold rOoOt of
Brahmaputra," she said further. Pour
1t in. Come-see."
She moved the retort across a met
al plate, turned on an acetylene Jet,
and surrounded 1t all with metal
drum. There was q kissing sound.
She turned off the gas. with the aid
of a pair of tongs immersed the cru
chile in a jar of water, and poured out
upon a marble slab jagged nugget.
Accept as q souvenir. Mr.. Marvel"
she said in low, winning tone. You
will find 1t of superfine quality"
Doubtless" acceded my friend dry
ly. II see your plan-the genuine ar
ticles In equipment to cater to your
mystery-loving clients, and suppose,
a new religious fad to sustain all the
accessories? l am not interested. as
I did not come as a seeker after mys-
tic revelations. came by an unac-
customed way-tt, rear, and l am
here to learn the occasion of an almost
tragic outburst from the young lady
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Enoland's Need.

Howard L. Coffin, who Is standard
Izing the American airplane, said to Q
correspondent:
"Standardization is the modern EN-
cheney method. The Germans have
standardized their submarine. England
is a great country. brave country, an
unconquerable country, but England
needs Standardization.
"When an Engllshman wants to say
that check is for deposit only ne
doesn't write that on 1t. No, that isnt
the English way. He writes Il Co.
"A Cambridge professor once ex-
planned to me some Of the terms used
at the great English university.
"He said full term means three
quarters Of q term. May week is the
first two weeks In June. General ad-
mission day Is the day everybody
leaves. An ordinary degree Is one
obtained by a special examination, and
an ARTS inspector is an arts students"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
What Women Did In Civil War.

Women all over the United States
formed societies and made bandages
and comforts Of various kinds for the
soldiers, but their work, too, lacked
the direction and uniformity which are
necessary for prompt and effective as-
sistance. In the Civil war, country
women were especially generous In
contributing time and labor to the
cause Of helping the sick and wounded.
Tn many instances the men were not
given enough green food. and farmers
contributed potatoes and fresh vege-
tables in large quantities, which fire.
auently saved camp from scurvy and
other diseases.-Farm and Fireside.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Bahied.

"Mr. Dubwaite talks In his sleep and
It is causing Mrs. Dubwaite great con-
Germ"
"That shows she's true woman"
Exactly what l was telling Dub
waite. She's probably worried because
she can't understand what he says"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
History Repeats.

1.-THE penalties for pOachlng used to
be very severe"
"Yes. And we're drifting around TO
those times again. As values are going
/ shouldn't be surprised to see stealing
a watermelon or a chicken classed a.
grand larceny"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Her Opinion,

Mary-Have you seen Mazie's new
bathing suit7
Grace-Yes. There'n be trouble In
that family If her mother and fathsR
Over see her In II.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

The Danish government has prohib-
tied the export Of matches.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

taken alarm and were bent on flight.
You left open orders, and l acted on
my best judgment"
"very good"
mo sign Of the young man you de-
scribed. We were careless about the
general crowd. but only one or two of
them made Off"
take me to the lady," directed
Marvel.
We found Nirvasa pacing to and fro
in q room off from the apartment
where we had first seen Djalma. She
feigned GOODNESS and her wantOn smile
cleaned as we entered the apartment.
Very briefly, very sternly, Marvel de-
manded knowledge of the where
abouts of Ainslee Druse.
81 do not know" she averred. His
dealings have been with Djalma ex-
clusively."
"Some valuable diamonds are aliss-
ing" proceeded Marvel. "They must
be restored-must; do you under
stand? As to your deposit In local
bank, an embargo has been placed
upon that until you have accounted
for the $4,000 of which you have
divested In your latest dupe."
"You seem to know a good DEAL"
said the woman. with her serpentine
smile.
II know enough to detain you at
leisure for long Time" stated Mar
vel with sternness. Come, I wish to
see this Djalma XIII"
at Is useless"
And why7"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13
oATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as
they cannot reach the seat of the
disease. Catarrh is blood or con-
stituional disease, and in order to
cure 1t you must take internal re-
NEEDLES. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly
upon the blood and mucous sur
face. Halls Catarrh Cure is mot a
quick medicine. 1t was prescribed
by ONE OF the best physicians in
this country for years and is a
regular Prescription 1t is compos-
ed OF the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifi-
ers. acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients Is what pro
duces such wonderful results il
curing catarrh Send for testimon-
ials, free.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
F. J. CHENEY and CO., Props,
Toledo, O.. Sold by Druggists,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Peter and George Petersen and
George sehlater went to North
Dakota, last week where they are on
a land seeking trip.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

A very fortunate accident oc-
CURED ON the White Way about a
mile West of Adair Friday evening
OF last week when Ford, driven
by Edward Grimes collided with a
COW that ram suddenly across the
roadway. Mr.. Grimes was not dniv-
ing fast and was not expecting
the COW TO jump into the road
aus she did. lit seems there were
TWO COWS feeding along the side of
the road and that the one that
caused the trouble was not noticed
Until She was into the path
way OF the oncoming car. The COW
was killed and the front of the
FcTdt badly smashed, entailing a re-
pair bill OFT $64.
In the Ford at the same time
We're Edward and Arthur Grimes
and the Misses Carrie and Lillie Ed
wards. Nome of them were injured
except Miss Lillie Edwards, whose
arm was SLIGHTLY bruised. 1t. was
certainly a fortunate accident.
News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Larsen and
son, Charles, Mr.. and Mrs. Hams
Hansen and children returned Thurs
day from Minnesota, where they
made am extended visit with rela-
tives They made the trip lin the
Hansen auto.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Relatives here received word that
Andrew Lohner, SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Lohner of South
Dakota, recently enlisted and ds
now in training. The Lohner family
formerly resided in Extra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Miss Ida Jensen, who had been
visiting at the Chris Roed home for
sometime, departed Saturday for
Forest City, where she expects to
make am extended visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Huyck, Mrs
George Huyck and Ray statzell
autoed to Atlantic, Friday and at
tended the Fair
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Luke went
to Atlantic, Tuesday of last week
and visited until Wednesday with
friends, While there they attend
ed the Fair.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mrs. J D. Manahan of Valley
Junction and her daughter, Mrs. E.
A kibby of Perry, Iowa arrived in
Extra Monday for an extended visit
with the formers sister, Mrs. Tom
Gill and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

The Infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Jens
Peter lessen has been very sick
and under the care of a local
physician.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Miss Christena Esbeck went to
Atlantic, last week and will assist
with the work at the home of Mrs
OLLIE Ryans. She will also help i'm
the MILLINERY Shop
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Delaney arrived here
Tuesday from their home in Council
Bluffs to make a visit with rela---
tiNes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mrs. Talbot returned to her
home in GrinneM, last Saturday
after pleasant visit here with
friends at the John Rendleman
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mr. and Mrs. John Esbeck and
family spent Sunday at the Je.s
Hansen home near Elkhorn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Miss Amy Luke, ONE OF our tele-
phone operators, went to Brayton,
Saturday where she stayed until Mon
day visiting her friend, Amelia
Andersen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Merle Owens moved Thursday in
to the southeast part of town. They
formerly resided in the residence
occupied by Jake Watson and fam
lily.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Griffith of
Guthrie Center autoed to Extra, SUN
day and visited, at the Alvin
Holmes home i'm West Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mr., and Mrs. Jens P Jensen and
family and Neis Jensen of Council
Bluffs were entertained Friday af-
ternoon at the Chris Petersen home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Scott Hockenberry, SON of S. E.
Hockenberry bought his fathers far1
OF so acres located about three
miles southwest of Extra at the
price of 5000 am acre.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Andrew Wells sold his farm last
week to a man. whose name we
did not learn. He lis undecided yet
ais to what he will do.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Mrs. Tom Hill, Mrs. schlater, Mrs
ANNA Wthlert and Frank Schlater
autoed to Atlantic to do some shop
ping and to visit friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Miss Anna Jensen who has been
reviewing at the Connrardy Sewing
School, returned to her home FRI
day where she will remain couple
Of weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Dam Larsen received five hundred
sheep from Omaha, Thursday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

A baby boy was Born to Mr. and
Mrs Carstem Larsen, Friday Sep
temlber 7th. I
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Harry Hockenberry autoed to At
lantic Thursday, and attended the
Fair
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Pauline and Arthur Race departe
Friday for Woodbihe to make Wis
1T with their mother, Mrs. Bonnie
Race, who is employed there. AT
ter completing their visit there,
Arthur will go to Kimpell, Neb.
where he will attend school and
Miss Pauline will return to- Extra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

Walter Crees, who resides near
Hamlin,was transacthng cuisines i'm
this city Monday. %
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-09-13

The High. School Faculty held a
picnic in the Gearheart grove north
of town Thursday evening. A fine
time is reported.