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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16
SIXTEENTH EPISODE
The Unmasking of Davy.

In that gloomy sanctuary of evil
doors known as the Owls Nest, Jules
Legar bent over the half sheet of pa
per on which the pen In his lean fin
gers was inscribing certain cryptic
characters. The candle, guttering in
. bottle neck, impaired a CHASTITY yell
low tinge to that wolfish face. as
Legar leaned back with evident salts
faction. Then he quickly folded the
strip of parchment, placed 1t in an en-
velope, and securely gummed down
the flap with the aid of the iron hook
which took the place of his missing
left hand.
Crossing the dank tagging of the
subterranean chamber, he stood be-
fore rat-faced individual, who
squinted slavishly up at him with one
good eye. Although fortified by liber-
al portions of the Owls illicit brew, it
was evident that One-Lamp Louie
nourished an unwholesome dread Of
that scar-marked tyrant. who brooked
no ihfraction of his malign authority
"Cut out that booze and listen to
de-" commanded Legar In curt tones:
you know the place where those bulls
from headquarters gave US such q
lively run that had to cache that Van
Horn swag. Get out there as quick as
you can and turn this envelope over
to Dutch Frank, who will be waiting
with Tony Rafello along the road near
the lake. They will know what to do.
and remember-no bungling on this
Job"
AS the one-eyed gangster placed the
envelope carefully in his pocket and
skunk out Of that harborage Of human
derelicts, 1t would have BODIED Ill for
his peace of mind could he have seen
at that moment into the dark cubby-
hole where that nocturnal old nag.
the Owl, nested during the daylight
hours. In that unsavory retreat stood
a motionless figure. with one ear
pressed 80 closely to the cracked door
panel that every word spoken in the
outer room was plainly audible.
This daring eavesdropper wore q
yellow mask, with the mouth slit curv-
ing upward in a fixed, hooking smile.
He now seemed animated by q strong
desire to accompany One-Lamp Louie
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16
MANY WAYS OF GARNlSHInG
Hostess Will Find II Easy to Select
Method Of Improving Appearances
Of Dishes Served.

For garnishing meats, fritters Of
vegetables are delectable and potato
cakes and crOQuettes fried golden
brown in deep fat are also used in the
same way.
If you want color on the fish plat
ter to go with the vegetables, bright
red pimentos furnish it. A can Of
these will last all winter, as only a
little is needed. When you have
opened the can use what you need and
then remove the remainder to a glass
jar and cover with cold olive oil and
they will not spoil.
Tomato is also bright garnish and
is liked nodded in aspdc, but the olives
that you buy ready stuffed with pimO-
las lend themselves to decoration
readily. Slice them across the
stuffing and you have little green rings
with red centers that improve salad
In a jiffy.
Mashed potatoes can be formed into
baskets and baked so they hold their
shape, and rice may be mixed with but
ter and chilled to form holder for va
riOus foods, but these fancies are diff
cult to carry out and are not worth
while. Anything that indicates that
great amount of unnecessary trouble
has been spent displeases thoughtful
persons and is apt to be absurd. ITO
know when to stop is to know a whole
lot" Mark Twain made one of his
characters declare, and this applies to
garnishing as well as to other things.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16

concerns him deefly Goat once and
ride as hard a. y6a know how
From the deptht ~ 1 comfortable
wicker chair in ~ spacious living
room. Margery narf1ted the exciting
events of the last hour to = little cir.
Gle of breathless AUDI tors, Including
the somewhat abaahed Captain Brack.
EFT of headquartef1
And when she exhibited that tat.
tered slip of paper which she had
been instructed 70 deliver to the
young secretary. David Manley, the
red-faced captain sould restrain him.
self no longer.
Il amt sayin' this Laughing Mask
amt brave enough when II comes to
a showdown" he sid In unctuous
tones, but that don't 4et him Oh those
crimes he's charged with. I've been
followin' up q clue that leads right
into this house. Mr.. Golden, and II
you amt got any objections I'D like
to have a talk with that secretary Of
yours"
At that moment the unsuspecting
object of this thinly yelled insinuation
airily entered the room. Marsery ut
tered gasp of surpriae as she saw his
left hand bound In a blood-stained
handkerchief. .
That left hand Of yours looks kind
of mussed up" said the police captain.
perhaps you wouldn't mind tellin' us
how it got hurt"
For the first time stree Margery
had known the frank and boyishly
engaging David Manley he appeared
constrained and somewhat evasive.
"Wh-I- was fooling around in the
gunroom and-and my automatic &C.
cidentally went off," he replied hating.
ly, and then added quickly as though
struck by an inspiration, Il was clean.
ing it, you know"
Into the dull face of the captain
flashed look of satisfied triumph. He
took from his pocket a pair of heavy.
jangling handouts.
That bluff don't work." he replied.
mot when we know the Laughing
Mask was wounded in the left hand
not half an hour ago." Then he
solemnly enunciated, David Man.
ley, you are under arrest!"
With these words he dexterously
slipped the handouts over the secre-
tarys wrists.
But this is preposterous. Captain
Bracket" declared Enoch Golden
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16

murderous associates. Fighting with
a courage born of desperation, the
Laughing Mask with one supreme eff.
fort shook of the clutches of his un-
wieldy opponents and sprang to his
feet, the strip Of white paper still
gripped in his left hand.
OneLamp Louie, seeing his oppor-
tunity, leveled the revolver and fired
at close range. A singing pain in his
left hand forced him to Involuntary
relinquish his hold on the crumpled
bit of paper. and a puff of wind sent
1t kiting high above his head.
The astonished girl. sitting as mo-
tionless as an equestrian statue, had
barely time to gather her scattered
wits. when that disputed scrap OF
parchment came gently floating down
the breeze. She knew that paper must
have some great intrinsic value or the
Laughing Mask would not have jeop-
ardized his life for its possession.
Wheeling her tender-mouthed horse
in his tracks. she struck him a sharp
blow with her riding crop. Smart
ing under this unusual indignity, he
launched out like a black thunderbolt
toward the startled gangsters block
ing his path. Margery swung low like
an Indian and scooped up the paper.
AS Margery swept past the last of
her enemies she saw the black .limou-
sine backing out from the shrubbery
just ahead Of her. and by a herculean
effort succeeded in pulling up barely
in time to avoid a collision with that
mysterious vehicle. Just then the
Laughing Mask. with his left hand
hastily bandaged, burst out of the
bushes and ran swiftly toward the
waiting motor car. He stopped in sud-
den wonderment as he saw the serene.
eyed girl who smilingly extended a
frayed and soiled strip of white paper.
81 don't know whether this is your
property" she said lightly as he came
toward her. but I didn't want you
to lose 1t after that terrible fight"
You are the most wonderful girl
in the world" was his somewhat IRE
sponsive reply. land IL you will tell
me how"
He was suddenly interrupted BY the
sound of loud and raucous shouts and
the jerky whirring of the taxicab en-
CINE. 1t was apparent that Legar's
desperate henchmen had rallied their
demoralized forces and even now were
rapidly approaching. Margery's COM
panion seemed to reflect an instant,
then he turned to her and spoke with
quick decision.
These men are in an ugly mood
and will stop at nothing. Ny man and
l can hold them Oh until you get q
start When you get homo give that
paper to your fsthWs SECRETARY. Il
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16

An inexpensive and sanitary sub
stitute for linoleum can easily be
made by FASTING together three. sheets
Of brown paper used for wrapping UP
goods. After thoroughly cleaning the
floor sheet of the paper should be
pasted down and allowed to dry. Then
second sheet is laid down and al
lowed to dry before laying a third
sheet. If a pattern floor covering is
desired. ordinary wallpaper serves the
purpose admirably. 1t is pasted to
the top sheet Of brown paper already
laid. The whole, being thoroughly dry,
a coat Of sizing is applied and left to
set. after which a coat of good var.
nish completes the process. This floor
covering has all the advantages of real
linoleum and may be washed and pol
ished in the usual way.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16

somewhat heatedly. Il would as soon
think Of accusing my own daughter
of being the Laughing Mask as this
boy, who has stood by me through all
my troubles"
I'm sorry, Mr.. Golden, but the law
must take its course" answered the
smug-faced police officer. Il didn't
make any move until l was sure of
what was dom, though I've had my
suspicious ever since found this here
piece Of joolry on your library floor
the time the Laughing Mask gave US
the slip"
Fishing in a deep sidepocket, he
drew out a gold cuff link with the let.
tors d. M. monogrammed on its oval
face.
You'll have to do a lot of explainin'
before you get through" he Numbered
at Davy in third-degree voice, "and
since you say you ANT the Laughing
Mask, you might as we'll commence by
tellin' US how he happened to drop this
sleeve button with your initials on it. -
II guess you'll have to do your duty,
captain" came his low-toned deply.
Il have no explanation to offer you"
Suddenly from behind a lace hang.
ing stepped a familiar figure holding
a black automatic in his hand. His
features were hidden by a yellow
mask. the mouth slit curving into an
enigmatic smile.
The Laughing Mask" involunta-
rily burst from the astounded group.
Entirely at your service" came the
mocking rejoinder. Then he cried
tersely. Throw up your hands, all of
you. The cuff link which this highly
intelligent officer considers so very i'm.
portant was borrowed by me because
/ liked the design. I'll trouble you for
it now. captain. for i don't want to
break the set
He quickly crossed to that silently
raging guardian of the peace and ex.
tracted the yellow bit of metal from
his unwilling fingers. Then with lev.
eled weapon he backed slowly to the
open window. and. leaping out with
an agile spring. vanished from the
sight of that little assemblage. Over.
come with the very audacity of this
daring stroke. they stood for . mo-
ment staring at the open window. then
came a hurried stampede out of the
house to cut on the retreat of the
masked fugitive.
Davy. remaining behind. for the OBJ
vious reason that he was still securely
handcuffed, found fixed upon him the
somewhat scornful glance Of Margery
Golden.
Why have you led me to think you
were the brave Laughing Mask all
this timer" she demanded. with . ris-
ing infection Of anger.
II you must know, Aargery. he
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16

looking taxicab with yellow trimmings.
With a light touch of her whip, Mar
gerry swept past this leering harbinger
of evil, whose lusterless eyes reflected
a too grossly familiar admiration for
the supple figure astride the black
horse.
A few hundred yards farther on
Margery sharply refined in her mount
and sat, intently staring into a clump
Of alder bushes growing close to the
lake. In that clump of bushes she
saw the back Of a thick-shouldered
man, who, by his impatient move.
ments. appeared to be waiting for
someone. AS the puzzled girl watched
that vaguely familiar figure, a startling
development took place. A second per.
son, whose features were concealed by
a derisively smiling mask of yellow
fabric. stepped out of the dense foil.
age and abruptly confronted the wait.
ing figure, whom Margery now placed
the one Of Legar's scoundrels known
as One-Lamp Louie.
Apparently the newcomer was max.
ing some urgent demand upon that
one-eyed miscreant, a demand which
he emphasized by sundry prods with
the muzzle Of a heavy blue-metaled
revolver. After casting a furtive
glance about him, the willy gangster
appeared to weakly surrender, for he
drew from his inner coat pocket q
sealed envelope, which his masked
opponent hastily seized and ripped
open.
Even as he rapidly scanned the strip
of paper he found in the envelope,
the silent girl on horseback saw
creeping through the bushes two
stealthy figures, which were stalking
the Laughing Mask like sinking jungle
cats hunting in pairs. Sc now under.
stood the reason for One-Lamp Louie g
tame capitulation. The REINFORCE,
ments he had expected were at hand.
The startled girl strove to cry out q
warning to her masked benefactor,
but her tongue seemed to cleave to the
roof of her mouth.
The next moment those creeping
figures had avalanched themselves up
on him. knocking his weapon from his
hand and bearing him heavily to the
ground under their combined weight.
One-Lamp Louie quickly snatched up
the revolver and circled about the
struggling combatants, watching his
chance to put a finishing touch to the
unequal struggle. without hitting his
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16
Things Worth Knowing.

When washing and rinsing colored
materials, add one teaspOonful epson
salts to each gallon Of water and even
the most delicate shades will not run
nor fade. Serges or merino dresses
which have been dyed black can be
safely washed in this way without risk
of the dye running.
When your front-laced corsets won't
lace tightly to give the straight-front
effect, cut down the back. sew two
pieces of strong goods. one on each
side (cut smaller at top 30 the bust
won't be too large); seveotwo seams
down the back to insert the small
whalebone. You will have a pair of
corsets to lace tightly in front.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16

retary's Wrists.
as that worthy departed on his strange
errand. Swiftly mounting q shaky lad
der on one side of the room, the
masked interloper CROPPED his way up
ward through a narrow bulkhead door,
opening onto q gloomy alleyway.
Racing down this alley, he reached
the street where q black, low-slung
limousine stood drawn up at the curb.
On the next block q thick bodied man
was hailing passing taxi, and after
Q brief parley with the driver hs
climbed into the cab. which drove OF
at q law-defying speed. The man of
the mask flung himself into the wait.
Ing Limousine.
Follow that taxicab." he cried out
to the chauffeur; don't let II get out
OF sight for a minute"
The pursuit Of that yellow-trimmed
taxicab led through the canyonlike
streets Of the lower city onto q squat
ferryhoat and across the turbid river,
threaded the narrow maxes Of Jersey
City. and finally swept out ON 70 the
broad highways OF the open country.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16
Hot Biscuit. =

Three cupfuls Of flour. two table
spoonfuls Of baking powder, three
fourths Of a teaspoonful Of salt. three
tablespOonfuls Of butter, three-fourths
to one cupful Of milk.
Mix and sift the -four. baking pow.
der and salt together twice; then cut
in the butter with fork until 1t is ir
fine bits. Add the milk gradually. Just
enough to make q soft dough. Do
not handle any more than Is necessary.
Turn out on Toured board and roll
to about three-fourths Of an inch thick.
ness. Cut. then place on a baking
sheet and bake In a hot oven from IL
to IS minutes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16

Select nice beefsteak. cut 10 squares
one onion. to two cupfuls Of flour for
crust. one Of chopped suet. a little salt
(no baking powder Of any kind). Line
a bowl with crust, put In steak, onion.
q little salt and pepper. Just cover
with water. Shake q little -four to
thicker gravy. Cover up with crust
Steam continuously Tor three hours
THIS n delicjous
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-02-16
Aromatic Spice Apple.

This harxs back to the days when
our grandmothers were young girls
with all Of the girls love for fra.
grant scents and doors. A small RED
apple is selected. care being taken
that II Is o perfect one. and the en-.
tire outside p covered with cloves
the small ends Of which are stuck
into the apple until none Of the Skin
of the latter Is exposed. When dried
In a cold room overnight. an orna.
mental bow Is tied to the stem and
the aromatic apple Is then ready to
impart Its delightful fragrance to the
articles In trunks. drawers, etc.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-09-07
w. o. w. Drill at the Fair.

State Manager A. Y. Simmons, Of
Humboldt, met number of Wood
men in conference at W. o. W. Hall
in Dresden on Wednesday night,
when plans were completed for the
great w. o. W. Uniformed Rank dill
to be given at the fair here on open
ing day, Tuesday, Oct. 9. Messrs.
W. B. Mayo and W. W. House were
appointed a committee to act in con-
junction with Manager Simmons in
formulating the plans for the COM
petitive drill.
1t is reported to this meeting that
the W. O. W. camp at Martin had
made a supplemental contribution
of SIS, and other camps in the county
will do likewise.
1t is planned also to have a Cir
Gle drill, which will prove most in
teresting. All Woodmen under 81
years of age will be admitted to the
fair free on opening day, and all
Woodmen are urged to bring bas-
ket of dinner, a special portion Of the
ground to be set apart to the Wood
men, where they will spread dinner
and enjoy a social hour.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-09-07
FAIR Dates
October 9, 10, 11412, 10.
Five Big DAYS :
MOORE,S CHAPEL ITEMS

Mrs. Dena McClearen is right sick
with malaria.
Mr.. Lonnie Swindell gave the
young folks a singing last Saturday
night.
Mr.. Jim Abney is real sick.
Mr.. Monroe Pierce's baby contin-
ues right sick.
Mrs. Jesse Campbell was real sick
the first of the week with indiges-
ton, but is able to be teaching school
again.
Tomorrow (Monday) is the day
hat several around here will bid their
loved ones good bye, to go into train
ing, but we all hope that they will
return safely home. 1t is hard, in
deed to part with our loved ones,
but we can only look to the one who
has all power on earth and in heaven
to give US strength to bear our part
of rouble.-Rosebud.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-09-07
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

liver Rose VS.. Dewey Rose ct al.
In Circuit Court Of Weakley County,
at Dresden, Tennessee
1t appearing from the bill in this
cause, which is sworn to, that the
defendant, Dewey Rose, is nOn-
resident of the state Of Tennessee:
that complainant has filed her bill
in this cause against him for divorce
and alimony and attorneys fees,
wherein J. J. Jackson, his guardian,
is made a party defendant, and an
attachment having been issued and
levied on the property Of said
Dewey Rose and including the funds
belonging to him in the hands of his
said guardian as provided by law; it
is ordered that publication be made
for four consecutive weeks in the
Dresden Enterprise, a weekly news
paper published at Dresden, Weak
ley county, Tennessee, requiring the
said defendant, Dewey Rose, to ap-
pear before the said circuit court at
the courthouse in Dresden, Tennes-
see, on
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-09-07

Last Sunday afternoon a young
man from Latham visited Dresden
and called upon some of our young
ladies, and on Tuesday he received
an anonymous letter signed 1.-The
Dirty Dozen" with a picture OF a
pierced heart in red ink in the lower
right-hand corner of the letter, warn
ing him not to visit the Dresden
girls. The letter went on to tell what
the "Dirty Dozen" would do for him
if he did not heed the warning. The
letter may have been a practical joke.
If SO, it is a very dangerous piece OF
Joking and is liable to bring deep
grief to the author, as it has been
turned over to the federal authori-
ties. This matter will be investi-
gated to the very core. It ought to
be. If there is "Dirty Dozen" in
Dresden the organization ought to
be routed. It must be routed. It's
pretty pass when a young man,
conducting himself as gentleman
should, can't pay visit to our town
without being insulted, egged and
sent warning letter.
We shall watch developments.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-09-07
Death of Mrs. Bunch.

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Bunch was
born Oct. 18, 1859; died Sept. 2,
1917; age 81 years, 10 months and
Is days. She was united in marriage
to Wesley Bunch, when quite young.
To this union was born ten children,
four of whom preceded her to the
grave A kind, loving husband and
six children-one girl, Mrs Frank
Graham-five boys, Walker, Clar-
ence, Claud, George and Everett
are left to mourn her death. But
not to weep and mourn as those who
have no hope.
The remains were tenderly laid to
rest Monday at the Dent burying
ground, after appropriate services by
Elder J. L. Thomas.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-09-07
UNITY AND LATHAM
nRResegsRs.selssesese1ele1.RlslGi

Master Thomas Webb has been
right sick with inflammation in a
sprained ankle.
Mr.. Ed Slows children have mea-
sles.
One of the Widow Berryman's,
one of Mr.. Tom Workman's and some
of Mr.. Nose Doran's children have
scarlet fever.
Mrs. Nellie Barber is much bet
ter.
Miss Pearl Stow has been very
sick for several days past. Her le-
gion of friends are praying for her
complete recovery ere many days.
Wess Hawks has sold his farm to
a Mr.. Westbrooks; did not learn the
amount paid.
Albert Hawks has bought the Sub
Parker place, paying $525 for it.
Almary Hawks has his new car
ordered and is preparing to enjoy
life.
Mr.. j. H. Francis is building a
new house.-Silver Bell.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-09-07
STIRS
ENTIRE NATION.

Former President Theodore Roose-
Welt is directly responsible for the
big preparedness picture, "Woman-
hood, the Glory of the Nation" which
will be at the Kozy on Friday after
noon and night, Sept. 81.
It was Col. Roosevelt who foresaw
more than year ago that some dras-
tic action would be necessary to bring
the citizens of the United States to
the realization that their country
was absolutely unprepared for even
a defensive war. With his military
training Col. Roosevelt knew the
truth He knew that New York City
south of Fourteenth street, could be
blown off the face of the earth and
not shot could be fired in defense
of the metropolis of the United States
that would have the faintest chance
of hitting the foe.
Col. Roosevelt's suggestions were
made twelve months ago. Commo-
dore Blackton and DR.. Cyrus Town
send Brady, the the well known wri-
ter, collaborated on the story and
as result Commodore Blackton pro-
duced "Womanhood, the Glo-
ry of the Nation" acknowledged to
be Commodore Blackton's greatest
effort as a director of motion pic
lures.
Col. Roosevelt's suggestions were
followed absolutely. The foreign foe
bombarded New York. The city was
captured The sky-scrapers were
leveled. The populace fled before
the invaders. Many dropped in the
mad flight. Parents and children
were separated. Air ships dropped
bombs on the city and on the I'M
armed vessels in the harbor. The
foe continued the triumphant march
until Phlladelphla was taken, the en-
tire Atlantic seaboard was con-
lquered. Gen. Sherman's historic re-
mark was proven in all its cruelty.
And during the turmoil, in all the
fright, in all the uncertainty, strong
men are seen attempting to stem the
tide, arguing, pleading, demanding
that the red blooded men Of the
country become soldiers, go into
training, turn out the invaders and
restore their country to its place in
nations.
And after the picture was finished
Col. Roosevelt was pleased. His ideas
had been faithfully followed and the
picture, taking more than eight
months in the making, was launched
in time to help prepare the United
States for the difficulties Col. Roose-
welt foresaw were coming.