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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-29
RECLAIMED LAND
YIELDS SECOND
RICH HARVEST
Cinnamon Turn MarShy VIII
derneSS Into Profitable
Community. :

MATHER. Wis. Sept 29.-Eight
hundred and seventy-hve acres OF
reclaimed land, territory which for
many years was nothing but a
marshy wilderness in this vicinity.
are today yielding their second rich
harvest Of Chinese and Irish pota-
toes. cabbages. onions, hay, grain
and Chinese vegetables, which are
shipped daily TO the restaurants of
Chicago. Milwaukee. St Paul and
Minneapolis And the American
farmers who scoffed at the yellow
men who came here from Chicago
under the backing OF Nip Lung and
Toy Jung OF Chicago are beginning
TO think that. after all, the Oriental
may have something "on them"
when IL comes TO farming land which
has hitherto been regarded as no
good
The colony and the farm are be-
lieved TO be the only ones of their
kind in America The project was
the ambition OF Toy jung, a China
man. who graduated from the agri-
cultural school OF the University OF
Wisconsin and from Stockton. Cal.
potato fields, but ne lived barely
long enough 10 see il we'll under
way. Toy Jung died last year of
the Influenza and the colony. which
was plunged into gloom over the loss
OF the man who was at the helm
continued the work successfully.
carrying out to the letter the detailed
plans of the manager
Houses Near Fields.
The colony today comprises 30
Chinese who 1--we in houses erected
for them near the fields. In this
town they have a large residence at
which visitors are entertained.
Women are not allowed on the
farms. None but relatives of the
workers may be shown over the
gardens.
What are the Chinese crops they
the growing?
That is something which Amer
leans have not been able to find out;
the Cinnamon preserve their puzzled
demeanor when questions are asked,
pretend not to understand. and tell
nothing.
Second Season Best.
That the project IS successful IS
Judged from the dAAloulL VI ldA III
produce that is shipped daily from
this station. The 1913 season. the
first one, proved a financial success
and the lands, which had been leased
for "A period Of five years, were pur-
chased outright by a Chicago China
man. But the second season, just
terminating has been even more
successful than the first.
Farmers around Mather still scott
20 some extent, but they are being
convinced. Some there are, even to-
day. who will not concede that the
simple Chinese method OF twice
blowing the land and narrowing it
even unto the twelfth time. without
the use of fertilizer, can long remain
n success. They insist the advancing
years will take the fertility from the
soil rapidly.
Celery Field.
There is a report that the farm
NAV be converted, partly at least,
into a vast celery field next year.
II has been investigated by experts
who have pronounced ii 1T for that
purpose.
At any rate the project is the
wonder OF the American agricultural
experts who have investigated and,
no doubt, the years TO come may
see many marshy lands reclaimed
and farned by the simple Chinese
method which is being employed so
successfully here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-29

American movie producers have
made such inroads upon England
that British capital is being asked
TO refrain from investing in Ameri-
can owned companies, and an ap-
peal has been made 10 10000. 600
movie patrons TO see British films
exclusively.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-29

In a significant statement. r r.
Motion. successor of Booker 7. Wash
ington in the presidency Of Tuske-
gee institute. said: I have never
known the negroes to have more in
tense feeling toward the white peo-
pc than at the present. and I have
never known a time when there was
less cause for il.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
Over Four Hundred Perfumes.

It Is interesting to note that 400
species of plants are gathered and
used for commercial purposes in Eu-
rope. OF these 400 have q perfume
that is pleasing, and enter largely
into the manufacture of scents, soaps,
and sachets. There are more species
of white flowers gathered than of any
other colors-1,124. OF these 1877 have
an agreeable scent. Next in order
come yellow blossoms, with 951. II
of them being perfumed. Red flow
ers number 1913, Of which 81 are scent
ed. The blue flowers are Of 594 va
rieties, "a of which are perfumed, and
the violet blossoms number 3OS, Is Of
which are pleasantly odoriferouS
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
CHAPTER XVI.
In Oorothy,s Stateroom.

1 stood crouched, with eye at the
crack watchful of every movement In
the lighted cabin, my own decision
made. l must see and talk with Dor
othy. Gunsaules turned down the light
and departed along the passage lead
ing amidships. A moment later
heard the sound Of dishes grinding to-
gether preparatory to being washed.
No better opportunity for action was
likely to occur, although the situation
was not without peril. I crept along
close to the side walls, lifted the latch
nolselesslE. and slipped quickly within.
There was no light. except a glimmer
Of stars through large after port,
but against this faint radiance she
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

slight opening through which to both
see and hear. Manuel did not linger
long, making some excuse to 60 for
ward. but Estada remained for some
time, endeavoring to entertain. His
egotism made fool of the man, yet
even he finally became discouraged of
making her comprehend his meaning,
and lapsed into silence which gave
her an excuse to retire. This was ac-
compllshed so graciously as to leave
no sting, the fellow actually accom-
panying her to the door of her state
room. bowling his compliments as she
disappeared within. The fool actu-
ally believed he had made conquest
and preened himself like a turkey
cock.
"Gunsaules, you need not lock the
senorita in her room or guard her in
any way hereafter. She Is permitted
to come and go as she pleases aboard"
Estada entered his own stateroOm,
leaving the door ajar. When he came
out he had exchanged his coat for a
rough jacket. Thus attired for turn
on deck, he disappeared through the
companion.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

is It to be between us-peace or war?"
Her eyes dropped, and l could dis
| tinctly note the trembling Of her slen-
der figure. When she slowly raised
her glance once more 1t rested on my
face as though seeking approval. guild
ance.
"If there be only the one choice"
she said quietly. 81 accept peace.
cannot live locked in that room alone
haunted by my thoughts and memo
ries. If pledge you my word. senior,
am I to enjoy the freedom of this
cabin and the deck?"
Estada looked at us, shade of
doubt in his eyes. / made no sign, but
Manuel nodded.
"Why not?" he asked In his harsh
| croak of a voice. $50 long as we be
at sea? What harm can the girl do?"
"Perhaps none; l will take a half
chance, at least. You shall have the
freedom of the cabin. So long Us you
keep your word, while as to the decx,
we VIII consider that later. Prove you
mean what you say by Joining US
here"
My recollection of that meal is not
of words but of faces. Estada's eyes
sought constantly the girls face, and
to my CONSERVATION exhibited an In
terest in her personality which prom
ised trouble. | know MT whether she
noticed this awakening admiration
but she certainly played her part with
quiet modesty. l believe that even
the Portuguese reached the conclusion
that she was not altogether regretful
for this adventure and that 1t was safe
for him to relax some degree of vigil
lance. His manner became more gra-
cious. and long before the meal ended
his language had tendency 10 com
pliment and fatter. / contented my
self with occasional sentences. The
young woman sat directly across from
me, our words overheard by oil, anG
as l knew both men possessed some
slight knowledge of English dare not
venture beyond commonplace CONVEX
sation In that tongue. With quick wit
she took her cue from me, so thai
nothing passed between us, either by
word of mouth or glance of eye, tC
arouse suspicious.
Believing the feeling of confidence
would be increased by such action.
was first to leave the table, and 1t be
ing my watch below Immediately re
tired to my room, nOisily closing the
| of mo
ting the latch catch. thus enjoying 6
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
Keep Advancing.

Every man owes it to himself ana
his fellows to make the most OF the
present. The new age will offer him
the best advantages. The future will
lure him with ever greater entice-
ments. There is no limit to what a
man may become except such as he
mentally permits to shackle him. Ev-
cry new advance should mean steps
forward. Every forward step should
reveal new possibilities In achieve
ment. We are building not for dol
lars and cents but for the great flu
ture. AS we add superior skill to
fitness we enhance personal values
and monetary reward comes unsought.
But you must rise above the average
crowd. The average IS slowly rising.
You must rise more quickly, insuring
each step by progress that brings
blessing on your fellows. And all this
takes work. But it's work that has its
joys.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
CHAPTER XIV.
The Cabin of the Namur.

Both huge, black hands grasped the
spokeS, and 1t was evident that it re-
Quired all his giant strength to con-
troll the bucking wheel. He was an
ugly-looking brute, the lower portion
of his face apelike and the wool grow
ing so low as to leave him scarcely
an inch of forehead. His eyes lifted
an instant from the pinnacle card to
glance at me curiously. They exhib-
Tfed no flash Of recognition.
For half an hour Estada hung about
aft, apparently paying no attention to
me, and yet watching my movements
closely. There was little to be done,
but thought 1t best to keep the watch
reasonably busy, so they might thus
learn that l knew my work. They
proved prompt and capable enough,
although | was eyed with some curl
Oslty when | first went forward, and,
no doubt, was very thoroughly dis
cussed behind my back The idlers
amidships were a totally different
class-a mongrel scum, profanely
chatting in Spanish or staggering
about the deck, their very looks
challenge. However, they kept out
of my way, and l found no occasion
to interfere with their diversions.
After Estada left the deck the ma
5ority amused themselves gambling,
and as | had received no orders to
interfere permitted the games to pro-
coed. MendeZ interfered only once
on occasion of brief fight. My only
Instructions from the Portuguese on
his going below was to call him at
once If sail was sighted. Apparent
~ he was satisfied of my ability to
command the deck.
No occasion to call him arose dur
-aRg my watch. 1t was still daylight,
but with a purple CLEAN across the
waters, when LeVere arrived on deck
Tor my relief. We were talking to-
I gether abaft the wheel when Estada
appeared in the companionway.
"Eyery promise Of clear night" he
said. glancing about at the horizon.
Better change the course two points,
LeVere; we are lying In too close to
the coast for our purpose. The table
call will come very shortly, Senior
Gates"
washed up hastily In my state
room and came out into the cabin
perplexed as to what might occur
within the next few moments. Yet
whatever the result there was no
avoiding 1t. My every move was one
OF extreme caution.
Estada and Estevan awaited me. The
Mtter was all rugged out, and with
] smooth black hair oiled and plastered
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
(TO BE CONTINUED
USE CENTURlES-OLD METHODS
Ceyonese Reap and Grind Grain In
Much the Same Way as in
Biblical Times

At Handy, Ceylon, the entire method
of planting, reaping and grinding grain
Is conducted as q religious ceremony.
The work Of carrying the sheaves is
allotted to the women, and 1t Is pic
turesque sight to see them bearing
away the huge bundles of sheaves on
their heads. At eventide teams of buff
falo as innocent Of muZZles as though
subject to Mosaic law, are brought to
the threShing floor and driven over
this paddy to the accompaniment or
a community chorus. When we'll trod-
den by the herd, the buffnloes are driv-
en- away to their respective swamp
waIlows. The straw is now removed
by the women from the paddy, and
the latter famed free of rubbish. The
grain is next tossed and famed on
winnowing trays, entirely by hand.
The method takes some days. When
completed, and ready for the gran
airy" 1t is stored in large urns called
'bissa," which are protected by thick
coating of mortar. The "bissa" looks
like a small matched cottage, but 1t
Is really miniature silo. When need
ed for breads or curry, the grain IS
ground by the women on huge nat
stones much like the ''metate" of the
Mexicans, another round stone resem-
bling n rolling pin In shape, being used
to crush the grain. 1t is then cooked
In various ways.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
JUST AS LAWYER FIGURED IT
Legal Light Had Method of His Own
of Ascertaning Age of Feminine
Witness.

Lou Guernsey has gone on record
that he doesn't think it should be nee
eSsary to establish the age of woman
witness in court. He made the state
ment after pulling a boner in court The
other day which has put him III bad
in one Los Angeles home, at least.
what is your age, madam Lou
asked of the matronly witness.
"My age, why I've just turned ~,
she gurgled.
Lets see. When you turn n it's
A." figured Guernsey. Il thank you,
madam"
you brute" she Kissed, but the
Jury was more appreciative.-Los An
geles Times.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
Washday in 1919.

Unusually fine dinner you have to-
night, my dear said Kansas CITY
husband the other evening.
Eyes. its the leftovers from lunch,'
replied his wife.
big lunch today? You must have
had company. Why, l thought this
was"
$50 it was, dear. But, you see, L
had to get a big meal for the laundress
anyway, so | just fixed little more
and had three of the club girls over.
Kansas City Star.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

stood vaguely revealed. Her first
thought must have been Estada, for
there was q startled note in her chal-
lenGe.
"Who are your Why do you come
here?'
speak low" l cautioned. you
must know my voice."
"Geoffry Carlyle!'
"Yes, but do not use that name-all
hope depends on my remaining I'M
known. You welcome meT'
She came straight forward through
the dim star shine. a spectral figure
with both hands outstretChed.
"Welcome :" her tone that Of intense
sincerity. Your presence gives me
all the strength | have. But for you
| should throw myself through that
port into the sea. But | know not
how YOU came here-tell me, you are
not one of these wretches?'
No; you must believe that first OF
all, and trust me-"
Il do-but-hut tell me all you can"
| as there q divan here, or anywhere
we can sit down together? l can see
nothing in this darkness"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
Peace or War? Dorothy IS
Forced to Choose.

Synopsis - Geoffry Carlyle
master Of sailing ships at twen-
ty-siX. is sentenced to 20 years
seryitude in the American col
onies for participation in the
Monmouth rebellion in England.
Among the passengers on board
the ship on which he is sent
across are Roger Fairfax,
wealthy Maryland planter: his
niece, Dorothy Fairfax, and Lieu
tenant Sanchez, a Spaniard, who
became acquainted with the Fair
faxes in London. Carlyle meets
Dorothy, who informs him her
uncle has bought his services.
Sanchez shows himself an enemy
of Carlyle. The Fairfax party,
now on Its own sloOp In the
Chesapeake bay, encounters
mysterious bark the Namur of
Rotterdam. Carlyle discovers
that Sanchez is 'Black Sanchez"
planning to steal the Fairfax
gold and abduct Dorothy. He
fights Sanchez and leaves him
for dead. In a battle with
Sanchez followers, however, he
Is OverpOWered and thrown into
the bay. In n desperate effort
to save Dorothy, Carlyle decides
to swim to the Namur. BY a
ruse he gets aboard and min
giles with the crew. The pirates
return to the Namur with Dor
othy, the captured gold and
Sanchez, badly wounded but still
alive. Carlyle finds n friend In
Watkins, an English sailor. Es-
tada, acting captain, makes Car
lyle first mate of the Namur.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

ops, grows worse-the pain and dis
tress is incessant and the truth
dawns that we have chronic stom-
ach trouble.
The case Of Mr.. Louis Young, 205
Merrimac St, Rochester, y. Y, is
typical. He writes: Il suffered for
thirty years with chronic bowel
trouble, stomach trouble and hem
orrhages Of the bowels. We bought
a bottle of Peruna and I took 1t
faithfully. I began to feel better.
My wife persuaded me to continue
and I did for some time as directed.
Now 1 am q well man" Mr.. Young's
experience Is not unusual.
If you suffer from catarrh in any
form, whether Of the head, stomach,
bowels or any other part Of the
body, try Peruna. 1t may be just
what you need. Peruna comes in
either liquid or tablet form and Is
sold everywhere. Your dealer has
it or will get it for you. Ask for
DR.. Hartman's WorldFamous Pc
runa Tonic and insist upon having
it. If you want your health accept
nothing else.
All the sick and suffering are in
vited to write The Peruna Company.
Dept rs, Columbus, Ohio, for DR..
Hartman's Health Book. The book
is free and may help you. ASK your
dealer for a Peruna Almanac.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
BorinQ Rubber Corks.

To bore hole In rubber cork Is
q problem to anyone who does not
know the trick, but simple enough
when that Is known. 1t Is to moisten
the borer with little Of fairly
strong (say 10 per cent? solution Of
caustic soda or potash. 1t will then
cut the rubber with little more diff
Guilty than it will cut cork.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
Queer.

Said the facetious Teller: "A couple
Of dull kids will make any woman look
smart-if they're on her feet"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
SAVED BY A
FAITHFUL Wife
Suffered Thirty Years With Stom-
ach Trouble and Hemorrhages
of the Bowels.
The Story Of Wonderful Recovery

There Is hardly
any one who does
not expert II c Q
some trouble with
the stomach. 1t is
so common that we
frequently pay lit
tie or no attention
to 1t. Yet, the
stomach is very
easily upset, and
catarrhal infam-
nation of the mu-
couS lining devel-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

Carlyle saves Dorothy from
death at the hands of mysterl-
GUS intruder but is unable to &C
count for the sudden attack in
the night. There is some dark
plot behind it all. What Will the
morning disclose?
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08

Auto-intoxication can be best
ascribed to our own neglect or
carelessness. When the organs fail
in the discharge of their duties,
the putrefactive germs set in and
generate toxins-actual poisons,
which fill ones own body.
Sleepiness after meals, flushing
Of the face, extreme lassitude, bill
iousness, dizziness, sick headache,
acidity Of the stomach, heartburn,
offensive breath, anemia, loss of
weight and muscular power, de-
crease of vitality or lowering of
resistance to infectious diseases,
disturbance of the eye, dyspepsia,
indigestion, gastritis, many forms
of catarrh, asthma, ear affections
and allied ailments result from
auto-into1cation orself-poisoning.
Take castor oil, or procure at
the drug store, q pleasant vege-
table laxative, called DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, composed OF
Nay-apple, aloes and jalap.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08

In a statement issued by President
Wilson at Paris explaining his posi-
ton on the Adriatic question he de-
clares that Fiume cannot become a
part of Italy.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08

Wanted His Share.
ANY letters for me-"
what name"
Jason Hewlett"
"Um-m-m. Nope"
That's strange"
Expecting any?'
mo. but Israel Fubhleton va. 90.
ing tn other day there was enough
letters sent through tn post office last
wear to give every man. woman an
child q each-an' 1 thought I'd come
in fer my share."-Milwaukee Free
Press.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08
To Have q Clear Sweet Skin

To Have q Clear Sweet Skin.
Touch pimples, redness, rOughness
or itching, If any, with Cuticura Oint-
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse. dry gently aud
dust on little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Adv.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08
WORLDS EVENTS
IN SHORT FORM
BEST OF THE NEWS BOILED
DOWN TO LIMIT.
ARRANGED FOR BUSY PEOPLE
Notes Covering Most Important Hap
peninos Of the World Compiled
In Briefest and Most Succinct
Fern for Quick Consumption.
Personal

Col. A. Depage, a famous Belgian
Red Cross surgeon and head OF the
Belgian Red Cross, is on his way to
this country on the steamer Nieuw
Amsterdam, according to cable mes
sage received at New York.
Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation Of Labor, was
seriously injured when surface car
of the Broadway line struck his taxi
cab at Forty-first street and Broadway
at New York.
Camille Erlanger, music composer.
died ut Paris.
George Campbell dropped dead In
the statehouse at Springfield, III. He
was employed in Treasurer of State
Emmerson's office and was we'll known
to politicians.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08
MY HEAD!

When uo
head feels
t thick or
aches, when
one feels all
out-of-sorts
perhaps 9
c o q t q d
tongue
is the signal
that poisons
are acCumu.
lating in the
system, and
should be
cleaned out
at once.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08

Your s: 8: :. IS: -! 3 Z; ;s;
Eyes,: IS: :; ~ s: $: e; !;
n-,;sss Of b. mail ooe pr Dsefle.
g 81 8: q e t s: e; e; e. e.,..;s
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08

Nowadays a girl won't marry man
unless he can support her In style
to which she's unnccustOmed.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08

A Paris dispatch says the Danzig
problem has been finally cleared up.
The city becomes the free city OF
Danzig," which enjoyed autonomous
rule within the Polish state for three
centuries.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1919-05-08
Had Him There.

He-1t is said that mans brain is
sigger than q WOman's.
She-Well. the same thing is true
,bout his feet. but they are no more
,erviceable than wOman's.