Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1909 — Page 8

Country Correspondence BY OUR REGULAR CORPS OP NEWB-OATHERERB.

Looking One’s Best. It’s a woman’s delight to look her Jbest but pimples, skin eruptions, sores and boils rob life of Joy. Listen! Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin Boft and velvety. It glorifies the face. Cures JPlmples, Sore Eyes, Cold Sores, Cracked Lips, Chapped Hands. Try It Infallible for Pilee. 25c at A. F. Long’s.

McCOYSBCRG. Chas. Lefler and daughter Edna were in Rensselaer Wednesday. Miss Vera Parker of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Parker. Mrs. (Mary Ann Robinson and Mrs. J. R. Phillips spent Wednesday With Mrs. Wash Cook. Misses Carrie and Vera Parker and Mrs. C. A. Armstrong visited Mrs. R. L. Bussel Tuesday afternoon. Miss Margaret Richmond of Pleasant Grove came Tuesday via the C- & W. V., to be on hand to begin clerking in Reed McCoy’s store Dec. 1. Jerome Harmon and family moved from the McAffee farm to Rensselaer Wednesday for the winter. They will live on a farm again in the spring. Grover Petree, who has been working for James Lefler in Wisconsin, went back to his home in Heiskell, Tenn., after a few days visit here with friends.

Foley's Orino Laxative is best for women and children. Its mild action and pleasant taste make it preferable to voilent purgatives, such as pills, tablets, etc. Cures constipation. A. F. Long.

PINE GROVE. Harry Gifford shredded corn Wednesday and Thursday, Mrs. Rpbecca Hurley spent Saturday with Mrs. Andy Ropp. Shelby Comer was through thlß vicinity Monday buying hogs. George Daniels and Harry Gifford delivered their hogs to Newland Tuesday. Gusta McCleary and Bertha Cooper were Gifford callers Wednesday afternoon. Several from this vicinity attended the dance at Wm Kennedy’s Saturday night. Newton Jenkins spent Thursday night and Friday with Bluford and John Torbet. Mrs. Andy Ropp and Mrs. James Torbet were guests of Mrs. Henry Ropp Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parker and family visited Mrs. Sarah McCleary and family Sunday. Miss Ruth Gilmore who has been working east of Rensselaer is staying at her sister’B, Mrs. Walter Danids’. Mrs Walter Daniels and Ruth Gilmore, spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Chas. Walker and family. James Torbet, James Campbell, Everett McCleary and Chas. Shroyer delivered their hogs to Parr Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs- James Torbet and son John were guests ot Mr. and Mrs. John Helengreen and family Sunday of Valma. The oyster supper given at the home of J. M. Torbet was well attended and all enjoyed a good time, leaving well filled with oysters. There will be literary at the Independence school house Dec. 10, at 7:30 p. m. A good program has been arranged. Everybody welcome.

Stung For 15 Years by Indigestion’s pangs—trying many doctors and $200.00 worth of medicine In vain, B F. Ayscue, of Ingleside, N. C., at last used Dr. King's New Life Pills, and writes they wholly cured him. They cure Constipation, BBliousness, Sick Headache, Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles, 25c at A. F. Long’s.

MT. AYR. (From The Pilot.) Mrs. Jane Jenkinson is sick with pneumonia. Frank Dweese, who has been huskcorn over near Brook, returned here Tuesday. Frank Haskell and wife of Rensselaer were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dunlap. Miss Virgie Crow, of Virgie, visited the latter days of the week with Mr. and Mrs. John McColley, east of here. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller went to Chicago Thursday afternoon on account of the serious illness' of her sister. The elevator at Foresman will hereafter be operated by an electric motor, the power being furnished from Brook. Dr. J. W. Merry spent giving and the remainder of the week with his daughter Blanche at Marlon. Ind. At Carter of Claypool, InA, came the first of the week for a visit with Ws daughter, Mrs. James Shlndler, -and other relatives. The aged mother of Perry Brown, of Foresman, formerly of this place, is in a very serious condition from heart trouble and dropsy. Rev. Noland took the train Monday for Feresman and that evening began a series of revival meetings at the Methodist church there. Mrs. Jasper. Wright went Millford, Ind-, Tuesday tor a visit with her daughters, Mrs. J. B. Marion and Mrs. Chas. Clark, both of whom reaide near there.

Word was received here Tuesday of the death from child birth of Mrs. Wm. Barbour of Roselawn, a neice of Mrs. J. B. Ashby. Deceased was about 25 years of age and was the mother of three small children. The early part of her life she lived with her parents near here, where she will be remembered by many as Miss Daisy Harlow.

Preventics, the new Candy Cold Cure Tablets, are said by druggists to have four special specific advantages over all other remedies for a cold. First—They contain no Quinine, nothing harsh or sickening. Second —They give almost instant relief. Third—Pleasant to the taste, like candy. Fourth—A large box —48 Preventics—at 25 cents. Also fine for feverish children. Sold by all dealers. Ladies suits and cloaks about onehalf price to close out. THE FORSYTHE STORE.

WATKINS. Try a package of Watkins' Root and Herb Tea for constipation, costiveness, all diseases ot the blood, liver, stomach and kidneys. It makes new, rich blood, imparting a fine complectlon to the young, and serenity and contentment to me aged. In ail cases of indigestion, dyspepsia, sick headache, chronic complaints of females, this Tea is highly valuable, and will positively give satisfactory results. It strengthens and cleanses the stomach, liver and bowels and kidneys, assisting and stimulating the natural action of these organs. Agreeable to the taste, mild in its actions, and does not gripe, nauseate or debilitate. Ask for our free trial plan. I have over sixty different articles which are guaranteed to give satisfaction. Try them and be convinced of their superior quality. These good< may be had from my wagon or home or at Knapp s livery office in Rensselaer. Wait for the Watkins man.

NOTICE TO FARMERS IN THIS VICINITY. I now have the elevator at this place in good running order and can handle your grain without your having to wait as hertofore. Haul me your grain and 1 will treat yoii right. FRANK L. PEREGRINE, McCoysburg, Ind. Feed your hogs tankage or Hominy Meal. Sold by Maines & Hamilton. Foley’s Honey and Tar is the best and safest cough remedy for children. At the first symptoms of a cold give as directed, and ward off danger of croup, bronchitis, sore throat, cold in the head, and stuffy breathing. It brings comfort and ease to the little ones. Contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep always on hand, and refuse substitutes. A. F. Long. Wait for the big new stock of holiday goods if you want to save ss. THE FORSYTHE STORE. ST. LOUIS TWICE-A-WEEK REPUBLIC. Call in and get a sample copy oi the St. Louis 1 wice-a-week Republic and Farm Progress, both of which papers and The Democrat we are giving a full year for only $2.00. We have sent for these papers for some of our subscribers each year for several yearß, and they invariably come back for a renewal, which speaks volumes for them. Every farmer should take them. Come In and get free sample copieß. After exposure, and when you feel a cold coming on, take Foley’s Honey and Tar, the great throat and lung remedy. It stops the cough, relieves the congestion, and expels the" cold from your system. Is mildly laxative, refuse substitutes. A. F. Long.

Happy and Contented 18 THE MAN WHO HAS HIS MILLING ATTENDED TO BY THE RIVER QUEEN MILLS, FOR HE KNOWS THAT IT 'WILL BE DONE HONESTLY AND THAT HE WILL GET HONEST WEIGHT. ARE THESE FACTS NOT WORTHY OF YOUR CONSIDERATION? River Queen Mills • v Phone 99.

BESIEGED IN A CAVE.

A Girl the Principal Actor In a Defense Against Indians. t By. MARTHA L. TWEED. (Copyright. 1909. uy American Hrea» Association.! “Well.” said Charlie Eisoo as he leaned back against the side of the cave and laid down bis ride, almost for the first time in ten days, *‘l suppose we can consider the siege raised. The Indians would hardly collect their ponies and ride off across the plain with an idea of circumventing us. "We have So unobstructed view for at least five miles In front, and they couUL never climb over the mountains behind. It Is fortunate for us that Gertie remembered tbe cave and thought of it as a refuge.” “It 1b fortunate for us Id everything that we have Gertie.” returned his sister Kate, smiling affectionately at the seventeen-year-old girl who was crouching near the entrance of tig' cave, with one arm In a sling. Of all tbe party sbe was tbe only one wounded, and of ail' ;be party it was she who had best acted tbe part of a man Sbe smiled back slightly, but without turning her head. There was something in her whole appearance—her figure, her face, especially her mouth and eyes—that expressed firmness. Muscularly there was in her the same strength. She wore a skirt reaching but a short distance below her knees, a mau’s gaiters, a jacket buttoning close about her throat and a man’s ordinary felt hat. without even a tiny feather Id the band. “When we first saw tbe Indians.” Kate Etson went on. “it was Genie who whirled the horses round, riding on her pony at their heads and urging them forward, and it was she who insisted on forcing the wagon almost to the very mouth ot tbe lower cave and

V. M. PEER.

SHE COULD SEE THOSE INDIANS HURRY ING TOWARD THE CAVE.

on bringing as much of tbe provisions and supplies up here as we could. “If it had not been for them and tbe keg of water sbe brought up berself when tbe Indians were almost upon her we could not have beid out so long.” “That’s so,” admitted Charlie Elsou candidly. "I do not suppose 1 would have tbougbt of tbe provisions toy self or even of climbing to this upper cave instead of stopping in tbe one below. And it's tbe same about tbe marksmanship. I have been popping off the gun like a boy does bis Fourth of July crackers, for the noise, though maybe ' that did keep them off a little. But if Gertie’s telling shots bad not re-en-forced my ineffectual ones the Indians would soon have caught on and scrambled up tbe rocks.” Charlie Elson’s voice bad been strained and depressed for the past ten days. Now, with tbe Indians moving across the plain, bis toues became care free, almost jubilant. It was his mercurial temperament, and bis sister looked across at bim indulgently, but lovingly. Whatever else be might be, careless. Incapable, visionary, be was always lovable, always oblivious of himself. It was tbe careless, visionary nature that had started him west when tils little property was loßt and tbe obltviousuess to self that had caused him to share his scanty meaus with the weak, emaciated creature they found wandering on the plain—all that was left of u frontier massacre. He never tbougbt of taking her to a trading post or transferring the burden to some one with means and a settled borne. His only though; was that henceforth they would be three instead of two. Later sbe bad developed Into a beautiful, strong, lovable girl, to the wonder and satisfaction of himself and Kate. Now, only three months from tbe rescue, she was returning tbe bread upon the waters a thousandfold. As she turned her face toward them for an Instant there was something of the same expression in her eyes that appeared in Kate’s, though with a difference. No one could be In the tender hearted, Irresponsible man’s company long without loving him and wanting to care for him ns she would for nn affectionate. help less child. Aml In Gertie's even before tli..

mawm-re of tbe uarsh voiced father and stepmother, there had been tittle of love and caring for. "Not many men could have held out so well as you have. Charlie.” sbe said, using the last word hesitatingly, as though not quite accustomed to it. "You have scarcely slept at all since we’ve been In the cave, and you have kept us laugblug most ot tbe time with your funuy talk.” "Done fairly well as a rank and Ole man.'’ he Interrupted gayly. “Of course I don’t think 1 lack nerve or endurance. * It’s only that I need a leader with drawn sword! Now wbat shall we do? I" He was moving toward the entrance as be spoke, and with tbe? last word there came a dull thud, followed by a sharp report. A bullet bad flattened against tbe rock near bis bead. Gertie caught bis arm and drew bim back. "Here." sbe cried, snatching his bat swiftly and replacing it upon tbe muzzle of his rifle. "They will not suspect tbe old trick, as they have just seen you moving. Now"— She pushed the muzzle of his rifle toward tbe entrance, so the hat could be seen from below. Almost instantly there were two more thuds and reports, and this time the bullets passed through the hat and then flattened ag&iust the rock. "That empties their guns." the girl cried. “I know they have no rifles from the way they have been firing. Wait! Let me shoot. I bate had more practice than you.” She slipped by him to, tbe cave opening, where she dropped at full length in ordpr to use the rifle with her uninjured arm. Below she could see three Indians hurrying toward the cave Evidently they bud remained behind, hiding in some crevice in hope of the besieged coming forth when tbe main body rode away. Believing their bullets had pierced the head they thought Inside the hat and thus deprived the cave of one of its few defenders,, they were rushing forward to complete the work before following the main body. Gertie recognized with a suddeq feeling of exultation that the middle Indian was the one she had seen giving directions all through the siege, evidently the chief. With him gone the danger would very likely be over. There were a quick flash and a report. aod then she slipped back into the cave. “1 shot him through the bip.” she explained in answer to their inquiring looks. “I—l don’t like to really kill any one. but be won’t fight again. He was the chief, so they could not leave him. They are carrying him to their ponies now. which they have concealed somewhere. I don’t think they will trouble us any more.” But sbe was mistaken. Maddened by the loss of one of their number, the ‘two other Indians, after taking him to cover, were seen looking up at the cave and talking to each other, evidently deliberating upon a new plan of attack. They were aware that tbe party was not strong, but they had no heart for making an attack upon them, intrenched ns they were in so strong a position. They wished to circumvent them. Presently by tbeir pantomime tbe besieged discovered that they had arrived at a conclusion. Then they were seen gathering wood. "Great heavens!” exclaimed Charlie. "They’re going to try to burn or smoke ns out!” *‘l don’t think they Will succeed.” said Gertie calmly. “Why?” asked Rob. “They must get above us and drop the firebrands down before the mouth of the cave. There is only one path by whlcb they can climb. aDd down there to the left we can see a dozen feet of it. They must pass that point to get above us. and unless we miss them we can shoot them.” “They may make a quick dasb,” said Kate, who was fast losing her equanimity. *T can do one of them,” said Charlie, “and I know Gertie can do the other." It was half an hour before tbe Indiana bad gathered wood sufficient to make tbe attempt. Then they disappeared. Tbe besieged got ready to drop them as they passed-the open space where they could be seen. Gertrude and Charlie each took a rifle, leveled it on a rest with the muzzle pointed to the space, knowing that they would have but a few moments in which to fire. Presently an Indian, covering his side with the wood, shot out into the open. Gertrude’s rifle cracked, and he limped back. Sbe had shot bim in tbe foot. They waited some time for tbe other man, but tbe next they saw of bim be was helping his companion away. “Now wbat shall we do?”" asked Charlie Elson, some of the old depression returning to his voice. “Our wagon is burned, aud all tbe horses are carried off except tbe two which got away and ran across the plain. I think maybe they will come back to us when their fright wears off. But how can we go on without a wagon?” Gertie’s face looked thoughtful. “Suppose we don’t go on,” sbe suggested. “The land Is beautiful around here and the soil rich, and we would always have this cave to protect us should there be any more danger. 'And then there is a fine spring of water. and”— There was a look In her which brought Charlie Elson to her side with eager questioning In his own. “You—you doD’t mean, Gertie, that—that—why. I’m fifteen years older and an Incompetent, and—you do?” as tbe look in her eyes slipped down Into a tender tremulousness about her lips. “Then we’ll stay,” a sudden vibrant ring of strength coming Into his voice. “We could hnrdly find a prettier country. We will tiiHke h home on the edge of the plain down there.”

FOR THE CHILDREN

Which Foot Walks Faster? You may think this a very silly question to ask, but.it isn’t. If you will take a pavement that la dean and walk 'briskly in tbe centet you will find before you have gone fifty yards that you have veered very much to one side. You must not make any effort, of course, to keep In the center, but if you will think of some thing and endeavor to walk naturally you will not be able to keep a correct line. If you lose yourself on an ex pause of bleak moorland and walk or you will describe a complete circle. The explanation of this lies in tb6 propensity of one foot to walk faster than the other or take a longer stride than the other, causing you to walk to one side. To “tyake assurance doable sure” try placing two sticks about eight feet apart; then stand off about sixty feet, blindfold yourself and endeavor to walk between them. It is almost impossible.

To Protect Pussy. /We all know the story of Dick Whit-, tington’s cat and the fortune which it brought to its master, it was valuable because it was the only cat in the country to which Dick carried it. Nowadays cats are anything but scarce. But that they were not always so numerous in tbe British isles is proved by a curious law enacted in Wales in 938 A. D. This iaw fixed the price of cats according to age and quality, beginning with the price of a blind ki£ten. It decreed, moreover, that any one who should dare to steal or slay the cat which guarded the royal granary should be punished by the forfeiture of a milk ewe, its fleece and lamb or as much wheat as when poured on the body suspended by its tail, the head touching the floor, would form a heap bigh enough to cover the tip of tbe tail. American Fla# on the North Polo. Instead of playing the old game of pinning on tbe donkey’s tail, make a new game. Try pinning the American flag on the north pole. The players sbonid each be given one of the little paper or silk flags which-are sold by the yard like ribbon. For the north pole draw on a large sheet of white cotton goods or paper an Irregularly shaped thick pole. The game Is played Just as the old donkey game, each player being blindfolded and placed at the opposite end of the room from the pole and told to pin the flag on at the proper place. To the one who pins his flag on the top of the pole or nearest the top a large flag or flag pin is given. Those who pin anywhere on the pole are rewarded with smaller flags.

Europe, Asia, Africa. This game will provoke many forfeits, but it will require quick thought. One player takes a handkerchief and, unexpectedly throwing it at another, calls out "Europe,” "Asia” or "Africa,” whichever be chooses, then counting ten as rapidly as possible. The person at whom tbe handkerchief is thrown must name some person or thing in or from tbe country called before ten is counted or must pay a forfeit. The players will often find it difficult to get their answers out in time, especially if the person with the handkerchief looks at one and throws at another.

Hawk and Sparrow. All but one of the players stand In a circle clasping each other’s bands, which are held out at arm’s length. The one outside the circle is the sparrow. He touches one of the players in the circle. The one touched becomes tbe bawk and must run after the sparrow until he catches him. The sparrow can only run around the circle and in and out uuder the arms of the players in the ring. The hawk must follow under the arms of the same players. When the sparrow is caught he takes his place in the circle and the hawk becomes the sparrow for the next game.

The Long Serpent. The greatest boast of tbe viking was his ship. The Long Serpent, which was the greatest pride of Norway, was the longest craft that ever sailed from Its waters. The sides, 111. feet long; gave room for sixty-eight rowers’ benches, half of which were placed on each side. The strong oarsmen hung their shining red and white shields on the outside as a warning that they were ready to fight. As with all of the viking ships, a huge carved dragon’s head decorated the prow, but at the back the long tall of a serpent curved over the steersman.

My Novel House Party, I asked some friends to stay with me And said X’d truly try To think up new and pleasant things To make the days go by. I took them in a motorcar Which t had taught to lump. For exercise 1 let them work The handle of my pump. I took them to tho tennis court ' With rackets, net and all ) Except that 1 did not provide The little tennis ball. I taught them how to play as it The ball were really there And every now and then to wave Their rackets In the air. "No trite amusements here!” I '‘l've always something pew. Z pass my time In thinking up These pleasant things for you." I made a pie of pickled pine, * I made a cake of stone. I made a soup of Ink and glue— And now I’m all alone! —Chicago New*.

Expert Knowledge In Wagon Building Can be gained only by experience and experiment. What may seem excellent in theory may prove worthless in feet. The have been building wagons so long —nearly 60 years —that they are Able to eliminate guesswork. They, know what is the best material and which method of construction is best. Their long experience makes guesswork unnecessary in a IM^AGON Let ns show yon how weD it is built C. A. ROBERTS, Wagons, Buggies, Farm Implements.

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

To Pickle Beef. To pickle a few pieces of beef get a portion of the quarter and have it cut into pieces suitable for boiling. Wash the pieces well, allow them to dry for a day and then place them in a tub or barrel of brine which will bear up an egg. The salt has a tendency to draw out the blood. When scum rises to the top skim it off and add more brine. Never allow a corner of the meat to project above the water; keep it weighted down and well covered. A very heavy board or lid should be used for this purpose. If a small quantity Is made it can be pickled Id a large stone jar. It takes several weeks for the meat to “cure," after which time the meat when cooked has a very red color. Keep in a dark, cool place. When cooking It poor off the first water, for it is quite salty. This meat is splendid when cooked with vegetables. Mending Granite Wear. If you have any granite wear that leaks and is too good to throw away, scrape around parts to be mended with an old knife until perfectly smooth, then make a paste of common cement, such as is‘used for cementing sidewalks and concrete work. When properly mixed it will be like putty. Paste over leak, always applying from inside. Let stand until thoroughly dry. when it will be ready for use. If you wish to put an entire new bottom in. cover entire bottom from inside, and be sure to get it perfectly smooth and even. When dry get a ten cent can of bathtub enamel any desired color, give two coats, and you will have an article good as new.

State Bread Pancakes. When cm bread is left over from the table It is usually thrown away. Instead of doing this put it in a tin can of some kind and save it until you 'have sufficient to make up for one loaf of bread. Soak this bread in milk or water and let staud for half an hour. Theq add salt, one egg and sufficient flour to make a batter. After It Is well mixed put on a hot griddle and bake. If rye bread is used, one-half cake of compressed yeast should be put into the mixture and the batter allowed to staud overnight.

Novel Bkirt Trimmer. Of the many varieties of skirt trimmers on the market one of the most Ingenious Is that designed by an Illinois man. As in other devices of this nature. the primary object of the trimmer Is to do Its work accurately. This is accomplished by having the scissors mechanically adjusted always at a uniform distance above tbe bottom of the skirt In the first place, there Is a

ADJUSTABLE TO ANY HEIGHT.

grooved base, in which tbe bottom of the skirt runs. Rising from this on one side Is an upright with a graduated slot running through it In this slot a horizontal metal bar Is mounted, bent over to hold one arm of the scissors. The horizontal bar may be moved up and down In tbe slot and adjusted to any height required. Tbe skirt Is then run along, just touching the base, and the scissors shear off the ax«* act length to which the crossbar has been adjusted. ,

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