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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04
Il. WILSON
State of Louisiana, !

Parish of st. Mary
l., Nllhnr Il. Kramer, Clerk of the
23rd Judicial District Court Of Louisi-
an1 III and for the Parish of st. Mary.
ana eN-"ffcio recorder of the Parish of st.
Mary La. do hereby certify that the above
ana foregoing is true and correct copy
nl the charter of BELLEVIf,W PLAN
lion COMPANY. Limited, and of
the certificate of the District Attorney
thereto attached. the original Of which
IS on file and of record in my office re-
corded in Book - of Mortgages. No.
32,3oo III the office of the Recorder of
the Parish of st. Mary. Louisiana.
In evidence whereof, witness my hand
and the seal Of my office this 1ith day Of
July. A. d.. 1906.
WILBUR II KRAMER.
Clerk OF Court 23rd Judicial District.
Parish Of # Mary. Louisiana.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04
FOR SALE.

One six-drawer Singer Sew
ing Machine, good as new.
Cheap for cash. Apply to
this Office.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04
FOR SALE.

One 200 egg incubator and
a brooder. \ bargain. For
particulars apply to this
office.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04

KOca-Nola, it is the drink for
the summer. The best of it's kind
on the market.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04
FOR SALE.

House and Lot. For par
ticularS apply to DR.. J. b.
Harvey on Anderson street.
Franklin. La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04

Angttt Of each year beginning with til,
hi>t Monday IN August Of the year 1876,
and shall hold their respective offices
unul their successors are elected and
qualified. All such elections Shall be ly
ballot. and each stock holder shall be t,,-
titled t" one vote for each share Of stock
standing in his name on the books Of
the corporation: which vote shall BE-
cast in person or by PROXY. and it shall
require Il ma ajurity "t the stock present
tr represented to elect
No person shall be a member of the
Board OF Directors of this company VINO
Is not u stakeholder in said company
The Board Of Directors, while pres
entity established al three, shall, upon Il
lW"-thiids t2-3j vote Of The. stock oI the
company. be increased 10 five should the
st"ckholders Of SAID company be increas-
ra 10 that OF "A grratcr ruInber.
Should the Directorate be increased t.
tour q five, it shah require three t.
constitute Il guOIIm.
III all matters relating 10 the MANAGES
mcnt and general business Of SAID com,
pahN that may require an action ot the
boaid OF Directors majority Of th,
Directors shall control: but ,h ouldit be
desired to buy or sell real estate, or
mortgage or otherwise ypothecate same
or TO pledge or hypothrcatc the crops
grown by said company. it shall require
a t"o-fhlrds t2-3) vote Of the stock of
said company.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04
state of Louisiana. !

Parish OF -. Mary !
The above aud foregoing charter Of
the BEL.IENIEN PLANTATION COM
fANh i-imlled, having hcen handed to
me l"r examination as t. lis legality,
ana having read the same carefully, and
hnoih% mat the purposes ana phiects of
the corporation as specified in said act
are legal, and that none of the rrovis-
IONS contained are contrary to law. |
hereby endorse and approve the said
charter
In evidence whereof witness my Of
neal signature this llth ay of July.
\ d.. 1906.
(Signed:) w. X. WILSON
District Attorney 23rd Judi Dist.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04
ARTICLE ".
ARTICLE Y.

All the corporate powers of this cor
poratl"G shall be vested in Board Of
Directors TO be presently composed of
three (5l stockholders. two of whom
snail constitute quorum. who Shall be
elected annually on the first Monday in
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-08-04
ARTICLE VI.

a failure to elect Directors or officers
at any given time shall not have the If
frr' OF dlsSnlving the corporation. but
me thcumbeDt directors or officers shall.
IN such event. hold office continuously
until their successors shall be elected
All notices. of stockholders or direc
tors meetings shal. he by written notice
gwen ten days in advance of the meet
ing except notices to increase the capi-
tai stock or alter or amcnt! the charter or
dissolve the corporation which shall
be gwen for thirty day, in writing and in
public print.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
WIDOWS MORTGAGE FUND ls
GROWING spluNpipLY - A
TRULY LOCAL CAUSE ron A
WORTHY OBJECT.

Ninety five dollars aud forty
cents
That was a generous amount
raised At uaan today FOR the fund
20 uu the murtsaEe ~ the widow
With i've fathufleaa children.
4 NEST remarkable feature ~ tho
subscriptions IL that reor people are
leading an others ia giving theif
mites fat AID
The various letters received. eah-
taIniuH OFFERINGS. are iu themselves
aYupatbetic. one little woman.
writing ana sending a 81 btu. saws
we have mortHasr. aiHo, hut u
IL only for ttan aud We know What
a mortgage Of saon must be with no
money 81 sight With 0ed'a bless
mss / know that The star viii be
able 10 raise the taeo for the unfet-
tuuato
one subscriber sends a 81 postal
order. and writes that ahe eill have
= Christmas box ready which The
Star VIII SOC IL placed in the widows
keeping Monday night
Leslie Powers company the vel
known grocery concern, wsH'ern Az.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19

The early part 81 this month
we made Christmas presents 10
lust loo people Of Zoe Xmas
certificates good for si0o IN
trade al our store ON any now
piano - oar regular priesa
Before we had scarcely made
the announcement there Vas a
scramble at our store that
would make one think Of a
county fair. aud every one
vas siyen ont almost immedi.
aisly.
Since then We have found thai
some we're called for 10 be kept
merely az souvenirs BY people
who already had a piano. or
have decided not 10 buy We
have persuaded some Of these TO
return their certificates so We
could give them out 10 those
Who ACTUALLY INTENDED
10 buy. aud We hereby wish TO
earnestly request all those who
have received a certificate and
do not intoua.o use Il TO re-
turn Il TO Ne 20 be given TO those
Who are really thinking of pur.
chasing a piano. and who would
therefore be more than thank
ful TO receive one
Up 10 this date we have sue.
ceeded In securing about 30 Ger
tificateH returned from those
who do not intend 20 use them.
and now. II you want ccrtifi.
cate. don't let the grass grew
under your feet Oct HERE
QUICK. or you will be left
aKain. Remember. these ccrtifi-
Gates are as good as 800 gold In
your hand towards the purchase
OF any new plano In our store.
Pianos marked In plain figures
just the same price 10 those who
have certificates as 20 those who
do not have them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
MAILING RULES FoR
TIE XMAS HoliOAyR

Persons sending mail AZ the pfes
eni holiday season arc urged 10 so.
operate aiih the poatuffies authuFl
ties BY complying with the follow
tnK rules
Postal cards bearing any hand
Nork. stamped. burned or other
Sias, and especially tbs leather
nnsa. must bear n twoeVnf stamp
The name and address OF the
sender Of packages through the
malls ia requested 10 be- piaeed ON
al packages Circulars aud bun
dies addressed 'eltys should bear the
street unmher Newspapers should
Be Weighed and sufficient postage
placed thereon 90 insure prompt 10
iieery without haviux "a secure The
requisite amount from the I'D
dfaaaae
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
BlGAMIST NOW
HAS TROUBLES

The charee % hlgamy against
Julius Parker arrested Yesterday
ON complaint Of Mrs Katherine
Douglass. hts FORMER wife. viii Ia
al probability De dismissed by Jus
ticc George Parker was married
In Kew Russia. but later moved tn
Seattle. leaving bis wife tn Russia
shortly after hts arrival here he
was informed that his wits had
died Tie then married Airs Doug
las and has been living with hcf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
AMELIA ARRIVES
DAMAGED

The experience of the little bark.
entlno Amelia. which arrived Ia
port last ngiht. WAS enc Of the worst
which has been told IT the sale
witch swept the coast two weeks
sso. The Amelia left San Francis.
90 December : for the Columbia nv.
CT Arriving az the river she beat
around for three DAYS waiting toI
tow The ahlp Was leaking had
IN then and the captain started fol
the Sound The water sained ou
the men at the pumps at che rate ol
thrue inches an hour, but they kept
the ship from sinking und reached
herr exhausted. she a. to be taken
20 Morsn's. who're she will be 10
nalrud
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
BRYAN HERE NEXT
MONTH

William Jennings nryau viii be
in Seattle January ~ for one day
lie comea "a fill a last years en-.
Eagoment Tor the \ NJ. q A lecture
course The pressure on his time
will not permit him 20 give moro
than ono address In Seattle. aud
tho y n G. 4, realizing the likel,
hood Of a large audience. ia maxi.
ing efforts to SECURE large hall
for the occasion The Coliseum,
With it's seating capacity OF 1000
will probably be the one chosen
Mt nrYana subject h not defin
itcly known but e viii probably he
The Value OF an Idol. or The
Prince % Peace
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
PASS RESOLUTIONS on
DEATH OF ]. h. CoLMsN.

The civil service commissioners
held q special meeting last even.
ina aud adopted suitable reHalu.
lions on the death ~ James NJ
Colmau The latter was a member
81 the beard q ciFii service CON-
iuiaaioncrH from lsse 10 1900. and
. member % the beard II sKamln.
ere for anEineeFn' licenses from
fea1 until his death
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19

sn idonly his first wife arrived In
seattle lie immediately secured
divorce from his SECOND wife aud
returned ia his first. but Mru
Douglass became angry and caused
hts arrest parkor's bail IL 81 600.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
REALTY SMOKER

The Seattle real estate men hold
their smoker tonlKht ia the roama
~ the Commercial club The pro.
gram. which Is a PROMISE 81 good
things. h headed ~ this sulphuric
eouplet.
lie who laughs aud does not pay
teommiaaiout
Wen watch him amoka another
day
>. Il Naehant Viii speak on
Good roads. aud 4 " lilll on
Seattle investments
The best uhiakey iu Seattle at
Mike noyle's seas second Ave 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
DENIES SERIOUS CHARGES

offiiai fsnar, has been made -
ihs fifi8 service commissioners ~
chief appsuatsln that THERE is no
foundation fef ths ehafses - drunk.
sunsss ard prfiuff mads against
Officer n Hardin and sefgt A. J.
Wilkes. made ~ tee soala lists
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
{. p. WRIGHT DIES


cLEN BLAND. o. Dee IB-N r.
wright aEc fe years. fathsr % Il q
Wright. sha e general manager u
Ehp Heffrts Men as Press assoela
ten. died iast nlKht The funeral
All be Thursday afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19

THEY ARE WORTH JUST
500 IN GOLD COIN TOWARDS
THE PRICE OF ANY PIANO
We CARRY " PRESENTED BY
DECEMBER Is. 1909.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
GENEROUS PEOPLE
RESPOND NOBL Y

ani' Marion At. notified The star
this morning that n llst Of needed
groceries would be submitted. no
matter how large the order Il would
be sent 20 the widow
one OF the best known mining
promoters and niHo a well known
flnaneien with offices a. the New
York block. notified The Star by
phone this morning that he would
personally solicit subscriptions for
the worthy cause,
The reporters Tor The Star are
taking subscriptions today ana the
donations received hY them will be
printed ia Tha Star tomorrow, ~
they had not reported In 10 the
office at noon today. returning from
their feHular assignments
Both the Volunteers ~ America
aud the salvation Army all see
that the widow is supplied with "a
hnunteaua Christmas dinner.
a vel. known coal and woad deal
90 called at The Star office tbiu
morning a'ld said that he would
send two loads 81 weed. free
The subscriptions 10 noon today
afe aH follows
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
E:X 7 PA
Some Good News

A FEW 500 XMAS COUPON
CERTIFICATES HAVE BEEN
RETURNED AND WILL nE
OWEN OUT TO TAE FIRST
WHO CALL FOR THga-sB-
soLurELY FREE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19

The Bargar t1e0 hat iust suits
men II Eoad taste. t.il'aEar 4
rarkman. the exclusive hattrrs. 1910
Serond Ave 49,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19

Fpr the largest variety ana fss-
.annhle prices. h. \ Brooks a Coz
1881 Second az
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
MRS oAFFsEY BURIED.

Funeral services 81 Mrs Mar A
GaffneY wcre held from the fesi.
aence 81 her son. y y Gaffhey
i7aT Hslmoht az. yesterday after
noon Mfs Gaffne3 uaa a business
woman and attended 10 her affairs
personally until within q fev days
u her death she leaves an -.
bicycles. ifish Mail puuh mells.
tndian clubs. Fuai usiis HnHinx
Gloves Punching Rags. Tool nayss
FIaah i.ishts 81 FrlnninEa 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
Bone China Cup and Saucer l5c

tate valued At 5000. 900. half 81
this fortune b.inE IN san Francisco
aud the remainder IN seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
Crumh Sets
For His Present

wm " r1aek. Pioneer Jeweisr
SOS as.nnf az. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19

A swell iaee RafEar Hat would
- mast acceptable f1liaEaf
narkmam. exclusive ha,tefs. 1879
Second Ave 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
Specials for Tomorrow in Practical Christina

The following specials crochery Glassware iiouaeanlsh
chnawnrs embody merely hints 81 tho Waeeh gus
obtainable China Glassware and louaefuiahhka sc
lions hundreds Of other articles equally
practical should happen not meet Win your appio
al nj OF VIII marked extremely reasonable prices
specials for tomorrow and tomorrow night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
$3.50 and Sl.75 Jardinieres Csc Each

There good ~ these larduleea In fruit aud
rich mahogany coosd background Sizes 6
inch I'll The special
price A aud tomorrow night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19
l3.Piece Chocolate Set Sl.4S

different ~ these of good quality German
hlna pfouy decorated Ia attractive floral design with gold
handles consists Of large chocolate pot All cups
sx This special price effective tomorrow and to
orfow night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-12-19

Iatai .. sssts f4f.s.ss4. ~
gfoesriss Al TAYlars store. =
station.
EVsfy little be hsips"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Handkerchief For Christmas
ored border cambric Hand

Children's colored border cambria Hand
kerchiefs, 3 in fancy box at l5c.
Ladies all linen Handkerchiefs. one-fourth
dozen in box at S5c.
Ladies hemsttched embroidery handker-
chiefs, one-fouth dozen in fancy box soc
Ladies lace Handkerchiefs, one half doz.
in handsome box at LOS.
Mems all linen initial Handkerchiefs, one
half dozen in box at l.5O,
Large line Of silk. initial and plain Hand
kerchiefs at all prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
TRADING STAMPS

We give trading stamps in every
department of this progressive
store; save them and get some
thing for nothing that you've been
thinking you couldn't afford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

A present that will be a pleasure
to any man, and sure to please, is
a fancy box containing pair of silk
suspenders, garters and arm bands,
an entirely new thing, 75c to SIPS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
DRESSER SCARS

Dire sser scarfs 1851 Inches,
hemf stitched, ,also three rows of
drawn work, each soc.
The linen,section suggests many
things suitable for holiday. gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
LADIES FINE HOSE

Ladies' hand embroidered hose
in all colors, making one of the
most appreciable gifts one can be
the giver of, in beautiful box,
s1.25 to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Shaving
Sets

Shaving Sets of
quadruple silver
plated and gold
lined have taken the
place of the old fash
ionedChina sets, they
are more serviceable
will not break and
and are more of an
ornament than an
eyesore. at 50, $50,
4 rs and AIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
The handsome and most elaborate lines of
Mems Neckwear for the Holidays now on dis
play at this store. An extra special sale of rich
Fore-in-hands- the direct result Of special pur-
chase, at 23c: others from Csc to 75c each

Burnt Leather Cushions
including silk floss pillow,
4.95 to 5.45.
Calendars and Match
Scratchers, subj ects,
Chinese ladies and gentle
men, 25c.
Burnt Leather Doilies,
poinsetta designs, at e9c
to ESQ.
Doilies in the Autum
Leaf designs, 96c to LIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
LADIES CARRIERS

! Ladies' garters in handsome
box with glass cover, pink, blue.
red, yellow and black, handsome
ribbon bows. buckles and good
luck emblems, Csc and SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

Purses, Handbags. Women's Pocket
books. ETC., all of the latest styles, silk
and leather lined, in most every color
probably 600 pairs to select
from. certainly gift that will be appre-
ciated. at SOC up to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Rings

A THING of beau
ty and a present
never forgotten by
the receiver;our col
lection is large and
of every price, which
is the lowest.
Diamond Rings at
$50. 900, 1900
14.OO. 1900. 1900,
1880, 1000. $500.
$500. $500, $3.50
and up.
Set Rings at ESQ.
500, $50. 4.OO.5.OO
$50. 500, 6.96, $50
800 and 1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Necklaces

Holiday G o ! d
plated Necklaces,
two and three rows
of beads at 400
and 500. Black
and colored bead
Necklaces at ESQ
to Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Perfumes Always Appropriate

Imperial extract of White Rose, packed in leather
cite suit case lOc.
Colgate Perfumes, box with the Peacock design
Csc and SOC.
L'art Nouvean Perfumes, Partisan design, box
CSC.
Hberts Perfumes, embossed gold box 45c.
Jockey Club Perfumes, hand painted bottle neat
ly decorated box 45c.
Utopia Perfumes, boxes decorated with country
scenes. 15c.
Imperial Perfumes, two bottles in imitation leath-
er box SOC.
ilberts triple extract Perfume. box of violet dec
Grafton, tied with violet shade ribbon 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Ladies' Watch Chains

Choice collection of the long gold filled
Chains with solid gold slides; will make
gift that will long be remembered by the re-
cipient: at $50, 800, SIS, 500. 800, ESQ
and LIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Bracelets

Gold plated and
sterling sill v e r
bracelets; plain or
with settings, a
a gift containing
much joy, 700 to
7Oc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

A holiday shipment just received
of mems mufflers in the square
and REFER shapes, all suitable for
a gift to some relative or friend
square styles 25c to $500; REFER
styles Soc to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Watch Fobs

High-grade safety
Watch Fobs, rib
bon, leather and
gold woven wire,
e old mountings
and charms, 600
to LIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Gents Watch Chains

No gentleman who carries watch will
not accept new gold filled watch chain.
with or without the charms, from $50
TO L5O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

Every gentleman will appreciate a
Smoking Set from the mother, wife.
sister brother or finance. We are now
displaying quadruple plated silver smok-
ing sets, lall gold lined, 3.25 to $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

Heavy wood Mantle Clocks, decorated in
gold and marble at SIS, $50, SIS. 900
and 6.25.
We are also showing for Holiday presents a
beautiful line of gold plated Mantle Clocks
of different designs from LOO up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Practical Suggestions for) Christi

Cut Glass
There is a hum in
ithis section. New
Ter was it more
Justified. Such
qualities and prices
land such an i'm
mense assortment
inever before of
Ife. ed, from l.5O
to $500.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
If a Kodak Appeared

TT was several years ago that l had my talk with
Fenela Lee, and she is dead now. The old Gpsy
dai who in her life could never bide in comfort a
house, has gone to mi DtTFS ker (ny Gods house,,
she used to call Heaven in her language.
What a subject she would have made for artist
But woe If kodak appeared to snap her, i'm
pertinent gdnio drew pencil and paper from his
pocket in her presence. Such flow of the foulest
English which the younger women about her, and
the very Ctays (children) sprawng and kicking
on the grass, would join her in launching the
wary man, pursing up her wrinked face in the
deepest indignation, she would withdraw into
the recesses of her tent behind the gaudy
of her 1cdrdoi | once did manage to get some good
pictures of group of young Gipses but only of the
younger, less prejudiced, more sophisticated ones,
and by dint of scornful argument in R6maneS, aided
by my purse and even then it was a rare concession
due to my recognized privilege a RdmaHi-yai
(Gipsy-gentleman) But the older heads wagged
gravely and retired within until the danger was over
They wouldn't risk their future by flying in the face
of Providence. But what is there to be afraid
of mi dUi dai? What possible harm can it do
you:.'
Well, you see, raj" said old hag solemn1v
we want go to the old TEN Country /. e.. Eng
land) some day, and mi Dial God won't bring us
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10

much admired. The next day it was carefully
packed IN its box and sent back with note wing
that 1t did not suit 1t not paid for nor ever
VIII be, and that woman tells this story to a flock of
TRENDS, who not only think it no harm but applaud
her cleverness
\, overheard one of them say Adele is so bravel
Now, am too big coward TO do that The most
nave ever done IS to order hat sent up and wear
1t couple of days before | return it, i wouldn't
nave the nerve to order gown made But dear
Adele always did possess the courage of her con-
VlctiOnS"
have observed that women generally take Such
advantage OF only men dresSmakers and men milli-
ners And II YOU ask them why. YOU would be.
likely to hear the innocent reioinder oh women
are such cats they would always know exactly what
one was up to-
There are a number of large department stores
winch have on their lists the names of women sIs-
pected OF ordering home garments intended TO be
worn and returned. And SO widespread is the
practice that certain firms even have ''SpOtters'
VINO attend public functions, like a gala theatrical
performance or the Horse Show. lust to discover
costly turs or Jewels ordered for such pur
poses. 49, l
once IN awhile firm is brave enough 10 bring
even rich chent up with round turn or her tricks
ana occasionally Vagrant instance viii aDne.r in
the columns OF the daily press. And the funny the
loNcE part OF 1t IS that if the woman admits
Inat she IS guilty charged. She feels no shame
She Is only turiously indignant that the owners of
tne garments should object 70 her wearing Them
Inc lmpertlncnCe of making a fuss about st,ch -