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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
Amounts on Deposit.

At the close of business last week
the state treasurer announced the fol
lowing amounts on deposit in the sew
eral fiscal agency banks in the city
of New Orleans to the credit of the
state: New Orleans National Bank,
$263,342.93; Hibernia Bank and
Trust Company. 1866, ,527.41; Whit
ney Central National Bank, $685.
1862; Canal-Louisiana Bank and
Trust Company, s260.503.41; total,
$1,052,560.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
$1,000 SILK PETTICOATs, s4.es.

200 double flounce embroidered black silk Petticoats
made of the best grade rustlng tafea Twopce
will ask you $40. Our price $f9S
TAILORED SUI, AT ONE-FOURTH FORMER PRICE
Fortyfve Tailored Suts-these suits suits
We will be candid with you They are carried over
from last season-but a great many of them conform
very closely evailing styles and may be bought
for mere fraction their original worth They were
sold last season $4,000 to $4,000. We must close
Them ont ,our choice suit . - $9.9S
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
Visiting State High schools.

DR.. S. E. Weber, State High School
visitor is off on an extended trip to
the high schools of the State. Mr..
Weber will be gone for several days.
devoting his time to visiting the high
schools of the state.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
Ladies Auxiliary to League.

The ladies of -unice met at the
Majestic Theatre for the purpose of
forming an organization which shall
work in conjunction with the Pro-
gressive League of the town.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
Cage for Parish Convicts.

At the last meeting Of the DeSoto
Police Jury an appropriation was
made for the construction of dn iron
cage in which to lock the parish con-
victs at night while away from jail
doing road duty. The contract has
been awarded to c. w. Gamble. and
he has been busily engaged in the
construction of the cage. by the Use
of which it viii be possible to accom-
plish much for the good roads cause.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
WONFN'S READY TO WEAR GAR
MENTS AND MILLINEkI AT
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY

The great crowds attending our
formal opening again demonstrates
our leadership as the Fashion Center
of vicksburg. Monday We inaugurate
a special Introductory price sale In
new fall suits. tailor made suits and
hats, showing a number Of the new
est models we have had especially
made up for this occasion, our pur-
pose being to impress upon you the
advantage of buying your new fall
suit here and now.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
Parish superintendent Examinations.

The announcement is made that
another examination for those who
wish to secure certificates of eligibil-
ity as parish superintendents would
be held some time in the near flu
ture, at date to be fixed by the Ex-
ecutive Committee appointed from
the State Board of Education. All
but those who failed in the last ex-
animation will be allowed to stand
this examination.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09

p s. Farmer Syndicate The line includes variety of
stripes, checks and fancy warranted pure silk, at
500 AND $500 CHILDREN'S CLOAKS AT sos
100 childrens Cloa ks made all wool cloakngs various
y with braids; velvets and buttons. One two
of each STYLE 81 and IS value $29S
500 AND $500 LADIES' 6UBBER COATS $4.9s
Splendid Butteriod kain Coats in dark stripes and
plain cloths; $3.50 Value $4.9S
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
ST. JOSEPH. La. FRIDAY. OCTOBER9 9. 1908
NEW SERIES VOL. XVI.
ONE PRICE STORE
i VALLEY DRY GOODS COMPANY



products
a reviewing We will efforts
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-10-09
SPECIAL ITEMS-SPECIALLY PRICED FOR THIS
OPENING WEEK.

OPENING WEEK.
Beautiful line of hi ghly mercerzed colored Sateens
tractve designs. In line with all satin finished cloths
fashion authorities declare them be the coming cloth
lucky buy enables offer 40 pieces 36nch Fancy
Dress Goods usually retailed at 35c If early
you will the rst pick and be thankful you read this
this ad. Special yard. .15c
yards of Fancy Dress Silks purchased through the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Famous Epicures.

In the ceiling of the dining room in
Nero's golden house." on the Palatine
hill, were compartments inlaid with
ivory which revolved, show ering per-
fumes and flowers on the guests.
Flowers were presented to the guests
by slaves. They were crowned with
wreaths. Usually after one course the
tables were removed and others placed
before the guests. Throughout the
meal drinking continued until the ban
queters fell under the table stupefed.
In those days men lived to eat. Great
generals spent fortunes accumulated
in years of warfare in gratifying their
appetites Lucullus on one dinner with
Cicero and Pompey spent $4,000
drachmas, or $1,000. Pithylus, who
was famed for the delicacy and origi-
nality of his dinners, wrapped his
tongue in linen when not using it. That
he might better appreciate flavors of
the viands he had it cleaned with fish
skin before dining.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
ChivaIry and Eatness.

Have you never noticed that great
personal bulk and chivalry go almost
always together? Well, they do, and l
am reminded of a circumstance that
happened long years ago. There was
in congress from the state of Alabama
a gentleman named Dixon Lewis. He
was notorious for his stoutness as well
as for his courtliness and abilities. This
gentleman was Virginian by birth,
but removed early to Alabama, which
state he represented during several
terms of congress and was in the SEN
ate at the time Of his death in 1913.
Biographers relate of him that one
time after the adjournment of con-
gress he was on his way home in a
steamer that was wrecked and while
he had an opportunity to do SO refused
to take a seat in a small boat because
his great weight would jeopardize the
lives of others in the boat, and, al
though for time he was in great dan
ger, he was at last rescued. There was
a noticeable combination of chivalry
and fatness.-Washingto Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Longest Will on Record.

What is called the longest will on
record is that of Captain Robert
Keayne, founder of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company Of Bos-
ton.
It contains about $4,000 words. Print
ed and bound, it would make a good
sized volume, comparing favorably in
length with many novel of the pres
ent day.
In is yo!..::->~1.i 80; i.upoc ions this
will is in striking contrast to one pro-
bated in New Orleans a number of
years ago, in which the testator dis
posed of it's earthly possessions in five
words-namely, Mistress Roper is my
heiress.'
The original Of Captain Keayne's
will is carefully preserved in the
vaults of the register Of probate of
Suffolk county. In volume 1 Of the
record of wills probated it covers 40
pages. and it is recited in the will
that the document was drawn up in
the handwriting of the testator
While Captain Keayne, who was
originally a merchant tailor in London,
left fortune OF fair proportions for
his day, it is of interest to note that at
the present day fortunes of millions of
dollars are frequently disposed of in
complicated trusts by only few hun
dred wOrds.-Boston Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
A Rich Woman's Closet.

"The nearest approach to a Blue
boards closet that / ever saw" said a
woman the other day, "was in the
country house of one of New York's
most fashionable women.
II didn't know her, but in a queer,
roundabout way l was once shown
over the house and saw Mrs. VS. pri-
vate apartments. pretty nearly faint
ed when 1 walked into room where a
dozen or more women were apparently
hanging from the ceiling.
when 1 came to found that what
had taken to be choice collection
Of female corpses was really lot of
manikins. Mrs. V. had them made
after her own measurements, and her
choicest costumes were kept on them
when not in use.
"Her maid would fasten a gown on
to a manikin, put something over it to
keep the dust off and then by means
of a rope and pulley draw the whole
thing to the ceiling. 1t was fine ar
rangement, but looked as if Bluebeard
had been around. New York Sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Born That WAY.

There is perhaps no point on which
the librarian and child disagree so en-
tirely as that Of the proper condition
of the hands. A child whose hands
were black with dirt solemnly stated,
II was born that way" Another de-
clared that the doctor said che must
not wash his hands till the weather
got warmer" Another whispered,
Teacher, that's the color Of my skin"
A boy who brought back book with
it's cover soiled and greasy refused to
pay the fine and finally brought his
mother in to speak in his behalf. We
had been very unjust and unkind to
her boy, she said, 'for he Is very care
full He puts his book in the icebox,
where the baby can't get it, and moth
ing but our food and Willie's books
ever goes in that icebox. Library
.Nurnal
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Turner and the Doctor.

When Turner, the famous painter,
was dying at Chelsea he sent in de-
SPAR for a Ramsgate doctor who had
done him some good during his recent
stay at that place and who, he hoped,
might take a different view of his case
from that which the London physicians
had expressed. The doctor arrived and
confirmed the opinion that the artist
had very little time longer to live.
Wait a bit" said Turner to the doc
tor. "You have had nothing to eat and
drink yet, have you?" mo, but that's
of no consequence" "But it is" re-
piled the painter. "Go downstairs, and
you will find some refreshment, and
there is some fine brown sherry-don't
spare it-and then come up and see me
again" The doctor refreshed himself
and then came back to the patient.
"Now, them" said Turner, what is it?
Do you still think SO badly Of my
caseY The doctor regretfully said he
could not alter his former opinion. The
artist shook his shoulders, turned his
face to the wall and never spoke again!
Dundee Advertiser.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

would be penniless. Now. by taking
out neat policy with me you can save
yourself thousands upon thousands OF
dollars. Your industry will be safe, all
for the small amount Of insurance
that
But | don't need insurance. l don't
have any fires" persisted the proprie-
tor.
"But your industry may be burning
up right now" replied the agent trl-
umphantly.
"Let her burn. It'll be the first time
stone quarry ever went up in
flames" -Bohemian Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
EARTHQUAKES as WARNINGS.

The belief that earthquakes are signs
or warnings owes it's origin in part to
prophecies in the Bible, where, for ex-
ample, We read that ''there shall be
famines and pestilences and earth
quakes" as portending future calami-
ties. Earthquakes have led to the abo-
lition of oppressive taxation, the abo-
lition of masquerades, the closing of
theaters and even to the alteration of
fashion. A New England paper of 1927
tells us that "a considerable town in
this province has been so far awakened
by the awful providence in the earth
quake that the women have generally
laid aside their hoped petticoats.
Nature.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
- The -
Scrap Book
-
The
"Rabbi, Bredderen."

Shortly after Lees surrender at APP
pomattox a convention of negro minis
tiers was held in Washington. A white
haired old Pennsylvania veteran at
tended one of their meetings and as
an after dinner story used to tell about
it. Some of these preachers were sur.
prisingly intelligent" he said. lone
told Of talk given at a religious meet
Jig by an old elder of his district and
almost literally brought down the
house. This elder took for his text,
And lie said unto them, rabbi
'Rredderen,' he went on, dis am
berry significant. 1t means you. IL
means me-
land he said unto them, rabbi!
M. hre;lderen. he meant it then,
and it am jus de same now. We must
all of us rabbi. and if you don't rabbi
here your souls will rise up in hell and
rabbi therer"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
MAY % to June IL
State of Wisconsin, in County Court

(May % to June H.
State of Wisconsin, in County Court
County of Bayfield,
In the Matter of the Guardianship Of Fred
Borquin, Insane.
On reading and filing the petition OF j. f.
Pearson, guardian of Fred Borquin, repre-
senting among other things that his ward is
deceased and asking that his account as
such guardian be allowed and he be released
from further responsibility as guardian.
1t is ordered that the said petition be
ileard at a special Term of said County
Court to be held in and for said County at
the Court House in the City of Washburn,
on the fifth Tuesday, being the 30th day of
june, 1908 at 10 O'Clock A. M.
1t is further ordered, that notice be given
TO all parties interested and to heirs and
next to kin of this said ward by publication
of this order, at least three successive weeks
before the day of hearing in the Washburn
Times, a weekly newspaper, published in the
city of Washburn, in SAID county,
dated this 23rd day May, 1905
By the Court,
VIM. III. Irish
County Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
CAUGHT the Gar.

Peter the Great was once very neat
~ caught in a trap by Jester attach
ed to the court. The jester was noted
for his cleverness in getting himself
and his friends out of difficulties. 1t
happened one day that cousin of his
had incurred the cars displeasure and
was about to be executed. The latter
therefore presented himself before his
imperial majesty to beg for reprieve
On seeing him approach, the car, di
vining his errand, cried: "It is no good
to come here. swear l will not grant
what you are going to ask"
Immediately the jester went down
on his knees, saying, II beseech your
imperial highness to put that scamp
cousin of mine to DEATH"
The car, thus caught in his own
trap, could only laugh and pardon the
condemned man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Three Nights Only.

Sir Laurence Alra-Tadema design
ed scenes and costumes on several &C.
casions for leading English actors and
actresses. His success has often been
artistic rather than financial. In this
connection there is a story Of stage
hand who was reading a preliminary
announcement Of production Of 60
riolanus" at the Lyceum. The follow
ing words appeared in the notice:
Coriolanus-Sir Henry Irving.
Incidental Music by Sir A. G. Mac
kenzie.
Scenes designed by Sir l.. Alma-Ta-
dema.
There y'are," remarked the stage
hand in disdainful tone to fellow
employee, "three bloomin' knights, and
that's about as long as it will rum
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
NIGHT AND DEATH.

Mysterious night. when our first parent
knew
Thee from report divine and heard thy
name
Did he not tremble for this lovely frame,
This glorious canopy of light and blue?
Yet meath a curtain of translucent dew,
Bathed In the rays of the great setting
flame,
Hesperus with the host of heaven came,
And, 10, creation widened in mans view!
Who could have thought such darkness
lay concealed
Within thy beams, o sun. or who could
find
Whilst flower and leaf and insect stood
revealed
That to such countless orbs thou mad st
US blind?
Why do we then shun death with anxious
strife?
II light can thus deceive, wherefore not
life?
Joseph Blanco White.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

June 18th to July 2nO
state of Wisconsin In County Court for
bayfield, COuhty.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term OF the county court to be held in and
for said county at The court house in the
CITY Of Washburn in said county, on the
first Tuesday (being the 7th day. of July A.
ID. 1913 at 10 o'clock d. m, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application Of Louis Sollie for the ap
pointment OF Ole Sindgren of the city of Ash
land, Wisconsin, as administrator of the
estate of John Lund, late OF the town OF
M Jason in said County, deceased.
BY order of the Court,
Dated June 9Th, 1908.
WIN. Fl. IRISH,
county Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
FIoored by an Epithet.

When a boy at Frankfort, just start
Ing out on his career Of public speak
ing, Senator Vest penetrated the knobs
of Franklin county, KY. He was max
ing speech to a small crowd which
had scattered about the stump on
which he stood. The audience either
sat or lolled back on the ground while
he spoke. AS he expressed it after
ward, he thought he was playing the
old Harry with the opposite side, when,
at the height Of what he considered a
splendid fight of oratory, some long,
lean, lank, one gallused, shrill voiced
fellow rose from a lounging position
about the middle of the group and said:
go it, my peckerwoodw
Vests hair was very red, and he
wore a blue suit He was knocked
clear off the stump and adjourned the
meeting.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
A Too Familiar Eco.

Deacon Stebbins, though a good citi-
zen, was noted for getting more work
out of the men who labored on his
farm than any other agriculturist in
the county. Late to bed was consid-
cred ample reason for an early rising.
Timothy Flannery was engaged by
the deacon, but stayed one week only.
A neighbor hailed the departing helper
and said:
"Hello, Tim! Did the deacon work
you too hard?'
"No; the worruk was all right. 1t
was seem too much Of mesilf that !
couldn't stand"
Seeing too much Of yourself"
eyes, sor livery night when went
up to bed l met mesilf comm down to
breakfastp'- Home Compan-
ion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
(July Q to Aug. 49,

(Julyo to Aug. 19
Notice for Observation-Disclosures
of the Interior.
U. 8. Land Office at Wausau, Wis July 6 1908
Notice is hereby given that hattie Potter
son, nee Rasmussen, of C1oquet, Mimi, one
of the legal heirs of August M. Rasmussen,
who, on April 2Sth, 1902, made homestead
entry No. 529S, Serial No 024. for NWA,
Section H. Township 4S N. Range w 4th P
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make Final five year Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described, before
the clerk of Circuit Court of bayfield, County
at Washburn, Wisconsin,. on the 18th day of
August, 1908.
claimant names as witnesses:
Gjert Gjertson,
Sievert Gjertson.
Ole Markstad and
Ole Lake all of Washburn, Wis.
JOHN W. MILLER,
Register.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Rule of Three.

"Well," said persevering governess
~ will put it in another form. If il
takes one servant nine hours to do the
entire homework of family how long
will it take three servants to do it?"
Tommy : Oh, I know, teacher
heard mamma speak Of it only this
morning.
Governess-Well. how long will IL
take them?
Tommy-Three times as long.-Lon-
don Taller
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Pulled In Two Feet.

The motorist was working under his
machine when a farmer drove up.
After observing the car, which stood
in the very middle of the road. and
measuring the distance to the bitches
upon either side the farmer shouted:
"Hey! Can't you pull in little and
let me past?"
The hammering ceased.
"How muchY asked the PROSTATE
man
"About two feet I'll do"
The motorist obligingly pulled in his
two protruding feet and resumed ham,
mering and swearing.
Concluding that Saturday would be
a better day to go to town anyway, the
farmer turned around and drove back
honest. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Smile Early and Often.

"Smile early and often. The more
blue you feel the more you must
SMILE" says a physician. "The philos-
Ophy of the smile cure lies in the fact
that, the body being the means by
which the mind expresses itself, there
must be cooperation. If the body re-
fuses to express the mental suggestion
of depression the mind will change its
attitude and accept the body's sugges-
ton of joyousness. If, on the contrary.
the physical admits the mental blue
ness the body in a short time becomes
languid, the head feels dull and often
aching, the blood flows sluggishly, and
actual sickness results in some degree.
The facial muscles being those through
which the greatest play Of expression
is possible, it follows that their reac-
ton upon the mind is quickest. The
mere effect of smile produces a revul-
sion of feeling, and the artificial soon
becomes a real laugh"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
A Few Sufficed.

Sir James Crichton- Browne was sent
on a mission to Jamaica in connection
with the British colonial office While
at Kingston he had an encounter with
a colored but very humble official Sir
James, strenuous sanitarian and an
ardent Scot, was keenly interested in
the Scottish population of the island.
"Do you have many Scotsmen in these
parts?' he asked of the official. The
darby thought for moment and then
answered, Not many; just a few, but
enough Sir James collapsed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Treason and Reason,

Archbishop Ryan once concluded a
brilliant defense of the Irish cause
when a listener shouted:
"But the Irish are guilty Of treason"
Perhaps" replied the archbishop
"but please remember that what is
treason elsewhere becomes reason in
Ireland because of the absentee
Cleveland Leader.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Getting ALONG.

Miss Goodley-Miss Hussle goes in
for everything. She's constantly doing
something. Miss Knox-Yes, but the
one thing she is doing most steadily
she won't admit. Miss Goodley-What
is that? Miss Knox-Growing older
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Let Her Burn.

Let Her Burn.
"Is this Mr.. Rockford?" said the tall
insurance agent as he slipped quietly
into the Office.
Eyes; that's my name"
MI. Rockford, represent the Com
mercial Insurance company, and"-
I'm afraid you've come to the wrong
place"
"But understand, sir, that you own
large industry on the outskirts of the
city. Am I correctY'
eyes"
"And hear that you carry no insur-
ance," continued the willy agent
mo; I don't need insur'-
"Now, as I was saying, man with
a large industry should certainly pro-
tect himself from fires. I am In a posi-
ton to give you fine rate. Mr.. Rock
ford"-
"But / don't have any fires"
"You can't tell. Mr.. Rockford. No
one knows what tomorrow may bring.
A destructive confagration would wipe
out your immense industry, and you
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Notice to our Customers

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds. and lung troubles is not
affected by the National Pure Food
and Drug law as it contains no
opiates or other harmful drugs, and
we recommend it as safe remedy
for children and adults. @. ",
Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
All Well.

A certain Nine. Cresswell died in
Bridewell, says an English journal,
and bequeathed f10 to have a sermon
preached in which nothing but what
was we'll Of her should be said. The
sermon is said to have been written by
the Duke Of buckingham and was as
follows:
"All I shall say of her is this: She
was born well, married well, lived we'll
and died we'll, for she was born at
Shadwell, married to Cresswell, she
lived at Clerkenwell and died in Bride
well"