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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
CANINE sLEUTHs ON JOB.
To Assist New York Police in Running
Down Criminals.

The canine sleuths have arrived and
hereafter the fancy dips" and crooks
that operate hereabout had better
watch out, or pack OF trained Bel
gian shepherd dogs will be limbered
up for their benefit.
The police dogs, five in number, got
in by the steamship vaderland of the
Red Star line, and in the near future
they will dispense to assist the police
OF outlying posts in the capture of es
pecially feet wrongdoers.
The idea OF introducing the dogs
as assistants to the police was suggest
ed by Fourth Deputy Commissioner
where he studied police methods. IT
was found that dogs were used sue
cessfully in Paris, Brussels, Antwerp
and Client, and Commissioner Wood
believed that they might be OF aid
here.
The brand of police dog used in
Belgium impressed Mr.. Wood very IA
vorably and his reports were so excel
lent that Commissioner Bingham de-
cided to give the idea a trial. Suisse
1uently Lieut.. Wakefield was des-
patched to Belgium to procuse some
OF the dogs, with the result that he
arrived with five of the Belgian "shep-
herds this morning.
These dogs are already trained to
certain extent in thief catching and
have been used by the police OF Client.
Four of them are light brown in color
and the fifth is jet black. In build
they resemble Alaskan dogs, but are
slightly smaller and have much short
er coats. They seemed very good
natured on the pier, as far as their
baskets would allow, and did not sug-
gest the bloodhound at all. They were
good sailors, according to the reports
OF some passengers, and were not az
fected by NAL de mer.-New York
Evening Sun.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
Poisonous and Harmless Snakes.

There is certain physiological diff
ference between the poisonous and
harmless snakes which exists very
plainly in their manner of dentition.
All snakes are objects of aversion and
dread to mankind. so much so that to
be bitten by snake has at times been
so fearful to the victim as to have pro-
duced death, although the snake was
harmless. Such is the instructive dread
with which these reptiles are thought
of that 1t may be desirable - have
some easy mode of distinguishing the
one kind from the other. This distin.
gushing Characteristic is afforded by
the teeth. In all poisonous snakes
there are only two rows of teeth, the
fang or fangs being arranged either
within the two rows or outside Of
them. The harmless snakes have four
distinct rows Of teeth, and when the
bite shows this kind of wound and
not any single deeper or larger punc
ture there need be no apprehension.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

Generally II is necessary to open
the case on the ground floor and
transfer the contents in sections. Tho
ordinary two-wheel truck Is practical
ly useless in such emergencies, and
only of slight use in hauling the cases
down the steps. A truck that should
prove successful for either hauling
cases up or down steps is shown IN
the accompanying illustration, the In
vention Of a California man. The In
ventor utilities six wheels, three on
each side. Each wheel revolyes ON
an extension of the axle. The posi-
ton assumed by the wheels OF TINS
truck on stairway is clearly shown
by the illustration. All jo1ts and jars
are obviously eliminated, insurlng
safety to the contents Of the case On
the truck. In addition, no unneces-
sary strain is placed on the operator
1t being possible for one man 10
handle large. heavy articles win tne
truck Star.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
Cows Went on a Spree.

Several cows on the farm of Ben
jamin Atkinson are Just recovering
from the effects of a genuine spree,
while others are scarcely over the
panic which resulted from the apple
jack jamboree" The trouble began
when some Of the cows gained ac-
cess to yard in which several bush.
els OF spoiled apples were ferment.
ing in trough.
Atkinson first learned OF their con.
dition when he saw some OF the calves
gazing, apparently in wonder, at the
strange actions OF their mothers. The
cows were staggering about the lot
and some seemed to be trying to
waltz.
When the animals reached the stag
where they could no longer stand
Mr.. Atkinson called in veterinarian
who at once pronounced it a case OF
dead drunk" Some Of the cows re
manned in a stupor two days and the
farmer was compelled to raise their
calves on the bottle.-Burlingto IN
j. Dispatch to the Philadelphia Press
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
The World OF Snort.

The Fizer stable continues to be
the sensation of the racing season.
Yale's weakness in punting was an
parent In the game with Holy Cross.
The Brooklyn Yacht Club has
onered a trophy for an international
race.
Herman Radtke, jockey, has &C.
cepted an engagement to ride In
Russia.
1t has been figured out that the
racehorses owned by Harry Payne
Whitney and trained by John w.
Rogers won a total of S1S5.O3S In
stakes and purses this year.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
The Field OF Labor.

Bridge builders In San Francisco
are paid IS a day.
A roofers' union was recently or
ganized in Lynn, Mass,
Brickmakers in New South Wales
earn about $40 week.
Furniture making in Canada gives
employment to over 5000 people.
Ten women In the United States
earn their living in the capacity of
baggagemen.
Among the organized women work
ers in GERMANY. 1892 belong to the
metal trades.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
Savage Sense Of humor.

Lecturing on New Guinea, A. H.
Cunning said he once offered a native
some smelling salts. After going
through extraordinary contortions the
native went away. returning soon with
another native, whom he compelled to
make acquaintance with the salts. The
two brought a third, and so on until
the whole village had been victimized.
The savages watched each new suffer.
er with the keenest delight and took
good care not TO let him know what
fate awaited him.-London Standard.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

Septuagesima Sunday, February 16.
Sexagesima Sunday, February %.
Quinquagesima Sunday, March /.
Shrove Tuesday, March 3.
Ash Wednesday, or first day of Lent,
March 4.
Quadragesima Sunday. March 8.
Md Lent, March %.
Palm Sunday, April IL.
Maundy Thursday. April 16.
Good Friday, April II.
Easter Sunday, April 10.
Low Sunday, April 26.
Rogation Sunday. May 81.
Ascension Day. May %.
Whit Sunday, June 7.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
MORNING AND EVENING STARS.

Evening Stars.
Venus until July 8.
Mars until August %.
Jupiter after January 20, until Au-
gust II.
Saturn until February 20, after Sep
TENDER 80.
Mercury, January IA until February
%; May until July 4; August 20
until October %; after December
II.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
Peculiar Dustpan.

A dustpan constructed along scien-
tific and correct lines has been patent
ed by a North Carolina man and is
shown here. 1t will prove interest
ing to the housewife at once on ac-
count of its peculiar formation, being
hardly recognizable as dustpan. 1t
consists of the usual tray, at the end
of which is an elongated receptacle
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
Seventy.one Hunters Killed
During Season of

Chicago. - Seventy-one persons
were killed-most of them by care
lessness-during the hunting season
OF 1907. This is slightly below the
record for 1906.
The number Of injured In 1907.
however, is In excess Of that of the
season before. eighty-one hunters
having been hurt In 1907. compared
with only seventy during 1906.
In Wisconsin. Michigan and Min
nesota nifty persons lost their lives In
1907.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
S5 Lives Lost In the Alps
and $50 Other Mishaps In 1907.

London.-Official statistics Just Is
sued supply the death rate In 1907
Swiss and Austrian Alps. The num-
Der of lives lost was seventy-five, the
majority being Swiss and Germans.
Next came the British and after them
the Italians. There were $50 serious
accidents.
The chief cause OF the fatality was
fool-hardiness. which is becoming
more prevalent every year. In at
tempting ascents without q guide.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
Some Of the New Records Made Durine, the v


~ o-'Ne'
Swimming record for 100
Horse running
Brighten Beach, $50 ~ 1N""'u' at
Shooting record
Homing pigeon
" 'S PEI Nninue LOT
Thompsons bowling men) rolled ossa sooo o.,
- 1 900 score tor
Ralph
Melvin Sheppard all broke athletic "e anu
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
Morning Stars.

MORNING Stars.
Venus after July.
Mars after August %.
Jupiter until January 20. after Au-
gust IT.
Saturn after February 20, until Sep
TENDER 30.
Mercury until January IA; February
2S until May Z; July 4 until Au-
gust 20; October 2S until Deem
Der IL.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

test the ingenuity Of the applicant.
Take board and cut four holes In II
OF the relative size and shape indi-
Gated In the drawing. Then cut a
single plug to such form that It win
snugly fit any one of the four holes.
The solution of this puzzle will be
found in the second picture.
In the accompanying illustration
we illustrate what is probably the SIM
plest form of plug adapted to At the
holes. The plug as shown at A il
in the form of chisel point. II
laid on its side. it will fit the square
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
1908 IS A eIssExTILE OR LEAP YEAR.


49,
Summer solste entrance the
Autuma Equinox entrance
o'clock in the morning " -
Winter soice entrance of Capricorn
O'Clock In - -
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

hole B. The oblong hole c is closed
by inserting the sharp end Of the
plug into it. The circular end Of the
plug fits the hole d, and II the plug
be turned on its side at right angles
to its position at B, it will fis the tri-
angular hole E.-Scientifc Ameri-
can.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
THE SEASONS.
Washington Mean Time.
ECLIPsEs FOR THE YEAR 1903.

There viii be three epses Apuse
The first will be a
invisible In America, visible Ocean -
The will
the ZSth visible
De Florida
O'Clock ~
IL minutes at washington time) = = - - N
s OF the
invisible
eastern part Of South = - ~ ~N a. 'Ne
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
ASTRONOMICAL CALCULATIONS FOR 1908

Being until July m the 1920 United
states OF America and corresponding nearly
Inc year 1925 Of the Mohammedan beginning Feb 4h
M
The year 1905 Of the Chinese beginning Feb q.
or at Sept2
Ihe year 1858 Of the Japanese beginning Feb.
The year 5908 A. L. (Masonic).
The year 1851 A. U. c.
The year 1912 OF the World
The 7416 Of the World
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

1t Is the rule In Abyssinia that the
wife is boss of the ranch. The house,
with all its contents. belongs to her,
and II the husband offends her she
turns him out until he is fully repen-
.ant and makes amends.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
The Plug Puzzle,

The following puzzle was brought
to our attention by Mr.. p. s. Hay Of
Montgomery, Ala. We recognize in
1t problem WHEN occasionally ap-
pears in civil service examinations tn
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

which is open at each end, the OPEN
ing extending beyond the sides of the
tray. Where the receptacle connects
with the tray is long opening about
thsee-quarters of an inch deep.
Hinged to the tray are wire rods,
which support the handle and a core,
which fits over the tray. After gath
ering up the dust on the tray It is
allowed to drop through the opening
into the receptacle. This is accom-
plished by dropping the handle and
cover and holding the entire device
up. 1t can be carried from one place
to another in this position without
danger of the dust and dirt falling
out.
Great Britain gives the best pro-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

Trinity Sunday. June IA.
Corpus Christi, June IS.
thanksgiving Day, on fourth or last
Thursday In November. as Presi-
dent may appoint.
First Sunday in Advent, November
29.
Sundays after Trinity are 23 this
year.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
just Occasionally.

Employer (engaging clerk --But
do you always stammer Ike that1
Applicant-"N-n-n-no. sir; ony
w-w-when / t-t-taik. '-Sourire.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

The shepherd can predict the wealth
er by observing the wool of his charg-
es The curlier the hair. the fuer
the weather.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03
PLANETS, GREATEST RRILLIANcx.

MercuyFebruary 49, the evening ate
Saturn-Sepember - - NeN' -
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

Great Britain gives the best pro-
lection In the world to the inventor.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-01-03

ply seemed practically inexhaustible
that it was sold at a low rate and
without measurement. Each house
holder paid so much a month for a
house of so many rooms, and could
burn all he wanted. Larger compa-
MES soon saw the wastefulness of this
plan and introduced meters and sold
the gas by the cubic foot. Its use for
Illuminating long preceded its use as
fuel, though Pittsburg now uses a
half billion feet every twenty-four
hours for both purposes, the Carnegie
plants alone using 100,000,00 feet a
day.
The Appalachian and Middle West
States use ninety-eight percent of the
natural gas of the United States. The
first gas piped any distance was from
the Harvey well In Butler County, Pa.
to a mill near Pittsburg. distance OF
II miles. This was in 1875. In 1898
gas came into use as fuel. Now over
100000 domestic fires are sup
piled with this fuel. Now wood
and coal to the value Of $780,.
100000 are displaced by natural gas
as less cost, making saving of So
900, 900. New York uses the least coal
and the most gas per capita of any
city.
The West long ago tried many plans
for devising fuel when none existed.
Travellers over the trails resorted to
grass, crossword and chaparrel: ear
IL settlers in the West found twisted
hay excellent for "mending" fire. and
cornstalks and corn cobs have not prov
ed poor substitutes. although the COM
bustion is rapid. During the coal FAM
inc Of last winter many farmers OF TIE
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
Sniffles and Nerves.

Keep to yourself during warm,
nerve-irritating weather. 1t is related
that an Atchison man and wife dearly
love each other. She is a perfect lady,
and apologies when she says
"shucks" But one night, when they
were sitting on the porch, presum-
ably enjoying the tender twilight, she
suddenly picked up stool and threw
1t at his head. Il am not insane" she
said, calmly, when he turned fright
ened gaze on her; Il am simply worn
out by the manner in which you sniffie
at the end of every sentence!"-At-
Gibson Globe.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
News from the Settlement.

1--WE are not exactly happy on the
way, but we are not too mean 20
shout Amen when the rest of the
world cries 'Halleluiai'
Just how the editor knew we had
'possum for dinner last Tuesday is
more than we can tell, but he came
just in the nick of time ard dined
with us.
we have much for which to be
thankful. We raise our own turkeys,
but turkey for dinner is so common
in our settlement that we sometimes
forget to thank Providence for it.
There is no news to speak of. ex-
cept that we'll all build up this old
country if we keep the saw in the log,
and keep the sawdust flying. At
lanta Constitution.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION

The increased use of "Toris" for
lame back and rheumatism is causing
considerable discussion among the
medical fraternity. 1t is ar almost in
fallible cure when mixed with GER
tain other ingredients aad taken prop
erly. The following formula is effec-
tive: "To one-half pint of good
whiskey add one ounce of Toris Com
pound and one ounce Syrup Sarsapa-
rilla Compound. Take in tablespoon
full doses before each meal and be-
fore retiring"
Toris compound is product Of the
laboratories of the Globe Pharmaceu-
tical Co., Chicago. but it as well as the
other ingredients can be had from any
good druggist.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
Expert Pocket-PIckInq.

An old lady was accosted in Lon
don street by well-dressed and re-
f1ned-looking stranger, who effusively
claimed her as a friend. Il really
don't believe you remember mel" she
exclaimed, reproachfully, and the old
lady, never doubling that her memory
was at fault, confessed, that she could
not quite recall the name. "Ah, but /
have changed it since you knew me-
said her interlocutor, gayly, and after
q few more lively speeches she passed
on, having possessed herself mean
while of the old lady's purse.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
OF TWO EVILS, ETC.
Hounester Evidently Had His Own
Idea as to the Choice.

My neighbor, writes correspondent,
has four young sons, whom he and his
wife duly lead to church every Sun
day. Just as the sermon was about
10 begin last Sunday one of the boys
Wa observed to look very uncomfort-
aoe, and, having explained the nature
q'his sufferings, was sent home. His
ounger brother, in an urgent whis-
er, demanded of his mother: where's
59f gone?"
= He's gone home"
What for?"
The mother whispered, low: Hes
got toothache."
And the lad, as he sat up to listen to
the preacher, muttered, in a stage
whisper: Lucky dog!"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
TORTURED SIX MONTHS
BY Terrible Itching Eczema-Baby's
Suffering Was Terrible - Soon
Entirely Cured by Cutcura.

Eczema appeared on my sons face.
We went to a doctor who treated him
for three months. Then he was so bad
that his face and head were nothing
but one sore and his ears looked as if
they were going to fall off, so we tried
another doctor for four months, the
baby never getting any better. His
hand and legs had big sores on them
and the poor little fellow suffered so
terribly that he could not sleep. After
he had suffered six months we tried
a set of the Cuticura Remedies and
the first treatment let him sleep and
rest well; in one week the sores were
gone and in two months he had clear
face. Now he is two years and has
never had eczema again. Mrs Louis
beck, p. F. D. 8. San Antonio, Tex.
Apr. 10, 1907"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
THE TIE THAT BINDS (soME).
Affecting Reconciliation Between Two
Really Loving Hearts

There is a certain couple who de-
cided to separate awhile ago. 1t
seemed that they were not affinities,
after ALL. and life together was unen-
durable, SO the wife packed up her be-
longings and was preparing for a trip
home. At the time of parting she
picked up their little pet dog and
tucked him under her arm, while her
other managed the suit case.
why, you're not going to take
Trixy!" exclaimed the husband.
'Of course l am" she announced. 'I
couldn't live without him"
We'll, l can't let the little fellow
go" he insisted.
And l simply won't leave him." she
declared.
So they argued for half an hour, at
the end of which she decided to stay.
and unpacked to cook dinner. at which
Trixy was the guest of honor.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
CAUSE AND EFFECT
Good Digestion Follows Right Food

Indigestion and the attendant dis
comforts of mind and body are GER
tain to follow continued use of improp-
er food.
Those who are still young and
robust are likely to overlook the fact
that, as dropping water will wear a
stone away at last, so will the use OF
heavy, greasy, rich food, finally cause
loss of appetite and indigestion.
Fortunately many are thoughtful
enough to study themselves and note
the principle of Cause and Effect in
their daily food. A N. Y. young wom-
an writes her experience thus:
Sometime ago had lot of trouble
from indigestion, caused by too rich
food. 1 got so / was unable to di-
gest scarcely anything, and medicines
seemed useless.
"a friend advised me to try Grape
Nuts food, praising it highly, ana as
a last resort tried it. / am thanKiui
to say that Grape-Nuts not only re-
lieved me of my trouble, but built me
up and strengthened my digestive OF
gans SO that 1 can now eat anything L
desire. But l stick to Grape-Nuts.
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to We'll
ville," in pkgs.
Ever rend the above letter. T, new
one appears from time TO time. me
are genuine, true, and full OF n""-
interest.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
CHRISTMAS PROVERBS

The love-light in the eyes of the
precious cnes of the household is the
most brilliant of Christmas illumina-
tions.
The soft Christmas light is not the
least welcome where the shadows of
bereavement have fallen during the
year. The Christmas angels hover
over such dwellings of sorrow in min
istrits of divine love.
1t was the Christ who said: ut
is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive" Again. he said: 'Inasmuch
as We have done It to one of the least
of these, my brethren, ye have done it
unto me-"
>&aSNga a@-sA 6 .4sz7sasSG
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
MR.. STAYBOLT AS SANTA CLAUS
Some Things He Would Like to Give
If He Could.

'Do you know the Christmas pres
ent I'd like to make If 1 could?" said
Mr.. Staybolt. I'D like to give cheer
fulness to the downhearted, courage
to the timid, and strength to the weak;
the power of self-denial to those who
yield too easily, and desire to work
to the lazy.
81 have often thought what pity
it is that you can't buy all these
things, these helpful qualities, already
put up and at such price as to put
them within the reach of ALL canned
cheerfulness, bottled hopefulness,
in the form of a powder, and so on;
or you might, l suppose, put 'em all
up canned, for that matter.
But in the absence of such market
preparations and our consequent in
ability to buy such things and send
them as gifts to those whom they
might most benefit perhaps you will
permit me to offer to each a word of
suggestion.
ITO the dispirited take a cheerful
view. To the downhearted. don't dwell
on the doleful side. To the timid,
don't be afraid. To the weak, or those
who fancy themselves so, try your
strength. You'll be surprised TO find
how much you've got.
To those who yield too easily, deny
yourself once. and again. and feel the
joy and strength that will come back
to you To the lazy. get job with a
shovel, in gang of laborers, under a
driving boss; and if you are not glad
to get back to your present job TO do
the best you know how at it, l miss
my guess.
81 can't send you these things in
cans or bottles; but if anyone of you
will take my advice and stick TO it,
you'll think that Mr.. Staybolt was a
very kind Santa Claus"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
Not Anxious at All.

"One word of our language that is
almost always misused," said the par
ticular man, ''is anxious You will
hear people exclaim how anxious they
are to see a certain play, or anxio is
to get new hat, or anxious to take a
trip to Europe, when they are not anx-
ious at all, but eager or desirous. II
anxious were used only in the right
place We wouldn't hear 1t half SO
often"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
TO CURE A COUGH
Or Break a Cold in "a Hours

Mix two ounces of Glycerine and a
half ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine COM
pound pure with half pint of Straight
Whisky. Shake well and take a tea
spoonful every four hours.
The genuine Virgin Oil of Pine com
pound pure is prepared only by The
Leach Chemical Co., Cincinnati, Ohio,
and is put up only in half-ounce walls,
each vial securely sealed in a round
wooden case to insure its freshness
and purity.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-12
Work with a VIII.

We are not sent into this world to
do anything into which we cannot put
our hearts. We have certain work to
do for our bread and that is to be
done strenuously; other work to do
for our delight and that is to be done
heartily; neither is to be done by
halves or shifts, but with will; and
what is not worth this effort is not
to be done at all.-John Ruskin.