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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18

The Rose cotton seed. sold by
the Rose Supply Co., of Hender-
son, North Carolina, is guaran-
teed by this Company to mature
ahead of the boil weevil. All of
their seed are grown in extreme
Northern sections Of the cotton
belt and are of extra early variety.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
Telephone Matters.

| "A' ~ W. 1@oOyS utohoSCh "
the Natchez Exchange for The
Cumberland Telephone aud Tele'
graph Co., was o visitor to St.
Joseph and Newsllton this week
looking after telephone matters
in general, but the ostensible OBJ.
ject of Mgr. Lacy's visit to New.
elton, was to discuss with the
people of that hustling little city
the practicability of establishing
on exchange there. At present
there is but one phone in Newell
ton, and which is located in the
drug store, and used only for lorg
distance calls. The people of New
elton, who are very energetic and
enterprising, have for some time
been in active correspondence with
the company, representing the
business advantages to follow the
establishment of an exchange
there, aud Mgr. Lacy was detailed
to Newellton to look over the
situation. Mr.. Lacy was non.com-
initial as to the company's prob
able determination in the matter /
but the hope is very strong that
the petition will be granted. Mr..
Lacy has agreed to return in JAM
uary, when in oil probability the
matter will assume definite shape.
In discussing the general tele-
phone service in this parish, Mgr.
lacy stated that it is the purpose
of his company to give their pat
rons rs complete aud perfect SER
vice as possible, aud specially re.
quests any complainant of service
to ring him, on reverse ticket, at
Natchez, and set forth nature of
complaint, and assures that promt
attention will be given and the
trouble remedied ct once if in his |
power. This is certainly as much |
us can be asked aud shows his
extreme desire to give our people
satisfactory service.
Mgr. Lacy advised that it is
the intention of the company to
rebuild the entire line from Nat
chez to Tallulah, changing the
course from the dirt road aud re-
moving the poles to the line of
the NJ, H. & L., when No. ~
copper wire will be strung, and
which will result in marked i'm
provement in the service, espec-
tally rs regards long-distance.
The object in the change of course
from the public highway to the
railroad is the advantage gained
thereby in locating and correcting
trouble, all points along the line
Of the railroad being more quick
y accessible than under present
conditions, when the roads are so
often impossible during the whit
,r months. Some FIVE carloads
Of wire are now OH siding ut Fer
riday to be used in rebuilding the
ines from Ferriday north and
south and work. is expected to be-
yin soon.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
Remaining in the St. Joseph Post
Office for week ending Dec. IL
[. {. HENDERSON, ?. N.

& Mr.. and Mrs. r. Y. Newell are
spending a short time in Natchez.
Mr.. John Douglass spent sew
eral days in St. Joseph this week.
Miss Katie Watson, the efficient
stenographer, has gone home for
the holidays.
Miss Lucille Gibson spent sew
eral days with her aunt, Mrs. w.
r. Baker, in st. Joseph.
The young people enjoyed a
very pleasant club dance ut the
Hall on Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott Coleman
and infant daughter are visiting
relatives in town this week.
Friends of DR.. Mark Andrews
are glad to know that he is con-
valeseing from n severe spell of
Illness.
Mrs. II. f. Stiles, of New Or
leans, spent several days with her
sister, Mrs. Watson, at Avondale,
during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Child and
little son, after n pleasant visit
with relatives in St. Joseph and
at the Gibson Place, returned
home last week.
Mrs. S. Katten, of Mexia, Tex,
and Mrs. Emanuel Levy, and
daughter, Miss Beatrice, of New
Orleans, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Levy.
The condition of Mrs. (Dr. H.
+. Graves, of Waterproof, who
has been quite i'll for the past
lev days is, from latest reports,
somewhat improved.
The friends of Mr.. Edward HI.
Newell of Newellton, regret to
learn of the painful accident
which he sustained several days
ago. We trust that he will have
aspeedy recovery.
The School Improvement League
viii have a cake and candy sale
at the school building in St. Jo-
seph on Tuesday, December 22nd,
at . o'clock. The general public
Is requested to patronize this sale.
Chrlstmas carols and other
anthems appropriate to the yule
'lde season will be sung by the
children of the Sunday School at
the Union Church Sunday morn
ing, to which the general public
Is invited.
Miss Gladys Snyder is visiting
MISS Ellie Moore. Her many
Trends and admirers in St. 10.
sel'h are glad to welcome her back
70 her old home. This is Miss
uiadys' first visit to St. Joseph
''''ce leaving here last year. Later
.ne will visit relatives at Avon.
dsle aud Talluiab.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
FOR RENT.

800 acre farm near Fayette and Har-
riston, Miss, residence barn and i'm
provements, new good tenement houses
all open land, fine meadow, IS tons this
season, pasture with living stream, also
ia acres farm and two 40 acres same
locality. Cheap. Applicants must have
own teams and resources.
F. Nj. MILLSAPS,
Box 80 Harriston, Miss.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
NOTICE.

On Sundays and holidays, beginning
on December 20, 1908, the mail arriving
At 2:22 p. VI. will he distributed at
3P. NJ. The general delivery window
will be open from 9 to 10 A. VI. Those
parties who have call boxes will please
remember this.
Beginning with the first issue OF the
Tensas Gazette in January, will pub
Iish each week some extracts from the
Postal Laws and Regulations, for the
benefit of the patrons of the Post Office.
l.. +. HENDERSON, =. VI.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
TENsAs PARISH, LOUISIANA.


ST. JOSEPH, La, Dec. Is, 1908.
| Be it remembered, That OIL this
the 18th day of December, 1908,
pursuant to call duly issued aud
notified, the Board of School Di-
rectors in and for the Parish of
Tensas, met at their office in the
town of st. Joseph, La.
There were present: H. R.
Guthrie, Robert Y. Newell, w.
j. Steen, G. l.. Horton, w. D. A.
Gorton and P. G. Smith. Alb
sent: ID. f. Miller.
A quorum being present, OH
motion the Board was called to
order by DR.. Dunbar Newell, the
retiring president.
On motion Mr.. H. R. Guthrie
was duly elected President for
four years.
T. Gu motion of Mr.. Robt. Y.
Newell the salary of the Superin-
tendent was fixed at 5000 per
annum until June 1st, 1909, and
from June 1st, 1909, the salary
be and is hereby fixed at ($l2OO)
Twelve Hundred Dollars per an
mum and a sum not to exceed
($3OO) Three Hundred Dollars
per annum for travelling expenses.
On motion, DR. G. L. Horton
placed in nomination for SuperIn-
tendent, Mr. Thos NJ. Wadp.
This motion was duly seconded.
There being no other nominations
Mr.. Wade was declared elected
for term of four years.
On motion, the President of
this Board and the Superintend-
emit be and are hereby authorized
TO issue warrants to cover all bills
for amount expenses of the School
Board between meetings of the
Board.
On motion, Mr.. w. D. A. Cor
ton and DR.. G. l.. Horton were
appointed a committee OIL finance
by the President.
On motion, the Superintendent
be and is hereby authorized to
employ teachers for the colored
schools, and open these schools
'n the first Monday in January,
1909.
On motion, Mr.. Gorton and the
superintendent were authorized
20 open a colored school between
Highland and Waterproof if, in
heir judgement, the situation re-
luired it.
On motion, the President of
his Board, and the Superintend-
mt be and are hereby authorized
% borrow such sums of money
Is may be necessary to pay the
expenses of the School Board un-
Ill the funds from the State are
collected.
There being no further business,
IN motion, the Board adjourned.
HARRY r. GUTHRIE, Prest.
Thos. M. Wade. Sec'v
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18

F. M. Millsaps advertises 300
acre farm for rent near Fayette
and Harriston, Miss, we'll i'm.
proved; also several smaller farms.
He can be addressed Mt Harriston,
Box SS.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18

Mr.. Lawrence Warner, repre-
senting the popular Warner &
Searles Co., the gents clothiers
of Vicksburg, was q visitor to
Tensas parish this week iu the
interest of his house.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
Trespass Notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
"ONEONTA," HUBBARD PLACE"
and REALTY, properties Of Estate
A. Z. Newton, are posted against hunt
ers, and trespassing is forbidden under
penalty of prosec ton.
(SIGNEDl Z. S. NEWTON.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18

Capt. T. H. Adams, al old and
esteemed citizen of Vidalia, died
Thursday.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
Trespass Notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
"CLYDESDALE," "MOUND BAYOU
and CROOKED BAYOU" properties
OF Blanche Estate and A. Blanche, Jr.
are posted against hunters. Trespassers
are warned that prosecution will be
made.
EST. A. BLANCHE.
ALEX BLANCHE, JR.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18

Send your inquiries for lumber,
shingles and building material OF all
kinds to CARROLL LUMBER CO.,
Ltd, Lake Providence, La.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
TRESPASS NOTICE.

THE CANTON "CANEBRAKE'' and
i LIMERICK" plantations are posted,
and hunting. fishing and timber cutting and
trespassing of any kind are positively for
hidden.
Oct25 FL GUTHRIE r CO
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18

Mr.. N. d. McGill made O bust
ness trip to Greenville, Miss, this
week.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
Trespass Notice.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that HUNT
~ ING, OR OTHERWISE TRESPASSING
ONcR1MEA PLANTATION, i'm this parish,
Is positively prohibited under penalty OF
prosecution. lSIGsEDl
w. j. STEEN.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18

500. 900 feet rough cypress In yard
for. prompt shipment. Send Is your
orders. CARROLL LUMBER CO.,
Ltd. Lake ProNdencs, La.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18

ALL PERSONS are forbidden fishing
in or trespassing in BLACK LAKE, stu
ated on ''PECAN0" and "GURTNA
MORO Plantations, under penalty of
prosecution. [SIGNED.l
DWIGHT STONE.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
TULLIS & REEVES, AH'ys.,

Vidalia, La. st. Joseph, La.
The undersigned have formed part
nership for the practice of law, under the
firm name of Tullis & Reeves, with Of
fees at Vidalia and st. Joseph, and will
practice in Concordia, Tensas, and adj
jacent parishes. Judge Tullis will be To-
Gated at the Vidalia Office, and will visit
st. Joseph whenever clients desire TO see
him there. Mr.. Reeves will be located
at st. Joseph and will visit vidalia
whenever needed there.
HUGH TULLIS.
JOS. NJ. REEVES.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
] respass Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that hunting
and trespassing Is not allowed on
the SOMERSET ESTATE" An are
warned under penalty Of the law.
JNO. q. O'kELLEY.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
Trespass Notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given
that the following properties in Ten
sas Parish are posted, and trespass-
ers will be vigorously prosecuted:
"GUM RIDGE"
"VILLA CLARA"
"KEMPE PLACE."
'MINNEHAHA."
MOUND PLACE."
Signed:
r. II. CURRY,
JOS. CURRY.
st. Joseph, La, Nov. I, 1908.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
Application for Communication
Of Sentence.

AM APPLYING for communication of
sentence from extreme penalty to life
imprisonment at hard labor.
CLAIB HENDERSON.
ST. JosEPH, Ia, Dee. II, 1908.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-18
TRESPASS NOTICE.

LAKE ST JOSEPH HUNTING CLUI
The Washington times., 1908-09-13
DEMOCRATIC FUNDS
Low IN OKLAHOMA
Responses to Appeals For
Money From Democrats
Is Slow.

GUTHRIE. Okla. Sept. 12.-Notwith-
standing the fact that Gov. c. n. Has
kell, treasurer of the Democratic ma
tIonal committee, has pledged. through
personal letters to Democratic newspa-
per men throughout Oklahoma, 10 raise
money for the national campaign fund.
and notwithstanding that a majority of
the Democratic papers are making di-
rect appeals to their readers for funds.
thus far the ratio Of donations from the
100000 Democrats in the state IS but half
a cent each.
. The desperate condition OF Democrats
in Oklahoma at the present time is
tersely told by Omar h Benedict edi-
tor Of the oklahoma City Times. n the
following editorial paragraph:
In Oklahoma. the hottest of Bryan
Democracy. the home Of the national
treasurer, the Oklahoma, the leading
Democratic paper Of the State, with
circulation that reaches probably 1OOe coo
people six days a week, has made d
heartrending appeal for funds. and after
four weeks Of hard labor. 800 prizes. and
columns Of front page begging, has fail
ed 70 gather but little over 81. 600 from
the 10000 Democrats IN the State That
Is just one-half cent each from the
Democrats Of Oklahoma"
The Washington times., 1908-09-13
THINKS PRESIDENT
WILL TAKE STUMP
Hudspeth Declares Roose-
welt Is to Campaign for
Taft.

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-The possibility
that President Roosevelt may be per
suaded to make one or more speeches
during the campaign in behalf Of Judge
Taft has moved Vice Chairman Hubs
peth. Of the Democratic national COM
mittee TO issue a statement today.
You can announce as coming from
these headquarters" said he. that our
information is direct anc positive that
the Republican leaders fer ten days
have been impcrtUning the President 20
take the stump. Roosevelt so FAR has
refused on the ground that such a
course was at variance with traditions.
Mr.. Hitchcock is confident his per
suasiOn will prevail. The position he
takes with the President is that ne,
Hitchcock. took the Craftsmanship
against mis- own inclination, and now
that the tide Is running against his
campaign. Mr.. Roosevelt Is in honor
bound to do what he can 10 save the
Gay.
Mr.. Hitchcock deems success more
important than official prop-iety. so you
car look for Mr.. Roosevelt On the stump
the last two weeks OF the campaign.
This news needs no comment from me"
When this statement was shown 10
Chairman Hitchcock. Of the Republican
national committee, tonight, he merely
smiled and said: Il have no comment
TO make upon that"
The Washington times., 1908-09-13
CAMPAIGN
BEGINS TOMORROW
Maryland Representative Will
Make Vigorous Speaking Tour
For Reelection.
For Re-EIeCtlOn.

CUMBERLAND. Md. Sept. 12-Rep-
resentative George A. PearTe next Mon
day afternoon Will begin actively his
campaign for reelection Ia the Sixth
Maryland district, when he will deliver
an address, at Sang Run, Garrett cOun-
~. He will devote the whole week 70
Garrett county
His other dates are Accident, Mon
day night; Bittinger, Tuesday after
noon; GTIntsville, Tuesday hight;
Friendsville, Wednesday night; Swan
ton. Thursday night; Kitzmillersvil!e.
Friday night; Deer Park. SATURDAY af-
ternOon; Bloomington, Saturday night.
Mr.. Pearre indicated rroTL his speech
of acceptance delivered in Cumberland
last Thursday. when notified Of his
nomination, that he would DC unsparing
in his criticism of his opponent and
former law partner, former Senator
David J. Lewis. Lewis, too. is a Wig
orous talker, and hot campaign is an
ticipateG.
Colonel Pearre denies that there is
any disaffeCuOu in Republican ranks.
despite the claim Of Mr.. Lewis and his
friends that there is almost revolt IN
Allegany county A number Of Repub-
Leans have cut Colonel Pearre. but the
knitting never has been app eciable on
account Of the large Democratic vote
that he has received
The Washington times., 1908-09-13
STEAMER IN RACE
WITH FOREST FIRE
Watchers Await Coming of
Refugees From Doom
ed Towns.

DULUTH. Sept. 12.-Through dense
clouds OF smoke. which hang like a
pail over Lake Superior. the light
house keepers here tonight peered
out over the lake, awaiting the re-
turn OF the steamer America, and.
with II. news of the fate Of Grand
Marias. MINI.
In this little town the citizens, re-
enforced. by the Minnesota Naval Re-
serve, aboard the gunboat Copper, have
battled all day with the forest fires,
which, at last reports, were devasting
the north shore of the lake. Whether
they have checked the fires spread or
the town has been destroyed, Will not
be known until the steamer returns.
The vessel is expected here shortly after
midnight, bringing with it refugees from
Grand Marias and the stricken shore
towns
Telegraph communication with the
north shore has been broken, and there
IS only the dull smoke that rolls like a
fog down on Duluth to tell Of the fires.
The fires about HIbbing, Nashawuk,
and the vicinity were rapidly dying out,
according to reports last night. and the
danger in that locality seems to have
passed. The only Minnesota town near
here now menaced is Ashawa, not far
from Hibbing-
The Washington times., 1908-09-13
c. NJ. DEPEW
STILL YOUTHFUL
He Returns From Europe
and Declares He Thinks
Taft Will Be Elected.

NEW YORK, Sept. 12-Cheuncey NJ
Depew, looking younger by at least
fifteen years than he did when he Iert
here on July 8, Immediately after the
Chicago convention, returned home to-
day on the American line steamship St
Louis, with Mrs. Depew.
DR.. Depew came back with s.. This, %
he said, lis all 1 have left OF my letter
OF credit and OF the cash I took with
me when 1 LETT here, anJ II Will Just
he said. and have been trying TO get
pay for a cab half way up to the Grand
Central station, then l have TWO sub
way tickets left, and will use these Tor
the rest Of the journey.
DR.. Depew said he had gone abroad
for his health solely; that he had dab
bled neither in politics nor finance.
L have been in the ozone business, 20
a corner on ozone"
Mr.. Depew was optimistic over the
business outlook. ana enthusiastic over
the candidacy Of Mr.. TAFT. who. he
dent Of the United States. but that lie
would make q good President.
Nobody knows anything about poll
tics IT Europe. said Mr. Depew. 'On
board the steamship, however. here was
q great international crowd from all
climes and every State in the Union.
There were diplomats, financiers, states
men. and men OLaffairs. They were all
immensely interested in the prOspecrs
OF learning from the MarcOnisram on
board whether the Characterization
alliance had been ratified, whether
Morocco mad thrown the nations into a
great war. what the rulers of the earth
were doing. and whether Mr. Taft OF
Mr.. Bryan would be the next President
Of the United States.
They read the Marconigram and al
they learned was that Pat ATCCarreu
had carried the Brooklyn primaries.
Mr.. Depew said that in Europe they
were greatly interested just now in our
cotton and wheat crops.
AR Depew said that there is still a
feeling Of Unsteadiness ir Europe in
regard TO American securities, but that
all in all the spirit of confidence is very
much more marked than ii was some
time ogO. The competition in steel. he
said. keeps the European financial wnr. ]
guessing"
The Washington times., 1908-09-13
Smoke From Forests
Menace to Shipping

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 12--While
smoke. blown down the lake from the
Michigan forest fires, hangs over the
city and harbor in dense clouds. and
vessels are moving about with the
greatest difficulty. sounding their whis-
ties, three forest fires are raging in sur
rounding towns.
Crews from the life-saving station
have been patrolling the beach all day
and tonight in readiness to give aid in
case Of wrecks in the harbor. In the
towns Of Elyria, Dorset, and Richmond
farmers and citizens have been fighting
the fires for twenty-fOur hours. In the
town OF Dorset only are the flames I'M
der control.
Three Hungarians roasting, corn in the
woods near Elyria set fire to a great
stretch of timber and many farms have
been swept by the flames. destroying
corn and bay crops, and devastating
acres of pasture land. Despite the
efforts Of farmers with plows and axes,
the flames are not under control 20
night
At Richmond several hundred acres Of
timber and pasture land has been totally
destroyed, and only a decrease in the
wind and rain storm can give relief
In several instances fire fighters have
dropped over from exhaustion, and sew
eral are reported badly injured from
falling trees and burned by flames.
At Elyria several farmers have been
compelled to desert their homes. At
ChardOn a dense cloud Of smoke hung
over the city all day. and toward even
ing il was discovered that a meadow
had caught fire. Aid was rushed out
tonight from Chardon.
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. Sept. 12-The en-
tire east coast Of Lake Michigan IS
heavily yelled in smoke from the forest
fires conditions Of unusual extent Nav
igation in this port, however, is in full
operation.
Steamers are being assisted by a sys-
TEN OF signals from the Government
steam foehOTn stationed at the mouth
of the harbor- Smoke was much more
dense At sunset than during the day
and seems to continue 10 gather in
much heavier volumes.
The Washington times., 1908-09-13
BANK EXAMINER
MUST EXPLAIN
J. B. Cunningham Summon
ed to Washington by Comp
troller Murray.

Bank Examiner J. 3. Cunningham.
who recently closed the doors OF the
Cosmopolitan National Bank OF Pitts
burg, has been summoned 70 Washing
ton by Comptroller OF the Currency
Lawrence O. Murray.
II IS evident that an investigation is
to be made Of the charges Of the Of
ficials OF the suspended institution and
others. that the examiner was Intoxi-
Gated when he examined the condition
OF the bank and sent the report here
on that brought the closure order from
Deputy Comptroller Kane.
In view OF the fact that the Comp
troler fully approved OF the official act
OF the examiner IN closing the doors OF
the Pittsburg bank it is not likely that
tn. investigation will have any bearing
on a possible re-Opening Of its doors
II is the custom Of the department 70
examine national banks periodically
several times a year.
CIOSEr6S are never made on the nrSt
reports Of Irregularities unless they are
Of a sensational or glazing character
When questionable paper is discovered.
or when paper is carried too long, or in
the event Of collateral not being
sufficient 70 cover a loan. the matter is
reported 20 the Comptroller by the eX-
aminer and q notification is Immediately
forwarded 10 the officials OF bank TO
remedy the matter. 10 enforce payment
Of a loan, secure more collateral, or to
MAKE the necessary steps looking there
TO within A specified time.
Mr. Cunningham's friends are conf
dent that he has made no mistake and
that he Will come out OF the muddle
with clean skirts.
II is not known whether the 1CCuscTS
Of Mr. Cunningham will send repre-
Sentatives to Washington. Up TO a
day or two ago they had confined them
selves TO discussing the situation
through the columns OF the press,