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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07
Two Eclipses Expected.

There will be two eclipses of
heavenly planets this summer;
one of the sun and one of the
moon. The obscuring of the sun
will only be partial, while that Of
the moon will be total
On June 3, at about 3 p., m,
the moon will suddenly show Il
slight cut in its round face. This
cut vii gradually spread and at
10 o'clock the whole face of the
moon will be totally obscured
except for II rim of hazy light
which will surround the shadow
which has taken place of the
bright yellow circle.
On June II there will he GEN.
trial eclipse of the sun, which may
be seen only south of Ihe line
drawn from San Francisco
through Tucson, Arizona, to
Corpus Christi, Texas. Tensas
parish is within the favored zone.
The shadow on the sun will APP
pear early in the afternoon, and
will gradually extend until
trille over half of the surface is
obscured, when the shadow will
slowly recede.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07
Death Of Mr.. ]. r. Schwartz.

Perhaps no man III Natchez was
more highly esteemed than MI.
J. f. Schwartz, senior member OF
the big hardware firm of Schwartz
IL Stewart, of that city, whose
death occurred on Wednesday
evening at his home i'll Natchez,
ut the age of 81 years. His un-
timely taking was great shock
to his friends, who appreciated III
him n good man aud useful citizen
and could not realize that he had
been cut off at the zenith OF his
usefulness.
Mr. Schwartz wa. well-known
in Tensas parish, where h. Is
highly regarded, and his friends
here extend deepest sympathy to
his family in their lrreparable
loss.
The Natchez Democrat pays the
following tribute to the deceased
In the death Of John Edward Schwartz
Natchez loses one of her most substantial
business men and citizen whose wOrtl
To the community can best be appreciat
ed by those who demand the highest idea
in all that is good, true and manly
Though seldom seen in public places, h
none the less contributed his part L
movements of public character and de
voted himself to his family.
Quiet, gentle, refined and unassumln
in every way, he demonstrated the Christ
ian spirit at all times, never failing t
speak kindly word when Others wer
wont to complain and eXcorciate.
He lived beautiful life and 1t will b
a sweet consolation to his loved ones 70
them to know that he lived for them an
during the years that they were together
his heart was constant and his ever
thought was for their welfare and happ
ness
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07
WITH SUGAR BEETS
WILL. BE MADE.
Concordia and Adams Truckers are
Going to Raise Potatoes on
Very Large Scale.

An experiment in the culture OF sugar
beets has been inaugurated by the Adams
County and Concordia Parish Truck
Growers Association.
Ten pounds of seed were received by
the Association in two pound packages
from. the National Office of Seed Dis
tribution, Washington, ID. c., 10 be dis
tributed to farmers who will agree to
give the plants careful attention.
These seeds will be carefully distribut-
ed at once and when the crop natures,
will Ike gather and shipped to the Fed
eral Department of Agriculture to be
tested for sugar content and purity.
The cultivation of this beet is extern
sively practiced in some localities and Is
said to be very profitable crop. 1t is
thought by members of the Association
that the soil Of Adams county is adapted
TO the beet, and if the experiment OF this
year proves successful, large plant will
he erected and an exten sive crop put in
next year.
1t is estimated by the Association that
there will be 500 to 600 cars of potatoes
shipped from a radius of fifty miles Of
here and in Louisiana this season. The
crop is expected to begin to move from
May 18th to 23rd, with possibly a few
struggling cars day or two earlier.
The planting of the crop was delayed
by unfavorable weather conditions, but il
is thought that the present fine weather,
if it continues, will force the crop to an
earlier maturity than at first seemed pos
sible.
1t is reported that 500 acres have been
planted near Vidalia, La, controlled by
Geisenberger 4 Friedler, who have made
} arrangements to sell through northern
firm.
The exact acreage on this side of the
r river is not known, but it is stated to bt
far in excess of what was at first supposed
and in fine condition. The potato bug
has put in his appearance, however, anC
there will be fight between the pest anC
the farmer for the possession of the crop
, -Natchez Democrat
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07
The EIOpemenf.
ERNH M. HHZLIP.

lessly down the long hall, paused mo-
ment in front of her mothers door and
listened to the voice within. Then she
had a longing to run away somewhere
and cry like child, which she was not
much more than, in spite of her two and
twenty years. She whispered to herself.
''Since | have started this | will brave
it through" She tipped slowly to the
door, opened it, passed through and
fastened it and without sound crept
down the steps and ran down the long
path To the gate; when it was reached,
she leaned against the gate post and gave
the old house one long and intense look.
The sound of approaching wheels at
tracted her attention. She was struck
with sudden fear that it might not be
George and hid behind the gate post and
waited the approach with bated breath,
but her fear left her when she heard
Georges low, distinct voice say, ''Ludy,-
my dearest, are you here?"
She came from behind the gate post
and said gently, George, here am"
She went over to the buggy, George
helped her in and they rode rapidly down
the long, dusty, country road.
The moon was up and il was bright as
day. The minister's house was only two
miles away and Mr.. Morgan's store one
mile below it.
Ludy and George were silent for long
time. Ludy broke the silence by saying,
"This is just like a novel;" in her child
like manner. eyes it is something like
a novel, but reality is stranger than fic-
tion,' so the saying is" replied George.
clark hear horses hoofs, suppose
it is father coming home. What shall We
do?'' said Ludy, in low, frightened
whisper.
The horses tramping became louder
and came nearer, and in few minutes
Il man on horseback came up to the
buggy. Ludy recognized her father and
he recognized them too. Before they
could say a word he caught the horse by
the bride, pointed pistol at George and
said in loud and harsh voice, Look
here, George Dare, take my daughter
back home or will kill you this min
Ute"
"Oh, father" exclaimed Ludy," burst
ing into tears, "put that pistol up and
don't fuss any more and we will go home
this instant"
Mr.. Van turned their horse homeward
and rode beside the buggy. Ludy and
and George were silent, but Mr.. Van was
saying, 1--WE have expected this for. a
Hong time; / like your nerve trying to
take our daughter away from us. don't
want anything like this to happen again. "
As they were about TO cross small
bridge, all OF sudden a pig jumped
, from under it and scared. Mr.. Vans
. horse and it began cutting up and in spite
of his feeble efforts he could not stop it.
Seeing that her father could not stay on
one minute longer, Ludy screamed, 'Savt
my father, save my father"
I George thrust the bride reins into
Ludy's hands, leaped from the buggy
, and caught the old man in his arms
just as he was about to fall.
{ He was unconscious for long time
When he was at home in his bed, anC
2 Ludy, his wife and George were standing
, by him. He took Ludy's hands and put
| them in Georges, and said to him, "YOl
, have saved my life, you may have my
: daughter" then he raised up and kissed
his only child and future son-in-law.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07

THE CLUB HOUSE on Lake Bruen,
the property OF the undersigned, is post
ed, and any trespassing will be prose
cuted.
b. F. YOUNG, r. III. WHITNEY,
+. s. NEWTON, ]. T.. QUARLES,
A. +. GREEN, ID. F. ASHFORD,
F. III. CURRY, w. J. STEEN,
j. S. RODRIGUEZ G.. III. CLINTON,
JOS. CURRY, V. l.. seldom,
W. M. DAVIDSON.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07
Simms' Injunction Sustained.

The injunction issued against
the Simms' Express and Tele-
graph Co.. of Natchez and Vidal
in, which was being contested in
the Chancery Court, of Adams
county, Miss, was sustained FRI
day by ruling of Chancellor Hicks.
This ruling holds the injunction
in force until October, when the
prayer for II perpetual injunction
will he heard at the regular term
of the Chancery Court.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07

"Ouiu hiaiJ Jou tc-uoJ -to-hioi-
row-any time, if mother and father
would let me. have told them how
you and love one another, have begged
and pleaded with them so long, but they
Aever will consent to our marriage; there
is nothing left for us to do but to elope,"
sighed Ludy Van, as she sat alone with
her lover in the neat and coy little par
lor of the old Van home.
"Elope!" exclaimed George Dare, eve
will elope this very evening""
"No, no." interrupted Ludy, 81 can
not disobey them, they may never forgive
us. l shall plead little longer. know
they will consent some time"
"What matter if your father and moth
er never forgive us, We can live without
their forgiveness, and besides, / think
they do not intend to consent as long
as you will not do anything against
their will. Mr.. Van has gone up to Mr.
Morgan's store and he said he would not
return before ten o'clock; your mother
will not notice us; we ;can run away and
be married before then. All need now
is your consent, DEAR" said George with
determined look on his face.
eff you think it best, George, 1 shall
felope with you," said Ludy, timidly, al
ter long pause.
George leaned over, kissed her and
said gently, 81 shall go now and buy our
license and be back at eight o'clock
meet me at the front gate, mind now
and don't let anybody see you when you
leave"
II shall mind" she replied.
He took his hat from the table and
left the room. Ludy went to the window
and watched him ride rapidly away then
she closed the blinds, locked the door
and threw herself on the sofa and wept
"What will mother and father say" she
walled, "they will be so angry and never
will forgive me as long as live" Ther
Georges words came back to her, "Wha
matter if your father and mother nevel
forgive US, We can live without their for
giveness." They seemed to comfort her
She raised up, wiped the tears from he
eyes, looked up at the clock; it was hal
past six.
"Half past siS," she exclaimed, "anC
George will be lack at eight My hair i
in such tumble, and my eyes are 81
red," she signed, glancing at the look
ing glass just opposite her.
She unlocked the door, went up-stair
to her room, washed her face, combet
and arranged her hair, then went owe
to the window, looked out at the setting
sun and cold Uncle Joe" 1.-THE yard man
driving the cows i'm to be MIXED. Sh
turned, left the window, went over TO he
bed, knelt down and prayed harder an,
and longer than she had ever prayed be
fore; she prayed for happiness, and tina
her mother and father would not fuss a
her and drive her away never to return
again. When she finished she felt com
forted. Then she went back down to tin
parlor, opened the windows, pulled he
chair up by one of the front ones, sa
down and watched the gathering dark
ness, building all sorts of Castles in tn
Air." Suddenly the clock began strik
ing; she counted the eight strokes on
aloud.
She took her cloak and hood from tn
sofa, tipped out in the hall: everything
was still; the only sound that greete'
her ears was the servant setting the tabl'
in the dining room and her mother read
ing aloud in her room. She crept noise
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07
The Sale Of keniIWorth.

In our laSU ISSUE we Sldttu tlldt
Mr.. 5. d. Farrar had sold his mag
nifcent plantation, Kenilworth, to
a Northern syndicate for some $780,
600, but that while the sale was
positive the deal had not been
closed. Mr.. Farrar was in st. Jo-
seph Monday and informed us that
the deal had been made and that
the purchase price was s55, 600 cash.
The purchaser is Mr.. Oscar Jones,
of Chrisman, Illinois. The deed has
been passed and the transfer made.
The sale of this property was con-
summated by Capt. H. c. Luckett,
the well-known and popular real
estate man of st. Joseph, Cham
paign Co., H., who has been un-
usually successful in disposing of
Southern lands to Northern buyers.
Kenilworth is one of the most beauti-
full plantations on Lake st. Joseph
and one of the finest in the parish.
1t contains 1917 acres, 1000 of
which is open land, the balance
being well covered with II very fine
quality of timber, oak and gum be-
ing in greatest abundance.
Mr.. Farrar has been a resident of
Tensas just 81 years and has lived
that entire time on Kenilworth
plantation, to which place he came
as manager when quite a young
man. His son, S. Duncan Farrar,
Jr., who succeeds his father in the
management of the property for the
present owner, was born and reared
on the place he now has in charge
and consequently is familiar with
its every foot of land, andMr, Jones
was fortunate in securing his serv-
ices for this year.
Mr.. Farrar states that while he
had thought considerably of locat-
ing in Texas, he has changed his
mind somewhat and will probably
remain in Tensas and enter the real
estate business, establishing con-
nection with a prominent firm in
the North. This alliance will give
a great advantage to both buyer and
seller. Mr.. Farrar is an expert
enced farmer and knows the value
of Louisiana lands thoroughly.
Those having farm lands for sale
can rely on his judgment in their
disposal, and the prospective buyer
will be equally as fortunate in trust
ing to an experienced planter the
selection of fertile soil. Mr.. Far
rar is in hopes of bringing a num-
Der of buyers to Tensas and it
would be well for all having lands
to dispose of to list same with him.
We congratulate both Mr.. Farrar
on the sale of his property at a fig
IRE satisfactory to him, and also
Mr.. Jones on securing one of the
most valued and desirable planta-
tions in this section of the state
While it is understood that Mr..
Jones will not make Louisiana his
home, our people will be glad to
welcome him and his family here
and to extend to them the hospital
ity characteristic of our Southland.
Since the above was placed in
type Mr.. Farrar advises us that he
has connected himself with the
Fruit Realty & Mercantile Agency,
of Springfield, Ill. This firm will
make a speciality of dealing in
Southern lands and Mr.. Farrar will
be glad to hear from any who may
have farm lands to dispose of.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07


Wilmon Newell, Secretary of the State
Crop Pest Commission, has returned to
the city from Crowley and the rice belt
Of the State, where he has been for the
past week, making arrangements for the
research work which the crop pest COM
mission will do, in cooperation with the
Louisiana State Experiment Station, in
combating the enemies of the rice plant.
Much of the work, DIR. Newell says, will
be carried on at the laboratory of the
new Rice Experiment Station in Crowley,
and on the grounds of the new station,
but the work will cover the entire rice
section, and wherever pests are reported
to be attacking the rice crop an investi-
CATION will be made. DIR. Newell will not
remain permanently in Crowley during
the rice season, but will arrange to make
frequent trips to that sectiOn.-Baton
Rouge correspondent Picayune.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07

The CORRENNA HOTEL, Natchez,
very neat, clean and date
hosiery, under management of A. q.
HootseII, announces a special rate of
$3.50 per day, American plan, spec
tally arranged for the entertainment
of guests during the visit of the U. S.
Battleship Mississippi.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07
Mr.. Rodriguez Has the Fever Too.

Mr.. Jos. S. Rodriguez who went
to Baton Rouge recently on a
short visit, returned Thursday in
an automobile, which he had pur-
chased at the Capital. The ma
chine is the Ford make and is q
very handsome car.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07

Mr.. Sam Wexler wishes to no.
tify the public that he will have
SPRING LAMB every Sunday,
orders for which must be placed
on Saturday. He also keeps con-
stantly on hand choice line of
beef. A share of the public pat.
ronage Is solicited. Ring No. SO.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-05-07
Farms and Plantations Wanted.

We are located in the rich, high-priced
land district of Illinois, where men with
money are looking for cheaper lands for
investment.
We have wide acquaintance here
among men with money to invest and
believe we could interest people here in
good, rich, Mississippi and Louisiana
lands. List your lands for sale with US
and see what we can do for you.
We make absolutely no charge unless
we make sale, then our charges are
reasonable. A representative of the firm
will be in st. Joseph in two or three
weeks and would he glad to meet plant
ers -or anyone else having property for
sale. Write us.
Yours respectfully,
The Fruit Realty and Mercantile Agency,
SECOND FLOOR, PEIRIK BUILDING,
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
Airships In War.

Fr,m the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Patriotic Americans and Britons may
be justified in harbOring a feeling Of re-
Tst. and even OF impatience. that other
nations are far ahead of them in expert
mentation along the lines which have
given Count Zeppelin, for instance. his
present fame. Yet the more unimagi-
native among the peace-Ioving people viii
find some reinsurance in the knowledge
that the most powerful Of engine-driven
balloons are but as feathers in the grasp
of the winds, that the aeroplane is still
so delicate an instrument that its voy-
ages are measured by minutes and sec
onds. and its pilots number but a half
a dozen among all the worlds inhabi-
tants. There is comfort for them. too,
in the intelligence that the development
of ordnance is likely to be just as rapid
as that of the airships. and much more
under definite control, as witness the
statement that the British admiralty has
already perfected a gun capable Of doing
deadly execution upon aerial craft at dis
tances exceeding a mile.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
A Great Policy Misunderstood.

discriminating reader Of this paper
has sent US a news item from the Leb-
anon CN1o) Rustic Of April 8:
Cleveland Carroll. Pulaski County young man.
Who was a carrier on a mail route. tried in the
Federal District Court al Springfield Tuesday. and
convicted Of embezzlenlent and sentenced 70 serve
six months IN tho State Reform School at Boon
Vile he was given cents 70 buy q stamp for a
letter By patron Of his route and did not mail
the letter"
our friend appears TO think the incident
here narrated affords some contrast with
tho Attorney Generals delicate handling
Of the beef trust in the matter Of over
valuations that look so suspiciously like
rebates as to be probably Illegal. He sug-
gests that the attitude of the Department
Of Justice is not precisely the same to-
ward the humble individual and the great
corporation
We suppose this seeming disparity
arises from the novelty Of Mr.. Wicker
sham's policy. Doubtless he has not had
time or opportunity to extend it over the
whole field Of Federal activity in the sup
preston Of crime. II the important thing
is to stop wrong-doing, as everybody ad-
mits, we see no reason why a monitory
letter from the Attorney General should
not prove as effective in the case Of a boy
who had stolen cents. as in the case OF a
corporation that has shaken down the
railroads for years by overvaluing its
shipments. It wiz be replied, of course,
that the boy was undoubtedly guilty,
while the corporation was presumably in
nocent of intentional wrong-doing But
under the new jurisprudence it is com
petent to put on probation both those who
are guilty and those who are doing wrong
without any conception of their deprav-
ity. Because the Attorney General has
chosen an instance Of the latter sort for
admonition and reproof does not neces-
sarily imply that he would not admonish
IN such case as that. OF the Missouri
youth who conhscated cents. We have
nc idea the Attorney General would Sc
riously argue for the punitive system in
either situation.
In fact, we entertain the liveliest ex-
pectations concerning the practical con-
sequences of Mr.. Wickersham's most
humane policy. We shall not be sur
prised to read a series of epistolary ef-
forts along the following suggested lines:
TO the standard OH Company: Investigation
shows that you control 90 per cent Of the oil
production. Doubtless the creation Of monopoly
nnintsntional your fsrt. hut it tends % the
violation Of Law. The department insists that the
practice cease Immediately
ITO the sngar trust: You have been under
weighing mportationA The important thing is
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
COMPLETING THE CANAL.
Question whether II Can Be Accom-
pIished Six Years Hence.

W. II. Hunter Chief Engineer Of Mancheste-
Canal. in the Manchester Guardian.
At Gatun the three-step twin locks leach
lock 10 have a usable length OF 1000
feet and a width OF 10 feeD wiz require
the completion OF a complicated structure
Of concrete. granite masonry. and steel
which viii be nearly three-quarters Of a
mile in length. with a width Of some 80
yards, and a height. measured from the
foundations Of the lower lock 10 the cop
ing Of the upper, OF from ffty-fve to
sixty yards, OF the time which may be
required for the construction Of prelimi-
nary works. no living man can form even
an approximate estimate. but such work
must be completed before the actual
building Of the locks can ever be begun.
The locks at Gatun are 10 be paralleled
by works Of similar dimensions upon the
Pacific side (except that the latter viii be
divided into two groups instead OF be-
ing concentrated into one)-that is TO say
that there are twelve locks Of the dimen-
sions already named to be built Let
these dimensions be realized, let due al
lowance be made for the difficulties relat-
ing TO the supply and delivery OF the
enormous mass Of materials. to the pro-
vision os the highly skilled labor re-
Quired, and TO the inevitable day-by-day
distractions and delays which must be
encountered in the conduct Of such works
in such positions as these locks upon the
Isthmus. and il will be acknowledged
that there Is some reason in the sug-
gestion that 1875 as the date for COM
pletion should be read even by the most
sanguine as meaning 1913 or 1870.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
The University of Virginia.

All friends Of the University Of Virginia
must rejoice that the endowment fund Of
sl.O0O.00O which President Alderman set
out to secure has been completed. 1t
adds to the resources Of an institution
none too amply supplied with material
needs, though rich in historic memories.
in scholarly traditions. and in quiet and
efficient influence. And yet there viii be
general appreciation Of President Alder
mans purpose not TO attempt any more
money-raising, but to devote his ener-
gies wholly to the intellectual. moral. and
material advancement Of the university.
There IS something incongruous in the
thought Of a university founded by that
great Democrat, Thomas Jefferson, hav-
ing to appeal to the ironmasters. oil
kings. and bankers Of the North for en-
dowment. unless We take the view that
the benevolence of our modern plutocrats
is one Of the most wholesome symptoms
Of democracy 1t may be hoped, how
ever. that more Of the opulence Of the
new South will flow unsolicited into the
Golfers OF the Virginia seat OF learning.
No university is more worthy the un-
stinted support of the South than the
institution founded by Jefferson. and still
loyal to his political ideals and his pas
sion for universal knowledge.