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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
A New Version.

A PROPOS of George Washington and
= the cherry-tree story, Senator Bev-
eridge said at dinner in Indianapolis:
Il asked a. little boy what this story
was the other day, and he actually didn' t
know. He said he knew, though, the
story about the judgment of Solomon.
and he proceeded to tell it to me:
Solomon, he said. was a very wise
man. One day two women went to him.
quarreling about a baby. The first
woman said, 1t is my child The second
said. No it is mine
But Solomon spoke up and declared:
NO no, ladies' do not quarrel. Give
me my sword and / will make twins of
him. SO that each of you will be sup
Piled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
Potato Possibilities.
IN the Chicago Post.

From the Chicago Post.
Among all the broadsides against the
high cost of living we have failed to
hear one round of ammunition fired I'm
honor of the potato. Yet such a salute
is due.
or all the items on the menu the potato
alone has fallen in price. Instead of fol-
lowing the other vegetables in emulation
of beefs aerial record ii is seeking pur-
chasers at % per cent below the price IL
brought year ago.
Upon which we suggest that the versa
tility of the worthy tuber is deserving Of
a broader fame. Entirely aside from the
stimulating possibilities of potato aIco-
hol what gourmet among the anti-meat
enthusiasts could fail to grow enth;,s'-
astic over the possibilities of such a bah
Quet as we here append?
A creamy PURGE of potato, followed by
an entree Of potato salad; for the piece
de resistance an escaifop of potato. witt
Accomplishments of fried and mashed po-
tatoes, while for dessert ice cream deal
and deceptive near-ice cream can be made
from mashed potatoes thinned to the
proper consistency by SKINNED milk.
As champion in the warfare against
high prices let the potato take its proper
place. Only the people dieting to reduce
their flesh can object, and they may make
both their diet and their boycott mora
effective by refraining from eating alto
gether.
Caller-Snip Il Co. have employed me to
collect the bill you owe them.
Owens-You are to be congratulated,
sir, on securing permanent position
Tit-Bits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

to keep out the sunlight. and wet towel
over her forehead
1.-The most frightful sick headache" she
explained; lit just came on as they ere
leaving. and ! didn't tell for fear Of
worrying them, but 1T seems to get worse
all the time
"Oh. what shall l do? What shall /
do?" walled the bewildered and frightened
Ronnibell. wrinsing her hands; shall l
run for Harvey
Linda smiled in the midst of her misery
He couldn't help me- said she: there
Is nothing to be done but to lie here i'm the
dark until it wears away. You needn't
worry. Bonnie. 10 isn't dangerous: but I'm
afraid you'll have to manage the dinner
by yourself: there's no one else. and YOU
and Harvey must eat. you know. Do yol
think you can do it?''
Yes. indeed" averred Bonnibell stout
ly. I'm sure / can do everything. and
you mustn't make your head worse by
thinking OF single thing. Linda
We were to have chicken pie.'' said
Linda: The chicken is al dressed and cut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
Well Turned Compliment.

a GOOD story of George Washington
= was told at an aristocratic dinner
party in Philadelphia by one of the great
mans descendants
MY ancestor said the descenda MT
while riding in his coach one afternoon,
overheard young cavalier boast:
am going to dine with Washington
tonight
My ancestor called the young man to
him.
:" i overheard your remark he began.
Don't you think that youth like you,
in speaking OF an old man like myself.
might at least say Mr.. Washington Or
Gen. Washington
d" No. not at all, your excellencyn the
young man replied. Would / ever speak
of Mr.. Caesar or Gen. Alexander .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

dent of shortening. she rolled it out. lined
her pan neatly and piled in the joints of
raw chicken sprinkled on little salt and
spread on the upper crust.
ct looks lumpy and the crust don't look
just like Linda's,'' she meditated, cycling
it doubtfully; but 1 guess it'll bake al
right" showing it into the lukewarm oven.
Il think besides the chicken pie I'll have
succotash, stewed tomatoes, plain boiled
potatoes and peach puffs.- ! wonder if I
could make them like Miss Becky's.
WELL there's nothing like trying, and
here's a basket of beautiful peaches to
start with. Maybe l can find cook
book" and she fitted into the library,
where she spent futile but most enjoy
able hour mounted on a. stepladder ami
delving into all manner of books, but not
Q cooking guide did she find among them.
Miss Becky and Linda We're far too COM
petent in the culinary line to need such
assistance.
1t was the usual luncheon hour when
Harvey Morton. having dispatched his
sistants to their homes for lunch, strolled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

o he's going to send
her down to learn
something tLin d a.
will you pass me
the a ppl e sauce.
and another b i s :
cult. you break the
record on biscuit,
and a mighty SEN
siDle I h i n z o f
George Archer to
have her ( a u 6 h t
hou s g k e epin g. If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

dough, with slice of half-cooked peach
in the center of each. The coffee had
sir lmered itself into black mud. from
which the aroma had sailed off and evsp-
Grated in the atmosphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

At the head of the table sat Miss Re-
becca Granger. a neat, prim sp.nster of
forty. Opposite doomed the substantial
form of ler brother Phil, thrifty farmer
of thirty-seven, a bachelof, stout and
hearty, to whom might be applied the de-
scripton of Harry Gill. the dusty drover,''
in the old poem:
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12

Mrs. j. s. Osborn, Of Betty, La.
who has been visiting relatives here,
returned home Monday.
Mrs. J. R. Lynch and daughter,
Miss Lucie, spent Monday in New
elton with Mrs. G.. L. Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. s. Blanche, o.
near st. Joseph, are spending
few days with Mr., and Mrs. Alex
Blanche.
Miss Inez Gordon, of NewelltOn,
ID visiting the Misses Lynch.
Mr.. ]. G. Blanche, of st. Joseph,
is out on business this week.
Miss Edna Matthews, OF Exten-
sion, la, who has been visiting
Misses Lucie and Julia Lynch, re-
turned to her home this week. She
was accompanied home by Miss
Julia.
Miss Marian Osborn, of Como,
La. is visiting her sister, Mrs. j.
D. Lynch.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12
Notice to Teachers.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
will conduct an examination for white
teachers in the High School building in
the town of st. Joseph on the second and
third Of September, 1910. The examina-
ton will begin promptly on FRIDAY
the second of September. at nine-thirty
in the morning and continue until one,
when the teachers will have one hour
and thirty minutes for dinner. The even
ing session will begin at two o'clock and
last until six. The session will begin on
the second day at nine o'clock in the
morning and the schedule of the first
dav will Ike followed.
Teachers are earnestly requested to re-
port promptly, for it will take two full
days work to finish.
Applicants must come provided with
good quality of legal cap paper and
pens and ink.
THOS. NJ. WADE, Supt.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12

WIS y. W. hiiIy uIIu SoH JuCh
are at home after pleasant visit
to relatives in Natchez.
The many friends of Mrs. A.
Bondurant are delighted to see
her out again after recent indis-
position.
1t is with pleasure that Miss
Henderson's friends hear of the
continued improvement in her
recent illness.
Mrs. ]. F. Heller, of Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, and daughter, Miss
Emma Heller, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. f. A. Buelow.
A trip to Natchez was greatly
enjoyed by Joseph Curry, IT,,
James Curry, Jr., and Curry
Macpherson this week. They were
absent days.
Mrs. Bonds Ratcliff and son,
A. B., Jr., and Miss Bessie Muir,
are visiting OH Lake St. Joseph,
at the home of their father, Mr..
Douglass Muir.
Mr.. f. J. Walton has recovered
sufficiently from his recent severe
illness to be able to walk out o
little. His friends are glad to
see him out again.
DR.. and Mr.. Clarke and little
son, George, went to Natchez
Monday night. DR.. Clarke has
returned, but Mrs. Clarke and the
boy will visit for some time.
A party of gentlemen seeking
rest and pleasure left Friday af-
ternoon for Tensas River, where
is situated their new hunting
lodge, which has just been COM
pleted. We wish for them good
weather, good company, good
spirits and good luck.
The Bridge Club met with Mrs.
Joseph Curry Saturday afternoon
of last week; with Mrs. Green and
Mrs. Slicer on Monday of this
week and with Mrs. Snodgrass
and Miss Lewis Thursday. The
next aud last meeting will be with
Mrs. Oscar Levy on Monday.
Botany Bay was the scene of o
pleasant gathering Friday. .even-
ing when Mr.. and Mrs. James
Curry entertained at tea. Their
guests included Mesdames R. H.
Whitney and B. F. Young, Misses
Clara and Eliza Whitney aud Mr..
w. M. Davidson.
DR.. l.. A. Murdoch and Mr..
Heffner left Friday Ell route to
Kentucky for a vacation and rest
of several weeks. Mr.. Heffner will
stop in Frankfort, the home Of
his mother, while DR.. Murdoch
will visit hrs sister, Mrs. Buck
ner, at Owensborough.
In honor of her daughter, Willie
Evans, who celebrated her birth.
day August thirteenth, Mrs. A.
S. Lewis, entertained at o dane
ing party from eight to eleven
that evening. The reception hall
was artistically decorated with
roses, dahlias and clematis, MAX
ing a pretty setting for the sweet
young girls who assisted the de-
butante in receiving. The guests
included the school mates of the
young hostess, and each wished
for her many happy rstatnS Of
this very happy day,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12
GOOD ROADS.

In every rural district good roads
are of paramount importance to all
the citizens thereof, no matter how
many railroads may traverse the
same, because, after all, it is the
dirt roads" upon which the farm
ers and others depend chiefly for
reaching the markets with their
products and as arteries upon which
To travel when they find it neces-
sary to move about from point to
point.
Several very enthusiastic meetings
have been held in Waterproof at the
instance Of the editor Of the Water
proof Enterprise, our confrere lower
down in the parish, and the result
has been the formation or organiza-
ton Of Good Roads Association
Of Tensas Parish, whose object and
purpose will be to further the con-
structiOn Of good dirt roads all
through the parish. Mr.. Hunter is
entitled to credit in this direction.
Such roads are a necessity in ev-
cry community like ours, and the
more Of them we possess the better
it will be for every class Of citizens.
From an economic standpoint they
might be called the poor mans
road" because 1t isn't every one
who Is able to pay railroad fares to
travel from one point to another,
and when 1t comes to the marketing
Of their products, whatever that may
be. they can be moved at much less
cost to the producers, which is an
item Of vital importance, especially
In times like these, when every dol
lar counts to the tiller Of the soil,
as we'll as every one else in whatever
walk Of life.
The Gazette trusts the Good
Roads Association Of this parish may
Get about it work at once, and soon
have the roads Of the parish in first
class shape for the fall and winter
transportation over them, which
can be done easily, if started now.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12

The Senatorial race in Mississippi
our sister State-between Senator
Percy and Col. James X. Vardar
man. Ex-Governor, promises to be
q very lively one for the full Sena-
torial succession from that State.
Col. Vardaman delivered a lecture
down at Waterproof some days ago
and made a most favorable impress
sion upon all who heard him, and
doubtless many Of his auditors
would cast their votes for him If
they were residents Of our neigh
boring State, and exercised the right
Of suffrage.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12

Chas. Woodland, q negro, killed
IVES. BROKER, another negro: on
Ridgeland, last Saturday night;
Walter Johnson, colored, shot
Buddie Brown, also colored, on
crimea, Sunday evening. Brown
Vas brought to St. Joseph, to
Dire. Lilly & Trice, but lived only
two days.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12
THE PANAMA EXPOSITION.

Everything seems to be working
favorably for the holding of the
Panama Exposition in the city of
New Orleans in 1915, and there is
very little doubt but that the Cres-
cent City will land the prize. Near
ly every commercial body in the
South and Southwest, and some of
the Legislatures that are in session,
have voted for the Crescent City,
and with such backing so unani-
mOusly and cordially rendered there
can be but one outcome, and that
will be favorable to the hopes and
aspirations Of all true and tried
Louisianians.
That the State will vote the
requisite amount of bonds the
Gazette feels quite assured, because
al thinking citizens, voters and tax
payers will realize at glance that
they will be largely benefited by
the untold amount of capital that
will come into our midst and be
invested where it will help every
one Of the material interests of the
Commonwealth.
There is no possible chance, in
our estimation, for the enterprise to
be engulfed in the vortex of politics,
where some Of the politicians would
no doubt like to see 1t go, but on
the other hand it will be kept en-
tirely out of the political mire.
There is no reason why it should
be 80 involved, and it will not be.
Governor Sanders has issued his
proclamation calling the Legislature
in extra session to meet next Mon
day at Baton Rouge for the purpose
Of taking final action in the prem
Uses, and it is expected that at that
gathering the matter Of holding the
Great Exposition in 1915 will be
clinched tightly and for all time.
Scarcely any other matters will be
taken up or considered, if the pur-
poses of the Governor are carried
out. as they must be.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12

The Euchre Club was most beau
tifully entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Young on Wednesday even
ing from s to II.
The guests, on arriving, were
ushered, not into the conventional
shelter of four walls, but through
a Swallowed, flower lined vista,
which opened upon a softly lighted
scene of fairy like beauty.
Upon the beautifully wooded lawn
| in front of the residence, under the
wide-spreading branches noble
tree, planted by the fair hostess
and her husband during the first
year of their marriage, was arranged
the setting for this lovely function.
Dame Nature, in her most gra-
cious mood, seemed in harmony
with the spirit of the occasion, and
smiled benignly upon the successful
efforts Of the hostess, banishing the
gloomy clouds, which had hung so
loweringly overhead during the
early hours of the evening, and
waiting only gentle zephyrs to fan
the happy faces Of the guests.
The trunk Of this Anniversary
Tree" draped with moss, and Gle
mats vine, was studded with lights.
| Among its wide-spreading branches,
extending so protectingly over the
heads Of the players, glowed softly
the lights from numberless gaily
decorated Japanese lanterns, which
with graceful banners of Spanish
moss, swaying rythmically back
and forth, to the accompaniment OF
the soft night breeze, made this a
scene where Titania and her train
might royalty have held their court.
Over each of the Gig hit tables was
suspended a lovely basket OF bright
flowers and trailing vines, and on
all Of the lamp stands was seen the
same beautiful effect.
Beneath the tree, in Round Table
fashion, sat the devotees OF the
paste boards. At the close OF thir-
teen-absorbing games, the prize Tor
the ladies, a beautiful set OF salad
plates, was awarded to Mrs. Cieora
Trimble. DR.. J. G.. Lilly was the
winner of the mems prize, set OF
handkerchiefs. The ladies' conso-
lation, a cut glass dish, fell to the
lot of Miss Clara Whitney. The
mems consolation, . piece OF cut
glass, was won by Mr.. 7. NJ. Wade,
Jr. Nfr. Bonds Ratcliff won the
mems guest prize, a Morocco peck
ct book, while Miss Matte Lewis,
was fortunate enough to secure the
ladies' guest prize, a cut glass olive
dish.
Immediately after the distribu-
ton of prizes, a most tempting
menu was served. The departing
guests, as each Good Night" was
uttered, carried In their hearts q
dsliehtiul memory Of this sylvan
DeE6s, % iall 81 romantic bseusy.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12

'MOUND FIELD" or MADDOX
TRACT" containing l40 acres, located
about IL miles from st. Joseph, between
Hard Bargain and MayAower planta-
tons on Choctaw Bayou, Of which about
one-half i open land and remainder
wood land.
Terms reasonable. For further per.
siealss, Sgp] .? ~ , ss9ss9 .4a
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12
NOTICE.

THERE WILL BE a meeting of the
Parish Democratic Executive Committee
at the Court House in st. Joseph. La,
on MONDAY. August 18th. 1910, for the
purpose of selecting Commissioners and
Clerks to act at Congressional Primary
to be held in this parish on September
9th, 1910.
JOHN HUGHES, Sec'y.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12

will parish bonds the extent Oh
$1,000 retired during the present
5000
bond issue of 1897 has been taken and cancelled
amounting 100000 two thousand
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12
rrespass Notice.

AIo HUNTING on rREsPAssfNo ON ssT.
~ JOHN Plantation. All violators will
BE- prosecuted 70 the full extent Of the law.
q. L. SANDERS.
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE GAZETTE

) or 6. does "Q60'' will cure any
care q Ckils md fsvsf. Priee 26c.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12

the bonded Indebtedness Of the
sh paid.
debaednes probably 100000
Respectfully submitted,
WV. NJ DAVIDSON, Parish Treasurer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-08-12
MvFlsIsfD LETTERS.
Remaining in the St. Joseph Post
ONCE for week ending Aug. g.

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-07-08
WHITING.

Bowman Crosby was called to Nova
Scotia last week by the serious illness of
his father, who has since died. Mr..
Crosby is expected home this week. -
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Rawson entertained
quite party of the younger people in
town, also several older ones, at a lawn
party the evening of July 4th. A very
merry time was spent with out door
games and fire works. Ice cream and
cake was served. One of the attractions
of the evening was fortune teller's
tent which was well patronized by the
young people.
Miss Katherine Walsh of Hubbarton is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Raw
son.
Miss Nellie Ketcham is at home from
Rutland.
Sherry Lowell and wife of Fair Haven
are visiting at Scion Miller's.
Miss Edna Pierce of Middlebury is the
guest of V. G. Kelsey.
| Miss Olive Foote of Great harrington
Mass, spent few days with Miss Jessie
Brown recently.
Miss Nellie Daniels who teaches in
| Broc ton, Mass, is at Frank Daniels for
the summer vacation.
E. p. Waite and family and Miss A.
Stevens and Miss Edith Stevens of Bran.
don were in West Rutland the Fourth.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-07-08
LINCOLN.
THE CELEBRATION.

The 4th of July Celebration in Lincoln
was a complete success. The weather
was perfect and upward of 1900 people.
were present, many being from Bristol
Starksboro and other towns.
The parade, headed by the Lincoln
band, with G. d. Draper Chief Marshall :,
was very good.
There were ladies on horse back, floats,
OK teams, Indians with their wigwams,
Colored people, meat carts, steers driven
like horses, and the horribles. After,the
Band Concert at 10 o'clock there were
races, foot race, an obstacle race where
the contestants went over and under all
manner of distractions, finally winding
up by crawling through barrels. One
contestant got stuck in the barrel and
had TO be pulled out. Then the dough
nut race afforded much amusement,
doughnuts were suspended from a rope
across the street the five contestants had
their hands tied and tried to see which
could eat his doughnut first. Young
Hammer dropped his on the ground but
he dropped to his knees, swallowed his
doughnut and won first prize amidst
great applause.
At O'clock p. M. came the address by
Judge Charles S. Dana, of New Haven
who was introduced by John H. Beane.
Judge Dana gave fine. patriotic address,
told a number of good stories, was fire.
quently interrupted by applause and
his speech gave the best of satisfaction.
Then headed by the band all repaired to
Athletic park and witnessed ball game
between the Bristol and Lincoln teams
which was won by Lincoln by score of
10 to 8.
The fireworks at West Lincoln in the
evening were fine and attended by a
great crowd of people. A very enjoyable
dance at the Center closed the festivities
of the day. There was no intoxication or
disturbance of any kind. Every one
was out for good time and had it,.
There were plenty of fire crackers and
enthusiasm and the patriotic citizens OF
Lincoln had one of the most successful
celebrations in their history.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-07-08
ORWELL.

Mrs II. G. Mead of Shoreham is with
her daughter, Mrs. o. S. Wiswel.
Col Joseph Battel and A. w. Dickens
made us a business call last week.
Mrs. II. d. Branch who had a shock
ten days ago, continues to improve. HeI
full recovery is expected.
Missionary meeting on Wednesday
with Mrs. j. Z. Branch at 2 P. NJ.
The Monthly Business meeting of the
Y. P. G. E. Tuesday evening with Miss
Julia Abel.
Rollln Hall and wife of Port Henry
were in town the first of the week.
Mrs. John w. Clark who was called
here from Pawlet by the serious illness
of her mother Mrs. H. d. Branch, re.
turned home on Friday last.
Miss Anna Meacham of Shoreham has
been for two weeks in the central office
taking the place of Miss Laura Branch.
Miss Addie Raymond has returned
from Massachusetts where she has been
teaching.
Nine new members were received into
the Congregational Church last Sunday.
All were young people. A new individ-
ual Congregational communion service
was used for the first time,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-07-08
WEST BRIDPORT,

William King of Crown Point was in
town Tuesday.
William Baldwin and Charles New
man of Crown Point were guests in town
Sunday.
G. L. Parrish went to Burlington and
to Montpelier last week 80 as to be in
attendance at the district and state con-
ventions as delegate.
John Wilkinson, formerly of Kelton,
Pennsylvania, now of Bristol, VT, was a
guest of Melvin Wilkinson from Friday
till Monday.
Russell Whitford of Crown Point was
in town Sunday.
George Murdoch, wife and son of Port
Henry, were in town recently on their
return home from Boston and Concord,
where they had visited friends.
Robert Waterman, wife and son and
Mr.. Waterman's attendant were in town
Sunday on their way to Crown Point to
spend some days the guests of friends,
and to take in the celebration July 4th.
MIR. Waterman at one time resided at
Crown Point.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-07-08
BRlDpoRT.

Mrs. George Towner recently visited
her daughter at Albany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Sellers recently
visited their son at Watervliet, N. Y.
Henry Dumas has been suffering
greatly with rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Hemenway have
returned from brief trip to Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mead of Middlebury
were recent guests of friends here.
The accidental discharge of a shot gun
seriously wounded Edward Pidgeon in
the side last week. Doctors Martin and
Townsend hope for his recovery.
Chester S. Palmer and Datus Rice re-
Gently visited friends in Burlington.
Lightning struck F. G. Cranes house
Monday morning and damaged the roof
around one chimney.
Edwin Norton has sold his place to'Nlr.
and Mrs. w. NJ. Grandey.