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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-15

to him. They must be able to endow
him with the very qualities he Win
need all his life and must zee that he
uses them; II not. they have no right
to undertake to endow him at all. A.
he has to take what they give him,
they are the folks l am at this par
ticular moment, most emphaticalfy
speaking to.
Another fact 10 that he IL . blend
which makes new type, a product
different from all the elements Of the
preceding generation; like his father
and mother. but unlike them; some
thing bran new, the latest thing in
boys. a new chemical reaction
This indicates what he Is headed
for 1t Is not enough to say that he
Is to flower into a man. but the for
escence is the thing we are thrillinsly
interested In. 1t also indicates the
rather helpless. and sometimes hope
less, condition in which he finds him
self. The unchosen factors are many
and mighty and sometimes mystifyins.
He cannot chose his parents, though
l know boys who VIII regret to their
dying day that they did not have the
choosing. He has to take the kind Of
eyes, nose, teeth. chin, ears and feet
handed out to him. You viii not md
one boy in q hundred who has not
spent valuable time wishing his nose
were not Of the turn up variety OF
his lip not 90 lengthy or his feet not
90 ambitious Even before girls "a
mixed up In his visions and his
dreams. he Will spend time at the
mirror considering his defects. The
community In which he 10 born, OF
reared. is not Of his choosing and II
considered none of his concern
though many a boy is ruined by 1t
When their parents died. Tom wa
put into one family and Joe into an
other. Tom breathed In love and
hope and nobility. Joe was poisoned
to the very tips of his soul and life
| poisoned forever. His atmosphere Il
prepared for him. though It may b.
heavy with lack Of appreciation, ant
with unbearable burdens, or fetid Will
moral pollutions; or rare with adula
tons and false pleasures; or lansuit
with enervating luxury; or poisonsl
with hypocricy and pretense. He dit
not choose them. he only has to talk
them. He seldom chooses his com
panions or teachers; they are thrus
upon him. And sometimes they tr.
to push him into his profession. but
by that time. he II ready to have {
hand in It himself. And even th
daring sacrilege. Of selecting q VIII
for him. ID often attempted.
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Married for love! Married just
year! And here was young Mrs.
James Anderson driving over to the
town of Dexter in the pony cart with
her sister Susie to file an application
for divorce! She had fed from her
home to that of her father and mother,
and both of them had said there was
no other way out of it except to secure
divorce. The husband of year
that would come home and swear at
his wife, would probably chop her up
with an ak the second year. Yes. Ron
aid had come home and sworn and
kicked foot-stool skyhigh. and said
he wished he had never married. II
seemed dreadful to everyone but Susie.
AS for her, she asked of the weeping
wife and sister:
well. why didn't you swear back
and kick over two chairs? And why
did you run away before he had .
chance to say he was sorry. and make
up?"
Mr.. Anderson had been given q
whole month to come on Bonded
knees. and ask forgiveness. but he
hadn't appeared. 1t was even said by
those who met him daily that his
face wore a smile. Until this smiling
business came to her ears, the wife
had not thought seriously of divorce
Then she was angry and ready to
listen to the counsel of her parents
who had objected to the husband from
the outset of his courtship.
IF had husband" said Miss Su
sic. as they drove along: IF / had 9
husband with black eyes. and a darling
mustache, and curly hair. and white
teeth. and small feet. do you think
would divorce him?
Little you know about managing !
husband!" was the contemptuous re
ply.
Il don't have to. I'm going to lie
mine manage himself"
And swear at your"
III he wants to. can call hin
names faster than he can swear. Di'
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<SVNITHOUT newspapers prisoners
w In any institution are almost

SSVYyITHOUT newspapers prisoners
w In any institution are almost
unmanageable. They get nervous and
are always wondering what is going
on In the outside world. They do not
keep their minds on the things they
are doing and make poor workmen.
Give them newspapers and they seem
to feel that they are In touch with
the world and are partly content"
This statement by Louis B. link
ham, superintendent Of the Washing
ton asylum. to the comptroller of the
currency. has led to the comptroller
authorizing the payment by the gov
eminent for newspapers for the in
mates of the asylum. In the future
prisoners at the asylum will have the
pleasure of reading both morning and
evening papers.
Ever since he took charge Of the
Washington asylum. Superintendent
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-07-15

you ask Ronald what he was swearing
about?"
NO"
did you ask him why he kicked
that footstool up to the ceiling?"
NO."
And when he said he wished he
had never got married. you didn't say
he could bet his bottom dollar that
you wished the very same thing?"
II was shocked. you know
And so made Ounce of yourself!
Sister Katie. you are three years older
than am, but I've got twice the
sense you have. Oh, why can't get
married and show the rest of the
family how to manage husband!
Cricky, but you are a lot of geese!"
But father says did Just right"
And he's Ounce and mother ditto.
If they'd known beans they'd have sent
you right back and let you and Ron.
aid sulked for q couple Of days and
then made up. Humph! Come run.
ming back home just because your hus
band came home in a mood"
But he hasn't come near me to
say he's sorry" replied the wife In
4 voice that had bit of wall in 1t.
"Of course not. He's the man of the
house. He's the It He didn't leave
you, but you left him. Why should
he come crawling to you? Oh. yor
niLny of q wife!"
"But--but what can / do?" the WON
an sobbed.
'Tll drive you to your home instead
Of to a lawyers office. and you wall
right up to Ronald and tell him t.
swear and kick over things wheneve,
he feels like 1t. Those are spells. Tel
him you may have a spell at any tim,
and break the mirrors and all tn,
dishes In the house. Will you do 1t 2
IL don't know Well drive OF
while think. I thought-thought I
was awful for Ronald to come hom'
and act as he did. and SO do pa an,
ma. but"
But I've seen father come into tn
house and kick the cat and yell a
mother that II he found any NOR
Jumps In her mashed potatoes he'
hunt another boarding place. Mic
old chap he b to advise daughter
] What's that cominGr
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EuII WeIaht tor the eabIes.

II takes q long while to live down
a bad reputation. An Amsterdam av-
enue grocer found that out when be
inquired why all the small children
in which the neighborhood abounds
were taken to Smiths store on the
corner to be weighed instead Of his
own store. The grocer was not par
ticularly fond Of babies. but the moth
ers who brought them in to ascertain
their weight bought groceries before
they got out and he hated to lese
trade. One day he asked the mother
Of lusty infant what was the attrac-
ton at Smiths.
His accurate scales" she said.
I'VE are afraid to trust your scales.
You know you were afraid Of giving
short weight awhile ago. and you
might not do the babies Justice
New York Times.
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Her Sister Susie
By CARL JENKINS

ociated Literary PresA)
Il can't see."
well. can It's an auto. and We
part Of the road. You know how the
pony is about autos. II we don't have
q smash-up I'll miss my guess. Here
he comes. Don't do any screaming or
jumping out. II he's gentleman he'll
come to our help. My stars. Kitty.
VINO do you think 1t is?"
'Who?"
"Sure's you live it's Ronald. Where's
my handkerchief? ! want to wave
to him"
Susie. forbid you to wave!"
But I'm already waving!"
Think Of my position!"
"And think Of his! I'll bet dollar
he's riding out in hopes to catch sight
of you. Whoa. you idiot Of pony!"
Susie. l must get out and run
through the woods!" exclaimed Mrs.
Anderson.
"waitl Wait! Wen both get out.
but there1l be no running. Howdy
do. Ronald! Yes. take him by the
head He's fool Of q pony about
autos. Nice day. This is Kitty, your
wife, She wants to sit down ON that
log with you and have talk. Tho
pony will stand now. and I'll gather
some Of those wild plum blossoms"
Man and wife stood looking at each
other in the greatest embarrassment
for a moment. when Miss Susie spoke
again.
Right up there on that log The
highway commissioner left 1t on pur-
pose for tired people to sit down ON.
And don't you sit too far apart either.
or shall come and crowd in between
you. Hike along now"
Rather queer that we should meet
this way, Mrs. Anderson" said the
husband as they got seated.
Yes. Mr.. Anderson. 1t is" was the
formal reply
Il didn't know but what you had
your divorce by this time"
IL was just on my way to town. !"
ITO file your application. see"
Father and mother said-said--"
Look here. you two." interrupted
Miss Susie as she came up switching
a branch Of the blossom. you want
to cut pa and ma out Of this thins
and get down to business. Ronald
did you swear at Kitty?"
mo. not at her. I'd been to the
doctors, and he had told me that
the itching, aching thing on my mech
would probably develop into q car
buncle It was the doctor was swear
ing att"
IL But, you kicked footstool."
THAT was because there was N
dog to kick"
But you said you wished you hat
never got married"
because / knew that q carbuncl'
on my neck would make me crank,
for q month. and pitisd Kitty"
But you didn't come and say yo'
was sorry"
II was Just on my way today"
There you are, sister Kitty, ant
there you are" said Miss Susie. Il
was q case of misunderstanding al
the way through. Ronald. II you eve
swear at doctors IN her hearing again
she can smash dishes. cant sheT
ITO be sure"
And, Kitty?
Miss Susie had turned her back Il
the pair. She heard suspicious sound
behind her. but she held her position
fc two minutes. Then she faced then
2 and said:
You two 60 home In the auto, ant
I'll jog back with the pony. Pa ant
a ma will want to know all about 1t, ant
I'll Just say that II there are any NOR
idiots In Cur family they sit at tn
= head and foot Of the table at usea
v times"
: / Full NMaiala4 loe kbA Rahles
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The Country COTTAGE.

The country cottage is the hope Of
the young and the solace Of the old; Il
IL the middle-aged, with their exag-
gerated ideas of comfort. their unrea-
sonable desire for dry walls. brilliant
lighting. hot and cold water. and The
telephone, who complicate the quss-
ton Of the Saturday rush to green
nelds.-Skefch.
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More Than That.

The agent, bent on making sale.
was trying to lead'up to the subject.
Il see that the typewriters you
use." he said. ARE mostly of the Wish
BILE kind"
'visibley' said the head Of the
mercantile establishment. who didn't
quite understand him; "of course our
typewrfters are visible-and when
they're not at work, let me tell you.
they are distinctly and persistently
audible"
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23
-MORROW'S MENU;
HOW TOPREPARE IT

BREAKFAST.
Tart Apples, Baked
Fried Salt Pork, Milk Freshened
Dreamed Potatoes Wheat Gems
Pear and Cranberry Butter
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
EscaIoped Oysters Celery Cole-slaw
Bread and Butter DoughnutS
Rainbow Cider
Broiled Sirloin Steak Bernaise Sauce
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Lima Bean Salad
Pumpkin Honey Gems
Cafe Noir
Salt Pork-It will soon be time to cure
pork, as the last of November and the
LIST of December the farmers usually do
their "butchering," consequently at that
time fresh pork is not at a premium. II
the housewife would cure her own side
meat one year she would continue to do
so ever after. 1t is superior to that
bought in the market and far more con-
venient Buy the side meat when strict
iy fresh from some market, or, better
still, from a farmer who offers his own
corn-fed pork. Cut it into eight-inch
squares or oblong pieces; then in the bot
tom of a perfectly sweet earthen jar
spread a thick layer Of rock salt, on this
place the squares of meat, then another
layer of salt, and so alternate the layers
OF salt and pork, letting the top layer be
a thick one of salt. Now pour on boiled
and cooled water to keep the meat under
the brine. The squares of meat should
be laid fat and not on edge. The writer
I,a - - ala l.. L.
ner for years, and has never had any,
even at the end of the season, that was
not sweet. Always use rock salt, and
plenty of II.
MiIk-freshened Salt Pork-Slice and
trim the rind from the required amount
of salt pork, and let 1t stand over night
in half milk and half water to cover.
In the morning roll in flour which has
pepper sprinkled through 1t, and fry, or
rather saute, to a crisp. golden brown
in hot drippings of lard. Original and de-
licious.)
Pear and Cranberry Butter-Steam one
peck Of peeled andseored pears until they
are soft enough to put through a col
ander. In the water over which the
pears were steamed (there should be two
or three cups) cook two quarts Of cram
berries, and put them through the colan-
der. Mix the pulp Of pears and cram
berries and add three-fourths as much
sugar as pulp, and cook until II becomes
thick, stirring all the time. II there Is
a peck OF pears measured before pairing
use only three pints of cranberries. This
makes delicious butter and Is especially
good on hot biscuits or gems. Original.
Note-Rainbow apples make partlcu-
larry delicious cider. Celery cole-slaw
Is made in the usual way, only three
foGrths should be celery instead of all
cabbage. Pumpkin honey gems are made
Of any favorite pumpkin mixture baked
in deep gem tins, which have been lined
with a rich pie crust. When ready to
serve spread each with strained honey.
They are worth trying, too. and are
original so far as the writer knows.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

Although no convention had ever been
held in the Philadelphia public buildings,
and the use of a city hall for a woman
suffrage convention was unknown in his
tory, IT occurred to Pennsylvania women
that there was no legal obstruction to
their gaining such privilege. Mrs. Kath-
arain Tullidge several years ago headed
q contingent of women who personally
petitioned the mayor for financial assist
ance of the city for certain school i'm
provements. Their efforts were success
full and, acting upon this experience,
Mrs. TulIidge volunteered to see the
mayor in an effort to obtain a meeting
place for the suffrage convention.
Mayor Reyburn received Mrs. Tullidge
cordially, and listened to her request with
courtesy. AZ felt we had a legal right
to the use Of a hall in the public build
might use his reception room for the pur-
pose" she stated.
Mayor Was Cordial.
Most cheerfully, was his reply.
When I began to thank him for his kind
ness, he said: There is no need to thank
me. Mrs. Tullldge; IT is a right I am
glad have the power to accord. am
very glad you have asked, and 1t will
add much to my life that 1 have been
able to help the cause along. Regardless
Of politics, will be only too happy to
do everything / can to help you He
was most cordial. indeed" continued Mrs.
Tullidge, in relating the incident, and de-
clsred that he did not do everything
along political lines; that he considered
himself the executive officer of the city
and its public servant. The people were
always welcome 10 his once, and he was
glad when progressive women
called upon him for help"
His honor the mayor will deliver an
address OF welcome to the several hum
dred delegates who viii be seated In
the Official reception room, which he has
placed at their disposal Tor the forty.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

This very smart little suit is as plain
as it is possible to make it, and will
therefore show good material to advan-
tage. The style is good for velveteen,
serge. cashmere, and for many of the
plaid, check. and stripe novelty fabrics.
The coat of the suit closes we'll over
at one side. and the small knickerbocker
trousers which complete the suit are made
without a fly.
The pattern, 2232, is cut in sizes two to
seven years. Medium size requires yards
of G-inch material
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the office Of this paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23
The Grecian Chemise.

This is feature in evening and after
noon gowns. tits indeed most graceful
tunic. the upper portion after the kimono
form. and is made in transparent gossa-
mer stuffs. Once possessed Of a good
pattern, it is by no means difiicult to
carry out. 1t Is full. and drawn into a
high waist, and often with a single or
double cord girdle with silk tasseis.
For evening wear. pendant roses
with white ninon, bound with pink, belted
with pink ribbons. large pink rose lin
front, would look most captivating on a
young girl. pink rosebuds nesting in the
streamers This Is q sort OF garment
that could be adapted to a dress that had
lost some OF IFS freshness. and with q
satin skirt many changes could be rung.
Lace and net can be used instead OF
ninon The length OF the tunlc Is be-
tween waist and knee. almost reaching
to the knees.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23
SUFFRAGISTS GAIN PRIVILEGE
Convention Which Begins To-day in Philadelphia VIII
Be Held in Mayors Office-.Noted
Women to Speak
Women to Speak.

I third annual convention of the State
suffrage society.
This is the first official recognition Of
suffrage in the East" states DIR. Anna
Shaw, president of the National Asso-
citation. I'VE have had our meetings in
legislative halls. in assembly rooms, and
in Statehouses, but we have not before
had official recognition by any city. ]
consider this concession to suffrage more
than an epoch-making event. think II
announces the beginning of politica
recognition of woman suffrage.
There are many reasons whispered
among suffragists accounting for this
disposition of the city hall for the suffrage
convention. Pennsylvania leaders think
the introduction of the suffrage bill into
the past legislatures had an influence.
Then the success and interest in the
open-air meetings were given some
credit, but all agree that the acquisition
of California was the decisive factor In
winning suffrage political recognition.
I'VE have now secured enough States
to make weman's vote a political fac
tor" declares DR.. Shaw, land this is
especially true the coming year. we
have six States, that gives us twelve
Senators, and ] forget just how many
Representatives. In six States the wom-
en- will vote for President. In a close
election the woman's vote might swing
the balance. II we cannot vote here
our sisters in six States have the privi-
lege, consequently II already. behooves
both political parties to recognize us,
and none to antagonize us"
Noted Authorizes TO Speak.
Miss Mary Johnston. the authoress. is
another national figure who viii appear
at one of the evening meetings Of the
convention. She has been actively in
terested in suffrage for several years,
and has written numerous articles in its
behalf with her accustomed sparkle.
Miss Johnston Is a regular attendant at
suffrage conventions. and was a promI-
mont figure at the recent meeting In
Louisville.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23
For Women Investors.

financial authority, writing warming
TO women investors, lays down the fol.
lowing ten rules:
!. Six per cent is a liberal return fol-
the use of money.
.. The higher the interest return the
less safe the investment
3. Before buying a security find Out
what you could sell it for IL you owned
IL.
4 Stock extravagantly advertised should
never be bought.
5. The personal magnetism of a stock
salesman does not add cent TO the value
OF the stock.
s. Investment, like medicine, is a science
praeticed by experts.
Z. Get expert advice concerning invest
ment You can afford to pay for it, II
necessary.
g. The successful banker is the best
adviser-when he will advise
9. Get information about securities from
as many sources as possible before buy
ing.
10 Don't invest hurriedly
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23
DAINTY MOTIF FOR SACHETS
AND OTHER FANCY ARTICLES

A dainty motif is this little
basket. 1t is especially de-
signed for small pillows, sach-
cts, or lingerie underwear. On
a corset cover it would be
charming to have the basket
on one side with the initials
under it, and on the other
scattered sprays and flowers.
If worked in colors the bas-
ket should be a light brown.
the roses pink. the forget-me-
nots blue, and the leaves and
stems green.
The flowers and leaves are
done in the solid satin stitch.
and the basket and stems in
the outline stitch. Mercerized
cotton No. IS or filo-fioss will
be suitable for the embroid-
cry.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

The long coat is always the most prac-
teal style for cold weather. The model
herewith illustrated has the sacque cut
in front, but the back has central box
pleat, stitched to the waistline. The
decorative feature is found in the highly
ornamental collar and revers which end
only at the closing.
Reversible cloth. serge. cheviot, or vel
vet will be handsome made in this style.
The pattern, 56S2 is cut in sizes to
IL years. Medium size requires yards
OF 54-inch material, with ass yards of
braid.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

The coat with the shield effect Is CON-
ing In stronger for winter wear, particu-
larly in general utility wraps. Many OF
the more expensive coats have the odd
cut seams, which give the designers an
opportunity for showing their cleverness,
and many smart effects are produced by
the clever use Of the scissors.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23
THE HERALD'S LATEST PATTERNS
NEWS NOTES OF
WASHINGTON SHOPS
Gathered Here and There by
The Shopper.

Many new skirts are noticeably wider.
In soft materials instead of the single
wide pleat or tab of last season, two or
three narrow box pleats appear-the
pleats about three inches wide.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

In the most approved couture the ears
are concealed and the lower the hair
comes over them the better. The wide
band which has so long reigned supreme
is now being superseded by the narrow
ones
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

The most unique hat trimming OF the
season is worsted. But it is marvellous
to see how cleverly fashion has used 1t
in the making of flowers and motifs
these to take the place of silk and velvet
flowers.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

There seems to be a predominance OF
wing trimming on hats from the most
notable OF the Paris milliners. favor
lite method of arrangement is sort Of
banded effect so that the wings entirely
envelop the crown.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

White is to be very fashionable In
millinery. and there are whispers that
our milIiners have laid in unusual stocks
of white felts and beavers, as well as
white wings of all descriptions for later
in the season.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

Coats this season are not only short,
but extremely chic. To be sure. a num-
Der of semi-long coats will be seen, and
few that are neither long nor short,
but the short coat will be extremely
short, reaching barely to the waist line.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-23

1t is undoubtedly the popularity of the
fichu which is responsible for the new
shoulder line. or, rather, armhole. which
no one likes. yet which every one is evil
IDENTIFY going to wear. 1t is the ugllest
kind, and comes with bad grace after
the graceful peasant sleeve with its
charming simplicity.