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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01

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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
Immortzlltv.

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matter with the hen?"
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
Sufregette News.

California Is now the center of in
tercst 10 woman the world over, who
are anxiously awaiting the result OF
the election on October 10. when the
equal suffrage amendement will be
voted on. The National suffrage Press
Bureau is in daily receipt of letters
from foreign countries making in
quiries regarding the prospects Of
success.
Mexico City has formed new
womans club, whose slogan is
Votes for women Five hundred
Of the city's most prominent women
aye enrolled as members.
The Maine Federation of Womans
Tubs will have suffrage on its pro-
ram for the first time in it's his
cry Mrs Maud Wood Park, OF
Boston. has been invited to address
the convention on Woman's Need
OF the Ballot"
The two Houses of the IcelandiC
Parliament have unanimously given
the vote to every man and woman
over % years OF age. They have al.
So given women full equality before
the law and the right of holding
office in, the State,
Al the Inter-County Fair in Wis
consin a straw vote was taken OF
tic question of equal suffrage. The
result showed that the women voted
ton to one and the men two to one
in favor of votes for women,
The woman movement in Russl;
m"da decided step forward wher
the Duma granted the municipa
! franchise to women.
The Dublin County Council, OF
August l7, passed resolution ex
pressing It's thorough approved o.
Woman Suffrage and its hope tina
the Government would pass the Con
ciliation Rill next year.
It is confidently expected that tn
iI,0l2 Grand Army men in the Vet
Grams Home at Yountville VIII vot
In favor of the woman suHrag
amendment at tic special election
in California next month, while IN
native-born Chinese arc said to b
organizing to vote against IT,
FOR the first time In Turkish his
tory, the Sultan. on September.
received a deputation Of women an
promised OF ottoman women. tn
Gepu.at'on wore Western Europea
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

costumes aud all its members Were
heavily yelled,
Or, Salter, addressing the Edin
burg strikers last week, said one OF
the most cheering thing vas the
way men and women had stood by
each other, the women refusing &c
60 back to work till the men wer@
taken back, and the Elen making the
satisfaction of the women's griev-
ances part of their conditions.
DIR. George Edward Reed, former
president of Dickinson College, on
August 81 appeared before the Penn
sylvania state Grange as an ardent
champion OF votes for women. This
Is the first time that DR.. Reed has
spoken publica1ly for women suff-
rage. He appealed TO the voters to
give the ballot to women, in or.
der that the polling booths of the
state may no longer reek with filth
iudencency and thuggism, but be
come places Of cleanliness and or
der" sg W. MH
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
Where's The Sanity Commission ?

A score of farmers, one of whom
was armed with gum which was
loaded with gold bullet. waited all
night at farm house near Pottsville
Pa, several nights ago for hex, :"
For the benefit Of those, who have
net visited Pottsville In late years, IL
will be explained that "hexrls an
evil spirit, which takes the form o.
a black cat and assumes gigantic
shape. 4iF
According To the newspaper cor
respondent ut Pottsville hex" has
cast Its evil inhuenc over farmer
and his family and the farmers were
invited by the daughter to wait for
the WITCH
The witch failed to put in it's APP
pearance the morning the farmer,
were waiting with the gun and tn,
gold bullet, and the young woman
declared II was frightened Off b,
reason Of the fact that the guests
carried bibles. crucifixes and tails
men 20 break the spell.
1t IL good for "bex" that 1t didn'
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
Street improvements.

The members of the Board o.
Local improvements are to &c cons
mended for their action in rejecting
bids for the paving of West Fiji
teenth street and West Thirty fourth
street and st. Mary's place, west.
The board members decided the
bids were too high and new bids viii
he sought. Perhaps with more com
petition, lower bids will be received
and in this regard, the plan of the
Board to advertise in journal de-
voted to municipal affairs Is espec-
tally good.
Contractor Williams submitted a
bid for $175 per square yard for
the improvement of st. Mary's plac
and West Fifteentl street. Thi
was 20 cents higher than his biz
which woH't the contract for the paw
ing of Walnut street. When aske'
why he had submitted bid SO high
Williams explained that his reason
for so doing was because the Board
required him to spend $1,000 In
makinng unnecessary repairs on the
Commercial avenue paving.
The repairs on this thoroughfar
were ordered by the Board of Local
Improvements, and while there is NJ
question about Williams qualifi
cations as e street paving expert. ii
Is not reasonable to believe the
Board would require him to MAKE
unnecessary repairs
The offer Of Contractor William;
to make good any work was commen
dable This offer was made a.
Thursdays meetings of the Board
Cairo has been paying consider.
able more for its street improve
ments than have many other munich
palities through the state, and thi
condition probably has been due t.
lack OF competition. Bids should no
be sought only in Cairo Some il
dicious advertising would bring II
bids by the score, and it Is yer
likely the plan Of the Board Of Ia
cal Improvements to seek bid
Z through the medium of municipa
journal will accomplish this result
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30


A trainload OF whiskey, Consigned
~ company in Peoria, Ill, to a
rm ia San Francisco. Calf, has
tarted for New York City. There
Z will he transferred to Steamer
0 sail around Cape Horn and up
he Pacific coast TO San Francisco.
BY rail and water the distance is
approximately 1900 miles, while
he distance by rail from Peoria to
he California city is about 1000
tiles. Despite the difference of 49,
90 miles, the digttllers claim they
AN make an enormous saving by
ending the shipment around the
Torn, ard this Is the third consign-
nent the company has sent BY this
quite within the last 50 days
This Is little problem in freight
rates the Interstate Commerce Com
mission should be called upon TO de-
tide. 1t would be too deep matter
for the average shipper OF course
he does not have to figure It out
unless he wants to--he can send his
product over the same route the
whiskey Is going.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
The Malicious Speeder.

A chauffeur. convicted in Toronto,
Canada. on charge of criminal
carelessnes5, has been sentenced to
imprisonment for life Witnesses
testified that on Sept 4. less than q
month ago, he was driving a motor
car at q furious rate and ran into a
crowd of people. Four persons were
so badly injured several had to be
taken to hospital for treatment
The chauffeur pleaded the brake
IN his car would not work and he
introduced thes~evidence of experts
to substantiate this statement. A
score OF witnesses, however. told the
court they thought he was under the
Influence OF liquor when his machine
truck the pedestrians,
Offenses, more serious than the
Canadian chauffeur was convicted OF
having committed, occur in the
United States daily. and although
scores Of persons are dead through
the criminal carelessness of chauf-
feurs, none are In the penitentiary
CRYING life sentences.
The sentence imposed on the
Canadian chauffeur was. perhaps
100 severe, considering 5that none of
the victims Of his carelessness arc
lead Punishment Of this nature
might tend to stop reckless auto
driving, but ii is not fair to saeri-
flee one man in order that all others
nay be warned
The speeder, no matter where he
speeds. should be arrested For his
irst offense. he should be fined III
caught again. he should be fined and
and IL caught the third
time, he should be ''mugged" like
the habitual criminal, and given
hours.
No punishment, no matter how
severe II may be, viii prevent acct
dents, but fine. imprisonment or
bapishment for the malicious speed
er will minimize the risk
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

MYTH the opening Of school
MAJ again the wants OF the chll,
" dren are apt to take up quite
as much time, and consider
ably more worry. than they need
Wherewithal shall their heads be
clothed Is ameng the simplest Of
the problems that confront the
mother. Plain, strong and sin.
ply trimmed hats OF gccd telt are
the proper choice for school Moth
Ing more pgetentious or less useful
and durable is worth moments con-
sideration, The only trimming allow
able Is confined to bands with bow
and ends Of ribbon, or sashes OF silk.
Mothers should discourage the fad
for going to school hatess Besides
the ccarsening OF the skin which re-
suits from deep tan, and the difficulty
OF getting rid OF too generous spr;n-
king OF brown freckles. the 3. hair
should he protected, ard the habit OF
carefu,ness as to appearance instilied
In the little girl This does not mean
that she may never go bareheeded by
any means. The mother will use her
Judgment in this matter, bull 1t Is rath-
er difficult 10 make the journey TO
school hatless and not arrive there
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
llTCx ThlRMI';is CT l.tlsL'n
rc-o rlat Cellars Are STREET the Ger
rret Thing for t'how
Sleeves and Her CT Skirt.

Today the deep fat cellar OF rleaf-
cd lawn, with simple bemstitched
or scallored edge. of size that re-
calls the frills worn in our great grand
mothers girlhood days. With turned
back cuffs on the elbow sleeves to
match are decidedly la mode.
Those who are fortunate enough to
possess real old collars OF exqutsitely
embroidered lawn and muslin which
date from the time of the revolution
are producing them with pride and are
greatly envied for these wonderful
old examples of need,ework are In ex-
traordinary demand
Usually they are OF exquisitely flne
embroidery or ccbwebby lace, mellow
ed with age, yet strong enough TO give
good service for long time to come,
If carefully handled.
A charri-s revival OF somewhat
later period Is the fcfu, Of finest. soft
est muslin edged with--%ittle frills,
which Marie Antoinette made famous.
Nothing Is 60 wonderfully becoming
to both cd and young as these fichus
or soft, snowy muslin The reflection
they throw on the face and throat o.
the wearer Is 6eliciously becoming.
The frilled tichysis accompanied by
frills TO match at the elbow sleeves
and, when poysible. with frills on the
hem of the skirt
On tine lawn or hatiste dresses either
the Marie Antoinette frills or fichus
are the style. OF the moment for nm
ish to the bodice.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
The Newest Tea Gowns.

The tea gown Is practical to wear at
home in the afternoon or evening. and
will save the street gown and the more
elaborate evening gown. The lines Of
the best tea gowns are long and loose.
but at the same time a tea gown
should not be shapeless. long coat
effect Is good, provided that the gown
itself over which the coat Is worn has
a belt or grdie This should be placed
high up under the arms to give the EN-
pire effect There should not be much
fullness If the material Is on the Or
Ter of wolfe or net. The soft finished
satin gown to be worn under a lace
coat should fit, or, rather, should be SO
cut as to indicate the lines of the fig
ure..-Harper's Bazaar.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
About BroadcIoths.

Though fashions may come and go,
though weaves vary and dress goods
OF many and various kinds be adopted
by that whimsical parsonage, Dame
Fashion, broadcloth is always In
favor, II is one OF the aristocrats OF
the dress goods realm. and its place
Is always assured.
This year the tendency In broad
cloths is toward those with very
high luster--the more brilliant and
satiny the sheen, the better madame
VIII like her cloth
Smart autumn suits are al broad
cloth, deliberately trimmed frequent.
ly with handsome silk braids. often
with rich and deep-toned velvets.
But not alone for suits and tailored
costumes Is broadeioth In demand
For handsome wraps, street coats,
evening garments and afternoon
toilettes bIoadcloths VIII be fashion
able
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
I sSiri BEx

Lehoyer, in France, trying to solve
The problem of low to make photo
graphs permanent and free from all
change has resorted to the plan OF
firing them in furnace upon en-
ameled stone 1t Is found that the
best stone for the purpose is the ba-
salt found in prisms In the extinct
volcanic district of central France.
This rock which is extremely hard
and fine-gralned, receives the enamel
without cracks. The Photographic
film is Deposited upon the enameled
surface, and, after the photograph has
been made, 1t is fred until the image
becomes unaltcrab.y incorporated in
the enamel.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
OVEN HINTS.

II Is always better In baking -four
mixtures to have moderate heat at
frat, until the cake or biscuit is fully
risen, then increase the heat so that
1t will brown over quickly II too ex
tfeme heat is used at first the dough
is stiffened before 1t has an oppor
tunity to rise; the result is cracked
aud unsightly surface.
Biscuits and pastries are baked In
very hot oven. as the cut surfaces
allow the gases to escape readily
Pastry, unless baked quickly. will be
soggy.
Have strong under heat for baking
pastry.
Small ovens cool quickly and shoulc
be heated hotter than large ones. do
not cool the oven by keeping the dool
open too much.
The length of time for roasting or
baking fish depends upon the extent
of the Surface exposed to the heat
more than on the number of pounds,
;Forsexample, thin large roast. be
cause OF its large surface exposed
would take less time to roast than a
roll roast of the same number OF
pounds.
A steak an inch thick requires six
to ten minutes for broiling; an inch
and half. eight to fifteen minutes!
lamb should never be served rare:
mutton may,
I'M baldug angel food a very slow
oven Is maintained throughout the
arst half OF the baking then litte
increase and finish with heat enough
TO brown the cake rich brown
A layer cake needs hot oven and
should bake in twelve TO twenty min
utes. molasses and fruit cakes should
have slower ovens An ordinary gin
ger bread VIII bake In a good over
In foriy,five minutes.
The small ovens used on the tor
OF gas stoves are great convenience
| and economy.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
CHlGNON TO &c WORN AGAIN
Followers of Fashion Are Called Upon
to Devise Effective support
OF Old style.

Well confirmed rumors tell US that
during the first part of the forthcom-
ing winter chignons will again be
worn low as frequently as the higher
decorati&n. This means that We shall
once more have to combat the awk-
ward space between the fluctuations
of the front hair and the arrangement
of the back tresses, The question OF
hair decoration is thus rendered i'm
perative.
Here is a charming headdress
which offers one solution OF the very
real difiicuity. The decoration is OF
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
That Would Catch Than.

Il wish could think of some way
to get people to come to my church.
have tried TO preach sensible SER
mons, and have done my best to get
out and mix with our citizens to make
them feel that am interested In them
and their affairs. But II seems to be
useless"
THE trouble with you is that yon
are not going at the thing right Why
don't you cut out the sermon and
the prayers and have only singing
and moving pictures?"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

somewhat frowsy as to the hair.
Now. of al things that will be use
ful 10 the girl In later life, a regard
to the neatness of her hairdress. VIII
he most important when II comes 70
matters Of personal appearance | 20
trousied beads OF infancy and little
girlhood are forgotten In the beauty
OF childhood, but only neatness Is tot
cradle in later years.
The pretty fashion OF walking out
In the early evening tor pleasant
saunterings to nowhere IN particular,
furnish all the opportunity needed for
the bare-headed brigade,
When children lave playground
sheltered by trees, they may romp
hatless to their hearts content. But
on the dusty road, to and from school,
and especially In the dust-laden air
of the city streets. the head should
be protected 1t Is matter Of clean
Illness there. saving the hair from the
necessity OF too much washing.
A fairly good quality of felt should
be selected for every day wear. and
the fact never lost sight of that only
the simplest decorations are permits
sible.
JULIA GoTToMLEY.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

Queen May said the teachsr to
the class In the history lesson. loved
France so much that she declared
Calais would be found written across
her heart after, she was dead"
Pauslng a MON eut. the teacher lock
ed at a boy steadily.
Jimmy Smith. she eaid. you were
not listening.
"Oh. yes. ! was" Jimmy replied
! We'll, what did Queen Mary say
would be written across her heart''
Kelly was little Jimmy's ri
umphant reply. National Monthly
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

show ZIP. according to the cor
respondent, because the marksman Of
the neighborhood was ready to send
the golden bullet through the
t'hex's'' carcass. Nothing short of a
golden bullet would do to extermi-
nate the Jonah"
The correspondents at Pottsyille
makes affidavit to the authority OF
his story and III view OF the fact that
he has clean record, so far as nat
ure-faking is concerned we are in
clined TO believe the Sanity Com
mission Of Pennsylvania has not been
entirely on the job recently,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
Lieut.. Bloom. U. S. A.

Private Frank Bloom, Battery c,
Third Artillery, the young Jewish
soldier, who failed in his first efforts
to secure a commission in the army
through the prejudice Of the com
handing officer, has been promoted
to the rank of second lieutenant
Bloom took the examination un-
Ter the new regulation, which pro-
yides that man in the ranks is eli
}ible to a commission, provided he
pcssess the necessary qualification.
Through the examination, Bloom
len onstrated that he possessed all
Of the necessary qualifications, but
he was denied his commission for nc
other reason than the fact that he
3 a Jew.
Private Bloom appealed to Presi-
tent Taft and In addition to allow
ing the young soldier n second eX-
animation. the chief executive of
he United States. who also is the
Communicating of the United
States army, publicly eensured the
commanding officer, who had de-
lined to bestow the title of second
lieutenant on Bloom.
When President Taft took this
action he not only indicated the
United States as a nation of homes
and fair play, but he pleased al
If the broad-minded citizens, This
s not Russia
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

Well. well, WELL" said the kindly
stranger, patting little Mollie on the
head. Il suppose you are your papa's
little darlirg?"
Il don't know yet. thir," lisped Moi
lie. The court hathn't dethided yet.
Jutht now I'm the pet OF the Matri-
iEonial Fidelity and Cathualty Trutht
company, thir Life.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
UNCLE WALT
THE POET PHILOSOPHER

that doesn't count! We lead with vast
the dead ones
o We learn little bit ana
FOOL then old Eucids stuff we hit We learn suhe~
KNOWJEDGE of datesWhch busts
pates And school take way IN
this can't apply the things We've
spuned The hopeful kids we
be built
engines fire. has Causos gift
the Whaer tho talent tho
dog-eared
volumes o things they should
s e., So ln9aax1neec>.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
Iced Chocolate.

put two heaping teaspoonfuls Of
grated chocolate In double boiler
and add gradually two cupfuls of wa
ter. stir over the fire and cook rapid
" for IS minutes. Beat thoroughly.
AN half pint OF cream and stand
aside TO cool When cool fll glass
one.third full of finely chopped ice
and then fill half fall of chocolate
Place spoonful Of whipped cream on
TOP. Serve with small cakes
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

Ultra-fashionables at places where
the richest costumes appear show the
whole foot and ankle as they walk 1t
Seen as though the bootmaker and
hosiery manufacturers would have to
return to simpler styles themselves
before the liking for short skirts de
creases. Footwear is dainty ana pref.
ty as 1t has seldom ever been before,
and the short skirts are frank recog-
milton nf ~
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
IekAE- .1A..,zeeeN-.


~ don't blame that cook OF ours for
wanting more salary" remarked Mr.
Growcher.
but you always are complaining OF
the TODD she prepares"
Certainly She undoubtedly wants
larger income so that she 7an si,
ford to eat at restaurant
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

A fake promoter, arrested on q
charge OF engaging in 100000
swiadle, escaped from prison on
erutches and has successfully eluded
posse near san Francisco. The
posse must be pursuing him in in
valid chairs.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

All the theatrical critics in New
York are poking fun as Gaby Deslys,
former cbarmer of King Manuel,
formerly of Portugal The critics
say the art about which she has had
SO much to say. is among the mis-
sing, and several OF the critics ac-
tually limited that she isn't so pretty
Judging from what the critics say
those persons who paid as high IA
SIS to see Gaby, are in need OF
guardians
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

The two-year-old son of Prince
Halle de Sagan Mrs. Prince Halle
de Sagan, nee Anna Gould, has been
given the title of Duke de Sagan. Tie
was entitled to the title all right,
because his mama paid for it in adj
vance long time ago.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

"Rag-time" music, pronounced
depraving by the faculty, has been
placed under ban at Wesleyan Col
lege How about some of those re-
cent popular love novels the girls
have been reading?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

Word is received that Vincent AS
tor, only son of Col. John Jacob As
tor, who recently married Miss Man
define Force, is going to become a
lawyer. Is the colonel contemplat-
ing another divorce?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
A Eortifxlnn Experlence.

You dictate all your letters?"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
Sometimes you can get pretty good
idea of how little attention your letter
is going to receive by watching the
manner and facial expression OF the
stenographer."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
Cause for Surprise.

A foo, and his money are parted quite
soon
IL as true as a shoes made of leather:
But the thing that surprises us most Is
the fact
How the two gel so often together
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

valid in Illinois. Just to what ex-
tent this ruling will effect the popu-
iation Of Illinois depends entirely
upon the patronage Illinoisans have
been giving the Reno courts.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30

In the event some member OF the
future generation should be struck
BY a mail pouch thrown from an
aeroplane, could he be charged with
obstructing the mail?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
The Essential Preliminary,

Miss 1anguish-Do you think the
first step to woman's marriage is
love?
Miss Pert-No; ! think the first
step to her marriage is when some
body asks her
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
Faradoxlo=l Pleasure,

This thing of going to see baseball
games Is a sort of twist isn't it?"
an what way?"
why. folks take outings In order
to see innings
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-30
Inld Him Why.

Mr.. Nicefello (cautiously)-Why are
you so cold and distant?
Sweet Girl tquietly) sofa is
too heavy for me to move UP to your
chair.--New York Weekly.