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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
Bizarre Color Effects.

Some Of the latest models in tub
frocks show bizarre and even weird
combinations Of color. For instance.
a violet linen has collar. cuffs and
strappings Of turquoise linen and
revers Of some black and white
striped wash goods. A chocolate-toned
linen-ugly as possible lis Diped with
tomato red and finished with wide
revers Of white pique. And a black
and white striped lawn Is made con-
spicuous BY q belt, waist and sleeve
band trimming combining red. blue.
green. black and purple In q geometric
pattern
A pleasing change from the ubiquit-
Gus. overpopular band Of plain ma
terial as q finish to the high-waisted
frock OF striped summer goods was a
group Of three scant rufies seen on a
black and white striped wolfe. The
peasant waist was redeemed from
plainress by ceinture and fchu Of
black satin. The wearer was slen-
der girl Of perhaps seventeen.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
Relatives and Friends Surfer to Save
Life Of English Farmers Wife
She Receivers.

London.--Skin grating operations
on a remarkable scale have resulted
in the complete recovery OF Mrs
Hawkey, a farmers wife living at
Beauchamp Roding. in Essex. who
was badly burned about the arms and
back when some clothes she was
cleaning with petrol became ignited.
No fewer than 20 relatives and friends
allowed skin to be grated from their
bodies on Mrs Hawkey.
For months after the accident"
said Mrs Hswkey. In narrating her
experience. Il lay in very serious
condition. and at last the surgeons
who attended me agreed that needed
a fresh supply of skin.
THE question as to where 1t should
come from was settled Immediately.
Relatives and friends. regardless Of
the pain involved, We'd with one an.
other in being first to undergo the
grating operation"
So many friends underwent the OBJ
Grafton for her sake that Mrs. Hawk.
ey forgets exactly how many there
were, but there must have been at
least 20. including her husband. four
brothers, three sisters. four uncles.
sister-In-law. and several cousins and
friends
-Ail displayed the utmost fortitude
in their sufferings." said Mrs. Hawk
ey. "and the surgeons were astonish-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
Lapidary Tells How Public Is
Fooled by Bogus Jewels.
Kireon, When Properly Cut, More
Brilliant Than Real Diamonds, Ex-
pert Asserts-Pure White
Most Sought For.

Boston.-The majority of brides to-
day are wearing fake diamonds. ac-
cording to Fred A Kneip. q lapsdary.
to whom successive inspectors OF
gems at the custom house have re-
ferred.
Most Of the stones that are mount
ed are not real" ne says. "and a
great many of the so-called diamonds
worn today are fictitious Nor is 1t
alone the private individual who is
sometimes imposed upon Wholesale
adulteration is not confined to sugar
and -four. Papers OF gem stones Sc
lected by the importer can be adul-
terated with wide variety of imita-
ton and similar appearing stones.
Frequently. too, diamonds that
have been handed down through gen.
erations are found to be nothing more
than paste. Such a case came to my
notice when a drummer for a large
New York stone house. in a Boston
lawyers office. submitted to me a bril-
liant white stone weighing perhaps
two and one-half carats, which had
been placed In his hands to be taken
to New York for examination. found
1t to be nothing but a brilliant cut
strass. or paste. This stone. It was
understood. was held In the highest
estimation by its owner. who had in
herited 1t from deceased relative
who had always valued 1t as an heir
loom of great value
Again. an examination OF a num-
Der OF fine rubies sent me by a we'll
known firm to be recut disclosed the
fact that while they we're all alike in
appearance, both In color and In style
OF cut. they were only about half real.
Returning them Immediately with
this announcement. the firm submit
ted the whole paper OF rubies for ex-
animation. and half OF these also
found to be unreal This house had
already sold the major portion Of
these stones in good faith. and had
purchased them from New York Inn
porting house of high standing.
"One reason OF this deception OF
even experts" he explains. rs that 1t
is commonly supposed that the dia-
mond is the only stone that has a
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
Bankers. Brokers and shopkeepers
Make Excavations for Structure
in New York Town.

New York.--Led by the Rev. Hediey
Cock. summer, visitors and natives OF
the little village of Greenwood Lake.
N. p. have just completed excaya
tons for an edifice to be erected In
the main thoroughfare by the Protes-
tant Episcopal church Of the Good
Shepherd.
With their sleeves rolled up and In
overalls. bankers. brokers and mer
chants from the city joined with local
shopkeepers. farmers and even the
proprietor of the Greenwood Lake
tavern in using the shovels Some Of
the city men are now walking wi.h the
aid OF canes and consulting their ply
sicians regarding the length Of time
required for the mending Of a lame
back
At one stage Of the work II WAS
feared that Greenwood Lake would
have a scandal. That was when the
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22

this case IL proved quite disastrous
to the polish of the stone.
But the diamond Is not the only
stone that has its counterparts In ma
ture. The pale blue and green beryls
may with difficulty be distinguished
from Montana sapphires OF the same
color.
Certain pale blue sapphires have
their exact duplicates in spinels OF
the same color Abe oriental ruby.
which is puzzle, Is very generally
duplicated by a softer mineral known
to commerce as the ruby spinei.
Certain shades of amethyst can
scarcely be told from indian sap
phires. The orange colored sapphire
is precisely matched by the Madeira
topaz. which is merely quartz
There are a variety Of cat's-tyes.
the precious one being the chrysoberyi
cat's-eye Poor specimens OF this are
sometimes duplicated in quartz. and
the Japanese initiate it In abalone
shell. different colors being secured
by polishing on different layers OF the
she'll Another cat's-eye mistaken for
the gem variety is the crocodolite, or
iger-eye. which is nothing but petrt-
fed asbestos artificially colored-"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22

was the first to spy the nest. and he
confided the affair 10 the policeman
on duty, who. after due elaboration.
Informed one of the royal footmen.
The last-named parsonage happened
to be something Of naturalist and
after severely warning butchers and
bakers boys against disturbing the
enterprising bird. passed the story on
to the royal maid servants. who in
turn informed one Of the ladiesin-
waiting.
This lady. who was not on duty.
wrote Of the incident to Queen Mary
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22

Al say it's shame for your husband
70 lay the law down to you as he
does"
But he doesn't. He has never tried
70 boss me one single time
You used to be out every after
noon"
he just thought It was a little too
much
You haven't been to the club in
four weeks"
stephen said he'd rather stay
home"
You didn't ride out all last week. f"
But we haven't carriage Of our
cvn. you know, and the hired ones are
very expensive"
Just So Everybody said Stephen
Roberts would put an end to your ex-
ravagances. oh. he's bossing you all
rightl"
When the visitor had departed Mrs.
Roberts sat down and reviewed the
situation. Was her husband bossing
herr Was he .humbling her to the
tustf Was he insidiously curtailing
her privileges? MOI Yesi Come to
link Of It. he was actually playing
ne domestic tyrant and wearing a
mask while doing IT. Other folks had
noticed II right along. but she had
been foolish and blind. She had given
~ this and given up that. and now
people were calling her humble catl
And did that domestic tyrant Of a
Stephen Roberts think any more OF
her for her sacrifices, as she named
nemi Not bit He would simply
90 on demanding more He had asked
: nsr to give up hired carriages, but
nag be given up cigars? He had asked
her TO eliminate her club, but wasn't
ne riding the goat at his Masonic
oose one night a week7
Mrs Clara Roberts had three hours
% think things over before her hus-
osnd came up to dinner. That was
Plenty Of time to arouse her obstinacy.
ana when be entered the house she
vas ready for him. The love-light
aso some out OF her eyes. There was
req spot on either cheek. She wait
= I'VE minutes for him to ask what
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
For the Hostess

ket or box filled with all sorts of has
tily collected articles-handkerch
balls. hats. hair ribbons. pocket knives.
ETC.. which are to be passed on one
at time until the end of the line
is reached. the last player, tepustttuK
the objects on the ground beside him.
begins at once to pass them back. The
line first accomplishing the task wins.
Here Is q new version Of blind
mans buzz Divide the players into
sides; all on one side are blindfoided
and the other side are given little
bells. No running Is allowed and only
certain space allowed TO play in.
When caught the bell is surrendered
and the captive is blindfolded A most
laughable stunt is to seat two persons
opposite each other on the ground,
blindfold them and see who can feed
the other small saucer Of rolled
cracker crumbs first This Is a popu-
lar game with the birds. for they are
assured a most luxurious meal after
the merry picnickers are gone. For
grown-up young people the game OF
Mystic Thoughts" is a good one. and
II cleyerly done is really quite excit-
ing. Two persons work together aud
arrange their method beforehand.
They tell the company. that much Of
their success depends upon their con-
centration. One Of the two then dis
appears out OF sight and hearing. the
one remaining asks the circle to def
nitely settle on a trade and think Of
that one thing so steadily that the
right thought may be transmitted to
the absent one, VINO is then asked TO
come back. The co-worker asks q
number Of questions such as at is q
painter?" NO" is It a minister"
NO" lis 1t blacksmith" Yes"
The trick lie to mention a profession
| Just before the trade agreed upon Is
mentioned
Another mystic stunt is called
'Black Art" An object is decided
upon and the questioner asks his CO
worker all sorts Of articles. mention
ing a black object, just before the
right one. II often takes some time
to discover these tricks and some
times the company remain 'mystined,
which is SO much the better. as they
are good for another party.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
Her Domestic Tyrant
BY CARL JENKINS

some folks wondered at the mar
ssre between Stephen Roberts and
Glars Colby, and others admitted
sbst II might be a good thing. Some
foIFs wondered because Stephen was
an old. bachelor and set in his ways.
rh,le the young lady was known to be
rather Eighty and fiirty. Some admit
ted because they thought an old bach
elor was just the husband to make
frivolous wife settle down.
There was one thing Miss Clara
bragged of SIS a girl. and that was that
nobody could manage her. Whatever
she wanted to do she would do. Her
marriage wasn't going to make a bit
Of difference about that. She said so
10 Stephen. His answer is not record
I'd. but whatever It was he probably
did some thinking. and perhaps he
made up his mind to pursue certain
policy.
II was weeks after the wedding be-
fore there was a clash. The husband
made a suggestion now and then, In
stead OF commanding or nagging.
While they were only suggestions. the
zoung wife found herself following
them without opposition. and this
pleasant state Of affairs might have
continued but for an even more frivo-
lous wife who dropped in one after
noon TO say:
@Clara Roberts, do you know that
ali the folks are talking about the way
you've been humbled since your mar.
risgeY"
WHAT humboldt" was the ex-
clamation-
yes. Everybody notices it. You
used to have a mind Of your own. but
now you are as humble as cat We
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
An Early TaxImeter.

The taximeter cab is not an inven-
uor Of yesterday. Such a vehicle was
snovn to the Chinese ages before the
Cnristian era. Now we learn from a
rEris contemporary that the Emperor
eonmodus possessed a similar car
mage. Commodus. some viii remem-
ser' vas the worthless son Of q cele-
mated father. the Emperor known as
Marcus Aurelius through his "Medita-
tons
commodus came to an untimely II
nq unmerited end about 1872 A. d.
ne posed as Hercules and was the
'slo OF about seven hundred gladia-
or'ai contests with defenceless oppo-
1ean His reign lasted only a year
sno MS successor. Pertinax. sold his
es'onsings at auction. and one Of the
20. We are told. was carriage which
moved marked at the same time
sne space covered and the time SO oc-
capied.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
n feather decoration is a fan

High feather decoration is fall
millinery keynote.
Never were SO many sheer. plain
striped silk waists.
Long top coats are carried In near
iy all vacation trunks.
Eyelet embroidery has q strong
vogue in new millinery.
With the promise Of wider skirts
comes the return Of rufiies-
White pumps were probably never
before in so great demand.
More and more insistent becomes
the prophecy of wider skirts.
The dainty dchu introduced this
summer has become more than popu-
lar
White linen Is apparently the sea
sons favorite material for tub dresses.
Ecru mousseline de sole has super
seeded white for separate collars and
cuffs.
Hosiery in every case matches the
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
SWALLOWS FRONT DOOR KEY
Feat Following Dose Of carboile Acid
Gives Monticello IN. W Young
ster Distinction

Monticello. NJ Y.-After drinking
carbolic acid and swallowing a four
inch door-key. three-year-old Harry
Fulton is enjoying life as much as
any of his playmates-
Recently he found bottle OF acid
and sampled It. Prompt action of ply
sicians saved him. The other day.
presumably feeling the necessity Of
brass lining to his stomach for acid
experiments. he proceeded to swallow
the ancient door key. He shows no
III effects. but the doctors say an op
Grafton win be necessary.
There is CONSERVATION IN the Full
ton household. Harry holds the only
key to the front door. and does not
seem to care what may happen.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22


Affairs Japanesque are always ef-
fective and pleasing to ones guests.
To make the rooms as really Japanese
as possible much of the furniture
should be removed. partitioning on
spaces where necessary with japanese
paper screens. Use towering shrubs.
almond blossoms (artificial), chrys-
anthemums and butterflies suspended
by invisible black threads. The host
ess must bow very low three times,
saying "Konichiwa" when the guests
arrive and ."Sayonara" when they
leave. Tea should be served with no
cream; use cups without handles.
Sponge cakes may be served II rice
ones are not obtainable. also pre-
served ginger. II something cold is
wished have cherry ice. Those who
assist should wear kimonos.
Have some young girls In japanese
costumes play bag ball" (dama). Have
a number Of bright-colored bags filed
with dried beans. Each girl tries to
keep as many bags going as possible
without dropping them. Another
amusing game is played by means Of
long silk scarf. in the center Of
which is a loose knot or loop. held
midway between the two players who
hold the scarf and the floor. On one
side Of the loop player sits. On the
other side is small object. flower,
bean bag. even a thimble. The
player who sits by the loop tries to
slip her hand through. grab the small
article and take her hand back again
before those holding the loop can
draw It tight and make her hand
prisoner.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
Put : Tax on Cats.

Puss is no favorjte with the Nun
ich city councillors. They have now
decided to impose tar on cats.
The supporters of the new impost
contend that the keeping Of cats
involves danger to the public health.
besides frequently constituting a nui-
sance to the neighbors. When own
ers have to take out yearly license
It is thought that cats will be better
cared for. It is hoped, too. that with
lesser number Of cats the wanton
slaughter Of singing and other small
birds might be diminished This
measure of the Munich city council
is believed to be the first attempt
made by any government or local
authority to tax cats.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
esmes Tor Outdoor partIe.

All this summer outdoor affairs
have been very popular and in conse-
quence we have all been on the look
out for pastimes suitable for the
lawn. the shore and the porch One
called "stagarino" is played by hav-
ing two bases opposite each other. say
at either end Of the grounds; the
players are en- either side with 1T"
in the middle (the latter being cho-
sen by drawing lots or the old-time
method Of counting out''). The game
is to run from one goal 10 the other
without being caught. When once
touched he or she joins In trying to
catch the others.
Fire buckets" IL another Jolly
game, so called from the old way OF
passing buckets Of water from hand
to hand in the volunteer fire compa-
MES. The players are formed In two
long lines opposite each other with
captains at the head who have bas-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
Artificial Leather.

A prize of 5000 francs has been
awarded to a Belgian inventor. Louis
Gevaert. for his unusual superior arti
fetal leather. The process consists
in the more or less intimate impres-
ration of stout cloth with fannie al
buminoid substances. Shoes made Of
this are said TO possess not only the
resistance and elasticity Of natural
leather. but its durability Of wear.
Moreover, they are much cheaper.
costing. including manufacture. only
four francs (about 80 cents) and be-
ing sold at about six francs pei
pair.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
MANY GIVE SKIN TO WOMAN

ed by so wonderful demonstration
Of family loyalty and affection.
Perhaps the greatest pluck. con-
sidering his age. was displayed by my
little ten-year-old brother. who had
deep incision made in his arm. He
refused to take any anaesthetic and
bore his sufferings bravely. Altogeth-
er some 200 pieces Of skin were graft
ed onto me and and the operation
lasted over several months"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
KING PROTECTS SMALL BIRD
Wise Thrush Builds Near Buckingham
PaIace-Must Not BE Disturbed
on Any Account.

London.-Here is a curious story OF
how even the most trivial things
reach the ear Of the king.
Close to the tradesmen's entrance
at Buckingham palace is bush. and
In this particular bush bold thrush
built her nest in fun view Of anyone
who might pass BY. A butchers boy
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
Auto mows Hay.

Lenox, Mass.-So heavy is the hay
crop on the October Mountain estate
of Harry Payne Whitney that he is
using one Of his high-powered auto
mobiles to propel the moving ma
chine. With it he can cut more hay
in one day than horse-drawn mower
can in three. About FIVE hundred
acres are cut over TO get hay for the
moose. deer and elk during the win
ter.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22

slow moving pen for several minutes,
growing more restless as she thought
ever the matter
Grandpa" she said finally, -dont
you write to papa. Let mamma write
to him"
'Why?r asked her grandfather.
why don't you want me to write to
your father?"
We'll" Marjorie answered. after q
slight hesitation. you always tell him
about God, and it's me he wants to
hear about "--Lippincott's Magazine
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
arlmes sad;. ttanaman ouIts.

Sydney. N. S. W-The government
hangman has resigned. owing to bad
times"
Since the present labor government
went into office seven persons have
been sentenced to death. but In every
case the sentence was committed. and
the executioner deprived OF his fee
TIL salary attached to the Office Is
$500 per annum. plus $50 whenever
the holders services are requisftioned
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
cuh COS HIs Goa.

Chicago.--Ordered to shoot all un-
muzzled dogs. Copper William Evans
started out to do his duty. He met a
yellow cur and pulled out his gun.
but the cur wagged its tail and
whined. SO Evans resigned rather
than shoot IL.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
5000. 900 In New York.

New York.--The population Of New
York city passed the 100000 mark
August 1. according to figures pre-
pared by the health department The
statistician estimates that the city
now has 5.000.40 residents. gain OF
about 100000 for the past year. The
Official figures Of the United States
census bureau for 1910 were 4.7o6. $50.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22

at Windsor. and her majesty imme-
diately informed the king. who
promptly issued orders that on no ac-
count was the bird to be disturbed
The wise thrush Matched out q fine
brood of young. and the male bird
MARBLES defiantly all day just to show.
apparently. that he is in court cir
cles."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
wha. Papa Wanted.

a. a1'ie Martorie's grandfather, q re-
,.. sa clergyman. was writing to her
49, VINO was q travelling man.
ofie watched bis serious face and
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22

NyHE first is In olive green case
ment cloth. The skirt 10 quite
plain. with Just deep hem. The
Magyar bodice has prettily
shaped front arranged over a yoke of
broderie Anglaise. Buttons and
straps OF braid trim the fronts. also
over-sleeves. which are split up at the
outside; the under-sleeves are of the
broderie to match yoke A little col
lar Of material finishes the neck. Ma
terials required: AZ yards easement
cloth 40 inches wide. u yard broderie
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-22
MADAME MERRL

shade Of the gown with which it Is
worn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-23
Farms for Sale !!

The best value in farms which are offered in
this locality can be obtained just at this time.
II interested, read every word Of these descrip-
tions carefully and tell your friends about
them. Zach one is good trade.
Eighty acre proposition located only one and
one halt miles from Williamstown, ON the main
road, near neighbors and very pleasant place.
win keep fifteen COWS and team. Nine room
house in good condition. Horse barn and COW
barn. SO X IS feet. with basement, The tillage
land is nearly level and all machine moving
IL is very productive. Nice little sugar bush,
equipped with tools, and plenty Of fruit Until
June list, this farm can be purchased for S38lo,
and the owner will include ten head of stock,
three or four hogs, nearly new set of sugar
tools good set of farming tools throughout,
including wagons, sleds and cream separator, IN
fact, everything necessary to carry on farm OF
this size, and ii sold within the next ten days
will also include IS run of hard wood You will
buy this If you look IL over. b6
Farm, stock and tools on the main road to
Chelsea four miles from Williamstown. Con-
tains $50 acres Of good, productive land, suit
ably divided. There is wood enough to pay for
the place. Comfortable house and three barns
with warm stable. Price, including ten cows,
six calves, two horses, one brood SOW, one
shoat. good set of farming tools, cream sepa-
rator. and growing crops for only $3.50. This
farm can be purchased with $1,000 down. You
will look long ways before you find as good
deal as this at the price 90
Farm in Marshtield containing 65 acres, which
will carry ten COWS. has good comfortable set
of buildings and so 900 feet of soft wood timber,
which can be bought for $1,000. Terms, one
half cash. Personal property can be bought az
the right price. 90
Let us show these properties to you.