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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Our Voices,

/ think our conversational soprano,
as sometimes overheard in the cars.
arising from group of young persons
who have taken the train at one of
our great industrial centers, for in
stance, young persons Of the female
sex, we will say, who have hustled In
full dressed, engaged in loud, strident
speech, and who, after free discussion,
have fixed on two. or more double
seats, which having secured, they pro-
coed to eat apples and hand round
daguerreotypes-I say, l think the
conversational soprano, heard under
these circumstances. would not be
among the allurements the old enemy
would put in requisition were he get
ting up a new temptation of st. An
thony.
There are sweet voices among us,
We all know, and voices not musical,
1t may be, to those who hear them
for the first time, yet sweeter to us
than any we shall hear until we listen
to some warbling angel in the over
ture to that eternity of blissful har-
monies We hope to enjoy. But why
should l tell lies? II my friends love
me, it is because I try to tell the
truth. i never heard but two voices
in my life that frightened me by their
Observation-Disclosures.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13

building purposes, but principally to
rid the country Of the insects which
are the most formidable pests of that
climate.
In founding a nest the termites erect
first a single pinnacle several feet
high and very small about the base.
and then others near It; finally these
are consolidated into a single dome
and the middle pinnacles, having per
formed their part as scaffolding, are
removed. When 1t has reached its
maximum size the nest is rounded
dome of hard. solid clay upon whose
outer surface grass and weeds grow
freely, and in the dry season 1t looks
not unlike a haycock.
The injuries wrought by these In
sects are terrible. They invade every
vegetable fiber except cotton and de-
stroy wood, mating, linen and wooden
clothing, books and parchment by sap
and mine. They habitually avoid the
air and light. not because Of an an
tipathy to them, but because OF their
moist atmosphere. In consequence of
this popularity their ravages are IN
observed till everything sinks into
ruins When they desire to reach a
certain point a covered gallery is i'm
mediately built to that point, that they
may reach it unseen. African villages
which have been abandoned, in year
or two have utterly disappeared and
the ground on which they stood is
found covered with vegetation. Posts
are sometimes so riddled that slight
kick will dissipate them, leaving moth
ing in their stead but heap of dust
and debris. At Tourney, Charente
France, a whole dinner party, guests,
host, table and all were let down
through the floor into the cellar with
out a moments warning in conse
ouence of the termites' depredations
In the flooring and beams.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Co, the Rich Indian.

The per capita wealth of the Indian
is approximately s2.130. that for other
Americans is only little more than
$1,000. The lands owned by the In
dams are rich in oil. timber and other
natural resources of all kinds. Some
of the best timber land in the United
States is owned by Indians.
The value of their agricultural lands
runs up in the millions. The ranges
which they possess support about 5OO,-
900 sheep and cattle, owned by lessees,
bringing in a revenue of more than
s272,0 to the various tribes besides
providing feed for more than 1900, 900
head of horses, cattle. sheep and goats
belonging to the Indians themselves.
Practically the only asphalt deposits
In the United States are on Indian
lands.-Red Man.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Add to Cost of Living.

The American Magazine reprints
letter which was sent to the Massa-
chusetts cost of living commission. 1t
goes as follows:
1T seems to me that the elimination
of waste is nearly impossible in house
holds where there are numerous serv-
ants; at least, | have found it so,
with only one, and the waste rises in
geometrical progression with the num-
Der employed. l have now been doing
my own cooking for nearly a year and
I feed my family twice as we'll on
about two-thirds the cost. A large
part of the saving comes in the eco
nomical use of meat. | make a de-
licious dinner with a few scraps of
meat that a cook would give to the
dog.
Then I depend a good deal on
soups, which l invent to suit my
larder. A few cold baked beans, with
a little tomato and bit of meat on a
bone, or little left over gravy, make
a soup that all eat with much pleasure
and it is so nourishing that it goes far
to make the dinner. Most people do
not understand how different a soup
is when 1t has simmered a good many
hours The soup that has been boiled
fast a couple of hours will taste fiat
and uninteresting, whereas the same
soup five hours later will have such
a delicious blend Of favors that all
you know is that 1t is nice without
being able to distinguish the ingre
dents Again it is time that counts
Cooks waste the coffee and tea hor
ribly. Mix the coffee with cold water
the night before with an eggshell
and bring 1t to a boil in the morning
and you do not need a great deal fol-
a good cup of coffee. The tea in the
kitchen is piled into the teapot and
thrown out with but little of the good
ness extracted. Another frightfu
waste is the coal. | use less thar
half as much as any girl l ever haG
and my stove bakes better. never
complain of the draught, as she doe:
or did after burning all the goodness
out of her coal in the first hour after
lighting"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
The League of PoIiteness.

The League of Politeness has been
formed I'M Berlin. 1t aims at inculcat-
ing better manners among the people
of Berlin. 1t was founded upon the
initiative of Fraulein Cecelie Meyer,
who was inspired by an existing Or
ganization in Rome. In Difference to
the parent organization the Berlin
league has chosen the Italian motto,
PRO gentilezza." This will be en-
blazoned upon an attractive little
medal worn where Germans are ac-
customed to wear the insignia of or
ders. The idea is that a GLANCE at
the ''talisman" will annihilate any in
clination to indulge in bad temper or
discourteous language. Amy polite
person" is eligible for membership.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
New Process Of Staining Glass.

The art Of coloring glass has been
lost and rebound, jealousy guarded
and maliciously stolen so many times
in the history Of civilization that It
seems almost impossible to say any.
thing new on glass staining. Yet
process has been discovered for ma
king the stained glass used in windows
which is a departure from anything
known at the present time. What the
Venetians and the Phoenicians knew
of 1t we cannot tell.
The glass first receives its design in
mineral colors and the whole is then
fired in a heat so intense that the col.
oring matter and the glass are indis-
solubly fused. The most attractive
feature of this method Is the sur.
face acquires peculiar pebbled char.
acter in the heat. so that when the
glass is in place the lights are delight.
fully soft and mellow.
In making a large window in many
shades each panel Is separately mould.
ed and bent and the sections are a..
sembled in a metal frame.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Home Thouoht.

1T must have been frightful," said
Mrs. Bossim to her husband, who was
in the earthquake. Tell me what
was your first thought when you
awakened in your room at the hotel
and heard the alarm"
my first thought was of you." an
swered Mr.. Bossim.
How noble!"
yes. First thing knew, a vase OF
the mantel caught me on the ear;
then chair whirled in my direction,
and when l jumped to the middle of
the room four or five books and a
framed picture struck me all at once"
Even after saying that, he affected
to wonder what made her so angry for
the remainder Of the evening.-Mack's
National Monthly.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
CONCERNING USE OF PLUMES
Newest Trimming in Millinery Shows
Styles Such as Our Mothers
Never Dreamed OF.

The newest trimming in millinery
emphasizes the use of plumes. Such
plumes! The word centuries up ar in
finite variety of styles of which or
mothers or grandmothers knew moth
ing, and fair women of today can be
doubly grateful for the efforts Sf MILL
ners.
Garlands of plumes are used on
broad. low bats. They are spotted and
flecked with color, and some are made
of layers OF different shades. giving a
wonderfully irridescent effect.
On velvet turbans the use of a sim
gle plume attached at the front, and
extending toward the back in a slant
ing line, is quite evident. This line for
the plume Is used on large hats as
well. And speaking of the wide. fiat
shapes leads us to the Introduction of
ostrich feathers to edge the brim. Two
successful Paris milliners have done
this with great effect.
Feather rosettes are made of ostrich
plumes. Concentric circles of cut
feathers are placed around a jeweled
center. At the side of a turban or on
the upturned brim Of large velvet
hat this new type Of ornament is ex
tremely chic.
A feather band is being used on
many large hats. Black and white
plumes are favored for these orna
ments. They are detachable, hooking
at one side. This idea is attractive
for a change of trimming means g
4, change Of hat.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Enumeration.

On her arrival in New York Nine.
Sara Bernhard, replying to a compli.
ment on her youthful appearance.
said: THE secret Of my youth? 1t
is the good God-and then, you know,
l work all the time. But l am a
great-grandmother, she continued,
thoughtfully, so how can these many
compliments be true? / am afraid my
friends are exaggerating."
Nine. Bernhardt's laugh, spontane-
Gus as a girls. prompted a chorus Of
mo, no."
YES" said the actress. 'uncon-
scious exaggeration, like the French
nurse on the boulevard. Our boule-
wards are much more crowded than
your streets, you know, and, although
we have numerous accidents, things
aren't quite as bad as the nurse sug'
gested.
Her little charge, a boy Of six.
begged her to stop while In a crowd,
surrounding an automobile accident.
Please wait the little boy said, Want
to see the man who was run over.
No; hurry his nurse answered
There will be plenty more to see
further on"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Had Money In lumps.

Charles H. Rosenberg of Bavaria
had Jumps on his shoulders, elbows,
and hips when he arrived here from
Hamburg on the Kaiserin Auguste Vic
tosia. In fact, there was series OF
smaller Jumps along his spine, much
like a mountain range, as it is present
ed on a bas-relief map.
The Jumps were about the size OF
good Oregon apples, and as Rosen-
berg passed before the immigration
1octor for observation, the doctor said
softly to himself, See that lump"
Then he asked Mr.. Rosenberg to step
aside.
You seem like a healthy man."
said the doctor, but cannot pass you
until know the origin of those Jumps
on your body" "Ah, 1t is not sick
ness" laughed the man from Bavaria.
Those swellings is money"
Taking off his coat he broke open a
sample lump and showed that it con-
tanned $500 in American bank notes.
He informed the doctor that he had
81 900 in all, with which he was 60
ing to purchase an apple orchard in
Oregon.
He was admitted to the country
New York Tribune.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Fidelity 10 Parole.

Judge Grain Of the Court Of Gen.
eral Sessions has just held . recep-
ton more worthy of note than any
ball. banquet or other high function
Of the season. 1t was held in his
courtroom at night. In response to
its summons came 1T men and WON
en-. some old, some young every one
of whom was a victor over some form
Of temptation; an example of what
human faith can do to help human
weakness to redeem itself and be
strong.
Each Of the company had been con
victed Of some first offense against
the law, and each had been permitted
to go out on parole Of future good
behavior. Each had kept the faith.
The word was as good as a bond.
Those who might have gone down in
the struggle had found q way to rise
and fight again. They were all able
to report good work done and bright
prospects ahead.
Time was when no one was trusted
on his word save men of high degree.
Fidelity to parole was deemed .
princely virtue. Perhaps it is. There
was nothing in Judge Grains recep
ton to disprove 1t.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
WHY He LAUGHED.

Miss Matte belonged to the old
south, and she was entertaining a
guest of distinction.
On the morning following his arrival
she told Tillie, the little colored maid,
to take pitcher of fresh water to
Mr.. Firman's room, and to say that
Miss Matte sent him her compliments,
and that if he wanted a bath, the
bathroom was at his service.
When Tillie returned she said:
Il toll him, Miss Matte, en- he
laughed fit to bus hisself."
Why did he laugh, Tillie?"
Il dunno"
What did you tell him."
Jus what you toll me to-"
Utilize, tell me exactly what you
said"
Il banged de doah, and l said, Mr..
Ffrman, Miss Matte sends you her Tub,
and she says, Now you can get up
and wash yo'self."-Lippincott's Mag
azine.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13

weekly" printed some criticisms Of the
claims made for foods. 1t evidently did
not fancy our reply printed in various news
papers, and brought suit for libel. At the trial
some interesting facts came out
Some Of the chemical and medical experts
differed widely
The following facts, however, were quite
clearly established:
Analysis of brain by an unquestionable au-
thority Geoghegan, shows of Mineral Salts,
Phosphoric Acid and Potash combined (Phos-
plate of Potash, POI per cent Of the total,
6.33 of all Mineral Salts.
This is over one-haH.
Beaunis another authority, shows |Phos-
phoric Acid combined" and Potash 7S44 per
cent from total Of 101.07.
Considerable more than one-half of Phos-
plate of Potash.
Analysis Of Grape-Nuts shows: Potassium
and Phosphorus, (Which join and make Phos
phate of Potash, Is considerable more than
one-half of all the mineral salts ii the food.
DIR. Geo. w. Carey an authority on the con-
stituent elements Of the body, says: THE
gray matter of the brain Is controlled entirely
by the inorganic cell-salt, Potassium Phosphate
phosphate of Potash This salt unites with
albumen and by the addition of oxygen creates
nerve fluid the gray matter of the brain.
OF course. there is a trace Of other salts and
other organic matter in nerv. fluid, but Potas-
SUM Phosphate is the chief factor, and has
the power within itself to attract, by its own
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
To Freshen q Lace Waist.

A tight-cut lingerie waist of white
lace and embroidery gains wonder
fully in elaborateness by the addition
of the latest French fancy. This is
broad band Of net in a pastel shade.
embroidered in soutache braid of the
same color and applied just over the
bust. With this Is worn one of the
new neck scarfs of chiffon, In a color
that exactly matches and with the
ends embroidered in the soutache.
Both OF these are easily made up at
home by any clever needlewoman.
and will go long way toward hiding
the deficiencies of pretty but aging
lingerie waist. The chiffon scarf Is
especially charming when embroid-
cred it's entire length with large coin
dots in satin stitch.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13

law of affinity. all things needed to manufac-
ture the elixir of life"
Further on he says: THE beginning and end
of the matter is to supply the lacking princi-
pie, and in molecular form, exactly as nature
furnishes it in vegetables, fruits and grain.
To supply defciencies-this Is the only law Of
cure"
The natural conclusion Is that II Phosphate
Of Potash is the needed mineral element in
brain and you use food which does not contain
it, you have brain fag because its daily loss is
not supplied.
On the contrary. II you eat food known to
be rich in this element, you place before the
life forces that which nature demands for
brain-building.
In the trial a sneer was uttered because Mr.
Post announced that he had made years Of re-
search in this country and some clinics OF
Europe regarding the effect of the mind on
digestion of food.
But We must be patient with those who
sneer at facts they know nothing about.
Mind does not work well on a brain that il
broken down by lack Of nourshment.
A peaceful and evenly poised mind Is neces-
sary to good digestion.
Worry. anxiety fear. hate, &C., &C.. directly
interfere with or stop the flow of Ptyalin, the
digestive Juice Of the mouth, and also inter-
fere with the flow of the digestive juices of
stomach and pancreas.
Therefore, the mental state of the individual
has much to do (mcre than suspected) with
digestion.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
As to Grasses.

There is nothing that lends so
pleasing n note Of color to somber
room as an attractive bit OF brass. A
brass bowl filed with autumnal flow
ers or foliage. placed in dim corner.
an odd pair Of candle-sticks on a
mahogany mantel and a brass book
rack on the center table, are very
charming and decorative. II one is
fond of artistic things and wishes to
add touches of beauty to ones home.
very quaint pieces can be gathered at
moderate prices at the old shops that
abound in every large city. Antique
brasses are becoming rare, and they
are within the means of almost every
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Chew Tea In Slam,

Tokyo. Japan.-In Siam they chew
tea in place Of tobacco. They call 1t
mieng. 1t is in a plug, like chewing
tobacco. and has a villainous smell
due to the fermentation it has under
gone. The tea that the Siamese en-
ploy for chewing purposes is very
coarse. rank plant 1t is gathered like
ordinary tea. but the leaves, after be-
Ing compressed into plugs, are buried
for IL days. They ferment during
burial and on their resurrection are
very, very fragrant, indeed. The STA
mese boatmen chew tea, the 'rickshaw
men chew 1t and even the littera-
teurs chew it. They say 1t makes
them work better.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
THE NEW SHOE BUCKLES
Cut Steel and Rhinestone Predominant
for Decorating Evening Slipper
This Season.

Cut steel and rhinestone predomi-
nate In the shoe buckle for decorating
the evening slipper this season. In the
cut steel. which has very refined APP
pearance. the designs are very beauti-
full The buckles made OF this mate
rial seem to be the leading ones.
They are made oblong and large,
and though this is actually the choice
among the metals. there are other
sizes and other metals still available.
Cor though 1t is quite new. 1t does not
exclude any Of the others that with
some are still popular.
Rhinestone buckles are favored next
20 steel and there is a wide variety OF
these from which to make a choice.
Small and large ornaments. square
and round ornaments. oblong and star
shaped ornaments-in fact. In the
rhinestone one can get an ornament
in almost any shape a person desires.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Cretonne lampshades.

The very newest and prettiest thing
in home decoration is the lampshade
of shirred cretonne or lowered silk.
For these. heavy wire frames are pur-
chased, the round shape being the
best. The cretonne or silk is then
shirred tightly under this frame, and
clamped or glued to 1t. A narrow Dor
der of furniture gimp couceals the
joining place.
In tapestry. this variety of lamp
shade becomes really gorgeous. The
idea, of course. can be applied in any
of these materials to candleshades as
well.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Hard on the Mare.

Twice. as the bus slowly wendell its
way up the steep Cumberland Gap, the
door at the rear opened and slammed.
At first those inside paid little heed;
but the third time demanded to know
why they should be disturbed In this
fashion.
Whist" cautioned the driver,
doan't spake so loud; she'll overhear
u.s."
'WhO?"
The mare. Spake low, Shure, Oi'm
desavin tn crayture. Every tonne
she ears tn door close. she thinks
won O. yez Is gettin' down ter walk
up tn hill, an that sort o. raises her
sperrits. "-Success Magazine.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Where He Was Queer.

The negro. on occasions. displays .
fine discrimination in the choice Of
words.
Who's the best Whitewater In
town." inquired the new resident.
Ale Hall am a bond Artist with q
whitewash brush, sah," answered the
colored patriarch eloquently.
We'll, tell him to come and white
wash my chicken house tomorrow"
Uncle Jacob shook his head dubi-
ously.
"Ah don believe, sab, ah'd engage
Ale Hall to whitewash chicken
house, sah."
why, didn't you say he was a good
whitewasher?"
Yes, sab. powerful good white
washer, sab; but mighty queer about
q chicken house, sab, mighty queer!"
-Mack's National Monthly.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13

and fancy feathers, wings and ribbons
are all available. The soft caps are
more simply trimmed.
Soft caps of fur or fur fabrics are
easily made at home. The crown Is In
four sections. like boys jockey cap,
and the brim a slightly curved collar,
which is wide enough to turn up about
the crown. This is lined with silk or
satin, A fine wire may be introduced
in the outside brim edge to advantage.
1t should be put In between the fabric
and the lining, and will serve to keep
the hat shapely.
Such hats of plush or fur are very
comfortable-a real protection to the
head, and the becomingness is new
discovery. 1t is all in adjusting the
right shape to the head in the right
way.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
The "Country Churchyard."

Those who recall Gray's "Elegy in
a Country Churchyard" will remember
that the peaceful spot where the
rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep"
Poges, Buckinghamshire. In the pro-
sale pages of a recent issue Of the
Gazette there appears an order in
council providing tina, ordinary inter.
ments are henceforth forbidden in the
churchyard
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
Moslem Traditions,

Ramadan is the month exalted by
Moslems above all others. In that
month the KoranC,according to Mos
lem tradition-was brought down by
Gabriel from heaven and delivered to
men in small sections. In that month,
Mohammed was accustomed to retire
from Mecca to the cave of Hira, for
prayer and meditation. In that month
Abraham, Moses and other prophets
received their divine revelations. In
that month the doors of heaven are
always open, the passages to hell are
shut, and tne devils are chained" So
run the traditions-The Christian
Herald.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
One From the Cashier.

The harmless customer leaned
across the cigar counter and smiled
engagingly at the new cashier. AS he
handed across the amount his dinner
check called for he ventured bit of
aimless converse, for he was OF that
sort.
Funny" said he. how easy it is to
spend money"
Well" snapped the cashier as she
fed his fare to the register, IF money
was intended for you to hold on to the
mint would be turning out coins with
handles on EN-"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-01-13
The Canary's Ears.

Boston.-A canary's ears are back
of and a little below its eyes. They
are not hard to find when one has
learned where to look There is no
outer ear, such as animals have. but
simply q small opening which is COW
cred by feathers. 1t is quite surprising
that birds should possess the very
acute hearing which they do while
lacking the fieshy flap which enables
the animals to catch sounds.