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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
SHE BLAMES "SF
Mrs. William Phelps Z
Husband Because C~c-..
fIuence Ruled 3inl.

The uncanny influence Of p
wife is said to have been r~e~jfrs;s
FOR the divorce action which -. t,..
liam Phelps Dodge has jl-t woA
against her millionaire husband
The decree. which was signed in
Philadelphia, would have been grant
ed several weeks ago, it is under
stood, but the judge wanted to mako
a longer investigation of the unusual
charges brought by the girl wife OF
the widely known author and lawyer.
According to the papers i'll the case
Mr.. Dodge, who is forty-eight years
old, met his young bride here at Sher-
RVS on election night, 1909, and after
an impetuols wooing, married her IN
London on January 10, 1910.
Prior to that time she and her sis
ter had been in the chorus of 'Ha-
vana." a musical comedy playing at
the Casino.
Despite the difference in their ages
the bride was only elghteen-the
couple. lived happily for a couple or
months after the wedding. Then Mrs.
Dodge charges that the spirit OF MI.
Dodge's first wife, Ethel, appeared be-
fore him and began to pick on her
successor.
Young Mrs. Dodge said that when
ever she wore a jewel, a veil or any
thing that the first Mrs. Dodge had
possessed, the latter's spirit would ap-
pear before her husband and demand
that he have it removed at once.
And, according to the girlwlfe, the
spirit-wife was always obeyed.
This treatment got on the nerves OF
the youthful Mrs. Dodge finally, and
she packed up and returned to this
country, leaving Mr.. Dodge in London.
Immediately on her arrival here, she
applied for the divorce through her
mother, as guardian, and charged that
| cruel, barbarous and inhuman treat
ment had been inflicted upon her by
her husband.-New York Evening
Mail.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
Draining Desert Lands.

One of the %curiosities of irrigation IL
that it is sometimes necessary to drain
such lands. When the lands are sitr-
ated on a comparatively level, the
water from the irrigation ditch above
seeps along the line between the rock
formation and in many cases accumu-
lates in such an amount that it actual
ly becomes swampy. Then it has to
be drained, just as in the case of tho
the south. 1t seems strange to wit
ness the laying of a drainage system
In an arid country, but it has been
done a great many times. The aver
age user of irrigation who fails may
trace his lack Of success to the too
liberal use of water. Instead of water.
ing he really browns his crops.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
All That Was Left.

A large boarding house caught fire
during dinner and much confusion re-
suited. After the worst was over the
landlady. who was a philosophical
soul, remarked that it was a blessing
that the fire had not happened at
night, as some life might have been
lost.
A little later the colored boy, who
heard this, mysteriously called her
aside and cautiously exhibited a great
bunch of dark. tangled hair. Don't
say nothin'. Miss Nora" he whispered.
IBIS fab is worse dan it pears. One
O. dem ladies in de room ovah de IL
berry done get burnt up. ben up
dar to see. an I found her hair."-La-
dies Home Journal.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
THE NATIONAL ELECTION.

Commenting on the result OF the
election Nov. 5, The Advertiser ex-
pressed the opinion that Wilson's
great triumph was not because of his
popularity no because the people
had accepted the Democratic party:
but was because of a revolt against
existing conditions, that the minds of
the people are in a revolutionary
state, and unless the Democrats give
relief we may easily see a radical
party swept into Office in 1916.
Practically the same view is taken
Of the election by the New Orleans
NPicayune as is shown by the follow
ing extracts from its Sunday edito-
rial:
"Just now is being presented to the
world the first act In another political
revolution which if it should prove
less bloody, will be no less serious.
This time there will be no secession,
no division of the country upon Sec
tonal lines. The revolt will be
AGAINST all restraints of law and So
.caety and it will be felt not merely in
every state. but in every city, county.
township and hamlet in the country"
And this: And yet there are many
American citizens, possibly a major
ity, who want to make all national Of
Hcials, including judges Of the Su-
preme Court, elective, and then to
apply the recall to the judges as we'll
q to their judgments, and make the
courts subservient to the passions of
the mob. This is only a glimpse of
the revolution that has just begun.
Who can say where it will end"
1t is to be hoped that the leaders of
the Democratic party will measure
up to the requirements of the pres
emit revolutionary condition and solve
the great problems that press upon
them.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
The Cane Crops.
Louisiana Planter.

Louisiana Planter.
A light freeze visited some portions
of the Louisiana sugar district dur ng
cane is repo-ted to have been killed
throughout quite a considerable area,
but as most but a smost of the seed
cane for the next crop had been pre-
viously put down, the damage IS in
considerable. Windrowing is being
done on quite a number of places.
In general the sugar manufacturers
report the cane yielding juice of high
sue "Ose content, and the sugar
makers are delighted with the ease
with which they are able to manipu
late it. The tonnage per acre is dis
tressingly short, however, and the
number of acres also painfully cur
tailed by the spring floods At this
prevails.
From Cuba the reports continue to
reach us of satisfactory crop condi-
tons, indications still pointing to the
large Outturn which has been antici-
pated for some time.
The European beet crop continues
to encourage those engaged in it's pro-
duction and manufacture, but from
the far East, notably in Formosa and
other sugar-producing regions in that
part of the world considerable reduc-
ton in crop estimates is being made
conditions and other causes. Quite
a fraction Of the large European crop
will be necessary to supply the defic-
iency in certain parts of the world.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12

Let The Advertiser print your
wedding invitations. We have nice
stock and do good work.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
Rather Unreliable.

"You say that you refuse to believe
the sworn testimony Of this MANI"
asked the examining barrister.
That is So" replied the witness.
"What reasons have you?"
"Why, I know the man! He hates
to tell the truth--it's absolutely for
eign to his nature. He and were at
the same school. and he used to cry
bitterly when the teacher made him
repeat that two and two made four"
Have you any further reminis-
cences, sir?" This rather sarcastical-
ly from the man of law.
ooh, dear me, yes! Once he was
Ill and described his symptoms so that
the doctor prescribed for water on the
knee, when he was really suffering
from inflamed tonsils!"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
Best Way to Rest.

Sometimes the best way to work is
to take a few hours of relaxation be-
fore plunging into troublesome duties.
1t is impossible to rest unless there
are quiet and calm in the mind and
peace in ones heart and soul.
A trouble worried brain disturbs
the entire physical forces, making one
incapable Of work or ones best eff.
forts.
There is q great difference between
the naturally lazy person and one who
knows the need Of rest. One cannot
find pleasure in rest unless one works.
for otherwise there is no contrast. It's
like eating when one isn't hungry. No
hurried. Hurried, fussy woman can
ever be beautiful.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
MISS MARIE CASTEL
SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA
INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE
Lafayette, La,

With the SO per 9 increase of
appropriation allowed by the Legisla-
ture, will be a 100 per cent better
school.
Among many other Improvements
it will now have:
A two years Course for Teachers -
Home Economics.
A Two Years Course for Teachers
in Agriculture and Farm Mechanics.
A Professor Of Biology and Bao-
teriology.
An additional Professor Of Agric~l-
ture and Animal Husbandry.
A higher academic standard In It.
four years.
A P~receptor of Studies in the Boys
Dormitory.
A ~Preceptress of Studies in thu
Girls Dormitory.
A Director of Athletics for boys;
another for girls.
A Swimming Pool. A Poultry Farm
A Steam Laundry.
A Complete Sending and Receiving
Outfit in Wireless Telegraphy.
Thorough Practical Courses In Ste
biography, Telegraphy. Business.
An Additional Teacher in Academ-
ic Department.
A Librarian and Keeper Of study
hour classes.
Graduates of the Four Years Cour-
SEES are entitled to a First Grade
Teachers Certificate. Or they my
take high standing in colleges. Ar
expenses do not exceed $3.50 a year.
Police Juries are authorized to ap-
propriate as much as $3.50 a year 20
send students here. Twelfth session
opens Wednesday. Sept. Is, 1919.
Write for catalogue and Particulars.
e. L. STEPHENS, President.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
A Gift With a Thought in It.


There's one very simple way out of
the Christmas shopping problem:
don't shop, but sit quietly at home
and subscribe for The Youths Com
panion. The chances are, too, that
no present you could buy for the
young friend or the family you delight
to honor could confer so much pleas
ure as this gift of The Youths Com
panion for a whole round ~year-ffty-
two weeks issues. and the fifty-sec
ond as keenly anticipated and enjoy
ed az the first +.
There will be stories for readers
Of every age; sound advice as to
athletics; suggestions for the girl at
college or making her own way in the
world; good things for every member
Of the family-all for $2.0O-less than
four cents q week.
The one to whom you give the
subscription will receive free all the
remaining issues Of 1912, - we'll -
The Companion Window Transparent
e. and Calendar for 1913, In rich.
translucent colors. It II to be hung
n the window or over the lampshad4
You, too. - givsr Of the present VII
resolve : copy q Il The YoutA'S O.
snsioa. III Bsfklsy -, Boston. lfask
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
Against Al Tradition.

THAT millionaire Il . very queer
chap"
"As to howl" .
"Nevsr claims he was happier vAsn
he was poor. Always says - u hap
BIER now.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
THE DEFEAT OF AMEND
MENT NO. 1.

The Tax Reform Plan was lost at
the polls on Nov. 5th not on account
Of any fundamental defect in the plan
itself. or because it vas not wanted
by the masses of the people who
would have been most directly bene-
Atted by its adoption.
A study of the tabulated returns of
the election shows that the result
does not fairly reflect the sober
judgment of the intelligent and pa
tri0tic citizenship of the common
wealth who honestly favored or op-
posed the amendment, but that it's de-
feat vas brought about by the COM
bined efforts of an army of voters
which may conveniently be divided in
to four groups, to-wit: the agents or
representatives Of inimical business
interests and public service corpora
tiOns; those who had only an imper-
feet knowledge or understanding of
the subject; those who were salts
fed to mechanically register the will
Of their political bosses regardless of
consequences to the public welfare;
and that large body of ~illiterate elec-
tors in Louisiana who are easily led
into error by scheming politicians
who ply their vocation by playing
upon the fears and prejudices of this
unfortunate class of voters.
However, the friends of tax re-
vision may comfort themselves with
the thought that their late efforts to
secure an improved system of taxa
ton, so badly needed in Louisiana,
have not been in vain because now
that the merits of the segregation
plan have been brought to the at
tention of the people they will never
be satisfied until the question is
rightly settled by the adoption of
the plan.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-11-12
Her Reason.

Mrs. Bloodgood IL sending out
cards Of invitation for . little dance"
wants to entertain q few friends,
does she?"
YES. and to snub . few more
Harper'S Bazaar.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28

Homemade troubles are never sat
isfactory.
Every day has it's own especial op'
portunity.
People seldom get the blues when
busy and successful.
When the farmer prospers every
body prospers, and vice versa.
A cruel word spoken can never
be recalled; think twice before you
speak.
When mans going to marry girl
it's a cinch she knows 1t long before
he does.
A mans good opinion Of himself Is
Endorsed by everybody except the rest
of the world.
It Is all right to be something OF a
dreamer, provided that you can keep
wide awake most Of the time.
Always remember that the neigh
bors watch you closely, and that the
neighbors are very particular.
Too many of us seem to think that
when we want to show our In
dependence we must got mad
about it,
The man in the moon should be
mighty glad that he is not responsible
for all the crop failures that ara laid
upon his habitation.
+ Progress is always measured by the
achievements of those who are not
satisfied with what was good enough
for former generations.
The man with the hammer really Id
engaged in process of slow suicide
And 1t isn't happy death he Is
treating himself to, either.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28
PREPARATION FOR RAINY DAY |
OF Clean, Dry Sand VIII Pro-
Vide Amusing Occupation for the
Little Ones.

The outdoor sand pile ID a time
'honored institution. but out of doors
offers many other attractions, so we
improved on the idea.
A box was made, about nine inches
Nigh, and In other dimensions just a
little smaller than the nursery bed. 1t
was fitted with casters, lined with a
gale green oilc1oth, and box plat
1ng of green denim was put around the
outside with brass-headed lacks. Next
% barre:ful of fine white sand was put
An-and the stormy day problem was
polyed.
The little maid. less than year
old, when the box was first introduced,
was perfectly safe, and she never
iseemed to tire of its endless attrac.
tions. Nearly all her toys were kept
there: old playing cards would stand
up in the sand to form houses and
fences; trains of cars had much bust.
mess to transact, and many hours
were spent just lad1ing the sand into a
big. thick bottle with an old tin spoon
land pouring it out again.
The little occupant was taught from
the first that no sand was to go on the
door. and we never had the least trou-
BILE even after the little sister came
Ito share the boz a few years later. In
deed, 1t proved the cheapest, safest
land best device that ever was invent
led for keeping the little ones happily
|entertained.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28
MELISSA WOULD LIKE TO BE
CANDID HERSELF.

'sYou seem thoughtful this evening.
Melissa" remarked Mrs. Merriwid's
maternal maiden aunt Jane, looking
at her niece over the rims OF the
spectacles that she wore in the priv.
acy Of family life.
Mrs. MerriWid stopped froWning at
a far corner of the room and laughed.
II get that way about every SO often,
dearie," she replied. Sometimes,
oftener still. Just now was thinking
of Mr. Pikestaf. He's been making
his intentions quite plain and was
trying to frame up a few well-chosen
words for use when needed"
"To what effect?" inquired Aunt
Jane, with interest.
Il really can't say what the effect
will be- said Mrs. Merriwid. 81 hope
1t won't shatter the windows, but Mr..
Pikestan has a theory that language
was given us to express our feelings,
and they tell me that some of his
candid opinions are calculated to pre-
cipitate a heavy rainfall. He's man
Of decided views.
"He impresses me as being very
genuine Aunt Jane. observed.
"As genuine as mud pie" agreed
Mrs. Merriwfd. "a downright, out.
spoken, homespun, frank rhinestone
In the rough. There are no frillg about
Mr.. PikestaR. Nothing namby-pamby
or wishy- washy. He believes in giving
tf,sncc Shoir nronor nnm oc-wifh a
few qualifying adjectives thrown in.
If he doesn't agree with you, he'll
take the liberty Of telling you so, and
If you don't like it, you can do the
other thing"
81 can't help thinking that sincerity
Is an admirable quality" Aunt Jane
remarked.
Not in husband at least, dearie,'
said Mrs. MerriWid. what married
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28
Faded Erocks.

Some one may have a pink cotton
or linen dress in gooa condition, but
badly faded. II so, pur a piece Of Tur-
Key red cheesecloth in water and boil
until the color is the desired one. Tho
dress will dry a bit lighter than when
wet and will leave an even color all
over, says the Modern Priscilla. One.
eighth of yard OF cheesecloth is
more than enough for q dress. Navy
blue eheesecloth may be used in the
same manner to freshen the color of
light blue dress. It is best to try a
samrse OF material in the dye to get
the right shade before putting in the
whole dress.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28
WANTED TO FINISH
Pride In His Work, Not Tend. s.,
was What Induced the CHAM, g
TO Return. '''s'

They were going along 81. &,
highway at q leisurely rats I; 81
miles per hour, when dasTasI. i. |.
and rooster started to ID IN ss s,,|. =
special cross the road 'ss'
The front and hind Wheels 81
right side struck the poor III IL
1ointed rooster amidshipa, al q
one squawk he succumbs; II
Immediately the man af III w. s,
wheel started to slow doua s M
look about for a place tos TIN ~
His solicitous wife turned q 81
seatmate and said
Isn't that Just like his tenaas IL,
He won't be satisfied unless n 4
back and settles for that ronsse. 8
Just can't bear to feel liz has IsIS,
anyone or anything u
Then louder. to her husbanaI /
said: !" George, remember III 4
pointment. We haven't any Iisa1
go back for anything. s|Es'
CHANGING at the clock rlear NJ 4
and at the speedometer near
sighed and said:
You're right, Jennie: bit i
know IL had turned bach "a
have killed that old men lat i d
as did the rooster. !, uage
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28

This pretty waist can be made Of
satin or wool. It fastens diagonaIly in
front, where 1t is ornamented with
buttons and finished with a little frill
Or lace. It has a rolling collar faced
with dark or black velvet.
The sleeves are entirely new; the
ouffs are cut In one piece with the in
sides of the sleeves and ornamented
with buttons, the outsides are slightly
Till and plated int the cuffs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28

I seHe may, on some occasions, act like
a be Z or cur, but believe me, auntie
1t d esn't do any1good to tell him so
You IL get better results by letting
him suppose that In your estimation
ihe's about the Wlsest, most generous
and noble specimen Of humanity that
eve. happened, because, as a general
thi.: i. his vanity will make him try
Ito ss,stain your delusio nand that lit
tile I'd rule goes double every time
Yo, &c, dearie, D. man may act like
a ho.55 and not beIa hog, and a woman
ma, act like a fool and yet have con.
sidet.4ble sense tucked away rnder
her puffs. Anglp-saxon is all right
whee 1t isn't Bilingsgate, but some
bul --.ecked, bigmouthed gentlemen
ney4s seem to get wise to the distinc
tion Il pay twenty-five dollars for
hat. don't want the partner Of my
| joys and sorroWs to tell me that it's
| a piece of silly, Wanton extravaganza
and that I'm not at to be trusted WITH
mocsy any more than rabbit II he
lets out a long, low whistle, that's
about as far as he has any right to
co.
az agree with you there" said Aunt
Jane; "but surely Mr.. Pikestaff has
not presumed touse any language OF
that nature to you"
mot directly, :" repissd Mrs. Merri-
wild. II imagine he means to be com
plimentary to me. I'm a plain man,
Mrs. Merriwid,' he told me, and you
| mustn't expect any soft soap and but
ter from me. say what I mean and
mean what say, and don't believe In
splitting hairs: and / tell you right
out and to your face that you're q
| confounded smart woman, and a con-
founded good looking woman, by
George! You knew what's what and
who's who, and / don't make any
bones of saying so. There amt any
two ways about It You're smart and
you're good looking, and II any man
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28
FAv0Rs ONE-PIECE DRESSES
School Principal lnsista Garment
Ia the Best Possible fpr the
Growing Young Lstdy.

The head of the biggest trade school
for girls in New York declares that
the present style of onapiece dresses
is the ideal costume fog growing girls.
The short-waisted sty1e of dress,
with its wider girth at the high waist
line and its general looseness, hang
ing straight from the shoulder, is the
ideal sort Of frock for a. young girl
to wear" the principal said. 1T is
not only comfortable, neat, easy to
put on and simple and pretty in cut,
but it has another immense advan-
tage, bigger than all Of these, al.
though these should be sufficient to
recommend 1t to mothers.
1T Is cut in such way that If q
girl is taught to carry herself upright.
walking with her. body held properly,
and sitting erect and without SLOUGH
ing. she need wear no corset. For a
girl who must have room to grow
and to breathe right, plenty of space
is a necessity, and corset is not de-
sirable.
AO pul1OSOpily III 5IAS vi OSS AS
this: With q 1ong-waisted dress, as
when girl wears skirt and a shirt
waist, the skirt is fastened tightly
around the smallest part of the body.
This prevents free breathing and with
this style some kind Of corset is a
necessity.
But with the waist line higher
and as large around BIS the largest
part Of the body, as is shown in what
is called the empire style of gown,
the unpleasant small-Waisted effect
the arms and looks well. If the girl
waist may be large, but it Is not no.
tlced. The skirt hangs in straight
lines from the larger line just below
the arms and looks well. If the girls
keeps her body erect and stands or
sits in graceful, even position, the
effect Is excellent without q corset
The plan would encourage girls to
take care how they stand or walk or
breathe, and this itself would be
good for Them
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-12-28
ManIike Apes,

| There are four species OF manliks
lapesthe gibbon, the orang. the gorn
La and the chimpanzee.