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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
A Queer Mistake
{. N. R.
Class 'l6

Some time ago l was making my first
visit to New Orleans. l had been in the
city but two days. The place was strange
to me and / knew few people there. One
of my pleasures was walking down Canal
Street, looking at the displays in the
windows and the stores.
On one OF these excursions, while
standing at the show window of jewell
cry store, / saw a man looking at me
very intently. He was at some distance,
but as he drew nearer his gaze continued
until it became annoying. l walked into
the store, hoping to avoid him, but be-
fore could get any one to wait on me,
/ became conscious of being watched, and
turning saw this same man cycling me
closely, and writing down something in
a book.
hastily left the store, and had walked
rapidly two. blocks when this shadow Of
mine followed. He caught up with me
and passed down the street to group
of men, among whom was policeman.
He talked very rapidly and made gestures
toward me- He and the officer came back
up the street. The policeman held up his
club to halt me and said was to follow
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
Editorial Staff.
Editorial.

There is something in the human econ
omy that seems to require the co-opera-
ton of mind and hands. Work that is
done with the hands may be considered
drudgery and avoided, or it may be
made useful mode of expressing ones
thoughts.
A young girl, who had been raised in
the lap of luxury, was allowed to regard
Homework as drudgery. She was per-
haps a little proud of the fact that she
had never done any Homework in her
life. One day her mother was sick; their
cook was gone and she was obliged to do
all the work. She studied her cookbook,
got the meals, washed the dishes and did
enough of the cleaning TO get tired occa-
sionally. A new thrill of life went through
her. She was happier than she had ever
been before.
Many girls have felt the philosophy Of
this without having it thrust upon them.
1t is reassuring to observe how expert
ence eventually teaches the few what the
many have already known.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
A Burglars Story
- u =
Eou eRIFFEY
Class II

"You wouldn't dare" was the chal-
lenge of Cecil Beck. Burglary is trade,
and you don't understand it. Besides,
it requires nerve"
A jimmy# that had been left by house
breaker in Cecil's residence, had given
rise to the wager that l could break into
any rich mans house and steal any OBJ
ject of value, between ten thirty and one
o'clock of that night.
went into an adjoining room, put on
a black silk mask and long coat, and
possessed with the jimmy, / started out.
was in quandary as to where should
do my stealing, when all at once l re-
membered having passed beautiful lit
tie suburban villa by the name Of Para
disc. 1t just caught my fancy to steal
into Paradise.
/ got into my runabout and sped along
until l reached the darkened villa. i
went to a side window, and as tried to
prize it open, my heart pounded furious
ly, despite the experience Of many days
spent in the iungles. When / finally did
get the window open, / went in but left
the jimmy on the sill. / first entered a
richly furnished drawing room, but as l
saw nothing there that would serve my
purpose to steal, went on until came
to door in the dark. Turning knob
noiselessly, entered dimly lighted Ii
brary. There, with her head on a read
ing table, sat a young girl, sobbing con-
vulsively.
was dumfounded, and at loss to
know what to do. Her sobs grew louder
and louder, until / could stand it nc
longer. jerked off my mask, and went
up to her, putting my hand on her head
though l certainly was aware that my
act was objectionable.
"What is the matter?" l said, "You
seem to he in trouble" Instead o.
screaming, she looked up with wide, tear
washed eyes, and, suppose, because
looked more like a gentleman than q
burglar, she seemed treasured and gave
the astonishing answer: 81 wanted to e
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
JOHN HUGHES,
Sheriff & Ex-Officio Tax Collector of
Tensas Parish, La.
st. Joseph, La, Oct. 10, 1912.

Mrs. C. C. Knowles spent Friday
in St. Joseph.
Mrs. w. R. Baker and Mrs. Geo.
H. Dorsey went to NNatchez, this
week.
Mr.. A. E. Green, accompanied
by his valet, Louis Smith, returned
this week from three months visit
to the ozone belt, near Covington,
La. Mr.. Green is looking very well
and says he feels very much i'm
proved.
Mr.. Thos. M. Wade, Jr., accom-
panied his mother to New Orleans,
week, where Mrs. Wade underwent
an operation, which was most sue
cessful. This will be most agreeable
news to her many friends, who hope
soon to see her back with them
again, restored to her former good
health.
Mr.. w. w. January, of Memphis,
was a business visitor to St. Joseph
this week. Mr.. January is native
of this town, and a son of the late
Mr.. w. w. January, who was for
years one of our most prominent
citizens, and who left here in 1889.
His son returned this week to find
many of his boyhood friends still
left to remember him, and by whom
he was most cordially received.
Markets show-boat Golden Rod"
was here Wednesday night and gave
a most creditable performance to a
full house. The show was of un-
usual merit and deserves liberal pat
ronage. St. Joseph always gives
Markets show good reception, in
appreciative recollection of the splen-
did work done by their troup on the
memorable night of October 28th,
1901, when St. Joseph suffered such
a holocaust, and which though now
eleven years ago is as but yesterday
in the minds of many who lost the
savings of a lifetime.
The Tensas Cotton Oil Mill resumed
operations this week with full crew and
is running day and night. The mill was
entirely overhauled during the past sum-
mer and put in frst-class shape for bust
ness and is thoroughly equipped for an
all-winter run if sufficient seed can be Sc
cured. The mill is a local institution and
deserves local patronage. Mr.. Byram
guarantees highest price for seed and has
several buyers out, who are hustling after
seed in every quarter.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

to the ball. All of them went to the Gull
len ball but me, and wanted to go very
muchr"
"The Cullen ballr' That was the place
was to meet Cecil with my stolen prop
erty. loathed the whole purse proud
crowd. told her so.
"But the dancing" she cried, land
the flowers and lightsl Pm just crazy
about dancing any way"
'Poor little Cinderella" said. my
name is Angel" she retorted, "Angel
Morland." saw that here was one per-
son who didn't know the story of Gin
derella, so told her the pretty tale, and
She sighed and wished for some fairy
gekmother to come down and take her
Is the ball.
had already made up my mind that
she should go with me, so told her to
get ready at once. She ran off and came
back dressed in white, looking like a
fash of sunlight.
We sneaked out of the house like two
guilty mortals, and reached the auto in
the darkness. We sped away and arrived
at the Cullen ball at exactly twelve
O'Clock. We were actually at the ball
and l looked down at my companion tC
note her expression. Her cheeks were
like roses: her eyes blazed. l looked
across the room, and saw Angels aunt
Mrs. Moreland, petrified with astonish
ment and anger. 1 knew / would have
to go and make peace with her.
After l had waltzed with Angel, anC
had introduced her to a few insisten
friends, went to report to Cecil.
81 have won my wager" | said. Ceci
looked at me in utter unbelief. 81 car
prove it," / declared, and told him al
that had happened. "Of all the nerveP
he cried. So you broke into Paradise!
I nodded. ''That jimmy is there now
1 said. "But the swag?" demanded &c
Gil. "You were to steal something o
value"
81 did, stole an Angel" ~
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given,
that there will be an election held at the
various polling places in the Parish of
Tensas, State OF Louisiana, on TUES
DAY, 9th day of NOVEMBER, 1912, for
electors for President and Vice President
OF the United States; for one Congress-
man from the Fifth Congressional Dis
trict; one District Judge and one District
Attorney for the Tenth Judicial District
and also to vote on the proposed Amend
ments to the Constitution OF the State
of Louisiana, passed at the regular and
special sessions of the General Assembly
Of the State, held during the year 1912.
Further notice is given, that we have
appointed the following Commissioners
and Clerks of Election to act as such at
said election, to-wit:
FIRST WARD.
X. w. Newell, Sam Marks, M. w.
Bland, Commissioners; G. V. Ratcliff,
Clerk.
SECOND WARD-FIRST PRECINCT.
Louis Buckner, r. Y. Newell, T.. M.
Wade, Commissioners; Jno. ID. Fultz,
Clerk.
SECOND wARD-sECOND PRECINCT
Jas r. Lynch, J. A. veasey, F. B.
Hansbrough, Commissions; Jno. w. Os-
borne, Clerk.
THIRD WARD.
j. p. Scott, f. F. Newell, A. b. Rat
cliff, Commissioners; T. III. Snodgrass,
Clerk.
FOURTH WARD.
p. ID. Guthrie, f. T. Berry, w. A.
Parker, Commissioners; s. w. Smith,
Clerk.
FIFTH WARD.
G. ID. Gould, r. L. Slocumb, B. F.
McVay, Commissioners; w. p. Burns,
Clerk.
SIXTH WARD.
f. f. Graves, Chas. Seldom, Hugh
Marion, Commissioners; w. s. White,
Clerk.
SEVENTH WARD.
w. c. Gibson, E. ID. Coleman, S. r.
Yancy, Commissioners; ]. T. Watson,
Jr., Clerk.
Witness our hands, officially, this 10th
day Of October, 1872
w. NJ. DAVIDSON,
G. G. GOLDMAN,
JOS. CURRY,
Supervisors of Election, Tensss Parish,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

People of Tensas. do you know
that William ]. Bryan, the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Presidency
four years ago, said that Tensas
parish contributed more money to
the National Campaign fund of that
year, in proportion to the number
of voters. than any other section Of
the United States2
Well, he did. Why should we
not keep up this good recordf Many
are able to subscribe from two to
five dollars, which. win easily make
up for those who do not feel able
to subscribe at all.
Send your subscription to the Wa
terproof Enterprise or the Tensas
Gazette.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
NOTICE.

To Planters and Stock Owners Of the
Parish of Tensas:
will be in st. Joseph on the 3rd Mon
day, the Dist day of October, and will be
glad to serve stock owners who may de-
sire my services this season. Planters at
a distance can communicate with me by
mail or wire and will be pleased to re-
spond where the business justiies.
/ am well known in Tensas, having
practiced Veterinary Surgery in this par
ish for four years, and-think have given
satisfaction.
Respectfully,
Fayette, Miss.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN AND
CAMPAIGN FUNDS.

We publish below a letter from
State National Committeeman Rob't.
Ewing, which explains itself, and
we wish to call the attention OF our
readers to the fact that it takes
money to run National Campaign.
Without money the National Cam
paign can do nothing, and it is i'm
possible to get the necessary funds
to properly finance the campaign,
unless the Democrats throughout
the country will aid by subscribing
some small amount.
A dollar from each Democrat in
the country would be more than is
necessary, but there are thousands
or hundreds of thousands who do
not feel able to give even this small
amount, but those who are able
should be willing to contribute some
thing dollar or two anyway-to
help out in the great work.
1t looks like Governor Wilson is
sure TO be elected, but many bat
tie has been lost by over-confderce
and for want of ammunition.
Don't let this be true Of the pres
ent battle. We urge upon our peo-
pie to help elect the next President
by contributing to the fund now be-
ing raised by the Waterproof Enter
prise, or send your contributions to
the Enterprise. Subscribe now, don't
put it off or it may be too late.
The letter from National Com
mitteeman Ewing follows:
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, !
WESTERN HEADQUARTERS,
Chicago, Oct. z, 1912. }
DEAR SrR-The Democratic National
Committee desires to call your attention
to recent statement issued by Henry
Morgenthau, Chairman of the Genera
Finance Committee. This statement shows
that 90 far the comparatively small
amount of $29S, $50 has been contribuut.
ed to the Democratic campaign fund. Il
states, also, that an additional $3.50, 0O(
will be required to pay the legitimate ex
penses to the close Of the campaign.
This statement would indicate that thu
Democratic party is troubled with an un
usual complaint-that Of over-con6dence
There is an universal feeling that We
are going to win anyway, and that, there
fore, there is no need of campaign
fund.
To meet this extraordinary situation
the National Committee is compelled b
look TO the loyal Democratic press of tn
country. We urge you, therefore, to re
double your efforts in behalf of popula
contributions.
So far, according to Mr.. Morgenthau'
statement, II, l16 individuals have con
tributed to the campaign fund. The Ma
tional Committee is ambitious to increas
this to 100000. am sure this can b
accomplished with the concerted help c
the Democratic editors. Can we coun
on you? Will you aid us personally q
well as through the columns of your pi
per?
II this over-confdence lasts until ele'
ton day, the result will be that thousand
of Democrats will remain away from t.
polls. Upon you and your fellow editol
in great measure rests the responsible
ity Of arousing enthusiasm and stirrir
the masses Of Democratic voters to col
tribute and to action on November 5tl
Yours very truly,
R0B'T. EWING,
Chairman Press Contributions Bureau.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
Ny Pet
By
N. D.
Class 20

My cat is named Gevera. Mamma
named her for the Spanish Captain, for
she bore the Spanish colors, black, white
and yellow. She is my only.pet, and the
only one l have ever had. She is as old
as am. Cevera is going blind in one
eye. Mamma thinks it is what they call
a cataract. hope she will not go blind
in both eyes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

The Tax Reform Amendment will
give Tensas parish a revenue Of
more than $1,000 in excess Of pres
ent revenues, or, if the people pre-
fer. the revenues can be kept as they
are at present and the rate Of taxa
ton reduced about three mills.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

The Tax Reform Amendment
means the doing away with all
State licenses except on such classes
Of business as fall within the do
main of the Police Power.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

The Tax Reform Amendment
means doing away with the parish
or municipal license upon all trades,
occupations, or callings involving
the personal skill or labor Of the in
dividual
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

The Tax Reform Amendment
means an additional revenue to the
public schools of the State of at least
$3.50, 900 90 per annum.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Remaining in the st. Joseph Post Office for
week ending October II, 1912.
Brown, Ollie Lewis, Elizabeth
Cantal, Ellen McDuffie, Purley
Carter, Dennis Wimberry, X. f.
Davis, Hattie Watson, George
Persons calling for the above letters will
please say Advertised and can procure
same by paying one cent for each letter.
LIE. HENDERSON. Pm
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Mercury-Celestial messenger boy, who
wore wings on his shoes and knew how
"to get there" in hurry. Now they all
wear hobbies, and never exceed the speed
limit in a public thorough-fare.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
Notice to the Public.

"CYPREss GROVE is posted against all
HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, and
GENERAL TRESPASSING, INCLUDING
s.A. WINTERToN. Lessee.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
Definitions.

Vulcan-The 0lympian blacksmith,
who always has his hammer with him,
but not all who carry hammers are
blacksmiths.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Adnoids-A beautiful youth, beloved
by Venus, and killed by boar,
Bores have been the death OF us evti
since.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

statesmen WANTED to look after
our interest in Tensas and adjacent par
ishes. Salary or commission. Address
LINCOLN OIL CO., Cleveland, o.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
Insurance Notice.

NOTICE is hereby giventha all cotton con
signed to the Compress Company Will be in
sured against loss by fire while in store, un
less otherwise duly advised.
W. N. DAVIDSON, President.
ST. JOSEPH, La, Oct. 10, 1912.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Walker, Louis, Gum.
Williams, Watkins, Saltwater.
Webb, Ernest, Dona.
Webb, Sam, Dona.
Williams, Lige, Gretna Green.
Williams, Walter, Gretna Green.
Williams, Jackson. Gretna Green.
WHY, Ben, Pecano.
WHY, Sam, Pecano.
Walker, Nora, Pecano.
Walker, Nose, Pecano.
Waters, viii, Wayertree.
Waters, Scooter, Wavertree.
Williams, Fake, Wavertree.
Wood, Gillum, Wavertree.
Walker, John, Wavertree.
Wellington, John, Wavertree.
Walker. General, Troy.
Warren, Ezekill, Troy.
Webb, Houston, Belle Ella.
Williams, Ben, Tullonia.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
Notes.

A number of our members took in the
Floating Palace, the first of the season.
Reports were: GA good time"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

San implement employed by men OF
acquisitive nature, who cannot afford
seats on the Stock Exchange.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

**A heavenly ineligible with wings and
a harp, or an earthly eligible with money
and heart.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Miss Hattie Lynch and brother, Mr..
Robert Lynch, will spend the Weekend
with their aunt i'm Newellton.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18
STATEMENT REQUIRED BY POSTAL LAWS

Statement of the ownership, manage
ment, circulation, ETC., of the Tensas Ca
zette, published weekly, at st. Joseph,
La, required by Act of August "a, 1872.
Editor, Business Manager and Pub
lisher-Josiah 2. Scott, st. Joseph, La.
individual owner-Josiah p. Scott, st.
Joseph, La.
Known bondholders, mortgages, and
other security holders-None.
lSIGNEDl JOSIAH +. SCOTT.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
10th day of October, 1912.
lSEAL +. +. NEWELL,
dy. Clerk & Ex-0fiicio Notary Public.
my commission expires June, 1851
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Wire flashes were heard from New Or
leans this week. Were they from Dan
Cupid? Ask Mr.. Scott.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Long distance makes the heart grow
fonder and subpenas cause palpitation.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Misses Netterville and Rowan arespend-
ing the day with Mrs. ,Netterville, near
Newellton.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

Miss Griffey will attend the dance Fri
day night. She will be the guest of Miss
Hazlip.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-10-18

A delightful program was rendered last
Friday by the Round Table Society.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22
WOODROW WILSON CLUB
DIVIDED OVER GOVERNOR.
Members Opposed to His Presi-
Dental Aspirations.

TRENTON, Jan. 22.-Although Gov
ernor Woodrow Wilson Is scheduled as
one OF the speakers at the banquet
to be given by the Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Club, of this city, February
10. the Governor is not to be the guest
of honor. That distinction is to go
to former Tax Receiver Andrew J. Ber-
rien because a large percentage of the
club is opposed to Mr.. Wilson's Presi-
dental aspirations.
Some of the members of the club
wanted Frank S. Katzenbach, jr., as
guest OF honor, but this vas not agree
able to the members who wanted the
Governor SO honored, and Mr.. Berrien
was decided upon as a compromise.
The club is much divided between VIII
son and anti Wilsonites, and some time
ago an attempt of the governing board
TO have the club pick u a man to
support for delegate to the Democratic
National Convention in the interest Of
Governor Wilson had to be abandoned
for fear of d%isrupting the organization.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22
EDITOR AGAIN HOSTS
NAME OF ROOSEVELT.

PITTSBURGH. Jan. 22.-William Flynn.
former State Senator and a leader in
Pennsylvania Republican politics. after
a visit to Colonel Roosevelt in New
York has had placed at the masthead
of his paper, The Leader:
"For President in 1912, THEODORE
ROOSEVELT"
In a streamer across the top front
page Of the paper A. P. -Toore, the
editor, says In part:
Some time g Colonel Roosevelt
asked the editor of The Leader to take
down from the masthead Of its editorial
page the line For President in 1912,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT He stated
that he would consider 1t :. calamity
If his friends made him a candidate.
1.-THE I. der compiled with the, re-
quest and announced that it would
respect Colonel Roosevelt's personal de-
sire.
THAT was foul months ago.
To-day The Leader hoists that ban
ner to the masthead again and 1t is
going to stay there, at least until after
the Republican National Convention
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22
WILSON OPPOSED TO UNION
LABOR In PAST CHARGED.

CHICAGO, Jan. Ex-Governor Wood
row Wilson was attacked on the floor
of the Chicago Federation of Labor
Sunday as a 'reactionary masquerad-
ing as a progressive" and as IAN
enemy of organized labor"
Excerpts from speeches made by
Wilson when he was president Of
Princeton University. denouncing labor
unions as monopolies. were read in a
communication sent the central labor
body by the Pattern Makers Associa-
ton. The matter wat referred to the
grievance committee to investigate
Governor Wilson's record and bring in
a report at the next meeting.
j. e. Quinn, business agent Of the
pattern makers, said that h members
Of his union In New York had ~investi-
gated the matter and were actively OPP
posing the candidacy Of Governor Will
son throughout the country.
One of the extracts quoted was fre0
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22
WILSON KEEPING MUM
ON WATTERSON ATTACK.

TRENTON, Jan. Ex-Governor Wood
row Wilson returned to his office at the
State House today, after an absence on
a speech-making tour since last Tues
day. Newspaper men made a vain
effort to get past his secretary for the
purpose Of interviewing the Governor
on Colonel watterson's recent state
ment on the Wilson-Harvey meeting.
The private secretary said the Gov
ernor was locked UP in his office trying
to catch up with his correspondence.
1t was added that there positively
would be no statement from h Gov
ernor today on any subject.
Governor Wilson will meet the Dem
ocratic members of the Legislature to-
morrow afternoon and discu7f the ses-
sion program. He speaks IN Newark
and Jersey City Wednesday night. in
Concord. N. H., Friday night, and In
Boston Saturday night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22

g. speech made by Governor Wilson
March IS, 1907, at a South Carolina
dinner in the Waldorf in New York.
In his speech Governor Wilson is
quoted as having said: I'VE speak
too exclusively of the capitalistic class.
There Is another, as formidable an
enemy to equality and freedom of op.
portunity as It is, and that is the class
formed by the labor organizations and
leaders of the Countrywide class rep
resenting only a small minority Of the
laboring men of the country-ouite az
monopolistic In spirit as the capital
istic and quite as apt to corrupt n
ruin our industries by their monopoly
On another occasion Governor wilson
was said to have declared that the pur-
pose of labor unions was to drag
efficient workers down to h level OF
the least efficient. and for thai reason
he was opposed to them.