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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
immune From WhIppIno.

Doc Shaw. officially known as Capt.
c. A. Shaw, was In a reminiscent mood
down town the other day. and his
mind reverted to his equestrian trou-
bles when he saw fancy saddle horse
go by.
Il had funny experience with sad
dies some years ago." he re-
marked to a friend. 81 was rearing
a nephew. Walter Watkins, in addition
to my own family He was full of
life and action-too full. ! fear, for
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24

his teachers at school At any rate,
| kept missing the skirts OF my sad
die. 1t was an awful vexation to Dtart
out In the country from Somerville
and find my saddle stripped to a
naked tree. My hostler convinced me
after some difficulty that he was not
stealing the leather.
Finally ] found that the youngster,
Walter. stripped the saddle to keep
his trousers seat lined with q saddle
skirt against a whipping at school,
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
Knew All About II.

Spell dough- Dick" directed a
teacher of little black pupil.
DO" said Dick, promptly.
mo, that is not right" smiled the
teacher. "Who can tell Dick how
and why he is wrong?"
He's wrong cause there's two
kinds OBJ do" shrilled another dark
skinned youngster, de do what yo'
shets, an de do what you eats-an'
de do what yo' eats is writ widout de
'postrophe at de end"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
Not Much Of = job.

Two guests missed several courses
Of dinner which was being given b
their honor at a country house WHIT
Because. search as they might they
could not find the key of the trunk
that held their dress suits. Various
keys were tried in vain, and finally
they had to wait impatiei,tly Until A
locksmith could be fetched from tie
nearest town, three miles away. TLs
man arrived. In less than a minute
the trunk was open.
"Oh," they gasped. that was qaick
work"
Yes" said the man, az he rose
from his knees; ut wasn't locked.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24

dangled not two inches from the low
er's nose. On 1t were these porten-
tous words:
I'm a bit of o har myself"
Then the awful truth flashed upon
him. and he fed. As he went out of
the door. sixteen girls from the head
Of the stairs sent sixteen laughs out
into the damp night after him. He
makes no love at halls now.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
No. SIx.SlXTY-SIx

This is a prescription prepared es-
pecially for Malaria or chiIIs and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and If taken then as a tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-AdV.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
Hubby's Little Joke.

Young Wife-John, dear, | do hope
you will like this cake. put my very
heart and soul into the making of it.
Hnsoand-Oh, l say, do you take
me for a cannibal?
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24

That poor fellow cant find any
thing to do. He can't make people
believe him and he has no friends"
Il should think he could find a fine
opening as a baseball umpire"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
Business Tin.

Ragman-Any old bottles sod,,
mum?
Woman-No. but you might Try N.
Soakem's next door; his wifes con.
ing back from the seashore tomo,.
row.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
Woodpecker,s WaterIoo.

That woodpecker may be persist
ent. but think he's beaten this time"
What is he trying to do?"
Drill hole in an iron trolley pole. I"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24

Red Cross Ball Blue viii wash double as
many clothes as any other blue. Don't
put your money into any other. Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
No Wonder.

What made the canoe tip over?"
"Cholly carelessly placed his pipe
In one side of his mouth"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24
Lovers IooIs.

He-If we had never met. would
you have loved me as much, dear?
She (fervently) More, darling.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24

Nothing equals Deans Mentholated Cough
Drops for Bronchial weakness, sore chests.
and throat troubles-5c at all Druggists.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24

To Cure Tender and Receding Gums
Apply the wonderful, old reliable DR. POR-
TER's ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL. 25a
soc. 800.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24

Too Near the Surface.
Would you call him good fellow7"
mot very. Most Of the time he u
buried In thought"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-10-24

thin arm, and said, with zestful ener-
Ky, Let her have 'em. David. let her
have 'emi"
CTo BE coNTINUED)
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
CLSVER GANG is
ROUNDED UP HERE
Stolen SUIT Case Results In Arrests
and Part es Are
Fined.

At the Cumberland Valley II
o'clock train sunday officers arrested
E. f. Hammond A. L. Dunfee. Mr..
and Mrs. H. S. Nichols, J F. Galyan
and c. b. Richardson charged with
stealing from the Colonial Hotel. Fri
day these people stopped at the Co
lonial and fo}lowing their departure
it was noticed that suit case was
gone Knowing where the parties
We're stopping a search warrant was
secured by Philip Hack, and the Off
GERS We're NOT long in locating the
stolen property.
Just as tla party was about to
board the train Sunday they We're
arrested and required to appear be
fore Justice Smith this morning.
Hammond and Dunfee were iGed SO
and costs cach. sc. B. Richardson
was caught n Winchester and re
turned here All of the parties We're
supposed to ppear this morning and
testify, but uey had left towl and
their whereabouts are unknown.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
ENTERS RACE FOR CONGRESS
c. A. Laughlin to Try for West Vir-
enia Vacancy as Progressive.

A cablegram received at Wheeling
from George A. Laughlin, who is in
Europe, stated that he viii seek the
nomination of the Progressive party
for Congress in the first district to
succeed Representative John W. Dav-
is, who will resign to become solicit
tor general of the United States.
Mr. Laughlin was defeated by Mr..
Davis in the last election by only 1853
votes, He was then the Republican
party candidate, indorsed by the Pro-
gressiyes, but since then he has be-
come affiliated with the Progressive
party, His entrance means that Re-
publicans, Democrats and Progress
siyes will have candidates in the
field.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
Asthma Catarrh Cured
Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained
BY Senpine.

New York: Thousands are taking
advantage of the generous offer made
by The Woodwork Company, Dept.
o., 1161 Broadway, New York City,
requesting an experimental package
of Senpine, the great discovery for
Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, and
Catarrh which is mailed free of
charge to all who write for it. 1t is
curing thousands of the most stub
born cases. 1t makes no difference
how long you have been suffering or
how severe the climatic conditions
are where you live, Senpine will cure
you.
If you have experimental with other
treatments and have failed to find
cure do not be discouraged but send
for trial of this wonderful truly mer-
tious remedy which is a scientific com
pound discovered by a Professor of
Vienna University. and is being re-
commended by thousands.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
CAN'T BRING SUIT
.. AGAINST AN OFFICER
For Acts Committed Under Military
orders Is OPP Mon Of Judge Miller
Who Awards Writ.

CHARLESTON. w Va, Aug A.
That justices Of the peace do not have
jurisdiction to entertain damage
suits against officers Of the West Vir-
ginia National Guard for acts ON
mitted under military orders was he'd
by Judge Miller Of the Supreme Court
of Appeals, in awarding a writ OF
prohibition in the case Of Toney VS..
Elliott and others.
Orville Toney was arrested by mem
bers OF the militia in the Paint Creek
strike zone under martial law on the
night OF February tenth near where a
pile Of dynamite had been found on
the Chesapeake < Ohio railroad track
He was he'd for a day and released.
There being not sufficient evidence
against him. Claiming false arrest
Toney brought It before Brant A.
Scott a Socialist justice Of the peace
claiming fifteen dollars damages and
naming Adjutant General Elliott and
Captain John G. Bond, who was pro
vost marshal as defendants.
The trial came up at Sandford Sat
urday and the writ of prohibition was
served. The writ is returnable at the
September term of the court at Char,
lesion. More than a hundred similar
suits were contemplated before the
justice of the peace.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
Nicely After Davis Place

Hon. NJ NJ Nicely, of Fairmont has
announced himself as a candidate for
the nomination for congressman in
the First district to succeed John w,
DAVIS. Nh Nicely is a prominent
member Of the Marion county bar,
and ~was clerk Of the House Of Dele
gates in 1911.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
York River Line

ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
CARRYING U. S. MAIL For WEST POINT
and RICHMOND, VA.
Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at p N. and arrive west
Point at 7. As a. IN. and Richmond at $50 a. m.
Steamers call at Gloucester Point. York
In Clay Bank and Almonds, weather
permitting.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FIR NJ A..
PIERS is and 10 LIGHT STREET VIVA FF
Through Tickets to all points may be secure
baggage checked and state rooms reserve
rom the City Ticket offices ll9 Il. Baltim le
street Arthur ". Robson, Agent. IL Il. Ba VI
more street, General Offices, Light and 1t
treets Baltimore Md.
E. j. CHISM n CHAPMAN.
Genl Pass Agt. Asst Genl Pass. A ?
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children.

Relieve Feyerlsnness. Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regu'
late the Bowels and are a pleasant
remedy for worms. Used by Mothers
for % years. They never fail. At all
druggists, Csc. Sample Free, Ad-
dress, Allen s. Olmstead, Leroy, N.
V
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
DR.. JAMES P. CARTER.
Aged and Distinguished Physician
Succumbs 70 the Ravag5s
Of Disease.

DR.. James Pelleton Carter. an old
and d stinguish.I citizen residing at
Gerrardstown. I'd Saturday morning
at o'clock Of q seases incident to old
age His death ad been expected for
several days and did not occasion
any surprise
Or. Carter WIS born in Loudon
county Virgin SO years ago. He
"as reared on farm. and after com
pleting his preparatory education en-
tered the Univ rsty of Maryland.
from which he raduated in 1852 with
hoaors. Retur ing to his homo he
pract.ced for a tme in Virginia, AID
then located in West Virginia and for
more than 40 ears was a leader in
his chosen pro ss.on.
Shortly after completing his med
zeal education he married Miss
Stier, of Frederick county. Nd. Mrs.
Garter has been dead several years
and since then he resided with his
daughter, Mrs. Fannie Griffith at Ger
frardstown Because of his advanced
age the doctor had not engaged ac-
lively in his profession for some
years but during the period of his re
tirement he kept abreast of tie times
and was prepared to discuss any ques-
tion pertaining to the profession.
He is survived by three sons anu
four daughters The sons are DR.. T.
H., J. L., and Earl Carter, all resiG-
ing in Baltimore. The daughters are
Mrs. Sallie Warheld, Mrs. Mabla
West, Mrs Fannie Griffith and MSS
Mamie Carter, who resides with Ms.
Grimth at Gerr3rdstown.
Monday morn ng the funeral serv-
ices will be heli at the home of Mrs
Griffith, followed with interment at
Gerrafdstown.
Alvin W. Munson.
Alvin Webstee Munson, aged fifty
years, the fifth day of September
1913, died very suddenly of pneu-
monia at his home in Hagerstown
Sunday.
Mr.. Munson vas a prominent bus
mess man, hay ag conducted a large
furniture business for himself for
about twenty-fo1 years, and during
his business career. he made many
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
Chesapeake Steamship Co,
CHESAPEAKE LINE
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
"CITY OF BALTIMORE"
AMI
"CITY of NORFOLK"

For old Point Comfort and Norfork
Va. Steamers leave Baltimore daily al
$50 p. M arriving at Old Point Com
fort at a. M. and Norfork at "a M
where connection is made with the Rail
Lines for all points
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
BESSIE E. CONRAD,

Mechano-therapy Massage and EIec
tro Migratory Treatment applied to
Chronic and Nervous Diseases, Pain
less Chiropody, Scalp and Hair Treat
ment, Ladies' Shampooing, Facial Mas
saying and Manicur,ng. Turkish
Cabinet Baths for Ladies.
309 West King Street
Win. Phone. Opposite Postoffice.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-08
Professional Cards

A DRIAN c. NADENBOUSCH
"A ATToRNEY-AT-LAW.
Practices in State and Federal
Courts. Conyeyaucing and collections
a speciality. commissioner of ac-
counts will give prompt attention 10
settlements Of estate accounts, etc.
OFFICE-Corner Public Square.
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who is leaving after call, If there is no
servant at hand to open the door, but she
may not leave other guests to do this. II the
host is at home he should accompany lady
to the door or man who is leaving lady
never goes to the hall or to the door with
man. nor does she ever offer any assistance
in finding his hat, stick overcoat OF
course, she never assists man in putting on
his overcoat. In fact, all Of these belongings
are left In the hall by when entering
the house. lady takes leave of man who
is calling by shaking hands with him in the
drawing room and letting him depart without
other attentions.
There are certain essential things to re-
member about behavior. 1t Is extremely rude
to yawn without making some effort to sup
press 1t or without concealing the mouth to
whistle or hum, to make monotonous noises
with the hands or feet, to fidget about in
chair, to pick up paper knives or other ar
ticles and play with them when talking, to
SIT or stand opposite to a mirror and look
at ones self while talking. to whisper or hide
the mouth with the hand while speaking to
point at any one anything, or to lounge
anywhere in the presence Of guests.
Always when entering or leaving room or
house man allows a woman to precede him.
He opens a door for her to pass = He does
not precede woman when entering church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08

or theatre, or any public place, unless there
is a crowd and he can add to her convenience
by SO doing He may precede her for this
reason in the aisle of a theatre, but be must
stand aside for her to pass first to seat.
In theatre or other place where people
have occasion to pass those who are seated
they should beg pardon for disturbing them,
passing with their faces toward them
In any public place if man opens door
for lady or picks up purse she has
dropped. or offers a seat in public convey
ance he raises his hat and she acknowledges
the civility by slight bow. without smiling.
and may say, Thank you very much" This
ends the matter and does not constitute any
sort or acquaintance.
When accompanying a lady 1t is usual for
man to walk on the outside of the street.
II with two ladies, he does the same. It Is
extremely provincial for a man to walk be-
tween two women, and very bad form for a
man to take woman by the or elbow, or
to help her up or down stairs or over cross
ing unless she is old or inflrm OF there is some
sudden or special danger from which he must
protect her.
In the street the strick rule Is to keep to
the right in passing. Other rules are not to
turn and look at any one who has passed,
not to call to another person across the street,
not to stand talking to an acquaintance in a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08

out II Is more graceful to sit erect and bend
slightly forward from the waist. 1t Is awk
ward TO draw both feet back, and very ugly
to cross one knee over the other II ia in
correct to drop suddenly into chair or to
clutch the sides or arms of the chair when
rising from 1t. When rising from chair one
ioot Is IN advance and the other is kept we'll
pack. If one rises quickly, holding the BODY
erect, Strengthening the knees, letting the
weight Of the body fall on the foot in advance
mere VIII be grace and ease in the movement
and no desire TO propel ones self out of the
chair by the assistance of the hands.
man should never stand with his hands
IN MS pockets when talking to lady.
VI course, every man knows he should re-.
move his hat Immediately on entering an
other PERSONS house, but good manners also
REQUIRE him to take 1t of on entering his own
house.
A lady may accompany to the door lady
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
By Mrs. FRANK LEARNED

TUSI as the well.driled soldier Is finer
'han the raw recruit, SO is the cultivated
= person trained in observing each law
adopted IN social life which distinguishes him
from the uncultivated Correct attitudes in
standing, walking and sitting cannot ba
learned without practise There will be no
grace IN standing il the body sinks back on
'ne heeis' or the shoulders are stoopinc. or
the chest sinks in, or the chin is poked for
ward standing is merely an interrIpted
step To walk we'll there mus, he evornoss
OF motion, with smooth, regular steps. There
shouio De no Jerking, mincng steps, no long
strides. The foot is placed almost s,raieb,
turned slightly outward. 1t is awkward 10
Turn Inc feet IN and very bad form 10 spread
the feet out The arms should fall easily
the elbows being near the body. To suinr
the arms is not good form.
When sitting down the knees should be
near together. The shoulders NAV lean
against the chair If the hips are we'll back
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
Author Of "The etiquette Of New York To-Day"


doorway of a shop or other public place,
preventing others from passing In out Il
Is almost ineXcusabe to brush against any
one in passing, but If this accident happens
in crowd one should say, 81 beg your par
don," or Pardon me- A man lifts his hat
when making this apology to a woman. 1t 10
rude for three or four persons to walk abreast.
thus mountaineering others who wish to
pass. 1t is not good manners to loter near
shop windows or to look In the windows for
more than glance One should walk quick
ly from place to place.
If man wishes to speak to lady whom he
knows we'll enough to join her, he raises his
hat and turns and asks her permission to
walk with her in the direction in which che
Is going. 1t is contrary to good manners to
stand talking in the street. He is not obliged
to accompany her to her destination, but IL
he leaves her he raises his hat. If he walks
home with her, he waits UNTIL she is admitted
before leaving her.
In street car well-bred people avoid
crowding or pushing against others. They
do not sit sidewise or take up more than
their share of space. A man does not carry
a lighted cigar into public conveyance ex.
cept in part reserved for smokers. If he
should be standing crowded platform
he gets off the steps when lady Is about ia
leave the car
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
By Lady uff-Gordon ("T uci1e")

nOCkETS? But why not? When
will we women adopt this
eminently practical privilege
that has belonged to man for so
long? We want their rights, let us
lake their privileges, and particular
~ pockets. There is no reason why
we should have our pockets placed
like patches on our gowns. How
ever, we may have them Invisible
but useful, and this is accomplished
| think in the picture of the hip.
pocket gown that ! am sending YOU
this week
This little costume, as you can
see, is very simple. but the lines are
excellent. 1t is created in a heavy
charmeuse. The shape of the skirt
suggests the hour glass and right
back of.the embroidery on the hips
are the pockets. They will be use.
full, as we'll as ornamental.
Some of US may not care Tor pock-
cts, but where is the woman who
does not thrill over the new sun
shades? The deep bell-shaped one
in plain silk is stunning. 1t is de-
signed, OF course, for the extremely
high trimmed hats OF this season.
And what a contrast is the dainty
little affairs all made of lace ruff
hes on a net foundation. This Is to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08

dover purple crepe de chine, the soft
fabric being eventually arranged in
festoons which hide all the points
of the ribs, and are further finished
off by little fatty rolled frill. AT
intervals this frilled fitness Is drawn
upward into roSette-like knot and
then left to hang in long handker-
chief-shaped end. so you may imagine
that the resulting effect is very soft
and decorative. And for the rest. 1t is
all lined with chiffon. just suggestion
paler In tone. and provided with an
enormously tall handle Of snakewood
topped with ivory and gold-alto-
gether sunshade which would make
Its owner pray for fine weather. And
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be worn only with one OF the very
small hats. for there is nothing
worse than hat that appears larg-
er than the parasol held over 1t.
AS you can see, the handles are
extremely long.
Why this sudden change In the
shapes of the sunshade? II Is all
due to the hat trimmings, let me tell
you.
Have you hat land. Of course.
YOU haveD with a lightning con-
ductor" style Of trimming in the way
of a rigidly erect and aggressively
tall arrangement Of aigrettes or o.
trich feathers, flowers or ribbon-and
if YOU have ever been caught in the
rain when YOU were wearing it, and
tried land failed) 10 hold an umbrella
at the right protective angle over
your headgear. then YOU will indeed
be truly thankful TO know that new
sunshade has been specially devised
TO save you from any such temper
trying experiences and failures dur
ing the many sunshiny hours 10
which-in spite OF many sad disap-
pointments in the past-we are look
ing forward hopefully this Summer.
1t is really a most ingenious and
effective novelty. and. like most sue
cessful things, is quite simple, only
you must make up your mind to spe.
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cially reserve 1t for use with Just
those hats-and those hats only
which have their very high trim
mings at one side or the back, and
provide yourself with another and
more ordinarily shaped sunshade for
those occasions when your headgear
distributes its adornments rather
more evenly and moderately.
For this newest shield against the
sun is of the Quaintest shape, one
side taking very considerable up
ward slope when 1t is opened,
though when 1t is closed there Is no
apparent difference of outline. The
advantage is obvious-as of course
the proud possessor of the new sun
shade is saved from the constant and
difficult manipulation of the handle,
and the hat, feathers or flowers from
the frequent and damaging jars and
KNOCKS which are the inevitable re-
suit of a moments forgetfulness. 1t
Is all managed by clever variation
of the shaping and placing of the
ribs, and inasmuch as there is
certain piquancy as we'll as a dis
tinct convenience and protectiyeness
III the new shape, II Is already and
eagerly being acquired by any num-
Der OF smart women who will make
the first sign Of sunshine their ex-
cuse to display their new possession
and proclaim their up-to-dateness.
And as If their shape were not
enough to make them distinctive,
some of the new models can further
boast Of being covered in a new ma
terial-new, that is, for this particular
purpose-and draped in a way which
is gracefully reminiscent of the latest
dress skirts.
Let me picture to you, therefore,
one such pretty novelty whose sloped
surface. is covered with passion