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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
The Umbrella.

The umbrella is by no means a modern
invention. They were found in the ruins
of cities in Egypt, and their use in China
and India is also very ancient. They
were used by the Roman women.
Umbrella comes from Latin word
Un1brd, meaning shade. The women
were delicate and needed shade. An UNI
brella was never used by man until
John Hanway was seen with one over
him walking down the streets of London
on a rainy day. John Hanway was not
only the first man to use an umbrella
but was the first person to use one for
rain. He was ridiculed by every one
whom he met.
There are various kinds Of umbrellas
that are made of variety of materials.
The principal part Of an umbrella is
the stick, to which all the other parts are
attached. 1t is made of different mater
ials, as steel, iron, TIN. Some years ago
they were made of wood. -
The ribs are next principal part; the
form, the shape are usually made OF
steel. In old times they were made OF
whale-bone.
They are attached to the stick by little
steel catches called runners. They pre-
pare the umbrella to open and shut. The
ferule is the end of the stick between the
last runners and the end of the umbrella.
It is used to rest the umbrella upon, to
keep it from getting soiled.
Next is the handle. 1t varies in shape
and material, such as silver, gold, ivory
pearl, scented woods and commonly
carved wood. The cover is stretched over
the ribs to form the shade. 1t is made
OF silk, satin, and different colors, but il
commonly of cotton goods which does
not last very long.
: The umbrellas that were rsed in the
old countries are not at all like ours. We
have improved the shape great deal
The Japanese use paper ones with highly
cOlored flowers and figures on them.
The Chinese also use umbrellas. They
make theirs Of thatch grass, which thel
use altogether for shade.
The Japanese and Cinese umbrellas an
the most attractive ones made.
1t was about the middle of the l8tl
century that umbrellas were introduces
into the United States.
Their use was almost confined to tn
women, and it was considered very Ell
Terminate to carry one. We call thos
that are used for shade parasols.
Umbrellas may be purchased from 30
to several hundred dollars, according t
material of handle and cover
Formerly it was distinction of wealt
to own an umbrella, now it is mark {
poverty to have none
r. S.-VII GRADE.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
.'MiIIet."

Jean Francois Millet was born in
Franc 1914. He was peasant. He said
when !, was boy that when he grew
to be man he would become an
artist. nd make pictures of peasants,
and h carried out his plan. He was
called THE Dante of peasants, and
Michel lgels of rustic art" Some of
his pic res are called ''The Sewer" and
First -eps." Millet died 1875.
FEEDING HER BIRDS
The lived in France great many
peasar Among them was poor fam
lily of free little children, and mother
and fatl'er. This was the Millet family
The, al lived in very poor stone cot
tage. All they had was homemade. All
the ct dren's clothes were made by theiI
mothc They wore little dresses called
smnck their wooden shoes were called
sabot-
NJ was the oldest girl, her little sis
Ter ne loved her very dearly, ant
the hoy was Jean They had nj
bean dolls but one, and that WA
home ide. Marie loved the doll anC
kept most all the time. Pauline
plave. nth Jean more than her olde
sister. hey also had little woodei
WACO play with, and that Is all tn
toys t..sy bad.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
Ought tOPaint

] ought to have painted last year, but
hated to pay 81. rs gallon.
Pve got torpaint this year; it'll take a
little more paint; ! suppose gallon in
10; and little more work, ! suppose l
day in 10.
My job would have cost-last year
about $3.50; it is going to cost this year
SIS. 90.
$3.50 gone. 1 suppose it'll be the same
again, if wait again.
What il paint goes down 10 Sl.75 a
gallon? $3.50 on the johl
| shan't wait; what fool wssl
DEVOE
- Joseph Drug Co. sells it.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
1.-THE Tat1er."
Published by the Students of the st. Joseph
High School.

They had no nice table to eat on, sc
Mrs. Millet fed her children on the door
step. Marie and Pauline waited till lit
tie Jean got his share of goats milk and
bread. So Mrs. Millet called it Feeding
Her Birds"
Their father worked in the fields and
earned what he could. And they all lived
happily together.
When little Jean Mifiet grew up he
made a picture of them on the doorstep,
eating, and called it Feeding Her
Birds"
No, N,cuc,. nn.vz
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
Editorial.

The pupils of the Domestic Art De-
partment Of st. Joseph High School have
just completed the preparation OF the
articles which were sent to New Orleans
for the State exhibition.
1t was through the interest OF the
teacher, Miss Fleming, and the zeal and
enthusiasm of the pupils that when the
work was finally completed they felt it
had not been done in vain.
We feel sure that the articles bearing
the words EST. Joseph High School,
Tensas Parish" will rank among the
best in the exhibition.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
April Fool at st. Joseph High School

The FIST day of April opened with the
usual cry "April Fool"
The pranks that caused the most ex-
citemen' were those played on the facul-
ty. ThpI hats were hidden, and those
of the students, becoming or inappropri-
ate, were forced into service.
At recess, a number of high school girls
ran swas When they returned to school
Mr.. ] rlan inflicted condign CD punish
ment the run-a-ways. None of the
bells uld ring, for they had all been
mufled causing much confusion OF
classes
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11

Not much is being done in athletics in
our school. The students are INDUCING
in novel game lately introduced, which
is exciting and delightful for the boys.
This game bears the euphonious name
of ''Nigger Baby
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
Jokes.

HOW THE DISCOVERY WAS MADE.
"Archimedes, you say, discovered spe-
cifc gravity on getting into his bath.
Why had the principal never occurred
to him before?"
Probably this was the first time he
ever took bath"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11

Succession OF Jas. r. Lynch, deceased.
DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that John
ID. Lynch, Administrator of the Sue
cession OF Jas. r. Lynch, deceased, has filed
his tableau of distribution in above Success
sion.
Now, therefore, unless written opposition
thereto be filed in my Office within ten days
after first publication hereof, same Will be
homologated, as prayed for.
IL. ST. Witness my hand and the seal OF
said Court, this 18th day Of April, A. d.
1913
JOS. CURRY, Clerk 10th District Court.
st. Joseph, La, April 18th, 1918.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11

History Teacher-''Did 1 not tell you
to be prepared with your history lesson9
And here you can't repeat one word of
it,"
Scholar-'T didn't think it was neces-
sary. have always heard that history
repeats ITSELF"
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InnIoIAL ApvERTIsEMENT.
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
co.sIAslE SALE.
state Of Louisiana, Parish of Tensas, Third
Justice Court.
MRS. M. R. BAUDUY
VS.. No. s7s
MRS. NJ. R. BAUDU'
VS..
VINCENT BARAGoNA.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that by
virtue of writ of Fieri Facias TO me d.
rected by the above named Honorable Court
n the above styled suit, have seized and
wIll. on
szaaiI 18th day Of APRIL, A. D. 1878,
onar Cor sale at the Court House door, In the
Town Of st. Joseph, in this parish, between
fhe hours OF II O'Clock a. m. and O'CLOCK
,. m, 20 the last and high st bidder, Tor
oAsh. the following described property, SIT
uated N this parish, to-wit;
One lot OF merchandise as per inventory on
Ne IN my ONCE.
Also
leash Register
coffee stand Is urns)
coffee stand Il urn)
show cases
Ice box
Iron safe
stove and cooking utensils
7tables
safe
% stools and chairs
local oil can
soda water stand
! GOAL OIL stove.
Terms OF Sale: Cash.
Constable Srd Ward, Tensas Parish, La.
81. Joseph, La, March Is, 1913.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
,syupaIy N, is,h AN If April. LI 1878,

oser for sale at the Court House door OF the
foWn OF Sc. Joseph, in this parish, between
~ hours of IL O'Clock m. and4 O'CLOCK
=. m. The following described property, sit
rrsted IN the Parish of Tensas, State OF LOUIS
ana. and seized in the above styled and
numbered suit, to-wit;
That certain piece or parcel Of land desig-
nated and described as a part of Lot No. 9,
SQUARE UI'' of RouthwOod Addition TO the
Town Of Newellton, as shown on map drawn
Nv John Johnson, Parish Surveyor, and re,
corded September 5th, 1903, Notarial Record
80 % page 1876 Record of Tensas Parish, ref
erence 10 which map so recorded Is hereby
made for an accurate description OF said Lot
No. 9: Beginning at the Northwest corner OF
said Lot No. 9, running thence South de-
rrees West 20 feet to a stake, thence North
q degrees, East $50 feet to stake, on the
Soaikeast boundary line OF said Lot NO. Q,
thence 20 feet along said boundary line 70
ne Northeast corner of said Lot No. D,
thence ct right angles $50 feet TO the place OF
beginning, together with all buildings and
improvements thereon.
Terms OF sale: Cash, TO the last and high
est bidder, according to law.
JOHN HUGHES, Sheriff.
81. Joseph, La. March 14th, 1913.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11

Professor-"Why does lightning neve
twice in the same placer"
Pupi-"Huhi it never needs to"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
Trespass Notice.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
L "COMO'' plantation, in LIST Ward Of
Tensas Parish. Is posted against general
srsspasainE. viola.ors viii Be prosecuted.
PRSSS, b sk HsEAEE s.. S.n'''
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
Notice to the Public.
HIGHLAND POST OFFICE DESIGNATED A
MONEY ORDER OFFICE

HIGHLAND, La, April lst, 1918.
BY AUTHORITY of the Post Office
department. herewith announce to the
public that this office has been designat-
Ell domestic money order office.
JOHN T. WATSON, p. n.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11

First student-"Your college never
turns out gentlemen"
Second student-"No, our college al.
lows gentlemen to 90 right on and grad.
uate."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
SATURDAY he Ism tsr Of RRI, 4 .. lsla,

offer for sale at the Court House door of the
Town Of st. Joseph, in this parish, between
the hours of IL O'Clock a. m. and O'Clock
d. m. the following described property, sit
uated I'm the Parish of Tensas, State of Louis
lana, and seized in the above styled and
numbered suit, tO-wit:
Those certain four az town lots, situated
in the Town OF st. Joseph, bounded East by
the public road running along the Western
base of the public levee in front of said town,
bounded on the North by lot formerly be-
longing to John T. Moore, now belonging TO
Louis Buckner, Jr., on the West by lot form
erly occupied by Hugh Tullis as a residence,
and now owned by Mrs. A. b. Ratcliff, on
the South by the Maria Merritt lot; together
with the buildings and improvements there
on.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
JOHN HUGHES, Sheriff.
st. Joseph, La, March 2lst, 1913.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
Editorial Staff.

81 dare do all that may become a man;
Who dares do more is none."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
WILLIAM POWELL.

r,uRIIC NOTICE is hereby given that by
virtue Of writ of Seizure and Sale e
"a airected by the above named Honorable
court IN the above styled suit, I have seized
and will, on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
Notice to the Public.

"CYPRrss GROVE is posted against all
HUNTING. FISHING, TRAr ISy ~ s rd
'1SSA' aA. wfxTzaTox. Leases.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
NOTICE OF TABLEAU OF DIsTRIsUTIoN
Succession of Jas. R. Lynch, deceased

State of Louisiana, Parish Of Tensas, Tenth
District Court.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
THE RIVER.

We publish below the gauge readings
for this Saturday morning:
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
cEIzURE AND SALE.
JOSHUA @. HARRIS
CECIL E. NEWELL.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that by
virtue of a writ of Seizure and Sale tn
me directed by the above named Honorable
Court in the above styled suit, have seized
md will m
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11

But screw your courage to the sticking
place,
And wen not fall"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
LEOPOLD DE vRIEs

State Of louisiana, Parish of Tensas, Tenth
District Court.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
VS.. No. SIS

PROGRESSIVE CO., LTD.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.

cuxURE AND SALE.
etate of Louisiana, Parish of Tensas, Tenth
District Court.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-04-11

Mrs. Emile Mayer and little son
William are visiting in New Orleans
this week.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-13

opening OF Wang In 1891. On that
occasion the audience applauded DO
enthusiastically that I felt obliged TO
say something, The next day the news
papers spoke OF my modest effort TO
please the populace as one OF the fea-
lures Of the show. and from that day
to this aud ences have seemed to ex-
pect something more than q regular
performance from me. ! never know
what ! am going to say The secret
OF the curtain speech Hes In taking ad-
vantage Of every little thing that crops
up. IL ! happen TO hear an especially
load laush frrm one side OF the house
! walk over TO that side ~ the stage
and remark Here is a man who I'M
derstards me THIS usually draws
aH@h from the other par. % the house.
so tina, | play one SIDE against the
other. ! ind the things that 20 best
are those that are suggested on the
spur o! the moment,
I'm my present curtain speech I talk
about people beating carpets on the
roof OF a hotel because I've really been
disturbed u THE vay lately. Dv.Asauy
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-13

Applause and laughter Here. ladies'
and gentlemen. as you doubtless know.
10 one who was not born to talk I'M
heard. No production In which he APP
pears Is complete without his curtain
speech. And this year. In "Licber
August!n''-or rather out OF it-he has
one that beats the carpet. or thai
doesn't make him shrek with agony
I'm through Anyhow, let's hear wat
he has 10 say:
r'Speaking In n general way" re-
marked this ready speaker. Il think
curtain speeches are bad. In SAVING
this | am not referring 10 their quall.y.
Perish the thought, What | mcaa ie
they take the actor olt of his part AMI
destroy ,hr Illusion, Tl!' applies ma. l,y
20 dramatic productions. IN the KIND ~
NgAt ent' Ja.nm.nt | t"y Il fuIu'-l
there is no harm IN getting close %
the people.
Il have been making ccrta u speeches
for twenty-five years. Ny first ven
ture into the feld OF Impromptu oratory
W. PaAs. believe st the New York
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-13

~T9kssy" DUFFY. the little major domo
os Ass's Kitchen politics. won't BE- At
bic aanusi ban on the evening Of
sseesunbsr q. curse the luck!
Nsvss In the history Of "Yukesy's"
rise - prominence in tho Affairs Of
state around Tenth avenue and Yves.
rorty-second street. where his gang
hanEs out has he failed to put IN APP
pearancs.
Nor has tho price OF admission TO this
Grand affair ever been higher than
20 cents for gents. This time no fol-
lower Of "Yukesy" will be permitted
to put his foot inside the Amst"rdam
Opera House on tho night OF tho
9th unless no ponies up a dollar bill,
And Harry Thaws responsible for II
all. Tho gang would Ike to meet
Hclrs Kitchen one Of these nights and
tell him-yes. and perhaps drive into
his cranium-,he reason nhy he's 10
blame for the rise In admission pric"
and "Yukesy's" absence from the
memorable event.
"Yukesy" was one OF the wrst s'lc
boys that went up to Matteawan "ith
Dick Butler. President Of the Io1:-
shoremen's Union and former STAT.
Assemblyman and Johnny Flood ana
Roger Thompson, the chiuffturs, ami
aided IN cartus Th4N or on his wili
dash tov Canadian territory
That l!,t'e TRIP led g. iEr hl!rf Of
conspiracy charges against the quar-
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-13
BIZ Charles DarntOn.

)NLIKE the oyster, which Is
once more In our midst
or at least showing a dis
~ position to meet us half
way-the actor isn't dumb. All that's
required to bring him out is that
ringing word. Speech" He may
nssd . little coaxing. but he's bound
20 yield in the end. He probably
feels It's the graceful thing to do.
0en though he doesn't do 1t grace
fully.
Curtain-speaking is an art in it.
self that has nothing in common
with either acting or writing. Some
Of our best actors make the worst
curtain speeches and some of our
bsSt curtain-spcakers--but no mat
tari Some happy few there are that
shine equally In and between acts.
They could not II they would escape
tho loud howls OF their insatiate
evo1enCeS.
Most audiences cant grt too much for
nstr money, consequently the interest
thNu take in an actor or an author l. not
IN entirely unselish one, 1t is only
natural, OF course, that curiosity should
pto0 Q large part IN the theatre, More
own, sometimes the man behind the
oosmas Is a big part Of the show in the
syaD Of the public, only the other day
DaNtd Belasco told me. laushlnSly:
wan I'm on the road with new
SP01Dction I'm called out SO often that
Z ~ like DR.. Munyon." lie explained
uaA As Kept out OF sight on tie opening
nl0ee OF his latest production here be-
cause there had been so many openings
with speeches that he felt first lighters
might enjoy change.
UsAsuAos1ly. ~ curtain spssch u oct
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-13

other things. the plush nsckties. tho
poika'dot stocks. the peacock feather
hsts-with my own eyes have I looked
upon them. And with their memory
fresh within mo I marvel more than
fen called to sit In judgment upon fash
Ions for women.
Alter Ill. what DO tho sartoriai socsn-
trtciues I have described mean anyway.
except that one by one men ara adopt
ing the CASTOR faahions Of women.
There are corsets. for instance More
ana moro woEnsn are dheArding them.
end more and more men are Appearing
IN The borrowed glory Of strsiyht frontA
Also there are velvet cuffs For rsll.
abis authorities say those too have
made thslr appearance upon the gar.
men,s Of mon.
At present they are OF the same shade
A. the coat but the fashion may veer
any minute to sharp contrasts, and ws
may see = gentleman In q iight-grecn
suit sporting collars and cuffs OF mid
night blue Uhe name Mt least would
have certain appeal for HIM.
4 iolIi NtlNtt Ctlitfs ana Guns 10 lace
jabots there is only short step, and
surely 80 may expect anything aud
everything from sex that has taken
to pea ock-' feathers Why not ieaS q
the poor peaco'h hls plumisc. anyhoN e?
It's the only tt.as men had not Dor
roNed from him long ago
And. really, pca'ochs' feathers on a
mau are su.cr'uuus Ne ~. know how
he feels apOIt n..nErif without tlrrL
As Tor that rrpps.,i 81, on the outer side
Of ia" ankle, II rs tlntll..nS glimpse
Of SILK. thor" can be 40 doubt that IT'S
h.sD.y Immoral How can men hope
trdt with such ouNaudlsh fashions
women VIII b.. able 10 dis rlrIinf 20
3,tw"en t.rin-. H.a be able to tell u
good man from we.. from AN AVERAGE
man Nlat age the men coIi.us -.
anyhow Have They tolgutytn a.! t.e
n BE trad lions of Their fplccIta.,,9
tao reserve. the snrinElug mo1csty. the
gentle drcorlm, "hich We're onle tho
symbols Of true mauluess'
such frauE sex appea, /, unworthy
of any true man Why. It places hin on
tho low level OF the outcast. from
whom all really manly men draw aside
vtth ho'tes. And lot him DOT Asluds
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H0ppey's Latest

doubloons for this production and
are worried N to the result Of same.
as you can know BY their sxprss.
sIons. which suggest death nAsxs.
But. moving that We have the
house full Of people and she laaghs
really coms-what Q rslissi
I especially ned Jour eooeusags-
ment now. bscauss hey aFe poAy1ng
. new gams IA ny nsiShboshood.
In ne early morning tive men %
onto the roof ana hold Q plsos Of
carpet between them. end each has
. long stick in his hand. And the
man who wakss up most people wins
the game!
I don't know what else to say. II
had anything vevinG on hvu,of ]
would save n and put Il In the Ulsce.
] know the Gentlemen who conduct
tho csbarets are waiting for Q good
many OF you. and since I have .
coffee eggshaks waiting for me,
will bid you . fond au revoir.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-13

what II was In the good old days when
Relasco followed II UP with . parade OF
the Stage Mechanics Union Art may
have gained something since. but Il has
lost some OF Its simple pfcturesqueness.
Still. it must be admitted that we have
been offered an unusually large line of
curtain speeches during the past week
or two.
On Thursday night Willie Collier took
a new turn by reporting George Conan
out OF danger. We failed to see the
humor o: tin fact a few solemn souls
broke into sympathetic applause-untll
Collier added: And has been for a
week, I won't be out Of danger for
another act" Though this ready-fire
comedian may not have anything now to
say. he can always be trusted to say Il
In new way.
Not to all 10 Il given to be equally
fellcltous. For example. John Drew.
polished actor that no 10. found Il rather
awkward to make = speech" In the
costume OF Benedick at his opening per-
Torrance in Much Ado" Mr.. Drew got
out Of II by saying he couldn't descend
from pentameters to colloquiaiism. and
this was DO neat that he wAs safe IN the
wings before any one stopped to think
'~" I" o pe"-
w W e"e' p"'"V-"'e eho OF
'"' '"'" "e~ D"' ~" many IN 'he
""1''"ee' UT o" tne s'aSs TOT mat mat
'o'' '''os"'A' 'he o'"crenos oetweeh
P'o'e ana 'efSe these oays'
An audience Ia never 80 cruel In its
k'hdness as when 1t Insists upon hear
ing from helpless, terrified actress